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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1921

Page

7

Petition for pardon recalls brutal Maine murder case

The petition of Braho Hiro for pardon from a life sentence recalls the 1913 Topsham murder of Kas sem Souleyman after he withdrew savings from a Lewiston bank. Accused with Resoul Kassem Lackoli, Hiro testified to lure and kill Souleyman, sharing the $325.63 stash. Hiro’s plea cites fear and confession to Judge Bird, with Lackoli already sentenced to life in Thomaston.

Braho Hiro Thomaston Kassem Souleyman Topsham Maine Androscoggin Souleyman Lackoli Lewiston Charles Crowley Wilbur C. Oliver Sagadahoer Keegan Bath Hiro Lacholi Resoul Kassem George EK. Bird Sagadahoe County Supreme Court Constantine Benes Bird Thompson Carl F. Getechell Getchell & Hosmer Charles B. Hosmer Stephen Vascoul Scott Wilson Maine Supreme Court Edward W. Bridgham George J. Jackson Oliver Braho Hira Taccioli Brunswick New York Wee Lacloli George K. Hughes Bridghaum Abraham Hiro Skr Kassem Souleyman Justice

Death of Capt Robert Bosworth Named in Highlands

Cap Robert Bosworth aged seven years is reported dead in Highlands California after sailing for the Sewalls and living on 15 acres he bought there. He left a widow and a son Robert Jr. in Highlands. His sister Mrs Eleanor Arnold of 894 High Street receives the telegram. He commanded the Sewall ship Thresher during a dispute in British admiralty courts. He was a member of Solar lodge Montgomery and St Bernard R A C and Dunlap commandery.

Eleanor Arnold Highlands Cal Robert Bosworth Capt Bosworth Sewalls Bath

Mrs. Julia F. Sanborn Dies at 70 in Bath Home

Mrs. Julia F. Sanborn 70 widow of Leroy S. Sanborn former Portland city auditor and assistant postmaster died Thursday morning of bronchopneumonia at her son Charles G. Sanborn 820 Front Street Bath Born in Cumberland she was daughter of Capt. William and Emeline Trall She leaves sister Emma Bishop of South Portland and grandsons Karl L. and Brian W. Sanborn of Lath Also notes seasonal hat disposal and stray garbled sentence about straw hats and Sept 1.

Julia F. Sanborn Leroy S. Sanborn Portland Charles G. Sanborn Front Street Emma Bishop South Portland Karl L. and Brian W. Sanborn Lath

Five Islands Summer Activity Notes and Returns

The column lists numerous residents and visitors around Five Islands and nearby places. People travel, work on Malden Island and MacMahon Island, return home to Bath Hallowell Cambridge Boston Portland New York and others, with cottages closed and new purchases noted. Several members attend grange events and others undergo minor medical treatment.

Dresden Residents Leave for Vacations and Visits

Mrs Fish returns to Lowell after weeks with sister Mrs Fitch. Mr and Mrs Powers of Texas come home after several weeks in town. Mrs W T L Johnson visits Richmond daughters. Miss Mildred Beedle returns to Richmond to attend school. Mr and Mrs John Lilly and children pass in Portland. Florence Collins and Mary Gaffney return from Massachusetts. they travel with Mrs Fred Bonner and children. Orvis Bonney leaves for Andover Mass to resume duties at Phillips Academy. Dr Percival F F Putter returns to Cambridge after visits to Squirrel Island. Lizzie McKinley of Cambridge visits Rev John Roy Brown at Belcon Street. Mr and Mrs Samuel Boyd Gardiner return from a visit with cousin Seth Stewart in Green Street.

