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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1925

Page

6

Winnegance Community Club Work and Holiday Notes

Members gathered to improve the community house grounds and prepare the concrete walk. The Evening Workers closed their season with a party at Hotel Phoenix, a Columbia Theatre outing, and an ice cream stop after a musicians program. Numerous residents and visitors are listed with trips to Phippsburg Basin, West Bath, and nearby resorts, while local improvements and travel buzz fill the village news.

Frank Perry Herbert Robert P. Manson Roberta Harry F. Oliver Caroline Phippsburg Basin Perry Cottage Frank Trask North Conway N. H Hotel Phoenix Mme. Suzette George Smith Litchfield Fred J. Parks Fred L. Parks Parks Boston Camden Orville Rogers Pennsylvania State College Chicago University Pennsylvania Bowdoin George Rogers Clifford Road Walter Morse Bath Frances W. Moors North Cambridge Elizabeth S. Morse Charles F. Hewitt, Jr Samuel Jordan Terey Morse Kittery Navy Yard Small Point Popham Phippsburg Morse Saw Mill T. A. Trueworthy Nobleboro Rockland West Point Bridge Hill Beulah McIntire John G. Morse Torrent 2 Portland Morse Sen Edwin Small Page Hight

Bath City Hospital to establish nursing classes

Miss M. E. Furbish, superintendent, announces student nursing classes at Bath City Hospital opening in September. Girls considering nursing careers will find good opportunities and are urged to contact Miss Furbish promptly.

Yrpee Eees Bath City Hospital M. E. Furbish City Hospital Miss Furbish

Bath school to raise tuition for all grades

The Bath Board of Education voted to triple tuition for out of town pupils. Grades rise from 15 to 45 and high school from 45 to 65, aligning rates with similar Maine communities. Frances Dunning and Dorothy Davis named teachers. Wilson thanked William P. Gray for donating Columbia theatre. A refrigerator will be purchased for the high school lunch room. Accounts No. 5 totaled 3827.17 due mainly to fuel. Dr Langdon T. Snipe joined the board to fill an unexpired term.

Board of Education Maine Bath Frances Dunning Dorothy Davis See. Wilson William P. Gray Maine and New Hampshire Theatres, Inc Columbia Theatre Lockery Langdon T. Snipe John, Burkhart William A. Furber Furber

Bath young and old enjoy Fourth of July in Arrowsic

ARROWSIC NOTES describe Norman Drummond family and Perley Baker family spending the Fourth at Littl River with children enjoying fireworks. Several locals visit relatives and entertain guests from Massachusetts. The City of Bangor boat seen on Kennebec River adds to holiday watching. Edmund Thurston to preach and Sunday school events planned. many residents hosting visitors and attending gatherings around Bath area.

Norman Drummond Perley Baker Littl River Vaitley George J. Spinney Frank Snipe Massachusetts Gertrude Carlton T Duisa Spinney Bath Boston City of Bangor Kennebec River

Phippsburg Workmen Narrowly Escape After Crash Near Portland

Work on the McCobb House at the Center progresses as a head on collision between a motorcycle and an automobile near Martins Point bridge injures the motorcyclists. Foggy roads blamed. lighter towed soon as the mansion nears the water. Many locals and summer visitors are noted at Coxs Head and Small Point with schools closed for summer.

McCobb Portland

Bath Team Beats Boothbay Harbor 12 to 0 in Twilight League

A combined YMCA and Times Twilight league squad from Bath defeated Boothbay Harbor by 12 to 0. Bill Oliver dominated on the mound with no opposing runner reaching second base, while Bath players Edgar Oliver, McPhee, W. Oliver and Wilson contributed in the field and lineup as the team carried the shutout victory.

Y.M.C.A. and Times Boothbay Harbor Bill Oliver Y.M.C.A. Miller Stover Prince of Edgar Oliver McPhee W. Oliver Wilson

Mrs Rich and family celebrate holidays in North Bath

Mrs F J Rich and daughter Una of Medford Hillside Massachusetts spent the holidays at the home of City Clerk and Mrs John W Gilmore and at the home of Mr and Mrs E J Rich North Bath. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Edward Higgins.

