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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1927

Page

4

Wiscasset Man Finds Girl Doped on Doorstep and Landmark Demolished

Joseph Smith of Wiscasset aids an unconscious girl found on his doorstep after a long walk. Bath police take the girl for care, while a landmark chimney at Fire Point is torn down by Toothaker & Young to reveal historic industrial remains. Local academy activities, Christmas events, and community notices fill town life with school plays, church programs, and public-service plans.

Wiscasset Joseph Smith le Calbel Daath Whitefield Mr. Smith Toothaker & Young Chietig Jo Minnchester Plaines Hine Brown & Phodehbins Philies Iil Ae Die I Wiscasset Nate Rines Illand Wannenneek Alfred HE Dennex Toeullam Saw TSG Wiscasset Academy All. Dennison Dryden Wilton Trineipal Roy Dickinson Academy Phiy Redman’s Hall Dorothy Sewall Beavers Leavitt Tarney Bird Oan Helen Dickinson The Cyrus Thilbuck Roger Cowley Barnaby Dird Winenaw Leavitt Mr. Mulberry Carl Maing Bruce Perguson Elmer Hilton Artie Hilton Perry Allen Frances Colby Desssmine Lee Louise Flint van Dayne Pauline Crossman Imogene McCarty Irma Chase Rosa Bella Beavers Pauline Bedng Brunwsick Hiareld Perkins St. Philip's Pollaw Joseph and Mary Chester Lovelo Louise Adams Shepherds Forrest Lewis Lawrence Davis Russell Lewis Gerald Swain Tall Lewis Lee Merry Llewellyn Is Wise Men Radward Hil Bradford Redennett Stanton Sherman Angels Barbara Southard Alberta Potter Pleavenly Bernice Lewis Plazel Mayo Myrtle Sean Dorothy Merry Natalie Mayo Mary Tfil Catherine Sanders Red Cross Nash Bemis Fred Roe Merry Raymond Sherrin Richmond TL. White A. He Lennox Haggett Pagnett HW. Webb Pisink FE Prutehins Hazel S. Sherman Tucker Josephine Tucker Woolwich Stow Bible School Pirst Everson Smith New York Marion Smith Henry Vo Bo Nash Porthind St. Philip’s Harry Mosier Amy Libby Portland ER Wellawes BS. GI. Sewall Charles Macurda Main Street Mass Forest Preble Margaret Dickinson Maurice Glidden Elean Ant Philip Shuman Pranklin Lillian Rines Gladys Rines Barbara’ Sherman Preble Randall Cimamings Jillian DD. Smith Salem Charles Reed Boothbay Charles West PF. HE Tutehins Evelyn Dorothy Tutehins Nellie Carlin Bath Bernard Merry Mar John Merry Organ Society of the First Church Emily Groves Laura Coffin Grace Merry Offeers PS Tucker Creamer Carrolyn Varney Elizabeth Sewall Gorham Nornh School Miss Newall Prank Creamer Brookline Arthur Wells Arington Clifton Plodgdon Mailford Prank Webber's Tavern Crosby McCusker Berryman Porth Henry CQ Jordan Rockhand EL Vervill Cumberland Center A Walver Roekland L.A N. Harvey Boston B. Wing Banger W.L. Newell Saco L. Collins Gorham W. S. Butler Augusta A. L. Marshall Auburn Proctor Brunswick Thaddeus Orne Boothbay Harbor Ralph Od. Richards S. J. Richards Yarmouthville

Bathman Elected Head of Underwriters

David Sprague, born and bred in Bath, was elected president of the Boston Lil Underwriters' Association at the 44th annual meeting held Dec. 14 at the University Club. He studied locally, moved to Boston, and built a successful insurance career. He is married and resides in Albston, noted as a vocalist in Boston musical circles.

David Sprague Boston Lil University Club Sprague Boston Albston Tie Bath John Shaw S Street

West Bath school program and community notices

The Lowell school in West Bath hosted a well received program with Mrs. Gordon Preble of Bath guiding pupils and a decorated tree with gift exchanges. The Littlefield school also staged an entertainment with a Christmas theme and proceeds benefiting school improvements. Community meetings, farm bureau events, and holiday visits to relatives are noted along with several student absences and travel plans.

Lowell Gordon Preble Bath Tenry Rose David Wharff Henry Donnell Charles White Leon White Carlton Bailey Farle Higgins Patterson Aera Pn Edna Brown Alice Marion Rosey Pat Stanley Rose Correnne Brown Baby Nell Mary Bailey Beatrice Rose Tov Blue Henry Rose David Wherff Littlefield School Beatrice Nichols West Bath Dorothy Bryant Dolly Virginia Kingsbury Santa Eva Kingsbury William Brown Stanley Williams Sehuny Leonard Smith West Bath Farm Bureau West Bath Grange Hall Edward Footer Tryde Park Mires Pooter James Bosemont John Williams Foster's Point Miss Newkirk Boston Mens Farm Bureau Womens Farm Bureau Grange Hall Lowell School Hallowell Rogers U. of Mo Orono Mel Llewellyn Rogers Ernest Rose Pred Rose Portland Harold Haggett Charles Traggett Stanley Peterson Thenmuaston Lawrence Porthind Cement Co Robert Jordan Garnet Fred Brown Hardings John Larrabee Eastern Nazarene College Wollaston Mass Walter Larrabee J. DM. Lemont Blow. Hagcett Brunswick Ernest J. Williams Campbell's Pond Ida Bonney Russell Street Nan Brown Marc E.R. Brown Marguerite Williams Gorham Normal Seheo

