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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1925

Page

2

Junior Trackmen Triumph Over Sophomores in Morse Meet

Morse High School juniors edged sophomores 48 to 36 in a dual meet at the Y. Hayes won the 20 yard dash, Palmer swept the mile and half mile, Cullen claimed the shot put, and the junior relay topped all other events with Palmer, Bonney, Toothaker, and Harrington.

Morse High School Hayes Hamilton McMann Gediman Larry Palmer Meister Palmer Harrington Veilleux Toothaker Cullen Gedimann Doyle Bonney Oliver Vam

Bath to Add Dodge Brothers Sales and Service Station

Daniel A. Bishop begins building a new 25x25 foot sales and service station for Dodge Brothers cars on Washington Street Bath. The facility will be Colonial yellow with cream trim and green sashes and include a large wash stand at the rear.

Daniel A. Bishop Bath Washington Street Russell Street Dodge Brothers’ Automobiles Bishop Agency Bath and Vicinity

Bishop Announces New Auto Service and Accessories

Glass windows flank the door and the interior will be finished in natural wood. Mr. Bishop will operate a filling station with a line of accessories and a sales and service station. A large trashstand will handle several cars, with prompt and satisfactory washing for motorists seeking service.

Bishop

Freeport Girls Set to Meet Morse Saturday Night

Morse girls face Freeport High School sextet in a planned Saturday eight o clock game at the Y gym. Freeport has a long history of strong girls teams and seeks a meaningful win to avenge past near misses. Unreserved seating at a quarter aims to draw a large season crowd.

Morse Freeport High School Freeport Brunswick Town Hall Miss Willis Gorham Normal Freeport High Morse High Morse Girls

Sewer Pipe Break Damages North Street

A 10 inch sewer pipe crossing North Street west of the street car barns burst during a rainfall Tuesday night. The ensuing ground collapse ruined the macadam highway and a street department truck sank into the hole. Repairs to the pipe and hole filling followed with no lasting street damage.

North Street

Mumps Decline Report From City School Nurse

School nurse Mrs. Sarah Munsey reported a drop in mumps cases after a winter surge. At the school nurse committee meeting in Red Cross offices, she said overall city and pupil health showed improvement and only routine business was transacted.

Sarah Munseys The Red Cross Munsey

West Bath Grange Programs Highlight Week

Attendance rose at West Bath Grange to 105 as Mrs. Elizabeth Pollard led a three act pantomime and other acts. The district hosts a party next week with Addie Shaughnessy's class in charge and a social for members and friends.

West Death Grange Elizabeth Pollard Addie Shaughnessy the Grange Mrs. Vollard Frank H. Beal Doris Fuller June Warks Harold Haggett Stanley Peterson Arthur Deehan David Henderson Hazel Whorff Rosary Ada Perry Darkey Joanna Hodgkins Frank Beal June Darks Stanley Veterson Margaret Quinlan Junior Anstress Larrabee Emily Larrabee Barbara M. Freeman Barbara IB. Freeman David Rich, Jr Stanley Rogers Lowell School Emma Blaisdell Lowell School Improvement League FE. W. Haggett Augusta Joseph W. Larrabee J. M. Lemont Bh. W. Haggett PF. W. Larrabee W. He Jenkins Maddie Street Bath J. T. Stael Pote Cvmpnell’s Peesie Abralaua Lincoln Opera Elelen Carolynn Ehaden Rogers Charles Taggett Eracyd Albert Whorf Beatrice Ridlon

Kennebec Bridge Bill Faces Referendum at Maine Vote

Debate at the State House highlights a Bath backed plan for a Kennebec river bridge at Bath. If approved, a three member House two Senate two Governor’s Council and one Highway Department commission would arrange construction and issue bonds. A September referendum could decide the project along with highway bonds and a direct primary repeal proposal.

Kennebec Bridge State House Joint Bath Kennebec Maine House Senate Governor’s Council Maine Highway Department Maine Central Railroad Capitol Duncan MelIntosh Woolwich MelIntosh Robinson Cruse Teibee

Birthdays Observed by Sanuen Tribe and Raaiona Council

The Sanuen tribe marked its 2nd birthday and the Raaiona Council Daughters of Pocahontas their 20th with a Red Men hall gathering attended by about 150. Avery gave the welcome, music and songs followed, with speeches by Great Sachem Bradford Kedennett and others, and dancing to Ed Garcelon on piano.

