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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1924

Page

7

Winneganee Club Edges Shipbuilders 4 3 In Seven Inning Game

The Winneganee Community club defeated the Shipbuilders of Bath 4 to 3 in a seven inning baseball night contest noted as the season’s best. Webster starred for Bath at shortstop while Berry contributed two crucial catches for Winneganee.

Winneganeee Community Club Bath Webster Berry Oliver Daley Pinkham McCabe McPhee Trueworthy Plant

Japanese view on Exclusion Act voiced by Dr John C Berry

Dr John C Berry of Worcester argues that the Japanese feel bitter about Congress's Exclusion Act. He notes long residence in Japan, a decorated career, and warns it could push Japan toward opposing the United States if tensions rise. He calls for moderation and smoother handling to protect trade and friendship.

United States Congress John C. Berry Worcester Mags Camp Wynburg Phippsburg Basin Berry Japan America Verry China Coolidge Dr. Berry

Midnight Ferry Hauls Sparks Circus Across Kennebec

A Maine Central ferry, Ferdinando Gorges, shuttled twenty four circus cars under rain and darkness from Bath to Woolwich. Capt Perkins steered the perilous crossing while polar bears paced in their cages awaiting the dawn. The train then moved toward Rockland and later Lewiston as plans held smoothly.

Vilot Maine Central Ferdinando Gorges Bath Woolwich Rockland Pilot House Kennebec Perkins Woolwich Dock Verkins Sparks Circus Maine Central Magazine

Liberty Bell To Be Visible Day And Night At Independence Hall

Plans by Wilfred Jordan curator of Independence Hall will make the Liberty Bell visible to the public throughout the year. A wrought iron Georgian grill at the rear portals will keep the bell in view at all times with floodlights illuminating it at night.

Wilfred Jordan Independence Hall

Famous German war airman Linnekogel dies in fatal jump

Otto Linnekogel a renowned German pilot who had not flown in six years and recently sought a new license died on his first flight after reportedly becoming nervous. He rose from his seat about 90 feet in the air and jumped from the plane as spectators watched in horror. Linnekogel once created a sensation in 1914 by flying to a remarkable height.

Otto Linnekogel Linnekogel

Nellie G Crosby Rites Held At Home

Funeral for Mrs Nellie G Crosby wife of Stephen K Crosby was Sunday at 2 PM at 197 Center Street with Rev John A Swetnam officiating. Bearers were George Trask Adelbert O Blair Freeman Crosby and Rosario Tardiff. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Nellie G. Crosby Stephen K. Crosby Center Street John A. Swetnam First Baptist Church George Trask Adelbert O. Blair Freeman Crosby Rosario Tardiff Swetnam Oak Grove

Jennie B Oliver Funeral in Oak Grove Cemetery

The funeral for Jennie B. Oliver wife of Desper W. Oliver was Sunday at two in Oak Grove. Rev Elwyn Taylor officiated. Relatives from Portland and Boston returned home after a visit, with plans to visit Mrs Gaudreau’s parents. Gaudreau enjoys a vacation from Keith's violin duties.

Jennie B. Oliver Desper W. Oliver St. Petersburg Fla Grive Oak Grove Elwyn ©. Taylor Corliss Street Baptist Church John T. Parris Upper Washington Street Edward Gaudreau Edward, Jr Portland Boston Gaudreau

Popham Beach Road Petition Sparks Town Debate

Whippsburg town selectmen received a petition signed by Hubert H. Mearty of Bath and 23 others urging a new town road along South beach and Heast beach areas to connect with the existing highway. The plan outlines a route from Sabine avenue past Beach and Riverside avenues to the boat landing, with hearings expected for all interested parties.

