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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1926

Page

2

Woodlot activity in West Bath as Morse & Sons harvest logs

The Tobey woodlot in West Bath sees heavy work by John G. Morse & Sons with four two horse teams hauling logs to a bank on Winnegance Creek for rafting in spring. Logs are hauled to Winnegance. operations will rush while sledding lasts. Households statewide note visits, illnesses, and travel.

Tobey West Bath John G. Morse & Sons Winnegance Winnegance Creek Delmar Bates Quincy Mass Bates Howard Samuel F. Bates Sabine Henry Brown Brown W. F. Dunton Bath J. C. Larrabee Lloyd D. Bates Hudson Navigation Co New York Samuel I. Bates J. E. Mayo Walter Larrabee Homestead Fla Miami Ernest FE. Williams Campbell Ida Bonney Taissell Street J. &. Drake Birch Point Charles Williams Topsham Arthur D. A. Merry Ernest BE. Williams Birchwood Farm J. F. Drake E. R. Brown

West Bath Grangers Do Not Mind Storms

Twenty two members of West Bath grange attended the weekly meeting at Trufant's grange hall. The young people presented entertainment including Franc xfurts and refreshments. Rehearsals for men and women in a forthcoming contest were held at the grange hall. The women will perform on the tenth.

West Bath

Young People's Day Observed by Universalist Church

Sunday services at the Universalist church highlighted Young People's Christian Union leadership with Miss Gertrude Maxwell in charge and Rev. George Upson Scudder delivering the evening sermon. A Brunswick union meeting followed with about 300 attendees, a YPC program, and refreshments.

Young Peoples Universalist Church Young People’s Christian Union Gertrude Maxwell Cyrus Longley Charles Maxwell Edwin Spaulding Bernice Gilley Clarabell Quick Eleanor Perry Susan Fletcher George Upson Scudder Hallowell Alent Brunswick Brunswick Ypc Richard Quick Paul GG Uagdikivi Madeolur Doble George Upson Sendder der Abisons Yancu Bath Union Brianswick Union

Miss Adeline Tarbox Shoots First Fox on Island

Miss Adeline Tarbox of Westport wins praise for shooting the first fox on the island this winter during Christmas leave. A Rochester public schools physical culture teacher, she enjoyed rabbit hunting on home leave and, in her first attempt, felled the fox after a crack at Mr. Reynard.

Adeline Tarbox Westport Miss Tarbox Rochester N. Y

Harpswell Bridge Factions Hear U S Engineers in Portland

The pro and anti bridge groups in Harpswell attended a Friday noon hearing at the Portland Chamber of Commerce where U S Engineers officials discussed the Orrs Bailey Island bridge. Town funds are in state treasury awaiting highway department action to proceed. The legislature defeated a measure to curb opposition and preserve citizens' rights to sue. The engineers will assess need and federal conditions for construction.

Harpswell Portland Chamber of Commerce United States Engineers’ Office Orr's Bailey Islands State Treasury State Highway Department U.S

Frank W. Parris 75 Bath spar maker dies at home

Frank W. Parris, 75, Bath spar maker and former city council member, died suddenly Tuesday night at his North End home. Born in Bath, he worked on Sewall fleet ships and later yacht and smelt nets, leaving a son Warren and daughter Mrs Albert Thompson. funeral Friday at 2,500 at his home.

Frank. W. Parris Albion K. Parris North End Warren A. Parris Parris Bath Varris Sewall Wiscasset Boothbay Purvis Brothers Lincoln Lodge Katahdin Commandery Warren Parris Albert TE Thompson John T and Talwar Wi Charles A. Durris Brockton Mass Hits

Personal Notes From a Local Evening Social

Miss Lidia and Moses hosted the Sewing Club at their Washington Street home. Sheriff McCure visited Portia Wreitheid in the afternoon amid concerns of illness. Nhase Teanise Tatre is noted as a gentle age for a birthday on Monday. Mrs Wilda Be Wait at 912 Chestnut Street and Mrs Harry Wo Vnes of Freeda, NV are mentioned in passing, with guest arrangements at Mrs Albert Tl Shaw of High Adams.

Lidia Moses Washington Street Sherif McCure Portia Wreitheid Hiv Wilda Harry Wo Vnes Freeda

Justice Philbrook Adjourns Sagada hoc Court Term

Associate Justice Warren C. Phillbrook closed the five day Sagadahoc Supreme Court January term. Divorces granted include Siegars from Richmond and McLean from Bath. Lydon found not guilty of illegal transportation, and Burns suit verdict favored. May term continuances ordered for several defendants.

Sagadahoe Supreme Court Warren C. Phillbrook Josephine J. Siegars Richmond Arthur F. Siegars John A. Siegars Starvold J. McLean Bath Elizabeth Jane McLean Iituby M. Longfellow John SS. Longfellow Ethel Florence Longfellow Albert W. Pike Bowdoinham Edith J. Pike Madith . Wakem Harold A. Wakem EB. Scott Greenleaf Sagadahoc Supreme Court Edward W. Bridghiam Patid Edgar H. White Topsham Dunton George Murphy James McFarland Michael Lydon Philbrook Charles A. Bell Eugene F. Burns Brunswick Whitbrook

Light Woolwich ferry travel amid strong winds and early closures

The Woolwich Hockomock state ferry runs lightly as high winds cause drifting and slow traffic. Evening service may end after this week with the last Bath to Woolwich trip at six o'clock after next Sunday.

