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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1921

Page

6

West Bath Community Notes Highlight Local Gatherings

West Bath women of the Red Cross and the Ladies sewing circle finished European children’s work at the grange hall with a noon lunch and a birthday cake for Mrs. Helen Brewer. The issue records visits, family news, school events, grange activities, and local social life across Bath and Sabino, noting weather concerns and community milestones.

The Red Cross First Baptist Church Grange Hall Helen Brewer Fred W. Larrabee W. H. White L. D. Rogers Scott Hill F. C. Murphy Walter Brown North Street Bath Orono Mr. Brown Frank Beale Nan Town Bangor Henry Cotteau Eleanor Sabino Oscar Smiley Vaughn Marjorie Humphrey Owen Smiley Samuel Bates Thornton Tyates A. C. Hines Bald Head Annie Greenleaf Winona Lendell South Portland Greenleaf Charles Bates Charlotte Perkins Malden Mass Sabine Camp Margaret Eleanor Bates Everett Lemont Fred Kittredge Will Kittredge Lemont Cottage Herbert Todgkins Lemont Street Sabine William Foster Dorothy Shirley Topsham Foster Kenneth Yates Mary McDougal Fred Ring Joim Dtruns- Wick Willun Brown Lannves Fuller Woolwich Lowell Littlefield Larrabee Smith Mary Philpot Mala Barter Leon Pennell Birch Point Zeta Psi Fraternity Bowdoin College New Meadows Sandy Cove William Toothaker Harpswell Lillian Brown J. Edward Drake J. Edward, Jr Dorothy Jewett Drake Farm Ormond Higgins Stonington, Conn Grange West Bath Grange Mr. Bates

First launching of year at Bath sparks barge Barnstable

The 3000 ton coal carrying barge Barnstable, first vessel sent overboard this year in Hath district, was launched Monday at Kelley Spear Co yard. Christened by Miss Barbara Austin, she sails soon towed by Staples Transportation Co. from Fall River. Built for Fall River firm, Barnstable rivals Bourne in size and finish. Capt. Stephen Manhem to command, with escorts including Staples officials from away.

Barnstable Kelley, Spear Co Barbara Austin Albert F. Austin Staples Transportation Co Fall River Mass Bourne Cape Cod Stephen Manhem KE. N. Hammond Staples ‘Transportation Co WL. S. Rea

Montsweag Forms Choral Society At Baptist Church

The Montsweag Choral Society formed at Montsweag Baptist church on June 1 with officers Joseph Robson president H F Butler secretary and Hollis Bailey treasurer. Charter members include Robson Hunnewell Hodgdon Robson and others. Dues levy set to fund start. aim to promote community singing separate from the church choir directed by Thomas Robson.

Montsweag Montsweag Baptist Joseph Robson Richard Hunnewell Flagg Llewellyn Dailey Hollis Baily Lowell Carrie Kingsbury TH. F. Butler Beatrice Clark Alva Thlodgdon Sadie Robson Eveline Robson Helen Erskine Corn Erskine Velma Bailey Thomas Robson Robson America Montsweag Choral Society

Chancellor Day to Resign Post at Syracuse University

Rev Dr James Roscoe Day longtime Syracuse University chancellor will resign at the annual meeting Friday night requesting immediate acceptance when a successor is named. He plans years of travel with to retire after 27 years guiding the university to prominence and will leave a legacy of major gifts from notable benefactors.

James Roscoe Day Syracuse University Wesley M. RE Bath Board of Trustees Day University John 1 Archbold W. Bowne Russell Sage John Lyman James J. Bleden John Crouse Edgar Crouse Lyman, Smith Andrew Carnegie John Huyler Eddy Steele Francis Hendricks Horace Wilkinson Wesley Church

Blanchard and Lamoreau Wed in Bowdoinham Nuptials

Harold Clyde Blanchard of Livermore Falls and Olive Lamoreau of Bowdoinham married June 3 at the bride’s Bowdoinham home. Rev. Pearson officiated. The couple will reside in Livermore Falls.

Harold Clyde Blanchard Livermore Falls Olive Lamoreau Bowdoinham Central Maine General Hospital Nurses’ Training School Mr. Pearson Gladys FE. Philbrick Lewiston Marguerite Rand Marjorie Lamoreau Edwin Lamoreau Miss Swett Blanchard Livermore Lamoreau Charles Lamoreau Wisconsin Bow

Dollar Day in Bath Promises Big Bargains for Shoppers

Next Tuesday Bath merchants plan Dollar Day shopping event with extensive bargains designed to attract customers. Local retailers anticipate strong crowds and boosted sales as residents compete for reduced prices.

