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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1925

Page

4

Horse Survives Wild Rodeo on New Hudson Brougham

A runaway horse reared mid street near Dawmariscotta and leaped onto the hood of a brand new Hudson brougham, owned by Henley Kimball Co. of Wortland, driven by Leslie Davis. The horse, frightened while hitched to a wagon, caused damage including a broken radiator and cowl vent, then was carted away. In Saga dahoc county probate court, Judge James S. Lowell presided over the June term, ruling on multiple estates, executors, guardians, and witness depositions, with petitions for probate and real estate sales filed and granted.

Dawmariscotta Henley- Kimball, Co Wortland Leslie Davis Charles Barnes Davis Atd Hudson-Essex Co Vine and Water Streets Hudson James S. Lowell Sagadahoc Mary A. Brown Bath Etta PF. Borders Lestate William E. Hogan Viola G. Hogan William Ke Hogan Willian BP. Sewall Melvin H. Blackwell Amos K. Butler Albert H. Shaw Elizabeth D. Kimball Anna VD. Kimball Lectina P Wyman Phippsburg Edwin M. Wyman Aliena N. Potter Bowdo

Modern Woodmen Memorial Service Held in Red Men's Hall

Modern Woodmen of America held its annual memorial service at Red Men's hall on Sunday afternoon. The event opened with a match by Lillian Stover, followed by a prayer by Rev. Weston St. Holman, hymns, and the roll of deceased members read by Roscoe Thigins. A white pink was placed on the altar for each member named, with words from past consul Avery and Fredoe Tewie. Mrs. Sadie Gareelon sang, and the memorial address by Mr. Lehman was described as impressive. Members listed include AL G. Coombs, Wilfred Pride, Willis K. Perkins, Brenton B. McNeil, Albert F. Cressey, Carr, DeLosh, Edward Winslow, Leroy Stover, Joseph Of Malo, Diodel Thiggin, Benj. F. Groves, Gloris A. Gallant, Fred E. Pootre, Henry D. Ries, Henry F. Newell, Wilbur To Kane, Joseph W. Crocker, TH Herbert Morse, William Harrison, Eugene J. Hartnett, Willis Perkins, Herbert A. Day, Alexander Sutherland.

Bath Camp Modern Woodmen of America Red Men's Hall Lillian Stover Weston St. Holman M. EB Roscoe Th Hiegins Wheer Avery Fredoo Tewie Sadie Gareelon Mr. Lelman AL G. Coombs Wilfred Pride Willis K. Perkins Brenton BE. McNeil Albert FL Cressey Mr. Carr Mr. DeLosh Edward Winslow Leroy Stover Joseph of Malo Diodel Thiggins Benj. FL Groves Gloris A. Gallant Fred EB. Pootre Henry DD Ries Henry FE Newell Wilbur To Kane Joseph W Crocker TH Herbert Morse William Harrison Eugene J. Hartnett Willis Perkins Herbert A. Day Alexander Sutherland

Dow-Morey Former Bath Man Is Married at Benton Harbor

A wedding in Benton Harbor Michigan on May 9 united Elinor Colius Morey and William Q. Dow. Officiant Rev Gr A Witteman at St Jolavs Catholic rectory. Bride wore pale blue crepe de chine with tan lace accessories and carried a bouquet of roses. Bridesmaid Arlette Morey wore a Tangerine dress with gold lace. Best man Nipress rye Shines Was. The couple will reside in Benton Harbor. Senator F W Carlton and Lawrence Putnam of Woolwich returned from Boston on business.

Benton Harter Mich Bath Denton Harbor Gr. A. Witteman Elinor Colius Morey B.S. Morey Willian QO. Dow St. Jolavs Arlette Morey Benton Harbor

North End Man Finds Strange Mare Instable

Frank W. Parris of upper Willaslington street discovered a wild mare in his stable after a thunder shower. The frightened animal had fled to refuge, damaged hay, and settled in Weight's pasture. Parris located owner Edwardes Giles, a rural mail driver, and the mare was returned on Monday.

Frank W. Parris Willaslington Mr. Parris Edwardes Giles Weight

Sasanoa Tribe to Visit Brunswick Friday

A large delegation from the Sasanoa tribe will travel to Brunswick Friday for a district meeting attended by Red Men from Lisbon Falls Oris Isle Brunswick and Daath. Great Sachem Bradford Redotu nett of Wiscasset will speak. Local committee members are Frank Reynolds and Edward Gareelon.

