Local Social Notes From Wiscasset And Nearby
H Theakston and niece Miss Jackson return from a ten day New York trip. Several residents host guests and visit relatives across Harbor South Newcastle and New Castle. A 58th annual Fruit and Dairy show in Portland awards Mrs J W Walker first in butter class with 90.75. An emotional note greets the death of a former Maine Central agent’s wife in Monroe. The town’s teachers’ reception occurs at the Congregational vestry with songs led by Rev Charles Titus. Judge Pinanski unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
J W. Walker
Richard Palmer
Maine Central Railroad
Monroe
Judge Pinanski
Kate Sewall
Julia Lewis
Helen Day
Freeman D. Southard
Charless. Sewall
Roy R. Marston
Helen Dickinson
Ernest G. Spinney
Auburn
Mabel A. Rhoades
Wellesley Hills
Mass
E. W. Ilsley
Union Street
Joseph P. Tucker
Josephine Tucker
Sarah D. Varney
Jane Tucker
H. W. Hawes
Waterville
Wesley C. Day
Horace Day
Springfield
Frank R. Hodgdon
Mary Hale
Senator Hale
Birch Point
Frances Plumstead
Boothbay Harbor
Marguerite Allen Johnson
Used Cars Listings From 1920s Fleet Offer Fair Value
A local ad lists multiple vintage cars with prices: 1929 Ford Tudor Sedan at 350 dollars, 1929 Ford Closed Cab Pickup at 375, 1929 Ford Sport Roadster at 300, 1930 Ford Sport Roadster at 440, 1928 Chevrolet Coach at 300, 1927 Chevrolet Landau Sedan at 175, 1925 Chevrolet Touring at 50, 1922 Chevrolet Truck at 35, 1926 Ford Touring at 55, 1925 Ford 1 ton Panel at 60, and 1924 Star Sedan with no price. The dealer notes none are rare, all solid value, and highlights fair-dealing reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eno
Entertainment at Redmen's hall on Thanksgiving night
Local notices describe a planned entertainment at Redmen's hall on Thanksgiving night. Several local residents and guests are mentioned with upcoming meetings and social events including Lions Club activities and a Bucksport pulp mill briefing. A contested will case from New Harbor was decided with an appeal pending.
Birch Point Mill Closes For The Season
The Birch Point Mill shuts down for the season. Miss Effie Poole and Eva Sears visited Bath last Saturday. John A. Neal returns from Tufts for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Eliza White visits Mrs. McRitchie. Six baptisms at the Methodist church. C M Legro of Portland visiting C P Knights on Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. Lambert hosts Rev W B Jackson and family and Rev E Freeman and wife on Thanksgiving. Epworth League meetings moved to Methodist vestry due to rising attendance. Mrs. S B Hilton to Boston Monday for stock purchases for her Main Street store, recently renovated with a glass front. described as the prettiest in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepscot Echo
Birch Point
Effie Poole
Eva Sears
Bath
John A. Neal
Tufts College
Eliza White
McRitchie
Methodist Church
C. M. Legro
Portland
C. P. Knights
Flora Lowell buys Poole place on Rail Hill in Wiscasset
In a 1905 item from the Sheepscot Echo, Flora Lowell purchases the Poole place on Rail Hill. The bridge pile driving progresses near the railroad bridge and the creamery engine and boiler arrive for setup.
