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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1926

Page

2

West Bath Grange Elects Officers for Ensuing Year

West Bath grange completed its election of officers at a Monday meeting. Appointed leaders include Master David Henderson and Secretary Lillian Rogers. Nearly 70 members enjoyed readings, sketches, and a short play The Family Photograph as part of the program.

West Bath Grange David Henderson Herbert Simpson Everett Lemont Stanley Peterson John Davis William H. White Herbert Cavanaugh Lillian Rogers John Sylvester Annie Henderson Ceres Eva P. Atwood Pomona Sadie Covillard Flora Hazel MacDonald Marjorie Cavanaugh Bonney Family Thelma Staples Annie Hodgdon Leland Vlummer Ethel Bruce Henrietta McKay Grace Morse Doris Fuller Leland Ames Everettlemont Irene Rice Addie Warington Herbert Cavanagh Lulu Leeman Florence Irish

Morse High Basketball Team Announces Schedule

Morse High boys plan a 15 to 16 game season with Bath Academy and Thornton Academy negotiations. They book Edward Little South Portland Cony Triddeford Alumni and two Thornton games, opening with Brunswick Biddeford South Portland in Bath.

Morse High Bath A. C Thornton Academy Edward Little South Portland Cony Triddeford Thornton Brunswick Biddeford Bath Morse Auburn Eddies Dee Alutuni Dbrimeswick Pendding Tuddeford Veath Angu Ts Gardiner Barth Naburn Hiallowell Hallowell South Por Awl Cons Vath Diddeford Teddeford Bragens Sardiner Bates

Estate sale order in Sagadahoc County Maine

John J Keegan administrator of the estate of Albert Mc Gay of Bath petitions to sell real estate in Bath at Middle Street bounded by Fred Lincoln and Moarns property for distribution among heirs after expenses. Court orders notice by publication in Bath newspaper before January 4 1927. Judge James S Lowell notes proceedings and copies sent for record.

State OF Maine County of Sagat John J AI Gay Bath Om Sand Enite Helidore Gavrtale Feirs Albert Mc Gay Varng Ce Diferente Star of Bath Sagadalee Sand Fred Lincoln Middle Street Keegan Vitae CP Lesce John Maine Sagadahoc Sava James S. Lowell

Bath pastor's counsel shaped Harding's vast career

Henry McLellan Harding, born Bath Maine in 1851, followed Rev A F Beard's urging to college after Yale 1875 and forged a pioneering engineering career. He led electric traction development with Westinghouse and steered terminal port projects across the United States and abroad.

Bath Henry McLellan Harding Central Church A. F. Beard Norwalk Conn Beard Knkes Maine Yale New York Dath Wort Terminal Polyclinic Hospital Manhattan Mr. Yarding Col Edward K Taouise McLellan Harding Yale College Brooks College Cleveland Ohio Steubenville Tron Company Cleveland Medical College Atlantic & Great Western Railway Charles Lattimer Tropkx Military Academy Baoston Mass F. J. Sprague George Westinghouse Pittsburgh Westinghouse Electric Company Walker Electric and Manufacturing Company of Direetor Westinghouse Europe Alies Cotmeree Sere Sears

Cadman Praised by Prominent Minister in McCall's Tribute

The piece centers on Dr. Cadman praised by Rev. Joseph Fort Newton in McCall's. It marks Cadman's twenty-fifth ministry anniversary at Central Congregational Church Brooklyn with acknowledgments from church and community leaders. Newton calls Cadman an institution and a leader of religious thought and enterprise.

Dr. Cadman Alee Mev Joseph Fort Newton McCall's Newton Sage Central Congregational Church of Brooklyn Federal Council of Churches of American

Bath Veteran Firemen Nominate Officers

Bath Veteran Firemen nominate officers for the ensuing term with Vernon Wo Miller as president and Frank SD Varner as treasurer. Other posts include John Cushing as chief engineer and Frank Vortter as foreman, among a slate of various clerk and director roles.

Bath Vath Dee Zuowas Geetetant Feremen Fred Vreetor Reland Vere Vernon Wo Miller Prewideerts Wesgee Vesrdman Krank SD. Varner Teeneurer McStamgei Cresrge Vorsekles Direreeter Sesegh Kiverard Chirietiquier Cushing Digeetur Twa Veure Frank Vortter Ferenan Fred Pemtar Vetind Pero Fires Assetant Secore Merwe Peered Ue Frank HW. Vorner George Warter Etewards

Porter Funeral Services Held In Chicago For Deceased

Funeral services for William Deeser were conducted at the Freix Curt funeral parlors with Masonic rites. Attending were Merle Sembee of Maerriva Veath and Robert Silsthe of Chicago, among others and the home of Cecil 1 Maine hosted guests.

Tire William Pee S Sanford Nikereon Merle Sembee Maerriva Freix Curt Robert Silsthe Chicago WM. Sen Cecil Maine Igh Street

Woolwich Farm Bureau plans varied educational programs

At an all day Woolwich Farm Bureau meeting fourteen men and twenty women discussed upcoming efforts. E A Dolloff will plant alfalfa demonstration plots while seed potatoes, a bull campaign, farm accounting demos, a three day poultry school, and a timber project lead by Samuel Wathorn were announced.

Woolwich Farm Bureau Baptist Hall Eastman E. A. Dolloff Duncan McIntosh Samuel Wathorn Mr. Dunningham Auburn Clayton Dolloff Twin County Farm Bureau Dolloff Farm Bureau Sam Hathern

Beautiful Ceremony at St Marys Church

A religious ceremony at St Marys Church featured Rev M A Carin officiating. The event included diplomas and commendations for local girls and highlighted missionary work with a one hour sermon and congregation participation.

