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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1925

Page

2

West Bath Grange Hosts Country Beauty Lesson

West Bath grange members debated which is more beautiful the country or the town and heard Lillian Rogers on the question. The program opened with singing a reading by Stanley Peterson and a piano duet by Lizzie Haggett and Mildred Morse. Florence Trish read and Leslie Wold sang, while David Henderson asked Maine booster questions. The women’s sewing circle reported a $158 sale profit. Next Monday’s program will be led by Addie Shaughnessey Mildred Morse and Elizabeth Vollard.

West Bath Grange Lillian Rogers Elmer J. Rich Grange Stanley Peterson Lizzie Haggett Mildred Morse Florence Trish Leslie Wold Maine Boost Maine David Henderson Woman's Sewing Circle Addie Shaughnessey Elizabeth Vollard Sabino Improvement Association Keston Thomas Hodgkins Hodgkins E. B. Noyes Madeline Clara Noyes Melville Smith Edward Marston Louis Hisenzimer Charles H. Bates Evelyn Leon Charles Bates Middle Street New London Marion Jaques City Hospital Billy Gwendolyn Brown Mildred Teddy Smith Evelyn Kedlon Stanley Williams Ernest E. Williams Marguerite Wendall Williams Eleanor King M. Hedson Zina Clifford Auburn C. W. Lee Herbert Grinnell Bath Sabine Louise Smiley Marjorie Smiley W. H. Larrabee John Mr. Larrabee J. ©. Larrabee Edward Cook W. A. Brown Martha Hail Esther Pine Street Eugene Ki. Brown Clement Yates Danvers Max Larrabee Larrabee’s Grove Merten Wright Charlex. Shute Woelwirel Samuel Duckwerel BD Aetly Lewmnbar Faru Blackwood Copley Viaza Vostro Sam Belanger Mir James EF. Perry Whippleirs Emma Cooubs M Blass W. Lee W. He Boston Elmer Wiggins Ford Gaerden Prebles Dre W. OH. Larrabee Marion Warington Lewiston Ernest Viryant Melrose Mas Fred W. Larrabee Charlotte Perkin Winnecanee

Women of West Bath Grange Celebrate Successful Charity Event

The West Bath Grange sewing circle held a successful sale of home made articles, a bountiful supper, and a three act comedy titled A Little Clodhopper. The event netted over 150 dollars and featured performances by Thelma Staples Marion O Hara and others with music by Mildred Morse.

West Bath Grange Mildred Morse Moure Thelma Staples Marion O'Hara Edwin FE. Pinson Jaxon A. Merrill Marion Plummer Mabel Brown Grange Hall Marion Purington Hope Ward Joanna Hodgkins Harold Haggett Leland Vlummer Stanley Peterson Eddie Powers

Frankfort Sellers Continue At Odds In Bath Licensing Showdown

The Frankfort war persisted as Bath's special licensing committee reviewed applications for pedlars licenses. Mike Zoome and David Finkelstein sought exclusive rights on Commercial Street and nearby blocks. neither would concede, prompting committee to refuse both bids. Separate notes mention delegates for the National Letter Carriers convention and Bath Savings Institution treasurer traveling to Augusta for a hearing on Maine bus-line petitions.

Bath Board of Aldermen Mike Zoome David Finkelstein Earl Commercial Read Suuimner Zaane Erry Street Sutmer Finkelstein Frank Wakhetelday Edward Gf. McMeath National Letter Carriers Association Kfjoer PR Bmewleking James Melanghilin Frank S. Wike- Held Charles Lew Bath Savings Institution Augusta U Utilities Maine

Maine Florida conference held in Augusta promotes state tourism

Bath residents attended a Maine Florida conference in Augusta called by Gov. Ralph O. Brewster to spark a campaign turning Maine winter residents in Florida into traveling salesmen for Maine. A permanent Maine Florida club formed with officers named and plans for a summer outing. Speaker lineup included Governor Brewster, John Clark Scates and Charles B. Carter. The event ended with a reception at the Blaine Mansion hosted by the governor and Mrs. Brewster.

Florida Maine Hall of Representatives State House Trewster John Clark Scates Willis E. Parsons State Department of Inland Fisheries and Game Charles B. Carter Auburn Pine Tree Southland Maine-Florida John S. Skates Westbrook Guy W. Garnett Augusta Charles LB. Kidder Bridgton George E. Macouber KE. S. Crosby Bath Heatly Brewster Blaine Mansion Governor Brewster Ralph O. Brewster Seates Maine Publicity Bureau California Charles S. Hichborn Guy 2. Gannett John ©. Seates Charles D. Kidder Pridgton Guy Gannett George E. Macomber Charles S. Hiehborn Dee Telder

Woolwich Memorial Service And Local Notices

The annual memorial service will be held Saturday evening at Nequesset Congregational Church with Rev. Charles Myron Tubbs of Bath delivering the address. A patriotic pageant by Nequasset school children follows. multiple local obituaries and arrivals noted including Donald Stewart son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wright. Various residents travel, move, or visit Bath, Wiscasset, Camden, Augusta, and Lewiston. The 8th grade graduation is June 15 at the Nequasset church. Memorial exercises at First Baptist postponed to May 31 with war veterans invited.

