West Bath Grange Meeting Reports Local Activities
The West Bath weekly grange meeting opened with readings by Fred Cary and William H White, a harmonica duet by Carrie Cary and David Henderson, and a radio report by Lilian Rogers. Members debated questions on housework and public benefit, led by Carrie Cary and Fred Huse, with notes from Jeland Plotimer. Various local notices followed about school, community events, and residents visiting relatives, including trips to New York and Boston, plus farm and utility updates around Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hath Grange
Fred Cary
William H. White
Carrie Cary
David Henderson
Lillian Rogers
Annie Henderson
Leland Wiinimer
Jeland Plotimer
Fred Huse
Montis
Wehoal
Llewellyn Teegers
Marte Peetic
Denne
Bo W. Phigget
Cal Sen
Arthoe
Sonedig
Mares Thigeett
Poavent
Ernest
Vitex
Chaviiiter
Willitta
Edna Higsins
Veydeme
Gamsing
Mee
Murray Brewer
Cambridge
Mass
W. OH. Brown
AL Brown
Cedhir Grove
Bath
William Ward
Goodwin Fort
New York
Chester Lercotsen
Quincy
Chester King
Campbell
King
Fred Lose
J. McLemont
J. W. Higgins
Sterling Bible Class Annual Meeting and Elections
Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street held a Sunday school business meeting and officer elections. Officers elected were Teacher Mrs William D Rich assistant teacher Mrs Willard Oliver president Mrs Pearl Campbell 1st vice president Mrs Joe Hunt 2nd vice president Mrs H A Jewett secretary Mrs William Mil treasurer Mrs R C Mitchell Plans included a supper and an entertainment with a play and a white elephant sale at the next meeting. A social hour followed with sandwiches cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns Scott
Pearl Campbell
John Hunt
Robert Mitchell
Elvira Cools
Portland Carpenter Injured In Bath
A Portland carpenter employed in the Maine Central yard slipped and fell into a seal pit during repairs. He was unconscious with a slight concussion and bruised side, plus a cut on the head. Doctor Barker treated him and found no bones broken.
Independent subscription money well expended headline note
Mrs Alice M White of Wolurn Mass renews her subscription to the Independent giving 150 for 62 weeks of news of home and friends. Lewis KE King visited his wife in Portland Saturday. Mrs Wing visits winter with sister Mrs Fred W Summerton in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice M. White
Wolurn
Mass
The
Independent Wand
Hiame
Lewis KE. King
Portland
Wing
Fred W. Summerton
Visitor in F A Page Was a Business Visitor
A business visitor described as an official guest toured the facilities at F A Page, meeting with managers and discussing potential partnerships and investments during a short layover in the city.
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Isitor
F. A
Page
Wild Birds Die as Lakes Are Drained Across Western States
Dr. E O W Nelson warns at the National Game Conference that water loss in western states reduces marshes and lakes, concentrating alkaline water and causing heavy mortality among wild fowl. He cites dried basins like Goose Lake and Tulare Lake, with losses running into tens of millions of ducks and numerous other birds, urging flooding to restore habitats.
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Mississippi
E. O W. Nelson
United States Biological Survey
American Game Protective Association
Nelson
California
Oregon
Tulare
San Joaquin Valley
Buena Vista
Chamacter
Ddhl
Madsen
Bear River
Utah
Battery H Drill Highlights Modern Moving Target
Lieut Col Henry Owen attended Battery Hs weekly drill as Major Warner installed a modern electrical moving target at the Armory. Lieut Edward N Hartnett and Sergt Edmond Guinn will lead indoor rifle practice for three months. Lieut Elver Stickney appointed gunnery instructor for Battery SH and conducts weekly schools. Several Battery E members received promotions under Capt McClure. The Battery H unit thanks local supporters and sponsors from Bath Daily Times and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Owen
240Th Coast Artillery Regiment
Oscar @. Warner
240Th C. A
Fort Williams
Edward N. Hartnett
Edmond Guinn
McChire
Elver Stickney
Battery SH
Armory Puestings
Battery Ste
McClure
Corp
Lionel Breton
Lawrence Pahner
Percy W
Kingsbury
Roland Breton
Bath Daily Times
Charles W. Cliford
John J. Desmond
Carroll A. Deering
Bath Opera Touse
Paul Arsenault
William Swain
Bradford Belanger
Aubrey Steen
William Perkins
Woolwich and Nearby News Bits in Augusta and Bath
Senator FLW Carlton attended Governor Brewster’s inauguration in Augusta while Capt Frank J Walker heads to Florida for the winter. Everson Stinson and Cyrus Gilmore leased the Nequasset mill and will start operations. Bath residents visit and host relatives, with local social events and illnesses noted.
