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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1922

Page

6

Seals Champions Among Bowlers In Park League

The Park bowling league season ending Oct 24 saw the Seals take first place by a wide margin, with the Wolves second and Panthers and Bears tied for third. Individual leaders include Morris Reynolds and Maurice Oliver with 50 and 60 games, while Fred McFadden tops averages at 98.8 in 110 games.

Park Seals Wolves Panthers Bears Morris R Reynolds Maurice Oliver Fred McFadden Cedric Martin

Winnegance Club Updates and Community Happenings

Owen Wallace joins the Winnegance men's club as the village prepares for a new community house. The foundation arrives with cement and sand as plans and transfers progress, while a festival of small-town life unfolds with weddings, construction, and local orders.

First Redstart of the Year Reported in School Yard

The redstart, a handsome springbird, was noted Thursday in the Washington street school yard by Miss Mansir's class during physical training. Pupils heard its chee chee song and observed the perched bird building a nest. Other birds spotted include the bebolink on High street, white throated sparrow, myrtle warbler, and yellow bird as goldfinch expected at dandelion time.

Washington Street Mansir Chee High Street Whiskeay Road

Unity Guild Presents A Farce The Ruin mage Sale

The Unity Guild of the First Baptist church staged a Wednesday night farce in the vestry titled The Ruin mage Sale. The cast included Mrs Sharp Mrs Easy Mrs Alden Florence Martin Vera Sbrown Falith Roberton Mrs Rusacow arrested Mary Whilpot Mrs Hennessey eyes open Lotta Eaton Mr Moriarity dress suit William White Mrs Badger charity Louise Irish Mrs Linelli dress Jane Goodman Mr Goothman wants to be a dude Dora A L Stuart Larrye the policessan David Rich Susie Smith money Gwendolyn McLellas Mrs Shiftless hates to sew Muth Reed Mrs Lightfinger spirits away coats Esther White Mr Morrison loves a dress suit.

Unity Guild of the First Baptist Church Saleswoven Badger Louise Irish Linelli Jane Goodman Goothman Dora A. L. Stuart Larrye David Rich Susie Smith Gwendolyn McLellas Shiftless Muth Reed Lightfinger

Woman 77 Suffers Severe Shake Up After Fall at Home

Mrs Katherine Trott of Day's Ferry Woolwich is bedridden after a Tuesday fall in her kitchen. She struck her head on a table corner but had no broken bones, though she sustained a serious shake up. Her daughter Mrs Harold G Bruce of Belfast is with her and a trained nurse tends to her. Arthur HL Durgin, formerly of Bath, now in North Conway, died Tuesday en route to visit Bath and family in Wiscasset.

Lisbon Winnegance Elizabeth Webber Portland Y.W.C.A Ohler, Mousley, Winn Cross Harry C. Webber Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Cedric Reynolds Bath Richmond Hewitt Charles Capitol Wilton Bates H. F. Morin Albert Morse Mr. Morse Joshua N. Tibbetts Zina M. Eaton Walter CC. Verry Phillip Reynolds Bangor Queen City Forest Rice Gardiner Mr. Rice Robert V. Manson Squaw Club Frank Verry George Eaton Whippsburg Dath Water District Highway Patrol Winnegannee Bridge Seymour Hayden Portland Gov. King Cumberland Shipbuilding Co Alpheus Warington East Doston Frank G. Purington Tits Village Looth Katherine Trott Day's Ferry Woolwich Harold G. Bruce Belfast Arthur HL Durgin North Conway N.ul Vath Wiscasset B. F. Clagdon C. Myron Sprague Bay State Franklin I. Sprague A. S. Shwarz Manila

Five Islands Ladies Aid marks fourth anniversary at Grange Hall

The Five Islands Ladies Aid celebrated its fourth anniversary with music by Miss Flora Moore. Officers were elected for the coming year: President Mrs. S. G. Haskell, Vice President Mrs. Ellsworth Winklesoin, Assistant VP Mrs. Elisha Field, Secretary Mrs. Elbridge Mains, Treasurer Mrs. S. G. Haskell, Assistant Treasurer Mrs. George Gray. Various social and community notices followed including Sunshine and cutting committees, upcoming picnics, library book arrivals, and local visits across Bath, Georgetown, and Brunswick.

Ladies Aid Grange Hall Flora Moore S. G. Haskell Ellsworth Winklesoin Elisha Field Elbridge Mains George Gray Almon Marr Charles Moore Belle Stevens J. G. Stevens Kibridge Mains Mixx Addie Davis

Guynon and Russell Wed in Brunswick May Sixth

Thomas M. Guynon and Ruth Russell, both of Bath, married in Brunswick on May 6 by Justice A. J. Houle. The bride wore a navy blue suit and henna hat. Mr. Guynon, a painter employed in Portland, and Mrs. Guynon reside at 25 Center Street. Guests included Mrs. Op Tabor and her daughter Virgina Tabor of Augusta visiting Somerset Leeman in Somerset Liner.

