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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1953

Page

7

Bath Notes on Local People and Projects in 1913

Bath Daily Times items recall Bath native William E. Briry’s appointment to the Massachusetts State Board of Pharmacy and local education standings. The column covers post office pen pilferage, car registration notices, repairs to Bath Iron Works workers, hotel and street developments, Grange Fair reports, and community plans from Grace Church committees to Bath Opera House openings.

William E. Briry Melrose M. 8. Briry Foss Massachusetts State Board of Pharmacy

Consolidation Unites North Street and First Baptist Churches

In November 1913 the North Street Free Baptist Church merged into the First Baptist Church. The North Street property transferred to the First Baptist, bringing total membership to over 185. The parsonage on North Street will be occupied by Rev Raymond and family. Rev J. ii) was the last North Street pastor. the church had been closed for over a year. William F. Dunton of West Bath sold a Holstein bull to J. F. Werner of Mor ee. cattle testing noted by Dr. C. H. McGillicud.

North Street Free Baptist Church First Baptist Church North Street Society First Baptist North Street Occunies BP Sage First Baothet Cc. Raymond O. J. ii William F. Dunton West Bath J. F. Werner Moree C. H. McGillicud Mr. Dunton

Steamer Fuller Plan Indicates Winter Service Notes

The steamer Ransom B. Fuller clears from Boston and anchors near Hon Bros wharf due to fog. Officials report continued Kennebec and Boston service this month and final Bath to Boston run on Nov 29. Police seize liquor shipments at Boston boat wharf bound for Lewiston. Lumber volumes forecast for Kennebec region with about 150 million feet expected to be cut this winter.

Ransom B. Fuller Eastern Steamship Corp Hon Bros Boston Linscott A. B. Strout L. Foran A. Emery J. Small Vernor Ingles Mert O'Connell Austin Premy Kennebec Reef City of Rockland Bath Satnday Oliver Ties Boston Boat Wharf Lewiston Kennebecker Wille

Brunswick Bath train scare as two streetcars narrowly miss

Nov 21 1913 report details a near head on collision between the 9.20 Brunswick to Bath car and the 9.30 Bath bound car amid roadwork near Mill Pond. A rock delay and a turnout at Ord's Crossing left both cars on a blind turn at Diamond Spring ice house mere feet apart.

Brunswick Bath Mill Pond Ord's Crossing Diamond Spring

Post Office Glass Door Damaged. Painters Decorate Depot

The report notes a vandalism incident where two youths broke a plate glass door of the post office revolving door last night. John H. Breen, foreman painter for Maine Central, leads a ten man crew decorating depot buildings with a fresh coat of paint.

John H. Breen Maine Central

Debate Scheduled Despite Short Preparation Time

A debate was set to proceed even though participants had limited time and material for preparation. Organizers faced complaints about insufficient notice and logistical constraints affecting candidates and audience access.

Salvation Army distributes Thanksgiving food baskets in Bath

The Salvation Army handed out baskets of fresh and canned vegetables and fruit to needy families in Bath and nearby areas. Donations came from Montsweag Baptist Church Harvest offerings Wesley Methodist Church Bath Sunday School and Brownie Troop 13 Central Congregational Church. Edwina Baston of Long Island in Casco Bay and her husband Woodbury W Baston were seriously injured in a crash. Baston is active in local civic groups including the Degree of Pocahontas and helped found Bath Hockomock council five years ago.

Bath Salvation Army Montsweag Edwina Baston Long Island Casco Bay Woodbury W. Baston Pocahontas Hockomock Council Springfield Boston

Thanksgiving Program At West Bath Grange Delights Members

West Bath Grange met Monday evening with a Thanksgiving theme. The master Alex Burgess welcomed all as plans were announced for conferring the first and second degrees next meeting by the Young People’s Degree Team. Mrs Agnes Wright’s death led to the charter being draped. Activities included readings, vocal solos, humorous skits, a turkey quiz, and a social hour with dancing in the upper hall.

West Bath Grange Alex Burgess Agnes Wright E. Mason Wright Judy Lesier Mattie Collins the Grange Florence Farnham Alice Smith Anne Snow Ethel MacDonald Bertha Palmer William H. Small, Jr Persis Miller Bonnie Belanger Alton Collins Verl McNelly John White Freda Bagdikian Pauline Belanger Ronald Reindeau Topsham Grange Dora Royal

Lobster Measuring Dispute Heard In Court

The trial reviewed Mrs Moffatt and Warden Hume testimony on lobster measuring methods amid claims of three short lobsters found Oct 19 at Georgetown. County Attorney pressed verdict while defense argued routine hatchery evidence and integrity of a former eight year state representative.

