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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1922

Page

2

West Bath Grange resumes fall meetings after rain delay

West Bath Grange resumed weekly fall meetings Monday noting a small attendance due to heavy rain. The group voted to skip next Monday for Labor Day but planned a complimentary supper for women on the 11th. Guests J Herbert Barker J Arthur Barker and Mrs. Emily Barker spoke, with remarks from Mrs. Grace Ruggles and Mrs. Carlton Barstow.

West Bath Grace Ruggles New York City Carlton Barstow Walter Dinsmore John King Martha King Richmond John G. Auban Cox's Head Phippsburg Auban Thomas Verkins Margaret Bryant John Bryant Barbara Brown Walter T. Brown FE. R. Brown Barbara Willis Drummond Auburn R. T Brunswick Eleanor Drummond Camp Eggaumogan Rhode Island Helen Jennie Foster Pine Street J. B. Mayo Methodist Church Charles Hf. Vol Bath Y. M. C. AL Annie Ridley Bath Ernest BE. Williams Campbell's Pond Grange Hall Clement Yates Danvers Mass Fred W. Larrabee Harry Ward Charles Brooks Wesley Church Emma Ryan Miss Ryan Lewiston Elmer Craig Dora Austin Gwendolyn Brown William A. Brown J. M. Fuller Annie Rogers Llewellyn Rogers Mischel Seymour Annie Trufant New York Eleanor Poster's Point

Bath horsemen observe Maine fair racing scene

Bath horsemen tracked performances of three horses in the Maine fair circuit. Ella Watts once owned by Arthur J. Dunton, Dion QQ owned by Lawrence Barns, and Wilvenn owned by Clinton Pratt of Brunswick received attention. Lisbon Rails driving club plans a new half mile park with local land donation. Rev Robert Cheney and Mrs Cheney ended a Bangor overnight en route to Monhegan to visit Sto Mark school in Southboro.

Bath Ella Watts Arthur J. Dunton Dion QQ Lawrence Barns Wilvenn Clinton Pratt Brunswick Lisbon Rails Driving Club Robert Cheney Southboro Mass Charles Myron Tubbs Grace Chirey Morming Monhegan Cheney Sto Mark

Athletic Show At The Armory To Feature Tampa Sailors

An Armory hall exhibition on September 8 will feature sailors from the revenue cutter Tampa in wrestling and boxing bouts. Notable matchups include Joe Golosovsky versus John Palozzi in a two out of three falls middleweight clash, plus Red Allan versus Frankie Magno and Eddie Kingsbury versus Larry Newmews.

Armory Hall Tampa Joe Golosovsky Pacific Coast Olympic Club San Francisco John Palozzi Topsham Maine Eddie Kingsbury Bath Eddie Vale New Hampshire Vermont Larry Newmews Reid DeVon Fred Cook Tampa Crew

Maine News Notes Amid Campaigns and Historic Remains

Lisbon Falls residents joined a four day community campaign at Cundy's Harbor traveling by car and camping. Maine reports varied game uplifts with partridges and birds plentiful though ducks less so in fifty years. Capt. Sewell Lancaster, a famed pre steam era shipmaster, hailed from Searsport. The old Norridgewock willow tree, 1275 years old, was cut for firewood after preservation efforts failed. Bangor will display the Maine battleship shield from Havana harbor in Davenport Park. The will of Edward H. Blake of Bangor faces contest by cousin Louise C. Smith, with major bequests to Ban gor charities Bowdoin College and the Merchants National Bank. Public inquiries in the State Publicity Bureau featured questions about flower scams at the Maine bridge area. Reports from Montville note a red crow sighting and a curious nested tale. National Guard encampment at Poat Wal Hanes includes Arthur Robinson and Milton Aviinte with Col George Foge overseeing. Governor Percival Voaster to visit fortified posts during the second encampment week.

