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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1944

Page

7

Fortnightly Bath News Highlights 1904

Bath column from September 13 1904 notes teaching appointments in Bailey Island and local schooling. It records Mrs H E Wilsons severe burn from hot fat incident and social visits at the Moultons and Gilmore households. It also mentions steamer Island Belle sardine cargo and town officials appointments, plus various moves trips and a street accident near the park.

Resident William M Congdon Returns With Family

Sept 14 1904 report states William M Congdon and family came back to the city this week from Ortsmouth New Hampshire where he had moved last January to take a Navy Yard government post he resigned and now works as a head fitter at the Ath Iron Works Miss Ethel Chaney is improving from a sprained ankle Mr and Mrs Joseph Much hosted a pleasant gathering of young people at their Lincoln Street home last evening

William M. Congdon Ortsmouth N. H Navy Yard Ath Iron Works Joseph Peole Incoln Street

Bath Daily Briefs: Travel, Weather and Local Notes

Sept 15 1904 Bath items report Rosa Brown visiting Boston Chestra couple home from Montreal and Quebec Patten Morse and Morse relations in town. Exposition trip to St Louis minor injuries frost damage and Kennebec steamer news schools reopen. The Bath ship William P Frye and steamer Penobscot linked to Boston passages. Sept 18 1904 locals return from Boston Rangeley and Nova Scotia trips. Seven days of society notes include thefts, yacht events and a new winter musician.

Notable locals ponder camps and ventures near Moosehead Lake

Charles A. Coombs D How ard Spear John A Morse and Captain S R Percy consider George Woodbury's fine camp on Sugar Island Moose head Lake a mile north of Nighthawk Camp opposite Lily Bay House. William E Dow builds a new lunch room on Commercial Street to open at Topsham Fair. Schools commence next week.

Charles A. Coombs D. Howard Spear John A. Morse Capt S. R. Percy George Woodbury Sugar Island Moosehead Lake Nighthawk Lily Bay House William E. Dow Commercial Street

Fourth schooner reported in storm at Southwest Harbor

The R. D. Spear of this city, bound from Dalhousie to New York with lumber, was the fourth schooner reported in distress during the storm near Southwest Harbor.

Bath Southwest Harbor R. D. Spear Dalhousie N. B New York

Popham Beach House Water System and Fall Cottage Activity

Popham Beach cottages show low fall use due to gasoline limits though pipes to homes connect to a well below frost line enabling winter water service. Most cottages closed with owners visiting weekends for repairs and winter prep. few cars enter. Local residents and visitors from Bath Dorchester and Auburn frequent the area, with several trips and gatherings noted among families and photographers.

Peter A. Isaacson Bath Knox Augusta Roscoe Shaw Joan Shaw Claire Milton Stephanie Victoria Ethier Gilbert Head Vermont Harry White Harold White Robertson George Murphy Dorchester Mass Warren White White Spot Moses Chandler Alvin Pashard Reading Harry Spencer Maine Canada Popham School Page Wyman Lawrence Wyman Margaret Wyman Spruceville Elisha Bridges W. H. Ballard Southwest Harbor Blood Portland Ballard L. E. Gayton Auburn

Ansel Crowley Returns to Work at Bath Iron Works

Ansel Crowley came back on Monday from Addison and is now employed at the Bath Iron Works, planning to relocate to the Winter house later.

Ansel Crowley Addison Bath Iron Works

Notable Bath Iron Works Launch Attended by Naval Figures

A large launching ceremony in Bath featured Thomas Withers and Major General DeWitt Peck among U S naval and Marine leaders on the platform. Civilian guests included Mrs James Forrestal and Senators Gillette and Thomas, with festivities at President Newell's home and flights to Washington and New York planned for many attendees.

Mandant U. S. Marine Corps Lymand S. Perry U.S.N First Naval District Frank Knox Manchester N. H Mildred H. McAfee Women’s Reserve U. S. Naval Reserve John W. Roper Navy Forrestal George S. Piper U.S.N.R Minnesota George J. Bates Massachusetts Robert Hale Maine Guy P. Gannett Portland William Gibbs Gibbs & Cox New York John F. Kelley Rupert H. Baxter Bath Lydia Baxter Gillette Claude Gillette E. F. Ellis Brunswick Naval Air Station Archibald M. Main Bath Iron Works Russell S. Hitchcock Iron Works Navy Department William S. Newell Newell Washington Nation

Sagadahoc Probate Court Opens September Session

Sagadahoc County Probate Court held its first September session with numerous administrations filed and granted, wills filed and approved, inventories and accounts presented, and bonds and licenses issued for estates across Bath Bowdoinham Topsham Phippsburg Richmond Malden. The session featured many executors administrators and guardians handling estates of residents from multiple towns.

