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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1925

Page

2

Morse High School Enrollments List Large

A long compiled roster shows students at Morse High by current class ranking. It appears to be a near complete reference of every pupil, naming many students across grades and including numerous family names and common local households.

THE Morse High

Hearing On State Aid For Several Highways

The Ways and Bridges committee held a hearing at the State House in Augusta on Tuesday afternoon. Residents from Sagadahoc County outlined proposed highway aid: Foster's Point road West Bath, Campbell's Pond road Birch Point Village Corporation, Sabine road West Bath, Ashdale to Sebasco Phippsburg, Birch Point Village to New Meadows river, Arrowsie main town road, and Kippsburg Small grain town road.

Committee On State House Augustaon Sagadahoe County Ave West Bath Foster's Point Road Birch Point Sabine Road Phippsburg Ashdale Sebasco Birch Point Village Small Point New Meadows Arrowsie Kippsburg

Sunday School Uses Crossword Puzzles in Maine Class

Miss Helen Artis becomes the first young woman in Maine to use crossword puzzles for a Sunday school lesson. Her Winter Street class in Sunday school benefited from the engaging teaching method with gratifying results.

Helen Artis Maine Winter Street

West Bath Notes on Local People and Activities

West Bath residents and visitors are listed in a month of small town happenings. jury selections include Eugene Curtis Fred Brown L D Rogers and Rupert Wing for the January term in Suaga duhoe county court. Margaret Rich born Monday at City hospital weighs eight pounds.

New England Tel. & Tel. C Phippsburg Sabine Birch Point Suagaduhoe County Charles Haggett Morse High School Joseph Larrabee Campbell Wiscassett Carolyn Stackpole Bates College Lewiston Bl H. Stackpole Campbell's Pond Harry Lemont Bath BE. W. Haggett Wendall Marguerite Williams Ida Bonney Russell Street Loyd D. Bates Albany N. Y Samuel F. Bates I. W. Haggett Augusta West Bath Red Cross Bridgham’s Cove Cove

Death of Anginette W. Dunning at 74 in West Bath

Anginette W. Dunning 74 wife of Joseph Dunning died January 27 at her West Bath home. She is survived by her husband and five children William of Sebasco Millard and Andrew of Candys Harbor Mrs Ann Pierson of Portland and Mrs Rhoda Verrill of Woodfords.

Anginette W. Dunning Joseph. Dunning West Bath

New Worthy Master Presides at Pomona Event

Sagadahoc county Pomona meets at Bowdoin Center with new Worthy Master Harry Rackley presiding. West Bath and Dromore granges attend. visitors from Dittsfield and Androscoggin granges join. Fifth degree conferred. program includes readings, monologue, and a talk on taxation and intangible property.

Sagadahoc Pomona Marion Plumner West Bath Grange BE. Baker Bowdoin Herbert Adams Bowdoin Center Harry Rackley Horace Marshall Clarence QC Purinton Denja Hlai Grace Williams Emily Rideaut Sagadahoc Grange

Recital by Marcel Dupre Broadcast by WGY and WOY

The Schenectady station of the General Electric Co will join with New York to broadcast Marcel Dupre's recital from 8 30 to 9 50 o clock Thursday evening. This is his final hearing before returning to France and WGY postpones its opera Lf Vrovatore which had been scheduled for February 5. From 7 30 to 8 30 o clock WGY airs a studio program.

WOY Sehenectady General Selectric Co WAY Oof New York Marcel Dupre France WGY Lf Vrovatore

Allard divorce case verdict and testimony in detail

The lengthy Maine trial featured Bert Allard and his wife with testimony from multiple witnesses including Sarah Beals and Mrs LaPlain and a jury verdict for the plaintiff. Evidence covered marital conflict, accusations of abuse, financial arrangements, and alleged plans to disinherit Eleanor as the case neared closing arguments and jury deliberation.

