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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1922

Page

6

Winnegance Club House Work Nears Formal Opening

Interior finish and hardwood flooring proceed on the Winnegance men’s club house with a cement mantel planned. An opening social with music is proposed, followed by a women’s supper and sale. If unfinished, December meeting moves to Harry Webber’s home.

Asten Oliver Samuel C.mulcahy Harry ©. Webber I. A. Trnueworthy Frank Talbot Talbot Robert P. Manson George Tf. J. Ingalls Squaw Club Robert PV. Manson Frank Perry Alpheus Purington Parker Lead Frank G. Purington Lower High Street Mystery Club W. A. Downing Downing Charles M. Perkins Community Club Arthur F. Maxfield Marion E William R Portland Thomas Oliver Winnegance Women's Auxiliary I. A. Trueworthy Committee On Winneganee Creek

Mystery Club Schedule Focuses On December Meetings

Friday night the Mystery club will meet with Mrs. Franc Perry and Mrs. Charles M. Werkins. The men's end for December meets Thursday night and, if the club house is unavailable due to floor laying, a Home of the club president will host followed by whist.

Franc Perry Mystery Club Charles M. Werkins

Postmaster Warns on Christmas Mail Handling in Bath

Bath residents receive healthful hints from Postmaster Henry W. Owen Jr on Christmas mail care. Tips cover wrapping, boxing, tagging, postage, registration, and precautions against perishable contents. The note also cites employee officers, coal-bin damage, worldwide letter rates, and ghost letters from misprinted stamped envelopes.

Henry W. Owen Jr Bath Owen

Phippsburg Notes On Wood Trade And Local Visits

Pease sells 80 cords of hard wood cut on Butler farm Basin to Bailey's Island buyers. Ridley and Vides plan to start freighter transport this week. Local residents move, visit, and host Thanksgiving guests across Bath, Portland, Small Point, and Coy's Head. Small Point school closes after 11 weeks with perfect spelling by Charles Curtis.

George C. Pease Bailey’s Island George. Pease Butler Basin Bailey's Island KF. W. Ridley Capt Vides W. TL. Bowker Bath Marguerite Sylvester Westbrook Seminary Alvin DP. Sylvester Small Point George Davis Thomas McCormick Springvale J. H. Pease Hezekiah Tartrington Alice Abbie Minott Annie Sarah Nichols Portland William Cullity Bucksport Martha Percy Coy’s Head Hattie Morse Morse High School Parker End Walter II. Bowker Frank $, Bowker Henetta Bowker Center William V. Percy Edmund Briggs Louise Frank M. Bowker Belle Wallace J. 1 Mastiman Henry M. Heald Everett Warrington Iyde Windlass Co Nelson Heald Walter Cushing A. Rollins Fred Oliver George EK. Lang Samuel Herd Waterville Charles W. Curtis

Post Office Prepares for Christmas Mail Surge

Postmasters report heavy holiday activity as war savings certifi cates move to new Treasury Certificates and tuberculosis stamp sales expand. Extra pouches sacks and booths are planned to ease peak mail congestion and meet growing Christmas demand.

Tiger Welcomed to War College by U S Officers

At the United States War College Georg Clemenceau was greeted with cheers by major generals and colonels after delivering a 30 minute address. General McGlachlin led the college in welcoming the Tiger of France on the front steps. Clemenceau visited Arlington Cemetery and laid a wreath on the unknown soldier’s grave before boarding the naval yacht Sylph for a trip to Mount Vernon.

Washington Dee Associated Press United States War College Georg Clemenceau McGlachlin Reuters Tiger France War College M. Clemenceau Arlington National Cemetery America Sylph Denby George Washington Mt. Vernon

Federal Prohibition Enforcement Faces Critical Period

Washington reports disclose Commissioner Haynes warning that the federal enforcement fight has reached a crisis and that a $9,000,000 request for the next fiscal year should be viewed as the current critical period. He noted ongoing hearings before a House appropriation subcommittee.

Washington Haynes Ipouse

Morse High Week’s Doings Highlight Committee and Debates

Morse High reports a parent teachers committee with three members from each association led by Mrs. William Hl Small. The group plans to repair three school clocks. The Morse Mentor features two high school portraits. The Senior class backs Principal Kimball’s plan for interschool senior addresses in spring. Debaters attend Dowdoin Syracuse event. freshmen elect Alice Whalen treasurer. Alumni notes include Edward Thirtnett assisting at Georgetown, Averill attending Gorham Normal, and Bleike Reed visiting Dartmouth.

