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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
2
The piece argues Maine supports National Defense Day as a prudent measure to learn what resources and liabilities exist. It cautions against unpreparedness and warns against no military mobilization while urging preparation to defend territory if a foreign threat arises.
The article urges national unity to weather hard times and links prosperity to industry. it notes Maine's growing boys and girls camps boosting local economies and hints at Texas politics with Miriam Ferguson defeating the Klan-backed challenger in the gubernatorial primary.
The text suggests Mrs. Ferguson would lose to Klan influence but the opposite occurred. It notes Texas strong Democratic leanings and a woman candidate for governor, implying Texas could become the first state with a female governor.
The Maine State Sunday School Association plans a three day convention at State Street Congregational Church in Portland with a notable display of reprints and gallery pieces. Prof HL Augustine Smith of Boston University will direct the People of Pine Arts exhibit featuring works by Morpe and America, with talks by Prof Stith and a program themed Education through Evangelizing Maine.
A REO truck driven by Alfred Green and a Ford driven by George Cott collided near Winter Street and Pit h street in Portland. Passengers reported minor injuries as both vehicles sustained damage and a nearby gate at Waeshoungroan Street crossing suffered impact damage.
Dr O Brien delivers an inspiring address to youths at Camp Cobbes in Phil at one of the season’s great days. The camp hosts 100 to 125 boys with meals training and guidance from attentive instructors while Brooklyn Mr Marsans and wife run a comfortable homey camp setting.
The Usen Recreation Building rises on the ocean front lot opposite the Old Orchard House near Old Orchard street. Built by Charles W. Usen at substantial cost, it stands as one of the coast’s largest and finest business and amusement structures, recently completed.
Ralph Small of the Federal Telephone Co. in Boston is home for a week's vacation, enjoying a break from his duties and visiting family and friends.
A contested report claims Willer TR Tirtlenead candidate Pattangalt declared Protest-ant faith while denying Catholic ties. Letters from Bath citizens and Maine observers dispute the tale, noting confusion from New York convention remarks and urging caution about the Protestant vote narrative.
In Middle Street church Rev. Adolph Roeder preached Light from the land as the Maine New Church conference concluded. Rev. Paul Dresser presided at the closing session with officers elected and a buffet supper at the Stone Please farm attended by delegates and ministers.
Health officials order a halt to river bathing near Pfr Street amid two reported typhoid cases linked to the Kenpeloe River. Officials cite contamination from frequent bathing and sewer discharge, calling for drastic measures after a conference with state health director Mer Wingsley.
The Bath National bank reports receipt of new Phigenot-Walloon half dollars to celebrate the Percentenary of the founding of New Netherland. One side features a full-rigged ship, the other side bears Coligny and William the Silent. Each half dollar is sold at $1.
George I Warren of Dunham originator of the Old Home Sunday reunion in Durham was honored in services at the Congregational church. The burial and pulpit were festooned with flowers as Rev Stackpole and Rev Warren led prayers and sermon. Warren served as town clerk for 30 years and postmaster 15 years, with Masons present from several towns. A noon basket lunch followed with visitors from Massachusetts New Hampshire and Connecticut.
Charley Cushing of Green Street is guest with Frederick W. Vanderbilt aboard the Vedetta, a yacht built in Copenhagen. The party sailed from Bar Harbor midweek and cruised along the coast, anchoring in the Kennebec Saturday after a 10 day Atlantic crossing. They spent Friday night at Boothbay Harbor.
New Meadows Inn feeds hundreds daily and draws repeat patrons. Bath visitors, travelers from distant states, and locals like Viram Rieker of Poland Spring frequent the Inn famed for its dinner. State officials Shia and Tinckley were noted diners with Carlton of Woolwich.
John West of 198 College Street Lewiston was arraigned in municipal court on a speeding complaint. He pleaded not guilty and was discharged when evidence did not show speeding as alleged, though he passed another car on a hill in Topsham.
New arrivals at Hotel Riverside include Mr and Mrs Gerald Martin of Auburn Ms Downing of Augusta Mr and Mrs W W Greene Ms Agnes T Peabody of New York Mr and Mrs R R Keith of Needham Mass and Marion Ta Kraus of Watertown Mass.
Mr and Mrs Frederick Vanderbilt of New York sailed from Bath on Sunday in their yacht Vedetta bound for Portland and Bar Harbor. They entered the Kennebec Saturday forenoon and anchored off the city at noon.
Funeral service for Miss Caroline B. Campbell was Monday at two in the residence on Washington Street with Rev. O W Folsom officiating. Bearers were James Campbell William Campbell Fred H Pratt and Percy Bush. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Miss Alene Smith of Lewiston visited her mother Mrs Kate Smith.
About 100 members of Kora Temple Lewiston plan to attend the State Fair ceremony on September 4 with Imperial Potentate James J. Chandler of Kansas City as guest. The day features open house, refreshments, a lecture on Shrine work for crippled children, a parade, a first-time organ recital, and a pamphlet program highlighting past potentates and a planned Atlantic City pilgrimage.
A Bath driver Charles M. Lemont narrowly avoided a fatal crash at the Maine Central crossing on Center street when wet pavement caused his Studebaker to skid after the gates lowered. He sped through the opposite gate, smashing both barriers but avoiding injury. only a damaged headlight and cracked windshield remained.
Alfred Wing King 67 a respected Bath machinist and family man died Wednesday night at his home 46 South Street after a brief illness. Born in Bath he lived here his whole life and worked 26 years at Moulton machine shop then 25 years at Tyde Windlass Co. He married Emma M Kingsbury on Dec 15 1876 and they raised ten children 22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Surviving are his wife ten children four sisters three brothers and many relatives.
Frederick Walter Cox of Portland and Miss Warton E Worrey daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert E Worrey of Bath were married August 16 at the Portland Methodist parsonage. The groom once managed Spear’s candy store in Bath and is now a decorator. Mrs Cox, a Morse high school graduate, has worked as a Portland stenographer. They took apartments at 76 Park street Portland.
Miss Madelyn Chase of the Bath National Bank is reported to be on a two weeks holiday.
Veterans from Sagadahoe Vol Firemen and friends attended People's church where Rev G B Wolstenholme delivered a sermon on The spire it of achievement. He urged progress over 100 years citing printing press railroads and machinery and urged a call for noble men to meet the needs of the age and the spirit of Jesus Christ.
Missouri born Mrs. Thornton Lee Brown closed her tour in Sagadahoe county with a 60 person gathering at Bodwell grange hall Phippsburg. Hon H J Holmes Lewiston spoke comparing gubernatorial candidates and campaign issues. Earlier 150 Bath citizens heard her in Post office square. Judge James Lowell called it the best Democratic speech he ever heard.
City Clerk John W. Gilmore reports several marriage returns including George Gerald Martin of Lewiston and Audrey Whitman of Hebron wed by Rev. Wolstenholme, and Fred Power Wilson with Blanche Edna Dodge married in Phippsburg by James G. Gilman. Additional Belfast ceremony of Alice M. Grey and W B Belanger noted, and Teon A. Robash with Jennie Costello filing intentions in Bath.
The Maine State Farm Bureau Federation offers $50 in cash prizes to three Farm Bureau and Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural club members who submit the best slogan for an improved potato seed campaign. First prize $25, second $15, third $10. Submissions due October 10 to the county agricultural agent.
Edward W. Sampson a prominent Democrat was photographed driving with a Brewster sticker on his car windshield after a prank swapped Pattangall's name. Cincinnati reports show playgrounds cutting juvenile delinquency by 67 percent over three years.
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