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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1933

Page

4

Bath Library Group Heads to Milne Library Session

Miss Margaret R Foote librarian at Patten library Mrs George W Dean assistant and Mrs Arline Troop Brunswick librarians travel Thursday to Brunswick for the Milne Library association annual sessions. Mrs Herbert Calderwood and Miss Anna Hill will substitute during their absence.

Margaret R. Foote Patten Library George W. Dean Arline Troop Brunswick Milne Library Association Herbert Calderwood Anna Hill Hotel Eagle Thomas H. Riley Board of Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College Milton E. Lord Boston Public Library Codman House John B. Curtis Memorial Library Charles E. Campbell Portland John Cronan E. Louise Jones Massachusetts Department of Education Adelaide Pearson Bluehill

Signs Removed From County Lot at Courthouse

Sagadahoc County commissioners ordered removal of outdoor signs attached to the retaining wall on the north terrace of the county building. The signs marred the lawn and distracted drivers on Lincoln Street before Center Street. Citizens commend the action as preserving the courthouse setting atop the hill. Mr and Mrs Merton Oliver of Hinckley Street are vacationing at Popham Beach.

Sagadahoc Lincoln Street Center Street Court House Merton Oliver Hinckley Street Morgan Popham Beach

Bowdoinham Notes Busy Week of Local Residents

Bowdoinham community life spans Rotary and church events as residents visit Bar Harbor Bangor and Falmouth. Town teachers listed for Fall term, birthdays celebrated, neighbors hosted teas and picnics, and travel to Bath Waterville and Portland noted along with local meetings on NRA code and taxation talks.

Bathman Returns from World’s Fair

M H Beerwort of Swift and Co returns from a week at the Century of Progress in Chicago where he earned a sales contest prize. He notes world class exhibits, the science building, agricultural advances, and a surge in stockyards visitors from 1000 to 7000 daily since the Fair opened.

M. H. Beerwort Swift & Co Chicago Mr. Beerwort Robert Ripley Union

Obituary of Pearl Smith 89 Woolwich resident

Pearl Smith aged 89 died Wednesday afternoon at his Woolwich home after a yearlong illness following an injury in 1932 when struck on the main highway by a passing automobile. Born in Hancock to Isaac and Sarah H. Smith he lived in Woolwich since 1914 managing a farm. Survived by wife two daughters Nina Smith and Mrs John Bernalto of Buenos Aires Argentina one son Maurice Smith and brother Charles Smith of Ellsworth. Prayers Thursday nine at the Smith home State road Woolwich funeral in Hancock.

T. W. Hine W. B. Kendall Bar Harbor Eureka Cal Mr. Hine Mr. Kendall Rotary Club Falmouth Portland Miss Kendall Mrs. Hine Litchfield Inez Gowell Philip Weston Carrie Kendall Sadie Smith Harpswell Neck Robert Belyea Wesley Pleasant Street Cole and Bangor John Rogers Boston John McCart Bernice Bernham Ruth McEwen Courtney Nealey Millay Nellie Sylvester Jefferson Miss Browne Ridge Mary Dodge Bishop Alice Burnard Westley Williams Lambert John O. Sedgley Brooklyn Charles Newton Mr. Newton Miss Pearl Bragg Harlan E. Kimball West Bethel Miss Bragg Frank Currier Cornville William P. Allen Augusta Village Cemetery Allen Alice Jordan Charles A. Jordan W. D. Hutchins John P. Jewell Eoston Hamilton House Viola Coombs Nickses Huston George Beals Arthur Carr Beverly Mass Carr George Brown Mary Hardie Mary Patten Georgie Berry Ethel Temple Georgia Denham Gray Hardie Mt. Vernon N. Y Mary T. Purinton Freemont N. H Ralph Currier Superior Court Bath J. Hall Denham Edward D. Baker Traverse Stephen Billings Charles E. Hill Nellie Minott Hall Meridith Elisha Webber Cora Wilkinson Congressman Reedy Grange Hall Electa Chapter O.es Farm Bureau Club C. L. Eastman Grange L. A. Jack Lisbon Falls Jack Clay Hill Ira Frost Kenneth Frost Gardiner John Kenderick Lewiston Bowdoinham Stitphen Richmond Grant E. C. Lee Springfield Pearl Smith Woolwich Hancock Isaac Sarah H. Smith Caleb Rand Somerville Ligonia Lodge Masons Ellsworth Hancock Grange Nina Smith John Bernatto Buenos Aires Maurice Smith Charles Smith Smith State Road

Kenneth J Brown Joins A G Page Co After Hyde Windlass

Kenneth J Brown has entered the employ of A G Page Co. He was formerly employed at Hyde Windlass Co.

Kenneth J. Brown A. G. Page Co Hyde Windlass Co

Funeral for Judge Kenyon Held at Sebasco Home

Simple services were held Tuesday morning for Judge William H. Kenyon U S circuit judge, at his Sebasco Summer home after a six week illness. The service included scripture reading and poems, with a committal at the grave and attendance by many judges and officials. A later service in Fort Dodge Iowa will include a eulogy by ex Governor Kendall.

