Features of Chautauqua Course a Week of Lectures
Four lectures mark the Chautauqua program July 10 to 16 with Edward F Miller on democracy, Elmer Serl on local life, and two evening talks by Harold R Vent and Quin O Brien. Vent argues education can end war and cites Private Peat’s works and travels, while O Brien blends wit and truth in a nonpartisan survey of current topics.
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Edward IF. Miller
Chautauqua
Miller
Elmer Serl
Harold R. Vent
Peat
Wpeat
Veat
Australian
New Zealand
British West Indies
South America
England
France
Germany
United States
Canada
Chicago
Quin O'Brien
Quin O.brien
Vian
White to enter campaign for re election in Maine district
Washington friends of Representative Wallace H White Jr expect him to campaign for re election after returning from Mexico City. His Maine primary win on June 16 shows party voters in the second district trust his performance in Congress and his supporters foresee an easy general election victory. The President’s appointment of White to represent the U S at an international conference on cables telegraphs and radio signals underscores his standing.
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Washington
Wallace H. White, Jr
Mexico City
Maine
Congress
Coolidge
White Aolan
Forsyth
Portland Express
Funeral of Mrs Eugene Spinney Held at Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Eugene TI Spinney were conducted Saturday afternoon at two at the home on S Bridge Street with Rev. David J. Wilson officiating. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended and floral tributes reflected high regard. Bearers were Joseph N. Day, Leon TB Pennell, Omar R. Perry, and Frank VP Perry. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Eugene TI. Spinney
S Bridge Street
David J. Wilson
Joseph N. Day
Leon TB. Pennell
Omar R. Perry
Frank VP. Perry
Oak Grove
Elks Plan Attendance at National Convention
Bath lodge Elks meet to decide how many will attend the national convention in Boston next month. Rev. N. J. Horan of St. Mary's church is spending the week in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
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Bath Lodge Elks
Boston
Bath Elks
N. J. Horan
St. Mary's Church
Sandwich
Mass
Morse High Names Athletic Captains for 1924 25
Morse High annoints captains for football basketball track and baseball. George McMann leads football and basketball despite a three year regu lar career. Joe Butler captains basketball and earns praise as a four letter man and top punter. Marion Wagner to lead basketball. Ray Small captains track with an eye to a powerful Morse outfit next year. Motto remains fair play and may the best man win.
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Morse High
George McMann
George
New England
McMann
Maine
Joseph
Joe) Butler
Butler
Joe
Bath
Morse
Marion Wagner
Portland
Ray Small
Ray
Rockland
Bates
Nephew of ex Kaiser joins coffee business in Brazil
The communist press celebrates Prince Sigismund of Prussia nephew of the former Kaiser as he enters the coffee trade in Brazil. He reports enjoying the work and plans yearly trips to Germany. During the war he commanded a submarine and later fled Kiel disguised as a worker to Berlin.
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Sigismund of V Prussia
Prince Henry
Kaiser
Brazil
Germany
Sigismund
Kiel
Berlin
Public kissing scene marks French deputies unity display
After a secret caucus by the left bloc, deputies opened the chamber to journalists and witnessed M. Herriot embracing M. Painleve and M. Blum in a staged display of political unity and friendship.
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Chamber of Deputies
M. Herriot
M. Painleve
Leon Blum
Advice to Youth Not to Study Medicine in Germany
The German Physicians Association warns prospective students against pursuing medicine, arguing the field will be overcrowded for years. They cite old doctors unable to retire due to wiped out savings from currency depreciation, loss of colonies, Germany's disarmament, and nurses' poverty reducing doctor calls to only urgent cases.
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Physicians’ Association
Germany
Auto on flanged wheels surprises Ludlow rail yard men
In Ludlow Kentucky the main track near the Sewannee River Special and a freight saw an auto on flanged wheels pass by. The sedan weighed about 5000 pounds and carried full steering gear with immobile front and rear axles. It includes cow catcher dashboard controls and a rheostat style switch. Designer says the vehicle will inspect tunnels and serve in emergencies.
