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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1933

Page

2

Wiscasset Notes and Local Social Roundup

Mrs Archie H Dodge has improved after illness. A new local history book compiled by Randall Cummings and based on school material from Edgecomb Wiscasset and surrounding towns has been issued. The town club and church activities feature seasonal messages, baptisms, weddings and social visits. Notable items include carriage and motor travel to Buffalo and California, and several residents returning from summer homes with family updates and stints in nearby towns.

Archie H. Dodge Anna Dresden Edgecomb Pittston Wiscasset Randall Cummings Cummings Grace Bean Ruthena Thompson Wiscasset Academy Portland Press Herald Horace FE. Henderson Motor Pawling Nyo Davis Tshand Charles ’‘T. Baisley North Edgecomb California Alvin Duerr Willam New York Duerr Cleveland Quinnam Porthind Harry Quinnant Bible School First Congregational Church Elizabeth Sewall Charles Titus Edith Kendall Buffalo Stanley W. Dodge Galloupe Roy Dow Merle Day Portland P. B. Stinson Freeman D. Southard Mary Weeks Jack Myer A. J. Myer Federal Street F. W. Winter Winter Walter Walter Dow Will Soule Waterville D. F. Hawes Winslow Hawes Herbert W. Hawes Sarah D. Varney Chicago Arthur J. Mann Foxboro Mass

Town News Flows With Wandering Notices From Wiscasset

In the September 22 1894 issue Mrs Ward and daughter of Boston visit town Joseph Neal stays with his father Capt Edward Wood returns to New York Miss Elizabeth Bowman and Capt Wood travel to Dresden and a northeast rainstorm observed The Miss Bowman from Council Bluffs depart while many locals relocate for work vacations and to nearby towns Charles Cutten sails on the Slater yacht Eleanor for a two year world cruise Mr Budds grocery vacancy filled by Theodore Dow and a new street lamp approved at Ancient Cemetery corner plus more local moves and shifts in employment careening through Wiscasset and vicinity.

Sheepscot Echo Ward Boston Joseph Neal Edward Wood New York Benjamin Smith Badgor George B. Sawyer Damariscotta Elizabeth Bowman Capt. Wood Dresden Nat Meader Lawrence Haines Co. P. Knight Portland L. W. Gibbs North Reading Henry Baker Perley Merserve Carleton Erskine Wharf Bowman Council Bluffs Richard Tucker William Eliza White Snow Joseph Grover Federal Street Richmond North Adams Mass James Hunter Lillian Nute Charles Cutten Eleanor Bath Carlton Chaney Medford Wiscasset Charles L. Macurda Maine Central Station Steadman Old Landing

Wiscasset and Quebec rail progress and staffing update

The W and Q coal shed reports a return to moorings with eight platform cars and one locomotive active. Louis M. Poole is named section foreman, with prior Maine Central experience. L F Porter now in charge of the first locomotive on engine No 1 after a satisfactory exam. Water supply at the car shop complete. tank full. Subscriptions last due Oct 1 with many paid, giving stockholders voting rights at October meeting.

Louis M. Poole Poole Maine Central L. F. Porter Wiscasset & Quebec

Wiscasset 25 Years Ago Items From Sheepscot Echo

In September 1908 notes Miss Jesse Nute of Jamaica Plain returns home from visiting relatives. The schooner Horatio arrives from Gardiner loading lumber at the railroad wharf. Several residents, including Miss Hazel Blagdon, Fred Bean, and Grace Nute, are mentioned with travels, local happenings, and church construction.

