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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1926

Page

2

West Bath Social at Littlefield School Ends in Dance

About 40 residents from mthood to infancy attended a social at Littlefield school West Bath Friday night. A program directed by Miss Marion Jaques featured dancing before ice cream and cake sales. Proceeds fund the class trip to Augusta with teachers and parents to view the State House.

Mthood Littlefield School West Bath Marion Jaques Augusta E. W. Haggett Arthur John Clough Jack Arlington Mass Campbell's Pond Edward Footer Schenectady N. Y Joseph Footer Footer J. B. Lemont Joseph KE. R. Brown Edward Bowker Marshall Mildred Kittery Maria Bowker Bath Henry Brown Marguerite Williams Campbells Pond C. T. Williams Portland Gorham Murray Brewer Donald Edith Cambridge Samuel Blackwood Copley Plaza Hotel Boston Robert van Amerige Lombard Homestead Albert Redlon Redton Brigham’s Cove Harry Richardson Richardson Birch Point Ralph Chesley Mr. Chesley John Higgins W. J. Burke W. 4. Jr Edward Medford Larrabee Jarrabee's Grove Seth Doughty Arthur Lemont Mr. Lemont J. M. Lemont Roy Shackford Shackford Edward Sampson Madelyn Everett Elmer Hodgkins Noyes Sabine Everett Lemont Fred Kittridge Herbert Russell Owen Blaisdell Portsmouth Delmar Bates Herbert Grinnell Charles Bates Beachmont Loriie Small H. A. Owen Mabine Arthur Larrabee Lawrence Purington Marion Lynn Purington An Brown Llewellyn Rogers B. H. Stackpole Philip Ruth Stackpole Lewiston Charles Carolyn Robert Stackpole Bradford N. H Millard Dunning Harpswell Frank Donnell Whitman Belle Donnell J. E. Mayo Jennie Silsby Green Street Red Cross Annie Trufant Vivian George Sanford Jane Haggett James Dean Lincoln Williams Foster's Point Harry Williams South Wortland Morse High School Charles Haggett E.W. Haggett

Plucky Boys Return From Stranded Cross-Country Trek

Allan Eggleston and Linwood Rogers, students from Wirksville Osteopathic College in Kirksville Missouri, arrived home after a 1600 mile journey. Their old Ford failed near Columbus forcing a long hike and multiple rides in passing cars aided by signs claiming they came from Wirksville to Wortland. They survived a severe thunderstorm spent under a barn and apple tree before finishing the trip in Bath.

Allan Eggleston Lorin J. Eggleston Cobbroad Linwood Rogers Rockland Wirksville Osteopathic College Kirksville Columbus Cleveland Buffalo N. Y Albany North Adams Mass Boston Bath Whirksville Wortland

Boost Products Urges Governor On Trade With New South

Boost Products urges the governor to promote trade with the New South in a lengthy page one continuation. The Maine pilgrims praised cordial welcomes and social ties, urging cultivation of harmonious business relations to boost manufacturing, transport, and regional prosperity across ports and industries.

State of Maine New South Ene New England United States St. Lewis

Memorial Day Service at First Baptist Church

Memorial day exercises at the First Baptist Church were attended by the Sons of Veterans American Legion GALAR Spanish War Veterans and auxiliaries. Freeman Crosbs directed the procession and program with Mrs Legard Mrs Hooker Mr Holbrook and Mr Ashby presenting a Nation's Tribute. Gladys Legard performed a solo with Charles Holbrook. Rev S A Evans preached the sermon. A thousand acres of timber and brushland burned in the Bay State with suspicion of incendiary cause.

First Baptist Church Sons of Veterans American Legion Freeman Crosbs Ehcort Legard Hooker Holbrook Ashby Gladys Legard Wight Charles Holbrook S.A. Evans

Harvard Men Plan Maine Climate Weekend

Harvard men from New England will visit Bowdoin in July for a hospitality weekend in Casco Bay. The trip includes yacht docking, golf, tennis, a clambake, and an academic gathering led by Bowdoin faculty and New England Federation officials, ending with affidavits on Maine climate.

