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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1926

Page

7

Richmond Chamber Annual Meeting Includes Banquet and Elections

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at Hotel Richmond Monday evening with a 7 o'clock banquet. 47 members attended as directors were re-elected except Carrol Young replacing Dr. J. Franklyn Harris. Mayor Wallace N. Price of Gardiner and Mayor Ernest McLean of Augusta could not attend. The program included speeches by A. L. T. Cummings, Mrs. Harry L. Stilphen, Henry J. Houdlette, Dwight L. Moody, Harry L. Tarr, Mrs. Rebecca Rogers, Frank Chamberlain, and Carrol Young. Staff changes and town notes followed amid social and club updates.

Richmond Chamber of Commerce Hotel Richmond A. L. T. Cummings Portland State Chamber of Commerce Harry L. Stilphen Henry J. Houdlette Dwight L. Moody Harry L. Tarr Rebecca Rogers Frank Chamberlain Carrol Young Wallace N. Price Gardiner Ernest McLean Augusta J. Franklyn Harris Leslie IF. Roberts

Gardiner Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Visits

A series of hometown social items lists residents and guests visiting or traveling. Names include Mrs Morston, Laura Grondin, Thomas Borjesson, G M B Soule, E and B White, Lyte Lint, Dr and Mrs Price, Katherine Soule, Helen Pomroy, Mrs Preble, Mrs Frank Preble, Virginia Tracy, Robert Dickerman, Gertrude Riley, Mrs Grace Maxwell and daughter Alice in Paris, Lawrence Bond, Edward Jack, Mrs I M Lowell, Sadie Whalen, Marion McKenney, Annie Knight, Sherman Roberts, Gilbert W Pond, Gerald Grondin, Carlton Randall, and others at local events and places such as Gardiner, Bowdoinham, Farmington, Damariscotta, Waterville, and Paris.

Richmond Morston New England Conservatory American Institute of Normal Methods Mapleton Livermore Falls Limestone Barre Massachusetts Laura Grondin Gardiner Thomas Borjesson Bowdoinham Farmington E. &B. White Lyte Lint A. P. Knight Annie Knight Damariscotta Sherman Roberts Gilbert W Pond Gerald Grondin Carlton Randall Waterville Annie Snow

Father and Son Banquet Plans by Bath Y M C A Committee

The Bath Y M C A committee formed for the Father and Son banquet met at Hon. J Edward Drake's office with Drake Nichols Wilson and Perkins present. Mayor Cahill to preside and Dr A O Thomas expected to give the main address. Tickets on sale at the Y M C A and through committee members for February 15 event.

Bath Young Men's Christian Association Father and Son J. Edward Drake C.D. Wilson William €. Perkins Carroll Deering Charles H. Cahill Charles M. Tubbs Grace Langdon T. Snipe N. Gratz Jackson Edward W. Bridgham George W. Scudder A. O. Thomas Augusta The Bath Y. M. C. A

Bath Independent Driving Club to Hold First Races

A private Bath and Brunswick riding group plans weekly Mill pond races with Bath horses, under M W S Coal and Tee Co. permission. Ernest Parington named president, Albert Flint secretary, Dr Powers and Dr Pletts as judges, Ernest Work as starter. Expected entrants include Dorland Cook 184 and Baron Bory among others.

Bath and Brunswick Mill Pond M. W. Sengs Coal and Tee Co Bath Ernest Wparington Albert W. Flint Powers Pletts Brunswick Ernest Work Dorland Cook Baron Bory Lads Amiss Lady Ethel Babe Wilkins John Lake Belle Briggs Tess Hedgwood Trumswick

Tuesday Evening Club Hosts Enjoyable Supper and Meet

The Tuesday evening club held a supper for nearly 50 members, followed by an indoor track meet between Harvard and Bowdoin. The club session at 6 30 concluded with a lively, entertaining evening.

