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29 Oct 1942

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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1942

Page

8

Longley denies ordering closing of two cafes

Cyrus W. Longley, president of the Common Council, denies four police officers’ charges that he ordered Lobster Claw and Silver Diner closed and patrons forced to leave. He says he only sought to quiet disturbances on Center Street after late evening activity.

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Cyrus W. Longley Common Council Longley Center Street Washington Walter C. Rogers Dana W. York Joseph Williams Philip Barter Francis W. Powers Joseph Thibodeau Harry L. Thompson Charles Vamvoakins Lobster Claw Bath Iron Works Corp Thompson
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Richmond Lions hear Inland Fish and Game chief

Joseph Stickney, head of the State Inland Fish and Game Department, spoke at a Richmond Lions meeting on Monday and shared photographs taken in Maine.

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Mrs Lillian Blair Widow of Charles Blair Dies in Richmond

Mrs Lillian M Blair widow of Charles L Blair died Friday afternoon at Nellie Cobb nursing home Richmond Corner. She was born to Samuel and Eliza Card and was a lifelong Richmond resident. She belonged to the Church of Christ Scientist and Mt Carmel chapter O E S. Survived by brothers Thaddeus Card S Stanley Card of Richmond and niece Mrs Beatrice Fulcher of Brooklyn NY.

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Lillian M. Blair Charles L. Blair Nellie Cobb Richmond Corner Richmond Samuel Eliza W. Card Church of Christ, Scientist Mt. Carmel Thaddeus Card S. Stanley Card Beatrice Fulcher Brooklyn N. Y
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Early Glassware Talk Noted by Rotary Ann Group

Mrs. Arthur H. Colby discussed early glassware at a Bath Rotary Anns meeting held at Mrs. Carl Y. Kennedy’s home. She displayed items from her collection alongside pieces shown by Mrs. Kennedy and Clarence N. Flood, including Portland glass from 1864 to 1873 and Gothic pattern glass from 1860. The group donated to Opportunity Farm and set a Needlework Guild collection deadline for next Thursday. Tea followed the program and several guests attended. The next meeting is scheduled for Sedgwick on November 5 at 12 45.

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Arthur H. Colby Rotary Anns Carl Y. Kennedy Trufant Street Colby Augusta Bath Early American Pressed Glass Club of Augusta Club National Glass Club Kennedy Opportunity Farm Hiram T. Stevens A. F. Goldsmith South Paris Carl C. Anderson Chester A. Plant Charles T. Small, Jr Dominique J. Tardif Daniel T. Dougherty Fred D. Hill James A. Clappison Harold L. Troop Andrew J. Danielson William J. Craft Charles B. Doyle Sedgwick
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Personal notes from Bath area residents update social scene

Miss Alice Ramsay begins work at Senter's Inc. Mrs Chester W Clement returns from Holyoke and Springfield visit. Mrs Thomas McCabe shows slow recovery at Floral Street after October illness. Dean Jordan of Kittery visits Donald McRae Jr. 47 Union Street. Mrs John Parker undergoes surgical operation at Palmer Memorial Hospital. Mrs Alton King returns from Portsmouth visit with sister H Stanley Peterson. Mrs Frank Oliver returns home after visit with sister Sherman Morse. Miss Geraldine Churchey visits aunt Mrs Charles A Corliss. Winfield Groves visits with Mrs Larrabee. both had recent hospital stays. Mr and Mrs Harold Summerton vacationing in Roxbury with brother Carl Crossman. Summerton works for American Express Co. Week at Christmas Tree Inn featured guests. Harold Bailey, Marine Corps recruit, arrives at Parris Island. another Bailey enlisted in Augusta. Halloween party at Mrs Willard Colby’s with joint hostesses Hazel Emery. List of attendees provided.