Minnie C. Cressey Bath Bertha Pashard Addie S. Steward Daniel Williams Lewis W. Steward Flora J. Morris Topsham Edward W. Bridzham Otis C. Gray Bowdoinham Emily W Sagadahoc John A. Terrell Phippsburg Rosamond Terrell Hunt Clara J. Youland Arline Y. Morse Frank E. Pushard Richmond Cora B. Dawes Lillian E. Hill Charles M. Vanner Charles S. Pettingill William A. Melver Bowdeinham Veronica M. Melver

Gardiner's Trip Draws Praise From Bath Citizens

The armistice and Italy's surrender are praised by Allied nations with joy while Hitler's envoy denounces treachery. War correspondent David Brown is highlighted for his vivid graphic reporting, bringing pride to Bath as the city shares in his achievement.

Italy Hitler David Brown Bath

Wiscasset Notices of Local Visitors

Harvey R. Pease and family of Water Street in Wiscasset are hosting guests. Mrs. Elden P. Munsey of South Portland is visiting her daughter Mrs. Leland Bryant and family on Main Street.

Harvey R. Pease Water Street Elden P. Munsey South Portland Leland Bryant Main Street

Probate appointments in Sagadahoc estates

John L. Jack, Register of Probate, records executors and administrators named for three estates in Sagadahoc County. Edmund S Wellington estate appoints William E Wellington admin on September 5, 1944. Etta E Quimby estate names Sarah Bessie Quimby executrix without bond on September 5, 1944. David G Reed estate names Georgie M R Walker executrix without bond on September 5, 1944.

Etta E. Quimby Malden Mass Sarah Bessie Quimby Edmund S. Wellington William FE. Wellington David G. Reed Woolwich Georgie M. R. Walker Guardian Donald Burgess Cromwell Bath Wellman E. Cromwell Carlton Philip Ryan Mildred G. Ryan Lydia C. Moses Daniel Williams Sophie Morin Topsham Edward W. Bridgham Charles F. Rush Marjorie N. Rush Edmund S Wellington William E. Wellington Warren E. Lindberg Arlington Warren G. Lindberg Guardiaa John L. Jack Sagadahoc Massachusetts Wilam E. Wellington Etta E Quimby Arthur J. Dunton

Capacity House Hosts Men of the Air at Opera House

A capacity audience for enlisted men from Dow Field Bangor attended the Men of the Air show at the Opera House. Highlights included Wyoming Jack and Lt Geden, with Lt Dorothy Ager promoting WAC service and Lt F Eaton sharing a B 25 pilot's Mediterranean mission. Pvt Alice Donovan sang, praised for her voice. The 38th Annual Seal Sale opens Nov 20 by the Maine Public Health Association.

Opera House Dow Field Bangor Wyoming Jack Geden Dorothy L. Ager WAC F. Eaton Mediterranean Alice Donovan Bath Pvt. Donovan Maine Public Health Association National Tuberculosis Association

Probate Notices From Bath Sagadahoc Court

Probate court in Bath Sagadahoc County sets October hearing for estates listed. Notice to interested parties requires three weekly publications in Bath Independent and action on Septembers second Tuesday with Harold J. Rubin named as executor. First and final accounts filed for Alice E. Frost and related filings by Arthur F. Mayo.

William F. Skelton Richmond Dorothy M. Young Harold C. Hart of Bath Gardiner D. Rogers Guardian Alice E. Frost Arthur F. Mayo Sidney A. Haines Helen A. Haines Sagadahoc F. Pero Harold J. Rubin

Dinner in Honor of Longtime Mohican Manager Walker

Friends in Bath and Woolwich gathered at the Mohican hotel in New London on September 7 to honor Frank B. Walker who reti red after 40 years as hotel manager. The Chamber of Commerce hosted a 250 cover dinner with Governor Baldwin’s greetings and a talk by Willard B. Rogers on postwar Port of New London development. A console radio and roses were presented to Mr and Mrs Walker and Mrs Walker.

Frank J. Walker Mohican Hotel New London Bath Woolwich Conn Frank B. Walker Walker Chamber of Commerce Griswold Hotel Eastern Point Baldwin Willard B. Rogers Hartford Connecticut Development Commission New York

Women attendees depart Bath after Hedrick funeral visit

Mrs J Blaine Harper and daughter Miss Virginia Harper of Elkin West Virginia Mrs Charles Phillips of Ridgeley West Virginia and Mrs Charles K Bower of Chelsea Massachusetts came to Bath to attend Thaddeus Hedrick funeral services on Friday and left for home Monday after a weekend visit with Mrs Hedrick on Bedford street

J. Blaine Harper Virginia Harper Elkin W. Va Charles Phillips Ridgeley Charles K. Bower Chelsea Mass Bath Thaddeus Hedrick

Probate Court Orders in Sagadahoc County Estates

Court of Probate at Bath orders publication of notices for multiple Maine estates. Proceedings cover Mary North Abbie F Minott R Walter Powers Adelaide F Flewelling Mabel H Keene Sophie Morin Shirley Farnham Beverley McKay John T Doyle Hattle Wallace Mary B Page John Wellman Addie Steward Nellie Millett Thomas Morrison widow's allowance and final accounts.

