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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1929
Page
8
Readable items from the Bath Daily Times archive dated Oct 2 to Oct 8 1889. Notes cover public works electric light rollout shipyard activity aquatics and dances. Social events include dinners and receptions. Local progress reports mention water mains sidewalk projects depots and ferry service.
The narrative notes G. H. Mitchell acting as conductor from Sunday night until Mr. Gardiner arrives. It also mentions Mr. Bean, formerly of Bath and Lewiston, and that the train departs Bath at 5.
The annual meeting of Central church parish approved reports and elected Maj. William R. Kimball as moderator, William W. Robinson as clerk, Martha A. Foote as treasurer, and a slate to the Prudential Music and Parish House committees. A parish fund canvas is planned for Wednesday evening October 16 between seven and nine, interviewing every parish family.
John Sheldon of 531 High Street returned to his studies at the New England Conservatory in Boston and shared a place on the season’s first weekly recital. He performed Vado ben spesso and Star vicino in Italian style taught by William L. Whitney. Recitals occur weekly with free admission to Jordan Hall concerts and faculty events.
Mrs Susie Belle Hooper 60 wife of Charles H Hooper died after a long illness Wednesday night at 28 Green Street Bath She was born in Georgetown daughter of George Higgins and Martha Higgins and lived in Bath 26 years An active Universalist Church member past president and secretary and treasurer of the Murray club She also belonged to Genesta Chapter O E S Survived by husband three sisters Annie Ireland Freeport Beatrice Abbott and Martha Fielding Bath and one brother Everett Higgins Georgetown Funeral held Saturday at two at her sister in law Emma and Martha Hoopers 24 Green Street.
The funeral for Frank W. Low was held Monday at 2 30 pm at his brother Charles C. Low's residence on High street. Rev. Edwin Dodge Hardin presided with Seneca H. Conley Ames F. Perry Charles E. Stinson and Frank N. Thompson in attendance. Interment followed at Oak Cemetery.
Major Ed M. Skinner of the Gorgas Memorial Institute spoke to Bath Rotary on mosquito extermination under the Gorgas plan. He described a proposed city survey, area-wide drainage, and permanent elimination methods, noting prior surveys in Phippsburg, Old Orchard Beach, Cranberry Isles, and Mount Desert Island with progress and costs.
Two petitions from Sagadahoc Maine Probate Court list Charles C Low as executor for Frank W Low who died October 5 1929 in Bath and Charles H Hooper executor for Susan B Hooper who died October 2 1929 in Bath. Notices call for three weekly Bath Independent publications and a November 5 1929 hearing.
Eugene E Perkins aged 66 lifelong Bath resident and blacksmith died Friday. The probate notice outlines heirs James and Kathleen Gaynor L. G. William L. Landers James A. and others, with detailed deeds describing two Bath land parcels, and authorizes John P. Carey Jr. or designee to sell the real estate and distribute proceeds to heirs. Dated Sept 25, 1924, with register William P. Dunham.
The obituary line notes the death of two Bath brothers H Low and Charles C Low, with services held Monday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Charles C Low 695 High Street. The fragment mentions business at Center and Washington streets and references a deceased father. The sister named is Sere.
A well known and liked member of the community who belonged to the Red Men is mourned by many friends. He leaves his wife and his 87 year old father along with one brother, Perkins of East Braintree Massachusetts, who makes his home with the elder Perkins.
The funeral for Mrs. Hooper took place Saturday afternoon at two at the home on 24 Green Street. Rev George Wilson Scudder officiated with bearers Henry G Hodgden Allan H Ramsay Frederick P Shaw and Fritz Klippel. Burial followed at Oak Residents. Nearby Fryeburg residents enjoy views of snow covered Mt Washington, a reminder of Maine weather ahead. Melvin Ring of Gloucester Mass and wife returned after visiting Mr and Mrs John Ismore of Milan Street. Ring once lived in Bath.
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