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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1921

Page

2

Obituary Daniel Wo Phiseett

Daniel Wo Phiseett died on Sandtity night near Teothtun. He was survived by his wife, two sons Gilbert and Howard S. Phaggett, and several grandchildren. He worked as a ship carpenter in Bath and Bristel and served in the New England Shipbuilding Co. He retired years ago and lay in state with a lodge caste escort at his grave the following Tuesday.

Daniel Wo Gareve Darian Viiegett Waller Sind Angail Webster Hlageett Bristel Dagiarrecetta Wiscasset Bath Kittery Charlestown New England Shipbuilding Co Hie Oo Gilbert Tie Vendia Lodge Knights of Pythias of Bath Howard S. Phaggett Sts

Miss Josephine Swanton Dead in Washington D C

Bath native Miss Josephine Swanton died at her nephew Frederick Swanton home in Washington D C after several months illness. She was the youngest Swanton and last survivor of John Bosworth and Catherine Reed Swanton of Bath. Survived by niece Miss Edith Wlazestine and four nephews. Funeral at her late residence 155 Middle Street Thursday afternoon.

Josephine Swanton Bath Frederick Swanton Washington, D. Co Miss Swanton John Bosworth Cathrine Reed Swanton Church of the New Jerusalem Edith Wlazestine Brookline Walter Swanton John Reed Swanton Washington, DL Co Pharry Swainton Westport SSS Middle Street

Eben D Jordan Sr. Dies in Topsham After Illness

Eben D Jordan Sr. died Sunday at his Topsham home after more than a year of illness. Born August 1 1885 in South Auburn, he was son of Charles and Eliza Danforth Jordan. He worked with Jordan Marst Co of Boston and RA Ff White Co before starting his own business and retired eight years ago. He attended Universalist church and is survived by his wife Sarah, a son Alte B Jordan of Everett Washington, and a brother Chandler Jordan of Dorchester Massachusetts.

DP. Fordan, Sr Topsham South Auburn Charles Eliza Danforth Jordan Jordan -Marst Co Boston Ra.ff, White Co Jordan Vic Universalist Church Sarah Alte B. Jordan Everett, Wass Chandler Jordan Dorchester Mass

Mrs Annie McFadden Dies at 73 in Brunswick Home

Mrs Annie I McFadden 73 widow of John McFadden died at her Lincoln Street home Sunday at 1 PM She was born in Brunswick March 28 18 ts4s and is survived by brothers Isaac TH Danforth of Brunswick and Charles Danforth of Fall River Mass Two nieces Mrs Nelson McPadden and Mrs Jesse Wilson both of Brunswick and one nephew Ernest Danforth of Massachusetts

Annie I. McFadden John McFadden Lincoln Street McFadden Brunswick Isaac TH. Danforth Charles (. Danforth Fall River Mass Nelson McPadden Jesse Wilson Ernest Danforth Massachusetts

Burial of D W Haggett at Oak Grove in Bath

The body of Daniel Wy Haggett, late Bath farmer who died Sunday at Boothbay Harbor, arrived Tuesday afternoon. Pallbearers from Acadia lodge met the Maine Central station, with a committal service led by Rev. Sammel A. Evans at Oak Grove. Several Pythian members and friends attended.

Daniel Wy Tagsgett Bath Boothbay Harbor Maine Central Acadia Lodge Conminder Percival G. Mann Charles Th Velz William Manon Herbert BE. Grindell Oak Grove Sammel A. Evans Pathoc Urine Ledee

Morse High Girls Elect Captain and Manager

Eleanor Whitlam was chosen to lead the Morse High girls basketball team for another season. She led as captain and scored many baskets, including 15 against Brunswick High, while Catherine Mayers was elected manager and guard, praised for steady, unruffled play throughout the season.

Eleanor Whittan Morse High Brunswick High Miss Whitlam Morse Catherine Mayers Margaret Cuummings Sho Miss Mayers

GOOD TURF RACING AMONG POSSIBILITIES

A Bath horseman says there is no reason to delay turf racing this Summer and Fall. Dozens of fast Bath horses could fuel the sport if owners invest funds. Lack of enthusiasm and finance hold back Summer and Pall race business, despite previous high class winter ice races.

Bath

Dr O Briens Church Reports Prosperous Year

Greens Wood Baptist Church Brooklyn reports a strong year under Pastor Dr Francis W OBrien. The four year mortgage fell from 41500 to 24500 and roof work costing 4500 secured long term reliability. The budget shows planned and received amounts for 1921 and 1922.

Greens Wood Baptist Church Brooklyn Francis W. O'Brien Trath O'Brien

New Summer Home to Rise at Westport for J C Cobb

A fine cottage will be built at Westport for J C Cobb of Fitchburg Mass. Materials ordered from John G Morse & Sons. The frame will be sawed at once. Location at Sheepseat side opposite the Isle of Springs. Foreman Theris Cobb of Brunswick involved.

