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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1929

Page

2

Deer Hunts and Town Notes in Wiscasset

Local residents report deer taken by Leland Chester of Boothbay and others. A Portland shop opens in Middle Street. various residents travel to New Jersey and Boston for visits. The Woman's Club votes for a community Christmas tree, and Lincoln Home fund drives raise over 1500 of 2770 needed. Church services, events, and local meetings fill the parish and club agendas as residents share travel, illness, and charitable efforts.

W. W. Hall Ashland Woman's Club Ernest Stinson Bangor Parker B. Stinson Emma Stinson Lincoln Red Cross Organ Society John Merry Clarence Blagdon Birch Point Frank R. Hodgdon American Alice Taylor Joseph E. Hubbard Somerville Mass Lawrence Haggett Rumford Murray Evey St. Philip's Parish

Local Notes From Sheepscot Echo Dec 26 1904

Thanksgiving weather dreary yet Indian Summer lingered as residents shared visits across towns. Mary Stinson Roy Reed and others traveled to Portland and Waterville while Dr Peaslee may leave Wis casset. Parker Lewis wowed crowds at the railroad station with steer driving. Bath advertisers listed include Waterman LincolN Bank and several local merchants.

Sheepscot Echo Mary Stinson Roy Reed Portland Annie A. Sawyer Annie L. Sawyer Minnie Varney Bristol Esther Weeks Helen Dickinson Colby College Waterville Peaslee Wiscasset Parker Lewis Parker Bath Waterman Lincoln National Bank D. T. Percy & Sons A. D. Stetson & Son Herberts. Harris Eastern Steamship Co F. L J. W. Norton H. A. Bates Ragon Samuel Anderson J. N. Meloney C. L. Farnham H. T. Passmore

Personal notes on Thanksgiving travel and visits across New England

Mrs Edward Kelly plans to leave Friday for Gloucester Massachusetts to visit friends. Miss Marie Jack and brother Fred Jack will be Thanksgiving guests of Dr Wilbur Brown and sister Geraldine Brown in Brunswick. Mr and Mrs William J Perry and son Francis of Crescent Street with daughter Adelie Burton a Gorham normal student will be Thanksgiving guests of Mrs Perry's mother Mrs Frank Colby in Topsham. Mrs Clayton B Armstrong and daughter Eleanor Roberta, staying with Mrs Armstrong's parents, plan to leave Saturday for Harrisburg Pennsylvania to join Mr Armstrong associated with McClintic Marshal Co.

Edward Kelly Gloucester Mass Marie Jack Fred Jack Wilbur Brown Geraldine Brown Brunswick William J. Perry Francis Crescent Street Adelie Burton Gorham Normal School Perry Frank Colby Topsham Clayton B. Armstrong Eleanor Roberta Armstrong Amos Perry Summerstreet Harrisburg, Pa McClintic Marshal Co

Rocky Stone Set to Fight Jack Young in Augusta Show

Promoter Mihalos stacks Friday night bill in Augusta featuring Rocky Stone meeting Jack Young after Young stopped Al Bedard in four rounds. Lemieux Clukey and Baby Lemieux vs Clukey added. Joe Gillo may rematch Cowboy Clark with changes to seating and improved balconies for ringside view.

Rocky Bene Jack Young Augusta Killer Brown Bangor al Bedard Lewiston Mihalos Capital City Lemieux-Clukey Lemieux Young Clukey Biddeford Joe Gillo Cowboy Clark Gillo Clark Joe Pat Harper

Morse High Opens Candidate Call For 1940s Basketball Team

Coach Sammy Cutts issued the first call for Morse high basketball candidates for 4.30 Monday. A 23 man squad was to report for the varsity, chosen from last week’s inter-class tournament. The lineup centers on Stan Whitehouse Ralph Crocker and Jimmy Miller with Whitehouse moving to forward. Lloyd Perry may be eligible, Jack Conley seen as leading center candidate. The list of called out players includes Captain Whitehouse Ralph Crocker Jimmy Miller and 20 others.

Sammy Cutts Morse High Cutts Basketeers Coach Cutts Stan Whitehouse Ralph Crocker Jimmy Miller Whitehouse Lloyd Perry Morse Jack Conley Capt. Whitehouse Paul Wilson William Gove John Levyn J. Green J. Mullaney H. Mc- Elman W. Green E. Rollins R. Mc- Elman E. Legard W. Oliver F. Russell Hatch N. Wilson R. MacDonald H. Ring Henderson F. Gowell

Brackley Rites Conducted at Center Street Home

The funeral for Charles E. Brackley was held Sunday at 2 PM at his home 277 Center Street. Rev. Weston P. Holman of Beacon Street church officiated. Acadia lodge K of P attended in a body and the Pythian ritual was performed. Bearers were William Mann, Robert Sutherland, Charles Plant and Harry Sullivan. Burial followed in Oak Grove.

