Morse charges stir call for speedy court resolution
The article defends the Shipping Board against Morse and associates asserting persecution. It urges a prompt trial to prove innocence or guilt, then urges public work programs to aid unemployed men. It reflects on Read Nichols turning 100 and praises Maine forestry efforts led by Governor Baxter to restore and protect forests.
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United States
The
Shipping Board
Qup
Charles W. Morse
Morse
Mr. Morse
United States Shipping Board
Baxter
Maine Forestry Commission
Maine
Bath Population Drops After War Boom
Bath has experienced a sharp population decline since the wartime and immediate postwar period with many transient workers leaving as earnings shrink. The town now rests on a solid base and when business improves there will be enough work for those remaining, avoiding a future scenario of three unemployed for every available job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Farmers Return to Work on the Land This Year
Indications point to increased farming as more men, previously idle after a lull in the economy, plan to leave shipyards and plants for agricultural work. The situation reflects a push to restore national prosperity as farmers are needed and the drift to cities is viewed as unhealthy.
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America
Morse High Loses Ninth Inning Collapse To Brunswick
Morse High suffered a dramatic ninth inning collapse as Brunswick rallied to win 13 to 12 after leading 8 to 5 earlier. Carr and Sheridan struggled on the mound while Morse errors and walks opened the door for Brunswick's late surge, with Ormsby, Bucklin, Stover, and Pratt delivering key hits and base runners worsening Morse's defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eosaret Nasebelt
Brunapel Tigh
Morse High
Brunswick Delta
Pompeii
Brunswick Boys
Hayward
Morse
Brunswick
Carr
Stover
Brunswick Land
Callan
Bucklin
Pratt
Reacher
Sheridan
Ormsby
Megrhe Setectetee
Colby
Staten
Litebheld
Soule
Ormney
Scribner
Soneridan
Williams
Perry
Weybrant
Brunswick Ab
Rene
Chandler
Hamling
Etwas
Sonle
Paiment
Beene Enon
Crimmins
Litchfield
Belanger
Treasurer C C Low Attends Mutual Savings Banks Conference
Bath Savings Institution treasurer Charles C Low sails from Bath to Boston then joins New England delegation by special train to attend the National Conference of Mutual Savings Banks May 1 4. Maine party includes Mr and Mrs Charles Litchfield Mr and Mrs William Grawshaw and numerous others from Lewiston Augusta Bangor Brunswick Eastport Farmington Gardiner Auburn Skowhegan Waterville with accompanying families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles (. Low
Bath Savings Institution
Boston
New England
Atlantic City
National Conference of Mutual Savings Banks
Maine
Low
Charles A. Litchfield
William J. Grawshaw
Lewiston
Richard EF. Goodwin
Augusta
Charles H. Bartlett
W. A. Danforth
Bangor
Howard N. Floyd
Brower
T. H. Riley
Brunswick
Ernest FB
Quigley
Eastport
J. DP. Wharff
Farmington
J. S. Maxey
Gardiner
J. W. Stetson
Auburn
P. Merrill
Skowhegan
Drummond
Waterville
Ramona Council Session Features Readings and Dance
Ramona council 10, of PL, held a Wednesday session with readings by Mrs. Lou Baker and Mrs. Garrett J. Galvin, Scotch song by Mrs. Gertrude Wakefield, and singing by several residents. A broom drill by local girls followed, with May Pratt and Inez Puffer among participants. Lunch was served and dancing followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramona Council
Lou Baker
Garrett J. Galvin
Gertrude Wakefield
Inez Puffer
Sadie Gaveston
Cora Freeman
Florence Robinson
Gertrude Stewart
Mabel Dearborn
May Pratt
Annie Johnson
Rachel Potter
Bath Veteran Firemen’s to Tally Ball Funds
John Troop reports a $99.09 balance from the annual ball and expects it to top $100. An amateur program at Littlefield school West Bath Friday night asks attendees to contribute to the fund. Ice cream will be sold with no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Veteran Firemen’s Association
John Troop
Littlefield School
West Bath
Maine Methodist conference votes to reunite after 75 years
The Maine conference votes 59 to 4 to unite again after a separation of about seventy five years. A similar action was reported at Auburn recently as part of the church’s reorganization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Methodist Conference
Oiis
Maine
Auburn
Wesley So hosts annual men's night with games and dance
The event drew many guests who enjoyed games including a suitcase race won by Galen Watson and Lil Cahill by one second. Miss Madelyn Davis and Miss Vera Spencer performed pieces while the Sorority, led by Mrs. Mildred Card and a committee, organized the evening with refreshments and place cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Met
Atpmy
Harry FB. Thompson
Arthur & Viver
Galen Watson
Lile M. Cahill
Mr. Watson
Miss Cahill
Walter Day
Robert
Gordon
Madelyn Davis
Vera Spencer
Mildred Card
Jennie Brown
Louise Watson
Madge BE. Gordon
Carrie Whittier
Vera Gilmore
Sewing Circle Hosts First Baptist Ladies Night
The Ladies Sewing Circle of First Baptist Church hosted a men’s night on April 26 with a program that exceeded past efforts. Performances included piano duets by Lizzie Haggett and Louise Trish Reading, a whistling solo by Charles Haggett, and a farce Those Husbands of Ours with many local names.
