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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1926

Page

4

Parish treasurer reports full year bills paid at Corliss Street

The report states Corliss Street entired paid all its bills for the past year and has a balance of 216.14. In a parish meeting, Miss Abby McCabe reported on readers. James W. Coombs was elected federstier and there was ct gend attendance. Officers for the year were elected including Mrs Jehu HE Phant parish clerk Mrs Grace Watson treasurer Mrs John H Hunt collector Mrs Wilfred OW Chaney deputy collector Sidney J. Fitton auditor James W. Coombs Carroll A. Deering Charles W. Plant and others named as trustees. Several committees and ushers were listed along with trustee fund committee members. The Cheshire TSOC members rejected conciliation and arbitration proposals presented through the state imattel. The Serbonne, oldest German European University, permits student dances but forbids jazz.

Corliss Street Sidney TL. Eaton Abby McCabe James W. Coombs Federstier Jehu HE Phant Grace Watson Ohn H Hunt Wilfred OW. Chaney Wesixtun Sidney J Larrys Melptire Clarence Eaten Sidney T. Eaten Darrell al Deering Elbridge BR. Wright

Town Taxes Assessed and Health Day Obser vances Reported

Town taxes were assessed and books committed to Collector Gray on May 1. Health day exercises at Coombs high school and grade schools featured talks on contagion prevention and dental care. Birth announcements and local visits fill out the town chronicle with multiple names and events.

Gray

Many Pay Visit to City Hospital

Visitors toured a well kept city hospital praised for its spotless interior, modern sterilizing room, and nice wards. Nurses guided guests through departments including maternity and private rooms funded by local clubs and families. The staff, led by Miss Monnie F.E. Fort, emphasizes friendly care and training for nurses in residence.

Sans Souci Club Monday Club Rotary Club George S. Dearborn New York Stetpen Famiy Davenport Phimmer Nomes Maine Baths Hospital Pe Garner Monnie FE

Local Florida Race Meet Highlights Female Jockeys

Sone of the races run at Taugpa Florida have attracted attention as female jockeys participate in the events. The meet showcases emerging talent and competitive performances from women riders in a tropical Florida setting.

Sone Taugpa Fla

Shea Celebrates 100th Birthday in Bath

Robert Shea, veteran engineer born May 11, 1826, marked his 100th birthday at the Old Folks Home in Bath. Family and friends sent congratulatory cards and shared morning greetings while Shea, who rose from deckhand to marine and railroad engineer, emphasized no special observance and a wish to stay healthy. He has a son William H. Shea and daughter Vesta Miller of Round Pond, with daughter-in-law and other relatives joining the celebration.

Robert Shea Old Works Catherine (Vara Tee Harold Peres Miller Cherce East Mittsten John Clarissa Knaight Bath Joshua Eminens Besme Atlantic Seaboard Maine Central Railroad Shea William H. Shea Hatch State Ferry Vesta Miller Round Pond Williamn H. Shea

Twilight League players certified by governing committee

The twilight league certification details are unclear due to garbled text. Present officials named include Badph Gas, Wright of the Times, Arthur Gitteere, Will Perkins, and Hartnett. The article notes a meeting Monday evening with committee members and attendees from local organizations.

Jurth Ferrie AL Wright Rome Ameriit Wright Times Mars Arthur Gitteere Will Perkins VMOCU Earward SS. Hartnett

Local sports rosters certified for 6 15 daylight start

Secretary announces teams approved and filed for a 6 15 daylight start. Plans set for a Y M C A meeting Thursday at eight daylight time to discuss time systems. Players named include St Marys captains McWhee Hayes and UMLCLA and YMCA rosters with multiple signatories. American Legion list pending certification next Monday at 8 daylight time.

Y.M.C.A St. Mary’s Steve McWhee Mark Hayes Louis H. Pooler James P. Callan George Comeau Melvin Comeau

West Bowdoin Forms New D.A.R. Chapter

A charter is granted for Gov. James Bowdoin chapter D A R at West Bowdoin with 26 members. State regent Mrs. Blaine S. Wiles welcomes regent Mrs. Rachel P. Cox. National board approves 14 Maine women for admission to local chapters. Flora E. Potter elected regent of Topsham Brunswick chapter.

James

Funeral for William F H Wilson in Sebasco private

The private funeral for William F H Wilson, longtime Sebasco resident and Cuasco Bay fisherman, was held Tuesday at his daughter Mrs. Silas M. Oliver’s home. Rev. Samuel A. Evans officiated. bearers were Abner Johnson, Frank H. Beal, John Wright, and Elbridge R. Wright. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Willian FH. Wilson Sebasco Cuasco Bay Silas M. Oliver North Street Samuel A. Evans Abner ©. Johnson Frank H. Beal John Elbridge R. Wright Oak Grove

Junior Auxiliary Nominating Committee Appointed

Winter Street chapel hosts a Monday afternoon Junior Auxiliary meeting where Agatha Lennos Priscilla Hodge and Evelyn Lightbook form a nominating committee. A supper party on Wednesday night marks the last gathering until October.

Winter Street Agatha Lennos Priscilla Hodge Evelyn Lightbook

Bathman Fined for Auto Accident in Maine Court

Recorder Arthur T. Tiffin of Augusta municipal court sentenced Randall D. Coombs of Bath for driving away from an accident without identifying himself. Coombs received a $50 fine and 30 days in jail, suspended on payment, with one year probation. Lyons, 60, of North Augusta, was injured and in critical condition.

Arthur T. Tiffin Augusta Municipal Court Randall D. Coombs Bath Tiam Tiffin Coombs Elias Lyons North Augusta Belgrade Road Lyons Pittsfield Sidney M. Frost Waterville Ralph W. Farris Augusta Frost Cleara J. Coombs BE. D. Atking Charles W. Clifford, Jr Boston

Red Cross committee hears of life saving training outcomes

At a Red Cross executive meeting Gordon Harrington described his sessions at the Life Saving Institute in Wescott last summer. He passed the exams and taught swimming and life saving in Bath. The committee voted to send another boy to camp and to invite Capt. Miller to Bath for three days of free community life saving instruction.

Red Cross Executive Committee Gordon Harrington Life Saving Institute Wescott Harrington Bath Capt. Miller

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