West Bath Grange Meeting and Local Social News
West Bath grange members enjoyed a Monday night meeting with reading by William White and Florence Irish, plus music by local youths. Numerous social visits were noted, including Lemont family dinners, Sabine and Foster’s Point guests, and Halloween activities at Lowell school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Grange Hall
Willam White
Leland Plummer
Mr. White
Florence Irish
James B. Lemont
James, Jr
J. M. Lemont
J. W. Haggert
Lincoln Williams
Mary Dean
Foster's Point
John Conley
Western Avenue
Bath
Chester Freeman
Donald
Portland
Freeman
Samuel F. Bates
Sabine
Edward Sampson
Brigham's Cove
H. A. Owen
Henry Brown
W. F. Dutton
Charles Dolliver
Tewiston
F. W. Larrabee
Merton Wright
Gordon Preble
Wright
Fleanor Bates
Oscar Landean
Bates
Sabino
Herbert Grinnell
Walter Larrabee
Auto
Miami
Fla
Larrabee
Nzoe
Richmond
Grange Fair Delights With Crowd at Evening Show
The Grange fair drew a large crowd for a second presentation praised as better than the first. The cast included Jane Wellington, Violet Lumsden, Jocelyn Wellington, Grace Henderson, Elsie Crocker, and Mrs Beckwith with roles ranging from Nan Wellington to Minuette Lawson Wellington. Crockett's orchestra provided music for dancing after the play, adding a fitting end to a largely successful day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wellington
Violet Lumsden
Jocelyn Wellington
Grace Henderson
Elnora Wellington
Elsie Crocker
Beckwith
Seb Tisie
Fred GB
Teeling
Ann Bean
George Wallice Crockett
Mass for Mrs McNeill at St Marys
A high requiem mass was held for Mrs. Mary J. McNeill wife of Ambrose TD McNeill at St. Marys on Wednesday morning with Rev. Joseph Thirris officiating. Floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Bearers included Henry Wiggins John Conley John McNeill and William Tennesy. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Mary J. McNeill
Ambrose TD. McNeill
Joseph Thirris
Henry Wiggins
John Conley
John McNeill
William Tennesy
Oak Grove
Past Masters Night at Solar Lodge One of the Best
The annual past master's night at Solar Lodge of Masons drew a large audience and featured the Master Mason degree conferred by officers led by Wor. Bro. Langdon T. Snipe. A banquet served by Genesta chapter followed, with 157 served, and musical selections by a guest quartet. The event honored Toward Johnson and included a telegram from Francis G. Cooke. The present officers and presiding past masters were listed, with delegations from many lodges and representation from the Grand Lodge of Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solar Lodge of Masons
Langdon T. Snipe
Walter 3. Glidden
N. Gratz Jackson
Oscar F. Williams
Herbert L. Grinnell
Scott Shorey
Sylvester H. Rowland
Raymond B., Welch
Clarence A. Peaslee
Perry L. Thompson
Henry G. Shaw
Henry GG. Sinew
Langdon
Snipe
Francis G. Cooke
Grete Marscer
Washington
Jack Shaw
Arthior J. Stearns
Luther Thompson
Sanford J. Nickerson
Solar Lodge
Sanford B. Nickerson
Luther S. Thompson
Fred DD. Hill
Thecy J. Lattenfield
William V Currie
David FB. Rich
Marshel
Rey F. Shackford
Jason A Merrill
Otis N. K. Card
Steaward
Arthur &. Stearns
Frank S. Wakefield
Ryler
Oscar I. Williams
Henry G. Hodgdon
Arthur J. Smith
W. Scott Shorey
Herbert I. Grivnell
Howard Th. Johnson
Grand Lodge of
Maine
Samuel DB. Furbish
Brunswick
Rt. War
David T. Wilson
Bath
Gramd
Captain Joseph Sewall Dies at Home at 71
Captain Joseph Ellis Sewall 71 died Tuesday at his home 1071 Washington Street after years in naval service across the seven seas. A son of Mr and Mrs Sewall, he attended old South High, Bowdoin College, and pursued a naval career, commanding ships including the Puane Tevere and Susquelanga. He served in the Med and near the outbreak of war, offered his services to the nation and was noted for his safety work. His funeral is announced for a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ellis Sewall
Seven Seas
Washington Street
Beth Ge
Tate Coen
Mlerek di Sewst
Baath
Selon
Pbowtletn College
Yy Ceut
Vareer
Sewell
Grienral
DeGroot & Dak
New York
Quinand
Susquelanga
Maine
Sevanon
Sewall
Trustees Report for Richins estate creditors meeting
Referensi Byrkaipres AW pile OP Tall din metiteel cpeditors of Rossfarid W. Prin oof Trietel summarize a trustee report. Clarence Richins of Wisen is noted. A final creditors meeting is set for December TH80 am at the office of the referee 72 Front Street Bath to pass upon the report and declare the second and final dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metiteel
Rossfarid
W. Prin
Clarence Richins
Front Street
Bath
National Forest receipts top 5 million in 1925 totals
Receipts from National Forest resources for the year ending June 30 1925 reached 5 000 137 with timber and grazing permits driving most income. California leads state distributions with 846 138 followed by Oregon 236 526 Idaho 218 278 Arizona 110 61 and others. Alaska received 44 074 amid a year of rising timber sales.
