Community clubs host New Year celebrations and notes
Ladies of the Squaw club held a New Year Eve dinner with 40 attendees at the community house, prizes awarded to Edgar Oliver and Mrs. Robert J. Manson, with Santa’s helpers and gifts for all. The Evening Workers celebrated with a Christmas tree at Mrs. Preble’s home, exchanging jokes and gifts. Community party prizes went to Mrs. William Duley and Mr. Dunlap, with bid whist and other games. Various local residents and activities are listed, including volunteers, illness, and social events through Winnegance and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Squaw Club
Edgar Oliver
Robert J Manson
Iarry Th. Williams
Zina M. Eaton
Harry (. Webber
Santa Claus
Herbert Perry
John G. Morse Jr
Harold Rogers
Squaw Club
Herbert Morse
Cumberland
Portland
Charles FE. Preble
High Street
Preble
Charlotte Owen
Joseph N. Day
Winneyance
William Duley
Dunlap
Charles Perry
Edna Totman
Duley
I. A. Trueworthy
John G. Morse
Marion Morse
John W. Gilmore
Danforth McDonald
Somerville
Mass
Charles Stinson
Tharpswell
Bertha Coombs
Guy Nickerson
Brunswick
Frank Allegrin
Woman's Auxiliary
Robert P. Manson
Richard C. Morse
George A. Merritt
Leon B. Pennell
Charles. E. Preble
Harry
Webber
Gypests
Mr. Merritt
George
Sherman N. Morse
Depreciation Fund Urged for Fire Apparatus Replacement
City Treas. Ralph K. Hall urged establishing a depreciation fund to cover annual wear on motorized fire units. A banquet in Hook and Ladder hall honored the new ladder truck Mogine 2 and featured speakers including Alderman Covel and Chief Parks. Attendees praised rapid truck response and pledged equipment improvements, with Oyster supper served to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
City Treas
Ralph K. Hall
Hall
Hook and Ladder
Scott Morse
Reland II
Pero
Morse
Ralph ©. Covel
Lcon
Covel
Wat
Board of Fire Engineers
Wellington A. Moore
McCausland
Tle
City Treas. Hall
Walter
Whitney
Roscoe P. Mckadden
M R. Wright
Board of Common Council
James Knights
Chester H. Lewis
Parshley
Oscar I’. Williams
Edward W. Vaughan
Alderman Helmer W. Rogers
Charles K, Parks
Board of Engineers
Richard Frates
Wilfred W. Chaney
Frank Fortier
Walter F. Abbott
Bath Water District
Carr
Frank J. Farrin
John A. Gallagher
Foreman Pero
Edward Clough
Edward 2. Rice
John Gallagher
Melvin Savage
Matt Gallant
Osmond
Erskine
Milk distribution planned for undernourished pupils
North Center P T A plans to start milk distribution for undernourished pupils with funds in the milk fund. A Christmas work report at the Y M C A meeting notes 250 candy bags filled and distributed to school children and gifts to a needy family. Mrs. Charles R Farnham presided as a board party was scheduled for next Wednesday in the Y M C A gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Center
P.T. A
Charles R. Farnham
Arthur J. Dunton
Edward Sewall
R. R. Alsop
Warren Fo Mrawley
Robert B. Hatch
Corliss Routs Wesley to Set New High Scoring Mark
Corliss uses a shifted lineup to overwhelm Wesley 55 to 6 in the Church league game. Beacon defeats Universalist 34 to 23 while Winter beats Elm 14 to 4, positioning Winter as a likely championship contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copier
Ian Ses Aireettin
Beacon
Cafe Doen
Mois
Universalist
AES
IE Provence
WES Cie Nance
Msomresule Witols
Corliss
Wesley
Beacon Street
McDonald
Longley
Elm Street
Central
Elm
Pearson
Pinkham
Carl Oliver
Jenkins
Anlcker
Black
Winter
Higietes Sd Aorinte da O
Senki
Gigan Aes Ra Ora Cout DL Levee Atte Cotta McRey Ch Ore
Saterr UT Pongetary
Osborne, Ig
An Pere
Shotts An Ies
F.G
hBennenia, &I Oper
Pinkham, If
Biel Hk
Fe Ccverein Sieneis
NORE
OH Wei
Eig
Iareg
Hbokers Igen
Cask PhD
Perry
Mitchell
Phil Eaton
Tote
Alcal Usi
Ss Caapanees
Eecene
Tochis
Westen
Pierce
Vieree
Meister
Jewett
Decker
Deacon
Benacon
Beacon Goats
Wrothsteeles
Lemont
Gowell
POLIS
Cscs
Scarlet fever cases and quarantine noted in town
The Center reopened after a week’s vacation while Mrs Wyman’s home is under quarantine due to scarlet fever. Nearby West Point reports multiple scarlet fever cases and whooping cough. Several residents travel or visit nearby Bath and Boston, with locals including J Rodney Wyman and William Bowie among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School At Center
Wyiman
Traverse
Supreme Judicial Court
William R. Bowie
Bath
N. W. Eaton
Ashdale
Paul Gilmore
Gilmore
Lath
A. , Oliver
Warker
Eugene Harrington
Warker Head
Boston
Y. IL
W. Cutting
Selectmen
Augusta
Bridge Morse
Parker Tead
James Ei. Percy
North Bergen
Parker Tlead
William Morrison
Cox's Tread
