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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1924

Page

2

West Bath Grange Sewing Circle Prepares for May Sale

West Bath ladies continue apron and fancy article making at the West Bath Grange. A May sale is planned with entertainment and a supper featuring fish cakes, eggs, cake and pie. Red Cross sewing sessions proceed with planned dinners and committees for April 25 and future events.

West Bath Grange Tie Delli Deguhir Hebl Teret Staites Petersen Florida Florida. "Pies Pteenrn Salote de Pere Eeteeted Bey Moitiens Pianaiser Joonling Batiay Phys TVES Red Cross West Iath Grange Grange Kitndness Rose Riehl Laura Lemont Pred Cary Harriet Oliver William White Abner Johnson Walter Lar- Tabee Belle Donnell Bath Julia Johnson Joanna Todgkins Annie Murington North Bath West Bath East Brunswick Rose Rich Eeith Rich Lillian Rogers Annie Peterson Lizzie Haggett Fred Cary Llewellyn Rogers Walter Larrabee Nlazel Wharff Mabel Brown

Samuel Levine Visited Boston for Business

Samuel Levine is in Boston on business visiting local offices and meeting partners. The trip centers on corporate discussions and potential deals with regional firms while in the city.

Samuel Levine Boston

First Baptist Church Gala Highlights Bridal Night Stage

First Baptist church members staged a vestry entertainment headlined by a bridal night. Funds raised surpassed 40 dollars as Miss Alec Viernes handled tickets and Miss Minnie Durgin led the candy table. Various members coordinated the program while Mrs. Lena Ring supervised musical portions and others assisted with planning and hosting. The event featured poems, songs, and a sequence of stage acts culminating in the Bridal W UC aria and readings.

Coity Guild First Baptist Church Dickets Alec Viernes Minnie Durgin Jane Goodin Lena Ring William Taat Arthur J Dinton Cedric Miertin Lotta Batton Trish Batis Seleetman Wilert Relinila Carter Dolly Trever Ruth Mary Lotta Baton Pato Colles Mit Deste Witter Mass Olnes Torres Mies Pittie Michell Mabel Whitten Piquant Sili Florence Percy Pratt Jason Menibo Okai Zaeny Irene Jenkins Hiareriet MeNineh Wisiepa Orel Geyarias Pauline Nickersen Mrs. German Dube Gracdiate Galleria Miss Grace Spaulding Beatrice Jenkins Jeanette Pickle Venice Nevins Pat Moore Elsie Lake Alt Pine Reading Peter The Edwin Haggett

Wesley Choral Society Box Supper Draws Members

The Wesley Choral Society held a vestry box supper on Friday night attended by nearly all members. Food boxes were auctioned and buyers ate with their box’s creator. Afterward, Robert S. Grordon led songs while Madelyn Davis performed a piano piece. Director Otis No Curd and Davis staged a sketch “You Cant Pool Men” that drew laughs, though it included blackface and jokes of the era.

Wesley Choral Society Robert S. Grordon Daal Brooks Mardelyne Davis Otis No. Curd Madelyn Davis Mr. Curd

Obituary Mi Abatiechia Prevensal Passes Away

Mi Abatiechia Prevensal died after a long illness. She was a devoted wife and mother, survived by two daughters Mrs Alice J. Morse and Mrs Mittiane MM Cams of Portland, and four sons, with lingering health struggles noted. Her family honors a life of care and devotion.

Benjamin Perew Daver Peeripeiin Peeripeiin Conel Natatins Perewoof Batheid Alice J. Morse Mittiane MM Cams Portland Pour Prindchildren

Swan Attacks Swimmers Halts Chertsey Race

A swan attacked multiple swimmers during a Chertsey race forcing judges to abandon the event after a bald headed man fought off the bird and the creature persisted, prompting onlookers to intervene.

Chertsey

Danish Rohrbach Airplane Completes First Copenhagen Flight

The Rohrbach factory in Copenhagen has completed its first aircraft designed for passenger and freight service. It carries twelve passengers plus freight, is flown by two pilots with dual controls, built of duralumin, and powered by two 720 horsepower motors reaching 210 kmh. Easter fashion is trending this week.

Rohrbach Copenhagen

Local Democrats Endorse F W Carlton for Senate

Sagadahoc County Democrats convene in Bath to back F W Carlton in the state senate race citing his advocacy for a state owned bridge over the Kennebec River at Bath. They align with Carlton for the next legislative session and seek party unity in support of his campaign.

