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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1926

Page

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Excellent Appointment Pattingall to Maine Supreme Court

Governor Brewster announced the appointment of Hon. William R. Pattangall of Augusta to Maine Supreme Court with confirmation slated for July 2. Pattangall, born in Pembroke in 1865, has a long career in law and politics, including mayor of Waterville, Maine Legislature member, and former attorney general.

Ralph C. Brewster William R. Pattangall Augusta Supreme Court of Maine Pattangall Brewster Pembroke Capt Bera Arethusa Longfellow Pattangall Maine State College University of Maine Archibald McNichol Calais ISS Machias Machias Union Stephen A. Douglas Smith Waterville Cyrus W. Davis William F. Russell Massachusetts Democratic For Thaneerat

Indian Relic and Local News Mix in Maine Briefs

Portland Natural History Society receives an Indian relic blade found near Black's Brook, Carmel by Major Ralph B. Sawyer. The item, eight inches long and three inches wide, showcases red man craftsmanship on black slate. The rest of the column notes sheriff nominations, student editors, autographs, local festivities, engagements, fairs, and public notices across Maine.

Ralph B. Sawyer White Rock Portland Natural History Society Black's Brook Carmel

Governor Re-elected Phi Beta Kappa Leader and Members Named

Governor Ralph Q Brewster of Augusta was re-elected president of the Phi Beta Kappa Society Alpha of Maine at Hubbard Hall. Prof. Stanley I Chase of Terriswick was elected secretary and treasurer. New members admitted include Nathan Allen Cobb Portland Milton B Davis South Berwick Ralph F Keirstead Oakland Elleworth Keirstead Clark Portsmouth Thomas L Downs Jr Brunswick Edward P Hutchinson Auburn Charles W Morfrill Hyannis Mass. Existing Class of 1926 members previously elected include Albert Abrahamson Portland Donald Warren Hampton NH Charlies Bradeen Essex Conn Carl Hersey Portland.

Ralph QO. Brewster Augusta Phi Beta Kappa Society Alpha of Maine Hell At Hubbard Hall Stanley I. Chase Terriswick Nathan Allen Cobb Portland Milton B. Davis South Berwick Ralph FE Keirstead Oakland ERT Elleworth FE Clark Portsmouth N. HS Bronswick Edward P. Hutchinson Auburn Charles W. Morfrill Hyannis Mass Phi Veta Kappa Albert Abrahamson Donald Warren Hampton Charlies Bradeen Essex Conn Carl Hersey

Bowdoin Overseers Honor Mr Davenport for Long Service

The Bowdoin College Board of Overseers voted to commend George Patten Davenport of Bath Maine for sixty four consecutive commencements and his long term of service on the board. A copy of the resolution was sent to Davenport with best wishes for his speedy recovery.

George Patten Davenport Viba Washington Street Bath Maine Davenport Board of Overseers Lawrence W. Smith

Bath Party Returns From Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Chester A Plant and daughter Carolyn of Bath and Wallace Mant of Portland returned from a weeklong fishing trip at Lambert Lake. They caught a four pound simon and many large trout. Deer, fox, and bear sightings enriched the trip. They visited Big Tomah stream near the Canadian boundary and crossed into Canada to view the boundary bridge. The party arrived home Thursday night pleased with the camp and memories.

Chester A. Plant Carolyn Bath Wallace Mant Portland Lambert Lake Simon Big Tomah Roosevelt Maine Canada Germains Wir Plant

Nickerson Receives Severe Sentence in Androscoggin Court

Nickerson of Auburn, formerly Bath, arraigned June 28 before Justice Oakes. He faced four charges including unlawful possession of liquor with a 60 day jail term and six months extra on failure to pay fines, unlawful transportation with two months plus six extra, reckless driving fined twenty dollars plus costs, and assault of Deputy Sheriff Dobbins with a six month sentence.

More TD Nickerson Auburn Bath Justice Oakes Androscoggin County Dobbins

Savoie Place Couple Wed at St Marys Church

Tester AL Savoie and Trene Marian Place married last Wednesday morning at St Marys church by Rev ProNoT Toran. Bride wore white canton crepe with veil and roses. Best man was John Allain Jr. Reception and breakfast followed at relatives homes.

Tester AL Savoie Trene Marian Place St. Mary’s Church Pronot Toran Bermha Savoie John Allain, Jr Savoie Marion Savoie

Davis Ward Couple Wed in City Home

Mrs Bertha Alice Ward and Everett Davis were married Thursday evening at the Ward home on High street. Rev F Littlefield performed the double ring ceremony. The couple will spend a week in Lewiston before moving to 532 High street. The Vermont independence date is noted as June 15 1776.

George Mayo Town Hill Bar Harbor Bertha Alice Ward Everett Davis

Times Tie Leaders in Twilight League Classic

A packed crowd at Kelley field watched the Times defeat Y M C A 2-0 to pull level atop the Twilight League standings. Cannonball Bill Oliver tossed a four hit two strikeout gem, while Whitey Lothrop's sharp defense and timely hits backed a near flawless Times performance. Pete Oliver doubled home a key run as Red McMann added a fourth inning score, and the Times outhit the Y 6-4 with a single error to three, keeping the title race tight and promising more dramatic games ahead.

