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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1928

Page

5

Richmond Obituary and local notices span week’s events

Mrs Ellen Eastman 95 died at home on North Front Street after a long illness. Funeral Tuesday with Rev Leslie Grundy officiating. burial in Bath. Several relatives survive. The column lists many local visitors, movements, and community events from Oct 12 to midweek, including hospital, church, lodge, fair planning, and public notices.

Ellen Eastman North Front Street Woolwich Ulrith Ann (Costello)Reed Richmond Leslie W. Grundy Methodist Church Bath Frank Bishop Augusta Edith Bob Given Henry Gauthier Lillian Johnson Chestnut Street Auburn Springfield Mass Philena Reed Laurence Kimball Frank Connor Darrah Street Margaret Scott Port Huron Stuart DeMott O. M., Hatch John Porter Hattie McKenna Bailey’s Island Alfred Rowe Amanda Bates L. Stearns Portland R. E. Northery Amesbury Rual Witham Conn Ernest Cameron Main Street Edward Albert Florence Maxwell Lillian Hill Charles Morang Maine George Riley Litchfield Harry E. Duren Greenfield Duren Viola Duren Pleasant View Farm William Freeman Onset Doris Olin Somerville Hannah MacAskill Brookline Frank Sullivan Gloucester William J. Cherry Bangor Frank Cheney St. Mathias Episcopal Church Emily Frances Ryder Harlan H. Ryder St. Ambrose Church Cadenelli Boynton Howard Randlette Claremont N. H Wayne Fletcher Eustis Hartley Ranger Sherman Roberts Lloyd Chetley Hebron William A. A. Hilton Victory Mills N. Y Frank S. Cheney Ethel Clark Livermore Falls John Doyon Richmond Hotel Cecil Richards Eva Lewis South Front Street Vanessa Beedle Zoe Tyler Brial Merrifield Leon Bishop Madison Harry L. Stilphen Methodist Archer Everett B. R. Temple Chautauqua George A. Hawkes Francis Sherman Nettie Leavitt Clarence Lang Elizabeth Small Edwin Baker Bowdoin Center Bert Baker Angie Purinton Lisbon Falls Achsah Purinton Bowdoin E. O. Tarr Joseph Pray Frank Preble White Mountains Leona 8 Osier Round Pond Mary Thompson Mina E. Floyd D. W Metila T. Leavitt D. Secy Myrtle E, Stewart D. Treas Alberta Haynes D. Chap Mabel Robinson Margaret E. Nelson Beulah Rebekah Lodge N. G

Young Folk Present Fine Grange Program in Topsham

Topsham grange hosts 123 attendees for a 4-H club program led by Henrietta Sawyer. Students performed two part tableau De parted Dreams with cast including Robert Fowle as Old Man and Winifred Douglas as Angel, plus songs, recitations, drafting a coverall apron pattern, a cornet solo by Fred Fernald, and gazoo playing. Christine Rackley and Dorothy Edgcomb earned blue ribbons and several members received $1 checks for completed projects as Hortense Welch spoke briefly. The event showcased the club’s work in the lower hall display area.

Topsham Grange Henrietta Sawyer The Grange Robert Fowle Winifred Douglas Hazel Smith Betty Patten Christine Rackley Dorothy Edgecomb Vera Small Linwood Douglas America the Beautiful Marjorie Edgcomb Cornet Fred Fernald George Edgcomb Springfield the Grange Hortense Welch

Westport Poultry and Horticultural Fair Highlights

The Westport Poultry and Horticultural association held its annual fair at the town hall on Saturday evening with many attendees including visitors from out of town. A bountiful supper and notable displays of vegetables and braided rug handiwork drew interest while locals like Selectman Richard Fowle showcased uncommon vegetables. Several Massachusetts guests, including MIT students, visited local families over the weekend, with continued summer relocations and cottage improvements noted along East Side.

Westport Poultry and Horticultural Association Westport Alvin Sortwell Beverly Farms Mass Marion Jewett Jewett Richard Fowle Squirel Island John R. Swanton, Jr Massachusetts Institute of Technology H. A. Swanton Theodore Morrill Medford, Mass Tech Daniel B. Curnane Curnane and Curnane Malden Woodbury Hodgdon Carl B. Smith Melrose Florence Willins Willis

Harvest supper planned by Georgetown Working League

The Georgetown Working League hosts an October 16 Harvest supper at 6 30 in the First Baptist church. Mrs E B Billings presided at Robinhood home with 18 ladies and three children present. Numerous local residents and visitors were noted in busy social roundups across Georgetown and nearby towns.

