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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1922

Page

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Live to One Hundred Says Copeland to Rotarians

Dr. Copeland tells New York Rotarians that 3500 Americans have reached a century and that most can live to 100 with daily exercise. He warns business and professional men who overwork and overeat, and offers a simple weight formula to gauge healthy weight and longevity.

United States Century Park Royal 8. Copeland City of New York Rotarians Metropolis Dr. Copeland

Lesson on Navy Scale Presses for Merchant Fleet Subsidy

The piece argues a large merchant marine is vital in war and peace. It cites Walter Page's 1915 letters and Admiral Jellicoe to emphasize auxiliary ships, urges subsidy to bolster US tonnage against foreign competition, and links naval strength to economic capacity.

Chicago ‘Tribune Middle West the Tribune Walter H. Page Workd England Page Jellicoe United States Britain Japan

Unclear fragment hints at regional rights and road authorization

A garbled line suggests discussion of obtaining commercial advantages and authorizing a road or highway project in the middle West. No clear entities or actions are identifiable from the damaged text.

Middle West Btawresee Saaway Ds

Cosmopolitan Club to Stage Comedy Runaways and Madame Sherry

The Cosmopolitan club plans two productions, Bheaya at the Columbia on June 2 and 9 with 100 local singers and dancers. The Runaways has toured New England cities. Louis Philbrook directs with Mrs Philbrook as choreographer and ingénue. Madame Sherry at Reginald DeKoven Opera Company follows with a strong cast. first rehearsal next Tuesday.

Cosmopolitan Club Bheaya Olumbia Mra Southend Boston Worcester Boenaheld Haverhill Biddeford Waterville New England Louis Philbrook New York Philbrook Madame Sherry Reginald DeKoven Opera Company

On Way to Court Gets in a Smash

Fred Cary a well known Brunswick farmer was injured Friday morning when his milk wagon was rear ended by a car driven by Mr. Osgood of West Falmouth. Cary was dragged under the wagon and both legs bruised with a deep ear wound. The accident occurred on the state highway between Simpson's corner and the New Meadows river bridge. Osgood, rushing to Bath to be in court at 9 30, admitted fault and tried to help Cary after stopping the car.

Fred Cary Brunswick Osgood West Falmouth Cary Simpson's Corner New Meadows River Bath

Bath Education Board Adopts Part Time Plan Basis for Teacher Elections

Bath Board of Education decides to adopt a part time scheme for teaching elections, basing elementary hires on the superintendent plan and high school as outlined by the principal. The move could save about 481 dollars this year and roughly 15,000 annually, with the loss of 160 elementary and 3 high school teachers under the plan.

Bath Board of Education Morse High School Bath Leland R. Mitchell Finance Committee Torvey Mitchell L. Smith Torrey Morse High T

Ramona Council Staff Installation Duly Noted

Ramona council staff installation ceremony drew delegations from nearby councils and a large audience. The event featured Great Pocahontas and keeper of records presiding, with 42 members listed among Rams staff and visiting chiefs, who were raised by the new council before departure in automobiles.

Wood Riverside Satureset Nowork Bath Sameset Great Pocahontas Mabel Knight Reco Rietta Hawkes Rath Woodbury Potter Florence Robinson Abbie Small Pocahon Carlton Rideout Earl Rideout Mildred Morse John Smith A. J. Gallant Great Pocahontas Ramona Council Great Guard of the Forest Inez Puffer Kate Lowe Lucy Clark Vocahontas Avis Luce Wenonah Len Gilbert McCoffee H. Powers Wampum Gilbert Doris Gilbert Smiles Howes Josephine Rollines

College Days Musical Comedy At Morse High

A lively student musical comedy titled College Days will be staged Friday at Morse High School assembly hall. The program features the glee club and a strong cast with vivid costumes, directed by Eleanor Christiansen. The synopsis follows Brinkdale College nine in a dramatic plot of love, suspicion, and eventual redemption, with songs such as Rainbow Gold and One in a Million and chorus numbers from both girls and male quartets.

Morse High School Glee Club Eleanor Christiansen Brinkdale College Fairview Davy" Carson Brinkdale Davy Dot Proxy Fairview College de Forest Villian Tabby Tubby Helen Baldy Parson

Detour Tea House Opens On Brunswick Road For Tourists

Miss Currie Fatt opened her tavern on the Brunswick road Saturday naming it the Detour a unique tea house with outdoor games and a Parrots Den lunch room. The Detour offers overnight accommodations and a menu of chicken patties sirloin steak salads fried eggs and desserts. Miss Hall's nephew George MacFadden crafted the interiors inspired by John Heal Juniors originals. Miss Rachel Ann Clifford obituary notes three cousins Joseph Lemont West Bath Charles Lemont Bath and Emma Cox Lexington Mass.

