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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1926

Page

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Gould Landslide Gives Gould U S Senate Seat Maine

Arthur R. Gould of Presque Isle narrowly won a Maine Senate race to fill the Fernald vacancy, delivering a large Republican victory. He carried every county and city, including Ellsworth and Bath, and won by about 30,000 votes, signaling strong GOP support and a Senate majority. Clifford won a legislative representative seat by 237, sweeping all seven city wards.

Arthur R. Gould Presque Isle United States Maine Bert M. Fernald Senate Coolidge Goukd Fulton J. Redman Ellsworth Aroostook Gould Augusta Washington Sagadahoe Charles W. Clifford Clifford

No Extra Session Backed by Press and People

The President opposes an extra session of Congress planned to begin after March 4. Promoters reportedly aim to force the President to act by withholding appropriation bills, causing governmental disruption. Critics call this tactic the poorest kind of strategy and urge resistance to such pressure. The President remains calm and unmoved, reaffirming his stance.

Foreign cement imports shake American industry headlines

Foreign cement arriving chiefly as ballast on ocean carriers is undermining U S cement by cheap freights and low foreign wages. Since 1920 about ten million barrels have landed, displacing American cement and costing workers and railroads millions. Also notes Worcester Telegram founder Ages tin P Cristy who died from a self-inflicted bullet wound.

Amerie Belgium United States Dolhris Agestin P. Cristy Worcester Tele- Massachsetts City Hospital

Newspaper pioneer Cristy’s death noted in Bath retrospection

The article recalls publisher Cristy as a forthright, charitable man who built a renowned journalism school and amassed a fortune before a fall in stock markets led to his despair. Bath residents returning home observe gradual improvements in Kennebbee bridge work and Oak Street upgrades while noting fewer signs of progress elsewhere.

Cristy Bath

Agriculture Department reports crops plentiful but of poor quality

The December agricultural situation report notes total crop production above average in quantity but below average in quality. The purchasing power index fell to 51 in October, a season low, with cotton prices dragging the index. Livestock fared better than cash crops like cotton and fruit, while wool and grain markets showed varied signals and shipping constraints loom in the South. The Navy Department also cites plans to build two large heavier‑than‑air ships.

Department of Agriculture Io Wold Aye Awe Pat Aber Dada Hales Tad Supply Pier Orrober

Successful Calamity Proves Big Augusta Event

A Thanksgiving night performance titled A Successful Calamity, directed by H. Augustus Huse of Bath, delighted Augusta at City Hall. The show featured Ralph W. Farris and Mary Smith Ingraham and drew socially prominent locals, with the Augusta Y M C A gaining broad support. After the play, a Thanksgiving ball with Marty Fox and his Musical Aces filled the big hall, hosting many former Conn High students home from college.

Augusta H. Augustus Huse Bath Huse Sone Ralph W. Farris Mary Smith Ingraham Marty Fox Musics City Hall Conn High

Pulpwood Stagings Removed At Maine Wharf

Barge No 3 of Sagadahoc Towing Co was emptied of its last pulpwood cargo and towed to South Peat to join other barges for winter quarters. Accrew isomer retrieved loading stages at Maine Central wharf to clear way for new bridge approval. Tug Seguin docked barge Pocopsen with 500 tons of anthracite. Pocopsen to discharge then barge Quatelume with 500 tons will be towed to Augusta to discharge at Purington res.

Sagadahot Towing Co Maine Central Southpeat O Seguin Hallowell Fuel Co Bath Parker Flats Augusta Purington Res

Real estate transfers listed for Sagadahoc county

Two week registry of deeds records in Sagadahoc county show transfers across towns such as Arrowsic Bath Bowdoin George Washington Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath and Bowdoinham. Named transfers include Charles TL Jackson to Frank H Clark Emil Van Leevine to Victor de Bree Jennie A Trarley to Lily Harley and several Hagan family movements with Wainwright and Phinney deals to Diamond Match Co. Delmar Bates to Samuel Bates among others.

