Cony beats Morse in tense high school basketball clash
Cony edged Morse 24 to 10 in a hard fought Augusta game decided near the final whistle. Starring players included Stiles Lapidus Overlock Wilson Dow and Gannon Doyle with key baskets and foul shots amid a high tempo contest. The Morse squad fought hard as fans witnessed a thriller with late Cony baskets sealing the win. Also noted were D.A.R. delegates from Col. Dummer Sewall chapter heading to Bangor for the Maine convention and a Five Islands visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Cony
Augusta
Morse
Cony Morse
Asae Pee Dtsrelsy Patelans Cadet
Reed Previon
Dow
Doyle Nickless Grant
Jepetehe
Sid If
Wilson Lapidus
Gannon McDonald
Stiles
Lapidus
Overlock
Wilson
Clement
Trask
Gannon
Doyle
Reed
Roundy
Timer
Hall
Ellis
Charles C. Low
Agnes Humphreys
Margaret Foote
Lacey Kimball
Col. Dummer Sewall
D.A.R
Bangor
Maine Daughters of the American Revolution
Maine Festival Stars Announced by Prof Chapman
Prof William R Chapman lists stars for the 1925 Maine Music Festival. Lawrence Tibbett, Metropolitan Opera falstaff star, opens in Ford's monologue scene. Gobbi, Toscanini protégé, also sings opening night. Martha with Met Opera Company cast on night two. Joan Kluth in title role, Kathleen Howard as Nancy, Ralph Errolle Lionel, James Wolfe Plunkett Vampilo Malatesta Sir Tristan. Third night Madame Matzenaur soloist with Murial Wilson and Giuseppe Lombardo. Concerts in Bath and Lewiston follow with related events and social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Chapman
Livwrence Tibbett
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Falstaff
Fords
Raisa
Martha
Metropolitan Opera Co
Joan Kluth
Kathleen Howard
Nancy
Ralph Errolle
Lionel
James Wolfe
Plunkett
Vampilio Malatesta
Tristian
Five Islands Weekend Notes Include Births Visits and Boat Run
Five Islands residents and visitors share a weekend at Ocean View cottage and nearby sites. Bruce Moore, Miss Marion Stevens, and Miss Arlene Suttie arrive from Oak Grove Seminary for a week with the Stevens family. Melba and Henry Reynolds visit Georgetown. births announced for William Renaud and Paul Thompson with ties to local families. Boat trips aboard the Worry see limited runs due to ice with passengers including Mrs. Vernon Gray and T. W. Blaisdell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Howard
Bath
Ocean View
Marion Stevens
Arlene Suttie
Oak Grove Seminary
Vassalboro
J. G. Stevens
Vernon Gray
G. Haskell
Warren Davis
T. W. Blaisdell
Charles Hanna
William Belanger
A. A. MacMahan
Sunshine Circle
Frank Heald
Alice Cromwell
Georgetown
H. W. Howard
Walter Newdick
Manfred Newdick
W. T. Boyd
George Grey
William Renaud
Bath Hospital
Renaud
Charles Moore
Clara Marr
Iva Cromwell
Kathleen Gray
Henry Reynolds
Five Islands
Paul Thompson
Jamaica Hospital
Jamaica
N. Y
Thompson
Rudolf
Aleda Pinkham
Maurice Pinkham
J. E. Claisdell
Newdick
Russell Dinklism
T. W. Scott
Weston
Mass
Gott's Cove
Georgetown Passes in Review of a Local Historian
The item highlights a well known Georgetown citizen once part of the crew of a historic frigate Constitution reflecting on local heritage and notable figures from the town.