William Cullity
Bucksport
M. J. Percy
Cox's Head
W. G. Jefferson
Parker Lead
Willard TI. Daley
Hattie Bowie
V Phylis Eaton
Martin Wyman
Small Point
Elizabeth Eaton
Marjorie Gilmore
Albert Sh. Storer
John J. Lavery
Grange conference set for Waterville in January
Local notes report a Grange lecturers conference planned for Waterville on January 20 and 21. Myron Crocker succeeded Burt M. Dyer Monday as night man at the A and K Railway power house. Deputy sheriffs Oliver and Falin joined Sheriff McClure’s staff after Saturday qualification. The Kennebec bridge loan of 500000 to Extabrook Co. of Boston was approved at four percent interest. Bath residents enjoyed skiing near Mill Pond as ice marking began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Waterville
Myron Crocker
Burt M. Dyer
J. Rupert Wing
Damariscotta
Sol Direct
Abram C. Oliver
Fitz G. Falin
Dedimus
Fred H.thompson
McClure
Kennebec Bridge
Extabrook & Co
Boston
Bath
Mill Pond
Mill Pond Ice Co
Ath
Brunswick
Plant
Tonight
Calif
Hoekomock
West Coast
Independent
Clremont
Charles H. Cahill
State Highway Department
Washington Street
Center Street
Whippsburg Line
Ruddy Checks Bright Eyes and Clear Skin
Advice promotes better digestion and regular bowel habits to prevent ailments such as constipation and stomach issues. Prominent claim endorses L. F. Atwood's Bitters by LE Medicine Co of Portland Maine as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood
Jolly Dancers Greet New Year At YMCA Ball
The Junior Hospital league hosted its third New Year Eve dance at the YMCA gymnasium welcoming 1927 with festive decorations and a roaring fireplace. About 2000 attendees enjoyed music by the Phe Proubadours, refreshments, and a charitable proceeds totaling over $115 for City hospital. Local and out of town guests from New York to Boston joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Hospital League
YMCA
League
Fayer
Paul Jones
Egymnasium
William J. Sewall
Minnie Purbish
Seth S. Mullin
Jane S. Murphy
Charles 1
Wetherbee
Mrs. Sewall
Miss Furbish
Mrs. Mullin
Miss Murphy
Westbrook
Anne. Thibideau
Waterville
Wallace Rand
Brookline
Mass
John 2. Crosby
Boston
Caroline Lisecomb
Worcester
Marion Dean
Deorchester
Eliot Colter
Essex, Conn
Clarence Johnson
John Lincolu c
Brunswick
Final real estate transfers mark year end in Sagadahoc
Registry of deeds shows Topsham and Woolwich each with four transfers. Bath and Georgetown follow with three each, Bowdoinham and Richmond with two, and Arrowsic and Phippsburg with one. Condoin and Westpath recorded none. Transfers include McKay to Perry in Bath and Blair family changes in Woolwich as well as multiple Topsham entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Topsham
Woolwich
Bath
Georgetown
Bowdeinham
Richmond
Arrowsie
Phippsburg
Condoin
Westpath
Ofty Steen
Tloratio L. Baker
James R. McKay
Edward
Crocker
Ida A. Crocker
Franklin R. Bailey
David W. Blair
Milton
Trott
Tackling Party Watches Old Year Out New In
Captain and Mrs. Perry A. Colby hosted a tacking party at 27 Bath Street with the Lady Foresters. Guests enjoyed oyster stew, pickles, crackers, cakes, coffee and tea as they welcomed the New Year with music and speeches. Assisted in serving by Alice Taft Angl Amma Curran and George Johnson served as butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry A. Colby
Farmington Rotary Men Reported to Tour at Midnight
Residents awoke to rumors that Farmington Rotary officers Gene Flood Arbo Norton and Summer Mills were sent to roam the village at midnight to sing. The nocturnal procession did not materialize as candles stayed lit and most villagers returned to bed, the rest of the night passing quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Franklin Journal
Farmington Rotary
Gene Flood
Arbo Norton
Summer Mills
Als
Periodicals on File at Patten Library Make Lengthy List
A catalog of periodicals on file at Patten Free Library for 1027 Ambition lists many titles. Gifts are noted beside several entries including American Issue American Machinist American Magazine American Review of Reviews and more. The compilation includes books journals magazines and trade publications from national and international outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patten
Patten Free Library
American Magazine
American Review of Reviews
Athietic Monthly
Hetter Homes and Gardens
Boy's Life
Boston Transcript
Building Age
Century
Child Life
Christian Register
Christiam Science Monitor
CG Y
Christian Science Sentinel
Motive
Motorship
National Geographic
National Republic
Nature Magazine
New Near East
New York Times
