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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1924

Page

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West Bath Grange Holds Annual Christmas Program

About 125 grangers and children attended the West Bath grange Christmas program in the hall. Santa visited as a large decorated tree illuminated the room, with a lengthy program of rehearsed pieces and recitations by members led by various committee members. An upcoming officer installation and a community lunch followed, along with notes on local residents and school openings.

Grange West Bath Grange Santa Claus Annie White Lizzie Haggett Hope Ward Florence Trish Wiliam Tait Marion Plummer Dpaul Boudreau Marta Madey Palgeat Oli Rigames Ables Lassie Bigsett Mr Nigge Peters Delenniyx Guel Jostas Titanate Peerten Peregrita Felfrase Bop Daley B.D. Deeri Charles Pliner Diamee Lertiefield Maldred Smith Evelyn Redier Ois Vsther Bravo Pivelon Redlon Danser Reberi Fuller Clayten Holden Mildred Smith Trish Samel Rice Leonard Smith Alice Moulligan Taldeau Lowell Sede Santa Clan Santa Himsel Leland Pinner David Rich Oscur Smiles Albert Pollard PA. Fterrs Fred Brown Lizzie Slaggert Ith Willisin Crocker Keith Savage Banger Miles Purington Edwin Johnson Lewiston A. E. Pentel Ulatyie Nestin Dinaiger Bote Ood Emner Craig Lenidt Llen Mise Florence Heiley Brunswick Meulay Annie ‘Trufant Heen Alter Llewellyn Regers Provider Roe Fier Nheetelas Gary Riley Liath Hovie Miro Morsus EL KK Brown Wilton Bates Winneganes Charles Bates Delmar Vath Syhine Plerotha Freeport Pridon Lewel Lowell School West Born Teachers Community Association Marion Rose Anstress Larrabee Edt Brewer Daddy Robert Fuller Hayden Rogers Walter Larrabee Edna Brown West Bath Red Cross

Patriotism Shaped Sagadahoc Pomona Meeting Highlights

A Sagadahoc Pomona meeting featured Webster of Bath and students from the University of Maine sharing patriotic views. Attendees discussed price cooperation, with concern that farmers fail to unify on pricing. The session included music, a tableau, duets, and readings, ending with a reading by Helen Gould.

Boothbay Service With Bath Is Over

Captain Greentext made the first trip of the year from Bath to Boothbay Harbor Thursday afternoon in the Nernandle. After arrival at Boothbay, patrons learned the withdrawal of the service ends river trade to Bath. Local officials regret the interruption and warn of longer restoration efforts.

Ale Greentext Bath Moothbay Hiarbor Nernandle Arrowsie Zee Cmd Pradent Lie Boothtee Tiber Bridis Wiseaussen Rulrogd Duihoe Othe Norte Capi Garventear

Bath Veteran Firemen Elect New Officers

In Bath a meeting of the Bath Veteran Firemen Association saw officers chosen for three year terms. Frank Parvin was elected president with Ver Ren Miller as vice president and Frank J. Turner as treasurer. Other posts went to Baward Muller director for three years, Joseph Everitud director, Willivia Shawehner director, Jeremit Frank Portier, and FrankTien Deneder.

Bath Frank 4. Parvin Verren W. Miller Frank J. Turner Baward Muller Po Pheipsen Joseph Everiud Ted Williva Shawehner Jeremit Sistant Fercan

Thomas Dunning dies at Sheepscat Monday funeral Wednesday

Thomas Dunning, longtime coachman for Tate Arthur Sewall and stable owner with his brother Charles, died Monday at Sheepscat. He leaves a widow and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Hi. Turner and John dreve, plus a son Charles Woof of Freeport. The Misses Alice and Abbie Minott will relocate from Whippsburg Center to Bestop for the winter.

Thomas Dunning Sheepscat Mr. Dunning Portland Washington Owen Thunning Tate Arthur Sewall Charles Frank Hi. Turner John Dreve Charles Woof Freeport Alice Abbie Minott Whippsburg Center Bestop

Judge Atchley Outlines Liberty and Law Observance

Waterville judge Charles W. Atchley argues liberty ends where law evasion begins, classifying citizens into three groups by obedience to prohibition. He cites Rome and Carthage as warnings, stresses enforcement as essential to government, and praises law and order over personal liberty claims. Sewall returns to New York and joins Charles Ashmund & Co to arrange rail and sea travel for clients, promising low rates and turnkey planning of international trips.

