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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

Page

8

Pleasant reception for North End pastor

Members and friends gathered Friday at Beacon vestry to welcome Rev. I. Lewis Wall and wife for another year. Milton H. Douglas led the program with speeches, poems, and music as Mrs Wall received a bouquet. Attendees included local pastors, church officers, and Epworth League members.

Beacon Vestry I. Lewis Wall Milton H. Douglas Beacon Street Mr. Wall Bath William J. Crafts Wall Alice M. Douglas C. Be. Brown Wesley Church J. O. Taylor Corliss Street Church Lillian Rogers Frances J. Lane Elizabeth McGrath Harry Deals Herbert Douglas Wilbur Hagan Edwin Powers Epworth League Leland Plummer Karen Simith Rolvin Bowie Rey Sisal Wds Valea eMachy Douglas Frank Daley Ladies Aid Winnig Whitehead Dorcas Guild George T. Davenport

Steamboat Service Linked to Boston Route This Summer

Bath and Kennebec river points will gain a summer steamship link to Boston. City of Bangor starts mid June on the route with Wiwurnut as transfer to Boothbis Harbor and the islinos. Grass fires on Preat's island threatened pulpwood but rain averted major loss. Island owned by Calis and Stport parties, site of Maine’s first canning factory. Saco River flooding disrupted Roosevelt trail to Mast Fryeburg Bridgton, forcing detours via Brownfield and Denmark.

Bath Kennebec River Boston Sumner City of Bangor Wiwurnut Boothbis Harbor Tee Thursday Calis and Stport Parties Maine Saco Ast Fryeburg Mast Fryeburg Bridgton Brownfield Denmark

Popular Young People Unite In Marriage In Bath

Marys Mona chy luerning, oof Miss Frances Mary Cummings, daughter of Mr and Mrs. John W. Cummings, to Eugene Maher Desmond of Bath. The ceremony was led by Rev N J. who celebrated. The bride wore champagne canton crepe with bronze and gold beading and carried apholit roses. Margaret Cummings, sister, wore orange crepe with champagne lace carrying lavender sweet peas. Best man Daniel ODea of Lowell. Reception at the bride’s Oak street home. The couple, popular Bath residents, will reside at TS Lincoln street after a wedding trip to Montreal and Quebec.

At. Marys Monachy Luerning Frances Mary Cummings John W. Cummings Eugene Maher Joesmond John J. Wesmond N. Oj Indah Bath Margaret Cimmiings Miss Cummings Daniel O'Dea Lowell Mass Tail Guay Thomas Cuniuings Welen Clinto Delsoven Lorenzo Collins Oak Street Mar John Ed. Desmond Ethel Hunter Milton Trott Raphael Potter Henrietta Potter Lrma Farrar Dressmond Hebron Academy Gass TLE Martha Washington Seminary Washinger I Oo Schiss Toon Morse High School Chess of Tot John J. Desinoml Co Roku TE Smith Post American Legion Bath Rotary Club Knights of Columbus The Colonial Club Alonzo Smith J. Kn. Weehan Gertrude Feehan Portland Ralph Gi. Stetson Boston Katherine Cooney Fowell Tex Aves Maney Dexter Path Montreal Quebec Hle Desmond Lincoln Street

North Grammar Team Defeats Dike School in Slow Match

The North Grammar team beat Dike School 9 to 1 on Meadow Way grounds Thursday afternoon. Both teams claim advantages for a rematch Monday after school at the JX KR car barn lot. Olga Nethersole announces a parliamentary run, citing humanity as her religion.

North Grammar Dike School North Grammar School Dike Meadow Way Othe North Grammar JX. & KR Olga Nethersole Olga

Georgetown Social Notes and Local Visitors

A crowded Georgetown social page lists visits and events. Worcester entertainer David Simmons and Boston friends enjoyed a weekend at Wennewbee Mountain, alongside many local residents attending services and gatherings. Trips to Bath, Robinhood, and Topsham are noted with several temporary guests and community activities led by Rev. Boyd and Mrs. Drake among others.

Wot. Boyd Stoward David Mes Simmmons Worcester Mass Boston Wennebee Lewiston Evereit Campbell

Legion Post Discusses Memorial Day Plans

Richmond post members meet at Legion hall to review Memorial Day parade plans and school involvement. Commander A Watson leads visitors including Leroy Dickinson and Dr Victor Carey. Baseball team to Wiseisset Friday. social hour follows with sandwiches, cake, coffee, and cigars.

Richmond Post A. L Smith Post Legion Hall Beta Posts A. Watson Adji Cite Bath Leroy Dickinson Victor Carey Tivde Gamp. S.oef Vo Sedgwick Post Putre Leon Wiseisset Richmond

Businessmen form progress in new Bath association

A Bath business group reports definite steps toward forming a new organization to replace the Chamber of Commerce. Thirty-one attendees, committee appointments, membership canvass, and talks on factory relocation, improved welcome signage, tourist services, and summer rest facilities were noted.

Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade Hinckley & Hinckley Arthur G. Spears Porshind Northene Louis A. Jack Charles H. Oliver William A. Pall Ralph O. Dale Peeling Irish Arthur Sewall Dade Sewall Robert Sb. Ibateh Clrarit Ralph IX. Plall Weeling Mather Ponce Joseph Charles Footer J. Horace McCuve Ralph N. Hall Charles Th. Cahill John AH. Preemian Frank W. Perkins Eugene V. Reed Eugene Desmond Ralph IK. Tall Charles HH. Catill John J. Desmond Fred 2Ic Teeling Harry A. Starbird Scott R. Prye Frank WW. Perkins Willian A. Pall To. Lynch Raymond V. Hayward Thomas J. Morrison Sam Levin M.S. Povieh Henry G. Hodgdon Daniel A. Bishop J. Horice McChire Charles K. Oliver Marshall Oa. Haraden Allan M. Trish Titers J. Statson Rufus Ay Vial Robeth Tediteh We Peres Marks Howard Joscoe KE. Perkins Roland TH. Smith Oliver V. Webster Scoutmnster Bath Raymond Ve Hayward Morse High School Staf Cliss

Five Islands Ladies' Aid marks sixth anniversary at the Grange

The Five Islands Ladies' Aid celebrated its sixth anniversary with a piano selection by Mrs Juva Gray and officer elections led by President Miss Izetta Pinkham. Members and visitors enjoyed cake sandwiches and desserts, with reports of members visiting cottages and local events including church services and Sunshine Circle activities.