Harvard Bowdoin

Williams Retires as Working League President in Georgetown

The Georgetown Working League annual meeting at Mrs. George F. Oliver’s home elected Mrs. Earle Hagan as president succeeding Mrs. Josie Williams who served six years. New officers include vice president Mrs. Howard Heald secretary treasurer Mrs. William Todd and art secretary Miss Gladys Oliver. Several committees named with others to be chosen by Mrs. Hagan. A baked bean supper at First Baptist vestry is planned for Saturday January 2 at six.

RE. A. Witham Bowdoinham Jennie A. Simall LaForest Small Frank Dresser Baptist Parsonage High Street L. H W. Dorr Dresden Epworth League of the Methodist Church Raymond Foote Carl Dixon Lucille Utter Barbara Douglass Nettie Dixon Helen Specht Lucille Bailey Italy Hatch Milfred McDonald Portland Frank Rollins Dover N. IL Edward Crosby Providence Re 1 Ralph E. Call Leslie F. Roberts Lewiston Carl Central Maine General Hospital Annie Gould Victoria Call Center Street Erland Umberhind M.C. EK. I Ralph EB. Call Millard Curtis Auburn Jan. S Richmond AL D. Page Gardiner Edna Gray Helen Morton Hallowell Ida M. Humphrey Brunswieck Raymond Ek Libby M. HH. Jack Litchfield Peabody Tleasant Street Tie Harry Sulphe Victor Rose Carey Kennebec Dental Association Waterville Amy Bradley of V Eva McDonald Dresden Mills Ralph Peabody Boston Plb. Peabody Harry J. Williams Earl Williams Brunswick Seth c. Watson Margaret White Robert A. Cony Augusta Marion Gardner RN Dportlandis Walter Densmore Fraternities Health and Accident Association Ellen Blair Bath Joseph Pray Py Curtis Harriette Page Bangor Dorothea Southard William Douglass BP. B. Durand Lona Hackett Enterprise Grange Hall Coombs High School Luona Sylvester Morton Bowdorpham Josie Williams The Working League Earle Hagan George F. Oliver Howard Heald William Todd Gladys Oliver Arthur Rowe W. A. Todd Harold Brown B. H. Woodside Hagan Georgia Walker Peacher Center School Woolwich Charles W. Oliver Hartley Harley Seguinland Essex Powers Bros Robinheld First Baptist Church Ephraim Dexter T. N. Williams Herman Spinney Bay Point Byron Campbell John DD. Williams J. R. Blackie Williams Austin Rattleff Marrtown Samuel Mcreen Colleen Barnes Mark Marr Marriewn Vassalboro Marr Frank Taylor Forrest Hanna Vauline Moore Clyde Pinkham George Smith I. J. Brown A. E. Rowe Oliver Charlotte Harley William Mains Gilbert Lewis Grange Grange Hall L. H. Rowe Charles Amazeen Eleanor Campbell Lelia Campbell Albertina Stevens Eddie Delano I. L. Howard Hr. W. Howard Elisha Fieki Pred Carr J. M. Stevens William Marr Damarisestra Alonzo Thibedeau Alton Reed J. A. MacMahan Basil Anbridge Mass Iva Mice Cromwell All Horace Nittall East Beethbay Rittalls George Gray Frank Ryder Henry Moore Themiere Thibedean A. B. Thibedeau Earth Kimball Ellsworth Pinkham Almen Marre Momelty Russell Pinkham T. W. Bisisdell Fred Pratt M.S. Newdick He Rowe Alonzo MacMahan Liesd Pinkham Arthur Berry Lloyd Pinkham Eadie Delano Knight Dippe T. W. Mctaisdell Hin Will

Bath D A R Chapter Card Party Planned

The colonels Dam mer Sewall chapter D A R held its monthly meeting at Miss Lueky Kimball's home on High street with about 25 attendees. Members from Bowdoinham and guests from Phippsburg joined a picnic lunch and quilting for Opportunity Farm. A card party at the Cosmopolitan club was voted for one week from Thursday, chaired by Mrs Herbert Calderwood and others.