Mary's Y.mc.a. D Bath Times Y.M.C.A Bill Oliver Kelley Field Gilmore Hayward Billy Oliver Tate Maurice Pete” Oliver Times Crew Pete Oliver Red McMann Whitey Lothrop al Bonney Spinney McMann Meister Wilson Barrett Nichols Stover Miller T Hayward Nichols Bonney Daley Price Treath Willy Oliver Perry Billy Pete Oliver Bill Lothrop Moses Cannophall Sind Red Swinney Tully Oliver Don Wilson Heath Cannonball Honney Whitey Heathor Gilmore Cannon Doyle Tete Oliver Jerry Ete Oliver Charlie Short Bill Chiley

Independent's Cross Word Puzzle List of clues

A crossword puzzle page from Independent's features an extensive list of horizontal and vertical clues spanning many categories. It includes hints for common nouns proper names and abbreviations with references to places people and objects to solve.

State Y directors guests of the mayor at New Meadows Inn

State Y M G C A directors and wives totaling 85 dined with Mayor Charles Hf Cahill at New Meadows Inn. They discussed Lake Cobbesseecontee boys camp plans including a new manual training building funded by William Bingham. A enhanced fire protection and sewage system will follow. Reports were given by Terbert Winds worth and Orlando Frost. Next meeting set for July 22 at the camp.

Charles Hf. Cahill New Meadows Inn Lake Cobbesseecontee William Bingham Bethel Terbert BE Windsworth Winthrop Orlando FE. Frost Belfast Henry PF Merrill George I. West W. K. Sanderson Benjamin Sanderson Portland Travitz Auburn Orlando Frost Teelfast Willard Bass Wilton Jefferson K. Smith Arthur A. Heald Waterville W. A. Bowen Augustus O. Thomas Charles S. Brown Augusta, Tron William Tudor Gardiner Gardiner Wadsworth

Bath Legioners Open Largest Log Cabin Hotel

More than 100 Bath residents and guests attended the opening of Sprucewell at Boothbay Harbor hailed as the world’s largest log cabin hotel. William Tudor Gardiner and Mrs. Gardiner were honored guests. Miss Myrna Avery led dancing as the 82-room, bath-equipped building offered a novel dining and mezzanine view. A special ferry trio from Wascoiely assisted early morning departures.

Bath Roland TE Smith Post Sprucewell Boothbay Harbor Legion Kennebec Penobscot William Tudor Gardiner Maine House of Representatives Gardiner Myrna Avery Briggs Fie Wciely

Miles and Tripp tie knot in Corlies Street church

Walter F. Miles married Miss Pearl Tripp by Rev. Robert Henry Carey at Corlies Street Baptist church. The couple will reside in Bath after the ceremony.

Walter F. Miles Miss Pearl Tripp Robert Henry Carey Corlies Street Baptist Church Bath

Wesley Portable Reception for New Pastor Forrest Littlefield

The Wesley Methodist Episcopal vestry hosted a large reception Thursday night for Rev. Forrest I. Littlefield and his family. Attendees included church leaders, ushers, and visiting clergymen, with music by local performers and a cake and ice cream reception provided by the Sorority and Ladies Aid.

Wesley Methodist Episcopal Vestry Forrest I. Littlefield Littlefield George Arline Perkins and Littlefield Andrew M. Butterfield Mra FE. (. Ripley Weston P. Holman Beacon Street Methodist Church Edwin TD Hardin Winter Street Congregational Church George B. Wolstenholme People's Baptist Robert TI. Carey Corliss Street

Why Your Light Bill Varies Across Months

The article explains that December requires far more artificial lighting due to shorter days. It presents a table showing average monthly hours of artificial illumination, noting roughly 2.5 hours in June versus almost 7 hours in December, a factor of over two.

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M MIllan Returns to Bowdoin Class Reunion

Over twenty Bowdoin alumni from Bath and nearby attended the Tuncheon at Brunswick after graduation exercises. George P. Davenport, class of 1864, received praise from President Kills for his 64th consecutive commencement attendance. Davenport has served as Bowdoin overseer since 1906.

Bowdoin Bath Brunswick George P. Davenport Kills Davenport

Classmate reunion honors Donald B. MacMillan at college

Meeting adopted resolutions of appreciation for his service to the college. Donald B. MacMillan, class of 1808, had farewells at Wiscasset and elsewhere but returned from Bar Harbor to join his fellow alumni, then left to rejoin his fleet for another Arctic voyage.

Donald B. MacMillan Wiscasset Bar Harbor

Graduates Return From Class Trip From Morse High

The class of 1926 from Morse high school returned June 2 from Dutch's Inn Northport after a trip with about 30 members. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs Carrol Deering Mrs James Ey Tockery Mrs Ella Carey Mrs William TW Small and Principal Arthur R Scott. The group enjoyed attractive scenery hospitality at the inn and a Belfast high school dance before returning Wednesday evening.

Morse High School Dutch's Inn Northport Everning Carrol Deering James Ey. Tockery Ella Carey William Tw.-Small Arthur TR. Scott Dutch Belfast High School

Telephone Voice Should Be Cultivated Good

A discussion on the importance of a cultivated telephone voice. It argues that speech conveyed by telephone reflects personality, impacting business and social relations, and advises a clear, even tone rather than loud rapid speech to create a favorable impression.

Census Reveals Illiteracy Rates by Birth Status

The 1920 United States census counted 1,726,740 illiterate people born abroad and 3,000,000 illiterate individuals among native born residents, highlighting literacy gaps across birth origins.

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