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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1925

Page

4

Electric power survey shows Maine farms rely on electricity

A Maine committee surveyed 35 farms across Androscoggin Cumberland Oxford Kennebec Knox Waldo Penobscot and Cumberland counties. They counted 31 uses of electricity beyond lighting, 19 on the farm and 12 in homes, with pumping water and milking machines among top uses. The report highlights convenience, cleanliness, and potential cost savings versus gas engines and windmills, and calls for more rural lines and research into economic value for farming and manufacturing.

Maine M. J. Jones College of Agriculture Orono John W. Leland Central Maine Power Company Croscoggin Cumberland Oxford Kennebec Knox Waldo Penobscot Electrie Itus Acc

Concord Worsted Mills Yarn and Blankets Ad

Concord Worsted Mills of West Concord New Hampshire advertises machine knit ting yarns and 4 ounce skeins at 0c each and 2.0 per thousand with postpaid shipping on all orders. The notice promotes ready for tree samples in many shades and heather mixes along with all wool blankets.

Carmen Atkinson Leads In Winter Carnival Queen Contest

After the first voting week Carmen Atkinson leads the Winter Carnival Queen contest by a small margin. The field features Trene Howe Piltliwe Smiler and Margaret Dvulty among others, with votes rising and falling as the 24 day contest continues.

Carmen Atkinson Trene Howe Piltliew Smiler Cheecs Drie Otis Avacceche Dimut Elvoen Bruce Meies Milldred Selene Saat Mindelyin Davis Cecaiets Pets Ete

County Commissioners Replace Broken Fence

Sagadahoe county commissioners at their monthly meeting ordered payment of 210 to Hyde Windlass Co. for replacing the fence around the courthouse grounds damaged by a car accident last summer. The new section matches the fence. public sentiment favored restoration over removal.

Sagadahoe County Hyde Windlass Co Court House Blyde Windlass Co

Sons of Veterans Plan Whist Party Tonight

Regular weekly meeting at G. O. A. RL hall Monday night saw new members welcomed and venture business discussed. A whist party is set for December 12 at their hall with contestants to be announced.

Sons OF Veterans Plan Whist Party Sons of Veterans G. Oa. RL Hall

Annual State Boys Conference to be Held in Portland

The eighteenth annual State Boys Conference and Church Boys Clubs will meet in Portland on December 4 to 6. About 12 to 15 local Sagadahoe boys, ages 14 to 20, will attend under leader William C. Perkins with most expenses covered by the State Y M C A. The event aims to unite Maine youth organizations, expose boys to leaders in North America, foster Christian fellowship, and inspire future leadership.

Portland Sagadahoe Solid Sons William C. Perkins Maine North America Jesus Christ GSO

Social notes from Bath and surrounding towns

Alonzo Parks returns to Quincey after visiting Bath relatives. Mrs. Ernest Fulton and daughter Dorothea come back to Bath after visiting Mrs. Fulton's sister in Braintree. Thomas Cummings heads to West Virginia on business for three weeks. Harriet Johnson returns to Springfield after a visit with her mother. Thanksgiving guests include Mrs. Denny M. Humphreys and family in Bath with the Toothakers of Brunswick. George Pattey Shaw born to Charles Watten Shaw in Ridgewood formerly of Bath. Edward Cornish and Charles Irving depart for Florida for the winter with Cornish’s sister in the hotel business there. Mrs. Janes Cameron and daughter relocate to Quincy with Mr. Taylor. Edward Gaudreau and son return to Portland after a visit in Bath with Mr. and Mrs. John T. Parris. CleaR Sites Grace Synnott travels to Boston. Mrs. Hodgkins plans a Boston visit then Newport News Va. for the winter with her daughter Mrs. H. G. MacMuhan.

Alonzo Parks Quincey Mass Bath Ernest Fulton Dorothea Fulton Charles Laing Braintree Thomas Cummings John W. Cumming Peldspar Co West Virginia Irom Harriet Johnson Springfield Ernest Johnson North Street Kev A. FF Dunnells South Bristol Robert Toothaker Caroline Brunswick Denny M. Humphreys High Street Charles Watten Shaw Ridgewood N. J George Pattey Shaw Shaw Eudlward Cornish Charles Irving Cornish Florida Mr. Cornish Janes Cameron John ‘Taylor Mr. Taylor Quincy Taylor Edward Gaudreau Edward Jr Porthland Gaudreau John T. Parris Upper Washington Street Grace Synnott Boston Frank Keefe East Boothbay Boothbay J. Hall Denham C. L. Brown FE. OB. Johnson Edna Graves W. J. Graves George A. Hackett Hampton Lawrence Clara Fogg Hazel Cornish H. L. Dodge R. J. Purinton Aroostook County Charles Bliir George Alfred Blodgett Wales E. S. Blodgett Courtney Nealey Main Street Miss Nealey Louise Clark Haverhill Purinton Sugadaboe Fertilizer Co Skowhegan Methodist William P Raymond Berlin N. HS Pearl Raximond A. BE. Raymond W. G. Briry Dexter Ada Briry Wesley [T Williams New Jersey Brockton A. Briry A. E. Ray

Kennebec Lodge Pythians Fair Attracts Large Crowds

Kennebec lodge of Pythians held a two nights fair November 25 and 26 in Bowdoinham with dramas by outside companies. First night featured Making Daddy Behaves with a dance to close. second night offered The Mishaps of Minerva and another dance. Prizes awarded include a blanket pair to Mrs. Georgie Lerry and Dinsmore Hinckley, a box of cigars to Walter Pratt, a wrist watch to Beatrice Small, and an ivory comb and brush set to Evelyn Sedgley. Large attendance from outside towns noted. Several local residents and guests are listed with plans and visits surrounding the event.

