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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1925

Page

4

Social Happenings in Bath and Surrounding Towns

Bath residents and visitors are noted in a busy week of social events. Walter M. Potter recovers at home after illness, and many friends send greetings. Mrs. Fred J. Hill visits in Brookline, Carolyn Moses shows slow recovery in Philadelphia, and Edwin M. Johnson returns on leave from the Philadelphia navy yard before a long European assignment.

Carolyn Moses Philadelphia Edwin M. Johnson Philadelphia Navy Yard Olaf Johansen European Lamson

Century mark near for Robert Shea at Old Folks Home

Robert Shea, longtime engineer and steam boat veteran born May 11, 1826, approaches his 100th birthday with more than six decades at sea and a career spanning tugs, ferries, and liners from Gardiner to New Orleans. He married in 1949 to Tuc cinda Tobey and has six children including William T. Shea and Mrs. Vester Miller.

Robert Shea Gardiner Vesta Miller Elizabeth Shea Round Pond Athintic East Tutston Jol Chrissa Knight Shea Wiscasset Bath Maldech Bellingham Kennebec Randolph Laith Oliver Moses Banks New Orleans Shen Concordia Leston Atlantic Philadelphia Vera Cruz New York Sag Harbor Tuccinda Tobey Alia William TH. Shea Vester Miller

Richmond News Roundup of Weekend Visitors and Events

Rich mond residents hosted guests from Bowdoinham Portland South Portland and Gardiner during the weekend. The Daughters of Veterans plan a Friday food sale at Thurlow Williams grocery. School letters awarded for basketball and debating included Carlton Randall captain and Phillip Randall manager. The R H W OS baseball team prepared to face Wiscasset at Lanefield Saturday afternoon.

Harry Pond Bowdoinham Milfred McDonald Portland Lena Baker William Baker South Portland Frank S. Reynolds Kimball Street Henry EK Moudlette Harry J. "Tare Rangeley Lakes Russell Ring Carlton Winter Harbor A.C. Randall Boston Josie Libby Florence Baker Thitchfield Edward Rankins Erland Hinkley Gardiner Blanchard Chanman Ernest Curtis New Harbor Samuel Tolway Augusta Daughters of Veterans Thurlow & Williams Bertha Reynolds South Gardiner Clyde Gray Ellen Tewksbury Porthrod Chester Drinkwine Evelyn North Wayne George McMaster Minnie Dickerman Somerville Mass Robert Dickerman Thiuroy J. Stilphen Annie Johnson Willian Johnson Yarmouth Cadie Wood Margaret Marriner Rachel Patten Topsham Preda Marriner Carroh Street Ralph Lowell West Dresden Town Richmond High School Carlton Randall Philip Randall George Pushard Lloyd Umberkind Edward Coughlin Gerald Giordin James Dechon Mildred Beedle Marion Blair Mearl James Glenn Tamorenn

Pins All Over World Reach Across Oceans

The global pin production reaches about 84 million pins daily. If laid end to end, the lion would extend halfway across the Atlantic. A few weeks’ output could circle the Earth.

Atlantic Earth

Bath Ministers Nominate Officers For 1925-26

Bath ministers assemble at Winter Street Congregational study to nominate officers for the 1925-26 season. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs is named president, Rev. David T. Wilson vice president, Rev. George Wilson Scudder secretary-treasurer, with Rev. F. E. Hardin called to preside prayers and to help plan next year’s program. A talk by Rev. C. M. Fogg on Jonah’s virtues highlights the meeting and a discussion on religious education follows. Present were Revs. Boyd Tubbs Hardin Swetnam Sendder Taylor Wilson Whidden.

W. T. Boyd Georgetown Bath Winter Street RE. Lewis Wall Beacon Street Charles M. Tubbs David T., Wilson George Wilson Scudder Hardin C. M. Tubbs John A. Swetnam First Baptist Shurch Grace Lee Scott U. US M. Fogg Baptist Church Freeport Fogg Israel Jonah Boyd Tubbs Tlardin Swetham Sendder Taylor Wilson Whidden

Former Bath Lady to Wed in England

Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball of 688 High street Bath travels with her daughter Mrs. Arthur L. Robinson of Danforth street Portland to Oxford England for the June wedding of Mrs. Robinson and Dr. Tangdon T. Thaxter of Portland at Christ Church at noon. Dr. Thaxter has been abroad with his mother Mrs. Sidney W. Thaxter. They plan to sail back June 18 and pass the Summer at Cushing's Island. Mrs. Robinson is a former Bath resident active in Red Cross work and youth service. Dr. Thaxter is a prominent Portland physician.