E. B. Billings Robinhood Hovey First Baptist Church John Carter Woolwich Theodore Stewart Brookline Mass Stewart Kennebec Point Libby Portland Harry Fitch Bath Walter Cummings George B. Oliver Marrtown Georgia Knight Capt Trafton Knight Edward Wren Vina Kingsbury C. L. Hinckley Hollis Webster Hollis, Jr Lexington Sagadahoc Bay Webster Herman Spinney Bay Point W. O. Oliver Gladys Oliver William Robertson Roslindale Gilbert Gunnell T. N. Williams West Georgetown New Hampshire Waltham Edgar Warren Jotham Field Sewall P. Oliver Brunswick William A. Todd Roy Newman Bowdoin Oliver Georgetown Kenneth Dunlop Newtonville Gilbert Standish Five Islands Ida Lewis J. C. Burnham Richmond Oscar Jones Carrie Baker W. C. Todd Melrose Highlands Roscoe P. Todd New York New Jersey Washington Fred Andrews John Wilson Josephine Hooker Hallowell Ruth Reynolds Ralph Reynolds A. A. Stott E. C. Higgins Murphy's Corner Ferris Leonard Bowdoinham John Thibodeau Boothbay Ocean Point Frank Heald Catherine Oliver T. M. Hagan Dorothy Stuart Thomas Blaisdell Miles Hagan J. E. Oliver George Gray William O. Oliver Center Gordon Benner Baby Belle Heald Bristol Miss Lewis Annie Jones F. S. Heald F. W Hovey Waterville Union Jesus Lover of George E. Gray Lloyd Pink

Five Islands Church Rally Day Draws Large Crowd

Five Islands observed Rally Day at the church with a large congregation. The program featured a Prelude, Doxology, Invocation, readings, a sermon on the Sunday School, and a children's recitation. The service included an orchestra with credits to Mrs E B Billings and others.

E. B. Billings F. W. Hovey Jesus George Gray Lloyd Pinkham God eReeteee Howard McMahan Paseee Lilla Gray Fred Carr Barbara Gray

Baptismal Service Set at Cave Near First Baptist Church

The article notes a baptismal service at the cave near the First Baptist church next Sunday at ten o'clock. The pastor will speak on The Meaning of Christian Baptism during the morning service. Mrs Emma B Billings directs music at both services with Mrs Fred P Carr and Mrs Frank S Heald performing solos and Miss Vesta Hinckley playing violin.

Formal opening of Legion building in Bath

One of the fall season’s notable events will be the opening of the American Legion Memorial hall next Friday at 2 30 p m with a bridge party under the Ro land Smith post auxiliary. Table reservations have been gratifying. call the table committee to ensure a place.

American Legion Memorial Hall Roland Smith Post Auxiliary Carl C. Anderson Eugene M. Desmond Allan Spear Karcher Jackson Roscoe H. Shaw Gardner Rogers William T. Powell Guy Crosby Freeman Trott John C. Fitzgerald Bath

Morse High Loses Hard Fought Battle to Edward Little

Morse High School football fell 19 to 0 to Edward Little of Auburn at Kelley Field amid 600 plus fans. Morse held firm on defense for long stretches, but three Edward Little scores came off timely breaks as Morse backs misfired and the Blue and White defense stalled the visitors in a hard fought city rivalry.

Morse High Edward Little Morse High School Morse Auburn Lyden Crocker Drake Dall

Morse Defeats Edward Little 19 to 0 in Rough Gridiron Match

Morse secures a 19 to 0 victory over Edward Little as Holden Whirley and Stetson score with Perry adding a 9 yard gain and Gaudet delivering key plays. The game features multiple fumbles and defensive stops, with Morse capitalizing on turnovers and late drives to seal the win.

Butler Marcous Dall Edward Little Morse Whitehouse Eddie Perry Gaudet Rollins Snipe Cobb Holden Rowe Hatch Crocker Auburn Whirley Stetson Dutton Maguire Knight Crosley Higgins Bornstein Hart Jenkins Lydon Ring Conley Carroll Lewiston Fitzgerald Bath Magee Bowdoin

Lewiston Music Dealer Warren Lothrop Retires After 35 Years

Warren L. Lothrop, an 80 year old Lewiston musician and longtime music dealer on Lisbon Street, retires from a business he has run for more than 35 years. He sang in church choirs at Court Street Baptist and High Street Congregational, and was active in Lewiston musical organizations and quartet work.

