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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1924

Page

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Port head Chamber notes shipping and politics

The piece mentions the Porthead Chamber of Commerce and Chicago citing shipping facilities of the United States with a map. It covers maps omitting Port land, regulation steps on drunken driving, and a Boston dinner planned for April 17 to honor President Calvin Coolidge as part of a presidential nomination push.

Eee Chiainber Chicago United State Portland New England Symphony Hall Boston Calvin Coolidge Coolidge Cleveland

Baxter Declares Non Candidacy for Maine Governor Race

Governor Baxter states he will not seek the gubernatorial nomination in the June primaries and will stand by his original pledge to stay out of the race. He clarifies his personal decision applies universally within Maine.

Baxter Maine

California Prune Industry Figures Revealed

California reports about two hundred million acres cultivated for prune growing and exports around 25 million dollars in prune products annually. The figures highlight the state's major role in the fruit sector and foreign sales.

California

Attorney General Writes Bath on City Charter Action

The Attorney General replies to Alderman Cheester McCabe of Mark regarding discharge by Mayer Moses from Bath Police. He urges residents to act under city charter if state officials do not intervene, noting the need for lawful steps and adherence to ordinances.

Bath Ranstoed Wo Shaw Cheeter TE McCahe Mark Mayer Moses Patrotenin Mr. Met Yene Mayer

Cyrus R. Carleton Celebrated 100th Birthday in Whitefield

A community fete honors Cyrus R. Carleton, a former Bath ship carpenter, on reaching age 100. Family members present include daughter Mrs Lillian Croald and Mrs Katherine Morse of Whitetrent, with guests Dr Albert Cael of Sheepseat and others offering congratulations.

Cyrus RR. Carleton Bath Carleton Lillian Croald Katherine AL Morse Menes Carlton Whitefeld Natheniel Elizabeth Carleton Albert MM

Real Estate Leads County Real Transfers in Two Weeks

The Steadwaher county registry records show 75 transfers, Bath tops with seven, Richmond six, Tonsham four, Dowdo three, and Georgetown and Woolen one each. Multiple entries include city and company names such as Bowdoin Co Philips, Popishean Land Co, and several individual grantees, with no transfers in Arrowsie or West Bath.

Bath Munter of Realty Steadwaher Richmond Tonsham Dowdo Hawdoin Georgetown Arrowsie Phippsturg West Bath Phesanancey Gadithoe Chir

Co Workers Class Holds Busy Sunday at First Cay

The Co-Workers class of First Cay church met Sunday with 22 at Sunday school and 20 at the 3 pm devotional at Old Daddies Home on High street. Misses Madelyn and Thelma Rich sang, Mrs Phillips and Mrs Whitten read poems, others led prayers and Bible verses, and community singing filled the service.

First Cay Fist Church Wifford Pharrington Arthur Whitten Frank G. Purington Gardiner Roberts Herbert Worrey Teresting

Larrabee Presented Gold Veteran's Jewel

A veteran meshers' night honors Larrabee with a gold jewel as Nesdio ledge hosts nearly 60 attendees including御 Charles Ch hiver and others. Willis Maen commands the event with a long service record while dignitaries and members present laud the honored veteran and past recipients.

Larrabee Nesdio Ledge Kooot Is. Lewell Char Ember Charles Ch @hiver Ed Wooberrahes Evenme Willis Maen Edie Fitwark Josel Wallin Maron Mathiy Mirren

Mah Jongg Party Aids Rheims Hospital Fund Raiser

A Mah Jongg gathering at the home of Mrs. Sewall on Westing Street hosted about 70 players for Rheims Hospital funds. Mrs. Sewall led the top score with Miss Anne Pions and Mrs. Paul Niven of Belmonts as guests. Attendees signed papers expressing support for forming a Coolidge Club in Mine to join the National Women's Coolidge era.

Mas Weetington Street Aimee Tate Fiavys Pidwasel Mies Niatitie Seawall Anne Pions Paul

New Counterfeit Five Dollar Note Warning Issued

Postmaster general warning notes a new counterfeit five dollar Federal Reserve note circulating in Chicago. The ignorant image uses a dark Lincoln portrait, green seal, and poor litho work with missing silk threads and misprinted Latin inscription, failing to pass photomechanical quality checks.

W. Irving Glover Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Tank Chicago A. W. Mellon the Treasury Frank White United States Lincoln Eincoln Lincosn

Odd Fellows Whist Party At Girdles Hellows Hall

Nearly 50 attendees at the whist party in Girdles Hellows hall on Friday night. Mrs Roy Lord won first prize in the Indies division and Roger Pierce took second. Granville Colby led the Men division with first place, Morris Poviel second, and Poviel also won a prior party showdown. Mrs Charles 2 Trintigne and A H Bunker won in others. comedy was served at all tables and plans were made for the next event on January 24.

