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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1922

Page

5

Winnegance club plans timber frame gift and new building

At the Winnegance men's club January meeting, members voted to build a new club house with a timber frame donated from a member's wood lot and frame salvaged by another member. A president-appointed committee, including Morse, Perry, and others, will oversee plans, with works to start this winter and finish by summer.

Winneganee Men’s Club Olney. C. Perry John G. Morse Harry C. Webber Winfield W. Morse Walter (. Perry Phippsburg Frank G. Purington Almon R. Perry Joseph B. McCutcheon Bath Percy Morse Edgar Oliver Robert P. Manson Wipfield W. Morse Augustus Small Philip Reynolds Bangor Hayden Conant Zina M. Eaton Earl P. Morse Zina Eaton Lloyd Rogers House John J. Desmond Co Walter Morse Walter Small Winfield Morse Omar Perry Squaw Club Harry T.pass Winnegance Schonauble J. F. Upton Pred A. Oliver Olive Parker Head Joseph Cloutier Edward Cook Johan Dewire Harry Madden Center Street Parks Parker Morse Milton T. Morse Kelley John G. Morse & Sons James Coombs Winneganee Men's Club Frank Pero Winneyance Richmond Up River Arthur Brown Bertha Tibbetts Elbridge Morse George H. J. Ingalls Morse Mill Morse Marion Morse

Bath couple wed at People's Baptist parsonage

Alton P. Wright and Miss Mabel I. Porter both of Bath were married by Rev. Louis West in a double ring ceremony. The groom, a Morse high school graduate and Bath Iron Works draftsman, and the bride, daughter of John Porter and Bethel Bible Institute graduate, will reside in Providence after a midnight honeymoon train trip.

People’s Baptist Parsonage Alton P. Wright Mabel I. Porter Bath Louis West Bath Iron Works L’t’d John ©. Porter Bethel Bible Institute Spencer Mass United States Canada Providence R. I Wright

Clifford Edgecomb Wed in Brunswick Church Ceremony

Charles W Clifford Jr and Miss Katherine F E Edgecomb of Bath were married Friday afternoon in Brunswick by Rev. Thompson E Ashby of the First Parish church. The groom has long been in the automobile business and the bride is a noted accountant, daughter of Mrs Flora F E Edgecomb of Bath.

Charles 4W. Clifford, Jr Katherine FE. Edgecomb Bath Brunswick Thompson E. Ashby First Flora FE. Edgecomb

Marion V. O'Leary Weds John M. Coyne in Bangor

Mrs Albert Winston attended the wedding of Marion V O Leary and John M Coyne at St John s Catholic church Bangor Rev T J Nelligan presiding nuptial mass The bride is the daughter of Nora Leary and the groom is the son of Mrs Mary F Coyne

Albert Winston Bangor Marion V. O'Leary John M. Coyne St. John’s Catholic Church T. J. Nelligan P.R Nora Leary Mary F. Coyne

Watson Frye Co annual meeting elects directors

At the annual meeting of the Watson Frye Co Ltd stockholders held in Acadia lodge hall executives were elected for the ensuing year. Directors named include ex Mayors Samuel R. Percy J Edward Drake and Oliver Moses along with Daniel T Dougherty L Eugene Thebeau Orrin F Frye and Scott R Frye Thebeau was chosen clerk subsequent meetings saw Frye named president treasurer and general manager Frye named vice president and assistant treasurer Thebeau served as secretary

Watson, Frye Co. Ltd Acadia Lodge K. of P Samuel R. Percy Oliver Moses J. Edward Drake Daniel T. Dougherty L. Eugene Thebeau Orrin F. Frye Scott R. Frye Thebeau

Cosmopolitan Club Notes Informal Talk Planned

William D. Sewall will speak about his recent trip abroad at the Cosmopolitan club house Sunday at four. A food sale is set for Saturday at three at the club house. Walter Hagan departed Tuesday for New York for a visit.