Frederick H. Kimball High Street Arthur L. Robinson Danforth Street Portland New York Reliance Oxford England Robinson Tangdon T. Thaxter Christ's Church Thaxter Europe Sidney W. Thaxter Sumner Cushing's Island Bath the Pines Norton Mass Ted Cross

City Hospital Observes National Hospital Day Today

Bath City hospital opened for inspection from two to four on National Hospital Day. A large number of flower gifts helped staff decorate wards. Mrs Marguerite Robert and the nursing staff carried on their duties as guests toured the hospital with Junior Hospital League members Ellen Newell and others. The nurses home reception room served tea by Mrs William J. Sewall and others. Nineteen patients were in the hospital, with most enjoying the visitation.

National Hospital Bath City Hospital Marguerite Robert Junior Hospital League Ellen Newell Winifred Johnson Carrie Shaw Janet Smith Gertrude Maxwell Elizabeth Coombs Mary Paine Martin Moulton William J. Sewall I. M. Fuller Tyron PF. Barker Seth S. Mullin Warren EE. Kershner Clarence A. Peaslee

Coworkers Class Votes Food Sale After Meeting

About 20 members of the Coworkers Mass of the First Baptist met at Mrs. Lincoln Bailey's Bedford street home Friday and voted to hold a food sale at Webber's store Thursday afternoon. Committees were named for refreshments and event management. a fire at George Main's home on Oak Street caused about 200 dollars in loss, started by a plaster-drying fire.

Jolly Dozen Mary McNineh Flint’s Harriet, Sutherland Lillian Cutler Mary McNinceh Agnes Harris Lydia Weymouth Annie Sullivan Etta ‘Tibbetts Harriet Sutherland Margaret McNineh Annie Deejay Etta Tibbetts Washington Street Hear Center First Baptist Lincoln Bailey Bedford Street Webber Dri Store A. J. Stuart Lotta Eaton Freeman Crosby Herbert BE. Worrey John A. Swetnam Edgar Murphy Simon Moore Elsie Lake Roberts Oak Street George Main

Bath Notes Highlight Local Commerce and Community

Notes of interest to Bath people cover Ferry Street Market reopening by Ernest Avery, daylight saving adjustments for local stores, American Legion fund drives, dandelion wine and medicinal uses, highway work near Brunswick, local sports memories, Rotary growth, and upcoming radio broadcasts from Boston.

