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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1947

Page

9

Lindseys and Pines Attend Staples Cottage Gathering

A social event yesterday at the Staples cottage in Bay Point drew Mr and Mrs Arthur Lindsey Mr and Mrs Orrin Lindy and Mrs H K Pines. Alderman John A returned home after a long day as seniors observed the gathering and the reports note the presence of several local residents.

End Arthur B. Lindsey Orrin Lindy Ralph Danton Pines Belie Te Staples Cottage Bay Point

Unclear Text fragment with Names and Places

Fragments mention Runford Falls resident McGay from New York City and Portland names. References to Smalae Mir, Mrs John Fitzgerald, collector E S Crosby, and A A MacDonald family hint at local notices or society notes from an old periodical.

Seid E Ca McGay Runford Falls Mr. McGay New York City Mir John Fitzgerald Ind Michael Cullinan Ns of Portland

Vacations and Miss Names Cloud a Stately Nevada Memory

Fragmentary text describes a vacation involving individuals including Miss and Mr. Borman A A. mentions a trip with a friend, a move toward Lewiston, and an incident with a dog. Names appear obliquely, suggesting a local social note or reminiscence.

Unclear OCR fragment from a 1907 page

Fragmentary readable lines note dates and names but lack a coherent event or report. Mentions London England and Fitzgerald, with scattered words about pupils and a visit, but no full facts or actions.

Water heater failure causes flooding in city boat pit

A malfunctioning automatic water heater at the boat pit led to detritus and flooding reports. Officials investigated the scene and secured the area, citing brief disruptions to nearby access.

Portland Advertises Topsham Fair On Steamship Travel

The note references passenger movement on the Penobscot and Provence steamers with mentions of families and individuals including Jeannette and Paul, and Major William R. Kimball in Portland promoting the Topsham Fair.

William R. Kimball Portland

Bids Opened for Dredging and Retaining Walls Work

Bids were opened Saturday at the U S Engineers Office in Ortland for dredging and installing retaining walls on a project. A Portland widow Eddie Pomeroy is noted as a major advocate for the efforts while preparations continue at a chartered camp with the steamer Priscilla involved in the proceedings.

U. S. Engineers’ Office Ortland Portland Rienni Priscilla

Puzzle of the Tugboat Race Stirs Harbor News

Fragmentary notes describe a boat race and trade fair at a port with hints of schedules and shipping activity. Names and places are unclear, but references to the Kennebec and local times suggest a maritime community event with multiple entries and delays.

Kennebec Savas

Education reform thoughts from Ladd Gies on teaching

The text discusses teacher methods, high student engagement, and the need for community and club support to improve schooling. It notes that large class sizes challenge learning and calls for modern approaches and facilities to help students succeed.

Oles Poo Ems Maine Abe Thake Ali

Georgetown Society Notes and Weekend Socials Update

Georgetown updates from a page five continuation note local residents and visitors. J C Beafse returns from leg festives while Mayamo in town for a short time. West Bald Jr and Mrs Mo attended a wedding with Danny and Joan among other local names in Mal.

Bath Ahacokaa J. C. Beafse New Hamo West Bald Jr Danny Ter Joan Mal

Arrowsic Farm Sold to Stinson Family Heirs

The Arrowsic farm passes to David C. Stinson and his son in law as heirs abating ownership after John P Stinson and descendants long linked to the property. The record notes family relics, books, and a Bible, with Stinsons planning to raise cattle and horses and pondering ore prospects.

John P Stinson William Ann Mary Ee Ee Isaiah Thomas Tinson David C. Stinson Bath Arrowsic

Fifty Bath Elks Visit at Lewiston

A Bath Elks gathering drew over 450 members with about 400 from Lewiston. record attendance. An organ concert featured the new $3,000 Hammond organ with Emil Beaupaulant of Lewiston on the bench. Refreshments followed as Bath guests, including Brian M. Jewett and John P. Carey, attended the event.

Elks Lewiston Emil Beaupaulant Bath Brian M. Jewett Exalted Ruler John P. Carey L. H. Cooper Ene Mullaney Rob Sosa We Waldo Marsh

Local Couple Hears News on Tuesday in Gardiner

Mie, Freemont Rowe and Mrs Kee are listed as new residents in South Gardiner on Tuesday, marking a small community notice of a household change.

Mie Freemont Rowe Mrs.Kee South Gardiner

Edward Little Eddies Battle Through Tough Varsity Clash

A read-through OCR fragment shows Edward Little fighting a hard game with key players listed and officials named. The piece mentions a first quarter kickoff drive, several substitutions, and a late edge by Morse, with multiple players featured across the contest.

Edward Little Soe Tate Aee Reed Morse Boucher Cook Rizoutis H. Cornish Dutton Bernard Illin Rt Larrabee Moulton Sullivan T Polley W. Rer Gove Morse Blane Little Warner Footer Freeman M. Keene Roussea Reny Petro Rhode Island Masciadri Villanova Berg Maine

Estate of Nellie Walker of Bath Deceased

Notice states Nellie Walker of Bath is deceased and Edward Ham of Bath is named in the order. A true copy of the order is presented. Court references include a docket 18-25-2 and initials JOMN L.

Nellie Walker Bath Edward Ham Arthur J. J

Probate Notices Involving Bond on Estate Case

Probate notices mention estates and the Bath deceased with James A. Bimson bond on the same date November 2 1047. John L. ee.

Bath James A. bin Bimson

Community Notes From Wiscasset Page Four

Wiscasset social items list residents Janet Barter Lena Brown of Boothbay and the Shermans along with Mr and Mrs Dan Boynton and Mr and Mrs Dan ecomore. Mrs Maude Clark Gay and Mrs Ada Coffin attended the monthly Pemaquid meeting.

Probate Court Sets October Hearing for Anne Walker Estate

In Bath the Probate Court schedules a Tuesday in October at ten o'clock to hear objections and appoint executrix Florence L Huse for the Frank B Walker estate. The will names Annie Jane Walker as beneficiary and H Kings as guardian. Court letters testamentary may issue without bond to Annie Jane Walker and H Kings.

Bath Penote Berry i Tee Florence L 'Huse L. Huse Frank B. Walker Annie Jane Walker H. Peroneas

D A R Chapter Meeting At Mrs Jason Wi Camden Home

A D A R chapter met at the Camden residence of Mrs. Jason Wi for a local gathering. Members discussed chapter activities and upcoming community projects in a brief afternoon session.

Jason Wi Camden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fuarvank Cooranea John A Grey Panama Stee Ui Smalae E. S. Crosby Ee Eee K. P Conn A. A. MacDonald A. P. and A. M Ng Es Albertian of the Adair Borman Gydney McPheran Dog Be Io Yani London England Walaarr Eeelee Oo Bball Farmers of Ate Fitzgerald the Fictropolitan Regeng Office Moa Max Ane Ae Es Han Mrs. Pred J. Matthews Lee Phippsburg Ee Fey Penobscot Leite Jeannette Paul Fec Washington Howland, Tey Creer Citiente Bath Fuser Grace Elaide Costain Stare Mote York Provence France Uittle Eddie Pomeroy Ladd Gies Cte Georgetown Arrowsic Farm Weet Ee R. Jesse Jomn L John L. Ee Wiscasset John L. Cs Teese Te Bo Plate Ee OT Frankanaugh Joseph E. Jobling Burgon Almira Snow Buen
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