West Bath Grange officers elected at meeting
At the West Bath annual Grange election not all officers were chosen, with voting to continue next Monday. Elected: Harry W. Lemont master, David B. Rich overseer, Leandr Plum mer steward, David Henderson assistant steward, Fred Wright chaplain, Everett G. Lemont lecturer, Walter Larrybee treasurer, Lilian Rogers secretary, Alvah Higgins gate keeper, Edith Rich Pomona, Marion Plummer Ceres. The Red Cross met for an all day session with dinner committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Portland
Joseph Dunning
Joseph Higgins
Joseph, Jr
Brunswick
Bh. Perkins
Harry Donnell
Robert Donnell
Bath
William A. Brown
Bath Iron Works
Delmar Bates
Samuel F. Bates
Sabine
Fred W. Larrabee
Lannes M. Fuller
S. R. Frye
Watson Frye Co., Ltd
John Clough
John Jr
Marty Hall
George Hunt
George W. Jewett
Littlefield
Lowell School
Idella Altekamp
Dsoston
Campbell's Pond
J. M. Lemont
Harry Lemont
Bangor
State Grange
Red Cross
Annie Wylie Stackpole
David Rich
Everett Quinlan
John White
American Spirit Topic At Bath Rotary Talk
Bath Rotary Club hears Rev. Clinton W. Wilson of Orono discuss The American Spirit. He links national vigor to moral ideals and cites American city growth and adventures as signs of spirit. Dr. Langdon Snipe urges Christmas Seals purchases to aid tuberculosis work by Maine Public Health Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Rotary Club
Clinton D. Wilson
Clinton W. Wilson
Orono
Wilson
Bath Rotarians
Athens
Rome
America
Langdon T. Snipe
Maine Public Health Association
Dwight &. Robinson
Tacoma, Washington
Rotary Club
Professor Robinson
Brunswick
LV. S. Barnes
KB. Martford, Conn
C. L. Smith
Arthur Th. Scott
Morsehigh
Earl B. Lermond
City
The Youth's Companion Christmas Gift Offer
A long running magazine promotion extols The Youth's Companion as the best Christmas gift. It highlights 52 weekly issues in 1923 packed with serials stories poetry and editorials and lists subscription options including combined offers with McCall's Magazine for 1923 and 1925 at prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Stephens
A. S. Pier
Redskins
Former Bath Boy Editor Of Bugle Named Bowdoin Bugle Editor
Clarence Rouillard of Topsham son of Rev. George F. Rouillard former Bath pastor is elected editor in chief of the Bowdoin Bugle. The editorial board includes Wade Weymouth as business manager and several other regional editors and associates. The next Bugle will appear on Ivy Day next June. Irving Nash was in Portland Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Rouillard
Topsham
George F. Rouillard
First Baptist Church of
Bath
Bowdoin Lugle
Det
Ben
Wade G. Weymouth
Limestone
G. William Rowe
Bangor
Raymond TY. Curtis
Freeport
Joseph M. Brisebois
Sandtown
N. H
Forrest BR. Cousins
Guilford
John A. Johnson
South Portland
Harvey BR. Lovell
Waldebere
Edgar
War Savings stamps mature January first
Postmaster Owen urges timely action on the 1918 War Savings stamps before January 1 to avoid delays. He outlines three options for redemption or reinvestment into treasury savings certificates or cash, with processing dates and potential delays after January 1 to secure funds from Federal or state depositories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
U. S. Treasury Department
Ele
Treasury Savings
Pestmaster
Federal Reserve Bank
Custody Returned to Mother in Maine Habeas Case
Chief Justice Leslie C. Cornish orders nine year old Anna Titus returned to her mother Mrs. 8. N. Locke of Brighton Mass after habeas corpus hearings. The decision notes the welfare of the child favors the mother, despite strong ties to grandparents in Anna Me. The order provides for delivery to the mother and potential grandparent visitation during summer vacations. The case has drawn wide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie C. Cornish
Anna Clark Titus
N. Locke
Brighton
Cornish
Augusta
Massachusetts
Maine
Supreme Judicial Court
Lincoln County
Grighton
Mass
Dartmouth College
Anna
Jem
Tam
Sumer
Anna Clara Titus
Clemenceau Speech Heard by Radio Fans in New York
Radio listeners caught Georges Clemenceau the former French premier delivering his final address in New York broadcast from Newark. The weather was fine and the talk was clear, with remarks from Ambassador extraordinarius and a noted American author adding to the event. The audience reacted with pleasure to the trio of speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stadio Fuss
Georges Clemenceau
Forimert
New York
Wiz
Newark
Aibassador
Great Pane of Glass Falls From Window
A large window pane shattered from a doorway at Army Ball Tuesday night around 1 30. The heavy glass wheel showered onto the sidewalk, scattering thousands of fragments but no injuries occurred to bystanders or hospital staff nearby. Mr and Mrs J bred To bey Jr were spared as the glass narrowly missed them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Ball
J. Bred Tobey, Jr
Bridghame Re-elected City Clerk in Munday Election
