Easter and spring social notes from West Bath
West Bath residents attend Easter services at Wesley Methodist, visits across Bath and nearby towns documented. Local families host guests, school breaks at Lowell school, military drills and dances, and residents preparing boats for summer reflect busy community life.
Bath Maine Newspaper Masthead Details
Bath Maine publisher roster lists Managing Editor Harry C Weber and Business Manager Frank B Nichols for the Bath based publication. The text notes Bath Maine as the location.
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State of
Maine
Sagadahoc
Harry C. Webber
Bath Independent
Postoffice
Frank B. Nichols
Bath
Bath, Maine
Harry C. Weber
Eggs in Transit Probed to Cut Shipper Losses
The American Railway Express Company campaigns to reduce egg breakage reveal costly losses and seek better packing. Educators and companies partner with growers to test new egg containers like honeycomb fillers and cup-fillers while highlighting the need for uniform egg sizes and improved cushioning.
Charles D Clarke Dies at Bath Hospital
Charles Davenport Clarke a Bath editor and journalist died after a final illness. He shaped Bath civic projects including Patten Free Library and Druid Park. He served as editor of the Times, contributed biographies, and valued Maine’s river beauty and local industry. He left a wife Miss Louisa Tarn den of Bath and a niece Mrs Clara Lawton and a nephew Joseph Clarke.
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Cage One
Bath
Clarke
The
Times
Chirke
Mel
Tiome
Charles Davenport Chirke
Ele
Patten Free Library
George H. Nichols
Mr. Clarke
Druid Park
Maple Grove Cemetery
Jis
Tle
Tie
Kennebec
Park and Cemetery Board
Ife
Anneh
Merrymeeting Bay
Clara T. Lawton
Roxbury
Mass
Joseph Clarke
Watertown
Miatss
Mvs
Louisa Tarnden
Egg Transport Packing Tested by Ithaca Expert
Professor Benjamin of the New York State Agricultural College at Ithaca studies shell integrity during transit. The express company claims department runs test shipments with packed eggs to compare protection. An exhibit of packing containers will be shown in Harrisburg under the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Representatives from San Francisco St Louis Chicago Atlanta and other offices discussed improved handling.
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TI. M. James
American Railway Express Company
New York
James
Express Company
L'G
Vna
Pennsylvania
Les Pkas
Tlens
Mr. James
California
China
Argentina
Benjamin
New York State Agricultural College
Ithaca
Bureau of Farms and Markets
Clarrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
San Francisco
St. Louis
Chicago
Atlinta
Maine News Notes From January 20 events and local tales
The article recalls the 150th anniversary of HalloWell incorporation tied to founder Benjamin Nowell and early settler Briggs Hallowell. It cites Roscoe Staples on a lively town meeting, profiles longtime officials, Miss Nettie Burleigh’s election to the selectboard, and notes aging residents with humor. It also covers shipbuilding history at Boothbay Harbor and the loss of the Anna Laura McKenney after running ashore in Puerto Mexico.
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Hallowell
Benjammin Nig Nowell
Boston
Briggs Hallowell
Vaughan Brook
Roscoe Staples
Oxford
Tie
Staples
Welchville
William J. Crane
China
MI. Crane
Nettie C. Burleigh
Board of Selectmen
Vassalboro
Burleigh
Anna Laura McKenney
Puerto
Mexico
Atlantic
Boothbay Harbor
Lyman M. McDougall
McDougall
Philadelphia
U. S
Halcyon
City Government Elects Officers In Ongoing Budget Talks
The council read a report on officer salaries with cuts proposed for tax collector, city marshal, and police pay. Elections then filled posts including treasurer, auditor, city forester, city messenger, and health officer, with Cahill and Torrey leading the nominations and a focus on maintaining order and city services.
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Cadillary
Torrey
Henry R. White
Herbert J. Hall
Aldean
John Shaw
Ralph W. Hall
Fred Tobey
Fred W. Armes
Din
Etgn
Sidney J.claton
Charles R. Oliver
Albert FP. Austin
Eaton
Austin
Ton
Tarold M. Sewall
Torreyeid
Edward T. Whitehouse
John W. Gilmore
Scott M. Golder
James J
Vaher
Thomas C. McCabe
Robert C. Heuiiigen
Alton LT. Tripp
Seth Ss. Mullin
Mullin
Alton TL. ‘Tripp
J. Edward Drake
Knox & Lincoln Railroad
Poorey
Nelson Lt. Jackson
Pred C. Dotter
Aldermir Whitehouse
Ralph ©. Dale
Dirdle
William Blackwood
Johnny Gilmore
Potter
Chester TH. McCabe
Scott Morse
McCabe
Morse
Whitehouse
George N. Freeman
Walter S. Russell
Ernest BB. Heald
Charles J. Cain
Russell
Mr. Heald
Herbert O. Morse
James RR. McKay
Harry W. Thebeau
Alderman Potter
Mr. Russell
Heald
McKay
Thebeau
MekKay
Theben
Albert N. Shaw
Park and Cemetery Board
John J. Marks
Edward ID. Brows
Couicilman Everett P. Peaslee
Elisha
Varney
Armes
William A. Jack
Whitouse
Georges McAlman
Ableam
CG. Oliver
Aldernein Torrey
Cahill
Cty
Marsal
Iie
Atsenepeegeee
Avmuuni
Ee Imal Vay
Cone Nat Nastn Steel Wnare
Servier
Stoo
Knox & Lincoln
Iitate
al Elalesars
Cemetery and Park Board
TL Tal GN Fenee
City Treasury City
Enalchce Ee
Cemetery & Park Board
Board of Aldermen
Bath Maine City Council Minutes Mention Finances and Permits
City records show budget items for salaries and lawful fees, including weights measures, dog constable, and treasurer duties. Discussions cover consolidating treasurer and tax collector roles, highway and sewer petitions, banner permission for Acme Service, and fuel tank installations on Middle and Vine streets. The meeting ends with a lobster stew supper for council members at the Colonial cafe.
