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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

2

White Jr. Dies as Wallace White Passes Shipping Bill

A eulogistic column recalls Hon. Wallace White Jr of the Seeo end District and Hon. Carroll Beedy of the Kliss District, praising White for a decisive House vote and critiquing Beedy’s remarks at a New York luncheon. It notes the Trath Iron Works trajectory, with workers and future plans led by Williams, Newell, and the Kel Jey Spear Co waterfront prospects.

Congressmionm Wallace Th White, Jr Seeoend Ddistriet Blaise Thersey Congress Carroll Po Beedy Kliss Pelkes Ous Williams Newell Texas Kel Jey Spear Co Araple Lecuion Mr. Newell

Merchants debate action to boost Bath Pageant traffic

Bath merchants held a committee meeting to discuss measures that could bring a large rise in business during the Maine Historical Pageant. A full citywide merchants’ meeting may be called soon to decide on steps, as thousands of visitors are expected and local spending hinges on merchants’ efforts.

Bath

Mellon remarks prompt split on Republican convention votes

Politicians parse Secretary Mellon remarks as signaling Pennsylvania delegates backing Commerce Secretary. Supporters see it as urging unified GOP support nationwide, while opponents fear confusion similar to Coolidge’s prior loose pledge.

Secretary of the Treasury Andrew S. Mellon Hoover Pennsylvania Commerce Mr. Hoover Mr. Mellon Coolidge

Hospital Visitation Day Beautifies Local Institution

The city hospital featured fresh flowers and cheerful displays on visitation day. About 200 visitors registered in the first hour as trustees greeted guests and Junior Hospital League members guided tours of the wards. Nurses home refreshments were served in the afternoon by wives of department heads.

Ath City Hospital Terho Perses Wright William D. Sewall John Oh Hyde Elmhurst John S. Dpiyde Perkins Cereenhouses Helen V. Downing Junior Hospital League Yea Charles TH Ca- Will Miers William S. Newell

Petit Not Guilty but Insane in Killing Case

A Maine court recounts the Petit's insanity defense after he killed Mrs White with a rolling pin and assaulted witnesses. Medical testimony labels him dementia praecox schizophrenia with hallucinations. The jury returns verdicts in multiple civil cases alongside the main trial.

Henderson Bedford Tle Petit Tie Telit Tyson Petitwellhole Brunswick Nicholas Mihales Bath Tivllis Driscoll Driscall

Funeral of Mrs. Alice C. Smith

The funeral for Mrs. Alice C. Smith widow of L Owen Smith was Saturday at 9838 Middle Street with Rev EB PD Hardin of Winter Street Church officiating. Bearers were J Houghton McLellan Roland F Hill Charles C Tow and C Bartlett Smith. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Alice C. Smith L. Owen Smith Middle Street Eb, PD. Hardin Winter Street J. Houghton McLellan Roland F. Hill Charles C. Tow C Bartlett Smith Oak Grove

Foster boy returns from visit to Damariscotta

Travolld Foster son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Foster of Irvington New Jersey and his mother have visited Mrs Leland Plummer in Dover street and returned from Damariscotta after a week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs C F E Foster

Travolld Foster Charles E. Foster Irvington N. J

Baseball Meeting Pushes Bath Toward Unity

A Thursday evening meeting of the city’s Athletic Committee and Bath and South End Baseball Associations discussed uniting factions to promote Bath baseball this summer. The committee voted 3 to 1 to uphold existing Bath contracts while speakers urged citywide unity and support for the Bath team.

Bath Baseball Association South End Baseball Association Bath Roward W. Bridgham Bath Casebat Association Tor Oliver Moses Eugene Thebeau Bath Association Harry C. Webber The Times and Independent George ©. Ouicksall Tower of Trade Wellington A. Moore Path Association South End Association Mathet

Hale Attention to Maine's Needs Highlight Senator Hale Work

The piece praises Senator Hale for aiding Maine residents, noting his decisive action beyond promises. It describes Edwina McKenny honoring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, with Maine’s delegation and officials in attendance, and lauds Hale for prompt, effective help across many cases.

