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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1933

Page

7

Funeral services for Elmer E. Dore held in Bowdoinham

Funeral services for Elmer E. Dore were held Friday afternoon from his late home on Main Street with Rev. C. H. Bryant officiating. Dore died Wednesday morning after a long career as a businessman in Bowdoinham, owning the Hatch farm, then the Libby House, and serving as proprietor for twelve years. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. of Richmond. Interment was at Show . The Richmond Bee announces the business sale by relatives now taking over operations.

Puneral Elmer E. Dore Main Street C. H. Bryant Mr. Dore Fae Merle Thompson Alice Oddy Willam F. Dunham Richmond Bee Oddy Mr. Thompson Leslie W. Grundy Opera House Beulah Rebekah Romeo Bellavance Jackman Evergreen Cemetery Association Selectmen’s Office Mary P. Reed Elizabeth Eeene Shaw Mary Shaw Kennebec Valley Percy A. Little George FP. Coughlin Seth Watson Somerville Mass Carl Savage George Slattery Plum Emerson Maine Enterprise Grange Ladies’ Aid Irs John Dorson Phyllis Ranger Marion Grace Mealey Rosanna Helen Gonier Mary Meserve Luther Litch Springfield George Yeaton Prankeaton Irving Hodgdon A. B. Moody Portland D. A. Pinkham Phillip Jerome Cleveland Connecticut Payee whotMae Oui _ Warren Ransford Bib‘bers Drug Store Ransford Nina Rice Charles B. Day Rangeley Jean Edgecomb Boston Louise Pratt Bangor E. P. Pratt Annie M. Donovan St. Ambrose Church Old Town Daniel Bridgett Donovan Richmond Elizabeth Hathorne Jane Little R. N Prudence Soucy Annie Jack Edward Wilson Bowdoinham Victor R. E. Carey Hallowell Grace Cuddy Board of Port Richmond Perley Joy Georgia Wakefield Ruie Curtis Fred Elliott Pauline Cronk Rebecca Rogers Mary Allen Geneveive Joy Board of Management Winnifred Roberts Lawrence Bond Saco Mary Allen's North Pront Street

Fliers Drop Down in the Kennebec

A cluttered excerpt recalls a vanishing journey to the city, noting heavy rain during travel and a two and a half hour ride. Upon arrival, men were taken to the Phoenix by Edwin FE Pinson. Plans mention a large shoe factory to be converted into a banquet and dance hall on Wednesday night September 27, as Lagana and the new Barker Mill owner’s wife are named among involved parties.

The Phoenix Edwin FE. Pinson Boston Htogin Barker Mill

Bath and environs social notes span a busy week

Herbert Spinney of Bath visited town on Friday. Rev P W Hovey and daughter Amy visited Brunswick. Dozens of Bath residents and guests from Kingston Kingston to Belmont Massachusetts appear in a long chain of visits and calls. The piece notes ordination services, college moves, and summer homes with many named individuals and places.

Herbert Spinney Bath P. W. Hovey Amy Hovey Brunswick Dorothy W. Oliver Kingston Mass W. C Warren Kimball Providence R. L Elizabeth Hunt D. L. Pettengill Frye Carrie L. Oliver Annie M. Jones Pettengill Kennebec Point Walter V. Cummings Joseph F. Higgins Portland Albert Deermont Robinhood Boston Howard Fletcher Stetson Belmont Harvard College F. W. Hovey Alice Thomas Hagan L. Earle Hagan George Gray Pine Islands West Harpswell Walter Maurice Colby Stuart Rand John Washburn Tyron N. C Rodney Paine Duluth Minn John Wilson Hallowell Ida Hooker Eleanor Cunningham Grace Hovey Bath High School Abbie Reynolds Eee Shirley N. C. Hicks Gavetner Ruth Hicks William A. Todd Roy M E. D. Marsh Ethel Meade Rutland PF. W. Hovey Parsonage Alice Hovey Howard M. Traftors B. H. Woodside Everett Trafton Lincoln Street Gilbert Gunnell Baby Waltham, Mass T. Williams E. J. Stewart Theodore Newton Center Gaston Lachaise A. A. Stott Martha Bowen Carrie Balser Augusta Rowe Balser Waterville Colby College Ruth Johnson Carrie Johnson Charles Soule Dorris Skowhegan Martha Rich Bowen Bowen Roland Stuart Hamilton Emma Billings Dorothy Jamis Cora Small Curtis Pearson Scott Curtis Carroll Powers M. P. Todd Theo McNeil Marion Hunt Harry L. Horne Howard M. Trafton Joseph PF. Higgins Lisbon Harry Morin Indian Point Nettie Gray T. M. Hagan Walter Powers White Mountains Rudolph Trafton Doris Trafton Potter West Medford Frank W. Hovey Christian Endeavor Roscoe P. Todd Warren Melrose Highlands Tufts College Vina Kingsbury

