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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1929

Page

6

Wayside flowers add glories to Maine beauty

Arthur Staples praises Maine as a living garden with roadside blossoms and coastal roses. He highlights Montsweag Farm owner Charles Henry Butler and a six mile gold road, noting Maine’s roadside beauty should be advertised to residents and visitors alike.

Maine California Kennebec Richmond Holland America Woolwich Wiscasset Charles Henry Butler Montswegg Montsweag Farm Mr. Butler Washington, D. C Supreme Court of the United States Butler Golden Road East Boothbay

Keep-It-Up Club Hosts Lawn Party in West Bath

The Keep-It-Up club of West Bath held its annual lawn party on the Lowell school lawn drawing a fine attendance. Ice cream cake punch and candy were sold to raise funds for the club treasury. A special meeting followed at 2 30 at the school house with Mrs Fuller the new county club agent for Twin county assisting plans for the upcoming local contest.

West Bath Lowell School Fuller Twin County

Bicycle rider Fights for life after suspected hit and run

Jacob S Tibbetts 54, laborer for Bath Cemetery and Park dept, died at City hospital after a bicycle collision on Oak Grove avenue. A maroon Buick coupe with Massachusetts plates is sought. driver described as a hatless young man with dark hair and nervous demeanor. Tibbetts leaves two young daughters and lived on upper High street near Calvary cemetery.

Massachusetts Jacob S Tibbetts Cemetery and Park Department Oak Grove Avenue Tibbetts City Hospital Upper High Street Calvary Cemetery Oak Grove Cemetery Lincoln W. Stanley Hunter Lewiston Buick Co Charles Nelson John H. Rogers Boston Mass George Rogers Hunter Nelson North Prescott Harry F. Morin Mann Morin Thomas R. Huston Curtis Freeport H. P. Wilcox Coast Keegan Thompson Digby N. 8

Hi Esmarao Arrives After Fine Bath to Brooklyn Delivery

The Manville yacht Hi Esmaro reached Blackwell's Island at 1 30 and Tebo's Yacht Basin in Brooklyn at 2 39 after a 25 hour Bath to New York delivery. An hour was spent crossing the East River due to traffic. reports say the voyage was uneventful and pleasant with the palatial yacht performing well.

Manville Blackwell's Island N. Y Tebo Brooklyn Bath Newell

Kahills Return Home From Visit In Springfield

Mr and Mrs Frank Kahill have returned to their home in Springfield Mass after a few days with Mr and Mrs Worthley McPhee on Elsinore Avenue

Frank Kahill Springfield Mass Worthley McPhee Elsinore Avenue

Governor Gardiner backs gas tax and bonds for roads

Governor William Tudor Gardiner defends the gasoline tax increase and a bond issue, stating the plan would add about 960000 for road work in 1930 and help secure federal aid. He notes gas tax proceeds fund maintenance and construction and urges a yes vote for both measures.

William Tudor Gardiner Maine

Two Large Yachts Visit Kennebec Bath

The Morgans and Vanderbilts visited Bath on Wednesday and Thursday. The Vedette 147.4 feet long and 458 gross tons, home port New York, carried 16 crew and 1250 hp motors. J P Morgan and families inspected the Corsair yacht under construction at Bath Iron Works.

Morgan Vanderbilt Iron Morgans Vanderbilts Bath Jo “Pi Morgan J. P. Morgan Mr. Morgan Mrs. Morgan Copehagen Denmark New York Corsair Newport R. L New York Yacht Club London Wall Hall Hertfordshire

Nichols Sawy er wedding a brilliant Bangor affair

A large wedding at All Souls church in Bangor joined Miss Louis Sawyer of Bangor to Barrett Campbell Nichols of New York in an elaborate ceremony. The couple, their families, and many friends gathered for a 4 pm service and a 4:30 reception at the Penobscot Valley Country Club, with a long list of local and out of town guests in attendance.

All Soul's Church Bangor Louis Sawyer Harold C. Sawyer Orone Barrett Campbell Nichols New York Frank B. Nichols Bath Theo Porsky Dorothy Sawyer E. Hamilton Hall Cambridge Mass Alden H. Sawyer Charles A. Moore Paul K. Niven Belmont Frank Howard Sellman Wellesley Charles Hildreth Portland Joseph T. Small Duncan McInnes Penobscot Valley Country Club Bangor High School Wheaton College Goem Bath Daily Times Andover Bowdoin College Zeta Psi Fraternity Atlantic Corperation Boston William Schall & Co Canada East 47Th Street Frank B. Nils Frank C. Nickels Horace Minneapolis Fred S. Nickels W. F. Campbell Margaret Campbell Fred I. Campbell Cherryfield H. A. Whittemore Donald John Whittemore W. R. Rollins Minot John R. Proctor Hamilton Ernest A. Robbins Camden Dorothy Wyman Philip Churchill Augusta Donald K. Mason Leslie Lee Mason South Paris Alfred H. Barthelmess Richard Barthelmess Charlotte Odiorne Gayle Morgan Westfield N. J Katherine Crimmings Marion Genthner Newton Center Annette Mason Winchester Katherine Curtis Medford Horace Hildreth Edward Rollins Hollis Wyman Caroline Brown Frances Brown Roland J. Sawyer Roland J. Sawyer, Jr Brunswick Dona K. Edes Edith Edes James Edes Guilford Porter Thompson John H. Stalford Mae Stalford Bar Harbor C. Blake Humphreys Hingham

Dunning Re-elected President of Maine Odd Ladies

Alice M. Dunning of Brunswick was re-elected president at the Past Ladies Association of Maine Odd Ladies annual meeting held at Mrs. Annie Lemont's home. Alfreda Church was elected vice president and secretary Nettie L. Verrill and treasurer Elsie M. Alexander were re-elected. Six charter members attended along with 35 members and three guests.