Harvard State of Maine New England Federation of Harvard Clubs Maine Casco Orr Portland Country Club Falmouth Portland Bowdoin Brunswick Harvard Wen Sills Frank Sulloway New England Federation of Harheard Clits Maine Motors Orr's Island Anchorage Bowdoin College Poland Spring Hotel Poland Spring

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Sagadahoc Registry

Real estate transfers were recorded over the last two weeks in Sagadahoc registry of deeds. Listings include transfers in Thath, Tenndoin, Whippsburg, Richmond, Topsham, West Bath, and Woolwich with multiple pairs such as Jennie S. Jack to Leburton WD and Lucian H. White to Martin Bergquest among others.

Sagadahoe Thath Jennie S. Jack Leburton WD. Sheldon, Jr Welby A. Colby Agnes M. Perry Abraham Miller George W. Troop John Small Charles W. Plant Chana Robbins William A. Bruce Annie M. Oliver Hersham Bi Irving J. Wallace Frank I. Leavitt Isabella R. Sawyer Richmond Thomas Gearry Mabel G. Robinson Topsham Lucian H. White Martin Bergquest Victor K. Sprague James F. Wottle Milton W. Ward C. L. Douglas Anna Wrest West Bath Shirley H. Mann Ruth A. Douglas Woolwich Charles Toothby Cornwell J. Rogers Sophia Wright Blinn Winfield S. Wright Horace EB. Locke Ralph O. Dale Florence A. J. Lawrence Joseph Charles Footer

Marion Talley Sings in Bath Port Lands Concert

Large Bath delegation expected for Marion Talley recital at Port land City hall on June 16. Miss Talley, a nationally known Kansas City singer after a recent Metropolitan Opera debut, will see Maine Music Festival patrons and local choruses pre purchase tickets. Public sale starts June 1 after Thursday advance sale to festival supporters. Contact Miss Alice Nelson at Cressey & Allen for seat requests.

Bath Portland Marion Talley City Hall Talley Kansas City Metropolittan Opera House Maine Music Festival Alice Nelson Cressey & Allen Heer Vorn

City Taath Publishes 78th Annual Report

The 78th annual report of the City of Taath is ready. Copies may be obtained at the city clerk’s office. The report, printed by a fine typography, honors Major George W. Dean with a memorial border and his portrait. It includes resolutions on his death and reports from city committees and departments plus a city council portrait.

Woolwich Memorial Day Observance Honors Civil War Veteran

Woolwich observes Memorial Day with school pupils decorating local graves, a Montsweage church program led by J G Bailey H T Bailey and Asbury Bailey, and an address by Bradford Redennett of Wiscasset. William Lincoln, sole surviving Civil War veteran in town, is honored despite absence, bouquet sent by Montsweage community. Next year plans announced for Center church and local church officers elected.

Woolwich Maine Legion Post Sons of Veterans Woman's Auxiliary Montsweag J. G. Bailey H. T. Bailey Asbury Bailey Bradford Redennett Wiscasset J. F. Brown T. H. Fernald William Lincoln Lincoln Wooolwich Montsweage Eben Dana Edna J. Rice Mise Sarah Bagley Center Church Clara Reed Association Donnell Thwing Sire Toe

Maine Publicity Campaign Faces New England Challenge

Maine leaders note New Hampshire has launched a 50 000 pledge campaign under the banner New Hampshire products resources scenery aiming to boost the state as a summer destination. The drive mirrors Maine's development program, urging cooperation to attract visitors and maintain the state's status as the summer playground.

Maine New England New Hampshire

Morse Juniors Stage Mrs Temple's Telegram at High School

Morse high juniors presented their annual play Mrs Temple's Telegram at the assembly hall to a large audience. Clarabell Quick and Dennis Boudreau led a strong cast with solid supporting turns. The production featured capable direction, well staged scenes, and a lively orchestra.