Bath

Woolwich Ninth Grade Graduation at Day's Ferry Church

The ninth grade graduation took place at the Congregational church in Day's Ferry with 28 pupils marching from the schoolhouse. Students appeared in white gowns and dark suits, and the program included recitations, prayers, and diplomas presented by Duncan Melntosh. Several attendees and guests from nearby towns were noted, along with community updates and upcoming activities.

Day’s Ferry Congregational Church Day's Ferry Ellen Warren State of Maine Roy Graffam Balutatarywes Albert Wing Yeat Stee Eleanor Reed Torane Aree Gilbert Blathorne Pnuusigene Marion and Eunice Hussey Wecitatinnion Pyccy Ic Melvin Bailey Harold Donald Araaeingity Hethsyeee Aerie Harold Miller Mary Badeleck Beerttiat Scott Ferra Cuttom Aerson Shirley Gilman Mimigoe Elie Teeny Reed Duncan Melntosh Orville Jameson Laura Hadley Forrest Carlton Frank Galloupe Marion Thhissey Alva Savage

Arrowsic Bridge Closed for Repairs to All but Pedestrians

Arrowsic bridge is closed to team and automobile traffic due to a weakness at the Woolwich end of the draw. Selectmen deem it unsafe for general travel and expect repairs to take several days. Two years ago a fallen span halted all travel and repairs were funded by public subscriptions to Arrowsie.

Arrowsie Bridge Woolwich Arrowsie

Funeral of Miss Frances A. Dunham Veteran Bath teacher

Large attendance at the funeral of Frances A. Dunham a veteran Bath schoolteacher with many former pupils and colleagues present. Rev John Roy Browne of Beacon Street Methodist church officiated. Bearers were Walter S. Russell George W. Dean James D. Tabor and Charles J. Cain. Burial followed at Maple Grove.

Frances A. Dunham Bath John Roy Browne Beacon Street

Plummer Nominated for Shipping Board Seat

Washington reports President expected to nominate Edward C. Plummer of Bath for the United States Shipping Board and send the nomination to the Senate for confirmation before day’s end.

Washington Edward C. Plummer Bath United States Shipping Board Senate

Morse Grinds Wiscasset In Revenge Victory

Morse defeats Wiscasset to avenge a prior loss, piling 24 hits including two seven hit innings. Vovich and Steward lead with four hits each, Stover homers, Belanger clocks 12 strikeouts, and every Morse player has at least two hits and two runs.

Morse Wiscasset Academy Vovich Steward Stover Belanger Wiscasset Nan Beany Morse Ab Notieis Sham Nee Cm Uie Cntterds Ctifulteasreueneestet Sfacyesia Scat

Citywide Sanitary Survey Underway Leaders to Inspect Homes

A thorough sanitary survey is being conducted in the city by City Sanitarian Chester Kingsley with help from Madward W. Vanaghan. They record owner and occupant names and whether flush closets and sinks connect to the city sewer, to a mill pond, or open drainage. The effort aims to push all dwellings to connect to the sewer and improve local sanitary conditions as work advances from the south to the city center.

Chester Kingsley Madward W. Vanaghan

Duchesse of Richelieu Hosts Recital in Palatial New York Room

The Duchesse of Richelieu, staying with Emma Mames of North Street this spring, gave a charity song recital at Mrs. Ernesto Fabri’s New York music room. The room, two stories high with Raphael work and Italian palace woodwork, featured a fine organ and ornate candelabra. Guests included Charles Cushing of New York and Mrs. Cecil Tucker of Bermuda.

Duchesse of Richelieu Emma Mames North Street New York Clemente Bologna Ernesto Fabri America Raphael Robert Browning Venice Duchesse Red Cross Charles Cushing Cecil Tucker Bermuda Bath

Tulsa’s boom shows oil wealth and rapid growth

William S. Shorey, cashier of the First National Bank, recalls Tulsa as a modern boom city in Oklahoma. He notes rapid population growth from 600 to 72,000, extensive oil wealth, new roads and handsome homes, and a national guard response amid a recent uprising.

