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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1921

Page

9

City school building conditions and modernization plan

The report reviews several schools in the city, noteing Mitchell Weeks Street Center Street and others. It highlights poor heating ventilation lighting safety issues and recommends a modernization program including a central modern elementary building, expanded junior high facilities, and reorganization to relieve crowding.

Weeks Street School Weeks Street Mitchell School Upper Washington Street Center Street Dike School Mitchell North Grammar School North Primary School South South Primary School South Primary South Grammer School Morse High School South Grammar Panurge Bioods Suigon GA

Bath clergymen discuss Lincoln spirit in city election

Clergymen of Bath address The Spirit of Lincoln and the Modern Citizen urging voters to back men of character and ability in the upcoming city elections. They emphasize safeguarding safety, education, morals, and public trust, warning against graft and favoritism.

Adist Episcopal Church Tlincoln Lincoln

Difficult Art of Self Government at Winter Street Church

Rev Edwin Dodge Hardin spoke on the difficult art of self government at Winter Street Church. He argued self government evolves through centuries, requires personality, and that men are as important as measures. He cited the intelligence of men, the school system, and noted progress when a minority yields to the majority.

Edwin Dodge Hardin Winter Street Wardin

A Better City Vision for Honest Public Service

Rev Paul Dresser urges creation of a nonpartisan civic group to promote integrity and efficacy in government. He argues public officials are not gods and stresses sustaining a permanent, religiously grounded organization to guard against spoils and protect the public trust.

Paul Dresser New Church Truman Tim

Kingsport Universalist Sermon Urges Civic Kingdom on Earth

Dr Francis A Gray of the Universalist church cites Luke and urges transforming the city from within He argues the kingdom of heaven should become a tangible factor in community life to improve streets educate and elevate public spirit and morality He calls for unity against evil to support noble aims in the city

Francis A. Gray Universalist Church Luke Kiny Jesus

Bath girl becomes housekeeper at Maine executive mansion

Miss Susan N Ballou is named the new housekeeper of the Blaine mansion in Augusta Maine home of Maine’s chief executive Governor Veneival Baxter. She began duties Monday as mourning extends for the late Governor Parkhurst with no social functions during the legislative session. public sections of the house will remain open.

Susan N. Ballou Blaine Maine Augusta Miss Ballou Veneival PL Baxter Predericke Parkhurst Carl E. Milliken Parkhurst Sagadahoc County John W. Ballon Dany Bath

American Legion May Secure Rooms in Sagadahoc Block

Commander James J. Morse of Roland H. Smith post explores securing the former Red Cross work room in Sagadahok block for post quarters. The plan envisions a centrally located space open to members and visiting ex service people, with potential affordable furniture to make it attractively furnished. Details to be discussed at the next post meeting on Bebo 1S.

James J. Morse Roland H. Smith American Legion Red Cross Sagadahoek Morse Legion

Miss Bertha Chapman Weds Winthrop Tlart in Bangor

Miss Bertha L. Chapman of Auburn and Winthrop A. Tlart of Bath were married Friday at 7 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Seavey 35 Willow street Bangor Rev. Ernest M. Holman officiated. Hart family ties noted and Tlart is a riveter. Federal Prohibition officials James J. Verkins and Edward T. Sampson visit Bangor for U S district court sessions before Judge Clarence Hale.

Bertha L. Chapman Auburn Winthrop A. Tlart Bath Ernest M. Holman First Baptist Church Clarence Seavey Willow Street Hart George T. Chapman Mr. Tlart Mair Silas Hart James J. Verkins Edward T. Sampson Bangor United States District Court For Northern Division Clarence Hale Portland

Foreclosure Notice and Probate Actions in Sagadahoc County

Foreclosure on Edith W Norton and John R Norton mortgage with land in Woolwich, Kennebec River area, described parcels incl John J Mains and Beatrice Mains. Also multiple probate notices: Guy G Crocker administrator for Joseph W Crocker estate, Martin R Co administrator for Sarah A Doyle estate, Annie F Card executrix for Otis Care estate. Court orders publish notices in Bath Independent to appear March first 1921 duties and deadlines.

Edith W. Norton John R Norton Bath Savadahoc State of Maine Kennebee River Woolwich Wellington Clark Partridge Farm Kennebec Wilbur Tlowe Howe John J. Mains Beatrice Mains Portrides Place Guy G Crocker Wis Sagadahoe Joseph W Crocker Guy G. Crocker Sagadahoc. Ss Sagadahoc Martin R. Co Sarah A. Doyle Bath Independent Sagadahonc Sarsdaboc Annie F. Card Otis Rath Sapatanine James S. Lowell Arthur J. Dunton Maine Savadahoe Caid Tames Fullerton Sneadehoe Thampon Sagadatiog Beth Ine Saradahoe Cansine Card County Weolvile Joseph Charles Footer Alwhonse Ec Goa Profife Withins Radaboac Pehetry Otis TP Hunt Howare A. Thont Beth Coounty Sapedehoe Sat James Ss. Lovett William FO Dunham Annette McAllister Trahare Saemdthoe John W. Stewart Tate Sagadahos Fred D Winter West Bath Ecoaunty Saeadahac F Tosie Winter Sagadehos Fred D. Winter Geertonde N. Leonard Southwert Semadalloc Tnsephine M. Lewis Geertown Savadahoce Gertrede Leonard Alew James S. Lowett Sagndahoc Bath Vathin Fe “Ster SA Odessa Ro Wright Jetham TL Wright Paul Beech Seul James S, Lovelle Sagadatioc Segadaloe Jelmes 'Wan Ichac O'Donnell Canordial