Augusta Millionaires Set To Face Bath In Friday Showdown

Bath A C aims to halt Augusta Millionaires after beating Waterville. Notable Bath players Smith Dominek Yippie Nickless and Tiny Overlock return, while Augusta adds Swede Enholme a renowned Maine star, heightening title nerves as the capital City invaders loom.

Waterville Bath A.C Augusta Millionaires Invaders Augusta Bath Smith Dominek Yippie Nickless Tiny Overlock Enholme Maine Enhome Sanford New Englind

McClure Schedules Shamrock Basketball Tour

McClure prepares the Bathman led Shamrocks for a Northern New England road tour booking games in Bath. The roster includes Spider Carlton Rex Beach Bud Dower Nick Pratus Bill Horan Rusty Yarnell with past ties to Peloron Academy Boston College Vermont and other programs.

Bostom Shamrocks J Plorace McClure Bathman New Benghind Bath Shamrock Spider Carlton Peloron Academy Banger Five Aces Shamrocks Rex Beach All New England High School Trebron Academy Beach Boston College Bud Dower Nick Pratus Gloucester Dros New York Permwoods McClure Tea Bill Horan Rusty Yarnell Philadelphia Athletics Yarnell Vermont

West Bath Grange Honored at Portland Ceremony

West Bath grange had two members chosen to lead the 15th degree at the Maine State Grange annual session in Portland on December 14. Tlon and Mrs. J Edward Drake of Bath were urged to take prominent spots at the head of the line amid installation of officers. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Everett G Lemont and Mrs Joanna Hodgkins, with Senator and Mrs Drake. Woolwich grange reportedly had the largest Sagadahoc county representation at the ceremony.

Bea Womans Club Wiscasset Inn Taggett Vestey Pesday Niemi Swain Barbara Southard Colcord Vea Tuiley Wilburt Sheaws Mary Marston Olene Webber Mars Annie Diode Pheten Gqvorgia MM. Waller Plinette Achembeth Greearse Walser Philden Wiscasset Campbell Cal Cline Teavell Chester Aire Bronkline Mass Scott Pligg Street Dias Salem Norvis Lord Dresden Mary Pdelhind Tolidiny Gardiner Gladys White Crein Pryeburg Jessie White Lillian DP Sater Waddie Decker Mroo Chirenee Bhigden Ilesse BP White Bath Patdau Turner White University of Manive Chary Mas Mdwared White Eo Stinson Wis Cisset Beulah Reed Stone Sherman Currier Academy Dryden Betty Gamage Bristol Lester Brown South Portland Brown L. al Pusher Capt Zene Sper Tibind Bist Oservice BG Parret Brookline Miarss Pirst EE OW. Webb West Bath Maine State Grange Portland Tlon J. Edward Drake West Bath Grange Everett G. Lemont Joanna Hodgkins Drake Woolwich Grange Sagadahoc County

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Sagadahoc Registry

The Sagadahoc registry of deeds records a fortnight of transfers across Bath Bowdoinham Phippsburg Richmond Topsham and Woolwich. Notable entries include Ernest J. McCuushind to Susie M. McCausland and Charles Walsh to Nathan Povieh. Other transfers involve James W. Watson Georgena N. Thurstow Lynn Richardson and the Meserve and Manson families among others.

Sagadahoc Bath Ernest J. McCuushind Susie M. McCausland B. Bragg James W. Watson Charles Wo Walsh Nathan Povieh Julian A. Varney Corrie Th Varney Bath Trust Co Georgena N. Thurstow Bowdoin EL Jack Cleveland G. Bickford Bowdeinham Richard FL Denham Stephen Pratt Luella TH. Dunton Mendum Salley Elizabeth J. Curtis Lynn WL Richardson Phippsburg Robert TP Manson Frank M. Manson Richmond Mary L. Ring Rachel C. Messenger Benjamin Douglass Charles L. Douglass Forrest Russell James Eo Pray Elizabeth BF Yattaw Llwellyn Elizabeth T. Curtis Lynn W. Richardson Topsham John L. Alexander Poster Bo Meserve William Danioning Foster Bo Meserve Woolwich Ralph O. Dade Et Ails John W. Gilnore

Central Church Choir Hosts Annual Supper

The Central Congregational church choir held its annual supper at the Parish house on Washington street on Friday night. The menu included chicken pie, mashed potatoes, turnip, cranberry sauce, cake, cheese, and coffee served by a committee led by Laura Appleton. Afterward a regular weekly visit and social hour followed, with many members’ spouses in attendance. A New Year social is planned.