Haskell Sailor Tells of Old Constitution Voyage
Georgetown resident Samuel G. Haskell recalls serving on the Constitution during its final voyage in 1878 to Havre France for the Paris Exposition. The ship returned to New York in 45 days, a notable passage he witnessed along with the vessel’s centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Samuel G. Haskell
Havre
France
Paris
New York
Haskell
Robinhood Community News Briefs From Robinhood and Nearby Towns
Social at the Robinhood church features sandwiches cookies and coffee as refreshments. Various residents make visits and travel between Bath Portland Union Wortland Sanbornville and Brunswick with attendees including Rev W T Boyd Ralph Reynolds Edward Clarey and Mrs C L Hinckley. A newborn girl Effie May Loveitt joins Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Loveitt as local activity and travel continue through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinhood
Rapheal Rowe
Bath
E. C. Higgins
Thomas Hagan
Junior
Portland
Earle
W. T. Boyd
Ralph Reynolds
Edward Clarey
Bath Bridge
Augusta
C. L. Hinckley
Marjorie
Sagadahoe Farm
Frank Heald
Mr. Heald
Dover
N. H
William Farnsworth
Er. C. Clarey
Feldspar
Union
Brunswick
Messrs. Mallet and Phinney
Topsham
West Georgetown
John Thibodeau
Woolwich
South End P T A Holds Regular Meeting in Washington Street Rooms
Seventeen members of the South End PTA met Tuesday amid bad weather in the Washington street rooms. They voted to buy two health series books for Winneganee and Mitchell schools and records for sixth grade physical exercises. A social with Principal Arthur Scott and the school orchestra is planned for next Tuesday, open to members and their husbands, with refreshments after. The auxiliary reported needs for glasses for pupils and agreed to purchase three pairs now and more later. A baked bean supper will fund the drive on April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Funeral for Charles F. Knight Held in Bath
Charles F. Knight of Westport died recently and his funeral was held at Fred o S Curtis Funeral Home in Bath. Rev. K Lewis Wall officiated at the service with Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows members present. The ritual was led by George Sawyer with Nathaniel Stover as chaplain, and bearers from Lincoln Lodge included Stover, Sawyer, Forrest Putnam, and Ray Haley. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Knight
Westport
Fred O S. Curtis
Bath
K. Lewis Wall
Beacon Street
Knights of the Golden Eagle Set Show at Lincoln Castle
Lincoln castle hosts Knights of the Golden Eagle for an entertainment night on Thursday. An orchestra performs several selections and vaudeville sketches are planned, including It Ts Raining and Mrs. Clancy's Confession with Prof. Buker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Hiram
Clancy
Buker
Weather forecaster’s long range predictions fail in 1924-25
An analysis by the Weather Bureau notes that the winter of 1924-25 began late, saw limited wintry conditions, and produced below normal snowfall except in New England. February had no widespread cold waves, making the predicted weekly cold spells largely incorrect. February 1925 ranked near record mildness, accelerating premature fruit bloom from the South to the interior United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shere
Weather Bureau
Montana
Atlantic Coast
Florida
Gulf States
Ohio Valley
New England
South Carolina
Bath men urged for shipyard work at Portsmouth yard
Lieut. John A. Lord announces openings for shipfitters drillers patternmakers gas welders electric welders at Portsmouth navy yard. Bath residents may enroll at 50 Pearl street Thursday through Saturday for enrollment forms and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Navy Yard
John A. Lord
Bath
Pearl Street
Lord
Wortsmouth Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Scow Named James M Sinks After Collision in Sasanoa River
The scow James M. owned by Roy B. Rowe of Boothbay Harbor sank in the Sasanoa river after hitting a sunken ice field near the breakwater. The vessel had come to Bath to obtain three Stow castings from Watson Frye Co. for South Bristol and was navigating to transfer cargo when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M
Roy B. Rowe
Boothbay Harbor
Bath
Watson. Frye Co
Bristol
Sasanoa River
Arrowsie Bridge
Westbrook High Wins Bates Tourney Cup
Westbrook High defeats South Wortland 31-22 to claim the Bates tournament silver cup. Abbott School of Farmington wins the prep division at U M Tournament over Hebron 20-15. Jonesport beats Southwest Harbor 30-26 for high school title. Wortsmouth takes New Hampshire state title in Durham. Proctor Academy tops Tilton 21-17 in prep. Raymond Clark of NHS Portsmouth spent the weekend with family on Upper Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook High
South Wortland
Westbrook
Abbott School of
Farmington
Hebron
Jonesport
Southwest Harbor
New Hampshire
Durham
Wortsmouth
Proctor Academy
Tilton
Raymond Clark
Portsmouth
Nhs
Upper Washington Street
Chapman Concert Next Monday Night
Bath music lovers hail the Chapman concert set for Monday evening March 23 featuring Miss Muriel H. Wilson a coloratura soprano and Giuseppe Lombardo a rising tenor with training in America The program includes Don Jo lose and Bizet arias plus popular numbers Tickets are available at musical headquarters under the Local Festival Chorus auspices and proceeds aid the chorus. Mrs John Taylor hosted Junior Misers members at her Washington street home with guests Miss Sarah Lermond and several ladies attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
New York
Bath
Muriel H. Wilson
Maine
Mr. Chapman
Alma Gluck
Rubinstein Club
Italy
Caruso
Noone
Giuseppe Lombardo
Palermo
Sicily
America
Lombardo
