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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1902

Page

2

Monster aquatic carnival draws Bath crowds

The Independent predicts Bath will host one of its largest crowds next Saturday for a monster aquatic carnival directed by the Kennebec Yacht Club. The event features top racing talent, a grand parade, and widespread confidence in strong turnout. Merchants report rising trade between Bath and Brunswick and push for better Bath freight rates. Socialists in Bath are gearing up for a strong campaign, with the Gruenen expected to surprise voters.

Bath Kennebec Yacht Club Maine Bath West

Sagadahoc Republicans renominate county officials at convention

Sagadahoc Republicana held a harmonious convention on Wednesday and renominated all current county officials.

Sagadahoc Republicana

Lobster Man Pennell Confined at Navy Yard Prison

James W. Pennell a Harpswell lobster man was arrested after a Tuesday incident and delivered to naval authorities at the Charles town Navy Yard. He is jailed in the navy prison awaiting court martial for desertion from two years ago in Manilla as his father seeks his release from custody.

James W. Pennell Harpswell George E. Cushman Cape Elizabeth Charlestown Navy Yard Pennell Navy Manilla

Knights Install at Acadia Lodge of P K

Knights of Pythias lodge in Acadia installed officers for the term. Officers listed: Chancellor Commander Henry G Hodgdon, Vice Chancellor Wilbur A Southard, Prelate Harry G Lord, Master of Work John D Footer Jr, Keeper of Records and Seals Cyrus W Long, Master of Finance A M Franke, Master of Exchequer R F Ham, Master at Arms Albert C Berry, Inner Guard Fred E Witham, Outside Guard Frank P Wigs, followed by ice cream at Clary's.

Henry G Hodgdon A M Franke R F Ham Arme Albert C Berry Fred E Witham Frank P Wigs

Marines Edge Augusta Militia March to Camp in Maine

Capt William R Kimball secures permission for Co O of this city to march to Augusta for the second Maine volunteer militia muster starting in August. The company plans a 30 mile first day, camping along the route with hour on and off marching, and may travel by train if weather turns foul.

William R. Kimball Co. O Augusta Maine Volunteer Militia Volunteer Militia Kimball Night & Courier Adjt Farnham

Rebekahs Entertained On Westport Day Trip

A group of about 36 Queen Esther Rebekah lodge members traveled by morning boat to Westport Junction to visit Mr and Mrs Harry Lord at the Lord cottage on the Sheepscot. A shore dinner followed, with an afternoon of games and cards. The cottage was christened Queen Eather by lodge chaplain Mrs Sarah B Danning. The hosts were praised as excellent entertainers and the outing called a great success.

Lord

Cundys Harbor Resident Letters and Visitation Notes

The Cundy's Harbor column reports a sunny welcome after several days of clouds with farmers haying slowly. It lists visitors and residents in town including Rev. F. A. Chase speaking at a St Luke discourse, and reads updates on Bruns wick Mrs. W L Gahan, Mrs. A Freeman family, Miss May Snow, and others visiting kin. Mentions cottage lettings, a summer move to Sandy Cove, and farm sales from Capt Levi Eastman’s grandson.

Ths F. A. Chase St. Luke W. L. Gahan Brunswick Will Lapier Lettie Andrew Freeman Andrew Freeman and Two Daughters Are Visiting Kinsfolk Harbor East Harpawell Isa Ridley Lida Ridley May Snow Fred Murphy Portland Abner Harris Peter Hanson H. Brigham A. I. Snow Lem Davis Baby Walter South Portland Eliott Carter Massachusetts Leater Johnnie Wallace Capt Levi Eastman Mr. Hunt Capt. Young Winter Auburn W. A. Trufant Watson Cundy’s Harbor Millixen Tomileon Sebago Lake W. Worthing Gordon 8. B. Trufant A. W. Barnes Sandy Cove

Arrowsic Notes On Visitors And Local Health

Miss Annabell Bent left town for Brighton Massachusetts after weeks with Mrs J H Enroe at the Foreside. James Braman of Providence Rhode Island visits Arrowsic again. Roscoe Winn staying at Phippsburg this summer spent Sunday with his parents, Mrs Martha Spinney and niece Miss Mattie Stinson. Alfred Drummond in poor health recently. Mrs Hattie Heal Smith of Boston visiting O R Fleether's residence.