Sheepscot Echo Jesse Nute Jamaica Plain Mass Horatio Gardiner Hazel Blagdon Revere Fred Bean Obediah Gardiner New Congregational Church George Dow E. W. Moore Hilton House Madison Fred Coffin Round House Wilmot Lowell Gertrude Wyman Cottage Emmelyn Boston Conservatory of Music Grace Nute Greene Illsley Charles Blinn the Albee Angie Dodge Newcastle Ida West Alice Greenleaf Gorham Normal School R. M. Pierce Henry Rines Alna Fred Sidelinger Nobleboro Wm. McKenzie Providence R. I Charles Vaughan Dana Skowhegan L. W. Gibbs North Reading Mark Stinson Worcester Arthur Jones Harold Sawyer Roscoe Bailey David Upham Lee House Lee Street Charles Hues E. R. Stimpson Nat. Lincoln James Bimson Alex Blagdon Bath Middle Street

Lincoln County Pomona Meeting Highlights Program

Lincoln County granges attended the Hun toon Lincoln Pomona meeting with 12 visitors from other counties. The program featured Henrietta Waters Turner on piano, Alberta Boudin reading, Mildred Grover singing spirituals, John Heiser at piano and H. C. Buzzell of Belfast as speaker. Ada Clary performed spirituals. a satisfying dinner concluded the session.

Lincoln County Huntoon Lincoln Pomona Henrietta Waters Turner Alberta Boudin Eekwone E Mildred Grover Mrs. McKeeley Portland John Heiser Herbert Clark H. C. Buzzell Belfast Annie Laugce Heiser Bremen Mr. Heiser Reagin Gyeentieen Ada Clary

Delegates to Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Convention

Delegates from Androscoggin County Womans Literary Union attend the Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs convention at Poland Spring on September 21. Named delegates include Mrs. A. A. Hovey Mrs. John J. Butler Mrs. R. C. Clark Mrs. Clarence E. March Mrs. John H. McIlroy Miss Margaret McIlroy Mrs. Charles W. Eaton and Mrs. Philip H. Morton, president ex officio.

Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Poland Spring Androscoggin County

West Bath residents gather bits of news and travels

West Bath notes report a local family return from Canada. Students from West Bath enroll at Morse high with 542 total, including Stanley Brawn and many Larrabees. Visits span Bath, Sanford’s Crossing, Fryeburg, and Boston, with teachers and relatives featured.

Evelyn Carr Smith Weds Lionel Loveday in Eliot Bahai Ceremony

Miss Evelyn Carr Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl A Smith Manchester New Hampshire married Lionel Loveday son of Mr and Mrs William Loveday Eliot Friday afternoon at the groom s parents home Greenacre Eliot Rev Howard C Ives of New York performed the Bahai ceremony assisted by Rev Reginald Grant Bartow of New York A reception followed at Nine Gables Carmel N 3 The couple plan to reside at Fliot after a wedding trip

Evelyn Carr Smith Carl A. Smith Manchester N. H Lionel Loveday William Loveday Eliot Greenacre Howard C. Ives New York Reginald Grant Bar- Tow Nine Gables Carmel N. 3 Mrs. Loveday Fliot

West Bath Red Cross Holds All Day Outing

West Bath Red Cross branch held an all day outing at Sabino Improvement hall with about 50 members and friends. A noon covered dish dinner was served as Mrs. Edwin W. Haggett accompanied songs, and delegates to the Belfast regional conference were chosen. The afternoon featured social games under a Bath and West Bath committee, with a long list of attendees from West Bath, Bath, East Brunswick, and Sabine cottages. The group will meet again Oct 4 at West Bath Orange hall with dinner committee named.

West Bath Belfast Red Cross Central Maine James B. Lemont Bath Annie W. Stackpole Fred W. Larrabee Llewellyn D. Rogers Charles T. Henderson David E. Rich Herbert E. Hodgkins George R. Booker William M. Brown Fred A Elmer J. Rich Lucy Ward Clifford B. Wilband Ralph P. Dunbar Charles T. Small Harry 8. Wallace E. Mason Wright William Holland Loring D. Small Wilbert and Dana Carville L.douglas Milton H. Douglas Charles H. Bates Beachmont Mass Samuel F. Bates John M. McNary Revere Theo Nelson Arthur G. Oliver Wilbur C. Oliver Belmont John Pooler Waterville

Playwright Sidney Howard Once Resident of Wiscasset

Sidney Howard, author of The Latz Christopher Bean, is highlighted as an early prominent American playwright. Born in California, he spent summers in Wiscasset. His career includes Pulitzer winning They Knew What They Wanted, mixed reception Lucky Sam McCarver, and notable works The Silver Cord and Ned McCobb's Daughter. He later wrote for Hollywood and returned to Broadway with The Late Christopher Bean and Alien Corn, both acclaimed by Burns Mantle.