George Yeo Elizabeth Houghton James O'Brien Dorothy Mildred Pinkham Lelia Davis MacMahon Island Albertina Perkins Drummond Stevens Waltham Lena Carter Pembroke Ida Rowe Lulu Rowe Malden Island Elizabeth Tarr Melvin Starford Gloucester Ainley Marion Cambridge Crowell Bath James Ralph Brown Chicago Chester Pinkham J .G. Stevens James Stevens Evelyn Rowe J. K. Blaisdell Donald Stevens Paul Thompson Martha Thompson Joseph Stevens New York H. W. Howard Creorge Gray Pinkham Sarah Mabel Grange Henry Rowe MD Town Rowe Frank Southard Boston Carrie Stevens Ruth Cromwell Elizabeth Carey Chester O'Brien Hallowell Harry Tarr Richmond Ida Oliver Portland W. Blaisdell Walter Moore A. W. Walker Malden George Tarbox Melvin Harford Thomas Hanna MaceMahan Island Catherine Luce Miss Farr Charles Snowman Max Stevens California T. W. Blaisdell Hazel Doe Walter Houghton Houghton Carey Harold Rowe Bath Hospital Orville Rowe Verdon Gray Aroostook Florence Collins Mary Gaffney Massachusetts Fred Bonner Marie Frank I. J. Gaffney Orvis Bonney Weston L. Bonney Andover Mass Phillips Academy Lizzie McKinley Cambridge, Mass John Roy Brown Belcon Street Methodist Parsoniage Samuel Boyd Gardiner Seth Stewart Green Street Eleanor Hollis AB. UL Woodside Harry Heald Ocean Park Emile Beaucage Doris Dyer Lewiston Dyer Harold Hunt WT. Boyd Melvin Cunningham Jack Thompson John Mary Thompson A. F E. Rowe Fred Oliver Roy Norman Shirley Hicks Ruth Jamaica L. L TI. LD Woodside W. A. Todd Lucy Thompson Kennebunk Charles Zahan Ethel Everett Newburyport Leon Oliver Samuel Snyder Etta Jones Trenton N. J Carroll Powers Annie Jones Martha McFadden Heath Emma Stillings Sarah Winkham Ko. Clary Aroostook County Ralph Dunton Miss Worter Southport Warrier Deering Roy Newman

All Maine Man Off For Convention

H Laten Jackson of Shaw Street born in Maine and a 1922 University of Maine graduate leaves for Pittsburgh to attend Taw Beta Pi annual convention as Maine’s sole delegate. He will then proceed to Orono to begin his senior year studies at the university.

H. Laten Jackson N. Gratz Jackson Shaw Street Maine University of Maine Pittsburgh Taw Beta Pi Orono Universi

Obituary of Albro K. Chase 77 Prominent Mason

Albro K. Chase aged 77 a nationally prominent Mason died after a long illness. A frequent Bath visitor he held nearly every Maine Masonic office and served as commander in chief of Maine Consistory for six years. In 1888 he became an honorary member of the Supreme Council 33rd Degree and in 1905 was crowned active for Maine.

Albro K. Chase Bath

Mendelssohn Club Rehearses Aida as Phoebe Crosby Expected Star

The Mendelssohn club worked on Aida at the parish house with Phoebe Crosby set to sing the title role and praised as a potential second Nordica. Crosby, wife of Carl K Crosby of Kennebec Navigation, is highlighted amid Silver Jubilee events including a luncheon at the Falmouth hotel and an Auditorium ball. Tickets available at Mikelsky's Music store.

Mendelssohn Club Phoebe Crosby Carl K. Crosby Kennebec Navigation Bath Falmouth Mikelsky

Lowell Discharged by Judge Keegan in Launch Cut Case

Lewis Lowell Parker Head was arraigned in municipal court before Judge John J. Keegan on a complaint by Frank A. Norton of Bath alleging Lowell cut loose Norton's launch at the South End. Norton recovered the launch, paid $5, refused $10, and Lowell was discharged as testimony failed to convince the judge.

Lewis Lowell Parker John J. Keegan Frank A. Norton Bath Lowell Norton Palker Head Times Keegan

Patrolman Captures Runaway Horse On Front Street

Day patrolman Harmon Thompson stopped a horse on Front Street that wandered away from its driver Freeman H. Spearin, after being left in front of Cahill's on Center Street. Spearin later recovered the asset on Harond Street.

Harmon Thompson Front Street H. R. White Freeman H. Spearin Cahill Center Street Thompson Hsrond Street Spearin

Woolwich woman Henrietta G. Howe dies at 74

Henrietta G. Howe 74 wife of George S. Howe died Tuesday at Day's Ferry Woolwich. Funeral Thursday at two at the home. Born in Woolwich daughter of Ephraim and Katharine Blair she lived there all her life and was known as a devoted wife mother and neighbor. She leaves her husband three children Wilbur Woolwich John Bath Blanche Ames Woolwich one sister Harriet Heath Bowdoinham four brothers William Blair Woolwich George Blair Bowdoinham Charles Blair Bath Austin Blair Bath and seven grandchildren.

Henrietta G. Howe George S. Howe Day's Ferry Woolwich Mrs. Howe Ephraim Katharine Blair Wilbur Howe John Howe Bath Blanche Ames Harriet Heath Bowdoiham William Blair George Blair Bowdoinham Charles Blair Austin Blair

Research class gathers at Perkins home in Corliss Street church

The Corliss Street church Research class met at Mrs James Perkins home on Middle street. Eleven members and one guest Miss Cora Pearson attended as the class welcomed Mrs Perkins as a new member. The visiting committee reported several sick calls and planned an all day sewing meeting in Woolwich with Mrs Clarence Carleton. A picnic dinner preceded thanks to Mrs Perkins and a Mazpah. Dr and Mrs Pierce H Leavitt visited Crockton Massachusetts. Alma Sande Mion of Manchester New Hampshire arrived to visit Mrs George Dodge.

