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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1921

Page

2

Woolwich Red Cross plans Community Day program

Woolwich announces a near completion plan for Community Day on April 80 hosted by the Woolwich Red Cross. The event promises varied exercises for all ages with posters, speakers, and entertainment to raise health and child welfare awareness. Local members invite participation and note a strong turnout reported for a previous gathering. Community support and Red Cross members are urged to assist and attend.

Red Cross Woolwich Red Cross Seine Plante Servier Woodwiel Marjorie Thales Mes W.om Ona Street Bath Sumas Karl Clifton Unnel Lelind Savage Sitginsthom Piiterne Richmond Willard ‘Trott Thomas Reed Harvey Clinton Bailey Ann Cunningham Charles Trenderson A.A. Stotts Marion Carlton Boston Fred Carlton Nequasset Fish Nathaniel Trewe O Georgetown Feldsparanine Bert Houdlete Parnunningdale Woolwich Europe Red Cross Production Committee Coc. Prescott Fred Corliss Lillian Blair Eben Diana Edgar Blanch HW. Herbert Leeman Augustus Johnsen

Final Concert by Gaudreau Concert Band Honors Members

Gaudreau's Concert Band held its fifth and final concert for honorary members at Bath Opera House on Sunday with many members in attendance and guests from out of town. The program was the heaviest yet but well mastered. Soloist Mrs Brenda Hill impressed listeners and the instrumental trio received praise. Director Gaudreau thanked honorary members for support and noted the band’s faithful rehearsals and upcoming municipal concerts in the city park next summer.

Gaudreau Bath Opera House Brenda Hill the Times Monsienl Sumauer

Witness Held Over in Maine Break-In Case

Edward McLaughlin, arrested near Lewiston for alleged ties to Edward and Robert Kingsbury in three Summer property breaks at Small Point, was held as a witness by Judge John de Neegum. Unable to post bonds, he was committed to Cumberland jail in Portland to await the May term of Sagadahoc County Supreme Court. He joined Shem Oliver and Deputy Norris at Small Point seeking loot from the club house and two cottages but found nothing.

Edward McLaughlin Lewiston Edward Robert Kingsbury Small Point Sooo John de Neegum Cumberhind Portland Sagadahoe County

Shopmates Surprise Him at Bath Tron Works

Stillman A. Dukeshire, a machinist at Bath Tron Works, was surprised during a Thursday noon call to the machine shop office by his colleagues who presented a handsome table lamp as a gift. The gathering was informal, and Dukeshire, recently married to Mrs Jennie Ry Lermond, was deeply touched by the gesture from his fellow workers.

Stillman AL Dukeshire Bath Tron Jennie Ry Lermond Bret

WILL VISIT EAGLES Albert D Weed to visit Bathaerie

Albert D Weed of Oshkosh grand worthy president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a visit to Bathaerie on May 8 during a regular meeting night. A revival program is being organized around the event.

Albert D. Weed Oshkosh Order of Eagles Bathaerie

Phippsburg Citizens Named for Jury and Local Notices

Llewellyn J. Oliver of Popham Beach and Charles A. Rogers of Winneganee drawn for jurors at the Supreme Judicial Court meeting in May. Edwin M. Wyman named constable. Local notices report ill health, property transfers, and residents moving or selling livestock and horses among Phippsburg, Sebasco, Brunswick, Bath, and nearby towns.

Llewellyn J. Oliver Popham Beach Charles A. Rogers Winneganee Supreme Judicial Court Edwin M. Wyman Vina A. Butler Basin der. Metts Brunswick Fred York Sebasco A. A. Coffin Floyd Walhree Son Almond Portland Che Tae Pred Wilson Percy Sprague Powpal Peeble Mindead

Morse High Track Team Benefits From Dance

A benefit dance at the Armory cleared more than 30 dollars for Morse high track team. Avery's orchestra provided music for a loyal student crowd. Capt. Bates estimated about 75 dollars is needed to send the team to Orono for the University of Maine games, with ten men plus Coach Alkazin likely to travel.

