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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1927

Page

3

Beulah Rebekah Lodge Presents Two Plays at Opera House

Beulah Rebekah lodge presented two plays Twelve Old Maids and Friends at the Richmond opera house on Monday evening followed by a dance. Notable cast included Myrtle Stewart Liza Pearl Mina Floyd Ethel Pinkham and others. Prizes were awarded for the best dancers Trenry Reel and Mrs Georgia Wakefield won the waltz of twenty years ago, and Mr and Mrs Ivan M Richardson won the current waltz.

Beulah Rebekah Lodge Opera House Mrs. Beamer Myrtle Stewart Liza Pearl Mina Floyd Tizzie Tidy Ethel Pinkham Selina Took Bessie Sedgeley Matilda Finn Maude Young Jemina Routt Stout Tlueille Vitter Ethel McWade Mabel Harrington Ura Leavitt Lacey Napper Mary Ann Files Hazel Smith Mandy Menter Pumkin Center Frances White Sally Pratt Trebecca Rogers Miss Kate Foss Nettie Leavitt Loretta McCann Rachel Mansir Corinthy Emla Terrell Lucinda Toots Melita Teavitt Elza Noff Flora Denham Madam Tikeller Alberta Haynes Drann Merle Leavitt Price Dew Drop Inn Jeamer Lillian Haynes Trenry Reel Georgia Wakefield Ivan M. Richardson Carroll Young Margaret Peabody Elmer Rogers Senator Dwinal Camden Dwinal Cora KE. Newell North Pleasant Street James Fields Dresden Dresden Mills Hartley Ranger Augusta B. TB. Douglas Bowdoinham Katherine Soule Maine School of Commerce Auburn J. W. Randlette Maine Water Utilities Association Trallowell Gardiner Hallowell Richard Derby Worcester Mass Myrton BR. Raynes Fred Raynes Melrose Raynes S. P. Call Fred Stilphen Wallace N Bangor Tvan M. Richardson Dwight Tr. Moody Ellen Perry Helen Randall Brunswick Road Bowdoin William Harriette Robinson Perry Ellen Nash Alice Whittier The Baptist Church of Bowdeinham Litchfield Plains Leslie J. Roberts Fred Duren Clifford Seekins Masonic Grand Lodge Portland Harry Jordan Vermont T. J. Southard

Colonial Club Plans Spring Social Events and Meeting Actions

Thirty seven members attended the Colonial club meeting led by President Clinton I. Wilson. A May 17 card party for members and wives was announced with a committee including Bridge and Bagdikian. The June 30 mid season banquet at New Meadows Inn was set with Kingsley as chairman and other committee members named.

Colonial Club Pres Clinton I. Wilson Harry P. Bridge Paul G. Bagdikian Roger Dpd, Skillings Henry W. Owen Ralph W. Bragg New Meadows Inn Chester S. Kingsley Robert B. Hatch Allan Spear Fred Higgins Eugene Desmond Jones Columbia Charles P. Barnes Sagadahoe County Supreme Court Warren Philbrook St. 8 Prescott John E. Hayes George Holden Coombs Division of Communicable Diseases The State Department of Health

Birthday Gratitude From Distant Friends

A grateful note expresses appreciation for birthday cards sent by friends across the miles. The writer thanks each sender for their thoughtful remembrances and warm wishes, promising friendly thoughts until they meet again.

Miss Mary Patricia Lemont Vacationing With Aunt in South Portland

Miss Mary Patricia Lemont of 557 Washington Street is spending her week’s vacation with her aunt Mrs FE Ringberg of South Portland. This Philadelphia note records a personal absence from home on April 27, 1927.

Mary Patricia Lemont Washington Street FE. G. Ringberg South Portland

Flooded Arkansas trip recalls near drowning

Norman Treat of Germantown, a summer visitor to Georgetown, reports that a passenger train in a flooded Arkansas area was overwhelmed by water. the engine fire went out and cars filled to seat tops before a freight train rescued passengers who spent the night at a hotel with rushing water audible in the streets.

