Brunswick and Colonial clubs clash in close games at Brunswick
Colonial and Brunswick clubs staged a competitive meet with Brunswick edging ahead in several games. Pool and cribbage favored Brunswick while duplicate and bid whist saw mixed results. Final point tally had Brunswick and Colonial division but closish totals across events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Club
Colonial Club
Bath
Brunswick
Tommy Morrison
Percy Marks
Joshua Johnson
Don Thompson
Fred Humphreys
Colonials
W. D. Hatch
Cribbage
College Town
Frank B. Nichols
John Legro
F.C. Webb
John Buckley
FE. C. Rameau
Frank Turner
W. E. Roberts
H. Bb. Immons
Paul T. Morrison
Colonial
A. Stuart
W. P. Marks
A. Stanwood
Billiards
W. FE. Roberts
WH. BE. Emmons
E. Ramsay
I. Turner
J. Legro
F. 2B. Nichols
Ir. C. Webb
JF. Buckley
Brunswick Colonial
Gintee
Faeris
Maine's Deceased Chief Executive
Obituary summarizes the career of Maine's former governor who helped draft good roads laws and the highway commission, served in World War I era public safety roles, chaired county food and liberty loan efforts, organized reemployment for veterans, and died January 31, 1921 after serving as governor starting January 6, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highway Commission
Maine
State Committee On Public Safety
Penobscot County
Penobscot
Third Liberty and Victory Loans
Mayor Cahill Extends Sympathy for Governor Parkhurst S death
Bath Maine January 31 The mayor Charles H Cahill sends a telegram to Mrs Frederic H Parkhurst expressing Bath mourns with Mrs Parkhurst and acknowledges the governor as a man whose life meant much to the state The message conveys deepest sympathy from the mayor and Bath citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhurst
Charles H. Cahill
Bath
Charles H. Cahilne
Revival in Waldoboro Draws Strong Attendance
Revered evangelist Rev. Lawrence B. Greenwood conducts revival meetings in Waldoboro Lincoln County with street gatherings drawing interest. His services on the second coming of Christ are well attended, and sixteen individuals joined the church by stepping forward this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence B. Greenwood
Waldoboro
Lincoln County
Infant Robert Foster Born to Bethlehem Parents
Five days old Robert Edward Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foster, Bethlehem, Pa., is listed as a newborn in the local birth notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Edward Foster
Charles Foster
Pethlehem, Pa
Bell Toll at Noon for Governor Parkhurst's Life
The bell at Central church tolled Monday at noon for each year of the late Governor Frederick H. Parkhurst’s life. Hunters crossed the ferry with dogs and guns Saturday to try the rabbits in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Frederick H. Parkhurst
Winnegance Ao Surprise Party Held At Morse Home
A surprise party for Mix Harriet Morse was hosted Saturday evening at the Morse residence. Guests included many relatives and neighbors such as Ralph Pye Edna Totman and others from Bath and West Bath. Illnesses limited activity with several residents confined at home and local events announced for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Morse
Walter Morse
Mss
Ruth Williams
Dorothy Morse
Marion Morse
Ralph Pye
Winnifred Hudson
Edna Totman
Karcher Jackson
Bath
Earl
Percy Morse
Charles Perkins
Edgar Oliver
Marion
Herbert Morse
Charles
Ralph Merry
Charles Small
Walter
Lloyd
Barker
George Dennison
Freeport
Leon Pennell
Calvin Cromwell
William Cromwell
Franklin
Jennie
Rowdoinham
James Purington
Bridge Hall
George Rogers
Kenneth Brackett
Be Hunt
Bred Dwyer
Helen Hersey
Prank Pero
Tyleston C. Oliver
Teaching and converting: a Maine teacher in Zululand story