Morse High Armory Avery University of Maine Orono Bates Alkazin Morse David Alkazin

Bath Woodmen Camp Wins Maine State Banner for Adoptions

Modern Woodmen of America Bath camp No. T4107 secured over 100 new members through a campaign a year ago and earned the Maine state banner for adoptions, to be presented Thursday night at eight in Muste hall. National lecturer Thomas Duffy from Towns will present the banner, with State Deputy George C. Woods in attendance. Perkins orchestra provides music, followed by a literary program and dancing. Committee chair Charles Toothaker has issued two tickets per member for guests. Other committee members include Roscoe P. Higgins, George McBhanan, Parry Knights, Rose Bowie, and I. O. Chellis.

Bath Woodmen of America Maine Mustehall Thomas Duffy Towns Woodcraft George C. Woods Perkins Orchestra Charles ©. Toothaker Conmerttee Roscoe PL Thiggins George Mc Bhanan Parry Knights Rose Bowie I. OB. Chellis

Winter Street Church Sale Draws Crowd and Funds

The Ladies aid of Winter street church held a sale at the vestry on Friday afternoon. Aprons, children's dresses, rompers, cooked food, candy, books, and tea were offered. A large crowd attended, boosting the treasury. Chairs and table staff included Mrs Elmer F Hodgkins, Charles W Clifford, William J Currie, Mrs Charles MoWebber, and others in charge of cooked foods, books, aprons, and tea.

Winter Street Elmer BF Hodgkins Mass Charles W. Clifford Mars William J. Currie Charles Mo Webber Arthur Ke Purington Marion Lloyd Henry R. White Abigail Carter Allen M. Trish Warren KB. Kershner Langdon T. Snipe James Th. Drake Snipe Kershner White Hodgkis Tifford My Currie

Welsh rarebit supper hosts Central league meeting

A welsh rarebit supper was served to the Central league at its Monday night chapel gathering with 27 members present.

Central League

Miss Margery Mathis Dies Notable Portland Guest Visit

Miss Margery Mathis of Portland left Tuesday morning after spending the weekend in Hath as a guest of Mrs Phiarriet Ayekson. The report notes a brief social visit with a local host and mentions travel plans following the stay.

Margery Mathis Portland Phiarriet Ayekson

Grow Your Own Grapes For Rich Flavor And Easy Pruning

A home gardening guide urges cultivating grapes on trellises or against walls for shade and fresh fruit. It outlines pruning methods, variety recommendations like Campbell's Early and Lindley, and the bagging of grape bunches to protect quality, plus notes on currants and gooseberries and pest control.

Worden Lindley Delaware Pocklington Josselyn Downing Victoria

Sunday School Pupils Parade Aims to Dignify City Event

Sunday school pupils from city churches will take part in a lengthy parade at Central Church on Wednesday June LT. The Sagadahoe Sunday Schools annual session will be an all day event with scores of delegates and a large crowd expected. plans, not yet announced, focus on children.

Plandimature Bath Sagadahoe Sunday Schools Central Church

Junior High Teams Set For 1000-Pounds Championship

Two junior high basketball teams will vie for the 1000 pounds championship at the High Alumni game, tipping off at seven. Between halves, Silent Terrors and Mystics play, finishing after the main event in a basketball carnival-like program.

Silent Terrors The Mystics Bath

Bowdoin Class of 1881 Reunion Reflections

Dr Edward F E Briry recalls Bowdoin College 1881 reunion notes from the Times as he recounts the procession to the Church on the Hill and lists class members scattered across the country. He reflects on hazing memories and notes only two longtime Bowdoin teachers remain alive as he attends the commencement.

