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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1926

Page

7

Richmond Town Schools Open Sept 7 and List of Teachers

Richmond plans to open fall term on September 7 with a full teaching staff listed. Dwight L Moody and van M Richardson serve as principals or lead teachers at the high school and Emerson school, while numerous instructors from Colby Holyoke Brown University Gorham and Beal's School of Commerce join in English history science French and commercial subjects. Community notices include visits by residents to Yarmouth Portland and Boston and a Spratly Klock outing to Moulton House West Scarborough.

Dwight L. Moody van M. Richardson Colby Strong Bel L. Allen Mt. Holyoke Richmond Anna H. Blossom Brown University Fairhaven Mass Caroline F. Colson Beal School of Commerce Batr Carroll Young Emerson School Nina P. Trafton Clinton Elizabeth McMaster Smma Lamoreau Bowdeinham Daniel Ridley Clinton Gardner Fred Lewis Yarmouth Carl Bickford Lewiston Georgie Bickford Thomas Reynolds Thomas, Jr Salon Caroline Upton Boston Warren Upton Scranton Alice. Dearborn Salem Frank Alexander Langdon Road N. R. Pearson Norway Howard Bartlett Portland Chauncey Webber Fred Duren Patricia Jesse Tarr John Darrah Brooklyn John Orono Samuel Vannah Charles Winchester Vannah Florence G. Maxwell Washington Mattie Skillins Massachusetts Florence Black Quincy Frank Anderson Waterville Eugene Smith Ora Reed Nettie Umberhind John Curtis Frank Dresser Nova Scotia J. W. Afedantiers North Belgrade Lawrence Alexander Hinghaim Noah Alexander Frank. Goodwin James Haynes Mechanic Falls Ellen Eastman Front Street Leslie F. Roberts Massachusetts Undertakers G. C. Marriner Freda Marriner Flora Shepard Winthrop Charles Brown Dunves Brown A. A. Williams W. Hy. Haynes Lane Field Ruth Durand Clarence Lang East Charleston Clarence Blood Mr. Lang Johnston Presque Isle Chester Lord Lloyd Chetley Gilman H. Clough Stanford Gonn G. B.M. Soule Katherine Frank Duren Leighton Gardiner Mary Osborne Wilder Meveland Ohio Dingley Michael O'Rouke Charlestown Fred Smalley High Street Roland Blair Somer

Summer visitors and outings from Richmond area towns

Town residents and visitors from Richmond and nearby towns spent time at cottages, camps, and trips to Bangor Farmington Blue Hill and Togus. The piece lists numerous families continuing summer activities with weekend trips, rallies, and visits to relatives in Maine and Massachusetts.

Beacon Street Society Lawn Party Success On Grounds

Beacon Street Methodist society held a lawn party Tuesday evening clearing upwards of 40. The lawn was lit by Japanese lanterns and a delightful program featured the new Orthophonic Victrola from Mikelsky’s Music store. Tables run by Mrs. Fred Bowie and others sold ice cream cones cakes and candies as children enjoyed games and sports, making it one of the society’s finest events.

Beacon Street Methodist Society Mikelskys Music Store Fred Bowie Herman Crocker Fred Beb. Teeling Charles

Postmaster Seeks Bid for Parcel Post Delivery Truck

The Postmaster invites bids to furnish one half-ton motor truck without driver for eight hours daily excluding Sundays and holidays to deliver parcel post mail. Vehicle must be painted and numbered like the government truck, with gasoline oil and grease supplied and the truck maintained. Bids open Sept 1. proposal blanks available from the postmaster or assistant postmaster.

Owen

Georgetown Center social and church notices mix in town brief

The Georgetown area features church announcements with Daniel Bliss presiding in Rev. Kimball’s absence and next Sunday led by Rev. Judson Cross of Fitchburg. Numerous visits, guests at Sagadahoc Bay cottages, motor trips to Augusta and Bath, a Robinhood camp meeting, seaplane amusement in Robinhood, and a Republican rally in Georgetown Center are noted along with social gatherings hosted by Mrs. Roscoe P. Todd and others.

