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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1921

Page

2

Community day in Winnegance with visits and events

Yesterday and the previous week, Winnegance hosted a village gathering as Path business men led a ball game at Morse's field. Several hundred attended a postgame supper, dancing at Bridge Hall, and an excursion to Niagara Falls. Local families hosted guests and travelers, with church services and community meetings listed amid lively social activity.

Path Plas Morse’s Log Bridge Hall Bath Business Niagara Falls Charles AL Volz Bath MoCo AL Alimon R. Perry Olney Perry Myo Walter C. Perry Randolph Woolwich Clara Gilnurma Allston Mass Triend Mero Walter Morse Dorothy Gus Small Banily Williams Indian Point Edgar Williams Levi Spinney Middle Street SK. Rowe Lewiston Ware Mrs. Rowe W. A. Perry Thurry C. Williams Edgar J. Williams Marion Oates Bates Cottage Sabine Stephen Togain Charles H. Stinson Ellen Walker Diggins Oliver Eastport Pembroke Wesley Nova Scotia Mrs. Frenning

Winnegance Bags Second Victory Over Parker Head

Winnegance defeated Parker Head 7 to 1 on Morse's field Saturday, securing a second win in the week. Small starred for the home nine with 18 strikeouts and a sensational catch, while Lemons led Parker Head at the plate but received little support as errors hurt their cause.

Winnegance Parker Head Morse Little Down River Village Lemons Portland Walker Head Winneganee Small W. Small

Fearless Confession of Faith Theme At Bowdoinham Baptist

Sunday worship at Bowdoinham Baptist Church features a morning address on A Fearless Confession of Faith with a Sunday school following. A praise service is planned for 7 PM and Bible study Thursday led by Rev. B S Leathers for the Sunday school lesson. Arthur Todd of Georgetown named high school principal for Plymouth High, aiming for a strong entering class and returning students.

Baptist Church Pal B.S. Leathers Arthur (. Todd Georgetown Pligh Todd

Father in Panama Canal Zone Praises Dr True's Elixir

A Balboa father of three writes from Panama Canal Zone praising Dr True's Elixir as the best family remedy. He notes his children improved after doses and worms have not appeared since using the product. The letter claims quick, safe relief with no harmful drugs.

Panama Canal Zone Balboa Canal Zone Dr. True Panama F. H. Purington

Wedding Plans for Miss Priscilla Kimball of High Street

Miss Priscilla Kimball of High street to wed Arthur L. Robinson of Portland at Central Congregational church Saturday at 4 30. Matron of honor Mrs Milton S Kimball of Brunswick sister of the bride. maid of honor Miss Dorothy Sewall Bath. bridesmaids Miss Katharine Kimball Wortland and Miss Miriam W Kimball Bath. ushers include Fred R Lord Augusta and Walter Kauffman Youngstown. Best man Dwight Stillwell Robinson Du Pont and District Attorney Clement F Robinson Portland. Social events this week include a Stone House Farm dance, a luncheon at Small Point, tea at Miss Jane Murphy, and a dinner-dance hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall.

Priscilla Kimball High Street Portland Central Congregational Church Milton S. Kimball Brunswick Dorothy Sewall Bath Katharine Kimball Wortland Miriam W. Kimball Raymond Harris Trott Providence R. L Graham Blandy Worcester Mass Langdon Simonds Brookline Milton Kimball Dwight Stillwell Robinson du Pont Wash Clement F. Robinson Harry Robinson Bangor Phillips Kimball New York George Everett Tucker Salem Fred R. Lord Augusta Walter Kauffman Youngstown Miss Kimball Stone House Farm Arthur Sewall Frederick Percy Small Point

Freak Radish Resembles Duck in Portland Garden Find

Larry of Portland, a Royal typewriter salesman, showed a photographed freak radish to business offices on Friday. The root tapers into a duck neck with skin ruffs suggesting wings and a top cut to resemble a tail, making the vegetable look like a wild duck from Merrymeeting Bay.

IL Larry Portland Royal Typewriter Larry Merrymeeting Bay

Card of Thanks for Eliza Ferguson Family

The Ferguson family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy and for floral tributes during their bereavement. Mrs. Eliza Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ferguson.

Eliza Ferguson Robt. Ferguson

Phippsburg Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits and Gatherings

Phippsburg residents share upgrades and visitors as Harold Robicheau and Eugene Chase survey the town’s directory census, many families welcome relatives at the Basin and Center, and local outings include picnics at Small Point Beach and Rose Dale. Mrs. Kerr and Miss Keams visit from Richmond while others attend dances and shoreside events.