Kennebec Lodge K. of P Topsham W. H. Lowell Hazel Cornish Charles Blodgett Ruth McEwen Minerva Brunswick Georgie Lerry Dinsmore Hinckley Walter Pratt Beatrice Small Evelyn Sedgley Georgia Denham A. S. Mac Dougal F. K. Jack H. EF. Cornish Hillside Lon S. W. Carr

Thanksgiving Guests Share Bowdoinham Holiday Meal

Thanksgiving notes list numerous guests visiting Bowdoinham households from nearby towns and cities. Names include Richard and Elizabeth Cary, Nettie Brown, Judith Pratt, Philip Rideout, the Ferguson family, Alvah Hildreth, Clarence Blackman, Raymond Rendell, Lysle Temple, H D Cornish, J L Temple, Hazel Cornish, W W Browne, Clara Fogg, George Weeks, Purinton family, Frances Minett, Hank and Vinnie Brown, and many more with extended visits and theatre outings across Maine communities. The draft records multiple households hosting kin and friends for Thanksgiving.

Bowdeinham Richard and Elizabeth Cary Hallowell Nettie Brown Judith Pratt Gardiner Philip Rideout Robert Ferguson R. A. Lickinson Lysle Temple H. D. Cornish J. L. Temple Hazel Cornish Portland W. W. Browne Charles L. ‘L Browne Clara Fogg George Weeks R. D. Purinton America Purinton Lorenzo Minett Vinnie Denham Frances Minett Hank Vinnie Brown Litchfield John Denham Ralph Denham Westerman South Portland Hannie Denham Bowdoinham Bertha Tibbetts Wortland Richard Denham James Brawn Edwin Denham Helen Den‘ham Charles E. Hackett P. C. Little Itoston George A. Hackett Ida Turington William F. Turington George Purington James Turington Old Orchard Walter Purington Rumford Falls M. H. Doble Albert Henderson William Davis Brunswick Walter Reedlef Massachussetts Charles Cary Hattie Fulton The Bay Road William S. Given Georgie Wakefield Richmond Roscoe Given Augusta William Given Lewiston Henry Irish Turner Frank Seigars Fami

Social Guests Share Thanksgiving Visits and Dinners

A list of attendees includes Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sei gars, Miss Addie Trufant, Miss Mattie Knight of the Ridge, Norman Cook and Norman Cook Jr., and the Gardiner family with Alice and Frances Cook of Portland. Mrs. 8 A Getchell hosted Mrs. Fannie Williams. Dr. and Mrs. I Irish spent Thanksgiving in Quincy Massachusetts with their daughter and family.

Albert Seigars Addie Trufant Mattie Knight the Ridge Norman Cook Robert Gardiner Alice Frances Cook Portland A. Getchell Fannie Williams

Bath Church Plans Anniversary Program

The Winter Street Congregational Church marks its 130th anniversary Thursday at 7:30 PM in the chapel. A roll call will be taken, with responses from non resident members. officials say it will be the churchs biggest event since the 125th observance in 1920. Founded in 1795 by 15 men, Baths oldest church reflects a long history through the years.

Winter Street Bath

Bates College to reimburse two Bates students for vandalism losses

Wilfred Rice of Lewiston and Hollis Hamilton of Houston, Bates College roommates, will receive reimbursement from the college for more than 500 dollars in clothing and property destroyed in two separate vandalism incidents. Despite college and Lewiston police efforts, suspects remain unknown. The decision supports students funding their education while they work through college. The notice also mentions ancient frost protection practices used by Romans and Peruvian Indians before Columbus.

Wilfred Rice Hollis Hamilton Houston Bates College Lewiston

Bath and nearby residents travel and social notes

Miss Jean L Edgecomb returns from Boston while several Bath people travel to Portland Somerville and New York on visits business and fashion events. Loyall Sewall to be best man at Donald Percy and Dorothy Rhodes wedding in Michigan. Worumbo Co. representatives attend the American Woolen and Worsted Manufacturers convention at the Waldorf with Bath Lisbon and Lewiston connections.

Jean L. Edgecomb Boston Harry P. Bridge Henry Biggins Percy Portland Ezra Randall Oliver George Merrill Oak Street Mildred Nichols Woodbury Nichols Fred Eddy Rockport Eddy Gilman Seabury North Street Carrie Hall Roscoe P. McFadden Middle Street Rufus D. Moulton Jennie Moulton Frank H. Norton Highland Street Somerville Mass Ralph Achorn Loyall Sewall Donald B. Percy Dorothy Rhodes Grosse Pointe, Mich John H. King West Bath Brewer Anno Jackman Grace Linnell New York Bath Verey Arthur Sewall Mary William D Stone House Edwin Rogers Lewiston Empire Theatre Orchestra Joseph L. Gaudreau Jeanette Smith Simmons College Edward B. Smith Claude B. Dyer George H. Coombs Cherry — Street Malden Clarence Lakins Arlene Oliver Moses Walter Plummer James Eadie Lisbon Worumbo Co American Association of Woolen and Worsted Manufacturers Waldorf

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D. T. Percy & Sons BUY Concord Yarns Direct Concord Worsted Mills West Concord, N. H Poyrtland Kennebec Lodge of Pythians Horace Raymond Shirley Annie Raymond Sanford Mabel Millay Daugh‘ter Frank Millay Kent’s Hill Seminary Florence Adel New England Conservatory of Music Stock and Co Senter Bath Church Winter Street Church Pacific Peru
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