Edward FE. Briry Bowdoin College Chamberlain Gray Hathaway Hitchcock Smith Shaw Walker Merrill Barry Arthur Wettengill Woodfords Albert Joyce San Francisco John Wilson California la Forrest Johnson Wichita Kansas John Wheelwright Albert Cobb Minneapolis Henry Staples Fred Stevens Dth Bath High School ISSL Henry JL. Chapman Bowdoin Issi Phi Chi Aoman Bowdoin Orient Bowdoin Gyimnasium Samuel V. Cole Wheaton College Mth Sarth Wells

Maine Notes From Belfast to Portland in Brief

Raymond Sherman of Belfast suffers a gunshot wound to the right arm from an accidental discharge near Swan Lake as work crews near completion of the Saco river bridge at Smiths corner expect May 1 completion. In Washington, Rep TracQ Hersey of Maine joins the Judiciary Committee amid Volstead Act debates. Carl J. Milliken accepts chairmanship of the State committee for a China famine fund as Maine mobilizes aid for flood and drought stricken northern China. A Wisconsin wood firm calls on Maine Chamber of Commerce to study the state’s industrial outlook amid talk of a large new milling enterprise. A trial ruling leads to the arrest of ALOW Sanborn of Bridgton who is jailed after a September assault conviction. bail set at 1500. Deputy Sheriff C C Edward Abbott of Bridgton makes the arrest. Mrs Maude Longley hosts Murray club at her Fremont Street home.

Saco River Bradbury Smiths Corner Tracq. Hersey Maine Judiciary Committee Congress Carl J. Milliken State Committee For China China Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce Portland Law Court Alow, Sanborn Bridgton jhurt-Portand Wenesday Superior Court Verley C. Bennett Edward Abbott

City Council Votes Change on Hall Use for Post A L

The Bath city council discussed rent free use of Center street school building by Roland H. Smith post A L for five years. Officials worried about long term commitments, referred the matter to the public buildings committee as they weigh legal guarantees. The meeting also covered safety concerns urging action on traffic, a $185 damage bill, and numerous appointments to constable and board posts.

Cottage Street Board of Highways and Sewers Post Hall Tobey Roland H. Smith Post A. L Center Street J. Lester Morse Ile Committee On Public Buildings Frank C. Skillings Committee On Police City of Bath Hiram T. Stevens Armory Hall Sagadahock Block Page Diamond Corporation Counsel Aldernan

Teaching Christianity Costs Rise for Youth Education

Wesley M. E. church Sunday school board met at the Olivers home on Washington Street. The cost of graded lesson books increased by ten cents in some grades and five cents in others. Arthur E. Baum resigned as superintendent after 20 years of service. E. A. Farrar was elected to replace him. Children’s day is set for June 12. New committees were formed for programs, decorations, and library duties, with 25 board members present.

Wesley M. BE. Church Sunday School Arthur G. Oliver Washington Street Arthur FE. Baum EF. A. Farrar Baum Wesley Sunday School Silon M. Dunlap Otis N. Card Lloyd G. Daley Reynolds McCutcheon Galen Watson

Miss Charlotte Rauser Soloist at Brunswick Exhibition

Charlotte Cahill Rauser was among soloists at the juvenile ball and dancing recital by Miss Jennie Harvey at Town Hall Brunswick on Friday night. She performed a toe dancing solo Joy in ballet costume and joined Bath girls in Anitra's Dance. Other soloists included Lillian Weber of Bath, who danced a whistledown, and various dancers from Bath and Brunswick. Mrs George Hunt travels to Waltham to visit friends while Conley of Conley’s specialty store visits Boston for business.

Charlotte Cahill Rauser Jennie Harvey Town Hall Brunswick Rauser Joy Bath Anitra Roberta Barker Alice Deering Beatrice Nichols Florence Webster Madelyn Davis Lillian Weber

Andres Coggin and Kennebec Railway Officers Elected

At the annual meeting of the Andres Coggin and Kennebec Railway Co officers were elected including President William J. Skelton and Vice President William H. Newell. Directors named were Skelton Newell Cushman True Baxter Silliman Newhall Wilson. A $12,000 rotary machine for Lewiston Sub Station will ease rush hour power shortages and is to be ready in July.

Andrescoggin & Kennebec Railway Co William J3. Skelton William H. Newell G. E. Fitz Alfred Sweeney William I. Skelton Henry W. Cushman Frank Dr. True Rupert H. Baxter Frank Silliman, Jr C. Stevenson Newhall Jenna Wilson Lewiston

Stolen articles recovered at Small Point by Sheriff

Sheriff Oliver reports recovery of a revolver opera glasses a camp fire girls suit and other cottage theft items at Small Point. He is tracking more stolen articles and warns those holding them to surrender within a day to avoid arrest as accessories after the fact.