Heo Woull Carlton Hen Hebe Dearth Nhennebec Uith Teimseends Bath Sogselahee County Carlo Woeiwvieh Die Degishinte

Three Bath Officers Resign Their Jobs

Three Bath officers resign their posts after Captain Thesis Reynolds and Patrolmen John Pies and Pebi Medes leave duties. Mayor Trish appoints John A. Small as night watch captain and Proiace Potile shifts to day duties. The aldermen confirm all appointments as new staffing follows a wave of resignations and reassignments.

Thesis Reynolds Amd John Pies c Pebi Hupert Miller Melville Rice Roscoe Robinson Gilmore Trish John A. Smal Dias Prank Reynolds Miller Rice Robinson Thomas d. Resnolde Place Ireley Danger City Marshall

Amazon River Declared Greatest Waterway on Earth

Historical accounts claim the Amazon River holds the world’s largest discharge and drains extensive basin territory from near the equator to the Atlantic. Explorers Francisco de Orellana and other Spaniards describe vast forests, dense vegetation, and riverine trade shaping the surrounding lands.

Theoiveral Equator Opti Francisco de Orellana Basil

Senior Class Play Promises Top Show at Columbia Center

The senior class presents a school play titled Advinee ticket goon sade Mendis to be shown at Columbia Mienter on April 2. Tickets go to seniors and are expected to sell out. Exchange of voter Hebets for seats is planned and the cast works hard to deliver one of the best school shows here.

Sade Mendis Adversee Columbia Mienter Seroens Aud Quade

Mason Term Dance Draws Crowd at Temple Social

The Masonice Social Association hosted a Friday night dance with Grindell's orchestra supplying music. George McLain performed a Hawaiian waltz on guitar, and several dances delighted attendees. Intermission featured ice cream and cake as Mintsonic Association promises more surprises at tonight's event.

Masonie ‘Pemple Masenie Social Association Ridell George McLain Mintsonic Social Association Temple Grindell

Forest Protection Week Set For April 21 27

Secretary of Agriculture Wallace urges governors to observe Forest Protection Week April 21 to 27 to curb forest fires and protect National Forests. He notes $6,000,000 in annual losses and calls for Arbor Day observances and broad public involvement to prevent fires mainly caused by human carelessness.

Walhice United States Wallace United

Church Building Fund records rapid construction pace in 1925

The Church Building Fund Commission of the Episcopal Church reports 37 church buildings completed in 1925 including 10 rectories and 15 parish houses. It notes 2 churches and 13 rectories completed by gifts and grants, funded by $111,650 repaid on capital loans and $26,000 in capital gifts from two communicants.

Chureh Building Fund Charles K. Pardee United States Dolkins Pardee

Women File Primary Nomination Papers

Three women filed primary petitions for state representative seats at the secretary of state office. Lali G. Phorton of Topsfield seeks the Democratic nomination for Topsfield Varneeborn and Washington Counties. Thirrier Noendersen of Parrimington runs Republican for Parsingt on Chesterville areas. Katherine Alten of Limpen seeks Republican from Hampden DerMon God Celenbeira.

Secetary of State Bette Ares Lali G. Phorton Topsfield Cli Chesterville Katherine Alten Limpien Teres Eliss Pawns Hampden Dermon God Celenbeira

Potter funeral held at family home in Woolwich

Bradford G. Potter's funeral occurred Sunday afternoon at two at the home of his daughter Mrs Heray Morse in Woolwich. Rev. David J. Wilson of Bath's Central Church officiated with Mrs. Mary Harris Curtis assisting. Bearers included C. W. Coss, S. W. LeW, George T. Rice, and George Tibbetts. Burial followed at Riverside. Clara Barton Universalist class plans Patsy in the Vestry for April night. Mrs. Samuel Povielh of Lewiston died recently.

Siva Vrel We Larrabee Bath Rede Cross Red Cross Tlelen Bogers Anna Rogers Wiscasset Bo Brown Massachusetts Church of the Navtrene Caunbridge George Dh Ruies Owen Teun Cotrean Pred Campbell Dave Fosters Point Carrie Norton Woolwich Eames Pinter Ihmer Craig Tierbert White Mars Joseph Footer Cyarent Beacher Association B.o. Whitemore Mary Philpot Lannes Buller Samuel Re Peres Percy Sabine Chirenee Johnson Laeihe Ermesto Willian Stetson Samuel Bates Bradford G. Potter Mes Heray FL Morse Sagedahoe Perry David J. Wilson Contral Church Mary Harris Curtis Thomas W. Coss Rink S. Liew George T Rice George Tibbetts Riverside Clara Barton The Universalist Church Patsy

Donnell’s Indian Vegetable Oil Sells Relief Locally

Dr Donnell’s Indian Vegetable Oil relieves coughs colds rheumatism strains sprains sore muscles and chafed hands and throats with bronchial trouble. On sale at Webber’s Drug Store Bath Me.