Currie Fatt Brunswick Road Miss Hall George MacFadden John Heal Juniior

Robert Shea Reaches His 96th Birthday in Bath

Robert Shea, a Bath elder and veteran marine engineer from East Pittston, marked his 96th birthday at the Wd Folks Home. Relatives visited, cake was cut, and he received many congratulatory cards from friends and admirers. He has long lived in Bath and served on Kennebec river steamboats longer than any other local person.

Robert Shea Bath Wd Folks East Pittston Shea Marine Enginee

Veteran Maine editor Charles W Richards dies at 61

Charles W Richards known as Doc Richards and longtime Kennebec Journal editor dies Sunday in Augusta after gan gren poisoning leading to leg amputation. Born Richmond 61, he served 33 years in editorial roles and as State House correspondent with Bath Sagadahoc readers recalling his jovial presence. Survived by sister Julia C Richards, matron at the State Home for Girls in Hallowell.

Bath Sagadahoc County Maine Charles W. Richards Doc Richards Kennebec Journal Augusta Augusta General Hospital Mr. Richards Richmond Maine Wesleyan Seminary Kent's Hill Maine Medical School Kennebec State House Julia C. Richards State Home For Girls Hallowell

County Leaders Hold Session in Bath Aldermanic Chamber

Sagadahoc county Republicans met in the aldermanic chamber to plan for the state campaign. Roscoe P. Hain was reelected chairman, Jane Murphy elected vice chair, and Arthur K. Wparington reelected secretary treasurer, with women now represented on the county committee. People listed include Bath residents Roscoe Hain Jane Murphy Linwood Skelton William Brown Charles Minott William Dunham James Thompson George Stinson and Mrs Reed.

Sagadahoc Countie Ay Torning Roscoe P. Hain Bath Roscoe P. Ham Jane Muarphy Linwood T. Skelton Bowdoin Willian W. Brown Charles T. Randall Bowdoinham Charles V. Minott Phippsburg William F. Dunham Richmond James J. Thompson West Bath George M

Miss Rachel Ann Clifford Dies at 86 in Bath

Miss Rachel Ann Clifford 86 died suddenly Friday at the Old Ladies Home where she resided since 1909. Born in Bath May 5, 1836 to Abrams and Rachel Clifford, she lived all her life in Bath and belonged to the First Baptist church. She leaves seven cousins including Charles W. Clifford and Mrs. Alice Smith of Bath, Frank Clifford of Boston, and Mrs. Annie Wylie Stackpole of West Bath.

Rachel Ann Clifford Old Ladies Home Miss Clifford Bath Abrams Rachel Clifford First Baptist Church Charles W.clifford

Parris Completes Flagstaff for Colby College Stadium

Frank W. Parris, sparmaker on upper Washington street, finished a 60 foot flagstaff for Colby College in Waterville. The spar will be towed to Trallowell then trucked to the campus for install. Parris is noted for supplying flagstaffs for Maine landmarks and government sites.

Frank W. Parris Upper Washington Street Colby College Waterville Trallowell Maine Parris Watervile Togus Sagadahoc County Court House Bath George Th. Drake Texas Steamship Co Drake New York Long Island Sound Wailers

Bowdoin Wins Maine Intercollegiate Track Meet at Waterville

Bowdoin captured the title with 54 44 points while Bates totaled 32 Maine 28 for Colby. Captain Raymond Baker of Bates set a state record in the two miles at 9 451 5, Paul Lawrence of Maine tied the 51 second quarter mile, and N W Foran of Colby surged in the final 60 yards to finish inches behind. Strong winds kept many events ordinary though Bowdoin dominated with multiple event wins and top placings across sprints distances hurdles and field events.

Maine Waterville Bowdoin Bates Colby Capt Raymond Baker Frank Prett FE. S. Lawrence University of Maine N. W. Foran Burrill Young Hardy Small Hildreth Philbrook Boyden Pinkham Batten F. Bishop Houston Kemp Tootell Cohen Charles Luce Parsons Strout Mason

The Times Seeks Copy of James M. Lincoln Life

The Times notes it desires a copy of the life of James M. Lincoln former editor of The American Sentinel. By yesterday afternoon a copy arrived at The Times office and calls followed from interested parties. This morning more copies are reported.

the Times James M. Lincoln American Sentinel

Trueworthy Hunter Nuptials In Rockland And Bath

Ivan Acel Trueworthy of Bath and Ruth Hunter of Rockland wed Sunday at the Congregational parsonage with Rev. W. B. Rounds officiating. The couple, graduates of Rockland High School and UMaine class of ’20, plan a Winneganee home in Phippsburg after a short wedding tour. Best man Joseph W. Robinson and bridesmaid Blanche Pease attended, and both families are Rockland natives.