Norman Treat Germantown Arkansas Hey Trent Working League William A. Todd Bower Camp Overlook Wennebec Point Georgia Walker Woolwich W. A. Todd Boston George F. Oliver and Sons Willard Roger Bath Popham Mroo Tuiens Cook Leominister Mass Cook Kennebec Point Miers Tlarry Bowen Ralph Reynolds Robinhood Hvs Richmond Alice Cromwell Five Islands Augustus Rowe M. G. Sparks Doris Garden City North Carolina Clayton Rowe Harry Horne Chester Russell Foster K K. Rowe Fred Rose Henry Rose West Bath Chester King Ralphee H. J. Brown H. W. Tildrath Earl Bowman Salter’s Island E. (. Higgins Todd's Bay Capt Barter L. Farnham Co Herman Spinney Arthur R. Phillips Doris Estella Milton Kenneth Brody Alpine, N E. J. Billings Walter Newdick

Totman Held on Break In Charge Surrenders to Bath

James H. Totman of Georgetown was surrendered by his bondsmen to Sagadahoc authorities and brought to Bath by Sheriff Henderson. He will be lodged at Bath police headquarters to await the Sagadahoc county grand jury convening May 10, avoiding the cost of transporting him to Augusta jail.

James H. Totman Georgetown Sagadahoc County Bath Henderson Augusta

Handsome yawl built at Blaisdell shops launches

A 30 foot yawl designed by John G. Alden for Dr. Johnson of Toston was launched Monday at Blaisdell boat shops in Woolwich. Marconi rigged with sleeping accommodations and 10 HP Kermath engines, ready by June. similar crafts for Dr. White of Boston and Mr. Powers near Mt. Desert, plus Newport craft.

John G. Alden Johnson Toston Blaisdell Boat Shops Woolwich Dr. White Boston Edgartown Mass Kermath Blaisdells Mr. Powers Mt. Desert Newport R. T Blaisdell Alden

Funeral Services for Harry G. Deering

The funeral of Harry G. Deering, shipbuilder and director of G. G. Deering Co., was held Saturday at his home 600 Washington street. Knights Templar service was conducted by Dunlap Commandery with officers listed. pallbearers included Oliver Moses of First National Bank and Charles N. Oliver of Bath Trust Co. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Harry G. Deering G. G. Deering Co Washington Street Knights Templar Dunlap William A. Farber Seth S. Mullin Donald de Young David N. Wilson Thomas R. Weston John O. Moulton Oliver Moses First National Bank Mr. Deering Charles N. Oliver Bath Trust Co Samuel 2. Percy Daniel T. Dougherty Rotary Club Arthur B. Stilphen Dmo- Inn Star Lodge of Masons Harry EF. Stetson William A. Furber Dis S. Milling Donald DL Youn Thomas Ro Tusten Tolan O. Moulton Dialap Commandery Gratz Jackson Oidhk Grove

Maine Central Railroad Declares Dividends On Common Stock

Directors at Portland meet decide to resume quarterly common stock dividends at $1 per share, payable July 1 to records as of July 5. Preferred stock dividends set at $1.25 per share, payable June 1 to holders of record May 16.

Maine Central Railroad Company Portland

Rotary Members Head to Bangor Conclave

A dozen Rotary club members departed Tuesday at seven to attend the Southeast district conference in Bangor. Leaders include President Daniel T. Dougherty and Charles C. Low. Harry T. Passmore joined Portland delegates in Augusta on a special train, with Bath participants Fred T. Till and Leonard J. Bishop also noted.

