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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1948

Page

8

Bath Promenade and Yacht Club Event Details

Private dance at the Kennebec Yacht Club announced with patronesses Mrs J R Andrews Wakefield Mass and Mrs Harold M Sewall. Bath events include cane races double rowing and a serenade by Misses Bartel Pingree and others. Fire alarm at Seabrance chimney caused attic smoke. loss reported around $20,000.

Kennebec Yacht Club Eos Bartel Anarene Helenaie Ethelarginia Pingree Miriam A Lou J. R. Andrews Ay Jordon Wakefield Mass

Antique Clock From the Eighteenth Century in New England

On August 26 1908 a traveler found an old fashioned eight foot tall mahogany clock dated tid matuateewore 7 believed to be a famous New England timepiece. The clock, in excellent condition, is hand carved with a distinctive brass swing and keeps strong time. Miss Bonalli of Boston returned home today after a Bath Street kitchen incident and a local cafe event on Guacemecee street.

Eves Frank Rey Newee

August 27 19th Century Bath News Roundup

Captain Hatch of the Addie P. McFadden visits Bath as the vessel loads lumber for New York. Reports note a week of activity, rail trips for regular operators, and a Topsham car incident. Miss Lena’s visit, Genesta chapter socials, and shipyard updates accompany weather, theater, and carnival items from Bath and nearby towns.

Hatch Addie P. McFadden Bowdoinham New York

Bath Society Notes and Civic Project Update

On August 30 1908 Miss Mae O'Brien and Mrs Louisett vacationing at Hotel Rossmore Mere Point were visited by W J O'Brien and others. Capt Eddie McNeal and Capt Small intervened as noise from contestants led to cancellation of further battles. Bath works report a 4000 foot ditch to serve the North End sewerage nearly finished as a major job. Tramps in considerable numbers have infested Bath, adding to local unrest.

Mae O’brien Mrs. Louisett Hotel Rossmore Mere Point W. J. O’brien Butler Waters Eddie McNeal Small

New Meadows River Launches Impress Local Event

On the New Meadows river a flotilla of at least twenty launches made the scenic trip to a Wig sailing event. Jerry, manager of the Wig, noted good progress from Neesceeyarut as guests arrive for an evening of music and dance with Rev. Austin Fleming scheduled to lecture on The Land Of Music And Song.

New Meadows Jerry Neesceeyarut Austin Fleming Melbeen Brenda Emery Mae Low John Shaw John King Duncan

Calendar and school term dates for the year

The document outlines fall winter spring terms totaling 179 days, with 69 fall days and 40 winter days plus 30 spring days. It lists opening and closing dates, holidays including Thanksgiving and Memorial Day, and notes on pupil entering ages and grade conveyances to Bridge Academy, Pownalboro, Dresden Mills, and River Road schools.

Georgetown Central Lincoln County Bath State Bridge Academy Wash Lin Dresden Mills Pownalboro School Middle Bridge School Cedar Grove River Road School

Busy Municipal Court session in Sagadahoc

Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided over a crowded docket. Defendants from Bath Mexico Bangor faced larceny and vagrancy charges linked to thermos bottle thefts from Maine Central Railroad and were ordered to recognize with $1,000 sureties. Additional pleas included intoxication and assault with jail or probation outcomes.

Gardiner R. Deering Arthur A. Treamer Bath Louis C. Turner Mexico George F. Wheeler Bangor Maine Central Railroad W.T. Grant and Co Sagadahoc Superior Court Kennebec County John Kelliher Wheeler Turner Kelliher Louise Corkran Gladys King Sylvia M. King Kareher Jackson

Pleads for aid for children Christmas drive

A wartime appeal asks readers to send cast off clothing and shoes for hundreds of orphans refugees and homeless children. The effort aims to fund a Christmas party and distribute items before winter weather returns, with a mailing address for Col. Grouse APO 800 c o Postmaster New York City.

Ted Battiars Germany Youreighbor Roth Ee Col. Grouse Esoisee Ss. C. U

Popham Beach Diary Notes Visitors and Local Travel

Island entries recount a week of seaside life with Miss Whitehouse of Bath staying at a cottage south of the village. Minot Percy and son Jack of Marblehead, Mass., were visitors in Popham last week, following a sick leave spent with family at Jones port.