Girdles Roy Lord Mrew Roger O) Pierce Granville Colby Eta Alps Morris Poviel Poviel Charles 2 Trintigne A. H. Bunker Comdy Imam Dan

Pattee Funeral Draws Lincoln Lodge and City Officials

The funeral for y City Marshall Airam R. Pattee was held Sunday at 2 PM at 1100 Biner Street Avis Iarwely. Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows and Solar lodge of Masons attended in regalia with many citizens and friends. Rev Myron Tubbs officiated as floral tributes overwhelmed the service. Durial was in Mak errove. A winter recreation concert and festival are planned for Lincoln counties with skating and other winter attractions under the Fiske House, aimed at engaging pupils and the public.

y-City Marshall Airam R. Pattee Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Solar Lodge of Masons Myron Tubbs Grace Episcopal Shurch MLB Trodgdon Herbert L. Grinnell BE. Randall Leonard Miarles UH. Oliver Durial Makerrove Gad Lincolin Duaanariseetta Reb Nuinageavent Fiske House

Maine Jewelers Hold Port land Meeting

Charles A. Blarwynan traveled to Portland on Tuesday to attend the executive committee of the Maine Retail Jewelers' Association meeting.

Charles A. Blarwynan Portland The Maine Retail Jewelers’ Association

How to a Noise in Your Radio Set

Radio expert tips outline common sources of noise in receivers and practical checks. Distinguishing static from grid leaks, wiring faults, and regeneration issues, with remedies such as testing aerial separation, adjusting grid leaks, and rechecking components to restore clear signals.

Jack Lions Popular Science Monthly

Historic Bowdoinham heirlooms pass through Reed family

The Reed family of Bowdoinham owns a five inch silver porringer and spoon, treasured for beauty and history. James Bowdoin Reed received the spoon from Governor James Bowdoin of Massachusetts. the heirlooms then passed to his son and now belong to Mrs Margie Reed Henderson. James Bowdoin Reed lived 1727 to 1790 and was an American patriot and Massachusetts governor known for suppressing Shay's Rebellion.

Reed Bowdoinham James Bowdoin Reed Thomas Bowdoin Reed James Bowdoin Massachusetts James Bowdoin Read Margie Reed Henderson Shay

Pine Tree Circle installs its officers

Officers of Vine Tree circle were installed Thursday night by Circle Deputy Lillian King assisted by Lillian Taft as marshal. The officers named include Jane Murphy past chief companion, Mrs. A. J. Gallant chief companion, Mrs. J. J. Cary sub chief companion, Mary Po Murphy financial secretary, George TE. Johnson recording secretary, Nellie Mo Johnson treasurer, Mrs. George W. Dall right guide, Mary Arsenault left guide, Enina Crosby inside guard, Mary Miliken outside guard, Etta Summerton, Lillian Taft, and Sarah Mosher as trustees. Afterward the group adjourned to a supper at the Colonial.

Vine Tree Circle Foresters of America Circle Lillian King Lillian Taft Colonial Jane Murphy A. J. Gallant J. J. Cary Mary Po Murphy George TE. Johnson Nellie Mo Johnson George W. Dall Mary Arsenault Enina Crosby Mary Miliken Etta Summerton Sarah Mosher

Late sailing by the Delfast sets near record at Bangor

The steamer Delfast departed Bangor in late December despite two inches of ice, to Winterport, nearly tying the record for latest winter sailing. The only preceding later voyage was on a 1915 date, with the Christmas sailing as the next latest.

Delfast Bangor Winterport Eastern Steamship Co

Resignation of Sir Auckland Geddes Ends Maine Summer Ambassadorship

Sir Auckland Geddes will resign as British ambassador to the United States, ending a three season Summer residency at Dark Harbor in Penobscot Bay. He and Lady Geddes have mingled in local social life and made many friends, with speculation that a new ambassador may choose Maine as a Summer home. In Maine shipbuilding, Taine for 128 reports a decline from prewar peaks, listing two ocean going barges, a passenger steamer, a small coaster, about 50 sail motor craft, and three steel lightships totaling under 4500 gross tons.

Sir Auckland Geddes America Penobscot Bay Dark Harbor Geddes Prlace Maine Sir Auckland Maine Shipbuilding Taine

Choir Leader John Cushing Loses Suit To Winifred Gaynor

Winifred Gaynor, granddaughter of an ex New York mayor, won a breach of contract suit against Trinity church choir leader John Cushing in municipal court. Jury awarded her 175 dollars as spectators filled the crowded courtroom.

John Cushing Trinity Church New York Bath Winifred Gaynor Miss Gaynor Crushing Mr. Cushing

Obituary of Hiram R. Vartee a longtime city official and foreman

Hiram R. Vartee a veteran foreman blacksmith former city marshal and long time city council member died suddenly Friday at 1800 am at his home 110 Dummer street from heart trouble. Born June 99 1857 in Bath he worked at New England Shipbuilding Co and Percy Small Inc later retiring in 1920. Survived by son Salpl Pattee and daughter Mrs Christopher J Cushing and one grandchild.

Hiram R. Vartee Dummer Street Mr. Pattee Bath John VI Mary A. Pattee Fle Old New England Shipbuilding Co NTA Republicat Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Solar Lodge of Masons Pattee Salpl Pattee U. S Livehfield Smyrna Turkey Christopher J. Cushing John Christopher Cushing

Shipping Board reorganization eyed by industry leaders

Steamship executives in New York predict Ed ward C Plummer will become chairman of the United States Shipping Board as part of a government fleet overhaul. They expect Palmer to head the Fleet Corporation and favor swift policy changes to restore confidence, ease operations, and revive activity in a slowing shipping market. Also noted is progress on a new operating contract for government ships and potential bareboat charter plans, with European improvements seen aiding future cargo recovery. Maine publishers’ association elected officers: F L B Nichols president, L B Costello vice president, William H Dow secretary, W B Reed treasurer.

Edward C. Plummer United States Shipping Board FE. V. Farley New York Palmer Fleet Corporation Plummer Washington President Coolidge Wmen Europe Wortland Express Maine Duaity Newspaper —Publishers Association Augusta F. LB. Nichols The Bath Times L. B. Costello Lewiston Sun William H. Dow D Portland Evening Express W. B. Reed Bangor News

Peter Boardman Dies After Short Illness in Skowhegan

Peter Boardman died of heart failure about 11 15 at his home on East Maple Street Skowhegan. He was 79, born in Canada and moved to the United States in youth, later settling in Skowhegan. He married Mary Dumont Boulette and worked in the American Woolen Co card room. Funeral today at Notre Dame de Lourdes at 9 with Rev J J A Renaud. survived by wife a son Karl and several stepchildren, two sisters and a brother.

Peter Boardman Maple Street Skowhegian Ele American Woolen Co Mr. Iboardman Canada United States Wiscasset Skowhegan Isst Mary Dumont Boulette Mike Demo Dumont Notre Dame de Lourdes J. J. A. Renaud Karl Boardman Henry V. Hiere Mars Edward J. Croteau Chas. Stevens Nathan Loullette Waterville Elmer Boullette Lewiston Thomas Michael Boullette Fred Barstow Amanda Willett William Boardman Bath Skiowhegan

Pollock Reaches Boston Drydock For Immediate Work

The light vessel Pollock arrived at Simpson's drydock in East Boston Thursday morning and will be raided out staging scrapping and painting. It left Bath Trend Works Ltd early Wednesday and reached the lower harbor by evening, delaying docking until Thursday. Maine State Grange members total 60 000, per Obadiah Gardner speaking before Somerset Pomona at Skowhegan.

Pollock Simpson Boston Bath Tren Works, Ltd Muaine State Grange Obadiah Gardner Somerset Pomona Skowhegan

Sweeney Reports Sister Improves Prompting Bath Return

Jack J. Sweeney, while spending the winter in Bath, was called to Boston by his sister’s illness before Christmas. He writes that she is much improved and he hopes to return to Bath soon.

Jack J. Sweeney Bath Boston

Bath Health Officer Kingsley Salary Pending City Action

Mayor reappointed Chester Kingsley as Bath health officer for 1924 1927, but no salary order was set. Kingsley has drawn 200 monthly with state aid up to 800, and his contract awaits signature. City may fix pay for a one year term with possible district compensation for part time duties.

Moses Chester 8 Kingsley Bath Board of Aldermen Kinsley Bath Water District

Boxboard car causes blockade near box-factory switch

A boxboard car of the A. & SR. Rail Way Co. derailed at the box-factory switch north of School street. Front trucks veered into the Maine Central siding while rear trucks stayed on the main line, breaking wires and pulling off the electric shifter’s trucks. Passengers were transferred on Washington street while a wrecking crew cleared the rails.

A. & SR. Railway Co Washington Street Maine Central School Street Thad

Government shares to replace tuberculous cattle in Maine

The State House local office of the United States Bureau of Animal Industry forwards to the Washington office approved vouchers totaling about 2730 dollars. These are the U S Government share toward replacement costs for animals condemned as tuberculous during November and December 1923.

United States Bureau of Animal Industry State House Washington Maine United States

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