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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1933

Page

3

Bath residents arrive for summer season at Light Station

Keeper and Mrs Eugene L Coleman of Cape Neddick arrive in Bath with companions to spend vacation at Lieut Irwin M McIntire’s home. The piece notes 600 visitors at the Light and mentions marriages, travel plans, nursing school entrants, and local social visits across Bath and nearby towns.

Eugene L. Coleman Cape Neddick York Beach Bath Irwin M. McIntire Middle Street Gwendolyn I. Leonard Ulysses S. Grant Coleman Ella A. Coleman Alphonsy C. Grant East Somerville Mass George O. Melzard Court Street Institute Melzard Grace M. Melbutre Washington Street Colman Guardians of the Rocklind Pinkham Fey Rock Tinht

Mrs Sidelinger Returns From Midwest Journey With Son

Mrs Flossy Erskine Sidelinger traveled from Milwaukee with her son James Erskine. She spent four days in Chicago at the Century of Progress Exposition and paused in Niagara for a day on the return trip.

Flossy Erskine Sidelinger Milwaukee James Erskine

Miss Ferrell Visits Tarbells in New Castle N H

Miss Mary Josephine Ferrell of High Street visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edmund C. Tarbell in New Castle New Hampshire for a few days.

Mary Josephine Ferrell High Street Edmund C. Tarbell New Castle N. H

Dorchester Visitors Honor Trufant Residents

Mr and Mrs Charles S Lemont of Trufants Crossing road hosted guests Mrs Frank Pemberton and husband from Dorchester Mass and granddaughter Mrs Carl Jenness and her husband from Dorchester, reflecting a family gathering with relatives from Boston.

Charles S. Lemont Trufant’s Crossing Road Frank Pemberton Dorchester Mass Carl Jenness

Bath Ladies Return From Montreal Week Abroad

Miss Anne Kimball of Bath and Mrs Samuel Sewall who is passing the Summer at Prout's Neck returned Friday night from Montreal where they passed the week.

Anne Kimball Bath Samuel Sewall Prout’s Neck Montreal

Local people and travel notes from Woonsocket area

Miss Miriam Adams returns to Woonsocket high school faculty after summer in Brunswick with mother Mrs. Margaret Adams. The piece lists local family movements including Mrs. Welling ton A. Moore, Mrs. James Murray, Mrs. J. Maurice Hignes, and Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hart visiting Portland. Also mentions F. B. Nichols family trip to Barre Vermont and Montreal en route to Chicago for Century of Progress. Alfred W. Randall visiting Dewittville sister Mrs. H Benjamin Duce. Elinor Shorey hosts tea. Shorey to Bradford Academy after Lincoln School graduation. Lois Swett leaves Linden street for Wheaton College as valedictorian Morse ’33.

Miriam Adams Brunswick Margaret Adams Woonsocket R. I Miss Adams Wellington A. Moore Weeks Street Lois Swett Linden Street Wheaton College Miss Swett Morse

Levin son enters Bowdoin college freshman year

William D. Levin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Levin of 10 North Street, left Tuesday for Brunswick to begin his freshman year at Bowdoin College. He graduated with honors from Morse High School in 1932 and received a medal from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the highest four year average in mathematics and science.

William D. Levin Sam Levin North Street Brunswick Bowdoin College Levin Morse High School Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy N. Y

Mrs Sewall and daughter guests of East Coast host

Mrs. Frank Sewall and her daughter Miss Nancy Sewall of Los Angeles are spending several months in the East and are visiting Mrs. Frederick Sewall on High Street as guests.

Frank Sewall Nancy Sewall Los Angeles Cal East Frederick Sewall High Street

Miss Barbara Ross Leaves for Bradford Academy

Miss Barbara Ross of High street departed Tuesday for Bradford Massachusetts to enter Bradford academy. She was graduated from the Choate school in Brookline last June.

Elinor Shorey Washington Street Miss Shorey Lincoln School Providence R. L Bradford Mass Bradford Academy Barbara Ross High Street Ross Choate School Brookline

Representative Wright Guards Break Camp Trip to Indian Rock

Representative Henry C. Wright departed Friday for a brief trip to his camp at Indian Rock near Rangeley to spend several days there.

Henry C. Wright Indian Rock Rangeley

Mrs Blanche White Visits Presque Isle Caller

Mrs Blanche White accompanied Mrs J Horace McClure and daughter Mary to Presque Isle to visit Mrs McClure's parents Mr and Mrs Howard Everett. She has since been a guest at 6 Garden Street and left Wednesday to return to her home in Lynn Massachusetts.