Cast Rehearses for Colonial's Play at Columbia Theatre
The Adamo and Eval? three set comedy by Guy Tholton and George Middleton features James King and his tangled family plot. Director Augustus Huse polishes the play as the Bath amateurs prepare for a near term showing with tickets to go on sale soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamo
Eval
Guy Tholton
George Middleton
Columbia Theatre
Augustus Huse
James King
Amazon
Adan Smith
Wing
King
Adam and
Liva
Bath
Marriage of Emily Adelaide Osgood and Leroy Stearns
Announcement from Mer and Mrs Alton Ry Osgood of Portland states the marriage of their daughter Emily Adelaide to Leroy Edward Stearns, son of Mer and Mrs William F Stearns of Bath, on Wednesday January 5 at Porthend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Alton Ry Osgood
Portland
Emily Adelaide
Leroy Edward Stearns
William F. Stearns
Bath
Porthend
Eagles to Dine at Bath Aerie Meeting
Bath Aerie of Eagles and the Eagles club held a regular meeting voting to host a banquet on January 25 where the annual election of officers for the Eagles club will take place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Aerie of Eagles
The
Eagles’ Club
Eagles Club
Wright Rich Weight Wedding in Hollywood Hills
Miss Josie Estelle Rich of Bath and George Weight of Woolwich wed in Hollywood California on December 24. The ceremony atop a hillside overlooking Los Angeles ended with a reception at Laurel Canyon. The couple, both Morse high graduates, previously worked in Bath and now reside at 1945 Edmun Court in Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Estelle Rich
William DD. Rich
Bath
George Weight
J. Howard Adams
Maine
Harry N. Wright
Sophia Wright
Fred Wright
Orrin B. Frye
Stuart
United States Shipping Board
Hollywood
Wright
Edmun Court
Atta Vista Street
Personal notes and moved addresses in town records
Henry A Mageoun shows improvement after illness at home on Green street. Dr and Mrs Paul G Bagdikhian and Mr and Mrs Adolph HH Eblers moved from 88S Middle street to 105 Oak street. William Mann confined by illness and bakery closed for now. Mrs Austin Tl MacCormick convalescing after operation at Dr Leighton's hospital Portland. Hotel Phoenix guests include A F F Decatur Boston J H Getchell Augusta Dr J J Gilmore Charles D Oakley New York Millicent B Rogers Trenton Betty L Davenport Newark F E Brewster W S Perry J Cline D Petervan KK Jordan Belfast OD Kee See II GG Lockwood Taubon Mass W J McKay C S Buchannon Boston Dodge New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Mageoun
Green Street
Paul G. Bagdikhian
Adolph HH. Eblers
Middle Street
Oak Street
William Mann
Austin Tl. MacCormick
Bowdoin College
Petervan
Kk. Jordan
Belfast
D. Keee See II
GG. Lockwood
Taubon
Mass
W. J. McKay
Buchannon
Boston
Dodge
New York City
Mrs Coolidge O ffered Christmas Gifts to Washington Poor
Mrs Coolidge helped distribute Christmas presents to poor children in Washington reflecting wartime relief efforts and civic duty. The event highlighted charitable outreach by First Lady and local volunteers assisting families in need.
Past is Recklied by Present Charges Against Senators
The Boston Herald notes past House actions on expulsion limits, citing Cannon and Carlisle on pre election offenses. It discusses Victor Berger’s exclusion and the fourteenth amendment grounds for ineligibility, detailing Berger’s seating in 1923 and potential Senate implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham H. Roberts
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Boston Herald
Cannon
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Congress
Carlisle
William Pitt Kellogg
Louisiana
Victor II
Berger
United States District Court
Chicago
Representative Dallinger
United States
New Furniture Graces Probate Court Room
Sagadahoe county probate court adds mahogany furniture including a long roll top desk for the register a flat top for the judge two individual side tables two long settees 12 chairs and a book case for privacy and convenience in hearings with improved storage and a refreshed courtroom appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County
Register
Register Dunham
Glidden
New York Fernwoods Return to Bath for Tuesday Game
The New York Fernwoods, the famed visiting team last winter, return to Bath next Tuesday evening for a high profile matchup. Local fans from miles away previously swarmed the Bath hall to witness their exhibition, with many declaring it the greatest game on Bath soil. Tickets go on sale this week for the event at seven, with the show stretching to 8 30 for the Colonial club prelude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Fernwoods
Bath
New York
Winnegance Club Reports Busy Winter Program
The Winnegance Squaw club held a Friday meeting at Mrs. Richard Morse's home with an auction won by Mrs. I A Trueworthy and Mrs. George M Eaton. Plans include February parties, kitchen addition, street light funding, and clubhouse improvements. Members discussed February committees, auxiliary activities, and a forthcoming supper to aid lighting costs.
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Squaw Club
Richard CC. Morse
I. A.trueworthy
George M. Eaton
Robert I. Manson
Wilton G. Bates
Beachmont
Mass
Frank Trask
Russell
St. Petersburg
Fla
Winnegance
Winfield W. Morse
Richard C. Morse
Eugene Knight
High Street
Charles KE. Wreble
Joseph N. Day
Marion Raffaell
Elbridge R. Malcolm
Charles E. Preble
Robert V P. Manson
Roberta
Whippsburg
Frank Allegrin
Bathman Aids World Wide Telephone Feat In London
Bath residents read that James L. McQuarrie from Bath, now chief engineer for Western Electric in London, helped advance commercial radio telephone service between New York and London. A May London visit revealed his daughter spoke with a friend at Narragansett Pier by phone, sounding so clear the Pier resident doubted London location. McQuarrie plans world travel to seek new fields, as others in Bath attend a local chicken supper and entertainment gathering in East Brunswick.
