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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1924
Page
8
Miss Hazel Gray hosts a Tuesday birthday party with games ice cream and cake for a small group of local friends. The town notes share visits relocations weekend guests and a grange play rehearsal at Mrs Julia Matus home.
Swanton returned home after farmers' week in Orony while Westport Center School delayed opening due to bad weather. Miss Dora Prior taught the Winter term earlier, Miss Mabel Heal slated for Center, Ernest Colby lodging nearby, Karl Richardson back from Massachusetts, Thomas Wilkinson home from a New York yacht job, and a radio receiving outfit was installed at Miss Mabel Dean’s residence.
In Vis City Court Judge Keeg presided morning and afternoon dockets. One burglary case involved a tubinnal tracey aid, while another was charged with disturbing the peace. The latter was continued to next Monday afternoon. Teachers and pupils hope for improved conditions as lessons resume unless changes occur.
Several members of the Dodge Beel P accompanied Commander Williauy Mian to Borunsiwek Moneta Hight for a barepaet and meeting of Fort George Lodge. Mr Mann spoke on the insurance division of the order and the leadershi ta. Mr and Mrs Sohn J Wilson have been visiting the Winter Island. Mrs Bedles passed Wednesday in Math.
A period piece lists pupils with improved English grades, naming many students and tutors. Scores and class positions are discussed, reflecting a school report style from the era.
A Georgetown committee plans a near term project to fit a steel ceiling in the church at the center. Members include Mrs Masetiva Osiede and Mr Mvetiesy with several local residents named in the roster. The notice lists multiple dates, workers, and social details surrounding the planned construction and attendees.
A fragmented report describes ladies' clubs organizing a sale and supper, detailing participants like Geedie Cree and Misses, noting proceeds toward a local fund. The event includes a bake table, a dessert counter, and a planned program with speakers and entertainment.
Women and men in white with roses served at the food and cake table and dining area. Various named volunteers led kitchen, meats, salads, vegetables, coffee, and dining code duties under Mrs. Biwes I. Biehl and Mr. 8. Mideahy. The two organizations cleared 125 dollars for the day.
An intimate March afternoon ceremony at the home of Governor and Mrs. Charles A. McCarthy united Miss Marion Snall Dewi and Ma. Cuthbert Burns Wilko with Rev. AL Mindimer officiating. The bridal party stood beneath a floral bower as guests observed the couple and celebrated with family and friends. The groom, a Maine native and University of Maine alumnus, is described as a member of Phi Beta fraternity. he is related to Mr. and Mrs. Burns of Iauai and Mr. Wilamo of Bath. The event also notes attendance by Miss Cora Martin of Lewiston and pianist Metherson of Lewiston, with several locals visiting from York Street.
The document lists net unpaid losses of 12,733,963.37 and all other liabilities 296,243.93. It notes a surplus over all liabilities of 3,144,684.81 and total liabilities including 1,500,000.00 from meat? and other entries indicate a 846,824.04 amount, reflecting a December 1923 balance sheet.
A lengthy probate session in Salt County focused on multiple estates and administrations. Petitions for probate and administration were heard for Jacob Trestus Lae Edwin, Alfred S. Maxwell, Thomas J. Gaubert, Edward Pepper, Ernest Paradis, Harriet J. Groves, Mary Puck, Willis Hall, and others. Accounts and inventories were filed and approved, guardians appointed, and tax determinations and sales certificates discussed. Notable names include Ada Frances Wood and Helen Morton as executrix, with guardianship for Carl Cartson, and trustee roles under various wills.
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