Grant Divorce Case and Related Court Actions

The Grant versus Grant divorce case includes cross libels with Martha K. Grant claiming non-support and abusive conduct and Dr. Hugh D. Grant alleging abuse. Jury venires were drawn for Bath Bowdoinham Topsham West Bath with William H. White of Bath as foreman. Indictments included assault with a dangerous weapon and automobile larceny. Justice Barnes freed Philip Owen after cautioning him to avoid evil company. A jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the Goodall estate suit. damages set at 6000 dollars.

Eleanor Allard Frank A. Morey Ernest L. Goodspeed Paintiff Justice Barnes Grant Fred H. Thompson Bath Bowdoinham Topsham West Bath William H. White Leon I’. Harland J. Rupert Wing Walter M. Cox Ilenry H. Watson Scott Smail Bowdoin H.W. Douglas Richmond John A. Cavanaugh Fred Brown Llewellyn J. Rogers Frank J. Parks A.C. Randall John H. Freeman William S. Given Charles DB. Randall Frederic Walter Millett Sagadahoe County Keegan Barnes Owen Peter A. Clinto James, Cameron Alton Lewis Henry C. Rowe Henry P. Smith James KR. Goodall Litchfield Owen Emmons Dresden Goodall Kennebec River George W. Heselton Gardiner William J. Pallangall Augusta

French Farmers Move to Cities Amid Wheat Shortage

In a debate before the French Chamber of Deputies, Deputy Compere Moral cited a lab result claiming 50 000 grains of wheat can grow from one in 18 months to illustrate science's value to farmers. He noted rural decline, rising bread costs, and a shift back to urban life as Meats on bread remain costly.

Chamber of Deputies France M. Compere-Moral

Light Keeper’s Cistern Runs Dry at Squirrel Point

The cistern in the light keeper’s dwelling at Squirrel Point went dry last month for the first time in years. A lighthouse tender pumped water using a hose ashore after a large ice cake broke off. Work resumed the next day after grappling brought the hose to the surface.

Squirrel Point

Watertown Legion Banquet Granted City Keys

The Watertown Legion banquet honored members with large pasteboard keys and city liberties. The inscription read a dry town and wet name paradox.

Watertown Legion

Woolwich Community Club Party Cleared 21 Dollars

The Woolwich Sagadahoc event drew a large crowd at the schoolhouse Thursday night with various stunts and games. A peanut race crowned Pauline Higgins, Frank R. Carlton won as the fastest doughnut eater, Weston Tootbaker received a quilt, and auctions by Rev. Harold L. Arnold sold unsold items.

Sagadahoc Ferry A. A. Stott H. E. Carlton Jank Rice Harold Hall Bath Rachel Gilmore Leslie Bailey Elizabeth Mains Dresden Sk. Reed Main Lillian Dunton Nelson Rice Arthur Hayward Bangor Artell Hayward Harold Allen Providence RK L Mrs. Allen Velma Bailey Missy Alice Walker Arrowsie Murphy’s Corner Minnie Rice Windham Everett Wendell Leavitt Wiscasset Maude Slayward Gorham Farwell Cumberland Center Reed Main Fr. W. Carlton Augusta

Veteran Postmaster at Popham Resigns and Succession

Ephraim S Marr resigns after 28 years as postmaster at Wopham Beach. Mrs Marguerite J McNulty, longtime teacher and private tutor, will succeed him, plans to take charge about March 1, bringing a popular local figure with Civic ties including the Sabine steamer family.

Edward McNulty E. S. Marr Wopham Beach Ephriam S Marr Marguerite J. McNulty McNulty George Ky. McNulty Sabine Frank Irving Biddeford

Engagement of Marion Crosby to Charles Starbird

Mr and Mrs Henri Crosby announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Josephine Crosby to Charles M Starbird tax collector for the City of Auburn Miss Crosby a Bates College sophomore and debater daughter of Edward Little High School graduate Both attend High Street Congregational church and Di Sigma club guests included Myra Starbird Cornelia Jenney Elizabeth Robinson Audrey Estes and Melva Pettingill in a recent dinner at the Crosby home

Henri $. Crosby Goff Street Auburn Marion Josephine Crosby Charles M. Starbird Miss Crosby Gath J. True Crosby Wesley Methodist Church Mr. Starbird Cornelia Jenney Elizabeth Robinson Audrey Estes Melva Pettingill Myra Starbird

Historic Swedish Estates Reduced for Home Colonization

Sweden’s Lindholmen estate and other historic properties will be pared to 80 percent of their size to promote small farms. More than 1000 acres will be released for home colonization groups, and 340000 acres of industrial funds will be used to support families of small means.