Charles E. Brackley Center Street Weston P. Holman Beacon Street Acadia Lodge K. of P William Mann Robert Sutherland Charles Plant Harry Sullivan Oak Grove

Radio Carollers to broadcast in Bath during Thanksgiving

The Caroller group arrives in Bath with Prof Fletcher leading music and Burleigh Sylvester among principal speakers. Half the troupe are Maine youths from across the Pine Tree state. Listeners should tune WCSH Thanksgiving evening for a preview of the weekend visit and performances.

Sician Prof Fletcher Institute Bath Caroller Burleigh Sylvester Maine Eustis Sylvester Pine Tree State WCSH Carollers

Pupils Pack Thanksgiving Boxes For Red Cross Aid

Four high school foods classes pupils packed Thanksgiving boxes for delivery to needy families. Each box includes a chicken and typical holiday items, prepared under Miss Alfreda Semmn, with delivery to Bath Red Cross chapter chaired by Mrs Seth Mullin.

Red Cross Alfreda Semmn Ore Economics Genesta Corliss Seth 8. Mullin Bath

Thanksgiving Socials and Visits in West Bath Area

West Bath residents and visitors gather for Thanksgiving plans and family visits. Local families share holiday stays in Bath, Parallel towns, and nearby cottages including Bir​ch Point, with teachers and officers from Nazarene church meeting to plan Christmas. Several wreaths and trips noted among residents and guests from Portland to Auburn and Quincy.

Musical Revue Delights Crowd at St Mary’s Show

A large audience attended the first St Mary’s Musical Revue at the Columbia under Jack Shaw. The eight o clock curtain opened Part I with many hits including the barn dance and notable solos. Performers Mary Cunningham Pearl Oliver Kathleen Leonard William Lundrigan Jimmy Comeau Woodbury Bailey and others drew enthusiastic notices. the organizing committee earned praise for the production.

Columbia Jack Shaw Mary Cunningham Pearl Oliver Kathleen Leonard William Lundrigan Jimmy Comeau Woodbury Bailey Francis MacDonald Blanche White Walter Marshall Charlotte O'Brien Marion O’hara Joe Milliken Jack Mulcahy Bernard Comeau Celina Desjardins Malen Genthner

Woman to be ordained to Universalist ministry Sunday

On Sunday at 7 30 p m a service at the Universalist church will ordain Mrs Dorothy Til den Spoerl wife of Rev Howard Davis Spoerl pastor of the church to the Universalist ministry Rev Stanley Manning of Augusta will perform the ordination with help from Rev George Macran of Avevsta and Mr Spoerl will deliver the sermon Mrs Spoerl has preached as assistant to Universalist ministers in Charlestown Mass and Detroit Mich and has long been active in young people's work Also noted Mrs Laura Lamont of West Bath will visit her daughter Mrs Edwin W Hagett for the holidays

Universalist Church Dorothy Tilden Spoerl Howard Davis Spoerl Universalist Stanley Manning Augusta Maine George Macran Avevsta Spoers Charlestown Mass Detroit Mich Spoerl Nationa Brenent

Tulane University awards Geiger Medal for public health thesis

Tulane University in New Orleans has created the Geiger Medal to be awarded annually to a senior or graduate student who writes the best thesis on a public health topic relevant to the Southern states. Named for Dr. J. C. Geiger, associate professor of epidemiology at the University of California, the award honors his work in botulism studies and public health service.

Tulane University New Orleans Geiger John C. Geiger Essor California Medical School Journal of Public Health Southern J. C. Geiger University of California

Rural Carrier Examination Announced for Woolwich

The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier exam to fill a Woolwich post. Bath hosts the test. applications due December 27. Exam dates to be listed on admission cards mailed after filing closes. Salary starts at 1800 dollars annually for 24 miles plus 30 dollars per extra mile. additional equipment allowances apply. Open to qualified citizens domiciled in the post office territory. sex may be specified by appointing officers. Form 1977 and blanks available from the vacancy office or Washington, D C. Apply before close of business at Washington. bring two unmounted photos within two years.

