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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

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Odd Ladies Honor Maine Official With Gifts in Bath

A Friday reception by Myrtle lodge of Odd Ladies in Bath honored Mrs. Lizzie Bb. C. Chaney, Maine's lady governess, and her conductor Mrs. Annie Lemont. Notables included Gertrude Stewart and other supreme officers. Gifts, roses, and photographs accompanied a program of music, readings, and humor, with ice cream and cookies served afterward by lodge members.

Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies Lizzie Bb. C. Chaney Government of Maine LL. O 1. C. Linkid Fellows Hall Annie Lemont Gertrude Stewart Bath Georgie Wilson Portland Elsie Alexander Brunswick Lilian Emerson Lewiston Alice LaRock Tillie Blake Lois McKiever Lillian Wright Elsie Higgins Gertrude Wilson Effie Warris Trayer Robert H. Carey Corliss Street Chaney Maine Government of Lodge Society and Friends Eleanor Blake Hope Ward Hardings Arthur Wilson Vivian Stover Pearl Campbell William Frazier Campbell Freeman Cora Louise Mary Carrie Frazier Bra Atwood Amos Verry Walter Kingsbury Bert Johnson Eleanor Jake Margaret Chaney Anna Chaney Edna Wilson Martha Wilson

SONS OF VETERANS ELECT NEW OFFICERS

Frank A. Webb of Bridgton was elected Department Commander of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Joseph No Day of Bath became Senior Vice Commander and Frank B. Small of Cooper Mills was named Junior Vice Commander. Edward K. Gould of Rockland was re elected secretary treasurer. Patterson Buck McDonald named to department council. Whitcomb Coney named trustees of History.

Frank A. Webb Bridgton Sons of Union Veterans of the United Spanish War Veterans Hall Joseph No Day Bath Frank B. Small Coopers Mills Edward K. Gould Rockland J. Manley Patterson Hallowell Charles L. Buck South Paris Sherman McDonald Brownfield Department Robert L. Whitcomb Portland Robert A. Coney Augusta Department of History

Bath Plans Gala Pageant Decor and Support

Local decorating committee led by Harry Webber meets at the Times and Independent to mobilize Bath for Maine Historical Pageant. Merchants banks and residents urged to decorate and display flags. Officials asked to adorn public buildings and Maine made goods highlighted in shop windows.

Harry Webber Times and Independent Bath Maine

Brilliant Address By Dr Cady At Lincoln Churches

Dr. George L. Cady of New York spoke on The Covered Wagon before the Lincoln association of Congregational Churches and Ministers. His address lasted an hour and held the close attention of the audience. Earlier Sept A Bliss of Portland gave a similar talk for an hour.

Lincoln Association of Congregational Churches George L. Cady New York A. M.A Cady Sept A. V. Bliss Portland

Senator Drake Venerated for Long Service in Sagadahoc

Hon James Edward Drake Republican renomination candidate for Sagadahoc Senate has roots in Bath and a career in shipping lumber banking and public service He led Bath as mayor during World War I served two terms in the House and one in the State Senate and earned praise for funding roads typhoid carrier relief and the Orphans Home dispute guidance for Bay Point Village Georgetown and Woolwich funds and local projects He is described as a highly influential and capable public servant with broad statewide ties and a record of aiding farmers and towns in the county.

James Edward Drake Sagadahoc Bath Tsol Eastern Steamship Co Drake Tie Rew Ohe City House of Representatives State Senate Bay Point Georgetown Legistare Woolwich Phippsburg City of Sagadiahoe County

Midnight Blaze Claims Horse at Johnson Bros Store

A midnight fire in the Johnson Bros store room and stable on Front Street caused the death of a horse due to smoke. Firemen led by Capt. John Small and Patrolman Elwell Pinkham contained the blaze, keeping gasoline drums and oil barrels nearby from igniting. Insurance coverage was reported for the damage.

Johnson Bros Front Street John Small Elwell Pinkham NVA

Petition to Remove Leaking Schooner Dng City Skyline

A protest petition to Daniel Bishop owner of a Dodge car agency urged removal of a waterside derelict schooner harbored on the riverfront. The Board of Aldermen forwarded the document to Mr. Bishop as officials considered grants for street lighting and other city improvements.

Daniel Bishop Board of Aldermen Cahill Enedy Citt John W. Gilmore Bishop Tate Dodge Kelley Field Ida C. Purington Hunt and Middle Streets Robert B. Small Lower High Street Fred M. Cook White Street Charles HL. Stinson Middle Rose Streets Sod Duprey Spring Street J. J. Sanborn Cherry Street Committee On Public Lighting Washington Granite Union Street Charles C. Toothaker Bailey Wid Fitts Street Board of Highways and Sewers Harold W. Child

Gold Purse Presented to Father Gorman on 50th Priesthood Anniversary

A purse of gold was presented to Rev Fr aimes TP Gorman at St Mary a parish hall in Bath to mark his 50 years as a priest. Ken Fitzgerald spoke as the gift was given after a reception with decorations in red white and blue. Hundreds of parishioners and relatives celebrated the milestone with bridge and whist and desserts as a memory of his long service across communities.

Fraimes Fra Gorton Bath St. Mary's Parish Edward J. Murphy Wherieiri STFR Y We Hee William Collins Edmound Arsenault John Costain Eugene Hart John Hart Aust Contey Katherine Conley Coleman Fraser John Green Frank Durant Daniel T. Dougherty Ernest Avery Paul Gurvey James NeLaughlin

Heated primaries chart a crowded political slate

The forthcoming statewide primary on Monday features contests across parties. Governor Brewster aims to deny United States Senator Hale a renomination, while Col William Puder Gardner leads the governor race with Frederick Honckley or Herbert Libby as potential runners up. State Bank Commissioner John G. Smith also seeks the GOP gubernatorial nomination. In Sagadahoc County Sheriff Albert Henderson faces challenger J Horace McClure, amid a crowded field and party tensions.

United States Carl B. Milliken Island Falls Broderick Hale Vporth Hale Ralph © Brewster Brewster William Puder Gardner Gardiner Maine House Frederick W. Honckley South Portland Herbert (. Libby Colby College Waterville John G. Smith Sagadahoc Albert Henderson Bowdoinham Mrt Crewster J. Horace McClure McClure Bath Henderson

Two Star Ball Players Join Bath Club Next Season

The Darthball club opens the season at Bath on Saturday after a hiatus. Star players Oliver the hurler and Harold Cutting the Bath left fielder enter their 20th year, alongside two star additions who will appear for Bath against the undefeated Porthond Fusileers.

Bath Club Bath Porthond Fusileers Oliver Husky Harold “Dido” Cutting William Oliver Harold Dido” Cutting

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sons OF Veterans Arthur Allen Optometrist Center Street Mon George Quicksall Bath Board of Poate Tle Board of Trade McKay Field Adjt Hansen Walter L. Whitney Carlton Bridge Trewster Uth DR. Cady Senator Drake Midnight Blaze Father Gorman St. Mary’s Parish House Dido Winchester Saturday Evening Post Winchester Playground and Startling Value Winchester Deabh Johnson Bros. Company
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