Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bath Independent in Bath, Maine

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1926

Page

2

Proposed Kennebec Bridge Approach by Engineers

The drawing outlines an vehicular approach starting on Front Street between Vine and the post office, curving in an S over Vine, then south over Maine Central yard to the bridge. It notes damage to the post office lot and Bath waterfront, and suggests acquiring Garage and King Tavern property to create a Civic Square with a hotel and possible City hall. Three routes are reviewed: along the river shore, along the ridge top, or over a valley on the east side.

Kennebec Bridge Bath Clear King Tavern Bath Garage Maine Central Bath Station Front Street Vine Maine Central Yard Bridge State Railroad King Tavern Front Washington Woolwich Sagjadahor Ferry

West Bath Farm Bureau Meeting Covers Management Topics

West Bath's Grange Hall hosted a Saturday farm management session with the county agent Mr. Eastman presenting lantern slides on cost saving contrivances and price trend charts. He showed farm account figures to prove profitable management and discussed business like farming to students and locals.

West Bath New Farm Bureau Mr. Eastman

Spelling Contest Sparks Senior Win by Five Points

The Junior Senior spelling match occurred Tuesday morning in the assembly hall with the Seniors scoring 115 to the Juniors 110, clinching the contest. The top spellers led the Seniors in a tight finish, showcasing precision and pace.

ISS

American Legion Seen As Best Insurance For Nation

A distinguished World War fighter hails The American Legion as the best insurance policy the nation could have. The Legion is praised for shaping welfare questions, countering radicalism, and aiding postwar unity through education, veteran outreach, and community projects.

American Legion Yooung Legion Americs Ira Toemakers France Veges Feds Lege Interallied Veterans Association

Practical idealists push welfare through national insurance

A reflection on local Legionnaires Tom Dill and Dick shaping practical ideals for war orphans care and national welfare. The piece argues their vision turns community effort into a national endowment for orphans, framing them as pragmatic reformers rather than dreamers.

Munity Enterprises Legionnaire Tom Dill

Meeting of Creditors in Hibbert Bankruptcy Adjudicated

Referee in Bankruptcy William T. Hall notified creditors of Calvin G. Hibbert of Washington that Hibbert was adjudicated bankrupt on March 13. The first meeting will be held in Knox County Court House Rockland on May 25 at 2 o clock when a trustee may be appointed.

William T. Hall Calvin G. Hibbert Washington Knox County Court House Rockland

Foreclosure Notice on Maine Property Deeds and Mortgages

Foreclosure action filed by State Trust Company against Harry De Cony of Augusta for breach of multiple mortgage conditions on property in Bath Sagadahoc. The notice cites deed dates 1923 and references to Washington Street and Gilman land segments, with Bath Savings Institution and related assignments involved. Attorneys listed include Andrews, Nelson & Gardiner for State Trust Company and James A. Packard for Cony.

Harry de Cony Augusta Kennebee Dry Tolman Gilman Hood& Detars Wealington Street Washoegtom Street Sanius Washington Street Jan Wem Dudles Gilman Gilmans Southerby Houdlette Declan Westerly Washington Trent Sagadahoc State Trust Company Andress, Nelson & Gardiner Jamees A. Packard Warry Jules Rvs Sageria Sagadalweec Northerls Rts Og Wil

Easter Services at Montsweag Baptist Church

Easter services at Montsweag Baptist Church will be held at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A strong musical program led by Mrs. W. Brown will feature church youth, Mrs. Fred Soule, Mrs. James Rogers, Vernon Ayer, Miss Jessie Bishop of Augusta, and visiting Miss Rader and Lyall Rader. Rev. S. W. Brown will deliver the Easter message and invite all to attend.

Montsweag Baptist Church 8. W. Brown Fred Soule James Rogers Vernon Ayer Moatsweag Jessie Bishop Augusta Rader Lyall Rader N. W. Eaton Sebasco William P. G. Rice First Baptist Church Mr. Rice Ilis Ernest Richmond T. H. Fernald John Rice Earl Dow Edgecomb Gardner Greenough William B. G. Rice Bailey Addie Goffay Lewiston Chopps School Edgar Bailey Ernest Rice William Rice Annie Cunningham Charles Henderson

Local Socials Note Summers Visits and Returns

Mrs. John Lilly visited her sister Mrs. W. H. Johnson on Friday. Miss Margaret Pushard, visiting Bath and Edgecomb, returned home Friday. Miss Helen Lilly, staying with uncle J. R. Lilly in Bath, returned home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Munsey and son Albion of Day's Ferry called on friends in town. H. S. Lilly spent Saturday with his daughter Mrs. Evelyn Munsey at Day's Ferry.