Sweden Lindholmen Gustavus Vasa

Holy Name Society Wins Church Banner

Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s church won the church banner from the Married Women’s Sodality after hosting the season’s largest whist party at Clifford Hall. 26 tables were in use as officers and a long list of prize winners and committee members were noted, with refreshments served by local volunteers.

Holy Name Society of St. Mary's Church Eugene Hart Fred Richards Peter, Gaudet William Conway Rose Belanger John Hart Alexander Burgess Charles Kingsbury Roy Arsenault Alexander McDougall Alice Bernier Harold Footer Henry M. Biggins Melvin Comeau Charles Comeau Charles Burgess John Hifyes Peter Allain John Mulcahy Coffe Marguerite Hennessy Arline McNeil Lillian Lewin Mary O'Brien

Two Men Plead Guilty In Municipal Court

Judge Keegan in police court Thursday morning heard two cases. Fred T Small pleaded guilty to larceny for taking trousers valued at $15 from Paul Honstvet and received 30 days in Kennebec County Jail. Charles T Hart admitted non support of his wife and daughter and received six months in jail. Hart blamed unemployment and showed little concern for his family.

Bessie Smith Lewiston Frank A. Morey Maine Allard Eleanor Keegan Paul &. Honstvet S88 Middle Street Fred Tsmall Kennebec County Augusta Honstret Charles T. Hart Hart

Lowell temple installs officers with visiting district head

District Deputy Grand Chief Lila Haskell of Auburn installs Lowell temple officers in Bath. Abbie Morris and Mary Curtis assist. New officers include Susie Daley past chief Emily Williams most excellent chief Sophie Mikels excellent senior Louise Munroe excellent junior Lottie Wroctor manager Gertrude Stewart mistress of finance Alice Bowie mistress of records Laura Munroe protector Nellie Dunning guard.

Lila Haskell Auburn Bath Lowell Temple V. S Abbie Morris Mary Curtis

New Principle In Motors Is Tested At Tacoma

A novel gasoline motor is being tested on a power boat in Tacoma Washington. Engineers observe to see if it marks a new era for Ras engines. Devised by three Spokane men, the design uses a bypass valve in piston concept eliminating valve gear and aims for flexible coal ran King motor performance.

Tacoma Wash Spokane University of Michigan

Central Church League Social Cleans Up About $60

The Central Church League social and sale in the parish house Thursday afternoon yielded over $60. The event drew a large attendance with card tables run by Mrs. N. Gratz Jackson and tea served by Mrs. John Melnnes and Mrs. Albert H. Shaw. Food service was led by several organizers including Mrs. Mees Helah and Mrs. James W D Ledyard.

Central Church League James WD. Ledyard Ralph W. Dies

Inventory of Equipment at New England Tel and Te Co

An inventory of all plant equipment including wires cables and poles is underway at the New England Tel and Te Co plant. Fifteen workers based in Boston are handling the task with Bath and Boothbay Harbor crews already finishing similar inventories and further workers in Wiscasset expected to join. The project is estimated to take three to four weeks.

New England Tel, & Te’. Co Boston Bath Boothbay Harbor Wiscasset

Lincoln Lodge Smoker Proves Enjoyable Affair

Lincoln lodge of Odd Fellows held a long awaited smoker Thursday night with good attendance despite a storm. Card games and socializing accompanied refreshments of frankfurts rolls coffee cheese and crackers provided by chair Leroy Lord and committee members Harry Thurlow Oscar Thornton and Ralph P Mank. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall and children Mary and William D Sewall II departed Tuesday for Boston for a brief visit.

Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Leroy Lord Harry Thurlow Oscar Thornton Ralph P. Mank

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Grace Allen Ruth Anderson Dorothy Applet Mary Appleton Mary Badalee Rosina Bates Lucile Beals Eona Blair Albert Bonney Alice Bowie Dorothy Breto Harold Brown Helen Brown Harriet Brown Carlton Burger Lera Burns Joseph Butler Forrest Carlt Elsie Carter Granville Colby Bernadette Coll Mary Cowley Elizabeth Coombs Lawrence Crocker Charles Cumming Mary Curran Chester Dana Evelyn Davis Alexander D For Dorothy Donnel William Donnell George Dow Sadie Dowling Burnham -Dunt Hudson Fowles Ruth Fowles Ernest Freema Christine Frye Marguerite Gladys Koughan Dudley Leavitt Catherine Leonard Althea Levyn Christine Lockery Mary Lord Arabelle Lord Ip. G Violet Lumsden Pauline MacDonald Luella MacDonald Edon McDougall Celia McElwan Evelyn McInnis Doris McKay George McMann Stephen McWhee Ruth Meister Ruth Merry Howard Miller Irene Miller Gertrude Milliken Grace Moody Doris Morse Evelyn Moses Ithine Munsey Beatrice Nichols Paulinem Nickerson Norman Norton Madeline Oliver George Paisley June Parks Everett Pinkham Edwin Pinson Harry Vpipson Ephraim Pooler Dorice Povich Elizabeth Randall Estelle Reed Wilfred Rice Veragines Grace Robbins John Schottler George Scudder Novella Shepard Ravinona Small Edwin Spaulding Grace Spaulding Philly Stackpole Grace Thornton Elwood Toothaker Charlotte Trott Elizabeth Trott Katherine Trott Omah Trott Marion Wakefield Rose Weinblatt George Wotton Elizabeth Wright Harold Armes Alice Arsenaul Muriel Ayer Harry Bennett David Black John Blagdon Eleanor Blake Stanley Bickle Dean Bonney Howard Bonk Stella Boyce Woodbury Ruth Bryant Phyllis Burden Evelyn Burgess Adelaide Campb Virginia Clark John Clough Gladys Comea Irene Coombs Marie Craige Sidney Cullen Janette Currie Ellery Doyle Beatrice Dupr Scott Feero Philip Fisher Mildred Foote Hazel Footer Marion Fuller Doris Fuller Ruby Fuller Helen Furber Frank Galloupe Katherine Galvi Alfred Gannon Lena Gaudet Edward Gedinu Doris Lillian Acherson Oscar Adams Walter Anicker Dennis Boudren Madelyn Bowker Arthur Brown Minnie Brown Arthur’ Brown Francis Bruce Beatrice Burgess Helen Burgess Edna Burns Dorris Campbell Agatha Lennox Katherine Lennox Walter Lyden Shirley Mank Stewart McAllister Mary MacDonald Joseph McLaughlin Gertrude Maxwell Madeline Moore Albert Mullen David Mullin Amanda Munsey Louise Munsey Sleanor O'Brien Mary O'Donnell Mary Waine Lawrence Lalmer Thomas Pearson Theresa Vecei Donald Preble Susan Quick Reddington Reed Kenneth Reynolds Ray Rice Cecelia Richards Elizabeth Robbins Susie Robbins Carolyn Rogers Emery Rogers Helen Rogers Harold Safford Helen Safford Edna Sanford Shirley Shepard Marion Skinner Bartlett Smith Doris Soule Thelma Staples Louise Stewart Richard Stinson Chita Stover Hielon Tracey i Elsie Trott Marion Wagner Leola Ward Pansy Ward Maurice Warner Miennor Webster Alice Whalen Emily White Mabel Whitten Ellen Willisamis Wendell Williams Donald Wilson Lettie Woodworth Imores Jessie Colby Madeline Coombs Helen Curtis Lillian Cutler Ella Davis Kenneth Dry Marjory Dearborn Thelma Dearing Karl Decker Helen Decker Ellen Dolloff Evelyn Donnell Charles Doyle