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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1922

Page

4

Widow Mrs Cora Cromwell dies after long illness

Mrs Cora Cromwell widow of Albert Cromwell died Monday at 2 p m after a long heart troubled illness. She leaves two daughters Mrs Willard Cromwell of Bath and Miss Jessie and three grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at two at the home with Rev I T Johnson officiating. The many local items note visitors, gatherings and community events in Bowdoinham including a rally, drives and hospital updates.

Cora Cromwell Albert Cromwell Jessie Willard Cromwell Bath I. T. Johnson C. A. Perry Boston Hattie Perry Coleman Casey Walter Philip Portland S. A. Getchell F. K. Jack Biddeford Saco Robert Wade Bradford Mass W. W. Brown Robert Ferguson Helen Gould Brunswick Emery Warinton Archie Hanson Monmouth C. L. Budge Elsie Dickinson Charles Woodworth J. FE. Cornish Newtonville Lavinia Silver Bath Hospital Herbert Henderson Main General Hospital Louise Clark Lottie Cobb Ann Fisher MercyPoint R. WD. Warinton Village Lodge F. & A. M Benjamin Adams Enlala Sedgley Lewiston Severn Topsham Kendall Orington Douglis Gardiner Donglis Smith Sparks Lauris Wilson Philadelphia Richmond Favour Mary Natick Alfred Davis New York Mary Favour Prescott, Ariz Dorothy Favour Harry G. Wyer Crum St. Louis Beatrice Wyer Wellesley College Richard Wyer Andover Mabel Burns Haines Chapman Place Garand View Farm Bowdoinham Ridge

Bowdoinham 1888 Excursion and Local Events Highlight Town Life

Bowdoinham prepares for Pennell’s annual excursion to Portland the Island and Old Orchard with arrivals from Waterville Augusta Lewiston Bath and MC stations. A Saturday flag raising and rally will feature Harrison and Morton banners and speakers after a Bowdoinham Town Hall audience. Local socials include Lena Fogg and Lydia Newton parties, a menagerie project by Alton Small, and hopes for a winter vessel project in Bowdoinham with Bath builder J. Drake. Reverend Charles Dein returns to Ridge Church after years away and the town notes rain in mid-season.

Pennell Portland Island Old Orchard Waterville Augusta Lewiston Bath Selden Gilbert Bowdeinham Harrison and Morten Town Hall Dbeowdeinham Lydia Annie Newton Alton C2 Small Lena Fogg Tee Cresin Drake Dath Ridecot Charlestom Phosphate Busines

Concrete paving advances on Main Street for highway upgrade

Work on the concrete roadway from Prehle's Line toward High Street progresses, extending about 600 linear feet with a 10 foot width. A city meeting is held to consider establishing a soldiers' vocational training school in the area.

Speete

Woolwich Boy Reports On His Town Facts

Elwood Main Howe, 12, a Grade VII pupil at Chopp's school, answers about Woolwich. He notes 252 residents, eight schools, 30 weeks of instruction, Red Cross aid for physical education, a town peninsula history, Lake Nequasset supplying Bath, and main industries of agriculture and fishing with taxes as the town’s main support.

Bangor Voswers Elwood Main Howe Chopp Red Cross Woolwich James Phipps William England Massachusetts Maine Kennebec Koussinee Augusta Lake Nequasset Bath North Woolwich Day's Ferry Sagadahoc Nequasset Montaweag Treble Kennebeckv

Social notes from Dresden and surroundings

Mr and Mrs H oS Patterson and Caroline Patterson of Augusta and Mrs Sarah Collins of Chelsea visited Dresden favorites. N A Fitch and daughter Florence returned to Lexington after vacation at Kennebec House. Evelyn Tarbes of Bath stayed with Mr and Mrs George Chaney. Mrs Glenwood Siegars of Sagadakee Ferry visited her parents A Tibbetts and Mrs Vesta Siegars with daughter Mars. A birthday party entertained by Miss Ordbra Houdlette preceded a desu party at Frank Savages.

