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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1919

Page

4

Bath Odd Ladies of Myrtle Lodge Observe Birthday

Myrtle Lodge of Odd Fellows celebrated its 19th anniversary with a reception honoring 12 charter members still members. About 20 guests from Merrymeeting Lodge of Brunswick attended. a program of music readings and a historic sketch followed the reception.

Bath ODD Ladies OF Myrtle Lodge Myrtle Lodge of Odd Fellows Merrymeeting Lodge of Brunswick Ida Chaney Maud Clark Lizzie A. French Mary 8. Curtis Gertrude Stewart Mabel Shepard Lizzie B.C. Chaney Lizzie Pepper Carrie Albee Mary MacIntire Amelia Mitchell Carrie French Emma Jacobs Luella Chapman Effie Varvish Clara Troop Mel. Illie Blake Anna E. Scott Abbie J. Furber Isabelle Ervine Ethe Albee Lord's Sail Hattie Marr Lewiston Marie A. Kennard Portland Sylvia A. Hall Monmouth Cora. Atwood Auburn Maine Lillian Faunce Anna ¥. Scott W. Effie Albee Ethel M. Albee Lida 8. Clark Emma F. Jacobs Eléanor G. Turner Nettie Z. Stilphen Grace W. Mank Clara A. Cook Bethice E. Wpombroke Jennie Whitbrick Lydia Cook Carrie Mampel Emma FE. Lermound Jennie KR. Lermond Carrie M. French Luella A. Chapman Laura M' Kenney Lizzie M. French Catherine Wallace Rosa Mungey A. K. Cunningham Mabel

Bath Boy Snapped by Portland Camera Man

Portland Evening Express features a candid photo of Bath boy Harry KE Mason, son of County Commissioner Charles H. Mason. The article lauds his modest nature and outlines his varied career from hotel management to real estate and construction knowledge, noting his Peaks Island cottage and family.

Portland Evening Express Bath Harry KE. Mason Charles H. Mason Mason Russell Shipbuilding Co

Five Naval Recruits Sign Up At Station

The navy recruiting station signed up five men on Monday. They are James Moran of Richmond Virginia Ellery G Southard 6 King Street Clyde Brown Boothbay Harbor Roland A Howard Blue Hill and Erald Boucher of this city. The recruiting party will travel to Rockland June 19 2021 then to Waterville June 23 24 25, and to Belfast Eastport and Calais for three days in each location.

Navy James Moran Richmond Ellery G. Southard King Street Clyde Brown Boothbay Marbor Roland A. Howard Blue Hill Erald Boucher Rockland Waterville Belfast Eastport Calais

Brunswick probate notices appoint administrator and executor

In the Probate court of Brunswick the estate of Lucie Couillard who died June 5 had Napoleon J. Couillard named administrator with the estate valued at 762.25 dollars. Clarence E. Sawyer was appointed executor of the will of Elizabeth Hunt who died April 13 with the property valued at 650 dollars.

Lucie Couillard Brunswick Napoleon J. Couillard Clarence E. Sawyer Elizabeth Hunt

Shipping Board Pushes Wooden Ships For Atlantic Pacific Trade

The Shipping Board launches a campaign to prove wooden ships built in Bath and other ports have long lifespans and remain viable for large scale trade. Proponents argue 2000 to 5000 ton wooden steamers fit Atlantic Pacific routes, noting Government built vessels now up for sale after service. A veteran expert cites the 878 foot Great Republic as a long serving example.

Bath Shipping Board Atlantic Pacific Orient San Francisco

Slavin Buys Twitchell Residence in Bath

Thomas K. Slavin, returning from Boston, purchased Mrs Emma Twitchell’s Washington Street residence for his own occupancy. The deal, arranged through the Fred B Reed agency, leaves Slavin without a home briefly after selling Union Street property to Walter and Mrs Choate. The Twitchell house, noted for its construction, was once the home of the late Mayor Fritz H Twitchell and later Col E K Harding’s daughter Mrs Emma Twitchell.

Thomas K. Slavin Bath Boston Emma Twitchell Washington Street Fred B. Reed Slavin Texas Yard Halifax Union Street Walter Choate Twitchell Fritz H. Twitchell Col. E. K. Harding

Mrs Wallace Receives Death Benefit Check

Mrs Orlando Wallace of West Point received about $350 under influenza death benefit plan. The Texas Steamship Co. sent a sympathy letter after her husband Mr Wallace, a Texas plant night watchman, died of influenza last fall. She thanked the Times for covering the story.

Orlando Wallace West Point Texas Steamship Co Wallace Texas

Aldermen grant permit for power lines to new stone plant

President Clarence A. Peaslee led a Bath and Brunswick meeting in Mayor Drake's absence as Bath and Brunswick Light and Power Co. won rights to string poles and wires to the Oak Grove stone crushing plant. The board appointed Morrill White Carr as constables and approved victualer bonds. Licenses were issued to Charles P. Tarr Alton W. Oliver and Lincoln F. Clement as public automobile drivers.

Clarence A. Peaslee Board of Aldermen Drake Bath and Brunswick Light & Power Co Oak Grove Rorneo Jc Srthur V. Morrill J. E. White Charles A. Carr Lewis N. Hart Stacy Brothers J. M. Footer George A. Herlihy

Amateur Drawings Show Much Talent

An exhibition at the Junior High School features drawings by students aged 12 to 15. Works include flowers birds sketches and magazine-cover designs, many closely copied freehand under Miss Conley and Miss Murray supervision. Notable pupil Mark Hennessey stands out for exceptional cartoon drawing talent.