Blanche White J. Horace McClure Mary Presque Isle

Berlin quartet visits Mrs Bartlett’s aunt in Bedford

Mr and Mrs Harry Bartlett and their son Warren of Berlin New Hampshire were recent callers on Mrs Dora O Lowell on Bedford Street before returning to Bar Harbor. Fileen Jones came back Thursday to 19 Fremont Street after a few days at Popham Beach as guest of Barbara Donnell at the Donnell cottage. Both young ladies enter Morse High School on Monday as freshmen.

Harry Bartlett Warren Berlin N. H Fileen Jones Fremont Street Popham Beach Barbara Donnell Donnell Morse High School

Miss Ethel Barter Heads Weeklong Visit to Pittston

Miss Ethel Barter departed Tuesday for a week with her aunt Mrs. Garry Goodwin in Pittston.

Ethel Barter Garry Goodwin Pittston

Johnsons given tin shower on North Street home

Mr and Mrs Royal A Johnson of North street hosted a tin shower Saturday night with about 25 guests who brought miscellaneous articles. The Johnsons plan to move this week to 5 Washington street. Horace G Morse and family spent the weekend at the Morse cottage at Popham Beach.

Royal A. Johnson North Street Mrs. Johnson Washington Street Horace G. Morse Morse Popham Beach

Local visitors and seaside stays noted at Point Beach

Richard MacLanathan of Andover Massachusetts visited the Stone house with Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall for a few days. His parents and brother have been staying at their cottage at Small Point Beach for several weeks. John K Jayne of New Canaan Connecticut vacationed with Mrs Jayne and their two children at their summer home at Keral Point Beach.

Richard MacLanathan Andover Mass Arthur Sewall Stone House Frank MacLanathan Small Point Beach John K. Jayne New Canaan, Gonn Jayne Keral Point Beach

McAllister Named Bath Exchange Chief Operator Fares Reflected

Miss S Eleanor McAllister began duties Monday as Bath telephone exchange chief operator and was honored Friday at a Brunswick farewell with a chicken dinner at the Coffee Shop. She succeeds Miss Elizabeth Kemp. Miss Margaret Cripps becomes supervisor and Miss Madelyn Fitz is promoted. Attendees included Miss Cripps and Miss Fitz along with several Bath residents. Additional items note Bowdoin enrollments, naval assignments, home relocations, and social visits around Bath.

S. Eleanor McAllister Bath Doris Hunton Winona Fatterson Laura Ouellette Virginia Fitz Madelyn Fitz Margaret Cripps Louise Herbert Mary Bernier Hazel Bowie Emily Brown

Petersons and kin tour Bath and East Brunswick visits

Mr and Mrs H Stanley Peterson and baby Audrey Ruth of Portsmouth NH spend a week in Bath with her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Meister and in East Brunswick with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry E Peterson. Mrs Rawleigh Glynn of Needham MA travels to the city after her father George Troop dies. Mrs Albert F Austin and daughter Margaret return to 37 Bedford street after the Summer at East Peru. Margaret started Morse High as a senior. Mrs William Partington and son Junior return home on High Street after Wells Beach visit.

H. Stanley Peterson Audrey Ruth Portsmouth N. H Bath Carl T. Meister East Brunswick Harry E. Peterson Rawleigh Glynn Needham, Mass George Troop Albert F. Austin Margaret Bedford Street Austin East Peru Morse High School William Partington Son Junior High Street Wells Beach Marjorie A. Adams B. T. Adams Hazel Street Auburn Bath City Hospital Carolyn Bridgham O. W. Bridgham Minot Center Adams

Local Socials and Retirements Noted in Bath

Mr and Mrs Alden G Smith hosted a dinner at their High street home Friday evening. Charles E Plaisted a post office clerk marked 31 years of service and retired at noon Monday. He and Mrs Plaisted plan to visit Stamford Conn then Bath for the winter. Agnes Fahey of Portland returns to Morse High School as a teacher. Mrs Alfred Mackay Aileen and Harold from New York City visited Mr and Mrs Joseph Hart at 10 Charles street. Mrs Hart accompanied them home for a month’s visit. Warren F Hawley and family return from Popham Beach aboard Western avenue with sons Warren Jr and Sumner.