New York Charles W. Atchley Waterville Bath W. A. Atehley First Baptist Church Kiwanis Club Atekles America Republic of Rome Carthage Athens Venice Tordon Persens Layvall F. Sewall Harold M. Newall Charles Ashmund & Co Fifth Avenue United States Fabre Cunard Raymond, Whitcomb Co Cook, Clark Sewall SPO Bermuda Associated Advertising Clubs International Medieval Association Maine

Georgetown Tax Notice and Property List for 1923

Collector Henld announces real estate tax due for 1923 on numerous properties in Georgetown. Notices warn that unpaid taxes and interest will be sold at public auction, detailing parcels on Long Island and surrounding lots with owner names and valuations.

Tri Mu Class Enjoys Joke Christmas Tree

The Tri Mu class of Corliss Street Sunday school met at Miss Sadie Coombs home. The highlight was a joke tree with humorous gifts including one for Miss Katherine Trott. Gifts included a large stationery box for Miss Coombs. Refreshments, games, and social time followed for all attendees and guests.

Tri-Mu Corliss Street Sadie Coombs Mames Katherine Trott Cliss Juiving Morse Coombs Isabel Berry Louise Amanda Munsey Virginia Clark Doris Soule Thebua Thornton Resina Bates Mary Sylvester Nive Hallowell Adelaide Campbell Christine Lockery Irene Dolly Gertrude Milliken Gladys Bickle Muriel Spinney

Parents Gift Fine Dancing Party for Children

A committee of parents organized a Christmas party for the dancing class children at Music Hall on Thursday night. Mrs. Ralph W. Bragg provided piano music as guests enjoyed dancing, a Christmas tree, and exchanged presents with refreshments of ice cream and cake. The teacher received a silver bread tray a silk handkerchief and a hair comb as thanks. Patrons included Mrs. Thomas Artis and Mrs. Arthur Oliver with a committee of several named ladies.

Music Hall Ralph W. Bragg Chiss Thomas Artis Arthur Oliver Eugene Mel

Richmond Couples Wed on Christmas Day at Predericks Home

Miss Lillian M. Pushard daughter of Mya and Mrs George Pushard and Walter I Johnsen son of Mir s and Mrs Harry H Johnson both of Richmond were married Christmas day at the home of Rev Charles F Predericks in Richmond.

Lillian M. Pushard Mya George Pushard Walter I. Johnsen Oof Harry H. Johnson Richmond Charles F. Predericks

Collector's Notice of Sale for West Bath Taxes 1923

Unpaid taxes on real estate owned by non residents in West Bath Sagadahoc for 1923 will be sold at public auction. Taxes interest and charges due on several parcels including Stoughton Property and Cottage Lot with boundaries described will be offered on the first Monday in February 194 at nine oclock a.m. at the Townhouse West Bath Maine. Names include Martha Trte Robert Small and J Edward Drake among others with values stated and dates cited.

George Lanter Theta Bosman Cotvags Steytesd Dene Harebooot W.obo Syummes Valine Spahrae Bere Daand Amd Sasanoa Wryep Georcetown Sa-onna Laws of Woodman Poors Hats Bay Weber Place Tatherme de Mahoney Bach S Realty Co EB. Worthing Neal Do Smith Long Island West Bath Sagadahoc Martha Trte Stoughton Jas. FE Jesse Tibbitts Charles Lee Jas New Meadows J. Edward Drake Ayt Saude Chas. Lee Tas K. Flanders Robert Small TH. Bates PD. A. Merry J. Edward Tirakiea Valais Bath Bireh Point J. Eadward Drake PLD Crooker Fred Crooker Walter TH. Larrabiy J. C. Marr Vand FE. Flanders Lizzie Aiken D. AL Merry Woolwich Soul Town L. S. Dodge Beantamont Gowell Carlton Edward III Preble Maria Leonard Ald Lily Goo Convers Trott Middle Road Eben Dana T. E. Savage Wales Ce Norcross Albert M Wee Ramsey Laura J Town Road A. C. Day E. H W. Carlton Woodbridge William Sassanoa Bluffs Co A. M. Lord Gowell Swanton T. L. Savage Reed Sassanoa Kennebec Bath Water District First Baptist Church C. W. Wright G. Preble Main Brook Nequasset Pond D. E. Hathorne City of City Hall

Lewiston man's claim now before Congress

Moses King Jr of Lewiston says he administers the estate of Capt Ezra King, master of the sloop Ruby, and that his claim under the French Spoliation bill amounts to 1545 dollars. The bill, previously blocked in the Senate, may be reintroduced, expanding compensation for long disputed claims. King, now 91, asserts direct descent from Ezra King and recalls the Ruby’s voyage against a French privateer.