Ladies’ Aid Mes Juva Gray Mas Izetta Pinkham First View Bien Phagans Vinnette Pied Valli Ste Vehs Livia Grays Julia Matis Clare Marr Violette Pield Eugene Pharferd Isabelle Savage Ivetta Winkham Mars Adee Aanazeeu Cutting Compittee Minerva Dianna Chara Davis Mugen Harferds Sunahige Luv Gray Magenta Hourferd Aieei- Wi Dilen Diigan Mro Howard Daath George Ganty Bath Sunshine Ceiver Iva Cromwell Georgetown Boyd Drath Bran Stevens Forest Tanna Boston Charles Thanna Wallace Pierce Malden Melvin Tarford J. M. Steversis Traverse Jury Canvel Wl UT Bosd Prank Teald Elizabeth Cromwell Sunshine Circle Denner Alfred Rowe Evelyn John Grindell J. E. Blaisdell Grange Hall T. W. Blaisdell Porthind Richmond Hurry Are Ida Oliver Theo. Oliver William Belanger Porth Raymond Revo NJ Boynton Benard Boynton Boynton Parson’s Paradise Maiden Island Charles MacMihan Lona Higgins Teopiss Cottige Charles Campbell Robinhood Wars Tshindis Harley Harley Webster Tharles Esther Worthing Liki Thibodeau Charles Amazeen O AL ON Stott Arthur Rowe Georgeve

North End Cottage Guests Extend Summer Season

Westport residents Mew and Mrs dimes Laawrener and Ma with Mrs Preston Glidden of Gardiner Nee and Mrs Wesley Curtis traveled to a Sumner cottage on the North end for a midweek visit. Miss Florence A Williams and Miss Minin Williams of Providence arrived to open the first side for an extended season, joined by Carl B Smith of Melrose Mass. Fred M Furbush owner of The Oasis on the Pyanville Road Auburn suffered a likely fatal head injury when a low beam struck him as he backed from his car and he remains in critical condition at a Lewiston hospital.

Mew Dimes Laawrener Preston Glidden Gardiner Nee Sumner North End Wesley Curtis William Tnd Teagan Florence A. Williams Minin Williams Providence Rot Carl B. Smith Melrose Mass Fred M. Furbush Pyanville Road Auburn Lewiston

Bath Aerie of Eagles elects its officers

Harold W. Child became worthy past president after 19 months as presiding officer. Bath Aerie of Eagles elected officers for the year with Edward J. Lee as president and Harold W. Child named trustee among others. Winthrop chosen representative to the Grand Aerie in Providence in August with credentials issued during the meeting.

Harold W. Child Bath Werie Eakles Ele Aerie Grand Aerie Providence Roof Edward J. Lee Ose Thornton Randall

Generous Donation From Horne on Pinks and Roses Sale

Mrs. Harry L. Horne sent a check for 101.65 dollars to the Main Public Health Association after a pinks and roses sale Saturday run by the PoP. Ass. with help from high school girls.

Harry L. Horne Maing Publicealth Association Pop

Spring Song and Vermont Sugar Season Near End

A nostalgic verse about springtime beauty with blooming flowers and birds. Vermont maple sugar season nears completion after an unusually strong run, leaving farmers with a sugar surplus and promising harvest.

Vermont

City of Rockland a Sunken Relic in Salem Wharf Sale

The once proud City of Rockland steamship now lies a hollow shell at Salem’s White Street Wharf after heavy damage from a Kennebec voyage. Wreckers hauled her from the rocks last fall and tackle is to salvage upper decks for a Massachusetts resort restaurant and future dwellings. Built in Boston, she served between Boston and Bangor before routing on the Kennebec.

New Mayland Rockland Kennebec White Street Salem Boston Massachusetts City of Bangor Belfast Camden City of Bangor Boston Kennebee Eastern Steamship LO Oyedes Wong New England

Court Convenes for May Session in Bath and Nearby Towns

The May session of the court convened with Judge Doinham presiding. Jurors and supernumeraries were listed including Fred W. Atkinson as deputy sheriff in charge. Jury members from Bath and surrounding towns were excused until Wednesday morning at 8:30 standard time as Pattangall arrived in town.

Doinham Fred C. Potter Bath Harry Loti Beled Iey Woolwich Charles H. Cary Topsham William M. Adams Arthur B. Larrabee Charles I. Madden Melvin A. Liggett Wallace R. Hatch Bowdoin Supernumeraries Terrey Dbaker James M. Stevens Georgetown Levi T. Thompson Fred W. Atkinson William RK. Pattangall

Nicholas Murray Butler to Be Heard on Private Enterprise

Dr Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University will address a National Industrial Conference Board dinner on the relation of government interference to private business Excerpts indicate the talk will be extemporaneous and broadcast to a radio audience The program focuses on Butler s remarks expected to last about three quarters of an hour and will be carried via the Hotel Astor station

Nicholas Mirras Butler Columbia University National Industrial Comference Board Ida National Industrial Conference Board Butler

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