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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1937

Page

3

Richmond Woman Dies After Long Illness at 90

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Dynan were held at her Boynton street home with interment in Richmond cemetery. Born in Richmond in March 1862, she was the widow of John Dynan and daughter of Joel Dorr. She lived mostly in Richmond and recent months with cousin Maude Spear. survived by nephew William H. Dorr of Waltham, Mass., and several cousins.

Anna Dynan Boynton Street Richmond Cemetery Dynan John Dynan Richmond Joel Dorr Maude Spear William H. Dorr Waltham Mass Lillian Johnson Annie Johnson Pemaquid Frank Rice Marjorie Alberta Pinkham W. H. Williams Old Orchard Herman C. Blake Samuel Blake Boston Blake Lawson Co Baltimore Edward M. Sykes James F. McCoubra Watertown Sykes John N. Sykes Sarah Coughlin George Coughlin Hampton Beach N. H Edmond Gamache Henry White Muriel White Merton Phillips South Gardiner Ocean Point William Skelton Henry Skelton Plymouth Joseph Bouchard Lucille Gamache P. L. Thibeault Brunswick Bowdoinham Kermit Darrah Lynn Malcolm Bailey Darrah New York Adirondack Mountains Eugene Edgecomb Eustis Cecil Richards Charles E. Brooks Rockland Gilbert E. Edgett Josephine Crowley Pleasant View Farm Arlington Ruth House Newtonville James F. Donovan Exeter James F. Caroll James, Jr Wollaston Martha Dumphy Brighton John D'Arcy D'Arcy Mary Ellen D'Arcy Chelsea Dorothy Stewart Emma _ Billings Georgetown MacMahan Island Robert Dickerman Beverly Lizzie Lilly Philips New Bedford T. W. Card Ray Merrifield Maine Central Railroad Merrifield Maine Central Danforth Ideal Home Pearl Dove George Davis Portland G. B. Kennedy Ethel Rankins Seth Watson Florence Watson William Jackson Augusta Marilla Tarr Moosehead Lake Chester Cole Mabelle Crillen Arthur Burnell Norman Siegars Barbara Siegars Leather Littlefield Lee Stinson Cecil Lovejoy Farmingdale Fred Cornell Janet Jamaica Gertrude Curtis Cincinnati Dunn Lincoln Street Dickerman North Front Street Delmar Stinson Bert Stinson Amesbury Neil McCormack Ethel McCormack Theresa Johnson John Mc

Partridge Hunting Season Opens October First in Maine

Maine opens partridge and woodcock seasons October 1 with four birds per day limits. Bear and rabbit seasons run through late fall, deer season starts Oct 16 in northern counties and Nov 1 elsewhere, ducks Oct 9 to Nov 7 with federal stamp required, geese Oct 9 to Nov 7, brant prohibition.

Maine Franklin Somerset Hancock Washington Brant

Local residents return from summer visits and relocations

A series of social notes from Norway detail weekend visits and summer travels. Mr. and Mrs. Harley True and Mrs. Harry Cooke hosted on Willow street. Margaret Yocom visited Peakskill and Turner Court. Horace Morse family returned from Sebasco to 10 West street. Ardelle Farrar spent a week in Portland visiting relatives. Reginald Atwood and son Robert came back from Tenants Harbor. Oscar Williams and daughter-in-law returned to School street after Birch Point. David Hill visited grandmother Mrs. Reed on Mechanic street. Evelyn Nickerson leaves Lincoln street for Nassan college. Aubrey Steen family to move into Park street home after repairs. Bonney and Philips families return from Bangor weekend. Theodore Leydon to Bowdoin College. Leydon heads foreign languages at Girard College. A. M. Cutler heads to Oxford for winter with daughter. Grace Cotton returns to Revere teaching post after summer with Leckery and the Cotton homestead. Mildrams return from Squirrel Island Inn to High street home.

