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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1935

Page

9

Bath News Chronicle 1895 Local Bids and Personal Notices

Forty years ago in Bath reports on Williamee in Boston Carrie Tobey visiting friends in Georgetown William F Hooper leaving for Fall River Mrs Mery Murphy dies after cholera in Bath born in Ireland leaves son Edward Jr and four daughters Telegraph office changes and long list of local movements including Mason Woodworking and Bath Iron Works crew progress on a standpipe, local parades, and shop preparations for a new shoe factory on Middle street with machines arriving and workers finishing tables and benches

Mery Murphy Commercial Street Murphy County Mayo Ireland Fitzgerald Middle Street New England

Bath notes Aug 29 1895 social and sport items

Weather favors farming with corn crops and heavy grain harvests while fruit crops are light and blackberries abundant. Local news covers Y M C A bowling high score 227 by Fred White, Bath baseball at Richmond, community socials, a parade in Boston, club-house plans at Small Point, and local residents’ travels and work notices.

Bath

School Board Adopts Scudder Latin Primer and Armory Renovation

At the Sept 8 meeting the School Board adopted Scudder's Latin book for beginners on committee and Miss Bertha Soule recommendation. It also plans to use half of a $1000 armory renovation appropriation to ready the old academy for scholars. B and Savage enjoyed a Brestint fishing trip where a large live lobster was landed.

Scudder Bertha Soule Armory Hall B. &. Savage Brestint

Bath Local Notes Include Accidents and Socials

A Bath resident, George Ward, injured by a fall after buying new shoes, with medical aid rendered by Dr. E M Fuller. social events include a Dike residence dance hosted by Misses Hooper, a forthcoming Skillings-Fisher wedding, and racing and club baseball activities at Moses' field.

Gardiner High Class Hints At Further Education

Maine notes report several 1935 Gardiner High graduates plan to attend college with plans to enter the University of Maine and one to the University of Georgia. Kenneth Clark of Stevensville shines on Fort Fairfield team, likely to play third base. he may join the Maine squad next month.

Gardiner High School University of Maine University of Georgia Kenneth Clark Fort Fairfield Stevensville Ken Clark

Gardens at Rangeley Lake hotel praised by visitors

A town show place is the flower garden at the Rangeley Lake hotel. Maj. Charles B. Day, former landlord of the DeWitt Lewiston, notes the gardens are beautiful with blooms visible from the broad west veranda to the lake.

Rangeley Lake Charles B. Day DeWitt, Lewiston

Maine Scenic Wealth Ride: Appalachian Trail Draws Interest

Walter D. Greene argues Maine's mountains and historic sites are a valuable asset. He urges state support for outdoor clubs and development to capitalize tourism from the Appalachian Trail and related sporting camps, stressing economic and ecological benefits.

the Independent Maine Moosehead Lake Rockies East Coast Boston New York Washington Maine Development Commission Arundel Kenneth Roberts Arnold Bartons Mills A. Hyatt Verrill William Williamson Florida Williamantic Township Piscataquis County Piscataquis Pogy Wassataquoik Mountains Black Hills Dakotas Dore Wassataquoik Mountain Matagamon Grand Lake Walter D. Greene Sebec Lake

Stamp club reveals a cross section of collectors

In a neighborhood stamp club, members range from a 14 year old clammer to a 66 year old retiree. A Boston engraver guides the group’s stamp questions, with one collection valued at $6,000. London postal stats show Europe’s largest center handles millions weekly.

Boston Lowell London Europe

Syria's attractive new stamp features a striking design

Syria has issued numerous stamps over the past two years, but the author highlights one particularly attractive issue showing the country in a fresh motif and style.

Syria

Syria under French rule amid evolving regional tensions

The text describes the Parliament building as a striking example of Oriental architecture. It notes Syria comprising Syria Lakakia and Jebel Druse and states the country has been under French control since World War I, framing the geopolitical status in historical terms.

Parliament Syria Lakakia Jebel Druse

Obituary of Bowdoinham Resident Mrs Alice Jack

Bowdoinham resident Mrs Alice Jack wife of Franklin K Jack died Monday night in Bowdoinham. Born in Litchfield March 31 1851 she married Franklin K Jack Oct 18 1877 and moved to Bowdoinham in 1862 living there 53 years. An active Eastern Star member and Universalist, she served as Bowdoinham correspondent for the Times and Independent in Bath resigning two years ago.

Bowdoinham Alice Jack Franklin K. Jack Jack Litchfield George H Ellen A. Berry Turner Eastern Star The Universalist Society D.S.T Gardiner Bowdeinham Times and Independent Bath

Widow Sarah E Stacey Dies at 84 in Bath Home

Sarah E Stacey 84 widow of Capt George W Stacey died last week at her son George C Stacey's home 50 Washington Street after years of illness. Born in Bradford England she came to the United States 66 years ago living in Somerville Parker Head then Bath. She leaves four sons John E Stacey Saugus Hubbard F Stacey and James P Stacey both of East Boston with George C Stacey.

Sarah E. Stacey George W. Stacey George C. Stacey Washington Street Bradford England Samuel Ricketts United States Somerville Mass Parker Head Bath George C John E. Stacey Saugus, Mass Hubbard F James P. Stacey East Boston

Stacey Funeral Held for Sarah E. Stacey Widow of Captain

Funeral services for Sarah E. Stacey widow of Capt. George W. Stacey were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at Parker Head church with Rev. David L. Wilson of Bath officiating. Pallbearers included Percy Young Joseph Young Edwin Wyman and Louis Lowell. Interment followed at Hillside cemetery Phippsburg.

