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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1925

Page

4

World Wanderer Walks Rich mond to San Francisco Prize Quest

Fred J. Cooper of Loravine Oklahoma toured through Richmond on a world walking trip to win a $1000 prize from Ainslee's Magazine. He left San Francisco March 26 and aims to reach the city by Sept 1, after visiting many foreign countries. He started with $10, earns by work, and travels tall and lean, claiming two thirds Native American heritage. The town reported local notices include theater tickets and community roles, with many residents noted for recent activities and visits.

Richmond San Francisco Fred J. Cooper Loravnne Oklahoma Ainslee’s Loravine Daddy Dgehave A. BE Ritchmond Loan and Building Association Lwresident F. B. Peabody Harry L. Tarr Henry C. Reed H. L. Tarr B. L. Ludwig E. P B. Favor J. N. Guallagher J. W. Tandlette W. W. Wray F. RK. Doren W. H. Thurlow C. L. Day H. J. Stilphen H. VP. Richardson M. W. Hanson W. TH. Haynes L. F. I. Houdlette W. W. Gardner E. E. Roberts J. M. Jordan Jf ©. Reed HL. Rogers B.D. Peabody W. L. Rankins Carl Gibbs Vanceboro Lena Berry Massaachusetts Pasquale Cadevelli Vortland Edna G. Nash Dresden Pridiy Bob” Messenger John Dixon Marine Hospital Chelsea Mass Merrifield Lewistoun James Baker High Street Miss Dyer Winfield Miss Chapen Wilfred McDonald Blanchard Chapman Luston Ernest J. Millay Kents Ernest Howe G. H L. Coney Main Street FR. Curtis Leon Dunkiee Fred Carlton Frances S. Watson Lillian Haynes Addie V P. Bragg Mildred I. Harford Cora Newell Frank Saunders Brunswick Josie EF. Barter Carrie AL Hlonge Southard Street Williams Milligan Cedar Grove Frances and Mary Widder Leslie F. Roberts East Orange N. J

Easter Service Planned by Merrymeeting Grange at Methodist Church

Bowdoinham residents prepare for Easter Sunday service at the Methodist Church with Rev. L. T. Johnson delivering the sermon. The community notes recoveries from illness, visits by locals and out-of-town guests, school and church activities, and upcoming memorial and charitable events in the village.

Merrymeeting Grange Methodist Church S. T. Johnson L. T. Johnson Grange Benjamin Adams H. E. Vornisi Robert Temple

Senior Debaters Win Over Juniors in Morse High Match

The Morse High senior debaters won a unanimous decision over juniors after a seven PM start. Senior speakers argued for government ownership of coal mines with Beatrice Jenkins and Mary Curran leading the case, while junior Mary O Donnel and others countered, claiming private initiative would be stifled. Judges from Brunswick presided.

Morse High Beatrice Jenkins Mary Curran Curran Charles Cummings United States Mary O'Donnel Alice Whalen Mary MacDonald William Donnell Jenkins George Scudder D. Wilson George Bo. Wolstenholme T. Harrison Riley Jr Manfred Warren Alr. Thayer Brunswick Charles W. Peterson Wassimer

Libel Hearing Sought Over Yacht Topaz XI Repairs

In Portland, a libel for an account of repairs totaling over STG is heard in U S District Court. Camden Anchor Rockling Machine Co. sues yacht Topaz XI owned by Charles W. Clifford Jr of Bath and Boston Insurance Co. The hearing, before Master Albert L Hall, followed a voyage that ended when the Topaz XI wrecked near Portsmouth and broke up days later.

Dog U.S. District Court Portland Camden Anchor- Roekling Machine Co Yopaz Nto Boston Insurance Co Albert Lb. Hall Charles W. Clifford, Jr Bath Portsmouth Mr. Clifford

Libel Case Overhaul Contract Heard in Bath

Henry S. Loring of WPorthied vicinity and others debated a contract for overhauling and repairs aboard a vessel. The libellant seeks payment while the defense argues work was substandard. Hearing paused at noon and to continue through Wednesday with Nathan W. Thompson for the libellant and Gerry N. Brooks for the libellee, testimonies from company managers and Bath and Camden witnesses.