Thanksgiving Guests Fill Homes Across West Bath
West Bath residents hosted family and friends for Thanksgiving. Extended gatherings included J W Larrabee in Brunswick, Laura Lemont visiting E W Haggett, Chester Lorentsen staying with B E Haggett, and Ken Harris entertaining in King's Point. Multiple families planned meals at Larrabee, Williams, Stackpole, and Mayo homes, with local church society events and a town school closing for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peti
Fred Rose
J W. Larrabee
Brunswick
Laura Lemont
Everett Lemont
E. W. Haggett
Hazel Heath
Kenneth Harris
King's Point
Chester Lorentsen
BE. W. Haggett
Rosedale
King’s Point
James Harris
Lisbon Falls
Ralph Kenney
Bath
Rose
Stella King
Richmond
Chester King
John Larrabee
John
Mr. Larrabee
W. H. Larrabee
Woolwich
Anstress Larrabee
Eleanor Brown
Fred W. Larrabee
Brunswick Grain Warehouse
Joseph W. Larrabee
Samuel F. Bates
Topsham
Willian Foster
Bates
Frank Daniels
Malden
Mass
J. Edward Drake
Charles Stackpole
Rockland
Philip Stackpole
Kent's Hill
Carolyn Stackpole
B. H. Stackpole
Campbell's Pond
Wendall Williams
Needham
Ernest E. Williams
Joacpi W. Larrabee
Brunswick, Friay
Clark Bowker
Meabrook
Henry Footer
J. B. Lemont
Joseph Footer
Hardings
Florence Rogers
Annie Trufant
Missionary Society of Wesley M. E
Seneca H. Conley
Union Street
Charlotte Colby
Cooper’s Mills
Court Street
Lincoln Williams
Foster's Point
Williams
Pierce
Fred Williams
Portland
H. P. Jett
Alfred Carey
Beacon
N. Y
Edward Patzsch
Ohio
Everett Mayo
Death of Dr Evander W. Thomas veteran physician dies at 87
Dr Evander W Thomas 87 former Bath resident died Friday at his Veazie home after a brief illness. A Civil War veteran from Canaan he practiced across Maine and beyond. He is survived by two daughters Mrs W B Andrews and Mrs Elmer Hayes, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral was held Sunday at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evander W. Thomas
Bath
Veazie
Canaan
Bangor
James D. Tabor Funeral Services Held
The funeral for James D. Tabor was held Tuesday at 2.30 PM at his home 1259 Washington Street with Rev. Weston P. Holman of Beacon Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers were Walter Smith, Edward W. Vaughan, Weston L. Bonney and Fred Pratt. Burial followed in Maple Grove family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Tabor
Washington Street
Weston P. Holman
Beacon Methodist Church
Walter Smith
Edward W. Vaughan
Weston L. Bonney
Fred Pratt
Maple Grove
Have First Reunion After Half Century
A long awaited reunion gathers former classmates after fifty years apart with memories of shared school days and the passing years. Attendees reminisce about happy times and reconnect with old friends, marking a milestone event for the community.
Woolwich Wedding and Local Notes Highlight Community Life
The Woolwich Union and Center Baptist societies welcome Mr and Mrs Cromwell after their November 15 wedding at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Benjamin Shaw officiating. The bride Miss Francena Colby of Westport wore blue. the groom works as an engineer for Bath Water District. They will reside at the Woolwich plant on Lake Nequasset. The column also notes local visits, hunts in northern Maine, a community supper at Sebago hall, and assorted hospital and social news from Bath and nearby towns.
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Rev
Woolwich Union
Bath Tron Works
Dodge
George
Bath
Clarence Rich
George Rich
Town
Center Baptist Society
Center Baptist
Eugene B. Cromwell
Woolwich
Francena M. Colby
Westport
Methodist ‘Parsonage
Benjamin Shaw
Cromwell
Ernest E. Colby
Bath Water District
Lake Nequasset
Woolwich Union reports healthy three year progress
The Woolwich Union for Christian Service reports health in all departments at its semi annual meeting in Sagadahoc Ferry. About 125 attendees heard Rev. A S Oliver and Rev Rodney W Roundy address the gathering. The program featured reports from the Sunday school and church work, a Boy Scout talk by J Edward Pomeroy, and musical selections by the Double W quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Union For Christian Service
Sebenon Hall
Sagadahoc Ferry
A. S. Oliver
Rockland District
Rodney W. Roundy
Portland
Maine
J. Edward Pomeroy
Bath
J. Benjamin Shaw
Union Service
Day
Bradford C. Redonett
Wiscasset
Horace Wade
John H. Carter
Woolwich
Ladies of the Union
George B. Wolstenholme
People's Baptist Church
Roundy
Plinelle Allen
Montsweag Church
Six Named Eligible for Postal Positions in Bath
The Bath postoffice lists six candidates eligible for clerk and carrier posts after recent exams. Names in rank order include Joy R. Low Daniel J. Doyle Ralph H. Godfrey John E. McCole and Mrs Louise C Varney who is on the clerks list alone. No vacancies exist currently. The postmaster also submitted the top rural carrier candidate for No 1 route, name withheld by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Henry W. Owen
Department
Missing liquor spotter reappears in Bowdeinham
Harold E. Clay the Bowdeinham liquor spotter for Sheriff Henderson reappears after four days missing before the October term when he was the State's chief witness in five liquor cases. He denies bribery and says he went to Massachusetts to seek work before summons. Henderson says Clay will testify in the January term with Michael Lyden and possibly Joseph Ritchie after Portland jail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Clay
Bowdeinham
Henderson
Superior Court
Massachusetts
Clay
Michael Lyden
Joseph Ritchie
Portland
Removal Of Snow Costs Continues On Page One
The commission can refuse to reimburse any town which in its opinion has failed to provide adequate removal service during the Winter.
