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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1928

Page

7

Forty Years Ago In Bath 1888 items

The Bath Daily Times items from September 19 to 25 1888 note gunners from Massachusetts bound for Bald Head and a decline in Kennebec towing. Morse line boats at docks. a fever relief meeting at Wesley church. Daughters of Rebekah social. Sea conditions and the Postage Stamp Company band performance. Local repairs on the Patten house. Bath Board of Trade plans. storms hinder water works and shipyard activity. new canal and street work. multiple excursions delayed by weather.

Bath Bath Daily Times Kennebec Morse Line Front Street Postage Stamp Company Alameda Hussar John Patten State OF Maine Jude Sagadahor Charles J. Dain Jennie S. Rideout Sagadahos Charles F. Rideout Sant Bath Rath Washington Street Scott Morse and’ Company Sai Street Charles FP Rideout Charles Fo Garcelon Lea Sagalahoe Deels Hook Sail Charles J. Datn

Fair Opens as Alameda Warmup Promises Evening Show

Hoe County Fair opens at Topsham and the Alameda will be warmed for tonight’s performance. Busy city workers drive coal teams while park walks gain water courses on either side. Veterans William Willis and Gilbert Parshley visitBath and Dexter respectively, with Parshley planning a winter return to New Jersey. The H. F. Morse tug, built by Morse Transportation, launches at the yard, 168 feet long and 450 tons, destined to tow coal barges and headed for Philadelphia to receive machinery. The town notes funding delays for new equipment after the high school fire, with various local officials and workers listed among speakers and crew.

Gilbert Parshley Dexter Blairtown N. J Mr. Parshkey New Jersey Mr. Parshiey Harrison Morton H. F. Morse Morse Transportation Company Morse New England B. W. Morse Charles H. Morse Israel Jewell Roland Fisher H. F Morse Philadelphia

Obituary Kate Miller 58 Bath resident dies after long illness

Kate Miller 58 wife of Rupert Miller died Sunday at 27 Mechanic Street Bath after a lengthy illness she had been bedridden ten weeks. Born in Hants County Nova Scotia she was daughter of John Singer and lived in Bath 29 years. She leaves husband three sons Harry A Roy L Clarence E Miller two daughters and two brothers. Funeral private Tuesday at two at her home with Rev. C. M. Tubbs officiating

Kate Miller Rupert Miller Mechanic Street Miller Hants County N. S John Singer Bath Harry A Roy L Quincy Mass Clarence E. Miller Rumford C. W. Hanson Portland Lillian Miller Joel Singer Noank. Conn James Singer Essex C. M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church

Sidelinger 58 Former Bathman Died in Mobile

Herbert L. Sidelinger 58 a former Bathman died September 20 in Mobile Alabama. Arrived Monday night and prayers were said at Oak Grove Cemetery grave. Death due to a carbuncle and complications. Born in Damariscotta he served in Cuba with Co F Capitol Guards during the Spanish–American War. He later lived in Bath with brother Manfred E. Sidelinger and moved south about 29 years ago. He worked aboard ships and is survived by two half brothers Frederick H. and Harry W. Sidelinger of Brockton Massachusetts.

Herbert L. Sidelinger Mobile Ala Oak Grove Mr. Sidelinger Damariscotta Lot Nancy Sidelinger Co. F Capitol Guards Cuba Bath Manfred E. Sidelinger Manfred P Sidelinger Frederick H Harry W Sidelinger Brockton Mass

Bath widow Emma E. Mitchell dies after three days illness

Emma Etta Mitchell 68 widow of Joseph R. Mitchell of Bath died Sunday evening after a three day illness. She was born in Porter to Daniel and and Sarah Libby. Survived by nine children including Charles Mitchell Bath Jeff Mitchell Brockton James H. Mitchell Lyndhurst Marjorie Mitchell Lewiston H F Perkins East Braintree Eleanor Blake New York Frank Fields Rockland R E Howe Portland Harriet Mitchell Augusta. Funeral held Wednesday at 10:30 at 76 Richardson Street with Oak Grove burial.