United States Civil Service Commission Woolwich Bath Washington, D. C Commission

Horse slides down icy Center street hill

A Howard Coal Co horse slipped on ice halfway down Center street hill Monday morning. Spectators watched as the animal slid about 50 feet, briefly regaining footing twice before reaching the hill’s bottom. It was fitted with caulked shoes after the scare.

Center Street Hill Howard Coal Co Oakhurst

Funeral Services For Mrs Elmira Fairservis

Funeral Monday at 2 30 in First Parish Brunswick for Mrs Elmira Fairservis 80 widow of Robert Fairservis who died Saturday night Many from West Bath and Topsham granges attended She held roles in Sagadahoc pomona West Bath grange and Eastern Star Born Brooklyn 1849 She lived in Topsham and Brunswick later Cottage near Cook's Corner Leaves three sons two daughters six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Major Frank I Hanscom will conduct services in Brooklyn.

First Parish Brunswick Elmira Fairservis Robert Fairservis West Bath Topsham Granges Frank I. Hanscom 106Th Infantry Fairchild Chapel Lutheran Cemetery Brooklyn Fairservis Theodore Elizabeth White Adams Wilson Topsham Brunswick Road Cook's Corner Topsham Grange West

Mr and Mrs Pease visit Thomaston after old friend's death

Mr and Mrs Theodore W. Pease of Cobb Road were visitors in Thomaston, their former home, drawn by the death and funeral of an old friend. The trip marked a return to the town they once called home as they paid respects to the deceased.

Theodore W. Pease Cobb Road Thomaston

Local notes from Woolwich and area gatherings

Woolwich residents featured in a string of town updates. Frank Head remains a patient at Maine General Hospital in Portland. The Dolloffs and their son Clayton suffer severe colds. Mrs Melvin Howe hosted a friends birthday party with gifts from about 20 guests. Mrs Wilson Wright returned from a visit to her daughter in Wi eelark. Hecht returned from business in Boston. Neighbors of Isaac Howard hosted a housewarming with cake and fruit. Rev Harris preached in town. Lemuel Preble and family hunted in Bangor, bringing back a deer. Flora Leonard visited Bath friend Miss Jack. A I Oliver, district superintendent, visited on Monday. Edwin Moulton hunted and captured a deer. Clarence Bakerson and family to Lynn for holiday plans. Laura Blanche returned from Gardiner and Bath trip. William Elliot and wife plan to travel south for the winter.

Vinton Dow Hodge Street Herbert W. Barter Jackson N. H Ella Alice ‘Greenleaf Lowelltown Wiscasset New Hampshire N. Main Brunswick Henry Johnson Emma Johnson Irvin R. Lewis North Carolina Marion Haggett Grace Pease Portland Lincoln Lodge A. M D. Sherman F. C. Stone Edgecomb Maine Central St. Philip's Church Charles E. Titus Methodist Church Lincoln Home Kennebec Valley Nash Ralph Hayden Ernest Kenyon Thomas Akeley Nelson Bryant Herbert Pressey Charles Tubbs Arthur Stray Bowdoin College Frank’ Head Maine Curvier E. Dolloff Clayton Mélvin “Howe Bria Wilson Wright Eeelark Wil Hecht Boston Isaac Howard Harris New Harbor Town Lemuel Preble Bingham Bath A. I. Oliver Edwin Moulton Clarence Bakerson Irving Thelma Lynn Mass Laura Blanche Gardiner William Elliot South

Social Roundup from South Dresden and Nearby Areas

South Dresden residents Mr and Mrs Walter Campbell and Mr and Mrs Walter Underwood with son Robert of Gardiner visited Mr and Mrs Leland Siegars recently. Isaac Wail visited his son Harold in West Dresden Sunday. L H Siegars and son Joe hosted Heather Marquis and Samuel McDonnell at Ran dolph. Albert Tibbetts returned from Richmond and Gardiner after two weeks visiting relatives. A south end crowd attended the West Dresden schoolhouse program Tuesday evening led by teacher Margaret Pushard, with about $10 in proceeds.

Walter Campbell Walter Underwood Robert of Gardiner Leland Siegars Isaac Wail Harold West Dresden L. H. Siegars Joe Heather Marquis Samuel McDonnel

Dunlap Praised On Its Work At Grand Commandery Event

A large Bath gathering of 35 Dunlap commandery members and visitors from Gardiner Augusta Waterville Skowhegan Lewiston and Westbrook attended a banquet and ceremonial on Tuesday night. The Malta degree wowed the crowd with a 23-officer full ceremonial rendition led by Eminent Sir Samuel L. Furbish and Eminent Commander Donald B. Young. The escort received praise for drill work and may perform at the May Grand Commandery meeting with an expanded 24-member roster.

