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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1934

Page

8

Phippsburg Summer Guests Return to New York Area

Numerous families and visitors wrap up their Sebasco and Small Point stays. Names include Julian Mason, Stephen Millett, Emily Wyman, Asa Wyman, Wilbur Wyman, Joseph Brazier, Edward Brazier, Reginald Wright Kaufman, and many Bath and Portland residents returning to homes in New York City, New Haven, Washington, D C, and other locales.

Julian Mason Gray Small Point New York Stephen Millett New York City Emily Wyman Asa Wilbur Wyman Portland Martin Wyman Maine General Hospital Joseph Brazier Joseph, Jr Edward Sebasco Andy Kaufman Washington, D. C Reginald Wright Kaufman Roger Skillings Bath John F. Skillings George Oliver William Oliver Parker Head Alston Oliver High Street Sidney Coffie Francis Winchenbach J. F. Meschier Kathryn Swarthmore Merritt Harry Watson Ashdale Jerome Davis New Haven Small Point Beach Garden City Long Island Frank Percy Brooklyn N.Y Lafayette Oliver Edward Brean Wilbur Revere Mass Harry Gilmore Gertrude Gibby Ernest Gibby, Jr Sidney Rapkin Danvers Gilman Robert Whitehead Robert, Jr Mason Miriam Mt. Vernon N. Y Brightwater William Grevers H. B. Wyman Walter McCourt Omar R. Perry Albert N. Towne Margaret Janice Waltham Rowe Popham Beach Ernest Rogers Edward Breare Harry Gilman Jane Feere Robert L. Ewing Betty Sixten Wenham, Mass Olin Ellis Porter Cottage West Point Russell Thompson Sebasco Lodge Robert DeFarge Everett Palmer Lester Savory Geraldine Stamford Conn Palmer Cottage Hazel Harrison Eugene Stover Popham Beach Coast Guard Melvin B. Hodgdon Charles Taylor Fred Sawyer Sawyer William Harrington Ella Harrington Snow Brunswick Sidney Eaton N. W. Eaton Edwin A. Potter William S. Forbes Winter Park Fla Elwood Legard Robert Stevens Linwood Haynes Edward Owen

Dromore Farm Bureau Holds September Meeting on Electrical Equipment

Dromore Farm Bureau met at Dromore Grange hall to discuss electrical equipment. A volunteer dinner committee caused a mix up with serving duties led by Mrs. Clara Oliver Mrs. Ethel Pinkham and Mrs. Elizabeth Mayo Monson H Hayes 30 of Portland was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to kill after allegedly wresting a loaded .32 caliber rifle from Dawson E Noble on Noble's porch following a heated argument.

Dromore Farm Bureau Dromore Grange Hall Clara Oliver Ethel Pinkham Don An Elizabeth Mayo Monson H. Hayes Portland Dawson E. Noble Hayes Noble

Garden Club Talks Spark European Rock Garden Trend

Mrs. Frank A. Hodgdon cites Europe’s popular rock garden walls as a model for garden beauty. She urges starting a rock garden now to avoid spring lawn interference and notes the Cosmopolitan club lawn hosts a bird bath and a growing rock garden with various plants.

Europe England Scotland France Germany Frank A. Hodgdon Garden Club Ex Garden Club Cosmopolitan Club

Winnegance Sermon Opens Season at Local Church

Miss M Helen Sims preached the first sermon of the season at Winnegance church on Sunday morning with the title Blind Fogs. Local updates note visitors from Phippsburg and Labor Day guests in Bath.

Winnegance M. Helen Sims Frank Perry Herbert Phippsburg Dover N. H Perry Bertha Russell Smith Bath Cromore Grange Parker O. Rogers Ruth C. Trueworthy Lena Oliver Woolwich Clifford Jewelry Charles A. Hunt Hose Company McElroy R Army

Frank H Quimby Dies in Malden Mass

Frank Harvey Quimby died at Malden hospital after a brief illness. Born February 13 1874 in Malden he was a pharmacist and business owner with drug stores in Palmer Adams East Pepperell and Walpole. He is survived by wife Phebe Hastings mother Etta E Quimby brother Ernest and three sisters. Funeral held at his mother’s Malden home with Universalist ministers officiating and burial at Forest Dale cemetery.