Dammer Sewall Lueky Kimball High Street Bowdeinham Alice Abbie Minoit Phippsburg Auburn Opportunity Farm Witch Hassiner Cosmopolitan Club Herbert Calderwood William S. Given Agnes Hampires Leonard Lord Marion Mundr Alive Varney

Legion Boys Hear Excellent Talks At Roeland Post

A well attended Roeland Ho Smith American Legion meeting at the clubhouse was led by Commander Ralph Gay. Max Stoddard from Maine spoke on veterans topics including compensation, praising Legion growth and membership gains as Capt Hastings and Mr Emmons shared insights. Refreshments followed in a social hour. A New South Wales bill proposes retroactive tax on motion picture film income.

Roeland Ho Smith American Legion Ralph Gay Perfor Max Stoddard Veterans’ Bureau Maine Portland Hastings God Emmons Burea Ther Legion Stedhland Legion Po New South Wales Australia

Pansy Blossom Grows in Maine Winter

A Maine reader from Phippsburg sent a small pansy blossom to prove Florida is not the only state with winter flowers. The flower, despite Maine winter weather, remains fresh and would suit any bouquet, illustrating hardy garden variety.

Maine Florida James Percy Cexs Head Phippsburg Juy Demesti

Driving Charge Is Brought Against Deputy Larrabee

Deputy Sheriff Joseph W. Larrabee of Sagadahoc county faced Judge Joseph H. Rousseau in municipal court on a charge of reckless driving. Larrabee pleaded guilty, receiving a $20 fine and costs after allegedly failing to heed a lantern signal while driving into a parked car near Hardings. Chief of Police William B. Edwards, owner of the car, and another officer were nearby while investigating evidence. Sheriff Metlaru noted both deputies are efficient and fearless, with good judgment.

Joseph W. Larrabee Sagadahec Joseph H. Rousseau William B. Edwards Larrabee Fred Carrig Hardings Edwards Sagadahoc Larrabke Lure New Meadows Fearle

Enjoyable Evening at Masonic Temple Supper

A Masonic Men’s club supper at the Masonic temple drew 42 members who enjoyed a menu organized by Edward Morse Fred Curtis Thomas K Huston and John Moulton. The evening included community singing solos by Chester Plant Fred Curtis and others, a quartet performance, and a lively card game with dishwashing as the forfeit. Melville Robbins and Lansden Hill presided at the piano.

Masonic Temple Edward Morse Fred Curtis Thomas K. Huston Jobn Moulton Ctx Chester Vlant

Repeat A Playset For Teachers' Club Joyous Assembly

A large gathering attended a Wednesday night Teachers club session in the high school assembly hall. Weeks street Mitchell and Winnebago scavers led the program with sixth grade pupils performing a Christmas sleet titled The Dolls Take a Hand. Music by Week street school pupils under Miss Berenice Quinby featured harmonica violin and piano solos by Walter Snipe Jennie Cameron Evelyn Combs and James Temple. A poetry and dance program included solo dances by two pupils. A six men six women pulling contest highlighted the evening with the women prevailing and Mrs. Clinton D. Wilson named top individual. Miscellaneous games and cake followed.

Teachers Club Weeks Street Mitchell Weeks Street School Anma Averil Jinepal Reom Berenice Quinby Mis Marte Miver Eleanor Fergeon Windeganer Walter Snipe Dapres Jennie Cameron Evelyn Combs James Temple Clinton D. Wilson

Lewiston Minister Warns on Many Dangers

Rev John G Rogers of Calvary Methodist Lewiston formerly of Leacon Street church Rath preached Playing Safe and Square with Tomorrow before a large congregation The keynote warned of possible danger tomorrow through disturbances in India uprising in China and growing strength of Japan The speaker urged watchfulness for the nation’s future and spiritual guidance from God

John G. Rogers Calvary Methodis Lewi Ron Leacon Street Rath Jon Tomeorrea India Japan Coed Washington

