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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1921

Page

8

SETH DESCRIBES FARM AT TOGUS NATIONAL HOME

An Independent report from Togus Home on March 23 1921 details Elwin Cooper head farmer and Holstein herd at the national home. It notes two bulls 58 cows, dairy operations milking from 4 a m and 3 p m, 40 two mouth ex service milkers in uniform, 38 quarts daily from top cows, herd value about 18000, and records keeping with tuberculosis observation. Production totals show 14077.76 dollars revenue last year from milk and calves with a 5064.73 profit.

Togus Elwin Cooper Whitefield Ile Norfolk Mass Maplepont Sir Vietje Bets Alstead N. IL J. W. Prentis King Walker Oliver de Kol Summit Farm Davidson King Walker Johanna Lad Fuller Holway Co Augusta Elmer Hyde Rich Lemont Boys Clim and Everett Seth

Nutshell Lunch Damaged By Fire

The Nutshell lunch on Water Street between Vine and Center, run by Alderman J. Fred Tobey of Ward 4, was gutted by fire Thursday night. A passerby alerted police and fire units. firefighters used three hose lines to control the blaze. The origin is unknown with a possible spontaneous combustion note. the South End power station whistle jammed after the alarm.

Water Street Vine Center J. Fred Tobey Witham Night Watch

Complimentary dinner tickets on sale for Morse High team

Tickets for the complimentary dinner for Morse High basketball players go on sale Saturday at the chamber of commerce or via listed general committee members from city government Rotary club chamber of commerce Colonial club American Legion and the South End PTA. Proceeds cover dinner costs and tokens for the players.

Morse High Y.m.cla Chamber of Commerce Dunton Block Center Street John Shaw Parker Moulton Rotary Club Charles A. Harriman Wilbur (. Oliver Wilber G. Ca

Maine boxing plan draws fan support for commission

Boxing fans favor a proposed Maine plan creating a boxing commission. licensing referees and approving decisions, with bouts limited to 12 rounds. Proponents say regulation would elevate the sport and let Maine spectators see top boxers near home.

Maine Boxing Commission Maine

Child Welfare Talk Emphasizes Parent-Teacher Role

A joint meeting of city Parent-Teacher associations at Morse High School featured Nellie Bauer of the National Congress of Mothers and P T A, praising local groups and urging stronger state and national action. She outlined aims to raise home standards, improve schools, and secure child protections through active parent and teacher participation.

Morse High School William D. Rich Southend Association Rich Nellie KE. Bauer Providence R. 1 Maine National Congress of Mothers Miss Bauer Augustus ©. Thomas Miss Hale Bangor Augusta Barner Oreet Washington Congress of Mothers National Congress United States Children's Bureau California Ulinois Indiana Iowa Colorado Massachusetts National

First barge of season passes up Kennebec

The barge Mahanoy carrying 200 tons of anthracite coal from Philadelphia for HH. L. Tarr of Richmond passed up the Kennebec Friday morning in tow of tug Seguin. This marks the first barge arrival of the season. The Seguin lies off the South Portland Shipbuilding company and is in unusually good repair after major work.

Mahanoy Philadelphia HH. L. Tarr Richmond Phriday Seguin South Portland Shipbuilding

Eagles Whist Winners Named In Tiathache Event

Twelve tables filled the weekly whist at Tiathache of Eagles. Ladies winner Mrs Laura West and runner up Mrs Martha Savage led the field while men’s top pair were John Arsenault and Perry Sanford.

Laura West Martha Savage John Arsenault Perry Sanford

Colonials Take Rubber Contest From Brunswick

The Colonials defeated Brunswick 8 to 1 in a Thursday night rubber contest clinching the series two to one. Mel Haggett led with a 28 point billiards win over Brunswick champion, while Ross and Marks won key pool and billiards matches.

