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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1929

Page

1

Economics Class Matters in 1908 Act Hearing

A fragment notes an economic class matter from 1908, time and act by authorities referenced in an official hearing. No further readable specifics on participants or outcomes are provided.

Seaweed Fertilizer and Feed Gains Farmer Interest

The article notes long standing coastal use of seaweed as a soil supplement and now kelp is rising in demand as a livestock feed. It highlights trials at Iowa Utah Purdue and Indiana with hogs winning a Chicago show using kelp and fishmeal. Kelp adds iodine to milk and eggs from hens fed kelp. California harvests move by barge to shore dryers.

Maine Ccombs West Bath Atlantic Pacific H. H. Havner Farm Journal Oscar Erf Ohio State University Iowa Utah Purdue University J. M. Ballard Indiana Chicago United States California

Keep Them Passable Complaint on Safe Traffic During Road Work

The article urges road commissioners and inspectors to ensure safe traffic flow around construction sites. It argues for detours or safe passage rather than risking damage or delays, noting the public costs of closed or unsafe routes and praising those who maintain safe access during work.

Sunday Pictures Protested by Bath Church Groups

Bath ministers petitioned the licensing committee to curb Sunday moving picture shows, arguing they are illegal, profit driven, and undermine Sabbath observance. The aldermen planned actions including possible license revocation and a ban on Sunday screenings.

Licensing Committee Aldermanic Chamber Bath Ministerial Association F. L. Littlefield Beacon Street Methodist Episcopal Church Weston P. Holman Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church Harry W. Moulton Sterling Brotherhood of the Corliss Street Baptist Church Gilmore Peoples Church George B. Wolstenholme Board of Trade George C. Quicksall Quicksall A. S. Perham Pine Tree Amusement Co Mr. Perham Eastern Amusement Co Bangor

Sagadahoc Probate Court Busy May Session

A large May term probate session in Sagadahoc County saw extensive actions under Judge Glidden. Wills admitted, administrations granted, bond reductions and inventories filed, with numerous estates from Bath Topsham Richmond West Bath and Arrowsic processed. The session also handled accounts for multiple estates and trustees and ends with continued items noted for Page Three.

Sagadahoc Glidden Emergree Richmond Maude M.e William F. Simpson West Bath Herbert L. Simpson C.t.a Lettice Lavoie Topsham Florien Charles E. Gordon Bath Mary E. Gordon Horace W. Gilpatrick Wilbur A. Gilpatrick Emer J. Spear Eva M. Yeaton Alfred L. Tarbox Lettice Lavoice J. H. Rousseau Brunswick Cyrus T. Thurlow Ruth E. Thurlow Sarah M. Knowlton John G. W. Knowlton Jennie H. Covel Ralph C. Covel John N. MacSorley Maude W. Millay May H. Webber Alice Small D.b.n. C.t.a Ida F. Lemont William P Frank M. Lemont D.b.n Ambrose Reed Gilbert M. Elliot Alvery J. Demurs Henrietta L. Eaton Helen M. Potter Thomas J. Welner Harold J. Welner Mahlon Day Harry W. Thebeau John L. Alexander Philip G. Alexander Augusta A. Simpson W. G. Patten Elizabeth M. Reed Thomas H. Wood Fred H. Thompson Osgood Weymouth Waltham Lester A. Weymouth Orrin S. Lindsay Sarah E. Lindsay Maggie A. Blackington A. Fisher Ethel Fisher Willes Susan E. Wright Charles C. Low Eliza W. Lancaster Bowdeinham Otis Gray Manfred L. Stinson Arrowsic George L. Tarr Frances S. Stinson Rufus P. Stinson Helen G. Morton Walter A. Barker Joseph M. Trott Celia E. Lincoln Charles J. Cain Jennie S. Rideout Charles F. Rideout William B. Mussenden Emma P. Mitchell Serena Hale Davenport National Savings & Trust Co Richard Graham Davenport Washington, D. C M. Edith Lemont

Morse High Trott Shines In Kennebec Valley Clash

Morse High School edged Hallowell 6 to 5 at Kelley Field as Roland Trott excelled in pitching and hitting. Trott struck out 11 in the first inning and doubled, driving in two runs to lift Morse from the cellar in the southern division. Hallowell rallied in the eighth but Morse held on. game featured Trott's strong all around performance and Gove at shortstop. The column notes late season standings with Brunswick and Morse remaining in tight contention.

Kennebeeke Ome Gardiner Brunswick Morse Ceeeees Hallowell Gardiner Roland Trott Morse High Trott Johnson Miller Vigne Wilson Gaudette Crocker Frenchy Perkins Morseman Mr. Vigue Braley Johnston Vigue Henderson Gove Rich Cove Ring P Trott Fehenneensaee Crooker Rollins Conley Hallowell High Po Braley Aes Sds Ee Bullock Bree Manning Cie Te Mascaradi Eree Oliver Peer Beraeene Tendo Mascaradi Coffin

Auctioneer licenses granted and fees listed

Auctioneers licenses with fees are issued to John E. Fitzgerald 900 Washington Street William Mann 778 Washington Street Henry G Hodgdon 91 Front Street Miscellaneous Fireworks fee 5 to William Mann 778 Washington Street junk dealers fee 5 to Nathan Pellock 2 Franklin Street junk pedlar fee 1 to Charles D Weeks Grove Street second hand dealer fee 1 to Samuel J Ryder

