Bath could spotlight historic sites to boost tourism
Readers are urged to promote Bath's historic spots from the old bell in City Hall to King Tavern and local forts as a tourism draw. The piece notes nearby examples in Duxbury and Plymouth and ties opportunity to the Kennebec bridge. It also calls for Christmas charity actions through local groups like the Colonial Club and Salvation Army to aid those in need.
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Bath
Paul Revere
Jackson
King Tavern
Maines
William King
Maple Grove
Sabino Hill
Sasanoa
Sheepscot
Massachusetts
John Alden
Duxbury
Miles Standish Monument
Plymouth
Kennebec
Christmas Greeting From The Independent Readers
The Independent wishes its readers a Merry Christmas and notes its growing family with Sagadahoc county ties worldwide. It promises to strive harder in 1926 to please readers, welcomes letters from home, and aims to send weekly gossipy notes to those far away.
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the Independent
Sagadahoc
Vath
Sngadahoc County
Brunswick Club Hosts Colonial Club Return Meet
The annual entertainment at Brunswick by the Colonial club marks a significant community event, deepening ties between Brunswick and neighboring groups as the two clubs pair for a return meet.
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Brunswick Club
Colonial Club
Brunswick
Regions Near Rath and Brunswick Grow Closer by Improved Transport
Acquaintances formed by frequent communication and better roads have bridged the distance between Rath and Brunswick. The Motor Vehicle Bureau in Augusta reports rising demand for automobile registration plates as road conditions improve. No 1925 plates can be used after January 1, warned Chief Field of the State Highway Police.
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Rath
Brunswick
Motor Vehicle Bureau
Department of State
Augusta
The
State Highway Police
Surprise log injures driver on Kennebec bridge incident notes
A four foot long pulpwood log hurled by a blasting charge struck a sedan radiator as Miss Teresa Clark of Gardiner crossed the Kennebec bridge. Debris showered the structure and a small stone hit her head. no warning was given. Traffic had been halted before the blast.
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Teresa Clark
Gardiner
Randolph Grammar School
Kennebec Bridge
Clark
Year enters its shortest days with lengthening after December
The article notes the year moving into its shortest days nine hours six minutes from sunrise to sunset, with days to lengthen after December 27 by one minute. It records sunrise about 7:08 and sunset about 4:14, with minor adjustments through January 1 and a turn toward longer days beginning January 10.
Chemistry club hears talk by Bathman
The High School Chemistry Club heard Herbert Douglas discuss the relation of photography to chemistry. Slides illustrated the process and chemicals used, followed by a Q A session. Students preparing to study photography linked the talk to their chemistry work. another lecture was promised.
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Herbert Douglas
Douglas
Bath Boy George K Nichols Promoted to Vice President
George K Nichols has been promoted to vice president of the United Crowley board succeeding Hutchinson. Cone becomes vice president and general manager, with Crowley officials and Bath friends expressing delight at the promotion.
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George K. Nichols
Unites Crowley
Hutchinson
Cone
Bath
Evening Shoppers Fill Bath Streets with Holiday Busyness
Bath merchants report strong Christmas shopping as the city business section remains lively each afternoon. A recent Saturday night drew heavy crowds, with Bridge-Merrill and D T Percy & Sons stores bustling, captured by a photographer in front of the Independent office.
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Bath
Weeks
Bridge-Merrill
D. T. Percy & Sons
Independent
Travel Talk Delights Sagadahoe Council Members
Dr Langden T Snipe presented a travel talk on Spain to the Sagadahoe council with wit and charm drawing applause. Musical interludes by Mrs Lorenzo Collins tenor J M Royal and Mr Vermette followed the talk, with several encores and a reception.
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Sagadahoe Council K. of
Langden T. Snipe
Spain
Lorenzo Collins
St. Mary's
Jeffery Vermette
Brunswick
J. M. Royal of
Bath
Collins
Smith
Morrison
Mr. Vermette
Speaks
Jean
Mr. Royal
Pinssair
Dudley Tuck
Harry Sullivan
Ice Cutting Machine Of New Design Here
The M. W. Sewall Co. introduced a new power ice field saw to replace horse work. A pine cylinder engine on steel runners powers a 24 inch saw with 16 teeth, using a guide and meteor-like extension to mark and fit the cut. The device pushes itself during cutting and offers time and labor savings with a safer method.