F. J. Rich Una Medford Hillside Mass John W. Gilmore E. J. Rich North Bath Edward Higgins

Cosmopolitan Club Holds Monthly Meeting and Activities

The Cosmopolitan club met July 1 to hear the philharmonic committee report for June. Miss Ella J. Douglas highlighted donations of clothing and toys to the Salvation Army and Red Cross, and visits to sick members with reading material. Two new members were admitted, Mrs. Arthur F. Larrabee and Mrs. Emma Perry of New York. Social hour featured soloists with piano, and refreshments were served by club members. New committees for July were named, including Program, House, and Philanthropic chairs.

Philharmonic Committee Ella J. Douglas Cosmopolitan Club New York Madelyn Rich Hdna Bliss Irma Burns Margaret Foster Paul Pagdikian Franeois G. Cooke Arabelle Lord Margaret Daley Ethel Leonard Stearns Scott Lena Donnell John C. Wright Philanthropice Charles M. Webber Louise R. Staples

Bath couple wed in St Marys church ceremony

Rosario Tardiff of Bath married Miss Marie Anna Bernier of Bath in a seven am service at St Marys. Rev Joseph Devaney officiated. The bride wore blonde canton crepe and roses. Attendants were Roy Arsenault and Alice Bernier. A breakfast followed at the bride’s home, 518 High Street. The couple will reside at 518 High Street after a weeklong honeymoon.

Willis Dowling Wedding in Hyde Park and Bath

Bertrand M Willis of Hyde Park Minnesota and Mary L Downing of Bath were married Saturday morning at St Marys by Rev Nicholas J Horan Natalie McNeil was bridesmaid and George Worrey best man The bride wore tan crepe trimmed with silver lace and green crepe The wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home They will reside at 101 Childs street Tryde Park Mr Willis son of Florence Willis Dorchester Mass and works for the New York Milwaukee etc Railroad Mrs Willis daughter of John and Mrs Dowling Shaw street The piece notes Mr and Mrs Thomas P Black son Donald and daughter Marion returned Monday to Quincy Mass after holiday at their cottage at Southport John Marr a brother of Mrs John T Wilson of Bath accompanied them

Edmund W. Thorsten George P. Swinney Sehooohouse Tro Sehoolhouse Ralph Steen Steen Roslindale Mass Mr. Steen T. O. Steen Terrey Baker Gardiner Charles Paleforth Medford Moss F. W. Saine Alston Preston Alston Alice Teaminster Preston Edgar Phinney Soueus Phinney Farm Amy Aldrich Pennerell Prank Snipe TB. F. Shea Muriel Shea Lemuel Preble Port Edward H. Price Esther H. Drummond Esther Mabel Baker Beulah Baker Irene Lawrence Ruth T Lawrence Ruth Sturmer Gracie Preble Alice Shea Evelyn Phinney Jimmy Stone Bath James McFarland Elton Phinney Gertrude Marcia Bath City Hospital Helen Thompson Drummond Warren Edmund Thurston M. FP Marcia Kennerson San Diego Calif Elston Phinney Wilbur Houdlette Anna Melvin Drummond Maude Hart Portland Henry Preble Alpha Hall Stoddard N. H WW. Currier Mildred Howe Harry Day Long Cove George Spinney Bay Point Popham TI. Saine Charles Belmford Medford Amy Ald Miss Shapiro Somerville Maurice Shea Merritt Gertrude Carlton Calvin Rowe Stanley Ardenne W. A. Perry LeWiston Jack Currier Wiscasset Currier John Currier Falmouth Martins Point Bridge Maine General Hospital Ernest Doughty Allie ©. Wallace West Point William Cushing Parker Head George Hutchins Malden A. (. Brown Sunshine Hill Farm Elizabeth Shepherd Harry Gilmore Revere George Shepherd Woburn Hibbard John Hibbard New Bergen N. J Cox's Head Eliza Oliver Delia Hannaford Lynn Cox’s Head Harry Hannaford Percy Lewis M. FE. Wilbur Eric Carlson Mr. Stearns New York Elmer Tibbetts Elmer Jr Alger Arthur Percys Ralph Sorenson Beachmont Elbridge Morse James Percy Warrier Morse Theodore Heaven Connecticut H.W. Cutting Dromore T. W. Berry Jamaica Arthur Sewall Path Small Point Anderson Cottage Ashdale Bessie J. Sprague T. J. Cole Everett Harrington Ralph Pye Bodwell Grange Hall Charles PP. Percy Brooklyn J. F. Walker The Ridge Aquilla Moody Wportland Popham Beach Center Hattie Malcolm Jane Wyman Bertrand M. Willis Hyde Park Mann Mary L. Downing Nicholas J. Horan Natalie McNeil George Worrey Mr. Willis Florence Willis Dorchester N.y.ml & H Willis John Dowling Shaw Street Childs Street Tryde Park Thomas P. Black Donald Marion Quincy Southport John Marr John T. Wilson

