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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1924

Page

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Post Office Filing Notice From 1909 Record

Entry indicates second class matter status dated June 19 1909 at Pen Panne post office under March 1879 act.

Pen Panne

The Dole Dilemma and Its Economic Drain

A British writer warns that unemployment doles degrade both invited and productive energy. He argues wages and dole lines shift purchasing power, shrinking goods supply and raising prices. He says temporary relief risks permanent damage and higher living costs.

Doles Great

Samuel Gompers Dies A Labor Leader And Nation Alike

Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor has died. He supported the government during World War I and urged labor to aid the war effort. He favored moderation over a labor party and believed in steady leadership for the country’s welfare.

Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Aany Mr. Gompers Gompers Labor Tie Tle

Martin Glynn Dies, Noted Editor and Former New York Governor

Martin H. Glynn former New York Governor and editor of the Albany Times Union died suddenly at his Albany home after a brief illness. He influenced Irish Free State politics and helped elect Woodrow Wilson in 1916. Maine lawmakers plan repeal efforts of the direct primary law requiring petition signatures and possible referendum.

Martin H. Glynn New York State Albany Marblehead Ireland David Lloyd George Wilson Albany Times-Union William Randolph Hearst Maine

Funeral for Paul Thompson Held in Brooklyn Church

Paul Wendall Thompson 19 son of Mr and Mrs Luther Thompson arrived from New York Monday and was laid to rest after a Sunday service at Greenwood Baptist church Brooklyn Rev Charles T Snow assisted. He had worked for the Edison Co in New York and was active in Morse High School activities including football leadership and student council. He leaves a sister Katherine and his parents.

Paul Wendall Thompson Luther Thompson New York Andrews Greenwood Baptist Church Brooklyn Charles T. Snow Central Y. Mo C G. A New York Edison Co Deacon McCulan Paul He O Morse High Edison Co Students Council Katherine

Mrs Martha E Simburn Dies After Illness At City Hospital

Mrs Martha E Simburn 20 wife of Foster Mo Simburn died at City hospital Sunday after a week as a patient. Born Rath daughter of Solon C Save she is survived by her parents husband and a son Robert. Her husband serves in the Coast Guard at New London Conn and came home last week due to his wife’s illness. Two brothers Milton and Edward Savage also survive.

Martha E. Simburn Foster Mo Simburn City Hospital Saimburn Rath Oa Solon C. Saveage Robert Ma. Samburn Coast Guard Service New London Conn Milton Edward Savage

Mrs Marie Anderson Funeral Held At Home

Funeral services for Mrs Marie M Anderson widow of Lars Anderson were held Friday at 2 PM at the home of her son John O Anderson 606 Floral Street Rev Charles F E Brooks of Wesley Methodist Church officiated. Bearers were sons John O and Charles L Anderson grandson Carl Anderson and Bird A Shallenberger. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Marie M. Anderson Lars Anderson John O. Anderson Floral Street Charles FE. Brooks Wesley Methodist Church John O Charles L. Anderson Carl Anderson Bird A. Shallenberger Churial Oak Grove

Loring E Graves Dies at 82. Bath Clockmaker Resident

Loring I Graves 82, a retired clock maker, died Friday at his Bath home 762 Middle Street. He came from Topsham years ago and was a son of Alexander and Sarah Andre Graves. He left no near relatives.

Loring I. Graves Bath Topsham 1 Middle Street Alexander Sarah Andre Graves

Resignation Withdrawn At City Hospital Trustees Meet

The monthly meeting of the City hospital trustees drew a good crowd. Treasurer and superintendent reports were read and accepted. Mrs Margaret Robert had withdrawn her resignation that had been presented before the November meeting. Arthur J Dunton acted as secretary due to Thramp T Stevens absence. The corporation’s annual meeting is set for January.

City Hospital Margaret Robert Robert

Topsham Grange Names Officers for Coming Year

Topsham Grange elected officers for the coming year led by Master John D. Hayward and Overseer Walter Plummer. Other posts include Treasurer Ralph Mallett, Secretary Myrtle Cutler, Gatekeeper Fred Moseley, Ceres Mary Hayward, Pomona Minnie Plummer, Flora Marietta Wilson, and Lady Assistant Steward Thelma Cutler.