William Kenyon Eighth Circuit Sebagoo Judge Kenyon Bath Fort Dodge Chicago N. A. Kendall Iowa Kenyons Sebasco Ashler Lodge Masons Kimbrough Stone Minneapolis Circuit’ Court Eighth District Kansas City John B. Sanborn St. Paul United States Court For James O. Lincoln Walter E Edge Ventnor N. J France N. Gratz Jackson N. A. Cushman Alonzo B. Lowell Hazen B. Hilton Alexander Brown Sylvester Cushman J. Albert Redlon

Blair Wilson Injured in Orono Auto Collision

Blair C. Wilson son of Rev. and Mrs. D L Wilson of 898 Middle Street is hospitalized at Eastern Maine General in Bangor after a Ford coupe collided with a large truck near the University of Maine campus. He suffered a fractured rib a cut above the eye and knee injuries with abrasions.

Blair C. Wilson David L. Wilson Middle Street Eastern Maine General Hospital Bangor Orono College Wilson Morse High School University of Maine Paul B. Wilson Newell Wilson Hamlin Hall Maine Bath

Bath Man Detained on Sanity Inquiry Following Disturbing Letters

A Bath man was locked up Wednesday noon by Deputy Sheriff Loring D. Small for a sanity hearing after a Rockland attorney asked action regarding disturbing letters to a Thomaston client. Judge Keegan reviewed the letters before Sheriff Henderson authorized detention. The incoherent notes accuse the Thomaston resident of serious charges. Mr and Mrs Ralph Stetson and son Robert returned from Lake Placid where they stayed with Mrs Stetson's parents Mr and Mrs James Dann.

Bath Loring D. Small Rockland Thomaston Albert Henderson John J. Keegan Ralph Stetson Robert Lake Placid, N. Y

Morse High Honor Society Elects Officers at Banquet

Morse High School chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual banquet at the Garnet House. Albert Ingalls of North Bath was elected president, James Temple vice president, Priscilla Colby secretary, and Margaret Mitchell treasurer. The retiring president Eugene G. Ingalls presided.

Morse High School National Honor Society Garnet House Albert Ingalls North Bath Morse High Bowdoin College James Temple Priscilla Colby Margaret Mitchell Ingalls Eugene G. Ingalls Helen Hayes Beatrice Jenkins Morse High Chapter Arthur B. Scott

Four Handtubs to Muster at Topsham Fair Grounds

Four hand tub crews from Bath Senator Baxters Brunswick Niagara Brunswick and Randolph Hecla plan a four corner muster at Topsham Fair Grounds Saturday afternoon. Bath Veteran Firemen's Association prepares to transport Senator Baxter machine and mobilize a large crew. Cosmopolitan club will send president Mrs Charles R Farnham to the Maine Federation of Women's clubs sessions at Poland Spring house Sept 21 22 23 with related banquets and dinners. Mrs Maud Clark Gay of Waldoboro seeks federation presidency and Mrs Nellie Hunter of Freeport will represent the Maine Progressive Union.

Topsham Fair Grounds Senator Baxters Bath Niagara Brunswick Androscoggin Hecla Randolph Maine Cosmopolitan Club Charles R. Farnham Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Poland Spring House General Federation Maud Clark Gay Waldoboro Federation Nellie Hunter Freeport Maine Progressive Union

Jean Danforth Heads to Gorham Normal School

Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Danforth, left Monday to attend the Gorham normal school.

Jean Frank Danforth Gorham Normal School

Probate Court Session Records in Sagadahoc

Judge Glidden presided in the September term Sagadahoc probate court. The docket includes petitions for probate and administration across multiple estates in Bath Richmond Topsham and Bowdoinham with appointments bonds inventories accounts distributions licenses to sell and removal of executors all approved or filed as listed.

Glidden Sagadahoc Alma L. Gardner Richmond Mary Frances Stewart Joseph E. Alexander Elizabeth C. Alexander Elizabeth B. Chase Bath Walter E. Chase Alfred S. Oliver Leila J. Oliver Julia S. Gallyon Florence A. Stickney Mary Palozzi Topsham Angelia Palozzi D.b.n. c Frank A. Wood Bowdoinham Edith A. Wood George H. Blair Charles R. Blair Henriette S. Williams Henry E. Houdlette Joseph Allen Thomas M. R. Allen Henry M. Heald Phippsburg Allan Spear Freeman H. Merritt Jeannie W. Merritt Edward M. Pierce William B. Pierce Freeman C. Bowker Annie Lucretia Bowker Emma C. Brookins Susan M. Fairbrother Ada M. McIntyre Robert McIintrye Guardian Ruth A. Moore Madison A. Moore Wellington A. Moore Ethel M. Lockery Nettie H. Snow Arthur J. Dunton Charles H. Ingraham Leonard Gowell Annie Cobb Gowell Charles C. Low Ada Manson Walter C. Pottle James M. Pottle Giles Arthur Batchelder William C. Batchelder Bowdoin William Desjardin Virginia P. Desjardin Gladys H. Furbish Annie C. Brown John P. Carey Elizabeth S. Merrill Allan Spears

Carlton Couple Return From Moose Head Lake Camp

Hon and Mrs F W Carlton have returned to their home after spending several days at their camp at Moose Head Lake.

F. W. Carlton Moosehead Lake

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