Fred Hall, a Hyde Windlass blacksmith, recalls his 1908 stint as a teacher in the Natal Missionaries Normal School in Durban with 152 students. He describes Zulu culture, marriage customs, religion, and one pupil who learned in bursts after rest, noting his return to America in 1980 and later career shift to blacksmithing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land of
Heaven
Zul
Fred Hall
Hyde Windlass Co
Natal
Durban
Hall
Castine
Africa
Maine
Tie
States
Arabia
Italy
Egypt
Cape Town
Pleiops
Zealand
Mr. Hall
Hull 86 at Bath Tron Works Yard
Hull 86 is being plated in lively style at Bath Tron Works yard with most frames in position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Tron Works
Bath Rifle Club to Hold Wednesday Indoor Shoots
Samuel Belanger announces Bath Rifle Club will use the YMCA gym for Wednesday shoots through winter. Secretary Charles Volz loans the gym, and about 130 members are already active. The season starts with member tryouts and classes by averages, with future National Rifle Association affiliation anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Belanger
Bath Rifle Club
Charles H. Volz
Y.mlc.a
Vols
Cra
National Rifle Association
National
National Association
Phi Rho Debate on Federal Ownership of Coal Mines
The Phi Rho meeting favored federal ownership of coal mines by four to two with Stover Moses and Tabor in the affirmative and Hall Coombs Worrey in the negative. Tonight's debate asks if a steel bridge should span the Kenneter river at Bath with Stewart Stover and Aederson as leads and Wortey as alternate for the affirmative while Carr True Moses and Haley will debate the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Phi Rho
Stover
Moses
Tabor
Hall
Coombs
Worrey
Kenneter
Bath
Stewart
Aederson
Wortey
Carr
True
Haley
Reverend D L Wilson Delivers Shakesperean Lecture
Rev D L Wilson gave the second lecture in the Shakesperian Drama course in Central church chapel on Thursday night. He explored Antony and Cleopatra with vivid scenes of Antony, Cleopatra, Caesar, and the Serpent of the Nile. A concert by Miss Hanson, Miss Crossman, and Otis Card followed, and the next talk will discuss Coriolanus on Feb 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Antony
Cleopatra
David L. m
Shakespeare
Caesar
Margaret Hanson
Josephine Crossman
Otis Card Vielin
Coriolanus
Miss Charlotte Artis Birthday Party Celebrated
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas FE Artis in Lincoln street hosted Charlotte Artis eight birthday party from four to six on Thursday. Parlor games honored the girl with a cake eight candles and heart shaped cards. Guests included Doris Trafton Helen LaChance and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas FE. Artis
Lincoln Street
Charlotte
Doris Trafton
Leonice
Wallace
Margaret Truse
Ethel Huse
Helen LaChance
Bllce LaChance
Marjorie Legard
Gertrude Wakefield
Mary Larrabee
Albert N Shaw Elected Vice President Of Maine Sportsmen
Albert N. Shaw of Bath was elected vice president of the Maine Sportsmen Fish and Game association at its Augusta meeting. Merton T. French of Bangor was re elected president and L. W. Somers of Bangor was re elected secretary. New vice presidents include Roland I. Whitehouse Auburn J J Pooler Portland Charles K E Dyer Strong FP G Jorgensen Ashland and Cyrus N Blanchard Wilton. Directors chosen were Forrest H Colby Bingham J Putnam Stevens Portland RE F Clason Lisbon George W Stearns Millinocket Hiram W Ricker Poland Frank H H Hodgkins Bangor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert N. Shaw
Bath
Maine Sportsmens Fish and Game Association
Augusta
Merton TE. French
Bangor
L. W. Somers Also
Roland I. Whitehouse
Auburn
J. J. Pooler
Portland
Charles KE. Dyer
Strong
FP. G. Jorgensen
Ashland
Cyrus N. Blanchard
Wilton
Forrest H. Colby
Bingham
Whist Party Fetes Pine Tree Circle Companions to Foresters
