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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1927

Page

2

Miss Jennie Morse Remembered As Generous High Type Woman

The death of Miss Jennie R Morse is mourned by family and friends. She cared for relatives with devotion and shared time and money with worthy causes in her community. A gifted musician, her rare talent and selfless nature left a lasting memory in Bath and beyond. Her brother’s illness drew her to his side, highlighting her deep family devotion and unselfish character.

Miss Morse Gadimoney Catin Imusic Orhers Siersel Jennie Ro Morse

Large Taxpayers in Bath for 1927

Continued from last week the Bath tax roll lists numerous taxpayers with amounts due. Notable entries include Morse Bros. Co 144.00 Morse Jennie Th 118.80 Moses Elizabeth Reo 108.00 and Page A G Company 360.00. The roll covers individuals and firms such as OBrien William J. heirs 202.00, Rowe Lizzie Etta 126.00, Sanford Henry M heirs 453.60, Schottler John Hl 349.20 and Sewall family estates 129.60 to 576.00 with totals running into thousands for the 1927 assessment.

Mike Morse Bros. Company Sedeirbes Wicks S Morse Jaumes Lester Teonic Milayne Jennie Alice Minnie Charles TL Cate Charles H Moses Elizabeth Reo Carolyn M Lucy Nurs Cress Ese Alfred E Notton Frederick' Ty Obrien William J Heirs CeBrien Charlotte Wy J Ovlara James Loldham Mae Be Chives Ashables Hygor pUlliver Wilbur C Omaha Real Estate Company Segre Saree Rae Erate A Ae Shin Hee Spe Slavia Ee G Essetts A. GO Company Pitie Lens Fae Ee Rother Wali Es Bennett Calito ELA Berlier Bheels Palmer Harriet FE Mary AM Passmore Florence A Peaslee Frances H Frank P Lottie Pendleton, Fields S. Heirs Peoples Investment Ass'n Ngtr Rentals Aise Tepid Pepper Edward Heirs Eisler Picgis Perey Frederick Eleane Aramede Heirs Party Cork Cor Ee Peery Hetne Po Cates Nfm Ohm Perry Thomas Sewall William D Harold M Frederick D Ruby A N. Middale Zed Slawhd Ebsiers Ben Leooo Frank Tr Edward A Dellook Nathan So Stiael Plant Susan Vivian Chester Alecia Summer William FB Plimmer Harry A Vwinwinep Tilia Potter Narcissa Morris AG eMelie Eachelsri I Laura May Redlon Osgood M Reed Chirence A Ity Raitherne Cea Ayre PN Richardson Homer Teatie Tis Rideout Charles FP Roberts Gardiner BE John W Robinson William W Tobinson Ann Mary Rodick, Mary H Harris T Stegers Emma H Rogers Owen Hyst Hannah A. Heirs Calvin W Walter Rats Rodney BE Ross, Linn C Rouse, Winslow Re Ei Naa Rowe Lizzie Etta Henry C N.R Seekins Ralph E Edith Une Bewall Arthur

Richmond Policeman Falls From Motorcycle in Accident

Leon Shepard a well known Richmond highway policeman suffered a broken leg when he fell from his motorcycle on Thomas hill two miles from town while en route to Augusta. He was found by patrolman J. C. Burnham and taken to Augusta General Hospital for treatment. Shepard previously broke a leg in an earlier accident and is described as a towering six footer among the department’s best riders.

Teen Shepard Richmond Augusta Thomas Hill J. C. Burnham Shepard O Shepard Harry Hanson Bowdoinham Scott’s Crossing South Street Hiaasen George Pushard Me Himson Augusta General Hospital Durand Sheep Edmond Sylvain Tfal- Jowell Vivian Wheeler Lewiston Wheeler Bernice Mildred Johnston Presque Isle Chester Lord Chestnut Street Flora Mayers W. T. Kimball Reading Mass Frank Bo Hawkes North Weymouth Robert Dickerman New Hampshire Carroll Young Bar Piarbor Hazel Mabel Tinckley Auburn George A. Kimball Walthan Byron Tudwig Philip Randall Sherman Roberts Portland James White Saco

State verifies pass books of Brunswick area savings banks

The State Banking Department is checking pass books for savings depositors and shareholders in Brunswick Bath and Boothbay Harbor. Verification occurs every three years alongside the annual bank exam, with deposits called in for cross checking at each listed financial institution. A Banking Department representative will work at each bank to note errors and omissions.