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Alice Ramsay Bailey Street Senter's, Inc Chester W. Clement Bath Street Holyoke Springfield Mass Thomas McCabe Floral Street Dean Jordan Kittery Donald McRae, Jr Union Street John Parker North Street Palmer Memorial Hospital Brookline Alton King the Willows Old Brunswick Road Portsmouth N. H H. Stanley Peterson Frank Oliver Quincy Sherman Morse High Street Geraldine Churchey Bertha Churchey Gardiner Charles A. Corliss York Street Winfield Groves Washington Street Fred W. Larrabee Larrabee Grove Groves R. D. Lund Newcastle Charles Gale Elm Street Damariscotta Kenneth Colby Harold Bailey William M. Bailey West Bath Marine Corps Parris Island Young Bailey Augusta Hyde Windlass Co Willard Colby Colby Hazel Emery Mary McCrater Mildred Bowie Frances Johnson Florence Hogan Elaine Mitchell Geraldine Barter Marion Chubbuck Harriet Barton Marjorie Clark Pauline Belanger Evelyn Sweeney
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Georgetown Center Halloween Party and Salvage Drive Notes

The Center school held a Halloween party after noon with games and costumes. Salavge drive proceeds will fund a dental clinic, while Miss Minnie Gray attends a State Teachers Convention. Several local staff and residents are listed with visits, gatherings, and small community events.

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Joanne Hagan Christine E. Williams Faylene E. Rowe Joan M. Hagan George H. Powers Clayton Heald Harold E. Loveitt Helen L. Keehmeter Leroy E. Pinkham Eugene A. Reynolds Minnie Gray Lewiston Roslyn Higgins Linda Gordon Town Hall Stanley Flewelling Jimmie Carey Jeanine Janice Olson Eugene Doris Reynolds Christine Jackie Carl Williams Marilyn Flewelling Reginald Jane Dunkling Ann Powers Maureen Brian Davis Helen Koehlwetter Clayton Stevens Joan Hagan Clayton Heal
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Vaudeville Show At Morse High Draws Strong Attendance

Bath Iron Works fire department sponsored vaudeville events at Morse High School auditorium over two evenings. Edward L. Gaudreau led the orchestra for both shows. Proceeds to the department charity fund for donations to worthy projects or to assist members in need.

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Bath Iron Works Fire Department Morse High School Edward L. Gaudreau
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Maine Minters Bulletin Inaugural Issue Issued At Lewiston

The Maine Minters Bulletin quarterly from 178 Midland is issued as the initial number. Editor in chief is Dr P L Vernon pastor of Lewiston Baptist church. Published by the Maine Council of Churches a combined Protestant group active in Maine.

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Maine Minters Bulletin Midland P. L. Vernon Lewiston
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Meanest Thief Takes USO Box at Center Street Store

A thief grabbed a USO collection box from the First National Store on Center Street during rush hours. He emptied it behind a grocery table, took the money and discarded the container. Much of the funds came from house grease donations meant for the USO war relief.

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First Nationall Center Street USO Fund
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Hit and Run Driver Hospitalizes Woolwich Woman

Mrs Leon H Kelley of Woolwich suffered a fractured right leg and multiple cuts after a hit and run on U S highway one. Deputy Sheriff Loring D Small said witnesses noted a vehicle fled the scene. She was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment as other highway incidents occurred nearby.

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Leon H. Kelley Woolwich Memorial Hospital Loring D. Small Kelley U. S
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Civilian Defense Show in Bath Promises Vaudeville Acts

Bath Civilian Defense groups plan a November 7 event with five professional vaudeville acts at Morse High School auditorium and a dance in the gym. Proceeds fund needed equipment for local defense units as municipal funds are exhausted. Eight piece Boston orchestra will play for the dance. tickets available soon through air raid wardens.

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Bath Morse High School Boston William R. Ballou
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Line of Duty For Hanson Family Army Cadet

Edward R. Hanson son of Mrs M J Foley of 87 Dummer Street has passed his mental and physical exam for U S Army Air Cadet and reported for active duty. He is descended from Gen J E B Stuart on his mother’s side and from Capt John B Van Wagner through Civil War service. A Morsey High School graduate of June 1940 he worked at Bath Iron Works before enlistment.

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Edward R. Hanson M. J. Foley Dummerstreet U.S. Army Air Cadet Edward Army Ralph E. Hanson US. N J. E. B. Stuart Mary Catherine Stuart John B. van Wagner New York Volunteers Willian O. Wagner Wagner Grove Street Morsey High School Bath Iron Works
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Bates College to Hold Chapel Service Tuesday

Bates College will observe Day Tuesday with a special Chapel service open to the public. Commander H D Johnston of the U S Navy destroyer recently launched at Bath will speak. The service starts at 8 40 a m.