Warren A. Hume Ellsworth Warden Hume Moffatt Hume Carlton

Judge Spinney Rules Guilty in One Case Plea Entered in Another

In one case Spinney returned the guilty finding, while Judge Spinney entered an innocent plea on behalf. Harland V. Booker of West Bath pleaded guilty before Judge Gardiner R. Deering to possession of short clams at West Bath, fined $10 plus $5.70 costs, and given 19 days probation to pay.

Thon Spinney Spinney Harland V

Bath Couple Observes Fifty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur I. Pepper of the Old Folks Home celebrated their fifty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise visit from daughter Mrs. Hiram Tobey of Wakefield Mass and Mrs. Florence Fuller plus Miss Bessie Fuller of Melrose. The visitors brought flowers, an anniversary cake, gifts, and donated ice cream and cake for all guests.

Arthur I. Pepper Hiram Tobey Wakefield Mass P. R Florence Fuller Bessie Fuller Melrose Massachusetts Front Street Bath Iron Works Mrs. Pepper

Richmond Christmas Bazaar Plans and VFW Basketball Tryouts

Richmond groups set plans for an annual Christmas stand sale with committees led by Claudia Wallace Ethel Pinkham Laura Lothridge Louise Dunn Margaret Nelson Hazel McKechnie Mina Clark Ruth Stilphen Eva Douglass and others. First VFW basketball tryouts for this season will be Saturday at the high school gym with manager William J Kebiber soliciting teams. Junior Progressive 4-H club met Friday with Viola Riske guiding the girls on making.

Claudia Wallace Ethel Pinkham Laura Lothridge Louise Dunn Margaret Nelson Hazel McKechnie Mina Clark Ruth Stilphen Eva Douglass Eeard V.F.W William J. Kebiber South Front Street Richmond Viola Riske

Probate Notices From Forenoon Hearing In Court

Probate notices state forenoon hearing dates on estate matters including Jane D Cushing late of Bath and final accounts by Alexander A Burden trustee. Also Emme C Dunning estate with Willis C Dunning executor, Winifred M Hinckley estate with Willia Todd administrator, and petition for order of heat leg tion and for probate of Guy Homar estate. Letters testamentary or administration to Bernice B Hosmer noted with related claims.

Jane D Cushing Beth Alexander A Burden Emme C Dunning Bath Willis C Dunning Winifred M Hinckley Georgetown Willia Todd Ad Fatate Guy Ho Mer Tate Bernice B Hosmer Ber Mosmer Ass Kaiulani Phi Okesanied Tor Ate Gagndahar Baith Jennie Oliver Terenend Petit Phil Wtate Sydney Meeker Ve J Soran E. Whitten Merriman, Ait Nee Lillian &. Peat Rath J. Edgar Hunnewell Woolwich Flora O Elwell Dow Daisy Dereon Sian Flora O Tien Rowe E. Rowe Vesta Lilian W. Tucker Kate M. Baxter Pauline Moulton Oeeana M. Baxter Pauline Edward J. Elder Bel C. Grant Mattie der Mattie P. Bowie Quiver Rogers S. Alten Adelaide Neste Tan Alphonso Buan Lillian HM. Heal Sagi Sarety Charlies I. Madden Charles J. Madden George C. Madden Revere W. Vaughan Leslie Lant Margeret E. Me Iris Toothaker Rodion Wiohwion Leon Spinney J. Low Wood Bond

Richmond Clergyman Resigns after Ten Years of Mission Work

Rev. Jesse J. Starr, pastor of the United First Church in Richmond and Bowdoin, has resigned to move Dec 1 to Long Island New York. Starr and his family served as missionaries to Indians at Old Town Indian Reservation for a decade before founding the first Baptist church there.