Sanuen Tribe Raaiona Countcil Daughters of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Tirnest Avery Gertrude Stewart Sarah Garcelon Grand Pocahontas Duffer Ruby Norman Seth Stewart Lillian Stover Bradford Kedennett Wiscasset Great Sachem Ethel Truggard Teeeres Cake Avere Ed Garcelon Ralph Boardman Ernest Avery Henry Wilson Cora Freeman Viola Pushard

Morrison Wins Pool Battle With Stacy

Morrison defeats Stacy in a Colonies club pool match Monday evening. Morrison makes a high run of 27, Stacy makes key breaks but fails to close, and the final lead settles at five balls. C H Campbell of Robinhood visited town.

Morrison Sticy Tomy Morrison Reginald Stacy Colonies Club Jed Stacy Gladiators C.H. Campbell of Robinhood

Death of Mrs. Ann Perkins of Dresden and spring term plans

The death of Mrs. Ann Perkins of Dresden is noted with sorrow though she remained closely connected to Woolwich. Schools in town will open Monday for the spring term except Day's Ferry, which started last week. Read of reassignments, visits, and local social events including a clam chowder supper and church topics at First Baptist and Centre Baptist.

Woolwich Ann Perkins Dresden Ann Verkins Day’s Ferry Beatrice Eldridge Dover-Foxcroft John Clark Jr Irving Miller Jr Robert Donnell Day's Ferry Hattie Larrabee William Bailey West Bath Henry Carlton Eleanor Portland Carlton Boston J. Bailey Montsweag School Nequasset Charlotte Buck Augusta Lannes Fuller State House Elsie Lord of Bath Herbert Stevens Ladies Aid First Baptist Church Jesus T. H. Fernald Carrie Hathorne Emma Hathorne Congregational Church Kk. LD Hardin Philip Hathorn Ernest Hathorn Washington, D. C Seattle Wash Sagadahoe Ferry Boys’ Club Wilmot Dodge Wiscasset Orlando Curtis Maurice Hathorne Merle Jameson Leroy Jameson Centre Baptist Church Maude Hayward Hartley Hathorne Addison Rice Harpswell Ida Colby Falmouth Mass James Colby SW. Brown Moatsweag Jesse Bailey Montsweag Nellie Cole Lebanon Harvey Bailey Elsie Ermina Fred Crocker Mdwin Bond S. W. Brown E. O.taylor Corliss Street Carl Hughes Kathleen Velma Bailey Carlton Bridge

One Family Runs an Alaska School

In Alaska a single family built and sustains a government school for education, led by Nikaly, a former tribe chief. The Matanuska coal fields tale shows the family of 15 scholars, all Nikaly’s children, plus parents aiding construction and operation of the schoolhouse.

Alaska Nikaly Matanuska Howver Hielp Institution of Learning

Minister Roger’s Lewiston Visit for Bath Friend’s Funeral

Rev. John G. Rogers of Calvary Methodist Lewiston and former Bath pastor attended the funeral of friend William Yule this Tuesday in town.

John G. Rogers Calvary Methodist Church Lewiston Beacon Street Bath Willian Yule

St Patrick's Day Program at Morse High School

A St Patrick's day program at Morse High School Tuesday forenoon featured acts by Miss Conley's English class with Ruth Wilson directing. Students performed songs, poems, dances, and papers including Wearing of the Green and The Irish People. Freeport High invited Morse girls for a Saturday night match as Morse seeks a win after years of defeats.

Morse High School Ruth Wilson Miss Conley Elsie Carter Ruth Anderson Rosina Oates Harriet Brown Vautine McDonald Helen Harvey St. Patrick Helen Hervey Trish Til Ruth Fowles Killiney Carter Anderson Bates Crown McDonald Harvey Mary Conley Evelyn Davis

Reformation of Farm Methods for Better Livestock and Land

An American farmer argues that real improvement requires a five year program of better farming and feeding. He urges liming soil, growing legumes like clover and alfalfa, and investing in silos to boost herd production and land fertility rather than relying on purebred cattle alone.

Mclnutosh Philip BR Pathe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Savings Institution D. A. Bishop Freeport Girls the Bath Independent Universities Grange Brown Norway Medicine CO G. R. Ogilvie Mgr Bonalevo Farms Batavia, N. Y the Park & Pollard Co., Inc Hertel Ave Park & Pollard Co Buffalo, N. Y Trott Bros. Grain CO Pauline McDonald Lillian Hall Mary Appleton Mary Tiadalee Erastus Jewett Winslow Street Harriet Hugeard
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