Maine Conservation Gains Highlight State Fish and Game Report

Parsons, Maine State Fish and Game Commissioner, reports rising conservation sentiment across counties and notes hatcheries can exceed demand with expanded rearing pools. The document outlines hatchery upgrades, stricter fishing rules, deer and moose trends, bear economics, grouse health checks, beaver problems, fur-bearing animal status, and museum funding and staffing needs.

Willis KE. Parsons Fish and Game Parsons Department of Inland Fisheries and Game Belgrade Monmouth Auburn Governor Hill Hatchery Patten St. Croix International Joint Commission Joint Board of Control Rostom Grand Falls Woodland

Obituary for David Holmes 74 longtime Bath citizen

David Holmes 74, a well known Bath resident, died Friday afternoon at City hospital after a 10 day illness. He worked in various trades and a period with Bath Street Railway. He belonged to Lincoln lodge, T O F, and was a former fire fighter. He is survived by two daughters Faith Perkins of Bath and Inez Whitehouse of Bridgton.

David Holmes City Hospital Holmes Bath Street Railway Lincoln Lodge Faith M. Perkins Bath Inez Whitehouse Bridgton

George W. Smith Funeral in Litchfield

The funeral for George W. Smith took place Thursday afternoon from his Litchfield residence with Rev. Charles A. Watkins officiating. A large crowd attended, flowers from relatives and the community filled the service, with bearers including J. Frank Smith Fred L. Parks Edwin M. Jones James Libby FE Jordan and F Diggles. Burial was in Smith Cemetery, C. T. Bragdon of Monmouth in charge. Town representatives and many relatives gathered from Bath Orange Worcester Lewiston and Gardiner area communities.

George W. Smith Litchfield Charles A. Watkins J. Frank Smith Fred L. Parks Winnegance Edwin M. Jones Bath James Libby FE. Jordan F. Diggles Smith Cemetery C. T. Bragdon Monmouth Streers Onr W. R. Smith Chicago Til Carrie Purinton Orange N. J Benjamin Tarrebee Worcester Mase Fred TL. Parks Frank Cornish Hardings Edwin Helen Diggles Winnie Wearren Lewiston T. W. Gilbert Auburn Sarah Payne Gardinor

Miss Annie Murchison Stewart Dies After Illness

Miss Annie Murchison Stewart, 36, died at City hospital after a Sunday operation following a Saturday illness. Born in Bath to James C. and Euphemia Stewart, she lived in the city, graduated Morse high school class of '07, and worked in the First National bank bookkeeping department. She was a Wesley Methodist Episcopal church member and highly regarded. She leaves her father, a sister Miss Margaret Stewart of Bath, and brothers John of Bath, Simon of Quincy, Mass., and George of Shanghai.

