Municipal officers grant many licenses at annual session
Nearly 60 license applications were heard as Mayor Dean presided. The session renewed permits for The Texas Co. and Bath Theatres Inc. and granted numerous licenses for gas stations, junk dealers, farm products, seafood, fruit, popcorn and frankfurts, auctions, public autos, fireworks, and a bowling alley across Bath, with several addresses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Texas Co
Bath
Bath Theatres, Inc
Columbia Theatre
Grant Use Of Lot For Public Playground
At the monthly meeting the Board of Education granted the playground committee use of the rear land of Central Grammar School under strict supervision. The board also expressed appreciation for Miss Hellen Blair’s 49 years of teaching service and authorized payment of accounts totaling $750.61. Present were Chairman Furber, Mayor Dean and Mrs. James Lockery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Central Grammer School
Wilson
Hellen Blair
Furber
Dean
James Lockery
Stammering Book Added to Bath Public Library Shelf
A new work titled Stammering Its Cause and Cure by Benjamin Nathaniel Bogue has been added to Bath Public Library shelves. The author, a noted authority who once stuttered himself, details his self cure and his extensive study of 20,000 direct cases and 190,000 correspondents seeking guidance on stammering and its remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Benjamin Nathaniel Bogue
Luiman
Bogue
Bath Boy Promoted
Herbert Rice son of Patroluan and Mrs Melville L Rice promoted from manager of the South End A I store to superintendent in the Bangor district overseeing 14 stores. His obliging manner earned him many friends and patrons in Bath who regret his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Rice
Patroluan
Melville L. Rice
South End
Bangor
Rice
Bath
Maine Publicity Bureau Chief Plans Magazine Tours
President Hiram W. Ricker told the executive committee at Portand about a New York conference with Sherman Rogers of Success and The Outlook. Rogers plans to tour Maine with Mary Roberts Rhinehart Ben Ames Williams James H. Collins and other leading writers to develop picturesque stories for the states new development. The committee authorized Ricker to cooperate with Rogers in every possible way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram W. Ricker
Maine
Pubficity Bureau
Porth
New York
Sherman Rogers
Success
Rogers
Mary Roberts Rhinehart
Ben Ames Williams
Saturday Evening Post
James H. Collins
Colliers
Ricker
Sale at Lexington Features 63 Mares and 3 Stallions
A Lexington auction listing 63 mares and three stallions is announced for May 15. Among the bidders will be the famed Man o War, noted as one of the celebrated sires in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Luckenbach Heads East with Record Lumber Cargo
Luckenbach ships large lumber cargo from Puget Sound bound for New York and Boston, marking the largest shipment of its kind at about 000,000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Vpuget Sound
Georgetown Summer Residents Seen Departing for Home
Ferdinand Rhyer returns to New Jersey after a brief stay at his Summer cottage to greet his wife returning from missionary work in South Africa. The town notes a series of local visits, illness improvements, and weekend social calls among families at Kennebec Point Robinhood and nearby communities.
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New Jersey
South Africa
Ferdinand Rhyer
Harold Hunt
Bath
Evelyn Hussey
Center School
Woolwich
Edgar B. Hunt
Elizabeth Hunt
Brunswick
Charles Oliver
William Oliver
Edward Wren
Roslindale
Mass
Harold Small
Robinhood
W. T. Boyd
Bowdeinham
William Todd
Chester Gatchell
Cranswick
W.S. Cressey
Fred Gray
Five Islands
Earl Hagan
Thomas Hagan
W.T. Boyd
Boston
New England Baptist - Evangelistic Conference
Tremont Temple
Frank Hollis
Eleanor
Porthind
Herman Spinney
John Grindell
Clayton Rowe
Wive Ishinds
T. M. Hagan
Hope
Annual D A R meeting and officers elected
About 25 members of Colonel Duim mer Sewall chapter D A R gathered at the home of Mrs. Clarence E. Johnson Summer Street for the annual meeting. Miss Margaret Foote reported on Continental Congress activities. New officers include Miss Alice E Varney regent and Miss Flora M Randall recording secretary. A picnic luncheon followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duimmer Sewall
D. A. RR
Clarence EE. Johnson
Summer Street
Charles C. Low
Margaret Foote
Continental Congress
Washington
Henry A. Magoun
