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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1924

Page

7

Woolwich Christmas Visits and New Year Travelers

Miss Lillian Watson and families in Woolwich celebrate Christmas with relatives in Day's Ferry. Many locals, including Miss Sarah Bagley, Miss Emma Day, and Miss Maude Hayward, travel or host during the holiday season with friends and relatives in Boston Lewiston Manchester and Westport. Several residents announce visits from New York and Boston and a few purchases and updates at home.

Lillian Watson Jackson College Day Sarah Bagley Boston Emma Day Herbert Munsey Maude Hayward Arrowsie Elmer Hayward Waterville Artell Hayward Ruth McIntosh Amy Bennett New Freland Melrose Mass Howard Whittut New York Frank Whittur Caroline Elizabeth Mains June Bailey Delhi. Parnell Croabehind Center Dresden Ro Mains Toving Millie Roy Metutesh Pipe Pree Academy Donesa Mccintosh Conn Lowis Evelyn Steen Aubrey Stear Frank Clark Sarah Bailey Gardiner Fowl Ralph Otto Steen Masspelimsents Christus Bleike Reed Dartmon John Sheldon Mis Bonna Barnes Pred Corliss Howard Whittam Pond Frank Whittam Ralph Whittam Rodney Tarbox Westport Dora Preyer S. OP. EB. Tinthorne

Richmond Spinning Mill Change of Ownership

A warranty deed was filed in Sagadahoc County to transfer the Richmond Spinning Mill property at Richmond from Alexander W. Haddon of Brookline to the Richmond Spinning Co. The deal, reportedly valued at 125000, indicates Aversted spinning mill will be operated. The property came to Mr Haddon on Nise Pile Reese dates uncertain.

Sagadahoe County Alexander W. Haddon Brookline Mass Richmond Spinning Co Richmond Mr. Haddon Nise Pile Reese

Pictures for Milkmen State Dairy Shows Next Week

Inspector Forrest Ne Barbour will show the film The Romance of the White Bottle to pupils of the bath schools next week. The Turn in the Road will also be shown statewide.

Forrest Ne Barbour Jath

Mulligan Stevedores Finish Isaacs Hudson Discharge

The Mulligan stevedores completed their task on Wednesday unloading the barge Isaacs Hudson from TSO0 tons of coal at the Gibbens Coal Co.

Mulligan Isaacs Hudson

Montsweag School Hosts Christmas Program and Remarks

The Montsweag school entertained parents and the community with Christmas exercises and a tree at the Montsweag Baptist church hall. The program featured Miss Cozette Brouillet four Ree, and a sequence of songs and scenes led by pupils including Winnifred Erskine Ree and Velma Bailey. Visitors included Rev Brown, Supt Reed, and local families. the event prompted a repeat performance at Montsweag grange.

Degzo Montsweag Cozette Brouillet Albert Bailey Winnifred Erskine Dorothy Bailey Ruth Erskine Velma Bailey Dalogue Eric Drouillet Ree Ruth Erskine Ree Albert Malley Winnifred Erskine Ree Velma Bailey FF. W. Brown Moatsweag Baptist Church Maxine Walker Wie Castine List Simmer Maine Fedw. Brown Wilson Bailey Clm. Reed Harvey Bailey Isie J. G. Braziley George W. Shaw Asburyley Melvin Milton Brouillet Woolwich Thierry Getehell Lyon Mas Frank J. Walker Boston Brown Montsweag Grange Tadl

Chapman Concert Promises Lively January Performance

Tuesday evening January 15 Bath expects the Chapman Concert to thrill crowds. The event features contralto Nadworney and violinist Rabinowitck, with Mr. Chapman at the piano. Popular pricing aims for a full house across towns visiting the Festival Chorus tour.

Chapman Bath Nes Nadworney Rabinowitck Leopold Auer

Bath D A R January Meeting Held at Cosmopolitan Club

Colonel Dutmner Sewall chapter of the D A R held its regular January meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Cosmopolitan club. Miss Alice Varney presided in the regent's absence. A paper on Colonial Glassware was read by Mrs. Harry C. Webber and refreshments were served. The February session will be with Miss Margaret Foote.

Dutmner Sewall de A Cosmopolitan Club Alice SK. Robbins Agnes Hiamphreys Topsham Bowdoinham Charles Harry C. Webber Tee Crea Margaret Foote

Grace Merrill Guests at Besaw Home

Notes show Miss Grace Merrill of North Yarmouth visiting Mrs. Lena Besaw for a few days. Deputy Sheriff Laurence J. Bond of Richmond visited Bath on business. John L. Evans spends two weeks in Newport News with his mother Mrs. Thomas Evans. Edward Besaw, a North Yarmouth teacher, visits his mother at 5 Beacon Street. Mrs. Fred A. Bowie hosted a New Year’s party at 26 Drummond Street with a gift exchange and refreshments.