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Bates College Clifton D. Gray H. D. Johnston U.S. Cony Bath
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Special church service to feature Rev Samuel Bradford

The mid week prayer meeting was omitted and a special service will be held Friday at 7 30 with Rev Samuel Bradford of a Baptist church in Denver Colorado preaching. A large crowd is expected to attend this notable speaker.

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Samuel Bradford Denver Col F. S. Koehlwetter Good Neighbor Club Fred Carr Maine General Hospital Portland Horace E. Wade Woolwich Wis Luke Roy Roy Bath Iron Works Frank MacMahan Somerville Mass Mr. MacMahan Walter Savage Kittery Savage Percy Savage Rudolph Pinkham Bath George Middleton Stinson Davis Whitefield N. H L. H. Rowe Rowe Robert Hodgdon Malden William L. Berry Minnie Berry Mabel Dickey Berry Alton Berry Woolwich William Marr Rose Wilkins Jay Lincoln Campbell Clifford Landry J. J. Gibson May Campbell Richard Potter William McGrath Lermond Davis Dickie Arthur Davis Ellsworth Pinkham Carrie Stevens Katharine Pendergas
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Red Rose Troop Plans Halloween Party This Thursday

Red Rose senior troop outlines a Halloween party at Mrs. Maurice A Libby home 5 Palmer street this Thursday. Officers elected include Gloria Leavitt chair Rita Collins vice chair Millicent Hecht secretary Frances Callan treasurer Ann Hartnett scribe. Junior Eagle squadron transferred to senior troop last week.

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Maurice A. Libby Red Rose Libby Palmer Street Eagle Squadron Gloria Leavitt Rita Collins Millice Red Cross
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Wintering in Laguna Beach Takes McLellan Couple South

Mr and Mrs J Henry McLellan Yorsellan left Tuesday to spend the winter at Laguna Beach California. Mr McLellan’s old home was at 969 Washington Street which Edmund A Rothwell purchased several years ago.

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J. Henry McLel- Yorsellan Eity Laguna Beach California Mr. McLellan Washington Street Edmund A. Rothwell
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Mrs Randall Daley and Mrs Harland Brown Pass Away in Portland

Two women named Randall Daley and Harland Brown died Thursday in Portland. The brief notice records their deaths and locality, with no further details provided.

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Randall Daley Harland Brown Portland
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Superior Court Adjourns After Brief Session

Justice George L. Emery of Biddeford adjourned the Sagadahoc Superior Court October term after six days. One indicted case was dismissed as improperly drawn. the grand jury met about half an hour. One civil case required a traverse jury and lasted two and a half days. About 24 divorces were granted as cases were continued for service. The list includes divorces for Lillian G. Lawrence, Marie B. King, Adeline M. Lavigne, Mary P. Taylor, John P. Hunter, Gladys M. Mayo, Corinne E. Tapley, Evelyn G. Cunningham, Katherine M. Borski, Georgia C. Final, Dorothy M. Muise, Laura M. Burpee, Alice B. Todd, Beatrice A. McIntosh and others. also otter desertions, non-support, and intoxication cases.

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George L. Emery Biddeford Sagadahoc Emery Armed Services Lillian G. Lawrence Frank E. Lawrence Woolwich Marie B. King Ernest P. King Bath Adeline M. Lavigne Wilfrid J. Lavigne Mary P. Taylor Charles F.taylor Leavenworth Kan John P. Hunter Bowdoinham Delvina M. Hunter Niantic Conn Gladys M. Mayo Howard W. Mayo Corinne E. Tapley Russell C. Tapley Evelyn G. Cunningham Richmond Henry A. Cunningham Gardiner Katherine M. Borski Frank Borski Georgia C. Final Harry A. Final Dorothy M. Muise Herman W. Muise Laura M. Burpee Sherman S. Burpee Alice B. Todd John H. Todd Brunswick Beatrice A. McIntosh Roland D. McIntosh Otter Thelma B. David Georgetown Joseph P. David Portland Mary A. Garland Phippsburg Russell H. Garland Topsham Stella M. McLeod Clair McLeod Rumford Vernal D. Rogers Esther P. Rogers Miami Fla Naomi M Gott Montell D. Gott Tremont Robert L. Thurston
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Winter Street Ladies Aid Meets Friday

Ladies' aid of Winter Street church met Friday afternoon with 43 in attendance. President Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont led a brief business session and announced parish supper on Wednesday at 6 30 and a pre Christmas sale and supper on December 2. Hostesses named for the next gathering and aprons for the sale requested. An all day session was announced for November 6 with an afternoon meeting planned next Friday.