Annabell Bent Brighton Mass J. H. Enroe James Braman Providence R. I Roscoe Winn Phippsburg Martha Spinney Mattie Stinson Round Pond Alfred Drummond Hattie Heal Smith Boston O. R. Fleether’s

Winnegance family illness and local notes

Winnegance’s young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver has improved after medical care by Dr Way. Mrs John G Morse died Thursday in Richmond. Ernestine Spencer’s two Chicago children visited Mrs Lydia Rogers. J F Upton of Enterprise farm grew over 150 boxes of currants and sent gold value to Walter E Russell of Bath. The K Y O runs Old Home Week this year and asks no city funds.

John Oliver Winnegance Way Sbe John G. Morse Richmond Ernestine Spencer Chicago Lydia Rogers J. F. Upton Enterprise Farm Walter

Brunswick notes on residents and visitors at Mere Point

A long list of Brunswick residents and guests recounts weekly activity around Mere Point and Bailey Island. The items mention Capt George L Sheffield and family in Stockton Springs, visits by Miss Annie Stanwood, Rev Charles H Oliphant, Miss Belle Haines, and many others, plus social events, canoes, weddings, and a diamondback terrapin crate exhibit in a store window priced at 60 a dozen.

George L. Sheffield Stockton Springs R W Eaton Osbot Mere Point A . Biebee Oxford County Annie Stanwood Portland Willard Stetnon Federal Street Cape Elizabeth Miss Whittier F N Whittier Edwin Thompson Don Snow Charlotte Chandler Misa Bertha Stetson Philip Oalllette River du Loup Canada Ralph Fish Charlea Fish Maine Street Wm A. Houghton Bethel Horace Tootbaker EM Snow Baby’s Potter E B Mason Castine West Falmouth Mans Harry E Emmons O B Clason Gardiner Barton R Jordan Blackatone Arthur J Young Oobbosseecontee Ethel] Noone Orr’s Island Clarence E Sawyer Harpswell Hannah Perry A J Hutchinson Bailey’s Island George A Drew Flag Island LO Chapman Eliot, Me Charles Richardson G L Sturtevant Fryeburg Palmer School Street Harry Small Hallowell Harry Andrews Fihe Depot George Toothaker Haverhill Mass Richmond Camp Ground Harry Chandler South Framingham Philip Ouillette Ide Steteon J Fred Will Harry Snow Auburn The Park OE Barker Rhode Island Connecticut AG Hall Richmond George Bates Ainlsboro North Dakota Orville Graffam Thomas Blake J G Blake Bangor Lewiston George B Haskell Co A V Metcalf Doolittle Cottage Misa Mae Clark Bath Margaret Will Pleasant Street Mra J H Henley Curtis Cottage Mre Bates Annie Walch James R. Jordan Blackstone Park O Haton Keene William E Richardson Sara Hall Bar Harbor William Brown Mina Millie Cook Harry Cook Mary Robbins Portsmouth M H Blackwell Etta Winslow Jean Winslow William J Stevens E W Southerland Worcester Harpswell Street Brunswick Peperans John Q. Woolley Alameda H. E. Despeaux Chesapeake Bay Choy

Big Convention Program as Arranged Maine Churches Meeting

The seventy sixth annual general conference of Congregational churches in Maine and the ninety fifth Maine Missionary society anniversary will be hosted at Winter Street Church in Bath on September 23 to 25. The program lists sessions on organization, devotionals, sermons, reports, and society addresses with leaders from Lewiston, Yarmouth, Bangor, Rockland, Portland, and Boston, plus meetings of the Maine Missionary Society and Woman's Missionary groups. Delegates and pastors are invited to Bath, with hospitality arranged and a request for special prayers the Sunday before the conference.