Sidney Howard Latz Christopher Bean Lakewood America Wiscasset Howard California Lucky Sam McCarver Theater Guild Ned McCobb Hollywood Broadway Burns Mantle New York Katherine Cornell

Obituary of Mrs Media L Clifford of Auburn and New Meadows

Mrs Media L Clifford wife of Zina B Clifford of Auburn died Tuesday at her Summer home in New Meadows West Bath after a two week illness from double pneumonia. She was daughter of Ralph Morse and Mercy Day McIntire and lived in Auburn for years, spending 23 summers at New Meadows. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Samuel T Cobb of Auburn a son George M Lee Seeetaas and two grandchildren George M Clifford Jr and Marguerite Clifford of Topsham. Funeral private Thursday afternoon at 230 at her home 20 Davis avenue. Dr Camille Tousignant a native of Machang Mass and graduate of Georgia University in 1928.

Media L. Clifford Zina B. Clifford Auburn New Meadows West Bath Clifford Ralph Morse Mercy Day McIntire Samuel T. Cobb George M. Lee Seeeetaa

Rolfe Cleared of Assault Charge in Boundary Dispute

Edward Rolfe of 1400 Washington Street was found not guilty after testimony showed he did not start the birch tree cutting and that Edgecomb struck him first. The dispute centered on land boundary between Archie Rolfe and Edgecomb, with Judge Keegan urging settlement of the boundary issue.

Edward Rolfe Washington Street Rolfe Edgecomb Archie Rolfe Jane Gilliam Keegan Edward W. Bridgham Ralph O. Dale Bridgham Dale

Fence on Cottage Street Sparks Bath dispute

Dennis J. Gaudet of 45 Western Avenue is accused of building a fence across Cottage street. The Board of Highway and Sewers orders removal, while Gaudet claims the street lies on his deeded property. Affected residents fear disruption of coal deliveries as authorities consider action. The dispute centers on ownership of the street portion versus Gaudet's pasture.

Dennis J. Gaudet Western Avenue Cottage Street Board of Highway and Sewers Ines Baya City of Bath Gaudet Cottage Streets Mr. Gaudet Court Street

Ducks Open Time Set For October First In 193? Season

Federal rules set two month shooting seasons for all states with local tweaks and a minor reduction in duck bag limits to twelve per day. Brant and Atlantic Coast Western goose limits unchanged at four. A stray hen snake incident involved Mrs Emmerton and helper James Flemming as a hen bled from a snake bite.

United States Wallace American Game Association Brantis Atlantic Coast Annie Emmerton North Bluehill Kiddy

Woolwich Church Preaching and Local Notes

Rev A J Oliver will preach at Nequasset Congregational church at 1045 Sunday Sept 24 with a meeting to elect officers and conduct business. Local residents report hospital returns, farming, schooling, and social visits including Miss Lena Trott, Miss Marcia Stinson, and visits between Bath and Portland.

Nequasset Farm Bureau Sessions Cover Hair Dressing Topic

Nequasset Farm Bureau held an all day session led by Mrs. Charles R. Farnham of Bath with Mrs. Edwin Holbrook hosting on Friday. Attendees from Woolwich included numerous named members and two Bath residents. The next meeting is set for October 4 at Mrs. Costello P. Hall’s Sagadahoc Ferry home with Know Your Groceries as the topic led by Miss Hortense Welch. A dinner and after dinner committee were named. Also noted is the birth of Owen Lee, a nine and a half pound son born September 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Solomon K. Greenblatt of 233 Washington Street.