Hockomock Fas Bath Woolwich Geraldine Stott Ardene A. Stott Friendship Club Emily Geddiman Stott Eimma Barnes I. 2. Dollaf

Weather outlook hints at late spring and mixed February

Sam Morrill, Lewiston's weather expert, predicts below average temperatures and precipitation this month. Two storm periods are expected from the 5th to 14th and from the 18th to 20th, with a warm spell late in the month and a cold wave to end the period.

Sam Morrill Lewiston Sam

Pupils Win High Places at Weeks Street School

The Weeks Street Grammar School honor lists show top students in Grade 7 and Grade 6. Names include William Lrace, Howard Flemaning, Stephen Marshall, and others with Highest Honors and Honors distinctions.

Weeks Street Weeks Street Grammar School William Lrace Howard Flemaning Stephen Marshall Genevieve Simith Doris Holbrook Edward Lesier Artin Hutchins Melvitn Trot Maurice Dblaisdel Priscilla Colby Nana Cheney Henry Thibeau James Temple Clinton — Fleming Mleanor Dall Month Merchant Dorothy Troy Evelyn ‘Froth Phyllis ‘Lrots Lannie Prue Mary Watson Eleanor Wilson Evelyn Wallace Thehors Grace Babine Lillian Clark Russell Collis Chartina Cornish Elizabeth Wint Marjorie Lemont Helen Moses Marion Palmer Florence Reed Hirer Snethdomn Skelton Walter Shipe Edith Walkiee

Dah built schooner Malwatrd DR Winslow changes trip

The schooner Malwatrd DR Winslow finished discharging a cargo at Mini Florida after sailing from Savannah. Chartered to make another trip from the landing port, owners Chase Deavitt & Co changed her charter and she will proceed to Port Arthur to ship lumber back to Miami. The harbor blockade at Mists remains, with workers aiding the effort near the capsized barkentine blocking the channel.

Malwatrd DR. Winslow Mini Piorida Suvannah Fine Landing Chase, Deavitt & Co Port Arthur Miami Mists

Miss Hale To Speak On Rural Education In Bath

Miss Florence Hale state agent of rural education in Maine will address Bath residents at the high school assembly hall on February 12 Lincoln's Birthday. The free public event is arranged by both the parent teacher associations and invites Sagadahoc County groups to attend. A joint committee from South Wind and North Center lists several local members.

Florence Hale Maine Sath Lincoln Sagadahoe County Wale South Wind John Want Carroll A. Deering N. Gratz Jackson Chester A. Plant William H. Smail Leland Re. Mitchell North Center Mars Scott M. Golder John A. Legro Frank Wakefield Charles A. Carr Luther Thompson

South End PATA Meets Discusses Awards and Supplies

At the regular South End PATA meeting Mrs John Hunt presided. Committees reported activity for the month and a glasses purchase was approved for a district pupil. The Weeks Street school sixth grade won the prize for highest parent attendance at a recent evening session. The prize is a six month National Geographic Magazine subscription. Mrs N Gratz Jackson Mrs Leland S Mitchell and Mrs Carroll A Deering hosted tea and cookies after the meeting.

South End John Hunt Weeks Street National Geographic Magazine Mies Amt Averill N. Gratz Jackson Leland Si, Mitcheth Carroll A. Deering

North-Center PTA meets for welfare talk and sewing

A well attended Tuesday afternoon North-Center Parent-Teacher Association gathering at Chik Street parish house featured Mrs. Ada Crockett speaking on community welfare. The treasurer reports over 1200 dollars in the milk fund and tea was served. Next Friday a combined meeting with two teacher associations at Morse High School will host Miss Florence Hale and Miss Minnie Furbish as speakers.

North-Center Parent-Teacher Association Chik Street Ada Crockett Florence Coss Morse High School Florence Hale Augusta Minnie Furbish City Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winnegance Mill West Bath Grangers Charles J. Tibbetts Bark and Thurt Handsome Fox Bailey’s Orr’s Island Frank W. Parris Sparmaker Baxter’s H. C. Baxter & Bro Brunswick, Maine Royland McIntosh Pine Tree Academy Clayton Dolloff Dresden FE. R. Dolloff BP. W. Carlton North Woolwich Frank J. Walker Arrowsie Novella J. Trott Julia Decker Maiden Georgie Lily Tay’s Ferry Frank Savage Kate ’S Frott Marguerite Williams No. 1 Campbell's Pond James Allen Robertsons Beverly Donald Hebron Clarence Carlton Geraldine Rice Nelson Rice Everett Rice South Windham William Long Raymond Dexter D. W. Dexter Sasanoa Bluffs Joint Parent- Teacher Association South End Association North-Center Association Norway Medicine Co Norway Chevrolet C. E. Gambill National Automobile Dealers’ Association Chevrolet Motor Company Landau Flint, Michigan A. H. Humphreys O. M. McKown Boothbay Harbor Turner & Gilpatrick
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