Harold Robicheau Eugene Chase Beverly Mass Georgetown George ©. Beals Comet Atkins Bay Bath Bath Box Co Hattie Hatch Wakefield Henry M. Heald Frank Goddard Dingley's Island Emma Hutchins Popham Beach James (. Perry Basin Annie Hovey Beachmont Henrietta Bowker Orville Warren Farr William Farr Mechanic Falls Farr Agnes Oliver J. BK. Walker Thomaston Charles Percy Brooklyn N. Y Victoria Dixon Portland Charles L. Knight Squirrel Point George C. Pease J. D. Eastman Thomas Bishop Pitch Pine Hill Irwin MelIntire Eugene Coleman WP. Ll. Cuarry S.C A. Barnes Saugus Laura Annie Barnes Bowker & Sons M. N. Wheeler Troy Thomas Bartlett Victoria Large New York Ray Richardson C. T. Wallace Henry Butler W. F. Casey Boston Sebasco Parker Head Winnegance Nelson John J Rogers S. Bowker L. W. Berry Anna Clara Hughes Camden N. J H. B. Wyman Small Point Beach J. Q. Wyman Clara Anna Hughes Cathell C. V. Minott Pauline Wyman Elsie Allegrin Abbie Alice Minott Grace Bessie Dickinson Susie Hamilton W. H. Bowker J. F. Leach Frank Golder Leach Isaiah Wallace Purington Jeannette Purington Falmouth Purington Kennebec Ernest Coombs Rosedale West Bath New Meadows V. Minott Walter McCourt Charles Lee Etta Morrison Hughes J. QO. Wyman Frank and Charles Stevens Henry Minott Bessie Grace Dickinson Sarah Green Eleanor and Minott Given Charlotte Minott Jack Clifford Lizzie Brown Charles Minott, Jr Mr. Coombs Miss Minott Charles Morrison the Basin Merritt Phippsburg River View Cottage W. J. Keer Louise Teel Keams Richmond Kerr Minott Miss Kerr Miss Keams

Sabino Improvement Association Formed At Sabino

At Sabino Friday night the Sabino Improvement Association was formed with Everett G. Lemont named president Eugene McGrath vice president Samuel E F Bates treasurer Arthur G Oliver secretary and Capt Samuel R Percy and others as directors The group plans to address high taxation improve roads and socialize including a community hall for members only and sewings with a police chief Fred F Butler elected to police duties to oversee ward eight. Charles Bates named honorary member and bylaws committee formed.

Sabino Fred F. Butler Charles H. Bates Sabine John Pooler Fred Kitteridge Arthur G. Oliver Robert Small

Westport Social Visitors and Local Appointments Reported

Westport residents host visitors from Cambridge Boston Medford and Portland. Elated weekends and sermons marked by Mrs Etta Warriman Katherine Wright and Miss Ethel Halliday while Capt John Ladd and Henry Fuller visited or returned from coastal towns. Local families from Somerville and Dam ariscotta entertained guests and planned Labor Day gatherings.

Etta Warriman Katherine Cambridge Mass Marcus Wright Gardner Harriman South End Albert IX, Gray Medford T1illside F. B. Jewett Ethel Halliday Boston Ti’. Rehail John Ladd Portland Henry Fuller Everett Collins Cottage East Side Olivia Barker M. O. Webber Edith Clare Greenleaf Somerville Westport Henry W. Webb Wiscasset Center School Guy Small Arthur Knight Thomas Boline George C. Knight Fred Hodgdon Damariscotta Thomas J. Pennell Springfield Sandy Hill

Westport Wedding Sealed in June Lawn Vows for Colby and McLeish

Miss Grace M Colby and Alexander McLeish wed Aug 8 at 8 p m in Westport at the bride's mother's home with Rev Henry W Webb officiating. The double ring ceremony occurred on a moonlit lawn beneath an evergreen flower arch, guests included out of town relatives and many local residents, the couple to reside in Everett Massachusetts after Sept 1.

Westport Grace M. Colby Alexander McLeish Annie R. Colby Henry W. Webb Wiscasset Edmund Colby Lewiston Rena Colby Stuart McLeish Archibald McLeish Portland Clay Street Everett Mass Osgood Capt T. A. Cromwell Everett Greenleaf Somerville Trower Holbrook Brighton Judson Cromwell Chelsea McLeish Charles Colby Roy Colby Dexter Mahar Thomas Cromwell Ralph Wright Alice Ramsey Bath Frank Rines John Soule Mary Beverley Woolwich Anna Mildred Holbrook Henry Webb Raymond Robinson Walter Leavitt Frank Hodgdon Fred Bailey Harold Bailey Kenney St. Georee

Woolwich Social Notes Highlight Visits and Events

Woolwich residents host lawn parties for school league and church fundraisers. Visitors include Miss Maude Hayward and a party from Montsweag enjoy a picnic at Indian Point. Local families host relatives from Bath, Boston, Providence and New York with gatherings at Day’s Ferry and Small Point.