Westport J. C. Cobb Fitchburg Mass John G. Morse & Sons Winnegance Isle of Springs Bath Therris Cobb Brunswick Oie Shaw Tryde Windlass Co

Phippsburg News Highlights Local Wins and Road Plans

Miss Emma Blaisdell teaching in Eustis won a $50 prize in a magazine story contest. Whippsburg selectsmen revised the jury list and considered bills from workers on Morse Mountain fire fighting. Popham road funding awaited passage while the town budgets $15,000 for that road and additional highway projects. Local residents arrive, move, or visit Bath, Popham Beach, and Sebasco. The Basin will host one school for the coming year to cut costs.

Emma Blaisdell J. Harry Blaisdell Phippsburg Eustis Board of Selectmen of Whippsburg Morse’s Mountain Popham Road West Point Arthur Decker Malden Mass Darsin William York Abram York Nelson Trenld Yarmouth William Butler Dylan Oliver Popham Beach Arthur Brown Bath Nichols Street Walter McCourt J. J. Oliver Frank Allegrin Sebasco Adrian York Minnie Wall

Change in Form City Officials Elected as Cahill Adopts Agenda

Mayor Cahill’s joint convention with aldermen elects Herbert I. Hall and Henry White for key posts after ballots flip. Hooper wins presidency of the lower board, Ham named clerk, and committees set to fix salaries and subordinate offices as adjournment is planned for Wednesday. Jol Go Morse visits Lewiston.

Dent Herbert J. Hall Henry White Mr. Hall John J. Marks Ward 4 Hall Mr. White Ws Everett Peaslee Parker N. Moulton Charles R. Oliver Cahill Albert J. Grassy Frank T. Hall Potter Board of Common Council White Alton L. Tripp John I. Hart William EK. Sturtevant Charles H. Hooper Herbert I. Hall Hooper Ward Henry W. Owen, Jr Ienry IR. White Roscoe P. Ham Ham Mderman Fred W. Armes Francis B. Torrey, Jr John Shaw Board of Aldermen Golder Fred C. Potter Henry R. White

Vigor and Faith Urged as Keys to Prosperity

George F. Mellwain of Babson's Statistical Bureau spoke at the Forum in Music Hall, arguing physical vigor faith and cooperation between capital and labor drive prosperity. He warned lack of these forces leads to depression and urged organized labor and solid capital unity to move the economy forward. The audience turnout was modest but favorable to continuing the Forum series.

George FE. Melllwain Babson’s Statistical Bureau Boyton Music Hall Mellwain Babson's Bureau United States Mr. McIlwain MacIlwain Mactthwrin George Thompson Thompson

Portland Teams Top Bath in YMCA Volleyball Ending

Portland teams defeated Bath in both first and second rounds of YMCA volleyball at the Portland venue. In the first round Portland won three of four games after taking the first two, while Bath led in total points in the first set but finished with 51 to 52 for Bath. Second round results show Portland winning three of four as well, with tight scores and close contests throughout the afternoon.

Bath Y.M.C.A Portland Bath Ath Secon Portland Anh Silas Skillin Seeees Nathan Prince Ree Seat Llits Tome Pieces Rareesee Frank Hunt EN Puig ICING Tetete Re Yie Herbert Mehlhorn KF. A. Duffy John Donohue Oe de Gee Rites Ee Gee Robert Wishart Deegood Wal Ieree Nares Herbert Douglas Portland Norman Richardson A. J. Tutstades Prin Saucier Eee Allan Spear Ark William Ash Geo Tpicuree Janet David Aleagin Porrest Pinkham Cans Harry Thompson Worthan Picards Adele Otis OL UL Nickerson Cy H. Volz

Post-Lent Assembly Benefits Red Cross and City Hospital

An April 1 assembly at Armory hall supports the Red Cross and City hospital. Carroll Watson chairs a committee of the same members who ran three winter assemblies. Tickets available from committee members, Hallet's drug store, or the Red Cross office in the Sagadahoe block.

Red Cross Armory Hall Carroll Watson Hallet Sagadahoe Block

Woolwich Red Cross reshapes local branch for health crusade

The Woolwich Red Cross reorganizes with A. B. Thwing as chairman and Miss Laura Farnham as secretary and treasurer. District representatives join membership and home service committees to boost health work, nurse districtization, dental clinics, and first aid in town plus a spring open meeting with Red Cross and Health association leaders.

American Red Cross Maine Public Health Association the Red Cross A. B. Thwing Laura Farnham Home Service Committee Red Cross Red Cross and Health Association Georgetown Prescott Augustus Johnson Fred Corliss Lillian Blair Eben Dana Edgar Blanch Herbert Leeman Wilson Wright A. M. Jones Ross Bailey Carl Trott Buck William Downing Maud Haywood D. KE. Hathorne Harriette Hawthorne George Shaw Asbury Bailey Maurice Hathorne Lowell Brown Frank Bailey W. F. Bailey WS. Brookings

Brave Woolwich Girl Defends Vehicle From Attacker

A well known Woolwich young woman driving home from the ferry faced a man who stepped from the roadside and seized the horse's head. She struck him with a whip, forcing him to release the reins, and she quickly continued on, unable to identify his features in the failing light.