Galen Moses group meets at Y M C A with notes and art
The Galen Moses boys met at the Y M C A with president David Alkazin guiding the session. Reports from secretary and treasurer were approved, a story by Mrs. Lizzie B C Chaney read, a handmade blackboard to be used in girls meetings, Edith Wallace at piano, candy served, 14 silk flags distributed, and Bath indoor golf endurance title by Gardiner noted with plans for more entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen Moses
David Alkazin
Lizzie B. C. Chaney
Edith Wallace
Day's Ferry News Highlights Social and Property Views
Vacationing resident 5S. P. Buck visits the old home. Farm Bureau paper flower meeting yields profit and floral crafts by Mrs. Coombs of Bath. Miss Littlefield of Portland buys the Gahan house and plans frequent visits. Old memories of Mrs. Gahan include spinning and rag rugs. Mrs. Jack hosts supper as the club enjoys a social night with Grace Preble showing a fine deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Farm Bureau
Winter Street Ladies Plan Annual Fall Sale and Supper
Committees for the Win ter Street church Ladies aid autumn sale and supper were announced. Food table leaders include Mrs. Samuel R. Percy and others. aprons, candy, fancy work, Christmas puddings, tree, books, and supper chairs with a long list of committee members and helpers. The event takes place in the chapel on Friday afternoon and evening, Dec. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
Winter Street
Samuel R. Percy
A. M. Cutler
William Congdon
Charles Frost
Frederick W. Freeman
Fred Emmons
William H. White
Isabel Carter
Charles E. Plaisted
Elmer D. Hodgkins
Ashton E. Wardwell
Charles C. Low
Ellen F. Smith
William R. Donnell
Sarah Hitchcock
T. W. Peasetree
Arthur K.—Purington
John A. Lord
Evangeline Haines
Helen Foster
Clarence W. Morse
Harry ¥. Morin
Allen M. Irish
J. Clifford Spinney
Arthur , Lemont
A.F. Pendleton
B. Wilband
Clare M. Coombs
Corrie Varney
John A. Morse
Langdon T. ‘Snipe
Abigail Carter
Sylvester H. Rowland
Walter Bowker
Horace Ward
Carl Albee
Christine Curtis
Alice Johnson
Archie Doyle
Fred Foote
Frederick Henderson Surprise Birthday Party at Morse High
Frederick Henderson, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Henderson, was surprised with a party by Morse High classmates on his 16th birthday. The celebration included a ride with his dad, piano tunes by Miss Alice Mulligan, and a yellow chrysanthemum centerpiece with 16 lit candles. Guests included Barbara Fisher Virginia Golder Hazel Cook Reta Henderson Virginia Wright Dorothy Jenkins Robert Boudreau Lawrence Small Willard Oliver Frank Thompson John Huse Carlton Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Henderson
Charles Henderson
Upper High Street
Morse High
Alice Mulligan
Hazel Cook
Reta Henderson
Virginia Wright
Dorothy Jenkins
Robert Boudreau
Lawrence Small
Willard Oliver
Frank Thompson
John Huse
Carlton Perry
Gowell and Sheen Tie Knot in Bowdoin
Elmer G Gowell a Bowdoin farmer and Ethel M Sheen of Bowdoin were married Saturday night by Rev Weston P Holman at the Beacon Street Methodist parsonage. They were attended by Mr and Mrs John Reed of Bowdoin. The couple will make their home in Bowdoin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer G. Gowell
Ethel M. Sheen
Bowdoin
Weston P. Holman
Beacon Street Methodist Parsonage
John Reed
Gowell
George Gowell
Edward Sheen
Central Maine Folk Have Fine Meeting
A large turnout of Central Maine Power Co. Bath division employees and guests from Bath Brunswick and nearby towns attended the annual public relations meeting at Central church parish house. Auditor B O Marston spoke from the manager and others discussed customer contact cashiers investments and salesmanship. A Bath skit Let Me Fix It highlighted rural service, with Maxwell Sawyer Margaret Daley and Lillian Stover participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine Power Co
Bath
Central Church Parish
Brunswick
B. O. Marston
Augusta
Sue Carr
New England
Central Maine Co
Margaret Coombs
Elisha Pollard
Rich
Maxwell Sawyer
Margaret Daley
Lillian Stover
George Perry
Alton Littlefield
Girl Scouts Plan Good Deed and Social Event
Pine Tree Troop No 1 of Girls Scouts met at the American Legion hall with strong attendance. They organized a Thanksgiving basket for a family and a social for December 3, appointing committees for program refreshments and games and naming Littlefield as cheer leader. Seventeen members have received national registration cards.
