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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1924

Page

3

West Bath Couple Weds in St Marys Bath

James B. Lemont of West Bath and Miss Marguerite MacLellan of Bath were married by Rev Fr Nicholas J Loran at St Marys rectory. The couple leaves for a wedding trip to Quebec Montreal and St John New Jersey and will reside in West Bath.

James B. Lemont Marguerite MacLellan Bath City Hospital Bath Nicholas J. Loran St. Mary‘s Meatrice MacLellan Larold J. Footer Lemont Joseph M. Lemont West Bath John L. MacLellan Dorchester Mass A. G. Wage Co Quebec Montreal St. John N. J Walter Norton Weel Wieh Heme Mattias Emi Mer Mas Lanne Fuller Brown Fred Wo Larraber Dewietens Ananerrea Ogersnges Davie Pbendersest Deletra Rodgerson Lillian Dregers Everett Lement Prene Oliver Namie Deterson Joanna Flodghins Deerett Lement Weat Bath Red Cross Grange Dal Bebo J. W. Haggett Abner Johnson Willian Tesmer Grange Grange Hall Ernest EK. Willis John Cleagh Campbells Lee Sac Stern Littlefield Liloyd Bates Tindsen Navigation Co

Funeral Services of George F. Jackson

Prominent Bath merchant George F. Jackson was fittingly honored at a Wednesday funeral held at his home on Middle Street. Business associates, Bath City Hospital trustees, Old Folkstone members, and Universalist church members attended as Rev. Sidney J. Willis led the service. Pallbearers included Randall Leonard, William S. Sherey, Edwin M. Jones, and John Co. Moulton. Burial followed at Qual Grove.

George F. Jackson Lot Middle Street Bath City Hospital Universalist Church Sidney J. Willis Biddeford Bath Sss Randall Leonard Willian S. Sherey Medwin M. Jones John CO. Moulton Qual Grove

Portland School Building Survey by U.S. Bureau of Education

The United States Bureau of Education conducted a survey of Portland Oregon schools to guide building program decisions. Miss Mice Barrows led the survey, which lasted about ten weeks at the request of the Portland board of school directors.

Portland Oreg United States Bureau of Education

Creditors meeting for Charles A Prest bankrupt in Bath

The first meeting of Prest creditors will be Feb 20 at 2 PM in the Bath Referee Willian WT Call office 42 Front Street. They may appoint a truster and conduct related business. Also Augusta residents back a new state song by Miss Alice Benedict Goodridge.

Charles A. Prest Topsham Willian WT Front Street Bath Alice Benedict Goodridge Augusta

Rev Yardin to Preach at Day's Ferry Church

The Rev D F Yardin will preach at Day's Ferry Congregational Church on Sunday February 3 at 2 30 p m. The announcement invites parishioners and neighbors to attend the service.

FE. D. Yardin Day's Ferry Congregational Church

Sullivan Named Manager of St. Louis Orpheum Theatre

Edward J Sullivan, renowned theater manager, now leads the Orpheum in St. Louis. He has long managed stars and tours, including Sarah Vernhard, and is celebrated for his courteous conduct and staff leadership at the Orpheum.

Edward J. Sullivan Orpheum Theatre St. Louis Sarah Vernhard Sarah Cretton of Mr. Sullivan Bes James OoNeil Monte Cristo Lesher & Co Cencer St. Dantes Ote Pete Ms Staff Miaseiger Sablicaen

Democratic Convention Set for March 12 in Lewiston

The Democratic State Convention will meet in Lewiston on March 2 to elect PITS delegates. Apportionment credits one delegate per city town and plantation plus additional delegates per Democratic Governor votes. Delegates allocated by county include Androscoggin SA and York 104, among others.

Lewiston Dan Wo Cons Ehatrman Democratic State Committee Plantation Wez Androscoggin Aroostook Cumberland Franklin Hancock Kennebec Kruex Lincoln Oxford Penobscot Wiscataquis Sagadahoc Somerset Waldo Washington York

Navy to Require Two References for Applicants

Navy recruiting announces new policy requiring two references from every applicant before favorable consideration. The change aims to improve recruit quality amid retirements and a lean current enlisted force.

Navy Cay Annetteen Crete MD Noival Leng Darvenu of Navigation Hires

St Marys Sodality Serves Fine Supper to 200 Guests

More than 200 persons were served at St Marys Sodality supper held at the Coifford hall on Wednesday. Danae Cotsen chaired the event with many officers listed including Frank Mellow and John Keostito among others. The house was prettily decorated for the occasion.