Annual Silver Tea Proves Great Success
The annual pound party and silver tea at the Old Ladies Home raised over 200 dollars in donations of groceries and useful articles. Attendance was larger than ever as the event ran as a private affair with elaborate table decorations and a basket centerpiece of purple begonias. Board members Martha P. Smal Agnes Humphreys and several others served and poured, with many male attendees including William D. Sewall Treasurer David L. Wilson and Dr. Langdon TL Snipe among the board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ladies Home
Martha P. Smal
Agnes Humphreys
Board of Managers
William JD. Sewall
Albert H. Shaw
Fred H. Kimball
Arthur J .Dunton
Mary Watson
Elizabeth Moses
Charlotte Meeker
Lily Moses
Harriot, Ledyard
Charles (. Low
Owen J. Ledyard
Allen M. Irish
Langdon
Ty, Snipe
Wilber G. Cahill
Lies
William D. Sewall
David L. Wilson
Langdon TL Snipe
Referee in Bankruptcy Visits Wiscasset for Creditor Meeting
William T. Hall the Referee in Bankruptcy held the first meeting of creditors in the Verey Gross matter in Waldo on Wednesday. Hotel Phoenix guests Tuesday included T. F. Tarrett Helen Noyes and others from Boston Wortland Worcester and Brookline. Hotel Columbia hosted L. M. Ricker of Brunswick J LB Pechant Brattleboro Vt and Boston residents S J Hunter Portland and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Hall
Wiscasset
Verey Gross
Waldoboro
Phoenix
T. F. Tarrett
Helen Noyes
W. J. McKay
Boston
Fred C. Bisbee
Wortland
W. P. Percy
Worcester
George H. Howard
I. Ti. McManee
Heston
Columbia
L. M. Ricker
Brunswick
J. LB. Pechant
Brattleboro
S. J. Hunter
J. W. Cribly
Portland
K- W. Savage
Banger
G. M. Crewell
Brookline
Mass
County Officers Qualify for Positions in New Term
The county officers qualified for their new terms today led by Clerk of Courts Fred H. Thompson and Judge Walter S. Glidden. New board of county commissioners members include Charles J. Dain of Bath and George M. Stinson of Woolwich, with Stinson serving a six year term and Dain filling an unexpired four year term. Deputies named by Sheriff J Warace McClure include Perkins, Oliver, Gilpatric, Messenger, Henderson, Carleton, and Scribner serving as deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred If Thompson
Walter S. Glidden
Bath
Board of County Commissioners
Charles J. Dain
David W. Scribner
Topsham
George M. Stinson
Woolwich
Board of Commissioners
Abram C. Oliver
Nathaniel Gilpatric
Charles Messenger
Richmond
Albert Henderson
Bowdoinham
Milton Carleton
McClure
James Scribner
Central Church Choir Hosts Jolly After–Supper Party
The Central Church choir enjoyed an evening of supper and merriment hosted by Choir Director Mr and Mrs Jack Shaw at the Parish Treuse. Covers numbered 25 with toasters given to the Shaws and a gold coin prize to Miss Iola Blair for top attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Jack Shaw
Treuse
Shaw
Iola Blair
Christmas Service at Old Folks Home by First Baptist Class
Co workers from the First Baptist church led a devotional service at the Old Folks Home on Sunday. A Christmas program directed by Mrs. Herbert F. Worrey featured readings, solos, duets, and prayers with residents and matron Mrs. Catherine OHara in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Old Folks Home
Hweon Pat
Herbert FE. Worrey
Catherine O'Hara
Stover
H. L. Skillin
Gardiner Roberts
Watson Frye Co Creditors Meeting Adjudicated Bankrupt
Creditors of Watson, Frye Co. a Bath corporation were notified by Referee William T. Hall that it was adjudicated bankrupt on December 29. The first meeting will be January 14 at 2 p.m. in the referee's Bath office to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson, Frye Co
Bath Corporation
William T. Hall
Front Street
Bath
Arthur J. Dunton
Ralph O. Dale
Bath Boy Wins Grand Prize in Lamp Contest
Chester Horne of Bath won the Grand Prize by selling 839 lamps in the Cen a ye Mazda Lamp Contest. Fred Harden of Rockland was second with 586 lamps and John Sherden of Waterville sold 4850. About 100 boys participated and total sales reached 15,855 lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Horne
Bath
Chester
Fred Harden
Rockland
John Sherden
Waterville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladder One
LE Medicine Co
Bath Savings Institution
Ocean Ferry
Pictorial
Popular Mechanics
Popular Science Monthly
Dprotectionist
Dplayground
Rose Cross
Havering West
Scientific: American
Scribners
St. Nicholas
Woman's Home Companion
Yale Review
Old Ladies’ Home
Bath Boy
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