Victualer Charles H. Cahill Front Street Joseph M. Footer Thomas E. McCormick Water Street Lillian Spencer Center Street John J. Conroy George W. Troop Lincoln Street Alton P. Reed High Street Walter W. Bend Vine Street Gardiner E. Roberts Spilious Kakos George A. Burns Ferry Street Clara D. Punin Washington Street Arthur Ellers Charles T. Henderson Arthur J. Dunton Washington and Center Streets Cummings Motor Co Galen E. Ward L. L. Hooker Bath Garage Co United Motor Fuel Corp Norman W. Howard Commercial Street Middle Street Otto F. Bullman Standard Oil Co Texas Co John E. Fitzgerald William Mann Henry G. Hodgdon Nathan Pellock Franklin Street Charles D. Weeks Grove Street Samuel J. Ryder

Bowdoinham Baptist Association Meeting Draws Larger Attendance

The Bowdoinham Baptist Association held its annual gathering at the First Baptist Church with delegates from Bath Brunswick Freeport Bowdoinham Georgetown Harpswell Woolwich Topsham. Rev. C D Hazelton of Freeport presided with Rev H P Coch rane delivering the missions address.

Bowdoinham Frederick Barnes Brunswick H. P. Cochrane China Robert H. Carey Bath Walter M. Mallett Topsham E. W. Getchell South Harpswell W. W. Fish Freeport F. E. Daggett Convention Board C. D. Hazelton Plinette Allen Woolwich Ella Nash Arthur Langford W. W. Chaney

Cosmopolitan club holds entertaining postmeeting program

Following a regular Cosmopolitan club meeting Christine and Isabelle Wishart were admitted as members. An entertaining program featured Hilda Scott acrobatic waltz and jazz dancing, Wesley Lemont piano solos of Il Trovatore and Song of the Robbins, Mackinnon Sisters, and a College Medley. Ice cream and cookies were served. President Miss Marcia Moulton announced committees for the month: Program Nellie Goodrich and others. House Mary Campbell and others. Philanthropic Mrs Frederick Freeman and others.

Cosmopolitan Club Christine Isabelle Wishart Hilda Scott Wesley Lemont Il Trovatore Robbins Mackinnon Conquantine Santago Marcia Moulton Nellie Goodrich Daniel T. Dougherty Addiella Palmer Mary Campbell Hazel Hartleb Hester Rose Philanthropic Frederick Freeman Norman Howard

Cross Word Puzzle Clue List

A compact crossword clue set covering horizontal and vertical entries from act of theft to near, with clues for items like town in France, goddess of war, and cathedral city of France. Includes definitions for angles, directions, and common abbreviations across multiple categories.

France Cathedral

Brilliant Society Event Recalled In Bath’s Social History

The 47th anniversary grand ball by the Bath High School Cadets in honor of the Portland High School Cadets drew 1500 attendees at the Patten Car Works site. Governor Harris M. Plaisted and staff attended. Chandler's orchestra provided music. the organizing committee included Capt. A. S. Percy and Lieutenants Morse Howard.

Bath Bath High School Portland High School Patten Car Works Harris M. Plaisted Chandler A. S. Percy John A. Morse Henry W. Howard Harry B. Sawyer Walter E. Chase John S. Bailey Times

Totman Found Guilty of Entering Cottage

Joseph Totman of Robinhood was found guilty in municipal court on charges of breaking and entering a summer cottage. Judge John J. Keegan sentenced him to six months in the county jail at Augusta. Authorities marked a bottle of preserves and a bag of potatoes in an effort to connect the theft to Totman. items were later found at his home and he was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Clarey of Georgetown.

Joseph Totman Robinhood John J. Keegan Augusta Mr. Totman Clarey Georgetown

Poll tax bills mailed and polls rise this year

City Collector Hall delivered poll tax bills by mail Saturday. There are 2,489 polls this year compared with 2,320 last year, a rise of 169. A 2 percent discount applies if paid before June 1. E R Groves’ monumental works is finishing several monuments with orders due May 30. Groves has 40 years in the business and expects to satisfy the public.

E. R. Groves Groves

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the Times Company FP, B_NICHOLS, Pres. and Treas Harry C. Webber Licensing Board Mike Zoome George Darrah Arthur W. Brown Alfred W. Simmons J. R. Wyman John J. Lynch John T. Doyle Joseph F. Campbell Mike Lesekatos Alvah F. Lewis Edward Brown Ralph E. Legard Fred J. Lakin Kelley Field Raymond Harding Ayer Percy R. Ayer Oliver Street Buxton Buxton Rheulage St. John Skowhegan Hartland Halifax Maine Central Vanceboro St. Johnsbury Sentral Maine Central Railroad Maines Bowdoinham Baptist Association Meeting First Baptist Church Sherman McQuaide William R. Freeman AddieHa Palmer Kathryn Thompson Marjorie Smiley Genevieve Duprey Thelma Kittridge J. Haviland Torrey Arthur C. Hagan Marie Colby Charles R. Marnham Marion Jaques IAI INJAI Nturmation Orne International Syndicate Totman
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