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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1921

Page

8

Nine Year Old Hero Saves Friend From Drowning At Mill Pond

Walter J. Stewart aged nine son of Mr and Mrs Stewart of Edward street court rescued William Crosby aged 11 son of Mr and Mrs Crosby after Crosby skated into a hole in the Mill pond on December 20. Stewart crawled to the edge and pulled Crosby from the icy water with help from Crosby who then crawled out. Both boys ran home and Crosby was warmed and kept in bed. Stewart downplays credit saying his heart was in his mouth but he acted to save a life.

Walter J. Stewart Walter H. Stewart Edward Street Court William Crosby Harvey Crosby Cedar Street Willie Crosby Robby Green Mill Pond Master Crosby Stewart Boy Crosby Boy Stewart Crosby

Obituary of Bath shipbuilder Captain Henry Ix Norton

Captain Henry Ix Norton, longtime Bath built-ship commander and Falmouth Fore Side resident, died December 20 after a year of ill health. Born on Mount Desert Island to Shubat D. and Ather ton Norton, he sailed from Portland to Bath ships from 1858 and once captained the Bath-built Rachael. He made many foreign voyages before retirement, was a staunch Democrat, and never sought office. Survived by his wife, two sons, and one brother.

Henry Ix. Norton Bath Falmouth Capt Norton Mount Desert Island Shubat D Atherton Norton Mnven Portland Rachael Tie Elmira Buckman Etta Moulton

Umbrella Gift Presented to Frye Co. Manager

An umbrella was presented as a Christmas gift to Scott BR. Frye, general manager, from an Umbrella Employee in the Watson Frye Co. Ltd machine shop. Phillips Kimball of Liberty Paper Co. New York returned Monday after Christmas and the weekend as a guest of his mother Mrs. Edward H. Kimball of Lincoln Street. Miss Harriet Johnson of Stratford Connecticut is taking Christmas vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Johnson of North Street.

Watson, Frye Co. Ltd Scott BR. Frye Phillips Kimball Liberty Paper Co New York Edward H. Kimball Lincoln Street Harriet Johnson Stratford Hich Sehoodl Stratford, Conn Ernest M. Johnson North Street Howard Heald Prank Deald Belle Heald Bath Irving Hunt Mloretee Monroe Boston Hunt Lo. Dat Earl Wottle Revere Ralph Reynolds Ruth Mar Eugene Reynolds Frank Oliver Popham Leach George Oliver Bard Tages Perth Arthur Delano Lela Cherford Alec Cunningham Joseph Peehnik Chicago Austria Mer Peehnik Atiefeldspar Quarry Emma Billings Dorothy Stuart James Stuart Howard Harold Hunt J. IB. Witt Fred Thomas W.T. Boyd Williams Lester Powers Harold Hune Jennie Todd Five Islands Henry Reynolds Walter Powers Indian Point Burnside Powers WLC Todd Carl Williams Ida Williams Waltham Mass Thomas Williams Frank Taylor Charles Cooumpbell Wool- Wiel Everett Higgins Stearns Scott Roland Harford Grange Hall Z. Winkham Tachin Point Pridas

First Baptist Vestry Filled For Christmas Exercises

An audience filled the First Baptist vestry for a Christmas program by the Sunday school. The event featured literary and musical numbers by children, with gifts from three Christmas trees handed out by Dr. A. I. Stuart as Santa. Superintendent J. B. Pomeroy led. a committee including Mrs. Alton Tripp and others coordinated the successful program.

First Baptist Church A. I. Stuart Santa Claus J. BE. Pomeroy Alton TL Tripp Shirley Holt Lily Pray Hettie Hodgdon Samuel CG. Mulcahy Ernest M. Holman Holman

Hayes linked to Bostonian hotel project in Bath plans

Mrs M B Hayes a prominent Bath hotel woman tied to the Bostonian hotel project the planned 10 million dollar structure anchored by Preferred Underwriters Inc William Frye White president and officers. Averill and Sellers named to run the operation with entry on St James Arlington and Columbus avenues and Paine Furniture Co. building nearby. Miss Lvey Madden arrived to spend holidays with her mother Edith Madden.

