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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1924

Page

8

Winter community party and town meeting notes in Bath

About 235 youths from West Bath Grange attended a Wednesday evening event at the community house with Stevens orchestra, dancing, and a 11 pm departure. The vestry held a meeting to organize the Bairview Cemetery association with Abram Oliver president and Charles Preble treasurer.

West Bath Grange James Lemont Edwin W. Haggett Stevens Bairview Cemetery Association Abram C. Oliver Charles Wi. Preble Lester Derry Randolph Charles E. Preble Charles T. Small Winfield W. Morse Richmond Annie Warington Dromore Grange Sagadahoe County Pomona Grange Enterprise Grange Phippsburg Center Otis Hunt Portsmouth Delle Hunt Harry J. Willits Edgar JD. Williams Portland Percy Morse Westbrook Phippsburg Leon Pennell Ernestine Spencer Chicago Sedro Woolley Washington J. W. Doughty Alice Manson Alpheus Manson Parker Head Parker Eal Sedro Wood Jey Doughty Robert VP. Manson Winnegance Frank Manson Toston George Denison Freeport Dennison Madelyn Bath Winneyance

Mrs Harriet E Potter Dies After Long Illness

Harriet FE Potter aged 75, wife of Henry P Potter of Winneganee district, died early Monday after months of declining health. A daughter of Capt Thomas W Small, she lived in Winneganee all her life and served as treasurer of the village Ladies Aid. She attended the Baptist church and is survived by brother Charles T Small and sisters Mrs Elbridge Morse and Mrs Joshua N Tibbetts.

Harriet FE. Potter Ilenry P. Potter Winneganee Potter Thomas W. Small Ladies Aid Baptist Church Charles T. Small Elbridge Morse Parker Head Joshua N. Tibbetts

Radio Club Holds Notable Meeting In Bath

The Bath Radio club convened Tuesday night in the municipal building council room for a general forum on radio problems. A lively discussion featured Joseph I. McCole J Edward Pomeroy Dr Clarence A. Peaslee and Melville Robbins club president.

Bath Radio Club Joseph I. McCole J. Edward Pomeroy Clarence A. Peaslee Melville Robbins

Busy March Probate Court Hears Many Estate Matters

Judge James S. Lowell presided over Saga dahoe county probate court's March session. Wills were admitted, administrations appointed, inventories and accounts approved, and petitions for distribution, license to sell real estate, and inheritance tax determined filed across numerous estates including Jackson, Bowker, Mateh, Oliver, Brookings, Somers, and Carter with various executors guardians and administratrices named.

James S. Lowell Sagadahoe County George FP. Jackson Bath Alma M. Jackson Clara M. Connor Michmond Alice M. Webber William Sheppard Jones Thomas Eh. Jones Charles E. Jones William J. Baker Ellen T. Shaw Halevone DD Shaw Malden Mass Mary Ellen Phillips Richmond Myrtle G.rantmeyer Bridgepool Conn Winfield G. Brookings Woolwich Rossa A. Brookings Herbert A. Tilnckie Georgetown John WT. Blackie Ida . Bagley Corn A. Corliss Jennie TD. Gould Topsham W. M. Madlett Elmer V. Emerson Henry Ed. Houdlette James M. Somers Florence I. Somers Winfield Gr. Brookings Benjamin MM. Plimmer Girard Trust Co Eta Sands Wyman Rea Annie Rea Guardian William IT. Newell Bella A. Willey Cgeorgetown Ellen EB. Garland Mary Alice Merriman Lyon Elargld G. Bruce Carlton Ke. Trott Everett M. Trott Clarence A. Wreble Margaret M. Carter Herbert A. Blackie John R. Blackie Luantha TH. Farley Minnie I. Winslow Frank If Merritt George A. Merritt Clarence A. Preble Ellen M. Oliver Bowdoin Norman Ee. Curtis Margaret J. Morse Phippsburg Matilda J. Emery Charles A. Newson Diath Florence A. Newson William I. Hall Elvira Carrie Hall Delilia S. Sotheard Hannah M. Overlock Elbridge G. Sotheard George W. Pottle Lena Pottle Lynn Tilen I. Garland

Hunters Outrit Include Radio Set on Hunting Trip

Hunters say a radio set became as essential as matches and a hand axe in their survival kit. Frederick S. Jones and Judge Sanford T Fogg report from Augusta that after long days in Maine they listened to broadcasts from WGY and news from WOE, feeling as informed as at home. They improvised a horn from tarred tent paper to amplify sound.

