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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1925

Page

2

Colonial Club Starts Twenty Third Year with New President

Fred B. Teeling becomes president of the Colonial Club at the annual meeting in Bath. The club reports 188 members and solid finances as it pledges continued civic service and welcomes visitors. The program featured a concert by Grindell's Colonial Club Orchestra and previews of an upcoming trip to Brunswick for a tournament and return matches with the Brunswick club.

Colonial Club Fred B. Teeling Pres. Teeling Rotary Club John A. Legro Legro Horace VP. Morse Treas Edward D. True Teeling George A. Carey Charles W. Peterson Frederic E. Irish George A. Nelson George B. Wolstenholme Fred J. Hill High Street Grindell Colonial Club Orchestra WEEIL Vaughn T. Smiley Bath Mark Hennessy Boston WEEI Masonic Hall Vres Brunswick Club Brunswick College Town Reginald Stuey W. Verey Marks Mel Huaggett Thomas L. Morrison Robert Wateh Elmer Sidelinger Weston L. Bonney William F. Pond Rodney FE. Ross Fred H. Thompson Andrew Merrill

Baptist Young People Organize A Union

The First Baptist church youth formed the Baptist Young People's Union with services in the vestry watched by a good audience. The pastor spoke on B Y V U as key to the church, followed by A T Stuart on leadership, and Mrs. Gardiner Rob erts on missionary training. Officers were installed with Beatrice Jenkins as president and Elsie Lake as treasurer. Musical program featured Clifford Russell cornet, Harold Safford violin, Mrs Ring organ, and aul Moore vocal soloist.

First Baptist Church Baptist Young People’s Union B.Y.V.U Baptist Church A. Tf. Stuart Gardiner Roberts Beatrice Jenkins Leon Eaton Elsie Lake Grace, Spaulding Clifford Russell Harold Safford Ring Aul Moore

Annie Th. Oliver Dies. Funeral Planned in Bath

Annie Th. Oliver wife of TL Bradford Oliver died Wednesday in Portland. The body will be brought to Bath for burial with funeral at the Oliver home 132 Washington Street Saturday afternoon. She was born in Bath the daughter of Capt Alonze Wildes and Ron Wildes and was a school teacher in West Bath Winnegance and Shipypsburg. She leaves a daughter Mrs Willis Meserve of Portland and a brother Alonze Wildes of Kitters. Mrs Norman Drummond of Arrowsie was a visitor in Bath Tuesday with friends.

Annie Th. Oliver Bradford Oliver Portland Oliver Washington Street Mr. Oliver Bath Capt Alonze Ron Wildes West Bath Winnegance Shipypsburg Oiver Willis Meserve Alonze Wildes Kitters

West Bath Community Lunch Supports School Improvements

At a Monday town meeting a school lunch sale at Littlefield School raised nearly $15 for school improvements. The event featured sandwiches, doughnuts, coffee and candy, with Marion Jaques thanking parents and patrons for their support while attending community members shared visits and local news.

Mary Pickford Joins Sawtelle Veterans Memorial Day

Editor notes Washington's birthday drew a large Sawtelle crowd for Mary Pickford who laid the corner stone for a veterans memorial hall. She spoke of war work in France and joked she was Doug's captain now as Anita Stewart and Bert Lytell filmed Civil War era scenes with a dozen crew on the Home grounds.

the Independent Washington Sawtelle California Mary Pickford Beverly Hills Union Veterans Bath One Hundred and Third Street Mary Natcherly France Doug Mhita Stewart Bert Lytell Hiome Anita Red Cross Tire Lytell Miss Stewart Mr. Lytell Jackie Coogan Messenger Boys

Bath A C. Wins in a Smashing Game with Soldiers' Team

Bath A C defeated the Fifth Infantry team 20 to 6 in a dramatic Legion League clash. The Bath club, led by manager Pat Partner, displayed strong play and fast breaks, especially in the final period, improving its standing as a top Maine basketball squad and signaling a potential string of victories with continued support and advance ticketing for future home games.

Bath A. C.fifth Infantry Bath Gath A.C Tech Legion League Maine Bath AL Pat Partner Diath AL

Two Brothers Die Within 48 Hours in Bradford

Frederick W. Freeman reports the deaths of two Freeman brothers within two days. George W. Freeman of Bradford, a shoemaker born in Saco, died after leaving a widow and several children. His brother Herbert Freeman, also a shoemaker, died in Baltimore during the first funeral. The Bradford man’s survivors include three sons and two daughters. Herbert left a widow and a son and daughter in Baltimore.