Vita Iron Tonic Claim Page Caption

An advertisement from Veedman Medicine Co of Sionington Maine promotes Vita Iron Tonic as a medical tonic. It claims it cleanses and tones the system, regulates the bowels, aids constipation and guarantees safety and reliability.

Vita & Iron Tonic Veeedman Medicine Co Sionington, Me

Maine Sunday Schools Show Keen Interest in Upcoming Conferences

Sunday school workers across Maine show keen interest in the Maine Council of Religious Education sessions next month with events in Pittsfield on October 11 Biddeford on October 12 and South Paris on October 13 Local chairs Rev Milo G Folsom Mrs Bybil Cobb and Rev Rensol H Colby lead arrangements Luncheon each day and two banquets Youth and Adults speakers include Rev Harry Thomas Stock and Dr Henry H Meyer Special feature at Biddeford October 12 will be Rev A J R Schumaker discussing Leadership Training The 64th annual session at South Paris will include Maine Council reports and budget planning All Sunday school workers in Maine may attend with a single registration fee

Maine Maine Council of Religious Education Pittsfield Biddeford Paris Milo G. Folsom Bybil Cobb South Paris Rensol H. Colby Harry Thomas Stock Boston Congregational Education Society Stock Henry H. Meyer Boston University School of Religious Education Meyer A. J. R. Schumaker Philadelphia Northern Baptist Convention Schumaker Leland A. Edwards D. D Bethel Portland

Baseball Banquet Set For Bath Team At Phoenix Hotel

Plans are complete for the Bath baseball banquet to honor all who participated in the season. The event will be held Thursday night at the Phoenix hotel at 7 30 with a turkey dinner. Eligible attendees include managers William Ketchum and Mark Hayes and players Alfred Parks John Sanborn Robert Callan Andrew Flaherty Paul Hayes Rupe Lewis Stanley Whitehouse Donald Ring John Stewart Donald Stewart Ivan Kirkpatrick Harry Ring Al Thayer Jerry Gilmore David Sprague Bradford Redennett Leon Buck James Callan Gus Meis ter Bill Oliver Benny Stover Stan Henderson Harold Cutting Steve Marshall Edward J. McMann Leslie Plant and Frank Sheridan.

Bath Hotel Phoenix William Ketchum Mark Hayes Alfred Parks John Sanborn Robert Callan Andrew Flaherty Paul Hayes Rupe Lewis Stanley Whitehouse Donald Ring John Stewart Donald Stewart Ivan Kirkpatrick Harry Ring al Thayer Jerry Gilmore David Sprague Bradford Redennett Leon Buck James Callan Gus Meeister Bill Oliver Benny Stover Stan Henderson Harold Cutting Steve Marshall Edward J. McMann Leslie Plant Frank Sheridan

How Damariscotta Received Its Name Origins

Appleton correspondent recounts a local tale about the Maine town’s name. An Indian chief’s swift daughter inspired a race among three suitors, with a spectator quipping the name Dam er is cotter as the winner. The anecdote reflects how Damariscotta’s name is said to have originated from this legend.

Appleton Waterville

Fishing Fancies and Paul Watson’s Angling Lure Discovery

A Bangor area former student, Paul Watson, now with the Signal Corps Laboratory at Fort Monmouth, is credited with an inventive fishing lure. He attaches a clothes pin turned plug in red and white, provoking strong bluefish bites and even a five and a half pound catch as proof of his clever design.

New Jersey Bangor Paul Watson University of Maine Signal Corps Laboratory Fort Monmouth

Five Islands Library Opens Weekly and Community News

The Five Islands library now opens Saturday afternoons from two to four with a large local circulation and thanks to Friends of the library from Kennebec Point Seguinland and Five Islands. A broad roster of visitors and residents share weekend events from church services to cottage gatherings, with many names and places across Bath Portland and surrounding towns noted.