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Southern Railroad
Ludlow
Kentucky
Sewannee River
Baseball game on the Fourth cancels morning Legion vs Putnam
The Death Fourth of July program will not include a 10:30 a.m. baseball game between the American Legion team and the destroyer Putnam. Manager Leslie Mello said arrangements were completed by mail with the captain of the Lastatin-terer Hite in the afternoon with the Wi Innegince.
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American Legion
United States
Putnam
Leslie Mello
Legion
Estimated oil industry investment totals eight billion two hundred million
Estimates place total investment at 8.2 billion with allocations to production 4.0 billion refining 2.0 billion marketing 0.8 billion pipelines 0.7 billion tank cars 0.27 billion and tank steamers 0.43 billion.
Georgetown News Notes from Kennebec Point Summer Scene
A wide array of residents and visitors are listed at Kennebec Point and West Georgetown. Families from Lewiston Boston Waltham and Newton share summer homes while church activities and social events are described including a First Baptist conference and Robinhood Chapel gatherings.
Camp Overlook notes and social activities in town
Mrs Hich traveled to Reston and returned with Gapluins and TQ girls for Camp Overlook with instructor Mrs Hobbs. Local helpers include Charles Boucher, Tom Rowe, Ida Lewis, Belle Heald, Charlotte Young, Pink Lam, Ruby Moore, and George Smithwall. Fourth of July plans, visitors welcomed, guests Pred Himes and Grace Poole noted. Also tax figures from 1921 22 and Whist party results at Red Men's hall with prizes and upcoming event.
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Hich
Reston
City of Danger
Camp Overlook
Hobbs
Cntme
Rich
Charles Boucher
Tom Rowe
Ida Lewis
Belle Heald
Charlotte Young
Quiin House
Mes
Pinklam
Ruby Moore
George Smithwall
Real Estate Transfers Highlight Bowdoin Activity
Sagacahoe registry logs four transfers in two weeks with Bowdoin leading. Listings include Bath Willard Fields Jr to William Fields Sr Bowdoin Russell Parker et al to Alfred Bernier Barton to Loiselle and Mary Kurisko to Joe Kurisko. Other towns show transfers including Georgetown Richmond Topsham West Bath Woolwich and more.
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Bowdein
Sagacahoe
Bath
William Fields, Jr
William Vields, Sr
Bowdoin
Russell Hl. Parker
Marion Tf. Jenney
Richmond
Mary Dore
Frederick Small
Byron G. Quimby
Charles HH. Whitney
Topsham
Frank A. Colby Et al
Mutual Service Stations, Inc
Abial Faton
William T. Guprill
West Bath
Adelbert HH. Fowlie
Arthur EL. Price
Woolwich
Mabel C. Gott
Ernest L. Rive
Salvation Army Band Delights Crowds In New England Tour
A Friday city park concert by the Salvation Army Staff Band from the Gaston headquarters drew a large crowd as automobiles filled the square. The band, touring by car with Col W A McIntire, performed in Brunswick earlier and planned a ferry trip to Christmas Cove for the Army’s fresh air camp. About $69 was collected for the Army, with thanks extended to Bath residents and City Marshal Fred Hall for support.
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Salvation Army
Goston
New England
Brunswick
W. A. McIfutire
Christmas Cove
Bath
Fred Hall
Pearl Oliver Tops Portland Bath Girl Dancer Show
Pearl Oliver of Bath wowed a Portland audience with the Peacock dance costume and the Pearl dance. The star delivered clever skill and grace, earning enthusiastic applause for both performances at the mansion show hosted by Robinsons Line last week.
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Pearl Oliver
Robinsons Line
Portland
YS W.ilaq
Piniers
Bath
Miss Oliver
Class of 99 Donates to Morse High Gym Fund
Mass of Bath high school class of 99 voted to give 75 dollars to the Morse high gym fund. The class expects the fund to grow by 850 more before spring, and hopes other classes will contribute similarly. Miss Clara K Perry of Thippsburg is hospitalized in Philadelphia for treatment.
