Phippsburg Grange Installations And Local Notes
Phippsburg Grange plans a Saturday afternoon meeting at one to install officers and share a fine dinner after the exercises. A long list of local news items notes marriages, visits, illnesses, burglaries, quarry work, taxes, and residents’ movements in West Point, Bath, Winneganee, Popham Beach, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Grange
Herman (. Smith
Leona M. Hutchins
West Point
George ( Pease
Mr. Smith
Herman Smith
West Pient
Mrs. Smith
Fred Hutchins
Buama
Percy
Plelena
Montana
Porthend
Bester
George C. Peace
Jack
Bowdeinham
Pease
W. K. Bongartz
G. L. Oliver
George Mclntire
Sawall Point
Mary Hunt
Cummings
Popham Beach
ER. Cummings
Georgetown
George FE. McNulty
Biddeford
W. HE. Bowker
Bath
Reuben, Arsenault
Auburn
Morse’s Mountain
Walter McCourt
J. 2. Eastman
Casin
Arthur Brown
Sars Morse
Winneganee
Whippsburg
Minard Thomas
Thomas Bishop
Chifford Road
Lawrence Colgan Still Interested in Bath Police Work
Lawrence Colgan former inspector of Sath police force writes Bath friends that he remains keen on the city and has the best job of his life, no plans to return to police work. He heads Cushnoe Paper Co. lumbering crews, locating men in various camps with Augusta as headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Colgan
Sath
Bath
Cushnoe Paper Co
Augusta
Representative Main Travels By Own Conveyance Across Maine
Representative E Reed Main, who serves Arrowso Bowdoin Bowdoinham Phippsburg West Bath and Woolwich, travels from Woolwith to Dresden Mills to Augusta returning via Dresden Mills. He keeps a horse in Augusta and enjoys rides around the city during legislative breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Reed Main
Arrows‘o
Bowdoin
Bowdoinham
Phippsburg
West Bath
Woolwich
Maine
Woolwith
Dresden Mills
Augusta
Mr. Main
Morse High Hosts First Track Practice With 20 Enthusiasts
More than twenty Morse High students answered the first call for track practice led by Principal Wilson and assistant H. Alkazin. The session covered setting up drills, breathing exercises, starts theory, and arm use, with several candidates showing strong enthusiasm for the season and a captain to be elected next week. The roster included G McFadden, G Cahill, D Carr, J Hanson, G Rogers, I Spechts, G Acher son, L Hall, J Ledyard, G Wright, I Weatherbee, F E Bryant, L B Abramson, H Tobey, S Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High Assembly
Wilson
David Alkazin
Sumad
Morse
Appearannes
Athazin
Aussistant
Adkazin
Tfe
Bates
Tie
Maine
Wikven
Alkazin
G. McFadden
G. Cahill
D. Carr
J. Hanson
G. Rogers
1. Spechts
G. Acherson
L. Hall
J. Ledyard
G. Wright
1. Weatherbee
FE. Bryant
LB. Abramson
Hf.Tobey
Amusing Farce by Cosmo Girls at Morse High
The Cosmopolitan club at Morse High staged A Day and a Night to amuse Friday night in the assembly room. Ten cast members delivered lively performances as a young boarding house keeper, her colorful circle, and the pie incident that fuels the comedy. The audience enjoyed the show and about $50 may be added to the treasury toward the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Morse High School
Women's Party
Sue
Dorothy Bright
Martha Barker
Mary Clancy
Mimmy W. Kimball
Gertie Warbler
Sarah Shiberty
Tsella Telt
Bessie Brown
Theodora Sweet
Dorothy Jewett
Constant Rage
Fannie Green
Cissa Vilvnn
Nellie Sawyer
Juliet Mereth
Katherine Mayers
Mammy Sue
Jane Goodman
Jennie
Phyllis Wy‘han
Sunday Open House at Colonial Club Features Noted Musicians
A Sunday open house at the Colonial club hosted a four to six music program before a large audience. Mrs. Earle McCurdy performed three solos with her husband as accompanist. John Stacey delivered a trombone solo and was encored, Joseph Avery showed xylophone prowess, and a ten‑member Colonial club orchestra performed under Joseph L. Gaudreau. The program included marches, overtures, selections, solos, and a final Songs of the Nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Earle McCurdy
John Stacey
Joseph Avery
Joseph L. Gaudreau
Francis McPherson
Hayden Conant
Clarence Reed
Maurice McKinney
Augustus Huse
O Promise Me
Decide to Pay Federal Taxes
Report of two Lisbon Falls passengers who refused to pay a four cent federal war tax on a Bath bound car. Bath office alerted, Beal and Brown confronted the pair at North and Lincoln, who then paid the tax. Government requires eight percent tax on fares of 45 cents or more. Lisbon Falls to Bath fare 54 cents with four cents tax.