M. B. Hayes Bath Hunters’ Lodge Bostonian Boston New England Preferred Underwriters, Inc William Frye White William V. Frye Maine M. D. Blayes J. R. Bowman Hayes Siegel Washington Street Providence St. James Arlington Streets Columbus Avenue Selwyn Theatre St. James Avenue Arlington Street Paine Furniture Company Charles S. Averill Bancroft At Worcester William H. Sellers Young's Hotel J. Reed Whipple Whipple Parker House Touraine Young's Lvey Madden Edith Madden

Five Islands Christmas Concert Delights Local Audience

A large crowd attended the Grange Hall Christmas program featuring a varied list from The Christmas Welcome to The Heavenly Stranger. The event honored young performers and the decor work of Mrs Ferris Leonard, with ongoing notes on community members’ travels and holiday activities in the area.

Grange Hall

Central church school Christmas program delights children

The Kindergarten and Cradle Roll pupils at Central church school enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon event in the chapel. A decorated tree, gifts for children, tea for parents, and a program by the kindergarten followed by refreshments marked a festive occasion. Santa Claus, played by James Jackson, distributed gifts to the young attendees.

Central Church School Santa Claus James Jackson Luther Thompson Lora Courser Roy Colby Ellen Newell Pauline McDonald BE. Motley Fuller Church School Central Church

Bath hospital receives 43 volumes of fiction as gift

Col. Dummer Sewall chapter D A R donates forty three novels to Bath City hospital library for patient use. Each member contributes a book and Mrs BE AL Fuller delivers the gift as hospital committee chair.

Col. Dummer Sewall Bath City Hospital BE. AL Fuller

Coast Guard at Popham Beach Records Busy Year

Coast Guard station 9 at Popham Beach logged eighteen sea trips in the fiscal year ending June 30 to aid ships and people. Listings include salvages and tows such as Florence Elliott, Miemae, Little Dipper, Tilesford, and Zonda, with vessels valued up to $8000 and cargo values noted. additional rescues, tows, a fire fighting effort at Ty Point, a drowning recovery, and first aid saving a boy's life are mentioned.

Coast Guard Popham Beach United States Coast Guard Service Florence Elliott Miemae Little Dipper Tilesford Seine Georginima O Bardie B Pond Island Seguin Island Edna Lihono Bay Point Wopham Teach Lee Shore Golden Roll Bay Point Wharf Zonda Zondia Fort Popham Painter Ty Point Island Telle Tay Point Oon Pond Insland Shesgase

Christmas Social and Santa Visit in Georgetown Vestry

A Georgetown community event held in the vestry featured a social, a Christmas tree for children, recitations, hymns, games, and a Santa Claus appearance for gift distribution. Candy and corn balls circulated as the evening ended with festive cheer.

Solar Lodge Masons Install Officers and Dignitaries

Officers of Solar lodge Masons were installed Tuesday by Past Master N. Sachsen assisted by Master Ralph A. Danton and Grand Chaplin David L. Wilson. New officers include Phirey J. Thoar as worshipful master Frederick G. Cooke senior warden Henry G. Shaw junior warden Albert J. Strout treasurer Luther T. Thompson secretary Edwin Thinks chaplain Sanford V. Nickerson senior deacon Felix Stinson junior deacon Langdon T. Snipe as trustee for three years. A social hour followed with remarks by N. Gratz Jackson Rev. Wilson and Rev. Tubbs and singing led by Wilson at the organ.

Solar Lodge Ratz Sachsen Dist Ralph AL. Danton Ais Chaplin David L. Wilson Phirey J. Thoarson Frederick G. Cooke Henry G. Shaw Bred Albert J. Strout Luther T. Thompson Edwin Thinks Sanford VW

Mrs Mason Dies After Brief Illness at Portland Home

Mrs Harry E Mason of Portland died Tuesday at 419 Cumberland Avenue after a brief illness. She was the wife of Harry B Mason formerly of Bath and mother to Dorothy Mason. The message notes sympathy from friends and mentions relatives Mrs Cobb of Meechanie Falls and Mrs George Al Chovehill of Bath, along with aMechanic Falls brother. Taet Conley returned to Millinocket after Christmas with his mother Mrs Martian Conley of Fremont Street.