Central Congregational Church Washington Street Laura Appleton League Howard Parks Rae Thayward Genesta Corliss Doris Campbell Mary Appleton Leona Blair

Bath A C Victorious Over Waterville In Hard Battle

Bath A C defeated Waterville 41 to 38 at home after trailing 18 8 at the first period. Pooler led Bath with eight points while Turner and Hamilton starred for Waterville. Sammy Cutts debuted strongly for Bath providing scoring and defense as captain McCabe fueled late rally to seal the win for Bath A C.

Bath A. C Waterville Bath A. C. Court Elm City Yeu Bath Pooler Capt. McCabe Turner Husky Hambilton Dathites McCabe Cutts Herron Sammy” Cutts Morse High Harrington Butler Doyle Watersville Louis Pooler Louis Turner Cowen York Martosy Senna Stover

Legion Building Corporation election and contract awarded

The American Legion Building Corporation met Friday evening and elected Allan Spear as president James Lester Morse as vice president Roscoe J Perkins as secretary Freeman Trott as treasurer The contract to demolish the White home near the new Legion memorial was awarded to Freeman Crosby the highest bidder Work on clearing the property will start at once.

American Legion Building Corporation Allan Spear James Lester Morse Roscoe J. Perkins Freeman Trott New Legion Memorial Freeman Crosby

Bath Agent Skillings Writes Major Group Policy

Skillings, Bath agent for the Insurance Co., drafted policies shown to Commercial Trading Co. employees. It was regarded as the second largest group insurance issue in Bath in recent years.

Toger Skillings Bath Isurance Co Commercial Trading Co

Christmas Business Breaks All Records in Maine Northeast Rail Service

Maine Central officials report mail and express through Portland shattered records for the second week before Christmas. To handle heavy loads six trains will run in two sections this week including the night train to the Provinces from Portland at 10 45 PM and the Washington County sleeper from Worthind at 1 20 PM.

Maine Central Portland Bangor Washington County Worthind Lewiston Waterville

Van Strikes A Post Preventing Collision Near Woolwic Boundary

George W. Jewett of Bath a State Highway policeman investigated a three person accident near the Woolwic Wis casset boundary. William Coggswell driver of a Port hnd furniture truck and Charles Watkins of Port hnd with Richard Grover of Wiscasset drove separate trucks. Coggswell veered to avoid a collision and struck a bridge post saving Grover from a fall of about 35 feet. Wreckers lifted the furniture van and towed it to Bath. the load was sent on.

George W. Jewett Bath Woolwic Wiscasset William Coggswell Porthind Charles Watkins Richard Grover Boothbay Harbor Moatsweag Stream Grover Coggswell Jewett Charles Henderson Edward Brown

Last Cargo of Coal for Year Arrives on Neshaminy Barge

The final coal cargo of the season arrived Monday as the Neshaminy brought 76 cents of Old Company's Lehigh to Gibbons Coal Co. arrangements allow loading at Port Richmond Philadelphia instead of Elizabethport. Tow by Carlisle to Kennebec, picked up by Seguin at Parker flats, to be emptied by Mulligan stevedores immediately. The Seguin will haul to Portland for ag alove, then winter at sea and return mid March.

Neshaminy Old Company Lehigh Gibbons Coal Co Port Richmond Philadelphia Elizabethport Kennebec Carlisle Parker Flats Seguin Mulligan Stevedores

SONS OF VETERANS SEEK MEMORIAL BUILDING COOPERATION

SONS OF VETERANS and the Auxiliary unite to acquire a building for a memorial. The Ways and Means committee expanded and Edward W. Bridgham appointed chair, with unanimous vote to draft articles forming the RW Hyde Building Corporation and grant power to buy a building.

T. W. Hyde Sens O Auxiliary Eas Ways and Means Edward W. Bridgham Neuls Bridsgham RW. Hyde Building Corporation

Interesting speaker at Universalist Church

Rev. Howard Marshall D.D. of Boston, head of the Universalist Publishing House, spoke Friday night on the future of religion and church reform to reach those outside its influence. A supper by the Ladies aid and Murray club preceded the talk in the vestry and was well attended.

Howard Marshall D.D Boston Universalist Pubishing House Universalist Church Ladies Aid and Murray Club

Adams Reed Wedding at Bath City Clerk Home

Henry D. Adams of Beth and Beatrice Louise Reed of Woolwich married Sunday at the town clerk Mrs Chira Reed a justice of the peace. The groom son of Harrison Adams Bath and the bride daughter of a Mrs of Woolwich. They will reside in Bath. Also Damariscotta visitor in Bath Saturday.

Henry D. Adams Beth Beatrice Louise Reed Woolwich Chira Reed Justrce Harrison Adams Bath Bowdeinham Irs Adams

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Merry Christmas Augusta Trust Company Wiscasset, Maine Harry Maxey Rockland Joseph Belruse Court Street Maxey Agnes Belruse Lowell and Littlefield Norway Mupicims Co Capital City M’clure Shamrock Basketeers Central Church Choir Legion Building Corporation Skillings Montsweag Sons OF Veterans REED J. Bed Out
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