Kennebec Point Seguinland Five Islands Grange Myrtle Scott Weston Mass Farder Davis Davis George Gray MacMahan Island Leslie Aingley Virginia Cambridge Pearl Nelder Woolwich Fred Carr Ida Hinckley Massachusetts Merton Davis Woodfords C. C. Davis Orville Rowe Bath Audrey Helen Pinkham Gertrude Carr Harry Greenlaw Stoneham Fred Gergler Commicut R. J Nat Hasenfus Fred Pratt Malden Island 5. M. Cubbage New York Frederick Pope Carrie Stevens Katherine Pendergast George Yeo Winchester Charles E. Davis Roland Hallowell Sedgemere Clara Hickley Portland Percy McGilvrey McGilvrey Ada McGilvrey Albert Sterritt Mary Cliff South Boston Helen Rowe Yarmouth L. H. Rowe Herbert Fisher Baker Cottage Norwood Boston English High School Boston College Geo Yoo Bob Ted Frank Perkins Frank Biggins Otis Baker Little Good Harbor Roy Clark Brooklyn N.Y Drummond Stevens L. D. Moulton J. E. Blaisdell E. M. Horton C. M. Bigelow E. P. Pierce Marie Pierce Boston F. P. Carr D. E. Cromwell J. M. Stevens Gilbert Standish Charles Lewis Gene

Named Individuals in Local Notice

The text lists Cecil Stevens, Mrs. Florine Stevens, Bernard Salamone and Carleton Hinckley as parties involved in a local matter.

Cecil Stevens Florine Stevens Bernard Salamone Carleton Hinckley

Carey-Ho m eymoon in Ha vana and South American ports

County Attorney John P. Carey Jr and Teresa Margaret O Malley Carey married Sept 16 in Belmont Mass. They embarked a three week honeymoon to Havana Panama Canal and South American ports aboard a United Fruit steamer. They will reside Oct 6 at 999 High Street Bath.

John P. Carey Belmont Mass Havana Panama Canal South American Boston United Fruit Bath High Street Charles Maguire Church of Our Lady of Mercy Carey John P Mary Carey Boston University Suffolk Law School Front Street Edward N. Hartnett Louise P. O'Malley Miss O'Malley Mary Elizabeth O'Malley Patrick Ennolly Richard Harvey Rodger McGrath Eugene Martin Portland Henry Wallace Shubert

Dr Geiger Receives Two Editorials in Hong Kong Press

The San Francisco Chronicle notes that Dr John C Geiger San Francisco's director of public health became the first American official to receive two editorials in Hong Kong press during his Far East tour. The South China Morning Post and South China News ran pieces praising his visit.

Rotary Club Hongkong J. C. Geiver San Francisco The San Francisco Chronicle John C. Geiger Anna Morse Bath J. C. Geiger South China Morning Post South China News Geiger Far East

Four Respondents Face Court Monday

Four respondents faced Judge John J. Keegan Monday in municipal court after weekend arrests for intoxication and disturbing the peace on Center Street. Three pleaded guilty. three were given suspended sentences. One repeat offender received a 60 day jail threat, with a one year stay out of Sagadahoc County and employment to report to, plus a six month jail term if violated.

John J. Keegan Center Street Sagadahoc County Keegan

Bath Eagles Clambake Draws Community of About 100

Bathacre of Eagles hosted a Sunday clambake at New Meadows with roughly 100 attendees including members and guests. The event featured clams, lobsters, eggs, corn, frankfurts, sweet potatoes, doughnuts and coffee, prepared by Edward J. Lee with help from Edward Whitehouse Edward Mc Mann and Cedric Martin.

Bathacre Eagles New Meadows Edward J. Lee Edward Whitehouse Edward McMann Cedric Martin

Summer Abodes and Coastal Voyages Along Maine Coast

Prof and Mrs Glenn H Perkins of Orono spent the past Summer aboard a 40 foot sloop exploring Penobscot Bay and the Maine coast. They joined others who favor varied Summer abodes from wagons tents cottages oceanside or lakeside. The Perkins enjoyed numerous delightful locations aboard their sailboat.

Peope Glenn H. Perkins Orono Penobscot Maine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barbara Deboise Richard Debois State Street Hospital South Portland Kennebec Georgetown First Christian Church Hammond Street Lela Glaster D.M. Humphreys& Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room John P. Carey, Jr Wu Lien-teh China Canton Hong Kong DR. Geiger Bath Eagles Beacon Street Beacon Hill State House
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