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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1921

Page

2

Morse Debaters Fail to Qualify in League Trials

Morse high debaters lost to Westbrook in a decisive judges' ruling at the assembly hall. Morse faced the affirmative on the policy of restricting immigration, while Westbrook won the negative. The Morse team consisted of James J. Tlansen and Robert Bloom. Westbrook’s were Kenneth P. Coykerhall and Aerthoar W. Wihinet. Local officials praised the Morse effort despite illness restricting Eve lyn Oliver from participating.

Morse High Westbrook Assembly Hall Wosbrook Morse Bates Dnterscholastic Marine Qates Ignattion Poliey Towsd Paraye James J. Tlansen Robert Bloom Kenneth P. Coykerhall W. Wihinet Wetbrook Mar Hanson Wats Sndiatn William Haanvley Davis Bowdoin Arthur Bo Scott Weobrook Clinton de Wilson Andrew Flaherty Irene Kingsbury Morc Westbrook Seminary

Forty Three Join South Street Parent-Teacher Group

Forty three persons formed a South Street Parent-Teacher association at Morse high school. Officers named include Mildred Courser president and Mrs Albine Hodg hing view as vice president with secretary Mrs. A T Corliss and treasurer Mrs Andrew Butterfield. Executive committee members listed. Superintendent Charles Peter Smith opened the meeting and urged group work. A nominating committee was appointed. Local teachers discussed longstanding work by the South Street association. A next meeting was set for Morse high school and a March 24 talk by Nettie Bowers national organizer was announced.

South Street Morse High School Mildred Courser Albine Hodghing A. T. Corliss Andrew Butterfield Alice Dunlap Victor Paquet Frank EL Phill Penney Ne Doulton Edna Farrar Charles Peter Smith Geteel Fle Robert Gordon Plana Mes. Dunlap Smith Robert DB. Pateh Corrsliss Phirry Ring Arthur Olives Lara Mitchell James Bh. Lockery J. 4. Redson South Parent-Teacher Association Leland RR. Mitchell Board of Education Courser Ana Plant Harry Ring Nettie Bowers

United States Marshal Seizes Three in Prohibition Raid

U S Marshal and deputies arrested Pred Gauthier Babine Vic tor Reed after raids last week found three whiskey stills and corn mash. The suspects face federal court charges under prohibitory laws. Dan Crowley aided with local police and shoppers in Lewiston were noted.

United States Mugene Phinson Bath Pred Gauthier Babine Victor Reed Shea Oliver Stn Dan Crowley Marshal Harmon

Wright to Talk to the Teachers on Parks for New Schools

Deputy Massachusetts education commissioner Wright will address Morse High School assembly hall on Wednesday at eight. His talk, New Parks for New Schools, appeals to teachers and the public. Wright is a leading educator, praised for his conviction and clear views on educational reform.

Prank Woreight Massachusetts Morse High School Mar. Wright Pis

Burke-Davis Announcement Honors Burke and Diets Nuptials

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Burke announce the marriage of their son Leo W. Burke to Miss Margaret Lillian Diets of Lamar Missouri. The ceremony took place at St. Patrick's Church Washington D C on Sept 15 with Rev M L Pigan officiating.

Anmeenmeeenent Wits Ueade Burke Russell Osteeet Som Leo WV. Burke Margaret Lillian Diets Lamar Missouri St. Patrick’s Church Washington, D. C ML. Pigan Washington Katherine Kennedy James Rourke Bath Tie Morse High School Georgetown University Phos Bath Tron Works Bath Rotary Club North

Town pair fined and banished after police court hearing

John Harrigan and Frank Scott appeared before Judge Keegan on Tuesday for intoxication. Harrigan was fined 10 dollars plus costs and given one hour to leave town. Scott had sentence suspended on condition he leave town immediately.

John Harrigan Frank Scott Keegan Harrigan Scott

Death of William R. Mann Aboard Ship at Sheltered Coast

William R. Mann 28 engineer aboard a steamship drowned when a dory capsized while passengers crossed to the vessel. His body not recovered. he formerly lived with relatives in Phippsburg and Boston. Other brief notes report road repairs on Stony Brook road and local residents visiting relatives.

Obituary Of Carrie Mig gins Of Banger

Word of Tuesday announced the death Monday night of Carrie Mig gins of Banger former Bath wife of Capt Higgins at her Danger Mes home. Higgins fell ill after a shock. She was a daughter of Llewellyn of Morse Bangor and is survived by Therdagsband. Capt Williams Higgins a former city resident, one daughter Mrs Phares Tarbox of Brooklyn and son Walter Piggins of Bangor. She belonged to no Congregational church. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 30.

Carrie Miggins Banger Bath Williams Higgins Mes Higgins Mes. Llewellyn Morse Bangor Therdagsband Willian Higgins Phares Tarbox Brooklyn Walter Pig

In Memoriam of Mrs. Nancy T. Plumstead

A devotional obituary poetic verse remembers Mrs. Nancy T. Plumstead noting death as passage to a strange city and praising eternal life. It speaks of guiding others, shared memories, and the joy of reunion beyond mortal breath.

Auto registrations show growth over prior year

The state reports year to date auto registration fees totaling 660,760.50 dollars, up from 276,760.50 dollars a year ago. From January 1, 26,808 operators licenses issued, 4,205 trucks registered, 404 automobile dealers, 268 motorcycles, and 15 motorcycle dealers recorded. Last year the period saw 21,646 operator licenses, 5,174 trucks, 642 automobile dealers, 142 motorcycles, and 70 motorcycle dealers registered.