Cosmopolitan Club William D. Sewall

Winnegance Fights Richmond A C In Out Of Town Game

Winnegance basketball traveled to Richmond and faced the Richmond A C. Richmond led 20 10 after the first period and won 42 22. Wade starred for Richmond with 20 points while Winnegance improved late, scoring 12 in the final period as they adjusted to the Bridgehall baskets. Forward Talbot and Hunt worked well. Morse held Wade to 10 baskets, and guards Marks Merry pressured the Terrell duo. The visiting team showed speed and rough play, and the article notes the local fans should check out Bridgehall tonight.

Winnegance Richmond Richmond A.C Richmond Halls Wade Richmond Center Winneganee Boys Bridgehall Marks Merry Terrell Boys Richmond A. C Oliver Rogers Winneganee Bridge Hall A. Terrell Beeen AL Terrell Tae Gilpatrick Pinkham Rast Rais Startecscessel Talbot Cy Hunt Rf Re Morse

Governor Visits at High School in Maine Speech

Governor praised Maine students and teachers while urging public speaking and higher standards. He cited Supt. Thomas’s improvements, congratulated Warren Oliver, and invited pupils to Augusta for a future office visit, ending with applause and music from the school orchestra.

Cahill Augusta Bath Maine Capitol Chadbourne Donnell Carr Thomas Bath Military & Naval Orphans’ Asylum William R. Kimball Louise Staples Lisa Dearborn Otis N. E Baxter Supt Warren Oliver Cerdigly State House Prin Wilson Dr. Thomas

Tea and reception mark Governor Baxter visit

A cordial tea hosted Tuesday by Mrs. Rupert H. Baxter at 1054 Washington Street attracted around 250 guests, mainly women, during Governor Percival P. Baxter visit to Sagadahoc County. Highlights included roses and greens adorning the home and a receiving line featuring Governor Hadley and aides, while numerous helpers assisted with service.

Percival P. Baxter Bath Rupert H. Baxter Washington Street Sagadahoe County

Baxter Denies Abolishing Executive Council at Bath Banquet

Governor Percival P Baxter told 150 Bath Rotary members and guests at a YMCA banquet he does not favor abolishing the executive council. He praised the council as experienced and helpful, urged a smaller contingent fund, warning that current size risks endangering representative government. He warned funds are frequently requested from the contingent fund and projected growth could reach several millions within years.

Percival P. Baxter Executive Council Bath Rotary Club Y.mlc.a Howard Davies Portland Public Utilities Commission Baxter

Governor Baxter Addresses Rotary Club in Bath Maine

Governor Baxter and State Superintendent Thomas spoke at a Bath Rotary event praising Maine schools and social welfare progress. Baxter urged stronger support for teachers, cautioned against debt temptations, and outlined plans to expand care for dependent and neglected children, dairy herd testing, and government efficiency.

Baxter Augustus O. Thomas State House Maine Boards’ of Education Bath Morse High School Sec. Bagley Board of Laren Corrections Bagiey Rotarians Rotary Gaudreau Y.M.C.A Governor Baxter William S. Newell The Rotary Club George Crockett M. H. Beerwort Charles H. Volz Arthur E. Bishop Fred S. Curtis William A. Furber Albert F. Austin Henry P. Boudreau Newell Grace Francis A. Gray D.D Warren FE. Kershner Byron F. Barker Charles H. Cahill George B. Drake Elmer D. Hodgkins Edward B. Smith Frank P. Lord Daniel T. Dougherty Langdon T. Snipe Wilber G. Cahill E. Motley Fuller Roscoe P. McFadden Frederick EB. Drake S. William S. Newell Harriet Green Harry’ G. Deering J. Edward Drake Frederick E. Drake Wiliam A. ' Furber Gibbons Charles

Veterans and officials gather in New Haven club event

The listing shows numerous attendees including Governor Baxter and Adjt. Gen. John A. Hadley among a crowd at a New Haven veterans club gathering. Names span civic leaders and locals such as Charles Curtig, Eugene Desmond, Arthur Duntae, Horace Morse, Warren Oliver, and many others.