J. Hl. Stackpole Campbell's Pond West Bath Grange Weland Plummer Edward Besaw Marion Plummer Fred E. Irish Ruth Newdick Digest Herbert Simpson Elmira Fairservice William H. White Hope Ward Lillian Drown Miami Florida Foster's Point Hallowell Rogers U. of M Llewellyn Rogers Trith Stackpole The Commercial Trading Co Bath B. H. Stackpole Emma Sears Joseph W. Larrabee A. OH. Higgins Murray Brewer Cambridge Mass Marguerite Williams Almenia Jaques Gorham Normal School Clarence Johnson Sabine Ted Cross Grange Hall Mattie Oliver John Cavanaugh Fred Trish Pearl Lemont Annie Willinens Lillian Maye Walker Wiles Lowdeinkan Willisins Fred W. Larrabee Mase Everett Lemont Thelton Kittredge Lemont Smith Freeman Ernest J. Williams Cunpbel’s Pond Brunswick Bow Pryde John Lilly W. H. Johnson Margaret Pushard Edgecomb Helen Lilly J. R. Lilly Hubert Munsey Albion Day’s Ferry H. S. Lilly Evelyn Munsey Day's Ferry

Card of Thanks from Center Woolwich residents

We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors at Center Woolwich and others for kindness during our recent bereavement. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. WY. L. Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hi. Rice, Mr. and Mrs. William Gott and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Gamache.

Center Woolwich WY. L. Rice Frank Hi. Rice William Gott C. S. Richards Edmond Gamache

McMahan and Walker Wed at Central Church Parsonage

Charles KE McMahan of Georgetown and Miss Alice Kk Walker of Arrowsic united in marriage by Rev. David I Wilson. The ceremony was attended by the young couple without guests. Financial figures appear in the text: total liabilities and surplus noted as $7,352,812.90 and $39,737.62, with a total of $723,2611 and $21,285,738.13 listed in the article.

Central Church Charles KE. McMahan Georgetown Alice Kk. Walker Arrowsic David I., Wilson North American Accident Insurance Company Chicago Ilinois Travelers Indemnity Company Hartford Connecticut Talis Ssssasiosas Peteee Ace Lash Capital Socier Ace Health Puliecs OLD Colony Insurance Company Ofton Massachusetts Assess Ie Co Travelers Insurance Company Wess ANZ Anoss Morty Sass Argents Eleirig Benee JNA Metropolitan Ace Insurance Company Fifth Avenue New York Nave U. S Morizate Western Assurance Toronto Canada William St Jacks and Bond Wedea Phates Sting Cneics Seber Et Dieeesserterecs Jourplu- Ove

Also Mentioned on This Page

M.C Clifford Is Wen Prof Aosedbath Eleanor Bates Oscar Landeun Portland Bates Samuel F. Bates Deatrice Ridlon Joseph Dunning Mabel Helden Wemys Brown William F. Dunton Wendall Williams Campbell’s Ida Bonney Russell Street Mary Dean Bertha Dean Annie Lee Rufus Lombard Frank Jaques I. A. Owen Charles Stackpole Ments Helen Rogers Minnie Brown Hazel Wakefield Marion Fuller Manifold Jessie Colby Marjorie Dearborn Winifred Kennerson Eleanor Blake Josephine Hamlin Ethel House Evelyn Donnell Lauriston Trott Ruth Bryant Katherine O'Donnell Grace Winchenbaugh Dorrce Campbell Clarabelle Quick Francis Duprey Florentine Knowlton Alice Whalen Adelaide Campbell Elsie Trott Psychological Louise Stewart Carolyn Rogers Nonwar Medicine Co Norway Wbuttie Alice Preble Bowdoinhaim Artell Hayward Willian. Richerdon Addison Rice Frank J. Walker Twin Counties Farm Bureau Louis Jack Nathan ‘Coffin Ida Beals Clayton B. Dolloff Bath City Hospital John Brown Boston Dorothy Childrens’ Hospital Horace Savage Montsweag Baptist Church Dresden Berkshire Mutual SUN Insurance Crosby, Agts Travelers Fire Insurance Company Ins Lloyds Insurance Perry Aera Peete Seene Ee Home Soeurance Company York City Macente Editeasie United States Casualty Company Maiden Lane New York City N. Y Workwaren Gtoss Tase Cenes Monarch Accident Insurance Company Springfield Simeks Seeens Ewa Peter Eters Reesertonens Ee Rere Ee Skillings Rath Maine Fire Association OF Phila Ares Pry Peer Camden Ld Eeereteer Torereseereeee City OF New York Insurance Co Cabeene British America Assurance c A William Street Caledonian Insurance Company of Inburgh Scotland Ogeedae LS AS OfTice Wid Bank Carp Ucnnard Pittsfiel Tee Seetecersees Ceervereessest Sa
Search Courier

Search the Bath Independent Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bath Independent?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication