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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1925

Page

6

Plane lands near Pleasant View Farm in fogbound trip

A Bar Harbor to Boston flight carrying Lieut. Depolittle and Treasury official G. B. Winston was forced to land Sunday evening due to dense fog at Pleasant View Farm owned by Mrs. Mabel McPhee. Various local residents are noted visiting, returning, or hosting guests across Richmond and nearby towns. The Richmond High School Alumni elected officers and planned a reunion for Aug. 14. A wedding and several arrivals, visits, and moves are also recorded.

Bar Harbor Boston Lieut. Depolittle Air Service G. B. Winston Alice Webber Beatrice Vage Capitol Island Eva Yeaton Georgie Goodrich Garfield Hamilton Maynard Rochester N. H Zulette Allen Hallowell Ernest Brown Massachusetts Vernon Little Blaine Carlisle Dorothy Barnes Portland Leafy Honaker Richmond High School Alumni Association Arabel Allen Gardiner Street Ray Meserve Hazel Kelly Libby Frank Alexander Esther Bailey Margaret Bailey Harold Libby Elizabeth Small Richmond High School Ruth Burns Bath Elizabeth Haynes Durand Shoe Co Marjorie Lint Fairfield Don O. Cates Edna Burns Beriena Powers George Hawkins Pleasant Street M. C. Priest Walter Humphreys Swan Island Arthur W Page Medford Mass James Robinson Harriette Patch Charles Alexander West Newton Howard Chick Hopesdale N. J Willian Thomas River Road Leon Lewis Co. C.tingley Pawtuckett R. I Belle Smith North Front Street Walter Humphrey Swan Island Maurice C. Bodge Adele Harford Five Islands Belle Roundy Augusta Russel Maloy James Norton Norton Shelbourne Pleasant View Farm Cecil Richards Oru Reed Lee King Maude Jones Charles Donnell Bowdeinham G. M. Jones Gardiner Nathaniel Gilpatrick Leslie F. Roberts S. Reed Allen Wer Lawrence Bond Robert Wyman Waltham Fred Luchier Clinton Mabel McFee Ralph Teabeau Ursula M. Sirois Waterville Laura Grondin Vanessa Beedle Lillian Johnson Lisbon Falls

Collision damages four autos at Middle and Winter streets

Edward McCormick drove a new Chrysler and George Fraser a Essex touring car when they collided at Middle and Winter streets Tuesday evening. Both cars suffered considerable damage with a smashed rear wheel a bent frame and a crippled mudguard but no injuries reported.

Chrysler Edward McCormick George Fraser Middle Winter Streets Essex Middle Street Winter Street

Smash at Vine and Water Streets Involving Two Cars

A Dodge driven by Sylvanus F Pennell manager of the Motor Mart and a Studebaker driven by William O Wagner collided at Vine and Water streets. The Studebaker hit the Dodge on the side smashing the running board and drove into the sedan breaking windows. A fragment cut Mr Pennell as he was driven to the curb. The Studebaker radiator and steering gear were wrecked and the car had to be hauled away. Both cars attempted to occupy the same spot simultaneously rounding the accident.

Dodge Sylvanus F. Pennell Motor. Mart Studebaker William O. Wagner Vine Water Streets Vine Street Water Street

Georgetown Baptist Pastor Resigns Amid Surprise Move

Rev. William T. Boyd resigns as pastor of the Georgetown Center Baptist Church effective Sept 1, also leaving the Five Islands church. The change, announced by Rev A E Baker of Boothbay Center, follows eight years at Georgetown and five and a half at East Tilton New Hampshire prior to that. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed with their summer activities and travel notes in the Georgetown area.

William T. Boyd Baptist Church Georgetown Center A. E. Baker Boothbay Center Boyd Five Islands Georgetown East Tilton N. H Georgtown Viola Buzzo Greenfield Mas Arthur S. Rowe Carrie Ward Math John R. Blackie William Russell Brooklyn N. Y Sheepscot First Baptist Vestry Smupy George F. Oliver Willard Popham Herbert Laskey Billerica Mass Frederick Laskey Maude Thayer Bradford Academy West Georgetown Cora Searle Rachel Priscilla Webster Lexington Webster Sagadahoc Bay Bath Carl Scott Roscoe Scott Lewiston W. C. Todd Harry Horne Chester West Cove Ethel Harrington Everett Dorothy McClintock Chelsea Barbour House George Smith Helen Noyes Mansfield Boucher Andrew Rowe E. C. Higgins Sagadahoc Farm Ernest Curtis Howard Heald Salem Phillip Dalrymple Newton Center Helena Julia Stuart Junior Kennebec Point Dalrymple Roy Moore Edgar Warren A. E. Holt Pauline Moore George Williams Waterville Burnside Powers Wiscasset George Cramp Jennie Todd Alanis Hunt Waltham Gilbert Gunn Belle Heald Boothbay Clarence Hill Sharon Sumnec Rev. Baker First Baptist Church W. T. Boyd Portland