State Banking Department Brunswick Bath Boothbay Harbor John Smith Brunswick Savings Institution Topsham & Brunswick

Sumner Sewall Gives His Views

Sumner Sewall discusses radio communication navigation and space for passengers and mails in his remarks continuing from page one. Irving Barker was convicted of single sale of intoxicating liquor in municipal court and sentenced by Judge John J. Keegan to a $500 fine and six months in jail. Jane Sentence appealed to the higher court.

Irving Barker John J. Keegan Jane

Rex Pulp Products Co to open Bath plant with unique machinery

Bath will host Rex Pulp Products Co to manufacture pie plates from slush pulp using Chaplin designed machinery in a one step process. The Bath operation aims to cut ground wood costs by placing the mill next to the plant, with key backers including Merle P. Chaplin and W. E. Parsons. John M. Hart Co. will handle sales until Nov 15, after which Rex Pulp will take over exclusive representation. The venture targets becoming a major Maine industry as demand for moulded pulp and paper board plates expands nationwide.

Keyes Fibre Co Waterville Merle P. Chaplin New York W. E. Parsons Portland Mr. Bisbee Fairfield Manufacturing Co Gay Gannett EB. F. Ahearn Chicago Archibald H. R. Bayley Detroit George LI. Calkins John A. Denholm H. 1D. Granquist Atlanta James FF. Finch Duluth Minn Henry I. Hart Oliver T. Ross Los Angeles William D. Ireland L. T. Knauts Amedee J. Michel Gilbert Oakley W. TL. Randall M. H. Waller Denver Keyes Fibre Company Bath Chaplin Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry American Society of Mechanical Engineers United States Rex Pulp T Products Co Rex Pulp Company Rex Pulp Products Co Maine John M. Hart Hart Waterville Company John M. Hart Co Canada

Legionnaires Honor Mother of Admiral at Bar Harbor event

Recognition of Mrs Lucy M Hughes 92nd birthday, widow of Joh Hughes, observed during the American Legion state convention at Bar Harbor. James L Morse and Roland H Smith post leaders presented a tribute to her on Friday.

Lucy M. Hughes Joh Hughes American Legion Bar Harbor James L. Morse Roland H. Smith Post

Cross Word Puzzle Seeks Answers From The Old Grid

A specimen crossword puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues. Entries include such items as that which prepares a way extant birds bells of wheat and other familiar terms across a long clue set.

New Zealand Melos Greece N. W Belgium

Admiral Hughes Visits Bath for Mother’s Birthday

Mrs. Hughes, mother of Admiral Charles F. Hughes USN, usually hosts her birthday with family. The American Legion sent flowers in Portland Harbor used to mark respect as the admiral could not return due to Bar Harbor convention and his flagship Seattle’s presence there.

Legion

River ice season short on Kennebec above Bath

Figures show the Kennebec River above Bath iced over for under 100 days in winters since 1785. Entries include 6 days in 1805 06 and 72 days in 1826 27 with other years listing periods such as 98 days in 1770 71 and 66 days in 1812 08.

Kennebec Bath

Boston Yacht Club at Five Islands Gala Reception

Five Islands hosted a gala reception for the Boston Yacht Club with about 200 boats arriving in the early afternoon. Ex Commodore Edward Beynteen was honored as ships dressed, a clam bake at Sedgemere followed by a grand ball, and the fleet planned to depart today for Christmas Cove.

Five Islands Boxton

George S. Albee Funeral Held for Sudden Death

The funeral of George S. Albee who died suddenly Friday of heart trouble was held Monday at 2 PM at the Pred Curtis feneret home 165 Center Street. Rev Robert H Carey of Corliss Street church officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove. Attending from away were his daughter Mrs Harold Roberts from Cherrydale Virginia and son Scott Albee of Newport News Virginia, guests at the home of his younger son Carl Albee at 678 Washington Street.