ST. Mary’s Church

Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Local Firm

An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against a local business by Nathan Vethoeck and Redlon and Charles Wendereus alleging debts. A United States deputy intern was in the city Monday to assist with the papers processing.

Bankeruptcy Bern Azcinet Wateon, Free Co

New Englanders Hit High Savings Rate in 1926

The Savings Bank Division reports a national rise in deposits and savers led by New England. By June 30 1926 there were 46,762,240 savers with 24.696 billion in deposits, up from 43,850,127 savers and 25.134 billion a year earlier. Per capita sav ings for New England states rise with Maine 0.360, New Hampshire 0.445, Vermont 0.517, Massachusetts 0.542, Rhode Island 0.465, Connecticut 0.460 after noting strong gains across most states.

America Savings Bank American Banks’ Association New York W. Espey Albig United States Mr. Aig Mutual Savings Banks New Hampshire Maine Connecticut Delaware West Virginia Wanuisiana Tennessee Indiana Ilinois Wisconsin Wyoming Idaho Nevada New England Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island

Bath A C Ready For Fast Season Basketball

Bath A C prepares for a fast season with Coach Hayward and a dozen experienced players. Elmer McFarland reports a busy schedule including Fernwoods of New York Fittons of Boston and Clousiers of Bangor plus New Hampshire State College and more. The program aims for a strong fast lineup and a busy slate through Maine New England.

Bath A.C. Basketeers Hayward Elmer McFarland Bath New England Fernwoods New York Fittons Boston Clousiers Bangor Danpehire State College

Sky Pilots Win Over Legal Lights in Club Tournament

The Sky Pilots defeated the Legal Lights in a rough Wednesday night club tournament at the Colonial club rooms. Ed Reed and Roy Colby clashed over a misplay but Colby kept cool as the pastor’s team edged ahead. Multiple pairs won in billiards and cards as the night grew tense with injuries and loud crowd reactions.

Sky Pilots Colonial Club Law Ed Reed Roy Colby Roy Kings Dukes Ray Hayward Carroll Watson Cub Rodney Ross Joe McVole Fred Thompson Dr. Fuller Bridge George Nelson Harold Small Warren Hawley Harold Walker Harry Comeau George Merritt Capt Dale Weston Bonney Frank Turner Cribbage Wolstenholme Bathlegrom Orn Dan Williams Allan Spear Clinton DD. Wilson Eddie Ramsay Roger Skillings Eddie Sewall Hap Torrey Fred Teeling Teeling Dals Clayton Rowe Marius Page Superintendent Wilson Dec Kingsley Harry Day Dayton Hill Albert Noyes Colonial

Delightful Tea for Miss Josie Rich Before Hollywood Departure

Mrs Williatl D. Mich hosted a Saturday tea at High Street for her daughter Miss Josephine Rich who plans to leave Saturday for Hollywood California. About 40 guests attended with family members and friends, flowers, gifts and refreshments. The wedding to George Wright of Woolwich is set for December 24 in an outdoor mountain ceremony and will include relatives Fred Wright Harry M Wright Sophia Frye and Orrin S Frye among guests.

Williatl DD. Mich High Street Josephine Ich Hollywood Cal Alice Rich Miss Rich Winfield S Wright Woolwich Madelyn Rich Winifred Johnson Marche Moulton Marjorie Dearborn Dorothy Wakefield Omar Trow Beatrice Wright Sophia Orrin S. Frye Bath

Christmas Club Cash Spurs Early Shopping Boom

Local merchants at the Colonial cafe note a rise in early shopping this year. They credit the Christmas Club money, now paid out around November 24 instead of December 15, for the unexpected surge in buyer spending.

Colonial Christus Club

Pan American Commercial Conference set for Washington in 1927

Representatives from twenty one American Republics and commercial associations will attend the Third Pan American Commercial Conference in Washington May 2 to 5, 1927 under Pan American Union auspices. Talks will cover foreign investments consular procedures customs regulations transportation and inter American trade with joint sessions and round table meetings.

Washington inter-America Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America Commercial Conference Chamber of Commerce United States Latin America

Christ mas Sale Raises Over 100 for Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid of the First Baptist church cleared more than $100 at their annual Christmas sale and supper last week. Members ran tables for Fancy work Aprons Handkerchiefs Candy and a Variety table under chairmen. The event featured fricasseed beef mashed potatoes squash cranberry jelly rolls Washington pie and coffee with many volunteers assisting in dining room and kitchen duties.

First Baptist Church William Blanchard Edward Cook Fred W. Larrabee Arthur Stuart L. W. Hooker HH. J. Skillin Edgar, Murphy Mabel Fina Ryan Washington

Supper Committee Receives High Praise at Winter Street Sale

The Ladies' Aid supper committee of Winter Street church earned numerous compliments for the excellent supper and splendid service during the annual sale Friday night. Chairman Mrs. Clarence W. Morse led a large team including Mrs. Fred E. Foote, Mrs. John A. Morse, Miss Clare Coombs, and many others as they organized the event.

Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Church Clarence W. Morse Fred E. Foote John A. Morse Maxwe'l Powers Clare Coombs Robert Be Wateh J. C. Spinney Mies Mina Smell Charles E. Plaisted Winnie Durgin Allen M. Trish David Y. Alkazin Gates Murchie Donald Sewall Harry V. Morin Walter Bowker Elmer Hodgkins John A. Lord Ray Hayward J. K. Pomeroy Sylvester H. Rowland Jane Goodman Alice Varney

Car with Florida tag shares street with rake load

A vehicle with Florida registration was observed on Front Street Saturday afternoon. It carried a wooden rake and several farming tools strapped to one side in a scene noted by witnesses.

Front Street

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