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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
2
President Coolidge urged Congress to sustain budget recommendations and, if approved, he would propose further tax reductions next fall. He pressed economy in the coming year, called for payroll cuts where possible, and said government costs must not rise with revenue. He praised taxpayers for bearing burdens and pledged to ease taxes where feasible.
A debated Kennebec bridge proposal favors a State owned project over four county funding with tolls. The piece compares Quincy Mass free bridge costs and argues Bath’s shipbuilding legacy could support a shift to motorboats and cruising crafts as demand rises.
Dr. Donald B. MacMillan, noted Bowdoin graduate, prepares a new polar journey to gain data on Norsemen visitations before Columbus. At Ann Arbor, the Co-eds may smoke while college heads affirm equal rules for girls and boys.
Obituary of Rev. Israel Paul Quimby a Malden resident who died January 24 at City Hospital Cambridge after a long illness. Born Dover New Hampshire May 21 1840 he studied Bates College and law before entering ministry. Survived by wife five children and siblings. funeral held June 27 with local clergymen assisting.
WGY hosts an international intercollegiate program featuring 500 alumni from 45 colleges and technical schools. Engineers and alumni from Edison clubs and General Electric participate, with ensembles from MIT, Rensselaer, and others, performing in a student union event linked to a Madison Club smoker, starting at 9 and likely run till midnight.
John Joseph Sherlock died at home of his parents on Schulk street Newark aged 6 years 9 months. He was the son of Martin and Marguerite Sherlock. Mrs Sherlock formerly Miss Marguerite Hodgkins daughter of Meo and Mrs Fred Hodgking formerly of Popham Beach.
Mrs May Reed of Waltum Massachusetts visits son L W Reed of 38 Court Street Boston. James Stewart returns to Boston after a two week stay in town.
Georgetown Center school presented a Thursday evening thrift week program at the First Baptist church under Miss Hussey and raised funds for a Victrola. The Working League annual meeting followed with officers elected and a supper served. several townsfolk noted social updates and local visits.
Max Reyher of Belmar New Jersey purchases the Riggs house and adjacent Robinhood property once known as Riggsville Georgetown. The 1700s Colonial residence, later restored by E A Williams, is set to become a summer home. Title transferred through Mors Orra L Williams and Miss Carrie J A Williams, recorded at Sagadaho Registry of Deeds.
The Cosmopolitan Club held a well attended whist event with 14 tables and a午 Monday afternoon. Mrs Charles Blair won the first prize in bridge and Mr Charles Feliah received the straight prize for candle sticks. The committee organized cake and coffee, chaired by Mrs Scott M. Golder, with several volunteers assisting. thirty dollars were cleared.
The funeral service for Charles R. Savage was largely attended Tuesday afternoon at his home on S Bismere Ave. Rev. George B. Wolfstenaebue of People’s Chapel officiated. Survivors listed included Rodiek, John Summerton, Edwin W. Bonnex and Henry To 2B. Lee An. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Rev. Nick Horan officiated at the Olow mass for Mrs. Della Fo Tiyons wife of Francis W Lyons on Thursday at St. Marys with attendees George Freeman Everett Joseph Everard and Archie Grant Phe fody. Mrs F E Gatlonpe died Tuesday in Portland.
The Rev Frank L Hayward, longtime Eastern Maine Conference pastor and former district superintendent, died after a long illness. He served at Elijah Kellogg church Harpswell Center and held pastorates across Maine and Wisconsin before retiring to Harpswell to farm. He is survived by his wife and four children, plus brothers and sisters.
Charles J. Savage, 45, died Saturday night after a prolonged illness with fever and complications. Born in Arrowsie, he moved to Bath ten years ago and worked as a barber before starting his own business. He was a member of Lincoln lodge Odd Fellows and Bath lodge Elks, survived by his wife Retta M. Savage and several siblings and half siblings.
George H. Perry of Bath died in his sleep last week after years of declining health. A Romford native, he worked as a ship carpenter before six years ago, then at Hagan farm and as janitor of Keacon Street church. Survived by wife, son George, stepdaughter Mrs. Milo Niles, two sisters, four grandchildren, and a Mason, Blazing Star lodge member. Capt. James F. Dunton returned from Boston improved in health.
The Jolly Juniors with teacher Miss Alice Cromwell performed for the Live Wires at the Sunshine club room. Residents attend church, visits, and gatherings include A. A. MacMahan, Capt. T. W. Blaisdell, Elson Field, and many from Georgetown Center and Bath.
Mrs Maude Oakes Day wife of Mapj Charles B Day of Richmond died suddenly early Sunday at Gardiner General Hospital from complications after an abdominal operation conducted Saturday She was born in Argye Aroostook County Dec MS 74 daughter of William Oakes and Elizabeth Foster Oakes An active Congregational church worker a past worthy matron of Mt Carmel Chapter OLE and a member of Enterprise Grange
Walter H H Sturtevant longtime Richmond resident died Tuesday after a brief illness at his Pleasant street home. Rev F R Beem officiated the funeral with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born February 11 1868 in Richmond and is survived by two sisters Miss Eleanor Sturtevant and Mrs Randall T Condon of Cincinnati Ohio.
Anticipation runs high for an unusually large crowd at the Red Cross dance at Masolnie temple Friday night. The Colonial Club Orchestra will play as Morse High pupils attend after the Y basketball game, taking advantage of a half price offer.
The guide explains placing correct letters to form words across and down. Numbers mark the first letters in each word, with horizontal clues defined to fit before the first black square and vertical clues fit from white squares to the next black square below.
A crossword puzzle solution guide listing horizontal clues such as I Drunkard and 5 Luabricated with many garbled terms. vertical clues include Precious stone and 2 Addition to a letter, presented as a single puzzle solution note with mixed OCR errors.
The funeral for George Hi Perry was held Sunday afternoon at his home 25 Milan Street with Rev. EB Lewis Wall of the Beacon Street Church officiating. Masonic rites were conducted by Henry Gi Shaw Solar Lodge minister with Dr W S Currie chaplain and Sanford Nickerson senior warden as bearers. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery Brunswick.
Postmaster Henry W. Owens announces that a single trip per residential route will be discontinued after Tuesday due to quarter funding cuts. Authority for the change comes from the First Assistant Postmaster General.
The funeral for Mrs. Hannah A. Rogers widow of George M. Rogers was held Sunday afternoon at her Whiskers home with Rev. John A. Swet nam officiating. Bearers included Charles, Edwin, Albion, Herbert, Walter, Owen BE Rogers and Emery Rogers from Brunswick and Perth. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Warm weather arrived with a January thaw as crows ventured from the woods and skimmed over snow covered fields, signaling a shift in conditions. Farmers noted the milder spell and its effects on local agriculture and daily routines.
The First Baptist Church sanctuary was filled as the missionary society of the Negro Missionary Union presented an illustrated talk on work by the Northern Baptist Convention for southern colored people. Mrs. Whitten spoke for the society, scripture was read by Mrs. G. E. Roberts, prayers were offered by Mrs. Torbert Sh Worrey, and Mrs. Jason A. Merrill sang with Mrs. Therry Ring at the organ. A missions collection was taken.
A Bath Veterans band held a light workout Sunday afternoon as the newly organized group prepares for an initial rehearsal next Sunday. The committee invites older members to join, expecting 20 or more musicians at the session.
Bath Masonic Social plans a large cabaret at Bath Temple Bed on 26 27 with organizers noting road crossing safety due to the Baston Maine Railroad removing two crossing tenders. Town residents protest and rail warnings remain essential. A recent England wedding saw a dock laborer and bride depart under a shovel arch held by workers of the groom.
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