Maine Asylum for Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Proposed Unification

A discussion on the Maine Asylum for soldiers and sailors orphans questions whether the institution remains best for a single class of wards. It notes many children are already placed in family homes and urges a broader state policy linking institutional care to general wards. Needs include screens for all windows and a new playhouse.

Maine Guy

Day Gilmore couple wed in Bath in intimate town ceremony

John M. Day and T A Gilmore, both of Bath, married by City Clerk Albert J. Grassy at his Walker street home last Wednesday. The groom, son of the late White M. Day of Arrowsie, works for The Pexas Steamship Co. The bride, daughter of Mrs. James M. Woodfield of Germantown Ma, is connected to the Tome Service section of the local American Red Cross. Miss Mary L Purpin of the Red Cross arrives in Bath tonight after a three week Bermuda Philadelphia vacation.

John M. Day T. A. Gilmore Bath Albert J. Grassy Walker Street al Sone M. Day of Arrowsie Pexas Steamship Co James M. Woodfield Germantown Mary L. ‘Purpin Tome The American Red Cross Bermuda Philadelphia

Maine probate notices and mortgage foreclosure records

The document records probate actions in Sagadahoc County Maine including Myra Hunnewell requesting administration of Charles Hannewell's estate with listed heirs, and notices of mortgage foreclosure for property in Bath with details of the deed, breach, and court orders. It includes hearings set for March and public notices in the Bath Independent.

State OF Maine Trobate Court Sagadahoc Myra BF. Hannewell Woolwich Charles Hl. Hannewell Plaid Dlased Myra Bk Tuannewell Etta G Trett Bath Maine Mary J. Fullerton Brunswick Vinal Uunnewell Woolich Deselas Hunnewell Frank W. Carlton S Lahoe

Obituary of Ella G. Douglas Bath Native and Wife of Detective

Mrs Ella G Douglas longtime Bath resident and wife of State Detective Frank M Douglass died in Bangor from pneumonia after a two day illness Funeral was held Saturday at her home and body sent to Bath for burial in Oak Grove Later to be buried in Spring She was a daughter of George Merrill and lived in Bath most of her life She leaves her husband two Augusta sisters and three Bath cousins

Ella G. Douglas Formr Bath Frank M. Douglass Bangor Pnewmoonia Maple Grove Oak Grove Douglass Tlarpswell George Merrill J. Edward Tibbetts Reuben Marson Augusta George W. Merrill Jf. Raedall Leonard George Te. Copland

Fox Hunt Report From Whippsburg And Nearby Areas

The article notes Fred Wilson and dogs pursuing foxes near Whippsburg, with a fox taken Thursday and another the previous day at Whippsburg Casing. Wilson followed a long trail from Rogers Farm to Capt. Joseph Perry place, returning by Winneganee Creek after nine tries. Other locals, Vernon Chase and Frank Torront, are mentioned hunting rabbits and foxes in Woolwich and nearby locales.

Fred Wilson Whippsburg West Bath Wilson Joseph Perry Lin Dasin Winneganee Vernon Chase Fuller's Mountain Dromere Grange Hall Frank Torront Woolwich

Martinok Szarek Wedding in City Hall Aldermen’s Chamber

Tarkopo Martinok, a Bath iron worker and reamer from Hus sia, married Frankee Szarec of Aus tria in the aldermen's chamber at city hall at 4 pan with City Clerk Albert Girassy officiating. both residents of Path.

Tarkopo Martinok Hussia Frankee Szarec Austria Phieayty Albert Girassy Path Ee Oe

Destructive Brush Burning Regulation Proposed

A proposal seeks legislative authority for burning brush or slash. County forest wardens or town officers may issue permits signed by the forest commissioner. The commissioner can overrule local officials and grant or deny permits. Violators face a fine of fifty dollars.

Guy

Sixth Small Farce Set for March Presentation

The Ward One District School or The South End Institute of Joeology is the new farce by Willie P. Snail for the South End Parents Teacher association. Staged by South End people, it promises entertainment and light humor as the cast provides local wit. Production is slated for early March.

South End Joeology Willie PE Snaill Parents Teacher Association Mr. Small

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