This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
10
Richmond hosts freshman reception with initiation stunts and dances at the high school. Local lodges and granges elect officers, organize meetings, and plan events, including a new Townsend club, anniversary observations, and an upcoming Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers Association convention with district leaders and a full program.
Morris L Slugg longtime Belfast resident and Masonic leader dies in Chicago Heights Illinois. A Knight Templar service will be held Friday at two in Belfast with Dr David L Wilson delivering the address. Survived by his wife Florence Hill and two sons ideas noted.
Mr and Mrs Frederick Henderson and daughter Camelia from Portsmouth New Hampshire were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Henderson on High Street visiting the Henderson family and staying with their hosts.
The Bowdoinham United Baptist Association held its fall meeting at First Baptist church drawing large attendance. Visitors included Henry Campbell and George Hall of Albany and West Bath. Local dignitaries and families attended meals, with updates on jury selections, vacations, road improvements, school enrollment, and social visits across Georgetown and nearby towns.
Mr. and Mrs. Loring O. Pushard of 158 Middle Street announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Henrietta to Norris W. Cunningham of 22 Drummond Street. The double ring ceremony was Sept 14 at People's Baptist parsonage conducted by Rev. George B. Wolstenholme. Cunningham works at Torrey Roller Bushing and serves as third cook in Battery D 240th C A. During his absence Mrs. Cunningham stays with her parents. the couple spent the weekend in Richmond with his sister Mrs. Anna Jewett.
At 10 Quimby street guests of Mr and Mrs Albion LaFleur in Peterborough New Hampshire spent the weekend. They attended Saturday at the Schubert theater in Boston where Ed Wynn performed his new show. Mrs La Fleur was Mrs Colbys roommate at Gorham Normal school.
Westport notes show visits by Boston residents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brenigan and their sons. Hyannis official Melvin Knight. Chestnut Hill observer Genevive Hodgdon. and others from Lynn, Framingham, Bath, Ashland, and Foxboro. Local updates include a road opening vote at a Town Hall meeting and a Meyers/Meadow area tract near Smoky Hollow. Also reported are family visits, hospital stays for Nellie Little, and a Gould Academy football injury to Roger Williams.
Solomon Francis Higgins died at his Westport home on September 18 after a long illness. He was born January 15 1855 in Bath, son of the late Captain Solomon Higgins and Mercy Wolf Higgins. A mason by trade, he leaves a widow Genevieve, three sons Herbert, Robert, Alfred, and two daughters Helena Hodgdon and Ethel Wass, plus a half sister Ida Greenleaf and several grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday at 2 pm at his home with Rev. George G. Chiera of St. Philips Church Wis casset officiating. Pallbearers included Alfred Higgins Lester Hodgdon Fred Colby and Robert Booth by. Out of town mourners listed.
The Higgins families led by Mrs G H Higgins express gratitude for support and flowers after a bereavement. Names listed include Herbert L Higgins Robert L Higgins Alfred J Higgins and Ethel L Wass with families. Westport Maine. September 21 1940.
Mrs. John H. Hunt and Mrs. Jennie Oliver hosted the Past Ladies club of Myrtle Lodge LL O of IOL at 362 Middle Street. After a business session led by president Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney, cards were played with prizes in contract won by Mrs. Wallace L. Atwood and Mrs. Howard E. Blake, while flinch prizes went to Mrs. Fred Daley, eldest guest, Mrs. Howard O. Nash, youngest, and Mrs. Chaney. Next meeting set for Oct. 28 at Mrs. Milton C. Savage’s home, with Mrs. Elmer F. Campbell assisting. Refreshments served. Present: Mrs. Charles O. Nelson, Mrs. Raymond M. Clark, Mrs. Bert R. Parrish, Mrs. Fred S. Curtis.
Mr and Mrs William T Kelley announce the birth of their son at Memorial Hospital on September 12. The mother is formerly Miss Betty Burkhardt, daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Burkhardt of Quincy Massachusetts, formerly of this city.
Our pastor Rev Franklin Koehl will be away three weeks and Miss Alice Cromwell will preach Sept 29. Rev Thomas L Brindley will preach Oct 6 and Rev Charles R Sims will preach Oct 13. At the Auxiliary meeting officers were re elected for the year. The librarian bought eight new books for the library. Several locals moved or visited Bath, Georgetown Center, Seguinland, and Orrs Island as fall gatherings and social visits continued.
Fred Bradford LeMont 83 died Tuesday at his Swampscott home. Born in Bath May 14, 1857 he was one of nine children. Survived by four children Bessie Deering Mrs. George Deering Mrs. John de Kay and Cecil LeMont all of Lynn. Services were held Friday at his home.
Alice F. Hunnewell age 63 wife of J Edgar Hunnewell of Woolwich died Friday night after a brief illness. Born in Bath she was daughter of the late George A and Mary Elizabeth Brown. Survived by four daughters Ruby Dolloff Oaklawn RI Gladys Bailey Wiscasset Daisy Welch Woolwich and Flora Bradley Woolwich plus brothers John M Loring West Bath and Walter Loring Brookline Massachusetts.
Oscar F. Williams 90, longtime superintendent of Bath's highway department and former street commissioner, died suddenly at home. A prominent public figure, he led Bath fire and Masonic circles, helped install the Gamewell fire alarm, and served as Republican city committee chair for decades. He is survived by a son Daniel Williams, two daughters, four grandchildren, and a brother. municipal honors were paid at his funeral.
Veterans and city officials gathered as the Board of Highways and Sewers closed at noon in tribute to a longtime engineer. Rev Charles M Tubbs led the service with Solar lodge members and Dunlap commandery K T officers in a funeral that included a masonic procession. Burial took place at Oak Grove.
Annie Octava Jewett 63 wife of Hylan M. Jewett of Westport died Tuesday morning at Bath Memorial Hospital after 14 weeks of treatment. Born in Houston to Charles and Jemima Farrar she lived in Bath 30 years and moved to Westport two years ago. Active in Corliss Street church Myrtle lodge Odd Ladies she is survived by her husband son Maurice Jewett Bangor brothers George Farrar and Frank Cone sister Mrs. James Finley and three grandchildren Virginia Alyn and Ann Louise Jewett.
Freight traffic on the Bath branch of the Maine Central railroad surges due to local shipbuilding. The Iron Works and Hardings plant shipments drive activity with 350 loaded freight cars entering Bath this month and 226 spotted on spur tracks at Hardings.
Woolwich hosts a church sponsored social at the Woolwich Center Community hall on Friday evening. Eels begin their annual expedition from the lakes in two weeks or less and Pembroke residents George Gough and George Dana prep traps on the Pennamaquan River above the village to conserve the catch and deter muskrat damage by lining traps with small mesh wire. Muskrats often enter eel traps and gnaw holes above the water line allowing eels to escape.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.