Harley True Norway Sagadahoc Ferry Portland Lincoln Farrar Lily High Street Reginald Atwood Robert Elm Street Tenants Harbor Atwood Clarence Freeman Oscar Williams Herbert E. Williams School Street Williams Birch Point David Hill Howard P. Hill Saco Frank G. Reed Mechanic Street Evelyn Nickerson Lincoln Street Nassan College Springvale Michel Thwing Aubrey Steen McIntire Park Street James T. Bonney Union Street Court Frank H. Phillips Southport Bangor Walter B. Gould Theodore Leydon John Leydon Philadelphia Bowdoin College Prof Leydon Girard College A. M. Cutler Oxford Edward G. Mead Lester Powers Ann Powers Ralph Reynolds Woolwich Emma B. Billings Bell Heald Margaret Oliver Carolyn Nutter Melrose Mass Miss Oliver William A. Todd Elizabeth Hunt Beatrice Abbott Howard M. Trafton Elvira Trafton Ernest Curtis Fred Reed Seguinland Earl Hagan Nettie Gray White Mountains C. L. Hinckley Sagadahoc Bay Malden Island Meta Bearse Augusta Rowe Walter Schoepfer Donald Muriel Pawtucket R. I P. C. Calhoun Indian Point Bridgeport Conn Maynard Files Frank Heald Waldo Brown Wellesley Hills Kennebec Point Center School Ruth Powers Transporation Bar] Hagan Alex Cunningham Winslow Rouse Roxbury Cotton Island Edward Wren Sydney Dalrymple Brookline N. F. Howe Daniel Bliss Ocean Park Harold J. Brown Harold, Jr H. M. Trafton Phillip Dalrymple Newton Center Joan Harrison Bath Town George Powers Burnside Powers Robinhood Maine General Hospital Charles McKenney Chelmsford Alonzo Hunt West Georgetown Elizabeth Thompson Brooklyn N. Y Robert P. Waller Newton Miss Bradshaw William Berry Five Islands Georgetown Winfield F. Rowe Waltham Rowe Alexander Margaret Rowe Harry L. Horne Horne Nettie Snowman William Stewart Richmond Walter Moore Hallowell Stewart Moore Snowman G. T. O'Donnell Janet Chestnut Hill Moore- Davis Mattie MacMahan William Belanger Irving Pinkham Pinkham Maurice Pinkham Ralph Bragg Central Maine Power Co Chester MacMahan Bath Memorial Hospital Quincy Walter E. Reid New York City Albion Field Rumford Mr. Field Will Field Lincoln Campbell, Jr Bath High School J. A. Folsom Augusta Everett Cromwell MacMahon Island L. E. Shea Joanne Lincoln Campbell Malden D. L. Howard Peggy Gray Yarmouth Academy Maud Thayer T. N. Williams Harry Miller Edith Davis Medford I. P. Quimby Bessie Quimby John Woodman Rochester N. H Lightbody Frank MacMahan Lucille MacMahan George K. Rogers MacMahan Boothbay Llewellyn Hinckley Hope Berry Marjorie Pinkham Grace Campbell Hugh Fisenhauer Watertown T. M. Hagan Norman Kenney T. B. Cromwell Cromwell Fred Johnson

Georgetown Social Roundup Sees Wide Summer Mobility

Georgetown residents report many summer visits and returns to towns in Maine Massachusetts and Connecticut. Families travel from Kennebec Point Indian Point and Bath while local schools reopen and road work begins. notable moves include Mr and Mrs Waldo Brown returning from Kennebec Point and Rev Walter Schoepfer visiting Ocean Park for ministerial meetings.

Photographer Killed by Train on Bridge Site

Winfield S. Rowe of Waltham Massachusetts official photographer for the Massachusetts Department of Public Works died after being struck by an eastbound Boston and Maine train while photographing a trestle on a bridge over Millers River in West Orange. He was 71, a Georgetown native and former Waltham Watch Co. advertising manager who served on the Waltham city council and later worked for the state since 1924. He leaves a wife two daughters a son three grandchildren and a sister.

Winfield F. Rowe Waltham Mass Department of Public Works Commonwealth of Massachusetts Georgetown Millers River West Orange Nellie Douglas Thompson Lena Douglas Donnell Dummer Street Hattie Douglas Rowe Rowe Boston & Maine Railroad Chestnut, Street Bath Thompson Donnell East Brunswick Towne Popham Beach Mrs. Towne Arline Rowe Willard A. Rowe Los Angeles Calif Margaret Janice Towne Eleanor Rowe Joseph Hull

Mrs Jessie Cahill Dies After Bus Trip

Mrs Jessie Cahill 41 died Saturday at Maine General Hospital Portland from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered Friday while returning to Springfield Mass from Bath where her five year old daughter Mary stayed with her aunt Mrs M Worthley McPhee. Survived by daughter Mary, mother Mrs Mary L Crammond and sisters Mrs McPhee Bath and Mrs Minnie Farquahar.

