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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1924

Page

7

Governor Baxter Autographs Bibles for Bath Boys

Governor Baxter completed signing DC Bibles for Bath district boys who attended the YALCLA conference in Augusta. He wrote each boy’s name inside the copies and enclosed personal letters, noting the offer would remain open for five weeks.

Baxter Augusta Bath District Gilbert Plaithorne Clayton Dollof Chester Dana Robert Dolloff Paul Crooks Alfred Randall Harold Armes Alexander Burden Kenneth Sheldon George Davis Philip Eaton Paul Thompson Leslie White Bartlett Smith Dean Dbomes Donnell Cars Daxter Muledi Epo PSE CCV Jeske Eens Mirine Poamoa Maine

Meetings that shaped an industrious era

The passage recalls TP attending numerous Boy Scout conferences and suggests their lasting impact. It implies the boss gained as much benefit as TP, and that these gatherings will be remembered for years.

Women Support Poppy Day Through War Mothers League

The Daughters of the American Revolution and allied groups back the annual Poppy Day movement by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Poppies are handmade by disabled veterans and funds aid war disabled. leaders of American War Mothers and Women's Overseas League pledge cooperation and pride in wearing the poppy.

Daughters of the American Revolution American War Mothers Womens Overseas Service League Bridg Lloyd M. Vsrett Veterans of Foreign Wars America Charles White Nash New York State D. A. RL Mary TE McCluer Louise Wells Women's Overseas League Brett

Fine Fishing at Sebago Lake Reported

An inland fishing report from the mouth of the Songo notes Sebago Lake anglers landed about twenty two fish with a nine pounder and a seven pounder among the catch. Others ranged from two to two and a half pounds, including a two pound salmon, highlighting good sport despite ongoing restocking policies.

Sebago Lake Miouth Songo Owenty Dbiddeford Journal

Lucky Fisherman Reels In Three Trout At Mast Brunswick

Arthur Tibbetts, a local angler, pulled in three trout from a brook in Mast Brunswick, two one pounders and a half pounder. The scene notes all brooks in the section are open but unusually high, with fishing described as poor.

Arthur Tibbetts Aie

Dedication of New Masonic Temple at Sanford

Five hundred persons attended the dedication of the new Masonic Temple in Sanford held by Preble Lodge ALBL ALM. Worthy Master Frank W. McCann delivered the Welcome address, while Albert M. Spear of Gardiner grand master of the Maine Grand Lodge gave the main address. Prof. Frank L. Rankin spoke on the newly installed pipe organ as music was provided by the Portland Masonic quartet.

Sanford Preble Lodge Albl & Alm Frank W. McCann Ton Albert M. Spear Gardiner Spear Grand Lodge of Maine Frank L. Rankin Portland Masonic Mule Quartet

Five Islands Social News From Bath and Nearby Towns

Five Islands local column notes visitors and routine from Bath, Woolwich, and Georgetown. Names include Victor Pinkham in Portland visiting parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pinkham, and numerous family and neighbor trips. Readouts describe residence guests, meetings of Bowdoinham Baptist Association, and Stone work on a Tick’s cot.

Vesta Princkles Bath Monel Mita Moore Kathleen Garay Dowdoinhan Baptist Association Allen Drivme Diarek Ida Rowe Bibridge Mains Mains Damier Getven Nettie Snowmin Lowell Priday Walter Moore Arthur Berry Will Boucher Theodore Thibodeau Judao Rowe OldYown Blow Hildreth Old Town Charles Ultnna Clara Davis Charles Moore Eugene Harford People’s Church Cleveland Rowe Woolwiel Mro Clarence MacMahan

Georgetown Baptists Hold Annual Meeting in Bath

The Bowdeinham Baptist convention met at Corliss street church in Bath with delegates including Mrs. Josie Williams Mrs. Frank Heald and Miss Belle Heald. Local social notes mention travels visits and small town events across Bath Five Islands and surrounding areas.

Bowdeinham Baptist Convention Bath Corliss Street Josie Williams Frank Heald Belle Heald Islinds Church Grace Scott Wiethat Mass George F. Oliver Williams West Georgetown Working League Arthur S. Rea Walter AL Bowker Phippshore Wars Iam Mas Edad Wren Roslindale Moss Cme Sara Pinkhand Center School Tiertman Sypannes Eleanor Campbell Seguinta Bay Point Walter T. Newdick Duath Satidan Griace Wras Pitchburg Pred Taine Lewell Martha Riehl Overlook Kenneber Point Rich Fitchbureg Choral Society Witney Vers Bdgar Teint Unireld Punt Mites Minecnies Gladys Oliver Loews Middem Mies Myverett Pliggins Alenami Prederies Lashes Jr Boston Mas. Carroll Powers Nunie Jones Walter Vo Coitaings Portland Kennebec Point Kew Wlpl Boyd Eobvides Cuominghan Mexoof Boothby Leon Williams Dea Williams Gilbert Gunnell Waltham, Matss Ma. Ganmnell T N. Williams Winkhem State Patroloin J. Ti. Woodside Oalfred Rawe Raphael Howe Willie Harrison Everett Pigeins Charlotte Young Josie Willisis Augusta State Highway Department Qood Arthur S. Rose New Enehind Velie Co Thone George P. Oliver North Bry

Westport Farm Sold and Town Dearly Hailed

Horace Jones has disposed of his farm to Jaane Mo Chien of Gardiner a former resident at the Newth End. The place must be vacated within a year and repairs planned for the house. Prospects include using the property as a summer girls colony. The transfer traces back to prior owners and local residents visited the area. Mrs M O Webber and Mrs William A L White return home.