Morse High Morse High School Assembly Hall Temple Clinton DD. Wilson Donald McRae Wilson Alfred Randall Capt Sharpe Dorrce Campbell Dorothy Temple Clarabell Quick Whifford Russell John Sheldon Francis Duprey James Grant Herbuly Grant Gordon Harrington Sehool

Ross M’Lellan Kevines E Ross Wedding Notice

Kevines E Ross president of Hyde Windlass Co. and Gladis Meechan of Bath were married Saturday at The Garrison House in Bath. Officiating was Rev Daye of the Unitarian Church, Kennebunk. Mr Ross, a Lewiston college graduate and Bath business leader, and Mrs Ross, active in Bath society, will reside at Bright Meadows, North Bath.

Kevines E. Ross Hyde Windlass Co Gladis Meechan Bath Garrison House Sumtree Frank M. Ross Kennebunk Daye Unitarian Church Ross Lewdern College Ies Mr. Ross Bright Meadows North

Immediate trial ordered for Morse in stock fraud case

Charles W. Morse of New York was ordered to stand trial in New York. Attorney General Sargent announced the indictment charges conspiracy to defraud in the sale of United States Steamship Co stock. Fletcher Dobyns of Chicago named as special assistant prosecutor with Sylvester Rush assisting from the Department of Justice. Principal defendants include Barr & Poration Wits organ call. Case expected to go to trial within nine days. Also note: Mr. and Mrs. Emery Willson and son visited Auburn for the holiday with Mrs. Tillson’s parents.

Charles W. Morse New York Sargent United Sates Steamship Co Fletcher Dobyns Chicago Engle Sylvester Rush Department of Ju Barr F Poration Wits Organ Call

Obituary for James A. Comeau Foreman at Hyde Windlass Co

James A. Comeau 48 a foreman at Hyde Windlass Co died Monday night at 11 Spring Street from double pneumonia after an accident two weeks earlier. A Weymouth, Massachusetts native, he lived in Bath 27 years and belonged to St Mary's Holy Name Society Bath Aerit FAE and Bath Camp M W of A. He leaves his wife Estella and ten children all at home, his mother, one brother Charles and three sisters. Funeral Thursday at St Mary's Church at two in the afternoon.

James A. Comeau Hyde Windlass Co Spring Street Mr. Comeau Weymouth Ambrose Margaret Comeau Bath Holy Name Society St. Mary's Church Mary White Charles Sonia N. Y Henrys Thebeau Nova Scotia

Mrs Viola Leavitt Dies After Operation at Gardiner Hospital

Mrs Viola Leavitt wife of M E Leavitt of Bowdoinham died early Thursday morning at a Gardiner hospital after a recent operation. Born in Bowdoin 46 years ago she lived most of her life there. She was a Grange member and Sons of Veterans auxiliary. Survived by husband, her parents Mr and Mrs Silas Hamilton two sons Ellsworth of Gardiner and William of Bowdoinham two daughters Irene Smalley and Clarz Temple and several grandchildren.

Viola Leavitt M. E. Leavitt Bowdoinham Gardiner Hospital Bowdoin Grange Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Silas Hamilton Ellsworth of Gardiner William Bowdeinham Irene Smalley Clarz Temple

Neil D Stewart committal service held for Erie man

A committal service for Neil D. Stewart, former Oath boy who died in an accident in Erie Virginia on May 22, was held at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev F L Littlefield of Wesley Methodist church officiated. Survived by father James C Stewart of Everett Massachusetts sister Margaret C Stewart of Bath and brothers John of Bath Simon M of Quincy and George H Stewart of Shanghai China.

Neil D. Stewart Erie Oak Grove F. L. Littlefield Wesley Methodist Church Mr. Stewart James C. Stewart Everett Mass Margaret C. Stewart Bath John Simon M Quincy George H. Stewart Shanghai China

Mrs Snowes Funeral Obituary at Oak Grove

The funeral of Mrs Mary F Snow widow of Charles M Snow was held Wednesday afternoon at her home 16 High Street Rev Weston D Holman of Beacon Street Methodist church officiating The bearers were Charles Lt Curtis Fred D Hill Edward Bachelder and William J Verry Burial was in Oak Grove.

