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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1925

Page

2

Astronomy Talk Given Teachers by Prof Tubbs

The Sporting Editor recalls Prof F D Tubbs of Bates College delivering an astronomy talk at Morse High, exploring a vast universe, stars, eclipses, and planetary scales. He notes ancient beliefs, modern measures, and the need for international scientific collaboration, ending with club duties and refreshments.

Prof Tubbs Atlantic Pacific Morse High Assembly Hall F. D. Tubbs Bates College Tom Thales Greece New England Hell Christopher Columbo United States Garden of Eden New Haven Conn Josephus Halle Jerusalem Halle William the Conqueror Hastings Field Bill Pr .Publis

West Bath Grange attends banquet marks 165 present

West Bath grange held a Monday night supper for 165 attendees to honor S4 members of recent seven week programs. Past Master Owen Rogers received a charming tribute from David Henderson with Charles H. Marble delivering “Relaying Americanism.” Marble’s humor and anecdotes drew laughter as the crowd enjoyed a 6 30 supper.

West Bath Grange Owen KE. Rogers David Henderson Jingers Ethel Bruce Carrie Hodgkins Annie Williams Emma Copeland Hannah Curtis Annie Trufant Frances Chirk Charlotte Kittridge Helen Green Josephine Scott Jennie Farrin Eva Atwood Harriet Cromwell Charlotte Perkins Novella Shepard Rogers Marble Tie Fred W. Larrabee Bowdeinham Baptist Association Weld Brunswick George Chesley Percy Harold Harold Chesley South Porthand John Higgins Booker Morin Henry Cotreau Bath Cotreau Sabine Arthur Oliver Charles Dain Wilbur Oliver Sabino Fred Duran Patricia Richmond Duren Samuel F. Bates Mildred Strout Mary Stackpole Stackpole S. W. Baggett Trufant Crossing Clarence J. Johnson Harry Williams Porthind Lincoln Williams Foster's Point Marion Wparington Morse H.C. Murphy Old Ladies Home Mrogud Joseph Liar Johee Lucy Gerrish Fred. Cherrish Fred White Mero Io. W. Plaggett Jalsing Larrabeo’ Grove Frank Dhacques Taath B. OR. Brown South Gardiner Jellie Dunton W. TE. Brown Cloverdale Farm J. Everett Mayo Wilk Vente Mroo Oscar Nast Amd Os Clyde Lewiston Miss Staples Auburn Mas Pletcher White Bowdeinham Risen Harford John Dr. Ning

Woolwich wedding joins Kathleen Bailey and Kay Prescott

Miss Kathleen Bailey wed Kay Prescott of Bangor at Montsweag church with Rev. W F Brown officiating. The event notes Bailey as a popular local daughter and lists many guests and community happenings including illness, visits, and local travel among residents of Woolwich and nearby towns.

Kathleen Bailey Llewellyn Bailey Ray Prescott Bangor Montsweag Church Montsweag Kay Prescott W. F. Brown Prescott Lewellyn Bailey Helene Tracy Bath Emma Bickford Elizabeth Wright Rockland Everett Rice Douglass Hunnewell State Road Velma Bailey Irving Miller Boston Edgar Blanche Viola Preble Walter Rogers North Bath John Clark Porthind Alfred Day Dresden Appleton Day Carolyn Main City Hospital RE. Reed Main Shea Day's Ferry Alice Walker Moatsweag Arroowsie Artell Wayward Harold Arnold Sagadahoe Ferry Southport Nenneth Stewart Horace Savage Chopps Neck Dexter W. Baker G. I. Preble A. TR. Webster Merry Meeting Camp John R. Savage Henry Swanson W. J. Rl Hiatt Hockomock Bay H.C. Club A. Percy Trott

Maywood chemist cleared as suit against him dropped

Adrian D. Joyce of Cleveland admitted the $25,000 fraud claim against Maywood chemist Lyell M. Rader was groundless. The Bergen Evening Record reports Rader’s exoneration, noting Joyce released all claims in a formal affidavit dated April 8 1925.

Lyell M. Rader Maywood Adrian JD. Joyce Cleveland Rader Joyce Middle West Raders Europe Kader Joxces Ty Rader Adrian D. Jorce Ohio United States Lydell M. Rader Adrian DD Adrian Said Rader Adrian D. Joyce A.M. Johnson Chicago Ilinois Adrian DE Joych Clifton M. Kolb G.C. van Natta

Dividend declared in Williams bankruptcy case May 14

Creditors of Rossford W. Prior notified that on May 14 a dividend of likely 3 percent will be declared for proven and allowed claims. Clarence Rich ards as trustee will issue warrants after May 15 for the first dividend payment.