Wade L. Bridghame, formerly of Bath and now a practicing attorney in Westbrook, was re-elected as city clerk in Munday's municipal election. He is a brother of Edward W. Bridgham of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade L. Bridghame
Bath
Westbrook
Munday
Tinteits
Tle
Edward W. Bridgham
Bath Iron Works employs seven hundred men amid repairs
About 700 men are employed at Bath Iron Works with steady progress on all plant work. IL Bardo of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad toured with department heads to inspect locomotive repairs, and lunched with President Cobb at the Colonial before returning to New Haven. A Waldoboro fire destroyed most of the Dresden Masons lodge and furniture, marking a second such loss in Lincoln county. Additional coal cargoes totaling around 9,000 tons were reported en route, boosting seasonal totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
Bardo
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Bath
Willian T. Cobb
Colonial
New Haven
Waldoboro
Dresden Dodge S. &. A. M
Lincoln County
Pertoffier
Esteehs
Richmond seeks Kennebec bridge site at Richmond
Richmond residents urge placing the Kennebec River bridge at Richmond arguing lower cost a shorter span and easier maintenance. They cite rail benefits from Wiscasset Dresden link and reduced ferry dependence but state senator elect Carlton contests the plan favoring Bath and notes railway burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Maine
Kennebec River
Kennebec
Bath
Kennebec Journal
Kennebec Bridge Association
Rockland
Maine Central
Wiscasset
Dresden
Central Maine
Portland
Wiseasset
Knox and Lincoln Railroad
Richmond Corner
Rehmond
Carlton
Maine Central Railroad
Dutch
Knox & Lincoln
Maine Society of New York to Host 20th Anniversary Dinner
Lovell F. Sewall serves as trustee of the Maine Society of New York which will host its 20th annual dinner at Delmonico’s in New York. Other trustees include Frank A. Munsey James Blaine and Dr John T. Dennis among distinguished speakers Samuel W. McCall Tob I Hedge and Clinton J. Gray. The Bowdoin Colby and University of Maine alumni associations join the Maine Society to honor the Pine Tree State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell F. Sewall
Maine Society of New York
Ralph al Sturgis
Albert WW. Bhickhevere
Samuel W. McCall
Massachusetts
Tob I. Hedge
Clinton J. Gray
Bates College
Gid Kate Douglas Wig
der Mate Omen S Mb
WY York
Alumi Associations
Bowdoin
Oates and
Colby Colleges
University of Maine
Maine Society
Bridal Pair From Maine Honeymoon in Canada then Europe
Senator Walter KB Edge of New Jersey and Camilla Loyall Ashe Sewall wed at Grace Episcopal Bath Maine. The couple left Bath for Quebec then New York to board the Majestic for Southampton and a South of Europe tour. Return date is undecided. upon return Mrs Edge will occupy 1626 Rhode Island Avenue Washington home later refurbished for her. Edge also maintains a villa near Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter KB. Edge
New Jersey
Camilla Loyall Ashe Sewall
Grace Episcopal Church
Bath
Maine
Quebec
Harold M. Sewall
Yarmouth Junction
Grand Trunk
Walled City
Canada
New York
Majestic
Southampton
Europe
Washington
Edge
Rhode Island Avenue
Senate Circle
Senator Edge
States Avenue
Atlantic City
Swan's Island Seaman Faces Repeated Engine Breakdowns
Capt William Burns of Swan's Island battles a faulty gas engine while lobster fishing. After splicing a broken rod with string and wire he inches toward shore with the tide against him. Fellow skipper Capt Freeman tows Burns into Mackernl Cove. The next Saturday he sails again from Egg Rock but the engine fails. he unthreads hoisting wires and, through rowing and perseverance, reaches Laszygut by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burns
Swan's Island
Burns
Capt
Freeman
Mackernl Cove
Egg Rock
Jericho Bay
Laszygut
Spelling Match At Mitchell School
In the sixth grade spelling contest at Mitchell School on Friday afternoon Charlotte Pottle and Edna Hallowell defeated the field. Captain Phyllis Wright led one team, Freeman Wilson captained the other, with Wright previously champion speller. Wilson fell last on his side as Pottle and Hallowell remained, and Miss Kane finally ended the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell School
Charlotte Pottle
Kana Hallowell
Phyllis Wright
Freeman Wilson
Miss Wright
Arizona
Wilson
Edna Hallowell
Miss Kane
Beacon Street Party Boosts Christmas Sale and Carol
A Beacon Street Dee Christmas sale drew a good crowd despite winter winds. The Epworth League ran the candy table. gifts sold at the remembrance table. many items like aprons dolls and underwear were displayed and sold. Tea and refreshments followed the performance of Dickens Christmas Carol by a full cast. Proceeds aid the United Women Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street Dee
Epworth League
Myrtle Shepherd
Dorothy Huggard
Blaisdell
S. McFarkind
George Wallace
Scott Tibbe
