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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1921

Page

6

West Bath Town Meeting Reelects Larrabee and Charts Budget

West Bath residents reelected W. Th. Larrabee as town collector and treasurer by unanimous vote. Edwin W. Naggett was chosen moderator and officers including town clerk Harry J. Rich, selectmen, assessors of the poor, and a new health officer were named. A new town house was debated as the current facility proved too small for women voters.

W. TH. Larrabee Mr. Larrabee Edwin W. Naggett Harry J. Rich Edwin W. Haggett Alvah He. Donnell Lincoln Williams Walter IT. Larrabee

Morse Boys Triumph Over Brunswick in Lopsided Win

Morse boys defeated Brunswick 77 to an incomplete score with Perkins scoring 24 and totaling 55 Morse points. The coach kept the regulars in for practice before the big game with Cony on Saturday. Tickets were selling quickly as fans anticipate a potential Morse victory and a championship tilt at Tufts.

Brunswick Morse Perkins Rocklin Rockland Walbridge Webber's Tufts College Cony

Phippsburg Town Meeting Adopts 5000 Highway Bond Plan

More than 150 residents gathered despite rain, with notable female participation for the first time. The town approved a 5000 road project between Phippsburg Center and Popham Beach, funded by 10000 state aid and notes over ten years, with annual principal payments of 500. Contests for selectmen and road commissioner highlighted a lively meeting, and officers were elected including Bowker as moderator and Upton as clerk.

American Legion to Give Concert at Morse High School

Roland F T Smith post announces a joint recital of songs at Morse high school assembly hall on Friday evening March 15 to benefit the post house fund. No organized drive. aims to entertain the community and aid the post. Performers include Mrs Ruby D McCurdy mezzo contralto and Eugene Reed auditor at The Texas Steamship Co. Attendance expected high due to popularity of the cause and reception to a Chapman concert. Miss Evelyn Goff returned to Portland after a week at home on Upper Washington Street.

Roland FT. Smith Post. A. L Morse High School Feriday Post House Ruby D. McCurdy Bath Eugene Reed Texas Steamship Co Chapman Roland H. Smith

Six Civil War veterans attend town meeting in Whippsburg

Not every town in the state can boast such a turnout. Six Civil War veterans were present at a Monday meeting in Whippsburg. The veterans listed include James C. Perry of the Basin B S Marr and Mr Chandler of Popham Beach Joh Cary of Ashdale Charles B Thirrington of Parker Tread and John Th Pease of the Counter.

Whippsburg James C. Perry the Basin B.S. Marr Mr. Chandler Popham Beach Joh Cary Ashdale Charles B. Thirrington Parker Tread John Th. Pease

Little Lord Fauntleroy Presented at Cumberland Theater

A dramatized version of Little Lord Fauntleroy will be staged at the Cumberland theater in Brunswick on April 7 by a Portland players company. The cast includes Miss Katrina Schuyler and Robert Tate with others to be announced. Proceeds benefit the Wellesley club fund.

Mars Frances Vadgdon Burnett Lord Fauntleroy Ous Brunswick Cumberland Theater Portland Bath Katrina Schuyler Robert Tate William Ireland Wellesley Club

Prue Couple Wed and Plan Chester Pa Move

Cards from Mr and Mrs Harley JD Prue announce their marriage at Christmas week and their departure to Atlantic City. Mrs True, formerly Miss Cora Kingsbury, will join her husband in Chester Pennsylvania where Mr True has a pending position.

Harley JD. Prue Athintic City True Cora’ Kingsbury Chester, Pa

Mrs Henry Greenleaf Visited by Daughters in Park Street

Mrs Henry Greenleaf of Westport was a Tuesday guest of her daughters Mrs Albert McFadden and Mrs Chauncey Lewis of Park Street.

Henry Greenleaf Westport Albert, McFadden Chauncey Lewis Park Street

Bath residents shine at Sagadahoc event in Maine reception

Bath participation led Sagadahoc county at a Maine State Association reception in the Arcade Building lounge. Governor Percival Baxter arrived as the line formed and greeted attendees, with Bath figures prominent in the receiving line. The program ran from eight to midnight with dancing, supper, and many applications for membership.