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National Forest Resources
United States Department of Agriculture
National Forest
Acts of Congress
Forest Service
United States Treasury
California
Alaska
Oregon
Idaho
Arizona
Colorado
Washington
Montana
Wyoming
Florida
Tennessee
Nebraska
Georgia
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Maine
South Carolina
Alabama
Michigan
Bath residents enjoy Shore Acres golf links at Sebasco
A Bath crowd was seen playing on Shore Acres golf links at Sebasco Sunday led by Dr M M Lemont Roscoe H Shaw and Ralph Gay. The winter greens were in good condition and players appeared to be mastering the game as improvements on roads waterways and water supply equipment were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Shore Acres
Sebasco
M. M. Lemont
Roscoe H. Shaw
Ralph Gay
Maine Central
L. Nickerson
N. A. Cushman H
Shore Acres Golf Course
Phippsburg
Sebasco Estates
Shores Acres
Collins Inn
Maine
City of
Personal notes from Bath and nearby towns
Ambrose Curran spends a few days with friends. J F L Fletcher from Lebanon NH visits Bath on business. Mrs Hugene Desmond and Mrs John W Cummings marked a Tuesday in Portland. Rep J Edward Drake traveled to Augusta on Tuesday for business. Mrs FL o1 Hayward went to Connecticut for two weeks with friends. Mrs Edwin Copeland and Mrs Harriet Bowker visited Lewiston. Frink BE Southard of Boston arrives in Bath Tuesday night for a brief stay with Sylvanus F Pennell. Mrs Albert H Shaw and Mrs Fred visit to meet Mrs Larry W Priest at High Street. A safety vane designed to automatically control tail spinning of an airplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Curran
Kletcher
Lebanon
N. H
Bath
Hugene Desmond
John W. Cummings
Portland
J. Edward Drake
Augusta
Hayward
Edwin Copeland
Harriet Bowker
Lewiston
Mere
Frink BE. Southard
Boston
St High Street
Sylvanus F. Pennell
Albert H. Shaw
Fred
Larry W. Priest
Shaw
High Street
Day's Ferry Hosts Surprise Testimonial Musical
Day's Ferry residents gathered at Mrs. Cora P. Corliss home for a surprise tribute to Mrs. E. St. Warren honoring her long service to musical circles. Refreshments followed as attendees enjoyed the evening and Mrs. Warren's contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day’s Ferry
Cora P. Corliss
E. R. Warren
Day's Ferry
E. St. Warren
Arthur Larrabee
Bath
Harry Allen
John Savage
Harriett Larrabee
John Reed
J. K. True
Portland
Ellen Trott
Hallowell
G. W. Marston
L. E. Savage
Augusta
William Henessey
John Conley
Abbie Allen
Ethlyn Marston
Boston
Freeman A. Trott
Virginia
Alfred Trott
Little Geraldine Rice
Jasper Mains
Sheldon
South Porthand
John Sheldon
Charles Shute
Bath City Hospital
William Williams
Robinson
Camden
Edward S. Dunton
Everson Stinson
Herbert Stevens
Otten
Leroy Jameson
Kk. DD
Hardin
Red Cross Roll Call Surges in Bath City Drive
The Bath Red Cross reports satisfactory progress in its annual membership drive at the executive committee meeting. Over 464 members enrolled by the night of the meeting, with ongoing efforts hampered by Friday’s storm. Donations of vegetables, fruit, canned goods, and money were received from North Woolwich residents, and thanks were extended to key solicitors and supporters including Mrs. James H. Lockery, Times, and Moatsweag Farm’s Henry Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bath
John J. T. Burke
Burke
RE. DD
Hardin
North Woolwich
Henry I’. Butler
Moatsweag Farm
Edward W. Hyde
Harry W. DeLong
Thomas S. Gibbons
John A. Lord
Ruth Farnham
Nellie Daley
Walter FP. Abbott
Winifred