William Hl. Small N. Gratz Jackson Richard Nick Arthus G. Oliver William M.adams Eugene Sprague William S. Newell Nerbert TD. Maxwell John A. Lord Clinton Wilson Morse Mentor Kimball Brunswick High Brunswick League of Nations Alice Whalen Chiss Edward ‘Thirtnett The Hoya Georgetown University Aum Averill Gorham Normal School Bleike S. Reed Dartmouth

Morse High School Forms New Student Council

Morse High School establishes a governing student council with officers Warren Ty Oliver president Byron Spinney vice president Clinton Wilson treasurer Carrie Shaw secretary and Principal Wilson along with Mrs Wilson representing faculty. Class presidents represent seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen in a named lineup.

Morse High School Warren 7. Oliver Byron Spinney Clinton TD. Wilson Carrie Shaw Wilson Warren Ty Oliver John Olito Thomas Bates Allin Ecgleston Adiella Palmer Anna Arck Mildred Howe Carl Pinson Joseph Doyle Ruth Field Lillian Lee George Field Edwin Powers Elizabeth Coombs Norman McCabe Helen Trolman Helen Furber David Mullin Sarah Courser

Jolly Dance at Masonic Temple Hosts Evening Event

A private dance at the Masonic Temple drew a crowd Thursday night. Willian, AL Furber, Perry Thompson, Edward Sampson and John Wilson organized it with Perkins orchestra offering delightful music. Intermission ice cream served by George C. Quicksall. harvest decor remains. Visitors praised Bath Masons new home and enthusiasm for another event.

Masonic Temple Willian AL Furber Perry Thompson Edward Sampson John Wilson Perkins Boston Fancy Portland Paul Jones Wits George C. Quicksall Quicksall Temple Bath Masons

Thanksgiving Assembly at Morse High Showed Pilgrim Progress

The Morse High School held a Thanksgiving assembly on an evident day in November led by Room juniors under Mrs. Smith. Byron Spinney presided as junior class president and read Governor Baxter's proclamation after a prayer and song. Performances included tableaux by Veilleux Brilmayer Calvin Lyons Sheldon Boudreau with solos by Sprague Morse Main and others, plus recitations of Teddy Roosevelt and Bryant poems and a speech on overcoming self.

Morse High Mrs. Smith Byron Spinney Gov. Baxter Cecille Veilleux Elen Brilmayer Bessie Calvin Bernice Lyons Kenneth Sheldon Fred Boudreau Frances Sprague Tarriet Morse Carolyn Main Veilleux Brilmayer America Jair Wilson Teddy

Catholics Plan Guard Property in Montreal Churches

Montreal officials from Catholic orders unveiled elaborate plans to guard church property after recent arson fires. Father Louis Lalonde said St Marys Jesuit church will use armed guards and trained watchdogs in cement vaults with iron barred windows, while Sulpician Fathers protecting Fabrique Notre Dame will implement similar precautions.

Montreal Canada Louis Lalonde St. Marys Jesuit Notre Dame

Boston steamer may shift run to Boothbay Harbor route

The Kennebec Navigation Co considers routing the City of Rockland directly Boston to Boothbay Harbor before Bath, driven by tourist demand and the Catherine sale. If adopted, Boothbay Harbor would be the main hub with Bath as a later call, affecting departures and freight plans.

Rockland Kennebec Navigation Co Boston Boothbay Harbor Bath Elwell S. Crosby Southbay Harbor Catherine Ned Nixon New England T Wharf City of Rockland Bath and Gardiner

James A. Ham Dies Suddenly in Portland

James A. Ham 638 died suddenly Wednesday of last week from heart trouble at the home of Alton L. Tripp 20 Bryant street Portland. He was born in Bath son of George and Margaret Ham and lived in Bath most of his life. He was longtime proprietor of the Central House and active in Republican politics. He served as ward officer in the fourth ward and was sealer of weights and measures and a constable for City Treasurer Ralph K Hall. He had a heart ailment causing sleep to be taken sitting upright. He left Bath for Portland by trolley at noon and collapsed at Tripp’s home. He was a member of Kennebec Yacht Club and leaves wife two sons Waye and Robert and sister Mrs Mary Phounmond Portland.

