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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1927

Page

3

Central Maine Power reports Gulf Island work and Bath Iron Works purchase

President Walter S. Wyman notes Central Maine Power Co moved its offices to a new Green Street building in Augusta. Gulf Island Power Station output grows with two new contracts. Bath Iron Works purchase by New England Public Service Co. is highlighted as strategic support for regional industrial development amid rising fixed charges and a May 31 1927 earnings summary shows a strong balance after depreciation and expenses.

Walter S. Wyman Central Maine Lower Co Bath Iron Works Central Maine Power Company Green Street Augusta New England Public Service Co Waterville Fort Halifax Central Maine Girls Club Seale Aess Gulf Island Maine Lewiston Auburn Golf Island Rrassua Lake Kennebec Central Maine Tower Co Bath New England Gulf Central Maine Power Co

Interest and Dividends on Stock of Subsidiary Companies

Dividends on referred stock of Valance subsidiaries are set for July 1, 1927. TIAA ASG SMGSTOG SAS 4 Valannce announces guaranteed dividends and interest on the stock.

Mayor Cahill Endorses Salvation Army Bath Campaign

The Salvation Army begins its Bath fund drive on July 5 seeking 1900 for next year’s maintenance excluding the Christmas dinner. Mayor C. H. Cahill urges public support, praising the Army’s nationwide and local service and asking citizens to donate generously.

Salvation Army Bath C. H. Cahill

Former Bathman Visits Old Home Town

Paul W. Litchfield, president of Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Akron, a former Bath boy, visited his childhood scenes with his sons John and Ned and Halward Ferris. He is keen on aeronautics and awaited Byrd's flight, owning a baby blimp near Akron. He dined with Harriet Plummer at New Meadows Inn, stayed at Bamexholm, and planned Camp Medomwak in Washington before heading to Duxbury, Massachusetts.

Paul W. Litchfield Goodyear Tire & Rubber C O Akron Ohio John Ned Halward Ferris Mr. Litchfield Byrd Roosevelt Field Paris Litchfield Harriet Plummer New Meadows Inn Bamexholm Camp Medomwak Washington Duxbury Mass

Bath Boy Promoted to Syndicate Editor

Harold E. Ward of Bath has been named editor of the merged Jolaxson Features Inc and McNaught Syndicate Inc. A Bath High School alumnus, Ward previously worked with Gannett, Portland Press Herald, and Johnson Features Inc before taking charge after the merger.

Jolaxson Features Inc McNaught Syndicate Inc Harold E. Ward Ward Horace W. Ward Cemetery and Park Board Bath High School Gannett Portland Press Herald New York Johnson Features Inc Broadway Johnson Features, Inc McNaught Syndicate, Inc

Tax Bills Go Out With Rate Reduced to 36 Mills

Tax bills were mailed Friday showing a rate cut from 37 to 36 mills. Officials credit careful financing and department efficiency at low cost to the public, noting unusually strong appreciation from taxpayers upon receipt of the bills.

Vacation School Creates Notable Interest at Corliss Street Baptist

The Corliss Street Baptist church reports nearly 90 children enrolled in its vacation school with many helpers and a supervising pastor. Francis Bruce recently left teaching duties. Fred W. Barron will teach knot tying. A group photo was taken Tuesday. Also noting the State Championship Tennis tourney at Squirrel Island August 20 to 27 with inquiries via David M. Young. Mrs. Charles Mallet arrives in Bath to visit sister Mrs. William P. Hill.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Francis Bruce Fred W. Barron Squirrel Island David M. Young State Street Boston Charles Mallet Providence R. I Bath William P. Hill Middle Street

Phippsburg Fourth Celebrations and Road Bid Won

Phippsburg marked the Fourth with a camp parade by 14 boys of Kamp Keebee and local children, races and fireworks. A bid for one third of the Wopham Beach road was awarded to Db 16. Cornish of Lowdern ham for 240 dollars. second bid by John H. Stacey was 2 A0. Specifications call for four inches of gravel and clay with turnouts. Local residents and many summer visitors arrived at Cox's Head and Walker Head for holidays and summer stays. Miss Claire McIntire completed a perfect attendance term at Small Point school on June 24.

Kamp Keebee Douglas Snitor Wopham Beach Cornish Lowdernham John H. Stacey J. E. Walker Thomaston Edward Thomas Edward Frederick Fullerton Wath Eric Carlson Walker Head William Cullity Buckxpor ix Martha Verey Cox's Head Elmer Tibbetts Elbridge Morse Fort Clyde Sanday Edwin Sawyer Swaimpecett Mas M. BK Wilbur Dorothy Helen Waltham Mixx Amy Hammond Vermont John Hibbard North Bergen N. A James E. Percy Ernest J. Claixdell Leland Vetty Olive William Farr Orville Mechanic Faux Perry Farm Baxin Kk. EL Perkins Bar Harbor Legionnaires Elmer Tibbetts, Jr Eleanor Alger Revere Jere Harrington Brunswick George Seals Harry Hannaford Lynn Maxs Delia Hannaford Leon Hannaford Plainfield N. J I. S. Haskins Glen Ridge H. Herring Mildred Herring Hillsdale T. Stinson Harriet B. Churchill Utica N.Y HLS Claire McIntire

Heath and town residents gather for weekend visits

Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Heath and daughter Mary with Evelyn and Eva Weston were in Bath Saturday. Nellie and Master Charles Temple stayed with their aunt Mrs. Carl Savage in Richmond last week. Dr Cornish opened Wah Wah Tak Su Lodge lunch room and ice cream parlor on the lower post road. William Curtis repaired his barn. Clarence Gould and a Connecticut friend visit W H Gould. Mont Bean and daughter of Phillips visit Mrs Mary Heath Sunday. Howard Sewell and family from Jacksonville Fla visit Mr and Mrs Willis Sewell.