Speeding Defendant arraigned in municipal court

Robert Webster of Southbay Harbor was arraigned on a speeding charge from Tuesday night on Washington street. He pleaded guilty and was fined 100 dollars plus 16.90 dollars in costs. Patrolman George Jewett filed the complaint.

Robert Webster Southbay Harbor George Jewett Washington Street

State Assessors Meet in Sagadahee County

Assessors from every town in the county gathered at the Sagadahee county courthouse on Wednesday for the annual conference. The state board includes Clement S. Stetson of Greene as chairman, with F. S. Jordan and A. G. Merritt also serving.

Sagadahee County Court House Clement S. Stetson Greene F. S. Jordan A. G. Merritt

Mrs Ansert's Funeral Private Thursday Morning

The funeral for Mrs. Margaret G. Ansert, wife of Arthur Ansert, who died Tuesday after a long illness, will be private at 9 A.M. Thursday at the family home 53 Chestnut Street. Lewiston visitors arrived Sunday to spend a week with Mr. Harriman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Harriman. He will depart for Boston to begin a three and a half year architecture program at Harvard College.

Margaret Groves Freda Marriner Ernest Cates Dresden Raymond Colby Massachusetts B. F. Colby Mixes Ida Colby Main Street W. H. Niles Hallowell W. L. Percival Pittsfield Ki. C. Percival Morris Glasier Lewiston Richmond High School Garnet Harold and Millard Wade Boston Joseph Wade Walter Thomas Augusta Nellie C. Thomas North Pleasant Street Roger Pierce Carl Curtis George Hodges George Beatrice Springfield Mass Hodges Henry C. Reed Gardiner Street Jane M. Little R. N Portland Harry Little Percy Chetley Thomas Borjesson Winter Harbor Bowdeinham High School J. K. Dunn Kimball Street Fayette Freeman Westerly R. I Harry L. Tarr Ellen Eastman Henry Deehan White Mountains Joseph Verry Suncook N. H Sadie White Lowell Arthur Hughes Whalen Gardiner Fr Fraser Sacred Heart Church Josephine Whalen Frances Whalen Whalen Gardiner. Mrs. Whalen Lewis F. Lowell West Dresden Gorham Normal School Westbrook Fryeburg Gardiner High School St. Mary's College van Buren Emma M. Philips Eliza Mowatt Beedle Road Philips Waterman's Undertaking Rooms Cambridge Charles Grondin Mount Merici Academy Waterville Phyllis Thelma Ranger Farmington William W. Fairclough White Plains New York Lena Harlow Lillian Johnson New Meadows Inn Melvin Curtis Alice Fitzgerald Manchester Charles Morang Mariner Freda Flora Shepard Dorchester Leslie F. Roberts Montreal Gertrude Riley Scarboro Beach Lloyd B. Ham Margaret G. Ansert Arthur Ansert Chestnut Street Mr. Harriman Charles A. Harriman North Street Harriman Harvard College

Fate of Chautauqua hangs in the balance

Bath readies for a seven day Swarthmore Chautauqua with a new guarantor plan. Sixty people must pledge to buy or sell 10 adult tickets or 30 dollars worth to cover local expenses. The scheme aims to replace a failing ticket committee and keep the circuit in Bath another season, praising superintendent Guy Detrick.

Swathmore Guy Detrick Chautauqua Bath Detrick Swarthmore Chautauqua

Fourth of July safety plea urges careful driving

The A S A warns against risky Fourth of July stunts and urges drivers to stay within safe limits. It describes slow speeds, alert braking, steady wheel control, and careful approach to corners and railroad crossings to ensure a sane, respectful celebration.

