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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1924
Page
2
The West Bath Grange hosts a Monday afternoon sewing circle with a turnout of neighbors and officers assisting. Reports note Easter services, community visits, and plans for a lawn party at Lowell school with PTA members and local residents engaging in fundraising and parish activities.
The Bath origin pastor resigns his charge at the Nazarene church on Sawyer Street in Beverley Miss. He had built the church and community, planning a Navarene college project, and now leaves to lead the Pentecostal church of Beverley.
A Bath newspaper fragment lists 19th century ads and notices. It notes ferry funding talks, town lots for a town house, Bath Hotel improvements, dissolutions and partnerships in various trades, harness makers, ship chandlers, grocers, and a broad array of local merchants and tradesmen with brief business notes from the era. The item reflects community commerce and civic prompts of the period.
The Sophomore class rehearses its annual play It does not pay to advertise directed by Miss Nellie Sawyer. The Senior Class performs on the 25th on the affirmative side of It Pays to Advertise. The squad boasts dedicated members, eager rehearsals, and high hopes for an excellent evening of entertainment.
Grindle known as Squeako and Miss Melkenzie daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Dearborn Camden were married Sunday afternoon at St Thomas Episcopal Church Camden. The ceremony used a single ring service with Ralph Hayden officiating. The bride was given away by her father and attended by Doris Ogier with Emerson Wadsworth as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s Bay View Street home with a wedding cake centerpiece and gifts reported as numerous. The couple plans a wedding trip then will reside with the bride’s parents in Camden.
An article describes a distinctive installing team led by a paper officer, drawing specialists from four caberedimgte Coanges across two states. The group, famed for efficiency, travels widely to perform large scale installation work and collaborate with other newspaper staff to form parallel teams.
A Saturday incident on Washington Street involving a trolley dash at York Street prompted passengers to jump clear to avoid a crash. Witnesses criticized the operator's reckless pace and lack of care as the trolley swerved and narrowly passed vehicles on the right side.
Mr and Mrs William Collins have returned to their home on Washington Street after spending the winter in Norwood Massachusetts. They also visited their son Carl and his family in Somerville Massachusetts.
Bath Y M C A defeated Augusta V and its pick team in separate matches at Augusta Thursday night. Bath beat the old timers 19 9 15 16 15 11 while Augusta won two straight 15 7 and 15 13 against Bath in the other match. Bath players included Capt Farnum Lester Tfart PF W Burrill W L McDonald and George Pepin.
The Calvary Methodist Church elects to purchase a house on Tas Mast Avenue Lewiston as a modern parsonage for Rev F. G. Rogers the Bath former Beacon Street pastor who expects to move in soon. The church has lacked a parsonage since selling its Ash Street property over a decade ago and has used hired quarters. The Ladies and Young People's societies will furnish the new home.
Two hundred colonies of Amustus bi Tasediits, a parasite feeding on gypsy moths, are brought to Maine for release in Diath and surrounding towns. The program, led by Nel on Pratten of the State department, aims to halt gypsy moth spread by releasing parasites in infected districts along the southern and western Maine fringe, moving toward the center of the infestation.
Seventy grade pupils receive honors with a list of names including Genevieve B her Donald i Pleaiaing Frederick det Joli Gade Kalith Gratin Susie Mevrs Sheneth Ore Chive lette Pothie and others. George Costain returns to Boston after visiting town. Addie Palmer resumes Boston University course. Mrs Greenleaf of Westport Junction visits in Park Street.
A very large crowd attended a People's church service featuring Ku Klux Klan speaker W. O H. Wline of Akron Ohio. The sermon used Heelesiastes 1 7 All Rivers Flow Into the Sea Yet the Sea is Not. Rev George Wolstenholme offered prayer and will become pastor after Newton Theological Hook studies. An organ solo by Rev John A Swetnam and church choir led by Mrs Gardner Roberts were part of the program. A similar service by Mar Wine with the same orchestra is planned for May.
Reports claimed Hyrun Spinney of Bay Port was paroled from a liquor case in September and freed early. Federal Prohibition Director Seth Mia of Auburn says there is no basis for the rumor. Spinney remains in Atlanta custody and will serve the full sentence.
Capt Wlisha Atkins of Wolliston Massachusetts and Mrs Lulu Deering of Bath married Saturday night at 8 by Rev David Wilken at Central Congregational church Cheddaters’ Treane Goswestipeton Street. Atkins, famed skipper on the Atlantic coast, last commanded the schooner Tarry Deering of G. Deering Co. of this city. Mrs Atkins is widow of Frank M Deering of Bath. The couple departed for a wedding trip to Baltimore Washington and Norfolk and will reside at Mrs Atkins’ present home after return.
