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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1929

Page

2

Wiscasset News Highlights Local Moves and Events

Local residents relocate houses and store tenants prepare for winter. Notable items include A M Weatherbee selling Water street property to Clifford Monro, Mrs Lemon moving into Frank Metcalf house, Norris A Miller’s improvement after Bath City Hospital, deaths of Ruth Reed and Alfred McLain, and the upcoming Wiscasset club meeting and church activities.

Wi Street A. M. Weatherbee Augusta Trust Co Water Street Clifford Monro Pendleton Lemon W. D. Lewis Washington Street Frank Metcalf Pleasant Street A. L. Groves Henry Johnson Emma Johnson H. Louise Lincoln Scott Averill Frank Whitten Bath City Hospital Guy Durrell Pemaquid Parker Street Horace Wade E. J. Clifford Fort Hill Street Norris A. Miller Ira Redonnett Malden Mass Redonnett B. C. Redonnett Methodist Church Dresden Mills Masonic Hall Frank E. Quinnam Mosher Frank Reed H. W. Webb Grace York Turner Center Creamery Charles Henry Butler Wiscasset Fire Society Moatsweag Farm Frank Toothaker Middle Street Sheepscot Plumstead Birch Point Massachusetts Josephine Plumstead South Portland Antoinette Plumstead Fred Brookings Mt. Desert Clinton Bailey F. H. Theakston Boston Rebecca Nash Mildred Holbrook Neal Creamer Ida Creamer Knight Port Mabel Greeley Belfast Vinton Dow Woman's Club of Wiscasset

Improved Coach Service Arranged for Maine Central

Maine Central unveils six new all steel coaches adding comfort and safety on key runs. One car debuted on Portland to Rockland with Bath return, featuring 66 main seats plus 11 in a Pullman style smoking area, white lavatories, water coolers, richer upholsteries, electric lighting, vapor heating, and Clerestory roof.

Maine Central Portland Rockland Bath Henry Giesel

Residents and visitors flash through Lilliputi in October

The October 13, 1388 issue notes Mrs. Sarah Hilton leaving for Portland, F. W. Sewall in Boston, Herman Cromwell visiting from Lynn, rapid work on Dr. Brown's house, and a storm that halted town religious services. Lincoln Gibbs returns from Massachusetts, Clarence Mahar and Charley Groves visit Gar diner before heading home, Rev. Henry Pyne and son Harry visit New York and Washington, and May Emerson travels with her father. Charles W. White and wife celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary as fair weather brings people together.

Lilliputi Sarah Hilton Portland F. W. Sewall Boston Herman Cromwell Lynn Mass Dr. Brown Lincoln Gibbs Massachusetts Clarence Mahar Charley Groves Gardiner Henry Pyne Harry New York Washington, D. C May Emerson Charles W. White

Bride Groom Roy Clark Seriously Injured In Crash At Bath

Roy Clark of 11 Clifton street driving a Buick touring car on the Bath Brunswick road left the road at Cook's Corner striking an electric pole after passing a Nash driven by Judge Cyrus R. Tupper. The car rolled several times and Clark suffered a fractured pelvis in three places and possible internal injuries. He was taken to Brunswick hospital and condition later described as resting comfortably. Clark, a Stonington native, had been married three weeks to Frances Perry of Stonington and recently moved to Bath to run his uncle’s vulcanizing shop. His wife is en route to Bath after the accident.

Roy Clark Clifton Street Brunswick Bath- Brunswick Andrew Allen Bath Nash Cyrus R. Tupper Boothbay Harbor Tupper Clark Cook's Corner William B. Edwards Brunswick Hospital Stonington Frances Perry George B. Wolstenholme the People’s Church

Genesta Sewing Circle Elects Officers for Year

Genesta Sewing Circle held its annual meeting Wednesday last week and re elected Emma Ehlers as president Alice Shackford as vice president Eunice Walters as secretary and treasurer Standing committees were named for the year including Fancy work Susan Quick Grace Sampson Flora Hodgdon and Mrs Alice Soule Advisory Board members are Annette Merrill Bertha Pepper and Annie Bonney