Ivan Acel Trueworthy Bath Ruth Hunter Rockland Winneganee Phippsburg Joseph W. Robinson Blanche Pease Prueworthy Rockland High School University of Maine Ivan A.frogworthy the Times Co Camp Devens Camp Upton Machine Gun Co Colonial F. J. Hunter Machine Co

Roxy Campbell Marries Charles L Merry in Bath

Miss Roxy Campbell and Charles L Merry wed at Grace Episcopal Church in Bath in a double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Smith Campbell, wore embroidered voile and carried a prayer book. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Merry, is a contract painter. they will live in Winne yance at the groom’s home this summer.

Walter Glidden Years Street Roxy Campbell Charles L. Merry Bath Myron Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Smith Campbell Union Winneyance

Elks Plan May Ball At Armory Hall

Bath Lodge Elks vote to hold annual May ball on Tuesday May 23 at Armory hall with dancing and intermission lunch. The Elks home on Lombard street will open for guests and card playing for non dancers. M Brown was given a gold card case by the lodge in a speech by George A Kallman.

Bath Lodge Elks Armory Hall Lombard Street M. Brown George A. Kallman

Club's Motor Trip Enlivens Bath Visit

Members of the Pennesoo club traveled to Port and Friday as guests of Mr and Mrs Astry Haynes in the Haynes car. They dined at the Oriental and attended Keith's in the afternoon then toured sights. En route home they visited Mrs Percy McManus in Deering and were entertained royally. Ice cream and cake accompanied the return to Bath where all declared it a most enjoyable outing.

Pennesoo Porth Astry Haynes Haynes Oriental Keith's Percy McManus Sat Bath Cub Taynes Cottore Frances Murphy Jennie DeWolfe M. Willigas Mars Ralph Legard Myre Comos Mere. Smith Gardiner

CAPT. QUICK NAMED COMMANDER OF MARYLAND SHIP

Captain Richard Quick travels to New York to assume command of the motor ship Maryland under Texas Co. assignment after his former steel ship Edward Sewall was sold in New Orleans to the Alaska Packers Association. The Maryland, formerly the schooner Kineo built locally by Arthur Sewall & Co., has rested in New York since last August.

Richard Quick New York Maryland Texas Co Edward Sewall New Orleans Alaska Packers Association Kineo Arthur Sewall & Co

Thompson Bros. and Legro Co Consolidation Progress

Harold J. Thompson has aided Thompson Bros. Inc. for two weeks in consolidating Thompson Bros. with John A. Legro Co. Le gro serves as president, guiding the merger plans and corporate integration efforts.

Thompson Bros., Inc John A. Legro Thompson Bros John A

Brunswick High Defeats Morse In Fielding Heavy Game

Brunswick High defeated Morse 3 to 1 at Kelley Field with a crowd present. Morse committed 13 errors, nine charged to Brunswick, and Ormsby and Colby sparked a two run second inning. Sheridan and Carr pitched for Brunswick while Morse pitchers struggled as errors dominated the contest.

Brunswick High Picnte Morse Kelley Field Ormsby Colby Carr Brunswick Sheridan Bucklin Chandler Stratt McCabe Pratt Tucklin Peeters Litchfield Belanger Ieee Orisby, P Ae Peat Ated Neous Ce Etree Tivo Soule Stover Coffin Walsh Vime Cipire Fitzgerald

Bowdoin Commencement Week Opens With Several Events

Bowdoin College notes commencement week activities starting Sunday afternoon with the baccalaureate address by President Sills at the Congregational church in Brunswick. The schedule includes class day exercises under the Thorndike oak, the senior dance, an Alexander prize speech in Memorial Hall, a college reception, and an outdoor Shakespeare presentation by Masque and Gown, with a Geneva of events spanning Wednesday to Thursday.

Bowdoin College Congregational Church Brunswick Sills Jaime Is Memorial Hall

Writs Continued in Chamber of Commerce Suit Against 52 Defendants

Writs returnable Monday in suits of the Truth Chamber of Commerce against 52 respondents who agreed to pay 25 a year for three years to finance the Chamber and then did not pay. Cases continued until next Monday with Charles M. Fitzgerald for the Chamber and five attorneys slated to appear.

Trnth Cimber of Commerce Chamber Charles M. Fitzgerald Chamber of Commerce George S. McCnarty Lewiston EB. We Bridghiaim William Hell Archor J. Dianten Ralph O' Date Bath

Albert Flint and Bar rin Street Home Incident

Albert Flint, proprietor of the Flint pharmacy, is described as quite flat at his home on Bar rin Street.

Albert’ Flint Flint Pharmacy Barrin Street

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