Alden G. Smith High Street Charles E. Plaisted Post Office Post Office Department Mrs. Plaisted Stamford Conn Bath Alfred Mackay Aileen Harold New York City Joseph Hart Charles Street Hart Warren F. Hawley Warren, Jr Sumner Western Avenue Popham Beach

Lewiston Attendees at Pas Time Horse Show in West Bath

Lewiston residents and guests gathered for the Pas Time Horse Show in West Bath on Saturday. Attendees include W Burns of Burns riding school with several horses, Miss Elizabeth Saunders, Miss Dorothy Webber, Miss Alberte Gastonguay, Miss Charlotte Michaud, Mr and Mrs Jacob Ham and daughter Barbara, Miss Pauline Holmes, Mr and Mrs Walter Holmes, Mr and Mrs J G Fowler, Mrs Warren Anthony, Mr and Mrs F Owen Stephens and children, Mr and Mrs William F Carrigan and children, Mr and Mrs W Scott Libbey and children, Mr and Mrs Rudolf Lewis, Abbott Smith, Richard Winkle and Robert Lowell.

Lewiston West Bath W. Burns Burns Riding School Elizabeth Saunders Dorothy Webber Alberte Gastonguay Charlotte Michaud Jacob Ham Barbara Pauline Holmes Walter Holmes J. G. Fowler Warren Anthony Owen Stephens William F. Carrigan W. Scott Libbey Rudolf Lewis Abbott Smith Richard Winkle Robert Lowell

Social visit notes from Portland and local events

Miss Barbara Norton returns from Portland visit with Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Litchfield. Miss Ellen Libby and Miss Jane Porteous, both of Portland, stay with Miss Mary Sewall at the Stone House and enjoy a Sewall boat sail on the river Wild Duck II. A dinner for 12 at the Stone House precedes a high school dance. Wilbur C. Oliver II travels to Boston for MIT entrance exams.

Barbara Norton Portland Mrs Henry E. Litchfield Ellen Libby Jane Porteous Mary Sewall Stone House Miss Sewall Sewall Arthur Sewall

Sebascodeg A Tribe Meeting At Orrs Island

Albert Gallant Ernest Avery Ralph Boardman Arthur Haggett and Edward Garcelon members of Sasanoa attended a Sebascodeg an Red Men meeting at Orrs Island on Wednesday evening of last week.

Albert Gallant Ernest Avery Ralph Boardman Arthur Haggett Edward Garcelon Orr’s Island

Local visitors and seasonal guests mingle in city homes

George E. Barker arrives for a several weeks vacation at his city residence after returning from Houston where he serves as assistant manager of the Woolworth store. Mr. and Mrs. John Hyle of Cincinnati Ohio, long weekend guests at Bass Rock Massachusetts, were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alden G. Smith on High Street.

George E. Barker Houston Woolworth John Hyle Cincinnati Ohio Bass Rock Mass Alden G. Smith High Street

Henderson Leaves North Bath for University of Maine

Stanley Henderson son of Mr and Mrs David S Henderson of North Bath travels to Orono to resume studies at the University of Maine after a weekend visit home.

Stanley Henderson David S. Henderson North Bath Orono The University of Maine

Rockland Ladies Singers Highlight Local Tale

Mrs Fred K Sturtevant and son Teddy visit sister Mrs Harold Glidden in Rockland Knox Street. Sturtevant a soprano with beauty noted as soloist at First Baptist Church Rockland. Rockland crowds recalled her exchange program with Les Camaradts Musicaux and Rubenstein Club last year. Also, Mrs William Tucker returns to Providence after a Bath visit with sister Mrs William P Hill. Paul Hart joins Senter's Inc department store workforce.

Fred K. Sturtevant Teddy Cottage Park Harold Glidden Knox Street Rockland Sturtevant First Baptist Church Les Camaradts Musicaux Rubenstein Club

Donnells Return From Popham Beach Summer Home

Mr and Mrs Charles J Donnell and their three daughters Jane Barbara and Mary Ellanor of Washington Street have been spending the season at their summer home at Popham Beach and returned home Sunday.

Charles J. Donnell Jane Barbara Mary Ellanor Washington Street Popham Beach

William Freeman Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

William son of Captain and Mrs. William R. Freeman marked his sixth birthday with a Saturday party at his grandparents home on High street. Guests included Emma Jane Trott Lydia Smith Colleen Rowe William Partington Jr and Edward Rowe.

