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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1925

Page

6

Sagadahock Bath Handtub Record Sets New England Mark

Bath celebrates 75th hand engine muster anniversary as Sagadahock logs a 233 feet 7 12 inch stream. White Angels of Salem win over $1200 and silver cup. Essex 2 and Enterprise No 2 follow with high prizes. Maine Rhode Island New Hampshire among states represented. Brockton district wins $2100 purse.

White Angel of Salem New England Firemen New England Bath Sagadahock New—England Bath V. F. A Archie Carey Ambrose McNeill White Angels of White Angel Protector Stockton Nonantum Providence R. L Riverside Essex 2 Essex Massachusetts Maine Rhode Island New Hampshire Avon Mass Defiance R. I Rhode Drizes Amttion Machine Enterprise Campello Rounces Hancock Brockton Areaens Acess Salem East Greenwich Washington Wickford State Wrens Alabama Coon Cambridge Charlestown Montello White Salem Angel Stoughton Campello Oe Oakland Beach Byfield Neptune Newburyport Heights Enterprise Campello Georgetown Okommakamesitt Marblehead Worcester Providence R. I Brookville Ilancock West Newburyport North Andover Yywburyport League Defiance Chommakamesitt Norwood Nonantum Boothbay Harbor

Peaslees to Attend Augusta Legislature Session

Representative and Mrs Clarence A Peaslee departed Tuesday noon for Augusta to attend the legislature. They occupy a suite with the Misses Cannon of 188 State Street and Dr Peaslee will return to Bath each Friday for patient consultations, staying until the following Tuesday.

Clarence A. Peaslee Augusta Misses Cannon State Street Peaslee Bath

Mrs. Lermond family updates in Bath area

Mrs. Sidney Lermond and her sister Miss Clara Albee of Newcastle, formerly from Bath, died Monday in Bath. Mr. Lermond, formerly from Quincy and a master builder at The Texas Steamship Co. during the war, has accepted a job at a Newcastle boat yard.

Sidney Lermond Clara Albee Newcastle Bath Lermond Quincey Texas Steamship Co

Frances Ida Williams Weds Gilbert Gunnell in Georgetown

Frances Ida Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas M Williams married Gilbert Gunnell of Waltham Massachusetts on New Year’s Day at 5 30 pm in Georgetown with Rev W T Boyd officiating and the double ring ceremony. They will honeymoon in New York then reside in Waltham. The wedding followed a busy local scene with guests and community notices amidst school and church updates.

Frances Ida Thomas M. Williams Gilbert Gunnell Waltham, Mass W. T. Boyd Thomas Williams West Georgetown Gilbert Gunnel Waltham Mass Willian Boyd Spinney's Arrowsic Robinhood School Center School Marjorie Hinckley Ruth Hinckley Dorothy Campbell Elizabeth Hunt Marion Hunt Regina Delano Arthur Delano Junior Hagan Burton Cunningham Maynard Thibodeau Bath Joseph Higgins W. A. Todd Popham George Smith George Teague Lexington Alice Hinckley Sagadahoe Farm William Farnsworth Owen Marr Joseph Harford Little River Fred Harford Josie Williams George F. Oliver Raymond Marr Everett Chester McMahan Arthur Buzzo Middleton Agnes Powers Stearns Scott E. B. Billings Miiss Maude Thayer Bradford Tienry Alyah Reynolds Bay Point Herman Spinney First Baptist Church W. O. Oliver H. G. Heald Colleen Barnes Harry Heald W. C. Todd Gladys Oliver George FF. Oliver Thomas Hagan Frank Heald A. BE. Rowe Hl. J. Rown Kenniebee Point

Bath A. C. Set to Open Season With Butler A. C.

Bath A C will open its season next Wednesday night against Butler A C of Brunswick at home. The team has trained for over a month and a schedule aims to present a well drilled squad under amateur rules with Central Board officials refereeing. Captain Jerry Gilmore leads the forwards and newcomer Dingley shows promise as the other forward, as Bath aims to field two complete teams for depth.

Bath A. C Butler A. C Brunswick Central Board Bath Jerry” Gilmore Dingley Massachusetts

Sagadahoc Pomona Meets at Topsham

West Bath grange attended the Sagadahoc Pomona final meeting of the year at Topsham grange. Officers were installed, discussions covered farming energy versus education and future grange activity, a noon meal preceded vocal solos, and visitors from Androscoggin, Pine Tree, and Auburn granges joined local members.