Lisbon Falls Cundy’s Harbor York and Pepperell Migs Tiddeford Qrill Sewell Lancaster Searsport Lancaster Seven Seas Norridgewock Richard Sawtelle W. E B. Sawtelle Los Angeles California New England Maine Bangor Havana Harbor Davenport Park Edward H. Blake Louise Curtis Smith New York State of Portsmeanth Kittery Miame Ascit Bop Wal Hanes National Guard Arthur 2. Robinson Milton Aviinte Ortlanad Kimball George Foge Percival Voaster Saturasay

Democrats Campaign Rally Sparks Rail Tax Clash in Maine

William Pattangall democratic candidate for governor denied an editorial claim he pleaded for railroad tax cuts as a paid agent. He spoke to several hundred at a Postoffice square rally, insisting he served pro bono on a 1921 railroad tax inquiry under Governor Baxter. Other speakers included Ex-Gov Curtis and candidates Larrabee and McIntire.

William BR. Patangall Ad Tortland Postoffice Square Baxter Portland Evening Express Highway Department Pattangall Maine Traxter Edward W. Larrabee Oakley C. Curtis Falmouth United States Bernard G. McIntire Norway

Maine officers graduate at Fort Leavenworth

Maj Ellery W Niles from Maine among 66 officers who completed General staff school at Fort Leavenworth making him eligible for general staff. Burglaries in Portland leave a note claiming they want money. $3 and a watch taken from Frank Leavitt, Park laborer. Ao Memorial Library dedicated in Winterport costing over 10000 by public subscription to honor World War soldiers and sailors. Norman Lovejoy accompanies great grandmother Mrs Sarah Lovejoy of Worthland to her birthday dining room. she is widow of Thomas R Lovejoy. Eastport residents warned drinking water may be contaminated due to extensive swimming in Boyden's Lake 12 miles away. Miss Germaine Bergeron, first French girl to gain high school teaching post in Biddeford, born in Biddeford. Rain insurance issued for Lewiston state exhibition. first two days 5000 and last two 80000. full sum collectible if an inch of rain falls during fair. Maine papers tout Aroostook scenery coverage. Presque Isle Star-Herald notes increased traffic to Mattawamkeag road. Knox county judge Frank J Miller pushes reform amid costs of shorts. barrels and wagering hike costs. Nova Scotia hikers Lawrence McPath and Dorace Mennis travel from Houston to Vancouver with two 50-pound barrels attached to handles, planning an eight-month wager. their trek began in Tren ton.

General Staff Fort Leavenworth Ellery W. Niles CLALC Maine Portland Frank Leavitt Ao Memorial Public Library Winterport Norman Lovejoy Sarah Lovejoy Wortland Porth Thomas R. Lovejoy Eastport Boston Boyden's Lake Biddeford Germaine Bergeron Edward Bergeron Hiddeford Lewiston Spain Aroostook Star-Herald Mattawamekeag Knox County Frank J. Miller Knex County Lawrence McPath Dorace Mennis Houston Vancouver Nova Scotia Trenlton

Baltimore Woman’s Message to Mothers

Mrs. Henes Johnson of Baltimore at 520 West Hayward Avenue cites Dr True’s Elixir and True Family Laxative and Worm Expeller as helping her children rid worms after years of use. She urges mothers to notice constipation offensive breath biliousness stomach pains and other symptoms in growing children and promotes the remedies.

Szo W. Hayward Ave Henes Johnson Dr. True

Prone pressure method urged after Bowdoinham accident

The Public Utilities Commission cites the Bowdoinham substation death of Walter Barrett to urge wider use of prone pressure resuscitation after electrical accidents. Foreman Durrett and two helpers arrived, an iron tool sparked a fatal shock, and resuscitation began hours later without success.

Public Utilities Commission Bowdoinham Central Maine Power Co Walter Barrett Walter Durrett Karl Peaslee Vernon J. Gaslin Bowdoinhaim Maine Central Tagen. O Bowdoinhaum Poremin Barrett Foreman Barrett Barrett Lowdeinham

Hospital Benefit Card Party at Mrs Henry Wright Home

A big card party is planned for next Thursday at Mrs Henry Wright Khiolirst home to raise funds for City hospital. William D Newall offers 2000 if the public contributes the same by midyear. the event includes sewing and card play with a tour of the Elnhorst despotal grounds. Tickets available from committee members including Mrs Newell Barker Meri Foote Langdon Snipe Wetherbee Matlin Fuller Th Morse Wanigen and others.

