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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1928

Page

8

Sugar Bowl incident at Center Street restaurant

Harrs Greorge, center street proprietor, allegedly assaulted a 16 year old clerk by grabbing a sugar bowl and hurling it at his head after a dispute over fried clams. The clerk was treated for a deep sugar filled wound and George faces assault and battery charges before the county and supreme court.

Greorge Center Street Rl Haines North Bath Tech Room Intex Jide Athe Supreme Court Haines George Lisines Hanes Propriet S Tie Arthur J. Dunton

Bates Carey wedding unites Winthrop professionals

The marriage of Dr Carl Jewell Bates of Winthrop to Ella D Percival Carey of Bath was performed Saturday in Winthrop. Bates, a dentist, is son of Dr and Mrs George W Bates. Carey, a Morse High School domestic science teacher, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Milford Percival and formerly led Bailey B Evening school. Marriage returns filed with the city clerk.

Carl Jewell Bates Central Street Winthrop Ella D Percival Carey Washington Street Bath George W. Bates Milford Percival Morse High School Bailey B

Aldermanic Chamber Expansion Plans Debated

City hall building commission approved tentative plans to enlarge the aldermanic chamber to match the council chamber and install fire proof vaults. Desks face east with public rails and access between rooms. Soil tests, sewage concerns, and a coal heating system preferred. deeds transfers slated for February.

Atoadverting Bulding Commission Oon Alderende Canneil Ter Jolt Occasionea Ao Burghir Edward W. Pyde Charles G. Loring Boston Walter Os. Glidden City Treas Hall Elon Edward Drake Rupert He Baxter Ifall

School Pupils Explore Duco Decor in Bath

Fifth and sixth graders at an unnamed Bath school participate in two days of brush painting at Johnnson's hardware store guided by Miss Helen Libby of the Diamant Co. She plans to form a Dee club to promote interior decorating among Bath women and later return to advance club activities.

Johnnson’s Helen Libby Diamont Co Dee Club Bath Vno Glissware Duco Club Libby Dneo Miss Libby

Portland Auto Show Set to Open Next Week

Portland Maine prepares for the 12th annual Automobile Show as dealers promote diverse makes and new car features. The event runs Monday through Saturday with entertainment nightly, including orchestras and special acts, aiming to attract visitors from across Maine and beyond.

Portland Woertland Maine Port Automobile Dealers’ Association Porthland Anhus Association Assacissiens Pianson Die Lewis

Morse Girls Ready for Brunswick Clash Saturday

Morse high girls basketball, 4 wins in 6, faces Brunswick Saturday at three in the Yoggi gym. Captain Cressey and Thompson pace Morse as they seek a fifth win, aiming to beat the fast veteran Brunswick five who topped Portand last week.

Morse High Brunswick High Brunswick Porthid Morse Williams Lincoln Neadeny Camden Alumnae Gardiner Cony Recklind

Bath City Hospital Drive Funds Report and Schedule Change

Treasurer Alden G. Smiths released Jan 21 statement showing total receipts, disbursements, and net proceeds for the Bath hospital drive. Total pledges and cash and unpaid pledges are listed with an estimated drive total of 27 556.72. A Bath area transit schedule change begins Wednesday, extending the Lewiston bound car to Cook's Corner to serve Hardings patrons, with connections to the Gaz car at Sugaduloe Square.

Bath City Alden G. Smiths GTUST Westie Miela Eh Lewiston Bath

Madame Chase Clairvoyant Card Readings Ad

Psychic Clairvoyant Madame Chase offers card readings on all subjects for 50 cents. Upstairs walk in at 71 Union Street Brunswick Maine.

Madame Chase Union Street Brunswick Maine

Attorney General Delivers Notable Talk to Bangor Rotarians

Bangor Rotarians packed the Hotel Phoenix for a luncheon headlined by Attorney General Raymond H. Fellows of Bangor. He opened with stories and urged stricter observance of laws, citing Maine's low crime rate and the burden of statutes nationwide. The event featured musical interludes and a slate of local guests, with next week’s speaker announced as DT Noyes of the Central Maine Power Co. Augusta.

Hotel Phoenix Dan Dougherty Walter Ey Chester Plant Sheriff Henderson Henry Lizzie Ford Harry W. Owen Raymond He. Fellows Bangor Flo Congressional Library Maine Tie Chienge Hhirry Jane Brunswick Rotary Club Justice LL. Th. Deusy Tarbes Meron Kidder Dportlund Frank Davis Worcester Malcolm J. Deble Arthur Whitman John Z. Corey de Arthur J. Dluuten Richard LL Sprague City DT Noyes The Central Maine Power Co Augusta

Mallet Announces Candidacy for Sagadahoc County Commissioner

Capt Walter M Mallett of Topsham announces his bid for Sagadahoc County commissioner. A retired shipmaster and former Topsham town clerk he has long served on the school committee and remained active in community affairs.

Walter M. Mallett Tropsham Sagadahoe County Mallett Tops Leon Tie Topsham Bath Sewall Ife

Freeman C Curtis 73 Bath native dies in Florida

Freeman C Curtis aged 73 a Bath native and Bridgton resident for 30 years died Monday in Areva hospital near Punta Gorda Florida after a decline in health. He long worked in ship brokerage and insurance and later ran truck gardening and chicken raising in Bridgton. His wife Emily J Poster of Bath and their daughter Bethel are noted. The body will be brought to Bath for burial.

