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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1924

Page

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List of Taxpayers Contributing $100 Plus to City Run

The City Treas offices issue annual tax bills amid valuation declines and rate rises. The assessor board explains the budget comes from the appropriation bill and tax lists show changes from last year. The readable section lists numerous taxpayers paying $100 or more, including Bath establishments like Bath Iron Works and Bath National Bank, along with individuals and companies across the city.

City Treas Hall Board of Assessors West Side Abbot Albert G Adams Francis Margaret J Andrews Tin Cease Cece Androscoggin & Kennebec Patenasthi Mamet Foley Artin Linn Anekinnod Cha Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co MONS Bane Aeena Auto Supply Co Ralph HL Eli Ee Senators Bacon Frank V Page N. BR Bailey Winco Margery B N. Ro Balleu Susan M Nesee Larker Samuel Barker Walter A Barron Frederick W Frances Cie Eens Paton, Delinay Bis Tate Bath Box Company Bath Department Store Samuel Levine Bath Trust Company Bath Trust Company, Trustee Baxter Rupert Ho Bishop Daniel A Wiairadlleen Blaisdell Cornelia G TAC AiDiCols Ban Os Oie Sowech Csot Kos Esrojon Ugha Bridgham Edward W Isabelle J Sriggs Edmund I Bas Tesco Te Astity Lary Brown Fugene R N. R Elizabeth G Albion C Emmi Baker Thomas M Giliselhailess Huai Ae Cahill George A Ee Catia Alma Teers Cameron Clara W K. Conley Mattie A Conley Seneca HI Eavgie Ls Cook Edward H Coombs Annie BF James W Charles A Keirs Coombs Fred S Jacob Leslie Crosman Harry W. Carlton Frank W N. IR. Chase Walter BE Churchill George AL Clatenburke Mary Coe Commercial Trading Compa Cummings John W Christine Campbell Mary F Keirs Carter Abigal F Isa Central Maine Power Chadbourne William C Chase W. 1 Choate Walter KB Ghirkslidae Aster Raall Ieee Eee Tiene Clifford Charles We Cohen Morris Comeau Florence E Conforth N. R. Coombs Isatrh-Sheirs Cosmopolitan Club Coughlin B. H Wlox Young Eta Crosby Alicia B Fel Company

City council short session hears routine reports

The Bath city council held a brief meeting reading and approving the overseers of the poor and city treasurer monthly reports and the roll of accounts. Expenditures and balances were reviewed with Roll No. 4 paid. Licenses for Fourth of July were limited to locals and vendors near park areas, with local applicants favored. Aviretunler license granted to Aubrey Steen. junk dealer Walter W. and Ray Clark licensed. Gasoline tank and pole permit applications were referred to officials. hearing on Corliss and High streets set for Aug. 6.

Haute Los Wr Haute Los Wr Wittserls Ga Spa Bath Trust First National Bank Bath National Bank City Hospital Louis Modes Franklin Street Portland Bath McCabe Alderman Tobey Board of Highways and Sewers New England Tel & Tel Co Corliss Street High Street Marshall and Lemont Streets

Another Frankfort Vendor Arrested

David Finklestein, a Frankfort vendor, was arrested by Patrolman Rupert Miller for staying at Sagadahoe Corner near the main entrance to Sagadahoe block. He chose to go to the police station after being offered the move or arrest. He claims a license under a city ordinance but says no restriction location is specified. He was bailed for 25 pounds with Nathan Povich as surety.

David Finklestein Frankfurt Rupert Miller Sagadahoe Corner Sagadahoe Miller David View Fred F. Ilall Finklestein Charles TH. Cahill Nathan Povich Bath Broad Street Sagade Hook

Morse Grads of 22 Reunite at New Meadows Inn

Morse High School 1922 class held its second reunion at New Meadows Inn on Saturday evening. A light drizzle fell as members gathered on the veranda, renewed friendships, and held a brief meeting to collect dues. Officers present included Margaret M. Cummings, Elsie W. Lake, Lillian C. Miller, and others. The event closed with a shore dinner and plans for next year.

