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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1927

Page

9

Dredge Begins Work At Big Coal Dock

Dredging at Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co opens with Joe S Packard Co of Providence handling the job. Two hopper scows relay to unload seven thousand tons of coal, with the Nahanada towing and pumping cargo as work progresses toward completion in about ten days. Captain Jolur AL Temmatin commands the Nahanada. the James M. lighter handles unloading and pumps start Wednesday.

Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co Joe S. Packard Co Providence Roo Nuhlanada Sasanesa Nahanada Jolur AL Temmatin R. 1 Roy. Rewe James M

Narrow Escape for Nicholas Gianibas at Kennebec Store

Nicholas Gianibas of Kennebec Fruit Co. had a narrow escape after starting a car in a rear garage at 67 Front Street with the door not fully open. He collapsed from carbon monoxide fumes, crawled to the rear store entrance, was aided by a clerk and two men, and was taken to his second floor living quarters for recovery. Local visitors Mr and Mrs Wright were guests at Southport.

Nicholas Gianibas Kennebec Fruit Co Front Street Myr Gianibas Helen McIntosh Harry FP. Morin

Juvenile Parade Named a Success At Local Event

A large crowd enjoyed the juvenile parade praised for organization and generosity. Judges included Mrs Hyde and Mrs T A Falk. PTA and Ways and Means committees led planning with many volunteers. Donations from multiple families supported prizes and hospital aid. Proceeds from school fundraisers totaled 30 plus 12.43 in parade boxes. Stanley Bickle left for Cleveland to begin his second year at Cleveland Law School.

Hyde John Metnies T. A. Falk R. Clinton McFadden Parent-Teacher Association Ways and Means Committee Seskey Colby RK. PY. McFadden T. Dougherty I. F. Vease Frederick Drake Seth SS. Mullin E. Motley Fuller Lewis F. Gannon John A. Lord Robert Th. Hatch William P. Hatch Edward VP. Briggs John A. Legro Arthur Sewall William Palmer Charles A. Farnham Colby McFadden Powell Opera House Stanley Bickle Slenry D Bickle North Street Cleveland, O Cleveland Law School

Davenport fund promised for worthy cause

Trustees of the George P. Davenport estate report a $4,000 gift to the South End and North-Center Varent-Teacher associations for opportunity classes. Details await acceptance by the associations and preparations. About 40 children may benefit, with two schools likely at the North and South ends. Special teachers and equipment will be required. A representative from each association and Supt. Wilson may oversee funds and schools. The gift has the approval of Chairman Furber and Supt. Wilson.

George P. Davenport Clinton DL. Wilson Schoolw South End Supt. Wilson Furber Board of Education Wilson

Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers Convention Held in Waldoboro

The Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers Association met at the Baptist church in Waldoboro on Tuesday October 4 with a forenoon general session led by Rev. G C MacQuhaidee. Hazel Forbes and Florence Hale spoke on geography and rural education while Dr Lee Driver addressed rural education and other topics were presented by Ruth Wilson Lou Baker and Harold Clifford. Dr Driver was the principal speaker for the afternoon session and officers include President Ivan Richardson and Secretary Treasurer Margaret Adams.

Lincoln-Sagadahoc Teachers’ Association Baptist Church Waldoboro G. C. MacQhuaidee Nelson Mildred F. Edwards Topsham Department of Elementary Schools Hazel K. Forbes Cambridge Mass Florence M. Hale Augusta Department of Secondary Schools Ruth Wilson The Mors Bath Lee L. Driver Harrisburg Arthur DB. Scott Dwight L. Moody Richmond Department of Rural Schools Lou M. Baker Harold K. Clifford Boothbay Harbor Driver Lincoln-Sagadahoe Teachers’ Association Ivan M. Richardson Margaret Adams Philip EL Kimball Brunswick Agnes Creamer Harold 13 Clifford Soothbay Harbor

State Sunday School Convention Coming to Lewiston

Plans advance for the 68th annual State Sunday school convention to be held in Lewiston October 11 to 18 with the United Baptist church of Lewiston hosting and local and out of state religious education leaders on the program. The Bible drama on closing night will be directed by Stella Marek Cushing of Arlington Massachusetts with local participants. Discussion periods promise practical help for Sunday schools of any size or denomination. A large gathering is expected in Lewiston. Also mentions two local residents at Bridgton cottage and several classified ads for a village farm in Dresden Mills and a piano for sale in Vive Islands Maine.