Annie Murchison Stewart City Miss Stewart Bath James C Euphemia Stewart Morse High School First National Bank Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church Margaret Stewart John Simon Quincy Mass George Shanghai

Joshua Spicer Dies After Long Illness In Bath Home

Joshua Spicer 71 lifelong ship carpenter died Monday at his Bath home after months of illness. Born in Parrsboro Nova Scotia he moved to Bath 28 years ago and worked in shipyards including Kelley Spear Co. He leaves his wife four sons Robert H. Victor J. Lewis F. and Thomas E. all of Bath one stepson Herbert S. Nickerson of Bath five grandchildren two brothers Joshua and William and two sisters Laura and Angeline of Spencer's Island Nova Scotia.

Joshua Spicer Edward Street Mr. Spicer Parrsboro N. S Robert S. Spicer Bath Kelley, Spear Co Robert H Jersey City N. J Victor J Lewis F Thomas E. Spicer Herbert Nickerson Joshua William Laura Angeline Spencer's Island N. 8

Miss Frances J Gilmore Dies At 83 In Woolwich

Frances Jane Gilmore 83 lifelong Woolwich resident died Saturday at the Barley Neck Road home where she was born. Daughter of James S and Harriet D Gilmore she belonged to Nequasset Congregational Church since youth and was active in the W C T U. Survived by brother James I Gilmore of Auburn Washington. Funeral Tuesday at two PM standard time at her home.

Frances Jane Gilmore Woolwich Barley Neck Road James S Harriet D. Gilmore Nequasset James I. Gilmore Auburn Wash

David Holmes Funeral Held At Daughter's Home

The funeral for David Holmes was conducted Monday afternoon at his daughter Edith M. Perkins’ home 41 Maple Street with Rev. Charles E. Brooks officiating. The Odd Fellows ritual was performed at the house by Henry G. Shaw and John F. Conant, bearers from Lincoln lodge. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

David Holmes m Edith M. Perkins Maple Street Charles E. Brooks Wesley Methodist Church Odd Fellows Henry G. Shaw John F. Conant Shaw Mr. Conant George Sawyer Frank Farrin Lincoln Lodge Oak Grove

Crowds Dine At Inn In New Meadows Maine

More than 1200 people dined at New Meadows Inn over the weekend. Hundreds of tourists and locals gathered as the air ship Shenandoah appeared above the New Meadows river, passing in view of the large crowd.

New Meadows Inn Maine New Meadows River

Catch Basin Installed By City Highway Board

The Board of Highways and Sewers installed a brick and cement catch basin with an iron manhole to handle sewerage along Robinson's lane northward and down to South street. The old wooden sewer collapsed causing backed up sewage and discomfort.

Board of Highways and Sewers Robinson's Lane South Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath School Arrowsic Webster Getchell Charles Hallowell J. R. Pease Newbegin C. J. Knight J. J. Allen Prescott Taylor Eadith Taylor Perley Crummettt Page's Mill Head Tide Eugene Coleman Boone Island Light Coleman JC. T Knight Squirrel Point Tigttt Charles Perkins Bertha Coombs Winneganee Charles Perry Totman Library J. Walter Drake Pan-American Congress of Highways Buenos Aires Drake American Party of Highway Tardiff-Bernier St. Mary’s Church Rosario Tardiff Marie Anna Bernier Joseph Devaney Roy Arsenault Alice Sernier Philip Tardiff Nichols Street Bath Box Co Woolworth Bernier John Allen Josephine Tardiff Jeanne Drapeau Rose Alma Belanger Alice Bernier John Allen Jr Samuel Roy Turgon Bilodeau Albert Roy Cuouette Zephir Drapeau Jeanne Marie Claire Camille Bernier Joseph McDuff Eustache Martin Marie Theodore Pelletier Adolphe Michaud Brunswick Josephine Joseph Tardiff Louis Allen Emanuel Arsenault Joseph Michaud Wilkin L. Skelton Frank Blair Ostave Thibault Celestine Willis-Dowling Commissioner of Fish and Game Katahdin Park Bear Alfred O. Gross Bowdoin College Gross State Museum Department of Tnland Fisheries and Game Thomas James Yale Ralph Coombs James Coombs Bath Savings Institution Annie M. Stewart Frances J. Gilmore S.curtis Optician Kiss
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