Jessie Cahill Maine General Hospital Portland Springfield Mass Bath Mary M. Worthley McPhee Elsinore Avenue Cahill Mary L. Crammond McPhee Minnie Farquahar

Death of Mrs. Harry W. Priest in Franconia N H

Mrs. Harry W. Priest died at her Franconia home after years in Bath. Survived by daughter Miss Lucy Priest. She and her husband were guests of Hon. and Mrs. Albert H. Shaw. Mr. Priest managed Hotel Rockledge Popham Beach and later The Carolina Pinehurst and Hotel Wentworth. Funeral held in Franconia Wednesday at 2 PM.

Bath Harry W. Priest Franconia N. H Lucy Priest Priest Albert H. Shaw Rockledge Popham Beach Carolina Pine

Mrs. Hattie A. Toothaker Dies at 86 in Bath Community

Mrs. Hattie A Toothaker 86 widowed of Ephraim Toothaker died early Tuesday at the Old Ladies Home where she had lived with the family for 13 years She was born in Bath to Jesse and Sarah E Brimisine and lived there all her life Survived by sister Miss Lydia M Brimisine of Bath Funeral services set for three this afternoon.

Hattie A. Toothaker Ephraim Toothaker Old Ladies Home Bath Jesse Sarah E. Brimisine Lydia M. Brimisine

Death of Andrew J Spinney 91 Georgetown native

Andrew J Spinney 91 longtime Georgetown native and former Madison paper mill master mechanic died Saturday at his daughter Cora Belle Spinney's home in Portland. Born September 10, 1846, he had lived in Industry for years. Survived by daughter Cora Belle Spinney and son William J Spinney of Farmington.

Andrew J. Spinney Georgetown Cora Belle Spinney Portland Mr. Spinney Madison William J. Spinney Farmington

RODE IN A COAL CAR AT A Grand Army Parade

In Portland a boy recalls riding in a coal car to the Grand Army of the Republic encampment parade. William W. Robinson shares the memory of crowds on Maine Central trains from Bath. Auburn earns praise as Shoe City with a flying mayor in Maine.

the Independent Portland Grand Army of the Republic William W. Robinson Maine Central Bath Auburn Maine Estes Roland Maheux Red Devil’s

Five Islands residents and visitors mingle through summer end

The article lists numerous locals and summer guests at Five Islands and surrounding cottages. It notes ages, travels from Bath, Richmond, Hallowell, Cambridge, and Malden, medical visits, purchases, and farewells as the season winds down.

Sailor Capt Cleveland Swett Dies After Long Maritime Career

Captain Cleveland Byron Swett 65 of West Boothbay formerly Bath died Friday morning in Memorial hospital Damariscotta after an operation. Born Boothbay 1872 he sailed from age 14 and rose to master of schooners before commanding the tug Pejepscot. Survived by his mother wife and two daughters. services in West Boothbay Sunday at 2 PM.

Cleveland Byron Swett West Boothbay Bath Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Capt. Swett Boothbay Byron Swett New York West Indies J. S. Winslow Co Portland Mary E. Palmer Swett Sagadahoc Towing Co Pejepscot Mills South Portland Pejepscot Falcon L. O. Ellis Topsham Harold P. Hodgdon Wiscasset

Julius Ansert 86 Dies After Long U S Life in Bath

Julius Ansert age 86, a Germany native who lived in the United States 65 years, died Friday at his daughter's home after complications. He retired from A. D. Stetson & Son where he worked 48 years as a fancy painter. He was a charter Sasanoa tribe IO R M member and longtime Polar Star lodge member. Surviving: two sons Charles H. of Bath, Arthur of Chicago. step-son William Starr of Bangor. three daughters Mrs. Stover of Bath, Mrs. John North of Los Angeles, Mrs Frank Pratt of Lowell. 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also dated notes mention a play cast and local theater event.

Julius Ansert Germany United States Fred L. Stover Middle Street A. D. Stetsen& Son Ansert IO R M Polar Star Lodev Century Club Maine Charles H Bath Arthur Ausert Chicago William Starr Bangor Stover John North Los Angeles Calif Frank Pratt Lowell, Mass

Death of Gustavus Toothaker Stuns Harpswell Family

Gustavus S Toothaker, 61, died suddenly after leaving his lobster traps in Quahang Bay. Cause given as heart trouble by Dr. Harold R Webb, medical examiner. He was born at Gun Point to Samuel S and Sarah Sawyer Toothaker and leaves ten siblings including brothers Danilo Samuel William Alfred Ira and sisters Lizzie Britt Getchell and Bertha Leavitt.

