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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1922

Page

2

West Bath Grange hosts chafing dish supper and elections

West Bath members enjoyed a chafing dish supper after a lively program with Mrs. Alice Smith and others performing vocal and instrumental pieces. Annual grange election followed as members discussed building points for a convenient home, with officers named and plans for Wednesday dances.

West Bath Grange The Grange Alice 5. Smith Everett Quinlin Albine Munsey Deletra Rogerson Eula Wright Owen Rogers Farward W. Haggett Elmer Rich Addie Purington State Goverseer O. Purinton Bowdoin Herbert Cavanaugh Arthur Deehin Vaughan Smiley Stanley Peterson Yhohan Kittridge Joseph Melrose Sdaphim Irene Slyde Windlass Co Gath Desmond Sewall Webster Eliot North Bath Chirenee Johnson Winnefred Johnson Cottage Sabine Nellie Starrett Berlin Ntl Hame J. K. Mayo Prorothy Stilkey Freeport Oscar Smiley Bath Myra Coombs Tierlin Campbell's Par Miles Durington Lewiston J. Everett Mayo Brown Marion Purington Rangeley Miles Purington V Pitrington Devlin N. IL Walter T Mes Martin McDoneigh Woolwich Orr Broan Witter Mr. and Mars Lee Lares Gerpish

Bath City Hospital Receives 10000 for Equipment Upgrade

Bath finance committee raises five thousand dollars to match a like gift offered by hospital president William J D Sewall. The extension to December 1 allows the total to reach ten thousand for new equipment to raise the hospital to top standards in New England. Any excess funds may support general maintenance.

Bath City Hospital William JD. Sewall Bath New England

Elks Observe Memorial Day in Bath Lodge Service

Bath lodge of the BPO Elk conducted Memorial Sunday exercises at 10 a.m. in the club house led by George Kallman exalted ruler Lucius M. LeMent chaplain with Frank B. Torrey Jr. and Ernest Couture assisting. A large attendance heard a tribute listing departed members including Edward P. Donnell Charles I. McLellan Lewis Cameron Frank M. Jameson George M. Daley and many others.

Bath Lodge B.P.O.K George Kallman Lucius M. LeMent Frank B. Torrey, Jr Ernest Couture Edward P. Donnell Charles I. McLellan Lewis Cameron Frank M. Jameson George M. Daley George L. Knight M. M. Lemont W. L. Haskell Joseph O. Malo Francis C. Whitehouse William T. Donnell John P. Madden D. Howard Spear Harry J. Russell Robert H. Goodman Ulysses G. Coombs Frank R. Mason Willis G. Sprague Charles F. Magoun Stinson F. Weeks James H. Scott Leonard H. Gibson Albert G. Page, Jr John C. Stevens D. H. Comeau Chester T. Wallace Joseph Lowell Charles A. Coombs Albert Tibbetts

Bridge Survey Work Completed at Bath Kennebec River

Borings and soundings for a proposed bridge across the Kennebec river at Bath are finished. Engineers report very satisfactory conditions and will submit findings and cost estimates to the Kennebec Bridge association executive committee soon.

Kennebec River Bath Kennebec Bridge Association

South End P T A Plans December Meeting

The South End P T A held a Tuesday afternoon session in Washington street rooms despite poor weather with strong attendance. Committees reported active charity calls for old clothing and plans to assemble candy bags for Mitchell school pupils before Christmas vacation. Members prepared items for the annual Christmas sale and invited Leland Romitebdl a veteran board member to speak on education next Wednesday at 7 30 p m as part of education week activities.

David Rich Elmer J. Rich North Bath Fred Brown B. W. Hagro J. M. Lemont Fred . Larrabee Elm Street Baptist Church Bath Lillian Brown Foster's Point George W. Foster Portland Lannes Fuller James Purington Green Street New York Happy Nook Fred Tuttle Massachusetts South Portland Heights South End Leland Ro Mitebedl Board of Exuesition

Brunswick Bonds Sell Above Par

Town of Brunswick sold 337,000 in 4 1/2 per cent bonds at above par during the opening bids. R. E. Pay & Co. of Boston bought the issue with a premium, while rival bids came from Charles TL Gilman & Co of Portland Merrill Oldham & Co of Boston T. M. Grint & Co of Boston Maynard S. Bird & Co of Portland and Brandon Gordom and Waddell of New York City.

