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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1926

Page

7

Richmond High to present A Rose O Plymouth Town play

Richmond Athletic Association will stage the play A Rose O Plymouth Town on Friday evening December 17. The cast includes Miles Standish Captain of Plymouth Paul Given Garrett Foster John Margeson and others with Mrs Standish and Miriam Chillingsley among the characters. A large group of townspeople and visiting families are noted in this community entertainment and local news coverage mentions associated social events and visitors in the area.

New Maine Author Debuts With Girl of the Mountains

George W. Greene of Richmond, a Richmond Shoe Co. businessman, releases She Girl o the Mountains set in 1840s California and Mexican War era. A Texan seeks his kidnapped daughter aided by a teen hero, ending with romance and a happy ending, with favorable notices and catalog copies at W. T. Smith & Son.

Maine Sagadahoe County California George W. Greene Richmond Mr. Greene Richmond Shoe Co Lewiston Journal Company Santa Ana Maaterial W. TL Smith & Son

Bath Holiday Visitors and Local Notices

Personal notes list Bath residents and guests visiting Portland and Lewiston for holidays. Frances Mann and Dillian Dectson visit Bath with Miss Mann’s parents. E Reed Randall and son Oliver stay in Bath with George Merrill’s family. Beacon Street church Ladies’ Aid Christmas sale set for Dec 1 in the vestry under President Mrs Georgie Knight. Madison Moore drives to Kezar Falls with James Gillies of New Haven to attend Bath Box Co business after several Bath days.

Eugene W. Poster Chestnut Street Bath Portland Frances Mann Dillian Dectson Porthnd Miss Mann William Minin Oak Street E. Reed Randall Oliver Lewiston Georgie Knight Wid Mes Madison Moore Deering Street Kezar Falls James A. Gillies New Haven Conn Bath Box Co

Georgetown Working League Social and Church Aid Vote

The Georgetown Working League held a Tuesday session led by vice president Mrs. Howard G Heald. Members accepted Mrs. Carl Scott of Melrose Mass as a new member and voted to give 25 to the church finance committee. A busy round of local visits followed with residents from Robinhood Bath Kennebec Point and West Georgetown in attendance. A four church union service at Robinhood M E church featured a full program with Rev Everett Kimball and multiple soloists and a benediction by Mrs Powers.

Howard G. Heald

Guarantors Sell Chautauqua Tickets for Dec 47

Guarantors selling Chautauqua tickets as three day event runs December 47. Season tickets offer savings over individual admissions and are urged for early orders. Program includes Artiles Dickson Concert Company, Lowell Patton Artists, Charles Howard Plattenburg talk, Charles Ross Taggart act, Junior Chau tauqua Pageant and Applesauce. Councilman Harry Thurlow of Highland Street was in Portland Thursday.

Chattauqua Chutauqua Artells Dickson Concert Company Lowell Patton Charles Howard Plattenburg Charles Ross Taggart Swarthmore Chautauqua Association

Miss Calais Wins Title of Miss Maine

Miss Calais won the Miss Maine title at the Legion Expo in Portland on Saturday evening after a three-stage judging process that eliminated contenders from Miss Bath to Miss Westbrook. Miss Eunice Greenlaw of Calais earned the state crown, with Miss Christine Campbell and Miss Christie Tardif among other finalists. Miss Bath departed Portland with the runner up distinction.

Solar Lodge Plans Seventeenth Past Masters Night

Solar lodge Masons anticipate a 17th annual Past Masters Night next Monday at 6 30 with dinner by Genesta chapter Eastern Star. Master Mason degree to be conferred by lodge officers led by Walter Glidden and N Gratz Jackson with Herbert Grinnell Oscar Williams and others. Lodge 122nd annual meeting set for December 6 in the evening.