Williams 2 Hiall Rossford W. Prior Clarence AL Richards Alvoid W. Skelton Bowdoinhai Bath Gem

Bermuda Airmail Letter Reaches Bath From Los Angeles Flight

A Bermuda letter dated April 16 and postmarked Hamilton arrived in Bath Friday night. It describes the first Bermuda overseas airmail carried by the Los Angeles to Lakehurst, with limited letters and stamps sought by collectors. Mrs. Sara W. Tucker of Bath notes hopes the ship will return soon and mentions Bermuda commemorative stamps on the envelope.

Sara WH. Tucker Pembroke Bermuda United States Los Angeles Lakehurst Bath Tucker Hamilton

Mitchell Discusses Fifteenth Century at Grace Church Meeting

Leland R. Mitchell spoke to Grace Church Men's club on Wednesday night, surveying 15th century Europe. He highlighted rulers in England and France, Joan of Arc from rise to burn, wars, writers, and scientists, noting war as harmful and praising strong women and new facts. The talk was well prepared and enjoyed, followed by refreshments.

Tubbs Arcturus Antares Loo S. BE S. E Dr. Tubbs Niagara Falls Bath Winneyance Telegraph Point Atlis Pleione Atlas Electra Maia Taygete Alcyone Celaene Sterope Merope England Argentine Republic Andromeda Mars Treland North Dakota International Union Giltia Wonderful Universe Op All Crand Ip Owas Patt Teachers’ Club Leland R. Mitchell Grace Church Men's Club Oak Street Mr. Mitchell Europe France Joan of Arc

Remembering a School Day Ruler Pranks Tribute

Freeman Curtis recalls Miss Theresa Moses, a patient teacher at the corner of North and Middle streets, and a cheeky incident from his youth when he fashioned a ruler from sandpaper. He recounts the remorseful prank, the classroom busting, and the later letter of praise for a ruler without splinters, dated Washington April 18 1925.

the Independent Theresa Moses Middle Streets Miss Moses Moses Ship Yard Moses Freeman Curtis Washington

Pathetic Incident Noted On Voyage From California

Franklin T. Sprague recalls a grim event aboard a steamer returning from California. Naval officers boarded at Havana for New York and one officer fell overboard at night. The ship stopped, a self lighting buoy deployed, searchlights scanned the water, but the body was not recovered and mariners suspected sharks fed on him within minutes.

Franklin T. Sprague California Havana New York

Polite cabby helps traveler find words in Paris

A holidaying friend recalls a courteous cab driver in Paris who, despite overcharging, even stepped down from his box to assist in translating phrases using a French English dictionary so the traveler could express thoughts about a bin. The anecdote ends with a jab at all Frenchmen.

Paris

Morse High Band Forms Organization to Elect Officers

Morse High band organizers elect officers for the season at a meeting led by Supt C D Wilson. George Crockett is president Leland Mitchell vice president Roger Skillings secretary treasurer and a board including Harry Bridge Mrs 8 8 Mullin Roscoe Higgins and Miss Martha Bates. The association aims to fund instruments for needy boys loaned for the school years, with Bates directing a growing 24 piece band expected to reach 40 next year. Contributions welcome from the community to sustain instruments and music, with non commercial engagements and associate members listed from local clubs and groups.

C. D. Wilson George Crockett Leland Mitchell Roger Skillings Harry Bridge Colonial Club Mullin North-Center P.T.A Carroll A. Deering South End P.T.A Roscoe Higgins Modern Woodmen Martha Bates Miss Bates The Morse High School Association For Citizens of Bath Edward V. Reed Clinton

Bowdoinham Liquor Case On Trial Monday

County Attorney Arthur J. Dunton traveled to Bowdolpham Monday afternoon to represent the State in a liquor case set for trial before Justice Ames. Deputy sheriffs Perkins Larrabee Curtis and Henderson aided in a Sunday raid at a farmhouse where two barrels of alleged hard cider were seized. The farmer faced a separate charge of single sale.

Arthur J. Dunton Bowdolpham Ames Perkins Larrabee Curtis Henderson

Lumbering at Nequasset Log Drive to Spinney Mills

Six hundred logs cut at Lake Nequasset Woolwich are sent through the dam to be boomed at the outlet and rafted to Spinney's mills in Arrowsic. Work guiding the logs through the sabeway began Monday afternoon. The logs are large and rafted across the lake to the dam with plans to push them through the sluiceway together.

To Jail Vagrant and Larceny Sentences in Augusta

Sheriff McChire and City Marshal Hall escorted two prisoners to Augusta. Daniel Shercik a Russian was jailed 80 days for vagrancy after two arrests in Phippsburg and a third complaint triggered charges. Fred Small received four months for larceny. Mrs Carrie M Sampson departed Saturday for Cambridge Mass to visit daughter Mrs Lafayette Lake and relatives.

McChire Augusta Daniel Shercik Shercik Phippsburg Fter Hall Fred Small Carrie M. Sampson Cambridge Mass Lafayette Lake

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