Artell Hayward School Improvement League No. 1 C. E. Bishop Massachusetts William Swifts Maude Hayward Bath Center Baptist Church Ralph Rice Lincoln Bailey Charles Blanche Day's Ferry Edgar Blanche Asbury Bailey Milton Melvin Harpswell Harvey T. Bailey Knapp Boston Togus Charles Paisley North Edgecomb New York George Shaw Morton Baker Nequasset Montsweag Ida Crandell V Providence, R. I Wilson Bailey Herbert Wright E. D. Linn East Woolwich Indian Point A. E. Wardwell Winnifred Kennerson Clinton Sagadahoe Ferry Ralph Dunton Robinhood Lawrence Putnam Gene Towle Westbrook Winfield G. Brookings George .M. Carlton Cleveland Ohio Fred Carlton Herbert Fullerton Eugenie Hunnewell Henry Carlton Eleanor Cartlon Kelley Small Point Lincoln Trott Mary Hawthorne E. Hi. McDonald Portland Emily T.otis Medford Mass Annie Dodge New Quassed G. W. Leonard George F. Stewart Swampscott Mary E. Naglon K. Jeanette Lyons Rochester N. Y Agnes Cahill Lynn Woolwich Fred Carter Philip Hathorne Brunswick Horace Wade Mr. Calder Irving Miller Maria Leonard

Texaco and Bears Battle for Second Championship Game

Texaco and the White Bears meet Thursday at Kelley Field in the second championship game. The Bears won 7 to 6 in game one and both sides expect a fierce contest with heavy hitting and strong pitching. The start time is set for evening as daylight shortens.

Texaco White Bears Kelley Field Maine Bath Bears Texs Jones

Senator Baxter Men Visit Androscoggin Firefighters

Sixty five Bath Veteran Firemen’s association owners of the handtub Senator Baxter visited Tops ham Monday as guests of Androscoggin Hand Engine Co. The Androscoggin won second prize at Rockland muster with Baxter boys assisting Topsham and then manned the pumps for a 190 foot stream. Afterward Baxter men were invited to a lobster supper and speeches followed. They plan another playout Monday night to prepare for Randolph muster.

Bath Veteran Firemen’s Association Senator Baxter Topsham Androscoggin Hand Engine Co Rockland Baxter Boys Topsham Brothers Bath Randolph

Texas Steamship Co Office Staff Take Two Week Vacation

Walter Hill of The Texas Steamship Co. and office forces enjoy a two weeks vacation period. Office staff at the Texas Steamship Co. are taking a brief holiday break.

Satie Walter Hill The Texas Steamship Co

Sagadahock Veteran Firemen Celebrate Salem Victory Parade

Hundreds watched Sagadahock Veteran Firemen celebrate beating Senator Baxter in Salem by parading through principal streets. Eighty men led by drums and a goat mascot rode the machine with a social to follow, as officers and members received new membership applications and honored Baxter with cigars.

Sagadahock Galen Ward Chester H. McCabe Rupert H. Baxter Joseph Avery Walter Russell Senator Baxters Topsham Sagadahoc Bath Randolph Clifton McKay William Swain Ambrose McNeill Chester H. McCabe, Jr

Epworth Leaguers Return from Institute

Seventeen Epworth league members from Wesley and Deacon street churches returned from the Epworth league institute at Empire Grove East Poland. They reported a fine program and active sport including Bath boys excelling in baseball with teams defeating ministers and Portland. Oliver and Cahill led the Bath boys in multiple games. Evelyn Oliver played first base for the girls team.

Epworth Wesley Deacon Street Epworth League Institute Empire Grove East Poland Bath Boys George A. Cahill R. Oliver Donald Hamilton Harry Wardand Ministers Gardiner Portland Velyn, Oliver Bath

Brunswick chamber bid for strong foreign trade links

Arthur E. Dunning former secretary of the American Chamber of Commerce in Berlin extends best wishes to Brunswick Maine Chamber of Commerce. He stresses the value of national and international chamber networks in expanding American trade and urges broad local business support for the new organization.

Berlin Brunswick Organization Arthur KE. Dunning Bath Germany American Association of Commerce and Trade Chamber of Commerce Brunswick Brunswick C. of C Maine American Chamber of Commerce United States

Bath Girl Accepts Position in Providence

Miss Welbhie Baker of Bath, former Gorham Normal School faculty member and recent private school teacher in Tarrytown New York, has accepted a teaching post in a private school in Providence Rhode Island. She earned a degree from Columbia University before her Tarrytown assignment and remains a Bath resident during vacations. Mrs. H. Volz hosts her mother and sister Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith and Miss Etta V. Smith of Somerville Massachusetts visiting Bath for several weeks.

Welbhie Baker Bath Gorham Normal School Tarrytown N. Y Providence R. I Baker Columbia University Columbia H. Volz Mary Ellen Smith Etta V. Smith Somerville Mass

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Sprague Winneyance Perker Hunt Rice Demons Mank Hodgkins Henderson Cross Berry Winneganco Ab Po Oliver Merry Hlunt Derry Russell Bowdoinham Texaco and Bears Androscoggin Sagadahoc Ferry J. Gould Bailey Thompson Bros Victors Institute Arthur E. Dunning Gouraud
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