Thomas M. Guynon Ruth Russell Bath Brunswick A. J. Houle Guynn Gertrude Russell Portland Center Street OP. Tabor Virguia Augusta HW. OT. TB. Leeman Somerset

Morse seniors stage The Bishop's Candlesticks from Le Miserables

A Morris high School senior performance directed by Mrs. C D Wilson portrays Georges McFadden the convict stealing the Bishop Candlesticks after a poignant scene of charity and sacrifice. The Bishop forgives and blesses the convict who leaves with the priceless candlesticks and the line that the body is the temple of the living God.

Morse High School C. D. Wilson Victor Hugo George Acheson Winnefred Johnson Dorothy Furber Donnell Carr George McFadden Hell Bishop God

Georgetown Observer Notes Local Clergy and Community Lives

Rev William T Boyd preached at Woolwich Center and ordained a candidate for the Baptist church. The ordainee was baptized and married by Boyd. Rev A Evans visited the Boyds. Community gossip covers illnesses, travels, deaths including Ward Robert infant death, and multiple visits and gatherings. Local officials note Thomas M Hagan appointed state road patrolman and property sale by T M Hagan.

William T. Boyd Woolwich Center Baptist Church Boyd A. Evans W.T. Boyd Martha McFadden Bath City Hospital Ethel Todd Bowdoinhiam George Williams Waterville West Georgetown Arthur Todd Louise Richmond Jennie Todd Clayton Rowe Charlotte Young Bath Arthur Duzzo Thomas M. Hagan Earle Hagan Portland Carroll Powers Roscoe Todd Melrose Mass Trafton Knight Our Town Cora Searle George Hatch Taunton Dayton Revere Helen Thompson T. M. Hagan Stephen Trafton

Red Cross Accepts $100 Campaign Gift From Woolwich Candidate

Bath chapter of the American Red Cross accepts a $100 check from F W Carlton of Woolwich, a June 19 primary candidate. The Red Cross says the gift is non political and will be used for community benefit during unemployment.

Bath American Red Cross F. W. Carlton Woolwich FF. W. Carlton Maine Mary L. Turdin

Steamer Sabine Backs Into Berth At Howard Wharf

The Steamer Sabine of the Popham Beach line occupies the south side of Howard wharf at City landing and backs into her berth so she faces outward at sailing time.

Sabine Popham Beach Howard Wharf City Landing

Morse Is Held in $5,000 Bonds

Charles W. Morse posted $5,000 bail before United States Commissioner Arthur Chapman in Cortland to await a May 25 hearing on an indictment charging conspiracy to defraud investors via the mails. His son Erwin posted $5,000 bail in Washington for the same case.

Charles W. Morse Portland United States Arthur Chapman United States District Court New York City U.S. District Court Vortiind Morse New York New York Court Merrill Mr. Morse Cortland A S. Litlefield Porthind Rupert M Augusta Erwin Washington Anl U. S. District Court U.S

Visitors Inspect Bath Hospital on National Hospital Day

Mayor Torrey led over 200 Bath residents touring the city hospital during National Hospital Day. The open house ran from 3 to 5 pm with tours of the hospital, Nurses Home, and laundry, plus flowers from Elmhurst and York hall. Staff guided guests as Daughters of Hygeia hosted refreshments, and no donations were asked.

Torrey Bath Elmhurst William D. Sewall York Hall Jacob R. Andrews Rodney E. Ross Mikelsky House Committee Charles P. Wetherbee John A. Morse Julia Watson

Meeting of creditors in the William Mann bankruptcy

The first creditors meeting was held Saturday morning before Referee Hall in bankruptcy court. Mann’s liabilities total 3853.56 with assets of 3112.55 and priority claims around 1300. O H Lane elected trustee and appraisers named Johnson Footer and McLellan. Mr and Mrs George H Wike and sons visited Bath after winter in Gorham New Hampshire.

William Mann William Tl. Hall O. H. Lane Howardb. Johnson Joseph Charles Footer J. Houghton McLellan George H. Wike George TL. Jr David William Bath Gorham N. H Jeannette Decker Vine Street

Auxiliary to Roland H. Smith post drives toward 100 new members

Auxiliary to Roland H. Smith post A I continues a membership drive aiming for 100 members before June 15 and has 70 so far. At Wednesday’s meeting president Mrs Harry F Morin announced the national president will attend the Lewiston State convention September 5 6 and 7. The group helped with a successful legion ball at the armory Tuesday and plans Memorial day cooperation with the Post. Daisy Fuller was named entertainment chair with Eva J Lemont as associate member. New by laws were read and adopted along with a new order of business.

Roland H. Smith A. I Bath Harry F. Morin Lewiston Armory Daisy Fuller Eva J. Lemont

Nazarene church society admits new members and lists leaders

At the Young People's society monthly meeting at Clinton F. Pratt's home several new members were admitted. February through June leadership is announced with Clinton F Pratt as president and Eleanor Bruce as vice president and chorister. A note from Mr and Mrs Allan W Irish reports a rough passage during their months abroad and an Aimulfi drive.

Young People’s Society of the Nazarene Church Clinton F. Pratt John Riley Thibodeau Eleanor Bruce Dorothy Stilkey Clinton EF. Pratt Myra Thibodeau Allan W. Irish Aimulfi

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