Lewiston United Baptist Church of Auburn Maine Council of Religious Education Fred W. French Maine Stella Marek Cushing Arlington Mass Cushing Lewiston City Hall

Bowdoinham Court Hears Five Bowdoin Boys Case Malicious Injury

A group of five Bowdoin boys faced Trial Justice Ames in Bowdoinham on charges of malicious injury to domestic animals. They were discharged after paying damages and court costs. The incident follows a period of local hunting and gunning activity at Merrymeeting Bay with numerous locals and visitors in attendance at various towns.

Merrymeeting Bay Bowdoin

Bath Woman Found Liable In Estate Dispute Verdict

A Kennebec county jury awarded 856.56 to Will Atkins of Gardiner and Frank Southard of Augusta as joint administrators of Alvin Coss's estate against Ina M. Coss of Bath. The suit claimed she held money belonging to the estate after transfers and withdrawals following Coss's 1926 death. The trial, before Judge William H. Fisher, explored accounts at Gardiner Savings Institution and Maine Trust and Banking, with testimony about gift claims, funeral expenses, and probate issues.

Will ¢. Atkins Gardiner Frank FE. Southard Augusta Alvin Coss Wittston Ina M. Coss Bath William H. Fisher Kennebec County Superior Court John VI’. Carey, Jr Whittston Southard Isa Coss Gardiner Savings Institution Maine Trust and Banking Company Isa M. Coxx Alvin Coxs Isa Cox Alvin W. Coss Coss Gardiner Savings Bank Lath Sit Coss Ainsley ID. Welch Rh. F. DD Ina Coss North Street Carey Isa Coxs Vomeroy Kennebec Journal Isa M. Coxs Thomas Coxx Pittston Gardiner i

Morse High names Merritt Mitchell football captain

Merritt Mitchell, center on last year's Morse High football team, was elected captain for the present season at a lettermen meeting. Ineligible Cy Longley was to lead last season. Mitchell, about 180 pounds, plays full back this season and is a senior in his third year on the squad.

Merritt Mitchell Morse High Cy Longley Husky Mitchell Cutts Morse

Small Sent To Augusta Jail After Lisbon Falls Attack

Fred Small faced charges of breaking and entering and larceny in municipal court. He attacked Alfred McCarty as he was led to his cell, claiming McCarty tipped police. Sheriff Henderson restrained him, and Small was committed to Augusta jail for October term proceedings.

City Hall Fred Small J. J. Keegan Alfred McCarty Bowdeinham Henderson Small Topsham Young McCarty Lisbon Falls Keegan Supreme Court Augusta

Mother of Alderman Huse Dies in Portland

Mrs. Etta Huse widow of Ernest L. Huse died in her sleep at 9 Adams Place Portland She moved from Bath to live with her son Clarence a NE Tel Tel supervisor She leaves sons Harry M Huse Bath Clarence Huse Portland Joseph Huse in Portland office of NE Tel Co Four brothers also survive in New Hampshire Maine and Massachusetts

Harry M. Huxe Portland Etta Huxe Ernest L. Huse Adams Place Huse Bath Clarence Huse New England Tel, & Tel, Co Bath Club Harry M. Huse Joseph Huse The New England Vel. & Tel. Co Elmer Carlton Hanover N. H Fred Dresden George Wiscasset Arthur Carlton Massachusetts

Topsham Woman Fined for Liquor Seizure Case

Lillian Colby Curtis of Topsham was found guilty in municipal court on a search and seizure charge and fined 200 dollars plus 64.20 costs. She faces two months in Augusta jail with six more months if unpaid. An appeal was filed to the supreme term. The seizure involved over 100 bottles of alleged liquor at the Martin farm in Tops ham, deputies Oliver and Fualin making the arrest. Security for Curtis included Robert Sutherland of Bath and William Martin of Topsham.

