Gaudreau's Band Rehearses Hard for Bath Concert Series
Gaudreau's Concert band, two years old, rehearsed all afternoon at the Armory and earned praise for a near flawless performance. Afterward 81 members dined at King Tavern on Nelson Jackson turkey dinners with lobster salad. The Bath Opera House is nearly sold out for five concerts starting Dec 4, with honorary memberships the only way to attend and seats numbered per member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Gaudreau
Armory
King Tavern
Bath Opera House
Jackson
Opera House
Brunswick Music Jovers
Bowdoin
Auto Found in Woods Believed Stolen Car
Deputy Sheriff Fred W Atkinson and Chief of Police William B Edwards of Brunswick investigate a new Ford found dismantled in woods near Topsham by Ralph Patten. A partly built body and lumber from Ralph Williams Topsham barn were found, suggesting the car was stolen and altered to disguise its identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Atkinson
William B. Edwards
Brunswick
Topsham
Ralph Patten
Ralph Williams
Geiger Morse Bath Couple Wed At St Thomas Church
Miss Anna Elsie Morse of Bath wed Dr. John Casson Geiger of Berkeley California at St Thomas Church New York. Rev Ernest M Stires officiated. After the ceremony the couple hosted a luncheon at the Hotel Buckingham before departing for San Francisco. Geiger is with the U S Public Health Service a major. Morse family relations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
California
Anna Elsie Morse
Washington Street
John Casson Geiger
Berkeley
Cal
St. Thomas Church
Fifth Avenue
53D Street
New York
Ernest M. Stires
D.D
Charles W. Morse
Hattie Luksey
Brooklyn
Benjamin Wyman Morse
Buckingham
Geiger
San Francisco
Morse High School
Finch School
Dr. Geiger
United States Public Health Service
Research Department
Fire Destroys Two River Craft
Two vessels moored near the Morse farm on the Kennebec river were burned to the water line and sank in the early Sunday morning. The scow sloop McCormick and the 86 foot cabin cruiser Margaret C were owned by the J. W. Cummings Feldspar Co and valued at about 10 000 with no insurance. Captain Ralph A. Whitten was away at Parker Head. The McCormick, formerly Um Bajjus, was built for feldspar towing between Georgetown and the Feldspar Co plant. The loss includes the McCormick’s iron deck and hoist and the Margaret C’s towing engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Margaret C
J. W. Cummings Feldspar Co
Morse Farm
Parker Flats
Ralph A. Whitten
Parker Head
Losis
Margaret
Feldspar Company
Georgetown
Umbajejus
Percy & Small
Me G. Shaw Co
Kennebec
Deny a pardon to Braho Hiro
The governor and council refused a pardon for Braho Hiro an Albanian serving life in Maine State Prison Thomaston for the Sept 5 1913 murder in Topsham of Kassem Jouleysman Judge George C Wing Auburn represented the petitioners at the Oct 5 hearing The council action followed weeks of consideration The defendant argued he pleaded guilty due to language barriers in Sagadahoc County Bath court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braho Hiro
Maine State
Thomaston
Kassem Jouleysman
Topsham
George C. Wing
Auburn
Wing
Hiro
Sagadahoc County
First Baptist Church Boosts Budget Progress
At a Boost the Church Night the First Baptist Church presented the annual budget for the coming year. About 81 500 in pledges was raised creating a nucleus for the upcoming member canvass. Nearly 100 members attended a vestry supper with reports from auxiliary leaders and social highlights including solos by Mrs. Shirley Holt and Mr. Dunb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
AL Fon TL
Tripp
Alton L. Tripp
Woman's Missionary Society
J. Edward Pomeroy
Bible School
Samuel Mulcahy
Woman's Sewing Circle
Mulcahy
The
Brotherhood
Hilary McCabe
Unity Guild
Shirley Holt
Dunb
Prudential Committee