Bath Maine Maine State Association of Washington 4Th Street Park Road W. Neely Sagadahor Androscoggin Percival PL Baxter Wallace TL White Flomgil Mars Gaiv PP. Gannett Augusta Nene Baxter Association Tarelda Roberts Mere Roberts Mas Carter Keene Missink Briggs Frank C. Merritt Missie Sovello Deport Plower Co Gertin

Richmond Town Meeting Elects Officials and Set Budgets

At the annual town meeting in Richmond, residents elected officials including Moderator Joseph W. Randlette and Clerk Lewis R. Gaubert. The slate also chose selectmen, assessors, overseers of the poor, a treasurer, tax collector, auditor, highway commissioner, and a school board with Mrs. Elizabeth J. Haynes and W. O. Gardiner for one year and Mrs. Ednth J. Hlorne for three. Major appropriations include highway and bridges 4000, sidewalks 2500, sewer work, common schools 44000, and free high school 5100. Tax collector Carlton H. Curtis to receive one percent and a two percent discount for early payments. The board is tasked with completing sewers on Gardiner and Front streets and placing an electric light on South Street near Elizabeth Scott's residence. A new rock crusher is to be purchased. school department funding increased notably.

Llewellyn D. Rogers Ernest BE. Williames Edwin W. Triggett Miles S. Purington Board of Health Rufus W. Lombard William TH. Brown Joseph W. Larrabee James B. Lemont T. Th. Neiley James French John White J. J. Thompson HH. Holden Jank Higgins Walter TL. Larrabee Fred A. Butler Henry J. Holden Joseph Lemont J. J. Coombs James TE. French Vernon Lake Sextons J. Higgins William McCollough James Coombs T. Fylerkins Clarry J. Rieh Wig Charles Bates, Jr Walter H. Larrabee Charles W. Lee Fred W. Larrabee Thomas F. Perkins W. S. Larrabee Merton Wiright Woolwich Ida Dart Charles TL. Smith Florence Neiley Lincoln Williams Mr. Williams Miss Agnes Fields West Bath Toston Miss Fields Brunswick Stanley Peterson Portland Sesoo Saintemanes Partners and Mechanic's Club Richmond Ferry HL Curtis Vardiner Street Front Street South Street Elizabeth TE Scott Aiade i SITOO

Dunlap Commandery Installs Officers

The Dunlap Commandery Knight Templar held a officers installation at the Masonic hall on Tuesday night. Commander elect Sir Knight Otelyvin T. Beerworth declined due to illness, with Sir Khillight Arthur FE Bishop replaced by Beerworth and several officers named alongside. Past command ers Glidden White and Wilson performed ceremony with grand warder and grand prelate assisting.

Dunlap Commandery Knight Templar Masonic Hall Khillight Arthur FE Otelyvin T. Beerworth Henry R. White David L. Wilson

Real Estate Transfers Reported Across Sagadahoc Registry

Twenty five real estate transfers were listed in the Sagadahoc registry over the past fortnight. Notable entries include multiple parcels in Richmond and Woolwich, with transfers to Wright, Rideout, Wheeler, Rowe, White, and Dingley among others, covering towns such as Bar Harbor and Bath.

Sagadahoe Richmond Wheels Barth Yoodiote Dewdoin Devdotinina Georgetown Phippsburg Woolwield Iene Arrawsie Weei Bath Tere Thith Mirutin Doyle W. Peskin Oak Mdwin Cornish Raepl Woright Tielph de. Wright Orlande TE Dane Doli Wilson Ana Duhe Lawrence Adams Adelecstte S Waksisliac Bose George J. Quint Jaymes P Rideout Gideon TL Wheeler Gideon Vo Wheeler Bowdoin Ames John Georeetown Sewall Oliver Woatter E. Cunningham Tidppeturg Margaret J. Rowe Warfield P. Rowe al Richmond Helen R. Bishop Watter J. White William M. Dingley Alfred Bo Small Charess A. Tlowes Maury Botorrer Alfred Tisie Phebst Tekst Tuason Whithes Chora A. Whitney John A. Hittchinoon HG. C. Barnham Anna Walhtee Danie Tou Bam Elgin A. TH Panter Tueien Hl. White Albene Lavoie R.utis A. Rieket

O'Dell Speech Spurs Debate On Marriage At Boston Forum

George O'Dell told a Boston audience that marriage is no joke and condemned lighted depictions in picture theatres. The Globe reports his Auto and Ethics of the Photoplay Theatre talk, set for next Sundays Commun i Forum meeting, with Maysie Hall and George K E Thompson presiding.

