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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1919

Page

7

Captain Bunker Notes Army of Occupation Arrival in Europe

Captain Stephen S. Bunker of Company A 72d Engineers writes from France that his regiment along with the 130th and 132d Engineers will join the Army of Occupation and be stationed likely at Antwerp. He recalls two years in service, one year since sailing for France, and recalls prior duties in Sevier near the Swiss border and at St. Nazaire and Montoir Base Section No. 1. Mrs. Bunker, formerly Una Sanford of Bath, is mentioned.

Cap Stephen S. Bunker Co. A 72D Engineers Co. C. 503d Engineers St. Nazaire and Montoir Army of Occupation Bunker Bath Una Sanford

Bath Exceeds Lewiston On School Salaries

Lewiston school board re elected Principal H Thurston at 2200 and sub-master F H Pierce at 1700. Bath Board of Education offers higher wages with principal 2600 and sub-master 2100, increasing James V. King’s pay by 400. Original request from Lewiston finance committee was 2300.

Lewiston High School Bath Board of Education Lewiston School Board H. Thurston F. H. Pierce Bath James V. King

Lieut Brown elected captain of Company L Third Maine Infantry

Second Lieut Walter T. Brown was unanimously chosen captain of Company L Third Maine Infantry National Guard to succeed Capt Merton O Webber. First Sergeant Isaiah W Hunt elected second lieutenant to fill the vacancy. Maj Philip F Chapman presided. no other nominations.

Walter T. Brown Co. L Third Maine Infantry National Guard Merton O. Webber Isaiah W. Hunt Brown Philip F Chapman Wortland Capt Augusta Portland Hunt University of Maine School of Technology Lath Iron Works, Ltd Co. Lin Capt. Brown Morse High School Bowdoin College Texas Steamship Co

Miss Hazel Ridley Weds Harvey Hill in Dorchester Home

Miss Hazel Ridley of Dorchester Mass and Harvey Hill of Bath were married Thursday night at the bride’s cousin Mrs Gladys Stoke’s Dorchester home. Only a few close friends attended with Loring Hill best man. The groom, son of Mrs Charles Hill, works in a Boston garage and will reside at 28 Milton Road Atlantic Mass. Warry Ham and Warren McIntire drove to Augusta for the weekend.

Hazel Ridley Dorchester Mass Harvey Hill Bath Gladys Stoke Loring Hill Charles Hill Boston Hill Milton Road Atlantic Ethel Williams American Clothing Co Horace Witham West Bath Frances Frost Waltham Harry L. Williams Ann Oliver Small Point Robert Oliver Lucy Small Charles Merry Walter Rogers Earl Morse Charles’ Perkins New York Harbor Page Wyman Walker Head Walter Morse Ralph Merry Brunswick Zina Hunt Bessie Hunt Sebasco Howard Spinney Bay Point Charles Derkins

Phippsburg Clergyman Named Pastor for Basin West Point Cundy's Harbor

Rev Phillipps of Brooklyn N Y has been engaged as pastor of Pentecostal churches at the Basin West Point and Cundy's Harbor. A large Basin congregation heard a strong sermon as they continue winter services after Rev Washburn's resignation. Community notes include visits, relocations, and local celebrations from Bath to Small Point with many residents noted.

Brooklyn Mr. Phillipps N. Y the Basin West Point Cundy’s Harbor the Basin Church Charles Washburn Maria Harris George L. Harris Portland Warren Ryan Waltham Ina L’case Iantha Morse John Morse Small Point West Bath Nathaniel Morse Harry Mank Edith Boston Walker Head Fred Sparks William Lbutler A. B. Havenes F. C. Bowker Meadowbrook Hall Asa Percy Nat F.C. Bowker Grace Vercy Parker Head Home Samuel Gordon Gardiner Rogers New Meadows River J. K. Bowker Lowell Mass Phippsburg Laura Cutting Mr. Varney Bath Ernest Durkee Melrose A. F. Williams Camp Devens John Williams Hebron Academy James (. Verry Edward Curtis Harrison McIntire George Cyr Charles Harrington William Willis W. H.tobey Winnegance Grace Verey Ruth Margaret Wiscasset Cutler Bowker Verey Bodwell Grange Hall Frank Olliver Popham Beach Elbridge Wright Bath Memorial Day

Winnegance Electric Line to Cross Bridge in Two Weeks

The Bath and Brunswick Light and Power Co plans to start wiring houses on the Phippsburg side within two weeks after enough contracts were signed Bridge crossing work will enable electric service to many families and at least one home plans to pump water with an electric motor from a local well.

