Bath Players Win Season's First Game With Lewiston Club
Bath defeats the Caseys 11 to 22? The Bath team led by Leyden and Talbot showed fast clean basketball in Lewiston. Breen Trask and McSherry starred for Lewiston. McSherry was active in plays with no scored points. Manager Mayers plans another game at Auburn Friday against the Wasits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mayers
Warriors
Lath
Lewiston Thany
Caseys
Bath Boys
Lewiston
Leyden
Talbot
Husky Bath
Oss
Suutyuu
Martin
Cali
Ben McMann
Oliver Moses
Breen
Trask
McSherry
Mayers
Auburn
Wassits
Children urged to use elixir laxative ad
An old advertisement urges parents to administer Heroe's Elixir the Family Laxative and Worm Expeller to children after sweets. It claims herbal ingredients are safe and lists worm symptoms, praising Dr True's Elixir via a letter from Mrs Wm G Bonin of Caddo Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heroe
Wm. G. Bonin
Caddo
Okla
Morse High Pups Win Prize Speaking Contest
Morse High School held its first prize speaking contest under Phi Rho. Esther Greene won first with Mary Carey and Elsie Lake second with The Story of Patsy. Edward Hawley third with The Essence of Patriotism. Prizes were awarded Monday. Miss Beulah Houdlette earned honorable mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Whi Rho
Greek Letter Debating Society
William E. Hogan
Leland R. Mitchell
Board of Education
Ernest F. Kelley
Esther Greene
Mary Carey
Elsie Lake
Patsy
Edward Hawley
James Watham King
Beulah Houdlette
King
Phi Rho Society
Jewett
Jolly Jazz
Marion Pendleton
Josephine Johnson
Gladys Safford
Louisiana sugar in bath market
Fifteen barrels of Louisiana sugar reached Bath on Friday and went on sale Saturday at about double the price of Cuban sugar. The cane sugar, refined for the highest class trade, targets hotels restaurants and bakeries, with wholesale cost around 19 or 20 cents per pound. Local dealers charge higher due to limited supply and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Bath
Double Holidays in 1920 Folio Calendar
The calendar for 1920 hints at double holidays as Washington’s birthday falls on a Sunday while Memorial Day Independence Day and Christmas align for extra weekend observances. Patriots' Day appears on Monday adding to the tally. Yell D. Sawyer wed Dec 6 by JP Augustus Perow, with bride from Dover and groom from Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yell D. Sawyer
Augustus Perow
Herbert
Boost the church meeting a success
A Friday night vestry gathering at the First Baptist church urged increased subscriptions and weekly pledges for home foreign missionary work and local church costs. Rev. Ernest M. Holman and ex mayor Arthur J. Winton spoke on needs, with the prudential committee to solicit attendees. A program followed with piano, duets, solos, readings and a cafeteria lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Vestry
Ernest M. Holman
Arthur J. Winton
Prudential Committee
Harry W. Moulton
Herbert
Worrey
A. L. Tripp
Louise Irish
Everett Leighton
Ethel McLellan
Freeman Crosby
William H. White
Herbert KE. Worrey
Retiring Pastor Bids Farewell to Bath Church
A. K. Sanderson announces his departure from Bath to Buffalo N Y after leading the North Street church. He thanks the community for their goodwill co operation in purchasing repairing and maintaining the building as a public place of worship and invites continued support for the new pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Buffalo
N. Y
Old North Street
Ous
A. EK. Sanderson
Bath Driving Club Annual Meeting Sets Racing Season
The Bath Driving Club holds its annual meeting Friday night at the Men's Club Room, Winter Street Church. Officers will be elected and future policy discussed as the racing season approaches with possible events on snow or ice. Boston tenor Parker Child will entertain members at the supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Driving Club
Winter Street Church
Parker Child
Boston
Bath
Kora Temple Elects Officers At Lewiston Banquet
Members of the Kora temple Miystic Shrine gathered in Lewiston for the annual meeting and ceremonial Friday night. Elected for the coming year were Ernest L. Watkins of Portland potentate James E. Bagley of Lewiston assistant high priest and prophet George W. Lane Jr. of Auburn high priest Walter L. Emerson of Lewiston Oriental guide William M. Greenleaf of Auburn treasurer and Ernest L. Wellman of Auburn recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Ernest L. Watkins
Portland
James E. Bagley
Shiat Labi Frat Hesitant
Ladies Aid Christmas Apron Sale Draws Crowd
The Ladies' Aid annual Christmas sale of aprons and fancy articles drew a large crowd despite a stormy day at the grange hall. A church bean supper event supported the sale plus community notes on residents moving to Bath and visits from Boothbay and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Hall
Ladies’ Aid
Fannie Belle
Boston
Boothbay
Irwin Rowe
Gladys
Leona Pinkham
Bath
West Georgetown
Albion Davis
Charles
Delia
Alfred MacMahan
A. P. Greenleaf
J. G. Stevens
Alfred McMahan
Miss Cummings
Warren
Cleon Stevens
Colonial Club Presidents Name Christmas Committee
President Andrew Merrill of the Colonial club appoints ten former presidents to the Christmas committee. The first members include William A. Furber of 1252 Washington Street as chairman, with others named. The club votes $50 for the fund, solicitations of 1 to 2 dollars from members, for aid to the poor with Salvation Army and Red Cross support, for Christmas time. Non residents send gifts to Chairman Furber. active members to any committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew 8. Merrill
Colonial Club
Fist
Willian A. Furber
Washington Street
Harry ©. Webber
Walter A. Murtaugh
Carl C. Troep
Jack Hughes