Tulsa Oklo William S. Shorey First National Bank Shorey National Guard

Wright Isaac Wright dies after four month illness in Woolwich

Isaac Wright 78 a Woolwich farmer died at Mill road Woolwich after an illness of four months. He was born in Wiscasset son of Roland Wright and leaves a brother Frederick Wright of North Bath and a sister Mrs Rines of Wiscasset. Miss Dorothy Sewall of Washington street returned Sunday morning after a week in New York.

Ralph Duonton Robinhood Lawrence Putnam Clara Hathorne Flora Leonard Annabelle Troughton Portland James Colby Reading Mass Marion Carlton Bath Hospital Munday Mildred Clark Bowery Street Bath Florence Carlton John Kelly Henry Carlton Belfast Alvah Stickney North Methodist Church Cordelia Card Thomas Baker Moatsweag Mary Baderick Elmer Higgins Winfield Brookings Richard H Munnewell Wilson Bailey Ruth Eaton Moatsweag School Augusta State House Ruby McIntosh Massachusetts College Duncan McIntosh Ralph Seigars Quincy Harvey T. Dailey Pearl Wiggins Ellsworth Georgia Lily Isaac Wright Woolwich Mill Road Wiscasset Roland Wright Frederick Wright North Bath Mrve. Rines Dorothy Sewall Washington Street New York

Pendleton argues proposed type not best for sailing ships

Pendleton, shipbroker from New York, says a 2000 to 5000 ton schooner with diesel would invite steamboat regulation. He argues sailing ships remain superior for certain trades, but fuel prices and labor costs threaten American shipping. He cites need for skilled sailing crews and criticizes labor influence on Congress.

Fields Pendleton Carl Crosby Kennebec Nivigation Company Willian T. Donnell Finn Pendleton Bros. Shipbrokers New York Pendleton Steamboat Inspeection Service United States Ma. Pendleton Maine Gene Crabenraca Cnb Stemerhip Lines Best Training School Willet Ian

High shipping costs and Lloyds insurance blocks

The article argues American ships face crippling costs from high insurance and maintenance. It urges a federal veto to mirror British Lloyds rates, claiming foreign insurers cover losses at about 40 percent while charging only 4 to 5 percent to carry risks.

Lloyd's Naimalmoth

Readjustment of Ferry Auto Rates Sought

Bath Chamber of Commerce president N Gratz Jackson and associates joined Senator Rupert Baxter for a ride to Augusta. The group planned a meeting with Governor Percival Baxter and state officials to discuss readjusting the Bath State Ferry tariff.

N. Gratz Jackson Bath Chamber of Commerce Lee Lucian D. Puller Ralph K. Dunton Rupert T. Baxter Augusta Percival IP Baxter Executive Council Paul DD. Sargent State Highway Commission Public Utilities Commission Bath Perry

Cosmopolitan Club Names Honorary Member at Meeting

Over 60 members attended the Cosmopolitan club monthly meeting chaired by President Mrs. Alice Varney. Mrs. William J D Sewall was admitted to honorary membership and at the close ice cream and cake were served. Miss Lily Weber entertained with interpretative dancing accompanied by Mrs. Carrie Buck.

Cosmopolitan Club Alice Varney William JD. Sewall Lily Weber Carrie Buck Pian

Mrs Byron Barker and Mrs Charles Welch Die in Portland

Mrs. Byron F F Barker and Mrs. Charles W Welch died Thursday in Portland. The notices list their deaths and identify surviving relatives.

Byron FF. Barker Charles W. Welch Portland

Legion Meeting Urges Attendance and Dues Support

The Roland TH. Smith post of the American Legion calls a critical meeting on June 14 to consider important matters including war risk insurance reinstatement and policy conversions. Delegates may be elected for the Waterville convention July 27-28, a women’s auxiliary planned, and fall concerts proposed to cover post improvements.

Roland TH. Smith Armerican Legion State Department Department Waterville Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Bath Red Cross and Sewing Circle Elmer Williams Lisbon Falls Paul Bodreau John Larrabee Morse High School James L. Williams City Hospital Williams Foster’s Point W. H. Larrabee John Wits Fred Williams Mr. Williams Lincoln Williams Esther White Ruth Morgan Mildred Jones Mildred Harrison Kamp Kumfort Choral Society Arrowsic Miss Dunham Plummer Ebbett Sewell Atbee Farnham Carlton C. Perkins Bath Bank Saac Wright Congress the Bath Trust Company Cosmopolitan Club Monthly Meeting Supt Parker Lewis Porthind Perfection Standard Oil CO. OF
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