Sagadahoc Arrowsie Charles TL Jackson Frank H. Clark Bath John FE. Atwood James S. Takey George A. Churchill Charlotte Osgood Eva M. Lead Bowdoin Edward S. Card Arthur I. Card John Norton Peter E. Gray Bowdoinham Emil van Leevine Victor de Bree Georgetown Jennie A. Trarley Lily Harley Henry W. Howard Proctor A. Hagan Proctor AL Hagan Mark Hagan Thomas M. Hagan Dernice M. Oliver Phippsburg John A. Wenley Als John H. Stacey Daniel A. Bishop Charles D. Wainwright Herbert J. Kellaway Richmond Benjamin I. Thouglass Nettie

Portland City Manager Brinkerlot May Speak at Bath Banquet

Portland City Manager Brinkerlot may be among speakers at the Bath Board of Trade banquet held at the Masonic Temple in the evenings of next week. Local official Cummings of the State Chamber will attend to assist the program and other speakers are planned. The Boston Chamber of Commerce has written in support of National Chamber of Commerce Week and will broadcast radio remarks from Boston on the eve of the event.

Brinkerlot Portland Bath Board of Trade Masonic Temple Geos Cummings State Chamber of Commerce Boston Chamber of Commerce Bath Boston Chamber Darth

Beacon Street Ladies Plan Christmas Sale

Beacon Street church ladies plan a Christmas sale with Mrs Charles Trenderson guiding tables. President Mrs Georgie Knight appointed committees handling crafts, greens, cooked foods, and table duties with members including Mrs John Cavanaugh and Mrs Katherine Clark.

Beacon Street Charles Trenderson Upper Wigh Street Georgie Knight Dave Fancy John Cavanaugh Fred Schurdson Charles Henderson Leland Plummer Eprens Charles Oliver Scott Tibberts Name Teeling Ante Teeling George Wallace Athertine Tibberts Katherine Clark Fila Dunten Hens Nolins Frank J. Doinlew

Bath Birth And Football Notices At Fort Willi Fort Willi wuth

Bath residents George Dow and Elford Sta attended a Fort William Portland football game while Bath City hospital welcomed a nine pound baby born Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs Morris Povieh of 984 Middle Street.

Flier Dow George Dow Elford Sta Bath Fort Willi Portland Ferren Ry Wilean A Morris Povieh Middle Street Bath City Hospital

Bath Girl Author of Fine Little Story

Miss Isabel Hopestill Carter, formerly of Bath and now in Washington, D C, has her second Atlantic Monthly story titled A Sailor s Wife in the November issue. The Bath background and sea lore anchor the tale and her debut story The Old Woman was in June. Her work draws Bath readers with familiar settings and strong naval imagery.

Bath Girl Isabel Hopestill Carter Bath Washington, D. C Atlantic Monthly Miss Carter Charles Carter Carter North Street Maine Yarmouth Miss Madeira Washington Atlantic Bath Independent Abby Caitain Christopher McLellan McLelan Goss

Bridge Engineer Attends Conference and Meetings

Llewellyn N Bulwards a bridge engineer with the State Highway Commission travels from Richmond to attend a two day session of the Conference Committee on Metal Highway Bridges on Nov 30 and Dec 16. He then plans to attend the Highway Research Board meetings in Washington on Dec 2 and 3. On return he will discuss Maine bridge projects with Maj Newcomer of the U.S. Corps of Engineers in Boston.

Llewellyn N. Bulwards Bridge 9 State Highway Commission Jett Augusta Richmond Val Othe American Railway Engineering Association American Association of State Highway Officials Edwards Highway Resch Board Washington Boston Maj Newcomer U.S. Corps of Engineers Office Maine

Nine coaches select All MainEleven from Lewiston players

Western Maine voting named the All Maine Eleven with Lewiston High dominating. Red Melvin earned captaincy and seven votes for fullback while Ebarkias Courture and Couture were named first team at end and center respectively. Westbrook and Portland players plus Pettis and Meader also placed, highlighting Lewiston’s strength across positions.

