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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1922

Page

7

Morse Dramatic Stars Triumph With Birds Christmas Carol

Morse High pupils staged Birds' Christmas Carol on Friday to raise funds for the Morse Mentor. Beatrice Harrington led a strong cast as Mrs Ruggles with sharp performance that drew praise from 400 spectators. The second act focused on the Ruggles children as the party preparations unfold under Mrs Ruggles guidance.

Morse Kate Douglas Wiggin Clinton D. Wilson Raymond V. Hayward Morse High Beatries Harrington Ruggles Beatrice Warrington Mrs. Ruggles Etree McGrill Carol Elizabeth Coombs Carel Father Bird Ruggleses John Hayes Elfrida Clifford Winnifred Johnson Miss Jolson Kate Dougla Wiggin

Halliday Newell marry in Lewiston home ceremony

Halliday Newell Rescue El dallitas and Miss Droretta Newell wed Thursday night at the bride’s Lewiston home officiated by Rev. G ad Wolfe. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 60 Webster Street after January 1.

EL Dallitas Droretta Newell William T. Newell Lewiston Gad Wolfe Oliver Moses Helen Gol Webster Street Jordin High School Glen Eden Seminary Pine Street Congregational Church Bight of Clubs Halliday Mama Halliday Attlebovo Mass Shrine

Dense river fog shrouds city early Saturday morning

Thick vapor blanketed the river and portions of the city on Saturday. Residents waking early reported visibility problems and questioned if someone had hidden a shared London fog near the riverfront.

London

Five Islands seasonal voyage highlights and local visits

The Islesford completed its last trip of the season on Wednesday with passengers J. G. Stevens George Rowe Miss Dorothy Pinkham and Alton Reed. Melrose’s Marcus Beebe visited Malden Island while Bath area residents shopped and toured. Capt. and Mrs. Melvin Warford planned winter in Boston. Several locals purchased new cars and homes and hosted gatherings including a whist party and a Christmas sale at the grange hall with handmade candy and aprons.

Islesford J. G. Stevens George Rowe Dorothy Pinkham Alton Reed Marcus Beebe Melrose Mass Bath Malden Island Melvin Warford Boston Russel Harford Leon Cummings Richmond Melvin Harford Harry Teald Roland Harford Georgetown Five Islands Dr. Stott Woolwich Victoria Snowman Webster Starley Eugenia Harford Alice Cromwell Harold Unit George Hicks Fred Rittall Back River Horace

Record Cold Furthers Early Winter Arctics Across Coastal Towns

Temperatures plunged well below zero from four to 22 below across localities including North Bath Popham Beach Doubling Point West Bath Woolwich and Bath Water District readings. Old Farmers Almanac suggests fall lingers until Friday morning with more frigid days ahead and residents report a mix of subzero marks.

North Bath Coast Guard Popham Beach John T. Parris Upper Washington Street Capt. Nye Oj. M. Lemonts West Bath Joseph Footer Hardings Joby Gilmore Woolwich State Road Gilmore Nequasset Bath Water District Warry Plummer Whiskeay Road David Walsh

Morse High Announces Expanded Basketball Schedule

Morse High Manager Herbert Morse outlines a season plan adding Maine contests to the slate. Two games against Portland and Bangor remain possible, with 11 games scheduled plus four pending, after two early wins over Richmond High and Boothbay Harbor High.

Herbert Morse Morse High Portland High Bangor High Richmond High Boothbay Harbor High Maine Pee Stoughton Mass Bath Dan Edward Little Auburn Brunswick South Portland Jian Cony Augusta

senator sails with his bride on majestic voyage

A large passenger list sails from New York on the Majestic. Senator Walter Ryans Edge of New Jersey travels with his bride Catila Loyall Ashe Sewall, shortly married in Bath. Also aboard are Jobn McCormack tenor Bishop John L. Nuelson Yale professor Chauncey B. Tinker and many prominent figures.

New York Majestic Walter Ryans Edge New Jersey Catila Loyall Ashe Sewall Bath Jobn McCormack John L. Nuelson Methodist Episcopal Church Central Europe Board of Foreign Missions Chauncey B. Tinker Yale Claus A. Spreckela Charles H. Ebbetts Brooklyn National Baseball Club S. Arlent Edwards Etcher John Bassett More Ferdinand Tuohy New York World's Paris R. MacInnes Jerusalem MacIannes Herman (. Huffer Edward A. MacDougall Queensboro Corporation Theodore B George W. Fuller Alfred Keene American Safety Razor Corporation A. B. Austin Greenwich London Vienna Marquard New York Oil Co N. A. Misberg Pearl White Blythe Daly Barbara Winthrops Cyprienne Teach Marc Khan Jean Bedini

Government urges thrift with war savings to Treasury certificates

During the war the government issued War Savings Stamps with four percent pause. Now Treasury Savings Certificates replace stamps in 20, 50, and 100 denomination equivalents, paying four percent interest for five years. About 625 million in War Savings Stamps mature Jan 1, with Treasury certificates offered in exchange. Postmaster Owen urges prompt redemption at the busiest post office month to ease the Christmas rush.

