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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1921

Page

2

Morse Girls End Season With Win

Morse high school girls finish their season with a victory led by Eleanor Whittain and Miss Davis in a hard fought game. The team’s strong defense and accurate shooting secured a season ending win. In earlier games, the Drnswheal beigeh boys won and the DB POL Midgets defeated Jitter high in a close preliminary contest.

Morse High Prumusanette Carlege Fea Ueau Eleanor Whittain Davis Beigeh DB Pol Dan Mote UT Inge Anitrao Brenswich Richardson Phibeault

Well Babies Clinic Draws Mothers and Babies to Federal Building

Mothers bring infants to a Well Babies clinic at the Public Health rooms in the Federal building. Nurses weighed babies and advised mothers on diet and care while doctors consulted with 25 to 30 parents. The event drew families from across the city. future clinics are planned weekly with doctors in attendance.

Pederal TPZ Dine Rideout Maury Herter Dorthis

Coast Guards Rescue After Schooner Disabled Off Pond Stand

Life saving crew from the Zonda assisted a disabled auxiliary schooner off Pond Stand. The vessel rolled in heavy seas with engines failed and her anchor dragging until the Zonda arrived to tow and bring the wreck to Bath for discharge of timbers. Captain William Woof commanded from Porthind.

Popham Old Fort Bath Kelley Spear Co Soath Freeport Willam

Crocker Wins Knife Prize At Death Ride Rifle Shoot

Gay Crocker won top prize at the Death Ride club weekly rifle shoot receiving a knife donated by W Rogers Hardware. Roland Brown was second with 105 2 and J Pastor third with paper. Club papers sent to National Rifle Association HQ in Washington. Outdoor matches planned with a site to be decided and a committee to work on details.

Gay Crocker W. Rogers Hardware Store Roland Brown Join Pastor National Rifle Association Washington Belinger Elub Elit Clib

Finance Committee Holds First Meeting in City Common

The newly named finance committee met Thursday night for ten minutes to plan frequent sessions under Chairman Francis DB Torrescir. They will tackle the annual appropriation and oversee city finance as the overseers of the poor elected Walter S. Bussell as chairman and secretary. The three members are Bussell Morse and Minest Heald. the board of assessors is set to organize Monday.

Finance Committee City Common Pew Francis DB Torrescir Walter S. Bussell Herbert O. Morse Minest

Bath Craft Abandoned After Seafaring Troubles

The schooner built by Perey gue Sool oe VO7F and owned by the governor of Woyoining, named Five Gissteds, faced severe storms near the equator and later leaks forcing abandonment near Castle, Venezuela. Meanwhile Bridgton woolen mills start full operation as fall lumber delays ease and hiring resumes weekly.

Whe Voth Gian Brooks Pereygue Sool Woyoining Les Deen Hier Danzili Norfolk Dien Ayres Rio de Daneiro Casttile Varnazil Bridgton Lave

Popham Beach Hotel Site Sold at Sheriff Sale

The former Rockledge hotel at Popham Beach was sold at sheriff's sale for taxes to Walter Bowker of Whippsburg for about 600 to 700 dollars. Bowker now holds the right to taxes from 1916 through 1920 and the former owners may redeem within one year by paying his claim with interest. Nearby, residents and visitors are noted in local social items about visits, school duties, and fishing preparations.

Rockledge Popham Beach Sheriff's Sale Walter Bowker Whippsburg Edward Chaplin Bath William Roderick Hezekiah Harrington Irving Harrington C. V. Minott Roxbury Mias William Cullity Pownal Martha J. Perey Cox's Head Cullity Grace D Perey Dromore Clifford Wiscasset H. W. Cuttings Alice Abbie Minotti Massachusetts Portland J. J. Rogers George N. Cutting Boston George (. Beals Chaffee Bros Oxford Mass Alvah Holbrook John H. Pease Waltham Warren Ryan Willian McIntire Myrtle Pye John Pye Small Point

Westport Residents and Visitors Noted in Town Log

Westport sees Mr. and Mrs. George Richardson at the South end home with their son George Dewey aboard the steamer Westview now tied at Norfolk Virginia. HW. AL Swanton and Mrs. Swanton depart town with Swanton attending Farmers Week at Orono and Mrs. Swanton remaining in Bath. Ivian M. Jewett of Bath visits town, M. Odway Lewis a Lincoln N W school teacher returns home for invention. Mrs Irene K E Sturtevant of Portland guests of Mrs M O Webbers recently. George Knight back from Eston Monday. Lester Knight of Bath visits town last week. Lester W Hodgdon, recently at the Texas yard in Bath, works on home improvements at Westport.