Popham Beach Whippsburg Hubert H. Mearty Bath Percy Aft Beach Silver Lake Sabine Avenue Beach Avenue Liverside Riverside Avenue Poplin Emma Perry Porthind Willard Wallace New Gloucester J. D. Eastman Henrietta Webber Arthur Totman Staten Eshund N. Y Simnall Point John Wright Abner Wilson Sebasco Theodore— Denver Massachusetts Harry Shaw Sabattus J. H. Pease Frank Oliver George Davis Edward Thomas Edward Jr M. L. Percy Cox's Head Catherine Weston

Bath area visitors and travels list across several towns

The column records numerous summer guests and trips including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bickle with children Mae and Stanley visiting the Clarks in Larrabee's grove, Howard Davis en route to Wiscasset’s courthouse centennial events, and varied outings to Moosehead Lake and Lily Bay. It notes graduates, arrivals at Hotel Riverside, and families visiting relatives in Bath, Portland, and surrounding areas.

Henry Bickle Mae Stanley Dennis Clark Larrabee’s Grove New Meadows Fl.ow. Carlton Leon Kelley Plarvey Hathorn Moosehead Lake Lily Bay Mr. Carlton Howard Davis Yarmouth Bath Wiscasset H.W. Parker Berlin N. H FE. S. Stackpole West Bath Stackpoles Rosalynde A. Hutchins Reginald Lombard J. Edward Drake Portland Wellington A. Moore St. Stephens N.bb Madelyn Moore Leslie White Blanche White Andrews Road Lynn Mass General Electric Co White Morse High School James B. Lemont James DB. Jr J. M. Lemont Harry Lemont Edwin Haggett Livermore Falls Frank Carter Carl FE. Purington Bates Lewiston John Melnnis Scotland

Maine Central trims passenger trains on multiple divisions

The Maine Central Railroad plans reductions and cancellations across several passenger services due to sustained low revenues. The changes affect trains linking Portland Waterville Lewiston Skowhegan Bangor Oakland and nearby towns with revised start times and new connections, plus additional Boston and Maine eliminations after July 26.

Maine Central Railroad Portland Waterville Porthand Lewiston Skowhegan Bangor Porthind Sebago Lakes Sebago Lake Cortland Kurmford Kennebagos Kenne Runaford Kineo Oakland Oakhind Winco Woodhind Calais Broanswick Lewiston Lower Brunswick Comet Marnington Pan Winthrop Farmington Bo. & Mo BB. & Mo Mt. Desert Pep Ry Te Hoon Boston Bath Igor Boston & Maine Tuam

Obituary of Mrs Jennie B Oliver former Marshfield resident

The body of Mrs Jennie B Oliver wife of Desper W Oliver formerly of Diath arrived from St Petersburg Florida where she died July 15 after a year long illness. She had surgery on July Wound death followed the next morning at 6 50. She was born Jennie I Boyden of Marshfield Massachusetts and belonged to the Georgetown Grange and First Baptist Church in St Petersburg. She leaves husband married August 2 1919 and two stepchildren Newbury M Oliver in St Petersburg and Mrs Muriel Stokes of Haverhill Massachusetts.

Squaw Club Sherman Ll. Morse Winfield W. Morse George M. Eaton John G. Morse Jennie Franks Los Angeles Calif Alphonso Dr. Adams West Coast Bien Williams Freeport T. A. Trueworthy Rockland Oas Nobleboro Stuart Day Marion Morse Elsie Allegrin Gladys Hunter Edgar Oliver Verey Morse George M. Haton Robert J. Manson Ralph C. Whitehouse Stanley Sabine Oliver Susan Daley Alfred Warington Walker Head Archie Malcolm Baltimore Henry Wyman Dromore Grange Walter Marco Harry F. Oliver Marco Milton T. Morse Winneganee Bay Morse Bath Wfe Jennie B. Oliver Desper W. Oliver Diath St. Petersburg Rho Faith Hospital Jennie I. Boyden Marshfield Mass Grange Georgetown First Baptist Church Newbury M. Oliver Muriel Stokes Haverhill

Nellie G Crosby Widowed at 26 in Crosby Bath

Mrs Nellie G Crosby age 26 wife of Stephen W K Crosby died suddenly Friday at home 197 Center street Canton Missouri native born August 20 1905 lived in Bath ten years survived by husband infant son father Robert B Burbank West Stewartstown funeral Sunday at one at her home

