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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1930

Page

4

Alleged Cruelty to Horse Charge Proves Unfounded

In Bath municipal court Judge Keegan found Carroll Everett guilty of cruelty to a horse based on a neighbor's testimony from Bowdoin and Lisbon. Veterinary examiners reported no evidence of mistreatment two days after the incident. The judge criticized William Dunn for filing the charge with malice and told him to leave Everett alone if they cannot be friends.

Carroll Everett Bowdoin Lisbon William F. Dunn Everetts Dunns Mr. Dunn Mr. Everett Bath Municipal Court Dunn Oni Everett M. L. Brown Auburn Green State Humane Department Gardiner R. Deering John J. Keegan

Prepare Now For The Cold Weather Merchandise Sale

Readable ad lists overcoats and suits from $12.50 to $28, sheepskin coats from $6.95 to $9.95, wool and fleece union suits, shirts, drawers, sweaters, and a wide range of cold weather wear with many price points and big savings guiding shoppers.

Csteaa Sara Aurauc Ee Et Eee Weol C. P.G

Richmond Social Evening Details and Attendees

Mrs. William Newell and Herbert Libby hosted in Gardiner with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Purington and others from Richmond. Guests included Mrs. Elmer Bowley of Litchfield and several Sweat and Sidelinger family members. Refreshments were served and a social evening passed.

William Newell Herbert Libby Gardiner Eugene Purington Elmer Bowley Litchfield Charles Sweat Franklyn Sweat Frances Sweat Orrin Sidelinger Pearl Perry Richmond

Day’s Ferry News Highlights From Rangeleys Visit

Sam Ward led a Day’s Ferry party hunting in Rangeleys last week. Mrs Mauday’s house purchase brought surprise and pleasure to neighbors. Gay plans to settle in Day’s Ferry were welcomed. Sunday church services drew strong attendance and praised music. Farm Bureau announces joint men’s and women’s meeting at the Center Baptist hall Tuesday at 10 30 with dinner served.

Sam Ward Rangeleys Day's Ferry Farm Bureau Baptist Hall

Local Family Notices From Warren and Gardiner

Mr and Mrs Harold Wail and their children Glenwood Albert and Evelyn died Sunday while visiting Mrs Wall s sister Mrs Fred Starrett in Warren Albert Tibbetts visits his son George in Richmond for a few days Joseph Siegars visited his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Fred Starrett in Warren Mr and Mrs Albert Hodgdon of Gardiner called on Isaac Wall Sunday Mrs Leland Siegars and son Joe visited Mrs Glenwood Siegars last week Miss June Rideout learned of her aunt Mrs Sarah Woodward s injury after an automobile accident and her fracture hip Wash in Memorial Hospital Everett Mass Rideout to visit aunt Friday Metrop patients cared for Friday and Saturday by Mrs Gelva Fullerton

Harold Wail Glenwood Albert Evelyn Wall Fred Starrett Warren Albert Tibbetts George Tibbetts Richmond Joseph Siegars Albert Hodgdon Gardiner June Rideout Sarah Woodward Whitcen Memorial Hospital Everett Mass Miss Rideout Gelva Fullerton Metropolitan Bertha Chari George Oo Hackett Star Aid Emily Rideout F. K. Jack Minnie Waldron Martha Totman H. E. Cornish J. Hall Denham Portland Bert Williams The Bay Road Irish Brunswick Hospital George McPherson Erle Browne Maine Lauris Wilson Philadelphia George H. Hackett J. N. Palmer Henry E. Cornish Benjamin Jackson Wilfred Demars Wilbur Hall Cathance Elmore Webber Margaret Webber Maud Westport I. M. Fowle S. Hurley Grant H. D. Grant Bath Charles E. Hackett Kenneth Donald Lewiston Mont Woodsum Water Witch Engine House David Graves Merry Meeting Grange Fred Leavitt Cleveland P. Curtis Georgie Berry Mary Webber Charles L. Browne Ethel Hackett Mae Heenie George A. Hackett Hazel Hackett Evelyn Hackett Prudence Hamilton Ceres Edith Rowe Flora Katherine Mulligan Pomona Roger Robinson Grant Wood Mr. Palmer E. L. White Mrs. White White B. B. Douglass Joseph Nickerson State Road W. A. Keats Somerville Selectmen Norman Curtis Bowdoin Hildreth Topsham Old Bay Bridge Road Frank P. Curtis

Hackett Funeral Planned In Bowdoinham

Bowdoinham remembers a long respected farmer and town leader George H Hackett who died leaving a large family including six children and many grandchildren. Funeral services are set at his late home Friday morning at 10 30. The Star aid will meet with Miss Emily Rideout Friday afternoon.