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Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Church Cecil E. Paine Charles P. Wetherbee William S. Shorey Ruth W. Henry Arthur C. Lemont Alice E. Varney Linna Marie Purdue George Hastings Lemont Charles P. Baker Aid John A. Morse Carl Fb, Albee Carl Y. Kennedy
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Dalrymple and Rowe Buy Dora L. Howard Property

Dalrymple and Rowe purchased the Dora L. Howard property on Center street after the Saturday morning fire that gutted a cigar store restaurant and several apartments. They bought the site as an investment and may not build soon due to material shortages. Also noted, Bae Marr begins vacation, visiting relatives in Staten Island.

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Dalrymple & Rowe Dora L. Howard Center Street Russell C. Dalrymple
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Two Bath Women Die Within Hours of Each Other

Miss Mary Fisher aged 92 died Saturday night at 9 at 926 Washington Street while Miss Charlotte I Meeker aged 92 died Sunday morning at 5 at 590 Washington Street. Both long active in philanthropy and longtime members of the Monday Club, they were the last surviving associates of the Bath Memorial Hospital group.

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Bath Mary Fisher Washington Street Charlotte I. Meeker Monday Club Bath Memorial Hospital
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Miss Mary Fisher 92 Bath resident lifelong churchwoman

Miss Mary Fisher, 92, longtime Bath resident and Bath High School and Abbot Academy graduate, died. She helped found Bath Hospital and was active in community clubs. She is survived by one niece, Mrs. Alfred L. Tarbox. Funeral was Tuesday at 2 P.M. at her home, with Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

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Mary Fisher Addison Ruth (Riggs) Fisher Georgetown Maine Bath Miss Fisher Bath High School Abbot Academy Andover Mass France Germany Winter Street Alfred L. Tarbox Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Oak Grove Cemetery
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Miss Charlotte Meeker Dies in Baltimore at 70

Miss Charlotte Isabel Meeker, 70, of 590 Washington street Baltimore, daughter of Cornelius J. Meeker of New Orleans and Charlotte Reed Houghton of Bath, died early Sunday at home. She helped fund Bath Hospital, served on its Board of Visitors, and belonged to the Old Ladies Home Board, Needlework Guild, and Cosmopolitan club. Funeral was Wednesday at her home with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating.

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Charlotte Isabel Meeker Washington Street Miss Meeker Cornelius J. Meeker New Orleans Charlotte (Reed) Houghton Bath Levi Houghton Houghton Bros Houghton Montreal Baltimore Episcopal Church Richard Meeker Elizabeth Meeker Robbert P. Jellett Burton E. Newcomb Redlands Calif William Meeker Meeker Bath Hospital Old Ladies Home Cosmopolitan Club Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church
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Death of Mrs Annie Chesley noted in Bowdoinham

Mrs Lizzie French of 468 Washington street reports the death of 81 year old Mrs Annie Chesley at her son Ralph Chesley’s Bowdoinham home. Widow of George Chesley and former Bath resident, she left two sons Percy of Washington DC and another in Connecticut, a daughter Virginia Chesley of Bailey Island, and a late daughter-in-law Mrs John Higgins. Funeral services held at Gould's Bowdoinham parlor with burial beside her husband in Easton.

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Lizzie French Washington Street Annie Chesley Ralph Chesley Bowdoinham Chesley George Chesley Bath Mrs French Pine Street Corliss Street Church Connecticut Virginia Chesley Bailey's Island John Higgins West Bath Mildred Chesley Gould Easton
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Last of Shipbuilding Family Passes Away in Richmond

Thomas Jefferson Southard 73, lifelong Richmond resident, died Sunday after a brief illness at his Maine Street home. He was the last of a famed shipbuilding family, born September 28, 1869, son of Charles and Olive Foster Southard, and left a legacy in local civic life. Survived by his wife Grace Fairclough Southard.