William William R. Freeman F. D. Hill High Street Emma Jane Trott Lydia Smith Colleen Rowe William Partington, Jr Edward Rowe

Mrs Davis as Guest of Mrs Smith in Massachusetts

Mrs Charles Davis of Wellesley Massachusetts is spending a few days as a guest of Mrs Alden G Smith on High street.

Charles Davis Wellesley, Mass Alden G. Smith High Street

Miss Mary Sewall to Enter Emma Willard School for Girls

Miss Mary Sewall daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall of the Stone house will leave next week for Troy New York to enter the Emma Willard School for Girls She has been attending the Waynflete Latin school in Portland Miss Jane Hyde daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Hyde of Elmhurst left Sunday for Portland to resume studies at the Waynflete Latin school

Mary Sewall Arthur Sewall Stone House Troy N. Y Emma Willard School For Miss Sewall Waynflete Latin School Portland Jane Hyde John H. Hyde Elmhurst

Maine Masons Attend New Hampshire Eastern Star Session

Mrs. Sarah E. Shaw past grand matron and other Maine leaders attended the annual grand chapter session of New Hampshire Order of the Eastern Star in Rochester New Hampshire. Maine was well represented with 26 attendees. Miss Anne K. Quinn on vacation from Senter's Inc. bookkeeper duties is visiting Boston.

Sarah E. Shaw Milward G. Patten Topsham Ethel M. Hilton Skowhegan Harriet E. Parker Grand Chapter Maine Rochester N. H New Hampshire Order of the Eastern Star Anne K. Quinn Senter’s, Inc Boston

Richards visit spans Portland kin and centenarian aunt

Lewis L. Richards of 52 South Street traveled to Portland to visit relatives including his uncle Enoch Richards of South Portland and Florida, a noted Portland businessman. He also saw Mrs Richards daughter Blanch widow of late State Senator Frederick W. Hinckley and Aunt Mary Anne Burgess who turned 100 on March 12, part of the 12th generation in Plymouth Colony kin.

Lewis L. Richards South Street Portland Enoch Richards South Portland Florida

Mrs Ardenne Stott Visits Sister in Portland

Mrs Ardenne A Stott of Sagadahoc Ferry has returned from Portland where she visited her sister Miss Eva Carlton during her stay in the city and now resumes her usual activities.

Ardenne A. Stott Sagadahoc Ferry Portland Eva Carlton

Luncheon and Contract Winners at Country Club Event

Mrs Sumner Sewall hosted a Thursday noon luncheon at the Country club. Four tables contested contracts with Mrs Bruce H M White of Topsham winning first prize a fountain pen and Mrs George P Hunter receiving the consolation bill file. Miss Margaret Cargill of New York City attended as an out of town guest. Mr and Mrs Royal A Johnson plan to move in a few weeks from the former home of Mrs Charles A Harriman on North street to 850 Washington street.

Allen Goodell Nealley Gare Burley Christchurch Cambridge Mass Miss Neally Harry A. Nealley Mr. Neally Bath Nealley MacMahin Margaret Cargill New York City Anne Kimball Lincoln Street Sumner Sewall Country Club Bruce H. M. White Topsham George P. Hunter Royal A. Johnson Charles A. Harriman North Street Washington Street

Gaudet Leaves For Boston Then White Plains Job

Frederick Gaudet departed Friday morning for Boston to visit friends before continuing to White Plains New York where he will be employed. He has been staying a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Peter Gaudet of 7 Maxwell street. Mrs William H Jenkins and her children Miss Beatrice M and James G of 607 Middle street returned Sunday night after visiting friends in Watertown and Quincy Massachusetts.

Dorothy Crooker Boston Mrs Hermon Crooker High Street E. C. Craig C. C Robert W. Ferrell C.C U. S.N Bath Iron Works Corp Craig United States Naval Academy Annapolis Bath Frederick Gaudet White Plains N. Y Mr. Gaudet Peter Gaudet Maxwell Street William H. Jenkins Beatrice M James G Middle Street Watertown Quincy Mass

Lexington women conclude summer stays at Tru fant s Crossings

Mrs Emma N Cox of Lexington Mass closes her cottage at Tru fant s Crossings after summering there. She returns to Lexington with her daughter and husband Edwin Hutchinson of Lexington who visited West Bath for her. Mrs Edna Wilson Ina Williams Evelyn Hope and Elsie Innis depart for a week in Washington DC where Williams once resided.