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Lisbon Falls
Bath
North and
Lincoln Street
Frank H. Beal
Supt. Lewis
Edward Brown
Deputy Tax Help Follows Schedule for 1921 Returns
Deputy collector Louis H. Veilleux will aid income tax payers at multiple New England locations with information and return preparation before the March 15 1921 filing deadline. Locations include Bath Postoffice building Brunswick Municipal court room Wiscasset Postoffice building Damariscotta First National Bank Newcastle National Bank Boothbay Harbor Perkins law office Townsend block with dates spanning January 24 to February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Veilleux
Internal Revenue
Bath
Newcastle National Bank
Boothbay Harbor
Perkins’ Law Office
Townsend Block
Hyde Windlass Co. Holds Annual Meeting
Rodney E. Ross was re-elected president and treasurer and Fred L. Andrews vice president and general manager at Hyde Windlass Co. annual meeting of the board of directors following stockholders re-electing Ross Cecil E. Paine Harry F. Magoun and George P. Davencrort as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney E. Ross
Fred L. Andrews
The
Hyde Windlass Co
Mr. Ross
Cecil E. Paine
Harry F. Magoun
Camden
N. J
Mr. Andrews
George P. Davencrort
Veteran skater Frank Wright dies after active day
Woolwich resident Frank Wright, 75, an active citizen, passed Saturday morning after a day spent sawing wood and skating on Nequasset Lake. He resumed skating by moonlight before returning home for supper and a final rest, leaving a note on the contrast with today’s youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank .Wright
Woolwich
Sawing Wood
Nequasset Lake
Alkazin Named Track Coach At Morse High
Principal Clinton D. Wilson announced that David Y. Alkazin was appointed Morse high school track coach. The Bates graduate and former Westbrook star coach will build a new squad focusing on relay work, weights, and jumps as Morse starts a speedy program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton D. Wilson
Morse High
David Y. Alkazin
Alkazin
Morse
Ile
Bates
Westbrook Seminary
Wilson
Morse High School
Eforts
Calenders From Henry G Hodgdon Delivered By Bath Post
Henry G Hodgdon real estate and insurance sent calendars to the Bath post office on December 29 30. A post office rush and staff shortage delayed mailing but some calendars finally reached customers by noon delivery. The calendars are praised for their beauty this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Hodgdon
Hodgdon
Hartnett
Real estate transfers top Sagadahoc registry list
The Sagadahoc County registry records 20 transfers with Bath leading at 14 parcels and Bowdoin, Arrowsic, Bowdoinham, Georgetown and Woolwich each with one. Transfers show buyers and sellers including Charles W Rob inson, Felix Gallant, Catherine Huntley, Benjamin Douglass, Eva Campbell and Oscar Main among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe
Joan M. Ham
Als
Robert Jannigen
Marjory Bailey
Joseph Charles Footer
Nellie M Merry
Fred H. Ward
Harvey W. Schoppe
Flora J. Morrell
Harry BF. Wing
Felix Gallant
Bessie V. Rowe
Katherine McManus
Jeannette H Huntley
Annie Mikelsky
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
Thomas FE. McCormick
Ralph FE. Wright
Lottie D
A. Mae Gilman
Bowdoin
Harrison M. Curtis
Cedella Martell
George A. de Rosay
Alfred J. Mercier
Bowdpinham
Tenjamin B. Douglass
Robert HH. Temple
Georgetown
Charles A. Batchelder
Eva C. Campbell
Woolwich
Oscar N. Main
Walter H. Averill
Grenier Callaghan Nuptials Tie Augusta Electrician to Houlton Bride
Earle Francis Grenier of Augusta an electrician at The Texas Stream ship Co Bath and Margaret Rose Callaghan of Houlton were married in Houlton at St Marys church Rev P N Silke officiated Attending were Nellie Callaghan and Stanley Grenier After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the bride’s parents home The bride is a graduate of Ricker Classical Institute Grenier is son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Grenier of Augusta an ex service man and they will reside in Bath
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Francis Grenier
Augusta