Charles C. Toothaker North Street Harpswell Gustavus S. Toothaker Quahang Bay Harold R. Webb Brunswick Mere Point Mr. Toothaker Gun Point Samuel S Sarah (Sawyer) Toothaker Bath Toothaker Danilo William S Alfred B Ira C Lizzie Belle Britt Lynn Mass Georgia Getchell Bertha Leavitt

Miss Agnes M. Howie Dies After Brief Illness

Miss Agnes M. Howie 55 of Summington Pa died Thursday evening in Bath Memorial hospital after a brief illness. Born in Scotland she was daughter of William and Elizabeth Hewis. Her body was sent to Philadelphia for funeral services Monday afternoon at the home of her sister Mrs Sarah Bowman in Summington.

Agnes M. Howie Summington Harrison B. Wright Radnor Small Point Bath Memorial Hospital Scotland William and Elizabeth Hewis Miss Howie Philadelphia Sarah Bowman

Julius Ansert Funeral Held at Daughters Home

Julius Ansert was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at two with services at his daughter’s home 420 Middle Street. Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt of Corliss Street church conducted the rites. Bearers Howard Bates Sven Lonn Polar Star lodge F A M Charles Preble Ralph J. Boardman Sasanca tribe I O R M. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Julius Ansert Fred L. Stover Middle Street Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Howard Bates Sven Lonn Polar Star Lodge Charles Preble Ralph J. Boardman Sasanca Tribe Oak Grove

Johnson Infant Funeral Held At Mayo Residence

Funeral for Stanley P. Johnson five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley N. Johnson of 577 Middle Street was held Sunday at 2 PM at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street Rev. Earl T. French of the Church of the Nazarene officiated.

Stanley P. Johnson Stanley N. Johnson Middle Street Arthur F Mayo High Street Earl T. French Church of the Nazarene Oak Grove

Infant Stephen P Johnson Dies After Brief Illness

Stephen P Johnson five months old son of Mr and Mrs Stanley N Johnson of 577 Middle Street died Thursday evening after a brief illness. He was born in Bath and leaves his parents two fathers Paul and David and a sister Grace.

Stephen P. Johnson Stanley N. Johnson Middle Street Bath Leaves Paul David Grace

Funeral for Miss Harriet M. Tewksbury

Miss Harriet M. Tewksbury local dressmaker funeral held Friday at 2 pm at Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street Rev Earl T. French of the Church of the Nazarene officiated burial in Oak Grove. Charles F. Brewster of Dexter son of U S Representative and Mrs Ralph O Brewster suffered injuries after a fall slipping 70 feet while climbing Mount Katahdin. Brewster graduated from Bowdoin College last June.

Harriet M. Tewksbury Arthur F. Mayo High Street Earl T. French Church of the Nazarene Oak Grove Charles F. Brewster Dexter U S Ralph O Brewster Mt Katahdin Brewster Bowdoin College

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Ald Annie Ann McDougal Sydney Cape Breton Island Elaine Gasper Jack Chambers Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Helen Carr Richmond High School Bliss College Lewiston Charles B. Day Rangeley Lakes Letha E. Sidelinger Orin F. Sidelinger Bor Brewen George W Elmira Collimore Carter Sidelinger Cyprian Bryant James Haynes John Pinkham Norris Sidelinger Norris Carter Friendship D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room Grace Cotton Revere James E. Leckery Washington Street Cotton Homestead Samuel Mildram Squirrel Island Inn Martindale Country Club Edmund L. Abbott C. Cushman Abbott Abbott Harold T. Briges Mechanic Falls Ralph Bisaillon E. Farring Abbett, Jr Hugh B. Bethle George A. Arnold George Call The and Sans Goodwill Home Hinckley Walter P. Hinckley Camilyr Millicent J. Folsom Winfield S. Rowe Massachusetts Public Works Department Mrs the_s Frances Dighton Williams Bath Savings Institution Cleveland B. Swett A. D. Stetson & Son Bangor-Brewer Littl Theatre Dorothy Memorial Ss. P. Johnson Miss Tewksbury Fred S. Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Ambulance Service Wak Ferbe- Atinet
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