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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1924

Page

3

West Bath Local Items Highlight Summer Socials

Mrs. Oscar Smiley and family and Sam Belanger of Bath passed Sunday at the Smiley cottage at Sabine. Ward's cave picnic at New Meadows drew pupils and friends from Lowell school. Camp Ashawaug openings and visits to Camp Ashawaug by Dr Jane G Bunker and Miss Ghidys Best are noted along with numerous Bath area weekend guests and cottage gatherings at Sabine, Campbell's Pond, and Posters Point.

Oscar Smiley Sam Belanger Bath Smiley Sabine Wendall Stanley Williams Campbell's Pond H. A. Owen Tath Lowell Ward's Cave New Meadows Misa Agnes Hannigan Porth Bo Mise Fred Toothaker Cambridge Mass Aire Larrabee Eddie Lemoine Somerville Werbert TL. Grinnell Sabine Key Charles Brooks Ernest BK. Willians Campbells Pond Metheodore Wis Annie Teofami Antrim Susan Prate Brooklyn New York Mroo EL Mave Frank Eo Donnell Whitton Charles B. Denver Lisbon Mer God Fred Wv. Larrabee Chiyton Hill Warren Thinley Bull Dennis T. Dunham John Dunham Lewiston Fred W. Larrabe J. Everett Mayo Old Orchard Henry Smith Maechias Cleveland Smith Corliss Street Ward's Cove Ruby Preble Martha Preble Edna Hallowell Phyllis Wright Edna Potter Charlotte Pottle Annie Plant Mildred Hunt Anna Chaney Margaret Chaney Hope Ward New York Express Camp Ashawaug Poster's Point Jane G. Bunker Ghidys Best Boston W. O. Brown Augusta Togus Marie Bowker Edward Bowker Kittery Wlal Brown Earl Bryant Bowdeinham John Bryant Muller Malden Robert Stall Delwin Small Herbert Russell John Sylvester John M. Arters South Vorthind Alice Simall Clarence Johnson Axel Hanson Barbara Virginia Worcester Hanson Amy Coombs Delmar Bates Samuel F. Oates Everett Lemont Fred Kittridge Lemont Cottage

George J. HW. Davey Returns From Gilboa Home

George J. HW. Davey arrives home from Gilboa New York where he works with a construction firm building a large dam for the New York City water supply system. He plans to stay home over the Fourth of July holiday.

George J. HW. Davey Gilboa N. Y New York City

Appeal for beauty of the countrysides urged to tourists

A President of the American Automobile Association appeals to motorists to protect countryside beauty. He condemns wildflower picking and picnic debris, urging drivers to leave spots intact for future visitors and warning litter and fires threaten roads, rivers, and scenic value nationwide.

T. P Mr. Henry America Henry Tf Qneterists Min

Digger Indian Dies After Burning At Stake

The Digger Indian, said to have sparked a long westward trek through Utah Nevada and California, was burned at the stake amid jeers by fellow tribesmen at a Mewuk ceremony near Cal. His death follows a belief that he signified the end of the Diggers. The annual Mewuk cry honors the dead with ceremonies, feasting and merrymaking attended by Taoisns from across the state.

Done Cal California Utah Nevada Plates Pit River Modoc Shasta County Eamboldt

Knights Courtesy by Skowhegan Priest

Masons who visited St. John’s day in Skowhegan recount a Catholic priest’s generosity. He sent the St. Cecile orchestra to Fairview Park to perform two hours during the commanderies banquet and offered to open the Knights of Columbus hall to the knights if needed.

Skowhegan St. John’s Day Dunlap Commandery St. Cecile Fairview Park Knights of Columbus Knights

Marriage Intentions Filed in Bath Couple

Marriage intentions were filed Thursday with City Clerk Gihnere of Urial Stover and Lillian BK Hysler, both of Bath. He is 71 and retired, she is 41 and a housekeeper. It will be his second marriage and her first.

Gihnere Urial Stover Lillian BK. Hysler Bath

Radio Quotations Big Aid to Farmer

The radio links urban markets with rural homesteads across the American continent. Farmers gain near real time access to price trends and market reports through broadcasting stations including Chicago Board of Trade via WDA. This rapid communication surpasses older telegraph reporting and boosts farm income awareness.

Chicago Board of Trade Board of Trade WDA

Birthplace of Man Focus Shifts to Pacific Studies

Dr TLEB Gregory of the Bishop Museum told the Pan Pacific Club in Honolulu that scientific work in the Pacific has surged since 1920. He underscored global cooperation, notes 82 ethnology investigators, and calls for institutions to set aside prestige to advance mapping and research in the region.

Pacific Tleb. Gregory Bishop Museum Polynesia Pan- Pacific Club Honolulu Gregory The Europe Far East America Australia New Zealand National Research Council Japan Canada

Bowdoin's Necrology for the College Year 1924

Bowdoin college reports 82 academic graduates 12 medical graduates and three honorary graduates lost to death in the year ending June 1924. The list includes graduates from 1860 to 1917 with names such as Charles G. Atkins Albion L. Johnson Edward Stanwood George Kimball Marcus Wight and others.

Bowdoin College Sumner To Nimball Fliss Charles GG. Atkins Albion TL. Johnson Edward Stanwood George C. Kimball Marcus Wight Leander S. Merriam George W. Tile Henry Howard Carpenter George G. Weeks David P. Howard Owen Bo Hardy Henry CC Mivers Leon MM. Fobes Charles M. Leighton EL Soule Ansel CC Deering Charles B. Hawes Neal Tuttle Lowry A. Biggers

London Smart Set Returns to Horse Carriages

London's fashionable crowd swaps motor cars for horse drawn carriages amid shopping and park outings. Bond Street Mayfair and the park display high stepping horses as urban carriage use grows. A coach owner notes the carriage horse regaining popularity with country imports and hires.

London Bond Street Mayfair Park

Buffaloes Thrive in the Yukon Move to Ketchikan Preserve

Yukon veterans who mushed into the Ketchikan district envision importing 24 buffaloes from Wainwright, Alberta to a central Yukon game preserve. They expect buffalo ranching to rival the Arctic reindeer trade in profitability within years. Miss Louise Brackett, sister of Merrimac principal Mrs Russell, visited Miss Janet Cutler in summer on Bustin's Island before returning to Massachusetts.

Yukon — Territory Ketchikan Wainwright Pack Aberta Yukon Alaska Louise Brackett Russell Whittier School Merrimac Mass Janet Cutler Bustin’s Island

Music Dominates Swarthmore Chautauqua This Week

Musical features shape the Swarthmore Chautauqua program July 10 16 with a balance of vocal and instrumental numbers. Matia’s Blue and White Marimba Band opens the first afternoon and evening, while Lauri Kennedy Dorothy Kennedy and Constance Neville Johns bring vocal and instrumental excellence. The Swarthmore Trio and the Smith Spring Holmes Orchestra Quintet offer varied solos and duets, culminating with the Russian Cathedral Sextet performing liturgical and operatic selections.

Chautauqua Swarthmore Chautauqua Motia Vietor Columbia Matia New York Melbourne Melba Swarthmore Tuno Martha Jobson Dunbar Philharmonic Claudhe Raymond Charlotte Chamberlain Smith-Spring-Holmes Ecro Volce Lyceum

St Peter Passports Found in Old Russian Graves

Documents uncovered near Leningrad show 1st century Russia issued passports to wealthy departed for entry to Heaven. The sample text celebrates a bishop certifying the deceased’s piety, confession, forgiveness, and free access to Saint Peter’s Gates.

ST. Peter Russia Leningrad Golden Gates T. Nicholas Stobylow St. Petersburg Heaven

Senator Baxter Tub to Be Given Tryout at Muster

Senator Baxter tub o was given a tryout on Wednesday night at McKay park to audition the pipe for the Fourth of July muster. Fifteen tubs have entered the muster with a parade line set from Washington street through Linden York Front Center and to McKay park. Chief Parks will start the muster with Edward Vaughan scoring and Edward Emmons as announcer. Officials come from the Dirigo Hand Engine League of Maine. Mrs. Ralph Covel has returned home after visiting Boothbay Harbor.

