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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1951

Page

8

Bath notes 1911 election calm and sea tales

In Bath on Sept 12 1911 voters reported peaceful election day with no vote buying in Ward 3. U S Army recruit Schmaldienst failed to جذب Bath men. many local events include a Wesley lawn party, sewing circles, weather shifts, and a ferry record of 2340 cars. The Times also notes ship trials, frost damage, and regional travel plans.

Schmaldienst Coe U. S. Army Bath Uncle Sam Brunswick

Local chickens lead to unusual store dispute

A brief report notes chickens at a shop caused a minor disturbance as the newsman observed the scene. The incident centered on the birds near the storefront and drew curious attention from bystanders.

Miss Ella May McDonald Leaves for Deering Convent

Miss Ella May McDonald departs on the four o'clock train for St. Joseph's Convent in Deering Missouri for her second year. Friends wish her success as Miss Emma Malia has ...

Maud Seymour Gorham Normal School Ella May McDonald St. Joseph's Convent Deering

Bath notes and travelers signal a busy late summer

The Bath area reports travel to Portland and Boston, social visits, and property moves. William Best of Denver visits Bath, the City Hospital progresses toward completion, and local families depart for winter in Boston. A busy week includes steamer news, grange meetings, and school resumption with 76 pupils enrolled.

St. Mary's Parochial School

Woolwich farmer thrives on riverfront acreage and dairy

Sept 17 1911 John A Thwing of Woolwich is a successful farmer. His house overlooks the Kennebec on land bordering the river. He grows seven acres of oats 15 acres of potatoes runs a large dairy and gardens. He uses machinery with little help and his only son is a lawyer in New York. Edward Hunnewell of Woolwich is mentioned.

New York State Png Hse Alin Br Diolicas Ney Kennebec Stephen J . Tapley John A. Thwing Woolwich New York

National Guard officer E M Fuller marks 18 years service

Lt Col E M Fuller completes eighteen years in the National Guard with three six year terms. He has held major during two terms and the last term places him on the governor's staff. Bath awaits further development a week from today.

Joseph W. Larrabee Harold T. Bibber E. M. Fuller National Guard

Former Bath Boy John Foster Returns to City for Health

John Foster, once a Bath boy, has been staying with Fred Mitchell in North Bath after years away. He came back seeking improved health, remarking that his condition has improved during his farm stay near Merrymeeting Bay.

John D. Best Denver Maine William Tukey Catherine Boise Idaho Bath Edith Ledyard Boston John Foster Fred Mitchell North Merrymeeting Bay

Ringuette-Dorion Wedding At St Marys Church

Miss Theresa Mary Dorion wed Richard Ringuette in a Saturday 8:30 a m ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church. Rev Fr Timothy C Meney presided with a reception at the American Legion hall. The couple plans a two week wedding trip and home in St Agatha.

Theresa Mary Dorion Frank Dorion Hunter River Richard Ringuette Denis Ringuette St. Agatha St. Mary's Catholic Church Timothy C. Meney American Legion Hall Francis Burgers Washington Street Emboa Canada Pelletier School of Beauty Culture Lewiston Ringuette Biddeford U. S. Army Dena Burgess Linda Ayer Clarence Ayer John Francis Burgess Ivan Dube Thomas Asselin Robert Mehlhorn Bath Jannette Bennett Robert Ramsey American Legion Rita Mulcahy Ettere Sinibaldi Richard Renshaw Edward Footer Joe Avery Elaine Renshaw Francis Burgess Ettore Sinibaldi Solange Ringuette Paul Dube Harold R. Daigle Clifford Michaud Walter E. Fournier Ramond Pelletier Walter Chassey Lucy Dubay Herbert E. Mehlhorn Brunswick Arthur Bristol Billerica Mass Florence Legere Watertown Emily Dorion Lawrence Anita Legere Wellesley Hills Stanley Legere Boston Fern A. Pelletier Connecticut

Probate Notices and Hearings in Sagadahoc County

The Bath Maine Probate Court scheduled hearings for estates of Jennie R. Curtis of Bath George Jones of Phippsburg and Eva Seba of Bath. Executrix Hattie May Scott and administratrix Morris 8 vich filed wills and final accounts with orders for notice and bonds as required. A true copy of the original order is on file with Register J. Horace McGlure.