Topsham Grange John D. Hayward Walter Plummer Charlotte Robbins William Bailey Alfred Rackley E. K. Moore Ralph Mallett Myrtle Cutler Fred Moseley Ceres Mary Hayward Pomona Minnie Plummer Flora Marietta Wilson Thelma Cutler

Unpaid Taxes Prompt Maine Land Sales in Topsham West Bath

The State of Maine warns non-resident landowners in Topsham Sagadahoc and West Bath of unpaid 1924 taxes plus interest and charges. If not paid, sufficient real estate will be sold at public auction at the Town Hall and Town House respectively, listing properties and owners such as Simeon Coffin Est., Mary B. Cobb Est., Hollis F. Driscoll, Clara Gilpatric, J. H. Wildreth, D. A. Merry, Ellen Mason heirs, and others with associated lots and values. Sale slated for February 1925 and February 1924 in town venues.

State of Maine Topsham Sagadahoc Town Hall Simeon Coffin Mary B. Cobb Oak and High Hollis FE Driscoll Elm Street Green Street Thompson's Lane Muddy River Lester Macintosh Erie C. OR. OR Elgin Bradley's Pond A. HW Wildreth Ca- Bay Ridge Road Paris EK. Melver Percy Pollard Charles Wilds New Road FE. K. Merrill Woolwich Town House Salamoa Bluffs Co A. M. Lord Gowell Swanton T. L. Savage Reed Sasanoa River Kennebeck Vision William Woodbridge Sasanoa Bluffs Co J. Gould Bailey West Bath D. A. Merry Birch Point R. B. Small Aid Lizzie Aiken Martha Vate Sloughton James Flanders Jesse Tibbetts Charles Lee Ellen Alexander Mason Quaker Point Meg Appetue Hale Ellen McCarthy Fosters Point Coombs Earl Webber New Meadows Leon Pennell J. Edward Drake Clarence Poland Bull Rock Road W. BE. Webster New Meadows River Harry S. Brown Quaker Keet Lando Charles Hl. Bates Lottie Emerson George Temple Ellis Ae W. FE. Webster Register of Deeds’ Office Sagahoe County F. W. Crocker J. J. Drake J. E. Drake Walter H. Larrabee Bath City Hall Washington Park Charles F. Rideowt Leirs Milan Street Coleman Fraser Parailetcia Sy Nisie Atkins Frank W Dinsmore S. D. Thompson Eee Elsinore Bauer Tio Sender Setttion Bloom Adde Mary J. Thomas Edna L. Saynes Pratt Edgecomb Ingalls Kimball Cheney Harold E Contemplated Street Joseph R. Oliver Bath City Hospital Joseph RA Farrin Lane Westy Douglas Charles L North Street Henry Bickle J. T Wash- Fisher Roscoe S Heirs Spring Street Ledyard Princely Street Middle Atlpogt Mene Es Hicks Pet Fine Triietesaek Fisher Roland A Fisher Court Mary A. Carey Chas. A. Coombs Reece BE Nibery Ier Stey Same Susan E. Craven Roland Fisher Melee Ech Cetra Tata Eister el Afue Wilbur C. Oliver Augusta M. Duncan Washington Street Ella Cahill Grace Curtis Roland Jas 'Isher Etta M. Hart Maine Central Railroad School Street G. A. Cahill Cahill, Buchanan G. A. Ca Homer Annie W Ram Island Ned Haemo Parnes Isaacson Harris A Kars Raxwell Street Nancy Oliver George W. Lemont George W. Lakin Jordan, Flavel R Russell William TI Sheldon Pela Abe Gee Mack, Samuel King Street Hobbs Alexander Smith Heirs Sarah E. Smith Melanie Ricersighkets Wafer Coagiely Mateer Thomas Maria Wiggin Kennebec River Bibber McCullough William C Nathaniel Donnell Luke Lombard Reuben Rich Lazarus Farrin Lilly Pond McGovern Catherine Cottage Park An Morrell Flora J Tarbox Street Joseph Boardman James Knight HH. S Aloes Ward Fred H Howard Street Oliver, Shepard Edward Drake Green Hinckley Street Carlton Miggle Street Huny F. Sewalls Wright George Wright Eggleston Ary Specht S. Orville

Long-tenured Bath church marks milestones and rector lineage

An extensive history traces the Bath church’s growth from a mission society aided parish to an independent church. It lists rectors from Rev. Edward Jessup to Rev. Charles Myron Tubbs, notes organ upgrades and the consecration of the present building in 1853, and honors donors and wardens.