George O'Dell Boston Boston Globe O'Dell Maysie Nall George KE. Thompson

Daughters of Revolution Attend State Conference Sessions

Several members of the Col Dummer Sewall chapter of the DAA plan to attend state conference sessions in Port and March 1 and 17, opening at Faso on the 16th at Congress Square First Universalist Church. An evening reception at the Falmouth hotel features entertainment by the DAR.

Col Dummer Sewall DAA Phin Ding DOALA Porth Faso Congress Square Chuarch Falmouth DAR

Bath Chapter Luncheon Plans Tickets for Tumeheon

On Thursday at noon a Balmouth luncheon will be held. Bath chapter members wanting tickets for the event must notify. Miss Dime Murphy will handle requests this week.

Balmouth Bath

Funeral of Mrs. Angeline J. Lewis Held at Home

The funeral for Mrs Angeline J Lewis widow of Chauneey D Lewis was held Sunday afternoon at two at Chauncey Lewis’s home 25 Park Street. Memorial attendance included Key Harnest Tolman of the First Baptist church. Bearers were three sons Chauncey D Lewis Waldo Reed Lewis and Lester A L Lewis and her nephew Albert M McPaddens. The body was entombed at Maple Grove and will later be removed to Five Islands for burial.

Angeline J. Lewis Chauneey DD. Lewis Chauncey Lewis Park — Street Key Harnest M. Tolman First Baptist Church Chanmneey DD Waldo Re Lester AL Lewis Albert M. McPaddens Maple Grove

Veteran firemen serenade Mayor Cahill in Bath

After ballots in Monday's election, Bath veteran firemen led a Baxter drum corps voice and red torches through Center Street to serenade Mayor Charles T. Cahill at his home. The crowd then moved to city hall where Cahill reviewed the parade as residents cheered. Mrs Cahill waved from a chamber window in recognition.

Charles TE Cahill Bath Piremen’s Baxter Quayer Thespidermen’s Chamber Othe Cahill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Larrabee H. F. Peterson Charlie Haggett W. Haggett J. J. Lemont Mary Philpot Lowell School Owen E. Rogers North Bath Herbert Rusell John Sylvester Sabine Red Cross Grange Hall Barbara T. Brown Airs Walter T. Brown North Street Mire E.R. Brown Eleanor Bates Samuel Bates Eula Barter Littlefield School Harpswell Peleg Merryman Miss Barter Grange Ernest KE. Williams Campbell's Pond Fannie Cummings Murray Court Street L. F Atwood D. F.’? Medicine Co Footer Sprague McFarland Clements Stover Povieh Asa Groves Arberancrene Singer Hamlin Patten Mlemsale Soule Ly Chamero Carey Timor Lyden Popham Frank S. Bowker Thippsburg Center SSOO Fred Oliver N. W. Eaton Walter J. Small Upton J. BF. Upton Winfield WL Morse Walter J. Mercurt J. Bradford Sprague Db. Uyten Knight AL Oliver West Point Poper Soo Henry Butler The Basin Charles Volinott Roxbury Mass Charles L. Knight Squirrel Point Light Edward Chaplin Mar William Roderick Minnie Wallace Sebasee Melvin Wadshire Rose Carpenter James Bh. Perry Meadowbrook Thomas McCormick Eiery Mills J. Ah Peace Elezekiah Harrington George A. Pushard Parker Frank Jewell New York Alb Winnegance American Legion Evelyn Goff Upper Washington Street Sagadahoc Maine Association In Washington National Farm Weekly Country Gentleman Sagadahoc County Pomona Grange Herrietta G. Sawyer Pleasant Street Harold Hildreth Topsham the Grange Independence Square Philadelphia Daughters OF Revolution United States U.S Just Lim U. S Ment Army Base Center Street
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