Solar Lodge Genesta Chapter Eastern Star Walter Glidden W. M N. Gratz Jackson Oscar I. Williams Treas Sanford B. Nickerson W. Scott Shorey William A. Staples Sylvester H. Rowland Henry G. Shaw

Bath Boy Ranks Offr of Battalion at Armistice Parade

Howard S. McPhee of 45 Dummer Street Bath led the University of Maine ROTC battalion in the Armistice Day parade in Bangor. Lieut. Col. George S. Kehoe was absent due to an appendicitis operation. The Bangor Commercial praised the parade energy and the University of Maine battalion headed by the university band. Separately, Mr and Mrs Fred D Hill of High Street headed to Quincy Mass Newport Kt and New York City for a two week visit, with Thanksgiving in New York. Also noted: Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace and Mr and Mrs H Dorman Perkins enjoyed Thursday in Portland.

Howard S. McPhee Dummer Street Bath University of Maine Bangor McPhee George S. Kehoe Bangor Commercial University Post Office Square Cowan Drewer RO. U. CL University’ Band Fred D. Hill High Street Quincey Mass Newport Kt. J New York City Quincy Walter M. Hill

Five Islands Grange Harvest Supper Serving Friday

A Five Islands tidbit notes a Friday harvest supper at the grange hall with a menu of chicken mashed potatoes peas cranberry sauce bread and butter pumpkin pie doughnuts and coffee. Local residents and visitors, including the Blaisdells Rowe and Pinkham families, are mentioned at weddings, visits, and travels around Bath Seguinland Robinhood and Portland.

Local Visitors and Family News From Bath Area

Mr and Mrs JD L Howard and Mrs Ida H Rowe spent the holiday at Five Islands. Roger W Moulton of Drummond Street visited in Portland while Miss Margaret Daley of the local Central Maine Power Co office was in Brunswick. Mrs Ilorace Morse entertained the Andrews Road club at her home on Andrews Road Thursday night. Mrs Arthur S Rowe of Springfield MA is visiting sister in law Mrs Alfred J Rowe of Washington Street. Miss Annie Torrey of Portland arrived to spend weekend with Mr and Mrs Allan Spear of Andrews road. Miss Irene Footer of South Street returned from three weeks with her sister Mrs Frank Jones of Hyde Park MA. Sheriff and Mrs J Horace McClure and daughter Mary of Shenandoah Road motor to Boston Friday on a brief business trip. Mr and Mrs Joseph M Blaisdell of Five Islands spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Alfred J Rowe of Washington Street. James Erskine of Boston arrived to spend weekend with his mother Mrs Charles Sidelinger of Washington Street. Rev Charles M Tubbs, rector of Grace Church, declined a call to be rector of Ascension Church in Middletown OH received a week ago. Alfred J Rowe of New York arrived to spend a few days with family and attend daughter's ring. Mr and Mrs Harold S Ward of Topsham welcome birth of nine pound daughter Mareia Jane Tuesday evening.

