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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1914

Page

3

Pleasant Convention of Sagadahoc Sunday School Association

The 22nd annual Sagadahoc County Sunday School Association convention met Tuesday at Nequasset Congregational Church with 67 registered. Rev. Maurice S. Dunbar presided and received thanks. reports showed 39 schools in three districts, 245 officers and teachers, 12-month schools, and strong contributions to state and county work.

Sagadahoc County Spon Forts Alice M. Douglas Bath W. A. MacCormick J. J. Will Portland Manrier Domne Oh Hui Wo AL MacCormick Arthur BE. Baum H. A. Corey E. Baum Rev Colby Adderton French A. Evans Hall Woolwich C. R. Chappell W. BE. Weir

Lacy Pleads Not Guilty in Forgery Case

In Municipal Court Wednesday Thomas Lacy pleaded not guilty to forgery and the case was continued to Thursday at nine o'clock to allow him to secure counsel.

Thomas Lacy

Bath Shoe Factory produces first samples of children and misses shoes

The Bath Shoe Factory sent two box samples of button boots in calf leather with round toes to the Independent office. Exhibited in the window, they boast quality and style for school and daily wear, with orders flowing in as fast as production. The note predicts Bath becoming a major shoe town as its industry expands.

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Two Men Electrocuted on Davis Island Blast

Richard Moore and Alvah Huff of Edgecomb died after contact with a broken electric wire while blasting on State road Davis Island North Edgecomb Huff died trying to rescue Moore when Moore laid a crowbar on the wire. Moore survived by wife and eight children and was a North Edgecomb Grange member. Huff survived by wife and four children and was a Boothbay Lodge Knights of Pythias member.

Richard Moore Alvah Huff Edgecomb State Road Davis Island North Edgecomb Huff Moore Eva Begin Bath Boston Ruby Terry Mary Moore Eunice Moore Rodney Ross Green St Ross Leland Roy Ralph Ross.Jr North Edgecomb Grange Dhutt

Debates and Local Shifts in Bath Swanville Discussion

A Belfast visit by Hon W R Pattengall preceded a debate in Swanville with John J Keegan among speakers. Keegan impressed in argument, influencing views on prohibition and living standards. Mary Ween’s stance and reactions highlighted local political tensions. Mrs W F Buck visits family. Dr Buck interned in Massachusetts.

W. R. Pattengall Waterville Belfast John J. Keegan Indiana Keegan E. C C. Plummer, Esq Bath Swanville Keesan Primmers Hamia Mary Ween Dee Maine

Remarkable Early 20th Century Maine Figure Spotlight

Brief bio of Mr. Stevens born at Five Islands in 1881. Bath Leigh School 1901 top rank, class president and Phi Rhontai editor. Builder of insurance patronage, Colonial Club leader, composer featured by Sousa and at Annapolis. Married Harriet MacDonnell in 1913, one daughter, active Progressive politics since 1912.

Mr. Stevens Five Islands Bath Leigh School Phi Rhontai Flo Colonial Club Tie Harriet C. MacDonnell Tle

Arrowsic residents and visitors noted in town docket

Miss Kee Crowell of Boston departed on the boat for Boston Friday night accompanied by her uncle Matthew Mesennes and cousin Wilbur Freeman. Others in town include Mrs. George Smith with a friend returning with Assa Farida to Greenland. Various locals such as Miss Grace Otter in town for a month and families like the Snipe and Spinney households are mentioned along with several visits and movements between Woolwich Bath Bowdoinham and Edgecomb.

Kee Crowell Boston Matthew Mesennes Wilbur Freeman Miss Crowell Dartmouth College George Spinney Massachusetts George Smith Assa Farida Greenland N. T Grace Otter Wimballs Erain Horeside Roy Whinnes Town Mass Mildred Snipe Bowdoinham Ava Cornish Francis Dodge Edgecomb Eliza Drum

Funeral notice for Miss Lois PL Marriner

A notice states plans to attend the funeral of Miss Lois PL Marriner, the aunt of the deceased, with details read aloud in the public obituary.

Lois PL. Marriner

Local residents attend Labor Day and return to town routines

Began her duties as housekeeper for Manfred Stins on Sunday. Verley Baker of Gardiner was in town Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Snipe and Miss Madeline spent Labor Day with friends at Parker Head. Frank McBrine visited from Newcastle. Otto Stein visits cousin Ellin Phinney. Mr. Osgood of Bath spent Labor Day at the Foreside. Schools in town began Tuesday with Miss Florence Jones at North school and Miss Belle Heald at South school. State road work continues with a sizable crew. E. B. Cromwell of Bath and Thomas Williams of Georgetown recently in town selling fine plums. Phinney Bros. purchased the portable mill used by Damien Lumber Co. at Sewall's Pond. J. J H. Snipe bought the former Mary Breen house. Mrs. Ann Mary Stinson and Sumner Youland in poor health. Dr. Stott called. Mrs. Harold Walker and Miss Alice visiting Canton relatives, will also visit Dixfield. William Cunningham of Woolwich in town Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair of Georgetown were at Spinney's mill on Monday.

Manfred Stins Verley Baker Gardiner Edward B. Snipe Madeline Parker Head Frank McBrine Newcastle Otto Stein Ellin Phinney Osgood Bath North School Florence Jones Belle Heald Georgetown E. B. Cromwell Thomas Williams Phinney

Probate Court Adjourns with Multiple Estate Actions

An adjourned Probate Court session led by Judge Lowell transactions include wills filed for Fred E. Webber and Alice M. Webber executrix, Clarence Sawyer appointed trustee under Darius Keay's will, Addie A. Williams guardian for Charles E. Williams, inventories filed for James I. Robinson and Benjamin F. Brown estates, and several accounting actions and approvals for multiple Bath and Bowdoin estates and guardianships.

Lowell Fred E. Webber Richmond Alice M. Webber Clarence E. Sawyer Darius Keay Topsham Addie A. Williams Charles E. Williams Bowdoin N. C. M James I. Robinson Bath John C. Wakefield D.v.n Benjamin Fe, Brown Lizzie Brown Henry Yates Mathew Preston Alice M. Jones Francis V. Jones Woolwich Galen C. Moses Mary O. Fiske John O. Fiske G. C. Moses S. W. Nelson Abbie Jaques Bowdoin Annie M. Rideout Abbie M. Bibbell James F. Robinson

Rupert H Baxter Sagadahoc Senator Candidate Profile

Sagadahoc Republicans nominate Rupert H Baxter as their senatorial candidate. Born in Portland and long resident of Bath, he attended Bowdoin College and joined H C Baxter & Bro. He chairs Bath trusts, serves as a hospital treasurer, and directs at First National Bank Brunswick, with business interests in canneries and lobster operations.

Rupert H. Baxter Sagadahoc Mr. Baxter Portland Lom Vetsele James P. Baxter Bowdoin Kate D. Mussenden William D. Mussenden Bath D. K. Er Colonial Club H.C. Baxter & Bro Brunswick New England Iowa Cape Breton Baxter First National Bank of Brunswick Bath Trust Company Bath City Hospital

Estate of Small grants license to sell real estate

Administrator of the estate of Small is granted permission to sell land on Green Street, with Harry A. Magoun acting as guardian for the minor Frederick H. Magoun. The property location and guardianship are noted in the license record.

T. Small Harry A. Magoun Frederick H. Magoun Green St

Bath Republicans Stir Late in Campaign Push

Bath Republicans wait until the final week to awaken their campaign efforts and then execute a brisk, snapping push this election season.

Bath

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