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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
2
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West Bath lumber crew tows timber from the Winter Farm to Morse Mill in Winnegance, amid snow. Local school hosts hot lunches starting Thursday with Miss Marion Jaques teaching and 13 pupils bringing personal dishes. Community notices include visits, employment changes, ice-harvesting, a grange meeting with a pro bridge stance, and social gatherings at Sabine and Campbell's Pond.
A brief note urges readers to measure their actions by the Golden Rule first, then assess others. It emphasizes aligning motives with ethical standards to foster sincerity and clearer judgments in daily conduct.
Bowdoin coach Johnny Magee expects a strong indoor season with last year’s relay unit returning. Key performers Bob Foster Hal Littlefield John Tarbell Cock Tailton Mason Bowen and others shape a deep team. Freshmen Winner Morgan Swett Hewitt Butler Simpson join veterans as Bowdoin eyes American Legion meet in Portland February 11 and the NLEC in Boston.
The Days Ferry school in Woolwich closed Friday afternoon after a successful term taught by Mrs. Frank J. Walker. A valentine party ended the day with Mrs. Walker receiving an amber necklace from her pupils. Students and staff share news of developments, visits, and community events as the town continues winter activities.
A local gathering was set to be held at Day's Ferry on Sunday January 25 contingent on suitable weather. Organizers await confirmation of the date and the turnout.
Mrs John Willy visited her brother O W James and attended a three day fair in Richmond. Mrs Glenwood Siegars stayed with Mrs Ann Perkins on Saturday. Mrs Charles Pashard visited her aunt Mrs Harrington in Richmond last week. Mrs Vesta Siegars visits her daughter Mrs Harold Wall in Gardiner. Mrs Fred Carleton visits friend Mrs Blanch Densmore at the Ferry. Mr and Mrs Charles James of Richmond visited Tuesday with his sister Mrs John Lilly. Mrs Ann Perkins is ill and under the care of Dr Peabody.
Bath Box Company reports a prosperous year with Jats A. Gillis of New Haven re-elected president and general manager. Officers elected include Fred W. Courser of Warner and Wellington A. Moore of Bath. directors also list Gillis, Courser, Moore and Arthur J. Dunton. The firm notes large timber stocks and high plant efficiency.
William Tudor Gardiner Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives will not attend due to illness. The Cosmopolitan club lecture is postponed one week and will be held Thursday night January 29. Ticket holders may use their passes on the new date.
Bath city hospital trustees announced at their annual meeting the appointment of committees and executives. Finance includes Rodney E. Ross as chairman with Oliver Moses and Hubert H. McCarty. Executive chaired by George V. Davenport with Arthur J. Dunton and others. Supply chaired by Mrs. Charles W. Welch. House led by Miss Julia Watson. Benevolent chaired by Mrs. J Albert Redlon. Medical staff lists multiple doctors led by Dr K E Fuller. Pathology by Dr Mortimer Warren. Auditor Hiram L D Stevens. Portland.
Sir John Simon reports a strong British motor trade after McKenna duties were repealed. Birmingham is described as a tariff reform hub and motor share market center. He notes newspapers claim active motor shares, reduced prices, and a thriving light car industry, with gramophones and pianos showing similar prosperity and a looming piano shortage.
MUsworth’s oldest business man retires after 45 years running a grocery store. Austin H. Joy will take over the business and continue the family name on the street.
A Norway nimrod soberly reports seeing a rabbit in Witt swamp as large as a cow. It stood its ground and even bit and kicked at dogs, and no one dared shoot the creature.
John J. Burkhart addressed Grace Episkopal church Men's club on astronomy in an open forum. He outlined modern instruments for measuring heavenly bodies, cited leading scientists and discoveries abroad, and explained forecasting methods and eclipse details for January 24. Carroll Witson presided and refreshments followed the adjournment.
Four men from Bay Point and nearby, Herman Spinney, Ralph Spinney, Alonzo Curtis, and Aubrey Steen, were arrested by U S deputy marshals on prohibition violations. They appeared before Judge John J Keegan for bail and were ordered to appear before U S Commissioner Gould in Portland. Spinney previously served time in the Atlanta federal pen for prohibition violations.
Division Superintendent Ralph W. Bragg of Central Maine Power Co will ensure Bath street lights are on Saturday forenoon if the sun eclipse darkens the city. Bath is expected to experience about a 90 percent eclipse.
Miss Sarah Lermond entertained Junior Misers on Monday evening at her Washington street home. Refreshments were served. Attending were Mrs. Arthur Sampson, Mrs. Arthur Lemont, Mrs. John Taylor, Mrs. Frank Lemont and Miss Bessie Potter.
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