Hardins Edwina A. McKenny Tanger Maine Washington Arlington National Cemetery Thile Thule Tie

Beals Rites Held in Phippsburg Funeral

Funeral services for Alfred Beals of Phippsburg were held Friday afternoon in Curtis Undertaking Rooms with Rev. George B. Wolstenholme of People's Church officiating. Burial followed at Georgetown Center. Miss Alice Robbins and Mrs. Carl Troop returned from a librarians convention in Damurisestta.

Alfred Beals Phippsburg Curtis Undertaking Rooms George B. Wolstenholme People's Vehareh Georgetown Center Alice Robbins Carl Troop Librarians Damurisestta

Mother's Day program at First Baptist draws praise

In Georgetown Mrs Martha Rich Rowen organized a Mother's Day observance at the First Baptist church. Alfred Rowe sang solo with Mrs Billings at the piano, and Mrs Bowen delivered a well regarded talk. The Working League met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Miss Belle Heald.

Martha Rich Rowen First Baptist Church Alfred Rowe Billings Bowen Working League Tusday Belle Heald H. G. Heald S. W. Scott Bath Augusta Rowe Walter Gordon Roslin Mass Bay Point Mix Elizabeth Hunt Trry Phint Bath Mendie OO Oliver Tath Charles Whitney William Edwin Gibbons Eben Baker Richmond Edward McKenney Whitney Mr. Gibbons Eugene Jewett Dewett Robinhood Charles Morse Stewart Edward Brooklyn Kennebec Point Carrel Deering Taw Point Currie Baker Newport Row Edward Riggs Yarmouth Porthindsand Leon EB. Oliver Clyde Pinkham Harry Hlarne Chester EL OB. Billings Belle Tend Abbie Reynolds Henry Alvah Agnes Powers Edgecomb Walter V. Cummings Massachusetts General Hospital Cummings Roy Newman Cambridg Mass Lester Powers Theodore Lazell Newton MacMahan Tshlind David Gibbons Arthur J. Todd Louise Lisbon Jennie "Todd West Georgetown Austin Rattle Charles Perkins Marrtown Center

New Master of Dromore Honored at Tiromere Grange

Ralph Tibbetts was elected master of Tiromere Grange in Phippsburg on Tuesday evening, filling the vacancy after I Flayden Conant resigned due to his musical career. Mrs. Cora Robinson tends to Mrs. Ernest Tozier at home during the absence of Mrs. Carrie Knight.

Ralph ‘Tibbetts Tiromere Grange Phippsburg I Flayden Conant Cora Robinson Robinson Street Ernest Tozier Carrie Knight Genesta Annie Cox Somerset Place Emma Gledhill Lewiston Olive Corliss Bernice Fuller Eimma Gledhill Lacey Furber Maria Strout Lois McKiever Annie Ward Susan Quick Carrie Thompson Edith Savage Sarah Shaw Kate Perkins Eva Cahill Grace Sampson Esther Oliver Sertha Dean Ada Deering Perkin

Ladies Aid Sells Fancy Articles and Quilts

The Ladies aid of People's Baptist church held a vestry sale of fancy articles and quilts last Wednesday, raising a good sum for the treasury. The Missionary Society met, elected officers, and set a White Cross meeting for the first Friday afternoon each month.

Ladies Aid of People’s Baptist Church The Missionary Society Harry Cressey Clarence Seavey Milan Leonard Frank Higgins Andrus Coleman Pred Bragg Nina McRae Elizabeth Pepper Chester Aderton Elizabeth Fred Kage Thirry Cr

Meadowbrook Inn Burns in Phippsburg Fire

Fire destroyed Meadowbrook Inn in Phippsburg around 7 30 am Friday. Mr and Mrs Michael J Frye lost their home and most contents as neighbors failed to stop the blaze. The century old house once known as the Pfutengs place was near Bain and formerly a summer home of Bronk E F Southard of Bath.

Meadowbrook Inn Phippsburg Michael J. Frye Wooed Frye Bronk FE. Southard Bath

Bohemian Cabaret Delights Maine Audience

A Maine stage program features Mrs Frances Oliver Hardwick from Hingham performing a Russian folk dance, Miss Clarabel Quick in Cons-Cous, and Lydia Baxter Smith with Helen Ballard dancing Savannah Stomp. Sa pphire costumes, encore dances, and a fashion show conclude the lively show.