Ten tables filled the whist party at Pine Tree Circle Companions to the Foresters of America. Prize awards went to Mrs Edward Burnham and W J Curran for top places. consolation prizes to Mrs Parl Pike and Frank Martin. Coffee was served. Next party planned in two weeks. Orphans Home playroom faces heating delays before interior work concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Line Tree Circle
Foresters of America
Edward Burnham
W. J. Curran
Parl Pike
Frank Martin
Driving Club Races Attract Big Crowd In Bath
A large turnout gathered Saturday for Lily pond races featuring Miss Chickering in Class A. Crowds praised the event as Winter activities grow, with talk of a purse race among Miss Clevering Alsix and Di meter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Pond
Miss Chickering
Miss Clevering
Alsix
Dimeter
Dean Belanger
Bath
Morse High Sets Sights On State Championship
Morse High enters midseason with a 9 game 494 to 230 scoring edge and 11 games left including two each vs Cony Banger and Aorth Brunswick. The Blue and White aim for the state title, with Cony looming as the toughest test after routing Edward Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Little
Morse
Coburn Classical Institute
Cony
Banger
Aorth Brunswick
Westbrook Sem
Oldtown
Kent
Till
Dexter
Auburn
Augusta
Purchase of General Berry Hand Tub Returns to Rockland
Two veteran Bath firemen plan the repurchase of the General Berry handtub by Rockland brothers. The historical water craft will return after 84 years away, having traveled from Hoosie Falls to Ashburnham, East Providence, and Watchemaker Engine Co before its 1916 Hoosie Falls sale. Firemen anticipate displaying the tub at future masters events and may restore its early name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
General Berry
Niagara
George W. Clark
Hoosie Falls
N. Y
Ashburnham
Mass
East Providence
Watchemaker Engine Co
Quartet Sings Response at Central Church Service
The Central church choir performed a response titled Guide Me Thou Great Jehovah during Sunday service. The melody, by former five-term mayor William Hice, was harmonized by Thomas P J Magoun, with a note from Miss H Fama Magoun seeking where to obtain the piece from a Pacific coast revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
William Hice
M Ayor
Thomas P. J. Magoun
Pacific Coast
H. Fama Magoun
Third Assembly Promises Enjoyable Night at Armory
The third and final assembly for the City hospital and the Red Cross is scheduled for Friday night at the Armory. The dances have been popular social affairs this winter and organizers expect this one to be as enjoyable or better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Runaway pig blocks street in town scene
Fred Coombs driving a delivery team on Commercial Street chased by a large pig. The chaotic ride crosses Elm and Front streets before Fred Johnson blocks the road on Water Street. Both teams escape unhurt and the pig appears unfazed by the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Coombs
Commercial Street
Front Street
Water Street
Elm
Fred Johnson
Engagement Announcement for Priscilla Kimball and Arthur Robinson
Mrs. Frederick IL Kimball announced the engagement of her daughter Priscilla to Arthur Lincoln Robinson of Portland at a Wednesday reception on High Street. Priscilla wore flame chiffon over silver, carried violets and orchids. guests served by Bath and Portland residents. Robinson is Bowdoin and Harvard Law grad, WWI captain, now a Portland lawyer and assistant legal advisor to Maine’s Industrial Accident Commission. Out-of-town guests included Clement Robinson of Portland and Brunswick attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick IL. Kimball
High Street
Priscilla
Arthur Lincoln Robinson
Porthind
Kimball
Miss Kimball
Albert H. Shaw
William J. Sewall
Edward H. Kimball
Bath
Clement Robinson
Portland
Dorothy Sewall
Miriam W. Kimball
Milton S. Kimball
Brunswick
Katharine Kimball
Mis Kimball
Pines
Norton
Mass
Onys
Miss Guild
Miss Evan's School
Boston
Industrial Accident Commission of Maine