Henry S. Loring Wporthied Florida Nathan W. Thompson Gerry N. Brooks John Bird The Machine Company Henry Maker Nauile Capt Frank Walker Charles Coombs W. C. Wagner Edward Wesley Lester Campbell Charles Lockery Bath Willis Harville Camden Mr. Loring

Hens Cause Trouble in West Side Neighborhood

West side residents complain about itinerant hens wandering from lot to lot pecking at neighboring properties. Protests have been lodged but the hens refuse to stay home, and complainants threaten to take steps to abate the nuisance.

West Side

Woods fire near Lily Pond called out at Lh1 street

An alarm from fire box one on Wednesday forenoon sent units to lower High street to combat a woods fire several hundred yards west of the street toward the Lily Pond.

Lhd Hish Street

Easter Vespers at Central Church in the Evening

Central church will host the final vespers of the season on Easter Sunday at five o clock. The choir will perform the cantata Victory Divide by Marks, a storied resurrection piece with notable solos and quartets, while the choruses promise excellence. Public notice calls attention to the hour change to five.

Central Church

Water-filled Ditches Replace Fences for Dutch Cattle Pasture

In a rural Dutch landscape cows remain within fields thanks to water-filled ditches instead of fences. Farmers rely on the moat like barriers to confine livestock and protect crops, a practice noted for its practicality and tradition in the region.

Holland

Independent seeks reader input to grow Circulation

The Independent notes its increasing weekly circulation across Sagadahge County and among former residents who moved away. It invites comments and suggestions to improve the paper and better meet reader wishes, sharing a recent letter received.

The Independent Sagadahve

Reader letters encourage Independent improvements

In renewing her subscription, EB Tobey of Roxbury Massachusetts writes she enjoys reading the paper each week. The Independent welcomes reader suggestions at any time on how the paper can be improved.

Independent EB. Tobey Roxbury Mass Sta

Sagadahoc County Old Home News Outreach Request

The Independent invites readers to share news about Sagadahoc county natives living out of state. Tell us what they are doing and include their addresses so we can mail copies of the old home water. The paper welcomes news from Sagadahoc county people anywhere.

Sagadahoc County The Independent

Resolutions of Respect for Sister Lualla Skelton

Sagadahoe Grange No 31 adopts resolutions on the death of Sister Lualla Skelton of Bowdoin Maine dated April 6 192 What we call death has ceased a voice to our mortal course yet the uplifting influence of that life remains in memory of all associated With the passing of Sister Skelton there goes from the grange one esteemed beloved and deeply proured and from the family a loving mother Her memory is sweet and her absence is deeply deplored The resolutions will be on records and a copy sent to the saddened family and to the Bath Independent for publication Signed Placid Adams Emery E Purinton Audie Williams Committee on Resolutions.

New York Little Son Minnie Waldron Martha Lotman Richmond Jack W. L. Bonney Augusta Clifford Smalley Rockland Sumer Helen Hackett J. Kal Denham Nettie Brown Gardiner Philip Rideout C. J. Brown Ethel Willis Catharnee KR. C. Brown Geraldine Brunswick Varinten Albion James Blodgett George H. Blodgett Harry Horn Ht. E. Cornish Triel Ames George Weeks Ernest Lancaster Bishop Karl Raymond Blodgett U. of M Grace Mealey Friends Merry Meeting Grange George Hamilton William New Hhampshire I. A. Cannon Bert Higgins Cheney House Main Street George Pratt Fannie Wiliams Massachusetts Dewdeinham Lowell Mabel Washburn Skowhegan V. H. Lowell Bowdoin Ceitea Skelton Bath Plac. Adams Emery E. Purington Audie Williams Committee

Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter April Meeting

The Col. Dumer Sewall chapter DAA held its April meeting at Mrs. Clarence FE Johnson's Summer Street home. Delegates from the state conference at Bangor read reports and regular business was transacted. A May card party was planned by the activities committee, and the annual election of officers will occur at the May meeting. The program featured epitaph readings and a piece by Miss Marion Bi. Longfellow read by Miss Flora Randall, followed by fruit salad, crackers, cake and coffee served by the hostess.

Dumer Sewall DAA Clarence FE. Johnson Summer Street Bangor Activities Committee Our State Marion Bi. Longfellow Hannah Weston Flora Randall

England Sees Military Service via Fine and Trade Goods

Unclear ad notes that unmarried men over 17 in England faced army service or fines. The passage then describes a slew of clothing and goods for sale at Kutz store, 18 Elm St, with many items offered at heavily reduced prices and discounts on assorted attire and furnishings.

England Asj Kutz Elm St

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