Frank Harvey Quimby Etta E Israel P. Quimby Maljden Hospital Mr. Quimby Malden Orange Mass Bath Maine Westbrook Seminary A. B. Morgan Palmer Adams East Pepperell Walpole Universalist Church of Thomas Lodge of Masons Phebe Hastings Etta E. Quimby Ernest S. Bessie Nettie Wentworth North Parsonsfield Wesley Binford Boston Tremont Street Henry Rose Haverhill S. W. Brooks

Death of Mrs Hannah Edgecomb Leaves Lewiston Family

Mary Gallant receives word of the death of her aunt Mrs Hannah H Edgecomb widow of Joseph Edgecomb of Lewiston and sister of the late James R Cressey born Bath November 29 1840. She lived in Lewiston since marriage leaving two sons Frank and Albert Edgecomb both in Lewiston and one daughter Martha Thompson. She had several nieces and nephews in Lewiston and was active until this summer. She died after a week in bed.

Mary Gallant Hannah H.edgecomb Joseph Edgecomb Lewiston James R. Cressey Bath Frank Albert Edgecomb Martha Thompson

Funeral and committal for Mrs Mary Preble Melcher

Funeral and committal services for Mrs Mary Preble Melcher were held at Maple Grove cemetery Tuesday at 10 30 in the family lot. She was the widow of Harry Melcher of Bath and lived in Bath all her life until moving to Portland five years ago. Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace Church officiated.

Mary Preble Melcher Maple Grove Cemetery

White Ribboners Meet at First Baptist Church

A W C T U meeting was held Tuesday afternoon in the Brotherhood room of the First Baptist church with Mrs. Nella Stover presiding. Lillian Mayo was named director of Temperance and Missions, Lois Palmer of Sabbath observance, and Carrie Trott of Sunday schools. Delegates named for the Maine W C T U sixtieth annual convention at Rockland September 19 to 31 include Lizzie B. C. Chaney, Stover, Sims, Hovey, and Snipe. Ella A. Boole, World W C T U president, will speak September 20.

First Baptist Church Nella Stover Lillian Mayo Department of Temperance and Missions Lois Palmer Carrie Trott Maine Rockland Lizzie B. C. Chaney Helen Sims Frank Hovey Omah Snipe Ella A. Boole

Road widening work begins east of First Parish Church

A crew started widening No. 1 highway from Brunswick toward Bath with cement paving and excavation already underway toward Cook's Corner. Local motorists welcome the project, hoping relief from long delays as funds appear concentrated elsewhere in the state.

Brunswick Bath Cook's Corner

William R. Donnell Dies After Illness at 57

William R. Donnell 57 lifelong Bath watchmaker dies Friday night at his home 251 High Street after a yearlong illness with complications. Born September 24 1877 to William T. Donnell and Clara H. Donnell he trained in horology at Waltham and Philadelphia and worked for firms in Boston Concord Fall River and Brockton. Survived by wife Sarah Potter a son William T. Donnell a grandson William R. Donnell and sister Mrs William E. Palmer all of Bath.

William RR. Donnell High Street Mr. Donnell Bath William T. Donnell Clara H. Donnell Donnell Washington Street Southend Waltham Mass Philadelphia Bigelow, Kennard & Co Boston Concord Fall River Brockton C. W. Clifford & Son Winter Street Church William R. Donnell William E. Palmer

William R. Deehan dies suddenly at 50

William R. Deehan 50 a skilled machinist at Bath Iron Works and Hyde Windlass Co died of a heart attack at his Hardings home after an evening meal He was born in Lewiston son of Cornelis and Mary Deehan He lived in Bath 18 years then Hardings 20 years He leaves a wife two sons Francis W and Arthur H Deehan a daughter Mary Elizabeth Deehan a brother Charles Deehan and three sisters Mrs Patrick Hurley Mrs Walter Nelligan and Mrs Joseph Terry

William R. Deehan Bath Iron Works Hyde Windlass Co Hardings Mr. Deehan Lewiston Cornelis and Mary Deehan Bath Richmond Francis W Brunswick Arthur H. Deehan Mary Elizabeth Deehan Charles Deehan Newburyport Mass Patrick Hurley Walter Nelligan Ware Joseph Terry Suncook N. H

Herbert L Grinnell Dies at 79 After Bath Career

Herbert L Grinnell age 79 died Thursday morning in Augusta after a long Bath career as a foreman joiner in shipyards and seven years as secretary of the Bath Board of Highway and Sewers. Born in Bristol he lived at 1162 High Street and held high Masonic ranks. He leaves a son Judge Herbert L Grinnell Jr of Derry NH and a daughter Mrs Clayton Ingerson of Providence RI.