Daniel Bliss Manson Mass First Baptist Church Kimball Judson Cross Fitchburg Kennebec Point Lester Sims Baltimore John R. Blackie James McFadden Staten Island N. Y Martha McFadden Louis J. Sarjous Juanita Howell New York City Dunton Robinhood Sarjous New York George F. Smith Lexington Sagadahoc Bay Sally Harrison Irvington N. J Leon Oliver Newburyport Fred Thomas Boston Everett Kimball Mechanic Falls Catherine Morse Canton George Williams Harry Horne Chester Augusta Lillian Berry Bath George Willis Woolwich Josie Williams Rodney Paine Duluth Minn Stuart Rand Martha Hooker Belmont Ida Hooker Leroy Stickney Richard Jones Everett Charles MacMahan Joseph Vechnik Cathance John Thompson Barbara John, Jr Brooklyn Elizabeth Thompson Chester Duncan Robinhood Church East Poland Empire Grove Methodist Episcopal Church Arthur Buzzo Chadsford Penn Abbie Reynolds Ralph Alvah Henry Burnham Reynold Lewis Libby Gertrude Westerly Anna Vowers Jack Cosgrave Sagadahoc House H. M. Trafton Everett Graves Belfast Harold Hunt New Vineyard Old Orchard George Laskey George Elbridge Powers George Baker Scott Golder Pauline Baker Virginia Golder JB. H. Woodside Brewster Wallace H. White, Jr Georgetown Center Roscoe TP. Todd George Washington Abraham Lincoln Phyllis Howard Cushing A. E. Buzzo

Grange Lecturers Conference Begins At Orono

Over 150 automobiles carrying more than 800 Grangers traveled from New England to attend the Grange Lecturers conference in Orono, opening Monday night and running through Wednesday. The group met in Durham, visited Portland and Bath, docked at Casco Bay, stayed at Bowdoin and Maine halls, and planned a brief Aroostook County excursion before returning. Mrs. M. A. Gardner of Rhode Island and Mrs. Whittum of Connecticut organized music as members spoke, with Mrs. Walter Rodman broadcasting from Portland about the trip.

Grange Lecturers Orono New England Maine New Hampshire State College Durham Portland Grange Deering Casco Bay Bowdoin College Rhode Island Walter Rodman Connecticut Brunswick Aroostook County

Republicans to Tour Sagadahoc County in One Day

Sagadahoc Republicans plan a whirlwind tour Friday visiting nearly every town in the county. Governor Brewster Congressman White and state and county committee members will speak at stops from Five Islands to Bath Armory, with a lunch in Topsham and supper at Sebasco. A party band will accompany the autos departing Bath at 7 am.

Sagadahoe Brewster Governor Brewster White Eva C. Mason Dover-Foxcroft State Committee Walter 8.Hidden, Esq Topsham Shore Acres Golf Club Sebasco Armory Hall Bath Woolwich Otter Cliff House Georgetown Arrowsie North School House Nequasset Richmont Bowdoinham Bowdoin Center West Bath Trufant’s Small Point Wyiman West Point Smith's

Former Bath Resident Homesick for Maine

Oscar Rogers former Bath treasurer and city treasurer for 16 years now serves as secretary and treasurer of the Santa Fe Building and Loan Association in San Bernardino California. He writes the Maine Publicity Bureau thanking them for copies of a local magazine and expresses strong homesickness for Maine praising its coast rivers and islands and urging continued publicity for the state.

Oscar. Rogers People's Safe Deposit and Savings Institution Bath Santa Fe Building and Loan Association San Bernardino Calif Maine Publicity Bureau

Local residents host two families during holidays

Galen M Low is staying two weeks at his parents home on High Street with Mr and Mrs Charles C Low while Mrs Low has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Hartwell for a week.

Galen M. Low Charles C. Low High Street

Five Islands political tour and local summer notes

The Republican tour opens at Five Islands at eight Friday morning with music by a band and remarks by Governor Ralph O. Brewster and Congressman Wallace H. White Jr. The party then travels to Georgetown Center and visits county towns. A Vermont minister preached at the Baptist church, praising the message to a large audience. Dozens of residents and visitors from nearby towns are listed as guests or visiting relatives and summer residents at local homes and cottages, with social events and weekend gatherings noted. Don’t forget the grange fair Thursday with a 3.30 supper.

