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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1926

Page

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Maine gunning activity spurs Migratory Third Refuge bill

The article outlines support for a federal Migratory Third Refuge and Marsh Land Conservation bill to protect aquatic migratory birds by funding land purchases with hunting license fees. It details the proposed 60 40 split of income for refuges and administration, a cabinet and congressional commission, state consent requirements, and expected initial revenues of 3500 000 to 800 000.

Maine Congress United States House of Representatives Secretary of Agriculture State Game Commission Federal Commission United States Department of Agriculture

Railroads face service cuts as New England communities react

Communities across New England resist railroad cost cutting and vehicle substitutions while urging preservation of rail services. The piece notes trolley cars and steam trains as dependable transport, praises wireless radio for saving lives at sea, and highlights wartime rescue efforts aided by wireless communication.

Trek

Washington to Hear Proposals on Volstead Law Change

This week features hearings in Washington on proposed changes to the Volstead Act. Wets and drys prepare to press their positions as lawmakers review the law's provisions.

Washington

Forest reserves add 250000 acres to national forests

The National Forest Reservation Commission approved nearly 250000 acres for addition to the national forests across ten states. Two White Mountain tracts totaling about 22000 acres include valuable timber. Alleghany reserve gains 30000 acres, bringing total to about 186000. Fire losses drop thanks to federal effort and local cooperation. Captain Harvey J. Terry retires after a long Coast Guard career at Popham Beach.

United States National Forest Reservation Commission White Mountain National Forest White Mountain Forest Reserve Alleghany Harvey J. Jerry Coast Guard Popham Beach Sam Terry

Maine Governor urges keeping Fernsld power law in force

Governor Triewster argues to retain the Fernsld water power act and oppose exporting power. He notes rising valuations of Maine power distributors and signs of western investments affecting the state. He says Maine should pursue a policy to keep electricity at home, with other states moving likewise.

Triewster Maine

Lincoln backs harsher Volstead penalties and two-year min sentence

General Lincoln and assistant secretary Andrews advocate stricter Volstead enforcement. They push for a minimum two year term for anyone convicted of distilling denatured alcohol and plan to present additional proposals during upcoming congressional hearings.

Lincoln (. Andrews the Treasury

Nazarene Sunday School Concert Delights Audience

Pupils of the Nazarene church Sunday school presented a concert before a filled church audience. The program included Congregational Song, prayers, recitations, instrumental duets, and children led by Edna Miller and Luisa Wilson, with multiple performers such as Wilma Clark, Mary Wilson, Beulah Pratt, Bobby Miller, and Ruth Emerson participating.

Nazarene Church Edna Miller Elas Lillian Freeman Luise Wilson Wilma Clark Thema Trotarrie Wilken Muriel Lewis Bile Bruce May Hall Mildred Preble Wnlae Victor Leask Cora Wilson Dens Bilas H Ae Sean Ee Charlie Kenney Bobby Miller Martha Evelyn Southard Mars Johnson Mrs. Pratt Ruth Emerson Lawrence Lewis

Senators and Representatives in Congress

The piece extols the United States Congress praising its members' toil and virtue. It notes John J. Pach of Mount Pleasant as a deacon and former legislator linked to the Exch-Cummings Rail Road Labor Bill, now serving on the Interstate Commerce Commission. It laments criticism while highlighting the Congress as a vast, dignified institution shaping global welfare.

Mount D Pleasant Congregational Church John J. Pach Senator LaFollette Interstate Commerce Commission Congress United States Congress Chambers of Commerce Manufacturers Associations Barkers’ Associations National Capitol Senate House Sisterhood of Nations Benjamin Franklin Japan

New England Governor Outlines Trade Role for South

The governor argues for expanding New England industry via southern markets, urging southern states to buy Maine textiles, seed potatoes, apples, canned corn, and other goods. He cites Sanford Maine's textile output and promotes strong North South trade ties to boost agriculture and industrial sales.