Emma Etta Mitchell Joseph R. Mitchell Bath Porter Daniel Libby Charles Mitchell Jef Mitchell Brockton Mass James H. Mitchell Lyndhurst N. J Marjorie Mitchell Lewiston H. F. Perkins East Braintree Eleanor Blake New York City Frank Fields Rockland R. E. Howe Portland Harriet Mitchell Augusta Richardson Street Oak Grove

John W. Snipe Funeral Held at Chadbourne Rooms

The funeral of John W. Snipe, longtime toll collector at the Ar trawsic bridge, was held Wednesday afternoon at William C. Chadbourne’s undertaking rooms, 32 Broad Street, with Rev. Weston P. Holman of officiating.

John W. Snipe Ar- Trawsic Bridge William C. Chadbourne Broad Street Weston P. Holman

Hose One Proves Delightful Host

A continuation discusses the present and wishes for long life and prosperity of the organization. It notes Ernest Stinson as the "Daddy of the Gang" and reflects on past changes with anticipation that similar fate will recur before the next year, given the nature of events.

Ernest Stinson

Tinting Radiators Cuts Coal Bills With Color Finishes

The article notes refinishing radiators with color to blend with room decor can cut heat loss and save coal. It explains choosing finishes that do not impede heat, advises cleaning radiators, applying primer, two coats of flat paint, and optional stippling for texture.

Crist Berton Elle Popular Science Monthly William E. Severns University Ofllinois

Three Bath Men Cleared in Gunning Case

Bath men charged with gunning at Winnegance Creek had their not guilty plea upheld and were dismissed by Judge Keegan after State evidence was deemed insufficient. Game Warden John H. Perkins testified to shots fired after dark and traced the trio’s movements to their car on the road to Bath.

Winnegance Creek Bath John H. Perkins Keegan Ralph O Dale

Cast stone reshapes architecture with new cement method

Cast stone offers versatile forms from grand columns to window sills using Portland cement and aggregates. Architects draft models, molds are made, and finishing methods range from rubbing to bush-hammering. Also, Wallace H. White Jr. may seek the Senate seat in 1930 amid Maine Republican speculation.

Teikenie Plaster of Paris Wyatt Brummitt Popular Science Monthly

Committal Service for Herbert L. Sidelinger in Mobile

A committal service for Herbert L. Sidelinger, former Bathman, who died in Mobile Alabama, was held Tuesday morning at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. Weston P. Holman of Beacon Street Methodist church led the service at 10:30. The body arrived Monday night and was met by his brother Manfred E Sidelinger, his nearest relative. Mr. Sidelinger went South about 20 years ago.

Herbert L. Sidelinger Mobile Oak Grove Weston P. Holman Beacon Street Methodist Church Manfred E Stdelinger Seelinger

Funeral of Mrs Miller Held Private at Home

The funeral of Mrs Kate Miller wife of Rupert Miller was private Tuesday afternoon at two at her home 27 Mechanic street Reverend Charles M Tubbs of Grace Episcopal church officiated. The bearers were her three sons Clarence E Miller Rumford Roy L Miller and Harry A Miller both of Quincy Massachusetts and her son in law C W Hanson of Portland Burial was in Oak Grove.

Kate Miller Rupert Miller Mechanic Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Clarence E Rumford Roy L Harry A. Miller Quincy Mass C. W. Hanson Portland Oak Grove

Death of ThreeYearOld Arthur Cunningham in Georgetown

Arthur E. Cunningham, three year old son of Walter and Lela Harford Cunningham of Georgetown, died Monday at City Hospital. The funeral will be Wednesday at two, at the parents' home in Georgetown Center.

Arthur BE. Cunningham Walter and Lela Harford CunNingham Georgetown City Hospital Georgetown Center

Veteran Maine Congressman Seen As Likely 2026 Candidate

The veteran member of the Maine delegation in the House of Representatives and author of the merchant marine act bearing his name, in collaboration with Senator Jones of Washington, would boost his bid if he formally announces a run for higher office.

