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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1927

Page

3

Big Convention of Fishery Men Opens in Boston

The ninth annual United States Fisheries Association convention opens a four day session at the Statler Hotel Boston with discussions on modern business methods trade problems and proposed legislation. Delegates from US Alaska England and Canada attend as Boston and Gloucester host events including a clambake and a tour to the Boston Fish Pier Nantasket visit and a formal dinner. Speakers include Gov Alvan Fuller Bruce Barton Senator Edward Ford and Dr Lewis Radcliffe with a steamer trip to Middle Fork for tagging demonstrations.

United States Fisheries Association, Inc Hotel Statler Boston Association United States Alaska England Canada Gloueester New England Statler George S. Willey Alvan ‘T. Fuller Bruce Barton Edward Ford Kath Brown Roxton Fish Dealers Malcolm KE. Neholy United States Board of Agriculture Boston Fish Pier Nantasket Lewis J. Radcliffe Washington John N. Cobb University of Washington Seattle Harden F. Taylor New York Samuel (. Prescott Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts Fish & Game Massachusetts J. W. Martin, Jr

Transportation chairmen named for Maine club

The Maine Three Quarters Century club appoints county chairmen for transportation. Appointees include Hiram W. Ricker for Androscoggin South Poland Dr Frederick W Mitch ell Houston D W Hoegg Portland I F Fields Phillips O W Tapley Ellsworth Francis H Bates Winthrop William JD Talbot Rockland Sewell T Maddocks Boothbay Harbor Clyde H Smith Skowhegan H Buzzell Belfast R J Peacock Lubec William Deering Saco Dr KE D Merrill Dover Foxcroft Fred B Teeling Bath Donald M Partridge Norway.

Maine Androscoggin Hiram W. Ricker South Poland Aroostook Frederick W. Mitchell Houston Cumberland D. W. Hoegg Portland Evening Express Portland Franklin I. F. Fields Phillips Hanecock O. W. Tapley Ellsworth Kennebec Francis H. Bates Winthrop Knox William JD Talbot Rockland Linecoln Sewell T. Maddocks Boothbay Harbor Somerset Clyde H. Smith Skowhegan Waldo—H. (. Buzzell Belfast Washington R. J. Peacock Lubec York William Deering Saco

Gold Find Near Swift River Sparks Old Excitement

B F Faunce and son from Johnstown Pa and E B Cummings of Norway went fishing near the Swift River and found an excellent specimen of gold in the sands. Faunce plans to take it home to Johnstown.

Swift River B. FF. Faunce John Johnstown E. 8. Cummings Norway

Horace Henderson Speakers At Bath Rotary Luncheon

Bath Rotary Club met at Hotel Phoenix with Mr Dougherty hosting. Horace Henderson, Pawling School founder and former Bath principal, spoke on student character and community value, praising modern youth and urging parental sympathy as visiting Rotarians and guests looked on. Rev. Arthur Stray will speak next week.

Bath Rotary Club Hotel Phoenix Rresident Dougherty N. Gratz Jackson Jackson Horace FE. Henderson Pawling School For Boys Pawling N.Y Henderson Wiscasset Fort Edgecomb Bowdoin College Lath South Grammar School Bath Whitman Mass Garden City Long Island Pawling School Prenderson Ile Younes Seo Frank W. McLanathan Lawrence Larrabee Noerwich Cone Mason Washburn AJ W. Trayes Washington, D.C Dro AL AL Stott Woolwich David J. Kennedy Chicago Arthur Stray Lewiston Auburn Brunswick

Jenney Allen Bath Bride Ruth Allen Marries Leonard Jenney

Miss Ruth Allen daughter of Mrs. Tharry W. Allen Brunswick and Leonard Tufts Jenney of Lexington Mass were married at the bride’s mother’s home in Brunswick in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Thompson N. Ashby. The wedding party included matron of honor Mrs. Wallace J. Putnam and best man Richard Waite. The couple plans a Bermuda wedding trip and will reside at 540 Ash Street Cambridge Mass after Oct. 15.

Bath Brunswick Ruth Alen Tharry W. Allen Leonard Tufts Jenney Lexington Mass Pleasant Street Thompson N. Ashby al Church Wallace J. Putnam Woodbury N. J

Notable items from Brunswick and vicinity on Tuesday

Notes report a hydrant placed at Hardings by Frank Cromwell of Bath Water District, a postponed Small Point golf match due to rain, Tug Carlisle delivering 1156 tons of bituminous to Togus, a First Baptist ladies picnic planned near the New Meadows river, and Frank L. Edgecomb’s 21 foot veteran motor boat tied to a Boston owner, with its Navy and vapor past noted.

Hardings Brunswick Frank Cromwell Bath Water District Shore Acres Sebasco Tug Carlisle Kennebec Parker Flats Octara National Soldiers Home Togus Ladies Circle The First Baptist Church New Meadows Sagadahoc Square Frank L. Edgecomb United States Navy A. P. Homer Boston

Dr Geiger Writes Articles on Health Topic

Dr John C Geiger of Chicago writes in Hygeia the American Medical Association magazine on temperature and vitamins arguing no evidence tin can lining poisons contents. He refutes claims that opening a can risks poisoning and that cans alter contents or remove properties.