Warren L. Lothrop Lewiston Lothrop Court Street Baptist Church High Street Congregational Church Lisbon Street

School Medical Inspection Laws Across States

Forty two states have school medical inspection laws with sixteen making pupil exams mandatory. Examinations are conducted by physicians nurses physical directors dentists or combinations. In thirteen states teachers may perform exams and in two states superintendents principals or teachers may.

Union Biddeford Journal

Fire Prevention Talk By Chief Edwards At Bath Rotary

Brunswick Fire Chief William B. Edwards spoke at the Bath Rotary luncheon on Fire Prevention Week. He cited 1926 and 1927 fire losses totaling large sums and urged cautions with matches smoking chimneys stoves lightning and electricity. He praised cross town cooperation and urged vigilant fire alarm use and safer handling of gasoline. Visiting Rotarians attended and Capt. Richard Quick was a guest.

William B. Edwards Brunswick Fire Department Bath Rotary Club Hotel Phoenix Brunswick Topsham Fair Scott Bath Harold E. Laws C. Earle Richardson Jack Hayes Quincy, Mass Rotary Club Capt Richard Quick

Seizure At Topsham Costs Man $100 Fine

William Desjardin of Topsham Heights faced $100 fine and $16.25 costs in municipal court after a seizure of 40 gallons of brew testing 55 percent alcohol. Judge John J. Keegan imposed two months but suspended sentence on payment. A friend posted a $100 bill and a $20. He was warned another offense will require jail time.

William Desjardin Topsham Heights John J. Keegan Desjardin Albert Henderson Abram C. Oliver John Parker Keegan

Morse High Clears $40 In Recent Game

Morse high school's athletic association cleared 40 dollars from Saturday's Edward Little game. Gate receipts neared 150 dollars as a large football crowd swarmed the field. Authorities faced trouble keeping spectators behind ropes, but cooperation was good, says Principal Arthur B. Scott.

Morse High School

Three Ton Truck Plunges Through Bridge

A three ton Reo truck loaded with lumber fell through the Georgtown Arrowsie wooden bridge Tuesday morning. High tide created about 20 feet of water, causing a 50 foot span to give way and wash away stringers and crib work. The truck, hauling lumber from Brunswick to Lewiston, escaped without injuries. Tug Pejepscot with barges heads to Martin Head and Salmon River is due to arrive Tuesday with additional barges.

Georgtown- Arrowsie Lewiston Eugene Burns Charles Douglas Brunswick Pejepscot Martin Head N. B Salmon River

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Ruth B. Howe Emma B. Lamoreau Secy Margaret B. Peabody Treas Nettie M. Leavitt Margaret Grover Bessie Sedgley Lillian E. Haynes R. S Ethel Foster Mabel Harrington Eula Terrill Elizabeth Joy R. L Ethel Pinkham Richmond Lodge Kennebec Valley N. G. Wesley Webber W. G. Josiah W. White, Rec. Secy. J. W. Randlette Thomas J. Southard C. O. Merle L. Thompson H. P. Wesley Webber W. Elmer C. King J. W. Leighton E. Gardiner Harry W. Douglass Fire Department Randlette Opera House Arthur Turner Percy Baker Bingham George Leavitt Herbert Good Annie Brooks Helen Groves Arno Wyman North Vassalboro Eugene Merrifield Russell Ring Dresden Young Folk Furnish Fine Grange Program Ben Dorothy Edgcomb Nellie Warren Day's Ferry Flora Leonard Sagadahoc Medora Atwood Leonard Christania Pinkham Grace Alice Hovey Jesus” Tee FE. B. Billings Vesta Hinckley James Stevens Horace Rittall Orville Rowe L. H. Rowe Georgetown Center G. A. Bishop Wheeling W. Va T. W. Blaisdell Blaisdell Will Boucher Boucher C. W. Nocton Avalon J. G. Stevens Percy Savage Alton Reed Pollyanna Lodge Medford Parker Small Elizabeth Cromwell Charles Sheridan J. Hanna Theodore Thibodeau K&sther Worthing Walter Farrin Guy Adams Arlene Oakland Marion Stevens Farmington Stevens Billings Farwell L. D. Moulton Legion Building Hitchcock Hill Charles Stinson Washington Street McElman Place Wing Frank Curtis Salem Stillman Dukeshire Gardiner Auburn Lads Capt. Gaudet Stan Whitehouse Capt. Dutton Eddy Eddies Daunis Bath Lads Freddy Gaudet Vallaincourt Tome Aif Pottle Thornton Hoover Quaker Meeting House Sandy Springs Mrs. Hoover Morse Rooters Morses Jack Conley Dallnis Arms Edward Little Morse Daunis Lere Chief Edwards Topsham D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadahock Block Bath, Me
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