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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1919

Page

4

Bath Fortnightly Club Finest Concert

Fortnightly club presented an entertaining program at Morse high hall with violinist Crawford Adams and reader Mrs. Hattie Breed. Adams played selections and invited audience requests including Meditation and The Barcarolle. Breed delivered humorous readings to an enthusiastic crowd. The event closed the year’s lecture series. Memorial hall at Bowdoin College will host Col. Harvey D. Gibson of the American Red Cross for his first Bouddoin address since returning from France, marking his alumni leadership.

Morse High Hall Crawford Adams Hattie Breed Mr. Adams Col. Tiarvey D. Gibson American Red Cross France Memorial Hall Bowdoin College Col. Gibson Bowdoin

Easter Sunday at Corliss Street services and concert

Easter Sunday observations at Corliss Street featured large congregations, decorated pulpit, and a fine choir under James Perkins. Eight new members were received at morning fellowship. Evening program included a children’s Easter concert with many recitations and songs, praised for quality and trained by Mrs. John Hunt. Also notes trout and salmon fishing in Eastern Maine and river fishways efforts. Winnie Quinn returns from Luster visit in Toston.

James Perkins Children of C. M. Fogg Theo McNeil Clarence R. Eaton Martha McDonald John Hunt

Bowdoinham mill theft case linked to Heath

Irving Heath is arraigned in Bowdoinham on theft charges for bags of grain from Kendall mills. Probable cause found, he is bound over to the May Supreme Court term in 8100 bonds. A watchman confrontation and subsequent search at Heath farm yield more grain bags and a boat tied to Heath. Auxiliary community notes follow, including local events, births, deaths, and social gatherings in Bowdoinham and nearby towns.

Irving Heath Bowdoinham Kendall Mills Supreme Court Frank Small Small Alphonso Wood Cathaner Wharf Heath Robert H. Jack Methodist Church Richmond Farony Brunswick Guy Farnham Richmond Arabine Hall Philip Rideoug Bolton Levi Leathers Martha York University of Maine Bowdeinham John Baker Monmouth Lowdoin Ava Cornish Lewiston Methodist Georgie Berry Lemona Grange West Bath Albert _ Henderson R. Dpd. Purinton Mary Lilly R. FE. Ferguson C. G. Purinton Bowdoinham Relief Association Grange Hall Soldier Boys Lottie Cobb F. J. Penley Albert Tenderson David Henderson Kenneth Wilson Corp Massachusetts Bb. P. Kendall Boston Kendall W. L Bonney KB. W. Warren Alfred Meliever Yes Carrie Warinten Mary F. Purinton Harpswell Richmond Favour Mary Ann Given Anson P.M. Given John Whitney Melrose Edward Plummer Bostton Mary Hatch Eleanor Sparks William K. Denham Ridge Cemetery W. I. Gould F. BE. Duran Portland

Surprise Birthday Party for Rev Mr Staples

On April 1 a surprise party was given for Rev Mr Staples with 35 attendees. The evening featured piano by Ada Purington, singing, three readings by Welan Gould, and a cake and cream served. Gifts were presented to Mr Staples by W. O H Gould.

Mr. Staples Ada Purington Ameri Edna Graves Welen Gould W. O H. Gould

Woolwich Notes and Local Ongoing Happenings

Woolwich by 22 Members at the Meeting of Sagadahoc County Pomona at West Bath on Wednesday. Members of Woolwich grange attend West Bath Pomona Wednesday. A fine time, good dinner and excellent speaking was enjoyed by all. National Lecturer Katchum of Michigan was present. R. E. Grover passed Sunday at his home in Wiscasset. Frank Bailey has three litters of young pigs. Cyrus Gilmore and Charles Fullerton have charge of the Nequasset mill and fishway for the season. Mrs. Alice Stinson is nursing in Bath. Charles Fullerton has purchased the Colby property at Nequasset. George Gilmore and sister, Mrs. Collins, were shoppers in Bath on Tuesday. Various local visits, moves, and health notes follow, including residents in Bath, Wiscasset, Edgecomb, Arrowsic, and Montsweag.