Bath Sanford L. Fogg Augusta Walter P. Ordway Skowhegan David L. Wilson A. Francis Walch Yarmouth Charles W. Vigne Waterville Arthur B. Stilphen Harold Smith Gardiner Frank E. Southard Lewiston Westbrook Ladies of Genesta Grindell Ted Stanwood Arthur Pettengill Dunlap Commandery Ordway Donald B. Young Malta Samuel L. Furbish Brunswick Dunlap Young Seth S. Mullin William A. Furber John O. Moulton Mullin Grand Commandery Maine Edwin V. Coombs John H. Freeman

Magouns Return After Ten Days in New York and Philadelphia

Henry A. Magoun and Miss Priscilla Magoun return to their Green Street home after spending ten days visiting New York City and Philadelphia.

Henry A. Magoun Priscilla Magoun Green Street New York City Philadelphia

Monroe Stores to Take More Space Expansion plans in Monroe

The Monroe Stores Inc plans to occupy two basement shops on Center Street starting Jan 1. The Auto Store and Radio Shop run by Joseph F. McCole and Stinson's barber shop will be combined into expanded facilities. The move doubles storage and allows adding departments for more house furnishings and hardware. Manager Clarke B. Smith cites improving local industry and growing patronage as reasons.

Monroe Oe Inc Egoard Sagadahock Center Streets City Hall Square Center Street Clifford B. Smith Joseph F. McCole Stinson Monroe Stores, Inc McCole Front Street Smith

Dow Carkin wedding in Portsmouth New Hampshire

George Dow of this city and Miss Helen Carkin of Portsmouth New Hampshire were married November 9 at Middle Street Baptist church parsonage Portsmouth. The couple left for a honeymoon in New York state and reside at 903 Maplewood Avenue Portsmouth.

Portsmouth N. H George Dow Helen Carkin Middle Street Baptist Church Harold Curtis Samuel Carkin Montgomery-Ward Co Elizabeth Dow Middle Street Morse High Bath A. C’s Badger & Co New York State Maplewood Avenue

South End Couple Given a Surprise Welcome

A surprise reception honored Mr and Mrs Frank Curtis at 33 Pleasant Street Tuesday evening hosted by the Sterling Brotherhood and Corliss Street church Research classes. Fifty guests attended with gifts including a rayon bed spread, a floor lamp, linen pillow slips, and cake and ice cream. The couple, newly married the prior Friday, received warm wishes for happiness.

Frank Curtis Pleasant Street Sterling Brotherhood Corliss Street Curtis A. E. Burden Bath Lizzie French

Local students and relatives return home for Thanksgiving

Miss Dorothy Brown returns from a visit in New London to make her home with her aunt Mrs Edgar A Farrar on Bath street. Miss Edna Hallowell a Farmington normal school student will spend Thanksgiving recess at her parents Captain and Mrs Jed F Hallowell on Oak street. Miss Dorice Campbell a Colby College freshman arrived Wednesday evening to pass the holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer F Campbell on Washington street. Miss Louise Irish employed in Lewiston and her sister Amy Irish a Bates College freshman spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Fred Irish on Chestnut street.

Trufant Marguerite Helen Saco Wellyn Rogers Jatas Jennie Abee Portla John Larrabee Marguerite Williams Winthrop Ernest E. Williams Campbell's Pond Nan Brown Portland Llewellyn Rogers Edward Sampson Bath Birch Point Chester Stevens Auburn Stevens H. P. Jett The Nazarene Church J. Everett Mayo J. Edward Drake Drake Farm John Sorensen Revere Mass Harvey Dobbins Vickey Albert Quincy Sorensen Fred Rose Owen Stephens Rich’s Mountain James Lemont James, Jr Paul Joseph Larrae Fred Brawn Mr. Brawn Arthur Brawn C. C. Chesley F. W. Larrabee Betty Rose Emily Dorothy Brown New London Washington Street Louise Irish Lewiston Amy Irish Bates College Fred Irish Chestnut Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woman's Club of Minnie Wyman Newcastle Elsie Reed Marie Timms Wyman Canadian Northwest Sidney Evans Dorothy Fisher Annie Macurda Frank Hutchins Sheepscot Castle Woman's Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church Rocky Stone C. E. Brackley Funeral St. Mary’s Laura Lamont Edwin W. Hagett Tulane Public Health Award Dresden Monroe Bath Maine Schadbourne Ambulance Service
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