Jonesport Miss Whitehouse Bath Minot Percy Jack Marblehead Mass Popham

Goodwin Birthday Party Celebrates Elisha Goodwin in Wolfeboro

Mr and Mrs Martin F Goodwin attended the Goodwin reunion at the Goodwin cottage on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro New Hampshire. Eldest brother Elisha Goodwin marked his 80th birthday with family from Mer Mass Haines and others listed including Braden ton Florida and Bethel VI.

Martin F. Goodwin Goodwin Goodwin Cottage Wolfeboro N. H Lake Winnipesaukee Elisha Goodwin Elizabeth Mer. Mass H. B. Hayward J. Willian Goodwin Bradenton Florida Boston Ed Banasky Edward, Jr Somerville Mass Laura Dustin

Ross couple spends weekend at Rangeley Lakes

Mr and Mrs Rodney E Ross Jr of Washington Street spent the weekend at Rangeley Lakes with leisure time by the water and local sightseeing noted by the household.

Rodney E. Ross, Jr Washington Street Rangeley Lakes

Probate order notices for F Eaton estate in Bath Maine

Notice ordered for all interested parties to publish weekly for three weeks in the Bath Independent. Estate of F Eaton late of Bath district. petition for probate and letters testamentary without bond to Natt F Howe, executor. First and final account by Marold E Cutting, executor.

Bath Independent F. Eaton F. Howe Lancaster Bath Marold E. Cutting

Local residents gather for visits and summer outings

Bath and nearby towns see a parade of visitors including Mr and Mrs Joe Lane Mrs Marguerite Morrison from Portland Mr and Mrs William Charak of Brookline and Philo Calhoun of Bridgeport. Guests arrive for fairs and family gatherings with relatives from Arlington St Louis and Lexington.

Pines Joe Lane Bath Marguerite Morrison Portland Howard M. Trafton William Charak Brookline Higgins Philo Calhoun Bridgeport Arlington Mass George Laskey Bourinot Helen Laskey Florence Woodside Central School George Saslow St. Louis Gertrude Meare George Manning Weston Aubrey Fullerton Alice Proctor Henry Arbox Ralph Davis Davis Island John Fitzpatrick Edith Powers Lillian Morse Robinhood Warren S. Todd William Willard Fiske Stoneham Roscoe P. Gladys Andrew Gowen Arrowsie Rebecca Weeks Powers Howard Trafton Joseph Perow Kakalas Perow Adaline Hinck Washington Street Harry Horne Henry Randall Rexford Randall William Harrison Gertrude Age Topsham Fmpson Robert Graffam Frank Skelly Daugha

Probate notices from Bath court with estates listed

In a Bath probate court on August 1948 the estates of F Cressey Alfred H Pratt and A George of Bath are presented with final accounts and notices to interested parties. Administrators Edward Bridgham Percy Pratt and Cynthia Pratt seek approval, with sessions scheduled for September to hear objections. John L Ja c Register notes the action in the record.

Bath Satan Grelock F. Cressey Edward W. Bridgham Alfred H. Pratt Percy Pratt A. Georyp

Draft Board Schedule and Registration Rules

The document outlines draft board operations opening Monday and details birth date rules for registration. It specifies that persons born before certain dates are registered on or after their eighteenth birthday, with a five day grace period, including September dates referenced.

West Bath Notes On Families And Visits

West Bath column records gatherings and travels including Grent Coombs Jr in Larra bee's Grove and visits among Burnham Smith Richards King King family. It notes Mrs Eulela Knight arriving in Oregon to join her sister and other relatives Tuesday.

Grent Coombs, Jr Larrabee’s Grove Irving Burnham Billy Neat Emerists Burnham Mir Laurence Burnham Irving Leonard Smith David and Dale Alice Smith Joe Clarence’ Richards Alice Richards Ralph King Eulela King Bath Wick Foster's Point Boothbay Ocean Point Iiliame Eulela Knight Oregon

Divorce Complaint Summary From Obscure 19th Century Text

A petition details a libellant accusing the libellee of cruelty and neglect toward the marriage, requesting divorce. It states the libellee resides unknown to the petitioner, and the residence could not be ascertained by reasonable search. The document is stamped with a seal and dated the ninth day of onan SADIE Er.

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