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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
4
Wiscasset events fill the week with socials at South Newcastle chapel and a large Methodist union Thanksgiving service planned with Rev Charles E Titus. Obituary notes report Fred West’s death after a long illness and a funeral at his son’s home on old Sheepscot road.
The Bath Rotary club hosted a luncheon at the Phoenix with a Colonial Club orchestra concert led by Reginald Stacy. Members John Grindell, Ernest Stanwood, C. W. Bean, John F. Stacy, Ernest W. George Jr., Reginald Stacy, and George D. Field performed pieces including Indian Dawn and Crazy Rhythm. N Gratz Jackson spoke on what Rotary means to him and was given cigarettes. Roger Skillings became sergeant at arms. future programs assigned to Edwin H. Lowell, Richard Sprague Lith, E M Fuller, Oliver Moses, and Harold Small. Out‑of‑town visitor Jim Gillies of Bath Box Factory attended.
Hon and Mrs John H Stacey of ch were in town Thursday on their way South. They plan to stop in Portland a month and then travel south in easy stages. They expect to spend most of the winter in St Petersburg Florida as in past years. State highway officer Harry L Thompson is on his annual two week vacation with Officer Jewett covering his Bath Lewiston run.
West Bath residents hosted and visited relatives during a busy spell with parties at Campbell's Pond Rockland Bath Sabine and Foster's Point. Guests included Stackpoles Larrabees Browns Lemonts Haggett Williams and others with travel to Wakefield Malden and Miami for funerals and winter plans.
Charles B. Harrington aged about 86 and his wife Mrs. Harrington aged about 89 celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary at Parker Head village Phippsburg. He served in the Civil War and later ran a home business aided by a government pension. Their children Fred A. Harrington postmaster at Parker Head and Mrs. Frank Webber of New London Conn. their six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren were named. Neighbors visited and sent cards and letters to mark the occasion.
Frederick P. Gilboy of 1332 Washington street arrived home in Gilboy was involved in a Lowell Massachusetts railroad collision when two Boston and Maine trains collided Monday noon. He reported no injuries beyond a scare and a shakeup, noting a fellow passenger had a fractured ankle and that everyone self extracted safely.
Mrs. Edward J. Murphy of 647 Middle Street has been named Committeewoman of the 2nd District by the American Legion Auxiliary Maine Department to fill a vacancy caused by Irene Moran’s resignation. Her decades of service include roles as treasurer of Roland Smith Post auxiliary, secretary and treasurer of St Mary’s Married Women’s Sodality, Pine Tree circle secretary and treasurer, and leadership positions in Foresters of America. The State Auxiliary Executive Committee notes her as a wise choice to represent Bath and districts including Auburn, Bath, Rockland and others.
The Bath Opera House announces installation of Movietone and Vita phone sound devices for talking pictures on or about Jan. 1. Equipment is arriving and work will commence soon to mirror the latest arrangements in Metropolitan and Paramount theatres, with vaudeville on screen and musical scores from major houses like Roxy and Paramount.
State Highway Officer George W. Jewett joined a Saturday raid on Hillcrest Inn in Boothbay Harbor road. Eleven gallons of alleged beer were found hidden inside a piano panel. Henry Cleveland, leaving with five bottles, was arrested, along with Mrs. C. M. Roberts-Betts and Mrs. Minnie B. Sawyer. All posted bail for Wiscasset court. Accompanying officers were Deputy Sheriff Alpheus Dodge and County Attorney Harvey Pease.
Attendance at the first meet of the Arts and Crafts department of the Cosmopolitan club was strong. Dennison crafts and Italian hemstitching were taught under Miss Marjorie Smiley and Miss Marcia Moulton. Next meeting slated for Nov 22.
On Middle street at the head of Spring street a burying ground about 250 years old lies nearly hidden. Read inscriptions include Deborah Springer died 1705 corrected to 1805, Mary Trufant died 1799, David Trufant died 1815, and many Trufant family memorials with ages from 21 to 86.
