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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1924

Page

7

Man’s Attempt To Run City Ends In Failure

A man visiting Bath from Richmond claiming to seek work got intoxicated, tried to enforce his own rule on the sidewalk, and fought a longshoreman and others until Patrolman Potile intervened. He pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined $5 plus $4.50 costs, and promised to abstain, planning to seek work in Newport.

Horace Potile Johnny Keegan Richmond Opera House Ile Actieu Vortte Bath Newport

Patsy in the Vestry charms audience at Universa list church play

Clara Barton class at the Universa list church staged Patsy in the Vestry last Wednesday. Helen Powers led as Patsy with Bulch Mitchell, Dorothy Furber, Gertrude Maxwell, Martin Moulton and others delivering strong performances. After the show, dancing and music followed as the cast raised about 35 dollars.

Clara Barton Universalist Church Patsy Helen Powers Bulch Mitchell Nita Farrell Dorothy Furber Lucretia Lane Gertrude Maxwell Ruth Felding Martin Moulton Hilda Williams Gladys Mitchell Plelen Kurber

Death of Mrs Elizabeth W Ball Widower of Carlos Ball

Mrs Elizabeth W Ball widow of Carlos Ball of Conant Ball Co Boston dies. News reached Mrs Frank A Purington her niece’s aunt funeral held Wednesday at her Malden home Earlestreet. Mrs Ball well known locally, visited her sister the late Mrs Annie Varney Coombs. D B Sylvester chef at King Tavern attends Boston Herald-Traveler cooking school.

Frank A. Purington Elizabeth W. Ball Carlos Ball Conant, Ball & Co Boston Earlestreet Malden Ball Annie Varney Coombs B. Sylvester King Tavern Boston Herald-Traveler

Bath business men plan joint effort for city welfare

The Bath business men gathered in the common council room to discuss a new organization aimed at the industrial and commercial benefit and general welfare of the city. A second meeting is set for next Wednesday to formalize the group, its name to be decided later.

Fooluske Hanied Fred DC Chamber of Commerce Robert J. Hatch Rufus A. Hall Bath Jason A. Merrill Clarry 1.Ridge John A. Legre Aississippi Rotary Club

Keep Number Plates Visible and Clean

Capt Harold A Miller of the State Highway Patrol warns drivers to ensure registration plates are not hidden by bumpers or obscured by tail lights. He urges checking legibility day and night and keeping plates clean from mud to avoid patrol notices.

Harold A. Miller State Highway V Police Capt. Miller

Four Scholarships in Music Awarded by SOCAS

The Brunswick Orchestral and Choral Society awards four music scholarships. Charles A. Warren funds violin instruction for Ruth Johnson of Topsham. Mrs. Charles T. Burnett provides cello study for Venise Caron. Prof. Charles C. Hutchins offers oboe lessons to Olivine Bouquet. Horace D. Lovell provides clarinet instruction to Ralph McCrum.

Brunswick Orchestral and Choral Society Socas Tonowss Horace D. Lovell Ralph @. McCrum Frank McCrum

Local items note injuries and community updates in Georgetown

Mrs. M E Rich suffered a painful eye injury while basket making. Repairs on Western Cove bridge and railings finished. Clergy Rev WS Bosch preached at First Baptist church. Social life includes Master concert at Five Islands and visits between Bath and Georgetown residents. Roads, local travels, and church activities populate the week’s personal notices.

M. E. Rich Western Cove WS. Bosch First Baptist Church Ralph Reynolds George F. Oliver Ubalifax Mars Oliver Poplin Five Islands Frank Ulead Sewall P. Olver Bath Carlton Woolwich Robinhood William Oliver Willian Todd Frank Cleald Webster Harvey Gracie Ward Topstum Johnny Blackie Grant Phiarseay Gi. Weadd Woo Walter Gordon Thee Sturmer William Boyd West Georgetown Josie Willisns Arthur Buzze Piaddnim Ive Islands Georgetown Frederick LitsSey Mondsy Grace Scott Waltham Mass Exie George Po Oliver F. No Willinas Charles Thana Mev Edgar Hunt Alice Cromwell Hemome George IP. Oliver

Easter Program At People's Church Draws Large Audience

A church program at People's Church featured hymns duets and recitations. Participants included Alice Stover Jimmie Steen Lana Thali Cletts and Gladys Barrett with readings by Dorothy Ning and Howard Steen. An Easter message framed the event amid a busy roster of soloists and groups.

