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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1921

Page

6

Bath Merchants Take Outing With Clerks At Pop ham Beach

Bath merchants and clerks closed shops and headed to Popham Beach for a city outing described as one of Bath’s biggest in years. The event drew 500 participants, with steamer Catherine and autos ferrying crowds, games run by William Field, Charles H. Volz, and Harry D. Hall, prizes by Arthur I. Pepper, L. D. Fuller and Jason Merrill, and refreshments managed by William Mann. The organizers Frank W. Weeks Henry P. Boudreau and Peter A. Olinto praised for a smooth, spirited day and plans for a band and a larger 1922 celebration.

Bath Popham Beach Popham Board of Aldermen Catherine William Field Charles H. Volz Harry D. Hall Arthur I. Pepper L. D. Fuller Jason Merrill William Mann Frank W. Weeks Henry P. Boudreau Peter A. Olinto

South Beach Games Highlight Local Sports Day

At Popham crowds watched events on a low tide beach led by Roy Colby with Arthur Oliver and Charles Volz among officials. Tests included 100 yard dash women and men, three leg races, potato race, walking for old boys, kicking football and a humorous candle race while Lena Green and Madelyn Footer starred in several games. Colby won the fat men’s race, the plow fight thrilled spectators, and Hayes, Torrey and Hill dominated several contests. The Merchants beat the Professional men in baseball and Harold Thompson and John Murphy umpired.

Popham Roy Colby Arthur G. Oliver Charles H. Volz John P. Hayes Fred I. Shaw Arthur I. Pepper N. Gratz Jackson John J. Keegan Lena Green Miss Footer Miss Martin Arthur Colby Langdon Hill William Stewart 0. H. Lane John Freeman Haviland Torrey John Hayes Gardiner Rogers Hayes Lane Colby Madelyn Footer Dorothy Welch Cora Martin Marie Costello Isabel Reed Margaret Robash Gardner Rogers Fanny O. H. Lane Benjamin Abramson Edward Sewall Harold Rrprints Wishart Phil Liberman T. S. Hayes Henry Gediman Woren Lucy Ward Margaret L. Bates Miks Green Miss Ward Hose C. T., Pennell T. Volz W. A. Falk Volz Roy I. Pennell Sumner Hayes Till Torrey Bobby Wishart Sumner Tayes Robert Wishart Tom Morrison

Lunch and Ball Games at the Life Saving Station

A large party dined with lunch boxes and soda and ice cream for ticket holders. Baseball games followed at Graham's field with Merchants beating Clerks 15 to 6 in the first match. The pro team later edged the Merchants 7 to 6 in five innings, led by strong fielding and timely hits despite early errors.

William Mann Catherine Ingraham Whalen R. Clinton Meladden Boudreau Orlando TH. Lane Sumner Tayes Grindell Lane Locke Locke P Green Sewall Fuller Field Price Weeks Gedimane McFadden Toothaker Liberman Cahill Bout Jr. A. A. Stott J. W Bridgham Merchants Judge Keegan McKay Fitzgerald Eddie Sewall Stott Keegan

Life saving crew conducts drill at station amid afternoon schedule

A life saving crew held a life boat drill at the station in the middle of the afternoon while the five o clock program caused many to miss it. Shortly after five N Gratz Jackson Bath Chamber of Commerce president awarded prizes in the various sports with prizes named for each event.

Aclife Society Hall N.gratz Jackson Bath Chamber of Commerce

Winners and prizes listed at seaside resort event

A long list details prizes and winners including Sadie Armstrong Vincent Whalen Mrs Cecelia Abramson Marie Cecella John VP Trayes and others. Miss Lillian Kewin won a beauty contest bathing suit Roy Colby most popular man. Byreton's orchestra played as guests danced and returned by boat at about 10 45.

Sadie Armstrong Vincent Whalen Cecelia Abramson Marie Cecella Mos Boudreau John VP. Trayes Opera House Lillian Parks Donald Crosby Lillian Rltenburg Victor Record N. Gratz Jackson W. I. Smith James Ledyard Louise Fortner John Wishart Colliseum Rome William Stewart Mareia Voetlock Fannie Green Paul Banville Henry Gediman Cora Martin Harriet Rice Esther Mikelsky Bessie Clark Travil and Torrey Amos FF. Perry Leslie Ferris Abe Richlin Nicholas Janibas Edward FF Johnson Edward Syde Roger Worrey W.tr. Crosby Harry Beals Lillian Kewin Roy Colby Byreton

Bath Board of Education Elects Four Teachers

Bath Board of Education met briefly adjourning at 8 40 after 45 minutes of light business. Louise Robbins was hired as fifth grade teacher at North grammar for 800 dollars, Helen Knowles as North primary teacher for 800, Eleanor Christensen as music teacher for 1100, and Helen Haraden as North primary principal for 1050. Mayor Cahill opposed the Haraden vote on a prior principalship matter.

Bath Board of Education Charles Lester Smith Louise Robbins Bath North Grammar School Helen Knowles Augusta North Eleanor Christensen Bangor Clinton J. Wilson Arthur B. Scott Morse High Ernest F. Kelley South Street Grammar School Leland R. Mitchell William A. Furber Charles EH. Cahill

Local Social Notes From Bath and Nearby Towns

Miss Sadie Roberts of Boston visits Mrs. C. I. Volz for a few days. Lewis Burns of Damariscotta guests Wilbur Hagan. Mrs. J. F. Kingsley Augusta visits Health Officer and Mrs. Chester Kingsley at Popham Beach. George Hunt resumes duties at Harriman's jewelry after a week at Birch Point. Edward Hanks of Texas Steamship Co. rooms with the Manson sisters on Middle street. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Twitchell and Seldon Twitchell of Haddonfield left Bath after a visit in Bath and Popham Beach. Mrs. Twitchell stayed with her mother Mrs. Davis Hatch on Green street before joining her husband. Marjorie and Marion Palmer hosted a birthday gathering on Marshall avenue with Ina Bates assisting. Guests included Shirley Tobey, Barbara Schoppe, Glenda Schoppe, Phyllis Wright, Evelyn Trott, Elizabeth Trott, and Elizabeth Oliver.