Treasury Treasury Savings United States Uncle Sam Postofiies Postotice Owen

Craig Golfmeter Installed in Bath Gym

A Craig golfmeter is installed in the Bath YMCA gym allowing indoor winter golf play. A strong aeroplane cable attached to the ball links to a dial that records yards lost on out of bounds strokes, promising steady practice and potential growth of local golf participation and a community club.

WY. M.C. A Winterwood Bath

Paintings by former Bath artist in Temple display

Two oil paintings by Benjamin Te Newman of Fryeburg formerly of Bath were placed in the Masonic hall Wridgton this week. The Moses scene and the Tablets are life like with the landscape including Masonic emblems in the margin. The Moses portrait is notably lifelike and the oriental robes are intricate and colored richly.

Masonic Hall Wridgton Benjamin Te Newman Fryeburg Vath Moses

Woodruff Widows Oppose Hutchins in Maine Special Primary

Mrs Ellen E E Woodruff widow of Prof Krenk W Woodruff won 32 votes and the Democratic nomination in aBrunswick special primary to fill the Maine Legislature vacancy caused by her husband's death Adelbert J Hutchinson received 60 votes for Republican nomination The municipal officers set a record by counting ballots in nine minutes The special election is scheduled for December 28 Co workers of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs Nest M Hoelann s home 135 North Street for their monthly meeting Officers for the coming year were elected President Mrs Rose Murphy Vice President Mrs Faith Robertson Secretary Mrs Fred Trish Treasurer Mrs Nera Whittaam.

Ellen EE. Woodruff Krenk W. Woodruff Pharsday Brunswick Maine Adelbert J. Hutchinson First Baptist Curch Nest M. Hoelann North Street Rose Murphy Eaith Robertson Fred Trish Nera Whittaam

Eight Mile Walk by Veteran Georgetown Resident

GEORGETOWN W C Todd, 75, walked eight miles Friday morning to the Hagan farm and back, proving endurance beyond many younger men. Many local residents shared visits and small town activities including guests, shopping trips, and holiday travel around Georgetown.

Five Islands Youth Cleon Stevens Shot Dead

Georgetown mourns Cleon W Stevens born November 4 1904 at Five Islands after an accidental shooting death. Son of Drummond and Mary Moore Stevens he was remembered as sunny and courteous, leaving four brothers Donald Linwood Everett and Paul and two sisters Albertina and Phillis.

Georgetown Cleon W. Stevens Five Islands Cleon Drummond Mary DB. Moore Stevenus Summer Donald Linwood Everett Paul Albertina Phillis

Local Plan for Shoe Factory in Bath City Hall Meeting

Auburn man Mr Small plans to propose a new shoe factory in Bath. He will speak to business leaders at City Hall at 7:50 PM, outlining a potential investment of 150,000 dollars and answering questions from attendees about the project.

Small Auburn City Hall

Maine beef hope feeds New England says Park at Jefferson Farm

Philip R. Park of Jefferson Farmak and Baffeley leads Baby Beet calves raised by boys and girls clubs in North Yarmouth Gorham Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth in plans to sell in Portland around December with prizes from Maine Central and a state chamber effort.

Maine New England Philip R. Park Jefferson Farmak Baffeley Mr. Park State Chamber of Comerce Gorham Fair North Yarmouth West Pownal Richmond Gorham Scarboro South Portland Cape Elizabeth Gray Park York Carl J. Soulke Department of William G. Hunton Maine Central Portland

Funeral Services for Accident Victim Dee Stevens

Funeral services were held Friday at two o clock for Cleon Stevens who was accidentally killed in an incident involving Rob Inhood. T Boyd officiated to a large attendance with floral tributes. Burial followed at Five Islands cemetery with numerous relatives and friends attending.

Fonerst Cleon Stevens Dee Miowihile Robinhood T. Boyd Beavers Llores Kittall Thatma William Maury Chester MicMahan Miial Five Islands

Santa's Message to Young People

An open letter from Santa Claus appeals for slightly worn games puzzles and books or shiny new ones. He asks readers under discretion to drop items at the American Red Cross rooms 72 Front Street with his name and address plainly marked.

Bath American Red Cross Rooms Front Street Santa Claus

Pitch Tournament At Acadia Lodge K of V

At Acadia lodge K of V Thursday night a pitch tournament began and scores were Ver non W Miller 86 W H Wulfer 34 James Brewster 28 T M Larsen 26 Arthur Stewart 21 W A Harrington 16 John H Freeman 15 William Mann 13 Ty M McDougall 6 Russell Cross 2 R Kenney 1 J 2 Sutherland 6

Acadia Lodge K. of V Vernon W. Miller W. H. Wulfer James Brewster T. M. Larsen Arthur Stewart W. A. Harrington John H. Freeman William Mann Ty. M. McDougall Russell Cross R. Kenney J. 2. Sutherland

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