Emma N. Cox Lexington Mass Trufant’s Crossings Edwin Hutchinson West Bath Edna Wilson Ina Williams Evelyn Hope Elsie Innis Washington, D. C Williams

Miss Olive Sewall En Route to Vassar College

Miss Olive Sewall leaves Friday for Poughkeepsie New York to resume studies at Vassar College as a sophomore. She has spent the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Sumner Sewall at Small Point Beach. Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson return to their Summer Street home after a sabbatical summer at Sabino.

Olive Sewall Poughkeepsie N. Y Vassar College Miss Sewall Small Point Beach Sumner Sewall Clarence Johnson Summer Street Sabino

Seven pound daughter born to Allegrin family in City hospital

Beverly Ann named for the seven pound baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Allegrin at 424 Washington street on September 12 in City hospital. Mrs. Allegrin was formerly Miss Bessie Travis.

Beverly Ann Thomas F. Allegrin Washington Street City Hospital Allegrin Bessie Travis

Miss Phyllis Eaton Enters Nassau Institute

Miss Phyllis Myrtle Eaton of Morse High School class of 1933 has entered Nassau Institute. She traveled to Springvale Friday evening with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leon R. Eaton of 150 Oak Street.

Phyllis Mrytle Eaton Morse High School Nassau Institute Springvale Leon R. Eaton Oak Street

Winslow Baby Bertha Harding Born in Boothbay Harbor

A daughter to Mr and Mrs Sanford Winslow of Boothbay Harbor has been named Bertha Harding Winslow. The mother formerly Miss Sadie Powers of Bath.

Sanford Winslow Boothbay Harbor Bertha Harding Winslow Sadie A. Powers Bath

Knight couple from Fitchburg visit Bath friends

Mr and Mrs Leon S Knight of Fitchburg Massachusetts visited Bath on Wednesday and called on friends. Mrs Knight is formerly Miss Ethel Mason of Bath. They were joined as far as Waterville by her mother Mrs Frank Mason who will visit her daughter Mrs Norman Haskell of Waterville for a few weeks.

Leon S. Knight Fitchburg Mass Bath Knight Ethel Mason Waterville Frank Mason Norman Haskell

Donnell Arrives for Visit from Morse Alumnus

John W. Donnell Morse 31 arrives Monday for a visit with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs John Burgon at 490 Middle Street. He has worked at Mt Washington Hotel Bretton Woods New Hampshire and plans winter employment at a hotel in Pinehurst North Carolina.

John W. Donnell Morse John Burgon Middle Street Mr. Donnell Mt. Washington Bretton Woods N. H Pinehurst N. C

Oliver Family Heads to Belmont For Winter Break

Mr and Mrs Wilbur C Oliver II and their son Richard Dain are leaving Sabine after a Summer stay at the Dain cottage to spend the winter in Belmont Massachusetts. Mr Oliver will resume his studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Monday as a sophomore.

Wilbur C. Oliver 2d Richard Dain Dain Cottage Sabine Belmont Mass Oliver Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Red Cross delegates attend regional conference in Belfast

Mrs. Arthur S. Crockett and Mrs. Ruth W. Henry led Bath chapter delegates to the annual regional Red Cross conference at First church parish house in Belfast. The Waldo County Red Cross hosted about 200 delegates, volunteers and staff. West Bath members were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Larrabee and Mrs. Miles S. Purington.

Arthur S. Crockett Ruth W. Henry Bath American Red Cross Fred W. Larrabee James B. Lemont Annie Wylie Stackpole West Bath Red Cross Belfast First Church Parish Waldo County Joseph W. Larrabee Miles S. Purington

Bermuda couple sails from Boston for home

Major and Mrs. Cecil Tucker of Hamilton Bermuda left Monday after a three week stay with Miss Susan N Ballou on High street. They will remain in Boston for a few days before sailing Thursday aboard the S. S. Lady Drake to Bermuda.

Major Cecil Tucker Hamilton Bermuda Boston Susan N. Ballou High Street Mrs. Tucker

Luncheon at Tops ham hosted by Mrs White draws guests

Mrs Bruce H M White held a Tuesday noon luncheon at her Tops ham home. During the afternoon four tables of contract were played with guests including Mrs Alden G Smith Mrs Arthur Sewall Mrs Harry F Morin Miss Anne Kimball Mrs George P Hunter Miss Miriam W Kimball Mrs James A Gillies Mrs Rupert H Baxter Mrs Hamilton Webb Mrs Edwin H Given Mrs Edwin R Andrews of Bath Mrs John K Jayne of New Canaan Conn Mrs Charles Davis of Wellesley Mass Mrs Winifred Bailey of Kansas City Mo Mrs Paul K Niven and Mrs Carleton C Young of Brunswick.