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Thomas Jefferson Southard Richmond Maine Street Southard South Portland Charles Olive Foster Southard Richmond Lodge R. A Gardiner Council K. T Kora Temple Lewiston Portland Mt. Carmel Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Lewiston Lodge of Elks Grace Fairclough Southard
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Mrs Nellie Gould Rites Held After Gardiner Death

Mrs Nellie E Gould wife of Martin S Gould of West Gardiner and an employee at Bath Iron Works died Tuesday after a two month illness. Born in Hallowell May 20 1881 she lived in Bath a year at 32 South Street. Survived by daughter Mrs Dorothy Harrison of New York and brothers Walter Walker of Portland Perley Walker of Boston. Funeral 10 Friday from Staples Funeral Home Gardiner Rev Ross Randolph. interment Forrest City Cemetery South Portland.

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Nellie E. Gould Martin S. Gould West Gardiner Bath Iron Works Merrill Gardiner Staples’ Funeral Home Mr. Ross Randolph Forrest City Cemetery South Portland
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Funeral services for Miss Charlotte I Meeker

The funeral for 92 year old Miss Charlotte I Meeker prominent Bath philanthropist was held at her home 590 Washington street conducted by Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace Episcopal. Honorary bearers included Robert P Jellett Amory Houghton Raymond H Trott and others. active bearers were Harry L Day Edward C Daley Mayor Walter C Rogers and Roger D Skillings. Burial followed in Maple Grove cemetery with committal at the grave.

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Charlotte I. Meeker Bath Washington Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Robert P. Jellett Montreal Amory Houghton Bangor Raymond H. Trott Providence R. L. William S. Shorey Frederick E. Drake Com. A. A. Stott William R. Kimball Harry L. Day Edward C. Daley Walter C. Rogers Roger D. Skillings Maple Grove Cemetery
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Miss Mary Fisher 92 Funeral in Bath

The funeral for Miss Mary Fisher 92 a Bath benefactor who helped establish the hospital was held Tuesday at her Washington street home and at ter Street Congregational church of which she was a lifelong member Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery Friends were asked to omit flowers There were no bearers Captain Eddie Rickenbacker a World War I ace and close friend of Gov Sumner Sewall spoke of Maine ties to the Bath circle of aviators during the campaign

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Mary Fisher Bath Washington Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Congregational Church Oak Grove Cemetery Eddie Rickenbacker Pacific Sumner Sewall Rickenbacker Maine Gov. Sewall
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Lis Joseph Stickney State Inland Fish and Game Department Richmond Lions Club Enterprise Grange Ladies Aid Grange Hall Russell Ring Boys’ Club Enterprise Grange Sagadahoc Granges Rock Hill Inn Flora Shepard Cleveland Marriner Lillian Blair Methodist Church George Volz Charles Day Harry Jordan Thaddeus Stanley Card Frank Haye T. Jefferson Southard Main Street G. J. Volz Joseph Randlette Harry Douglas Elmer King Lawrence Kimball Leon Shepard Louis Lemieux Eben Baker Cotton Cemetery Emma Hewey Sabattus Annie Clifford Worcester Alex Cunningham Ernest Heal Howard Trafton Norman Gay Belle Heald Roscoe Todd Melrose Highlands Maude Thayer West Georgetown Elizabeth Hunt Walter Powers Edward Rowe Edward, Jr Mae Hagan Elmer Palmer Walter Cummings Andrew Rowe Kathleen Clinton Frank Boyd E. R. Ellingwood Hillsboro Harry Horne Frank Heald Johnnie Hamilton Melvin Cunningham Lawrence Dupont Dupont Johnnie Gilbert Gunnell John Williams Waltham Thomas Williams Leon Kelley RED Rose Troop Maurice J. Libby Justice Winter Street Ladies’ Aid Bae Marr Staten Island William D. Fletcher Katherine Marr R. N U. S. Marine Hospital Fletcher Martha Marr Charlotte Meeker Mrs Thomas J. Southard Freds, Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Washington St
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