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Willian TH. Roderick
Gerald Avenue
Acme Service
Commercial Street
Whalen
Acme
Albert Winstone
Middle Street
Ralph EE
Vine Street
Grassy
Pia
Common Council
Committee Report on Subordinate Officers Compensation
The joint special committee on subordinate officers and their compensation submits its amended report from Bath Maine dated March 23 1921. It lists one city clerk and one clerk of the common council with a total compensation of 900.00 dollars and 75.00 dollars respectively.
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Bath
Maine
Funeral for Miss Josephine Swanton Held in Revenant
Funeral services for Miss Josephine Swanton were held Thursday afternoon at the New Church with Rev. Dresser of the church officiating. Bearers included HB Stearns Henry W Owen William Chadbourne and Edward Small. Burial followed at Maple Grove Cemetery.
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Josephine Swanton
Phice
Middle Street
Mrs Gould Praises Dr True Elixir For Children
A letter from Mrs Irving Gould of Chesterland Ohio extols Dr True s Elixir as a remedy for her sick child and praises its effects. Mothers nationwide are urged to give the Family Laxative and Worm Expeller for worm symptoms and related ailments. Sold at all dealers in three sizes with a large size emphasized.
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J. F. True & Co
Irving Gould
Chesterland
Ohio
Dr. True
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West Bath
Marguerite
Wendall Williams
Martha King
Campbell’s Pond
Wesley Methodists Church
Ernest E. Williams
Annie L. Ridley
Mechanic Street
W. H. Larrabee
Texas Yard
Jessie Méresouel
Laconia
N. II
FE. W. Traggett
Greenough
Fred Fales
Waltham
Elmer Craig
Joseph W. Larrabee
Frew Brawn
Frank Higgins
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Music Hall
Herbert Brawn
Orono
Arthur W. Brawn
I. DD. Sheldon
Spring Street
J. C. Larrabee
Kellogg
Fred Brown
Leon Bates
Charles Wifes
Silis Bates
Benchmont
Dorman Verkins
City Hospital
George Cutting
Whippsburg
Fred Larrabee
Philip Boudreau
J. M. Lemont
Harold Haggett
Joseph White
Harry J. Peterson
A. J. Higgins
Pomona Orange
Topsham
Florence Neiley
Brunswick
Neiley
A. H. Donnell
Jacksonville
Fla
William A. Brown
Duncan Werkins
Bath City
Raymond Webster
Lowell School
W Philpot
Owen Rogers
North Bath
Marion Purington
Gorham Normal School
Miles S. Purington
Henry Galt
Foster's Point
Harold Noyes
A. Hines
Everett
Noyes Cottage
Humphrey Owen
Sabine
Chester Freeman
Donald
T. Hopkins & Son
Gouraud's
Congress
Bath Maine
TNE Times CO
Front St
Frank RB. Nichols
North St
Ella D. Nichols
Dorothy Nichols Niven
Slazard Ave
Providence
R. T
Asso
T. Hall
Chas. D. Clarke
Maine News Notes
Francis B. Torrey, Jr
Pred C. Potter
Chiles H. Hooper
Board of Common Council
Penny R. White
Alton T. Trip
Whitey
Board of
Asessors
Messeaiger'ssary
Brown S
Jack
Melina
William S. Newell
Charles 2
Wetherbee
Oliver Moses
Rodney J. Ross
John C. Tourtillotte
Herbert JD. Haverfield
Edgar D. Trott
Allan A. McDonald
Charles T. Oliver
Herbert E. Worrey
Ernest FL Kelley
Henry W. Howard
Murdock B. McDonald
James CL Milligan
Alten DP. Reed
Sherbrook M. Howard
J. Howard Drake
Willian T. Witte
Herbert le Grinnell
Herbert J. Edgcromb
Arthur W. Brown
Charles R. Farnham
Daniel A. Diston
James E. Mitchell
Harold W. DeLong
James S. Knight
George W. Tilton
James D. Biggins
Charles Bo Parran
Direy
Ring
Thomas S. Gibbons
Arthur S. Crockett
Henry WW
Toward
Edward WW
Tanabee
Norman W. Howard
Roseoe T. Tiggins
Dates C. Mullis Bigene Wheebean
Aston Po Roed
Sheerbrook M. Howard
Harold S. Walker
Chives Sh. Oliver
Alonzo AL Morse
Pasek Weester
Walter BL Abbott
Peter AL Olinte
Herbert L. Gainael
Bord of Assessors
George E. Phompson
Walters. Russel
Ernest Bs. Weald
Terbert CO
Home of Correction
Calibh Wees
Fisterman
Tobey
Hooper
Conunechnen Peastee
Tabor
Terbert J. Wall
Lermond
Goodwin
William White
Golder
Conneilmen
Rieh
Sturtevant and Coffin
Pinance
Tormey
Trooper
Conneilimen Tenry R. White
Moulton and
Tierbert J. Tall
Armes and Torrey
Camrilien McCabe
Miller and Bhike
Shaw
Tiel
Tiart
Henry Ro White
New Streets
B.A. Hall
Marks
Oliver
Dhickwood
Miller
William P. White
Sturtevant and Tabor
Golden
B.A. Till
Dieveles
Everett Lewis
Jamies Vee
George Hart
Edwardes Vaughan
Everett ¢ Cas
Weston L. Bonney
Ty Mar Hal
Treas
Center Street
Sahiey
Board of Health
Ussossops
Compiotsilo
Correehii
United States
Just
Lim
Miss Swanton
Mrs. Gould
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