St. Mirra Coifford Cchairiaan Mero John Keostito Sedan Tieniel

Former Bath Boy Held Up by Hijacker

Albert Attasa, a former Bath boy, was held up by a hijacker in Washington Ph OS. He sustained a fractured skull according to reports. Attasa is a student at the Georgetown School of Foreign Service.

Albert Attasa Usoth Lewie Wo Hospital Washington Ph OS Aoa Attiya Georgetown School of Foreign Service

Funeral of Mrs Bucknam at Wesley Church

Funeral for Mrs Margaret Bucknam held Monday afternoon at the Wesley church residence on Middle Street with Rev Charles Brooks officiating. A large attendance included delegations from Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies Verey & Suill Ladies' Aid Sorority and Home Missionary societies. Bearers were C F Curtis J O McBean W H Smith and B A Goodwin. Burial in Oak Grove. Joseph Rines returns home from Portland under treatment.

Mies Margaret Puech GSS Middle C.F. Curtis J. 0. McBean W. Hi. Smith B.A. Goodwip Oak Grove

George F Jackson Dies After Month Long Illness In Bath

George F Jackson 77 a Bath business leader died shortly before midnight Sunday after a month of illness from angine vectori He had returned to work briefly before succumbing He helped open a Bath grocery later joined in wholesale confectionery tobacco and groceries He served on the Universalist church board Bath City Hospital trustee and Od Couples Home trustee He was survived by wife Mina Jones a daughter Mrs John O Macaulton three grandchildren and three brothers Funeral is Wednesday at his home with Rev Sidney J Willis officiating

George F. Jackson Bath Christ Vath Soul New Worthind Nathan Abby Sackson Gorden Preble Mordackson Tobacoe Apices Medackeon Universalist Church Sears Bath City Phe Alderen Ward 7 Fiveare Mre Machson Mics Mina Jones East New Porthind Tehen John O Macaulton Mir Miesner FL Moulton Crookline Mise Mares Meulten Ossath Moen New Portland Atiten W Seer

HOYLE-COSMAN WEDDING IN LYNN AT MOTHER'S HOME

Elizabeth Cosman and Bernard Mose, formerly of Bath, wed January 26 at Mrs. Mareia Coss home 3% Willis street Lynn Maxine Everett J. Farnsworth conducted the ceremony The bride wore a blue gown with silver gray trimming Miss Lida Marsh of Lyon was bridesmaid Arthur Goodall of Lowell best man A wedding dinner followed Gifts included cut glass and silver The bride active in Trinity MY church choir and a stenographer and bee keeper The groom son of Mr and Mrs said Mee Plaste of Melrose previously Bath graduate from Bath high school later attended Northeastern University and Boston offices of General Electric He will head the GE office in Springfield Mississippi? will join him there.

Elizabeth Cosman Bernard (. Mosse Vath Mareia Coss Willis Street Lynn Maxx Everett J. Farnsworth Lida Marsh Lyon Arthur Goodall Lowell Trinty MY General Electric Co Voyle ix Mir Springfiell Miss

Snow Oliver Nuptials Reported in Porthed

Prank J. Snow formerly of Vath and Thelma Yazel Oliver of Bath were married January 26 in Porthed with Justice Benjamin I. Donnell officiating. The groom is the son of Mars George Snow of Porthed. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Brad Oliver and a well known clerk.

J. Snow Vath Thelma Yazel Oliver Bath Porthid Benjamin I. Donnell Jan Shipper Mars George Snow Porthi Bred Oliver

Burkhardt's Talk on Bath's Early History Delights Members

SohooL Derrklaard presented an engaging paper on the early dieters of the Bath vicinity to the Menselaboof Ciraee church group. The regular meeting at the parish house drew a usual crowd with general discussion after Mr Dorblarci's pages. W. Pyaston Pill served lunch before adjournment.

Sohool Derrklaard Aearest Ath Menselaboof Ciraee Ehurel Dorblarci W. Pyaston Pill

Mendelssohn Club Preview and Local Music Notes

The Mendelssohn club held a fine rehearsal at the Parish house on Oak street ahead of the Maine Music Festival. Plans include I Trovatore at the fall festival with choruses rehearsed, a new selection Sanetor added, and Chapman concert report noted. Seats reserved for Bath chorus at the Lewiston concert on April 2, with a train to Bath after the performance. Mere Miner Wilson from Sebasco visits to see her daughter Charlotte Wilson, Bates College freshman, during a brief Bates visit.

