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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1924
Page
2
West Bath residents gather at the Grange Hall for lunch meetings with the lunch committee led by Mrs. Rose Rich and others. The column lists visitors, church attendees, school events, and neighborhood social gatherings at homes in Bath and Sabine, including families, guests, and weekend plans.
The Colonial Club held its regular meeting with talks on the telephone system and witicisms from members. New retirements and a planned annual banquet on June 16 at New Meadows were announced, with refreshments in the billiard room and social entertainment throughout. Associate Justice Charles J. Dunn of Orono will preside over the county supreme court sessions in Bath on May.
In warning issued by the Postal Service, many parcel post packages to Canada still lack required customs declarations. The report details prohibitions on imported goods and misdeclaration risks, and notes hearings on expanding postal savings and account access.
Mrs Sneak We Brown widow of Sean velle Brown died Tuesday at home of feeder Bigene Brown in West Darth. Born in Bath, she was among the younger members of a family of 12 and worked in Bath and Livertore offices. She joined the Methodist church in West Bath after marriage, and her husband joined the Weetes church. Survived by daughter Miss Nen i Bear. grandson Walter TP Parowa. great grandchildren. and other relatives.
Marguianna So Poor Th wife of Wil Tissm A Door fled Poridhey earning at the Old Peths Pome where she and Me Poor had been guests since Dee Bo Mrs Poor was born in Baths a daughter of Praneis and Olive Wing and was one of TS children. She was the last to survive. She attended Bath schools and Deena PSGT was married to Mr Poor by Rev John Fiske, pastor of Winter Street Howerchant in Bath. Mrs Poor had been in ill health for about an year and besides her husband, leaves one son Bernard C Poor of Santa Monica and a daughter Mrs Sarah Brances Tlarwood of Old Orchard.
Henry McShaw 51 years with W C Spaulding Co. heads a trio of long time employees in Caribou. Mitchell Trusty 47 years and Joseph Raymond 82 years complete the group, each showing decades of service to the firm.
Westbrook Lassies defend home court to defeat Morse High of Bath for their second Maine state championship in a month. Morse pushed late as guards stifled their rally, with Alice Girard and Mirrian Smith shining for Westbrook while Morse forwards struggled against tight defense.
Associate Justice George Measinson of the Maine Supreme Court died Friday night at St Barnabas hospital after a weeklong illness in Worthind. He was one of the best known Democrats in eastern Maine and had served as a lawyer in Ciliuis from 1906 to 1930. He held a long line of offices including grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and supreme representative, with prior posts as collector of customs and a Senate candidate in the Fourth District. He was appointed by Gov. Fred Cott and reappointed to the present term.
The Beacon Street Ladies announce their annual meeting with Mrs. Frank Diddley as president and Mrs. Shepard and Marien as co officers. Members include Mrs. J Peelie and Mrs. Anne Teeling guiding roles in church activities and flower duties.
Bath Rotary plans a large masquerade at the Masonic Hall on May 6 to benefit the boys' work and rest room maintenance. The event aims to raise funds with new effects and family attendance noted as a key feature. Meanwhile, Everett Green and his son Langdon fought a chimney fire at the City hospital, using two chemical ponies and stopping the blaze with no damage, returning to the firehouse by eight.
The official program for the Maine Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church runs April 5 14 at Keith's theater Portland. It outlines sessions devotional hours receptions addresses by bishops and ministers, joint anniversary boards, conference officers and church activities with multiple venues including Second Parish Presbyterian church and Chestnut Street church.
The article chronicles the life of Rev. F M Lamb a noted singer and pastor. It covers his early encouragement from Henry Barnabee and stemmen studies, his evangelistic tours in New York and Massachusetts, and his pastorates from Mt. Vernon to Brunswick. It notes his 4720 sermons 632 funerals and service across 14 states and two provinces. It highlights his community ties and enduring influence as the “country parson.”
At the Republican State Convention in Portland on Thursday the following State Committee was elected. The list includes delegates from Androscoggin to York with names such as Pred Ro Walton Mrs Althea Q Quimby and William S Linnell among many others. The assembly names numerous town representatives and spouses across Maine counties.
Mugene Tart, three year old son of Mu gene Tart, fell from a wagon while frightened by a moving oilcloth. He was bruised with shaking but no bones were broken and is recovering at home.
Chester A Plant opened his new garage at 737 Washington Street near the Maine Central crossing. The dealership will sell Chevrolet and Oakland cars with a showroom, space for a mechanics department, and delivered an Oakland coupe to Carl Purington. Also noted is Ben Foster's painting at Howard Young galleries in New York City.
Officers of Montgomery and St Bernard R. A. L. C. L. No. 2 were installed Thursday night by Walter S. Glidden assisted by Walter S. Russell and George W. P. Larrabee. A large attendance, oyster supper, songs by Gordon quartet, and remarks by Grand High Priest David J. Wilson followed. Newly installed officers include Arthur E. B. Stilphen High Priest and Howard L. B. Johnson Treasurer among others with retiring High Priest George J. Goodwin honored.
Rev Edward Wilton Post longtime Bath pastor and Westbrook Methodist leader has been assigned to a Rhode Island church by the New England Southern Conference. He will assume duties on Sunday April 14 and returns to Pawtucket roots while Bath friends wish him well.
Donnell Stubby Care praises the Gass of 22 for a unique fund drive. The class raised about 300 dollars for a school project, bought an electric clock for 287 dollars, leaving only 10 dollars owed. A dance at the assembly hall tonight aims to finish the debt with leftover funds for ice cream while Grindell's orchestra performs from eight to eleven.
Weston L. L. Bonney was appointed superintendent of the City farm and Mrs. Bonney appointed matron by overseers of the poor on Thursday afternoon. Both are well known Bath residents and the board believes the selection is correct.
The county celebrates its founding Friday marking its 0th anniversary. It covers 259 SAPD miles including waters and contains nine towns and one city. Bath town was once part of Lincoln county.
Friday evening May 2 is the date for Mrs. Pennie Tl. Heth’s dance recital at Columbia theatre. Tickets are on sale by members of Charlotte Cahill Rauser’s dancing classes.
Drug store notice from Bath Maine announces Dr Donnell's Indian Vegetable Oil relieving coughs colds rheumatism strains sprains sore muscles and chafed hands and sore throats available at Webber's Drug Store.
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