Bath and Brunswick Light and Power Co Winneyance Fairview Cemetery Bridge Hall al Goodwin New England Ray Oliver Shenandoah Texas Oliver William Trufant Margaret Trufant J. Everett Mayo E. B. Noyes Clara Everett Mass Melvin Smith Elmer Hodgkins Bath Everett Mayo R. Wayne Gardiner Doris Lurington Hardings Larington Bowdoin Joseph W. Higgins Joseph, Jr Brunswick Larrabee Doris Verkins T. F. Verkins Henry Carleton John Johnson West Bath Dorman Verkins Eugene Brown Fred Larrabee Walter Larrabee Josie Winter Jed Winter Miles Warington Ernest Williams Edwin W. Haggett City of Walter H. Larrabee Jewett Farm Maria Wibbetts Rockport Joshua Tibbetts Clinton Wratt N. E. Trask Damariscotta Charles Hewitt, Jr Quincy Ernest O. Jnight Augusta Knight Eugene Knight S. A. Evans Emma Gould Siartley Watts Whitingsville Seymour Hayden D. Adams Joyce Butterfield Charles Perkins Ralph Spinney Bays Point George Charlton Portland Walter GC. Perry William ‘I. Standish Harry Oliver Edgar Oliver Stratton New Hampshire Edgar Williams Eugene Spinney Anson Oliver Popham Forest Rice Maud Philip Black Gardiner Tears Rice Son Forest Robert Manson Roberta

Petition to review larceny sentence before governor

State officials announce a hearing on a petition to convict and review the sentence of a prisoner in Androscoggin County Jail Auburn. The hearing before the Governor and Council will be held in the Council Chamber in Augusta on Wednesday June 25 at ten oclock. Secretary of State Frank W. Ball signs the notice.

State OF

Girl 12 Fatally Injured When Train Hits Auto Near Topsham

Bertha Tarr twelve year old daughter of James Tarr of Topsham was killed when an automobile carrying her, her brother Michard, and others was struck by a passenger train from Lewiston to Brunswick at a Maine Central crossing. Michard suffered severe bruises. Bertha died in a Brunswick baggage room before a doctor could reach her. The accident also left Bertha with a broken thigh and internal injuries. Bertha leaves brothers Maynard and Richard and six sisters Florence of Portland Jessie Olive Mildred Mrs Wilbur Cox and Mrs William C White of Topsham.

Bertha Tarr James Tarr Topsham Michard Maine Central Railroad Lewiston Brunswick Edward L. Whitney Wopsham John L. Merrill

Woolwich Memorial Day Visits and Local Calls

Woolwich notes Memorial day gatherings as residents and visitors call on friends and relatives. Accounts mention Mr and Mrs William Brookings, Mrs Eliza Cutting of Boston, Miss Charlotte Buck ill, Miss Helen Dana, Mr and Mrs Fred Lily of Yarmouth, and دیگر neighbors visiting or hosting over the long weekend.

William Brookings Gardiner Lowell Brown Joseph Day and Son Bath Woolwich Eliza Cutting Boston Thomas Reed Alice Preble Bowdeinham DD. J DD. J. Trott. Mrs. Edithe Tapley of Haverhill Mass Arthur Carlton Charlotte Buck Days Ferry School Bailey Wiscasset Helen Dana Eben Dana Lydia Hathorne Fred Lily Arthur Yarmouth Farnham Ralph Rice Frank Head

State Highway Commission Prohibits Signs Near Crossings

Paul Y D Sargent warns road supervisors of a law ban on advertising signs within 500 feet of highway crossings and where public ways meet. The commission will remove noncompliant signs at the owner’s expense and may fine up to 50 dollars. Officials request lists of signs to enforce compliance and warn of forthcoming removals.

Paul YD. Sargent State Highway Commission Engineer Sargent The Highway Commission

Carnival taking Bath this week draws regional attendance

Edgecomb reports Alfred Trott visiting Wiscasset on Tuesday as many locals plan to attend the Bath carnival this week.

Edgecomb Alfred Trott Wiscasset Bath

Plans for New Main Sewer System Described

Plans have been completed to build a main sewer from United States Housing Corporation property at Lincoln and Academy to join Emergency Fleet Corporation sewer near Maine Central tracks on North Street. The project will take weeks and will serve the west side housing project and other minor systems, severing them from the city’s existing lines with a top state system.

United States Housing Corporation Lincoln Academy Street Emergency Fleet Corporation Maine Central North Street

Hon William T Haines Taken by Death

Augusta reports the death of Hon William T Haines former Maine governor after a pneumonia illness linked to a recent surgical operation. He had long been a prominent business and political figure in the state and died at Augusta General Hospital at noon.

Augusta William T. Haines Maine Augusta General Hospital Haines

Plans for St John’s Day Knights Templar Meet

Dunlop commandery of the Knights Templar entertains St Amand commandery of Kennebunk for St John day on June 24. A special committee holds plans to be revealed at a June 12 meeting. Eight received the Red Cross degree at Tuesday night’s commandery meeting.

Dunlop Knights Templar St. Amand Commandery Kennebunk St. John Day Red Cross

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Opera House WM. S. Hart Poppy Girl Clara Williams Clara Kimball Young Rex Beach Liberty Theatre Mary Pickford Capt. Kidd, Jr Priscilla Dean Bert Lytell Blackie Vivian Martin Dorothy Gish Dustin Farnum Viola Dana France Lieut. Brown Hill—Ridley Warry Ham Warren McIntire Park & Pollard Company Stevens Park & Pollard Bath Grain Company Basin David Bright Rockland George W. Bright Bright Boys David George C. Raymond Chappell Unity Guild First Baptist Church Esther White Kamp Rumfort New Meadows W. H. White Guild Miss White Freank W. Ball the House of Kuppenheim Panamas Will John J. Desmond Ing G. W. Shaw Elizabeth Webber Eryine Wright Bath Bath Herbert Webber New York City Charles Hunnewell P. N Conley’s Specialty Store W. T. Haines John McIinnes David Roger McInnes Roger Con New York Saxonia England Roger Saranac Adirondacks
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