Buster Jesus Isen Lily Ree Hien Philip MacNeil Thelua Green Sune King Lida MacNeil Dee Alice Stover Jimmie Steen Nat Elena Thelma Caroline Parket Joseus Dorothy King Teoctgsnl Lana Thali Cletts Sliver Binneh Moody Deaie Ie Ethel Seavy Ethel Tayi Peis Cote Leonard Merline MacNeil Phe Cea LM Qassads Willis Pfall Dolly Mister Pato Harret Moody Nisaete Mary Anderson Rees Dorothy Ning Pisma Sole Nessie Galvin Mars Anderson Roselyn Tall Doiln Hisie Moody Didisa Laura Pushard Ladas Barrett

Funeral of J H Mulligan in Oak Grove

The body of John Phenry Mulligan who died suddenly in Tampa Florida arrived Tuesday morning. Services were conducted by Rev. Nicholas J. Horan of St Marys Church. A large cross was dedicated as a gift from Capt. A L P Cheney and the officers and crew of the schooner M Vivian Pierce where Mulligan served as engineer. Floral tributes accompanied the burial at Oak Grove.

John Phenry Mulligan

Personal Notes From Upton and Nearby Towns

Miss Sadie Reynolds returns to her parents in Upton Massachusetts after work there. Edna and Cora Martin of Lewiston come home after a weekend with their parents on Lincoln Street. Weekend visitors Mr. and Mrs. George Brown of Pittsfield host district superintendent of the Central Maine Power Co. Chianacey Lewis of Everett Massachusetts with Mer and Mrs. Albert McPadden on Park Street. They visit Mrs. Lewis's parents in Westport Junction.

Sadie Reynolds Upton Mass Mar Thomas E. Reynolds Upper Washington Street Edna Martin Cora Martin Lewiston Samuel J. Martin Lincoln Street George Brown Wpittsfield Brown Central Maine

Busy season expected at MacMahan summer colony

Miss Irwins School Philadelphia teacher notes a large influx of young people. Harvard and Princeton sophomores attend the season amid plans for electric lighting, steamship and rail service improvements, and steady auto highway conditions.

Miss Irwin Philadelphia Frederick P. Taft Harvard Alexander BP. Taft Princeton Arthur N. Lass Colorado Springs Edward Bowdoin Nealley Bowdoin James J. Lazell Theodore S. Lazell Annapolia Naval Academy Newton Newton Countyrs Day Gareeau John Lovett Morse Boston Hier Lovett Pharvard MacMihan Five Islands Arthur W. Walker Walker & Dratt Mtg. Co Astern Steamship Lines, Inc City of Bangor Dune Bath MacMahan Islindts Steamboat Co Baath Poston New York

Prizes Announced for Military Training Camps at Camp Devens

The Military Training Camps Association outlines prizes for Camp Devens trainees. Six bronze medals from Civitan Aides of six New England states plus a gold medal from Pierpont L. Stackpole will honor top Basic Course students from each state. Gold goes to the highest among state winners. Additional bronze medals and silver cups reward top performers across courses and corps.

Military Training Camps Association Pet Citizens Militain The Engineering and Signal Corps

Dr Kershner Addresses Central Church Club

Dr Woe Kershner spoke before the Potary club on Reeble Mindedness then gave a longer talk to the Mens club of Central church at the parish house Tuesday night. Despite poor attendance his talk was illuminating and interesting. Members discussed the subject, then sang together and enjoyed refreshments.

Woe. Kershner Mens Club Central Kershner

Glidden Elected President of Sagadahoc Club

At the Sagadahoc V PooOAL meeting on April 16 Emmersen Glidden was elected president for the remainder of the year. The club voted to redecorate the walls and furnishings of the club house. The association seeks new members and anyone wishing to join should apply at once as it plans a busy season.

Sagadahoe

Good Friday Service Draws Crowd at First Baptist

A well attended Good Friday service at First Baptist featured high quality music and inspiring addresses. Rev. Charles E E Brooks of Wesley Methodist read the Scriptures and Rev. John A. Swetnam, pastor, presided over the program as published.

Union First Baptist Church Charles EE. Brooks Wesley Methodist John A. Swetnam

Card of Thanks from Ellsworth B. B. Loveitt family

The Loveitt family of Georgetown Maine expresses gratitude through this paper to friends and neighbors who assisted them during their recent bereavement. Dated April 21 1924.

Mr. Ellsworth BB. Loveitt Georgetown Maine

Five Islands Easter Concert Under Mrs Teall

Five Islands hosted an Easter concert at the church Sunday with Mrs Frank Teall directing a long program. Readers note performances by Helen Rowe, Marjorie Berry, Hazel Gray, Barbara Gray, Kathleen Gray, Harrold Pinkham, Martia Campbell, and others along with recitations, duets, and a pantomime. Local residents attended. birthday wishes and community updates followed, including visitors from Boston and Bath and scene of church activities andEs.