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Mass of
Bath High School
Morse High Gym
Clara IK
Perry
Thippsburg
Philadelphia
Five Islands Grange Receives from Salem and Brooklyn Benefactors
The Five Islands set of the Waverly Novela, containing 48 books, was donated to the Grange library by Mrs. Philip Little of Salem Massachusetts. Several families and visitors arrive for the season, including Mrs. A McIntosh and children Edith and Spence, and Mrs. J M Crowell of Brooklyn occupying the Lewis cottage. Sagadahoe Pomona met the Five Islands Grange with a large attendance and an engaging program. Percy Savage has a new Overlind cae.
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Grange
Philip Little
Salem
Mass
Mac Mahan
Cleveland Rowe
The
A. Mclntosh
Edith
Spence
J. M. Crowell
Brooklyn
Lewis Cottage
Manfred Newdick
Bath
Carrie HL Stevens
Cambridge
Sarah Stevens
Tsatel Steven She O
Marc U A. J. Gowell
Iva Cromwell
McMahan
Prioe
E.G. Horton
New York
Segeon
Miers
Theodore Thibedesa
Fallinyere
Alfred Rowe
Eve Ion
John Grindell
J. J. Blaisdell
Pant
AL ‘Thompson
Robert
Martha
Woodhaven
Saunier
Thompson
Joseph Stevens
Thomson
Arrowhead
Lake St. Catharine
Poultney
Vermont
Tena Lewis
Joseph Rowe
Hh. Oliver
Portland
Sumner
Tlow. Bhusdell
Mabel Rowe
Clevelind
Virginia
Alton Berry
Montsweag
Lewis
Leeta
Boston
Carl Lewis
Bangor
Passais
L. M. Crowell
A. M. McIntosh
Lewis Couute
Ae J
Bay Point
Five Islands
Lydia Reid
Mr. Mooney
Fred Reid
Sagadahoe Pomona
Surprise birthday shower at Miss Dow’s home
Miss Mita Dow hosted a mixed party at 2 Washburn Street to celebrate her birthday. Among attendees was Miss Doris Berry who toured a room with strings and gifts, later served tea, cake, and confections in a prettily decorated dining room. Present also included Mrs. Elmer Hopkins, Mrs. Elizabeth Dow, Miss Natalie McNeil, and Miss Madelyn Rich.
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Mita Dow
Washburn Street
Miss Dow
Doris Berry
Miss Berry
Ralph Godfrey
Bath
Tryde Windhliss
Bath Box Co
Elmer T Hopkins
Elizabeth Dow
Natalie McNeil
Madelyn Rich
Williams Cottage Hosts Visitors at Birch Point
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ed. Williams of New London occupy the Birch Point cottage for two weeks with guests Mr. and Mrs. RN Cabell, their daughter, Norman and Morgan, and Ma. and Mrs. C. D. Spicer.
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Herbert Ed. Williams
New London
Don
Williams Cottage
Birch Point
RN. Cabell
Norman
Morgan
C.D. Spicer
Gift Shoppe Westport Maine Offers Local Arts and Tea Cakes
The Gift Shoppe in Westport Maine features homemade English Tea Cakes Marmalade and Jams along with picturesque local views souvenirs basketry and beaded articles made by disabled soldiers. Seasonal sales occur on the islands Tuesdays.
Japan Watches Worldwide Flight With Pride And Fear
Japanese observers, admiring aviation feats by American and British pilots, fear being left behind. Osaka Asahi notes Japan cannot yet compete and hopes the plan advances peaceful global aviation, warning that military expansion must be prevented.
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Japan
Amercan
Osaka Asahi
America
Great Britain
France
Asem
Pacific
United States
Britain
Air Japan
Paris
Bath to Cut Electric Light Bulb Prices on July 1
A 10 percent reduction in electric light bulb prices will take effect in Bath on July 1. The cut follows General Electric Co. announcing similar reductions and marks bulbs nearing pre war prices, the dealer says.
