Nature Walk Through Rock Creek Park Reveals Moss Labyrinths
The Independent chronicles a spring stroll from Ingleside Street along a hillside to moss beds on a knoll. It describes four moss varieties, their social growth, and moisture needs. The piece visits Pierce's Mill near Hook Creek and notes its history and tea-room use, then mentions a cabin once lived in by Joachim Miller as the scene continues.
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the Independent
Rock Creek Park
Ingleside Street
TL O
Loveimess
Kipling
Hook Creek
Washington
Pierce
Isaac Pierce
Peirce’s Mill
District of Columbia
Lodore
Washington Cabin
Sierras
Joachim Miller
Miss Cherry Blossom Delights Columbia Theater Cast
A crowded Columbia theater saw St Marys church societies present Miss Cherry Blossom a delightful Oriental comedy. Annie Hart led as Cherry Blossom with strong supporting turns by James Callan Francis Duprey Harold McLean and Edward Hartnett. The Geisha girls and a large chorus received praise as costumes and makeups impressed the audience.
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Miss Cherry Blossom
Columbia Theater
St. Mary's Church
Pigit
Annie Hart
Togo
Kokomo
Francis Duprey
Duprey
Cherry Blossom
Japan
Worthington
Jack
Reisha
Mokeino
Edward Hartnett
Horace Worthington
Harold McLean
United States
Kokemo
Arold McLean
John Henry Smith
Eleanor Moses
Jessica Vanderpool
Wo Bowdoin
Charlotte Cahill Rauser
Jack Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Eugene Desmond
Mr. Desmond
Mrr. Shaw
Desmond
Joseph Devaney
Rose M. Devaney
Ines Callan
Ieee
Theodore Melys Livrace Worthington
James Young
Marion Bed
Beeble
Larslolany May Jr
Ouinne Portier
Gladys
Marguerite Koughan
Katherine Mallet
Gladys Comeau
Mr. Worthington
Ariiune McNeil
Lillian Lewin
Marguerite Footer
Anna Conley
Stella
Old Phi Rhonian days recalled in letter from Seth
A reminiscence from Seth recounts Bath high school’s Phi Rhonian staff forty years ago with editors Fred Swanton Angus McDonald and Frank Dennett, business managers Hill Duncan and others. He recalls a poem rejected then published later, and contrasts campus life with a 1915 Dayton visit including Ford cash registers and the Miami river flood.
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the Independent
Fred Swanton
Angus McDonald
Frank Dennett
Red Dd. Hill
Silas Duncan
Phi Rhonian
Bath
Swanton
McDonald
Dennett
Duncan's
H. H. Duncan
Portland
Dayton
Ohio
New Hampshire
Montreal
U. S.A
Saubon
Detroit
Fred Dayton Hill
Gibbons
Tom
Miami
National Cash Register Co
N.C. R
Miami River
United States
Auto Crashes Into City Hydrant Damaging Water Service
A parked Ford at 1209 Washington Street was struck from behind by a passing auto, pushing it into a hydrant. The hydrant broke off and water flowed into the street. Supt Abbott alerted neighbors to conserve water as crews replaced the hydrant. Service resumed after about five hours of repairs.
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Ford
Washington Street
Abbott
Repeal of Maine Law Demanded in Long Petition
Petition filed with the Department of State carries 12000 signatures urging the repeal of the direct primary law. The constitution requires the legislature to enact the measure or submit it to a referendum to the voters this year.
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Maine
Department of State
Bath PTAs Endorse Present School Board
A joint meeting of the South End and North Center PTAs in Bath praised the current school board for repairs lights and higher study standards. They unanimously endorsed the board and pledged support for the upcoming election. Mrs James E. Lockery highlighted Bailey Evening School gains from the Bailey Trust Fund and state funds. Rotary dinner net totals for each association were $79.22.
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South End
North-Center
Red Cross
Seth Mullin
Paul Dresser
William Small
James E. Lockery
Bailey
Bailey Trust
Rotary Club
Maine Eminent Sir Gould Visits Dunlap Commandery
Eminent Sir Edward K. Gould of Maine’s Grand Commandery visits Dunlap Commandery No. 5 and commends Commander Francis G. Cooke and officers for full form work on Harris T. Rodick. The event drew many out of town knights with music by the Portland Temple Quartet and a turkey supper by Genesta chapter ladies.
