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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1922

Page

6

Winnegance Pitch Night Highlights Club Standings

Winnegance men's club held the seventh round of its second pitch tournament with three six handed tables. Morse team topped with 58 points while Perry Morse and Trueworthy led individual standings with scores of 128 and 128 plus others noted. community events, housing plans, square dances, and local moves filled out the weekly notes.

I. A. Trueworthy J. A. Trueworthy Joseph B. McCutcheon Herbert Morse Charles FB. Preble Ernest Rogers John G. Morse Omar Perry Milton T. Morse Wilton G. Bates Frank Perry Robert I. Manson Olney C. Perry Zina B. Eaton Percy Morse Alimon RR. Perry Arthur Brown Lloyd Rogers Walter Rogers Marl Morse Albert Morse J. Parker Morse Edgar Oliver Means

Sewall Plans New Building at Stone House Farm

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall intend a two story wooden addition to the Stone House farm once owned by Maine Governor William King. The project will replace the eastern shed and add two rooms. They recently laid a 2 inch water pipe from High street about 1000 feet. Water comes from a well and windmill, but a steady city water supply is planned to prevent shortages. The farm already houses 28 cattle and two horses and boasts a large premises and labor saving machinery.

Frank Perry William A. Perry Abram Eugene Spinney Bath Frank Talbot Mystery Club Fred S. Coombs Jerusha Simpkins Belle Hunt Harry C. Wilkians Edgar Williams High Street Eva Wallice Charles M. Perkins Jank Allegrin Harry Oliver Phippsburg Center Hayden Conant Popham Beach D.A.R John G. Morse & Sons Walker Head Frag A. Oliver Charles A. Hunt Hose Company Frank G. Purington William V. Percy William V. Perry Oliver Walter Perry Reuben Warington Winneganee Baseball Club Talbot Zina VB. Hunt Chub Winnegance Dromore Grange Fred A. Oliver Richard C. Morse Stone House Farm Maine William King Arthur Sewall Sewall

Re elect Baxter Committeeman

Rupert H. Baxter of Bath was re appointed to the executive committee of the Republican state committee after the body organized for the biennial campaign. Ex Senator Robert J. Peacock of Libee was reelected chairman with officers Mrs Guy P Gannett Augusta vice chairman Joseph W Simpson York treasurer Mrs Alice S Butler Farmington secretary. The meeting was attended by Senator Baxter and Mrs James A Bimson of Bath both Sagadahoc county members. Peacock was first elected to the chair a year ago after Frank J Ham of Augusta resigned to become collector of internal revenue for the district of Maine.

Rupert H. Baxter Bath Robert J. Peacock Libee Guy P. Gannett Augusta Joseph W. Simpson York Alice S. Butler Farmington Baxter James A. Bimson

Bryan Flouts Darwin in Brooklyn Birthday Oration

On his 62d birthday William Jennings Bryan told a Brooklyn audience that life remains in its prime. He ridiculed evolution, defended the Bible, and urged that religion be taught in schools while attacking atheists and higher critics. He mocked Darwinian ideas with humor and a strong defense of Christian faith.

William Jennings Bryan Green Avenue Baptist Church Brooklyn N. Y United States Mr. Bryan

Mrs Jackson Heads South End P T A Meeting

Mrs N Gratz Jackson president of the South End P T A presided at the regular monthly meeting after illness kept her from the post for months. Committees reported optimism, with repairs and cleanliness urged for school grounds and health officer Kingsley invited to speak to students. An executive board report outlined nominations for next month’s annual meeting. A letter from Paulet Bournet, a 10 year old French war orphan in Dombront le Sec, Vosges, was read.

N. Gratz Jackson South End P.T.A Mars James KE. Lockery Kingsley J. Albert Redlon Lockery Paulet Bournet Dombrot le Sec Vosges

Morse Alleges Persecution by Shipping Board

Charles W. Morse and twenty others face federal charges for using the mails to defraud investors in steamship company stocks. Morse accuses the Shipping Board of a publicity campaign to influence public opinion and delay civil suits. Indictment names Morse and sons, brokers, lawyers, and executives linked to United States Steamship Co. and related entities. The case covers misrepresented assets and contracts, inflated salaries, and efforts to manipulate markets, with trials sought by several defendants.