Grace Merrill North Yarmouth Lena Besaw Laurence J. Bond Richmond Bath John L. Evans Newport News Thomas Evans Edward Besaw Lena Besxaw Beacon Street Fred A. Bowie Aecon Street Drummond Street

Five Islands Ladies Aid Meets at Mrs Rowe Home

The Five Islands community reports a large turnout for the Ladies' Aid gathering at Mrs. L. H. Rowe on Thursday afternoon. The event featured fellowship and charity work with apples Christmas candy and assorted chocolates enjoyed by all.

Ladies’ Aid L. H. Rowe J. B. Blaisdell Bath Christmuas Alfred Rowe Frank Ryder Mrre Henry Moore Merton Davis Priscilla Woodfords J. TE. Rowe Davis Julia Davis Warren Davis Chester MacMabian TL Stevens Cimbridge Charles Moore

Georgetown Seaside News Highlights New Year Service

Georgetow n reports a splendid New Year sermon by Rev William T Boyd with ten candle illustrations and music. Mrs M Rich sang The Half has Never Been Told. Several town residents and visitors are noted from Bath to Boston with updates on illness travel guests and local affairs.

William T. Boyd WR. Boyd Rich Salem Mass Tegld Harriet. Deering First Baptist Vestry Augusta Rowe Bath Alfred Rowe Emily Walter Cunningham Boothbay Sumner Ona Une Mies Grice Wray Fitesburg Wna Joli Daly O Lawrence Mars Martha Rich Chevlotte Lela Davis Five Felands Woc Ne “i Benchley Disie Williams John RR. Bhickie Grace Ward John E. Oliver Banh Toesikiy Augusta Poddleine Poyptiaa Vhi Dhy Par Pies Deering Raphael Rowe Everett Diggins Frank Oliver Doplina Namie Bey George B. Oliver Artin Josie Willigns Jet Re Bhickie Phomeas Stenhouse Leon Oliver Deere Newburyport Matss Puesding Mas Charles Oliver Chester Dorrish Jackson Tinckley Methodist Alex Jae Eetes Deathbay Amos Stedman Pasadermi Cal

Montsweag Sketch Marks Woolwich Grange Golden Anniversary

Mrs. Fred Soule recalls Montsweag fifty years ago during Woolwich Grange’s golden anniversary. The tale names early settlers, the formation at Grover schoolhouse, charter members, first officers, and the building of their hall.

Grange Montsweag Woolwich Grange Fred Soule Wiscasset John Tibbetts Richard Hunnewell Waterman Tibbetts Given Brro Hollix Bailey Bro Frank Gould Montswenag Sumner Bailey Clib Clarriet MelNenney Grover W. OM. Bailey Mer Tia Kewiston Bach Gal Mother Piel Amood Som Tev Mrs. Given George A. Walker Antoinette Walker John FF. Tibbetts Julia A. Tibbettts Wateman Tibbetts Joan Tibbetts John McKenney Merrill Melkenney George MeKennes Sarah J. McKenney Nathan MelKennes Harriet J. McKenney Euana Walker Dexter Wright Sarah J. Wright John M. Bailes Sumner Baileyeorbbie Bailes Isaac Williamson Albert J. Diskinnson Charles Williams Tast John KL Tibbetts W.oq W. Stew Nathan McKenney W.G.K Morrell McKenney Mercy Elli Shaw

Varied weekend visits and travels noted in Bath

Miss Lucile Beals stayed with relatives in Lisbon Falls while Joby Phillips, USN, paused for a brief furlough. Several residents returned from city trips and hospital stays including Elijah Morse of Small Point and Joseph Lemont from the City hospital. A new Bath pastor and friendly parish activities also feature in a season of travel and recuperation.

Lucile Beals Lisbon Falls Joby Phillips Us.n Francis K. Varry New York City Elijah A. Morse Small Point City Hospital Robert Oliver Boston Waldo Weston Pearl Street Loren ©. White Salina Kan Raymond Whaten Bowdoin College Joseph M. Lemont West Bath M. Evelyn Oliver Lewiston Helene Stearns Gilman Morse High School May Porthind Long Island N.Y Bath Willian H H. Gilman Washington Street Portland John A. Quygtinga Ernest M. Truman East St. John N. 1 D Brooks North Street Chirence W. Morse Clare Coombs Winterstreet Church Tadies World New York Japan China Phillippines Ovie

Exeter Fraternity House Damaged by Fire

Fire believed to have started in the cellar gutted the Phi Theta Psi house on Front Street Exeter owned by Dr. John G. W. Knowlton. Buckleys saved some personal property. loss estimated around 5000 with partial insurance. Fraternity members lost belongings while students on vacation.