Alice E. Varney
Eleanor Percy Trish
Flora M. Randall
Ethel Fisher Willes
Alice IX. Robbins
Alice G. Shorey
Frances Morse Webber
Bowdeinham
Alice FB. Varney
Varney
Memorial Day Preparations By Local Auxiliaries
The auxiliary of TL W. Tryde camp S of Vi met Tuesday night to form a committee to prepare and serve supper for Sedgwick post veterans and allied groups after the Memorial day parade. Members include Mrs. Bina Staples Mrs. Cora Freeman Mrs. Sadie Gareelon Mrs. Eva Lemont Mrs. Thomas K Haley and Mrs. Lucile Blake. A Pittsfield rally is planned for next Saturday with several auxiliaries and examps expected to attend. A ball is set for May 16 at the armory, hosted by Mrs. Eva Lemont to benefit the national organization fund, with Grindell's orchestra and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL W. Tryde
S. of Vi
Veterans of Sedgwick Post
G. AL RL
TL. W
Thomas K. Haley
Lucile Blake
Pittsfield
Auxiliary
Examp
Armory
Eva Lemont
National Organization Fund
Grindell
Mrs. Irish Returns Home After Month Away
Mrs. Allen M. Irish arrived home Saturday after a month away visiting Mr. Irish in Baltimore Washington New York and Atlantic City. Mr. Trish is visiting his parents in Buckfield for a few days before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen M. Irish
Mr. Irish
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Atlantic City
Trish
Buckfield
Bath Iron Works receives spars for NYYCs16 yachts
A large auto truck arrived from East Boston carrying spars for 16 yachts being built at Bath Iron Works Ltd for members of the New York Yacht Club. All small spars for all boats are accounted for and two two masters. Three boats are progressing, now open, with launching expected to begin late this week or early next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Ltd
Boston
New York Yacht Club
Readers invited to write about Independent's appeal
Readers across the region are urged to write to the Independent with suggestions and personal notices. Capt Amasa Williams of Boothbay Harbor, formerly Bowdoinham, praises the paper as indispensable and says he takes it weekly. Frank S. Shaw of Brooklyn asks for a two year subscription to stay connected with Bath and Sagadahoc affairs.
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The
Independent
Bath Or
Sagadahoe
Amasa
Williams
Boothbay Harbor
Bowdoinham
Frank S. Shaw
Brooklyn
Bath People Attend Lecture at Bowdoin
Bath residents gathered at Bowdoin Institute of Literature to hear Edna St. Vincent Millay, recent acclaim for Few Figs From Thistles fueling interest. Millay, known privately as Mrs Eugene Jan Boissevain, drew praise from Bath attendees and Bowdoin undergraduates alike for her readings and allure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Brunswick
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Camden
Bowdoin Institute of Literature
Sines
Miss Milley
Miss Millay
Eugene Jan Boissevain
Obituary for Fred D Shaw Jr 88 from Kittery and Bath
Fred D Shaw Jr at 88 died Tuesday at his home after a brief illness. He worked at the navy yard as a fitter and earlier at Bath Iron Works. A Bath native, he lived in Portsmouth recently and belonged to Solar Lodge and Riverside Lodge Odd Fellows. Survived by wife Mrs Shaw, three children, both parents, a brother and sister of Kittery. Body to be brought for burial Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred DP. Shaw Jr
Central Street
Kittery
Navy Yard
Shaw
Bath
T Portsmouth
Bath Tron Works Ltd
Solar Lodge FB. & A. M
Riverside Jodge Odd Fellows
Iittery
Gypsies Ordered to Keep on Moving
A caravan of Gypsies four women three men and a child reached town early Wednesday afternoon but after about 15 minutes chose to follow police advice and move on. Patrolman Reynolds guided them to the ferry and stayed until they reached Woolwich shore while Sheriff McClure sought the remaining six carloads to keep them moving through Sagadahoc County. The group travels in Cadillac cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Woolwich Shore
McClure
Sagadahoe County
Red Men Degree Team Dures To Lisbon Falls
Sasanoa tribe Red Men traveled to Lisbon Falls Tuesday night to perform the Chief degree on three candidates. Refreshments followed. Members on the trip included Levi T. Thompson Woodway Telcer Charles Preble Napoleon Lemoine Frank Reynolds Percy M. Gursten Rath Boardman Henry Wilson Robert Reynolds Ernest Avery Arthur Reynolds Carleton Rideout Farlon Rideout Fred Kenwood Elmer Take Thomas Ivons Arthur McCullom Paul West Edward Garcelon Albert Gallant.