George WB. Richardson South End George Dewey Westview Norfolk AL Swanton Mary Swanton Orono Lincoln N. W Irene EK Sturtevant Portland

Colonial club May ball planned for May 6

A large number of Colonial club members plan to attend the May 6 ball with music entertainment by the Bowdoin College Glee Club and Pooler of Northwind catering. Charles Phath, chair, urges attendees to sign their names on reply cards to confirm plans.

Colonial Club Pooler Vporthind Bowdoin College Glee Club Charles Phath

Police Appointments Prominent Chicago Mayor Sets Brass Tone

Major Charles Cahill announces annual police force appointments with Wednesday ceremonies. City officials anticipate notable changes and speculation centers on which officers will receive brass buttons while the mayor remains tight lipped about advance statements.

Charles TH. Cahill

Funeral of Mrs Frye at private service

Funeral of Mrs Scott I Frye held Tuesday afternoon at two at Orrin F Frye's Washington street home. Rev Francis A Gray of the Universalist church officiated. Bearers were George Smith Ralph C Whitehouse Edward T Whitehouse and Albert E Pollard. Burial in Oak Grove.

Scott I. Frye Orrin F. Frye Washington Street Francis A. Gray Universalist Church George Smith Ralph C. Whitehouse Edward T. Whitehouse Albert Eo Pollard Oakrove

Morse High Players to Be Honored With Bath Dinner

Bath groups including Rotary, Chamber of Commerce and city officials plan a April 1 banquet at the YMCA for Morse high basketball players nine to receive gold basketball charms. About 150 guests expected. funds from last week’s send-off fund to help cover expenses. speakers and Morse cheers planned. tickets limited by gym capacity. N Gratz Jackson chairs the meeting with Otis S Trafton and others present.

Bath Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce, City Government Colonial Club American Legion Chamber of Commerce Morse High Y.M.C.A Bath Maine Medford Mass Morse Adams Salem Massachusetts Y.mlc Umlcla N. Gratz Jackson Veter Clinto Otis S. Trafton Charles A. Harriman Lucian D. Fuller The Chamber

Albert I Pride Topsham mill man dies at 71

Albert I Pride a longtime Topsham paper mill official and prominent local figure died at his home Thursday at age 71. He trained in Warren mills Westbrook and later worked in Topsham mills. Health declined after six weeks from a lifting accident causing spinal and brain complications. He belonged to Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and Mason orders. He leaves a widow and daughter Marion Pride bookkeeper at Cabot Mills and siblings R G Pride of Westbrook and Eunice G Oxnard wife of Dr W A Oxnard of North Deering.

Albert I. Pride Topsham Warren Westbrook Knights of Vythias Odd Fellows Masonice Marion Pride Cabot Mills R. G. Pride Eunice G. Oxnard W. A. Oxnard North Deering

Easter Concert Draws Sunday's Large Woolwich Crowd

Woolwich notes show Mrs. Angelia Roy returning to Caribou after two weeks with her sister. A crowded Easter concert at the North A E church drew many residents, and a series of visits and local engagements fill the week, including teaching assignments and hospital visits. Community Day plans and Red Cross first aid kit prep are announced for Friday afternoon at Woolwich.