Sarah E. Stacey George W. Stacey Parker Head Church David L. Wilson Bath Percy Young Joseph Young Edwin Wyman Louis Lowell Hillside Cemetery Phippsburg

Pup and Man Clash Over Stray Pup Tax Plea

Will Richardson of North Ellsworth pleads at a hall to keep his recovering seven month old pup from being taken by the dog catcher until he earns money to pay the tax. The dog previously belonged to Bryant Maddoecks who moved to North Ellsworth. The friendly pup is now with the Richardsons who nursed it back to health. In a separate note, drivers confuse a Portland street sign in Old Orchard, and a road beautification project along Route 2 near the Maine New Hampshire line nears completion with planting planned next spring including pines hemlocks maples and vines.

Katahdin Blanchard Poron Appalachian Trail Conference Maine Development Commission Myron H. Avery United States Shipping Board Lubec Maine Hubbard Union Trust Building Washington, D. C White Cap Joe Mary Mountain Chesuncook Pemadumcook Lakes Rainbow Lake Joe Mary Crawford Long Ponds Barren Mountain Little Wilson Little Wilson Falls Monson Lake Hebron Savages Mills Greenville Post Road Grand Canyon of Maine Gulf Hagas Pleasant River Au Sable Adirondacks Gulf Will Richardson North Ellsworth Richardsons Gilead Highway Department Maine-New Hampshire Line

Belfast district opens Governor Anderson school for inspection

Rev E L Sampson of Jefferson attended an East New Port land reunion at the old red schoolhouse after 50 years. The new structure replacing the McLellan school in Belfast is named the Governor Anderson school in honor of Hugh J Anderson, former Maine governor, and was opened for inspection Friday rather than a formal dedication.

E. L. Sampson Jefferson East New Portland McLellan Belfast Governor Anderson Hugh J. Anderson Maine

Boothby reunion dances proudly at West Baldwin gathering

The Boothbys held their first reunion with a formal dance in West Baldwin after years of lawn and grove meetings. A dinner, business meeting, and lively program followed by a terpsichorean display on an excellent floor delighted more than 125 Boothbys and in-laws from across New England.

West Baldwin O.K New England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Williamee Carrie Tobey Georgetown William F. Hooper Fall River H. R. Nevins Maine Central R. R Lewiston Jackson Maine Central Hunt and Mosher John Johnson A. P. Denham Mechanic Falls Harry Mason Mr. Mason Hyde Light Mill Pond H. J. Baker J. D. Brigham Plummer W. Chapman M. Witham W. E. Swett Bath Iron Works Margaret McIntire Obediah Trask Winnegance McIntire Martin Guth Roxbury, Mass Patrick Guthrey Lillian Jur Stimpson Hector McQuartie Knights Charlotte Moody Winnegake Lynn Joseph Hay Club Jake's B. F. Barker F. B. Torrey F. R. Gibbons Walter Martin Mrs F. J. Parks J. J. Welch F. J. Parks’ Cigar Store Howard B. Johnson Frank Place Lynn, Mass Mr. Place Joseph Varney Elisha P. Mallett Washington and Edward Streets William D. Sewall Mr. Varney York Street Fred White Murrey Richmond Richardson Wing William Leavitt Harry Swett E. McAuliffe’s Templar J. F. Hayden William E. Hooper High Street Dunlap Commandery Harvard John Lundrigan Thomas Lundrigan Ella Morris Donovan South Street Frank Turner O. W. Ring Nelson Hamm Rees George F. Reed Henry Healey Oak Island W. W. Pendexter Popham Beach Mary Pratt Stockbridge, Mass Stockbridge High School E. F. Hayes J. M. Hayes & Co Boothbay Harbor A. H. Sturtevant Anderson's Rockland Edward Brown Colby University Waterville Arthur Stetson New Jersey Lawson Harpswell Capt Edward Sewall Morgan Line Frank Shorey Mrs. Shorey Bridgton Blanche Elizabeth Wolston Charles Cahill Albany Oscar Rogers Mountains F. C. Curtis Peoples’ Safe Deposit and Savings Bank Rigby Park George H. Nichols Sanford L. Fogg John Scott Wayne Kelley, Spear & Co Staples Coal Co Taunton George Ward Somerset Plate Ward E. M. Fuller Eva Mitchell E. L. Stickney East Bowdeinham George Merrill Worcester, Mass Pliny Lyons Miss May Lyons Bay Point Eleanor Hooper Katherine Hooper Jane Murphy East Machias Charles Footer Shannon House Dr. Dike Lincoln Street Eleanor Dike Mansion Labor Day Freeport Sanmiuel Jordan Emma Nelson John McLellan Mrs. Rideout North Street Captain Lincoln Patten Garden Street Miss Rogers Kennebec Steamboat Co Bath Cycle Club Ball Nine Moses’ Field Cycle Club Crystal Springs Maine News Notes J .W. Leighton Lamaine Porto Rico Hawaii District of Columbia Ellsworth Sugarloaf Mountain Grafton Notch Georgia Mr. Avery Wassataquoik Valley Wassataquoik Brothers J. Lord Stowell Frank K. Jack Mrs. Stacey Portland Street Old Orchard City of Portland
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