Clement FP. Robinson
Daniel Mrue
Hartley C. Baxter
Harold Machette
Howard Blake Surprise Birthday Hosted by 200 Friends
Howard Blake of Crescent street court was surprised Thursday night when over 200 friends arrived to celebrate his birthday. Guests played bridge with prizes awarded for men and women, speeches praised the celebrant, and refreshments plus music followed the gifts of a bras smoking set and various prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Blake
Crescent Street Court
Asiuimimons
Mr. Blake
Amos Perry
Thomas Haley
Hermann Greenleaf
Gary Leaf Mayo
Fanny Thurlow
Blake
Edward Garcelon
Oscar Thornton
William Perry
Walter Pierce
Lyda Sampson
Abner Johnson
Alfred Thyprston
George Levyn
Greenleaf Mayo
Cosmopolitan Club Dance Prompts Youthful Evening
A Friday Cosmopolitan club dance drawn by the January program committee drew over 50 members and guests. Music by Miss Myrna Avery on piano and Reginald Stacey on the caxophone accompanied socializing, punch, and crackers as young members enjoyed the event. Former lumbermen recalled a snowless winter 25 years ago at Chain of Ponds, followed by storms and heavy rains fueling a great spring freshet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Myrna Avery
Reginald Stacey
Deering High Girls Triumph Over Morse In Lopsided Match
Deering high girls posted a dominant 34 to 6 victory over Morse high girls at the gym on Friday night. Miss Laughlin led the Deering scoring with precise shooting as Morse forwards failed to find the basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deering High
Morse High
Morse
Miss Laughlin
Deering
Genie
Bath Red Men Defeat Lewiston Chiefs at Park Alleys
Bath Red Men edged Lewiston Chiefs 1863 to 1327 in a close Friday night match at Park alleys. Melzard of Bath and Rowe of Lewiston tied for high individual score with 293. Tie scores:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Lewiston Chiefs
Park
Studebaker Special Dares Stormy Three-Loop Stunt
An Independent man and two passengers performed three high loops around the soldiers monument in a new Studebaker roadster. The south street was glare ice and chains were absent, yet the car reached 11 miles per hour on the hilltop each loop. The engine ran smoothly and quietly, giving an impression of great power.
Two Schoolmates Save Girl From Drowning
Ruth Hanna, a high school girl, was rescued from the Pemagnid river after breaking ice. Arlene Crocker and Leona Sproul, aged 15 and 12, pulled her from the water during a shortcut home from Pemaquid Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemagnid
Ruth Hanna
Cleon Manna
Arlene Crocker
Leona Sproul
Pemaquid Falls
Miss Hanna
Roscoe Crocker
Alvah Sproul
Fund To Buy Morse High Basketball Heroes Sweatters
A fund to buy Morse high girls basketball heroes sweaters was started at a Music hall dance after Friday night’s game. Many fans attended and the events will likely become regular after home games, with proceeds boosting the Athletic association treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Music Hall
Athletic Association
Skating Parties Seen Amid Weather and Health Concerns
A jumble of notices mentions skating events and individuals including Jim in varying conditions. The fragment hints at multiple parties and references potential health or weather impacts on the gatherings.
Joint Installation of Bath Camp and Royal Neighbors
More than 100 attended the joint installation of Bath camp Royal Neighbors of America and Bath camp Modern Woodmen of America at GAA hall. Officers were installed in excellent form by Miss Lucia Dnechasne and Past State Council Charles C Toothaker. A second installation followed for Deathcamp TH07 Modern Woodmen of America with Past Consul Pred A Bowie assisting. Music by Melvin Pratt’s orchestra. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Camp
Royal Neighbors’ of America
Modern
Woodmen of America