William R. Pattangall Oakley Curtis Portland United States B. G. McIntire Alice Maxwell A. S. Maxwell Harold Robbins J. M. Fowle F. K. Jack L T. Johnson C. A. Newton Karl Johnson Louise Clark Exeter N. H Hattie Perry Mires Ida Fowle Bath Myrtilla Beals Bay Road King Monmouth RE. V P. Kendall Methodist Aid F. A. Small Erland Rogers Florence Chadwick Augusta Augusta House Charles Hackett Sebago Lake Fox Miss Stanton Fred Spriti Ida Cornish TB. Cornish Gardiner Tuescus H. Os. Patterson Caroline Patterson Sarah Collins Chelsea John Lilly N. A. Fitch Florence Lexington Kennebec House Evelyn Tarbes George Chaney Glenwood Siegars Sagadakee Ferry Vesta Siegars Mars Fred Starrett Warren Ordbra Houdlette Frank Savage Mary Stegars Gardiner Evie Hodgden Jessie Jackson Wiscasset Mes Georgee Dilly Lilly Herbert Mauses Lilly Fridians Master Gilmore Soule Maggie Marion Brookings Seltram Crocker William Kimball Scotland Oui Zip Coon Pall Polie Gove Aay Small Choi Auld George HL Dike Oak Street Edward Blinn East Woolwich Reed Browkings Arrowsie George M. Brookings Reed EF Thoma. J. Reed Cumberland Center John McKinney Porthind Mildred Catherine Bernard Bailes Vic Dienie Dino Baker Seward Catharin Medford Mas Page Wees Lewellrn Salley Vielma Cantrell New Gilianapshire Helis Trving Wright Amd Laale Merce Mors Herbert Wright Neroy Rochardson Law Gilman Richardson Amd George Ross Ocge First Baptist Church Wael Center Fpernald Dias Jalan Iowas

Bath man visits Waterville recalls railroad era

Well known Bath resident Tia of Bath visits Waterville and chats with Colonel Frederick Booth about early railroad days in Maine. They recall a coal strike trip to Boston via refrigerator cars and the heat challenges faced by passengers on winter mornings.

Kot Tia Bath Aman Bangor Pai Frederick Booth Ham Boothby Toston Crefrigerator Pullinan Othe Bath Times Davis x Waterville Sentinel Heolmin Day Lewiston Jounal Waterville Rennebee Deanna

Old Time Concert Delights Woolwich Congregational

A 30-voice choir at the Nequasset Congregational church gave a lively Old Time Concert led by director John H. Carter. The evening featured surprises like Old Black Joe sung by Henry Dubar and Cousin Jedediah from Boston Town, along with several soloists and a grand tableau.

Congregational Church Nequasset John H. Carter Joe Henry Dubar Jedediah Boston Town Edward BK. Shaw William Kimball Gilmore Soule Kimball Dphvilix Hall Margaret Hanson Bertram Crocker Woolwich Mr. Crocker Zip Coon Casian Dwige Carter Frank Whitlam Mr. Carter Marion Brookings Cousin Jedediah Wodfram Crocker Sitges William Kimba Anvil Benny Eloise

Economy of Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertised Cure

An aroma filled claim extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a highly concentrated tonic for blood stomach liver and kidneys. It promises quick relief with a small dosage of teaspoonfuls three times daily and a pleasant taste to boost vitality.

Pringle Praises Sheriff Enforcemen t in Maine Liquor War

Henry N. Pringle former Maine resident now in Washington D D as assistant superintendent of the International Reform Bureau commends Sheriff Quivers for enforcing prohibition. He urges a larger federal staff to fight rum running, notes Maine’s proximity to Canada and home brews, stills, and illicit distilleries as factors shaping the dry effort. He recently visited Pine Cliff and Rochester NY, and speaks on congressional attitudes toward prohibition enforcement.

Sagadahoer Iver Henry N. Pringle Maine Washington International Reform Bureau Pringle Pine Cliff Southport Rochester Vrringle Prinzie Congress Congressatien Freim Kiuz Couxte Heales Mriugis Boechester Wwe Lizatiion

Wanted Machinists and Helpers for Strike Era Shop

A fragmented notice seeks Blacksmiths Machinists and helpers to fill permanent positions at a factory during a strike era. It mentions timing shifts and multiple roles including toolmakers, joiners and repairmen with addresses and contact hints.

Bath Seeks Vocational School for Veterans Training

Hon Halbert Gardiner of Portland urges Bath to host a Veterans Bureau operated vocational training center. He argues the North Embouing project value, Maine delegation action, and local facilities make Bath ideal for housing 600 veterans with training and rehabilitation programs. He envisions cost efficiencies and economic benefits for Bath.

Halbert P. Gardner Bath Veterans Bureau Colony Halbert PP Gardner Portland United Mate Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation Langdon T. Snipe Hath Rotary Cub Kinz Taven Europe Italy Qirvielo Ome Gardiner North Emi Maine Gardner Amd Washington Naval Seur Beg

McNeil Stars in Pitching as Teeam Edges Opponent

McNeil pitched for the Fat Millinecker team with strong support from Seowett and KilereCarel Jeecett. The Old Jown club lost 4 to 7 as McNeil held the line with several hits but was hampered by a rough inning.

McNeil

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