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Ladies Sewing Circle
First Baptist Church
Lizzie Haggett
Louise Trish
Esther White
Charles Haggett
William Tate
Fred Trish
Laura Harrington
Rose Murphy
Lincoln Bailey
Whitten
Alton L. Tripp
Julia Worrey
Cedric Martin
Lotta Eaton
Mabel
Leslie Whitten
Hope Ward
Brotherhood’s
Quilt Case mock trial raises 250 for parish house
Central Church League staged three performances of the amateur mock trial The Quilt Case at the chapel last week. A good crowd attended the final show and social hour followed with sandwiches cake cookies and coffee. William H Small the author and director received a gold gift from the league presented by William S Newell. The $250 proceeds will bolster the special fund to build a new parish house when the fund reaches a suitable size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church League
William H. Small
League
William S. Newell
John N Dennett of Bath Dead at 96
John N Dennett 96 former Bath merchant and prominent citizen died in Union where he had lived. Survived by son Frank F Dennett of Milwaukee. Born Bowdoin May 13 1826, educated at Litchfield Academy, taught school, moved to Bath 1855, later real estate. Republican, served 186S Bath common council. Funeral Friday at 2 at Winter Street Chapel.
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John N. Dennett
Bath
Union
Frank F. Dennett
Milwaukee
Wis
Mr. Dennett
Bowdoin
John
Annie Dennett
Moses Dennett
Maine
Massachusetts
Dennett
Litchfield Academy
Bowdoinham
Brunswick
Litchfield
Kennebec River
Winter Street Chapel
Water main breaks on Center Street disrupts service
A 12 inch water main burst at Center Street above Middle Street forced a Thursday forenoon shutdown for repairs. Water overflow reached the Maine Central track area and dirty water impacted circuits down to Union Street while a gaso line pump helped expose the pipe for repair.
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Center Street
Middle Street
Maine Central
Union Street
Funeral for Frank J. Wright Held at Home
Frank J. Wright died suddenly Friday night in a PortHind hospital after a short illness. His funeral was Monday at two from his home 5 Liberty Street with large attendance including delegations from his lodge and K of P. Bearers were John F. Conant Charles Roberts Ralph Munro and Edward McLeskin. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
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Frank J. Wright
Porthind
Liberty Street
John F. Conant
Charles Roberts
Incol Lodge
Lolo.f
Ralph Munro
Edward McLeskin
Acadia Lodge
Bath assesses poll tax bills to male citizens
Bath's male citizens received poll tax bills promptly Monday morning. The total number sent out this year from Collector Ralph K. Hall's office is 2 015, down from 4 720 in 1921. A two percent discount applies if paid in the month, with seven percent interest from May 1 on unpaid bills.
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Bath
Ralph K. Hall
Grocers to Close Wednesday Afternoons Again
Grocers will implement weekly Wednesday afternoon closures this year starting at noon this week and continuing through the spring and summer season, as agreed.
Idle North End yards offered to attract new industry
Bath merchants report 109 idle Emergency Fleet Corporation brick tenements on the North End project to be sold May 8 as a lure for a large factory. Rumors say buyers may be sought to relocate industry with access to rail and waterfront, plus dormitories and a schoolhouse on site. A major firm has already sent representatives to inspect the properties.
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North End
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Quest
Bath
Leooks
Enrollment Rules Stir Bath Voters For June Primary
City Clerk John W. Gilmore warns Bath voters that enrollment in a party is required to participate in the June 19 primary. New enrollees may register at the city building or ward rooms on election day, while changes from one party to another must occur before December 19, 1921, or wait six months prior to the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gilmore
Bath
Bath men seek quarry work at Thomaston
Nine Bath men who had city assistance left for Thomaston to join Booth Brox. at St. George quarries. Three went Wednesday and nine last week. Overseers of the poor arranged the employment, paying cents an hour. A general strike is denied, with issues limited to cutters and drillers, not laborers.
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Bath
Thomaston
Booth Brox
St. George
Bath People Hear Lady Astor's Address
Mr and Mrs F B Nichols traveled from Bath to New York City for the Associated Press annual meeting. They heard Lord and Lady Astor speak at a Waldorf luncheon and witnessed Marshal Joffre's reception during his U S visit.