Brunswick Tursay R.E. Pay & Co Boston Charles TL Gilmand&Co Porthing Merrill Oldham & Co T. M. Grint & Co Maynard S. Bird & Co Portland Brandon, Gordom and Waddell New York City

Whitehouse and Wood win whist at armory hall

M. C. Whitehouse and T. H. Wood won the whist party Tuesday night at the armory hall managed by W. H. Puffer. Whitehouse received a handbag and Wood a glue pencil. Stevens Stacey and Uartleb joined in dancing.

M. C. Whitehouse T. H. Wood Armory Hall W. H. Puffer Stevens Stacey Uartleb

Talk on ships by J F Carvill at Grace Episcopal Men’s Club

Grace Episcopal Church Mens Club heard Joseph F Carvill describe ship types and shipbuilding history from Columbus to steel era. He illustrated with diagrams and shared anecdotes including a rudder use at sea and the 600 foot China liner built in Belfast, plus a Belfast repair dock challenge.

Grace Episcopal’ Church Joseph F. Carvill Oak Street Carville Christopher Columbus Rappahanock Roanoke Susquehanna Shenandoah Sewall Bath Carvill China Belfast Irc Aden Suez c Canal London Salvage Association

Reverend Alexander P MacDonald Dies in Bar Harbor

Allan A. MacDonald of 245 North Street travels to Bar Harbor after the sudden death of his son Rev. Alexander W. P. MacDonald age 57 founder of the Maine Coast Missionary Society. Death from pneumonia is suspected. He leaves a large family and several relatives across Maine and Maryland.

Allan A. MacDonald North Street Bar Harbor Alexander WP. MacDonald The Maine Coast Missionary Society Mr. MacDonald Society Maine Coast Line Prince Edward Island Bath Angus MacDonald Kar Harbor Dee. 1 Jacksonville Flac Edward A. MacDonald Easton Daniel A. MacDonald Portland J. J. Kendall Baltimore John T. Palmer Dati

Auto Collision Near Elim Street Involving Dodge and Fairbanks Car

William J Crafts of The Auto Supply Store reported a Tuesday forenoon accident as he turned from Elim street onto Front. He braked to avoid a local electric car, narrowly avoided collision with a Fairbanks & Morse Co. vehicle driven by its agent, causing the Dodge running board to bend and its right front wheel to crumple with spokes breaking.

Willian J. Crafts Auto Supply Elim Street Fairbanks & Morse Co Dodge Massachusetts

Baby Burned In Farmhouse Accident On Bremen Coast

A two month old baby in a bassinet near a stove on the Bremen farm of Mr and Mrs Deshen perished from burns after smoke was spotted by the mother Mrs Deshen who rescued the baby’s body. The house burned to the ground. Meanwhile Augusta M Bibber noted Maine teacher and pension recipient reached her 90th birthday after a long career in Eastport and public schools. Tobey the dog star, who toured coast to coast and twice to Europe, died after resting under an apple tree in Norway following a long show career.

Mars Miavwell Deshen Bremen Augusta M. Bibber Maine Eastport Miss Bibber Tol State of Tobey Norway Europe

American Education Week observance outlined by American Legion

The American Legion through its Americanism Commission launches American Education Week 1921. Partnering with the U S Bureau of Education and National Education Association, the week highlights illiteracy, equal educational opportunity, physical education, and civic responsibility with daily themes and slogans urging schools and communities to participate nationwide.

American Legion National Americanism United States Bureau of Education National Education Association Garland W. Powell Americanism Commission

Fire Claims Two Bath Men At Colby College Tragedy

Norman M. Wardwell of Newport and Warren L. Frye of Revere are identified as the two victims of the Lambda Chi Alpha fire at Colby College in North Bath. Wardwell, a Colby sophomore and wartime Texas yard worker, was found inside the main doorway. Frye, a special Colby student, had served as a camp councillor. Both families are notified and bodies sent home.