West Bath Grange Sagadahoc Topsm Grange Leland M. Plummer Johanna Hodgkins Edward W. Haggett John Wright Nettie Teeling Harry E. Peterson Fred Brown Elmer J. Hich Horace, Marshall Bowdoin Edwin C. Watten Topsham J. J .Hayward Imaster Topsham Grange O. Wparington Merrymeeting Grange Henrietta Sawyer Myrtle Cutler Annie Kennedy Fred Rackley E. O. Patten W. H. Gould Irving Heath BE. W. Haggett FE. W. Haggett Grange Mr. Patten J. P. Hayward C. O. Purinton Gertrude Tarr Bow Joinham Emery Durinton Emily Millward Patten Charlotte Robbins State Grange Harry Rackley Mary Hayward Haskell Androscoggin Pomona

Personal Notices From Worthind and Nearby Towns

Local notes report several deaths and visitors. Mrs John Taylor and Mrs Annie Le mont died Tuesday in Worthind. Mrs Ella Carey of Morse high faculty died Monday in Augusta. Mrs Warren Washard of Lower High street died Monday in Portland. Capt A T P Greenleaf of Boothbay Harbor was a Monday visitor in town. Hon Liurther Maddocks of Joothbay Harbor visited Bath Tuesday. Mrs John MeIunes hosts Sewing class at Washington street this afternoon. Mrs Vincent Nichols of Portland visiting relatives Mr and Mrs A P Denham. Edwin Lowell of Western avenue Monday in Brunswick for midie set repairs. Mrs B A Fuller Melrose Mass returned home Tuesday after three weeks with relatives. Mrs Edward H Kimball of Lincoln street overnight Monday. Mrs Helen Shaughnessy and Miss Martha Barker visited Portland Tuesday with Mrs Reginald Lombard. Mrs Sarah K Burrill a patient at City hospital recovering from eye operation Saturday.

John Taylor Annie Lemont Worthind Ella Carey Morse High Augusta Warren Washard Lower High Street Portland A. TP. Greenleaf Boothbay Harbor Liurther Maddocks Joothbay Harbor Bath John* MeIunes Washington Street Vincent Nichols A. P. Denham Edwin Lowell Western Avenue Brunswick B. A. Fuller Melrose Mass Edward H. Kimball Lincoln Street Helen Shaughnessy Martha Barker Reginald Lombard Sarah K. Burrill City Hospital

Cast Announced For Morse High Senior Play

The Morse high senior play The death by own action Specialist lists cast members including Randoph Harvey Mansfield Cummings Norwell Scudder Falmouth Miller Beverly and Dorice Vovich. Committee heads Mary Appleton Lloyd Hooker George Wotton oversee tickets ads properties with Burnham Dunton and Harry Pinson as stage managers. ushers named.

Morse High Miss Randoph Helen Brown Helen Harvey Sumner Mansfield Times Wilfred Hice Lara Oe Bernie Louise Holbrook Midaste Natehi Mary Curran Charles Milton Charles Cummings Inspector Nolan Robert Wraveliaff Wall Street Fletcher Harford Ralph Norwell Miller George Scudder Fannie Falmouth Trene Miller Lila Beverly Chopur Edna Dorice Vovich Mary Appleton

Spare Time Art Students Talent Showcased Across Chicago

Hundreds of Chicago men and women from all professions are pursuing art in spare time. A rubber shoe dealer and a steel mill secretary show notable skill while a leading art academy director reports broad interest and vocational echoes. Most study for personal or cultural reasons, with minimal impact on regular jobs.

Chicago Bell Boys

Bath D A R Card Party Planned for January

Bath D A R activities committee met Tuesday with Mrs. Charles C. Low and approved a card party on January 8 at the Cosmopolitan club house. The committee invites members and friends to attend, with no- Herbert Calderwood. Ruth Morgan, former Morse High Latin teacher now in Albany, N Y, returned Saturday after a week with Mr and Mrs A B Scott of 86 Green Street.

D.A.R. Activities Committee Charles C. Low Cosmopolitan Club House Herbert Calderwood Ruth Morgan Morse High School Albany N. Y Bath A. B. Scott Green Street

Five Islands Grange Enjoys Tuesday Program

A large attendance at the Five Islands Grange Tuesday evening enjoyed clipping uncommon wants and various readings. Mrs. Amazeen and Miss Stevens contributed music and a Red Cross poster was shown. Officers’ attendance noted. next week’s gentlemen and ladies night events announced.

the Grange Charles Amazeen Marion Stevens A. A. MacMahan F. H. Rittall Horace Rittall Grange Jena Maxine Walker Pekett Sos Red Cross Ee A. A. MacMahan Bith Clarence MacMahan Bath DD. N. Howard Ocean View J. G. Stevens Alice Cromwell Oak Grove Seminary Vassalboro William Belanger Woolwich J. T. MacMahan Karl Chester MacMabhan Gir Elbridge Miliu Hartley Harley John Thibodeau Arthur Berry Portland W. S. Delano Phillip Campbell T. W. Blaisdell McMahon Island Alton Reed Fred Carr Newdick Rittall Leon Williams Tost

Morse High Track Team Develops Youngsters

Morse High coach David Y Alkazin prepares his squad for the Andrews post meet in Portland next month. He aims to enter a relay team and place Capt. Raymond Small in the 300 yard dash, Harry Pinson in the 1000 yard run, with several contenders trying out for the relay and the 300. The milers are Burnham Dunton, Pinson and Lawrence Palmer. half milers Chester Dann and Newell Hodge. Other strong showings include Harvey Hartley, David Mullin, Stanley Wallace and capt Small in jumps. The annual interclass meet is set for February 27 at the Y. class of 1925 seeks to reclaim Thompson Cup.