Herbert L. Grinnell Bath Board the Highway and Sewers Augusta Bristol George Grinnell New England Shipbuilding Co Amos Haggett Kelley & Spear Yard Percy & Small Yard Alexandria Capt. Goss New Haven Conn Grinnell Bath Board of Highway & Sewers High Street Solar Lodge Montgomery & St. Bernard Royal Arch Dunlap Kora Temple Mystic Shrine Bath Lodge of Elks Herbert L. Grinnell, Jr Derry N. H Clayton Ingerson Providence, R. I

Mrs Ella E Sprague 75 dies in Belmont Mass

Ella E Sprague widow of Augustus Sprague and longtime resident of this city died last Wednesday in Belmont Massachusetts at her brother Charles W Melcher's home. Born in Bath she was a charter member of Genesia chapter OES. Survived by her brother. Funeral services will be held in Bath at Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence at 2 PM Saturday with Rev. David L Wilson officiating.

Ella E. Sprague Augustus Sprague Middle School Street Belmont Mass Charles W. Melcher Burnham Street Mrs. Sprague Bath Asa Elizabeth Leighton) Melcher

Horace V. Pushard 83 Dies at Bath Memorial Hospital

Horace V. Pushard 83 died at Bath Memorial hospital Wednesday of last week. A native of Phippsburg he was a carpenter by trade and had lived at 223 Center street Bath for six years. Survived by nephew Harry Pushard of Phippsburg and niece Mrs. Bernice Whitten of Salona Beach California.

Horace V. Pushard Bath Memorial Hospital Phippsburg George and Melinda Gardiner Pushard Bath Center Street Harry Pushard Bernice Whitten Salona Beach Cal

Funeral Services Held for H L Grinnell Noted Local Leader

The funeral for Herbert L. Grinnell longtime legislator city councilman and ship yard executive was conducted Saturday at 1162 High Street with Rev David L Wilson of Central Church officiating. Knights Templar service performed by Dunlap commandery officers and bearers included Edwin H P Lowell and J Maurice Haynes. A graveside committal followed at Oak Grove with Rev Joseph O Purdue officiating.

Herbert L. Grinnell High Street David L. Wilson Central Church Knights Templar Dunlap Commandery Edwin H. P. Lowell J. Maurice Haynes L. L. Hooker Albert Henderson Gardiner R. Deering Mr. Grinnell Oscar F. Williams M. B. Hodgdon Samuel R. Percy Stanley M. Brown Roscoe H. Shaw Albert F. Austin Oak Grove Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Church

Mary Preble Melcher Widow Dies in Portland

Mary Preble Melcher widow of Harry Melcher died Sunday in Portland after months of illness. A Bath native born to Capt. George A. Preble she lived most of her life in Bath at 850 Middle Street before moving to Portland five years ago. She attended Bath schools and was a Grace church member. Survived by one cousin Mrs. Moses Foster of Portland. Funeral services held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Maple Grove cemetery.

Harry Melcher Portland Bath Mary Preble Melcher Melcher Middle Street Grace Church Moses Foster Maple Grove Cemetery

Death of Hugh N Weatherbee Retired minister and carpenter

Hugh N Weatherbee 68 a retired minister and carpenter died Thursday at 16 Milan Street He was born in Londonderry Nova Scotia son of William and Sarah Hingley Weatherbee A daughter Mrs Ludie C Fifield Bath survives

Hugh N. Weatherbee Milan Street Londonderry N. S William Sarah Hingley Weatherbee Ludie C. Fifield Bath

Frederick M Reid Committal at Riverside Cemetery

The body of Frederick Milton Reid who died at Memorial hospital was removed Thursday morning to Newport where a committal service was conducted at 3.30 p.m. in Riverside cemetery.

Frederick Milton Reid Memorial Hospital Newport Riverside Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Ella Sprague

Funeral services for Ella E. Sprague widow of Augustus C. Sprague and a Genesta chapter O E S member were held Saturday at 2 p m at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence Belmont Massachusetts where she had lived two years Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery bearers included Charles Low Harry Foote Olney Perry and Wilbur Oliver she previously resided at 36 School Street Belmont death occurred Sept 5 in Belmont.

Ella E. Sprague Augustus C. Sprague Genesta Chapter Belmont Mass Arthur F. Mayo David L. Wilson School Street Charles Low Harry Foote Olney Perry Wilbur Oliver Oak Grove Cemetery

Deehan Rites Held For William R Deehan

The funeral of William R. Deehan who died Thursday evening at his home Hardings was held Monday morning at St Marys church. Rev Fr Timothy C Maney officiated with bearers John Hurley William Deehan Charles Deehan and Christy Kelley. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.