Lillian Colby Curtis Topsham Keegan Augusta Robert Sutherland Bath William Martin Martin Farm Abram C. Oliver Fitz G. Fualin George McCarty Lewiston

Guardian Sought for Topsham Woman

A probate court hearing in Sagadahoc County seeks a guardian for Fanny KR Curtis 70 infirm with rheumatism amid claims of undue influence by Elmer W Tripp and wife The elderly woman who resides with the Tripps faced challenges over estate control while physicians and a Brunswick police matron testified she is mentally competent to manage her own affairs The petitioners represented by Ralph O Dale and Clarence F E Sawyer argued for guardianship while Miss Curtis own lawyer Ellis L Aldrich defended her autonomy

Walter 8. Glidden Sagadahoc County Norris G. Curtis George J. Curtis M. A. Luce E. W. Mallett Topsham Fanny KR. Curtis Ralph O. Dale Bath Clarence FE. Sawyer Brunswick Ellis L. Aldrich Miss Curtis Elmer W. Tripp Tripps Clarence P. Fosa Aldrich Sarah O. Cook

Rally Week At Corliss Street Church Announced

The Corliss Street church outlines a week of events including meetings with music and refreshments, cradle roll and department classes, a workers rally with Rev John Pendleton, regular prayer meetings, and a Sunday rally day promotion for junior and intermediate classes. Also notes Miss Esther Mikels and Miss Doris Cornish returning from a two week trip to Boston and New York.

Corliss Street Church Christian Workers John Pendleton Chaney Campbell Bible School Esther Mikels Doris Cornish Boston New York Miss Mikels Greenfield Mass Ruth Silverman Bath

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Ladies’ Fur Coats BIG Coal Dock John C. Wright SK. RR. Wright Southport Davenport Lincoln-Sagadahoc Waldoboro Baptist Church Mrs. Lucian Ames Bridgton Dresden Mills A. J. Couch Green St Care J. H. Thomas Vive Islands McPhail Rite Della M W. B. Darton Farle Browne Cora Denhaw Charles Browne Clara Fogg D. A Dittsfield Maxwell Ward Clinton Edwin Denham Serephena Errowne Amy Reed Brown's Joint Miss Browne Lynn Mixa Reed Roxbury Kendall Springfield CL. Brown Cathance W. D. Willis Charles A. Newton Walter Reed A. &. McDougal Kenneth Orrs Island Charles Hackett Morrison Heights Star Aid Elbridge Blodgett George Brown Caribou Fon Berry Foxter Brownville Justice Ames Curtis Emma Snell Lee Goggins Jessie Ames Sagadahee Lincoln Counties Irith Methodist Sabbath School Als. MacDougal Kendall Grain Co Riehmoend EF. I’. Kendall Viola Coombs Salisbury Mixx Ella Nash Myra Fowle I. C. Nealey Kay Shore Jock C. O. Purinton Raymond Kendall American Legionnaires Paris Kenneth Webber Orono U. of M W. L. Maloon Selectmen Selectmen’s Risteen Charles McEwen Cross Bennett George Cutler Fred Britt Fannie Williams Hallowell Williams Worster House Cobb George R. Cutler Ruth McEwen Farmington Charles Mctwen Hackett State Aid F. S. Leathers Selectmen's Office R. D. Spear James B. Drake Spear Bowdoinham A. O. White Lois White D. L. Craney Harold Crosby Galen Crosby Eleanor Croxby Brewer D. Leslie Craney Lena Patten Emma and Mary Denham M. H Bolivia Senter F. H. Webber Esther New London, Conn Parker Head Guardian Fanny B. Curtis Corliss Street Wearwell Bath Department Store
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