Bath Ferry Street Herbert A. Oliver ix Ernest Avery Cloverdale

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Walter M. Potter Fred JD. Hill Willam George Brookline, Mass Herbert EB. Cole Porthint Frank ®. Nichols North Street Cole Walter Fogg Worthud Bridgton George R. Perry William ‘Tudor Gardiner Maine House of Representatives Annie Conley Fremont Street Roy EF. Thistle Bath Bey Row Deeting Swetitrd& Shen Effe Siete Edward Carlton Thistle George W Charles Lowell Anon MacMillan John Swett Southport Addison Jones Bath Iron Works Walter M. Sanborn Augusta, Gardiner & Boothbay Sternboat Co Priday Warren TD. Oliver Dartmouth N. Robert Voorhis River Fage N. J Bainbridge Davis Monhegan Island Irving Wright Bailey Street Harry Halas Oakland Calif Halas Rath Levin Chester Knight Boothbay Harbor City Lucy Green Carrie Moses Wiliam T. Pammer Ardmore, Ta Frank Brown Rosa St. Petersboro, Bla Perry Thompson Eli Street Robert Gardon St. Dolimsbury View Manchester Lawrence Tbr Jackson The Texas Co Deisel Beloit Wis Arthur Gilley Court Street Mars Louise Smiley Augustus Wold Corrie Shaw Mabel Lermond Gordon John Duprey Brunswick Harold Walker Philathea Corliss Street Church Forest Acrex Walker John Hunt Parker House Eula Fielding Nellie Hunt Evelyn Podge Dorothy Coombs Mildred Walker Ada Dunbar Thelma Rich Elinor King Martha King Doris Hutchins Velma Cornish Lucy Coombs Hepsibah Crockett Forest Acres South End U. A Willian J. O'Brien Philip O'Hara Mary Welham Hill Lath Brunswick-Topsham Flora Ella Potter Eunice Stanwood Howe Millward G. Patten Blanche Mary Bryant Katherine Cox Mallett Harry Smythe Wessiwenkeng Inn South Thomaston William Roderick Gerald Street Harry Coombs Lewiston Charles W. Fisher Vine Buff Lower High Street Mr. Fisher Mrs Fred Andrews Lake Moxie DJ W. Folsom Elsie Folsom Washington Roy Marston Morton Young Barbara Mary Elizabeth Mrs. Young Scott Morse Andrews Road Mrs. J. J. Howard Five Islands John Boyd Ruth Magoun Haddonfield Frank Drumning Harpswell FE. C. Dunning Annie Hart Hallet Brooklyn Annie Quinn Hallet’s Thomas K. Haley Cobb Road Edward W. Hyde Charles Foote West Bath Arthur Nichols William Ash Audrey Helene Stearns Frank Maxim Bates William Stearns Herbert Malazard Miss Hopkins Mrs. Huston McDougall Paul Brooks Teceh Gelden Glow Products George Melzard Eunice Mary Ingham Rogers Olive Jones Pinkham Jason A. Merrill Bridge-Merrill, D. T. Percy & Sons George Wallace Dummer Street B. Gilley Rockland Fred Shoapson Camden Virginian Gorham Normal School John Tooner Auburn Arthur Lemont Milton S. Kimball Angusta Mr. Kimball Frederick N. Kimball Kenneth Sheldon Mrs. W. H. Sheldon Orville E, Page Middle Street Oscar A. Page Damuariscotta M. Arsenault West Street W Philip Labbe Lena Annie Henry Edward Gaudet Pansy Ward Phyllis Burden Celestine Rhibeault Dorothy Arsenault Ralph Burden Stanley Richards Urbain Caron Philip Labbe Leo Lebel Harry Doucette Prynest Pednault Westbrook Pejepsvor J. Horace McClure Mary Helen Freeman North Berwick Clinton DD. Wilson Arthur Bo Scott Morse Ligh Kittery TH. M. Jewett Cambridge Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies Marrs. Lemont Jewett Cora Varney Andrew Percy Bridgeport, Conn David Kidd Roy Naphus Frances Lane Florida Lakeland York Street Lane Raymond Savage Hyde Park Evelyn Plummer Damariscotta Vercival P. Baxter South America Rupert H. Baxter Frederick K. Drake Frederick and William and Henry DeLong, Jr Edward W. Larrabee New Englard Coal Dealer's Association Atlantic City Liarrabee Frank Reynolds Thomas F. Reynolds Upper Washington Street James Dean Pearl Street Jeff Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Samuel Hooper Mildred Katherine Edward Kimball Lincoln Street N. B. Cortell Cliftondale Ceath Saugus John K. Jayne Elwell S. Crosby Helen West Palm Beach Fla Rachel Nichols TD. Co George K. Nichols Winona N. Y William Drew Josephine Tucker Wise Asset Jervival Corrie Buck Ink Street Rupert Hh. Baxter Rangeley Ernest FF. Couture Vivian Redman Artie Ro I Hossing Mr. Russell Street Charles Shaw Warrel Conway Huntsville Ontario Emma Pierce Richmond C. M. Fogg Beck of Langdon T. Thaxter City Hospital Bridge-Merrill D. T. Percy & Sons Rumford American Legion Fund American Legion Legion Winneganee Bridge Parker Head Popham Beach Phippsburg National Capital District of Columbia Federation of Citizen's Association Commission W. S. Swanton Washington Star Whispering Pines J. Houghton McLellan Ernest J. Kelley Hought Mr. Kelley Bath Tron Works Kelley Field Rotary Bronewick Philipsboro Center McCobb Rockport Cook’s Corner Earl Trott High Lemont Streets Sal Brunswick Plains Ernoon Thomaston Peora Path Bangor Woolwich William FE. Hogan Phi Rho Old Bath High School Charles Brown Blind Crossing Mr. Tart Central Congregational Church Mr. Brown the Golden Co Brown Gerogetown Byron Rowe Independent Lewis Levi Johnson Marshall Supreme Court of Georgia Atlanta Marshall Salvation Army WRET WNAC Dummer Sewall Opportunity Farm Louis Gagne White Mountains Montreal St. Anne de Beaupre Quebec Jackman Gagne Faeckman St. Anne Jackman Ihome Weet of Poland Spring House Mrine
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