Genesta Sewing Circle Emma Ehlers Alice Shackford Eunice Walters Susan Quick Grace Sampson Flora Hodgdon Alice Soule Annette Merrill Bertha Pepper Annie Bonney

Justice Barnes opens court on Tuesday morning

Supreme Judicial Court for Sagada hoc county convened in Bath Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock with Justice Charles P. Barnes of Houston presiding. The grand jury was empanelled and sworn in and charged by Justice Barnes. Traverse jury, six civil cases slated for hearings, and several indictments discussed. Naturalization petitions heard for John Loewe and John MacCormack.

Supreme Judicial Court Sagadahoc Bath Charles P. Barnes Houston David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Fred H. Thompson Justice Barnes Ralph O. Dale William F. Sewell Bowdoinham Elmer J. Rich James Blair Oliver F. Brown John E. Fitzgerald Scott Golder Alonzo Thayer Frank Clark Arrowsie C. P. Curtis Fred Carlton Woolwich Wilson Freeman Bowdoin Elmer Higgins West Bath Walter T. Knight William A. Lewis Richmond Owen K. Marr Georgetown Elkanah P. Wyman Phippsburg John Tarbox Jesse Taylor Topsham Traverse Foster B. Meserve James P. Ledyard Owen E. Rogers Eugene H. Sprague Levi L. Thompson Just B. Wald Charles M. Blodgett Bowdeinham Everson C. Stinson Everett Wallace J. R. Wing Edward Wren Harry Edgecomb Alfred _R. Pratt T. W. Card Zina Maxwell H. W. Totman Henry M. Webber Homer E. Alexander N. H. Drummond Charles A. Rogers Gertrude Gammon Mechanic Falls Peter Lebel Albert E. Verrill Auburn Edward W. Bridgham Hartley Ranger Lizzie H. Caswell Henry R. Drew Ranger B. W. Blanchard Augusta B. B. Douglass Arthur J. Dunton Douglass J. F. Anderson W. C. Bradbury George W. Hesleton Bradbury E. S. Crosby Co Everett P. Peasley James H. Rousseau Brunswick Fred H. Lancaster Lewiston International Shoe Co., Inc Morris Glaser Burleigh Martin Shoe Glaser Grand Jury Traverse Jury Bernard G. Koehling Sebasco South Portland James Koehling Windham Eugene F. Ingalls Harold D. Young Edith L. Oliver Georegtown Young Oliver Sheriff Henderson Leslie Whitehouse Ruth Henderson Alpheus Darling Harpswell Prince’s Point Foster's Point Garnet Darling East Harpswell Abram C. Oliver Foster’s Point Raymond O. Pottle Arthur L. Temple Winslow Court Pottle Nettie D. Pottle John J. Keegan Fred Couture Detroit Mich John Joseph Loewe Dortmund Germany Caliano Czechoslovakia John Angus MacCormack Cape Breton Canada Maine

West Bath social notes feature visits and gatherings

West Bath residents host and visit at Sabino cottages and local homes. Notables include Luella Noyes of Everett Mass and Etta Purington of Lynn Mass visiting relatives. J Everett Mayo and J A Farrell attend Tops ham fair. Annie Wylie Stackpole marks birthday with local guests. MRS Annie Lee injured recently and visiting Round Pond. numerous Bath, Sabino, and Campbell's Pond cottages noted.

R. N Dee Luella Noyes Everett Mass Etta Purington Lynn Clara Noyes Noyes Sabino J. Everett Mayo Jennie Silsby Green Street Bath Loring Small Wilbert John Pooler H. A. Owen Robert Small Henry Cotteau Eleanor Mary J. A. Farrell Waterville Sabine J. M. Lemont Fred W. Larrabee Ladies’ Aid First Baptist Church C. F. Harrington North Street Dennis Clark New Meadows Ida Bonney Campbell's Pond Wendall Daly Green Annie Lee West Bath H. P. Healey West Street Harriet Palmer Alma Palmer Allen Street Herbert Harris Edward Lennon Belle Donnell Annie Trufant Arthur Baum Portsmouth N. H Charles Stackpole Rockland

Cosmopolitan Club Expands Its Social Scope

The Cosmopolitan club proposes a reciprocal hosting plan with neighboring women's groups to boost culture progress and social ties. Mrs. Frederick W. Freeman will survey clubs and report later. The Current Events class resumes Oct 17. Tea, a dance committee, rummage sale plans, and new active members Mildred Hooper and Arlyne F Booth by were noted.