Hirge Brunswick Red Menu Lisbon Falls Oris Isle Daath Great Sachem Bradford Redotunett Wiscasset Frank Reynolds Edward Gareelon

Maple Trees Blighted Near City Provokes Alarm

A blight affecting maple trees near the city is reported on Cobb Road. Officials cannot yet determine whether the damage is due to disease or growth. Residents fear widespread leaf loss and potential danger to trees, with local clerk Albert Whites and family noted in the scene while returning from Jonesport.

Cobb Road Gamseet Oor

Bowdoinham Radio Program Broadcast June 19

Local notice details Charlevine Davis once of Bowdoinham who now teaches in Hol lixston Maxs Maxs High School leads an orchestra of boys and girls from her school to be heard on WEEI Boston broadcast Friday June 19 at 6 30 pm daylight saving time 5 30 our time The item notes the town audience and the group Mighty Lake Rose will perform one number and mentions previous local musical activity The report also covers a severe thunderstorm damage and various town social notes and graduations

WEEI Charlevine Davis Hollixston. Maxs Viola Coombs Edison Light Boston Lake Rose Plas Town Hall Raymond Blodgett U. of M Mildred Prances Mary [. Millay Walter Gregory Shinetz Ona Britt Parker Britt Anderson Mabel Blair Burns Kate Blair Haines Landing Floyd Wparington Baby Wortland Lewis Suey Curtis Sawyer Worcester Mass Wallace Phunter Aroostook County Atvice Small Grace Mealey Richmond B.A. Small George Hackett Lloyd Robinson Coombs High School Island Pall Welen Denham Clinton Thomas Ward Gaylord Winthrop Clifford Smalley W. Brunswick Harrys Purington Sumner Cape Dingley Road Sumner Conns Coventry, Conn Conn Bertha Hackett George TH. Hackett Wood Carr Wo Carr Merrill June

Richmond Social News Finds Town Busy with Guests and Visits

Mrs. Leon Dunkley drives to Tacoma Inn Sindee while Pank Sirois buys Leighton farm on Brunswick road. Town hosts visitors from Brunswick, Waterville, Bowdoinham, Waterville, and St Helena. Graduation topics include eighth graders Madeline White and Donald Poster. Several residents travel to Bowdoinham and Waterville for relatives and receptions.

Leon Dunkley Tacoma Inn Sindee Pank Sirois Waterville Leighton Farm Brunswick Road Harry Willivus Brunswick Seth Watson George Tiches Capitol Island Garrett Woes Turner Ada Matheswin Thrar Richmond Skowhegan Chris S. M. Preble A. Grondin Jennie Perry Alyce Sunnybrook Lewis Lowell West Dresden Madeline White Madeline Umberhind Donald Poster Willis Blair Beedle Road Charles Grondin Ida Mathurin Branswhick Bowdoinham and Mere Marriner Freda Flora Shepard Gerald Grondin Dorothy Brown Jace Mealey Nan Hateh Len Tewkesbury Florence Watson CL Watson Randall Young Bates College Carroll Young George T Hockett W. TL. Johnson Dreaden Herbert Bastian Portland Mroo Floss RL Good Woodfords Z. M. Davinal Charles Barbara Camdeg Dwinal S. Amiys Ralph Pinkhian Twee Rey Leet Cihe Gardiner Walter Martiner

Grandson of Bath Wins a High Honor at Colby College

Elmer McLellan Taylor of Winthrop receives the Condon Medal for exemplary citizenship at Colby College commencement. The award, given by Randall Judson Condon, requires a three fourths senior class vote. Taylor, class of 1925, is a public speaker, hurdler, relay captain, and member of Lambda Chi Alpha, Ep Curans, and Druids.

Bath Elmer McLellan Taylor Winthrop Colby College Condon Colby Taylor Frank H. Taylor John W. Brush Brush Stroudwater Baptist Church Portland Randall Judson Condon Cincinnati Maine New England Boston Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

Children's Sunday at Beacon Street Church Observed

Beacon Street church observed Children's Sunday with morning infant baptisms and a sermon on Second Mile Christianity by Pastor Weston DP Holman. The evening Bible school concert, chaired by Mrs. Harry Beals, featured a decorated program with 14 girls in a screen exercise and multiple solos, duets, and choral numbers by pupils and teachers.