Taet Conley Martian Conley Fremont Street

New Ship Makes a Fine Showing

The Jupker New Jersey, leaving Bath Dee bound for Port Arthur Texas, tested off the Gulf of Maine under Captain Chivies A Blair. The trial impressed, recording speeds above requirements with a five hour run at top speed. The ship sailed to Cape Ann and back to Port Philadelphia where officials disembarked before heading to Fort Arthur. the Shipping Board subsidy discussion in Washington also occupied officials. Maine ships were chartered to load coal for Maine ports, including the Maude M Morey and two Philadelphia sourced vessels. Repairs to the Gardiner G Deering were completed after rudder issues and she will sail to Norfolk at the first opportunity.

Jupker New Jersey Bath Dee Port Arthur Texas Europe Kennebec Chivies A. Blair Texas Steamship Co Gulf of Maine Vortland Cape Ann Porthind Texas Steamship (c Fort Arthur Christian I. Petersen Shipping Board Harding Washington Lasker Meyer Iessner Aittle Maine Maude M. Morey Bath Ernest Mills Aleaeus Hooper Philhelphia Searsport Josephine A. McQneston Philadelphia Portland Stoand

Excellent Concert Delights Bath Opera House Audience

Gaudreau's Concert Band presented its first and only Winter public show after the matinee at the Bath Opera House. The program was well chosen and warmly received by all attendees.

Fair Shed Gaudreau

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lad Chum Walter Stewart Henry K. Norton Commonwealth Hotel Bowdoin Street Beacon Hill State House Hotel Avery Avery Street Morse Bros. Managing Directors Beaver C. L. Farnham Co, Inc Path First Baptist Paul Staples Christine Higgins Lorem Robert Pinkham Hens Alton Pinkham Ernestine Eaton Marjory Haskell Catherine Farnham Charles Stewart Olin Crcutt Noel Parent William Parks Primary Department Delia Larson Jesus Alfred McCabe Charles Parks Laurence Tripperes Eae Iickard Faskett Caeihionnteee Ces Saeet Tere Muriel Richard Haskell Dorothy Martin Harry Wing Laura Harrington Emma Colby Warren Pinkham RCM Gathhie Gene Lee Laurence Tripp Christine Higgins O'in Crcutt Clarence Miller Ton Simmons Haiti Crates Leonard Miller Woodrow Simmons Little Christ Child Lilian Cutler Amy Trish Ruth Watson Dolly Amy Mon Pereira Rae Mr. Mulcahy Tae C.eees Luke Helen Holman Chaors Heater Elsie Lake Charlotte Rice Miss Lake Rust Ea Aly Dr. Stuart Sen Ettenerssendis James Jenkins Rimitinson Ellis Holt D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Aurelia Edith Pinkham Saninsi George Gray Marjorie Marjorie Rowe Coleen Barnes Oscorfem Anita Idee Woodrow Gray Mona Campbell Cleveland Rowe Lees Carbaray Gray Orchestra Chipiguaiun Delia Davis Letrass Orean Carr Daddy Mark Plinna Mat Hetting Ces Ethelyn Gray Sweden Wicnor Campbell Harold Pinkham Paul Axa Phyllis Stevens Santa Hazel Gray Russell Pinkham Christina Pinkham Voice of the Christ Child Luli Rowe Arthur Davis Bethlehem Lelia Campbell Little Town of Bethlehem Arthur Rowe Kathleen Gray Albertina Stevens The Heavenly Stranger Clinton Tanbeeteeeee Ferris Leonard Gerat Ing Marion Stevens Oak Grove Seminary Walter Reed Islesford Elbridge Mains Rowe Orville Rowe Madelyn Berry Vernon Gray FE. M. Cunningham I. G. Stevens Malden Lester Davis J. W. Stevens Belfast Vpejepscot Dorothy Pinkham J. J. Blaisdell Henry Rowe Linwood Cleon Stevens Grandpa Leese Eine Delia Davis Na Leonard Lena Carter J. G. Stevens Chester Victor Winkham George Elbridge Southard Fred Soul F. S. Curtis Center Street Bath, Maine Uncle Sams Coast Guards George DeMett Marine General Hospital Georgetown Roselia Smith Henry Smith Sadie Drake J Lexington Aliie Hinckley George Smith Chelsea Irvington N.Y Scott Th. Moowe Harold Wit Elizabeth John Parlin Wisesset SOLAR Harry E. Mason van Heusen John J. Desmond Bath’s New Jersey Fletcher York City Yen
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