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F. B. Nichols
New York City
Nichols
Associated Press
Lord
Lady Astor
Waldorf Astoria
Lord Astor
London Daily Observer
Marshal Joffre
Astors
Figures Returned by City Assessors Bath Population
Returns by city assessors show Bath men aged 21 and over on April 1 at 3020 ra, with ward totals of 616, 581, 483, 202, 552, 619, 347. Women by ward total 101, 73, 404, 200, 418, 360, 388. Male counts in prior years were 3720 in 1921, 4460 in 1920, and 4545 in 1919.
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Bath
Bath Will Lose Store Manager
Henry P. Boudreau resigned as manager of D. T. Percy & Sons to join Boston Dry Goods Co. in Concord New Hampshire as general manager. He leaves Bath May 15 for vacation then assumes duties June 1, after his two weeks’ break in Waterville.
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Henry P. Boudreau
D. T. Percy & Sons
Boudreau
Boston Dry Goods Co
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Bath
Waterville
New York
Board Hears Budget Amount and Tests Fuel Savings
The Board seeks official city budget information after last year’s overdrawing. They plan fuel tests with janitors using wood and buckwheat coal to cut heating costs, potentially saving about four thousand dollars yearly. A re canvass of school census will hire Howard J. Murphy at fifty cents per additional name, with 100 new names added previously. Delinquent tuition accounts totaling 1888.40 were approved for collection. Present were Keegan Mitchell Burkhardt Furber and Supt Smith. An extra meeting will elect next year’s teachers.
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Boarch of Education
Finance Committee
Charles L. Smith
John J. Keegan
John B. Larkhardt
Howard J. Murphy
Leland Mitchell
John EK. Burkhardt
William A. Furber
Supt. Smith
Y Bath Y M L C L A Appeals For Funds For Boys
Encouragement and appeals for funds flood the Bath Y M C A as workers and supporters respond to help boys seeking Y privileges. Officials fear immediate need remains, urging mail and messenger contributions and memberships to speed relief and fund better services from Bath’s only boys institution.
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Ymlcla
Bath
Boy Scouts Learn Observation On Woolwich Hike
A YMCA Boy Scout hike in Woolwich taught observation of birds broken windows and buttons, with volunteers led by Secretary Volz. Points awarded to scouts who reported items, as youths ages 12 to 18 apply for a new troop with forms already arriving.
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Woolwich
Y.m.c.la
Volz
Maine
Murray Club Holds Annual Meeting at Universalist Vestry
Murray club of the Universalist church held its annual business meeting and supper at the vestry on Monday evening with 22 members present. Supper featured chicken patties, shrimp salad, hot rolls, olives, and cake. Officers elected were president Mrs. Susan Hooper, vice president Mrs. Hattie Johnson, secretary Mrs. George Merrill, and treasurer Miss Emma Hooper. the group will resume in October for fall sessions.
East Brunswick Road Improved
Brunswick completes major upgrades to the road north from the Harry J. Peterson place near the Andrews and Work farms, crossing the New Meadows river north of Muddy River bridge. Improvements include drainage ditches, metal culverts, and gravel paving under road commissioner T. J. Dolan, promising a smoother, better draining thoroughfare for motorists.
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Brunswick
Harry J. Peterson
Andrews
New Meadows
Muddy River
T. J. Dolan
Griffin buys two British schooners at Hampton Roads
Capt. Charles Griffin, master of the Wyoming, has bought two British schooners at Hampton Roads. The Marion G. Douglass, 49 tons, sold at Norfolk for about $8000, and the Cumberland Queen, 634 tons, abandoned at sea April 15 and later towed to Norfolk, were acquired after Griffin later righted the latter. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph O. Dale returned from a 10 day trip to New York and Washington, D.C. Mrs. Francis Tholines, wintering in Concord, N. H., has returned.
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Charles Griffin
Wyoming
A. Wrest
Portland
Hampton Roads
Marion G. Douglass
Norfolk
U.S. Marshal Sale
Griffin
Turks Island
New York
Coast Guard
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Read Nichols
Reath
Ian
Mors
C. C. Low
Ramona
Maineonrerea
Frank L. Wright
Grocers
U. S. Shipping Board
Bath, Maine
Columbia Theatre
Summer Streets
Bath Office
Front St
Liberty St
Washington
N. W
BOY Scouts
Murray Club
East Brunswick
Ralph O. Dale
Washington, D.C
Francis Tholines
Concord, N. T
Department of Weights and Measures
James A. Ham
Arrowsic
Phippsburg
Cen
James A
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