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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1925

Page

4

Rotary clubs vie for attendance in Bath city sweep

Rival Rotary clubs across the district stage an attendance contest lasting two months with Bath and Indianola noted as key matches. The Bath club reportedly hosts a small membership while Indianola stories claim near full participation, aiming to boost relative turnout in a regional district competition.

Rotary Club Bath Indianela Rotary Cluch Maine Rotarians of Rotarians of Indianels Coinbh Tith Rotary District Town Sth Rotary District New Hampshire Massachusetts

Men’s clothing sale at Elm Street shop

An ad from Max Kutz at 18 Elm St advertises discounted men’s wear including coats, shirts, caps, overalls, wool stockings, and silk ties. Prices range from 50c to 7.50 with emphasis on value and prompt viewing.

Lipsmer Max Kutz Elm St

Winnegance Defeats Collegiants In Opening Bridge Ball Game

Winnegance A.C. defeats the Collegiants 32 to 10 in the opening Bridge ball game of the season. McCabe Sonia Pooler led the Winnegance attack while Morse anchored the defense. The Collegians struggled with a small hall but showed grit in the first half.

Bushebhall McCabe Sonia Pooler Morse Rogers Wold Collegian Collegium A.C. Gros Olin Srila Poo Uta Ancyeet Abe Collegians Charringien

Frank and Gardiner Deering Return Home for Holidays

Frank and Gardiner Deering of Suffolk Law School Boston, and their brother Mrs Hirsham Deering of Farmington have arrived home for the holidays at Washington Street residence.

Frank and Gardiner Deering Suffolk Law School Boston Deering Farmington Mrs. Hirsham Atkins Washington Street

Phippsburg Timber Sale to South Gardiner Man

Martin Wyman sold his lot of standing timber at Small Point to a South Gardiner resident Mr Hubbard. Vernier will saw the logs this winter and move his mill to the site. The item notes local social and civic visits, school changes, and military training plans in the area.

Martin Wyman

Morse High Girls Win Contest From Camden

Morse high girls open their basketball season with a 63 to 14 victory over Camden at the Y. Captain Leola Ward entered late in the first period as Morse used 18 players and pulled away after a close 13 to 9 halftime. Camden forwards Young and Waterman provided sporadic resistance as Morse displayed speed and scoring bursts.

Morse High Girls Camden Morse Leola Ward Young Waterman Paets Wee Ite Actes Bier DET Idler Peblicritgeitie Burgess Mank If Munsey If Seod Adertamn Jey Chandler Legard Cressey Deering Camden Fiouls Big Dts Etter Rene Oapaet NSM Adegtaptelaiee Steels

Obituary for Emma J. Miller GS of Bath and Roslindale

The body of Miss Emma J. Miller GS who died suddenly Saturday at her home 76 Cophir Street Roslindale Mass was brought to Bath Tuesday for burial in Oak Grove. Miss Miller formerly of Bath. The funeral was Monday afternoon at the home of her brother Edward Miller St Birch Street Rev Rh Marshall officiating. Miss M Evelyn Oliver of Holyoke College arrives in Bath for Christmas with family. Fred Kennerson leaves for Boston for the holidays. Margaret DuPont of Koschel NY visits Bath friends.

Emma J. Miller Cophir Street Roslindale Mass Bath Durie Oak Grove Miss Miller Edward DB. Miler St Birch Street Rh. OB. Marshall

Bowdoinham Lodge Names Officers and Banquet Planned

Bowdoinham M W of A elected officers for the term led by Ralph McEwen as Venerable Counsel and Walter Pratt as Watchman with Charles McEwen as past counsel. Installation is set for Jan 7 followed by a banquet. Bowdoinham notes obituary of Mrs Ruth Center Welch and local happenings from agricultural to school events and Christmas plans.

Where Are Popular Songs of Long Ago

A writer reflects on vanished popular songs from decades past. He notes universality and broad appeal of early tunes like Captain Jinks and Duda, contrasts with today’s hits, and recalls The Flying Trapeze and other era songs that captivated audiences despite dated or silly lyrics.

Captain Jinks Vin Capt Jinks Capt. Jinks Phat Sone Caumptown Duda

Evening Program Invites Community to Share Christmas

An invitation notes an evening at 7.80 with a tree gathering. Those wishing to hang presents are asked to bring them Thursday afternoon if possible. A good program is provided and all are cordially invited to attend.

Christmas Closing Marks Town School End of Term

The road school closed Friday for Christmas exercises with Mrs Nellie Sylvester as teacher. Residents praise her as one of the town’s best educators. B OR Temple and daughter plan to move to Richmond Corner. Josephine Temple of Massachusetts visited town. Mrs Sherman Graves visited Mary Graves. Mrs Cake Paine returned home after visiting the village. Mrs Mary Heath was on the sick list. Willard Spear, owner of the Fish place, has repairs underway. W Fred Spear and son from South Worthland visited town Sunday. Mr and Mrs C Mitchell spent the week with Mr Mitchell’s parents in Freeport.