James A. Ham Alton L. Tripp Bryant Street Portland Bath Mr. Ham George Margaret McFadden Ham Central House Republican Party Ralph K. Hall Tie Kennebec

Dudley H Leavitt Maine Central Engineer Dies at 83

Dudley H Leavitt a former Maine Central locomotive engineer and Bath Iron Works veteran died Thanksgiving Day at his home 21 Elmwood Ave South Portland after about three months illness. He worked 40 years in locomotive engineering and later at Bath Iron Works. He played cribbage in local clubs and belonged to Kennebec Yacht Club and Colonial club. He leaves three sons Charles W Arthur and two daughters Mrs George A Butter and Mrs R D Bailey and two brothers B A Leavitt and J A Leavitt.

Maine Central Bath Tudley H. Leavitt Tath Arthur Lynnfield Mass George A. Butter Portland R. D. Bailey Somerville B. A. Leavitt Beverly J. A. Leavitt California

Move Erudition School to New Site Proposed by Chapter

An Erudition school move was discussed at a Col Dummer Sewall chapter meeting hosted by Mrs. Charles C. Low and Mrs. Inez M. Pendleton. The chapter, led by Regent Miss Mary P. Hill, proposed relocating the rear Morse high school building to a more suitable site near City Park for meetings and preservation of historical relics.

Col Dummer Sewall D.a.jr Charles C. Low Low Inez M. Pendleton Mary P. Hill Mary E. Pressey Vaughnhall Portland Aine Sewall Murphy John Alden Morse Stev Edwin J Hardin

YWCA Visitor From National Board Tours Maine

Mrs. Lewis H. Lapham representing the National Board of the YWCA visits Maine under the Port land association. She addresses the Portland YWCA board at 120 Free Street and speaks at a drawing room gathering at Mrs. George B. West s residence. She plans Brunswick Augusta engagements with Miss Elizabeth Clark world immigration director of the YWCA.

Lewis H. Lapham Young Women's Christian Association Maine Porthend Association George Dearborn Small Point Lapham Portland Lafayette Hotel Othe Y.w.cla 120 Free Street George B. West Portland Y London Clark Europe Constantinople Porthind Y.w.cla Business and Professional Women's Club Community Counncil Stace Street Chestnut Street Stevens Avenue International Migration Service

Clara Phillips Still At Large

Los Angeles reports say Clara Phillips, convicted of murdering Alberta Meadows with a hammer, remains at large after escaping the Los Angeles county jail. Deputies believe she fled toward Mexico, with tips and clues nationwide and in Southern California and Lower California.

Los Angeles Clara Phillips Alberta Meadows California

Selecting Jury in Russell Case in Oxford

Selection of a jury in the case of Frances Birkenhead versus Mississippi Governor Lee M. Russell was completed in Oxford. The trial on its merits began about an hour after court opened with Birkenhead seeking 100000 dollars in damages for alleged seduction and breach of promise.

Oxford Miss Associated Press Frances Birkhead Lee M. Russell Mississippi

Wrestling show rocks Bath as Padella defeats Lozzi in tight bout

Mike Moratto hosted an armory wrestling night featuring Bath wrestler John Palozzi and Thos ton Lewiston native Joe Padella. Padella won two of three falls after a grueling, closely fought exchange. The card also included fast boxing bouts with Norman Roderick and James McFarland, and a surprise showing by Magno against Dundee.

Mike Moratto the Armory John Palozzi Bath Joe Padella Thoston Lewiston Rob Somerville Padella Palozgi John D’ndella Maine Palozzi James McFarland Norman Roderick Norman Jimmy A. Die Jauvin Roderick Jauvin Young Attaya Attaya Dick Connor Harold Kingsbury Harold Harry Lewis Frankie Magno Dundee Magno Fred Hall

Pomeroy Woman Found Guilty Of Forgery Fraud

Mrs. Susan Kraus, a 63 year old Pomeroy financial operator, was found guilty by a jury of uttering and publishing a forged document after accusations she stole more than 300000 from friends and neighbors in get rich quick schemes. She faces a penitentiary sentence ranging from one to twenty years. Paris reports boxing related remarks as Georges Carpentier and manager Descamps dispute Battling Siki framing claims following a recent match.

Pomeroy Ohio Susan Kraus Paris Associated Press Georges Carpentier Francois Descamps Siki

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Orphan Node Elmer JD Hodgkins Ray Cummings Lily Pray Roscoe H. Shaw Edwin D. Gile William J. Perry Andrew S. Merrill Postoffice Department Post Office United States Great Britain Germany Scientific American Bureau of Information and Investigation of Chambers of Commerce Post Office Department Nihsacd Phippsburg Elerbert Steamer Dudley H. Leavitt Y.W.C.A Russell Case Rochelle Sae Centaur Companys NEW_YC York the Centaur Company New York City
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