General Conference of the Congregational Churches In Maine Maine Missionary Society Winter Street Church Rey Benjamin P Merrill Brewer Edwin P Wilson Woodfords Smith Baker Portland Worktlan Anaillary Catherine B Lewis Woman’s Aid AMA George L Peaslee Woman's Board of Foreight Missions Hannah T Fenn Bath Mary M. Fiske Omar W. Folsom Henry L. Griffin Bangor Rollin T. Hack Edwin B. Mason D. D. Brunswick Romaine Danforth Auburn Charles O. Low May P. Hill Mary A. Wiggin Annie Palmer Helen Delano Lucy Kimball Walter 8. Russell Ann M. Robinson Gordon Prekle

SADDENING ACCIDENT ON ELECTRIC ROAD NEAR BRUNSWICK

A Wednesday 6 o'clock crash between two gravel cars from Motormen John Chaplin and William Gallant near Brunswick and South Freeport left Chaplin with grave injuries including the loss of a foot and a broken leg. Gallant survived, both men were seasoned L B and E R motormen. Calls arise for telephone signals at starting points to prevent such tragedies.

Brunswick South Freeport John Chaplin William Gallant Freeport Obsaplin Gallant

Thompson and Courson Unveil Elegant New Sign on Maine Street

Thompson and Courson bakers on Maine Street display an elegant new sign this week, signaling a refreshed storefront and continued family trade in the neighborhood. The update highlights their longstanding business and draws local attention to the shop.

Thompson & Courson Maine Street

Pulpit and Pew at Washington Street Church

Rev F W O Brien leads Divine worship at 7 and 7 15 with Voices from Calvary and The Voice of a Centurion as sermons. Sunday school at 3. Music by Herbert Williams. Central Congregational Church led by Rev David L Yale holds 10 30 morning service and 7 15 evening with stars and Nature's supreme message as topics. Yale to take August vacation.

People’s Church Washington Street F. W. O’brien Calvary Christ Out Whispering Cedars Herbert Williama Central Congregational Church David L. Yale Mr. Yale

Maine Day at Universalist Camp Meeting Program

At Jerry Beach Park Old Orchard August 6 Maine Day set apart Special rates from Bath Auburn Lewiston Brunswick New Gloucester Lindon Lisbon Fall East Augusta Bowdoinham Freeport Hallowell Gardiner Gray Richmond Waterville Speakers include Rev A Hayden and others to take part.

Jerry Beach Park Old Orchard Maine Bath Auburn Lewiston Brunswick New Gloucester Lindon Lisbon Falle Augusta Bowdoinham Freeport Hallowell Gardiner Gray Richmond Waterville A. Hayden

Great Time at Shiloh Convention Under Large Tents

A major Shiloh convention runs all week with meetings moved to large tents by the main buildings to accommodate the crowd. From the four towers of Shiloh a flotilla of flags waves, including Victory and Israel banners, as Rev Frank W Lan baptizes many and leads nation-wide services. Local pastor G W Higains coordinates community roles while plans unfold for future itineraries to England and preaching tours.

Shiloh Tower of Jerusalem David Stallone Israel Manassa Ephraim United States Bath Brunswick Frank W. Lan Sanford England G. W. Higains

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the Bath Independent Harry O. Webber &Co Independent College Town Maine Central Bath Merchants’ Association Gruen UN Navy Yard Prison Rebekahs Westport Cottage Cundy's Harbor Congregationalists of Percival F. Marston Charles D. Crane Yarmouth Edwin R. Smith Farmington Edgar M. Couaies John 8. Penman J. Romaine Danforth Charles A. Moore Rockland Frederic A. Ni Noble Joseph G. Blake Maine Charitable Society Maine Bible Society Bowdoin College Bangor Seminary Congregational Church Building Society Interdenominational Comity Commission Wm DeWitt Hyde India James L Barton Giarment Hamburg Dorset Magon Percy & Sons Dozay Frank Sanford
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