Susan Pletcher
Cleveland Brown
W. OA. Hill
John Hini
Ruby Campbell
John Durgon
Ruth Moore
Elizabeth Jackson
Henrietta Drake
Anne Kimball
Clara Hated
Lena King
Scott Golder
Harry A. Deals
Charles Madden
Effie Gannon
Agnes Perry
Lilie Marr
James McKay
Cleara Coombs
Acadia lodge hosts first whist party of season
In Acadia lodge organized whist gatherings Mrs Harry C Willittus won high score and a fruit basket from Boston Fruit Store, while Edward H Hartwell led the men with a ham from Steeves Market and a chance at shoes from Boston Shoe Store. A second party is planned for next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acadia Lodge
Harry C. Willittus
Boston Fruit Store
Edward EH. Hartwell
Steeves’ Market
Boston Shoe Store
Armistice Day Service Marks Legion Anniversary in Bath
A full Bath Music Hall crowd attended Armistice day services honoring the American Legion and its Roland H. Smith post. Mayor Cahill urged tribute to veterans and a future municipal memorial building. Col. George K. E. Fogg urged preparedness and defense, drawing strong applause before prayers and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland H. Smith Post
American Legion
Music Hall
Bath
America
David L. Wilson
Fred D. Hill
Gardiner D. Rogers
Charles H. Cahill
F. DD. Hill
M. H. Douglaiss
John Shaw
FL Os. Curtis
Col
George KE. Fogg
Col. Fogg
Professor Chapman recounts sale of Shelburne estate
A Bisitor Independent note relays Clarence N. Holden's statements from Gordon office and Supreme Court figures claiming Frank H. Gordon paid William R. Chapman 131000 for Shelburne Estate. The contract called for 825000 cash and 25 pairs of faxes sold for 50000, totaling 75000, with Chapman receiving only cash. IHW Hastings, Bethel attorney, prepared deeds and can verify this transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam
Shelburne
IHW
Hastings
Bethel
Matthews White Couple Wed in Lewiston Ceremony
Miss Lillian White and Francis Matthews of Lewiston were married Saturday evening by Rev. John G. Rogers at the Calvary Methodist church parsonage on East Avenue. The groom, a steam fitter, is son of Mr. and Mrs. William Matthews of Winter Street Lewiston. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred White of Lowell Street. They will reside at 149 Holland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian White
Francis Matthews
Lewiston
John G. Rogers
Calvary Methodist Church
Forerly
Beacon Street
East Avenue
William Matthews
Winter Street
Mred White
Lowell Street
Holland Street
Clark Willwerth Mellen nuptials announced in Somerville
Mr and Mrs Bernard J Clark of 4 Bedford Road announce the forthcoming wedding of their daughter to James St Mellen son of the late James Mellen and Willwerth daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Willwerth of 12 Summer Street Somerville Mass The ceremony is set for November 25 at the brides parents home at p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard J. Clark
Bedford Road
Willwerth
Charles Willwerth
Summer Street
Somerville
Mass
James St. Mellen
James Mellen
Morse High Eleven Fights Hard in 27–0 Loss to Biddeford
Biddeford overwhelms Morse 27 to 0 as Captain Fleisher opens with a 50 yard TD. Gaudette nets two scores, Morin adds a TD, and Morse fights to the end with Doyle long passes and goal-line stands. Despite strong defense, Morse falls to a powerful Biddeford backfield in four ten-minute periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Morse
Orange and Black
Morse Lads
Mill City
Maine
Capt. Fleisher
Biddeford Cohorts
Orange and Blackbacks