Hingham Mass Bath Terenstome Clarabel Quick Nick R. Clinton McFadden Savannah Stomp Lydia Baxter Smith Helen Ballard Ned Wayburn New York Maine United States Canada Phyllis Gannon Christine Toekery Louise Robbins Ellen Dolloff Carola Stackpole Henrietta Potter Katherine Trott Arline Footer Ethel Huse Iva Hagan FE. R. Russell Clinton McFadden Eleanor Thurnby Trelen Hamlin Morse High Eleanor Grinnell Margaret Chaney

Cross Word Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Cloze

Crossword style word clues list including numerous horizontal and vertical entries such as extinct New Zealand bird and Everglades abbr and Arcadian woodland spirit, forming a dense puzzle grid with various abbreviations and proper nouns.

New Zealand Syria Paris France Bull

Morse High cabaret praised for unselfish support

The Morse High Athletic association and public praise the committee led by R. Clinton McFadden for organizing a cabaret with lighting and decorations. Roscoe S. McFadden receives special thanks for long hours coaching and arranging rehearsals. Volunteers handled dresses, refreshments, check room, and gift cakes.

R. Clinton McFadden Roscoe S. McFadden William 8. Newell EE. Motley Fuller Charles Hw, Cahill R. Clinton Meadden Frances Dunning Seth S&s. Mullin Carrol Deering N. Gratz Jackson Charles St. Farnham Morse High Athletic Association Roscoe McFadden KB. RR. Russell Ralph and Arthour McDonald Donald Lenox Leonard Litchfield Ilenry Mank Seth S$. Mullin Williams Whitney Paul M. Olm Roscoe TP. McFadden

No Change in Staff of Teachers at Morse

List of continuing staff at Morse School includes English teachers Ben Turner Mary Conley Alice Magoun Frances Dunning Nestor Rose Tlortôse Bryant Agnes Fahey department head and senior teachers in commercial and domestic subjects plus a roster of junior and elementary teachers led by Mrs Bernice Staples and others names such as Mary Brown Edith Horne Ella In quith Mabel Libby Dorothy Furber Gertrude Silsby Louise Robbins and Elizabeth Williams among the listed contingent in education.

Ben Turner Mary Conley Alice Magoun Frances Dunning Nestor Rose Tlortôse Bryant Agnes Fahey Stella Duprey Anna Conley Edward Pomeroy David Y. Alkazin Catherine Leonard Mabel Ayer Bernice Staples Almena Jacques Mary Brown Edith Horne Ella Inquith Mabel Libby Dorothy Furber Gertrude Silsby Louise Robbins Fa Wall Katherine Trott Martha Cooper Margaret Mulligan Beatrice Nichols Beatrice Black Carrie Smith Margaret Adams Bessie Hunt Elizabeth Williams Berenice Quimby Nancy Trask Marion Jaeques Doris Dyer Ethel Higgins Hope Herrom Dorothy Davis Celina MeElman Laura Mitchell Elizabeth White Effie Wright Florence Watson Sarah Coombs Lillian Fisher Christine Lockery Genevieve Duprey Nancy Creamer Eleanor Ferguson Helen Hayes Ilian Beth Robbins Agatha Lennox Elizabeth Randall

City expands clean up fleet with a third truck

The Board of Highways and Sewers added a third truck during Clean Up week to handle rubbish in the cross town area between South and Center. Officials estimated about 50 loads would be needed to clear deposits in front of homes between those streets.

Board of Highways and Sewers South

City debris disposal schedule adjustment noted

The report says daily debris collection rose above yesterday's rate as 50 loads were handled per day. On Tuesday workers faced trouble due to weak containers, but on Wednesday debris was placed in strong boxes or barrels easing truck dumping. Thursday covers the area between Center Street and the northern Chegtant Street boundary.

Atreeta Center Street Chegtant

Merchants Committee Held Long Session

President George C. Quicksall led a near four hour meeting of the Merchants’ Committee of the Board of Trade. They discussed July 4 store hours and formed a committee led by Roscoe Vy Mekadden to confer with dealers. Chairman McFadden asked Harry Webber to brief on the Maine Tristorical Pageant plans and local benefits. A follow up meeting was scheduled after deep discussion and high interest.

George C. Quicksall 16Th Board of Trade Roscoe Vy Mekadden McFadden

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