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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1924

Page

6

Oliver Couple Mark Golden Wedding With 30 Guests

Mr and Mrs Alfred S Oliver celebrate their 50th anniversary at their Winneganee district home after a long marriage begun Feb 5 1904 at Corliss Street church. They have three children Raymond Robert and Miss Lelia and many friends join in songs poems and treats.

Mrs Alfred S. Oliver High Street Winneganee Corliss Street Willey Mr. Oliver Georgetown Oliver Kennebec Thomas Nancy Oliver Phippsburg Quines Mass Robert W. Oliver John M. Skhofield Neighors South End T P. A

Community club and local society notes on midwinter events

Raymond Oliver visits Quincey for his parents golden anniversary as storms disrupt auxiliary meetings. The Community club plans a February session with tours from Eagles and Bathaerie units, a Legion guest night on Feb 20, and interclub tournaments under discussion. Local members host, quilt making continues, and smelt fishing reports surface amid winter activity.

Raymond Oliver Quincey Mass Charles KE. Preble High Street Tarry. Williams Interlelub Roland St. Smith Post American Legion Bathaerie of Eagles Winnegance Club Eagles Winneganee The

Heavy February term probate court proceedings listed

Judge James S Lowell presided a lengthy February term probate court session with numerous wills and administrations. Executors named include Gardiner Bricker Golding Baker and many others. estates in Bath Topsham Georgetown Richmond Woolwich and Phippsburg. Accounts, inventories and guardianship petitions were filed and approved with several administrators and executors appointed and bond conditions noted.

James S. Lowell Low AL Juniata M. Gardiner Richmond Clinton Gardiner Violetta Shephard Bath Joseph M. Pratt John FE Drury Elizabeth Golding Trenton N.J Edwin Golding William Sheppard William J. Baker George B. Jackson Saim M. Jackson Escentrix Werbert A. Bhickie Georgetown John R. Blackie Clara M. Reid Walter E. Reid Winfield G. Brookings Woolwich Rossa A. Brookings Hiram Ro Pattee Christopher Cushing James M. Somers Florence Somerse Aministratoiv Tantha M. Morse Phippsburg Franklin P. Spregue Heniamin Girard Trust Co Albert M. Bngley Path Ida EK Bngley August Olson Augustus Oloong Frank B. Olson Guardian Harriet AL Porinton Topsham Elizabeth W. Porinton Williaan M. Sparks Annie S. Sparks Kibel Harlow Wendall Baker Caroline FL Martha TL Favor Edward 1 Prank Wo Merritt George A. Merritt Walter FE. Bongariz Carola Bongartz Maragre ML Carter U. Thomas Mary O A. Thomas J.G. C. Farnham Maria DB. Farnham Frederic W. Baker John Frederic Baker Margaret Baker Richard A. Baker John G. Morse Frank Merritt Ida BK. Eugley Adbert Mo Eugley Ethel M. Reed Annie C. Oliver Ath George ©. Rogers Ada M. Rogers George Rogers Eiiza TB. Masters Dobb's Ferry N.Y Francis Tk Sarah Masters Etta A. Willey Lewiston William N. Newell Degouarde Morin Alcide Morin Sidney Dr. Skelton Bowdoin Grace T. Philamer

Banting credited for insulin diabetes remedy discovery

A passage notes insulin as a diabetes treatment. It states Dr. Frederick Banting of Canada as the discoverer. The piece also mentions a Radio report from a dripping tunnel 90 feet below the Hudson River, 1600 feet from an exit, with officials experts sand hogs and newspaper men involved.

Certain Edmain Frederick Grant Banting Canada Hudson River

County Attorney Arthur J Punton Dies in Portland

County attorney Arthur J Punton died on Wednesday in Portland after a brief illness. He served the county for over two decades, guiding legal matters and supervising the prosecutor’s office. He is survived by his wife and two children and will be remembered for his public service.

Arthur J. Punton Portland

Morse High to Open New South Portland Gym

Morse High is to be the opening guest at the new South Portland high school gym Friday night, a dedication praised by the Portl and Press Herald. Morse, favored to win, will meet Deering High in a high school arena built for basketball and other events, with seating and a premium crowd anticipated.

Morse High South Portland Trath South Worthand Dat Sersen Union Gym Morse Capers Portland Press Herald Diath Tastana Gomnyt Ubat Rovers Morse High School Deering Lich School Pelemin Uderete Etseneg E. T. Ie Tt Os Dermet Welle Sanford Kelley Tloeper Afiller Gerard Scotts Worthind Certeon Porthind Porthud

Brunswick Police Chief Reports Year End Findings

Brunswick police chief William J. Edwards releases annual figures for the year ending February 1, 1924, noting 112 total arrests including 34 for improper vehicle violations and 31 for intoxication. 16 for other police departments, 15 for larceny, 15 for prohibition violations, one for profanity, one for carrying concealed weapons, and numerous other official crimes. The fire department logged 168 calls, up 22 percent, with one major rural house loss of 3000 on Federal Street and several forest fires. Doris Hutchins hosts the Aloha club at Cherry Street with a guest list and postmeeting plans. A leap year ball is set for February 29 at the armory featuring Charlote Cahill Rauser and Ralph Small with music by Hiram T. Stevens. Mrs. Raneer makes a final Bath public appearance for months.