Norman M. Wardwell Newport Colby College Lambda Chi Alpha North College Bath Texas Yard Herbert M. Wardwell, Jr Camden BK. Os. Crosby Co Young Wardwell Herbert Wardwell Warren L. Frye Revere Mass Lougan Harold Jones Boston Eggleston

Lewiston Referee Sits in Bath Case Over Rent Dispute

George Lo McCarty of Lewiston acted as referee in a suit brought by Charles Temple of Phippsburg against Arthur Temple of Vath. The plaintiff seeks rent compensation for December to May at $10 monthly, while the defendant argues $250 monthly and credits for dwelling repairs. Arthur J. Dunton and Edward W. Bridgham appeared for plaintiff and defendant respectively. Decision was reserved.

George Lo McCarty Lewiston Charles Temple Phippsburg Arthur Temple Vath Bath Prinotiff Arthur J. Dunton Edward W. Bridgham

Bath Commandery Elects Officers for 1025

Bath Commandery No. 1025 United Order Golden Cross elected officers including Andrew J. Richardson as noble commander Inez Puffer vice noble commander Jessie Dornheimer premises Arthur Ausert financial keeper of records Gertrude Stewart treasurer Barward Tolmeon herald Mrs Arthur Anserd warden of the inner gate Bert Comons warder of the outer gates Florence Robinson delegate to the grand commandery PNG Tha Day alternates Reubert Sutherland trustee

Bath Conmmandery United Order Golden Cross Andrew J. Richardson Inez Puffer Noble Commiaider Jessie Dornheimer Arthur Ausert Gertrude Stewart Barward Tolmeon Arthur Anserd Bert Comons PLNLC Florence Robinson PNG Tha Day Reubert Sutherland

Bath Chamber of Commerce wins suit against defendants

Recorder in Titus county decides for the Bath Chamber of Commerce and attorney George S. McCarty of Lewis ton, granting relief to a large majority of defendants. Appeals to the Supreme Court likely, with a January hearing at the earliest. A separate wildlife observation notes a Norway pine hunter near Richardson lakes watching four flocks of robins gather, twitter, and migrate south in a single coordinated movement.

Recorder Bank 2 Titus Homieiad Court Bath Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce George S. McCarty Lewiston Supreme Court Richardson Lakes Hiim Jong Tugo

Crossing River Between Loci Island and Oldtown

Children skate on a frozen skating pool along the river between Loci Island and Oldtown as residents monitor safety on the icy surface.

Oldtown

Bath YMCA opens new public rooms for teens

The Bath YMCA resumed access to its public rooms on Thursday drawing many youths and supporters. Secretary Perkins praised the local gym, noting pledges, membership cards, and advance payments. The facility will run 10 am to 9 pm daily with basketball practice starting as the season nears.

Y.M.C.A William Perkins Perkins Maine Bath Allen Spear Yamlc.a

Taking an Interest in Bath's Y Opening

J M Trott donated 10 dollars for magazine subscriptions while the North Center I T A contributed 21 dollars for boys memberships. David Al Kazin and his students repair furniture and lockers as women wash the gym and lockers. A new gym schedule is being arranged to be ready by week’s end.

Y.mlc.a J. M. Trott North Center I.T.A David Alkazin

Aged Clergyman Fractures Ankle After Stair Fall

Rev. William S. Jones 98 oldest member of the Maine Conference of Methodist churches fell down a long stair at his daughter’s home 248 Washington street early Sunday injuring his left ankle and possibly other injuries. He was found unconscious and remained so for a time as Mrs. Baker and her husband Mrs. Baker were awakened by the fall.

William S. Jones Maine Conference of Methodist Churches William J. Baker Washington Street Mr. Jones

Gediman Bornstein Wed In Auburn Hall Ceremony

Arthur William Gediman of Bath and Sadie Bornstein of Auburn wed at Abou Ben Adhem hall Auburn with Rev. Karon officiating. Best man Julius Oscar Gediman, maid of honor Hattie Bornstein, and bridesmaids Stella Bornstein Lillian Shapiro Bertha Lupovitz Ida Mack Eva Mack. After a reception and supper DeRosay's orchestra played. The couple plan a Boston New York wedding trip and will reside at 15 Pulsifer Street Auburn.