Woolwich

New York Club Man Seeks Dr True's Elixir Shipment

A New Yorker writes from Plymouth Massachusetts seeking six large bottles of Dr True's Elixir for digestion insomnia and constipation. The letter touts the product as a reliable laxative and worm remedy and lists ailments such as swollen lips offensive breath and stomach pains as conditions it cures. A patient customer named Wm L Ralph claims thousands need the remedy and relays a testimonial of its benefits after sixty five years on the market.

Histone Old Plymouth Mass Dr. True Ralph Thousands True Trus Elinir

Maine man in Los Angeles reports health and happiness

A card from Lewis H. Curtis in Los Angeles says he is well and happy after going west in winter. He notes many Maine people are there and enjoying reunions while he awaits a call from Mr. and Mrs. Frank I. Nichols traveling along the coast. Curtis lists 1640W 11th Street. California lives up to the hype.

Lewis H. Curtis Los Angeles Cal Maine Tie Frank I. Nichols Mr. Curtis 11Th Street California

Phi Rho debate challenge to high school team set at assembly hall

Phi Rho voted Thursday night to challenge the high school debating team to a debate at the assembly hall after recess. Glenn Joyce was elected captain to select the team and announce members soon. Officers include John Gillespie president and George Moses vice president. The society aims to rise again as a first class debating group and to increase Phi Rho letters among members. Plans were made for the annual banquet and trip with many boys expected to join.

Philhos Assembly Hall Glenn Joyce Phi Rho Joyce Glenn Whi Rho John Gillespie Luther Hall George Moses Ralph Haley Malcolm Witham Howard McPhee Clifford Madden Gillespie Phi Rho Society Phi Rhos

All Day Session by Ladies Aid at New Church Home

The Ladies aid of the New Church met all day at the homes of Mrs. John Kimball and Mrs. Howard Kimball on Lincoln Street. A quilt was tacked in the morning, followed by a luncheon of vegetable salad rolls coffee doughnuts cheese fruit and cake. Each member earned a dollar for the treasury and recited rhymes about their earnings. Twenty one members attended including Miss Harriet Brown of Bangor and Mrs Emma Duncan of Topsham.

Ladies Aid of the New Church John Kimball Howard Kimball Lincoln Street Harriet Brown Bangor Emma Duncan Topsham

Rigger Finishes Stripping Sails on Phebe Crosby

Frank Daley completed the job of stripping four masted schooner Phebe Crosby sails from Thursday to Friday for self protection. Most sails will be stored between decks to prevent mildew and rot until the Crosby Navigation Co. new vessel enters service.

Frank Daley Phebe Crosby Crosby Navigation Co

Mrs Emma Twitchell Visits Washington Street Hostess

Mrs Emma Twitchell, wintering in Topsham, spent a few days last week as a guest of Mrs Charles A Coombs on Washington Street.

Emma Twitchell Topsham Charles A. Coombs Washington Street

Chamber of Commerce Plans Morse Team Reception

The Bath Morse high school basketball team earned praise from the Chamber of Commerce. A reception is planned with committees from city government the Rotary club American Legion and Colonial club to honor the team.

Chamber of Commerce Morse Bath Rotary Club American Legion Colonial Club Cahill New England Bath

Also Mentioned on This Page

J.E. Davis CO Maine Street Brunswick, Maine J. E. Davis CO Daniel W. Haggett Eben D. Jordan Annie E. McFadden D. W. Haggett Morse High Girls J. L. Cobb Queen Esther Queen Mother Rebekah Lodge Fidelity Lewiston Berlah Richmond Lillias Laurithee Nequasset Falls-in-Woolwich A. C. Hathorne, D. E. Hathorne, H. T. Bailey Fish Commissioners Jol Go Morse Vigor Faith Red Cross Chapter Millard Hanson Phylis Hall Charles Alexander Everson Stinson Edwin Moulton Burnt Jacket Moulton Webster Warren Bailey Earle Rice Alex Grover Fred Soule Richard Hunnewell Ellen Trott Harold Trott Gordon Preble Bath City Hospital Bernard Ayer Frank Leslie Bailey Dresden Mills Thomas Mains Cromwell Charles Sheridan Herbert, Fullerton Genie Hunnewell Marcia Stinson New York G. M. Stinson Franklin Bradeen Sheepscot Karl Fowler Miss Farley James Colby Dean Soule Charlie Walker Grange Ray Prescott L.A. Bailey Ella Shaw Nellie Bailey Harriet Blanch Montsne Carrie Blackman Ion Thompson Bros Chamber . Commerce L. D. Fuller Walbridge Chamber Rotary Club John L. P. Burke N. Gratz Jackson Harry A. Walters M. H. Beerwort Otis S. Trafton J. J. D. Burke Messrs. Jackson Chase, Dunton Trafton, Crosman Walters Speerwort Harriman Stevens Tank & Tower CQ Auburn
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