James B. Lemont J. Bazin, Jr Paul Sanford’s Crossing West Bath Canada Hayden Rogers Morse Orono University of Maine College of Technology Lamba Chi Llewellyn D. Rogers Annie H. Trufant Trufant Fryeburg Frank F. Woodside George D. Riley Providence, R. I Riley The Nazarene Church Bath Eugene R. Brown Deering Street J. Everett Mayo Charles L. Kenney Goddard Street Everett Mayo J. Gertrude Silsby Green Street Margaret J. Adams South Street Charles H. Bates Beachmont Mass Leon F Charles H., Jr Mount Vernon N. Y Sabine Helen Greenwich East Boston Robert D. Metcalf Campbell's Pond William F. Hennessey Salem Morse High School Stanley Brawn Arthur W. Brawn Edna Fred S. Brawn Emily Larrabee Joseph W. Larrabee Marguerite Donnell Grace Carlton Brown Allan Brown Edith Sprague Franklin P. Sprague Adele Robichaud Theophile P. Robichaud Federick Moulton Berry Harry Berry John Thompson Robert Thompson Haverhill Morse High Lowell Littlefield Lowell School Kittie Preble Littlefield School John F. Larrabee Elmer J. Rich North Bath Thomas F. Perkins Berry's Mills Road H. Dorman Perkins Doris M. Perkins Katherine Brown Boston Perkins Cottage Cox's Head J. Roy Larrabee Roy, Jr Graham Revere Fred W. Larrabee A. J. Oliver Methodist Nequasset Congregational Church S. T Edward Thorne Bath City Evelyn Hathorne Peii Aceve Bailey Bailey Ethelyn Marston Auburn Lena Trott Harriet Adams Waterville Ernest Hathorne Robert Bell the Baptist Church Michigan Farnham Rice Hartley Hathorne, Jr Kenneth Day Ralph Rice A. Dolloff Emerson Stinson Washington, D. C Edgar Warren Bay Point A. IL. Oliver William Gould Robinhood Anna Kaler Brunswick Hospital Clinton Kaler Leora Stinson Fred Carlton Florence Carlton George Legard Marcia Stinson Woodfords George H. Stinson Eugene Hunnewell Richmond Nequasset Farm Bureau Edwin Holbrook Carlton Reed Farmington Ferry Carl Longfellow Shirley Portland Lemuel Preble Massachusetts J. W. Reed Raymond Hathorne Frank Trott Chicago Charles R. Farnham William Robson Horace Wade Merle Jameson Arthur Williams Frank R. Bailey Maurice Hathorne John C. Gilmore Rachel Gilmore Costello P. Hall Jordan Wright Henry Dubar James Colby Leverett Welch Edgar Hunnewell Percy D. Marston Woolwich Adelbert Halli Bureau Sagadahoc Ferry Hortense Welch Hall Adelbert Hall Lowell Brown Owen Lee Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington Street

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Harold Campbell A. H. Dodge Nettie Coombs West Bowdoin Parker B. Stinson High Street Stinson Emma Stinson Jessie Jackson Bowdoin Miss Coombs John E. South Edward South M. A. Plumstead Birch Point Philadelphia W. V. Gorham Bruce Barton Mr. Gorham W. E. Gorham Brooklyn Gorham Pratt’s Institute Izetta Taylor Lincoln Home J. W. Fowles Effie J. Poole St. Philip’s Church Charles M. Tubbs Bishop Brewster Fargus Butler Gov. Smith House J. F. Jameson Washington Jack Barbadoes Elm Lodge Sortwell Michael Patience Parker E. Marean Margaret Alexander Shirley White Waynfleet School Female Charitable Society Mary Hobson Woman's Club M. Cleveland Quinnam Merrill C. Jr Harry Quinnam George Sproul Elinor Cus Ppal Goodyear Welt Hathaway Endicott Johnson Elm Street Donald F. Preble Center St Sleeves Pomona Huntoon Hill Grange West Bath Grangers West Bath Grange Grange Hall Merriconeag Grange Harpswell Torsham Merry Meeting Grange Bowdoinham Booster Lillian E. Lewin Alice Mulligan Herbert S. Cavanaugh Minnie Smith Sisters of Grange of Brothers of Grange of Edwin W. Haggett Leland S. Plummer David S. Henderson Eunice EB. Hanscom Clarence H. Ayer Sidney Holbrook Doris Brunswick West Bath Red Cross Sabino Hall Camille Tousignant Machang Georgia University Bountdary L. PF Atwood’s L. F Atwood’s Medicine
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