Miss Carolal Brunswick John Denham Portland Ralph Denham Bath W. W. Denham M. H. Blackwell W. A. Gould W. L. Bonney Bay Road Rath Dunton Susan L. Call Alvin Call Hattie Fulton Jefferson East Bowdoinham Miss Fulton Margaret Gile Georgie Chapman Harry Mosher Wiscasset Robert Temple Selden Williams Edna Skelton Katherine Williams Amasa Williams Mary T. Purinton Walter Reid Mary Hardie Tackensack N. J W. T. Wardie Addie Trufant Hattie Knight Vivian Willisits Clark Lewiston F. I. Penley L. J. Temple Cobb Farm Augusta Joseph Dion Massachusetts Dion W. LB Darton Wortland Emma Brown Ro F E. Ferguson Hazel Grace Ava Cornish S. D. Thorne Roland Small Erland Rogers Bowdoin Gill Brown Hattie W. K. Rideout George W. Merryman Richmond Bowdeinham Emily Abbie Gaye Freeport Mary Merryman Rideout Hattie Merryman Rideout W. BR. Rideout Emily Rideout Woolwich Grange West Bath Pomona Katchum Michigan R. E. Grover Frank Bailey Cyrus Gilmore Charles Fullerton Nequasset Mill Alice Stinson Colby Nequasset George Gilmore Collins Gardner Greenough Edgecomb Evelyn Johnson Fred Colby George Chase Ralph Dyer Arrowsic Flora Leonard Boston R. J. Gilmore Adelbert Hall Dummer Street Hall Roy Moore P. Hall Pearl Phyliss James Ryan Leona Roxbury Mass William Cromwell Charles Sheridan Ile Dr. Walker George Ames Ames David Henderson Days Ferry Sic Robertson Wilbur Howe Jesse Kelley Union Bridge West End Henry Fariton Fred Hayward Camp Devens Warren Dailey Irving Thompson Charles Quinntm Rueld Carrier Grace Albee Montswear Jasper Mains John Sheldon FF. W. Carlton John Reed Montsweag Warren Bailey Joseph Carlton Charles Sheldon Chelsea David G. Munsey Harry Bailey Wisseasset Maurice Hathorne William Downing Millard Webster Center Henry Swartz Kewiston Florence Pratt Woolwich New York Abel Rice Leon Pratt Torrey Roller Blanche Black Vrost Vernon Ayer Sandy Poin Ligonaise Fuller Emma Hathorne Samuel Brown Alex Humphreys Harold KE. Snipe U.S.N San Domingo New Orleans Fred Corliss Tath

Roads in countryside improve after week of work

Automobilists report country roads have greatly improved over the past week. Towdeinham motorists visiting the city note easier travel to Topsham and past the fair grounds. The Mallett road remains rough in spots where the new Federal highway is under construction, but completion this season should remove honey pots.

Towdeinham Topsham Fair Grounds Mallett

Rival to Caruso Has a Bath Brother in Industry

A Bath plant worker, John Schuermann, is linked to the famed tenor Heinrich Schuermann through family ties. The article traces Heinrichs rise from Worcester to Berlin and Prague, aided by John’s support, and notes the brother John hopes may visit Bath and possibly hear Heinrich sing.

Caruso Bath Teas Steamship Co Brattleboro Worcester Mass Worcester English High School Clark College Tis Theodore Roosevelt Clark University William Heinrich Conservatory of Music Boston Myron Whitney Julia Marlowe Mme. Schuman-Heink Schnermann Conservatory of Music At Berlin Kaiser Wilhelm Frankfurt Trieste Graz Austria Max Rosen Heinrich Schuermann Prague United States Munich Bavaria Heinrich Schuerman John Schuermann John

Easter Services Spark Large Beacon Lights Attendance

Large Easter crowds greeted Rev. H. Post who begins his second year as pastor. He preached "The Joys of Easter" in the morning and "Risen With Christ" at night. Special music by Beacon quartet and Mrs. Mank. One adult joined at morning service. Guilds met midweek. Ladies' Aid and Brotherhood gatherings occurred. Also notes delays in Middle and Center building plans due to architect’s medical advised hours.

Er. H. Post Post Christ Beacon Quartet Herbert Mank Weston L. Bonney Washington Street Ladies’ Aid Fred Willis Park Street Beacon Brotherhood Middle Center O Streets Arthur J. Dunton

Biggest Easter on Record at People's Church

Rev Samuel A Evans of People's church says Sunday easter service drew record attendance and offerings. Loyal girls class led by Mrs Hooker presented a basket of fresh eggs with chicks. Ladies aid and Sunday school supplied flowers for decorations to be given to shut ins tonight. Annual Easter concert by the Sunday school scheduled in the main auditorium tonight.

Samuel A. Evans People's Church Loyal Hooker

Candlepin Carnival Returns At Pine's Longfellow Square

The Portland candlepin carnival returns May 5 to 10 at Pine's Longfellow square alleys. Bowlers from Sanford Waterville and Bath enter. cash prizes in two classes for top string totals. Teams of five three and two compete plus an individual event with prizes for best strings.

Portland Pine Longfellow Square Tegins Sanford Waterville Bath

Brownell and Collar Married at People's Church

Nathan K. Brownell of Portsmouth and Ruth L. Collar of Bath wed Sunday at 4 PM at the People's church parsonage 120 North Street. Rev. Samuel A. Evans officiated the single ring ceremony with no guests. Brownell, a steam fitter, is son of Charles Brownell of Portsmouth. Collar is daughter of Police Officer Fred Collar of Bath. They will reside in Portsmouth.

Nathan KE. Brownell Portsmouth Ruth L. Collar Bath the People’s Church North Street Samuel A. Evans Charles BE BP. Brownell Fred Collar Brownell

Rents Fill 83 Of 90 Units In Palmer Field Housing

Eighty three of ninety newly built Palmer Field houses by the United States Housing Corporation are occupied with more tenants moving in. Weather delays on street stand ground work will resume and finish promptly. Funeral for Leroy M Reynolds held Tuesday at two at 88 Cherry Street home of parents Cyrus M Reynolds. Rev Frank H Hall of Wesley Methodist officiated. Bearers were John Sampson Jesse Sampson Bertram Willis Ernest Burnell. Burial in Oak Grove.

Eighy United States Housing Corporation Palmer Field Leroy M. Reynolds Cyrus M. Reynolds Cherry — Street Frank HL. Hall Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church John Sampson Jesse Sampson Bertraam Willis Ernest Burnell Oak Grove

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