Charles W. Morse Frday U. S. Shipping Board New York United States Shipping Board Europe Mttakdie Furoepe Supreme Court of the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation United States United States Steamship Co United Transport Co., Inc United States Shipping Corporation Erwin A Washington Benjamin W Harry F Greenwich Conn Martin J. Gillen William A. Barber South Carolina Curb Henry E. Boughton Warren Mass William H. Dennis Certified Public Accountant Rupert M. Much Augusta Maine James Gill Morse Milton Quinn Milton €. Quimby Groton Iron Works Virginia Shipbuilding Co Hudson Navigation Co Mr. Morse Charles W. Morse and Co James O'Brien O'Brien Barber Gibboney James Te Nelson Arthur W. Kohler Lawrence N. Bremer Maurice M. O. Purdy Woodward Lucas George FE. Wells

Morse Interests Targeted by Shipping Board Allegations

Rupert Mgngich of United States Steamship Co denounces what he calls persecution by the Shipping Board and Justice Department. He cites investigations into shipbuilding and operating firms tied to Morse interests, claims grand juries in Washington and New York hang false indictments, and vows not to be used as political pawns or taxed taxpayers’ expense in the ongoing probe.

Rupert Mgngich Bowdoin United States Steamship Co Augusta Morse Shipping Board Department of Justice C. W. Morse Europe Rome Fletcher Dobyns Dobyns District of Columbia Sven Washington New York

Monthly Meeting of Colonial Club Sanctioned Club Actions

At the May gathering, the Colonial Club postponed forming a baseball team, leaving the decision to committee members Charles M. Fitzgerald Daniel Williams and W. Percy Marks. The club rejected a May ball this year and ordered new billiard balls. Membership changes included John L. P. Burke L. P. Baker Hiram mitted joining. Roger Skillings moved to active from non-resident. Roy Hosmer Earl Collins and Charles Holbrook shifted to non-resident. Vice President Edwin R. Andrews chaired in President Harold Thompson’s absence.

Colonial Club Charles M. Fitzgerald Daniel Williams W. Percy Marks John l P. Burke L. P. Baker Edwin R. Andrews Harold Thompson

Sale of 100 United States houses by auction May 8

On Monday May 8 an auction will offer 100 brick houses built by the United States Government for shipworkers during the war. Joseph T Day of New York City will act as auctioneer and promises liberal terms including 70 percent mortgage options. Apartments will be sold to highest bidder with special terms for tenants and possible payment in bank books or Liberty bonds.

United States Joseph T. Day New York City United States Shipping Board Mr. Day Uncle Sam Shijtping Board Lasker Bath Joseph S. Day Camden N. J Bristol Chester Maine Coumbir Day New York Boston

Pattangall and Arters Clash Over Prohibition Stance

In Auburn at a Methodist conference Rev John M Arters of South Portland assailed William R Pattangall Augusta Democratic candidate for governor. Pattangall replies denying any liquor client links and demands correction of Lewiston Sun quote while reasserting the Democratic platform on prohibition and urging focus on Maine’s statewide issues.

John M. Arters South Portland William RR. Pattangall Augusta Auburn Arters Maine Pattangall

Public affairs should rise above personal gossip

A commentator argues that men of stature in public life should elevate politics beyond personal gossip and focus on governance. He warns against endless debates over the prohibitory law and rejects engaging in such discussions, urging a generation campaign devoted to meaningful issues.

Ragged Fielding By Morse Loses Game To Jordan

Morse miscues helped Lewiston defeat Bath 9 to 1 in Lewis ton Saturday afternoon. Jordan held Bath scoreless through six, then Giguere allowed three runs in three innings as Lewiston batted around in the fifth. Sheridan struck out eight but issued nine walks in six and one third innings.

Morse Lewiston Affternoon Jordan High Sheridan Lafond McCabe Bucklin Callan Payne Greene Bath Stover Callahan Russell Carr Pratt Roche Buckling Jordan Bathmen Capt. Wiseman Clinto Wiseman Greehe Giguere Batheyes Sacrifices McPhee Williams Harkins Flinn Daley

Cleahs 30 For School Milk Fund

South Street PTA cleared 30 by its card party in the Cosmopolitan club room Monday afternoon. Fifteen tables were used with artificial apple blossoms for decoration. Whist prizes included May baskets with homemade candy and sweet peas. First prize in the auction went to Mrs. Daniel T. Daughterty, with consolation to Mrs. Charles H. Cahill. Jose won the consolation prize to Mrs. J. M. Penney. Party led by Mrs. Charles Ro Farnham, chairman.

South Street P.T.A Cosmopolitan Club Daniel T. Daughterty Charles H. Cahill Jose J. M. Penney Charles Ro Farnham Russell Kenney Walter Hoesey Ro’an Hatch Sewall W. Percy Harry Litchfield A. L. Corliss

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