Freeman C. Curtis Bridgton Areva Hospital Punta Gorda Mla Don Allen Bath Thomas Curtis Frederick Jo Hinckley Bethel

One Time Mariner Dispenses The Gospel At Bath Funeral

Capt. Leonardo B. Chaney and Albion K. Chaney attended the funeral of Edmund Creamer 67 farmer who died after a cow kick. Two clergymen led the observances including Capt James F Laughton of the brig Fukium Maru who shared seafaring talk and gospel as he plans a Bath visit.

Leonardo B. Chaney Albion K. Chaney Robert Perkins Perkins Nobleboro Edmund Creamer James F. Laughton Fukium Maru Laughton Chaney Bath

Obituary and local notes from Bowdoinham community

Will Williams 74 a lifelong Bowdoinham resident was found dead in his Bay Road home after neighbors noticed his rural box mail uncollected. Funeral at his home followed by interment in Topsham village cemetery. Several local clubs and residents are mentioned including O B S Lodges, Royal Fraternal organizations, and several social events, with updates on members and visitors from Bath to Portland.

Will Williams Bay Road Gouki George G. Powers W. Otl Gould Topsham Village Williams B.D. Kendall John Gibson Boston Skillins Portland George Cutler Porthend Blanch Randall Eleetan Ob.s WLM Lelia Blodgett Harry Cornish Asso Emily Rideout Ellen M. Cornish Treas Margaret Gile Mildred Given Katherine Sprague Clara Hardie Hazel Hunter Eleanor Webber Adah Lona Hackett Ruth Cora Denham Esther Margaret Tenderson Martha Mollie Nealey Electa Warder Mary Webber Sentinel Kibridge Blodgett Milward Patten Florence Merrimay William Gould Eadward Sprague ROFLD Henry JB. Cornish Stac Aid McDonald Temple Pythian Sisters Viela Coombs Porthind Dbowdeintanm Dummer Sewall Bath Parent-Teacher Association Thadl AS. MacDougall Vestry Belfast Maine Dewdernham Lena Anderson Dowdein Lisbon Falls Brunswick Anderson Dadies’ Department The Farm Bureau Grange Hall Fern Gould State Health Department Augusta Doris Knox Milton Given Clifford Heenie Vernon Lowell Helen Britt Emily Mitchell Methodist Aid Merrymeeting Grange Pomona Topsham Reed Curtis Dowdeinham

More Than 50 Attend Meeting of Grange

Topsham grange held its regular meeting Saturday evening with 61 present due to cold weather. The program featured instrumental music by Frank Carver, readings by Walter Plummer, a paper read by Annie Wright, and performances by the Young Sisters and Grace Williams.

Topsham Grange Frank Carver Maria Atkinson Walter Plummer Annie Wright Mary Hayward Louise Rackley Sallie Bertha Grove Grace Williams Irene Graves J. P Hayward E. K. Moore Jessie Morrill Evelyn Hennessey Winnifred Rackley Grange Christine Rackley Grandma K. Moore Little Mary Hyde

Miss Claira N Fogg Named State DAR Records Chairman

Bowdoinham resident Miss Claira N Fogg, a Dummer Sewall chapter member, appointed state chairman of the DAR Preservation of Records and Marking of Mystery Spots committee. She also serves as publicity chairman for the state organization.

Claira N. Fogg Bowdoinham Dummer Sewall DAR Miss Foss

Central Church Men Hold Fine Meeting

Central church men held a successful gathering Tuesday evening. A supper of home baked beans bread pickles and coffee was served by an efficient refreshments committee led by Dr Helot and Earl Lermom. After the meal a program featured Marinx Vage on piano and Hassell Wille of Lewiston discussing yeast benefits with a short film followed by questions. The club also planned an orchestra for the annual parish social and reception on Feb 5.

Central Church Helot Mei Ibemizdea Earl Lermom Marinx Pianet Walter E. Chase Entertainmat Hassell Wille Lewiston Flethman Yeast Aml Entertain Ns Wiil Jeneth Aml Marius Lage Frank Wakefield Presidint

Gale Strikes City Causing Widespread Electrical Damage

Wind and rain reached gale strength from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, injuring electric and telephone lines across the city. Central Maine Power reports extensive outages, with about 25 lines down and service restoration hoped for by mid or late Wednesday. Debris, broken glass, and a blown chimney add to the damage. residents Arthur J. Dunton and Donald S. Newall noted among affected locals.

Central Maine Power Kenneber Bridge Maine Central Round House Hoy Arthur J. Dunton Washington Street

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North End Lad Harry George Winthrop Man City Building Commission William Mann Front Street Morse Lassies Lincoln Academy Alimirate Alden G. Smith Mariner Fred Lakin St Shepard Street Supreme Judicial Court Mark Shaw Japan Mary T. Varinten Ed. A Wilson Bromewick Richmend Bowdeinham Maine Central Philip Rideout Jack Gibson Merry Meeting Grange Lauris Wilson Muguata Senter Donald SS. Newall Doothbay Harbor Bath Department Store
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