Salvatore Fuerte
Eurico Caruso
Giovanni Martinelli
Loubardi
New York City
Don Lose
Bizet
Carmen
Geraldine ‘Parrat
Andrea Chenier
Jocal Festival Chorus
John Taylor
Washington Street
Sarah Lermond
Arthur Lemont
Arthur Swanson
Frank Lemont
Bath Rotarians Elect Nine New Directors
Bath Rotarians elected nine new directors by secret ballot: Harry T. Passmore, Dr. E Motley Fuller, Mitchel Arel, Charles C. Low, Harry P. Bridge, Fred L D Hill, Charles R. Oliver, XN Gratz Jackson and Harry A. Starbird. Officers to be named next week. A. C. Merrill of New York spoke on lubricants for autos. Guests included Rotary members from nearby clubs. A collection aided a legislative party visit to Bath for a bridge site inspection. Green napkins and St Patrick baskets decorated the tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gath
Harry T. Passmore
E. Motley Fuller
Mitchel
Arel
Charles CC. Low
Harry P. Bridge
Fred LD. Hill
Charles R. Oliver
Gratz Jackson
Harry A. Starbird
A. C. Merrill
New York
Vacuum Oil Co
Mr. Merrill
Leon Dodge
Harold W Page
Thurlow Hussey
Damariscotta-Newcastle Rotary Club
Mooney
Augusta Rotary Club
Robert Laite
Ranger
Dresden Town Meeting Results On Monday
Voters at the Dresden town hall chose officers for the coming year. Selecmen Lester Woodward and Lawrence C. Southard. Clerk John F. Equall. Treasurer George T. Cotten. Collector George T. Cotton. Road commissioners Nos. 1 LaForest Good, 2 John A. Rittal, 3 Burton Reed. School board Alexander Munsey Frances Pushard Alden Stilphen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Selecmen
Lester Woodward
Alden Stephen
Lawrence C. Southard
John FE
George T. Cotten
George T. Cotton
LaForest
John A. Rittal
Burton x. Reed
Alexander Munsey
Frances Pushard
Alden Stilphen
Funeral Services for Cordelia W. Huse
Funeral services for Cordelia W. widow of Hiram A. Huse were held Tuesday afternoon at 2.40 from 21 Court Street. Rev. Charles Myron Tubbs of Grace Episcopal church conducted the rites and interment was at Oak Grove. Bearers named Edwin A. Huse Harry M. Huse Clarence Huse and Joseph Huse. Numerous floral offerings expressed the community’s esteem for Mrs. Huse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia W
Hiram A. Huse
Court Street
Charles Myron Tubbs
Grace Episcopal Church
Oak Grove
Edwin A. Huse
Harry M. Huse
Clarence Huse
Joseph Huse
William Yule Funeral Services Held in Two Cities
The funeral for William Yule took place Tuesday afternoon at his Washington Street home with Rev. BE Lewis Wall officiating. Bearers were Eugene McGrath Parker N Moulton Warren Parris and William J Crafts. The body was sent to New York for burial in Greenwood Cemetery after services in Brooklyn led by Rev. F W O'Brien D D formerly of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Yule
Upper
Washington Street
BE. Lewis Wall
Beacon Street
Eugene MelGrath
Parker N. Moulton
Warren Parris
William J. Crafts
New York
Brooklyn
F. W. O'Brien
D. D
Bath
Greenwood Cemetery
Sailor Carl Ward Assigned to Ice Patrol Vessel
Carl Ward former chief gunner of the US SS Cassin has been transferred to the USS Pampa and will be stationed at Halifax Nova Scotia where his ship is on the ice patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ward
SS. S. Cassin
Bath Iron Works
Halifax
N. S
Cordelia W. Huse Dies After Long Illness at Bath Home
Cordelia W. Huse widow of former Postmaster Hiram A. Huse died at her Bath home after a long illness. Born in Brooklyn on Sept 18, 1848 she moved to Bath in childhood and married Erain A. Huse who died about 18 years ago. She leaves a son H A Huse manager of Maine Theatres Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia W. Huse
Hiram A. Huse
Court Fhet
Mrs. Huse
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bath
Erain A. Huse
H. A. Huse
The
Maine Theatres Inc
Shipwright William Yule 75 Dies After Illness in Brooklyn
William Yule 75 a veteran shipwright of Yule and Munroe in Brooklyn died after a five week illness at his Washington street home. Born in Scotland he came to the United States as a young man and spent most of his life in Brooklyn retiring eight years ago. He leaves a wife and son Walter Yule of East Orange New Jersey. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at his home then in New York and a second service in Brooklyn at Greenwood Baptist church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Yule
Yule& Munroe
Brooklyn
N. Y
Upper
Washington Street
Bath
Mr. Yule
Scotland
James Yule
Walter Yule
East Orange
N. J
Upper Washington Street
New York
F. W. O'Brien, DD
Greenwood Baptist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Charles F. Knight Dies Suddenly at Westport Home
Charles F. Knight a longtime Bath Iron Works driller died suddenly Monday morning at his Westport home after a period of poor health. Born in Westport he lived many years in Bath and was a member of Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows. He retired to Westport 13 years ago and is survived by his wife a daughter Miss Leonora Knight a Waterboro schoolteacher two sons Edward of Philadelphia and Guy of Texas and ten grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Keight
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
Westport
Bath
Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows
Iron Works
Leonora Knight
Waterboro
Conn
Edward
Philadelphia
Guy
Texas
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Heywood
Wakefield
Heywood-Wakefield
Hartnett
Company Omplete
Harry A. Beals
Mechanic Street
Bath Grain CO
Commercial Street
Telephone
South End P.T.A
C. F. Knight Funeral
Golden Eagle Entertainment
Bureau
Bates Tourney Cup
Desmond
John B. Stetson Felts
J. Desmond Co
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadabock Block
Beth
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