Corliss Street James Perkins Middle Street City Hospital Janes J’erkins

Clambake and Social Roundup at Robinhood Cove

Georgetown residents and guests gathered Friday at Robinhood Cove for a clambake and corn roast hosted by W. T. Newdick. Attendees included Byron Rowe B H Woodside and several families, with news of visits, travels, teaching appointments, and local errands threaded through the weekend notices.

Surprise birthday party for Mrs Copeland by lodge members

Thirty members of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge gathered Tuesday night at Middle and North streets to honor Mrs Edward Copeland formerly Mrs Emua Knowlton after her recent marriage. They delivered treats and presented a cat glass dish, finishing at a late hour with Mrs Copeland praised as a delightful hostess.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Edward Copeland Middle Street Emua Knowlton Middle North Streets Copeland Lovi McKiever

Mann Re elected Lieutenant Colonel in Maine Brigade

William Mann of Stath was re elected lieutenant colonel of the first regiment Maine brigade URED of Maine at a Lewiston meeting Tuesday for a four year term. Though not seeking it, his selection stems from his new role as superintendent of the Knights of Thothias insurance department for Maine and New Hampshire enabling more travel. Mr and Mrs A G Grant left Tuesday for Portland to reside.

William Mann Stath Maine URED Lewiston Mann Knights of ’Othias New Hampshire

Rumor of Drowning at Long Beach Distorts Truth

A rumor claimed William Fields of Hardings had drowned at Long Beach California. The tale began with a letter about a drowning and spread through casual mentions, causing distress to Fields’s relatives who traced the rumor to its source and found no confirmation.

Willian Fields Hardings Long Beach Cal He Gan Billy” Fields Fields

Superintendent Fowler Arrives at Bath for Ship Building

Thoimnas V. Fowler head of naval construction arrives in Bath to oversee the Bath Iron Works during the completion of five light ships awarded to the company in the summer. He will stay until all craft are finished.

Thoimnas V. Fowler Naval Construction Department of Commerce Bath Bath Iron Works

Bath Red Cross chapter reviews unemployment aid work

The Bath chapter of the American Red Cross met at the Red Cross rooms to discuss joint work with city officials and the poor overseers on families hit by unemployment. It notes many reports of suffering are exaggerated and says the unit is ready to receive the Government Clean Up Squad, including Public Health, American Legion, American Red Cross, and War Veterans Bureau representatives.

Bath American Red Cross Red Cross American Legion American Red Crox War Veterans Bureau The War Milk Insurance Federal Board of Vocational Training Public Health Service

Thorpe and Small wed in Portland ceremony

James IL Thorpe and Miss Georgens M. Small of Bath were married Sunday at the First Free Baptist parsonage in Portland by Rev. Ralph I Kennan. They enjoyed a brief wedding trip through the White mountains and now reside at 18 High street. Thorpe works as a paper hanger and painter while Mrs. Thorpe serves as nurse in Dr F E Fuller’s office.

James IL Thorpe Georgens M. Small Bath Portland Free Baptist Ralph I. Kennan White Mountains High Street Thorpe F E. M. Fuller

Naval cadet visits Bath as guest of Crosman family

John French of Skowhegan visits Bath as guest of his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Crosman of High street. French is a senior at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Indiana.

John French Skowhegan Bath John Crosman Harry Crosman High Street Mr. French United States Naval Academy Annapolis Indiana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Resoul Kassem Lacholi New Haven Stuart Optometrist Front St C. L. Farnham Co, Inc Commonwealth Hotel Bowdoin Street Beacon Hill State House Hotel Avery Avery Street Morse Bros. Managing Directors F. S. Curtis Bath, Maine OTIS _N. E Liberty Street Howard Octave Breton New Method Grange Library Dresden Percival FF. Putter Squirrel Island Washington Street Albro E. Chase Pierce H. Leavitt Crockton Wt. Parris Leavitt Edna Hastings Mixx Alma SandéMion Manchester N. IL George Dodge Georgetown W. T. Newdick Tains Robinhood Cove Robinhood Cove Byron Rowe B .H. Woodside Arthur Rowe Stearns Scott Ethel Todd Clayton Rowe Milton Buzzo Martha Richardson Bradford Henry Albers Catherine Oliver West Georgetown John Thibodeau Mixa Bertha Russell Phippsburg Harry Horne Chester Kuppenheimer John J. Desmond Mrs. Copeland A. G. Grant D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadahock Block Bath, Mi Thorpe-Small Fletcher Hane and Netace Wandnen Ork City the Centaur Company
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