Fred H. Thompson
Robert BB. Hatci
Rodney KE. Ross
Anan M. Irish
Charles H. Cahill
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Social and Welfare Workers
Furber
Bath Driving Club Meets Friday Night
Bath Driving club will hold its annual supper and business meeting Friday at seven in the Men's club room of Winter street church. President Arthur J. Dunton notes an interesting program, including plans for winter racing and classifying fast horses on the track, plus other matters of importance to the sport. A fine supper will be served and horsemen may discuss the old days and present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Driving Club
Winter Street Church
Arthur J. Dunton
Boxing Returns in Bath Under New Promoter Doc Bullard
Fans in Bath will see boxing revived with Doc Bullard handling a few matches assisted by Roy H Day. Day recently promoted notable bouts including Kid Henry vs Babe McCoy. Bullard aims to bring top talent and calls for public support for clean boxing. Also, Samuel H Kirkpatrick and Dora V Howard wed at two at Grace church, ceremony at the bride’s yard 1158 Washington street, witnessed by family. After a honeymoon they will live with her parents and Kirkpatrick will join Howard Ceal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doxing
Bath
Herry Bullard
Roland H. Smith Post, A.L
The
Texas Yard
Samuel H. Kirkpatrick
Dora V. Howard
Culbert McGay
Grace Church
Washington Street
K Kirkpatrick
Mr. Kirkpatrick
Howard Ceal Co
Milliken Leads Maine Democrats in Lincoln County
The regional political roundup shows Milliken as the leading Democratic figure in Lincoln County with strong local support. The piece notes shifting views among Lincoln County Republicans and Democrats toward Milliken, Wood support, and a projected fall majority near 1000 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milliken
Ava
Horatio Crie
Lobster Commission
Lincoln County
Maine
Deering
Frederic Parkhurst
Strong Parkhurst
Miliken
Parkhurst
Wilson
Gen. Wood
Cosmopolitan Club Dance Sparks Gay Night at Clubhouse
The Cosmopolitan club held a merry dance Friday night with about 75 young attendees. Teas and sand wiches were served. Committee in charge included Sarah Fitherty Marguerite Footer Bessie Brown Frances Moses Katherine Torrey and Mrs William Howitt. Rutherford White's orchestra provided music. Patrons were Mrs Fred Fuller and Mrs Frances Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Sarah —Fitherty
Garrison Hill O E S Elects New Officers
Garrison Hill chapter of Wis casset O E S elected officers led by W M Hattie M French W P F J Mc Teer A M Mary L Crowley Sec Hattie E Crowley Treas Ruth B Sew all Com Minnie South B Con Nellie Blagden Officers to be installed jointly with Lincoln lodge F and A M Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison Hill
O.E.S
Wiscasset
W. M
Hattie M. French
W. P
F. J. McTeer
A. M
Mary L. Crowley
Hattie FE. Crowley
Treas
Ruth
Sewall
Minnie South
Nellie Blagden
Lincoln Lodge
Georgetown Christmas sale a success at First Baptist vestry
The Working League held its annual Christmas sale and supper at the First Baptist vestry, with decorations by Marion Buzzo and others and booths run by local members. A lobster stew supper, desserts, and beverages drew generous public support. no more meetings until after Christmas. Notables include Rev J P Roberts arriving for December 28 meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Working League
First Baptist Vestry
Marion
Buzzo
Ethel Todd
Belle Heaks
William A. Todd
Benjamin H. . Woodside
William Oliver
J. Everett .Dewett
Howard Heald
Edgar B. Hunt
George Oliver
John Thibodeau
Harriette Deering
Charles Oliver
Everett Higgins
John D. Williams
Roy Moore
Henry Todd
Thomas Hagan
Ida Williams
Katherine Ward
Marion Ward
Bertha A. Russell
Ethel B.todd
Marion Buzzo
Dorothy Pinkham
Belle Heald
Gladys Oliver
Ruby Moore
Bath
Nancy I. Russell
J. P. Roberts
Maine Baptist Association
Broadening Scope of School Athletics Across Regions
The article argues for expanding college athletics beyond traditional schedules, with teams traveling to distant opponents. It notes Harvard's past limits, now exploring games at Pasadena and adding centers like Center College and Notre Dame. The piece envisions a broader union of colleges nationwide, linking East West North and South through sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Princeton
New York
Pasadena
Center College
Notre Dame
Deportation ruling on aliens as public charges issued
Secretary Bagley reports a 1917 immigration provision allowing deportation within five years of entry for aliens who become public charges, unless causes arose after landing are shown. The note references Timothy Elliott’s Portland immigration office. Both stores, decorated with laurel and fir, are mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Bagley
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Timothy Elliott
Portland
Secretary of Labor
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Lady Santa Claus
Thompson Brothers
Shipping City
Morse High
Bath Market
Driving Club Annual Meeting
Kora
Charles Pinkham
Henry Rowe
Arthur
Marjorie
Joseph Blaisdell
George Gray
Ellsworth Winkham
George Rowe
Vernon Grey
Alonzo McMahan
Chester McMahan
Nettie McMahan
Hartley Harley
J. T. McMahan
M. B. McMahan
Bangor
State Grange
James B. Perkins
Lincoln
Georgetown
Earle Pottle
Harold G. Hunt
Dee
Martha Hinckley
Samuel Hinckley
Caytoen Hunt
Bowker
Phippsburg
John Parlin
Bowdoinham
Harold F. Hunt
Ladies Aid of
Robinhood
Pitas
Fred Reid
Gloucester
Maas
Tuaday
Robithood
Dorothy Stuart
A. E. Buzzo
Métiday
Ethel B. Todd
Milton Buzzo
Samuel Mereen
Marrtown
Thomas Williams
Back River
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Adolin
Tandard Oilco
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