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Lisbon Falls
Sausanoa Tebe
Levi T. Thompson
Woodway Telcer
Charles Preble
Napoleon Lemoine
Frank Reynolds
Percy Mgursten
Rath Boardman
Henry Wilson
Robert Reynolds
Ernest Avery
Arthur Reynolds
Carleton Rideout
Farlon Rideout
Fred Kenwood
Elmer Take
Thomas Ivons
Arthur McCullom
Paul West
Edward Garcelon
Albert Gallant
Five Islands sees steady spring arrivals at popular resort
A steady stream of visitors arrives to prepare summer homes at Seguinland and Five Islands. Notables like Judge E. Vierve and Mrs Rohde plus families from Bath, Boston, and Georgetown add to weekend gatherings. Residents share updates on travels, visits, and cottage openings as season begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. VP. Vierve
L. P. Rohde
Boston
Seguinland
Chester MacMahan
Karl MacMahan
B. H. Woodside
Georgetown
Five Islands
Harry Moulton
Bath
Almon Marr
Malden
Arthur Marr
W. F. Delano
Marrel Lewis
Vernon Gray
Lila Thibodeau
Bowdoinham
Mabel Thibodeau
Ernest Harford
Harole
Richmond
Harford
Melvin Harford
W. EF. Reid
Wortland
Grange
Tuesday Evening Club Concludes Season With Dinner
The Tuesday evening club of Winter Street church wound up its season with 8S members present. The Reds led by Mrs Maxwell Powers lost to the Blues led by Mrs Harry L Thorne who hosted a supper featuring creamed chicken and peas in pattie shells. Mrs Arthur Lemont received a neoplatinum bar pin with pearl and sapphire settings as she prepares to move to Portsmouth.
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Winter Street
Reds
Maxwell Powers
Blues
Harry L. Thorne
Arthur Lemont
Portsmouth
Chaley EW
Giaimes
Two plead guilty to larceny of auto in Bath
Theodore Arsenault and Ardeen Cote admitted guilt in municipal court for taking a Ford from High street Bath. The car, found in Quincy repair shop with tire and plates missing, was taken Friday night and returned after repair. Kenneth Hunt, owner’s son, will retrieve it post repairs. State judges and police ties noted. other local social notes follow.
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Theodore Arsenault
Ardeen Cote
Ford
Edward Hunt
Middle Street
Bath
Keegan
Arche
Mary
Sagadahoc Supreme Court
Goodhue
Quincey
High Street
Quincy
Kenneth Hunt
Maine fish and game department considers stream law changes
The Maine Fish and Game Department outlined plans to simplify private and special regulations, potentially eliminating many local stream closures under the new stream law. It proposes publishing regulations twice yearly from January and July 1926, with supplements, while maintaining hearings for emergencies and keeping public access to updated rules.
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Department of Inhind
Parsons
Maine Grand Army Vets to Meet June 10
Preliminary plans for the annual encampment of the Department of Maine G A R BR call for a grand reception and ball at Portland City Hall on the night of June 10. Chandler's Orchestra will provide music and refreshments will be served as prominent local and state figures are invited.
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Department of Maine G. A. BR
Porthind
Portland
Itls
Chandler
John P Swasey Still Hale Though Near 86
Canton lawyer and former congressman John P Swasey remains active in law at almost 86. Civil War officer, he recently won a verdict before Auburn Superior Court, while remaining seated during examination. Swasey served as Canton town official, Maine legislator, and Robie's Council member, with lifelong Canton roots.
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John TP. Swasey
Canton
Congress
Auburn
Swasey
Maine
Robie
Colonial Club Plans Its Annual Banquet at New Meadows Inn
The Colonial club of New Meadows Inn discussed its June 15 banquet at a May meeting led by President Teeling. Appointments were made for transportation and decor. New members were elected and a resignation occurred. a May house committee was named and a billiards match ended with Arthur Stilphen defeating John Freeman 30 to 1.
