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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1921

Page

6

Horses Rescued After Ice Break in Winnegance Creek

A pair of horses broke through ice while pulling a wood load in Winnegance creek Friday afternoon. Edgar Oliver, Edgar Williams, William Oliver, Chesley Hutchins and Charles Bliss helped pull the animals free after about 15 minutes. The horses were trotted for 30 minutes to restore circulation and reportedly suffered no ill effects. The article also notes local residents visiting, illnesses, and social events in the Winnegance area, including gatherings at the Pennell home and various hometown notices.

Winnegance Creek Sabine District Edgar Oliver Edgar Williams William Oliver Chesley Hutchins Charles Bliss Fred I. Parks Lincoln Massachusetts Winneganee Cornish Capt Charles Perkins Nova Scotia Loring Small Chelsea Mass Charles T. Small William Cromwell Con Arthur Bowdoinham Winfield Groves Fred Dwyer Bath Rose Wiggins Masachusetts Seymour Blayden Frank Purington Hettie Morse Standard Cloak Store John M. Schofield Tyleston C. Oliver Bu Ilness Eugene Morey Carpenter Kelley, Spear Yard Ladies Aid Alfred Oliver Eugene Spinney Esmerald Marr Robert Manson Roberta Boston Mr. Manson Carl Rowe Stanley Rowe W. A. Perry Auburn Edward Blaisdell Harry Blaisdell New York Thomas L. Perry Gladys McGillicuddy Olney. Perry Walter Morse Harry Knight City Hospital Franklin Morse Hattie Morse Elbridge Morse Parker Head Gus Small George Dennison Madelyn Freeport Knight Eugene Knight Edith Bolton Portland Washington Omar Perry Rebecca Lee Miss Cummings Warren Hayden Conint Gilbert, Atwood Ilona Atwood Brunswick

Funeral of Mrs. Druscilla J Thorn ton

The funeral for Mrs. Druscilla J Thorn ton wife of Willard H Thornton was held yesterday at three at 176 Washington street Rev Elwyn O Taylor of Corliss Street Church officiating The body will be sent to Bangor on the first train Thursday morning with a service in Mt Hope cemetery chapel

Thornton Druscilla J. Thornton Willard H. Thornton Washington Street Elwyn Taylor Corliss Bangor Mt. Hope Cemetery

Inter-class track meet entries listed for Morse school

Morse boys list entries by class for an inter class track meet at the Y gym Friday night for the alumni cup and medals. Seniors to freshmen show wide representation across sprints runs walks relays jumps and throws with more entries expected as week advances.

Fine Silver Cup Goes To Winners Of Morse Meet

The Morse High inter class meet at the YMCA Friday night will award a silver engraved cup donated by alumni. Allan Spear organized alumni contributions leading to the prize. A embossed medal will also go to the boy scoring the most points.

Morse High Allan Spear Bey

Collie Pup Returned To Resume Journey

A stray eight month old collie pup sent from Lisbon to Newcastle by the Maine Central Railroad jumped from a baggage car at Bath station Thursday and wandered until Sunday when Miss Liarries Pratt of 60 Chestnut Street found and fed him. The dog followed her into the house and was later returned to its owner with Maine Central officials notified.

Lisbon Newcastle Maine Central Railroad Bath Liarries Pratt Chestnut Street Maine Central Miss Pratt

Dinner Party Held in Bath Girl's Honor

United States Senator James J. Phelan hosted a Saturday dinner at his Washington home in honor of Bath girl Mrs. Kailulani Williams wife of John Winslow Williams of Baltimore and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Sewall of this city Miss Camilla Sewall attended along with Lowell and Arthur Sewall. Miss Sewall recently returned from New Orleans where she enjoyed Mardi Gras. Mrs. Sewall and Miss Sewall have taken an apartment at the Shoreham. Mr. Sewall and his son Arthur left New York today for a three weeks cruise through the West Indies.

Bath United States James J. Phelan California Zein KR. Street Washington Kailulani Williams John Winslow Williams Baltimore Harold M. Sewall Sewall Camilla Sewall Lowell Arthur Sewall New Orleans Shoreham Mr. Sewall Arthur New York West Indies

Kamber a Hustler in Maine Business Roots

Louis N. Kamber of New York visits Portland for the 19th birthday of the American Clothing Co. He recalls vowing two business rules to himself and has since built a successful career through value and heavy advertising. Also noted are George B. Moody’s move to Rathe and the return of Mr. and Mrs. Owen S. Armstrong from Walpole to 1800 Washington Street after visiting Mrs. Armstrong's parents.

