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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1921

Page

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Do Not Be Knocker Be booster for your town

The piece urges residents to avoid constant knocking and to support local boosters who defend town progress. It argues a negative attitude harms the community, citing shipbuilding and industrial vitality, and endorses proactive advocacy to aidBath and similar towns. Norman Trafton visited Bath from Augusta for the weekend.

Bath Norman Trafton Augusta

Social Happenings of the Week in the Shipping City

Bath area social notes recount a busy week with Miss Mary Patton hosting 20 guests in Snow Park for a seventh birthday. Guests enjoyed snacks, a seven candle cake, and gifts. other entries list visitors, showers, travel, and club events across Bath and nearby towns with many residents mentioned by name.

Mary Patton Snow Park Blossom Webster Caepbora Ross Ruth Powers Eleanor Shorey Lucile Johnson Dorothy Weeks Frances Shaughnessy Bertha Lord Annie Hiirves Mars Truse Evelyn Phimmer Geraldine Stott Edward Merin Madward Porake Ja. Edwin Bates Doln Bhick Tivvan Lambern Frank Phervey Helen Tharaden Jivek Laing

Potter Family Ties Highlight Portland Clerking Change

Capt. John HH Potter of Tisbon visits his brother Pres. Fred Potter of the board of aldermen. Potter plans a winter Florida pilgrimage. Miss Madelyn Sonin begins clerking at Porteous Mitchel Braun in Portland.

John HH. Potter Tisbon Fred ©. Potter The Board of Aldermen Potter Florida Madelyn Sonin Porteous, Mitchel & Braun's Portland

Lewiston Foreman Harold Reading Visits Bath

Harold Reading of Lewiston a former welding department foreman at The Texas Steamship Co visited Bath over Sunday bringing news of his retirement plans and sharing work memories from the shipyard era in Lewiston.

Harold Reading Lewiston The Texas Steamship Co Bath

Stewart defeats Cedric Martin in close bowling match

Arthur Stewart edged Cedric Martin 26 pins in a friendly ten string match at Park Alleys last Wednesday night. Martin led after three games, but Stewart pulled away from the eighth frame, finishing with steady strikes and a 26 pin victory as a large gallery watched.

Arthur Stewart Cedric Martin Park Alleys Stewart Martin Stewart Sera Nerelum Dom Hale Tom Fre

Page Steussy Wed In Boston Ceremony

Miss Lucille Page married I I M Steussy in a quiet Boston church wedding conducted by Rev George A Gordon. Bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville I Page of Bath. groom son of Mr and Mrs Fred Steussy of La Verne Town. They will reside in Allston after December 15.

Old South Church Boston George A. Gordon D. D Lucille Page Fred Stuessy la Verne Town Tle la Verne High School State University of Harvard University Camp Pike Ark Dorcas Allen Page Allston Mars Islorsine James R. Tolbert, Jr Plarvard Clifton O. Page Brainerd Road Alston Mass Dee Mommonwealth Avenues

Funeral for Mrs. Lorena Moody Held at Home

The funeral of Mrs. Lorena Moody widow of John Moody was held Sunday afternoon at two o clock at her daughter Mrs J Re Villy s home on upper Washington Street. Rev Frank P Phd of Wesley Methodist church officiated. Bearers were Clarence Atwood John Atwood Herbert Cornish and Arlington Marr. Entombment followed in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Lorena Moody John Moody J. Re Villy Upper Washington Street Frank P. PhD Wesles Methodist Church Clarence Atwood John Atwood Herbert Cornish Arlington AL Marr Maple Grove

Local youths form city team for the season

Basketball players gathered at the Y M C A on a Wednesday night to form a team to represent the city and Y M C A. Raymond V. Hayward Morse High coach and former Valmont star will manage the team and represent UMLCLA. The captain will be elected by the team. Notable players reporting include Jerry Gilmore Charles Fitzgerald Ralph Gay Edward McMann Thomas Leyden Theodore Ham Stanwood Kingsbury Frank Talbot John Clements Perey Marka.

Y. M Y. McC. A Raymond V. Hayward Morsehigh Valmont Westbrook Umlcla Inter Dutc Hayward Jerry Gilmore Charles Fitzgerald Ralph Gay Edward McMann Thomas Leyden Theodore Ham Stanwood Kingsbury Frank Talbot John Clements Perey Marka

Universalist Ladies Aid Christmas Sale Nets Nearly $200

The Universalist Ladies aid and Murray club held their annual Christmas sale in the vestry last Wednesday with strong attendance and most items sold. Mrs. George Merrill led the refreshment table serving chicken patties ice cream and coffee assisted by several ladies. Additional tables included cooked foods fancy items and aprons with various chairmen and helpers named.