Arthur William Gediman Bath Sadie Bornstein Auburn Abou Ben Adhem Hall Karon Henry Gediman Julius Oscar Gediman Hattie Bornstein Stella Bornstein Lillian Shapiro Bertha Lupovitz Ida Mack Eva Mack Vporthind Homer A. Bornstein DB. Gediman Thath DeRosay Pulsifer Street Russia Lincoln Grammar School Edward Little High School Field Bros. & Gross Co Y.W Ueda Boston Hut Eine Morse High School

Wright Debuts in Pole Game For Portland Blues

Alton Wright of Bath made his professional polo debut with the Portland Blues in a 5 to 1 win over Worcester. He starred at halfback, matching rough play with Jean and repeatedly stripping the Worcester attackers while Griffith recovered from injury and O’Brien’s spot was filled.

Alton Buy” Wright Portland Worcester Wright W. ©. Corey Portland Press Herald Bath Jean al Wright Blues Fred Vierce Pence Pierce Ile Griffith O'Brien

Funeral for Jamess Tham Sealer of Weights and Measures

The funeral of Jamess Tham sealer of weights and measures and well known citizen was held Saturday afternoon at two at his home 25 Walker street Rev David L Wilson of Central Congregational church officiated Pallbearers included Charles D P Weatherbee City Treasurer Ralph K Hall James J Ledyard and Owen J Ledyard Burial was in Oak Grove

Jamess. Tham Ctizen Walker Street David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Charles DP Wetherbee City Treas Ralph K. Hall James J. Ledyard Owen J. Ledyard Oak Grove

Martin defeats Stewart in Park Alley bowling alley match

Arthur Stewart in his 10 string nutter faced Cedric Martin Tuesday night at Park Alleys. Martin led by 24 pins after the first game and maintained dominance, finishing with a decisive score despite two bad strings by Stewart.

Arthur Stewart Cedric Martin Park Alieys Marton Loe Oss Stewart Martin Martin Stewart Hog

Widow Nancy E. Oney Dies at 84 in Warren

Mrs. Nancy E. Oney 84 widow of Preak Oney died November 29 at her daughter Mrs. Laura J. Griffen’s home 175 Middle Street. Burial planned at South Warren Thursday by funeral director A. D. Davis. Born in Warren she was daughter of William Veters and lived for some time with her daughter.

Nancy E. Oney Preak Oney Laura J. Griffen Middle Street South Warren A. D. Davis Warren William Veters

Milburn Incorporation and Skowhegan Name Bond in History

In a historical note, Skowhegan separated from Canaan on February 5, 1828 and was incorporated as Milburn. In 1860 the Indian name Skowhegan was restored for the town.

Skowhegan Canaan Milburn

Sale and Supper At First Baptist Draws Crowd

Annual sale and supper by the Ladies' Vowing Circle and Unity Guild at First Baptist Church vestry attracted many attendees despite a storm. A large display of fancy and useful wares plus a fine menu of cold meats and pastries drew praise.

Unity Guild First Baptist Church George McLeshin Pred Irish Lizzie Mageet Eleanor Metabo William Tait Lotta Paton Edith Rich Arthur Whitten Rose Rich Joseph Lemont Chi Rose Meargidiy Seda Larrabee Fancy Samuel DB. Martin Herbert Norton Gens Feing Winnie Durgin Alies Varnes Mina McCabe Lotte Eaton Mirry Dob- Bon Ctly

Old Spanish coin found in city streets

A fragmentary note describes a Spanish coin found near Pearl Street and Center Street, about the size of a dime. A larger coin of about half a dollar, dated Dt, was also found, bright and in fine condition, believed to be from a street discovery possibly carried by a passerby.

AL Wo Reeve Wisensaebee Marine Central Railroad Mere. Dale Feere

Colonial Club Whist Tournament Shows Narrow Win

In a Colonial Club whist event Tuesday evening Witherast Owen led by over two thirds of the total score. Coby and Mevead were runners up with Powers and Torner in third among eight pairs. Virginia Sasay of Voeten was noted as desirous of leaving her whereabouts to be learned. she recently pledged to earn five hundred dollars through nursing studies and is tied to an inheritance valued around five hundred dollars.

Witherast Owen Tourrnament Teadere Ren Wild Feeeseup Coby Mevead Cod Torner Pulley-Owen Pei Lape Neni Tirner Oo Virginia Sasay Voeten 1 Hier Nevwas Chicago Nursing Sehords Oncy Anomele

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