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M. W. Sewall Co
Jce
Bridge Commission Chooses Bath Bath Bridge Site
The Kennebec bridge commission in Augusta selected the Bath and Waoo Wien route on a Maine Central Railway aligned site. It authorized Waddell of New York to prepare bidding plans for a combined bridge and approaches and to solicit bids on both substructure and superstructure, based on Maine Central location. The board also approved a contract with Dr Waddell for engineering services and noted a likely change in the navigation draw position.
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Kennebec
Pile Foundation
Waddel
Gerviers
Tgsee
Bath Men Fall to Westbrook in Five-Game Volley Match
The Bath businessmen’s volleyball team lost to Westbrook Community Club in a best of five at the lat ter town. Ferguson was the standout, but Bath showed small team size and offered no alibis. A rematch is slated for next Tuesday at the Tailor court with two teams.
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Bath
Vvelley
Westbrook
Ferguson
Grace Castle Hosts Christmas Party for Sir Galahad Chapter
Twenty members of Grace Castle, Order of Sir Galahad, attended a Christmas tree and entertainment after the regular meeting Thursday evening. Rev. C. M. Tubbs directed the program with counselors Daniel Williams and Charles D. Hall assisting.
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Grace Castle
Sir Galahad
C. M. Tubbs
Daniel, Wiliams
Charles D. Hall
English classes stage Nativity Christmas play at Morse High
Morse High freshmen and seniors, under Mrs Wilson, presented a Nativity themed Christmas assembly. The decisive performance featured Bethlehem backdrops, festive firs, shepherds and three Wisemen, supported by a glee club led by Miss Mabel Witten.
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Morse High
Wilson
Bethlehem
First Baptist Ladies Conduct Fine Sale
The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist Church held a successful sale on Wednesday evening, decorated vestry in green and red. A large crowd attended the supper, with numerous committees praised for their tireless efforts. Kitchen, dining room, and various tables were run by named members, and tickets were managed by Mrs. Herbert Norton.
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First Baptist Church
Herbert Worrey
Bianne Moody
Willis Rice
Charles McNineh
Elsie Crosby
Edward Cook
EF. B. Wright
Edward Dviley
Lotta Eaton
Russell Dalrymple
Simon Moore
Fred Lakin
J. Sh. Tooker
Edna McCabe
Leon Eaton
Laura Harrington
Edgard Murphy
Lincoln Bailey
Ada Larrabee
Mae Blanchard
A. I. Stuart
Aggett
Arthur Vrice
Herbert Norton
Pine Tree Circle Hosts Christmas Tree Event
After a Pine Tree Circle meeting, a supper followed by a Christmas tree for Mrs. William Dallas Santa Claus featured a humorous Highland fling. Gifts included candy bags nuts, and social time concluded the evening. Committee: Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Gallant, Mrs. Milliken, Mrs. McNeil, Mrs. T.
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Pine Tree Circle
William Dallas Santa
Dallas Santa Claus
John M. Johmson
Edward J. Murphy
Albert J. Gallant
Mary Milliken
Arline McNeil
William T.i
Girls Friendly Society Christmas Party Report
The Girls Friendly Society held a Christmas tree party for the afternoon group last Wednesday. Thirty were present as prizes were awarded and treats provided by Miss Evelyn Middleton and honorary associates Mrs. C. M. Taobbs and Mrs. Frank A. Hodgdon. No meeting will be held Christmas week.
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Girls’ Friendly Society
Evelyn Middleton
C. M. Taobbs
Frank A. Hodgdon
Phippsburg pupils stage Christmas play at Community House
A full house packed the Winneganee Community House for the Phippsburg side pupils Christmas program The Lost Reindeer featured Roberta Manson Edith Bridges Jack Frost Franklin Morse and Gilbert Atwood Santa Claus Mrs Santa Claus and many dolls and actors The pupils performed well and sold decorations raising about 7 for a Victrola fund The event included violin and pine solos by Carolyn Oliver and Roberta Mansin with John Carter at the piano and Mrs A Trueworthy directing.
