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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
4
Preston Farrar opened new bowling alleys at Morse High with a crowd of bank friends and an exhibition match between Farrar and Maurice Hives. Local players may fill forward and guard spots, with sale of reserved seats set for Wednesday at McPadden's.
Fans believe Morse's squad shows speed and depth as they push through drills under coach Cogeh Perez. The team executes in drills and phase work, with emphasis on timing and defensive adjustments to improve shots and pace.
The Bath professional basketball squad forms under Raymond Vo and manager Dayward with a core from Wheelfo and familiar names like Rexford Cem Stewer and Jerry Gilmore. Notables include Delarold Squedk, John Clements, Stanlen Wingsburs, AL Downing, and Lawrence Martin as the roster takes shape in late season activity.
A Bath area narrator recounts a day aboard the steam dredge Powhatan off Willoughby Spit. The crew, gear, and daily haul include oysters crabs flounders and shells with a storm prior loss of 250000 bushels blamed for high prices. Observations cover beds tainted by weather poachers and local port activity.
Mrs Harriet Butterfield Sampson 76 widow of Capt. James Sampson died in Portland from pneumonia. Survived by four daughters and four grandchildren. body brought to Bowdoinham for burial. Town constable Ernest S. Lancaster appointed. Dramatic club staged Sam Slick from Punkin Creek at Richmond Corner. Several local deaths, weddings, and social notes listed with school and church events.
Bath sports writers predict a strong card at Brunswick Friday night with Bowser and Metro headlining the town hall event. Bowser aims to test Metro in a career defining struggle after knocking out foes including Johnny Koliness Pinky Cardner and Wainu Katouer.
The Rideouts thank neighbors and Friends for assistance during their recent bereavement. Mr and Mrs Philip Rideout express appreciation for kindness received. Butterfield family moved from 20 Washburn Street to Quick House at 52 Weeks Seal 1 CS.
Mrs. Mary A. Wall of Florence Maine says Toods Sarsaparatis eased her rheumatic lameness enabling near full mobility after a year and a half confinement. Her husband and son also report improved appetite from Floods Sarsaparilla. Hood's Pills recommended as laxative. Maine School of Commerce offers mail courses in arithmetic English bookkeeping and more with low rates and easy terms.
The Bath Teachers Club opened its season with a meeting at Morse High School assembly hall. Members discussed value of the club and voted to hold meetings on the second Wednesday each month. Officers elected include Arthur B. Scott president Miss Ellen R. Turner vice president Miss Helen Haraden secretary and treasurer. Entertainment and refreshment committees were formed as attendees enjoyed chicken and oyster patties rolls coffee and marguerites.
The North Center Parent Teacher Association held a Tuesday afternoon meeting focused on social aspects. It gifted North grammar school a map of North America and presented music charts to North primary and Center street schools, with principals thanking the association.
Gaffney traveled to Boston on business and dined with ladies at Mrs. A. J. Tibbetts' home. The Methodist church Christmas sale raised 50 dollars. Mrs. Maud Wharf is improving after illness. Miss Alice Lilly visited Sagadahoc ferry. J. L. Jones returns home from Freeport for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles B F Dickson and son Bruce have returned from New York. Capt Ross E R Dickson of Boothbay Harbor and his mother Mrs Mary Jr Dickson are at the East Side. Mrs Ladia J Pierce and Miss Gladys Jewett were shopping visitors in the Monday and remained there over night. HE A L Swanton John D B Cromwell and Jacob R Colby were visitors in Bath on Monday. Mrs Archi Rood of Dresden is teaching the North school. Miss Maud K E Webber went to Portland on Tuesday to attend the session of the State Grange. Harold A Dunn and family leave Bath Sunday for Bangor where they will reside in the future. Mr Dunn has been employed at the C W Rogers hardware store for nearly five years and in Bangor will enter the employ of the Eastern Trust and Banking Co.
Local items report Stephen Smith as a top fox hunter with fine skins. George Denham wins at Sam Valley with 14 shot in 100 yards. Frank Given opens a singing school. Marie Jack takes jewelry store work in Brunswick. Miss shorthand studies rise. J A Cone tours Freeport Westbrook Deering with “King Kalakau’s Kingdom” lecture. Dr A W Hamlin writes from Moscow. requests for guns and local school activity noted.
Tug Seguin met three inch black ice at the lower Swan Island end while surveying a possible move up river to reach barge North ern Now 4 at the State hospital wharf in Augusta. After breaking a mile through ice, officials halted further efforts and returned to Bath. the coal barge may remain winterbound unless another vessel clears a passage.
Trustees met Monday to form a committee to oversee church property insurance. Members named were William S. Shorey Henry G. Todgdon and Charles Tf Hooper. The panel is authorized to double the church property insurance immediately. A house committee was chosen consisting of George F. Jackson Mr Hooper and Mr Vodgdon.
Yarn 100 percent wool gray 2 ply sold by parcel post at 7c per pound. Two pounds or more qualify for parcel post. Heavy wool socks size 10 11 priced at 4.00 per dozen or 0.33 per pair. R R Lamport, Sales Director, Army Surplus Supplies, 27 Temple Street, Portland, Me.
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