Medical Society Annual Meeting Reelected Leadership

Sagadsheer Medical Sectors held at Ring Tavern with Clareme AL BPeaslee elected president Dr Biren Bearker vice president Seth Mullin secretary treasurer. Notable attendees included Dr Neuten of Bestom representing General Electric and Dr Walker of Floreia. A banquet was served. Mass car fatalities 1925 noted with 755 deaths in Massachusetts by automobiles.

der Clareme AL Bpeaslee Biren Bearker Seth S Mullin Sagadsheer Wednnesday Ring Tavern Neuten Bestom General Electric Same Lincoln Die EL Morles Faller Warren EL. Krer Hmer der Andene Stott Twee Quet Fess Bron Wie Sam Walker Floreia Nimzy

Grange box supper brightens Saturday evening event

A successful box supper and social at the grange hall Saturday featured ice cream and fudge. L. H. Rowe auctioned the boxes, clearing S134% for the event, with committee members listed and several local residents visiting from Bath and nearby towns.

Grange Hall Grange Treasury

Morse High Track Men To Tackle The Capers

Morse High School sends its boys track team to South Portland on Saturday for a season opening dual meet with the Capers. Led by captain Larry Palmer, Morse aims to upset Cortland and feature distance ace Larry Waluer in the 1000 and mile runs. The squad includes Veilleux in the jumps and several underclassmen ready for debut events. If Ray Small Harrington and Denney return, Morse’s title hopes rise. Syd Cullen anchors weight and distance events as coach AtKazin pushes a balanced lineup toward the first indoor victory.

Morse South Portland Larry Palmer Bath Cortland Ray Small Harrington Denney Veilleux Larry Waluer Portland Larry Ray Simall Aml Harrington Bonney Merve Syd" Cullen Riddle AtKazin Shell Feds

Annual Meeting of Old Folks Home

The Old Folks Home corporation held its annual meeting in the trustee's room of the Bath Trust. Committees reported improvements and a sound financial year funded largely by Thomas G. Plant trust funds. New guests include 15 women and 16 men. The old board of trustees and officers were reelected, with Dr. J O Lincoln and Capt. S RL Perey in leading roles. The Bath Trust ophthalmologist was appointed. The Ford Aircraft Corp plans a dirigible over Shenandoah size, adaptable for military use in 45 hours.

Board of Trustees S. RL Perey J. () Lineoin Walter S. Glidden Creorge VD. Davenport Rodney E. Ross Edward K. Smith L. Eugene Thebeau R. AL Baxter Allen M. Krish Randall Leonard Capt J. 0. Lincoln F. I. Nebels The Bath Trust Kershier

Warren A Lowell Market Man and Ex-School Board Member Dies

Warren A Lowell a Bath market man and former school board member died suddenly of heart trouble Thursday afternoon about 1:20 at his home 25 Bedford street after dinner. Born in Wiscasset he moved to Bath in 1865 worked in local grocers before opening a market 18 years ago. He leaves wife one son Carleton W Lowell and one daughter Miss M Elizabeth Lowell both of Bath and a brother Lothair Lowell of Woolwich.

Warren A. Lowell Bedford Street Ferry Street Mr. Lowell Wiscasset Warren Lowell Bath Isos Walter 8. Russell Edgar A Farrar Masonic Carleton W. Lowell M. Elizabeth Lowell Lothair Lowell Woolwich

Martin Thomas H. dies after long illness at 40

Thomas H. Martin, 40, riveter at local shipyards, died Wednesday at City hospital after over two years of illness. Born in Manchester, son of Henry Martin, he also worked as a stone cutter. He leaves a loving wife Sesskles, two daughters Beulah 12 and Dorothy 66, a son Henry 10, a sister Mrs. Laura Mullin of Fairfield, and brothers Roy J Bertell M and Alfred EE, all of Winslow. He was a member of Lincoln lodge of Odd Fellows.