Cosmopolitan Club New Hampshire Frederick W. Freeman George A. Churchill Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Portland Marcia Moulton Roscoe P. McFadden Margaret Lord Thelma Kittridge Lilliam Lewin Addie Palmer Kathryn Trott Doris Dyer Minnie White Lillian Frost Herbert Morse T. W. Pease Maud McQuaide Stearns Scott Mildred Hooper Arlyne F. Boothby Martha Bridge Casper Hartley Patricia Smith Margaret Stewart Harriet Stevens Mary Coombs Leland R. Mitchell Harry C. Webber

Local Families Head to Fryeburg and Kentucky

Mr and Mrs Harry Thurlow of Hinckley street and Mr and Mrs Russell Colby of Pleasant street motored to Fryeburg Sunday. Hon and Mrs Arthur J Dunton of 832 Washington street left Friday for Kentucky where they will pass the week.

Harry Thurlow Hinckley Street Russell Colby Pleasant Street Fryeburg Arthur J. Dunton Washington Street Kentucky

Woolwich Grange Minstrel Show Delights Capacity Crowd

Capacity ps greets minstrel group at Woolwich Grange with a lively program. Horace Wade and George W Swain each deliver solos, with many performances including duets and chorus numbers. Sheriff Albert Henderson and a colorful finale by Coonville Cullud Band cap a successful show. West Bath and Wiscasset granges hope for a repeat, praising Jack Shaw and Mrs Shaw for coaching and accompaniment.

Horace Wade Frank Hodgdon Sam Povich J&. Hodgdon A. Dodge Mown Hay George W. Swain Herby Douglas Ikey Rosenbaum Merle Jameson Herbert Munsey Harold Cutting Bradford Redennett George W. David New York Coonville Cullud Anthony Dodge Rachel I. Hodgdon Frank R. Hodgdon Jack Shaw Sam Ward Percy Bailey Harriet Reed Shaw Anna Soule Elsie Wright West Bath Wiscasset Granges Bath

Racing Action Highlights Damariscotta Fair

After two days of postponement a sizable Lincoln County crowd enjoyed racing at Damariscotta fair with fine performances despite a heavy track from rain. Top races on Saturday featured 2.14 and 2.22 classes with purses of 300 dollars, including Etawah The Great and Little Pete in strong showings and times around 2:12 to 2:17. The program also notes Peter Express Emily June and Betsy L in fast heats and results for Harvest Watts and Jimmy Direct amid brisk competition.

Lincoln County Fair Etawah the Great Wemmett Betty Direct Piper Peter Burgess Kelley the Sheik Patterson Little Pete Medicaud Jimmy Direct Pattersota Erect Atest Cualeria Store Minnie Cochato Metgcs OA Ceettle Fe Johnny Dugan Cematniis Olen Winced Igen'csee Harvest Ireland Peter Express Meader Emily June Alice Brisseloff Small Betsy L Dearborn

Bath Woman Candidate for Justiceship

Bath resident Margaret I. Howarth known as Isabelle Kateon announces her bid for association justice. Since 1924 she has practiced law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and leads the only local women’s law office in Fall River. She cites a growing female presence in California courts and notes no Massachusetts women on the bench or as assistant district attorneys. George A. Harrison heads Maine’s Social Welfare conference set for Portland October 17 and 18 with Gov Gardiner and others speaking. Robert Hale leads the Maine House as president.