Local notes from Popham Beach and area
Ernest Spinney moves from over his store to a house in town. Freeman Oliver returns home after a Bath visit. Mrs. Fred H. Hamiston picks flowers from the Riverside garden on November 14. J. Butler of Lewiston recently stayed at the Riverside hotel. Clinton Anderson of the U S Coast Guard enjoys several days leave at his Providence, R I home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Spinney
Freeman Oliver
Bath
Fred H. Hamiston
Riverside
J. Butler
Lewiston
Clinton Anderson
U.S. Coast Guard
Providence
R. 1
Deer display at Chase store draws crowds in Washington
Four fine looking deer hung in the window of the Chase store at Washington and Center streets attracted much attention. They were owned by Fred T. Thompson, J Edward Drake, Augustus A Perow and Arthur Stilphen. Fred Wilson shot three partridges on Nov 15. Bradford Belanger returned from the woods with three partridges a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Store
Washington
Center Streets
Fred T. Thompson
J. Edward Drake
Augustus A. Perow
Arthur
Stilphen
Fred Wilson
Bradford Belanger
Birth of a daughter completes Nugene Spear clan in Belfast
An birth to Mr and Mrs Nugene K R Spear of Belfast completes an even dozen children in the family. Spear, once local agent for New England Tel & Tel, now manages Belfast and Rockland for the company. Judge Cyrus R Tupper asked for a sale license in the Maine Fisheries Corp bankruptcy. Referee William T Hall issued the order to sell assets for creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nugene
KR. Spear
Belfast
Seth
Mr. Spear
Spear
New England Tel
Tel. Coe
Rockland
Cyrus R. Tupper
Maine Fisheries Corp
Boothbay Harbor
Willian T. Hall
Five Islands Community Notes and Social Roundup
Five Islands entries recount visits and travels among local families. Attendees include Mrs. J J Blaisdell, Mrs. Charles Boucner, Miss Lena Carter, and Gilbert Lewis of Georgetown. They report fishing trips to Wiscasset and Islesford, Bath shopping, and residents visiting Bath, Richmond, and Portland, with school and church events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
J. J
Walter Reid
Everett
Portland
Sequcmland
Elisha Field
L. G. Lewis
Islesford
Charles Moore
Clarence MaceMahan
Porth
Mr. Moore
Hlazel Dorr
Boston
S Henry Rowe
Lena Carter
Pembroke
Alonzo MacMahon
George Rowe
Alonzo MacMahan
Clarence MacMahan
Clinton Tianna
Ferris Leonard
Bath Thesday
Russel Plarford
Melvin Harford
Tarford
Wis- Chsle
Grange Library
Mark Hhinna
Furba Davis
George Delano
J. J. Blaisdell
Orville Rowe
Nora Mars
M. Fe, Bailey
Woolwich
Everett Cromwell
Thirold Rowe
J. G. Stevens
Tlinah Oliver
Richmond
PT. W. Bimsdell
Russel Harford
Henry Rowe
Kansas City
Rowe
Chester MacMathian
Donald Stevens
KE. He. Rowe
Helen
Flora Moore
Cosmopolitan Club
Walter Reed
Alton Reed
Aurelia
Kathleen Gray
Iva
Alice Cromwell
Georgetown Center
Eva Hayes
Porthand
Perris Leonard
Alas MacMahon
Grange
Esters Grange
George Grey
Bertha Scott
Charles Nocton
Armanda Chaisdell
Janie Stevens
Forest rangers in Alaska travel by motor boat
A report to the U S Department of Agriculture describes Tongass National Forest rangers who ride sea going motor boats rather than horses. Two rangers share each 85 to 90 foot boat with 25 horsepower engines. crews live aboard during busy summers and work 16 to 20 hours daily in the Alexander Archipelago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wester States
Longass National Forest
Alaska
United States Department of Agriculture
Er. A. Sherman
Tongass National Forest
National Forest
Mr. Sherman
Alexander Archipelago
Research class roll call and officer election at Cortix Street church
Bible class at Cortix Street church held a roll call and election of officers at Mrs Fannie Thurlow’s home on Highland Street. Twenty members attended with guests including Mr and Mrs James Perkins and Dr Benjamin Browne of Rockland. Anna Hathorne joined as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortixs Street