Universalist Ladies Aid and Murray Club Vestry George Merrill Harry Foote Albert Langley Francis A. Giray Herbert Maxwell Charles A. Harriman Charles A, Thir Clarry T. Passmore Jennie Rideout Fred Shaw Martha Hooper Gertrude Savage George Jacobs Marin Wiggin Frank Warris Alice Shorey John O. Moulton Mars Albion Staples Addie Reed George Hodgkins Charles Hooper

Street cars collide on Front Street near Linden

A freight shifter of the A. and K. Ry. Co. northbound and passenger car 242 collided on Front Street near Linden around 4 40 Friday afternoon. No injuries were reported though the passenger car vestibule was smashed. Frank Erskine operated the passenger car with Conductor Frank Freeman and Motorman Oscar Weishi on the freight shifter. The freight was alleged to be at fault.

Front Street Linden Frank Erskine Frank Freeman Oscar Weishi

Creditors' Meeting Held for Ernest Spinney in Bankruptcy

First meeting of Spinney of Phippsburg creditors occurred Saturday in Referee William T. Hall's office. Ralph O. Dale was chosen as trustee. Liabilities are $7200 with assets at $6000.

Ernest L. Spinney Phippsburg William T. Hall Ralph O. Dale SAGO

Death of Mrs Rinaldo MacFarland in Watertown

Mrs Rinaldo MacFarland formerly of Westport and Gloucester Mass died in Watertown on Sunday at age 75 years 11 months 21 days. The deceased was also known by her former residence in Westport and Gloucester. Her age and details are noted in the local death record.

Watertown Rinaldo MacFarland Westport Gloucester Mass

Mrs Florence A Robinson Dies in Hyde Park at 65

Mrs Florence A Robinson 65 longtime compositor in New England died in Hyde Park Massachusetts after a brief illness. Born in Bath to Edmund and Lettie Mattson she learned the trade at age 15 and worked nearly all her life. She leaves two sons Alexander and Edmund Robinsont and daughter Mrs Annie F Chandler all of Bath four grandchildren Roland Stanley Joseph and Edmund plus brother Carl Mattson of Florida.

Florence A. Robinson New England Hyden Park Mass Robinson Bath Edmund Lettie Mattson Times Office Alexander Edmund. Robinsont Annie F. Chandler Roland Stanley Joseph Edmund Robinson Carl Mattson Florida

Mrs Lurena Moody Dies After Eight Week Illness

Mrs Lurena Moody 87 widow of John Moody died after an eight week illness at her daughter Mrs J R Lillys home on upper Washington street. Born in Chevenne Nova Scotia she was daughter of James and Annie Forrest Parr. She lived many years in Dresden and moved to Bath three years ago. Survived by three sons Henry Quincy Mass James Midland Park N J George J Moody Bath and four daughters Mrs John White Cliftondale Mass Mrs Margaret White Dresden Mrs J R Lilly and Miss Annie Moody Bath plus two sisters Mrs Liza Houstetter Roxbury Massachusetts and Mrs Ann McGrath Victoria Beach Nova Scotia

Lurena Moody John Moody J. R. Lilly Upper Washington Street Moody Chevenne N. S James Annie Forrest Parr Dresden Bath Henry Quincy Mass Midland Park N. J George J. Moody

Harriet B Sampson a Bath Widow Dies in Porthind Home

Harriet B. Sampson 76 widow of Capt Jana Sampson died Friday in Porthind at her daughter Mrs T Tolman's home after a brief pneumonia illness. Longtime Bowdoinham resident, her husband sailed Bath ships. After his death she lived with Mrs Tolman in Portland and visited daughters Mrs Palmer Bath Mrs Watson Bowdoinham and Mrs Carr Brookline Mass.

Harriet B. Sampson Jana Sampson Porthind T. Tolman Bowdoinham Bath Sampson Portland Tolman Charles A. Palmer Robert EF. Watson Bowdeinham W. VP. Carr Brookline Mass

Eugene W Penley Dies At 53 In Auburn Packing Plant Leader

Eugene W. Penley 53 proprietor of W. Penley packing plant in Auburn and owner of a Rich Mountain summer home died Friday after a period of poor health. He was a prominent Auburn business figure and was affiliated with Masonry Rotary clubs Elks Knights of Pythias Kora Temple Mystic Shrine Boston City Club and the American Packers' Association.

Eugexe W. Penley Eugene W. Penley Yi. W. Penley Packing Plant Auburn Rich Mountain Penley Tle Lewiston and Auburn

Christmas Shopping Shapes Up In Bath Stores

Bath merchants report ample stock and early buying as the holiday season begins. Early shoppers gain best access to popular items and favorable selections as retailers note strong preliminary demand.

Bath

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