Oliver

Watch by Harriman's clock stays perfectly in sync

William T Hall's watch marked by Harriman's clock on January 12 showed no loss or gain since then. The Judge noted the coincidence while comparing watches Saturday morning. A Sultan of Sulu rehearsal at the Episcopal Varish house drew a near full cast with two absentees. Sandwiches coffee hot chocolate and doughnuts followed the rehearsal and Langdon Hill played for dancing until midnight.

William T. Hall Harriman Episcopal Varish House Langdon Hill

Hood's Sarsaparilla Spring Remedy Promise

Spring ailments stem from impure blood, causing pimples eruptions and tiredness. Hood's Sarsaparilla combines roots herbs and berries shown effective in blood stomach liver and kidney diseases and boosts resistance. For laxative relief Hood's Pills are recommended.

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Eagles Phippsburg William R. Campbell Porthand Scott C. Campbell Minnie Walliee Hs Moreen Claisdell Ashdale Patrel Prank Adegau Prank S. Bowker Edward BR Tharry Curtis Massachusetts Sebisee George L. Oliver Morrill James B. Perry F.C. Bowker A. Mc Perry Anna Putter Charles Morrison Orined Rogers Perley Day Parker Tead Bath Modern Dr. Briry Maine News Notes Raymond Sherman Belfast Swan William D. Sewall Park and Cemetery Board Arthur J. Dunton Fred A. Fuller Dunton A. Percival Wyman Rodney E. Ross Fence Viewers Edward Sewall Mark W. Sewall Josephine Fraser C. Dunham Elizabeth G. Harnden Oak Grove Ralph SK. Hall Union Safe Deposit & Trust Co Lou W. Gong Front Street Victualers Nick Landos Cahill Texas Steamship Co Bath Iron Works Ltd Ernest H. Boardman William V. Percy Arthur Sprague Isaac J. Baker Georg W. Towle Harold Minott William T. Hodgkins Herbert T. Cushman Alfred J. Bruneau Fred L. McFadden Fred Dauphin Ulysses G. Witham Frank Smith Daniel H. Warner Vivian C. Gott John M. Trott Jeve Pinkhant Stinson I. Baker Chester C. Aderton Harry Arnback Edward Brown Frank H. Beal George A Bragdon Edwins. Bacon Harry L. Burnham James KE. Brewster George W. Bright John W. Biggins Edward Blake J. Brown George E. Barker Emile Burlet Fred O S. Curtis Frank B. Chellis Daniel F. Crowley Colon Crowley Charles A. Carr Walterb. Cromwell Isaac W. Chase R. Cook Frank Dingley Ralph L. Dodge George DeFour William Day Z. Depreau Alonzo R. Donnell Elwood G. Enagan Eugene S. Edgecomo Sherman Wy. Pratt Charles W. Plant Charles J. Pennell Horace W. Porth TH. A. Potter William J. Palmer William H. Puffer Michael Quinn Elmer W. Rogers Joseph W. Reed Walter S. Russell Roscoe E. Robinson George E. Reynolds Fred 8. Sears Michael Shields Levi ID. Spinney I. Shaw Melvin George R. Copeland Charles W. Laing Joseph EF. Carvill William P. Gaynor George C. Quicksall Charles A. Blair Julius J. Herbert John A. Laing Sidney B. Lermond Hugh McLeod Harry Pendleton Adam Slavin Charles Tibbetts Robert Grange Charles Morse George A. Merrill Fred R. Libby John K Edward DP. Rice Frank Reynolds Fred L. Brackley Rollins A. Stevens John E. Sonia Harry Armstrong Harry Trousseau John BF. Crawshaw Herbert Mank Wilfred C. Trott Charles R. Oliver Maurice Reynolds Samuel Beckley Alvin Polley Fred Burke Clinton LP. Thompson Albert E. Desmond Herbert L. Hall Clifton E. Dodge Walter V. Cummings Thompson Bros Charlotte Rauser George Hunt School Street Waltham Seneca Hth Conley Officers Street Railway
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