Rotary Club Sth Bangor Pres Daniel ‘T. Dougherty Lee Bryant M. Watten Reas Charles C. Low Francis Parry Jesse Allen Chester Plant Harry I. Bridge Roger D. Skillings Harry T. Passmore Edward W. Bridgham Ik .D. Hardin Fred H. Low Bar Harbor Portland Augusta Bath Fred TD. Till Cincinnati Mark N. Hill Edith Harvey Leonard J. Bishop

Annual Supper for Central Choir Draws Community

About 45 people from the Central church Men’s club League and Ladies aid attended the parish house supper for the choir. Tables formed a hollow square, flourished with flowers linen and silver. A chicken supper was served and dancing followed. Committees named from the League and Ladies’ aid included Mrs William H Small and others.

Men’‘s Club Central Church League Sid William — II Small Charles Helah Tornee Morse Leonard Lord Lula Turner Tuccius M. Tle Mont Margaret Foote Ladies’ Aid Warren Stilphen Th. Emma Masonn Ann M. Robinson

Juvenile Dancer From Bath Gains Noted Fame

Little Agnes Costello of Quincy Massachusetts native of Bath and daughter of Patrick and Mrs Costello began dancing with Billy McGowan of the Donaldson School of Dancing in Quincy They tour with Maud Scott after a February performance in the Quincy Follies and have many summer engagements predicted by friends in Bath and Quincy.

Little Agnes Costello Quincy Mass Bath Patrick Costello Billy McGowan Donaldson School of Dancing Maud Scott

William Crosby Dies in Minnesota at 76

News records the death of William Crosby aged 76 on April 10 in Duluth Minnesota after a long illness. He leaves a widow Rebecca C. Crosby a son William M. Crosby of Duluth a brother Hon Elwell S Crosby of Bath and West Palm Beach Florida and two sisters Miss A Maria Crosby now in West Palm Beach and Mrs Moses Hull of Waltham Massachusetts. He had moved from Bath to Minnesota in 1882.

Duluth Minn William Crosby Rebecca C Elwell S. Crosby Bath West Palm Beach Fla A. Maria Moses Hull Waltham, Mass Minnesota

Ada M Coombs Funeral Held in Topsham

Ada Mountfort Coombs widow of Lounne Coombs We was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at 2 pm at 7 Elm Street Topsham. A former prominent West Bath Grange member she was born in Brunswick and lived at Foster's Point before moving to Bath then Topsham five years ago.

Ada Mountfort Coombs F Lounne Coombs Elm Street Topsham West

Five Islands Residents Prepare Cottages for Busy Season

Five Islands town residents and summer visitors hustle to ready cottages for opening of vacation season. Notables include Capt George Hanna Fred Ritall Horace Ritall and Edward Lewis with nearby Bath and Seguinland connections. Frequent travel between Bath Malden and Richmond marks community activity as homes receive upkeep and guests arrive for the season.

George Hanna Fred Rittal Horace Ritall Edward Lewis Augusta Clayton Rowe Bath B. Blaisdell Vesta Hinckley Morse High School Ellen Hagan Arthur Prior Seguinland B. T. Woodside Georgetown G. Stevens Tornee Murray Path Tl. D. Reid J.T. MacMahan Bal MacMahan Ellsworth Pinkham Derby Line Mildred James Stevens Auburn Capt Melvin Harford Bathoon Wallace Freeman Boston Walter Reed Portland Se Fuintland W. OL. Berry A.A. MacMahan T. J. Hanna Malden Island Clarence MacMahan Fred Carter MacMahan Byron Campbell Westport Five Islands Harbor Herman Spinney Bay Point Alice Cromwell George Gray Charles Amazeen Ernest Oliver Popham Lincoln Campbell M. S. Newdick W. Noeton Olive Rowe Madeline Thibodean J. Hanna AL Bb. Rowe Five Islands Arthur Berry Woolwich Elbridge Mains Malden Mass Lawrence Rupert Lewis Vernon Gray C. W. Norton Noblehoro G. W. Worthing Victor Carey Richmond Leo Carey Rockland Indiegeela Leland Plummer Helen Mulligan Victor Pinkham

Bath to Host State Meeting of PTA Committees

Joint entertainment committees from the two PTA groups met to plan Bath’s state convention on June 10 11 A welcoming sign at North and Lincoln streets and hospitality measures for arriving delegates were planned The Y M C A banquet at 6 30 p m on Friday the 10th and a high school reception at 8 p m were discussed The credentials committee will handle many delegate placements Further planning occurred at subsequent meetings Tuesday afternoon around the convention details.