Baxter Tub O McKay Park Washington Street Linden Washington York Parks Edward Vaughan Edward Emmons Dirigo Hand Engine League of Maine

Fashion Notes: Gay Handkerchiefs Inspire Summer Style Abroad

Paris leads with vivid silk handkerchiefs used as hat trims and window decor, followed by New York. Summer trends favor sleeveless frocks, peasant embroidery, and mannish shirts, with a revival of the waistline via wide, crushed leather belts in soft French suede and Batik-inspired patterns.

Paris New York Fifth Avenue

Merrymeeting Campers Arrive for the Summer

Nearly 100 members of Merrymeeting camp for Girls arrived in Bath on the New York express. They tramped to Colonia for breakfast before sailing to Chopps Point for the season. A group described as well behaved, with 15 counselors led by Pearl Cotteral, heads into their fifth season.

Merryimeeting Camp New York Express Front Street Colonia City Landing Chopps Point Bath Merrymeeting Camp Pearl Cotteral Councellor Helen Eb, Hoffman Miss Ellis Miss Wyn

Genesta Chapter Hosts Annual Supper at New Meadows Inn

Genesta chapter O. I. S. held its annual supper at New Meadows Inn Thursday night with 400 members attending. Sanford Cahill arranged two long tables. afterward Mr and Mrs HU Perkins led dancing and singing with Thomas Perkins as chorus leader and George W. Dean Sheriff Oliver and John Gillespie assisting. The program featured contra dances with Uncle Pom calling steps. Landlord Cahill noted repairs after Perkins breakdown. The party’s weight reportedly grew by a ton after supper.

Genesta Chapter New Meadows Inn Sanford Cahill Perkins Thomas F. Perkins George W. Dean Sheriff W. (. Oliver John Gillespie Cahill Perkin

South Ends beat St. Mary's in nine inning game

South Ends defeated St. Mary's 11 to 4 Tuesday night at Oost Kelley field. Reed struck out 12 in six innings and Bonney fanned seven in three innings. Oli ver and Sheldon hit home runs for South End. lineup details list Reed, Oliver, Bonney among others. Umpires were Plant and McLaughlin.

South Ends St. Mary's Oost Kelley Field Reed Bonney Oliver Sheldon South End Berry Redlon Boutin Cahoon A. McCabe Perry Comenu

Merrill Wins Adams Sewer Contract for $50,000

Andrew S. Merrill secured a trunk line sewer contract in Adams Massachusetts worth 50 000 dollars. The project requires crossing the river twice and work should start midmonth. Merrill moves equipment to the site immediately and drills a well on Capt A J Morgan's West Falmouth property. Meanwhile fishermen report 5000 mackerel caught by Ellsworth Doughty of Orrs Island with prices up. Grace Robbins has left for Southport for the summer.

Andrew S. Merrill Adams Mass Mr. Merrill Capt Ellsworth Doughty Orrs Island Boston

Policing in London Evolves Into a Professional, Educated Service

London’s force shifts from ill trained, drinking recruits to university graduates carrying a whistle and club. Entry requires strong English, multilingual ability, and a three year apprenticeship before potential promotion to commissioner. Wages rise from 20 to 30 dollars weekly with better conditions and family clubs.

London East Side Guardian of the Public Welfare

Leprosy Leprosarium Planned On Tai Kam Island

The American Mission to Lepers outlines a 16-building leprosarium on Tai Kam near Canton to house 2000 patients. Pirates in the area promise to keep their depredations away from the hospital site while Chinese contractors handle construction under American supervision.