A. F. Heath Mary Heath Evelyn Eva Weston Bath Nellie Charles Temple Carl Savage Richmond Cornish Lower Post Road Mont Bean Phillips Howard Sewell Jacksonville Fla Willis Sewell

Bathaerie of Eagles Install Officers at Banquet

The Bathaerie of Eagles installed officers Tuesday at a banquet with over 100 members present. Cedric A. Martin was named worthy president and Sidney MacPhearson worthy vice president.

Bathaerie of Eagles Cedric A. Martin Sidney MacPhearson Rudolph McGray Lewis Allen E. J. Lee Amos F. Perry Rodney Tar Francis Ham Edward McMann Frank Daley Oscar Thornton H. D. Grant Edward Chandler

Champion Walker of New England A Bath native

William H. Busch 21 year old Bath born walking champion of New England has a storied athletic career. The Bath native has set several endurance marks including a 120 mile Portland to Boston run in 4 hours 35 minutes. He plans a Boston to New York run and will be escorted by officials if successful.

Bath William H. Busch New England Suxchix Baseh Portland Boston Portsmouth Portland City Hall Bunker Hill Monument Nichols of Doxton Charlestown Tuxel Providence KL 1 Loxton Hospital Busch Philadelphia Valley Forge Tampa Fla East Falr Shepard Stores Loxton Suxeh Kihee Wa Clarence DeMar Juxseh Johnny Miles Oscar Busch Trimo Manufacturing Co New York East Nichols Buxeh Bunker Hill McCarty Harvard College Dr. McCarty Richmond Brunswick

Real Estate Valuations List Continues with Names and Amounts

The continued valuation listing shows individuals and heirs with monetary assessments. Entries include Abbott Clara A. and Louise H. W. Repth at 122.40, Adams Francis heirs 870.80, Bath National Bank 720.00, Maine Central Railroad Corp 3,526.20, Bath Department Store 326.00, and many others itemized across names, estates, and corporate holdings. The page notes ongoing totals and numerous property-related figures.

Abbott Clara A Louise H. W. Repth Adams Francis Heirs Margaret J Alita Dehnie Moode Andrews Annie M Andreycoggin ,& Kennebec Street Railway N. R Artis Thomas E Barbour John W. B Harker Samuel Kerry Barron Frederick W Francon G Olive M Bath Box Company Bath Department Store Samuel Lavine Prop Bath Garage Company Bath Grain Company Bath Laundry Setirsk Bath Trust Company Maxter Rupert H Haxter Pate Pat Theri Belanger Reartes Boston Shoe Store N. Ro Baggie Panna Bowker Frank M Walter HL Ridge Harry DP bridge-Merrill. Inc Bridgham Edward W Pot Bridgham Isabelle Jo Lriggs Edmond Poo Breen Cesso's Gate Wilbur Chase ghValteed Rye Chase, W. E. Company Churchill George A MINT Uliltie Tina Vane Clarenburke Mary A Clifford Charles W Cobb Grace P N. i Cohen Morris Floences Comeau Florence MEM Agencite Ta Etree Teers Te Conforth Susan M Congress Shirt Company—N. LS Errata Earser Eadednd Sistetante Gconlege Antti Asnarich Mook, Ve Mm Nst Ea Og Cook Edward H Walter Ra Coombe Avine Eo Sy Eps Coombs James W Kakos Spikos John Kateon Arthur H Weegin Alan Tees Oes Kelley Spear Company Kennebec Greenhouses Kennebec Towage Company Les AM Kennebec Wharf & Coal Diane Foinilsahl Eine Brantilkel Io UK Kingsbury Walter P William TH Klippel John Heirs Bernshire Knoewhon John R Larrabee Maud S Arthur BL Troy Tio de Ledyard James C William Morpos Sammies Mesieters Lemont Mason M Phi Sheirass Lermond Sarah M Levine Belle Liberty Bottling Company Lightbody Birain Wey Lincoln Georgia Celia FE Sarah TL Sewall Lindsay, Orrin S Lockéry, Emit Loring John M. Son Lapies Luce Magoun Alice N Nore Magoun, Hengy Maine Central Railroad Cori Marison Virginia Markson Brox Markson Bros. Corp Marr

Westport Summer Cottage Guests and Church Services

Hart ford pastor Rev Ralph Rewse and family vacation at Dunton house with Collins and Gray families aboard. Many visitors from Lynn Lynn Mass to Bartletts Point and Tong Cove. Rev Chester Ro Duncan to lead Sunday services at Center and North chapel with an evening rotation.

Ralph Rewse Broadview Community Church Hartford Rewse Derethes William Jean Old Dunton House East Side Charles W. Collins Cheate School Wallingford Ella G. Collins Cathé TL. Collins Lynn Mass Collins Cottage Col Albert ©. Gray Gray Cottage Medford Mrs. Gray Lawrence Brown Betty Gray Allen Gray Fred Ho Ladd Frederick Andover Ladd Tong Cove Twenry Tohn R. Swanton Smithsonian Institute Washington Arthur Sperry and Sperry Edward Barter Trookline T. A. Swanton Charles J. Tilton Belle Tilton South Portland James H. Knight Bartletts Point Eugene Lewis Wal- Iaston Lewis M. Webber Ronald Tarbox James TH. Tarbox Tarbox Dorothy Tarbox Dorothy Cousins Chester Ro Duncan M. E. Church North Chapel Toro A. m Edward P. Adams Percival Stanley Adams G. G Dorothea Raw State Road Boston John Adams Roslindale H. Siewerts Edward Beaudet Milton William J. Roemer Leonard Jacoby Jamaica Plain

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