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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
4
Seth recalls Bath streets and shops from forty years past. He describes merchants, hall managers, dining and tobacco shops, water sprinkling by horse drawn wagons, and old street life with names and locations in the town.
The funeral of Mrs. Whilena A Tarbox widow of Samuel Tarbox was held Tuesday afternoon at two at the home of her daughter Mrs Weston L Bonney 1185 Washington Street Rev E Lewis Wall of Beacon Street Methodist church officiated two solos were sung by George Davey bearers were William Mitchel Walter Smith William J Crafts and Weston L Bonney Burial was in Oak Grove
Unclear text references postpaid German marks, special prices for varying goods, and names such as Joseph Fahey and Sheridan. Content ambiguous with fragmented phrases about pricing and availability.
The funeral for Mrs Abbie FE Williams wife of George KL Williams was held Tuesday at 2 50 PM at her Edward Street home with Rev BE Lewis Wall of Bescon Street Church officiating. A large array of flowers from neighbors and friends accompanied the service with Melville Rice Fred OC Temple Alex Sprigue and Ans Mitchell as bearers. Burial followed at Oak Street.
In a near thriller between two clubs, the Eagles beat the American Legion 31 to 30 at the Eagle clubrooms Monday night. The event featured strong play, with close scores in every game and a finish decided only on the final card. The Eagles hosted a postgame social, while Legion members praised the entertaining match and the Eagles spirit.
Bath residents cast only 18 ballots on the Bok peace award with 16 in favor and two against. A postal bulletin warns that Soveream is explosive and outlines handling precautions for cream shipments by parcel post to prevent damage.
Otis A. Munroe, captain in U2, received a sabre at a Tuesday night meeting in appreciation of his service. Capt. William Mann gave the presentation speech. Afterward William Puffer donated three boxes of soup for an invitational contest. The winners, in order, were William Mann Percival G. Mann and Lorace E. Jacquith.
George W. Dall and his N. T. Co. crew from Bath were digging a hole in Harpswell when they discovered a winter quarter of a large adder family. Dall killed 167 snakes with his spade while the crew escaped unharmed.
Morse High School defeated Brunswick High 33 to 14 in a lively basketball game. Key Morse players McCabe McMann and Clinto led the offense while Guard Spinney and Butler contributed strong defense. Referee Spear called 12 fouls, with Crimmins of Brunswick among those in early foul trouble.
The article notes numerous stores and the Colonial restaurant closed for one hour at three pm in honor of Woodrow Wilson as his funeral took place in Washington. It mentions the Wood family from New York living on the Hagan homestead in Arrowsic and concerns over Mrs Wood’s health and a missing dog after a fire. It also records Hilda M Johnson of St Louis claiming a women’s Marathon dance record with 152 hours.
Mrs Rebecca Holden aged 68 died at her Bay road home after a long illness. She leaves husband, daughter Mrs Leroy Seckits of Lowell and two grandchildren Betty and Ditty Seckins along with sisters. Funeral services were held Friday at 11 and burial took place in Jackman. The community notes many visits, family movements, and local society events from Bowdoinham Maine during the week.
Roland Hall operates a portable mill in Topsham this winter. Miss Helen Denham visits Clinton while Lawrence Hackett moves to Bever ly Massachusetts for a Western Union Telegraph Co. post. Mrs Mary Tateh hosts Sunshine club at her home with hot chocolate and sweets. Helen Hackett visits Augusta for lectures conference staying with Mrs. Robert L. Jack. Hattie Andros visits Misses Bima and Mary Denham.
An enlarged portrait of Te Jand Ry. Mitchell will be presented to the school by the South End PTA in gratitude for his long service on the old school board and the Board of Education. The move followed a well attended meeting with reports showing all association branches thriving.
Mrs Jennie G Grover Robinson 26 wife of J O A L Raymond Robinson of Wiscasset died Wednesday at City hospital after an operation two weeks earlier. She was born in Wiscasset daughter of Warren M and Fannie Grover. She leaves a six year old son and husband. Body to be sent to Wiscasset Thursday and funeral Friday. Prof Winnent B Mitchell Bowdoin College will supply pulpit at Universalist church for next two Sundays.
Bowdoinham Advertiser notes R W Carr buys a fine four year old colt for his delivery team. Obituary: William Philbrook of Bowdoinham dies at about 65. Fisher and Lang attend G A R encampment in Augusta. Winnie Thomas visits from Bath. Willums of Bath to move to Boston for work. Alice Tarr visits Minott in North Bowdoinham. Trufant from North Stratford roams through town. once head sawyer at Page mill. Ladies of Methodist Society plan a quilt circle at Town hall next Wednesday. John Gray returns from western trip and praises Bowdoinham. Bank director lineup corrected. Maxwell elected president potential. Rev St Record and wife visit Maple Grove Farm.
Body of James Bolton, who died in Portland, was brought here Wednesday. Funeral set for Friday at two in the Commercial house. Boy Scouts vote for a supper at South End P T A rooms on Feb 14 with dancing afterward. Scouts plan Girl Scout auxiliary with two women in charge. Oliver Vo Webster, scoutmaster and Americanization officer of the American Legion in Maine, to drill them.
Roger Pierce chief engineer at the Farmingdale plant attended the funeral of Mrs. I. A. Parbox. Miss Anne Simball departed Wednesday for New York City.
Clifford Madden of Portland spent the weekend with his parents Mer and Charles Madden on Mechanic street. Mrs Edith Caambell of Southbay Harbor was a weekend guest of her daughter Mrs Charles Merry on Bath street.
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