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Bath
General Electric Co
Golden Wedding for Rev and Mrs J. Richards at Walnut Hall
The Rev. J. B. Richards and wife celebrate their 50th anniversary July 8 with greetings rather than gifts. They invite friends to call on Tuesday from 2:30 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Also noted, Mrs. Walter Hutchins of Brooklyn and her children opened their Meadowbrook cottage for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hutchins
Brooklyn
Stanley
Ruth
Meadowbrook
Community Notes From Westport On Arrivals And School Close
Westport residents welcome John and Tenry Swanton and their uncle ERRL Swanton with Neth Sperry in town. ALD Adams with Percy and Leslie arrive on the West Side. Hodgdon siblings from Malden stay at a summer home on the East Side. Mrs. Albert F. E. Gray and Betty visit from Medford as their cottage nears completion. Mr. and Mrs. Paine of Meridien stay at their Shimer home in the South. The Vieree cottage at Harriman's Point is occupied. Center School, led by Miss Mable R. Hunt, closed June 2. North End school to close this week.
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Thomas Hagan
Selectmain
Kennebec Point
Ktey
Eugene Spinney
W.T Boyd
Waterville
Philip Daleyuiuple
Helena Stuart
Newton
Mass
Niennether Point
Waltham, Minlss
Robinhood
George Laskey
Bath
Mroo
Clarence Philbroat
Malden
John W. Olivers
Ganee Scott
Waltham
George TL Oliver
Miichelgoe ‘Taylor
Vassalbore
Mes
Mark Mua
Creorge Piper
Joseph Higgins
Vinseilla Amd
Fordham Webster
Sagadahoe Bas
Albert Webster
Chum Jet
Dosten
Krankdeald
Mars
Porthind
Alice Oliver
Masscape
First Baptist Church
Mrvo
Robert Mae
Fitchburg
Min
R. J. Redfern
Overlook
Carl Scott
Roscoe Scott
Lewiston
West Greorgetown
Sammel Dinckley
Union Hall
Five Islands
Henry Milliken
Prank Trollis
Bo IL Woodside
Hrch
Seward Himmoggsa
West Georgetown
Woodside
Aid
Pharold Read
John
Tenry Swanton
John Ro Swanton
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C
Errl Swanton
Neth Sperry
Paul Sperry
Washington
Ald Adams
Percy
Leslie Adams
West Side
Misa S. Sna Hodgdon
Alvin T. Hodgdon
Albert FE. Gray
Betty
Medford
Paine
Meridien
Comn
Shimer
Harriman's Point
Mable R. Hunt
North End
Wesley Epworthians Capture District Cup at Portland Meet
Wesley Epworth League won the silver cup in the Portland district meet as the best in the past year. Linwood Wiley Pansy Ward and Sarah Bhrek represented Westley League, which claimed the cup over rival teams and would gain permanent ownership if retained.
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Wesley Epworth
Porthind
Epworth
Porthland
Wesley Joeague
Yvear Wesley
Westley League
Linwood Wiley
Pansy Ward
Sarah Bhrek
Pet Dog Killed In Hit And Run On Washington Street
A pet dog died after being struck by a car on Washington Street near Linden with the driver fleeing the scene. Police responded to the incident as Mabel Nelson, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Nelson, was at home. Nelson works as a stenographer for the Woman Home Companion.
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Little
Washington Street
Linden
Mabel Nelson
Charles O) Nelson
Miss Nelson
Wom Home Companion
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Ohio
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Waterman
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Reve
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Pred Himes
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Grace Poole
Bradford
Conn
Ireland
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Roger Moulton
Toobies
EL Chafey
Earl Rideout
Price
Pomona
West Bath Grange
Toyham Grange
Vomona Grange
Leland V Plummer
Willian
PL Boyd
Terviella Sawyer
Topsham Grange
Ail
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Meorin
William P. Cloyd
CC. O. Purinton
Bowdoinham
David L. Wilson
Lizzie Cromwell
Marion Stevens
Bertha Scott
Diag Rey
Salvation Army Band
Grange Library
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Westport
Mena H. Richardson
Ness
John J. Desmond
Ues Ju
Ann Thott
Wesley Epworthians
Castoria
Fletcher
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