Frederick W. Freeman Custom House George W Freeman Bradford Mass Frank Benjamin F Mary Sally B Bbhen Frederick W Dath Herbert Jr Dlaltimore Saco Haverhill Herbert Baltimore Howard Freeman John H. Bramble

Personal Notes Visit Details From Bath and Nearby

Capt and Mrs Jianes FL Dunton visited Boston on Wednesday. Rev and Mrs BR Creoks passed Monday in Porthind as guests. Mr and Mrs Linwood TL Skelton of Bowdein visited Bath on Monday. Elmer Higgins of Daturiscotta was a guest of Mrs Perles Higgins. Woolwich Miss Flora McRisteen left Wednesday for Boston and New York for milliner openings.

Jianes Dunton Boston BR. Creoks Porthind Linwood TL Skelton Bowdein Bath Elmer Higgins Daturiscotta Perles Higgins Woolwich Flora Mc Risteen Dhoston New York

Prof S J Pole Naturopath to Visit Bath in March

Augusta based naturopath Prof Pole, electro path and magnetic healer, claims cure of 25600 patients worldwide and offers $3.00 treatments. He visits Bath Fridays in March, March 6 to March 27, with hours 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Testimonials note cancer cure and urged timely care.

Pole Europe America Polo Belle Webber Madison, Me The Times Bath

Beatrice Wright in Bates Seniority Elects Pollyanna Impersonation

Miss Beatrice I Wright of Woolwich, Bates junior, elected to Bates Seniority literary society among five, impersonating Pollyanna. Other nominees appeared as Shylock, Mrs Malaprop, Don Quixote, and Juliette. Aimed to stimulate English study and original composition.

Beatrice Wright Woolwich Bates College Bates Literary Society Miss Wright Pollyanna Katherine Worthley New Gloucester Shylock Eleanor C. Sturgis Portland Mrs. Malaprop Mrs. Malaprop,” Rose Thompson of Addison As "Don Quixote Margaret Lombard West Springfield Mass Juliette Beatrice I. Wright Mildred L. Francis Bates Abbie Savage Boston Edward Crocker Leon Moore Blaine Wiscasset Lawrence Putnam Clarence Duker Bath City Hospital Fred Hayward Son Bath Artell Hayward Emma Day James Allen Nellie Reed Riverside Cemetery Association Day's Ferry Maxine Walker K. W.carlton Augusta House Emin Leonard Appleton Day Irving Miller L. C. Ferro Harold Fish Henry Carlton Worthind Harriett Green Leroy Morse John Sheldon Jasper Mains South Portland John Gilmore Harold Rockland George Washington Sebenon Hall Wilmot Dodge

Portland Weekend Visits And Local Health Notes

Mrs Jesse F White spent the weekend in Portland. Miss Gladys B E White of Gorham Normal School visited Portland. Georgiana Lilly returned to Wisconsin after months in Massachusetts as a relative guest. Henry Grant recovering from December operation. Farley Merry dislocated his shoulder. Theis employed by WWLF RR Co. Mr and Mrs Fred Pendleton were in Portland. Clarence Blagdon received a surprise party for his birthday February 26. Miss Carrie Clark entered Maine General Hospital Portland for training January 1 and received her cap March.

Jesse F. White Portland Gladys BE. White Gorham Norimal School Georgiana Lilly Wiscasset Massachusetts Henry Grant Farley Merry Theis WWL Flrr. Co Fred Pendleton Clarence Blagdon Carrie Clark Maine General Hospital Vortlaind

Plant and Oliver win ten string match at Park Alleys

Leslie lant and Mauriceiver de feated Cedric Martin and Morris Reynolds 40 pins in a special ten string match. Plant posted the high series with 106 100 129 for 335 as Reynolds 318 led the losers. John A L Clinton Jr and Francis Appleby tie for amateur billiards title with playoff in New York. Appleby last year’s champion placed third in the 125 tournament. A featherweight match with Babe Hermin delayed by injuries and an auto accident damaged Garcia’s arm. a makeup date will be set.

Leslie Lant Mauriceiver Cedric Martin Morris Reynolds Park Alleys Plant Reynolds John AL Clinton, Jr Pittsburgh Francis Appleby New York Edgar T. Appleby Francis Babe Hermin Waterbury

Woolwich Town Meeting Appropriations Approved

Woolwich town meeting on Monday passed appropriations totaling 11803.50 and elected officials including Moderator Wilson L. Dailey and Clerk John H. Carter. The spending covered schools, roads, snow removal, cemetery care, and various town services with numerous line items and a contingency fund.