Roberta Manson Byron IF. Barker Bath Doris Perry Charles Preble Frank Perry Auotion I. A. , Trueworthy Alice Colson Harry JB. Willian Mystery Club William J. Edwards Brunswick Police Brunswick Fire Department Brunswick Brunswick Police Department Arthur Smith Federal Street Armory Charlote Cahill Rauser Ralph Small Hiram T. Stevens Mrs. Raneer

Mrs William A Small Visits Boston Worker Husband

Mrs William A Small travels to Boston on Tuesday to see her husband employed with the Doan Towboat Co. The social note records a short domestic visit.

William A. Small Boston Doan Towboat Co

Phippsburg Selectmen Plan to Close Books February 16

Phippsburg selectmen met for town business and announced they will close accounts for the current municipal year on February 16. They urge all bills against the town to be presented before that date. The report also lists local personal notices and community updates from the area.

Many Bath People Wintering in Florida

St Petersburg Florida February reports show thousands of Bath visitors joining others in Sunshine City. Hotels and housing strained as winter guests from Bath Maine and across the U S fill Gulfport and Petersburg areas. Daily band concerts in Williams Park entertain crowds while warm gulf waters lure beachgoers. Several Bath residents are listed among seasonal arrivals and stays at Gulfport addresses through February and into May.

St. Petersburg Fla Florida Maine Gulf Charles FE. Batchelder Lincoln Street Sunshine City Tangerine Avenue Gulfport Willian Besan High Street 7Th Street Sunset Avenue Frank Brown Rosand Brown 6Th Street Charles Chestra George A. Glass Charles J. Higgins Grove Street Fred Fr. Lord Leslie MoMello Ning Tavern 4Th Avenue Ira W. Robinson S Cummings Street 10Th Avenue South Starry DB. Sawyer Dimmer Street 6Th Avenue North

Suit Seeks 400 In Loss Of Suitcase Contents

Surrett Porter of Brunswick sues Cumberland County Superior Court in Portland for 400 alleging loss of contents from a suitcase turned over to an American Express Co. agent in Florence. The suitcase, to be delivered on the Roma steamer from Marseilles, belonged to Barrett Potter and his sisters Caroline N. and May E. Potter.

American Express Co Florence Italy Surrett Porter Brunswick Cumberland County Superior Court Portland Clerk of Courts Roma Bre Line Marseilles France Barrett Potter Caroline N May E. Potter

Taynond Donnell and crew roam city with Perth Amboy tug

Taynond Donnell a deck hand from Perth Amboy and his companion Lewis Colley called on friends and relatives this Monday night. Edward E. Emery formerly of Bath, Wiscasset, was seen in the city Wednesday en route to Gorham.

Taynond Donnell Perth Amboy Lewis Colley N. J Edward E. Emery Wiscasset Bath Gorham

State plans 10 ride roads of drunken drivers

State Highway Commission announces plans to revoke licenses of drivers under the influence as a deterrent. Hearing considered restoration requests from four petitioners plus a Maine resident convicted in Portland. Commissioner Nelson noted findings to be reported to the full Highway Commission soon.

Maine Lyman HH Nelon Leilings Portland Gunn State Highway Commission Nelson Vigier Dee Wiese Vietion Spain Comissioner Nevse Amd Portsmeiu J. M Mer. Nelson i Merton J. Wheeler Margaret J. Keene

Car Flips En Route to Bath and Woolwich

Fred F. Pendleton the Wiscasset boat builder and a companion were involved in a minor rollover on an icy stretch between John Foote’s home and Simpson's corner near Muddy River Bridge. The car sustained only a broken door handle and bent mudguard. they were uninjured and towed to Bath Garage Co for repairs. A wrecking crew righted the vehicle and they continued later.

Bath Garage Co

Ex Mayor Cahill Witnessed Wilson Inauguration

Ex mayor Charles H. Cahill of Bath recalls traveling to Washington in 1918 to attend Woodrow Wilsons inauguration. He joined Senator Edward W. Wheeler of Brunswick and received special courtesy from Maine delegates. Cahill called the event his greatest life experience.

Charles HE. Cahill Washington Wilson Edward W. Wheeler Brunswick Cahill Maine Mar. Wilson

Bath couple wed at St Marys Church

Alex Burgess J and Miss Alice Long both of Bath were married Monday morning at St Marys church with Fr Nicholas J Horan officiating. The groom’s brother served as best man and a cousin as bridesmaid. A wedding breakfast followed at the grooms parents home and 300 friends later hosted a surprise party at their new Chestnut street home.