Maine Ah-Maine Dundee Lewiston High Melvin Lewiston Siinaire Ebarkias Courture Pegstes Ehieska Aube Westbrooksian Meader Perris Tlarkins Couture Sambatakes Aube Westbreek Peasleys Porthind Sallivead Weastbreek Sullivan Westbrook Dewisto Simard

Hospital Superintendent to Retain Her Position

Miss Minnie Al Furbish, superintendent of Bath City Hospital, has withdrawn her resignation and will remain in her post. Trustees had urged her to reconsider after she resigned several weeks ago. The decision confirms her continued leadership of the hospital.

Mans Bari Minnie AL Furbish Bath City Hospital Miss Furbish Bata Miss Fu

Beason Street Beacon Street Fine Program Features Leavitt Entertainers

Despite weather the Beacon Street church drew a good crowd for a Leavitt entertainers program from Richmond. Mrs Leavitt and her daughters Tara Merle and pianist Miss Htary Waterh showcased music and a farce delighting listeners. proceeds supported the church.

Beacon Street Leavitt Eertainers Richmond Italy Breesteva Melitta Shepard Leavitt Iano Dock Cin Castumetoo Eburn Merle Leavitt Valleau Pears Senha Neue Resien Cine oAmerica The Entertainers

Many Bath Boys to Attend Y Conference

The Wth annual Stave Boys Conference plans in Bangor feature North American speakers led by Rev. Henry Crane. Bath youths including Carl Oliver and David Eaton aim to attend, with registration fees due to secure free entertainment at the Bangor YMCA.

Yamecla Ap Longor North America Henry HL Crane Y YMCA Portland Bangor Whele Wobeys Portimed Iron Carl Oliver David Ek Philip Eaton Arthur Brown Hagan Archie Seekins Dudley Leavitt Dancan Farrell Cyrus Lengley David Madine John Sheldon Donall Crasby Bewin Fuller James Jenkinsmer Baten Alvin Jewere Charles Maxwell Ymlc.a

Sixth Grade Pupils Present Thanksgiving Entertainment

The North grammar school's Fifth and Sixth grades staged a Thanksgiving program Wednesday afternoon for parents and friends guided by Miss Doris Dyer. The show featured a "Story of the Pilgrims" and a chorus of essays and physical exercises, with students including Margaret Austin RiYi Dale Lewis Jerre Hirveld Chanton and many others.

North Grammar School Doris Dyer Margaret Austin RiYi Dale Lewis Jerre Hirveld Chanton Plorence Bailey Bernice Nisongu Donald Dagesn Sone Trielle Tiyan

Canvass Progressing for Bath Board of Trade

The Bath Board of Trade canvass is meeting strong support as committees seek members. A banquet is planned at the temple with a dinner and speeches. George P. Linebee, secretary, urges dues and reserves seating while plans for an evening program and discussions on topics proceed. The secretary also notes a Texas contact with building interest and invites more details.

Bath Board of Trade George P.linebee Uateties Texas Maine Snell

Bath Woman Hosts Dinner for Bride Elect in California

Mrs. Wilson Wright of Woolwich entertained Saturday night in Bath with a dinner for Miss Josie Rielo of High street Bath whose marriage to Mrs. Wrights nephew George EL Wright of Holly MT OHneyeynner Tee Dee is planned. Following the dinner a small reception to relatives and intimate friends took the form of a silver shower. Miss Rich and Mr. Wright are well known among the younger set and good wishes will follow them to their new home in California.

Wilson Wright Woolwich Josie Rielo High Street Bath

Acceptance Concludes Directors and Names Manager

A special directors meeting of the L A W Acceptance Corporation of Maine held in the Chapman building bank rooms Portland selected a permanent manager and expanded the board. Leon Tebbetts and 11 others from Maine and nearby states named to the board with Col Fred N Dow as president and Joseph A Lincon among new directors.