Milton H. Douglas
William Crafts
Bessie Bowie
Pred Bowie
Haley
Madden
Harry Beals
United Women's Misionary Society
Bowie
McGrath
M. Bowie
Mrs Catherine MacAdams Widow Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Catherine MacAdams 69 widow of Thomas MacAdams died Sunday morning after a long illness at her daughter's Bath home. She will be buried in Pall River Mass. She came from Treland 42 years ago and had lived in Bath two years. She leaves three sisters Annie Connors Fall River Jen THe CMS Worcester Ellen Dougherty Eastport and one brother Frank O Dowd Fall River. The late Rever John O Dowd was a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine MacAdams
Thomas MacAdams
John Walloran
Rdbwird Street Court
Pall River
Mass
MacAdams
Treland
Philip
Catherine O’dowd
Bath
Navigation ends for season on Kennebec River between Bath and Augusta
The Kennebec River between Bath and Augusta freezes early as 2 inch ice forms near Gardiner and Lines Island. The Seguin encountered rapid ice build up and headway loss while a barge Nash mining from Augusta to Parker Flats navigated past. Kennebec Powders Co. and Ossipee tug plans halted due to danger. Coast Guard involvement and cautions from the Ossipee’s captain and local managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris
Kennebec
Bath
Augusta
Tg Sequin
Auguste
Parker Flats
Gardiner Bridge
Lines Island
Kenachee Powders Co
Kreonebee
Ossipee
Kennebee
Oonee
Alp
Lane
J. 7. Chatker
Boston
States Coast Guard
Livin
Thomas S. Gibbons
Kennebec Vowhout Co
Gardiner
Vieck
Excellent Bath Red Cross talk highlights new Bath secretary
Mes Margaret R. Amy new executive secretary of Bath Red Cross gave an inspiring talk at the executive committee meeting in Red Cross headquarters. She outlined Bath recess work, detailed 95 calls in her first month, and impressed members with her social settlement experience. A Christians Work committee was formed to cooperate with Mrs Amy, and about 100 members have joined the chapter, with further recruitment expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret R. Amy
Bath
Red Cross
Wari
Edward W. Hyde
Amy
James Bh
Lockery
Alb
Redlon
Paul Dresser
Robert
GB. Tateh
Seth Os. Mollin
Jill. Sant
Tyde
Carolyn Moses
Mullin
Prederick EK. Drake
Namiber
Daet Sears
Miss Louise White
Sv. Ag Morse High Assembly
Puesday
Wilson
Orphans Home Trustees Hold Monthly Meeting
Mee Wiig S Newell and Aldermay Jinges Lester Morse presided as trustees opened their first session. They inspected the institution finding it in dire condition with damaged facilities and children in questionable care amid ongoing reports from the current state year. Present were President Willigan, Mayor Cahill, Dr. Mulllin, Sawyer, Wald, Shaw, and Mrs Newell along with Alderman Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee Wiig
S Newell
Aldermay
Lester Morse
Rexty
Denis Queetine
Beara
Fousterm
Louise 2. Staples
Weenee
Maytor Willigan
Wimbatti
Seth Os. Muliin
Tinarey
Sawyer
John Shaw
Charles TH. Cahill
Newell
Alderman Morse
Girls Friendly Meets at Grace Episcopal Parish
The Gin Friends society of Grace Episcopal met Monday afternoon at the Parish House on Oak Street. After the meeting, girls Katherine Therlington, Mary Tibberts, Ruth Felt and Merline Binets entertained the group. Tea and sweets were served as the meeting adjourned at 6:50. The next gathering is scheduled for next Monday afternoon at the Parish House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gin Friends Society of Grace Episcopal
Aicetine
Treuse
Oak Street
Misey Katherine Thertington
Mary Tibberts
Ruth Fielt
Merline Binekets
Pole Snaps After Collision In West Bath
A Buieh car driven by Ernest Purington of West Bath and a Ford truck driven by Richard Campbell collided at Middle and Winter streets Monday afternoon. One car struck a telephone pole, snapping it about three feet from the ground. No one was injured and the vehicles were not seriously damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Purington
West Bath
Richard C. Campbell
Bath
Middle
Winter Streets
Minop
Clock at Tillelingham Palace by Papine
A clock from Papine at Tillelingham Palace is described as three feet tall and richly ornamented. It features a negress head with one eye shown in clear detail and the other showing minute divisions, with Geneva factory roots under Voltaire’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillelingham Palace
Papine
Geneva
Voltaire
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Grange
McCall's Magazine
Commonwealth Ave
St. Paul St
Bath Boy
BUGLE
Irving Nash
Vortland
Gouraud
Ford
T. Hopkins & Son
Gouraud's Oriental
Johan J. Keegan
George W. Heselton
McLean, Southard and Fogg
Clemenceau
Kennebec Bridge
Norway Mericing Co
Norway
Loyall F. Sewall
Ibridal
Beacon Street Party
Mrs
Stepn Value First Clothes
Thompson Bros. Inc
Thompson Bros
Bath Red Cross
Orphans’ Home Trustees
Gh. F. Atwoods Mediciny
Aly B. Clement
Morvill
Hes
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