William Seekins Pittston Farmington Charles Watson George McDonald John Dix Seth Watson Florence Watson Harry E. Williams Bangor Bangor House Blue Hill Bernice Mildred Johnston Presque Isle Chester Lord Chestnut Street Violet Dessler Gardiner Brewster Wallace H. White, Jr State Committee Sagadahoc Roy Brown Bingham Pleasant Pond Katherine Farrell Lynn Joseph Pray Robert Dickerman Lyon Mass Helen Smith Walpole Alice Mansir Harry L. Tarr Harry Whitney George Despeaux Georgetown Austin Brown Dorothy Brown Ha Buffalo N. Y Niagara Falls Roy Gilpatrick Nathaniel Gilpatrick Arthur Turfier Togus Fred Derry Augusta Vanessa Beedle Mildred Beedle Lillian Johnson Margaret Grover Garnet House Forest Yeaton Springfield Bath Austin Moody Edna Carlton Blair Portland Camp Ground Florence G. Maxwell Lillian Hill Samuel Vannah Winchester S. M. Preble Lena Harlow Edith Edgecomb Frank Preble F. H. Bowen New York City Pleasant View Farm Ella Macomber Riverside Cal Boston Rosella Billings Ralph O. Brewster Georgetown Center Edward C. Boynton Rutland Malden Island Baptist Church Mr. Boynton Goldie Sheridan Mona Wakefield Elizabeth Cromycell Misa De'la Lewis Harry Lewis Mary Ville la Salle Quebec Arthur Lundquist Roslindale Lundquist Ida Carey Rockland Elizabeth Carey Inchigeela Herbert Moore George Yeo Addie Amazeen MacMahan Island Elbridge Southard Son Junior I. H. Rowe Boothbay Lester Davis Dexter John Booker Somerville Esther Worthing Ferris Leonard Garnet Leonard Hinckley House Wilson Arlene William Strain Walter Briggs Edward Widder Clinton Frank Johnson Emma MacLean Cambridge Alfred Smith Joseph Black A. M. Milligan Jamaica

First Baptist Circle Guests at Mrs White Home

Members of the Ladies Circle of First Baptist met at Mrs Charles White’s home on Mont Street for a semi monthly gathering. A porch based supper and sewing were enjoyed with declension of flowers from Mrs White’s garden. A food sale was scheduled for next week with Mrs Herbert Worrey chairing. several members attended including Mrs Edward Murphy and Miss Joy.

The First Baptist Church Charles ©. White Emont Street White Herbert KE. Worrey Henry McCabe Jed la William Blanchard Miss Joy Mary Childs Robert E. Worrey

Parker Head Annual Picnic Brings Neighbors Together

A long standing Parker Head tradition grew this year with nearly 200 attendees at Popham Beach. Oliver the chef led clam chowder preparations while Fred Harrington delivered the milk after a lengthy hunt. Miss Emma Terry crafted a wreath for Parker Head’s dedicated cook, and Charles Rollins of East Boston was thanked for originizing the gathering.

Parker Head Popham Beach Oliver Fred Harrington Emma Terry Dusty Miller Frank Percy Parker Charles Rollins East Boston Parker Head Village New England Mr. Rollins

Bath man seeks missing wife Ida Coshin

Thomas Coshin a Bath concrete worker on the Kennebec bridge reports his wife Ida 25 years old left their 913 Washington street home August 2. He found a farewell note, searched Gar diner, wrote to her friend in Millinocket, and plans to search Bangor. Ida, born in Houston of French-Canadian descent, is about 5 feet tall, 140 pounds with dark hair and blue eyes.

Thomas Coshin Kennebec Bridge Ida Comely Washington Street Times Coshin Gardiner Millinocket Bangor Bath Woodstock N. Sh Great Northern Vaper Co Houston

Odd Fellows Picnic at Grove Point Near Branawick

Members of Androscoggin lodge No 24 enjoyed a two day outing at Grove Point near Branawick with about 250 attendees. A Saturday baseball game pitted Libby Thistle and Brunswick Odd Fellows sides, ending 15 to 0 for the local team. Winners included Leona Wilkins and Charles Wilkins in multiple events. committee members listed for clams, sports, and transportation.

