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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1926

Page

4

Grizzly Bear At Yellowstone Faces Extinction Threat

Yellowstone Park bears number about fifty, according to Mr. Heller, yet protection has not increased their abundance. He urges park-based food dumps after sundown and a law against shooting outside the park, arguing the grizzly's preservation hinges on changing perceptions and keeping it within sanctuary limits.

Mr. Heller United States Heller Yellowstone Mr. Heler Park Service Yellowstone Park Grigoly Mid-West Ian James Capen Adams California Theo UL Trittell Adie Paeksa Grizaly

Joint Installation of Kennebec Lodge Pythians and McDonald Temple

Kennebec lodge of the Pythians and McDonald temple Pythian Sisters held a joint officer installation Tuesday evening followed by a banquet. Officers for Kennebec lodge included V. C. Charles Blodgett and M. of F Ernest Lancaster, with Stimpson of Brunswick installing. McDonald temple officers were led by Edith Rowe as M. EF. C. and Hattie Lord presiding. A large social gathering followed, with many local residents attending and reports of town affairs and visits shared.

Kennebec Lodge of Pythians McDonald Temple of Pythian Sisters Kennebec Lodge K. of P McDonald Temple Pythian Sisters Frank Siegars Charles Blodgett V. C Philip Nealey Caleb Sedgley Ernest Lancaster Josiah Fulton Elmer Jordan Edward Graves HL FE Cheney L. G Clifford Smalley O. G. Dist Stimpson Brunswick Hattie BE. Lord Auburn McDonald Temple Edith Rowe M. EF. C Eva Vpurington F. S Mabel Lancaster BE. J Myrtle Sewell Emily Rideout Hazel Denham Katherine Mulligan Sarah Simall Hannie Denham Karl Blodgett U. of M FR. S. Blodgett George H. Blodgett Vlecta Chapter O. WH. OS Hedred Ada Tenn Hackett Ruth Cora Denham Esther Catherine Sprague Eleetas Fania Purinton Mary Heath Sentinel Henry 2. Cornish Eien M. Cornish California Elizabeth Whitney Mary T. Nealey Martha Alonzo Gowell Litchfield Boston Carrie Kendall W. DB. Kendell Lesfie Simall Nendall W. J. Kendall Trish Wellesley Mass Pine Tree John Maher Blop Kendall Portland Wilbur Douglas Merline Lowell Nellie Rideout Richmond Janes Allen St. John & Boston Express L. P. Pemple Kk It. Ferguson Charles BK. Thack- Mie Greve Shab AW Sirowne Verett Williams Selectmen's Office Wo. Rendall W. T. Rendall Village Lodge BL & A.M James Lodgett Licdmond

Bowdoinham Town Candidates Seek Re election

R A Dickinson and W J Graves are candidates for re election as first and second selectmen in Bowdoinham at the March 1 town meeting. Paul Ames runs for third member of the board. Also seeking reelection are Miss Jessie W Ames town clerk and town treasurer , B Cornish read commissioner, Dr Charles L Browne school board member, Dr T C Trish health officer kt Varington auditor.

R. A. Dickinson W. J. Graves Paul Ames Jessie W. Ames B. Cornish Charles L. Browne TC. Trish Kt. Varington

Delightful Whist Party At Parish House On Chestnut Street

A parish house whist party on Chestnut street drew a large crowd with fifteen tables and prizes. Mrs Scott Morse won first prize, an electric floor lamp, while Mrs John Hayes took silver mats as second prize. The consolation prize went to Mrs Bernard McAushind, a dish. William Gillis won a green gold scarf pin and John Allen took a set of books. The event was run by committee chair J Eugene Thebeau with John Conley and others.

Chestnut Street Scott Morse John Hayes Bernard McAushind William Gillis John Allen Henry Gaudet J. Eugene Thebeau John Conley Henry Diggins Eugene Hart James Malaughlin Peter Allen Stanley Richards John Tayes

Independent's Public Mart Listings and Rentals

A patchwork of classified notices lists items for sale and for rent including a Valentines sale by Mrs. Marion W. Moody in Bath Maine, a small Woolwich property for cash, a five room house for rent on Tine Street, wholesale seaweed sale, and various wood and textile offerings with names and addresses such as Durward Bowie and Concord Worsted Mills.

Nequasset Road Woolwich Calso Nellie F. Hanson

Bath Commander Saves Lives in Great Blizzard

Captain Leonard Oliver of the Bathgate, commanding the Southern Transportation Co., blizzard of the Jersey coast era. He saved eight lives from three distressed barges including a woman and a little girl, hauling survivors aboard with no loss of life. He kept watch amid wicked seas before delivering the tow and survivors to Brooklyn.

Leonard Oliver Bathgate Southern Transportation Co Starfegat Jersey Brattleboro Oliver Tie Zoth Len Abesacom Henlopen Amos Perry Thompson Bros., Inc Brooklyn Tom

Fine talk on law and legal procedure at men’s club

Corporation Counsel Walter S. Glidden spoke to the Men’s Club at Central Church about the law and the legal profession. He contrasted England’s faster criminal justice with delays in the United States and explained common and criminal law, noting changes in judge selection and urging support for reforms.

Corporation Walter S. Glidden Central Church Hiw England United States Glidden Mains New York Rammany Pall Bit American Car Association Supreme Court of the United States Lafollette

Plans for Bath Winter carnival coronation

The Bath Winter carnival prepares a coronation at the opera house Tuesday night with French Colonial costumes from Hooker & Howe. I A Huse coordinates ticket sales while Myrna Avery arranges an orchestra. Fifty skiers expected in the ski jump and obstacle snowshoe race heats. Coaches Hayward and Hennessey judge events as city teams prepare the Lily pond arena this week.

Opera House Myrna Avery Huse Richard Dgarthelmess Cty Park Raymond Hayward Mark Hennessey

Y M C A Notes and Banquet Plans

The Y M C A notes church league games set for Saturday. The Y secured Billy Lundrigan for the Father and Son banquet on February 15 to sing That Certain Party and Freshie. Gene Desmond to lead organized singing. John McCormick carries a $1,000,000 endowment policy maturing in 1936.

Billy Lundrigan Freshie Gene Desmond John McCormick

Aged Woman Saved From Fire by Quick Neighbor Aid

Mrs. Charles Allen aged 84 narrowly escaped death when a two and a half story dwelling at Cedar Grove burned at about one o clock Wednesday morning. Alden Stilphen arrived first and broke a window to reach her dragging her to safety. The home and contents burned with an estimated loss of five thousand dollars and little insurance.

Alden Stilphen Charles Allen Cedar Grove Stitphen Stilphen Mrs. Allen Jamey Carlyle

Jugo Slavic Tamburica Concert Delights Chicago Quintet

The Jugo Slavic Tamburicans held a Tuesday night performance at Masonic Temple before a good crowd. The Chicago based group, under Royal Lyceum Bureau, wore distinctive garb and played Tamburicas from ukulele to large models, delivering wholesome entertaining music. The five musicians were James Berwfick Nicholas Rothnic Peter Snatural Joseph Falco and Joseph Lotinek.

Masonic Temple Chicago Royal Lyceum Bureau James Berwfick Nicholas Rothnic Peter Snather Joseph Falco Joseph Lotinek Fof Ilinois

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