GAA. Hall
Lucia Dnechasne
Lewiston
Rose Babine
Royal Neighbors
Mary Gallant
Annie Arsenault
Letrie Durke
Lizzie Gallant
Mary Royal
Edesse Tevee
Mes
Lillias Larrabee
Nellie Wright
Mary Gaudetie
Inner Sentinel
Dinah Arsenault
Outer Couinel
Albert Gallant
Edith Spinney
Joseph Boyes
Charles C. Toothaker
Bath
Wood
America
A. Bowie
Rolvin Ti. Bowie
Joseph Bosce
Joseph Brown
Willian Th. White
Rosese
Diggins
Harry Stnight
Atlan PF. Gierrere
Keenis Arsonanit
Oal Bowie Haneger
Duelasine
Bathean
Ormredle
Hope Ward
Willian P. White
Iaman Day
Maine
Mrs J E Walker Hosts Hoover Fund Benefit
Mrs John BE Walker of Phippsburg Center and Thomaston opened her colonial home for European relief fund events. The Thomaston social functions drew many guests, with luncheon served by a large array of helpers and dancing to music by Lena Lawrence and Joseph Emery. The auctions filled the rooms and tickets sold out, raising 211 dollars from inquiries and contributing checks from distant supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FE. Walker
Phippsbiurg Center
Thomaston
Rockland Courier-Gazette
John BE. Walker
Hoover Fund
Marie Singer
Joseph Emery
Charles W. Creighton
Lacey Wilson
Letitia Creighton
Belle Brown
Beth Washburn
Donald George
Clara Spear
Lena Lawrence
Rockland
Momastow Society
Immaculate Conception Church Hosts Everett Nassau Wedding
Miss Clara Jane McIntyre of Everett and William J. Carroll of Everett and Boston wed at Immaculate Conception on Jan 16. The ceremony featured Rita Brennan as bridesmaid, John Carroll as best man, and a jazz orchestra reception at the bride’s Vernal Street home. Guests included city officials and naval veteran gifts, with plans to Cuba and a summer home at the O’Brien cottage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Church
Everett
Mass
Clara Jane McIntyre
Small Point
Maine
William J. Carroll
Boston
Rita Brennan
Welleley
John M. Carroll
Ruth Robbins
Doris Trotter
Eien Carroll
Doris Lee
Ochors
James J. Carr
Pordhaw
Chester Curnane
William J. Brickley, Jr
Peter A. Donavan
Harvard
Edward M. Martigan
Vernal Street
Tornquist
Mr. Carrol
Thom
Christopher Harrison
Teter F. Fague
Joseph N. Larson
Thomas H. Green
Frank S. Lima
John Carr
Joseph Trotman
Rosso Lee
Mars
Edward Gillis
Mexico
Phil Vose
Chicago
Charles T. Manser
Washington
A. Curnane
Tampa
Fla
New York
Cuba
Maurice Pye
O'Brien
Birch Farm
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J. Johnson
Cy Thompson
F. Humphreys
A. S. Merril
EK. A. Work
S. Ellison
T. Baxter
Troop
J. McCole
N. ©. Upton
EF. H. Wass
H. A. Webber
A. F. Brehaut
G. Hunt
D. Williams
W. J. Gahan
V. Bagley
C. H. Cahill
Harriet Moses
Arel
Zululand
Rifle Club
PHI Rhos
D. L. Wilson
Charlotte Artis
Pine Tree Circle
Paca
Boo
Willett
Frankfurt
Roy
Drm
Iy Dotattme
Tye
Lottie Roberts
Ban
Wing Oo
Ackansitn
Clay Rol Eee
Tony Hynes
Bishoy
Ella Watts
Dunten
Ada Axtell
Rogers
Trott & Pace Duckeg Mai Blake hopLlse
Mtr
En Vet
Jim Todd
G. Lemonto
Tie Whitham
Winterstret Church
Thomas DP. Black
Grace
Edwin Dodge Hardin
Charles Pennello
Ne'le Sawyer
Carrie Hall
Mro
Arthur J. Manhipson
Pho
DP Black
Allan Mo Prish
Black
Chimes Mo Webber
Pennell
Miss Sawyer
William 7. Corrie
Herbert I. Douglas
Charles Fi. Plaisted
Terbert Mallard
Byron Smith
Elmer J. Plodgkins
Mars McCurdy
Roscoe VP. McFadden
Arthur Crockett
Lucian DP. Fuller
Sunie “Thodgkins
Gen. Berry
Bath Firemen
Frederick H. Kimball
Deering High Girls
Doering G. OG
Pettingill
Je ‘ Roe
Withai
Seapets
Bucklin
Imivers
Perry
Kingsbury
Choate
Jaques
Neih Fleferer
Nail Feit Thompson Mud Dufresne
Nimers
Coll
Laughlin
Tine
Thele
American Legion
Windlass
Lowry
Os Beens
Winsard
Sneter
Savai
Julian
Holbrook
Clesele
Hyde Windlass
Bonney
Orliss
Red
Boardman Sd
Caron
Ross
Melzard
Tarrin
Moyen
Red Men
Manle
Theta Bape
Rogers Mye Rowe
Brookings
Studebaker
Jim
J.E. Walker
J. W. Hume
New Brunswick
R. P. McFadden
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