Brunswick Bath Mel Haggett Billiness Tommy Morrison Percy Marks Rodney Ross W. Bb. Hatch Colonials Doxsen Paul Haggett Colonial Johnson TZ. Ross WLBL

Bath Boy Succeeds in Real Estate World in Bath and LA

Harold W. Boyd a Bath native now runs Harold W. Boyd Co in Los Angeles specializing in hotels and apartments A month of Los Angeles transfers shows three deals totaling 76000 He plans a Bath visit in June He has met Lewis W Curtis and George Barter who served in the aviation corps and did not return home

Harold W. Boyd Bath Charles A. Corliss Los Angeles Cal Harold W. Boyd Co Los Mr. Boyd Maine Lewis W. Curtis George Barter

Phi Rho selects speakers for post Easter debate

Captain Glenn Joyce announced Andrew Flaherty Elford Stover and Leslie Wold as Phi Rho alternates to face the varsity team after Easter at Morse high assembly hall. The society held a strong debate on Tariffs with Luther Tall and teammates winning the negative. Leslie Wold elected new president succeeding Gillespie who resigned to allow a senior to lead.

Andrew Flaherty Elford Stover Leslie Wold Glenn Joyce Phi Rho Debating Society Wich Morse High Assembly Hall Joyce Phi Rlios United States Luther Tall Mateohon Witham Clifford Madden Paul Stewart Domnell Carr Phi Rho James Hanson Robert Bloom Luther Halk Transon Morse-Westbrook Bloom Westbrook Hall of Morse Carolyn Havener Gillespie

Worst in Years Storm Dims Doub ling Point Lights

Howard HH Pierce keeper of the Doub ling Point range lights reports Friday’s storm as the worst in years. Winds shifted from southeast to south, driving a six mile sweep up the river, shaking the keeper’s house for hours. The ebb tide produced a nasty sea.

Howard HH. Pierce Doubling Point Owas

Deputy Marshal Delivers Man to Court for Federal Infraction

United States Deputy Marshal John E. Cleary arrived Friday to escort George Brackley who will appear before the U S court on a federal resolution infraction charge.

United States John E. Cleary George Brackley

Mad Poets Legacy Unearthed By The Independent

Edward C. Plummer reviews The Independent piece on McDonald Clarke, Bath’s forgotten poet known for "Death in Disguise." He cites two red pamphlet volumes, a famous misquoted couplet, and a tale tracing two children from school to ruin, highlighting Clarke’s life, imitative influences, and a sensational New York preface.

The Independent McDonald Clarke Bath Congressional Library Stanmer Clarke Pyren New York

Home Beautiful Exhibition Opens in Boston Mechanics Building

The Home Beautiful exhibition opens April 16 in the Mechanics Building Boston and runs two weeks. It will showcase every home fixture innovation with live music lectures and demonstrations by experts from Simmons College and The Western Electric Co. A miniature furnished house, a Delft Tea room, and a real home wedding will be featured as part of a large scale, highly attended showcase of domestic appliances and decor.

Mechanics Building Boston The Apollo Massachusetts Frank J. Allyn Western Electric Co Simmons College Delft

Revival Meetings Move to Public Hall in Waldoboro

Increased interest in revival meetings at North Waldoboro led Rev. Lawrence B. Green to relocate from the church to a public hall. Rev. Elwyn Taylor of Corliss Street Church has been in attendance to assist during the days.

North Waldoboro Lawrence B. Greenwood Elwyn ©. Taylor Corliss Street Church

Refused Drink Leads to Brutal Assault in Newport District

Francis Wakefield a 17 year old trainee at the Newport naval station was attacked by about 15 youths on Widnot and Oxford streets Porthand after refusing a drink. He escaped with a bruised eye as the crowd beat him and dragged him to the pavement. Wakefield reported walking to meet two women when accosted and urged to drink. He declined and fled, was pursued and struck, with bystanders or police later detaining some youths. Wakefield has a brother in Porthind and was on a pass home yesterday.