Frederick S. Jones Sanford T Fogg Bath Augusta Maine WGY Schenectady, N.Y United States

Chairman Watson Resigns After GOP Victory

At a Friday night Republican City Committee meeting the resignation of Carroll Watson as chairman is expected to be read. Following a sweeping Republican victory in Monday’s election, the move ends his tenure and a successor is anticipated to be elected at the next regular committee meeting.

Republican City Committee Carroll Watson Watson

Daughter Born to Kaler Family at City Hospital

A daughter was born February 28 at City Hospital to Mr and Mrs Howard E Kaler of 49 Vine Street.

City Hospital Howard .E. Kaler Vine’ Street

Public Lighting Annual Report for Bath City 1923-24

The Bath city council committee on Public Lighting presents the annual report for the past fiscal year ending January 1924. It details appropriations and expenditures for street lighting and city building lights, including credit balances and costs per light, with figures showing total outlays and line items for various lighting needs.

Bath

Committee recommends compensation for church bells in fire service

The Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department submits its annual report to the City Council. It notes a prior recommendation for yearly compensation to Winter Street and 1 Street churches for use of bells and steeples in conjunction with City Fire Alarm services and urges payment this year. An appended statement details appropriation receipts and expenditures.

Fire Department and Aims Eh Mma

New Fare Collector System in Operation on Bath–Lewiston line

The Androscoggin and Kennebec Railway adopts through fare collection to Lewiston and Bath with zone checks. A new Olivier Co Ohmer register records multiple fares via a shaft dial, allowing up to ten fares per journey. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols welcome a daughter born Saturday at City Hospital.

Androscoggin Kennebec Bath-Lewiston Bath Lewiston Brunswick Lisbon Falls Olivier Co Dayton Ohio Ohmer Arthur Nichols Cebbroyd City Hospital

Phippsburg holds annual town meeting with Civil War veterans present

Four Civil War veterans attended the Phippsburg annual town meeting held Monday as local and personal items of the past week were reviewed. The report lists names such as Maney, Johnnes C. Perry, Harrington, and Chandler Gee among others, along with community notes and visits to residents.

Maney Johnnes C. Perry Basin Claires Harrington Pane Chandler Willian Rothers Nero Bay Perr Percy Charles Vio

Congressmen White's Office Simple Description of White House Scene

The piece describes Congressman White's office and a simplified depiction of the White House scene. It mentions the three congressmen’s inflige and a table with items in a corner. It notes John D. Deane and a visit by Vanehacith to the White House.

Congressman White Cote Oesstiain Ile Est Panl Mackedess Ares Getaibed Cotwressmen Iuach Tate Pierre Othee Les Pelton Gael Mas John DP Deane Washinton Deerie Claesmike

Obituary of Marearer Morse of Bath and Topsham

Marearer E Morse 60 widow of Prank Morse of Bath died suddenly Tuesday after a paralytic stroke at the home of Mrs. Mehelhin in Topsham. Born in Bath she lived there all her life and was a devoted, kind neighbor and member of St. Marys Haven. Survived by son Sear Morse and three sisters, with funeral plans pending.

Miers Marearer E. Morse Prank Morse Bath Mire Charles TE Mehelhin Topsham Ime Pyeth Fiseasil Saan Morse Dianghe Tereof Margaret O'Leaughlin Deere Maanmer St. Miaurys Hhiaven

Gilboy Announces Candidacy for Sheriff

Gilboy, a well known figure on Washington Street, announces his bid for sheriff. He has ties to local business and prior service, and seeks the office following recent public discussions.

Gilboy Hiro Washington Street Office of Secrets of State Phe Peas Stew Ship Co Cineeity Gail

Personal Notes Across New England and Travel Plans

Arthiy Vieewoun returns to Portland after a death in Bath with his sister Miss UE Haman Magoun of Fishers court. Theesaids schoo plans practices in Bath and Dover during a trip for a law exam. Mrs Belle Prime visits relatives. Genevieve Keegan of Lubec visits Judge John J. Keewan and travels to Boston to see a brother. Priests, railroad steel buying is up ten percent this year if trends hold.