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Pine Tree
American Legion Hall
Norton
Furber
Danforth
Cotteau
Hodgkins
London
Shellenbarger
Littlefield
Donnell
National Headquarters
Man Must Make Good or Take Jail Sentence
Arraigned on a non-support charge Wednesday of last week, Bathman faced a choice between 11 months in Kennebec county jail at Augusta or living under Keegan’s stipulations. He must close his business, take a city job, have his wife open his envelope each Saturday to support the family, report to court if summoned, and stay sober. Any violation triggers immediate 11 month confinement. Mrs Edmund Ford and family from South Weymouth, Mass., are visiting Capt and Mrs Frank W. Hagan of upper High street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathman
Kennebec County
Augusta
John J. Keegan
Edmund Ford
Iva
Wilbur
South Weymouth, Mass
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Ford
Chevrolet Landau
Haggetts Garage
Seaviged
Ithes Auoan Eurteny
Redmen’s Hall
Fred Coffin
Crommett Mrote Fairfield
Captain Davis
Davis
Monhegan
Fred Young
L. F. Metcalf
Fred Soule
Samuel
Judson
Boston
Sadie Caton
John Clarke Scates
Westbrook
Louis A. Burleigh Jr
New England Public Service Co
Burleigh
Bucksport
Lions’ Club
Damariscotta
Damariscotta-Newcastle Rotary Club
G. E. Coleman Jr
B. H. Adams
E. G. Spinney
H.S. Sherman
L. B. Haggett
J. M. Riley
Rowe Metcalf and Sons
St. Philip's Parish
St. Andrews
Newcastle
Gardiner
A. H. Richards
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Thomas Oakley
A. Williams Lienan
Red Cross
Ursula B. Hanna
New Harbor
Bessie M. Hoffsess
Waldoboro
Miss Hanna
Weston M. Hilton
Hoffsess
Edward W. Bridgham
Ralph O. Dale
John W. Brackett
Clarence A. Richards
Sheepscot
Flora Lowell
Poole Place
Rail Hill
Blanche
Geraldine Albee
Arthur Lake
Mary Hilton
Water Street
Benj. F. Jewett
Court House
E. L. Bradford
Turner Center Dairying Association
W. G. Hubbard
F. W. Carlton
Harry Bailey
West Bath
E. W. Thomas
Buxton Rheumatic Medicine Cou
Abbott Village
Wilbur Howe
Esmond
R. I
Wilson Wright
Clarence Baker
Herbert Munsey
Winship Reed
Lincoln Houdlette
Percy Marston
Nelson Rice
Harry Fitch
Forrest Baker
Florence Carlton
John Gilmore
Edward Holbrook
Percey Bailey
Henry Dubar
Merton Wright
Ann Dodge
Gearing
Bath City Hospital
Henry Carlton
Small Point
Bertram Crocker
William Long
Roy
Roland McIntosh
William Wright
Jasper Mains
Sheldon
Mary Wright
Clayton Dolloff
Harlan McFarland
Frank Bailey
Merle Jameson
Maurice Baker
Elizabeth Wright
Newark
N. J
Room
Congress Building
Richard R. Frohock
Day's Ferry News
Bath Savings Institution
Bath Boy
Gowell-Sheen
Sedan Ambulance Service
Mrs. Mayo
Arthur F. Mayo
W. C. Chadbourne
Center St. Tel
Bath, Maine
Central Maine
Southern Division
Central Church
Girl Scouts
Legion Hall
Keegan
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