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Tate
Athletic Ocean
New York
London
Bath
James L. McQuarrie
Matthew McQuarrie
Maine Central Depot
McQuarrie
Western Electric Co
Fred (. Cox
Mr. McQuarrie
Miss McQuarrie
Mrs Alden Smith Hosts Luncheon and Auction Tourney
Mrs Alden Smith gave a luncheon at her parents home Hon and Mrs Rupert H Baxter on Washington street Tuesday noon for guest Miss Louise Bates of Springfield. Four tables of auction. Mrs Paul Niven of Belmont Mass won first prize an orgundie yellow and Mrs Allan Spear second prize a Madeira tray daily. Mrs Niven and Mrs John J Boyd of Haddonfield N J were out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Smith
Hon
Rupert H. Baxter
Washington Street
Louise Bates
Springfield
Paul Niven
Belmont
Mass
Allan Spear
Niven
John $. Boyd
Haddonfield
N. J
Bankers urged to back McFadden bill in Congress
Presidential message from G F Bowerman and the State Bank Division Executive Committee asks bankers to press their Congressman to support the McFadden Bill without Hull amendments. It argues the bill Equalizes rights for State and National Bank members and restricts branch banking to home-city limits, protecting the Federal Reserve System. It warns Maine branch limits under the bill and urges immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank Division
American Bankers Association
G. FE. Bowerman
House of Representatives
American Bankers Association Convention
Federal Reserve System
McFadden
Tull
Maine
Bangor
Lewiston
Vortland
Hull
New England Winter Recreation Vision From 1914 Switzerland Visit
Hiram W. Ricker, chair of the New England Council Committee on Recreational Resources, urges planners to develop the region for winter recreation. He cites Switzerland's success, noting St Moritz hosted 2200 guests and that winter sports support enduring economic strength and modernized infrastructure.
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New England States
New Ingland
Hiram W. Ricker
New England Council
Boston Transcript
Switzerland
St. Moritz
Rail approaches to Kennebec bridge discussed by directors
Bridge directors met at the State Highway Department to file with the Public Utilities Commission for approval of railroad approaches to the Bath Woolwich Kennebec bridge. No action taken. a conference with Maine Central Railroad officials and Woolwich officials will follow. Lighting questions deferred. December estimates from The Foundation Company of New York and McClintic Marshall Company for piers, abutments, and superstructure were approved. Attending were F W Carlton, C H Innes, C Murray, E T Clifford, E N McLean, and Col E A Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Kennebec Bridge
Bath
Woolwich
State Highway Department
Maine Central Rlailroad
Foundation Company of
New York
McClintic-Marshall Company
Pittsburg
Frank W. Carlton
Charles H. Innes
Saco
Charles Murray
Bangor
Edwin T. Clifford
Winthrop
Ernest N. McLean
Augusta
Col. E. A. Robbins
Camden
John A Spillman Dies In Baltimore Former Navy Constructor
John A Spillman died suddenly of pneumonia in Baltimore. He formerly served in the United States Navy and for years was a naval constructor at Bath Iron Works. Spillman resigned his naval commission about ten years ago to pursue private business and was widely liked in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John A. Spillman
United States Navy
Bath Iron Works
Spillman
Bath
Willis H. Smith Dies at 71 in Brunswick Home
Willis Hf. Smith died Thursday afternoon at his Brunswick home from heart trouble after a several week illness. He was 71, a brick mason by trade and noted horseman with interest in several racehorses. Survived by four children Mrs Vinnie Black Brockton Mass Miss Cora Smith Boston Mrs Ira Strout and Newman Jr Smith of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Hf. Smith
Brunswick
Ile
Vinnie Black
Brockton
Mass
Cora Smith
Boston
Ira Strout
Newman Jr. Smith
Death of Charles H. Courson at Topsham home
Mrs. George Wotton learned Friday morning of the death of her brother in law Charles H. Courson 65 at the Topsham home of his sister Maud Strout where he was wintering. He had heart trouble for some time. He is survived by his sister and one brother Elbridge Courson of Brunswick.
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George
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Cyrus Gilmore
Nequuasset
U1. O. Cunningham
Eugenie Hiunnewell
Helene Tracey
Emma Bi
Lawrence Putnam
Waldo DP
Hathorne
A. A. Stott
G. Mortinson
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Annie Goff
Pfollis Lee
Montswe
Damariscotta
Bailey
FLW
Farmington Normal School
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Velma
Wiscasset
Wilson I. Bailey
Death City Hospital
Colonial
Eagles
Wright-Rich
Hollywood, Calif
National House
Supreme Court
Probate Court
Fernwood
Bathman
New York-London
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Bath Savings Institution
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New England
Maine Central
John A Spillman
Willis H. Smith
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L.F
Atwood
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