Francis Wakefield Bath Newport Widnot Oxford Wakefield Porthind Teilig Phey Khicks Reidy Wahkedield Air Naval Giarass Dina Arequaimta Tigh Estes

Kelley Questions Bond Issue Right

Kelley questions the proposed bond issue for a new school building amid city debt limits. The independent Montoy summary notes assessed valuation and outstanding notes, concluding the feasible bond amount around 200 000. The letter argues the debt cap and prior obligations constrain the plan and date.

Kelley

Bath Boy Enters Law Practice With Hogan Firm

Charles M Pitegerald son of Mr and Mrs Pitzgereald of Washington street has joined the Willem Hogan law office to begin a legal career. He studied at Georgetown University and the University of Maine and graduated in the class of 19 09. He served in naval duties during the war and was junior member of a court martial board at Portsmouth navy yard with rank ensign. He also provided service in marines during the war. Hogan is the senior member of the firm.

Charles M. Pitegerald Ho. Pitzgereald Washington Street Willem 2. Hogan Prgetter O Mr. Pitzgerall Georgetown Univerity University of Maine Georgetown Naval Service Merome Portsmouth Navy Yard Coubmarines Hogan Sargeant Hoe Aesoe

North American Accident Insurance Company Ledger Fragment

Fragmentary ledger text from North American Accident Insurance Company shows entries for collateral stocks and debts, cash in office and notes, interest and rents, assets, and total liabilities and surplus. The legible figures include a total liabilities and surplus amount and a partial address 1104 W743.

North American Accident Insurance Company Ams Pibsidee Mt c Kurth Asma Ooefftee Bank Amd VU. S SUN Insurance Office Patras Victory Insurance CO Phila. Zy DEC Mortgage Loans Sa Fea Jos LVL

Metropolitan Casualty and Home Insurance Company Financials

Fragmented financial snapshot shows assets liabilities and surplus for Metropolitan Casualty and Home Insurance Co and affiliates. Includes gross assets, admitted assets, unpaid losses, unearned premiums, and surplus figures across multiple entities with notes on capital and reserves.

Indemnity Co. Insurance Liabilities and Surplus Report

The document lists liabilities as of December 3, 1471 including net losses of 85,050.98 and unearned premiums of 5015,659.33. All other liabilities total 3,101.37. Cash, capital, and surplus show a total of 1,470,177.87 with surplus over liabilities at 349,366.19.

Good Friday Union Service Fills Church Again

The Good Friday union service at the Church of the New Jerusalem drew a full house with standing room and a large vestibule turnout. Rev Pitudl Dresser conducted the service with Rev I Wl West and Dr. Pasa ey A Mouze Garay among readers, while a double quartet and Miss Mdina Bliss provided performances. An offering for the Chinese Puramne fund was collected as part of the ceremony.

Church of the New Jerusalem Leneon Street Pitudl Dresser Pasaey Universalit Chuvedis Preliade Criae

Myrtle Lodge Sale Proves A Success

Myrtle Jeof Odd Ladies hosted a supper event featuring baked hens ratte and pindeliress with a large turnout. A tender barge followed as plans began for a statewide reception in Mary with the lodge members uniting under Mrs Gertrude Stewart and Mrs Antelin Mitchell as governing officials.

Mary Gertrude Stewart Antelin Mitchell Trent Conduetor

Fruit a-tives Heart Remedy Promises Relief

Mrs Frank W Wallace of Moultonville Carroll County New Hampshire credits Fruit-a-tives with curing years of indigestion and heart distress. She states the remedy cleared stomach gas and indigestion and recommends the product available in jots and a trial size sold by Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.

Moultonville, Carroll Co Witiela Mrz Frank W. Wallace Fruit-A-Tives Limited Oguenspurg N.Y

United States Fire Insurance Company Asset Report

The document shows assets and liabilities for United States Fire Insurance Company as of December 3. It lists admitted assets 2 569 531.97 and net unpaid losses 118? and premiums due 771.6 with other items totaling 31.97 and 12.5 among balances. The entry includes capital stock and surplus figures.

United States Fire Insurance Company Azerte Rae CE Cts PERSO Am Fiat

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