Arthiy Vieewoun Portland Bath UE Haman Magoun Fishers Court Schoo Dover Del Fia Belle Prime Chives Silas Topsham Alvar Mallett Genevieve Keegan Lubec John J. Keewan Poston Twee Wreeks Mir Prati

St Marys Altar Society Party At School House

St Marys Altar Society held a card party Monday night at the school house. Mrs Wail 2 Conwy Hiddie second guest died, with prizes awarded to Jot Chaney Tad and Thetis Penera. A varied program featured readings jokes and songs with refreshments served.

St. Monty’s Vies Coates Doalies Yard Tye Didi Miney Ieee Rey Arsenaule Fey Bes O Eands Diener Vareleon Ron Nasenmidt Vereak Ioatherine — Martien Daddy Nettie Dedileie Peddtina Cltrloire Obrien

Grace Church Parish Supper At Grace Clavel

Grace Church parish supper was held at the parish base on Monday night with a red and white color scheme. The event featured decor details and a serving lineup led by Mrs Perak Wedgdom and assisted by several ladies including Mrs Edith Jedsard and Mrs Mary S. Gibbons. Misses Mina Aver Ruth Field Dorothy Welch and others.

Grace Clavel Elintiaiain Mars Il Roderie Te Kodorake Hdith Jedsard Charles HH Cahill Isaeces Panter Mary S. Gibbons Eilen KR. Turner Mina Aver Ruth Field Dorothy Welch Wilhelsia Gaek Tubsei Mary Gott Macun Mies Toissel Phinney

Fragmented OCR Leads to Unclear Local Names and Mentions

The readable text fragments reference individuals and places without coherent context. Names such as Jesse Savage appear amid garbled phrases, with scattered mentions of locations and activities. The damaged nature prevents a clear event or outcome.

Sipe Naive Bri Bohai Tr Vinleege TY

An obituary note outlines the death and burial of a local figure. It mentions family ties including brothers and children and references dates and locations in a fragmented manner. The piece preserves scarce names and places, reflecting a sparse historical record.

Bohai Coeshren Natio

Description of Tl Gr Wells as described by a contemporary journalist

A contemporary journalist portrays Tl. Gr. Wells as almost studiously youthful with a triple-part voice and vehement temperament. He is described as stocky with a bristling mustache and a thrusting head, extremely tenacious, full of friendship, and a perfect host.

Wells

Capt. David Patten Howard Death Echoes West and War

Fragmentary obituary notes Capt. David Patten Howard with references to his service in the Spanish American War and West deployments. It mentions relatives in Bath and hints at later civic roles, health decline, and a family connection to Captain Thriwietfat and Adelbert Puvven.

Bath David Patten Phival Lowes Fae Tvrineeten Boston Credt Colorado Copr Pewerd Hiss Thriwietfat Webber Pasipae Abr Aod Mors Veolin T William I. Misenier Herve

Cotton Mills Run Full Time Amid Thief Fears

Report notes mills operate around the clock while thieves are suspected due to thriftiness and chasing surplus materials. A professor in the Physical Department cites 40 percent of observed students cannot distribute weight properly when walking and suffer from falling arches and other defects.

Physical Department

There You Have It Do you know the difference between a musician and an architect

The text appears garbled and unreadable, offering no clear facts, names, dates, or events to summarize into a coherent news item. It contains partial dialogue about professions with no identifiable context or source details.

Tilly Bec

Mercury Cleaning Rifle Barrels Sparks Safety Debate

An old article notes mercury can clean rifle barrels by pouring a small amount inside and rotating the barrel before corking both ends. The piece mentions a related event with a local furniture store and a recognition ceremony, highlighting figures such as Oliver L. Wha and Mr Cirran in the composing room.

John Shture Tocal Cirran Oliver LE. Wha

108th Infantry Arrives at Fort Bihan Allen Vernient

The 108th Infantry unit is reported at Fort Bihan Allen in Vernient with surrounding details limited to this fragment.

Mrs Longhurst Presides Over Craig Senate Honor

Mrs Longhurst of Cincinnati presides over the Craig Senate, the first course ever to have the honor.

Longhurst Cincinnati Craig Senate

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