Avery Fine Frank Teall Nyinn Ieee Ein Helen Rowe Esistonticn Cee Arese Marjorie Berry Hazel Gray Cristinie Puaklyun Hope Berry Barbara Gray Kathleen Gray Harrold Pinkham ECHL Sherman Campbel Voodsay Ivao Altice Cromwell Aurelia Kathleen Garay Adbertiog Stevens Lelia Dey Campbel Ebthisn Giray Phallis Stevens Cote Beis Mona Campbell W.T Meretia Moore Lava Gris Aurelia Gray Llae Edith Pinkham Albertina Stevens Rissie Carr Liiva Gray Hscs BNL Pier Tee Alice Cromwell Hignin Cluret Sunshine Circle Ladies At Sunshine Committee Ken Howris Mars A. E. Tolhind Guite Georgetown Bay Point Sarah Stevens Mire Cris Stevens Plm Reid A. J. Thibodeau John Hinckles Porthaned TE NL Netley Newton Mass Theo Lucell Towsa E'bridge Mains Bowdoinham Mas. W. Vo Staal Grace Campbell Sherman Myrna Addie Stevens Will Fiehl Bath Percy Savage High Rock Miss Powers Robinhood Fred Rittall Fred Ritual Leon Williams Waltham C. Davis Mer L. H. Rowe Clo Alinchen Boston Victor Pinkham Porth Sawyer & Barker Alo. Rowe Orville Rowe Verdon Garay Judge Pierce Seguinland The Missionary Society Ellsworth Pinkhill Ladies’ Aid Fred Ritter W. OT. Berry AL AL MacMahan LG. Lewis

Hayward Loses Mock Trial Case at Morse High

A Morse High School mock trial ended with Rayvivond Vo Hayward losing against Johnnie Walker over alleged alienation of Hayward's wife. The defense exposed motives, witnesses testified, and the courtroom drama featured Mrs Hayward and others in a revealing student-performed trial supervised by Miss Litthetiel's law class.

Hayward Morse High School Morse High Assembly Hall Rayvivond Vo Hayward Johnnie Walker Tiasward Johnnie Attornes Dee Joe Devle Daron Red” Spinney Ilasward Pannie Small Oswald Archibald Tiayward Chris Ua Phigward Crass eMinion Spinney Gentlemain de Whdee Doyle Autus Perkins Ian Are Deeyte Pyter Sydames Plaintif John Phives Pyemet Carristae Willis Toeuibers Miss Litthetiel

Demand for Tickets for Coming Recital

A major recital at Pine Hall is announced for April 28 with tickets sold at Ma kerstye's Music and through Mendelssohn club members. Nyiregyhazi is praised as a dazzling pianistic genius and the concert is directed by Walla Rogers Chapin, drawing music lovers to secure seats in advance.

Naisibaizio Westley Ehuren Oon Vickers Makerstye Mendelssoln Club Neviregghazi Isoutken Liszt Paris Angers

Odd Fellows Card Party At Lincoln Lodge

Lincoln lodge hosted a bi weekly whist night with ten tables. Winners of first prizes were Mrs Charles Anser with OL points and Ilward Cornish with 62 points. Second prizes went to Mrs Minnie J Pharlew with 42 points and John Conant with 9 points. Boobies were awarded to Mrs Abner Johnsen and George Nelson.

Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows Charles Anser Ilward Cornish Mors. Diinnie J. Pharlew John Conant Abner Johnsen George Nelson

Petition to Sell Estate Property Receives Court Hearing

Bernard Al Bove of Prilannd trustee for George Brackley requests court permission to sell property on EES Acadeimay street for best interests of the estate. Referee Hall sets hearing at his office 2 Front Street on Min Sat 2. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Gannon is named Elizabeth Lane on High Street.

Bernard AL Bove Prilannd George BL Brackley Bath Bankyupr Williams TP Ees Acadeimay Street Referee Hall Front Street Min Mar Eugene Gannon High Street Elizabeth Lane

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Johns-Manville Read Nichols CO Commercial Street People's Church People’s Church J. H. Mulligan M’mahan DR. Kershner Central Church Club Christmas Cove, Maine Edgar O. Achorn Tremont St Congress Rede Leonard Wetherbee Mrs. W. FP Wetherbee Hhew Walker Tom Jewelica Coes Walker Doxyle Stubby” Carr Johnnie Hayes Helen Gow Mary Anna Conley Helen Pianlin Nellie Singer Stella Duprey A. B. Scott Frank Sheridan Tillie Diaward Evelyn Rowe Thelnit Barbour George Davis Rufus Perkins Kenneth Sheldon Thomas Jewett Phil Boudreau Louise McPhee Bill Lamson- Hubbard John J. Desmond Live Store of Good Hats ODD Fellows Card Party Castoria Fletcher
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