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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1926

Page

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Differences in Papers and Press Truth in China Debate

The piece discusses criticisms that Reuters suppressed American China coverage, contrasts American and European press biases, notes American aims for factual reporting, and highlights praise for Massachusetts General Hospital funding efforts and local development in Bath with oil tank plans. It also mentions Senator James Wadsworth Jr preparing to speak at the Maine Republican convention in Portland.

American Press China Reuters News Service America Reuter Ows Europe the Tribune World Court Senate Borah Johnson Reed and Moses James W. Wadsworth, Jr New York Maine Portland Wadsworth

Potato inspections end as 11 068 carloads judged

Last week 8 percent of tablestock potato shipments in Aroostook County were inspected at six points, bringing season totals to 11 068 carloads. The price for inspection rose from 2 50 to 4 per carload to better cover aerial service costs.

Aroostook Charles M. White Division of Markets State Department of Agriculture Imore

Lewiston to Host World Fiddlers Contest April 5 10

John J Sullivan of Lewiston sent a cablegram to the London Daily Mail inviting England's champion fiddler to Lewiston Armory for the World Fiddler's contest set for April 5 through 10. Fire Chief Charles Fortin and Miss Germaine Thibanult were married February 3 at St. Peter's church with Fr Ferr officiating.

John J. Sullivan Lewiston Mellie Dunham London Daily Mail New Lewiston Armory England Charles EF. Fortin

Morse prepares for Cony High confrontation in Bath

Morse high school advances its basketball schedule with a Feb 17 road game at Cony High in Bath to avenge an old Bath score. Earlier, Morse plays at Brunswick on Wednesday, then at Winslow Friday, facing a strong Winslow squad that beat Waterville, a team Morse must match, while Morse girls join the trip to Brunswick.

Morse High School Cony High School Bath Brunswick Morse Five Winslow Winslow High Waterville Cony Morse Waterville High College Lown

Worst Night on River in 30 Years Says Colby

Captain Perry Colby of the Hockomock river ferry reports the Kennebec voyage was the harshest he has encountered in over three decades at sea. A heavy northeaster and falling tide hampered docking, though engineer William Shea and fireman John Cus kept steam and signals steady throughout.

Colby Kennebeco Perry Colby Hockomock Priusday William TL Shea John Cus

Universalist Ladies Aid Elects Officers

Mrs Charles F Rideout was re elected president of the Universalist Ladies aid at a Friday meeting held with Mrs Albion Staples at 1055 Washington Street Other officers elected include Mrs Charles A Harriman vice president Mrs James W Savage secretary Miss Swine Moses treasurer Mrs Albion C Staples floral committee and Messrs Charles A Blair Mrs Henry G Hodgdon and Miss Evangeline Haynes as the soliciting committee to assist the president.

Charles F. Rideout Universalist Ladies’ Aid Albion, Staples Washington Street Chares A. Harriman James W. Savage Swine Moses Albion C. Staples Moss Charles A. Blair Henry G. Hodgdon Evangeline Haynes

Nancy of Winchendon called by illness in West Bath

Nancy of Winchendon Mass has been called by the serious illness of Mrs. Fitzgeralds father Fred W Coombs of West Bath.

Nancy Winchendon Mass Mrs. Fitzgerald Fred W. Coombs West Bath

Maine D.A.R. to Present Candidate for Vice President General

The Maine Daughters of the American Revolution unanimously endorse Mrs. Benjamin Cushman Willey Cushman of Auburn as candidate for Vice President General at the Continental Congress in Washington this April. Her State and National service includes multiple state offices and national chairs.

Maine Daughters of the American Revolution Benjamin Glazier Willey Cushman Auburn National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Congress Washington Cushman Blaine Wiles D. A. Tt Columbia S. C Jacksonville Fla St. Petersburg Oakland National Society Maine Panehters

Judge Keegan Addresses Bath Ministers on Law and Religion

Judge John J. Keegan spoke at Grace Church parish house to the Bath Ministerial association on law and religion. He traced legal history from 2300 B C to modern times, highlighted crime causes tied to home conditions, and urged religious cooperation for social reform. A forum followed and several ministers attended.

John J. Keegan Bath Ministerial Association Grace Church B.C David J. Wilson W. P. Woolman George Wilson Scudder Charles M. Tubbs

Maine publicity increases sales in Lincoln county real estate

Lincoln county real estate agents report a banner year ahead as summer visitors spark interest. Mr Miller predicts thousands will explore West Estate with Summer business expected to be the busiest the county has ever known.

Dewn Miller Lincoln County West Estate

Bath boy employed at fine new hotel Tollywood Florida

John D. Farrin of Bath is superintendent of service at the Hollywood hotel Tollywood in Florida opened last week. The ten month project cost over ten million dollars and plans envision about 600 guests with more than 500 rooms. The Atlantic Ocean views from the boardwalk site feature a $30,000 pipe organ and a six member Chicago orchestra pledging no jazz. Harry E. Thompson is manager and J A Walker is associate manager.

Bath John Farrin George L. Farrin Middle Street New Hollywood Tollywood Fla Chicago Harry E. Thompson J. A. Walker

Two Travelers End Florida Tour Call It Off

Edward Cornish and Charles Trving sent letters from Bath friends stating they had toured Florida for several months. They described the heat and said they had had enough of the South and could not reach Bath soon enough.