Webber's

Telephone company limits information on numbers and addresses

The telephone company issues new rules to curb disclosure of numbers and subscriber names. Operators may not reveal who owns a listed number or provide numbers at shared addresses unless a name is known. Chief operator Bessie Stimpson says curtailments protect essential connections and police/public official access.

Bessie Stimpson Information Service Wis

Campaign against cruelty to animals grows nationwide

The piece notes a long history of fighting cruelty, cites the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals founded in 1866, and urges renewal of efforts the week of April 7. It laments past abuses of horses and dogs, praises increased humane treatment, and warns of reckless driving on country roads needing two weeks to fix hazards.

Adnan Bath

Thousands of Crow Blackbirds Over City

A large flock of crow blackbirds, possibly up to a million, passed over the city in a three-flock display on a Wednesday evening. The birds caused notable noise and formation from the southwest to the northeast. The article notes their habit of nesting in city parks, their mixed impact on ecosystems, and their value in controlling insect pests.

Southland Canada Tle Anel Bencom Street

Runaway Escape Demonstrates Horse Safety in Town

Acuate owned by ALC Brown of North Bath displayed a horse’s agility and resilience Thursday afternoon. The mare leapt from Trout Bros grain store, dashed through Broad Street and Water Street, and halted when snagging a fence near A J Dunton property. Hair scraped, no injuries or damage to wagon contents. police report shows only scattered articles.

Acuate ALC. Brown North Bath Trout Bros. Grain Store Broad Street Water Street A. J. Dunton

Royal Edict Sparks Broad Tax Vote Debate

By royal decree the king levied funds from subjects and claimed authority to impose taxes as desired, provoking widespread belief that democracy could approve taxes for any chosen purpose.

Calamity Howler Replaced by Motor Car Preference

An odd phrase speaks of replacing a dramatic calamity claim with a practical choice, noting a large solitaire diamond ring was once used as guaranty for success and that a motor car is now the preferred option in the narrative.

Winter Street Ladies Stage Easter Sale Success

The annual Easter sale by the Winter Street church Ladies aid in their chapel drew a large crowd and strong support. President Mrs Edward B Smith led with co operation from committees featuring Fancy work Lingerie Aprons Food Candy and Tea table groups plus additional volunteers pouring.

Winter Street Edward DB. Smith Ladies Aid Frank He Deres Leonice Morse Isabel Carter Thomas J. Black Arthur Lemont Walter Bowker Allan M. Ivish Clare Coombs Maxwell Powers Arthur Sampson Harry A. Starbird Arthur IX. Purington Fred S. Sawyer Fred EF. Foote Charles Webber Lamuel R. Percy Thomas J. Artis Lillian Frost Charles Nelson Fred F. Butler Marion Lloyd John A. Lord Seth Stewart Proctor Hagan Fred Miimons Candy Ruth ©. Skillings Francis G. Cooke Helen Artis Janette Smith Katherine Leonard Tena Arthur I. Purington Charles J. Plaisted Abigail Carter Sarah Pitchcock Julian Watson

George A Cahill Of Bath Among Maine's Best Athletes

Dane Coveh Kanaly notes Cahill of Bath as one of Maine's best while the Bath team trains on field edges. Work so far has focused on conditioning and form with no official time trials yet. The track is not ready for running as crews prepare for cinders next week.

George A. Cahill Bath Maine Coveh Kanaly

Bath Building Association elects officers and directors

George W. Dean was re elected president Joseph Torrey vice president and Hazel G Hartieb secretary and treasurer of the Bath Building Association at its annual meeting. Elwell S Crosby Joseph Torrey and Walter F F Abbott were re elected directors for three years. A semi annual dividend of 25 percent was declared at the meeting.

George W. Dean Joseph Torrey Hazel G. Hartieb Bath Lean Vod Building Association Elwell S. Crosby Walter FF. Abbott

Pejepscot Company Plans Busy Season

Pejepscot Paper Co announces a busy season as it prepares about 26 000 cords of pulp wood for the pulp mill. Workers numbering 25 to 75 will be employed in stages as wood shipments arrive, from the on the way shipment to September.

Pejepscot Paper Co

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First Baptist People Vestry SWAN F. W. Carlton Sagadahoe County Supreme Court Diabo Fred ©. Potter Melvin A. Hinggert Willian MM. Adduis Charles J. Madden Levi P. Thompson Arthur J. Larrabee AL K& WK. Ry. Co Amazon River Church Building Fund Commission B. G. Potter Samuel Povielh Briday Lewiston DR. Donnell Cees Sopra Detroit Ford Ford Transportation Etroit, Michigan Telephone Company Bird Lever Pejepscot Company
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