Fannie Thurlow
Hghlind Street
Liizabeth French
James J. Perkins
Elwyn ©. Taylor
John Nocton
James Ll. Perkins
Cora Small and Mors
Etta Tuttle
Thomas K. Hales
George Wallace
Calvin Davis
Charles Plant
Elizabeth French
Jennie Dukeshire
Chiss
South Gardiner
James Coombs
Chester Plant
Cressex
Thurlow
Thomas KK. Haley
Mres. Thurlow
Elwyn O. Taylor
Sidney LL. Eaton
Chester Vlant
James TL. Perkins
Dr. Browne of
Rockland
Union Evangelistic Meetings Set for Brunswick and Topsham
A series of union evangelistic services led by Dr. Milton S. Rees will begin in Brunswick on January 1. Numerous committees including Executive, Finance, Advertising, Music and Ushers have been named with members from Brunswick and Topsham churches and local residents. all committees meet the executive committee at the Town Hall in Berusywick at 6 00 Sunday, one hour before the mass meeting at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Churches of
Brunswick
Topsham
Milton S. Rees
Rochester
N. Y
TE. Ashlisa
Mes. Fie A. Bishop
HH. G. McCann
Sfarry Shook
Fingwnee
C. T. Barnett
Capt. Mallet
T. M. Nasouw
TA. Bield
O. R. Pennell
Caroline BL Shorey
HL Riley, Jr
Tedford
E.R. Comeo
PLC
Barker
Atss Teleg
Arthur Langford
Ernest Purinton
Arthur Johnson
Failing Merriman
J. W. Pennell
Je M. Alexander
Harry "Taylor
Bertha Melcher
Mabel Chandles
Dberusywick
Bath Mayor Urges Aid To Local AAC Chapter
Bath Mayor Cat tle urges citizens to support the Bath AAC chapter, stressing housing and social work funding. He warns that stopping these efforts now would harm local needy residents and asks every resident to give what they can. Dated Bath November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
AAC
Dais
P T A Sale Breaks Records and Supports School Needs
The Parent Teacher Association held a sale last Wednesday that cleared 3115.26, featuring cooked foods aprons candy and crafts. Mrs N Gratz Jackson chaired the event with numerous members managing each table and the proceeds funding school milk distributions Christmas candy bags and other needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Gratz Jackson
Carroll AL Deering
Robert Mitchell
Charles Melntire
John Hunt
Chester Plant
Mars
Eva Antworth
Thomas Black
Harold Dunn
Charles Perry
James Lockery
Charles Purington
Charles Hewitt
Green
William TH. Simall
Guy Sprague
Ralph Whitehouse
Successful Sale by Ladies' Aid at Parsonage Food Sale
The Ladies' Aid of the New Church held a food sale at the parsonage on Middle Street last Wednesday. A fine variety of bread rolls cake doughnuts salad and candy were offered. Miss Katherine Payne and Mrs. William J. Sewisth oversaw serving while Mrs. Edward H. Kimball Mrs. Paul Dresser and Mrs. Wilber G. Cahill assisted at the tables. Miss Katherine Jinston and Miss Susan Reed sold candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Street
Katherine Payne
William J
Apple social and parish funds noted in Georgetown vestry
Monday evening apple social in the Georgetown vestry drew a large crowd and cleared about $15 for the parish. Pies baked apples tarts cake and coffee were served. Several locals and visitors mentioned for travel and social visits. Schools closed for a week of winter vacation ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael Rowe
Everett Rowe
Julia Hinds
Everett Higgins
Walter Reid
Everett
Portland
Seguinkind
Workite League
Clarence Oliver
Vernon Grey
Alonzo Twombly
Guy Crosby
Millard
Oliver
Thomas Tagan
Tonier
Marl Hagin
John Tint
Bath
John Cummings
Walker Head
W. OA
Todd
Fred Oliver
Charles Oliver
B. H. Woodside
Nannie Russell
W.T. Boyd
W. C. Todd
Boston
Roscoe Todd
Mir
Stearns Scott
Parl Pottle
Grange
Walter Chemings
Cummings
Arthur Rowe
Mr. Rowe
