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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1921

Page

2

Fishermen faced low Maine market prices hit hard at harbor

Phippsburg fishermen on the Maine coast report dire returns as market prices collapse. After long hauls and effort to load bait, trawls, and supply Portland buyers, they receive as little as 10 to 15 cents per hundred pounds. The drop follows a brief spike, with wholesalers paying scant returns, while consumer prices remain comparatively higher. Local society notes mention church and school events, personnel changes, and an epidemic of measles among Basin residents.

Maine Portland Wheeve Pelisaeus Bey J. W. West Devel S Herety Barth Rev Ph G Reuters Cbd Martie Derdls Dias League of New Englol West Meadowbrook Tyne Bath Petienee Chartes Vo Minett Rexbury Mass Virginie Bath-Popham Osleford Willie B. Perry John G. Reed Fos. Bowker William B Perry Arthur Totmian New York Ashdale Alt Havener Kelley Spear Yard Tom George CL Beals Richmdnd Kennebec Navigation Co Kennebec Alb. Stover Winneganee Carl Glidden Falmouth Henry M. Heald

Odd Ladies Have Busy Week In Maine Sessions

Myrtle lodge of the United Order of Independent Odd Ladies hosts a Thursday meeting with the supreme king of Rhode Island and her conductor as guests. Friday features an all day session in Odd Fellows hall for Maine Government, opening at 1 a.m. and degree conferral at 11 a.m. A dinner follows, plus a reception for Mrs. Gertrude Stewart and Mrs. Amelia Mitchell. Delegates from lodges across Maine exceed 100.

Myrtle Lodge United Order of Independent Odd Ladies Supreme King of Rhode Island Odd Fellows Hall Government of Maine Gertrude Stewart Amelia Mitchell

Colonial Club Rejects Dues Increase Proposal

At a Monday meeting the Colonial Club rejected a dues increase with a large majority while three members supported the measure. The club invited Governor Percival Baxter and his secretary Gilbert R. Chadbourne to attend the cardinal banquet at New Meadows Til June 20. Arthur B. Scott was elected resident member and Joshi Peterson and Arthur J. Brown were admitted to new resident membership.

Colonial Club Shote Sec Percival Baxter Gilbert R. Chadbourne New Meadows Arthur B. Scott Mersehigh Joshi Peterson Arthur J. Brown Corgetown

Six Candidates Planned for Royal Arch Degree Tonight

At a meeting of Montgomery and St Bernard Royal Arch Chapter Thursday night six candidates will be worked on the Royal Arch degree. The candidates are Roy Colby Winfred Mo and Arthur Hagan Fred Kittredge Ralph Fo Wright and Edward W Samp no. A large party of their friends plans to attend.

Montgomery & St. Bernard Royal Arch Roy Colby Winfred Mo Arthur Hagan Fred Kittredge Ralph Fo Wright Bdward W. Sampsono

Permanent work on Bridge Hill saves Bath from years of expense

The Bath street department completed extensive permanent improvements on Bridge Street at the south end. A west side drain from High Street carries runoff to a valley and sewer under Bridge Street to the dock. The hill was widened, straightened, stone laid, and gravel added. A plank path at the hill bottom and a cinder walkway from there to the bridge replaced the old structure.

Bath Bridge Street High Street Winneganee Bridge Phippsburg Bridge Hall Carl Tie

Chance to go to Camp Devens

Bath Chamber of Commerce secretary announces Sagadahoc men ages 15 to 35 may enroll in the Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Devens. The program runs Aug 1 to Aug 31 with government expenses paid and travel reimbursed. Over 1500 New England youths expected. aims to foster Americanism, health, self discipline and teamwork. Equipment provided. candidates must report ready to go with certificate of fitness.

Luelin J. Fuller Bath Chamber of Commerce Sagadahoe County Camp Devens First Army Area Zngland American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars United States Devens Bares

Obituary of Mrs Julia Ellsworth Pittman Dorchester death

Mrs Julia Ellsworth Pittman 37 wife of Wilson V Pittman died in Dorchester on Monday born in St John NB daughter of Richard and Katherine Ellsworth she lived in Bath most of her life and leaves a daughter Ruth an infant daughter a sister Mrs Spicer and three brothers William Hr John Hsworth of Bath and Hudson Ellsworth Cohasset funeral Thursday at 2 30 p m at the Dorchester residence Mrs Spicer and John Mulsworth will travel from Bath on Wednesday to attend.