Mendelssohn Club Oak Street Lewiston Bath Mere Miner Wilson Sebiasco Charlotte Wilson Bates College

Morse Quintet Edges Edward Little in Tough Victory

The Morse five defeated Edward Little 20 to 0 on Friday night in a hard fought game. Morse led 10-5 after one period and 15-10 at half, with standout defense preventing scoring for long stretches. Key players included Cutler, McCabe, McMann, Juneau, and Spinney, while injuries and fouls shaped the rough contest.

Morse High Edward Little Basketeers Morse Outfit E. L Eddies Morse WS Morse History & Morse Banger Cutler Clinto McManun McCabe FB. I Cea Stuneau Thomas Juneau Quinte McMann Morse O. B Coxfello Simpson Clinte Costello Maddies Olinte Ffi Larrabee Spinney Ude Juneanu Spinney Kempton Hayward MeCabe Capt Butler BK LL Mors Auburn Releres Kempton Sax Ed Ward Litthe Sumiauiaiys Morse i Tags Niels Ian Ee Hentai Lcn Pier Waymillinge Bee Rake Lee Arte Cnet Edward Little

Six Foxes In One Den Capture By Luhee Hunter

Oris McCaslin a New England Telephone employee known for fox hunting has a keen fox hound. While riding in his vehicle he sends the dog into the woods and chases sport. Last week he pursued a fox into its den and pulled out two foxes from the same den, both captured.

Oris McCaslin New Eoglind Telephone Co McCastins McCaslin

Bowdoin Hosts Learned Association Meeting

A Bowdoin College event will host members including President Kenneth C. M. Sills Dean Paul Nixon and professors Henry Dewing Thomas Means on April 4 and 5. It marks the first such visit in years with a faculty committee of entertainment led by Professor Charles U. Burnett and others.

Ise Bihan Kenneth C. M. Sills Paul Nixon Henry Dewing Thomas Means Bowdoin Charles UT. Burnett Austin T. MacCormick Henry B. Andrews Daniel C. Meee Nal Defensor Morgan

Former Morse High Girl Writes Mentor from the West Coast

Louise White, a former Morse student now in Alhambra California, writes the Morse Mentor describing Alhambra High School, its campus, curriculum, and California life. She notes Alhambra’s growth, climate, nearby cities, and visits to Pasadena for the Tournament of Roses, praising local education and community activities.

Morse High West Coast Louise White Alhambra Morse Morse Ren Alhambra High School Los Angeles San Gabriel Valley Maine Street Alhambra Hhigh School California Long Beach Hollywood Pasadena Glendale Monrovia Covina

Rifle Club Elects Officers At Annual Bath Meeting

At Bath city hall the Rifle Club held its annual meeting Thursday night. J. H. Thomas was named president with Howard W. Wiard as vice president and Horace I. Morse as secretary. James T. D Gouney became treasurer alongside trustees Albion L. Corliss Alonzo G. Fisher for terms of three two and one year. Surplus reports were reported and a weekly Thursday shoot was approved with prizes of three boxes ammunition for first two boxes for second and one for third.

Bath Rifle Club City Hall J. H. Thomas Howard W. Wiard Horace I. Morse James T. Dgouney William Sturtevant Albion L. Corliss Alonzo G. Fisher Just Word Treasury

Injury Marked by Eye Laceration in High School Hockey

Norman Trayden, a Cony high school junior in Augusta, suffered a painful eye injury during hockey when struck by a stick. The eyelid split and a splinter embedded in flesh required stitches. Doctors believe the damage should not be permanent.

Norman Trayden Cony High School Augusta

Tenement Fire in Brunswick Damages Cabot Co. House

Fire in a Cabot street tenement owned by Cabot Manufacturing Co damaged the dwelling occupied by Edgar Fournier Leonce Labbe and William Dube to about 1000 dollars. The blaze began near the chimney in Mar Fournier s unit with the loss uninsured. At Bath Veteran Firemen s weekly whist Baxter hall first prize went to Mrs A J Otis and A K Preston second prize to Mrs Frank Farrin and Alex Cater.

Brunswick Cabot Manufacturing Co Cabot Street Edgar Fournier Leonce Labbe William Dube Mar. Fournier Oyere , Insurance Bath

School Closes Amid Storm Alarm Assessments

Teachers appreciated Supt. Wilson's judgment in sounding the no school alarm as Friday morning storms rolled in. The morning proved disagreeable at school with students likely relieved by the decision.

Supt. Wilson

Greenwood Gets Call to Go to Baltimore

Lawrence B. Greenwood, noted Bath evangelist, has received an important invitation from Baltimore business leaders to join Pocket Testament League activities there. He will assist the committee for three months leaving his Wiscasset ministry, with Summer plans unchanged at the tabernacle. The Open Door Mission reports a prosperous winter and continues arrangements in Greenwood’s absence.