Soeureters veterant /Wertherbee Rex Gillis New Haven Oder Ohn W. Cummings Dr. W P. Guyrie Charles E. Curtig Eeugene M. Desmond Arthur J. Duntae George B. Drake Danton Eugene Dauphin John. L. Evans Eliot A. Fuller Thomas. P. Kowler Ga A. Galyin John H. Grindell Her I L. Grinnell Walter S. Glidden Edwin Dodge Hardin Dunlap A. Hatch Roscoe P. Ham B. A. Huse D. L. Howard Carl ‘A. Haase Wilbur Hagan James ©. Ledgard Percy R C. W. Rogers M. H. Robbins Edwin A. Rogers P.O. Johnson John F. Stacey Charles I. Smith Sylvester HH. Rowland Joh ‘Shaw Wiliam S. Shoray Charles G. Sanborn Arthur B. Scott Arthur P. Sampson Edward W. Sampson William D. Sewall Fred H. Thompson Donald S. Thompson Edward B. Smyth Daniel Williams Lewis E

Jury Box Names Increased in Sagadahoc Towns

Clerk of Courts Fred H Thompson informs municipal officers across Sagadahoc County that jury box names must meet a new proportion under Public Laws of 1921. The change, already enacted in Bath, reduces per term jurors to eight, with women not yet appearing in lists. Aged 18 men have been summoned for the Sagadahoc county supreme court term opening next Tuesday in Bath, under Associate Justice Scott Wilson.

Fred. H. ‘Thompson Sagadaheée Leppy Aim Leslie ‘“C Sagadahoc Elijah P. Bartlett Phippsburg J. Pearl Card Bowdoinham Otis F. Coffin Bath John 'M. Conley Richard F. Denham Pembroke Edgecomb Topsham Beb. W. ‘Haggett West Thra‘k. Lawrence Arrowsic George P. Larrabee Howard Maxwell Richmond Stewart D. McPherson Everett M. — Peaslee Charles E. Robinson George H. Rumrill John R. Savage Woolwich Ray “Toothaker James Wage, Jr Bowdoin Thomas N. Williams Georgetown

Sewing Glass Meeting Elects Officers for Ensuing Year

At a Sewing class meeting officers were elected for the year including Mrs William D Sewall as president Miss M D Richardson as treasurer Mrs F W Baker as secretary and Mrs Frederick EB Drake and Miss Carolyn Moses on the cutting committee The secretary's report notes eight deliveries to the city hospital and milk for an undernourished child in the public schools.

William .D. Sewall M. D. Richardson F. W. Baker Frederick EB. Drake Carolyn Moses

Vital statistics for 1921 released by City Clerk

City Clerk Albert J. Grassy published 1921 vital statistics showing 308 marriages and 148 deaths, with 58 bodies brought from away and buried locally. Also notes the marriage of Joseph Drake and Vera Virginia Drake Saturday night officiated by Rev. Francis A. Gray, linking Mr Caton of Wiscasset to Mrs Irving of Bath.

Albert J. Grassy WMP Cacc. Cieests Eas Joseph Vera Virginia Drake Francis A. Gray Caton Bert. Caton Wiscasset Mas. Irving Bath

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Yee William Merry Charles Preble Fred Coombs Abrams Leon’ Pennell Freeport George Dennison Captain Sweet Salvation Army Lewis West People’s Church Harry Knight Harry, Jr Ernest O. Knight Leon Pennell Charles Blaisdell William Campbell Higgins Beach Elen Walker Annabel Cutting Miss Cutting Herbert Cutting Roberta Manson Sherman L. Morse Florida Levi Spinney Edgar Williams John Gillispie Thatcher Pinkham Pine Street Thomas Oliver Massachusetts General Hospital A. D. Adams Asbury Campbell Jessie’ Bailey Seymore Hayden Jesse Tarr Lons Et Even Ker Wright-Porter Watson, Frye Co., Inc Walter Hagan New York Snowe Tncrease TEA Governor’s Party
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