Bath North Lincoln Y. M

Mrs Emma A Pierce Guests at Bonelli Home

Mrs Emma A Pierce and her daughter Mrs Robert B That h of Washington Mass visit as guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Bonelli.

Emma A. Pierce Robert B. Thatch Washington Mass Edward Bonelli

Woolwich Man Reunites with Family in Woodfords Visit

John Sheldon of Woolwich who has spent the winter in Woodfords with his daughter Mrs Ruth Mains is now staying with his son William Sheldon on High Street.

John B. Skillen Brennan Bridge Street A. Hanson David Andrew New Road Laura Williams Milton N. H Eva Lewis Lewiston Maine A. B. Small Sarasota Pta Gertrude Riley Augusta Richmond J. St. Clifford Ernest Thatferd William Traynes A. A. Williams Charles Donnel Lillian Elill Emmet Bryson Charles Todge Franklyn Nhl Harry B. Corrmin Byron I. Ludwig Alvah Campbell Litchfield Capt. Colby Temple Frank Beedle Mildred W. Tidolinsen Dresden Lim‘lay Robert A. Blake Blake Harry Douglass George Gibbs Haynes Landing Frances Foster Tennessee Randall Boston Stilphen Roger Pierce Fred Stilphen Portland Methodist Church Dorothy Grant A. G. Baker New Jersey FE. J. Bowdoin Lubee Florence Watson Seth Watson Bath Frances Preble Marjory McLaughlin Colby College Miss Preble Frank Preble John Sheldon Woolwich Woodfords Ruth Mains William Sheldon High Street

Bath Woman Writes Letter From Florida

Mrs. Rod Rhy, wintering in Daytona Beach, Florida, notes six months of rain amounting to little. She mentions a Florida oleander bloom and relays a Florida paper eliding a record rattlesnake tale about a 17 foot specimen in Tallahassee on exhibit at a bank. The item also covers an upcoming heavy machinery exhibit in Cambridge with Boston speakers and a banquet at the Nike hotel Boston.

Rod. Rhy Daytona D Beach Phi Cannesville Ind Florida Tallahassee First National Bank Dymona Beach Sheenprar George Jones M Atkire

Massachusetts Highway Show Opens On Charles River Parkway

The Massachusetts Highway Association will hold its annual open air road building machinery and materials display on the Charles River parkway near Cottage Farm Bridge, showcasing the oldest highway organization in the United States.

Massachusetts Highway Association United States Charles River Parkway Cottage Farm Bridg

Maine to Send Four Youths to National Club Crip Rally

Maine will be represented at the National Club Cr ip event in Washington by two boys and two girls. Named are Lucinda E. Rich of Charleston Lucille Parker of Dover-Foxcroft Andrew Sawtelle of East Wilton and Norman Hamlin of Turner.

Maine Washington, D

Population count of TSO and its language scope

A reading notes that English is spoken by TSO,000.0000 people, illustrating a large language reach. The statement centers on a numeric figure associated with English language use.

TSO

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Castile ONG Bridge Merritt, Nc CAS Philadelphia Blaisdell Shops Dunlap Commandery Maine Central Ada M. Coombs Joint Entertainment Committee of the Bath P.T.A Bath Savings Institution Cambridge Rerd McChinery Massachusetts Highway Asseecition New Pledal John A. Gaffer Medford John M. McCarthy Natick W. Mattheis F. Renter Winthrop Surrete Somerville J. J. Tobin L. C. PP. Tiryant Washington Bath Opera House Metro Lillian Gish Ermine Corinne Griffith Great K. & A. Train Robbery Johnny Hines Lois Moran Knockout Reilly Richard Dix
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