Texas Streamship Co
Bath
Margaret Rose Callaghan
Houlton
St. Mary’s Church
P. N. Silke
Nellie Callaghan
Stanley Grenier
Raniel Callaghan
Franklins Avenue
Ricker Classical Institute
Grenier
Joseph Grenier
Bath Commandery Elects New Officers At Meeting
At a Bath commandery U C meeting Harold Brasier resigned as noble commander elected in December Eugene Niles was elected to fill the vacancy and Howard Pratt was chosen herald. Installation and supper with Grand Commander Herbert McKenney of Portland are planned for Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
U. C
G. C
Harold Brasier
Eugene Niles
Howard Pratt
Niles
Herbert McKenney
Portland
Grace Church Men’s Club Attends Sunday Service
More than 80 members of the Grace Church Men's Club attended service at Grace Church Sunday morning. Rev Culbert Mc Gay delivered a stirring sermon on Where We May Find Absolute Truth. The club joined in singing hymns with hearty spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church Men's
Holy Name Pins Presented To Members
At a Holy Name society meeting held after Vesper services on Sunday, president Henry M. Diggins awarded gold Holy Name pins to Charles Comeau Peter Allen and Alexander Burgess for securing the most members in the November membership drive. A reception and card party is planned for February 2 with candy cake sales by the women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society
Suneday
Henry M. Diggins
Charles Comeau
Peter Allen
Alexander Burgess
Young Ladies Sodality
Wome
The
Sodality
Ruth Burke
James Thorns
William Turquois
John Olinto
J. Comeau
Annual Meeting of Corliss Street Philathea Class
The Whilathea class of Corliss Street Church held its annual meeting at Mrs. John Hunt's home on Middle Street. Officers elected for the coming year include Miss Eula Fielding president, Ada M. French secretary, Christina Albee treasurer, Susan Fletcher vice president, Lena Reno reporter, Corilla Coombs social chair, and Corlina Coombs floral chair. A March play was planned and monthly meetings set for the first Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street
John Hunt
Middle Street
Eula Fielding
Susan EB
Feltcher
Ada M. French
Christina Albee
Clarang
Coombs
Lena Ll. Reno
Corilla A. Coombs
Fishermen Camp at Bean Rock Draws Whiskeay Locals
At Bean Rock camps near Whiskeay, popular fishermen Sprague Hurley Melanis and Mitchell fish the area, drawing activity to the location.
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Bean Rock
Sprague, Hurley, Melanis and
Mitchell
Woolwich Notes on Local Folks and Farm Purchases
Hon C H Butler of Washington buys Sumner Bailey farm on Meadow Road for a stock farm. Percy Bailey purchases David Carter upper farm. Various brief items: Raymond Stevens injures feet skating and cannot skate soon. Frank Williams cuts thumb, infection treated by Dr A Bailey. News of visits, guests, and local entertainment profits over 20 dollars. Multiple residents ill or visiting, and minor infrastructure updates like Arthur Young's home telephone installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Butler
Washington, D. C
Sumner Bailey
Meadow Road
Percy Bailey
David Carter
Raymond Stevens
Frank Williams
Bey
A. Bailey
Wiscasset
Worrell Prescott
New York
Charles Prescott
Blanche Ames
George Howe
Day's Ferry
West Bath
David Henderson
Melissa Mains
Wilbur Howe
Portland
Gilbert Robinson
Ferry
Eric Reed
Days Ferry
Frank Davis
Bath
North Woolwich
Fred Carlton
Florence
Clarence Bailey
Little Son
Bath Hospital
Beatrice Reed
Mullah Mitchell
Brunswick
Arthur Young
Lawerence Dwyer
June
Merle
Ross Bailey
A. A. Stott
Joint statement clarifies two funds for child relief
Herbert Hoover and James L. Barton urge distinction between Near East Relief and European Relief Council campaigns. Near East Relief seeks about 6.5 million for child feeding from Oct 13 to the next harvest to aid refugees and orphans across the former Turkish Empire. European Relief Council aims to raise 33 million for 3.5 million suffering children in Poland Estonia Czecho Slovakia Latvia Serbia Russia Austria and Germany before the next harvest. Both efforts pledge equal importance and cooperation to save children’s lives.