Edward Cornish Charles Trving Florida Bath

Maine towns to observe centennials in 1926

Eight Maine towns will mark 100 years since incorporation in 1826 Carthage Cutler Machias Mast Machias West Machias Howland Plymouth Sebago. The piece outlines historic notes about Machias and surrounding towns and discusses the value and reach of the telephone in American life with expert remark from Sir Alexander Roger of the Telephone Development Association.

Maine Carthage Cutler Mast Machias Machiasport West Machias Howland Plymouth Sebago Machias Washington County Penobscot Machinsport Ust Meachias Libby Island Cross Island Cross Island Coast Rock Bound Larrabee Bucks Harbor Starboard Joseph Cutler Newburyport Mass Cutler Trowland Penobscot County Bangor Piscataquis West Enfield Montague Trymouth Waldo County Somerset Franklin County Farmington Berry's Fast Sebago North Sebago Convene Douglass Till United States Manchester England Guardian Sir Alexander Roger America Alexander Roger Telephone Development Association New York Sir Alexander Tabies San Francisco London Bagdad Frisco Glasgow New York City Great Britain Post Office

Parish Meeting at Winter Street Church Sees Nearly 100 Attend

Nearly 100 persons attend the annual parish supper at Winter Street Church despite a northeast blizzard. The meeting noted all current bills paid. pastor Rev. Edwin Dodge Hardin receives two months leave, mid July to mid September, with plans to visit Mugland.

Winter Street Edwin Dodge Hardin Hardin Pling Mugland Langdon T. Snipe Edward I. Smith Jennie S. Silsby Warry S. Morin Prudential Committee Charles Roger D. Skillings Galen (. Moses Charles E. Plaisted Edward RB. Smith Edward B. Smith

Bat A C Star Jerry Gilmore Confined Five Days

Arthur "Jerry" Gilmore of the Bat A C basketball squad has been confined to his home for three days after injuries from a practice game Monday night. The team announced the update on his condition and expected return.

Arthur Jerry” Gilmore Bat A.C

How Indian Summer Got Its name and origin

A Bangor Commercial piece summarizes why the term Indian Summer is used. It notes St Martin’s and Infan Summer as related names, explains the seasonal timing, and offers origins linked to Native harvests and Pilgrim-era lore. It cites traditions and Dr Joseph Dodridge’s folklore notes on Indian incursions resuming in warmer late autumn.

St. Martin’s Joseph Dodridge New England Bangor

Lusky He Lied and the Mexico Tale of John Silver

John Silver shares a rambling anecdote about planning a trip to Mexico next month. Friends react with disbelief and dark humor about malaria, fleas, and dangers, prompting Silver to exclaim that the plan is oddly fortunate.

John Silver Los Angeles Times Silver Mexico

Horizontal Puzzle Clues Riddle Set Reveals Word Match

A list of crossword style clues includes numbered across and down hints such as 6 To discover 10 Highest voice and 61 Boy's name with references to Greek letters and compass points. The note promises the solution in the next issue.

England United States Scotland

St Petersburg Harbor Development Spurs Bond Vote

Desper W. Oliver touts rapid harbor growth in St Petersburg Fla noting $500,000 dredging, a planned $1.4 million bond, and conversion into a major Southern port. Ships now reach 20 feet at low tide. lumber from Portland arrived in 27 days aboard a 2,400,000 foot shipment, with docks busy and sand bars removed in seven months. Oliver runs a lunch room on a busy dock feeding about 30 men daily.

Desper W. Oliver Path St. Petersburg Fla Oliver Portland Oliver Hias

Philathea Class Social Shows Frugal Folly at Corliss Street

The Philathea class of Corliss Street church held a vestry social and entertainment Friday night raising a neat sum. Velma Cornish opened with a piano solo, followed by a dialogue A Pair of Tamaties. Eleanor Coombs and Jessie Colby performed a Hawaiian guitar ukulele duet and Beatrice Goddard read The Tains. A piano duet by Eleanor Coombs and Virginian Clark and Mrs John Hunt read Lucinda Jones Has a Holiday. Donald Preble played banjo, Evelyn Steen and Lacey Coombs presented Taking the Census. A ukulele trio featured Eleanor Coombs Jessie Colby and Mildred Want. Louise Munsey read So Was U and the program closed with Madelyn Richs At Dawning solo.

Philathea Corliss Street Velma Cornish Eleanor Coombs Jessie Colby Beatrice Goddard Virginian Clark John Hunt Lucinda Jones Donald Preble Evelyn Steennd Lacey Coombs Mildred Want Louise Munsey Madelyn Rich

City Works To Keep Road Open To Brunswick

The highway department worked to keep the road passable for cars. A road machine cleared from North and Lincoln to Simpson's corner near New Meadows river bridge, with side passes to improve safety. Major drifts remained at Ham hill and Cook's Corner where wind filled in the cleared snow.

Highway Department Lincoln Streets Simpson's Corner New Meadows River Bridge Ham‘,hill Cook's Corner

Old Bath Clipper Ship Indiana Recalled In Film Tale

The old clipper Indiana of 1866, once commanded by Capt. Robert Jack, towed into San Pedro after rough Catalina Channel weather. The vessel, TISS tons, carried Joseph Schildkraut on board and required five tug assists for a line. If not saved, it would have hit the rocks. no injuries reported.

Indiana Fiction Picture Company San Pedro Cal Catalina Channel Inc Bath I. & AL Sewall TISS Robert Jack Marie Jack BowdoFiham Washington Street Joseph Schildkraut

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