Calcutta Bombay Maine Atlanta New Orleans Sanford United States Stace of Tims Union South Ile United Sites England New England

Records fall as Elm wins gym track meet by wide margin

Elim team dominates a YMCA church league night meet, scoring 31 points and sweeping four first places. Several records go down including the mile and 440 dash while Pinkham Meister Brewster and Anliker star for Elm as Central Winter and Beacon chase.

Y. M. (. A. Church League Elim Ath Elin Elm Central Winter Beacon Corliss Wesley Ted Winkham Flin Winkham Jus Meister Bescon Panner Big Gun Bill Oliver Bill Brewster Pinkham Meister Liewster Gus Meister Beacon Star Oliver Kim Star Alec Burden Anicker Barker Anlcker

Rotary installation marks new Bath club officers

Bath Rotary Club held its first meeting under new officers at King Tavern Tuesday noon. Dr Clarence A Peaslee became president, with Edward W Bridgham as vice president and Bryant Matten as sergeant at arms. The event featured Alabama Troubadours from Cosmopolitan club and announced a repeat minstrel show for next Tuesday at Masonic hall to benefit local associations. Visiting Rotarians Willian Nelson and Maurice P Fitzgerald attended. guests included To Talch and George McCleary.

Bath Rotary Club King Tavern FE. Motley Fuller Clarence A. Peaslee Buller Edward W. Bridgham Armes Bryant Matten Fred J Will Alabama Cosmopolitan Club Sree Genevieve Duprey Rememder Martha Barker Ieee Florence Cosa Adelaide Boynton Marion Till Freeman Sec George A. Crockett Masonic Hall Masonic Social Association Cosimopolitan Club Willian Nelson Boston Maurice P. Fitzgerald Winsted Conn 1Talch Washington George FE. McCleary Tryde Windlass Co Water Street

Arthur J. Danton Announces Candidacy for Sagadahoe County Attorney

Hon Arthur J. Danton declares Republican nomination bid for Sagadahoe county attorney. He has served five full years and begins a sixth term after being appointed to finish the late Charles D Newell’s term in 1920. Danton, former mayor and police judge, faces no apparent opposition within his party.

Arthur J. Danton Sagadahoe Dunton Milliken Charles D. Newell

Real estate transfer listings in Sagadahoc County

Recent transfers of property are listed for Sagadahoc County including Grace L Morse and others to Pree man Merritt, Rufus Moulton to Parker Moulton and back, City of Bath to Fred Brackley, and various pairs such as Youland to Ring and Bernier family trades in Topsham and Georgetown. These entries reflect recorded deeds among individuals and local entities.

Sagadahoe County Grace L. Morse Preeman Merritt N. Brackley George B. Brackley City of Death Rufus D. Moulton Parker N. Moulton Rufus DT. Moulton Harry Day Joseph IP. McCole Timothy McAuliffe Mary McAuliffe J. Fred Tobey. Jr Mdna Tobey City of Bath Fred EL

Knight McAllister Wedding in Bath City

Maurice Jewett Knight of this city and Eleanor Lorraine McAllister of Bath were married Friday morning at Rev. S A Evang’s Summer street home. The couple were unattended and used the single ring service. Knight is son of Herber Knight family, formerly of Westport, and McAllister daughter of Andrew V McAllister and his wife.

Maurice Jewett Wnight Mis Eleanor Lorraine McAllister Bath S. A. Evang Summer Street Mr. Knight Herber Wnight Westport Andrew V. McAllister

Seguin Tug Seguin hauled for repairs in Portland

Thomas S. Gibbons reports the Seguin tug was hauled out at Portland shipyard for repairs. About 50 feet of guard timber must be renewed and the engine will be overhauled by Noyes Machine Co. Gibbons expects the boat back by April 12 in prime condition for the season.