Richmond High School Athletic Association Plymouth Town Miles Standish Plymouth Paul Given Garrett Foster Weston Cate John Margeson Plymouth ColoNes Carl Anderson Phillyse de la Noye Plymouth Colonies Leslie F. Roberts Ile John Flynn Danvers Mass Melvill Houdlette West Dresden George Sewall Waltz Vinsccilla Damuariscotta Cecil Stilphen Wortland H. L. Stilphen I. L. Tarr Five Islands Margaret Grover Dgar White Falmouth Gardens Florence Dlanson Portland Carl Dixon A. J. Simall Sarasota, Fla Maj A. W. Haddon Boston Agnes Gilbert Starry Curran North New Wortland Cora Gahan Dresden Lena Iarlow Main Street Jesse Vary Lillian Johnson Skowhegan Madison George Kimball Lawrence Prank Cornier Cecil Richards Maine Central Station Methodist Chnrer Cytran Bryant Bucksport South Street Horace A. Day Carlton Randall Thomas O'Neil Lizzie Ring Church and Learant Streets Oscar Dtlateh John Porter Thattie Melwenna Atzusta Lo. Worthey Jeff Leexsburg Pla Naomi Green Jesse EL. Tarr Harry Lb. Tarr William Speck Swan Island New York H.C. White Clinton Speck Fox Farm AL Garr Richmond Guy Holt Gardiner Ethel Rankins Hallowell Arthur Whalen Marjorie Whales Lewis Lowell Sherwin Rieker Danger Nieker G. DU. M. Soule North Vront Street George Wilson Muirfield Waterville Mayford Morris Mildred Ruth Leighton Gardiner Brunswick Mixsen Edith and Lulu Grover Vorthind Elizabeth Barry Porthind Florence G. Maxwell Grange Hall Harry Tarr Harry Houdlette T. W. Blaisdell Clayton Rowe Bath J. E. Blaisdell Ivelyn Rowe John Grindell Alfred Rowe Norman Oliver The Duckholds Vernon Gray J. G. Stevens Isabel Stevens Walter E. Reid Seguinland Tortland Lester Davis W. F. Delano Mr. Delano Florida Carrie Tr. Stevens Cambridge Ladies Aid Ellsworth Pinkham M. BE. Davis Woodfords C. L. Davis L. H. Rowe DD. L. Howard Tda H. Rowe Thomas Buckley Augusta A. B. Thibedean Esther Worthing Nobleboro Alonzo Thibedean Arthur Pryor Lloyd Pinkham Russell Harford Elizabeth Cromwell Woolwich G. W. Moulton Shaw Grange A. A. MaccMahani W. No Eleanor Campbell Dorothy Stuart Robinhood Hope Olive Rowe Madelyn Thibodeau Charles Hanna W. R. Reid Lowdoinham JD. L. Howard Ida H. Rowe Roger W. Moulton Drummond Street Margaret Daley Central Maine Power Co Ilorace Morse Andrews Road Arthur S. Rowe Springfield Alfred J. Rowe Washington Street James Erskine Charles Sidelinger Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Ascension Church Middletown Ohio Harold S. Ward Topsham Mareia Jane

MacMillan Plans Arctic Trip With Bowdoin Crew

Commander MacMillan plans a June departure from Wiscasset on the Bowdoin with nine men including six scientists. The party will reach Kowk Labrador, winter frozen in, using dog teams for data collection and food, subsisting on regional wildlife. An Arctic station at Konk is planned for five years, with the Bowdoin visiting each season, returning by Aug. 1, 1928.

Donald Bea Wiscasset Bowdoin Arctic Circle Kowk Labrador Field Museum of Chicago Chicago MacMillan Konk Boston Globe Abram Bromfield Arctic Bromfield England

Bath City Hospital Trustees Ask Miss Furbish to Stay

Trustees discussed the resignation of superintendent Miss Minnie A Furbish and decided to ask her to reconsider. President William D Sewall will confer with her. The meeting noted a will gift to the hospital from Capt. Joseph E Sewall and a donation of books and instruments from Mrs. Clarence A Peaslee in memory of her husband Dr. Clarence A Peaslee.

Bath City Hospital Minnie .A. Furbish Miss Furbish William D. Sewall Joseph E. Sewall Clarence A. Peaslee

Real Estate Transfers Logged in Sagadahoc Registry

Recent transfers of real estate recorded at the Sagadahoc County registry involve numerous townships. Notable deeds include Arthur C. Hagan to Florence E. Hagan in Bath and Claude Strout et al to John J. Cheetham et al in Topsham along with multiple parcels traded across Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Georgetown, Whippsburg, Richmond, West Bath, and Woolwich.

Sagadahoe County West Bath William L. Sprague Lawrence Newell Ina M. D. Tuttle Grace L. Calder Miles S. Purington Carvie A. Sullivan Woolwich Frank H. Savage Maurice H. Colby

Enjoyable Card Party at Clifford House on Oak Street

The Children of St. Mary held a card party at Clifford house on Oak street Friday night. Miss Margaret Mulligan won the ladies first prize, five pounds sugar and one pound coffee, Mrs. Alex Burgess second prize, a set of holders. Roger Moulton won gentlemen first prize, a pair of cuff links, Henry Biggins second prize, a necktie. Committee in charge: Miss Mary Arsenault chairman, Miss Evelyn Burgess, Miss Mary Hart, Miss Gladys Comeau, Miss Laura Comeau, Miss Elizabeth Tanguay, Miss Celestine Thebeau.

St. Mary Clifford House Oak Street Margaret Mulligan Alex Burgess Roger Moulton Henry Biggins Mary Arsenault Evelyn Burgess Mary Hart

Ramona Council Hosts Enjoyable Social at Redmen's Hall

The Ramona council held an enjoyable evening at Redmen's hall with a fine supper and social gathering. More than 50 attended a whist and auction after a regular meeting and roll call. Food included cold cats, mashed potatoes, baked beans, hot rolls, salads, coffee and doughnuts. Committee members and entertainment coordinators were named, and plans for upcoming socials and a masked dance were discussed.

Ramona Council Redmen’s Hall Flora Robinson Abbie Small Lucelia Blake Elizabeth Haley Rose Lightbody Catherine Durgan Percy Marston Helen Mulligan Mae Sherman

Farrin gravely ill. relatives visiting from Massachusetts and New Jersey

George L. Farrin is seriously ill at his home on Middle street. Mrs. Charles Randall of Somerville Massachusetts and Mr and Mrs George H Farrin of Perth Amboy New Jersey are staying with him for a few days.

George L. Farrin Middle Street Charles Randall Somerville Mass George H. Farrin Perth Amboy N. J

Former hotel man now in Southport settles new home

Nelson L. Jackson formerly of King Tavern Bath, bought by the state for Kennebec bridge access, resides at Capt. A. P. Greenleaf place in Southport. He plans winter travel to California or Florida and adds a sun parlor, porches, and a 14 to 20 room capacity with a floating stage for summer guests.

Nelson L. Jackson King Tavern Bath Maine Kennebec Bridge Southport A. P. Greenleaf California Florida Mr. Jackson New Place Littl

Reverend O'Brien Celebrates Tenth Pastoral Anniversary

Rev. Francis W. O'Brien, founder of Teople''s Baptist church in Bath, marked ten years as pastor of Greenwood Baptist Church in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle notes special services with a sermon on The Gospel in New York, urging youth rescue from demoralizing influences and drawing parallels to St. Paul. He credited parishioners for support during the decade.

Francis W. O'Brien Teople’'s Baptist Church Bath Greenwood Baptist Church Brooklyn N.Y Brooklyn Daily Eagle

First Baptist Ladies Harvest Supper Raises Funds

The First Baptist church ladies held their annual harvest supper last Wednesday, clearing $45. The vestry was wet and busy waitresses served several tables. Dining room and kitchen were run by named volunteers, with extra help in the kitchen and a vegetable stand run by Mrs. Fred W. Larrabee. Menu included baked beans, brown bread, rolls, cabbage salad, pickles, squash, pumpkin and apple pie, doughnuts, coffee and tea.

First Baptist Church Edgar C. Murphy Fred Lakin Clifford F. Harrington Henry McCabe Edward Cook L. L. Hooker Arthur I. Stuart Carolyn Reed Mabel Lake Elsie Lake Lotta Eaton Leon Eaton William Blanchard Edwin Haggett Freeman Crosby Russell Dalrymple Charles McNinch Everett Wright Vernon Miller G. GC. Moody Fred W. Larrabee

Totman and Miss Richard wed in St Marys church ceremony

Levi S Totman and Lillian Richard married Thursday morning at St Marys Church in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev Father Nicholas J Horan. The bride’s brother Stanley Richard and sister Mrs Laura Harmon attended. The couple will reside at 25 Maple Street after a reception hosted by Mrs L M Totman.

Levi S. Totman Lillian Richard St. Mary's Church Nicholas J. Horan Stanley Richard Laura Harmon M. Totman Maple Street Margaret Richard Washington Street

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