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Wimmegance
Phippsburg
Jack Frost
Roberta Manson
MAEM
Ieee
Franklin Morse
Santa Claus
Gilbert Atwood
Edith Bridges
Carolyn Oliver
Roberta A. Man- Sin
John Carter
A. Trueworthy
Ocean Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid From The Independent
A January crossword puzzle from the Independent presents Ocean themed Across and Down clues. Readers solve entries like war god and kind of fish while noting a note that the solution appears in the next issue.
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Tibet
Village School Entertainment Delights Sunday Attendees
Sunday afternoon at two a village school hosted an entertaining program by its pupils with many from the Bath side of the bridge attending the Christmas tree event. The Bath visitors praised the hard work of the teacher and the program. The Woman's Auxiliary earned about 20 dollars from weekend food sales. Fred A. Oliver remains housebound with grip while Robert P. Manson, chief engineer, returned home Sunday to Portland to rejoin his steamship.
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South End
Parent Teacher Association
Bath
Woman's Auxiliary
Fred A. Oliver
Robert P. Manson
Portland
Closing Exercises at the Dike School
Pretty closing exercises held at the Dike school on Friday featured a decorated kindergarten tree by Miss Vaughan class as gifts given to each child. Douglas Pierce and Doris Armstrong read a dialogue We Are Here to Greet You followed by recitations and a Santa Claus song. Supt. Wilson attended among others.
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Miss Vaughan
Darent- Teacher Association
Douglas Pierce
Doris Armstrong
Marie Smith
Dorothy White
Doris Henderson
Santa Claus
Mother Hoose
Supt
Wilson
Licenses Granted At Special Aldermen Session
Licenses issued to Vietualer's James Tove 1814 Water street second hand dealer Russell Del rymple 57 Center street pedlar Hubert Hf Feere Phipps burg farm products and constables Leonard Lightbody and John Davis confirmed on petition of Kennebec Wharf coal Co.
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Vietualer
James €. Tove
Water Street
Russell Delrymple
Center Street
Hubert Hf. Feere
Phippsburg
Cahill
Leonard Lightbody
John Davis
Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
Local residents make holiday travels and visits
James A Merrill of Brunswick visited Bath on Monday with business. Mrs Elbridge Morse of Popham visited Bath Tuesday. Mrs Mary Cummings left for Boston to spend holidays with son Edward Parkhurst. Mrs Alfred J Rowe and daughter Evelyn and Mrs Lena D Dennell drove to Portland for the day. Joseph Small returned home Wednesday for holidays and attends Harvard business school. Mrs William Mussenden and son Billy with Miss Mary Mussenden of Garden street spent Monday in Portland. Mrs Florence Willis of West Medford Mass will leave Jan 1 for Florida for winter. Miss Mildred Everett of Presque Isle will spend holidays with her sister Mrs J Horace McClure. Mrs Raymond Powers and Mrs Le Roy Lord help as extra clerks at W H Smith & Son for Christmas. Miss Estella M Bowden, nurse, has gone to Boston to stay over holidays with relatives. Brunswick schools vacation with I B Neily family. Arthur Sampson returned from business trip to Biddeford Sanford and Alfred and will stay at North street over holidays.