Joshua Spicer Edward Street Julia Ellsworth Pittman Wilson V Pittman Dorchester Mrs. Pittman St. John, N Richard and Katherine Ellsworth Bath Ruth Mrs. Spicer William Hr John Hsworth Hudson HS Ellsworth Cohasset Grace Episcopal Church

Mrs Katherine M. Cousins of Boston dies aged T1

News arrives of the death of Mrs Katherine M. Cousins formerly of Bath and currently of Boston She was T1 years old She leaves two sisters Mrs Lewis Woodman and Mrs Benjamin Cressey of this city three nieces Mrs William J Murphy Mrs Katherine Quist and Mrs Annie Johnson and four nephews Allan Guerrero Augustus Guerrero Harold Cressey and William Cressey Interment will be in Rovtor.

Ben Ressey Katherine M. Cousins Boston Bath Cousins Lewis Woodman Benjamin Cressey City William J. Murphy San Diego Cal Katherine Quist Annie Johnson This City Allan Guerrero Augustus Guerrero Harold Cressey William Cressey Surial Rovtor

Local social notes from Winnegance area residents

Augustus Gould of Burnham visits sister Mrs Seymour Hayden in Providence. numerous residents and visitors are listed with relatives in Gardiner Brunswick Bath Parker Head and other towns. Church service noted. Holmes and Morse family outings and weekend trips appear among many calls and visits.

Augustus Gould Burnham Seymour Hayden William Campbell Providence R. I Ellen Walker Ellen Hersey Lynn Mass Ladies Aid Alfred Oliver Sherman Morse Chester Talbot Popham W. (. Perry Frank Perry Randolph Itarry Oliver Forrest Rice Gardiner Lelia Oliver Relatves Connecticut George Murphy Bangor Burleigh Whitbrick Ellen Tiersey RE. O. Taylor Corliss Street Quair Perry Oliver Pennsylvania Harey Williams Small Point Lester Perry Robert Manson Gus Small Walter Morse Dorothy Marion Morse Clarence Blaisdell Parker Head James Purington Lincoln William Hatch Bath George Eaton A. G. Morse Cambridge Angus Robinson William Perry Lewiston W. EB. Groves Lewise Leavitt Brunswick Fred I. Parks Alfred Cornish John A. Lambert Gardner Ames William Murphy Porthind Edgar Williams Forest Rice Herbert Morse Morse Bowdoin

Bath’s Y Remains Open Amid Closing Report

Despite circulating rumors the Bath Y M C A remains open with summer restrictions due to no treasury funds. A reorganization is planned with new officers to be elected within weeks and a budget to fund a trained director and enhanced youth programs. Emile Barlet is dismissed as caretaker and gym leader as management seeks funds to cover $3500 in unpaid bills.

Bath Y. M. CG. A Y. M.C. AL Emile Barlet Sec. Volz T Pan Allen M. Trish Harold J. Redding Allen Spear Earl B. Whittamore

Broken axle causes truck mishap on Martial Street

A truck driven by James Dunn and owned by Kennebec Creamery Co. slid down a hill after its right front wheel came off on Martial Street. Dunn escaped injury while inspection found a broken axle as the cause of the incident.

Martial Street James Dunn Kennebec Creamery Co Front Street Dunn Renaire

Indian Pow-Wow in Woolwich by the Penobscots

Penobscot members held an Indian dance on the Woolwich shore after an Indian dinner. Visitors from Bath and Portland joined the event, with basket weaving demonstrations and canoeing. Peter Neptune Abraham Neptune and Peter Mant led the dance with Davitt Lewis. Mrs Alice St Clair and Peter Neptune learned they are cousins during the visit.

Woolwich Bath Kennebec Abraham Neptune Peter Paul David Lewis Peter Neptune Boston Alice St. Clair Boekus Carnival Sasanon Tribe of Red Men Carnival Company Clifford Boston Harry Katron Portland Curtis DL. Bockus Mildred Morse Ethel Armstrong Bockus

The Old Family Hair Brush Remembered by RK Leonard

A nostalgic poem recalls a wooden backed hair brush that hung on the wall near the kitchen. It was used by generations, spanked children and shaped youth, then replaced as homes and rooms altered with time. The author RK Leonard reflects on change from childhood to modern living.

Pueblo Flood Relief Telegram Brings Safe Verdict

A Pueblo telegram to Mrs. Anna Sturtevant confirms her son Whlip Sturtevant and family are safe after a city flood. The flood wrecked White & Davis boot and shoe department on Main Street. Phineas Clough, 34, died in York when his body was found in a shallow brook, believed an accident.

Tuershey Anna Sturtevant Center Street Whlip Sturtevant Tueblo Phineas Clough York Charles F. Traynor

An Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure

An old time health column stresses maintaining balance in daily living during reconstruction. It urges preventive care with Hells Sarsaparilia to sustain appetite and energy and recommends Hood s Ville as a gentle vegetable laxative for periodic cleansing.