Louis N. Kamber New York Portland American Clothing Co Bath Maine Jamere Story Kamber Boston Atc Ramber Owen S. Armstrong Washington Street

Ice Rescue of Two Horses by West Bath Passengers

Two horses named Chab and Dan, valued at over $1,600, fell through ice on Lemont’s Creek near West Bath while being moved to Morse mill. A dozen passengers on an A. E. C. KK. Ry. electric car, led by conductor Russell Cross and motorman G. Herbert Prebl, helped pull them to safety after ropes were looped around their necks. The animals were warmed with blankets and given hot mash at the farm stable. The car waited about eight minutes, then resumed service to Lewiston after the rescue, while residents offered thanks to the rescuers and crew.

Lemont’s Creek Dlind — Crossing A. Ec KK. Ry Russell Cross G. Herbert Prebl Bath Chab Dan The Highland Parm Sanford’s Crossing West Bath J. Mo 4. B. Lelent Sre Morse Diamond Spring Fee House J.B. Lemont O T. Lemont Merv Bicilietet Cleetric Eny Ble Creek Lewiston Aview Bates Benchmont Mauss Yaresing Mro A Charles Bates Edith Clough Gorham Nor- Wal Ochoel John Clough Martha Wing Perkins Fred Hill Washington Williams Cottage Th Stackpole Carolyn Augusta Drewellyn Rogers Wesley Church Mars Horatio Dien J. M. Leavont Harry Ko Peterson Stanley Mill Pond Witthe Herbert White Charles Herbert White Joseph Lardhbee Fred Brown Alexander Skillig Portland Knights of Cpythias Aoan Knights of the Golden Bargle Louis Evelyn William Wright Stephen Wright Tle Jane Johson George Washipeten and Mies Bala Barter Pharold Clarence Tuey Gervish Charles Cummings Clyde Nash Martha Ning John Cloweh Leona Toyt Charles Philip Stackpole Marguerite Wenldall Williams Rayvinond Worcester Eva Rena Clough Loring Edwin Cini Wineeganee Leon Charlie Phites Alice Bates Teona Troxst Hiehach Verrilo North Livermore Mas Pla Liye Reka Me Tetr Mo Wook Witte Bedford Street Pati Snd Ha Street Crdys Rennes Hillowell Rogers Harold Uaggett Yggia Mary Philpot John Lariabes Evelyn Wright Nazarene Trath Sundiy Alis- Lid Brewer Thas Margaret Oates Samuel Pates Lowell School George Washington

QRONO Plans Farmers Week at College of Agriculture

A dense outline of Partners Week at the College of Agriculture in QRONO details dates March 28 to April 2 with a tractor school and lectures on poultry, orcharding, gardening, milk production, feeds, and livestock. The program includes demonstrations, exhibitions, and special sessions for women, with the Maine federations and associations contributing to lectures and exhibits.

College of Agriculture Qeone Collype Ps Treetine Taild Aes Meine Yp Pee Walrey T. Emerson Qeehond Ear Engineering University of Maine Porto Dia Pie Maine Federation of Ngernatural Associations Maine Seed Improvement Association Maine Trolstein Breeders’ Asociation Maine Livestock Breeders’ Association Maine Star Homological Society Mave Peccervers Maine School Conroe Alan Association

First Rotary Club Formed in Chicago

The article recalls the formation of Chicago’s first Rotary Club sixteen years ago led by Paul P. Carris with three partners Silvester Schiele G T H Lohr and Shorey. It notes early meetings, the origin of Rotary name, and the spread of clubs nationally reaching 50 by 1912 and over 60 by 1920 with about 65 900 Rotarians and rapid growth.

Paul P. Carris Chicago Tarr Silvester Schiele G. T H. Lohr Fir Shorey Chicago Rotary Schiele Harris Rotary Otyes Rotary Clubs Ter San Francisco Oakland Seattle Los Angeles National Association of Rotary Clubs San Frarisco XN - York Beton Tecomea Minneapolis St Paul St. Tenis New Orleans Kansas City Lincoln Neb Portland Ore Ere

Sedgwick Circle Marks Washington Birthday Celebration

Sedgwick circle Ladies of the A. Th. held a regular meeting on Tuesday night followed by entertainment in honor of Washington's birthday. Hope Ward led a reading while Panny Thurlow and Mrs. Haley sang, with a piano solo by Mrs. Lillian Clancy. Members read club clipping and the Indies portrayed Colonial figures including George and Martha Washington.

Sedgwick Circle Ladies of the A. Th Washington Hope Ward Panny Thurlow Haley Lillian Clancy George Martha Washington

Plan for Full Time State Highway Commission Proposed

A bill introduced by Representative Charles W. Riek er of Poland would replace the current highway board with a three member full time commission serving staggered six year terms. Salaries would be 7000 for the chairman and 6500 for other members, with duties and powers similar to the existing board and no political committee affiliations. The bill requires state highway commission review and cost estimates before any funded project. The current members are Col. William Mc Ayer, Philip J. Deering, and Frank A. Peabody, all long involved in the highway policy.