American Medical Association John C. Geiger Chicago Anna Morse Bath Geiger Chicago Daily News

State aid work to start after Pine Hill bridge finishes

Winnegance residents anticipate state aid construction on the W Phippsburg side commencing about ten days after the Pine Hill bridge project ends. Road work has caused damage from heavy rains, and the Sabine club plans a card party despite a late invitation.

Pitch Pine Hill Trix Wphippsburs Pittch Pine Hill Winnegance Community Club Sabine Ehner Lufkin Jwomore Grange Grange tuMaan Marks Bates Street Shirt Co Lewiston William Perry Reach Alfred Cornish Ua We Pied Pine Hill Fred L. Parks Concord Junction Mass Ville Midiy Drisefith Wills Harry Williams Brice Street Phippsburg

Bath Boy Wins High Pace in Auto World

Walter Brown born in Bath rose through Packard Motor Car Co. Boston to assistant to vice president. A Morse High and Bowdoin alumnus served in World War I, advancing from mechanic to production and service roles before reaching executive status.

Bath Boy Welter Brown Packard Motor Car Co Walter Brown Bath Edward Brown Lemont Street den- Jaman Franklin Brown Pearh Street Vicw Boston Crown Morse High Bowdoin College Gertrude Dilton Thomas J. Ditoamden Weban Mass Packard Elex Miemager

Benefit Bridge Party at Small Point Beach

A social event planned for August 15 at Mrs. Harrison Wright’s Summer home in Small Point aims to raise funds for Bath City hospital. Bridge tables will net $4 each for the hospital, with reservations via Miss Minnie White or Miss Caroline Moses and their Center and Washington street shops or telephone 586.

Harrison Wright Bath City Hospital Harrrison Wright Philadelphia Small Point Wright Bath Minnie White Center Street Caroline Moses Washington Street

Re‑election of Bath judge to Pemaquid Point group

Judge Walter S. Giidden of Bath was re elected clerk of the Pemaquid Point association at the annual meeting held Monday at Hotel Pemaquid. Fire protection and state forest cooperation were discussed with directors to assess needed apparatus. R F Huntsman was re elected president. Mrs W R Belknap named treasurer. directors include Huntsman, Belknap, James I Comins, Mabel C Bragg, Clarence M Hunt. Elmer McFarang visited friends in Quincy over the weekend.

Walter S. Giidden Bath Pemaquid Point Association Hotel Pemaquid State Forestry Department R. F. R. Huntsman Brooklyn Standard Union W. R. Belknap S. Bergen Res. Huntsman Belknap James I, Comins Springfield Mass Mabel C. Bragg Newtonville Clarence M. Hunt

Camp Kebec Hosts Active Season and Wyman Anniversary

Camp Kebec led by Rev. Charles L. Stevens enjoys a busy season with hiking picnics nature study and beach visits for UK boys and two councillors. A party in Phippsburg marks the twenty sixth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Hiram B Wyman with friends from Camden Hartford and Jamaica Plain attending, gifts and a celebratory supper noted.

Camp Kebec Hiram B. Wyman Charles L. Stevens Stevens Sanyo Congregational Church D. A. McDonald F. & Bowker Seabolt Camden N. J Lambert Hartford Canan Merced Fo. Wyman Miers Woyinsi Ino Phippsburg Mise Margaret Minott Partford Conn Moses Candon Camiden Mes Isabel Sprague Black Thire L. W. Berry Prooswick Br. Youill Mahia Jamaica Viain Mass Grace Dickinson Bath Adelbert Williams Marili Anita Williams Dmorthind Alice Abbie Minott Cher Perry Marrenreth Stevens Heerfield Margaret Minott Trowe Porthind J. F. Level Mioank Leach Phippsburgghoe James Percy Daisy Hines Waltham James E. Percy Cox's Head Elmer Tibbetts Eleanor Revere Elbridge Morse Parker Head Fred Wyman W. G. Jefferson Clarence M. Bowker Porthead John J. Walker Thomaston Ridge John G. Leach Boston J. F. Leach Kate Barbour Edna Pettingill Portland A. I. Williams Gilbert Woodman

New Arrivals at Hotel Riverside Entertained

New guests at Hotel Riverside include C. A. Johnson and wife, A. A. Connett of Soston, Polly Adams of Brookline Mass, Florence Jacobson and Norman Jacobson of Kendal Green Mass, H. J. Searce of Somerville Mass, Miss Alice Hall, Gladys Calhoun, F. A. Lindstrom, Elsa Zielick of New York City, Virginia Rieh, Clinton A. Rieh, Alton I. Kin mouth of Hillsdale N J, L. M. Price and family of Bath, Henry Dun lap of Skowhegan.