Sheriff Raid Results and First Offense Fines

Deputies Crosby and Oliver raided Edward Hall at 140 Water Street and seized 11 half pint bottles and a gallon can of alcohol plus 69 empty bottles. Hall pleaded guilty, fined 150 dollars and 9.25 costs, with three months in jail suspended and one year probation. Additional seizures occurred at Linwood Murray’s home and multiple intoxication pleas with varying penalties.

John P. Crosby Abram C. Oliver Edward Hall Water Street Hall John J. Keegan Augusta Keegan Edward W. Bridgham Ralph O. Dale Brother Bridgham Mr. Dale Sheriff's Department Oliver Crosby King and Water Streets Linwood Murray Murray Gardiner R. Deering Harry Oliver William Belanger Water and King Streets

Mayor Talks On City Government Before Men’s Club

Mayor Small spoke for nearly an hour to the Central church men’s club on City Government. He explained budget flow from finance committee to city fathers, petition delays, and tax reasons including higher rates for roads lights and schools. He noted 125 unemployed and 48 city jobs filled, with questions ending the session. Dr. Warren E. Kershner will speak next with moving pictures.

Central Church Church League Small Warren E. Kershner William Sturtevant William—Smith William V. Percy Frank Wakefield

James A. Vickery Dies After Weeklong Illness

James A. Vickery, 59, died Wednesday morning at City hospital after a weeklong illness. A lifelong resident and marine fireman, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frances Brackley Vickery. He lived at 31 Huse street and funeral arrangements were not yet completed.

James A. Vickery City Hospital Mr. Vickery Frances Brackley Vickery Huse Street

Past Masters Night at Solar Lodge Observed in Bath

Arthur E. Baum of Portsmouth led the Solar Lodge of Masons past masters in Bath for the 21st annual Past Masters night. Some 162 Masons attended a banquet with Oscar F. Williams presiding as worshipful master. The event featured Solar quartet performances and a long list of visitors and living past masters including W. Scott Shorey, Langdon T. Snipe, N. Gratz Jackson, and Henry G. Shaw.

Arthur E. Baum Portsmouth N. H Solar Lodge Bath Langdon T. Snipe Oscar F. Williams Solar Quartet Ernest Wood Chester A. Plant Daniel Williams Frederick Edney Arthur C. Norton Boothbay Harbor Herbert L. Grinnell O. E Mabel Merrill Frieda Bagdikian Olive Corliss Edith Rich Clara Coombs Olive Tait Ethel Sampson Sarah Wakefield Kate Perkins Mae Ward Sarah Munsey Charles E. Helah W. Scott Shorey Walter S. Glidden N. Gratz Jackson Henry R. White Sylvester H. Rowland Victor H. Paquet Rupert C. Cowles Raymond B. Welch William A. Staples Harry E. Thompson Francis G. Cooke Henry G. Shaw Sanford B. Nickerson Luther

Bath Boys Elected At Bangor Conference

Bath Y M C A delegates shine at the State Y M C A Conference in Bangor with 35 Bath youths among the 700 attendees. Duncan Farrell wins vice presidency and Harry Ring becomes treasurer as Elmer Norton presides. Bath secretary William C Perkins led theBath delegation and praised the group’s strong showing.

Bath Boston & Maine Elmer Norton William C. Perkins

Collision Noted In Center and High Streets Sideswipe

A Chevrolet driven by O M Redlon and a Cadillac driven by Mrs R Clinton McFadden were in a minor collision at Center and High streets Tuesday evening. Redlon, unaware of the impact, learned later from City Marshal Walter L Whitney that his car bore a dent. Both cars sustained only minor damage and the incident was initially treated as a hit and run.