Uve Tiidee Dsues Col William Mc Ayer Oakland Philip J. Deering Portland Frank A. Peabody Houstom Messrs. Deering An Ayer

Mrs Meade Wilson Guests With Le W Littlefield in Portland

Mrs Meade Wilson spends time as a guest of Mrs Le W Littlefield in Portland, enjoying hospitality and local social events during her visit to the city.

Meade Wilson le. W. Littlefield Portland

Bath Team Triumphs Over Boothbay Harbor in rough clash

Bath YMA basketball team returned home after a 3S to 12 drubbing of Boothbay Harbor high school. In the second half town players roughened play nearly sparking a riot before Bath secured the win. A return game was discussed but no date was set.

YMA Bath Boothbay Harbor Bath Boys

Birthday Luncheon for Antoinette Lachance at Home

Miss Antoinette Lachance celebrates her sixth birthday with a party hosted at the home of Mrs. Lachance and Mr. Lachance. Guests enjoy parlor games from four to five, a crab meat canape course, ice cream, cookies, and a large birthday cake. After luncheon, dancing and singing follow. gifts are exchanged and guests depart after six. Attending are Charlotte Artis, Margaret Huse, Mary Larrabee, Marjorie Legard, John Stewart, Mark Hauer, Wesley Lewant, James Manion, Frank Manion, Mauries Skalling, and Bartley Donnell, with hosts assisted by Mrs. Lorenzen Collins and Mrs. Frank A. Manion.

Mars Lachance Helenas Antoinette Lachance Antoinette Charlotte Artis Margaret Huse Mary Larrabee Marjorie Legard John Stewart Mark Hauer Wesley Lewant James Manion Frank Manion Mauries Skalling Bartley Donnell Lorenzen Collins Frank A. Manion

Phi Rho Debate Sets Disarmament Topic For Next Week

Morse High School Phi Rho society selected disarmament of nations as the debate topic for next week. Affirmative speakers are John Dougherty captain George Cahill Lloyd Coombs with Paul Stewart as alternate. Negative speakers are Clayton Rowe captain Hiram Tobey David Tabor with Andrew Flaherty as alternate.

Phi Rho Society Morse High School John Dougherty George Cahill Lloyd Coombs Paul Stewart Clayton Rowe Hiram Tobey David Tabor Andrew Flaherty

Baxter Introduces Auto Measure On Nonresident Vehicles

Senator Rupert T. Baxter of Seog introduced a bill to allow nonresident owned vehicles used commercially to operate in the state for 10 days without license or registration, with a fee to obtain a proper certificate. A second act would require registration and set plate fees, while another proposal seeks reciprocal nonresident exemptions based on foreign jurisdiction rules.

Rupert T. Baxter Seog Baxter Senate Arthur Roe Gould Aroostook One

District School Rehearsal Set by South End PTA

A second rehearsal of the District School production was held by the South End parent teacher association in two weeks. The cast features Blanche Sprague Elizabeth Jackson Lena Green Mary Rich Nellie Thaint Ada Dunbar Sue Mitchell Annie Deering Harriet Small John Sampson and Will Small. An in costume District School orchestra will perform with costumes and wigs supplied by a local firm as usual.

South End Parent-Teacher Association Blanche Sprague Elizabeth Jackson Lena Green Mary Rich Nellie Thaint Ada Dunbar Sue Mitchell Annie Deering Harriet Small John Sampson Will Small

Coal Barge Arrives for M. W. Sewall Co. in Valley

Lehigh Valley barge 785 carrying 1100 tons of anthracite coal from Perth Amboy NI reached the harbor this morning, towed by Leigh of Bee Line Transportation Co., for M. W. Sewall Co.

Lehigh Valley M. W. Sewall Co Perth Amboy Leigh Bee Line Transportation Co

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John T. Palmer Leon Penne Frank Lemont Milton Trott Harold Small Ralph Wright Pennell Raymond Welch Elbridge R. Wright Nathan K. Coffin Arthur Lemont Bessie Potter Marion Oliver A. (. Oliver Charles Morse George A. Merritt Merrill Foss Tall Tobey Stover Rogers Redlon Elliot Stewart Lyden Taye Fredgara Bruce Bucklin Spechts Mlaherty Elliot, Comean Doves Spechis Liberty Fine Wallace Joyce Acherson Imnages Lydon Thates Wold Bates Poyich Tyden Bowdoin Collie George B. Moody Ratheafter I Moody Charles Bates, Jr Chaves Bates Eleanor Bates Elmer Craig Qrono Leon Pennell George A.merritt the Grange Grange Sagadahoc County Pomona Grange Henrietta G. Sawyer Pleasant Street Harold Hildreth Topsham Country Gentleman Independence Square Philadelphia Plan Full Time Highway Board Boothbay Harbors Ra ' Irs A. Povich Miller My Povich A. Riellin Mikelsky Man Mis Kendrick Hbo Oliman J Hageett Giles Campbell Rich Seorer Nichols Gediman PHI Rho
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