Thomas L. Morrison Bath Mabel L. Morrison Nellie E. Millett Gardiner R. Deering Benjamin C. Humphrey Bowdeinham Shirley B. Humphrey Addie S. Steward Daniel Williams Charles B. Randall Stella M. Randall Mary B. Page Frank G. Page Sagadahoc Maine Herbert P. Brown Maryland Abbie F. Minott Phippsburg William S. Shorey R. Walter Powers Katharine C Maude A. Powers Avzulay Sophie Morin Topsham Bdward W. Bridgham Shirley E. Farnham Shirley EB. Stiles Shirley E. Parnham Beverley Donald McKay St. John New Brunswick John Beverley Lee Townsend Jack William Townsend Ardis C. C. Townsend John T. Doyle Allan Spear Hattle E Wallace Marguerite L. Hilton Frank Page John Wellman Alexander A. Burden James M Jewett John P. Carey Steward Daniel William de Bonis Pate oRerrietme Buth Furst Bith Arthur J. Dunton

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times Mary K. Prince Lowell Gorham Bailey Island Farmington Normal School H. E. Wilson Rich Dr. Laughlin Jennie Moulton Rufus Moulton Washington Street Alice M. Douglas Everett Neal Phyllis Holden Island Belle Boothbay Carl Crosby Ralph Stetson Kent Ill Preparatory C. P. Weatherbee Oining Penobot Gardiner Annie Adams Winegance Arthur Gilmore Riends Board of ‘Aldermen T Hyde George Whistle Weights and Easures S. R. Pery Sabine E. M. Fuller Scond Regiment Manassas Penobscot Boston John R. Knowlton T. G. Campell Center Street Bath Trust Co Enter Street Lydia Hickman Philadelphia Huse Nellie Potter Greenville Charles E. Carroll New England Telephone Co Percy Roberts New York City Roberts James P. Ledyard John F. Thurlow Litchfield S. H. Conley George A. Tuttle Co Emma Small John B. Hooper John Desmond Mary Maher G. F. Rouillard Belgrade Lakes Frank A. Barker Norway Henry Poli Martleboro Mullaney Ethel Chaney Ity the Times CO Front Street Rosa Brown Charles Chestra Montreal Quebec George H. Patten P. W. Roberts James T. Morse Eastern Steamship Co Ben W Harry F Erwin A. Morse Charles W. Morse Edward D. Jameson St. Louis Charles T. Wallace Blanche Simpson Temple Ella Clark Farmington H. E. Cole Morse High School Bridgton American Bankers’ Association West Point G. A. Tuttle Co Grace Small High Street William Jack American Express Bernard Mullaney William P. Frye Sewall Shanghai I. S. Coombs Charles A. Harriman Rich's Mountain Harriman Cottage Henry Eames B. P. Robinson Hazel Harrington C. T. Wallace S. J. Pratt Bingham W.E. Andrews Gordon Preble Sebasco Charles Curtis Marie Bonness Peaks Island Frank Morrell Lower High Street W. C. Wheeler W. S. Watson Kennebec River Board of Health Kennebec William P. Ledyard Charles W. Welch Rangeley Lakes J. Fred Tobey R. H. Hoffies Waltham Matthew McCormick Brockton F. W. O’brien People’s Church Nova Scotia F. J. Matthews Wellesley Blanche Matthews Dana Hall H. M. Hartleb Popham Beach Kennebec Yacht Club Atd Henr Hyde Dam Neck Virginia Norfolk J. A. Kendall Skowhegan Columbia Orchestra Lizzie Wyman Ada Yulia Wilbur Meady Randolph Oliver Cottage Charles D. Clarke Robert Shea Maine General Hospital Charles N. Symmonds Cox's Head Gardiner G. Deering Providence George Holvey George Leavitt Oakland Michael Fisher Miss Alicia Jefferson Simon Levy Bath Iron Iron Works Harry and Erwin Morse C. W. Morse M. M. Lemont John Coture Severince Thomas Withers Portsmouth Navy Yard DeWitt Peck U.S.M.C Adelaide F. Flewelling William O. Flewelling Lottie M. Cobb Edith Percy Homes Maude A. Powers Azulay Mable H. Keene William J. White Harry B. White Mattie E. Heath Irving Heath Alma T. King Olive K. Haskins Mary North St. Michaels Phippeyburg James M. Jewett T. A Harry Foote Edward P. Kendall Powers McLean Mildred A. Stackpole Jessie M. Ames Benjamin C. Quimby Bowdoin Perley N Dodge Edward W. Bridegham Et al Arlington, Mass Wiscasset Register AIR Seaman's Church Institute Bee John L, Jack Mrs. Walker
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