Sadie Roberts Boston C. I. Volz Lewis Burns Damariscotta Wilbur Hagan Upper High Street J. F. Kingsley Augusta Chester Kingsley Popham Beach George Hunt Harriman Birch Point Edward Hanks Texas Steamship Co Ina Bates Shirley Tobey Barbara Schoppe Glenda Schoppe Phyllis Wright Evelyn Trott Elizabeth Trott Elizabeth Oliver

Married Men Win In Morse Field Opening Game

Winnegance new baseball ground on Morse’s field opened Monday night with a village game between married and single men. The single men won 16 to 6 as darkness halted play in the ninth inning. The diamond, with a wire cage behind the catcher and rough outfield, drew a crowd of over 50 spectators. Albert Morse was knocked out after being hit in the head but replaced by Knights. The game detail includes scoring through the third, with singles and outs noted and a final score in the standings.

Winnegance Morse Ernest F. Kelley Kelley Albert Morse Oliver Herbert Morse Knights

Mrs. Anne Rich Celebrates 86th Birthday at West Bath Home

Mrs Anne Rich widow of Henry R Rich celebrated her 86th birthday at her West Bath home on Gerry's Mill Road. Despite aging and imperfect health she greeted friends with cheer and remains active in current affairs through her son and daughter.

Anne Eliza Rich West Bath Gerry's Mill Road Rich Odie Rieh Harry J. Rieh Gertrude Rogers Haverhill J. T. Mayo Amstress Larrabee Joseph W. Larrabee J. 10. Sheldon Spring Street Bath Bertram Larrabee Belmont Mass Fred W. Larrabee Elizabeth Craig Marine Hospital Portland Elmer Craig William Smith Josiah Charles Lunt Mmmai V Pickering Delmar Bates Ciardiner Horace Aitken Revere Sabine Margaret Bates Frank Duren Richmond L. D. Rogers J. Everett Mayo Hays J.C. Larrabee Hardings Emma Ryan Pelham New York J. M. Lemont Chester Freeman Donald Frank Carter Livermore Falls Wiscasset E. W. Haggett Richard Hastings Virginia Lemont W. HE. Doughty Wilbur Gladys Fall River Marss Augustin Brunswick Quincy Nelson Conrade Charles Bates Charlotte Cook Sarah Black Florence Wright Carrie Main Anno M. Jackman Mary Brewer John Wing West Margaret Nutter Newton Anstress Larabee Lannes Fuller Robert Candy’s Harbor Prank O'Brien Birch Point BB. Noyes Everett

Local social notes from Bath and surrounding towns

Tenor of items lists visits and guests in Bath Belmont and nearby communities. Names include Mrs S R Brown Mrs Fred White Mr and Mrs Fred K White Rev G I D Riley Mrs Gertrude Rogers Miss Frances Mann Miss Emily Potter and others as guests or visitors over a recent period. Several trips to Portsmouth Portland and Beachmont noted with family gatherings at cottages and homes.

Nue Bath S. R. Brown Fred White William Brown Wiliam Kennebunkport White Fred K. White J. C. Larrabee William Mitchel Ebr Brown Bertram Larrabee Cynthia Belmont Mass Herbert Douglas c Marion Wright Greenstreet Bath R. Brown Riley Gertrude Rogers Haverhill B. R. Brown Frances Mann Emily Potter Portsmouth N. H Robert Potter Miss Mann Miss Potter Portland Roland Eaton Eunice Philadelphia Mr. Eaton Harry Watson Ashdale Nathan W. Eaton Raymond Chappell First Baptist Church Middleboro Mars. Chappell Singsmond Louise Gertrude Chapman Grove Street William Hf. White New Meadows Massachusetts Connecticut

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C. Fitzgerald Keegan P Bridgham P. Fitzgerald Dale McLaughlin Shane Harold Thompson John Murphy Leavitt Baewerbeeese Merry Iera Vane Ieria Meek Knight Small S. Oliver S. Morse J. P. Morse Vporthind James EB. Perry Meadowbrook Omar Perry W. A. Perry C. K. Rowe Lewiston Charles L. Perry Edgar Williams Edgar J. Williams Thatcher Pinkham Harry C. Williams Fred Dwyer Lizzie Harrington Helen Jackson Brother Clifton A. D. Adams Levi Dow Levi, Jr Portage Seymour Hayden Edgar J. Williams, Jr Edgar Williams Esmeralda Marr Thacher Pinkham Robert Manson Roberta Manson Bridgehall George Rogers Robert Oliver Edgar Oliver Durward Bowie John Bowie Parker Head Marcellus Adams Charles Spencer Chicago Llewellyn Adams Ernestine Spencer Treweny Iy Adams Frank Purington Nan F. Trask Augustus Wyman Dorchester Joe Nisser Willa Fredericson George Buchanan Lemont Cottage Edward Cook Harley True Mr. Craig Ernest Rowe Westbrook Bert Farr Lillian Brown Kincowathar The the Bath Trust Company le Grande Front Street H. W. Aitken Rheta Clifford Beachmont, Mass Sarbino Mrs. Whitman Arthur Homer Malden, Mass Crawford's Island South End Parent-Teacher Association W. Fred Stevens Lower High Street Dr.Scholl Davis Hatch Bath, Maine
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