Alex Burgess Alice Long Bath St. Marys Church Nicholas J. Horan Charles Durgess Best Iam.s Louise McPhee Bath Tron Works, Ltd John Long Woolwich Alex Surgers SO Court Street Alex Burgess, Jr St. Mary's Chestnut Street

Old Time Citizen of Bath Dies Aged 84

William W. Crooker of Bath died aged about 84, a former Bath resident who spent his later years in Lynn. He was the last of six children of shipbuilder William Duncan Crooker, pioneer engineer of the Eastern Steamboat Co. The funeral will be at his son Harry W. Crooker's home in Lynn on Tuesday at two in the afternoon.

Charlese Jackson William W. Crocker Bath Lynn Phe Abbie Orae Boothhay Harbor Franker Willian WL Crooker William Duncan Crooker Indy C de Wli Crooker Shi Vier Plyde Windlass Co Isaiah Crooker Jemithan Thilbrooker Diath Jegiah Crocker Winter Street Center Wrte Maine Central Railroad Isaiah Crocker Oak Street Winneysanee New Meadows Nennebec River Isaith Crocker St. Mary's Church High Street Dlacksmith Dbenjamin Savage Tseish Crooker William W. Crooker Old Eastern Steamboat Co Sasanes Winnurna Henry W. Swanton Harry W. Crooker Harwood — Street Mass

Bath Elks Attend Portland Reception

Notices sent to over 200 Bath lodge Elks members ahead of a Portland reception for Grand Exalted Ruler James C. McFarland of Watertown New York. The event at the Falmouth Iron Tote room includes a banquet after a 7.30 start with other officials such as Fred C. Robinson John Dysart and Charles Ray. Portland lodge members plan hotel bookings as Bath lodge groups plan to travel and stay overnight. Meanwhile soprano Miss Rachael Emerson, formerly Bay Point summer resident, tours Portland with recent appearances including Butterfly Tea at Congress Square church and a Friday dinner with Frederick Lowell.

Bath Lodge of Elks State of Maine Elks James C. McFarland Watertown Porthind Mr. McParland Falmouth Fred C. Robinson John Dysart Charles Ray John G. Vries Columbus Janes R. Nicholson Boston Bath Lodge Portland Portland Lodge Rachael Emerson Bay Point Lauvels Congress Square Frederick Lowell Cottage Street Florence N. Gardiner Cape Elizabeth

Richmond Visitors Harry Houdlette and Henry Drew in Bath

Richmond businessmen Harry Houdlette and Henry Drew visited Bath on Tuesday to tour local enterprises and discuss potential collaborations. They arrived from Richmond and met with Bath firm representatives to explore investment opportunities.

Harry FE. Houdlette Henry BR. Drew Richmond Bath

Bathman Acquainted with War President

Rev Edwin Dodge Hardin of Winter Street Church recalls Woodrow Wilson before his presidency. Hardin, Princeton graduate and former faculty, says Wilson was popular for lectures on international law and his chapel addresses. He praises Wilsons The State and Governments as a masterful, clear text prized in colleges.

Edwin Dodge Hardin Winter Street Church Princeton University Woodrow Wilson Hardin Wilson James Dbryee

Emergency car kit essentials urged for motorists

A statement by M. Eldridge of the American Automobile Association urges drivers to equip cars with a concise emergency kit. Items include pliers, a pocket flashlight, towing rope, spark plug socket wrench, tire chains, tire pump, tire gauge, and a folding water bucket for radiator refills to prevent delays and accidents on the road.

M. ©. Eldridge Washington American Automobile Association Mr. Eldridge

Saunders Celebrates 92nd Birthday in Winter Wood-Yard

R O Saunders of East Sumner is recognized as one of Maine's smartest old men. He recently celebrated his 92nd birthday and has already cut over 20 cords of wood this winter, with the season not yet half over.

John G. Morse & Sons Phippsburg Beulah McIntire Bath Susi Daley R. O. Saunders East Sumner Maine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eliza J. Baker John TL. Mayers Grace T. Philamer Lite Walter S. Glidden Girard Trost Coe Benjamin M. Phinner Walter &. Cuidden Mary Merriman of Ellen E. Garland Mary EF. Small Benjamin JG. Douglas Levi S. Torman William T. Boyd William T. Thal Elvina Carrie Thall Bath Boys Doris Hutchins Aloha Club Cherry Siert Natalie McNeil Susan Fletcher Ethelyn Ye Thelma Evelyn Robbins Walter Mosher Louise Daley Christine Curtis Louise Robbins Miss Hutchins Irene Lennox Middle Street Susie Fletcher la Bloecher Marong Lightleese Squirrel Pointe Ami Melin Wallace Sebaxeo Port Tarn Cliver Pye Ingre Eilion Teouchetle George Savage Bowker Wellin Cullity Postport Marth Percy Cox's Plecnd Mark Peres Whartie Morse Hight Parker Peatley Kiah Parrivs Rington Steym Willisin Dewell Irving Diar- Mixx Popham A. Vi Stewer Wet Point Martin Wyison Stall Point Lues Annie Sampson Main Deering Streets Norway Bath Trust Company Spray Bathman Princeton L.F Atwood Medicine Co
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