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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1924

Page

7

Georgetown Church Chopping Bee Dinner and Local News Highlights

Monday meeting of the Minister's Association in Math at Winter Street Study featured Rev W T Boyd on the relation of the country church to the city. The annual chopping bee to prepare fuel for the church occurred Wednesday. A long list of local residents and visitors appears, noting weddings, repairs, house moves, travel, and family updates in Bath, Robinhood, Five Islands, and surrounding towns.

W. T. Boyd Minister's Association Winter Street League Crosby Baes Arrowsie Robinhead Levi Lowere

Morse High Honors Pupils Tenfold for Six Weeks

Morse High announces six week honors lists with numerous seniors and freshmen named for Highest Honors and Honors. The long roster includes Emma Aver Dadia Daxter Marion Brooking Elsie Crocker Davis Mary Appleton Evelyn Burgess Adelaide Cambell Virginia Clark Marion Fulle Helen Furber Catherine Galvin Helen Hayes Alta Hopkins Earl Kennerson Mary MacDonald Marion Skinner Louise Stewart Richard Stinson Elsie Trott Omah Trott Rose Weinblau Margaret Williams George Wotton Elizabeth Wright Doris Povich and many others across grades and classes.

Darbara Wey Bailes Thelma Diarheards Rry Prosenta Beinheiser Devil Grown Faye FL Davis Gwanne Dresser Wilhelmina Creckenbaeh Leuwise McDphee Ken Newell Cecile Veilleux Blair Wilton John Owinte Emma Aver Dadia Daxter Marion Brooking Elsie Crocker Davis Sesegh Doyle Deame Birkine Bessie Galvin Lilian Mary Appleton Rona Miai Helen Drown Elizabeth Cools Mary Curran Evelyn Davis Doreth Donnell Doris McKay Grace Spaulding Catherine Trott Nath Anderson Dorothy Appleton Mary Dadalee Harold Brown Mary Conley Dorothy Dreton Charles Ciemings Beth Fowles Christine Frye Mary Gott Ruth Green Helen Plath Leaner Hathorn Dorothy Hugeard Beatrice Jenkins Ghadys Koughan John Jar Evelyn Burgess Adelaide Cambell Viginia Clark Marion Fulle Helen Furber Catherine Galvin Helen Hayes Alta Hopkins Earl Kennerson Mary MacDonald Marion Skinner Louise Stewart Richard Stinson Elsie Trott Alice Whalen Louise Munsey Mary O' Donpell Mary Paine Cecil Richards Susie Robbins Elizabeth Robins Helen Boxers Edna’ Sanford Shirley Shepard

Change of Time on Maine Central Rail Service

The Maine Central schedule changes take effect April 27, with Bath timing kept as before. Available routes include Lewiston and up river areas with departures at 10 52, 4 00, and 9 05 PM to Brunswick Portland and other points. New York expresses will be added later in the season.

Maine Central Bath Arcivaly Ding Lewiston Sans Fr York Srupswick Up River Brunswick Lewis Portland Sesson New York

Lighting of Highways Essential for Public Progress

A fragmented article argues for highway lighting as vital to safety and development. It contends electric illumination reduces hazards, supports traffic flow, boosts land values, and encourages settlement by showcasing open-country routes and improving overall standard of living. It emphasizes the need for urban rural integration and public utility penetration.

Shara Moe Linc Beth N.Y Bianpsen Gqeeergss Itv Cess Eider Otsataeles

Rockmore Farm artesian well yields over 70 gallons per minute

Westport reports the artesian well at Rockmore Farm depth to sea feet and output above 70 gallons per minute. Samuel G.B. Doggett of Toston expected Thursday with sons Payton and Brewster visiting Easter at the Summer home North End. Road repairs assigned to Lester Trodgdon below Knight's Corner. Marchant Stewart and Albert K.E. Gray eye a Summer cottage site on East Side. The Sth and th of May fire at Westport referenced. Spring term opens at Center with Miss Sarah DeWolfe joining her grandparents. Mrs Mary J. Dicken, seasonally aboard a house boat at East Side, visits. Mrs S.Fna Sodedon in Malden Mass ill. nurse called, patient improving.

Rockmore Farm Francis S. Eaton North Eud Samuel GB. Doggett Toston Payton Brewster North Fnd Lester Trodgdon Knight’s Corner Marchant Stewart Medford Mass Albert KE. Gray Gray Westport Sarah DeWolfe Ath C.F. Knight Mary J. Dicken Sumner Duis S. Fna Sodedon Malden Harry AL Dickson Atlanta

Titanic Sinks On Maiden Voyage After Iceberg Collision

The White Star liner Titanic struck an iceberg off Newfoundland while west bound on its maiden voyage. It sank after 2.30 a.m. on April 15, with 1.7 lives lost. Coast Guard crews aboard Modoc held memorial services at the disaster scene.

White Star Titanic Newfoundland Coast Guard Modoc North Atlantic

Five Islands Steamboat Runs Extra Trips For Summer Reach

Five Islands steamboat made two additional trips last week to help parties reach summer cottages. One cruise Tuesday afternoon from Boston to the Brown cottage and another Thursday afternoon for freight. Locals and visitors describe stormy conditions and road frost hampering travel. Capt Melvin Harford returned Saturday from Boston after a few days away. The column notes numerous residents visiting Bath, Five Islands, and Georgetown, with family visits and social calls cited throughout the week.