Bath Lawrence B. Greenwood Baltimore Pocket Testament League Charles Alexander Great Britain Alexander A. C. Dixon Greenwood Wiscasset Tabernacle

Canal Zone conditions improve travel and traffic

Captain Murray B. Dilley of the Signal Corps notes the landslide in the Canal Zone was dangerous but quickly cleared and travel resumed after a one day disruption. He cites growing tolls, around two million dollars monthly, and credits improved trade, frequent vessel traffic, and the canal as a major time and cost saver. He predicts ongoing improvement in living conditions despite native unemployment.

Murray B. Dilley Signal Corps Panama Canal Department Canal Zone Dilley Pennsylvania Kansas City Kansas Oath Division National Guard United States Great Britain Japan Panama Canal

Mrs Margaret Bucknam Dies After Long Illness at Bath

Mrs Margaret Bucknam 68 widow of Keenzer Bucknam died Saturday morning at her home on Middle street after a long illness. Born in Mundleville Kent County she moved to Lewiston then Bath and had lived here for years. She attended Wesley M E church and belonged to Myrtle lodge Odd Ladies. Survived by daughter Miss Ena F Jucknam at home.

Margaret Bucknam Keenzer WR. Buckman GSS Middle Street Bucknam Mundleville Kent County Richard Agnes Mundle Lewiston Bath Wesley M. E. Church Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies Ena F. Jucknam

Death of Herbert A Blackie in Dorchester and Georgetown

Herbert A Blackie age 21 died Saturday at City hospital after a long illness. He was son of Charles B and Fannie A Blackie of 64 Willowwood Street Dorchester Mass and had lived in Georgetown. He leaves three brothers Norman E Exeter Noel Charles W Clinton John R West Georgetown. Funeral service Monday at William Chadbourne undertaking rooms with Rev W T Boyd officiating. Burial in Riverview cemetery Topsham.

Herbert A. Blackie City Hospital Tle Charles B Fannie A. Blackie Willowwood Street Dorchester Mass Georgetown Norman E Exeter Noel Charles W Clinton, Me John R. Blackie West Georgetown William (. Chadbourne Rev W. T. Boyd Georgetown Center Riverview Cemetery Topsham

Morse Track Meet Preview and Local Weather Notes

Morse high athletes look to the interclass meet at the Y M C A on February 12 starting at six. Events include sprints hurdles jumps and distance runs plus a potato race and relay. IL C Crane of Whiting uses a log hauler. wood prices rise. swamps thaw with no snow complicating transport.

Morse High Y. Mlc. A Lubec IL. C. Crane Whiting

Insurance Federation of Maine Meeting Held at Turner Street Hall

The adjourned annual meeting of the Insurance Federation of Maine will be at YMLCLA hall Turner street Auburn Thursday afternoon Jan 31, preceded by luncheon at 12 30 o clock. Mrs Albert M Wold traveling secretary of the Insurance Federation of America and editor of Federation News will address the group on Hunting Wild Politicians in America.

The Insurance Federation of Maine Ymlcla Hall Turner Street Auburn Albert M. Wold Insurance Federation of America Federation News America

Maine Farmers Grow Interest in Forestry and Woodlots

Maine farmers increasingly view woodlots as essential assets alongside crops and hay. The state’s woodland covers 45 percent of farmland, with 18 percent more uncultivated land with potential to forest. A new extension forestry department organized three meetings in Wenobscot county drawing 96 participants to learn timber valuation and planting.

Maine Forestry Department Extension Service Wenobscot County Myron EE. Watson Lincoln Lee Wytopitlock Watson Tle

Peace by Education: Huck Proposes Global War Referendum

Mrs Winifred Mason Huck, former Illinois congresswoman, argues education as the path to universal peace. She promotes a reciprocal war referendum plan and urges equal rights efforts led by the Woman's Party to advance the ERA and elect more women to Congress.

Mrs. Huck Winnifred Mason Huck Ilinois Pennsylvania Huck Elinois United States Woman's Party

Hydromotor Bicycle Designed for Land and Water Travel

A motor bicycle conceived by an Italian features pontoons for buoyancy and a handlebars controlled rudder. The craft uses air-filled pontoon bags and a two horsepower engine, with potential for higher power. Mrs Helen Valentine of 519 MidWe street jet Sunday for Baltimore where win ad 8 veewelee wandabal.

Helen Valentine MidWe Street Baltimore Veewelee Wandabal

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