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Edward K. Gould
Rockland
Maine
Dunlap
Francis G. Cooke
Order of Malta
Harris T. Rodick
Knights of
Temple Quartet
Portland
Freeman Fr. Wood
Maine Commandery No. 1
Gardiner
Harold CL Smith
John Ed. Bodge
Murl A. Downing
H. 2. Miller
That Commandery
T. M. Laflin
Trinity
Augusta
Raymond A. Chandler
Curtis
Coeur de Leon
Charlestown
Mass
Lewis I
Gunnon
Valestine
Belfast
James
Clark
Stratsglass
Rumford
Ladies of
Annette Merrill
Grace Sampson
Ada Deering
Helen Bickle
Frances Murray
Flora Hodgdon
Edith Savage
Susan Quick
Lucy Furber
Florence Lake
Colina Small
Sara Shu
Is. Sprague
Harriet Cooke
Maud Erinneys
Florence Seymour
Elizabeth Jackson
Elnora Oliver
Ruby Curtie
Ada Perkins
Olive Corliss
Lucy Pike
Eunice Walters
Bernice Fuller
Lida Howard
Pirates Attempt City Takeover at Cabaret Show
Readers are warned of a pirate themed cabaret at the Masonic Temple titled The Pirates Den and featuring acts from the Palace Royal Black Cat and Shanley venues. The two night event includes costumes, fashion displays, and a large cast from local and New York entertainers with Grindell’s Colonial club orchestra providing music.
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Masonic Temple
Masonic Social Association
Paris
Fashion Houses
New York
Bath
Bre
Valace Royal
Black Cat
Shanley’s
Grindell
Colonial Club
Masonic
George Quicksall
George McFadden
Balzonio
Bluebeard
United States
Chester Vlanthorus
Helen Harvey
Harriet Brown
Doris Scott
Marjorie Scott
Coarabell Quick
Frances Oliver
Story Land
Ethel Parks
Hazel Cook
Virginia Wright
Alice Plummer
Eoana Colby
Emma Colby
Edwin Powers
Dorothy Conley
Hien Conley
Hazel Footer
Margaret McCabe
Beatrice Nichols
My Boy Friend
Rosina Bates
Mary Lord
Mars
Alvin
Cass
Harriet Drown
Plivtation
James Ledyard
Margaret Lee
Merline Thompson
Susan Quick
Clarabell Quick
Marjorie Scotts
Lillian Miller
Picture of Old Gurnet Bridge Brings Back Jolly Gatherings
The Bath Independent image of the old Gurnet Bridge recalls pleasant Bath gatherings at the old Gurnet House, including sleigh rides. The house remains open each summer and retains its former popularity. The Brunswick Fur club hosted annual gatherings there long ago, as New Meadows territory gains popularity alongside other resorts.
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Gurnet Bridge
Gurnet
Bath Independent
Bath
Brunswick Fur Club
New Meadows
Hole in Show Window Stirs Local Inquiry
A mysterious clean cut hole in the north display window of C. W. Clifford & Son in Maine prompts police and State detectives to investigate. Authorities consider accidental airgun or revolver discharge but find no bullet or missing stock as clues.
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C. W. Clifford & Son
Front Street
City Marshal Hall
Bath Eagles Observe Past Presidents Night
Bath Eagle club marked Past Presidents Night with Thomas D Perry presiding as oldest active past president. Perry and officers welcomed 16 candidates and 9 new members, with Harold Child and others in key roles. Banquet by Herbert Anderson and Edward Blake followed speeches for the order.
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Tuth Aerie Eagles
Thomas Is. Perry
Perry
Harold Child
Harry S. Farrell
Edward Robbins
Edward T. Whitehouse
Charles J.array
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PHI
Seth
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Auto
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Gould
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Clifford Jewelry Store
Staite Capitol
Ralph O. Brewster
State House
A. Wallace
Leon N. Douglass
Guv. Brewster
Bunting
Senate Chamber
Executive Department
Goy
Brewster
Hodgdon G. Buzzell
Buzzell
William Tudor Gardiner
Gov. Brewster
Charles E. Dunsin
Gov
Adj
James W. Hanson
Albert Belleveau
Francis H. Farnum
James L. Moriarty
Lewiston
Charles W. Savage
Arthur Thayer
Bangor
Charles I. Davis
Gilbert M. Elliott
Brunswick
Jank Vrett
Lion
Albert J. Stearns
Norway
William $. Linnell
Porthind
Ralph F. Burnham
Auburn
Leroy R. Folsom
Norridgewock
Guy E. Torrey
Bar Harbor
Belmont Smith
Hion
Robert J. Peacock
Lubee
George W. Leadbetter
Counel
Executive Council
Afrewster
Milan
Senate
House
Bath Eagles
Albitte Green
Rochester
N.Y
Green
Lillian Cohialan
Frank Deertay
Parkington
Frank
Builders’ Supplies
Johnson Bros Co
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