O. M. Redlon R. Clinton McFadden High Streets Redlon High Street Walter L. Whitney Redion McFadden Marshal Whitney Augusta Mr. Redlon

Ling Workers Sell Public Supper Sale

The Willing Workers of the Mont swear church will hold a public supper sale to raise funds for church needs. Community members are invited to attend and support the event at the church hall.

LING Montswear Church

Grange Hall Sale and Entertainment Planned for Friday

A sale of used and fancy articles accompanies a Grange hall event on Friday evening December 5. Supper served 6 to 8 o'clock includes baked beans brown bread rolls pickles salads doughnuts pies and coffee. Randall Cummings of Edgecomb will perform readings. Music by the Wiscasset and Woolwich quartet violin selections by Harlan Higgins. Moatsweag ladies perform songs tableau and drills. General committees listed for music entertainment supper and related tasks.

Grange Hall Randall Cummings Edgecomb Wiscasset and Woolwich Harlan Higgins Moatsweag Anna Soule Florence Hathorne Nellie Bailey Mary Hunnewell Bernice Soulesale Ethel Leavitt

Bath real estate owners urged to aid jobless

Mayor Small appealed to Bath property owners to help relieve unemployment this Thanksgiving. About 120 unemployed men enrolled recently, with roughly 60 already receiving work at Bath Iron Works Corp and in city projects. Crews clear the frog pond behind Dummer Street for a skating area and excavate six inches of road bed on Commercial Street for a firm rock base.

Bath Small Bath Iron Works Corp Dummer Street Commercial Street Arch and Lombard

Aged farmer found asleep by roadside near Georgetown

A 69 year old farmer returning from Bath rodeo tipped his carriage and lay asleep by the roadside. Deputy Sheriff Edward Clary found him and arrested him on an intoxication charge. In municipal court Wednesday morning his sentence was suspended because of prior conditions.

Georgetown Bath Edward ©. Clary

Elderly man seeks leniency after Thanksgiving drinking incident

The man told the Bath sheriff he bought liquor for Thanksgiving and drank too much. He said he forgot the events until awakened by a deputy sheriff. Deputies recommended leniency due to the man’s fine reputation.

Sheriff's Department Bath

Obituary of Andy Munro of Bath Passes After Illness

Ward was received in Bath Wednesday of the death of Andy Munro 65 at Union after a short illness. Until 10 years ago Mr. Munro resided in Bath and worked in shipyards becoming head teamster for M. W. Sewall Co. for years. Survived by his wife two sons Chester and Otis Munro Bath two brothers Ralph Munro Bath Charles Munro Port Clyde three sisters Mrs Donald Simmons Round Pond Mrs James Murphy Friendship and Mrs Smith in California Funeral set for Friendship Saturday at two in the afternoon.

Ward Bath Andy Munro Union Munro M. W. Sewall Co Chester Otis Munro Ralph Munro Charles Munro Port Clyde Donald Simmons Round Pond James Murphy Friendship Smith California

Planning Meeting for Farm Bureau Activities at Woolwich

A full day planning session will unite the Montsweag Men's and Women's Farm Bureaus at Woolwich grange hall on December 4. Miss Jessie Lawrence and Charles Eastman will attend to oversee demonstrations and county programs aimed at boosting the group’s score. members are urged to attend by 10:30 a.m. and a pre meeting dinner is planned.

Woolwich Grange Hall Montsweag Men’s Farm Bureau Montsweag Women’s Farm Bureau Jessie Lawrence Knox Lincoln Couties Charles Eastman Twin Counties Montsveag

Sheriff and Humane Society move 21 cattle to new barn

Sheriff Albert Henderson and Charles H Green an agent for the State Humane Society began moving 21 head of stock from a North Bath farm to a safer, more sanitary barn on Wednesday. Dr Clarence F Kendall state commissioner of health inspected the farm and said he would refer the matter to the state department of agriculture with recommendations as appropriate.

Albert Henderson Charles H. Green State Humane Society North Bath Clarence F. Kendall State Department of Agriculture

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