Horace Jones Jaane Mo Chien Gardiner Newth End Mr. Jones Benjamin Coreenleat Kite Coy Judkins Belveriacde Mars Springfield Daub Ma Vihtuiner Sandy Charles Ruektes Dugene Lewis Moneliy Diay Aute M. Oo Webber William AL White

Portland Players to Open at Jefferson Theatre Monday

Information from New York indicates Portland will stage a Stier sepsenun of stock at the Jefferson theatre starting Monday June 30. The company led by Joseph Laurwen will be known as the Portland Players with a repertoire including Drogdwiny hits and new plays to debut in New York early in the fall.

New York Portland Ao Stier Sepsenun Jefferson Theatre Organizettean Pooseph Lauwren Portland Players

Bath Hotel Man Buys The Weymouth At Boothbay Harbor

Deeds dated April 10 transfer Hotel Weymouth at Boothbay Harbor from H. W. McDougall to Frank A. Baker of Bath via Charles T. Jackson. The Weymouth House, long a seacoast landmark and pioneer summer resort, is to be expanded under Baker who has run Bath River Site and King Tavern in recent years. The Weymouth name reflects a storied shipbuilding and hospitality legacy in Boothbay Harbor and Bath.

H. W. McDougall Frank A. Baker Bath Weymouth Boothbay Harbor Charles T. Jackson Weymouth House Seacoast Maine New England Mar Baker Boothbay Baker Livermore John W. Weymouth Chee McDougal Peest Tharbor Eastern Steamship Co Whirl Jol W. Weymouth Monmouth Beime Tle Weymouth Tronse Nathan Snow Baker Joothbay Center John P. Hal

Ellis Bankrupt Adjudicated in Lincoln County Court

Wilfred A. Ellis of Coopers Mills was adJudicated bankrupt on April 1. Creditors were notified by Referee William TP. First meeting planned at the Lincoln County Courthouse Wiscasset on dune boat VO. aan standard time a trustee will be appointed.

Wilfred A. Ellis Coopers Mills William TP Lincoln County Court House Wiscasset

Notable visits and obituaries in Portland midweek

Major William R. Kimball was in Portland on business Wednesday. Walter S. Glidden died in Portland during Misonic meetings. Karl T Coombs and daughters Phyllis and Perseilia Millinoeker visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. George H. Coombs on Cherry Street. Harriet Jackson, a Bath Militarys aid Naval Orphans Aid, left for Planten Massachusetts to visit Mrs Harold Dmckertin. Margaret Boote and Miss Gilman of Pattenbrary attended a Library Round Table in Gorham with speakers Theresa Stunet and Marion Brainerd.

William R. Kimball Portland Walter S. Glidden Karl Th Coombs Phyllis Perseilia Millinoeker George H. Coombs Cherry Street Tharriet Jackson Bath Planten Mass Harold Dmckertiun Margaret Boote Mrg Gilman Pattenbrary Gorham Library Round Table Miss Pheresa Stunet Bureau of Library Extension Maine Marion Brainerd

Local Notes Highlight Meetings and Social Gatherings

Boys planning to use the South Street School playground meet Supt Clinton O D Wilson at Morse High Thursday. A Colonial Club meeting Monday night features Louis A L Dacek who spoke on Alaska and Eskimo life. Shriners bid farewell to Dr. Be Hearth Presepire returning to Gloucester after six Maine years. A dancing party in the armory Saturday night, Grindle's Orchestra debut new numbers for dancers.

Teo South Street Clinton OD. Wilson Morse High School Colonial Club Louis AL Dacek Alaska Jenis Gloucester Mass Maine Presque Isle Armory Grindell

Legion notes amid war memories and town projects stir debates

A chaotic mix of Legion history and civic plans advances amid a fire destroying the American Legion clubhouse in Delivar and debates over street decorations. Discussions cover a town library memorial, a relocation question for Ammeriea Idaho, casualty care for Mrs. Pherrisen, and a Memorial Day circus permit causing protests in Wilson borough and Easton officials.

Baston American Legion Wiedais Pleiberger Wilsonborough Sigoq Legion Wilson Easton Wilson Council

Veteran Gamerson Stricken After Homeward Walk

Ronald G. Gamerson, 54, a war veteran and former first adjutant of the Great Falls American Legion post, collapsed while attempting to walk home to Creut Falls Mont from a St. Paul hospital. Found by a deputy sheriff near Fessenden Ontario, he had been in government hospitals for seven months recovering from shell shock suffered in France.

Ronald G. Gamerson Creut Falls Mont St. Paul Kessenden Sherif. Gamnerson France Great Falls American Legion Fessenden A

Veterans seek to memorialize Lafayette in Chester County

American Legion leaders in Chester County push to erect a tablet and obelisk near West Chester to honor General Lafayette and Revolutionary War service. The project, supported by local post members, aims to restore a historic shrine and involve a broad community in a regional commemorative plan.

Rovertest Ray Olservetors West Cheser Pa Gren. Lafeyette American Legion Chester County Wimeview

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