Prize gavel awarded to Bath South End PTA at state convention

At Augusta on Thursday Thatch's three Parent-Teacher associations sent 24 members to the state convention. The prize gavel, donated by Mrs. Charles Remington of Rhode Island, went to the Bath South End PTA for having the most members present, accepted by president Mrs. William Rich.

Thatch Augusta Charles Remington Rhode Island New England South End P. T. A William Rich Chamber of Commerce Salvation Army North Center I.T.A Episcopal Parish Red Cross Bath South Street Pltsa S. BT. T. AL Maine National Congress of Mothers Parent Teacher Association Augustus ©. Thomas ITA

Bath council approves use of City hall for shooting gallery

Aldermanic committee reports favor for Bath Kiffe club to use City hall as a shooting gallery with heating lighting and takedown/setup costs paid. Other actions approve a 100 candle power light at Elm and Water and reset a Middle street light.

Scott M. Golder Committee On Public Buildings Bath Kiffe Club City Hall Fred (. Potter Committee On Public Lighting Elm and Water Street A. G. Fisher & Co John Vlace Middle Street Center Granite Streets Middle John Foote Blisin Muddy Bridge Connec Gaudreau Ity Park John W. Gilmore Grassy Nettie Wiley Vromt Street Louis V. ¢Sagne North Street Thomas L. Perry High Street Lewis Jo. Swett William N. Sowall William Mann Joseph M. Footer Dr. Howard Wront Street Center Street Ralph BK. Hall Comeur Renew

Secretary Brewster Delivers Notable Address

A formal address by Secretary Brewster highlighted key policy goals and urged action on pressing national issues. The speech emphasized governance improvements and emphasized unity, urging bipartisan cooperation.

Children Lead Praise at Cumberland County Convention

The Cumberland County association session, led by secretary Susie M Walker and Col Frank B Cummings, featured hymns and pledges with multiple churches represented. Officers elected include Ken J W West as president, with Liosd L Hooker and committee members named. resolutions urged stronger Bible school work and temperance education across Maine communities.

Mixx Susie M. Walker Wortland Young People’s Department of the Cumberland Nazarene Corliss Street First and Peoples Baptist Beacon Street Wesley Methodist Grace Episcopal New Jerusalem Winter Street Central Congregational First Universalist of Bath Winneganee Chapel of Our Saviour Union East Brunswick West Point North Wath Miss Walker Ol. Cummings Brewster Arthur EK. Vanm Ken J. W. West Anl Maine Sexvick Amanda V. Coleman Svetary Za Vre Sumiayaches SF

Morse Helps Bates Meet Relays As Deering Tops Meet

Morse high placed 10th at the Bates state meet, earning one point in a field of 16. Deering won with 45 points, Edward Little second with 20. Cahill, Stover, and Morse competed in relays and sprints amid limited entries due to expense.

Morse High Bowdoin Maine Cahill Reynolds Deering Edward Little

Speaker urges more Sunday observance at Wesley church

Rev. HG Kennedy of Maine spoke at Wesley church urging stricter Sunday observance. He blamed violators including film firms and whiskey rings, urging owners to halt blue-law violations and noting public pressure to enforce Sunday rest.

HG. Kennedy Old Town Maine Lord’s Day League of New England Dan FE. Milliken Wesley Church Samay Motion Picture Corporation Proffensicemteal Sports Samlay Beaqueste Sb Gow Autitme Law Convention New York

Chief Parks Seeks Fire Setters After Town Blazes

Chief Charlies E. Warks believes arsonists ignite fires in the wooded Gietriet area between Witch Spring and Vrince's corser. Eleven fires have occurred this year in the district. Sunday Mec. 4 crews fought a maze of flames in the Coumbs' lot for nearly two hours. Authorities warn a Maze prison sentence for those caught and urge parents to warn their boys against building fires in those wands.

Keommelady Grex Gietriet Witch Spring Vrince Charlies E. Warks Coumbs Permms

Bath boy in the race at Phillip meets

Dusan Melavix, son of Mrs. John Me Sumis of this city, placed third in the 400 yard run during the dual track meet versus the Wae Wombs. Exeter lost 4 2 to 4 4. Soseyhiver returned from Kamgeley Lake with her husband, Oliver Moses’ chauffeur, and reports the party catching plenty of fish with 21 trout taken from the lake.

Dusan Melavix John MeSumis Phillip Andover Wombs Exeter Soseyhiver Kamgeley Lake Oliver Moses

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eRelena Bridge Hill Sagadahoe Julia Ellsworth Pittman Mrs Association THE Penobscots S. RK. Leonard Pueblo Bath Boy Thompson Bros Senate Winthrop Lake Aroostomk James. Madigan Howstom Averieam Realty Company Great Northern Paper Company Im Township & Range Venobsent James T. Daring Heovktiom Clevenee Miles Weeksbors Daggett Vamger BATES Parks
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