Alice M. Dunning Brunswick Ladies Association of Maine Odd Ladies Annie Lemont Lemont Street Alfreda Church Portland Nettie L. Verrill Auburn Trersurer Elsie M. Alexander Order Lydia Bickford Ada Curtis Addie Colby Sylvia Hall Monmouth May Bonney Viola Keith Maine

Prison Commissioners Meet at New Meadows Inn

The board of prison commissioners met Wednesday of last week at New Meadows Inn with Frederick C. Nichols representing the Rockefeller Foundation. The talks concern future instruction of convicts under the Hawes Cooper bill, set to take effect in five years.

Board of Prison Commissioners New Meadows Inn Frederick C. Nichols Rockfeller Foundation Hawes Cooper Foundation Henry H. Hastings Bethel Phineas H. Gay Newcastle Alva W. Gregory Rockland George A. Baker Mrs. Baker Mrs. Nichols

New York Woman Arrives From Montreal for West Bath Stay

Mrs. Tessie Goodwin of New York arrived Thursday from Montreal to spend a few weeks at her summer home in West Bath. She traveled by airplane from New York to Montreal.

Tessie Goodwin New York Montreal West Bath Goodwin

Airplane View of Small Point Seen by Army Photographer

A Maine view from the air shows Small Point and surrounding beaches near West Bath. Lieut Roscoe C. Winston, an Army photographer, captured the Wallace home and local cottages while describing Bath area landmarks and the resort’s popularity for boating and swimming.

Small Point Bathple Phippsburg Roscoe C. Winston Montgomery Ala Rufus W. Lombard West Bath Wallace Place Smah—Point Beach Head Beach Bath Martin Wyman Small Point Beach Lieut Winston Lombard Alabama

Woolwich Saw Mill Destroyed by Flames

Eben Dana's two story Woolwich saw mill and 50,000 feet of lumber were destroyed by a fire reported around two o clock. The loss is estimated at $20,000 with no insurance. Dana, who has long operated the mill and served as Woolwich selectman, was not present at the scene. Firefighters from Bath aided with water from Dana's brook keeping nearby structures safe.

Woolwich Eben Dana Dana Moses Dana Himmself Isteam Moses Lord John Rice Bath Parks Maine Board of Selectmen

Thomas Deojay Mascot for Senator Baxters Aide

Thomas Deojay son of Frank Deo jay serves as mascot for the Bath engine and travels on all trips with the Senator Baxter Handtub association. He attended Waterville Monday where the engine placed second in the fair muster behind Niagara No 1 of Saco. Tommy also helps at the handles and proudly holds a 40 year old white ribbon won by his father in Brockton Mass four years ago for the Niagara Brunswick muster.

Thomas Deojay Frank Deojay Senator Baxter Tommy Bath Waterville Waterville Fair Niagara Saco Frank Brockton Mass

Man Drops Dead at Grange Meeting in Bowdoin Center

Schuyler Andrews, about 70, a Tops ham resident and Bowdoin Center Pomona Grange member, collapsed at 11 30 in the forenoon during a Sagadahoc county gathering. He left a wife and one son, and the hall’s close air is suspected to have affected his heart.

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Bowdoin Center Schuyler Andrews Andrews Topsham Grange Lisbon Falls

Victoria Mary visits Bath during harbor call

The motor yacht Victoria Mary, owned by James Cox Brady of 80 Broadway New York, docked off Bath Iron Works on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Built in 1922 in Boston the 1349 foot vessel measures 20 feet in breadth 9.9 feet deep and has 212 gross tons 144 net with a 530 horsepower gas screw motor and a crew of 10.

Bath James Cox Brady Broadway New York City Bath Iron Works Corp Boston

Missouri Claims Lowest State Property Tax Levy

Report states Missouri has the lowest property tax levy among states. Officials cite policy choices and local assessments as factors affecting tax burden for homeowners and businesses.

Missouri

Surprise party for John W. Crooker hosted at Bath home

A Sunday surprise dinner for John W. Crooker was hosted by Mrs. Martha Guimond at 9 Page Street Bath with guests including Rev C H Bryant and families from Richmond Clinton and Bath. The First Baptist church reopens Sunday with Rev Davis in the pulpit and Sunday school starting attendance drives. T W Hyde camp auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans will travel to Damariscotta Friday for degree work with members meeting at seven.

John W. Crooker Arthur Guimond Page Street Dean C. H. Bryant Joseph Bragg Elizabeth T Richmond Harold Bean Clinton Arthur Galmond Carl Crocker John W. Crocker Martha Guimond Bath First Baptist’ Church Davis T. W. Hyde Sons of Union Veterans Damariscotta

Belgian Government Supports Flying Clubs with Subsidies

The government organizes flying clubs and pays half the cost of members' planes, backing aviation talent and club activities.

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Arthur Staples Staples Art Optometrist Dath Trust Mon Jacob S. Tibbetts Hi-Esmaro New Meadows Senator Baxters Pomona Summer Winchester Products Johnson Brosco Bath-Main
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