David Y. Alkazin Morse High Andrews Portland Raymond Small Harry Pinson Brick” McMann Pa” Hayes Gilbert Hathorn Harold Brown Stubby” Carlton Wilfred Rice Capt. Small Burnhm Dunton Lawrence Palmer Chester Dann Newell Hodge Harvey Hartley David Mullin Stanley Wallace Ted Veilleux Capt Small Hayes Oscar Adams Carl Oliver Clayton Fortier Walter Anliker Arthur Maine George Barker Phil Eaton Alex Burden Sidney Cullen John Doyle Norman Martin Roland Tiboetts

Sterling Bible Class Elects Its Officers

Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney was elected teacher and Mrs. John Russell substitute at the Sterling Bible class annual meeting. Officers named for the year include Mrs. Chester A. Vlant president, Mrs. Carroll A. Deering vice president, Mrs. Elmer F P Campbell second vice president, Mrs. Pearl Dunbar secretary, Elvira Coombs assistant secretary, and Mrs. Robert C. Mitchell treasurer. Welsh rarebit cake and coffee were served after the meeting.

Robert C. Mitchell Pleasant Street Sterling Bible Wilfred W. Chaney John Russell Chester A. Vlant Carroll A. Deering Elmer FP. Campbell Pearl Dunbar Elvipa Coombs Robert (. Mitchell

Local students depart for schools after holidays

Mrs J Re Andrews of Washington street left Sunday for New York for a few days. Miss Gavynne Dressertuts returned to Bates college after holidays with Rev and Mrs Paul Dresser on Summer street. Philip Paine of High street left Monday for Phillips Academy Andover MA to resume studies after holidays at home on High street.

J. Re. Andrews Washington Street New York Gavynne Dressertuts Bates College Paul Dresser Summer Street Philip Paine High Street Phillips Academy Andover Mass

Oil From Dead Fish Theory Draws Attention

A long piece argues that petroleum originates from fossil fish remains. Professor John H. MacFarlane traces oil formation to fish fossils in shales heated by earth's interior. The article links fossils, volcanic action, and mid Atlantic geology to crude oil and related products. Maine reports December Near East Relief donations totaling 22767.86 including a 12500 secret gift. The New York League of Business and Professional Women insured ten members for 10000 each to secure a loan for a new home.

John HH. MacFarlane University of Pennsylvania Felix Miles Nature Magazine MacFarlane United States Philadelphia New York League of Business and Professional Women

Autos in Collision at City Intersection

An automobile traveling north on Wash and another east on Winter driven by Clinton D. Wilson Superintendent of Schools collided at the intersection Monday noon. Both occupants were severely shaken but not seriously injured. The cars showed clear impact damage.

Washwad Winter Street Clinton D. Wilson

Muskrat Attack on Bath Street Railway Motorman Recalls 1915 Incident

Frank H. Beal, a Bath local motorman in 1915, fought a muskrat that grabbed his leg near the Kimball Palmer properties. Roscoe Leighton aided, they killed the muskrat, and Beal later needed medical care for a poisoned leg, missing three workdays.

Frank H. Beal Brunswick Road Bath Supt F. A. Fuller Center Street Roscoe Leighton Lincoln Street Kimball Barn Palmer Field Kimball Palmer Frank Leighton

Mrs Maria Kendrick McLellan Funeral Observed At Topsham

The funeral for Maria Kendrick McLellan widow of Charles H. McLellan of Bath occurred Sunday at her Topsham home with Rev. Thompson E. Ashby and Rev. Paul Dresser officiating. Bearers included Rupert H. Baxter Edward W. Hyde Ian Mussenden and Charles J. Gilman of Bath and Brunswick. Burial followed in Maple Grove Bath. F H Lehman of Rocky Ridge Ohio served as mayor of his town for more than 28 years.

Maria Kendrick McLellan Charles H. MccLellan Bath Topsham Thompson E. Ashby First Parish Congregational Church Brunswick Paul Dresser New Church Rupert H. Baxter Edward W. Hyde Lan William B. Mussenden Charles J. Gilman Maple Grove F. H. Lehman Rocky Ridge, O

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