Maine Congress Moses King, Jr Russell Street Lewiston Ezra King King G. AR. Hall Pittston Ezra King, Jr Government Printing Office Hale Ruby

Smith Post Auxiliary Elects New Officers

The Kehuri TE Smith Post American Legion auxiliary elected officers for the next meeting on the second Wednesday in January. Newly elected officers include Mrs. Leonice Morse president, Mrs. B. M. Puller vice president, Miss Marion Hill secretary, Mrs. Florence McClure treasurer, Mrs. Cleora Coombs chaplains, Mrs. Matilda Downing historian. New executive members are Mrs. Anna Mullin, Mrs. Abbie Perkins, and Mrs. Pinna Crosby.

Kehuri TE Smith Amerian Legion Electra Leonice Morse B. M. Puller Marion Hill Florence McClure Cleora Coombs Matilda Downing Jennie Thompson Katherine Pratt Ethel Werschner Edwin Snow Fred Ss. Coombs

Oliver A Candidate to Attend Convention

Sheriff Wilbur Oliver of Sagadaboe county is a Maine second district delegate candidate to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland next June. He previously sought Chicago 1920 support but stepped aside for Robert J. Hodgson of Lewiston. Other district delegates named include Phineas Gay of Newcastle Elmer S. Bird of Rockland and Daniel K. Field of Phillips.

Wilbur Oliver Sagadaboe County Maine Cleveland O Iver Chicago Robert J. Hodgson Lewiston Phineas Gay Newcastle Elmer S. Bird Rocklind Daniel K. Field Phillips

Calvin W. Rogers Buys Front Street Block for Own Occupancy

Calvin W. Rogers has purchased the three story Front Street block from the Sugadahoe Real Estate Association at 110 Front Street for his occupancy. He plans March 1 readiness with changes including a concrete basement floor new freight doorway and elevator to top floor. An office will be added on the main floor and most doors will be used. The block measures 90 feet by 15 feet on Front Street and 10 feet on the west end. Alonzo G. Fisher moves from 115 Front Street to 127 Front Street to open a sporting goods radio and farm supply store by mid next week in the former Perkins barber shop area.

Calvin W. Rogers Sugadahoe Real Estate Association Front Street Mr. Rogers Alonzo G. Fisher William C. Perkins Fisher

Ramona Council Elects Officers and Holiday Events

Ramona council elected officers for the coming year during a Thursday night gathering that included a Christmas tree and performances by Mrs. Cora Freeman Miss Florence Robinson Mrs. Martha Wilson and Mrs. Sadie Garcelon. Alfaretta council of Brunswick sent many visitors and a general good time was had by all. Officers named include Lois McKiever prophetess Ciara Troop Pocahontas Sadie Gureeton Wernena Rachel Dotter keeper of records Florence Robinson keeper of wampum Nina McRae collector of Wampum Percy Marston Powhatan Cora Freeman Martha Wilson delegates to the great council in October. George E. Millett formerly Swift & Co Bath plant manager visiting Bath weekend.

Mhiers Ramona Council LD. of Cora Freeman Florence Robinson Martha Wilson Sadie Garcelon Alfaretta Council of Brunswick Lois McKiever Prophetess Ciara Troop Pocahontas Mars Sadie Gureeton Wernena Rachel Dotter Nina McRae Percy Marston Great Council

Bath official sails abroad to study port conditions

Hon. Edward W. Hyde of Bath and Mrs. Hyde plan a late winter voyage from New York aboard the Providence to study freight handling and port operations in Havre Cherbourg Liverpool Palermo Naples and other Mediterranean ports. The trip, supported by Governor Baxter, aims to benefit Maine port directors with foreign observations. They will visit Monaco Marseille and England before returning to Bath in May.

Edward W. Hyde Bath Portland Hyde New York Fabre Line Providence Mediterranean Havre Cherbourg Liverpool Marseilles Monaco Mr. Hyde John ©. Phillips Eleanor Hyde Mr. Phillips Africa France England

Dog Warns Fire Destroys Richmond Two Family Home

A two family house on Spruce street Richmond owned by Eugene Hussey and David Mc Ginn was destroyed by fire last Wednesday night. The McGinn family escaped in night clothes after the dog barked waking them. Hussey occupants saved a few items as origin of fire remains unknown. Insurance totaled 1500 on the house and 500 per unit for furniture. An earlier alarm noted at 730 PM reported a fire at White Star Laundry with woodwork under the cement floor in the boiler room burning but extinguished by chemicals.

Eugene Hussey David McGinn Spruce Street Richmond McGinn Upstreet Hussey White Star

Bath Maine Tax Collector Notices for 1923

Ralph K. Hall, collector of taxes for the city of Bath Maine, issues notices for 1923 tax obligations. The record lists figures including December 2 to 27 and various amounts totaling 1,400 dollars with additional charges.

Ralph K. Hall City of Bath Maine

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