Bath Sagadahoc Jennie R. Curtis Hattie May Scott George * Jones Phippsburg Eva Wae Seba Baa Morris 8Vich J. Dunton

Probate Court Report Wills and Administrations Filed

Monthly probate court notices list wills filed and administrations appointed. Estates include Jennie Ree of Richmond Agnes Lee F Bishop as administratrix and Tren Frank of Bath with bond details. Includes inventories and accounts for Eva Povich Bath and George F Jones of P burg, with licenses to sell real estate and administrator bonds noted.

Jennie Ree Lee F. Bishop Richmond Clare P. Bishop Athout Nd Tren Frank Bath Anthony Thomas Tepehaes Topsham E. Townes Ug F Joseph W. Randlette Alberta Randlette Eva Povich Morris S. Povich George F. Jones P Burg MD Totter Ade Inlow Athiesieotter Heal Maude W. McKay Merle E. Townes

Driving Cases Before Court This Morning

A young Small Point resident pleaded nolo contendere to a hill travel charge in Bath municipal court. Judge Gar diner R. Deering imposed a $25 fine plus $4.20 costs after a recent Phi urg accident complaint by State Trooper Ray ore. John G. Webber 23 of Wiscasset pleaded guilty to speeding in a race case linked to a night in Wiscasset Tuesday, with a $10 fine and $4.70 costs. hearing for two Wiscasset juveniles involved was adjourned to Monday.

Small Point Poe Nolo Gardiner R. Deering Bath Ray Ore Sean Phi Urg John G. Webber Wiscasset Francis W. Powers Webber Powers Ant

Me Lanathan Couple Passes Away in Boston

Mr and Mrs Richard Lanathan of Boston are reported deceased. Lanathan held the position of assistant curator of decorative arts at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and was connected to the city’s arts community.

15Th Maine Regiment Gardiner G. A. R. Hall Alonzo Fisher Foster Point Mrs. Fisher Philip Boston Mr. Fisher Foster’s Point Fishers Flavel Pierce Franklyn Panama Pierce Gorgona Canal Zone W. W. Belcher William D. Coombs Richard Me. Lanathan DuetppsburgeLanathan Museum of Fine Arts

Probate matters in Bath and West Bath estates

A probate docket lists wills and petitions for multiple estates including Clara Coombs, Anna B Bowdenham, Susan P Duley, Carrie Hathorne, Everett Lemont, William Kittridge, Walter Marine, Oliver Moses, Hannah Curtis and others.Executors and administrators seek allowances, final accounts, and determinations of value with petitions presented by Grace L., John J. Malter, Lula Lemont, Fred Kitth, Alice Hamilton, Augusta Moses, Carrie Leon and others. The docket notes dates 13 20 27 and references the Elmora D. will and Grace executrix actions.

Elmora D Clara Coombs Bath Grace Grace L Anna B Bowdeinham John J. Malter Susan P du Duley Russell Eee Carrie E. Hathorne Woolwich Maurice Atheros Depeme Ot Ae Lula H. Lemont William A. Kittridge Fred Kitth Walter I. Marine Iowa West Bath Alice E. B. Hamilton Oliver Moses Augusta P. Moses Hannah EB. Curtis Acburg Carrie A. Leon J. Dunton J. Horace McClure Register

Probate appointments for Bath estates announced

Horace McClure certifies executors administrators and guardians for Bath area estates. Eleanor S C Coombs Wilmot M Kennerson Anthony Fr sane Gene D Begin details show appointees and dates including September 4 1951 and September 23. This notice lists fiduciary roles and filings for multiple estates.

Horace McClure Anthony Fr Sane Bath Id C Gene D. Begin Ogee J. Horace McClar

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