Hotel Riverside C. A. Johnson A. A. Connett Soston Polly Adams Brookline Mass Florence Jacobson Norman Jacobson Kendal Green H. J. Searce Somerville Alice Hall Gladys Calhoun F. A. Lindstrom Elsa Zielick New York City J. Dpd Kenmouth Virginia Rieh I. B. Rich Clinton A. Rieh Alton I. Kinmouth Hillsdale N. J L. M. Price and Family Bath Henry Dunlap Skowhegan

Final bankruptcy meeting for Donald Pomroy in Alnu

Referee William T. Hall presided at 11 Wednesday morning as Donald Pomray of Alnu faced Ware wife and daughter of Whitefield and Albro C. Chaney of Head Tide. After settling town taxes and expenses, the referee declared a first and final dividend of 20 85 per cent of all proved claims, to be distributed immediately by trustee Clarence A. Richards of Damariscotta.

Donald Pomroy Alnu William T. Hall Ware Whitefield Albro C. Chaney Clarence A. Richards Damariscotta

Curtis Gives $10,000 to Maine Publicity Effort

Cyrus H. K. Curtis of Philadelphia donated 10 000 dollars to Maine joint budget fund supporting the Maine Publicity Bureau New England Council and State Chamber of Commerce. The canvass aims to raise 50 000 for Maine development and advertising with Curtis’s gift boosting statewide promotional work.

Cyrus H. K. Curtis Philadelphia Maine Maine Joint Budget Fund State Chamber of Commerce Maine Publicity Bureau New England Council Curtis I. C. Minor Rockband Bar Harbor Camden Cyrus HE

Charles Brown to Direct Bath Hospital Campaign

The Bath City hospital trustees hire Charles Brown of Augusta as general director to lead a community fundraising drive. Brown has led major campaigns including Y M C A and Augusta General Hospital efforts and will divide his time between Bath and Augusta. Mrs Tallman and daughter Marion Hersey are guests at the Franklin House. Mr Tallman is a long-serving veteran connected to three wars and naval service.

Bath City Hospital Charles Brown Augusta Brown Bath Colonial Club Y M. C.ua United War Sagadahoc County Augusta General Hospital FE. Tallman Marion Hersey Richmond Franklin I House Mr. Tallman Kennebec 1Th Maine Navy Annapolis Admiral Hughes Trenton Tallman New York Navy Yard

Bath residents and visitors mingle at social week

Ex postmaster William Go Tubbard of Wiscasset visits the city Wednesday. Numerous Bath residents and guests attend social visits and family gatherings across Mass and New Hampshire, with trips to Boston and Maine locales.

William Go Tubbard Wiscasset Sherman Chirk Admiral Pinches Wilber Crocker Doris Tigh Street Mid Mes Morris Shea Merritt Arrowsie Mars Howard Rice Coupe Rest East Benuswick Crockers John Burk Middle Street Thompson Cty Charles Foster Harold Tivington Nsw Sumaner Fred Alden Providence S. d Harry Alden Coast Patrol New Jersey Evelyn Coffin Lisbon Falls Lincoln Bailey Dedford Street Messrs. Alden Dlamony Benjamin Berry New York City Mer. Berry M,ick. Berry West Bath Concord N. S Mr Berry TL Dorian Perkins Aosenoon Thomas Humble Humble High Street North End Foundation Co Bath Gilbert Robinson Roland and Clyde Westboro Mass Robinson Ralph Dunbar Washington Street

Bath Social Notes Move Through Town To Boothbay Harbor

A Bath community log lists residents and visitors from West Bath to Boothbay Harbor. It notes Mrs George Turns accompanied by Mrs W Thiggett of West Bath, Miss Gertrude Milliken of Waterville, and Mrs George Senanell of Boston leaving for Boothbay Harbor. Also mentions trips by Rev and Mrs Wolstenhole, Mrs Choade Dyer, and many others visiting relatives, ships officers in Bath, and plans for travels to Portland Niagara Falls Mohawk Trail and Australia New Zealand and South Africa on later trips.

George He W. Thiggett West Bath Gertrude Milliken Waterville George Millisen Pearl Street Merc George TT Senanell Boston Bath Boothbay Harbor George Dh. Wolstenhole Choade Dyer Malden Mass Doris Kingsbury Middle Street Portland Henry Kingsbury Florida Porth Harbor Raachel Nichols Dridge Bath Street Hh ‘P Stevens Murphy Arthur Nichols Wot Percy New York Savannah Parker Head Lee Abbott Zephie Abbot Claude Dyer Natick Mreest Kl Williams Campbells Pond Thesday Gonk Mars Trenton Port Ciesla BF. J. Donahue Milwaukee Wis Annapolis Andee TL. Flood Siovears Eld Lloyd Lee Inoker Charles Lloyd Tooker Merrion Skillin Jennie Evans George S. Moody Niagara Malls Ho I Wendall Plains Sumner Sebascea Iowa Tle

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Jenney- Allen DR. Geiger Small Point Beach Glidden Elmer McFarang Quincy, Mass Popham Beach Bankruptcy News City Hospital Committee Richard Bath Savings Institution Old Orchard Maine Central Railroad
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