Allie Hinckley
Emma Billings
Dorothy Stuart
George Oliver
Woolwich
Liev
Wlw Boyd
Wendall Baker
J. J. Hunt
Walter Powers
Sath
Purington
Z. Pinkham
Ralph Reynolds
Huth
Clayton Rowe
Sh. M. Rowe
Higgins and Son
Joseph Higgins
Town House
Arrowsic Town Closes Schools For Thanksgiving Recess
Arrowsic schools close Friday for Thanksgiving recess and will reopen Monday. Multiple local residents visit family and travel for the holiday. Messages note residents visiting relatives in Bath Woolwich Steep Falls and Wiscasset and moving plans for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Trugan
New York
W. F. Hagan
John Currier, Jr
Wiscasset
Massachusetts
Charles Darling
William Meadon
Boston
Mina Snipe
Mrs. Cromwell
Catherine Ehigan
W. OS. Potter
Bath
and Mars
W. RB. Potter
Frank Cromwell
Dr. Stott
Guy Crosby
Ion O
Clara Crosby
Maude Haywood
The
North School
Woolwich
Norman Drummond
Arrowsic
Marion Cooper
W. IF. Potter
Clarence Preble
B. FF. Shea
Averill
Aubrey Steen
Sou Vimimie
Steep Falls
Be Fy Shea
Thomas Steen
Fail to prove murder charge in infant death case
Hibrbert W. Sarter and Sadie A. Smith were released from a murder charge in Wiscasset with Judge Cyrus R. Pupper presiding. Smith was ordered to recognize in 1000 for the April grand jury session. no formal return to authorities. The defendants faced medical testimony from state and defense experts as the case proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibrbert W. Sarter
South Dresden
Sadie A. Smith
Wooolwich
Bath
Cyrus R. Pupper
Lincoln County
Wiscasset New
Miss Smith
Carter
Smith
George A. Cowan
Dalumscotta
Bernard A. Bailey
Wiscasseto
Desjardin 70 to Close House on Nov 30
Benjamin Desjardin, longtime manager of the New Tven house a shore dinner resort on the west bank of the New Meadows river, will close this winter after Nov 30 serving dinners that day and evening. It marks the first closure in ten years of the Trent house. Desjardin originally leased the property for ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Desjardin
Tven
New Meadows
Trent House
Mer. Desjardin
Path Party Reaches San Diego After Cross-County Trip
Harry D. Sawyer and Mrs. Sawyer with daughter Miss Jennie Sawyer left Bath by auto for the West Coast. They reached San Diego on November 15 after 22 days on the road, reporting good roads and good health. They will stay ten days in San Diego then move to Redlands for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry DB. Sawyer
Kelley, Spear Co
Sawyer
Jennie I. Sawyer
Bath
West Coast
San Diego
Cab
Albert B. Austin
Redlands
Death of Mrs Gertrude Leeman at Bath home
Gertrude M. Leeman aged 35 wife of Harry G. Leeman formerly of Bath and Topsham died last Wednesday from complications at her mother Lydia E. Cunningham’s home. She leaves a husband a mother an infant son Everett Mowry and a brother Forrest E K Cunningham of Topsham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude M. Leeman
Harry G. Leeman
Bath
Lydia E. Cunningham
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Geiger-Morse
Eugene McGrath
Amory T. McLellan
Francis G. McDonald
Chrice McNeil
Albert J. Grassy
Walker Street
McDonald
Mathias A. McDonald
Rodney McNeil
Commonwealth Hotel
Bowdoin Street
Beacon Hill
State House
Mass
Hotel Avery
Avery Street
Morse Bros. Managing Directors
Beaver
C.L. Farnham Co, Inc
Cummings Co
Popham Beach
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
F. S. Curtis
Center Street
Bath, Maine
Pachlap Te
Aeeteha
Trace
Leonie
Emis
Peach Alec Tnel
Eaceracet
John
Forest Rangers
Catlile
Mayor
South End Association
Vestry
Albion
Staples
Toss Washington Street
E.G. Learn
Minnie Quimby
Lemont
Mabel Shepard
Morrill Poss
Kuppenheimer
John J. Desmond
the House of Kuprenheimer
Canada
Desjardin
Aneants
O RS PLC
Castoria
the Centaur Company
Crry
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