Bowdeinham Camp M. W. of Ralph McEwen Red Leavitt Ss. Lancaster Walter Pratt C.cceccceses Clifford Smalley E Creed Charles McEwen Ruth Center Welch John Welch Charles Welch Richmond Dee Emery Center Center's Point Ler O Bowdoinham Ridge W. HH. Gould William Dinsmore Astern Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co Eulala Sedgley Srumswick Frances Merrill Biddeford Samuel Thorne Florida Daytona Beach Jessie Cromwell Woodfords Frank Small Beatrice Salem Muass Walter Sedgley Masonic Block G. M. Rogers George Perry Litchfield PF. I. Jack's James Merrill Billy King Coral Wentworth Chester Purington Malcolm Tullings Hattie O. Andros Grace Pennock Lewistown Montana Boston Conservatory Ida Soule Edith Wood Hattie Andros Frank and Phou Wood Stephen Cobb Sanford Helen Hackett Yarmouth George A. Hackett H. D. Cornish Emma Ferguson Cornish Hlon B. Randall Randall John Curtis Orange Heights Frank Adams W. Db. Kendall Chara Fogg Portland Cora Denham Verona Moore Richmond Frances Wilson Sebage Arabine Plall Marty Guy Farnham Varl Blodgett Raymond Blodgett U. of ML Isabel Shaw Caribou Nellie Sylvester Annie Cobb Mary Heath Willard Spear W. Fred Spear South Wortland Mrs. C. Mitchell Mr. Mitchell Freeport

Bowdoinham Residents Plead Guilty On Alcohol Charge

George Reo Murphy pleaded guilty to illegal manufacture of home brew involving half a keg and six bottles before Judge Ames. He was bound over to the January term of court. Eva Cox was found guilty of lascivious conduct and given an indeterminate sentence to Skowhegan reformatory for women. Deputies Larrabee and Henderson testified.

George Reo Murphy Bowdoinham Ames Eva Cox Skowhegan Reformatory Larrabee and Henderson

Old Songs From a Bygone Era Echo Through Time

A nostalgic reminiscence traces popular songs of the past such as Shoo Fly Lily Dale and Little Nell, linking their cheerful tunes to tales of love loss and tragedy. The author recalls breezy melodies, witty lyrics, and a culture that celebrated young loves and untimely deaths, ending with a note that these old tunes no longer echo in hearts.

Company Benjamin S. Butler Massachusetts Senate Captain Jinks Nell Dickens Narragansett Bay Narragansett Spring Vale Lily Dale

Maine Roads Admired by a Man in Cuba

A report discusses road commissions and state highway practices. It notes allowances for tree planting near burying grounds and squares, under town authorization, and emphasizes preserving shade trees during roadwork while attracting tourists to Maine as the Nation's Playground.

Maine Cuba Sargent Highway Commission Lawton

Personal notes on visits and travel from the Bath area

Donald Stoall returns from Dos ton after three weeks away. Miss Elizabeth Wright from Woolwich returns from Simmon's college for Christmas recess. Daniel MacDonald of Porthind visits son Marshall Mac Mrs. Barker leaves for Everett Massachusetts to stay with son Frank A. Barker. Gurnham Dunton of Gorham Normal arrives in Bath to spend holidays with relatives.

Donald Stoall Doston Elizabeth Wright Woolwiel Simmon’s College Daniel MacDonald Porthind Marshall Mac Barker Everett Mass Frank A. Barker Gurnham Dunton Gorham Normal School Bath

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Merry Christmas Kenyon Indianola Iowa Rotary Indianola Tribune TSG Daag Sewall Teker W. J. Bryan Republic Teket Osu Krenneber Kennebec River Nagusia Wennebec Bath J Augusta Mmouth Kenneber Enveselopedia Padianeta Dadianeta Club Smarty Winnegance THE Collegians Bridge Hall Phippsburg Gardiner Hubbard South Gardiner Vernier Mellie Dunham Norway WEEI William Wyman William, Jr Lucy Greenwood Lott % Wilson Sebasco Emma Verry W. A. Coffin Hildred Harrington Cranberry V Point Frank L. Daley J. H. Vease William P. Morrison Cox's Head Elbridge Morse GL. Knight Alma Lawrence Squirrel Point Hezekiah Harrington Cranberry Point Mr. Knight A. Wyman George A. Oliver Popham Beach Waltham Hospital William Cullity Bucksport M. J. Percy J. F. Butler Charles T. Douglass Brunswick Arthur A. Savage Center Weeks Mills George C. Pease Butler Farm Basin Samuel Mellroy Fort Leavitt Vage Wyman Popham McElroy New Jersey Sergt. McElroy Raritan Arsenal Morse High Emma B. Miller M. Evelyn Oliver Holyoke College Fred Kennerson Margaret DuPont Koschel, N.Y Bowdeinham Mary Tiairdie New York May Wy TN Hardie Methodist Baptist Church Garment Senter Bowdoinham Post Road
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