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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
7
Capt Winchester of New York visits Bath as two coal cargoes unload at Maine Central wharves. Bath men discuss attending the State Fair, with electric lights planned for M G Shaw and Sons mills. Bath Iron Works halts afternoon work for David Ring funeral. shipyard improvements noted. Ward One Republican drill and civic events fill Sept 13 to 17 notices.
Frank E. Stinson, long time Pacific Fire Insurance Co. executive, has been chosen president to fill the vacancy caused by the former president's death. He is noted as a Bathman, son of the late D. T. Stinson, with prior roles as clerk and assistant secretary. Sept. 18, 1888. Walter Melcher and Augustus Sprague seek positions in Boston. Miss Angie May Dunton departs for New Gloucester to teach at Stevens school. Joseph Avery family leaves for St. Francis, Canada for a week visit. The Bath boot and shoe trade rises with recent wet weather. Cyrus W. Longley begins a fifth Probate term next January. Two Bath rowers encounter a sturgeon at Hell Gate. The Commercial House to close. John B. Stickney moves to Center Street. Bath baseball club cancels Massachusetts trip for lack of dates. remaining games planned locally. Business Men's Club Eyes a permanent Bath reading room space on Front Street near Beal's. meeting at Puller's Hall 7:30.
John W. Snive, 77, long time toll collector at Arrowsic bridge and noted house and ship carpenter, died in Bath on Monday from complications after a long illness. Born in Arrowsic to McFadden and Abigail Snipe, he lived on the island and served at the bridge since October 1926 before seeking Bath treatment. He was the last of four siblings. his closest relatives include a niece, Mrs William Evans of Gardiner, and a nephew, Everett O. Snipe of Arrowsic.
The funeral of Mrs. Emma Twitchell was held Monday at 2.30 pm at Centrechurch with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. Attending were J Edward Hughes, Dr. James O. Lincoln, Maj. William R. Kimball, William B. Mussenden, Alden G. Smith, and Ex-Mayor Joseph Torrey. Interment followed at Maple Grove, with out-of-town mourners including Mrs. Daniel W. Russell of Brookline, Mass. and Miss Alice Twitchell of Portland.
Ruth Emerson returned home on Spring street after a three week visit in Cleveland. Mrs Alfred Sturris and Miss Alice Twitchell of Portland attended the funeral of Mrs Emma Twitchell at Central church on Monday afternoon. Master Paul Dulev came home to Winshir street from New York City where he stayed with his uncle Jack Wade. Mrs Wade accompanied him to Portland to visit her sister Mrs Stella Tmilev.
French physicist Georges Claude reports drawing forty kilowatts from Meuse river heat and proposes ocean driven dynamos. He envisions floating power stations in tropical seas delivering 15 000 to 150 000 horsepower, with coastal sites in Cuba Bahamas Hawaii and Ceylon to supply distant cities.
A London columnist reflects on historical brutality and modern manners. He recalls Tyburn gallows, present-day public hangings, and a late summer cock-fight scandal. He notes heatwave fashion, armor jousting at Hampton Court, a Thames athletic event, and Tunney's celebrity appeal in Britain.
Mrs. Ernest A. Allan and Mrs. Henry C. Tarbox, who have been at their Mere Point cottage, left Tuesday to return home. Mr. and Mrs. William D. Sewall of Washington Street left Wednesday to spend a few days in Boston.
Dudley Harmon of the New England Council reports progress on a plan to market New England’s advantages to the region and nation. The effort seeks a broad, all‑New England campaign including newspapers, magazines, direct mail, outdoor advertising, radio, film, and personal selling ahead of the Portland conference on November 15–16.
The Maine Federation at The Belgrade Lakes hosts Harry N. Holmes of New York as main speaker for Thursday evening September 20. Holmes, a World Alliance field secretary and longtime world traveler, will discuss international relations and current events for Maine clubwomen. Also mentioned is the return of Mr. and Mrs. G Clifford Madden and daughter Narice of Portland from a visit with Mrs. Madden’s mother in Mechanic Street.
Mrs. Emma Patten Harding Twitchell widow of Bath ex Mayor Fritz H. Twitchell died Friday morning from heart trouble after a paralytic stroke the day before at the home of Mr and Mrs W D Willes Cathance where she had been visiting since mid July She was daughter of the late Col F K Harding of Bath and lived most of her life In Bath Later she resided in Los Angeles with daughter Louise Jennings for five years and planned to return to California in October She belonged to Bath s prominent society circles and was part of the Harding family lineage
Maurice Darrah aged 67 died Friday in Bath after a three year illness. He was born in Bath, son of John and Mary Powers Darrah, and spent his life there. He worked in the fish business for a period. He was widowed 21 years ago and raised six children, all of whom survive him: Mrs. F. L. Norton, Mrs. Ruth Puffer, George Darrah, and Albert Darrah, all of Bath, with other survivors.
Harriet A. Coombs of West Bath Maine reports to the Sagadahoc Probate Court that Feark G. Coombs died August 24 in West Bath testate, leaving a widow and heirs at law named with their residences and relationships to the deceased.
Edward Hogan of Auburn is noted alongside John Bath and nine grandchildren in a concise genealogical item. The brief references key individuals connected to Auburn and a larger family group.
Katheryn G. Crooker, 32, died September 9 in Portland. Survived by husband Howard M. Crooker of Bath, mother Laura E. Grover of Brunswick, two sisters Alice Leighton of Dorchester Mass and Mattie Swain of Bath, two uncles W H Davis of Brunswick and Augustus Davis of Sebasco. Funeral Wednesday at W H Davis home Garnet Road with interment in Varney Cemetery.
Salome McKenney, 64, widow of James E. McKenney, died Friday night at her Sebasco home after a long illness. Born in Phippsburg, she was a lifelong Sebasco resident, daughter of James and Elizabeth Wallace. Funeral was held Sunday at two at her home. Mrs. George H. Deering of Worchester MA and Misses Lucella and Lena Deering of Lewiston visited Mrs. C. M. Deering on Elsino re Avenue Thursday.
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