William R. Deehan Hardings St. Mary’s Church Timothy C. Maney John Hurley William Deehan Charles Deehan Christy Kelley Oak Grove Cemetery

Donnell Rites Held at Home on High Street

The funeral for William R. Donnell who died Friday night was held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at his home 251 High Street. Rev JosephPur due officiated with bearers Ernest Stinson Frank Stinson Willard Oliver and Ralph Cornish. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

William R. Donnell High Street Joseph O. Purdue Ernest Stinson Frank Stinson Willard Oliver Ralph Cornish Oak Grove

Funeral for Hugh N Weatherbee Held at Home

Funeral services for Hugh N Weatherbee were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at his home 25 Milan Street. Rev Harley A Shattuck of Beacon Street M E Church and Ensign Edward J Tripp of the Salvation Army officiated. Bearers were George Vern Howard Chauncy Fifield Joseph Weatherbee Frank DeFreta Sprague. Interment followed in Winthrop.

Hugh N. Weatherbee Milan Street Harley A. Shattuck Beacon Street M. E. Church Edward J. Tripp Salvation Army George Ae Vern Howard Chauncy Fifield Joseph Weatherbes Frank —DeFreta Fren ‘Sprague Winthrop

Funeral for Horace V. Pushard Held at Curtis

The funeral for Horace V. Pushard took place Friday afternoon at two at the Fred S. Curtis funeral home on Center Street. Rev. Charles R. Sims of First Baptist Church officiated and burial followed in Hillside cemetery, Parker Head.

Horace V. Pushard Fred S. Curtis Center Street Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Hillside Cemetery Parker Head

Forty-Nine Poets of Haiti Translation By Edna Underwood

Edna Worthley Underwood translates Forty-Nine Poets of Haiti 1782 1934 with introduction by Stenio Vincent. The Maine born Bath resident praised as world’s best translator of verse is linked to Phillips and Bath relatives. Mosher Press Portland releases this anthology saying it's the second time a complete race anthology is translated by one person.

Haiti Edna Worthley Underwood Bath Maine Phillips D. Howard Spear Charles A. Corliss Henry W. Howard Stenio Vincent Mosher Press Portland

Local Couple Plans Boston Visit for National Amateur Golf

Mr and Mrs Edwin H Given of Cobb Road plan a Boston trip to attend golf matches at the National Amateur Championship held this week at Brookline Country Club. They will watch the event and enjoy the city during their stay.

Edwin H. Given Cobb Road Boston Brookline Country Club

Maine Seniors Golf Tourney Set for September 22

The second annual Maine Seniors' Golf Association event will be at Brunswick Golf Club on September 22. Trophies for best gross and net scores in classes A to D, with best 18-hole score earning the senior champion trophy. Entries due by September 18. Buffet lunch at the clubhouse.

Maine Seniors’ Golf Association Brunswick Golf Club George O. Hubbard A. N. Nash Charles S. Biswell Bath Seniors’ Association

Cahill congratulates Brann on victory in state race

Ex Mayor Charles H. Cahill telephoned Governor Louis J. Brann to offer congratulations on his win. Cahill also thanked Fred H. Lancaster of the Democratic state committee for his campaign handling. He thanked Bath and Sagadahoc voters for their support and thanked Ralph O. Dale for county support amid recent local election shifts. Dale, county attorney, credited Bath support as he noted past defeats and current party changes in the county committee.

Rep Dem Ames Brann Warsaw Arrowsic Bath Bowdoin Eee Jackson Cahill Arrowsie Jack Avery Arrowsie Sane Clerk of Courts Dem Thompson Patten Houdlette Patten Dem Stevens Cate West Bath Woolwich Charles H. Cahill Louis J. Brann Fred H. Lancaster Democratic State Committee Mr. Cahill Sagadahoc Ralph O. Dale John P. Carey, Jr Mr. Dale Ellis L. Aldrich Topsham Aldrich

Baseball games postponed due to field conditions

Heavy rain left Brunswick field unplayable and Kelley field near play. Bath Brunswick week schedule postponed to next Sunday with 1 30 p m Delta Brunswick game and 4 p m Kelley field game. Mrs Milton C Trott dies in Portland on Wednesday.

Bath Brunswick Delta Brunswick Kelley Field Brunswick Field Milton C. Trott Portland

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Ace Veeesendvens Jack Eery Avery Aarp Mneesese Orb Eereee Pete Weee Register of Deeds Stevens Cate Peewee Wanes Sever Eeeeene Henderson Dale Carey Pete Eeeeeree Bailey Randlette Thebeau Ewe Pee Wewer Randlette Oliver Sewall Connard Footer I. P. Quimby Universalist Church Winthrop Webb Jerusalem Forest Dale Cemetery Hannah H. Edgecomb Long H. L. Grinnell Frederick M. Reid W. R. Deehan W. R. Donnell H. N. Weatherbee Funeral H. V. Pushard Isagadahoc Tate Stee Ee Enners Randkette Hagan Bailey Bryant Allan Arrowsic Bowdoin Bowdoinham Georgeton Topsham Beebe Stan Cahill
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