Margaret I. Howarth Bath Isabelle Kateon M. E. Kateon Wesley Street Fall River Mass Association Carl A. Terry J. Edward Lajoie Frederick F. Bergeron William E. Butler Massachusetts Howarth George A. Harrison Maine State Conference of Social Welfare Portland Chamber of Commerce Eastland William Tudor Gardiner Frank H.holley Maine Senate William DeKleine Robert Hale Maine House of Representatives

Woolwich Weekend Socials and Church Schedule

Woolwich residents and visitors spent weekends with families at Day’s Ferry Chopps Point and surrounding areas. Guests included Mrs Walker Mrs George Lester Evangeline Lester Reed and others. Events featured a Farm Bureau meeting with pudding dishes and a Christian Service union schedule across Nequasset Day’s Ferry and Sagadahoc Ferry churches.

Walker George Lester Evangeline Lester Tee John Reed Pig Houston Georgie Walker Capital Island Eben Dana Mary River Road Eva Carlton Portland Samuel Buck Edward V. Reed Costello P. Hall Rangeley Lakes Frank Decker Hildreth Humel Greenwood Mass Thwing Chopps Point Robert Decker Malden Henrietta Thwing Mabel Bath Woolwich Farm Bureau Harriett Blanche Hortense Welsh Bernard Bailey Ray Prescott Carmel Herbert Munsey Alton Boston Eva Atwood Falmouth Flora Leonard Woolwich Union For Christian Service Nequasset Church Day’s Ferry Sagadahoc Ferry

Charles P Sheridan 55 Woolwich dies after long illness

Charles P Sheridan of Woolwich, aged 55, died Saturday morning after months confined by illness and years of invalidism. Born in Bath to the late Peter and Annie Sheridan, he moved to Woolwich as a youth, worked as a Maine Central railroad conductor, and later at Hathorne's store at the ferry. He is survived by daughter Mrs Parker Small of Bath, son Frank Sheridan at home, and sister Mrs Charles Fitzgerald of Bath.

Charles P. Sheridan Woolwich Bath Peter and Annie Sheridan Maine Central Railroad Hathorne’s the Ferry Parker Small Frank Sheridan Charles Fitzgerald

Weekend visitors and local notice in South Dresden

South Dresden reports Col and Mrs P B Moulton of Winchester Mass and several area residents as weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Leland Siegars. Other locals called on Sun day. A chicken supper at the M E vestry Tuesday evening Oct 15 is announced. Mrs Charles Pashard died Saturday in Richmond.

Miss Witherbee Castine State Federation Charles Legrow Peaks Island Joseph P. Tucker Varney Portland C. A. Richards Dover- Foxcroft Damon Lewis Brown Cleveland Ohio Frank Creamer Francis Creamer Detroit Mich Herbert Thomas Glen Wells Wiscasset Sheepscot South Newcastle Women's Association of the M. E A. S. Oliver Col P. B. Moulton Winchester Mass Leland Siegars Laurence Mulholland Waterville Walter Underwood Walter Campbell Gardiner Robert Brann New Hampshire L. H. Siegars M. E. Vestry Charles Pashard Richmond

Successful dinner raises funds for Beacon Street vestry aid

Despite rain a large crowd attended the New England boiled dinner on Beacon Street vestry hosted by the Ladies' aid. Over $30 was cleared. Mrs. George Wallace chaired the event with dining room and kitchen committees named. Two young women touted weekend visits to Orr's Island Bailey Island Capitol Island.

New England Beacon Street Ladies’ Aid George Wallace William J. Craft Arthur C. Norton Milton H. Douglas Lemuel Oliver Nettie Teeling William F. Pond Edwin W. Bonney Clifton W. Tedford Fernando A. Shepard W. Scott Tibbetts Irving Varney Frank Daley Charles Henderson

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William Lennox Abbie Turner Machias Annie McKay Camden Watts Gibbs Alfred McLain Barnes Kana Norway Mepkins Co Norway Woolwich Grange Damariscotta Fair Dresden Beacon Street Ladies’ Aid Hazel Feero Orr’s Island Bailey Island Jane Feero Capitol Island Bath Maine Chadbourne Ambulance Service
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