Mary F. Snow Charles M. Snow High Street Weston Charles L. Wright Green Street Edwin J Hardin Winter Street Haydn Quartet Fred J. Hill Milton H. Douglas Fred S. Curtis Sanford Nickerson Julia Shaw Galen Ward Ernest Wood Mason Oscar Wright Oak Grove

Mrs Evelyn K Tabor Funeral Held At Home

Funeral services for Mrs Evelyn K Tabor were held at her home at 154 Center Street on Friday afternoon at 250 officiated by Rev Weston I Holman of Beaven Street Methodist Church. Pallbearers were William Farrar Edgar Farrar Harold Battison and Terry Thompson. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Evelyn K. Tabor Center Street Weston I. Holman Beaven Street Methodist Church William Farrar Edgar Farrar Harold Battison Terry Thompson Oak Grove

Obituary Notice Omit Sister’s Name in Wright Death

Charles L. Wright obituary in last week’s Independent omitted the name of Mrs. Everett Cornish of Dath as a sister. The correction notes the unseen sibling was Ms. Cornish and references the family connection.

Charles L. Wright Independent Everett Cornish

Personal Notes Recap of Local Weekend Visits and Moves

Ros Miller returns from Neponset Massachusetts for weekend with family Mrs Belle Wallace visits Bath from Wa terville Miss Marjorie Mitchell starts as stenographer at Bath Tax Co. Others travel to Portland Ellsworth Lewiston Birch Vint Gloucester Read of Bath friends visit West Somerville Auburn Flatbush Denston Deston and Loudville trips. New home purchases Leavitt farm Dromere and Woollacott family weekend in Bath and Woolwich.

Ros Miller Neponset Mass Belle Wallace Park Street Waterville Marjorie Mitchell Bath Tax Co Rupert H. Daxter Missy Lydia Daxter Alden Smith Portland Charles Farnham Richard Ellsworth Joseph O' Brien Quincey Mars Everett G. Lemont Upper High Street J. A. Broom Paul Honstvedt Merline Brackette Lewiston Key Shackford Jeanette Birch Vint Gilman Seabury Rockland Bath Flatbush N. Y Berry Richard Laindeer George Moses West Somerville Moses Harry Crosman High Street Charles Merry Charles HL Morse Hayden Conant Ruth Merry Earl Morse Orono Harriett Woollacett

Bath pupils learn real mechanics in Morse high school exhibit

At Morse High School manual training, instructor David Alkazin guides 9th and 10th graders through a half finished miniature home. Students disassemble and rebuild doors, windows, walls, wiring, and plumbing to learn carpentry, plastering, electrical work, and flooring, culminating in a practical grasp of house construction.

Morse’ High School David Alkazin Ance Bath Morse High School Manual Training Department

Iron Works to Build Kennebec Bridge Caissons

The Foundation Co will occupy Bath Iron Works land to construct the large caissons for the piers by pneumatic method. McClintick Marshall Co has been negotiating to use Texas Steamship Co yard for storage and construction needs.

Foundation Co Kennebec Bath Iron Works McClintick-Marshall Co Texas Steamship Co

Woman's Auxiliary Elects Officers at Grace Church

The final meeting of Grace church Woman's Auxiliary was held Friday at Mrs. Frederick EK Drake's home with luncheon at one. Miss Emma DB Reed gave a report on the Diocesan convention and retiring president Mrs. Frank A Hodgdon received red roses. Elected for the coming year were Mrs. Charles H Cahill president, Mrs. Joseph M Trott vice president, Miss Emma B Reed secretary, and Miss Mary F Gibbons treasurer.

Woman's Auxiliary Grace Church Frederick EK. Drake Emma DB. Reed Frank A. Hodgdon Hese Charles H. Cahill Joseph M. Trott Emma B. Reed Mary F. Gibbons

Weather Outlook for June and Local Funeral Details

Sam Morrill predicts a brighter warmer June with above average temperatures and average precipitation. The first week will be cool and changeable, with three storm periods forecast from June 3–9, June 4–20, and June 26 to month end. Funeral for Charles L. Wright held Friday at his home 71 Green Street with Haydn quartet selections and burial at Oak Grove.

Sam Morrill Lewiston

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