L. A. W. Acceptance Corporation of Maine Chapman Yortland Leon ©. Tebbetts Waterville Federal Trust Co John I. Baxter Brunswick J. Edward Drake Bath Frank FE. Southard Augusta Louis A. Wolfe Worcester Mass Joseph A. Lincon New York City Fred N. Dow Arthur Pan Alfred W. Haskell J. Putnam Stevens Paul M. Gibson H. HE. Sturgis Portland E. C. Wallace Myr. Wallace Wallace & Maxim Co General Insurance Chapin Building Lo AL We. Acceptance Corporation Massachusetts New England New York State L. A. W. Acceptance Corporation of Maine John L. Baxter S. Arthur -Dpank Ernest Walhiee Treas

Silver Tea Dance A Successful Affair

The Silver Tea Dance by the Y M C A Auxiliary drew a good crowd despite rain, clearing over 45. Mrs Carroll Deering and Mrs Werbert J Maxwell poured, with Mrs Harold Avery serving punch. High school orchestra, led by Mabel Whitten, played as attendees enjoyed the fire and social table.

Carroll Deering Werbert J. Maxwell Harold Avery Mabel Whitten Tarvey Phartleb Edwin Poller Wilbur Tagan Linwood Russell Harold Safford Cecil Rowland Rath Parnham Thomas S. Gibbons E. Motley Fuller Seth S. Mullin Leland R. Mitchell William FI. Small Frederick FE. Drake Leroy Colby Luther Thompson HK. Motley Fuller Punch

Hagan sets football season record for continuous play

Wilbur Paddy Hagan, Morse team captain, played every moment of nine straight games from Sept 29 to Thanksgiving, enduring injuries including a broken nose yet returning each time. The 116 pound leader, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Hagan of 1302 High Street, faced health doubts but persevered through late-season contests and saved key plays.

Wilbur Paddy” Hagan Morse Maine New England Tragan Hagan Deering Portland Scotty Nmupbell Newis Frank W. Hagan High Street

Bridge Directors Meet Bath Officials in Street Matters Talk

The Kennebec bridge directors will meet Bath municipal officers on Thursday at 11 oclock to discuss street issues and the bridge approach near Custent House Squire.

Kennebec Bath Dee

Christmas Seals Drive Under Bath Leader and Junior League

Mrs Alden G Smith chairs the Bath Christmas health seal drive with Junior League help as a card party planned at her parents home 1054 Washington Street December 8 at 2 50 PM Reservations via Mrs Smith Tea served for non players Reddington Reed returns to Wentworth Boston after holiday with parents on Robbins Street

Alden G. Smith Bath Reddington R. Reed Wentworth Boston Clarence K. Reed Robbins Street

Mr and Mrs McIntyre Return from Visits in Cleveland and Cleveland Area

Mr and Mrs Kenneth McIntyre returned Sunday to their home in Mont Sweag after visiting Mr and Mrs Clarence E K Johnson on Summer Street. Mr McIntyre had been in Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs McIntyre spent two weeks away.

Kenneth McIintyre Montsweag Clarence EK. Johnson Summer Street McIntyre Cleveland Ohio Sath

INDEPENDENT'S CROSS WORD PUZZLE LIST OF CLUES

A dense set of puzzle clues with horizontal and vertical entries is listed. It notes that a solution will appear in the next issue and includes various clue numbers and definitions for common crossword answers.

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the Times Company P. B. Nichols Pres Front Street Bath, Maine Batrene Ing Kennebbee Bridge Qak Street Upper Gloucester Salem Navy Department Augustus Huse Mulligan Stevedores Mr. Goss Llewllyn N. Edwards Richmond, Va Leavitt Board OF Trade L.A.W. Corporation Leon O. Tibbetts Y.M.C.A Independent Noah ISI
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