Thomas S. Gibbons Portland Noyes Machine Co Mr. Gibbons

Independent crossword puzzle clues printed in period edition

Horizontal and vertical word lists include sheep cry domestic animal caper hastened water container place rodents pilfer butter substitute anger ability ignition abbr personal pronoun battle rotates prohibit small carpet jab vehicle for hire that man distant rude house that boy s name vehicles metal scarce to soften to try taste bones of the leg tears printing measures later solution appears In next issue vertical clues cover sew temporarily insects number one in a deck of cards hour abbr devour reverberation potato skin journal of personal activities mistake sediments atrocity at this time indefinite period of time to wager to dry pertaining to the country Yale to date housebreaker doctrine buckets warm Colins stringed instrument brother of a religious order by way of condemns to conserve to stop a horse over there definite article Tivoad abbr

Yale Colins

Bath residents mingle with visitors in Portland and Boston

A wave of local notables and residents traveled for business, study, or family visits this week. Mrs. W S Newell and Mrs Paul G Bagdikian headed to Boston. Rodger McInies and Charles Campbell visited Boston Bath. many Bath and Portland residents conducted business or joined relatives in New York Boston Concord and Augusta.

W. S. Newell Boston Charles Campbell Robinhood Bath Paul G. Bagdikian Rath Dale Porthand Ralph O. Dale Portland Eri. C. Merry City S. Mullin Charles R. Wiggins Grove Street Rodger McInies Owen J. Ledyard Municipal Court G. Clifford Madden Harry Cook Park Street Newton Mass William Kingsbury Addison Stiles Augusta Central Maine Power C O Bowen Torrey New York Joseph Torrey Mason M. Lemont Kansas Ray Marston Mechanic Street Pauline Baker Milan Street Portlannd Charles I. Doten Sherman Street Richard Quick Capt. Quick Ethel Bowie Harford Drummond Street Malcolm Loring Lewiston Bates College Northth Margaret Foster Eneghind Tel. & Tel. Co Charles V. Minott Phippsburg Center Phippsburg F. Osmond York Falmouth York Evelyn Goff Edward C. Plummer United States Shipping

Sailed steamers and social notes from early 20th century city

Board sailed Wednesday from New York on the President Harding for a crossing to England and returns on Leviathan from Southampton. Miss Sarah Flaherty visited Augusta before returning to Auburn where she works as a stenographer for Federal Prohibition Director Seth May. Miss Mary Costain hosted whist with Emily Choate and others. Notables sailing Conte Biancaman o include Doughiss Fairbanks Mrs Mary Pickford and Dr John Finley en route to the Athens library inauguration. Arthur K. Purrington attended Republican meetings in Portland and Brunswick, with delegates heading to the Pine Tree Limited.

New York President Harding England Leviathan Southampton Sarah Flaherty Augustia Auburn Federal Prohibition Seth May Mary Costain Emily Choate Ruby Stevens Annie Bickle Albert Bonney Oliver Moses 3d Gwendolyn Vaughan Fred Cox Bath Walter I. Pendleton Boston Doughiss Fairbanks Mary Dpickford John H. Finley Gennadios Library Brunswick Pine Tree Limited

Y M C A Board Meeting Reports Accepted

The Young Men's Christian Association board met Tuesday evening in the rooms. President Edward D. Smith presided with members including Roger Skillings, Edward Sewall, William Perkins, William White, Clinton Wilson, Edwin Turdin, A. Z. Stuart, and Carroll Watson. Reports from recording secretary, treasurer, and general secretary were accepted and filed. The Colonial club was granted gymnasium use for a comedy track meet among its members, and the group discussed obtaining another pool table possibly via donation.

Young Men's Christian Association Edward D. Smith TAS Edward 2. Smith Roger J Skillings Edward Sewall William ©. Perkins William White Clinton Wilson Edwin TD. Turdin A. Z. Stuart Carroll Watson Gene Colonial Club

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