George c. DeMott Bath Richmond S. J. Bailey Boston Stuart Phillips-Exeter Mr. DeMott New York Harriman Jesse J. Starr Pas United 1St Church Bowdoin Long Island N. Y Starr Old Town First Baptist Church

Woolwich Meeting Social Amid Suggestions

Woolwich members debated at length with many suggestions offered. The next meeting date remains undecided likely January. Hostesses included Mrs. Walker Mrs. Stanwood Gilman Mrs. Wilbur Howe and Mrs. Jessie Spaulding. A social hour followed with a dining room invitation and refreshments served.

Walker Stanwood Gilman Wilbur Howe Jessie Spaulding Alher Gilman Merle Jameson Ralph Reynolds George Hopkins Albert Temple Alvah Donnell Alice Galvin Charles Haley David McKellar Nequasset Center School

Cha ney couple to spend Thanksgiving with Crooker family

Mr and Mrs Wilfred W Cha ney of Middle Street will visit their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ralph Crooker on High Street for Thanksgiving.

Wilfred W. Chaney Middle Street Ralph Crooker High Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times Frank N. Whittier Uleie Mowrridge College Wiege E. Chase, Jr William D. Nute Wiscasset Pps Colonial Club Hawley H. B. Johnson Owen Dunton Ae Farnham Breckenridge Seth F. Clark Portland Charles F. Johnson Wilson Port of Portland George H. Allan John Belanger John Pyes Center Street Albert E. Deamond Henry White Sebaires Charles W. Jones W. C. Philbrook Sanford L. Fogg Fred Emery Beane Dr. Nutting Hallowell William M. Adams H. L. Hopkins South Washington Streets Winter Street Maurice J. Dunklee Holstein Thers of Point Bay Point Georgewn Sullivan Han Julia Sanderson Bangor Craven Wilkes Stockton Charleston D. C Navy Men's Club Grace Church Lowing Res Brown Charles P. Wetherbee Are P. Hyde H. C. Webber T. Thompson E. W. Hyde E. Drake F. R. Shaw Ee Culbert McGay W. Larrabee C. H. Crocker Eastern River Kimball Bros Paul Trepanier Pete Foley Bill Fleming Mike Glover C. B. Wainwright Popham Beach Land Co Rockledge C. Nutting Morse High School Whalen Fitzgerald I. Hunt O. Hunt Gay Sprague Tanguay Gifford C. Attaya Moreedon Talbot Weinblatt W. P. Lemont Julius Ansert Hyde Guards Bath Opera House Reed & Bonney North and Lincoln Streets George E. Walcott Percy & Small Thompson Bros Ater Ue Gaaaay Taaviare William D. Sewa Margaret Sewall N. Gratz Jackson 8. T. Donnell Fuller New Hyde Mansion Arthur J. Dunton McGillicuddy Maine Central R. R Dunton Ada McCobb Charles F. Libby Supt. C. N. Flood J. O. Lincoln Bath Medical Club Colonia Mary Averill George W. Hunt Bath Mill Naval Asylum Utah Uncle Sam Loyal F. Sewall E. P. Ricker, Jr Poland Assembly Hall Washington Edwin Bateman Morris Hyde Windlass Co J. . Fullerton Vincent Astor Fullerton Sunshine Girl Jefferson Theatre Myers the Times Eva Pineau Ladies Aid of Winter Street Church Charles W. Taylor Ferguson Clark McDonald Eaton Frank Trull York and Cumberland Homeopathic Societ Biddeford Govers Randall Harry F Morin Hawkes Kennebunk Abbott Bridgton Coates and Trull Wesley Methodist Church John Shaw Robert B. Hatch Hatch Milton Douglas Fred S. Curtis James Miller Hunt Bath Tees Bath Iron Works, Ltd John S. Hyde Winter Street Church Henry Ee Es Iid Ralph Amy Turner Gerard C. Tobey Ocean Barge Co James Griffiths & Sons Tacoma Villard A. Sewall & Co Turner Tobey Gross, Sawyer & Packard Inman Inn Lowell P. Huntoon Burt Columbia Oecards Carles Hathaway Emma Small Vancouver Wesley M. E John A. Morse Colonel Dummer Sewall Morse Ernest Allan Thomas Gibbons Harry Stinson Laura Palmer Alphonse Mason Gardiner Burns Harry C. Webber Cambridge Jeane Robertson John Wade Mr. Wetherbee Iiteratre Ab Mrs Agaas Reese E. Ister Arthur R Nickels Arthur Ker Nickels T. A. No C. Troit Hecegirta Danton Ee Aes Lalltan Lillian Erat Lillian LS
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