Nellie G. Crosby Stephen WK. Crosby Center Street

Funeral Service Held for Mrs Ella McNeil at 35 Oliver

Funeral for Ella Mae McNeil wife of Myron A McNeil was held Thursday afternoon at the 35 Oliver street home with many relatives and Deo ple's church members in attendance. Rev G B Wolstenholme and Rev S A Evans conducted the service and bearers included Cleveland Curtis Raymond Cummings Andros Coleman and Arthur Orr. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Weekend guests included Mrs Margaret Adams of Brunswick and Miss Miriam Adams of Waterville visiting Mrs Adams' daughter Mia Wellington A Moore of Washington street.

Harry FE. Bullock Ashland Lexington New England Jg. W. Larrabee Trufants New Meadows Harry Bartlett Otis and Warren Berlin N. HS Bartlett Warren Lowell Bedford Street Lothair TL. Lowell Woolwich Paul Thompson Morse High School New York Edison Co Thompson Luther Thompson Andrews Road Francis W. O'Brien Brooklyn Elizabeth Pepper Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Middle Street Emma Jacobs Ralph Mank Fanny Thurlow Highland Street Flossie Beals Park Streets Ella Mae McNeil Myron A. McNeil Oliver Street Deople G. B. Wolstenholme S. A. Evans Cleveland Curtis Raymond Cummings Andros Coleman Arthur Orr Oak Grove Margaret Adams Brunswick Miriam Adams Waterville Adams Mia Wellington A. Moore Washington Street

Leaves Old Fort Popham Rome for Seven Years

A historical item describes two men leaving Old Fort Popham to Rome for seven years, noting the voyage, individuals such as Sergt Ne Phee and companions, and the transport like ordnance vehicles. mentions locations including Port Marble, Maine, and references to time and dates as part of the travel narrative.

Old Fort Popham Rome Poe Port Mreble Maine

Start Year 1020 With Pife and Beer

An elderly man named Berend, once in the country, now in Berlin, marks his birthday after a move. He reflects on life abroad and fears retirement, while his household routines include breakfast and daily stacking tasks as neighbors speculate about his health.

McConnell Genthner Mrs Abie Grendiner Wed in Rockland

The wedding of Mrs Abie Grendiner of Waunee Alexander of MetSonmell Providence and Rev were held in Rockland Saturday at seven. The ceremony was performed by Walter Ph Rounds elder of the Congregational church with a single wedding service. The bride was attended by a sister and son in law.

Abie PL Grendiner Wadne

Auto Driver Held in Bonds of $10,000 Publicized Arraignment

Jilles Sullivan pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in a Calais State highway crash that killed Thomas Tinds Bert Spinney and William Thomsen, ages 60, 15, and 22. Sullivan, uncle of a local lawyer, posted bond for the October term of Superior court. The accident occurred Sunday afternoon when Sullivan's auto collided with the goer driven by Spinney.

Jilles Sullivan Labee O& Momas Tinds Bert Spinney William Thmpsen Calais Thoms Sullivan Sullivan Sullivan's Auto Spinney

Birthday celebration for aging Biddeford resident Moses Cartier

Moses Cartier, among the oldest residents of Biddeford, celebrated his 10th birth anniversary Saturday at his home on Lower Bereham Street. Neighbors spoke with him in good spirits as he enjoyed the sunshine in his yard. He expressed gratitude for the event and his life, noting he still possesses all his freedoms and keeps to his home.

Moses Cartier Licoated Biddeford Lower Bere Hb Street Soea Min Cartier Tle

Pfty Second Annual Reunion of 1th Maine Regimental Assn

The 1th Maine Regimental Association holds its second annual reunion in Waterville. An Ace 28 dinner will be served and other duties of the CAR. Wives and relatives will join the day as the old regiment gathers.

1Th Maine Regimental Association Gndadh Waterville Perales Ace Dt Os Bspeed Patssig Ear

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