Francis Duprey Louise Dupri Philip Eaton Philip Evans Reamer Footer Clayton Fortier Alonzo Freema Edwin Fuller James Grant Bessie Greenbla Violet Greenleaf Katherine Grind Erlon Grover Arthur Hall Cecil Hamilton Charles Hagget Josephine Ham Wendell Heal Vesta Hinckley James Hart Irene Howe Mildred Hunt Ethel Huse Lillian Jeddii Winnifred K Ey Fen Mary King Margaret Lee John Leonard Isabelle Lewis James Little Evelyn Lord Ralph Marr Lorraine McAlliste Norman McCabe Marguerite McCabi John McCale Edward McCormick Harry MacDonald Daniel MacDougall Marcella MacDougn Albert McMann Donald McRae Grustave Meister Dorothy Mercer Charles Miller Lewis Miller Merritt Mitchell Alfred Neat Walter Norton Katherine O'Donnel Marion O'Hara Uarl Oliver William Oliver Isabelle Paisley Doris Perkins Evelyn Petlock Edna Place Bernard Vpovich Mildréd Preble Clarabelle Quick Alfred Randall Alice Reed John Roberts Linton Robinson Archibald Rolfe Elizabeth Rolfe Jennie Roux Cecil Rowland Clifford Russell -Linwood Russell William Scott Archie Seekins Edith Small John Sheldon Edward Sonia Lawrence Specht Muriel Spinney Clara Stover Bernice Thayer Katherine ‘Thomp Roland Tibbetts William Towers Bessie Travis Lauriston Trott Umillard Trott Roger Tubbs Lionel Vachon Theodore Veilleux Harold Wagner Adele Burton Francis Card James Carey Florence Chellis Stanley Clough Delia Cloutier Dorothy T. Con Helen Conley Edmond Coomb Dwipnal Cornish Evelyn Cothran Agatha Crabtree Dorothy Craige Etir- Cressy Frederick Cullen Eleanor Danforth Elizabeth Deering Henry DeLong John Allain Dorothy Arsenaal George Arsenault Albert Austin Marie Ayer George Barker Herman Carter Charles Bartlett Howard Bates Laura Belange John Besaw Elinor Brown Marion Brown Grace Breed John Burgess Agnes Burnha Isabell Burns Clarence Dotton Frederick Drake Frank Dunton Clarence Bates Arthur Exeley Irene Footer Corrine Fortier Emery Freeman Maron Genthner Bernice Gilley Raymond Green Joseph Hamblen John Hamilton Goldie Harford Mary Hart Frederick Hat Emma Harvie Hazel Hatch Mark Hayes Wendell Heal Wilbur Higgins Vesta Hinckley Anna Hill Newell Hodge Thelma Hodgdu Ruth Holbrook Ethel Haggard James Jackson Natalie Jeddie James Jenkins Francis Jenkins Richard Johnso Natalie Kidder Robert King Priest Kingsbury Marguerite Koughan Frances Knowlton Willis Lake Donald Leavitt Helen Leighton Worral LeMont Lillian Little William Longley Elsie Lord Margaret Lord Harold Lyden Arthur Maines Edward Mari Enna MacDonald Margaret McNeil Charles MacDonald Mary McAllister Harry McIntire Carlena Meister Ralph Milliken Marguerite Munsey Josephine Munsey Earl Nickerson Carrie Norton Charlotte O'Brien Elizabeth Oliver Lena Oliver John Osborne Victor Paquet Lincoln Parks Frederick Veeci Alice Pero Lloyd Perry Harriet Veters Muriel Pierce Ardeen Vierce Virginia al ZZ Nouwar Medicine Co Norway Ail Dealers Committee On Ways and Bridges Sagadahoe New England Tel. and Tel. Co County Grange Dr. Vince Mrs. Allard Sarah M. Deals George Beals Massige Uth I. Murray Beals Allards Bert Allard Woolwich Sagadahoe Ferry Popham Marion Josphine Crosby Holy Name Society Central Church League Social Lincoln Lodge Arthur Sewall Mary William D. Sewall 2d
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