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James A. Merrill
Brunswick
Bath
Elbridge Morse
Popham
Mary Cummings
Boston
Edward Parkhurst
Alfred J. Rowe
Evelyn
Lena D. Dennell
Portland
Joseph Small
Smalls
Harvard Business School
William Mussenden
Billy
Mary Mussenden
Garden Street
Florence Willis
West Medford
Mass
Florida
Mildred Everett
Presque Isle
Hber
J. Horace McClure
Shenandoah Road
Raymond Powers
LeRoy Lord
W. H. Smith & Son
Estella M. Bowden
North Street
I. B. Neily
Trufant
Arthur Sampson
Biddeford
Sanford
Alfred
Bath Area News In Brief of Local Residents and Events
Eugene Hart passes Tuesday in Port Miss Gladys Koughan who attends Gorham Normal school and is visiting grandmother Mrs Mary Koughan. Miss Frances Sprague at Farmington Normal school vacationing with Eugene Sprague family in Bath. Mrs J Rupert Wing leaves for Newton Mass to join mother Mrs Martha Gross who was shaken by a car accident in Toston. Mabel Woollacott teaches penmanship in Millinocket and visits sister Mrs Hiram Bailey in Bath. Dr John Dike of Melrose Mass elected president of Bath board of aldermen. Leonard Gowell returns from Auburn to Portsmouth NH with family remaining in Bath during absence. Mrs Ralph Acorn and family arrive to spend winter with Frank Norton. Mr Acorn to travel South all winter. The marriage of Avice Meeker to Samuel S Sewall arranged for Dec 29 in Montreal. Ellen Newell hosts supper party and dance for Miss Alice Sturtevant of Portland. guests include Charles Bradeen, Elliot Coulter, Sam Williams. Mrs John S Boyd and son Junior visit Bath relatives. Mr Boyd to join for Christmas. Capt Richard Quick of S S Texas surprised to learn ship chartered to load at Aruba for Southampton. first American ship carrying Venezuela oil to England. Loading port tools require about 32 000 barrels of crude oil. voyage expected to take two months. Captain Quick sends holiday greetings to Bath friends.
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Eugene Hart
Portland
Gladys Koughan
Gorham Normal School
Mary Koughan
Winship Street
Frances Sprague
Farmington Normal School
Eugene Sprague
Richardson Street
J. Rupert Wing
Newton
Mass
Martha Gross
Toston
Mabel Woollacott
Millinocket
Hiram F. 3
Bailey
Lower Washington Street
John Dike
Melrose
Bath
Board of Aldermen
Leonard Gowell
Auburn
Portsmouth
N. Tf
High Street
Mr. Gowell
Ralph Acorn
Beatrice
Ralph Jr
Somerville
Acorn
Frank Norton
Highland Street
Mr. Acorn
South
Alice Sturtevant
Charles Bradeen
Elliot Coulter
Essex
New York
Boyd
Richard Quick
S. S. Texas
Texas Co
Delaware
Aruba
Venezuela
Southampton
England
Gulf
Texas Company
Quick
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the Times Company
J. B. Nichots
Pres. and Treas
Proent Street
Maine
Salvation Army
Elks
Knights of Columbus
West
New England
United States Employment Service
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Vermont
Elmer Sayward
City National Bank
Shawmut Bank
Sayward
Greater
Chemistry Club
Bathman
Percy
Naan Ea
Cop Olope
DR. Snipe
Bridge Commission
Elsie Trott Merer
Ioc
Alee Haase
Helen Rogers
Semiso
Karl Kennerson
Shepherds
John Newell
Kenneth Orr
George Hathorne
Wisemen
Royid Hooker
Francis Duprey
Seth Snipeeangels
Doris Soule
Group of Angels
Edna Hallowell
Carolyn Plant
Abbie Youland
Amy Trish
Mildred Hooper
Margaret Wheelock
Marjorie Legard
Thelma Burleigh
Phyllis Wright
Elizabeth McGrath
Marguerite Munsey
Muriel Howe
Glee Club
Mabel Whitten
First Baptist
Girls Friendly Society
Winneganee
Woolwich
Squaw Club
John G. Morse
Alice Colson
Harry FB. Williams
Almon R. Derry
Waterville
Navy Yard
Kittery
Sauan Club
Franklin Cromwell
Willard Cromwell
Cottage Park Avenue
City Hospital
Jessie Cromwell
Rowdeinham
Ralph Pye
Small Point
Beulah McIntire
Ralph Tibbetts
L. S. Webber
Charles F. Preble
Stewart Day
Robert Day
Charles H. Stinson
Ladies Aid
Alfred S. Oliver
Arthur Cromwell
Norman Smith
Percy Plant
Timothy Rogers
Jennie Rogers
N. FE. Hunt
Teath
Harry B. Williams
Laura Cutting
Samuel Jordan
J. Parker Morse
Almon R. Perry
Edgar Oliver
Emma Crosby
I. A. Trueworthy
Rockland
Charles FE. Hewitt
Richmond
Ocean
Indian Sea
Gazelle
Western Newspaper Union
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