Bruce H. M. White Topsham Alden G. Smith Arthur Sewall Harry F. Morin Anne Kimball George P. Hunter Miriam W. Kimball James A. Gillies Rupert H. Baxter Hamilton Webb Edwin H. Given Edwin R. Andrews Bath John K. Jayne New Canaan

John E. Chase Jr Returns Home After Visit

John E. Chase Jr has returned to his Pittsfield home following a visit hosted by Miss Florence M Chellis at the latter’s parents residence at 5 Federal

John E. Chase, Jr Pittsfield Florence M. Chellis Federal Street

Party of Four Heads to Century of Progress Expo

Mrs William Yule Miss Elizabeth Dunbar Miss Loie Buckman and Mrs Elmer Clark left Tuesday to visit the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Mrs Clark who spent the summer in Bath will return to her Brooklyn home on their way back.

William Yule Elizabeth Dunbar Loie Buckman Elmer Clark Chicago Clark Bath Brooklyn

Roy Lutz Jr Celebrates Third Birthday Party

Roy Lutz Jr held his third birthday party at his parents home on Center street extension. Guests included Daniel Wing Audrey and Donald King Frank Thelma and Bertha Sutherland Peggy Safford Robert Coullard Patricia Webster and John Lutz. Candies mints cookies and punch were served and a birthday cake was cut. Table decorations featured nursery rhyme plates.

Roy Lutz Jr Roy Lutz Center Street Daniel Wing Audrey Donald King Frank Thelma Bertha Sutherland Peggy Safford Robert Coullard Patricia Webster John Lutz

Arrested Man Wanted Here in Worthless Check Ring

Alexander Megill of Worcester Massachusetts was arrested in Bangor with a companion on charges of passing more than 500 dollars in worthless checks. He used aliases George E Stone and Alexander Meegill in Damariscotta and Bath and attempted to pass checks at Stetson's John J Desmond's and Home Furniture Co. in Belfast. Bangor authorities say he admitted using the alias and identified another suspect John Haney of Bangor. A warrant for Megill's arrest has been issued by Marshal Whitney.

Alexander Megill Worcester Mass Bangor Megill George E. Stone Damariscotta Stetson John J. Desmond Walter L. Whitney A. D. Stetson & Son John J. Desmond Cop Stetson's Desmond's Alexander Meegill Home Furniture Co Belfast John Haney Marshal Whitney Bath

Wife charges husband guilty of assault in Topsham court

Peter Stone of Topsham pleaded guilty to assault and battery on his wife Helen Stone in municipal court. Judge Keegan ordered costs of 15.70 dollars and placed Stone on one year probation. Neighbor Albert Derocher also pled guilty to intoxication and received six months probation. A two gallon cherry wine can was displayed in court.

Peter Stone Topsham Helen Stone John J. Keegan Stone Derocher Frank Carver Auburn

West Bath Farm Bureau membership drive opens evening

West Bath Farm Bureau members from Bath West Bath and East Brunswick gathered in the West Bath Grange hall for a joint drive. The men 23 and women 20 joined by evening close with supper and dishes washed by the women. The contest runs to Oct 15 and may add new members. entertainment followed with harmonica, stories, solos, and World’s Fair photos.

West Bath Bureau David S. Henderson Harold E. Freeman Herbert S. Cavanaugh Mr. Freeman Chicago Charles L. Eastman Auburn

Sebasco postmaster fined for operating a slot machine

James C. Gilman, postmaster at Sebasco, who runs a general store, was arraigned in municipal court on a charge of operating a gambling machine. He pleaded guilty and paid 100 dollars plus 9.35 dollars costs after Deputy Sheriff Loring Small reported a five cent slot machine in the Sebasco store in the town of Phippsburg.

James C. Gilman Sebasco Loring D. Small Gilman Phippsburg

Benefit dance set by Engine 4 at Arcade ballroom

City notes a benefit dance sponsored by Engine 4 at Arcade ballroom on Wednesday night September 27 from eight until midnight with Belanger's orchestra. Committee members are George Middleton Robert Boyce and Edward Miller. Also reported Bath street cement repairs on Oak street from Middle to Lincoln.

Engine 4 Arcade Ballroom Belanger George Middleton Robert Boyce Edward Miller

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