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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1915

Page

3

Local Notes from Bath Area Highlight Socials and Weather

Local items report Wesley and Central Church Ladies' Aid meetings, a harbor official visiting Ran dolph, and home improvements by Hon. L. B. Swett. Social outings include Pearl Dunbar’s truck trip and a St Bernard’s safe return. Weather noted: 28 degrees easing to 20 with bright sky and shooting stars. a walk to Brunswick covered in three hours.

Wesley M. E. Church H. L. Hopkins Central Church H. Humphreys High St George Corbin Ransom B. Fuller Randolph L. B. Swett Parshley House Commercial St Marion St Pearl Dunbar Oressean Betermipine Asher Alriedite Spinney Hyde Orioles Cutting Bessie Brown Eve- von Colby Ruth Mikelsky John Stevens Brunswick Tl. B. Swett Harry Huse Park Chambers Huse Bath

Henley Matthews wed in Brunswick home ceremony

Marie Henley and Edward Curtis Matthews Jr. were quietly married Wednesday at 3 pm at the bride's aunt's house in Brunswick. The ceremony was conducted by President William DeWitt Hyde of Bowdoin College with only immediate family present. They will reside at 736 Middle Street Portsmouth after December 15. Good money continues as Bath fishermen catch smelts.

Rice Marie Henley Edward Curtis Matthews, Jr Benjamin L. Furbish Brunswick William DeWitt Hyde Bowdoin College Matthews Middle St Portsmouth N. H Bath

Illness strikes Rev. Howard A. Corey III at Wesley Church

Friends report Rev. Howard A. Corey III has suffered a complete nervous breakdown requiring several months of rest. He collapsed under workload and family stress after his father’s illness, was taken to Portland with his family, and church members express shock and grief while awaiting his recovery.

Howard A. Corey Wesley M. E. Church Corey Intervale N. H Portland Wesley Church

Woolwich Grange Proceedings and Apple Preferences

The Woolwich Grange meeting recorded roll call where members named two favorite apples and discussed cooking uses. Fragments show discussion of happiness of the rich versus poor and questions about lenders in attendance.

Roll Call Minnie Locke Ed. Fullerton Evelyn Hodgdon

Executrix Notice for Woodbury A Potter Bath

Narcissa S Potter of Bath announces appointment as executrix of Woodbury A Potter deceased. All claims against the estate must be presented for settlement and debts paid promptly per legal requirements. Bath November 9 1915.

Woodbury A. Potter Bath Sbagadahoe Narcissa S. Potter Theodore Ham Edgecomb Savnadnaboer Anthony Welsh Sagadahoc

Canal scheme mocked as political ploy in Maine

Belfast Journal notes a Lewiston pipe dream for a canal system from Lewiston to the Androscoggin via locks. Bangor Commercial recalls prior consideration by Senator Frye and Maine senator Nye, deeming the project impractical. Boston Herald calls the plan political poppycock aimed at votes and tariff concerns.

Lewiston Congressman McGillicuddy Androscoguin Bangor Commercial Jale Iene Winhees Irye Mains Congress Sta Frye Maine Boston Sunday Herald Mectil Tieaudy New Kingland

Advertised Letters List Women and Men

The list shows advertised letters for women and men including Hoodlet Boula Miss, Flood Mary Miss, Johnson Alice Mrs, Kenney Alice Miss, Littlefield J H Mrs, McKinney Sadie Mrs, O Brien Mildred Mrs, OBrien Mildred, Rogers R Mrs, Ross Alice Miss, Durand Fred, Dunning James J, Moss E A, Reed Roy, Robinson Guy L, Smith E A, Smith Fred, Trombley Lawn.

Hoodlet Boula Llood Mary Johnson Alice Kenney Littlefield J. H McKinney Sadie O’brien Mildred Rogers Ross

Will of Jenny R Shaw probate petition in Sagadahoc

William R Shaw of Bath Maine petitions probate court to prove the will of Jenny R Shaw who died October 14 1915 intestate leaving heirs Frank S Shaw and Charles P Shaw. He asks letters testamentary be issued to William R Shaw and Charles P Shaw. Notice ordered for December 7 1915 publication in Bath Independent.

Maine Sigadahoe Wiliam R. Shaw Bath Jennie R. Shaw William R. Shaw Frank S. Shaw Brooklyn N. Y Charles P. Shaw Flatbush L. T Sagadahoc. Ss Joseph M. Trott State OF Maine Sagadahoe Ae Pis Pein Ton State OF Sagadahoc Sagadiahoe Sagadatioc Soagadinhoe William A. Todd Nauneyv W. Rowe Georgetown Deceasil Lhavine James S. Lowell Westbrook Fanny W. Cummings Hattie Louise Murray Charles F. Dodge Arthur J. Dunton Cyrus W. Longley Endo. Welsh Sagudahoe Sagadnahoe Said Herbert Vining William Vining William S. Rogers Edward W. Wheeler Alpheus Dodge Emma B. Scott James H. Scott Sife Imma N. Cox John H. Cox Susudalone

Estate of Paul S Merriman Seeks Administratrix

Elizabeth H Stilphen of Arrowsic petitions the Sagadahoc Court to appoint an administratrix for Paul S Merriman who died intestate on May 14 1915 leaving at least twenty dollars in personal estate. He left four creditors and heirs Benjamin Merriman Ralph Merriman Helen Merriman Alden Merriman with no widow. The petition asks appointment of a suitable person to administer and confirms all statements. Dated October 28 1915. CYRUS W LONGLEY Register. E A Farrar died in Portland on business Wednesday.

State OF Maine Sagadahoc Harriet A. Purinton Topsham Humphrey Purinton Elizabeth H. Stilphen Arrowsic Paul S. Merriman Benjamin Merriman Brunswick Sarah Merriman New York City Ralph Merriman Helen Merriman Alden Merriman A. D

Probate notices of heirs in Sagadahoc Maine

Two probate petitions filed in Bath concern estates of Margaret J. Dodge of Bath and Mary de Mallett of Topsham. The papers name heirs and relatives, request administration, and set a Dec 7 1915 hearing date with publication to follow for three weeks in the Bath Independent.

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Uesdas Winter St. Webichwse Winter St Henley-Matthews Independent Bath, Maine Bureau of Agriculture Washington Boston New York Yours Truly Christian Science Willis F. Gross Mr. Gross Mother Church First Church of Christ, Scientist Mass H. A. Corey III Wiscasset Grange Angie Hunnewell Woolwich Grange Woolwich Grane Belfast Journal Tarereeg OX. Pyerinton Sagadahae Bath Independent James S. Lowele James Lowell Cyril W. Longley Plizabeth Lowele Cyrus W. Longuey E. A. Farrar James F. Will Co Lom Mainis Roothtury Eilirbor Margaret J. Dodge Charles FF. Dodge Boothbay Harbor Thaddeus TL. Dodge George Keith Hudson Charlotte S. Turner Medford Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachuusetts Herbert Turner Middlesex County Massachusetts George. Weith Charrcs Sigese State OF Maint Charles J. Givern Justice of the Peace Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Lalit Lowelit Ofyres W. Longley Edward W. Vaughan Adm J. Frank Savage Woolwich F. Savage State OF Mainf Lornos William S. Rosers Topsum de. Mallett Topstom Niume Alice Adams Roxbury Hannalexander Alvah Miailett George Grover Herbert Grover Chelsea Dr. Stockbridge Graves Saco, Me Amiunda Smith Webster, Me W. Longley Register Mary Welsh
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