Conley Murray Gorham Normal School Mark Hennessey

Improved Highways Make Folks Neighborly

The Portland Express quotes a Times editorial praising Portland for its fine theaters and entertainment. It notes Bath visitors frequenting Portland venues and highlights the growing number of Bath travelers due to the excellent road link between the two cities, promoting pleasant drives for motorists.

Portland Express Times Portland Bath

Columbia Stock company opens Bath season with two shows

The Columbia Stock company starts an eight week Bath run next Monday presenting The Misleading Lady on Mon Tue Wed nights and a Wednesday matinee, then Charleys Aunt from Thursday through Saturday with a Saturday matinee. Tickets on sale at the box office after 10 am. Evening seats 50 and 60 cents. matinees 25 and 55. Matinees at 2 15 on Wednesday and Saturday. evenings at 8.

Columbia Stock Company Bath Columbia Frances Woodbury Utica N. Y Keith Macaulay Ross New York Cosy Little Columbia Theatre

Thunder Storm Damages S Maine Counties Franklin and Somerset

A first thunder storm in Western Maine caused damage in Franklin and Somerset counties. Winds felled trees and a reel near Mrs. Samuel Toothaker of Strong sparked a fatal incident with a cat killed by lightning. A wired clothes line acted as a conductor drawing the current, while a Somerset county storm touched a barn and a nearby house, destroying the barn by fire.

Maine Franklin Somerset Samuel Toothaker Strong Somerset County

Chaos on Front Street Piazza as Fight Endangers Mother and Baby

A large crowd gathered on Mrs. Lemont's front piazza at 481 Front Street as an American and a Syrian worker fought in the street. The railing failed under pressure. Mrs. Lemont and her infant son escaped injury as the melee lasted 10 to 15 minutes. The Syrian worker was sent to hospital. authorities vow remedies to prevent recurrence.

Arthur Lemont Front Street Texas Yards Mrs. Lemont Albion G. Staples General Bedlam

Greenwood receives two gold watches and summer time meetings

Rev Lawrence L B Greenwood, an evangelist famed for Bath meetings, was gifted a 17 jewel Waltham gold watch with engraved name by the Elizabeth New Jersey Y M C A and a Hamilton gold watch from Mr and Mrs Gray of Lowell Massachusetts. He has launched in Elizabeth what is called Summer time religion with open air meetings and Bible classes. The Boston Yacht Club plans a Maine coast cruise this coming summer, a three year pause ends due to wartime.

Supreme Board Curtis Maine Myrtle Lodge Effie Parrish Lois MeiKeivec Tilie Drake Lizzie Haley Gertrude Stewart Mary Gillespie Lizzie B.C. Chaney S. A. Evans Bath Coombs High School Baptist Church Town Hall I. M. Towle Amesbury Federal Road Richmond Corner W. H. Gould GC. Tl. Mosher Milton Given Charles Hackett Eastern Star Gardiner E. W. Warren Tuckfield Charles Hatch A. C. Carr Gretchen Hulse Karl Hatch Freeport Shiloh Lisbon Theo Lang Myra Lang Electa Chapter O. F Jake Bishop Clarence Gould Helen Gould Abbott Hospital Portland Benjamin Adams Augusta Maine General Hospital S. D. Thorne Brunswick John Merrill W. J. Darton Darton’ Faris, Mast Bowdeinham Edwin Nettleton Henry MckKenney Parlinmond T. W. Fogg Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Center Old Acre Grange Hall Caleb Evans H. S. Adams Emma Eliza Lydia Marshall Jaffray Norace Marshall Mary Jane Carmeline Rogers Aaron Playfair Squire Wallace Hatch Ike Johnson Norman Curtis Merry Meeting Grange Llewellyn Welch South Casco W. J. Graves George Chadwick Washington I. A. Carson G. A. Schreider New York Alphonso Edith Wood Kennebec Lodge IX Nellie Rideout Phyllis Damien Soe Lola Lang Central Maine Power Co Belle Umberhina Bert Jack Waterville H. D. Cornish Lewiston Zac I. W. Fogg Clara Fogg America Purinton Dy. Purinton Mary Lilly Methodist Aid B. W. Warren Huby Blanchard Warren Virginia Blairv Harold Gretchen Center Point W. S. Bonney Hebron F. K. Jack Lisbon Falls George R. Foster Byron Newton West Yellow Stone Park Grand Canyon Hawaiian Islands W. W. Brown Capt William Blanchard R. E B. Ferguson Clifford Smalley Willie Maroon Francis Batchelder Winnie Hatch A. Getchell Louis Brown Iron Bridge Brown Albert Henderson James Reed R. Y D. Purinton Henderson Boston Bowdoin Lilly Larry Webber Bath Times and Independent C. O. Purinton Florence Woodbury Harrison Annie Morehouse Gertrude Jack Litchfield John Beals Beals Bay Road Ile C. F. Staples Sandy Point Lawrence LB. Greenwood Waltham Elizabeth N. J Hamilton Greenwood Y.M.C.A Boston Yacht Club

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