Gaudette
Morin
Deering
Lewiston
Bridgton Acadey
Toothaker
Doyle
Veilleux
Diddeford
Bath Lads
Morse Morinvele
Ssaatelle's
Case
Gannon Murphy
Harrington
Miller
Anderson
Doyle Gandette
Bonney Fleisher
Toothaker Rochefort
Maine State Grange to Meet in Bangor Next Month
KF Libby of Charleston calls all grangers to the annual Maine State Grange meeting to be held in Bangor at the Chamber of Commerce rooms starting Tuesday morning in December. Headquarters will be at the Bangor House with all subordinate and Pomona granges represented. Penobscot Pomping will confer the fifth and sixth degrees midweek, while the Bangor degree team will exemplify the third and fourth degrees. A reception by the Chamber and Bangor citizens will be held Monday night at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KF. K. Libby
Charleston
Maine State Grange
State Grange
Chamber of Commerce
Bangor
Bangor House
Pomona
Penobscot Pomping
Chamber of Commerce and Citizens of
City Hall
Damage from gale sinks elm into farmer barn at Winship Street
The big elm blown by Friday's gale fell onto the barn roof at ex-Alderman Scott M. Golder's home on Winship Street. The weight caused the roof to slide, the tree sank further, and Mr. Golder, who had just rebuilt the foundation and repainted, found the scene discouraging upon his Friday night return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott M. Golder
Winship Street
Mr. Golder
Evolution of American dolls through the decades
The article traces doll development from fragile heads to unbreakable designs, noting life spans lengthening for dolls and a $25 million annual retail value. It covers shifts to soft bodies, real hair, fatter forms, and fashion-conscious clothes, with women sculptors shaping faces and specialized doll-part industries expanding nationwide. About 20 million dolls are made yearly in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Bath youths host large union gathering at Universalist church
The Bath Young People's Christian Union entertained 150 youths from Gardiner, Rockland, Randolph, Brunswick, and Augusta Sunday night at the Universalist church. The program included a Maine State song, a welcome address by Miss Gertrude Maxwell, and a six o'clock devotional led by Stanley Snow. Speakers included Rev. Milo G. Folsom, Rev. George Wilson Scudder, and Miss Irene Howe, with George Upson Scudder delivering greetings from the UPP C U state board. Frank Plummer plans to sail for Cuba from Boston after visiting Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Rockland Union
Milo G. Folsom
Gardiner
George Wilson Scudder
Irene Howe
Angela Fossett
Carl Herrick
William Talbot
Rockland
George Upson Scuder
State Board
Stanley Manning
Eleanor Perry
Beatrice Reed
Gertrude Maxwell
Cyrus Longley
Herbert Maxwell
Amos Perry
Enin
Marth Hooper
Bessie Hunt
Evangeline Haynes
Frederick Klippel
G. W. Scudder
Alice Shorey
Roland Tibbetts
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West Bath
Grangers
Robert Small
Lowell School
Clayton Holden
Harland Booker
Stanley Brown
A. H. Donnell
Booker
Albert Wharff
Jerold Holden
Hayden Rogers
Vernon Lake
Elsinore Avenue
Lake
Watson, Frye Co
Edward Footer
Joseph Footer
Hardings
Hyde Park
Fred W. Larrabee
Herbert E. Worrey
Dorothy Stilkey
Grange Fair
Mrs. McNeill
Norway Medicine CO
Joseph Sewall
Mariner
Trustees
Woolwich
Pythian Card Party
Legion
Prof
Chapman
Shelburne Estate
Matthews-White
Morse High Eleven
Biddeford High
Young People's Union
Randolph
Frank Plummer
Doston
Cuba
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