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Hoover
European Relief Council
European Children’s Fund
James L. Barton
Near East Relief
Turkish Empire
Persia
Armenia
American Red Cross
American Relief Administration
American Friends’ Service Committee
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Knights of Columbus
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Womer’s Christian Association
Poland
Esthenia
Czecho- Slovakia
Latvia
Serbia
Russia
Austria
Germany
Herbert Hoover
Morse High Defeats Waterville In Fast Basketball Showdown
Morse High School won 44 to 36 at Waterville, led by a standout 37 point performance from the Bathan star. Captain Sprague and Povich anchored the Morse defense as Clements and McFarland controlled the guard positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping City
Carr
Morse High Assembly Hall
Morse
Waterville
Stubby Carr
Perkins
Bath
Waterville Sentinel
Bathman
Morse Boys
Capt
Sprague
Povich
Clements
McFarland
Morse B
Lg Stover
Sterling
Soucier
E. Larrabee
R. Larrabee
Wentworth
Ingraham
McDonald
Armstrong
Stedman
Mathews
McAlary
Weekly Whist Party At Knights Of Columbus
Seven tables played whist at the Knights of Columbus hall on Monday night. John Johnson won the first men’s prize a tobacco jar and M Boyd the second men’s prize a Haviland china cup and saucer. John Lane received the booby a pipe. First woman’s prize cut glass salt and pepper went to Mrs Peter Labelle, second woman’s prize a sugar and cream set to Mrs John Hart, and the booby a cut glass vase to Mrs Charles Comeau. The Knights of Columbus run these popular events and hope to keep them coming.
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Knights of Columbus
John Johnson
Hich
M. Boyd
John Lane
Peter Labelle
John Hart
Charles Comeau
Woman Smelter Rescued From Icy Water in Woolwich
A Woolwich woman and smelting expert broke through ice near zero temperatures. A male bystander heard her cries, struggled, and pulled her to safety. Mrs. John G Morse and Mrs. Frank Tl Purington died Tuesday in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
John G. Morse
Frank Tl. Purington
Portland
Windlass Rifle Team Defeats Rangers in Close Match
Hyde Windlass Rifle team triumphed over Sam Belanger’s Rangers 230 to 200 in a Thursday night contest. The shoot was a dandy from the start with fine off-hand and prone work as most shooters belonged to the Kathstifle club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Windlass
Sam Belanger
Rangers
Kath Stifle Club
Higgins
Strout
Morse
Hyde
Morse Seite
Tee Wee
J. Bonney Seeeet
Andre
Seen
A. Bonne
Atwood
Sturtevant
Tae
Morse High Track at Y Gym Improves Spring Prep
Morse High track team candidates gain valuable practice on a new Y.M.C.A. track praised for its quality and design. Secretary Volz states the facility’s spring readiness will help Morse find great trim for upcoming events, offering advantages some state schools lack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Y.M.C.A
Volz
Morse
Morsemen
Deputy Sheriff Wins 50 Yard Dash on Center Street
At 2 am Friday a 50 yard dash on Center street pitted Deputy Sheriff Chester C. Aderton against Harmon Thompson of the Bath night police. Referee patrolman Larry Thompson timed it in 10 1/2 seconds with Aderton winning a neck ahead of Thompson who complained his overcoat was buttoned. Captain Witham and Truant Officer Edwin L. Emmons offered future rematches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street
Chester C. Aderton
Harmon Thompson
Bath
Aderton
Edwin L. Emmons
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Cosmo
Richmond
Richmond, Maine
Reese
der Freischutz
Stars and Stripes
Mary Xylophone
Mrs. McCurdy
Wright
Bath Commandery
Philathea
Charles Henry Butler
Thompson
Party OF Knights OF Columbus
L. F
L. .F.’’? Medicine Co
Mane
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