Dr Paul Gregware driving the Pontiac sedan north on Washington collides with Fred Lakin in the Buick taxicab coming from School street. The Pontiac sustains severe front end damage with bent fenders and misaligned frame while the Buick shows minor damage to the right mud guard and fender. Both men report the accident to City Marshal Walter Whitney and settle damages privately.
Miss Viola F. Hogan of 231 Belmont Avenue Springfield Massachusetts daughter of Dr and Mrs Fremont L Hogan was one of the winners of the Hoover Citizen contest in Springfield Hampden County Hoover Volunteer Committee sponsored prizes for new resident voters to register There were 40 contestants and Miss Hogan finished second at age 17 a Central High School graduate of 1927 She is a niece of Miss Viola Hogan longtime Bath public schools teacher.
The Sagadahoc county Pomona Grange meeting including Dirigo and Topsham granges was cancelled due to a smallpox epidemic. It was to be held with Merry Meeting Grange at Bowdoinham yesterday and will be rescheduled with details announced later.
Edward Gauvin of the U S destroyer Shaw could not aid in the Vestris rescue due to a 15 day furlough. Shaw rushed to the scene and recovered five bodies from exposure. Gauvin, a Bath resident and son of Martin Gauvin of High Street, was on furlough after a world voyage.
The Central church basketball team expects a strong season with George Barker elected captain and Duncan Bragg as manager. A parish supper raised 40 for new uniforms. Rumors say Reddington Reed, ex Morse high star, will join alongside Capt. Barker and Jimmy Miller to form one of the fastest squads in years.
The Central church Men's club heard Maj. W. R. Kimball recount the 30th annual United Spanish War veterans convention in Havana. He recalled duty near Havana, the parade and Maine memorial dedication on the Malecon, and visits to Cuban battlefields. A supper was served. next meeting is Dec 11.
Fred Wilson of West Bath a conductor on the A and K Railway shot a handsome 54 inch red fox. He had previously bagged seven foxes in the area last season and nearly claimed a second fox before needing to return to work. Pelts fetch 25 to 40 dollars, making his brief gunning profitable. The dog was new and proved his merit. a well aimed 40 yard shot finished the job.
The Genesta chapter sewing circle held a card party at the Masonic hall last Wednesday with nearly 30 tables. Prizes included a Colonial bouquet and a hand painted powder jar, donated by local sponsors, as attendees enjoyed sandwiches, cake, and coffee.
Nine men attended the timber estimating demonstration at W. T. Wright’s Woolwich farm on Friday afternoon. They studied measuring standing timber using the cruising stick, as promoted by the Federal Land Bank of Springfield Massachusetts at cost. Demonstrations had been held the day prior at P. M. Brown Canton and Harry Record West Minot. Camp Fire Girls of the South End met at Corliss Street church with Miss Katherine Trott presiding. Elizabeth Oliver was elected secretary and refreshments were served. Next meeting slated for Wednesday evening at the Corliss Street church. Mrs. Doris Cornish and two Augusta children are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Seant Smith on upper Washington.
Morse high's season closed with a 45-0 loss to Deering at Deering field. Captain Gaudet led Morse, battling the Deering line while Lyden and Rollins impressed on both sides. The year’s summary lists five Morse wins and six losses, including heavy defeats by Thornton and Deering, with injuries hampering Morse stars.
Elsie L. Dunton of Georgetown petitions Superior Court in Portland for divorce from Ralph R. Dunton of Portland, alleging non support cruelty and habitual intoxication since their May 15 1898 marriage in Pepperell Massachusetts. She seeks alimony and awaits Judge Arthur Chapman’s decision after testimony from attorney James C. Wolfe.
Marriage intentions were filed on Monday afternoon with city clerk John Gilmore of Henry C. Totman and Hazel L. Belyea. Totman is the son of the late Levi Totman of 156 Center Street and the bride to be is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crocker of North Gardiner.
Miss Bernice Hunt and Philip Gildhart of Portland spent the weekend at the home of Miss Hunt’s parents, Mr and Mrs John H Hunt of Middle.
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