Maine House of Representatives Senator Jones Washington

Telephone Cables Laid in Brunswick Ahead of Costs

The Brunswick Telephone Company begins laying 64 poles 25 090 feet of aerial cables and 3152 feet of underground cable with 52 poles and 12 647 feet of aerial and 2764 feet of underground cables removed. Executives authorized 16565 dollars for the project. Frederick E Drake Jr James Drake and John McInnes visited Andover Mass where Drake resumes studies at Phillips Academy.

the Telephone Company Brunswick Frederick E. Drake, Jr James B. Drake John McInnes Andover Mass Frederick Drake Phillips Academy

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Massachusetts Bald Head Wesley Church Jacksonville Daughters of Rebekah John L. Perkins Middle Street Star of the East Bath Landing Haggett Gardiner Good Templars Hall West Bath Bath Board of Trade Richardson William Bragg Salvation Army Henrietta Hodgdon City Hall Fred Temple Luce & Temple Harrison and Cowin High Street Hon. J. H. Kimball Lincoln Street Grounds Auburns Baths W. T. Donnell Moulton Iron Works Dunton South King Streets Ramsey Edward Brown and Holman Dun Ning Augusta Ball Nine St. John Popham S. J. Macy Neafie and Levy Williams Boat Shop Woodbury Mr. Folsom Elm Street Church Lisbon Falls North End Frank Parks Chestnut Street Farmington George H. Clark Pushaw Harry Tucker Rochester N. Y Frank P. Guthrie The American Watch Co Waltham Charles Rideout Bath Business Men's Club Stephen Beals Fessenden Chase North Edgecomb Georgie Pray Sabattus Capt. Kittridge J. B. Vauehn Boston Star Tonight M. G. Shaw & Sons Morse Yard How Foote Brothers Patten Scott Percy Biddeford New York John Thompson Lynn Bath Station C. H. Mitchell Houston Marcellus Cobb Mr. Pask Winter Street Church United States Marine Iron Works Hoe County Topsham William Willis Shirley Court House Richard E. Fratss Pearl E. Dunbar Edward W. Vaughan Walter F. Abbott Bath Water District Wellimeton A. Moore Harold E. Cutting Arthur K. Perington Times Elmer W Reeds Eneime Isaac Chase Hook and Ladder Percy Plant John Ed Hunt George J. Goodwin Enrime Arthur Plant Vernal Chase Knight Ellery Whittemore Col E. A. Robbins of Camden Congressman White Senate Wallace H. White, Jr White Arthur R. Gould Bangor Gould Bert M. Pernald Nelson Third Arthur E. Cunningham Fred S. Curtis Thomas R. Huston Mer Funeral Home Center Street D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagedahock Block Emma M. Beckford Mary L. Tracey Sxadahoc William F. Dunham L. F. Medicine Co Portland, Me Sagadahoc Larmnet A. Cooumbs West Bathim Sani Frank G. Cosme Vonmes Han Mo Wrect Frhel Bo Peabkely S. Portland Seur Pethremer A Sanl Restater Avast Harriet A. Coombs Sobsormberl Amd Arthur J. Dunton Sagadahog Bath Om Tersant Sagadahee WALTER S._GLIDDEN William F. Dunjam Nellie A. Lundrigan Rathimsant John Luandrigan Rathimsart AL Landrivan Thomas TL Landrivan Willow Wil of Sand Nero AN Lundrigan Sank Executrix Trvine Nellie Lundrigan Ote Sebsertdl SPFAR Seall Aml San Netitiem Walter S. Glidden William FL Dunham Sagadahoe Saul County William FP. Dunham Edward Hughes Lacey M. Hughes Infant County Attes Willin F. Dunstam Dora O. Lowell Carleton W. Lowell Telon Cornish Doral O. Lowell A. D Wes. N. Louise Spinney George P. Spinney Arrowsie Nicseres Bath Independent Insail Saul William FL. Dunitam Sagadaheoc Sagadahec Mary Fo Steadman John A. Steadman Oakl County Sawwlaloc Havine Intel William F. Dunuwam Alice May Vieree Young Dover New Hampshire Savadahoe Nellie F. Dunton Batham Savaslahoe AN . P. Young Westerly North Street Bath, Maine
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