Beacon Street Weston DP. Holman Bible School Mars Harry Beals Herman Crocker Marion Bowie William J. Craft Herbert Huggard Louise Oliver Lucille Beals Leland S. Plummer Marion Dain Hazel Mayo Weston Holman Lillian Smith Virginia Golder PSOE Jesus Epa Gerald Robinson Pearl Savage Rieses Adele Burton Doris Crocker Henrietta French Ada Fraser Ethel Marie Smith Berane Otis Smith Beulah Martin Evelyn Simmons Evelyn Haggett Charles Plummer Woltsec Tineke Sloe Leura Thehna Oliver Cate Hazel Cook Anna Perry Marion Coleman Reta Henderson Grave Wishop Dorothy Robinson Hliss Carter Ferserstai Gertrude Wallies Bien Cria Sert Evelyn Colema King’s Busines Carlena Meister Vod Helen Decker Robert Chaney Chil Robinson Paul Savage Frederict Barbara Chaney

Prominent Names Recited in School Program Closure

A closing recitation featured Henderson, Arthur Rand, John Beals, John Cook, Carl Decker, Mulford Simmons Medalbenty, Dorothy McCabe, Promme Muriel Howe, Charlotte Oliver, Natalie Mayo, Evelyn Haggett, Winifred Aderton. Louise McNeil read the program as Supt. Eugene McGrath presided.

Phippsburg Scribes Road Repairs and Local Visitors

Phippsburg notes include a Standard Oil truck bogged near the York turn and brush blocking repairs on the road. Visitors William Richardson of Brunswick and local carpenters George E. McIntire and William McIntire work on repairs at the Alliquippa hotel at Simall Point.

York Turn William Richardson Brunswick George E. McIntire William McIntire Alliquippa Simall Point

Social notes from East Boston and Bath visits

Mrs. Alonzo Terrill arrives at Parker Head Summer home. Mrs. Ira Hallett returns from Bath City hospital. Mrs. Charles A Rollins and Mrs. James J McLean visit Bath. Mrs. James J McLean, formerly Myalthe Rollins of Edmonton, returns after 12 years away, traveling via Winnipeg St Paul Chicago and Niagara Falls to Boston. She visits Charles A Rollins and H J Mank, then Summer home. Rolls and Finck guests visit. Mrs. KE Marsh hosts Mrs. Melville. H J Marsh repairs Seaview cottage. George Finck of East Boston joins Sunset visit.

Alonzo Terrill Boston Parker Head Ira Hallett Bath City Hospital Charles A. Rollins James J. MelLean Bath James J. McLean Malythe Rollins Edmonton Alberta Canada McLean Winnipeg St. Paul Chicago Niagara Falls Doston Charles A. Stollins H. J. Mank George Finck Lydia CC. Webber KE. J. Marsh Melville H. J. Marsh

Terrifying encounter near Montsweag with unknown visitor

Mrs. Ernest Colby on the State highway between Montsweag Farm and Wiscasset faced a stranger who demanded entry to her home. After finding doors and windows locked he threatened to shoot if she cried out, then fled when she finally called her husband in Willist. The man was described as of medium height with a smooth, medium complexion and a full face, about age asset.

Ernest Colby Montsweag Farm Wiscasset Wills Colby

Man with big feet traced from footprints in gravel pit

Mr Colby traced footprints from a gravel pit to a man described as wearing blue overalls a jumper and a light soft hat. Lincoln county authorities in Wis casset were notified and an alarm sent to Bath police headquarters as the man was last seen headed toward Woolwich.

Colby Lincoln County Wiscasset Bath Woolwich

Bowdoinham Chapter D A R Members Entertain Again

The June meeting of Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter D A R met in Bowdoinham with members from the town. The group toured the Erudition schoolhouse in Bath and planned repairs, while a sympathy note was sent to Mrs. Howard B. Johnson of Bath. A luncheon was served at noon by Bondsinham members, and several Bath area members attended. A. Chandler Getchell, mill owner and Brunswick timberman, died Wednesday after a period of ill health, leaving a wife and several children.

Dummer Sewall Bowdoinham Edward P. Kendall Bath Howard B. Johnson Johnson William Willes Activities Committee Cuthance Old Town Long Branch Bondsinham Elwell Crosby Margaret Foote KF. LD. Hardin Fred CC. Hill Agnes Humphreys Elmer WD. Hodgkins James E. Lockery Charles C. Low Marion Moody Alice Minott Abbie Minott William Donnell Annie Valmer Thomas F. Perkins Alice Robbins Harry (. Webber Carrie Varney Alice Varney Lacey Kimball Winnie Durgin A. Chandler Getchell Getchells Mills Brunswick

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