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Colonial Club
New Meadows
Pres. Teeling
J.horace Mealure
George B. Wolstenholme
Stanley J. Bickle
Cleve TI. Curtis
F. I. Hallett
Ralph G. Stetson
Ray Hayward
Carroll Watson
Albert Shaw
Arthur B. Stilphen
John H. Freeman
Missionary Society Holds Final Meeting of Year
The Winter Street Church Woman's Missionary Society held its final meeting Monday afternoon at Miss Alina Palmer's home. After an engaging program and annual officer elections, the group chose Miss Abigail Carter as president, Mrs. Galen C. Moses as vice president, Miss Alina Palmer as treasurer, and Mrs. Maxwell Powers as treasurer with Mrs. Arthur K. Purington named junior lookout. Delegates to the Auburn annual meeting were Mrs. Edwin L. Hardin, Miss Carter, and Mrs. Moses. Florence Watson, Mitchell School teacher, spent vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Watson of Richmond.
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Woman's Missionary Society of
Winter Street
Alina Palmer
Allen Street
Abigail Carter
Galen C. Moses
Maxwell Powers
Arthur K. Purington
Auburn
Edwin LD. Hardin
Carter
Moses
Florence Watson
Mitchell School
Seth Watson
Richmond
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Hartnett
Lete
Samuel Povich
Bath Motor Mart
Commercial
Broad Streets
Acie Service
Commercial Street
Wilbert R. Averill
Washington Street
Alvah F. Lewis
Mrs. EK. S. Greenleaf
Vine Street
William T. Hodgkins
Broad Street
City Landing
Wiseman Farms
Charles E. Robinson
C. W. Walsh & Son
Front Street
William J. Crafts
Center Street
A. DP. Valiere
Chester A. Plant
Francis FB. Varry
FF. Bullmann
Bath Garage Co
Post Office Square
Ralph KB. Legard
Andrew M. Rice
Charles Ro Katon
Harold W. Kaler
Floral Street
Frank H. Yattan
Russell Street
Charles J. Weeks
Grove Street
J. Dinnes
Charles II
Oliver
Mechanic Street
W. BT. Thornton
Percy R. Aver
Wilbert L. Thailey
Meadow Way
Frankfurts
J. A. M. Motoetozon
Crocker Street
Mike Zoome
Fred Veil- Jeux
Court House
Washington and
Center Streets
Laura
Appleton
Arthur Ellers
Charles H. Cahill
Eugene A. Pinkham
Perry
Commercial Streets
Joseph Footer
Gardiner KE. Roberts
LO Water Street
Billiards and Pool DD
L. Howard
Neil J. Smith
M. Lekkatos
Water Street
Stanley M. Brown
Frank Lepper
William F. Swain
Granite Street
John EK. Fitzgerald
Henry G. Hodgdon
Ralph Fb. Legard
Durward Bowie
Edward Street
Willian S. Oliver
Manto Street
A. TV
Valliere
Nelson L. Jackson
King ‘Tavern
T. M. McCormick
Bath Grain Co
Commercial St
Bath, Mainé
Tel
Bath Boy
D.A.R
Winifred Johnson
Ellen Newell
Bowdoin
Fred P. Shaw JR
Marty
Mike
Front ST. Bath
J. K. Blaisdell
Harry Blaisdell
Emma Blaisdell
Elizabeth Stevens
Winneganee
Ethelyn
Dorothy Campbell
A. BE. Harford
J.T. MacMahan
Mars
Chester
Alfred
Clarence MacMahan
Carrie Stevens
Cambridge
Albert Humphrey
Boothbay
Bom.campbell
Elbridge Mains
Towdeinham
Mains Nother
V. Small
W. Nocton
J. L. Howard
Wilson Moore
Mr. Moore
Charles Moore
Z Pinkham
Sara
Gertha Lewis
Theodore Thibodeau
Fred Vicin
Henry Houdlette
Harry Tarr
T. W. Blaisdell
Will Boucher
Dickie
Cortland
Nettie Snowman
Davis Hlntch
Green Street
Davis Hatch
Needham
Earl Twitchell
Haddonfield
N. J
Ruth Burns
Elizabeth Haynes
John J. Desmond
House of Kuppenheimer
Maine Fish and Game Department Affairs
Grand Army
Montsweag Farm
Wiscasset, Me
John P. Swasey
Missionary Society
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadabock Block
Bath, Me
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