Thomas H. Martin City Hospital Manchester Henry Martin Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Sesskles Beulah Dorothy Henry Laura Mullin Fairfield Roy J Bertell M Alfred EE. Martin Winslow

Mrs Churchill Funeral Held at Mechanic Falls Church

Mary S Church ill died in her sleep last Monday at her son George A Churchill's Bath home. Funeral conducted at Mechanic Falls Congregational church by Rev Harry S Baker with pallbearers Floa Golderman EL H Holbrook L Hawley and Egwie Harris. Interment in Maple Grove cemetery attended by The A A Dwinal Relief Corps, longtime resident.

Mary S. Churchill George A. Churchill High Street Bath Congregational Church Mechanic Falls Harry S. Baker Federated Church Learers Floa, Goldermanon EL H, Holbrook L. Hawley Egwie Harris Maple Grove

Charles E Snow Brunswick Produce Vendor Died After Stroke

Charles E Snow a Brunswick produce supplier who has served Bath for over four decades died after a paralytic stroke. He never regained consciousness and will be missed by Bath friends. He leaves his wife two sons one sister and two grandsons.

Charles FE. Snow Brunswick Bath Jane

Lowell Funeral for Warren A. Lowell

The funeral of Warren A. Lowell, a well known grocer and marketman, was held at 1 30 Saturday afternoon at his home 23 Bedford Street. Rev Charles H E Brooks of Wesley Church officiated. Bearers were James McLoughlin Thomas F Jerkins E A Farrar and Lincoln Bailey. Burial was in Quarterwood Cemetery Wisensset.

Warren A. Lowell Bedford Street Charles HE. Brooks Wesley Church James McLoughlin Thomas F. Jerkins E. A. Farrar Lincoln Bailey Qukwoeod Cemetery Wisensset

Funeral for Theme H. Martin Held at Home

The funeral for Themes H. Martin took place Saturday afternoon at his home on 26 Trufant Street. Rev. Weston T. P. Holman of Beacon Street Church officiated. The Odd Fellows ritual was led by Noble Grand Henry T. B. Leeman with Nathaniel Stover serving as chaplain.

Themes H. Martin Trufant Street Weston TP. Holman Beacon Street Church Henry T. B. Leeman Nathaniel Stover

Widow of Bath mariner dies at home on High Street

Sarah Emma Dickinson 75 died Wednesday noon at 732 High Street Bath after months of illness. Born in Bath in 1850 to Sophia Percy and Andrew Lazowers she accompanied late husband Capt Wiley R Dickinson on voyages to Europe and the Far East. Survived by daughters Bessie Emma and Grace Percy Dickinson of Bath and sister Mrs John W Dickinson of Berkeley California. Funeral will be announced.

Sarah Emma Dickinson High Street Bath Sophia Percy Andrew Lazowers Dickinson Whippsburg Fred H. Low Bessie Emma Grace Percy Dickinson John W. Dickinson Berkeley Cal

Probate Court Orders Final Account for Coveltate Estate

In Sagadahoc County Bath on January 19 1926 Karry T Wassmore administrator of Julian T Coveltate’s estate presents second and final accounting for allowance. The court orders notice by publication three times in Bath Independent urging interested parties to appear February 9 1926 at nine o clock to show cause if any why the account should not be allowed. Judge James S Lowell.

Sagadahioc Bath Sagadahoc Isabel Starkey Carolyn Starkey Minor Bath Independent James S., Lowell Gadahoc Karry T. Wassmore Julian T. Coveltate James S. Lowell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Georgetown Bath D.A.R Legion Boys Ralph K. Hall Henrys G. Hodgdon Adolph Ehlers Perry Thompson Medical Society OLD Folks Ford Aircraft Corporation John J. Desmond Thomas M. Martin Mrs. Churchill Charles E. Snow W. A. Lowell Funeral Mar AL D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadahock Block Mae William EF Dunilam, Register Attes William F. Dunham Sagadahoc Mutual Albert Henderson
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