Henry €. Wright Elnhorst Ss. Newell FL Barker Mere Hares Meri M Turtha Foote Langdon Vo Snipe Charles J. Wetherbee Mr. Set Mat

Season timber shipment from Provinces to Bath reported

The coast reports over 160000 cords of paup wood brought by Sagedilane Towing Co in barges to Maine Central wharf Bath and loaded onto Maine Central railroad cars. Remaining stock will be stored at Salmon Rivers until next season ends.

Unclear OCR Entry Shifts Names in Local Notice

Fragmentary text lists individuals Lynden Viger Olive Morse and William Vaughan linked to Bath and Trinity Reformed church. Mentions of a grand bridge event and a dancer with health constraints, plus a Belfast reference. No coherent event or date established.

Lynden Viger Bathmon Olive Morse Albert Williamn Vaughan Trinity Belfaet

Woman's Right to Vote Stated by Maine Deputy AG Fisher

In a Maine opinion Deputy Attorney General William H. Fisher argues a married woman may establish a voting residence separate from her husband. He says a woman's voting rights are independent and not dependent on her husband, preventing potential inconvenience or loss of rights.

William H. Fisher Augusta United States Maine Fisher

Rev N H Boynton Brack From Trip

Rev Dr Nehemiah Boynton returned Wednesday from a two months European tour and will stay at Sumner home Malden Island until September before resuming work with the World Alliance in New York. He chaired the Copenhagen conference with 200 delegates from 25 nations discussing labor conditions and church roles in reconstructing industry.

Nehemiah Boynton Europe Sumner Malden Island World Alliance New York Boyton Copenhagen United States Great Britain France Germany Denmark Hungary Austria Holland Serbia Cleveland Near East

Morse High to Use Forenoon Classes for Upper Grades

Principal Clinton I. Wilson introduces a temporary schedule in which seniors juniors and sophomores attend in the forenoon while the afternoon is set aside for the frosty men pass. Some classes will gain extra periods in the afternoon based on study choices and freshmen underregistration. The change stems from teachers being reassigned with a freshman registration at 196 and a partial hold on the plan if enrollment drops.

Morse High School Chiss Clinton I. Wilson

Diver Injured Underwater Off Seewall Wharf

Driver W. Tibbetts of Titsbette, working off the Seewall coal company wharf removing old cobwork, was injured Wednesday when his right hand penetrated a barrier, cutting it severely. He was hauled to the surface and received immediate medical attention.

W. Meare Titsbette Seewall

Special Aldermen Session Grants Sept State Election Warrants

A Wednesday special session of aldermen approved warrants for the September State election. Juror lists include Samuel Segre and Benjamin Cerennbys among grand jurors, with several others drawn for taveree or traverse juries. Present were Mayor Torrey and Aldermen Crosman and Newell.

Ivenert Ares Sohn Segre Venjamin Peieneie Mayer Torrey Aldermen Wares

Mail delivery ban targets residences with unapproved vehicle

A sweeping order from the central authority threatens to withhold mail delivery to homes that fail to display a letter or permit access as required. Officials defend the measure as enforcement. residents face penalties and replacing arrangements are proposed.

Brown Injured In Auto Smash

A car crash left Brown injured and the scene described with tangled details. The report notes damage to vehicles and mentions several witnesses or bystanders with unclear names and associations.

Brown

Richmond Fair Highlighted With October Date

Fragmented OCR text describes events around a Richmond fair in October. Includes names, prices and activities, with scattered references to attendees and organizers and notes about entertainment and schedules. The legible pieces indicate fairgoers, vendors, and community figures arranging seating, dates, and attractions.

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