Androscoggin Lodge Grove's Point Branawick Lewiston Libby Thistle Club Brunswick Odd Fellows Leona Wilkins Florence Libby Charles Wilkins June Enman Kenneth Andrews Charlie Wilkins Charles Foman Guy Vi Smith Christian Nielsen Asa Needham Ava Fitz

Trees for Her Father Planting 140 White Pines in 1926

Gertrude B. Prindle county school commissioner of Charlotte Michigan distributed white pine saplings to 140 county schools in memory of her father who planted many trees in 1876. The program marked forestry’s semi centennial in 1926.

Gertrude B. Prindle Charlotte Mich

Austin Family Returns From Eastern Camp Outing

Albert F. Austin of Hedford Street returns from a two week outing at his Eastern camp with Mrs. Austin and children Barbara Margaret and Albert F. Jr. spending the summer there.

Albert F. Austin Hedford Street Eastern Austin Hiarbara Margaret Albert F. Jr

Speedy Johnny Seymour Aims For Rockingham Record

Johnny Seymour, entry for New England Motorcycle races, prepares at Rockingham Motor Speedway for Aug 21 events. He seeks a new world mark on the mile and a quarter boardered track, after previous 132 mph straightaway at Daytona and 114.8 mph at Altoona. He will ride six professional races on four motor types, backed by the Indian team, among nearly 60 top riders. The crowd can expect speed and daring across two wheeled events with potential record performances.

Johnny Seymour New England Rockingham Motor Speedway Johnny Daytona Altoona Rockingham

Former Bath Girl Shot in Portland

Mabel Lambert, former Miss Mabel Cochran of Bath, wife of boxer Louis B. Lambert, shot herself at their 16 Alder Street home after a quarrel. Police say Lambert admitted a quarrel. he is held on assault with a dangerous weapon as the wife recovers at Maine General Hospital.

Lou Lambert Portland Huw Mabel Cochran Bath Crescent Street Louis B. Lambert Mabel Lambert Alder Street Maine General Hospital Albert M. Thompson Lambert

Fine Musical Program Delights Bath Rotarians

The Bath Rotary club enjoyed a luncheon musical program directed by Fred J. Efill with song recitals by Gilbert Charles Laite of Bangor. Visitors included Rotarians and prominent locals from New Jersey to Florida, the program finishing with the chorus of My Wild Irish Rose and cigars from Waitt & Bond Co., Inc.

Bath Rotary Club Fred J. Efill Jackson Godfrey F. Spaeth Walter G. Spaeth New Jersey Fred E. Hooper Shenandoah Frank McLanathen Robert A. Hodgdon Malden Mass Bradford A. Lawrence Bard Cristie Aeet Laite Rotarians Blackstone Waitt & Bond Co., Inc

Old Woman story by Bath native Miss Carter noted

Bath readers enjoyed The Old Woman in the June Atlantic Monthly by former Bath girl Isabelle Hopewell Carter daughter of Mrs Cassie Reed Carter of Rarnoeth The article recalls Old time sea stories and is set around Bath area Her husband and career details noted she teaches at Ming Madiera's school in Washington DC.

Bath Atlantic Monthly Isabelle Hopewell Carter Cassie Reed Carter Rarnoeth Bath Independent Miss Carter Ming Madiera Washington, D. C

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Beacon Street Society Morgan Orvillf Ee. Rpage North St Kennebec All California Hartley Harley Camp Arden Melville Cockburn Ashmont A. W. Butler Seguinland S. H. Freeman Addie H. Wheeler Leon Kendall Tittsfield J. C. Briggs Elizabeth Cromwell Conant Greenfield Frank Bartlett Joseph Rowe Waltham Jerome Harrington Waverly Bertram Lewis Eugene Hall Hall Cottage Edith Bishop Virginia Hattie Wyman Frances Wyman Arlington Pierce Cottage Warren MacMahan Perth Amboy Charles Moore Iva Cromwell Albertina Stevens Ocean Park Robert Dothard William Narbeth Walter FE. Reid First Baptist Circle Mrs. White ODD Fellows Grove Point Rockingham Park Bath Rotarians
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