Front Street John G. W. Knowlton Exeter N. EL Sae Bath Philips-Exeter Phi Theta Psi Enoch Buckley Avas

Red Cross Party Sends Old Year Out in Bath

A Bath Red Cross fundraiser dance at the Ma sonic Temple drew record attendance. Grindell's orchestra provided lively music as patrons wore numbered favors and danced from evening into the early hours, with sandwiches and coffee served at intermission. Proceeds to date look modest for the Red Cross.

RED Cross Bath Masonic Temple American Red Cross Sto Grindell Paul Jones Thomas S. Gibbons Williai S. Newell Seth S. Mullin Frederick I. Drake Arthur Sewall BE. M. Fuller Chester S

Lightship Pollock Shows Fine Trial Prospects

The light vessel Pollock built by Bath Tron Works off Seguin Island showed a satisfactory performance during trials. An official announcement set Friday for trials with a board led by B C Gillette and other naval construction and lighthouse officials. The Pollock will enter drydock at Simpson’s then proceed to Chelsea for Commerce Department acceptance. Also noted is Harry Starbird’s return to work at New England Tel & Tel Co after a bout with grip illness.

Pollock Bath Tron Works Ltd Seguin Island Southport J. N. Cory Boston Thomas P. Fowler Department of Commerce Simpson's Chelsea Mer Harry AL Starbird New England Tel & Tel Co North Street

Dance Pupils Impress Large Audience With Clever Recital

Charlotte Rauser and her pupils staged a mid winter dance recital at the Masonic Temple closing the school term. The program featured numerous ballet and toe dances with elaborate costumes, including The Fete, Peters Rabbit, canaries and swans. The audience praised the performances and Mrs Rauser was commended for musical arrangements. The next term begins January 6 with added clog buck and wing dancing taught by Fannie Hetb.

Masonic Temple Charlotte Cahill Raiser Countess IV Arville Harvey Hartleb Evelyn Lords Ziake Gladys Konahan George Wotten Adele Barton Frances Oliver Charlotte Rauser Doris Green Princes Oliver Wis Mrs. Rauser Sylvia Katz Helen Reynolds Ruth Wing Charlotte O'Brien Carolyn Plant Marjorie Gilboy Carolyn Bacchus Bacchanale Annette Cutting Edith Small Eleachor Voorhees Ninette Denn Whitehouse Peter Rabbit Frances Shaughnessy Sunbeam Helen Gallant Elizabeth Pinkham Virginia Kingsley Virginia Martha Cahil Cora Chase Agnes Costello Jocusse Calderwood Divelyn Trummer Pearl Oliver Mary Cunningham Spain Lat Lingane Eleu Deorothy Conley Orange Stuart Nans Rauser Stanwood Grimdell

Pratt and Dorothy Brown Married in Freeport

Percy A. Pratt and Dorothy A. Brown were wed Aug 29 in Freeport by Rev. Graham. The couple, former Morse High students, plan to live at 32 Chestnut Street. Pratt noted as a standout Morse guard.

Percy A. Pratt Dorothy A. Brown Freeport Graham Pratt Harry L. Brown Mr. Pratt Alfred Pratt Bedford Street Morse High Mrs. Pratt Chestnut Street

Meeting of Creditors for Bertie Johnson Held Saturday

First meeting of creditors occurred Saturday at ten in the office of Willian T. Hall referee in bankruptcy. Attending were Bertie Johnson his counsel Ralph Dale Edward W Bridgham Roscoe P McFadden County Attorney Arthur J Dunton Judge John J Keegan and Percy I Nickerson of Bath Grain Co. Bridgham was elected trustee and Howard B Johnson joined as trustee. William Mann and Archibald Miller named appraisers. Deputy Sheriff Norris surrendered the keys after trustee qualification.

Bertie Johnson Willian T. Hall Mr. Johnson Ralph ©. Dale Edward W. Bridgham Roscoe P. McFadden Arthur J Dunton John J. Keegan Percy I. Nickerson Bath Grain Co Howard B. Johnson William Mann Archibald Miller Norris

Easton fox farmer sells stock to Lincoln farm

Vanamee J. Todd, a leading New England fox farmer from Easton, sold OY breeding foxes to Gordon Brothers for a new Lincoln fox farm opened this year. The facility plans to house over 300 foxes at full capacity.

Vanamee J. Todd Easton New England Gordon Brothers Lincoln

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Chilton C. L. Farnhasa Co, Inc Path N M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Bath D. A. R's Linwood Stevens Theodore Campbell W. OK. Rowe Bath Phursthiy Clarence MacMahan Fremont Rowe W.T. Boyd Sarah Stevens Aslesford Walter Savage Fenton Moore Vernon Gray Tdi Cromwell Georgetown Center Ida TD. Rowe Orville Rowe George Gray Everett Higgins Rapheal Rowe Five Islands Georgetown Exeter Fraternity Howard Perks Perth Amboy Providence Bostop Gloucester Porthand Rockland Lightship Pollock John J. Desmond Oronntannan AL Castoria Fletcher
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