Arthur S. Rowe Boston Sylvia G. Barnes Edgar A. Warren Res Wlt. Bosd Tevd Iva Cromwell Warren West Viatin Willian Mains Bath Johon Williams West Georgetown Walter Cunningham Arthur Delave Merc Ladin Totman Harriet Lela Kilsworth Loveitt Wishi Cole Alval Reynolds Western Cove Bridge Charles Hanna Thomas Hanna James Stevens Joseph Muse John Thibodean Howard G. Heald Grace Brown Robinhiood School West Bath Ralph Reynolds Ruth Robinhood Leslie Rowe Five Islands A. AL McMahan Lizzie McMahan Mra Davis Knubbie Arthur Jewett Grange Melvin Harferd Toston Ellsworth Pinkham Chireld Rowe Frank Heald Mrn.e Gray J. Gi. Stevens Clara Davis Melvin Hawford Supshine ¢Irele Dalla Pficanma Sandies’ Aid Aero Mugenia Harford Pome Wis Porthind Melvin Harford Ambrose Thibodeau Liles Ae Sendeinhaim Cleveland Rowe Adfred MaceMahson Charles Moore Lath Thomas Scott Weston Mass Walter Newdick Georgetown Sundias Harry ‘Arr Richmond Diaidell Doris Moore Baath Thome Siace Moore Isas Point Tslands Walter Moore Hallowell Clarence MacMahan Bath Mondas Siiand Thibodeau Bondetutiana Chester MicMinian Woolwich Mirs Will Boucher Miehsard Portland Flom. Reed Diath Walter Savage Peres Savage Arshur Devry Bin Mis Berry

Bishop Hughes Family Has Several Ministers in Methodism

Pishrip Edwin VW. Hughes, resident bishop of the New England area, presided at the Maine M. Ed. Conference in Porthind and welcomed his eldest son, Erwin Holt Hughes Jr., into the Southern New England Conference as a Methodist minister assigned to the Tinham, Mass. church. The Hughes family includes bishops and ministers across generations, with 12 years of combined ministerial service noted.

Pishrip Edwin VW. Hughes New England Methodist Episcopal Church Maine Porthind Eerwin Holt Hughes Mis Matthew Simpson Hughes Ore Francis M. Hughes Hughes Brothers Virginia Towa Hinham Mr Hughes, Jr AL TL Kent Deston University School of Theology Vermont Hingham Pao U Boston University Hughes Boston University School of Religious Education Pall School of du Pauw University Pesta Testt the National Bank Pulsa Oklahoma Bast Strathmore Paper Co Woronocco Springfield Malden Center

Hancock County Man Seeks Senate Run in Novel Appeal

Prominent Hancock county resident Milliken announces candidacy for State Senator at June primaries. He frames appeal with oratory strongman rhetoric, cites Cicero influence, and outlines personal history from Surry to Maine, touching on education, lineage, and past public service.

Alt. Milliken Surryanneuners Hianesek County Hianeork County Samuel Wasson Hancock County Aoman Asano Cicero Surry Cyn Adameo Eve Cain Ireland Gardiner Maine Phen Tam Mignus Johnson Ben Tillman Solon Chase

Former U S minister accuses State department over Chester Oil concessions

Gerrarde former United States minister to Turkey testified before the Foreign Policy Association that the State department sold America's interests for the Chester Oil concessions remarking on misconduct at high government levels amid ongoing controversy and debate.

Gerrarde United States Turkey Foreign Policy Association State Department America Chester

Bath Y M C A Notes and Easter Ball Plans

Operating committee greets at five this afternoon as Ladies Auxiliary meets. Easter Monday ball planned for April. tent and gauge events arranged with David Mikazin elected captain. Diath Tents trip to Westbeok Friday. return games hoped with Augusta and Auburn before Y closes. Fundraising needed to clear spring debt. single contributions lag behind prior totals.

Auilary Mier Ted Gsi Elas Lour Giauies David Mikazin Tegia Diath Westbeok Augusta Auburn

Abrams seeks sheriff nomination in June Democratic primary

Oliver has nomination papers in circulation to run in the June primaries for the Democratic nomination of sheriff. George A. Merrill has withdrawn from the contest leaving Ma. Oliver and alderman J. Pred Tobey in the Democratic race.

Prayers for Mrs McIntire Highlight Local Tragedy

Rev David Ob Wilson of Central Church offered prayer Thursday for Mrs Nanex M McIntire wife of Charles T McIntire. The body was sent to Belfast for the funeral arrangements. Funeral set for Friday at two with burial planned in Searsport on Saturday.

David Ob. Wilson Central Church Nanex M. McIntire Charles T. McIntire Belfast Searsport

George S Howe Funeral Held at Old Folks Home

The funeral of George S Howe was held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Old Folks Home with Rev. David J Wilson of Central Church officiating. Immediate relatives and intimate friends attended. The body was taken to Woolwich for burial.

George S. Howe Old Folks Home David J. Wilson Central Church Bedy Woolwich

Maine Central shifts in Bath and Woolwich cut overtime

Ticket sellers and operators on the Maine Central in Bath and Woolwich shift schedules to remove overtime. Blianehird, from New Gloucester, takes the second shift 2 to 10 50 p.m. Sawtelle covers Woolwich 6 to 8 p.m. and Bath 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Vince remains on regular 6:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. Driscoll returns to spare board. Colby is day run supervisor in Woolwich.

Maine Central Bath Woolwich Driscoll Colby

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