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92 year old uncle works daily at Maine shingle mill

Henry Pearsons of Alna at 92 visits the shingle mill run by his nephews the Jewett Brothers every day except Sunday. He stays busy bunching shingles and is regarded as the smartest by the local crowd. His health is strong and his age shows lightly on his shoulders.

Henry Pearsons Alna Jewett Brothers Henry

Officers Chosen at Beacon Street Church Conference

Rev. JM Arters led the Fourth Quarterly Conference at Beacon Street church with a full board present. Officers elected for the coming year include trustees MAL Douglis and Parker Worrey, and several wardens stewards and committees reflecting gains in church work despite financial slowdowns.

JM. Arters God Beacon Street Church Ren Gation Arters M. AL. Douglis Wo TE Phistle Eugene Meath Parker Worrey John FF. Sher Herbert I Manuk Charles J. Dain Charles Oliver George PL Davenpore OW. le Guafte AL Douglis W.L. Bonney W. MM. Perry George Th Perry Fred Willis Georgia Glass Charles Dachelier Amelia Decker Freedman’s Aid G. OR. Perry Marien Dain Laflies’ Aid Doreas Guild Fie Todney Metrath Thistle Wood Dr. Sawyer TL Doughis TE Doughis C.J. Dain M. H. Douglas Eugene McGrath MM. Phistle Hf. J. Mank Doughts F. Metiuath NUL Neenem Tei Saertal Came Veet Crafts C. J. Dain A. Ro Terry C.F. Pratt Woo M. Phistle Austin Wright Henry J. Adams Albert T. Andrews Brotherhood Bowie Wlflmls Lovejoy Wlelals Bachelder Ladies’ Aid J. J. Sherm Charles B. Brooks Beacon Street Tie Post

Economics Talk At Next Forum In Long Beach

The final Sunday Forum features George Bo Maellwain of Babson College presenting Real Causes of Prosperity. His talk, on economic conditions, targets business leaders and students. George E Thompson chairs. event notes highlight a prior Long Beach supper with ex Mayors and fire officials.

George Bo Maellwain Labor Department Babson Statistical Organization Welleley Mass Maclwain Babson Organization

Woolwich Names Teachers for Spring Term and Notes Local Visits

Woolwich school committee announced spring term teacher appointments including Maude Hayward and Bernice Gracie among others. The article also lists residents and visitors in Woolwich such as Mrs. Leri Bailey, Blanche Ames, and Miss Ethlyn Johnson, plus local church plans and an Easter concert in Day's Ferry.

Woolwich Maude Hayward North Woolwich Bernice Gracie Center Sadie Lowell Nequasset Rosa Brookings Murphys Corner Susie Brown Montsweag Ruth Eaton Day's Ferry Georgia Lily Sagadahoc Ferry Wilbur Howe Rais iTerbert Munsey Aalae Hayward Fred Hayward Bath Leri Bailey Thomas Reed Blanche Ames West Bath George Howe Patrick Arsenault Lewiston Karl Fowler Franklin Bradeen Sheepscot Minerva French Manchester Clarence Carlton Ines William Reed Ath Norcross Wiscasset John Gilmore Augustus Lavine Portland Cor. Dolloff Edgar Blanche Lowell Brown Brown Warren Bailey J. Wesley Locke Farmington N. IL Harris Lot Moatsweag Whitehouse Mattie Simpson Percy Bailey Nequiasset Jesse Bailey Rodney Bailey Marion Brookings Morse High School Lincoln Washington Edwin Dodge Hardin Congregational Church Baptist Church

Funeral Notice for Mrs Nancy T Plumstead at Wisasset Home

Funeral held March 5 at the Plumstead home in Wisasset after a long illness. Nancy T Plumstead, born Oct 1, 1830 in Wisasset, daughter of Capt John and Betsey Nutter, lived most of her life on the family farm. Survived by ten children, five daughters and three sons. Rev Millard D Webster conducted the service. Burial at Riverside Cemetery, Birch Point, Wisasset.

Nancy T. Pluimstead Wiscasset Plumstead John and Betsey Nutter Asa WD. Plumsteed Lynn Mass FPTS Montsweag Witi Millard D. Webster Riverside Cemetery Bireh Point Wis- Casset

Legion Concert Promises Large Bath Attendance

Roland TH post of the American Legion anticipates a large crowd for Friday’s recital at Morse high assembly hall. Mrs Ruby J McCurdy and Eugene Reed perform in Bath as Mr Reed marks his first Bath appearance and Mrs McCurdy’s farewell before moving to Pittsburgh.

Roland TH Smith Post The American Legion Morse High Assembly Hall Ruby J. McCurdy Eugene Reed Reed Bath Mrs. McCurdy Mr. McCurdy Dittsburgh McCurdy St. Louis, Mo Mr. Reed St. Louis St. Louis Republic Tn Bohm Speak Jules Massanet Herodrade Esteners St. Lovie Democrat Morse Bush School

Sons of Veterans Hosts Spanish War Veterans

Members of Ernest Edgar Kateema camp United Spanish War Veterans attended an Army supper in GJALA Monday evening. The event featured recedes and pictures as part of the program honoring veterans.

Sons of Veterans Ernest Edgar Kateema Gjala

Memorial Banquet Strengthens Spanish War Bonds

Secretary Volz of YMCA and the Sons and their Spanish War brethren shared a military banquet. Women provided baked beans, rolls, cake, doughnuts, and coffee, later discussing Memorial services in May. Past Division Commander John Shaw, Maj. William Kimball, and Mr. Volz spoke as plans and committees forming joint work surfaced.

Volz YM. Cual Ing John Shaw William Jt. Kimball

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