Canton China WW. M. Danner Tai Kam Mr. Danner W. W. Cadbury Philadelphia S. D. Spencer, Jr Wu Ting-fang John Lake J. J. Galloway Southern Baptist Mission

Applying More Tar to Maine Highways

Tar is laid on multiple Maine routes with completed sections from Pittsfield to Bangor and Presque Isle to Caribou. Sticky surfaces may appear on hot days. Tarring also spans Westbrook to Standish Corner Sebago Lake Poland Spring Hotel through Poland Mechanic Falls Oxford and Hampden near the Bangor line. Augusta to Belgrade Belgrade area tarring began Wednesday and Trallowell work started Wednesday.

Pittsfield Bangor Westbrook Standish Corner Sebago Lake Poland Spring Poland Mechanic Falls Oxford Bar P Harbor Hampden Presque Isle Caribou Trallowell Augusta Maexdam Road Belgrade

Jolly Surprise Party For Mrs Pratt At 10 Cobbroad

Mrs Kathryn Pratt of 10 Cobbroad enjoyed a surprise party Tuesday evening with visiting friends. Music by Mrs J Horace McClure a reading by Mrs Jennie Thompson and a social hour followed with strawberry shorterice frosted cakes cookies fruit punch and nuts. Attendees included Mrs Leda Costain Mrs Mary Arsenault Mrs Matilda Downing Mrs Fred S Coombs Mrs Evelyn Snow Mrs Jennie Leeman Mrs Mary Pratt and Mrs Emma Crosby plus T H Quinlan of Birmington New York in Bath Thursday.

Kathryn Pratt J. Horace McClure Matilda Downing Jennie Thompson Leda Costain Mary Arsenault Fred S. Coombs Evelyn Snow Betty Jennie Leeman Mary Pratt Emma Crosby

Telephone Topics Show Urban Telephone Density Rise

A US overview notes fourteen cities exceed 100000 telephones with Chicago about 700000 and New York 1200000. Boston ranks third with over 370000 linked lines, surpassing New York in ratio to population. Also cites international contrasts and regional totals in telephony.

United States Chicago New York Boston Great Britain France Denmark Austria Sweden Germany Equitable New York City Greece South American Africa Pennsylvania Belgium Crecto- Slovakia Netherlands Norway Europe Asia South America

Human Face Lengthening With Ages Seen By Expert

Prof Sir Arthur Keith told the Royal College of Surgeons in London that the human face is lengthening as the jaw and teeth move downward and backward. He linked the change to industrial society and urban lightlessness, noting a contracted palate and downward facial bone growth with potential links to adenoids.

Sir Arthur Keith Dental Board of the Royal College of Surgeons At London Sir Arthur Beleves Sir Arthur Lam

German Women in 18th Century Critic Magazine Debated

Recovered excerpts from Germany’s first women’s magazine the Critic show 18th century editors condemning snuff beer and games of chance and urging wives to prioritize motherhood and home. The weekly also featured society notes humor and recipes and promoted uplift through reading and youth education. The 200th anniversary of the Critic will be celebrated this summer.

Germany Johann Cristoph Gottsched The Critic

Japan to complete powerful wireless system in 1925

Japan outlines a four division radio network to link empire and Europe and America. The Nagoya station for Europe, the Transpacific link via Takwi, and the Osaka Hiano and domestic stations form a global system with upgrades at Iwaki. Also notes Kenneth Atwood visiting Bath, recently joining Willis-Lowe Co. of Boston.

Europe America Japan Nagoya Transpacific Twaki Radio Corporation of America Nauen Germany Eiffel Tower Paris Hiano Station Osaka Empire Formosa Korea Saghalien Iwaki Station Kenneth Atwood Wallace Atwood Washington Street Bath Mr. Atwood Willis-Lowe Co Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Bath Noxwar Mxpicine Co Ail Andrews Gob Bowdoin Senator Baxter Tub Ralph (. Covel Middle Street O. M. McKnown Boothbay Harbor Merrymeeting Genesta ST. Mary’s Bathman Grace Robbins Southport T. H. Quinlan Birmington, N. Y Bath Phursday
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