Angelia Roy Caribou Edgar Bailey North Ae Gorham. Farwell Cumberland Center EF. R. Main Ardene Stott Marion Carlton Boston Stott Ruth Eaton Phippsburg Moatsweag School Marcia Stinson New York G. of. Stinson Jessie Kelly Winneganee Henry Carton Harold Hall University of Maine Poverty Hall Sebenon Hall Philip Hathorne Ernest Haathorne Rt. J. Gilmore Charles Alexander Richmond Nequasset Congregational Church John Carter Wa. Brookings Scott G. Bailey Portland Hattie R. Hodgkins Eugene R. Randlette Durham N. HH Randlette New Hampshire State College Hodgkins Clinton Bailey Moatsweag Leslie A. Bailey Dresden Mills Gorham L. Farwell Augusta EK. Reed Main Goshaham Farwell I. A. Bailey Dresden FE. R. Main Red Cross Committee Wilson Wright Woolwich

Answer to Boston Speaker Attacks U S Europe Policy

Edward Plummer argues against Dr Gibbons claim that America did nothing for Europe. He questions debts taxes and aid tied to European conflicts, noting wartime sacrifices and Senate treaty powers, urging critics to relocate to a land they deem superior.

the Independent Gibbons Boston Sunday Europe England France Senate Edward Plummer

Morse High players receive New England tournament sweaters

Morse High basketball letters were awarded to nine players for the New England championship run. The sweaters, white with blue M letters, were bought from a student-raised fund from dances at Music Hall after home games.

Morse High Basketball Music Hall Willard Sprague Leslie Wold Wiram Perkins John Footer Abraham Vovich Ilford Stover Elmer McFarland John Clements Kenneth Atwood

Royal Arch Chapter Installs Montgomery and St Bernard Officers

Officers of Montgomery and St Bernard RAL were installed Tuesday night by Vast High Priest Walter Glidden with Henry White as grand captain of the host and Rev. David L. Wilson as grand chaplain. A Genesta chapter supper preceded the ceremony and music was by Nelson's orchestra.

Montgomery and St. Bernard Ral Walter 3 Glidden Henry RR. White David L. Wilson Genesta Chapter OQ. I. S Chester II Shepherd John F. Sherming John Wishart Harold A. Dunn Howard BR. Johnson Albert L. Strout George I. Larrabee Robert Wishart George J. Goodwin Royal Arch Edward Tanks Harry E. Thompson Earl B. Collins William J. Wheeler Albion F. Field Felix A. Stinson Nelson Albert Ii.strout

Funeral for Charles Clarke Held at Wesley Memorial

A large funeral service Saturday afternoon honored Charles I D Clarke of the Times editorial staff at Wesley Methodist Church on High aid Center Streets. Rev Frank A Hall officiated, with floral tributes from many friends. Bearers included Mayor Cahill Sheriff Oliver former Alderman Randall Leonard and A Varington. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Charles

State Pays Officials Salaries Higher Than Governor

A 1920 salary tabulation shows Paul D. Sargent as state chief engineer earning $115.58 weekly, $19 more than the governor, with others like Dr. Gertrude Hall and Miss Marion Crainerd earning top sums in the State House. The report lists weekly pay for dozens of officials, clerks, and stenographers, highlighting wide differentials under the State House payroll.

Paul Sargent State Highway Commission State House Audhor Roy L. Wardwell Ile Gertrude Hall der. Hall State Board of Charities and Corrections Mothers’ Pensions Lillian Coleman Coleman Andrews and Nelson Myrtle It. Hodgdon Fish and Game Commissioner Marion Crainerd Myra V. Parker State Department of Health

Cards and luncheon at Summer street club meeting

Mrs Clarence Johnson hosted her card club at Summer Street Tuesday noon. A luncheon was served and an auction was played. Two tables competed with Mrs Frederick Patton taking first prize a cut glass French dressing bottle and Mrs George B B Drake earning second prize a Pyrex dish.

Clarence Johnson Summer Street Frederick Patton George BB. Drake

Surprise Birthday Party For Hans Friedrichs

Mrs. Friedrichs organized a surprise birthday party at Hans Friedrichs home on Oak Street Tuesday night. Guests enjoyed games and music and refreshments were served to end a pleasant evening.

Hans Friedrichs Oak Street

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