Julia Small Leslie FL Roberts Carel Clark Pearley Clark Maine Alton Pottle Gardiner Robert Dickerman Jivmon Smith Front Street Perley Chik Somerville Mass Enterprise Grange Chestnut Street Joe Mansir Lewiston Vital Gilbert Henry Vinson Craw ‘Doinham Sheward Call Dresden Festelle Sirois van Buren Lawrence Kimball Andriften Brown Porth Edith Swansen Waltham Edith Edgecomb George Thayer Franklin Sweat New Hampshire Massachussetts Abiel Randlette Au- Teusta Earl Randlette Porthind Herbert Booker Alice Devine Christine Carey New York Victor Carey Arthur Randall Ford Dealers Portchard Walter Norton Lynn Arthur Adams Thortland Byron Ludwig George Wren Marjory Wren Sherman Mills Carl Bickford Skowhigan Reed Road Sarah Gile Aberdeen Wash Henrietta Libby Pleasant Street I. G. Quimby Lillian Johnson Mildred Beedle Norris Robert Sidelinger Brunswick Lyte Lint Ethel Robin Son Swan Island Arthur Tl, Todd Daughter Lisbon Dr. Harris Augusta George Wilson Winthrop Leslie F. Roberts Harry Jordan Portland W. F. Johnson South Diesden Edmund Garnier St. Marie Frank Preble Henry Doyle Guy Pally Herbert Parker Leed's Center John Parker Randall J. Condon Cincinnati Joseph Ditner Manchester N. TL Waltham, Mass Annie Stinson William F. Reed William J. Cherry Bangor Prank Cherry Mero Clarence Lang Canada Helen DeLong Worthind FE. R. Sylvester Miro Tarey Cheney Topsham Frank Cheney Burgess Olive Gordon Amelia P. Davis Wellesley Harry Tawksworth David Janet Alberta Dorchester WL. Oninhis Freeman Mosher Harold Averill Cassie Averill Farl L. Merriman Laurice Edes Frank Merriman Waterville Kenneth M. Daggett Wa Sylvester J. J. Morton Ferrisburg Henry Merrill Reedsborrow A. C. Randall Eleanor Randall G. C. Mariner Vlora Shepard Freda Mariner Toston White Mountains Minnie Waldron Martha Tetman Joseph Heinemeyer North Auburn Thorston Charles Tallman Carrol Young Margaret Crover Roy Gilpatrick Arthur Turner Eben Baker Nathaniel Gilpatrick Walter James George S. Albee Curtis Feneret Center Street Robert H. Carey Corliss Street Church Charles E. Curtis Harry W. Crosman Christopher Cushing Melville BB. Clark Oak Grove Harold UC. Roberts Cherrydale Scott Albee Newport News Mr. Albee Carl EB. Albee Washington Street

June births same as May and统计 show shifts in marriages and deaths

Vital Statistics compiled by City Clerk Gilmore show June birth counts equal May, with 11 more marriages and nine fewer deaths than May. The comparison with June 1926 is provided, noting national trends. The Greens and Fairways of the Shore Acres Golf Club at Sebasco Estates attract many visiting golfers and out of state interest, praised as a fine near Bath.

Gilmore State Department of Health Shore Acres Golf Club Sebasco Estates Bath

Two Shows Each Night At Bath Opera House

Bath Opera House announces a Summer policy of two complete shows nightly. The first show runs 6 45 to 8 20 p m with a second feature starting at 8 20. Manager Powell has secured top films including Beau Geste Michael Strogoff Painting the Town and McFadden's Flats. Michael Strogoff will be the next feature Monday afternoon and evening. Coming pictures are listed in the Opera House advertisement on the newspaper’s last page.

Bath Opera House Bath Opera House Powell

Grange Department Dropped For Summer

The Grange Department in the Independent is discontinued for July and August as most Granges take a vacation. Any Grange happenings will be listed under town headings, with the department resuming in September to be more readable than before.

The Independent

Georgetown Arrowsic Church Services

Sunday services at Arrowsic at 10 30 with a story for children and a sermon on Good Literature followed by special music for Sunday school. Georgetown service at 2 pm features Good Literature and a children message. 1 15 for Sunday school. evening service at 7 30 on the same day with Music and What It Means to Us. Prayer meetings at the schoolhouse in Arrowsic Thursday at 7 30 and Georgetown Friday at 7 30.

Arrowsic Georgetown Arrowsie

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the Times Company F. B. Nichols Pres. and Treas Bath, Maine Jennie R. Morse Miss .Demme RR. Morse Kenebec Nuisines Water Washington Center Streets Bath Tron Anm Cahill Dath Thayer Calvin Colidge Cal Potaoes Leon Shepard Lewis G. Pushard, Jr Norway Ada Pushard Gertrude Louise Mary Pauline Lewis Cora Briery) Pushard Maude Melvin Grover Maurice Woonsockett Jurial Pine Grove Cemetery West Dresten Sumner Sewall Page One Lindbergh Legionnaires Honor England Qimne International Syndicate Boston Yacht Club Marvelous Pictures Arrowsic Church Services
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