Ifou A.S.A Earth

Boy Graduate at 10 Daniel Goldberg youngest pupil in Edgewater

Daniel M. Goldberg 10, recently graduated from Edgewater grammar school, is hailed as a prodigy. Son of Paul and Mrs. Goldberg of Dempsey Place, he plans to enter Wadleigh High next fall and then Columbia Law School. His sister Ro ulind, 15, also excels.

Daniel M. Goldberg Edgewater, N. JL Daniel Paul Goldberg Dempsey Place Edgewater Wadleigh High School Law School Columbia University Roulind Pnishes Arista Honor Society Wadleigh High Schol Teacher's College

Thurston of Harpswell Center Visits City on Business

James W. Thurston of Harpswell Center was in the city Monday afternoon on business.

James W. Thurston Harpswell Center

Mrs Carrie C Smith Goes to Gorham for Summer School

Mrs Carrie C Smith travels to Gorham to attend a local summer school program. The move signals continued pursuit of higher education opportunities during the season.

Carrie C. Smith Gorham

Red Men Elect Officers in Dearsin Opens Period

Tuesday night the Red Men elected officers for the Dear sin opens period with Pan West prophet Hears Wile sachem Frank Resnedds keeper suza mere Robert Kerpebds jumier sacca mere Arthur Reynelds collector Peres Marston keeper of waunpum Ernest Avers.

Sasunea Addrie Tee Pan West Wile Sachem Frank

Pineapple for Convenience in Wartime Meals

The article discusses pineapple as an aid for households at war providing sliced pineapple desserts served without cooking. It notes canned pineapple as a convenient option for housewives and mentions cream cheese as a pairing for sandwiches. It also records visits by Mr. and Mrs. Chester S. Ranges and Virginia to Cobb and a meeting involving the Maine Medical Association and Mr. Kingduler.

Chester S. Ranges Virginia Cobb Herbert Theanpeem Amd Krangsiex Miaine Medical Aeecautem Kinugdler

Japanese Railways Adopt Automatic Couplers Across Nation

A 1919 report outlines plans for automatic couplers in Japan and neighboring railways. It notes delayed progress, final rollout across main lines by July, and mentions special equipment, safety concerns, and wage debates during the transition.

Setpe Jaxrtirclars Department of Railwars Oo Mwestigsties Wpédettakes Coomerton Autem Coop- Timg Iem International Labor Conference Seaton Wodels Eresa Janzary Japan Ferapese Cbeet Ami South Maneheria Hekkaidea Tolee Wits Liam Saa Acre Bedewir

Mail service expansion and postal rules notice

The Western addition to mail service announces new leaves and routes including Bath and Wells, with Gardiner and Boothbay serving as carriers. A stamp reform advocates special handling and delivery stamps for parcels, while rural carriers face strict enforcement against driving or riding with passengers.

Ervier Agaim First Chess Amy de*Tipiem

Daylight Saving Petition Signatures Reported in Augusta

A county committee meeting Tuesday discussed certifying petition signatures for daylight saving. Officials expect about ten thousand names. verification delays and address matching slow progress. Petitions are due in Augusta on July 11. Obie, formerly of Bath, visited relatives in Mickie Street Monday night.

Agepesta Benger Augusta Miss Oscothy Bath Pee Colommbas William H. Sheldom Mickie

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Richmond Winston Washington Mrs. Ansert A.L.A Daniel Goldberg Columbia Law School Sagadahoc County Pomona Sagadahoc Pomona Five Island Grange Charles Boucher Julia Mains Media Needon Mattie MacMahan Emma Kittal Joxie Williams Mary Hagan Villa Stevens J. B. Horton E. P. Allen Myra Wells Oakland A. W. Butler Watertown Seguinland Ida H. Rewe Rewe Domena Leo Cutton Nashua N. HS Dutton Hariley Harley J. G. Stevens J. T. MarMahan Mondey Harry Tarr H.c.iver T. W. Braindell H. E. Beane Seguinland Hotel J. A. Hyatt Sen James Helen Ruth Rufus Revewell Norton Norwood Edgar Rowe Aliieh Hermond Athol Melvin Harford Madge O Brien Haliowell Inchigula Furba Deavis Weston Davis George Gray T. J. Reid Marme Commandery Masons Reid Baringer Reid Berxie Eebanhal Mr- Ho Palm Beach John J. Desmond Rhea Amd Gees Amreta Gardiner and Beothbay Meambeat Co U.S Department Basteesx Irish Free State D. M. Humphreys & Co Room
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