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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1922

Page

5

Sabine Fete Day Ends With Police Stand To

A Sabine Improve ment association field day devolved into a tense scene as Chief Frederick Free mont Butler acted to curb disturbances from Birch Point and Brigham's Cove. Incidents included arrests for liquor possession and improvised clashes with local officials, ending with continued enforcement actions.

Sabino Improvement Association Frederick Freemont Butler Birch Point Brigham's Cove Harry Richardson Sabine Butler Chief Richardson Chief Butler Marjorie Smiley J. Albert Redlon Tert William M. Adams Adams Marjorie Ella Einzimer Malden Mass William A. Furber Brigham’s Cove Edward Sampson J. A. Redlon Furber Page Four

Auto Tumbles From Sandy Gully Noone Injured In Crash

Herbert Wardwell of Wollaston Massachusetts, his daughter and son in law were unhurt after his Ford and a truck driver s Overland plunged down a 20 foot embankment at Sandy Gully Brunswick. Mrs Mann was thrown clear but unharmed and Wardwell had a minor cut. Police diverted traffic for hours while the wreckage was removed.

Herbert Wardwell Wollaston Mass Sandy Gully Brunswick Ford Overland Miénn Wardwell Mr. Mann

POMONA GRANGES FIELD DAY MEET HIGHLIGHTS COUNTY PROGRESS

Sagadahoc county leaders including Worthy Master Herbert Adams of Bowdoinham and Mrs. Herbert Hodgkins of Bath attended the Andros Coggin and Sagadahoc county Vamonas field meeting at Frost Park Lisbon with the joint county farm bureau. Lyman H. Newson of the State Highway Commission spoke on Maine roads, urging a 50 50 bond and tax mix to improve unimproved miles, stressing a full time highway commission and balanced trunk and back roads to better serve farmers. He warned against overreliance on railroads and noted the need to connect trunk lines with Federal aid while improving third class roads and surface preservation.

Sagadahoc County Herbert Adams Bowdoinham Herbert Hodgkins Bath Androscoggin Vamonas Joint County Farm Bureau Frost Park Lisbo Fred B. Teeling A. M. Teeling Fred A. Wittis A. Hl. Donnell West Bath Lyman H. Newson State Highway Commission Maine Highway Commission Farm Bureau Nelson Agricultural Associations State Farm Bureau Orono Boston & Maine Massachusetts Highway Commission Boston R. R Sandy River Railroad

Ships Need Direct Aid to Compete with Foreign Vessels

Government aid for American merchant shipping aims to offset higher U S operating costs. The plan favors direct cash subsidies tied to speed tonnage and distance, plus indirect advantages to bolster the American flag fleet and naval readiness. A Construction Loan Fund of 125 million dollars would finance new ship types and upgrades.

United States M Warding Shipping Board Congress Meyer Lissner California Pacific Coast Lissner United States Shipping Board Interstate Commerce Commission The Acosystem

Plan for Maine Physicians Clinic Held at Lewiston

The second annual clinic for Maine physicians will be held in Lewiston on August 23 and 24 under the Maine Public Health Association and partners. An forenoon medical clinic and a surgical clinic will be led at St Marie General Hospital by Dr. J. H. Pratt and Dr. Daniel F. Jones of Boston. An evening meeting at Bates College will feature state and national health officials. Public health nurses and a Thursday program at Central Maine General Hospital include panels on child health, pure food, and cancer clinics with leaders from Maine and beyond. Dinner on August 24 will feature Dr. Eugene R. Kelley and others as speakers.

Maine Lewiston Maine Public Health Association Maine Medical Association Maine State Department of Health Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford County Medical Societies St. Marie General Hospital J. H. Pratt Boston George TH. Coombs State Department of Healt Hoagie State Department of Health State Laboratory Florences. Choate Augusta Chase Hall Bates College Langdon T. Snipe Bath Eugene R. Kelley Massachusetts State Health Department Donald B. Armstrong New York National Health Council Bertram N. Bryant Bangor Central Maine General Hospital J. I. Pratt Daniel F. Jones Edith N. Soule Division of Public Health Donald Th. Armstrong Gertrude KE. Hall State Board of Charities and Corrections A. M. G. Soule Bureau of Inspection State Department of Agriculture Francis J. Welch Portland S. Judd Peach E. Hl. Risley Waterville John Stuirgis Androscoggin County Medical Association Langdon Snipe Maine Medieal Association I. FB Merrill Dover-Foxcroft Maine Public Health Assocation Chirenece KF. Rendall Clifton TD Gray Z. T. Pratt

Montsweag Farm Apples Featured by Henry Butler

A Bath Rotary member and guests received large red Montsweag Farm apples from Henry Butler as part of Butler hospitality. motorists along the road were offered samples by two attractive ladies, showcasing Montsweag Farm fruits.

Fach Bath Rotary Club Yesterby Montsweag Farm Henry Butler Butler Mont Weag Farm

Rotarians honor founder and governor at Bath event

Bath Rotary Club entertained notable Rotarians including Hiram Shorey of Chicago, founder of Rotary, and District Governor Judge Robert W. Hill of Salem. Speeches by Shorey and Hill praised Rotary’s growth, with Hill citing attendance, classifications, and the brotherhood motto as keys to success.