Mero and Mrs Roy McNeil hosted a second birthday party for their son Clarence Willuam. The dining room glowed with pink and white crepe paper and Easter novelties. a decorated cake with two candles topped the table. Guests included Mrs Edward St Martin and Jol, Mrs Clarence McKay and Mary, Mrs Mary McCabe, Miss Olive McNeil, and Lloyd McNeil.
The Salvation Army cautions the public to beware imposters posing as authorized collectors. Legitimate canvassers carry official passes with photo, signature, and a clearly defined territory, renewed yearly, and provide receipts for all contributions. The notice urges readers to verify authenticity during the Home Service Campaign season.
Over the last two weeks, transfers filed with Register Hiram VT Stevens include Bath Dramhall Realty Co to Norman True Edward W Sbridgham to Harold B Macklinan Warry Ianceson et al to Watson Frye Co Bowdoin Edward S Card to James T Cornish Bowdoinham Charles Db Kendall to William 3 Kendall Rebecca A Holden to Trazel HW Seekins et al Richmond Julius Otto to Charles L and Jennie Bodge Minnie Otto to Charles L and Jennie Bodge Estate of Lester DP Foster to Leighton EE Gardiner et al W Topsham Alice N Crosman to Flora B Leavitt Mimer Harmon to James I Jones Androscoggin Kennebec Railway Co to M G Powers West Bath D Judson Bryant to Elmer G Williams Carlton EE Trott et al to Catherine VT Trott
Bath teams defeated Westbrook in two straight games with scores of 25 5 to 15 4. The Bath second team and first team competed in an exhibition, led by Captains Albazin and Derbert Douglas, with post game refreshments served in the lecture room.
Two Dockland youths Smidhew Griffin age 17 and Vaugh Elliott left Thursday noon and rode a freight to Bath. City officials located them Friday noon and returned them by car after the Elliott boy’s father arrived. The younger boy claimed thrill at sight seeing but chose to go home after about two hours away from home.
A boy described his Easter service with southern melodies and jazz, noting the minister’s text but an unusual cordial handshake at confession. Miss Grace Scott of Waltham, visiting Mrs. Stearns Scott, Marshall avenue, plans a Georgetown trip to visit her sister Mrs. George Oliver.
A portrait of Israel Putnam has been received in Gilmore and will be framed and hung in the aldermen's chamber alongside other former mayors. City Clerk Gilmore has long pressed to complete the list of former mayors, with additions noted nearly every year. Putnam served multiple terms around a 19th century era after a brief interruption by an election transition.
The Chautauqua program for July 10 to 16 features eminent names led by Private Harold Peat Canadian war hero who will discuss The inexcusable Lie. Quinn O'Brien famed Chicago Car speaker follows. Frederick Eugene Vowell the dean of American magicians, the Smith-Spring-Holmes orchestral quartet, the Russian Cathedral sextet, and a theater troupe performing Their Honor the Mayor are set to entertain.
Manual Training students labor on a flower urn to be placed before the girls’ door with cement molds ready for pouring. Chi Burgess builds a white pine wardrobe under Mr. Alkazin’s guidance, a showcase of the department’s winter work. Visitors welcome during school hours up to 3.30.
Harold Wagner, 13, of 156 Water Street, was badly hurt Friday forenoon on Washington Street when Nathan Dietlock's horse ran away. The lad, riding on the team, was thrown to the street in front of 37 Washington Street. Mrs. DL OT Dougherty and Mrs. Carroll Watson picked him up. Richard Jd. Gackenbach accompanied him home to the residence of Dr. SS Mullin, who ordered hospital care. He fractured the left arm above the elbow and sustained body bruises and a cut on overrand.
Mr and Mrs Harold Grindle were married in Camden and began their honeymoon trip. Their car’s vacuum tank, supposedly fixed by a friend, failed causing a breakdown. They were brought back to the bride’s home in Camden and a wedding supper awaited them at Waldoboro hotel.
Stearns Scott returns to Dover following a pause of Patriot's day in Bath with Mrs. Scott.
Dr Donnell Indian Vegetable Oil relieves coughs colds rheumatism strains sprains and muscle soreness. Available at Webber's Drug Store in Bath Maine for relief of chafed hands throat and bronchial trouble.
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