Woolwich Wilson L. Dailey John H. Carter Eben Dana Harvey T. Bailey J. Gould Bailey Hose House

Local Town Officers Elected and Financial Allocations Noted

The following officers were elected Moderator Joseph G Stevens Selectmen DB HH Woodside J M Harford G K M Gray Overseers of Poor K Clarey T KE Cromwell He DD Thirles Treasurer IT G Heald Collector of Taxes H G Teald School Committee Emma Lillings BB M Campbell Vernon Gray Fire Wardens T Williams Vernon Gray BC Clarey Constables John Thibodeau George Gray EC Clarey Fred Harford Surveyors of wood and lumber E C Clarey W J Berry Vernon Gray Sealer of weights and measures W IK Delano Auditor W N Derry Appropriations include repairs of school buildings 250 tuition of Avery students 100 support of poor 1000 contingency 1000 received of debt and payment of tax 1500 flags for soldiers graves 100 MacMahan Island roads 150 land from Ellenry W Troward 100 voted to pay S G Haskell 25 roads 200 etc

Joseph G. Stevens Woodside J. M. Harford G. KM. Gray K. (. Clarey T. KE. Cromwell Rsecb GaeeLaast Ferasacee Rae Wa Pee Tyres Camel Vest Sturlerailiret Leeasys MacMahan Island Ellenry W. Troward S. G. Haskell pAbdiye Bouithoitly Clierer Alesis John EB. Oliver Road

West Bath approves 541.85 in annual town meeting

The West Bath annual town meeting on Monday raises 541.85 in total appropriations with the largest share for the schools. Joseph W. Lerrabee serves as moderator, with Henry J. Rich as clerk and Ik. W. Slaggett noted in the report.

West Bath Joseph W. Lerrabee Harry J. Rich Ik. W. Slaggett

Arrowsic Officials Approve District Appropriations

Moderator George L Tarr and treasurer Collingwood Shea led ARROWSIC in approving budgets for roads 700 and state roads 300 and school 3500 with 500 for contingencies 10 for interest and 30 for repairing school houses. Names discussed include Frank H Snipe Wilder F Hagan John H Currier Norman H Drummond and others on the school board and auditor roles.

George L. Tarr Frank H. Snipe Wilder F. Hagan John H. Currier Collingwood Shea Norman H. Drummond

Local Officials Set School and Road Funds in Town Appropriations

The town approves funds for tarvia on Elm street, state highway aid, street and road improvements, and a major education budget. Notable items include 1200 for Elm tarvia, 600 for Perkins street, 1500 for tuition, 2000 for town government, and 500 for road resurfacing. Indoor sports give way to baseball as Vaavo Nurimi plans eight meets in ten days across multiple cities. John Wilson rests in Porthind for several weeks.

Ellis L. Aldrich Walter M. Mallett EE. W. Mallett H. W. Totman W. M. Williams Lester I. Willes S. Given Ralph J. Patten Elm Street Hau Perkins Street Foreside Prospect Street KC. Patten Dembroke-Edgecomb Road Post Roads Cathanee Road Branch Schoolhouse Bowdoin Vaavo Nurimi Hamilton Buffalo Toronto Milwaukee Cleveland New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Savings Institution Baptist Annie B. Oliver Norman Drummond of Arrowsie the Bath Independent Ees Universities Furtt School Improvement League Littlefield Littlefield School Marion Jaques League W. H. Brown William Davis Margaret Ruben William A. Brown Carolyn Stackpole Lewiston Ly. H. Stackpole Campbell’s Pond Myra Coombs Attleboro Miss Coombs Amy Coombs Campbell's Pond Walter Brown Isaiah Winunt Brown E. R. Brown H. A. Owen Sabine Helen Rogers Parent-Teacher Association Nazarene Church J. Everett Mayo Red Cross Sabing Improvement Association John McNary Chelsea HL Bates, Jr Mr. Carroll W. Krueger Walter Jutler Miss Clough WW. Bates Charles H. Bates Leon Charles Evelyn Bates Marjorie Smiley Si- Jax Bates Jack Hades Edward Marston Faaily Matthew Winton Nettie Winton Madelyn Clara Noyes Minnie Riley Horace Aitken Harry S. Lord Louis Ekisenzimer Walter Butler Jessie Tuttle Paul Tuttle Charles W. Krueger Carroll Ricker Ralph H. McNary Mary Carroll KB. W. Haggett Fred W Larrabee H. W. Moulton Oak Street Bath Bred Brown Baby Freeport Fred W. Larrabee Henry Dicke North Street Elmor Craig Bath Tron Works Ltd Seth Mary Pickford Sweet Reel Life Calif Bath A. C Bath A. C. I. I Pooler McClube Gilmore Perkins Stover Dingles Are ' S Howell Sanith Vermette V .A Voll Teehee Rg Stowell P Edwards S. J. Pole Augusta Columbia Hotel Martin Suoss Reynolds Ode TE Mainian Han Amy Park Sterna Gads Constable N. Y Park & Pollard Co Dick D. Beebee the Park & Pollard Co., Inc Hertel Ave Buffalo, N Paen Trott Bros. Grain CO Tel Donnell Edward K. Thompson Walter H. Larrabee Joseph W. Larrabee Everett S. Stackpole Quaker Point Georgetown Topsham John Wilson Andrews Road Eae Eee Norway Medicine Co
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