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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1922

Page

5

Days on the Bath Branch Recalling old branch cars and brakes

The article recalls early Maine railroading on the Bath branch with notes on inspectors, car histories, and specific rolling stock. It describes passenger and freight cars, brakes, and equipment used from the 1800s into later years, including the David Patten engine and various named cars.

Moses Barstow Brunswick Cobb European & North American Railway Wasono Lewiston Kennebec David Patten Ibostois Maine Maine Central Lewiston End Banger Boston Bangor, Oldtown & Milford

Darktown Minstrels Draw a Large South End Crowd

Darktown Minstrels Co entertained many South End residents Friday night at South End PLAT A. profits of 22.20 will aid Corliss Street Baptist church bell fund. The show sold out and repeats Friday. The program featured jokes, music, and solos with John Russell and Lauriston Trott in leading roles.

Darktown Minstrels Co South End South End Plat Corliss Street Clifford Russell John Sheldon Harry McIntire Cornelius Brewester Lauriston Trott Velma Cornish Sherwin Stanley Clifford W. Russell Omah Trott Linwood Russell Cornelius Russell Ina Bates Doris Campbell Elsie Trott Omah Isabelle Paisley

Leaders push Bath women to enroll for June primary

Miss Jane Murphy urges every Bath woman voter to enroll and participate in the June primary. The notice explains enrollment ties a voter to a party for that primary and notes men cannot switch party enrollment within six months. Women are eligible to enroll and vote in the June 19 primary. prior hours show enrollment rules differ for men.

Republican City Committee Bath Jane Murphy Sagadahoc

Absent Ballots Issued For Bath Primary Vote

Mr and Mrs Allen M Trish of 125 North Street first Bath residents to apply for absent voters ballots to participate in the June primaries. Republican ballots number 135 and Democrat ballots 90. Ballots mailed from the secretary of state and forwarded to Paris for voters abroad. They will present the ballots to the American consul who will seal and verify them before return to City Clerk Gilmore. Ballots will be counted at Ward 6 polling place on June 19 and envelopes destroyed after tally.

Allen M. Trish North Street Bath John W. Gilmore Irish France Paris Gilmore Ward 6 Secretary of State

Grading Bee at Masonic Temple Surpasses Expectation

Grading at the Masonic temple grounds Wednesday May 24 exceeded expectations with over 20 workers. by 4 pm about 45 were present. A semi circular drive will be concrete funded by Mason donations. Mayor Torrey and officials provided teams. Chase chaired the grading committee with Williams and others assisting. Genesta Chapter ladies served refreshments. Miss Blanch Metcalfe returned from Washington, D. C.

Lewis Avery Eugene Curtis Arthur B. Stilphen R. G. Bailey W. Emery Chase, Jr Oscar F. Williams Mr. Chase August Walter Charles K. Curtis J. Edward Drake William Kittridge Genesta Chapter O. FE. S Susan Quick Florence Lake Ellen Bicke Charlotte Redlon Elizabeth Jennie Webber Ethel Sampson Ruby Curtis

Bath Board Elects 28 Elementary Teachers in Bath

Bath Board of Education completed the election of 28 teachers for elementary grades at a special meeting. The action trims staff, closing Center street and shifting pupils to Mitchell and Dike schools, with salaries adjusted to a reduced budget aimed at saving $12,000 to $15,000 next year.

Bath Board of Educaton Bath J. J. Keegan J. E. Burkhardt Supt. Smith Center Street Mitchell School Upper Washington Street Leland R. Mitchell John FB. Burkhardt Finance Committee Board of Education Burkhardt Morse High Clinton LD. Wilson Arthur LB. Scott Raymond V. Hayward Alice Magoun Arleene Farnham Ethel F. Smith Ruth B. Wilson Marion Chase Ida Taylor Alice Warman Esther Hawkes Etta Berman Ruth Morgan Helen Turner Nellie Saw- Not Margaret Adams Bessie Hunt Olive Rowe Adelaide Hatch Dike Hllen Blair Ella J. Douglas Hope Sturtevant Grace Baker Martha Hooper North Grammar Frostina Marston Louise Robbins Gertrude Silsby North Helen Haraden Margaret Mulligan Winfred Hall South Laura Mitchell Jennie Foster Elizabeth Curtis South Grammar Nannie Trask Mabel Lake Emma Magoun Mitchel

Memorial Day Observance Shines for Bath Veterans

The Sedgwick post No. 4 G.A.R. and Bath veterans held a Memorial Day parade with grand marshal Arthur Stewart, and contingents from Sons of Veterans and American Legion. The event featured the Clan Campbell band, police units, firemen, and a formal program at Oak Grove monument with prayers, addresses, and flowers. The day highlighted the national observance on May 30, with Tubbs of Grace Episcopal delivering the oration.

Sedgwick Post G.A.R Bath T. W. Hyde Sons of Veterans Arthur Stewart John H. Williams Vernon W. Miller Emerson Glidden United Spanish War Veterans American Legion Bath Police Department John Place John Foley Fred Sears Ralph Dodge Clan Campbell Band Lewiston Bath Co. 5 Lieut Sewall Webster Sergt Chester Marr Edmund Arsenault Army Hersham Oliver Navy Eugene Hurt Howell Smith Bath Fire Department Parks Bath Veteran Firemen Edwin L. Emmons Harold Warner Sedwick Post Joseph Torrey Charles Myron Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Orphans Home Soldiers’ Monument Oak Grove T. W. Hyde Camp Clarence Warner William Wakefield Joseph N. Day Wakefield Grand Army of the Republic Logan Lincoln Eettysburg Adjt H. G. Leeman C.M. Tubbs America Louis W. West People’s Church Kennebec Naval Veterans Sedgwick Circle Orphans’ Home Center Street Roland H. Smith Elks Home Ek. Motley Fuller Marcia Hodge

Bath Board of Education Signals Finance Strain on Schools

Bath Board of Education issued a statement detailing the school system’s finances stating annual operating costs around 110 700 with 78 000 for salaries. The board outlined past and proposed cuts including reducing staff and eliminating some special subjects.

Bath Board of Education Maine Sal Ave Bath Anveiecen EAS Hs Areca Sei Cs-Cyet Cee Ee H. S Expe Enice Mentary Kerbeed Ag Renga Ats

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