Morse High School New Meadows Inn Margaret M. Cummings Elsie W. Lake Lillian C. Miller Marcia’ Moulton Beatrice Wright Evelyn Oliver Florence Webster Fullerton Blanche White Josephine Freeman Dorothy Furber Elmer McParland Roger Worrey Edward True Hallowell Rogers George Cahill Warren Parris

Democrats Name John W Davis as Standard Bearer

After 108 ballots the Democratic National Convention in New York nominated John W Davis of West Virginia for the presidency by acclamation. Delegates from McAdoo and Smith shifted to Davis and Underwood. Davis secured sufficient support on the 103rd ballot to clinch the nomination. The convention recessed to nominate on the evening ballot.

New York John W. Davis West Virginia Buekind Woodrow Wilson Associated Press McAdoo Smith Davis Underwood Meredith

Bath plant builds snow plows for clearing roads

Bath Tron Works Ltd advances the first tractor plow in Bath, a two ton unit with wooden and steel parts, to be followed by five and ten ton all steel models. Thomas Plow Co plans Bath headquarters, has orders from multiple U.S. states and Sweden, and notes successful use in Maine, Wisconsin, and New York.

Bath Tron Works Ltd Thomas Plow Co Bath Dunton Block Canada Thrace Thomas Thomas Piow Co the Times Drunswick Thomas St. Ky Maine Wisconsin Michigan New York Massachusetts New Phupshire Tle Sie Stockholm Sweden

Ellsworth Postmaster Receives Gold Watch

Louis PF Higgins, Ellsworth’s postmaster, is told by the American Waltham Watch Co. that he owns the oldest running timepiece of its make and is awarded a gold watch worth 150 dollars the same day he receives his commission from Uncle Sam.

Louis PF. Higgins Ellsworth

Port land man returns home after illness in Bath

Sherman Clark comes back to Port land after staying several days at his Bath home due to his father Allen Clark’s illness. No patient is in the City hospital.

Sherman Clark Portland Bath Allen Clark City

Popham Beach welcomes visit from hotel executive

Hiram Rieker of Poland Spring plans an early inspection of Popham Beach property, aiming to judge its appeal. The article notes lively Sunday crowds from Bath, summer homes taken along the river, and numerous travelers and locals enjoying beach life, radio parties, and the Kennebec area.

Hiram Rieker Poland Popham Beach Rieker Popham Poplin Bath Stemmer Sabine Fred Piteh Philadelphia Staumer Myra Arnold Bich Bernardine Scott I. M. Fuller Martin Goodwin Methuen Mass Cox's Goodwin Clara’ Richards Nesuy AL T P. Dinnels Central Church Methimen Charles McKay Texas McKay Edwin M. Fuller Doris Dyer Charles Fischer Lexington Dunstable YMLC Frederick Fischer Helen Havener Porthmd Evening Express Mary Penney Maine The Business and Professional Women’s Club Elizabeth Webber Mildred Fischer Eliass Mount Holyoke Marion Lod Hertford Hinery Webber Winneginer Yo OW. C. AL Hartford Walter Godthwait Tweoosens Thanever Christmas Cove Miny Suimmers Dunnels Cottage Poplisa Fred Humphreys Sisior Robert PL Toothaker Brunswick

Sunday Big Day for Bath State Ferry Operations

Bath State ferry ran paired trips with Gov King and Koekomoek under Captains Koekomoek and Dingley. About 1100 autos crossed westward. the day spanned 9 am to 8 pm with only short waits as both boats operated continuously.

Bath ST Oe Ee

Firemen Parade Marks Baths Diamond Jubilee

The Bath celebration honored the diamond jubilee of the first general firemen muster in the United States. Kennebec of Bath, Sagadahoc of Bath and other historic units led a colorful procession with uniforms, bands, and veteran crews. Newburyport and Rockport teams joined, while Kennebec highlighted its world champion history from 1849.

Math Kennebee Bath Biger Putaaia Kennebec United States

Handtub Playouts At McKay Field Amid Firemen Anniversary

Handtub playouts drew about 1000 spectators at McKay field Sunday celebrating firemen mas ters anniversary. Sagadahock of Bath won first with a tub throw of 17 feet 714 inches and took 250 dollars. Connee of Thomaston won the second class machine fight.

Philanto McKay Field Red Shirts Sagadahock Bath Sagadahoek Connee

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