Edward Jessup The Missionary Society F. Flavill Mines Jessup GW. Durrell Calais W. Dp.tucker Charles T New York Walter C. Stewart Moan A. Edwards Culbert McGay Charles Myron Tubbs Dartmouth Tle Gardner Mass Worcester Holy Orders Henry Quimby Thomas F. Davies Seabury Divinity School Prist West Springfield Springfield Easthampton Bath Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity

Grace Church Anniversary Honors Living Past Rectors

The list names Eleanor Ferguson and others from Hartford Buffalo Providence Portland Boston Cincinnati Boston and more as living past rectors. The article notes the last two names are the only living past rectors and praises the musical program for the anniversary.

Eleanor Ferguson Hartford

Laying Water Pipe Down Union Hill in Bath

Walter I F Abbott of the Bath Water District says a new six inch water main will soon be completed down Union Street Hill, replacing a two inch line. The project improves fire protection with a hydrant at the hilltop and will connect to the Middle Street main in spring, with blasting removing about 1000 cubic yards of rock during trenching.

Walter IF. Abbott Bath Water District Union Street Bath Middle Street Granite Street

Doris Kittridge Allen and Clarence E. Allen Married in Portland

Doris A Kittridge and Clarence E Allen wed at the Kittridge home in Woolwich with Rev Harold L Arnold officiating. Attendants included the bride’s twin. The couple will live with Mrs J R Maxey in Portland while Allen works with W T Grant Co and Mrs Allen leads the millinery department there. A Christmas Club gathering followed with a decorative shower. A telephone fact ends the page.

Doris A. Kittridge Clarence Everett Allen Portland Dee W. S. Kittridge Woolwich Harold L. Arnold Methodist Church

Bath Pythians Plan Hall Dedication

Acadia lodge in Bath discussed dedication of the new Pythian hall at a Thursday meeting. Guests include Supreme Chancellor John Valentine of Massachusetts and Grand Chancellor Edward F. Gowell of Maine. A turkey supper will follow. officers will be nominated this Thursday and the page rank will be worked.

Pythian Hall Acadia Lodge John Valentine Massachusetts Edward F. Gowell Maine Welch Edgar ‘J. Brown Walter Mosher Russell N. Kenney James BB. Sutherland Percival G. Mann

Swedish women athletes seek grace and beauty in sport

Swedish women consider physical culture focused on grace and form rather than distance or competition. The Women's Central Association for Physical Culture aims to promote noble performance and shift emphasis to javelin throwing, discus, and suitable ball games while designing athletic costumes that blend practicality with attractiveness.

Physical Culture

Norman II Makes Final Seasonal Trip Between Bath and Boothbay Harbor

The Norman II under Capt. A T Greenleaf completed the last sailing of the season between Bath and Boothbay Harbor on Friday due to heavy ice at Sasanoa gut. The vessel began Fall service on Sept 15 and may resume next Spring once Arrowsie flats are free of ice.

A. TP. Greenleaf Bath Boothbay Harbor Sasanoa Gut Greenleaf Arrowsie Flats

Unpaid Bath Taxes Lead to Public Auction Notice

City of Bath collector's notice lists unpaid 1924 real estate taxes on numerous properties in Sagadahoc County. Taxes, interest, and charges overdue may result in sale of sufficient property at public auction at City Hall on the first Monday in February 1625 at 9 a.m. for the City of Bath.

City OF Bath

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the Times Company F. B. Nichols Pres. and Treas Front Street Bath, Maine Dole Martha E. Samburn R. A. Mallett Burgess High Street Oak Street ISO Clara K. Patten Hyde Thomas W. Hyde Bath Iron Works Fef C. Hyde Jacob Smith J. HL. Nichols IE. S.J. Nealley J. WL. McLellan Frederick EK. Drake Robert Cochran W. Dayton Hill Harry L. Day Fred DD. Hill Joseph M. Trott Fred D. Shaw Charles Hall Mr. Tubbs Tropics United States Red Cross Imman Disaster White Cross Blue Cross St. Philips Church Wiscasset Rev David L. Wilson Central Church Union Hill Bride Bath Pythians Alnid Tisim E Ralph K. Tall Flere United Heavy Hammer Eee Ld Vox Trotter Weathercock Long Beach Hollywood Mary Carrigan Providence, R. I Pekin China Ernest V. Evnmann Robert William Duncan F Eznmann Eznmann Florence Goodman Harry FE. Stetson Belmont William Worden Fiz Federal Radio Smalls Center Street RADIO Puzsle the Bath Independent Sagadahoc County
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