Bath Rotary Club Hiram Shorey Chicago Robert W. Hill Salem Mass Robert W. Caverly Lynn Robert A. Farquhar Lawrence Dan Sullivan Fall River Elmer EE. Wabbard Pawtucket Sob Farquhar Bath Rotarians George A. Crockett Bath Club W. E. Kershner Rotary Tirom Shorey Mr. Shorey Judge Hill Bath Maine International Rotary New England Rotarians Brotherhood of Man Elmer E. Hubbard Robert W. Cavely Lyon Farquhar Edward W. Wheeler Arthur B. Johnson Samuel L. Forsaith Brunswick John Williams Whippsburg West Point Frank Lawrence Boston Robert Hodg

Fire Devastates Mere Point Farm Overnight

A farm owned by Mrs. Floyd Taylor at Mere Point suffered partial destruction on a Wednesday morning. The barn and hay, three horses, and three cows were burned, the main house and ice house escaped damage, and a dozen cows fled as flames spread. The fire’s cause remains undetermined and the loss is estimated at $5,000 with partial insurance.

Mere Point Floyd Taylor Stoall Chemical Brunswick Chemical

Post Office Staff Notices and Vacation Movements

Charles Mlaisted returns to duty Thursday morning after vacation at Sabine. Miss Lily Pray, on annual vacation, visits North Jay and returns next Wednesday. Ray Cummings and James McLaughlin resume Thursday after vacation. Frank Wakefield and Edward Perry go out. Edward Gile called to Massachusetts for a brother's death. James L. Thompson substitutes on the RFLD route. Postal carriers note many residents do not answer when packages are delivered. door slot size is often insufficient. Joseph J. Murray transferred from chief's office to Portland Terminal K.LP.O.

Charles Mlaisted Poster Fief Milton EL. Douglas Charles Sabine Lily Pray Menes Order Department North Jay Ray Cummings James McLaughlin Wakefield Edward Perry Edward Gile Masachusett James L. Thompson Pine Ty - Joseph J. Murray District 4 Worthend Portland

Gov King Ferry Moves Thousands of Autos yearly

The State ferry Gov. King connects Bath with Woolwich during the summer, transporting thousands of cars across the Kennebec annually. After the rush season the smaller boat Hoekomock handles crossings.

GOV. King Bath Woolwich Kennebec Hoekomock

Lightning Strikes Arrowsie Homes Amid Festival Night

Storm witnesses two Arrowsie houses struck as Jamies McFarland and Willi Potter homes suffered damage. McFarland chimney damaged four roofs ripped plaster, while Potter residence lost a desk and bedstead with hearing effects to the occupant. Parish lawn party at St Mary's church drew a large crowd with booths including cake, ice cream, drinks, and crafts, organized by Conley, Burgess, Mulligan, Harnden, and others.

St. Mary’s Society Arrowsie Jamies Mckarland Georgetown Willi Potter McFarland House McFarland Donald Mearland Potter House Mr. Dotter St. Mary's Church Daath Dirt O'Donnell Edmund Arsenault Michael Flaherty Cike Booth John M. Conley John Costain Margaret Conley Margaret Hennessey Elizabeth McGregor Mary Conley Holy Name Society George Morse William Shaughnessey Edward Lee Harold Footer Charles Burgess Peter Allen Andrew Flatt Margaret Mulligan Arline McNeil Marshall A. Harnden James Royal Avery O'Connor Louis Avery Booth George Hart John Mulcahy Eugene Hart Marshall A. Haraden John L. Parke John J. Keegan Bart O'Donnell John Conley John Fitzgerald George

Central Maine Show Of Cattle Promises Dairy Boom

Officials of the Central Maine Fair at Waterville promote a government dairy campaign to double milk output using polire bred sires. An unusually large dairy cattle show is planned with liberal premiums. About 565 animals are expected under Superintendent Eaton.

Maine Waterville Eaton

Gas users told to prepare for winter fuel shortages

Central Maine Pier Co gas users are urged to stock heat with coal and take coal at gas houses as winter supplies are uncertain. The article notes limited shipments, school bin stocks, and community concerns about adequate fuel for the season.

Central Maine Pier Co Jeff Neveg Gtonasugr Seth

Steamboat Service Planned for Labor Day Travel

The Kennebec Navigation Co offers Labor Day steamboat trips. The City of Rockland departs Bath and Gardiner for Boston with connections, while the Catherine sails upriver from Gardiner to Bath and then to Boston. Return sailings follow the same pattern.

Kennebec Navigation Co City of Rockland Bath Beton Boston Gardiner Yan Rockland Wall Pesten Bosten Catherne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sabino Sosacer Pomona Granges Lyman H. Nelson A. L. T. Cummings Plan “ Clinic For Montsweag Farm Fruit Governor Hill Post Office Lewiston Seger Saltpetre Johnson Bros Co
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