Nequasset Congregational Church Charles Myron Tubbs Bath Nequesset Congregational Church Nequasset School Ralph Wright Donald Stewart Harry Allen Josephine Walker Congregational Church Nequasset KE. A. Dolloff Georgette Erskine Anna Christine Hathorne Augusta Middle Road Rosa Vale Wiscasset Grover’s Tavern Mable ‘Thwing F. W. Carlton Moosehead Lake R. J. Gilmore John Brown Doris Dorothy Providence RK I Frank Carlton Clifford Brunswick Elie Farrington Rockland John Gilmore Charles Pinkham West Bath Tacoma Washington William Brookings Winfield Brookings Ida Crow Gowan Fred Hanson Nequisset Camden William Gould Artell Hayward Burton Hodgking Dana Eben Dana A. A. Stott Boston Annie Cunningham Newcastle Day's Ferry Hardin First Baptist Church

Dresden Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illnesses

Dresden residents share weekend visits with friends and family. Mr and Mrs W W Leeman and son Clark from Woodfords spent time with John Lilly. Mrs John Lilly was ill at his home and with sister Mrs A H Ware in Yarmouth. Vesta Seigars returned home after weeks with her daughter in Gardiner. C C Wade of Perkins visited with Joseph Carleton. Laura Tibbetts stayed with sister Daisy Munsey. Leona Blin visited Marion Litch. Reed Main stayed with daughter Laura Bailey at Dresden Mills. Mildred Tseedle of Richmond visited grandparents W H Johnson. Capt and Mrs H J Hoelstad of Newcastle were Bath visitors.

Fred VP. Ring Topsham Owe Fred A. Higg H. B. Richardson Auburn Rs. Richardson West Bath Thomas F.perkins Fred White Dresden Mills Virginia George Sanford Jane Haggett John Bryant E. W. Haggett J. M. Lemont Fred W. Larrabee First Baptist Church Bath Gwendolyn Brown W. A. Brown Osman Higgins Studebaker Constance McDonald Boston James B. Lemont W. Leeman Son Clark Woodfords John Lilly A. H. Ware Yarmouth Vesta Seigars Harold Wall Gardiner C.C. Wade Perkins Joseph Carleton Laura Tibbetts Daisy Munsey Leona Blin Marion Litch Billie Bird Society Bailey Reed Main Laura Bailey Mildred Tseedle Richmond W. H. Johnson

Savings Bank Men to Meet in Maine in June

The National Association of Mutual Savings Banks plans its sixth annual conference in Poland Spring Maine from June 17 to 19. About 1000 delegates from across the country will attend with a program featuring open forums, sessions on administrative policies investment field and community service, plus exhibits and a closing banquet.

America National Association of Mutual Savings Banks Poland Spring Maine Association New York Boston James M. Willcox Philadelphia Saving Fund Society Mutual Savings Bank Mntual Ing

Head of Maine G AR Ready to Aid Cause

Charles H. Nason commander of a Maine remnant of the blue army has turned leadership to survivors of the olive drab. He accepted membership on the national 35 000 000 Endowment Fund for disabled veterans and war orphans committee and pledged to support the cause. Maine's endowment fund committee will direct state efforts to raise its quota for the national soldier and orphan relief program with an intensive campaign May 24 to May 30 Governor Brewster honorary chairman and Jordan active chairman.

Maine Pine Tree Appomatox Gettysburg Charles Hh. Nasen Thes American Legion Grand Army of the Republic Department of Maine State Endowsment Fund Brewster State Endowment Committee Jordan National Endowment Fund Committee Coolidge

Cassin destroyer visits Bath shipyard repairs noted

In the Saturday Evening Post a feature on the destroyer Cassin built at Bath Iron Works covers its port stay last fall for several weeks of repairs. The article includes illustrations and held particular interest for Bath residents.

Saturday Evening Post Cassin Bath Iron Works

Seaman Oliver Bellmore Dies on Coal Barge Cohansey

Oliver Bellmore eighty, a seaman on the coal laden barge Cohansey sailing Philadelphia to Gardiner, died Sunday morning of acute appendicitis after arrival at Kennebec. The vessel had shipped seven days earlier and anchored off the port. Police notified Medical Examiner Morin who ruled natural causes. Bellmore left a wife at 17 Mott Street Boston. They had been married about two years. he previously captained barges and later served as seaman before command assignment.

Oliver Bellmore Cohansey Philadelphia Gardiner Kennebec Philadelphia & Reading Port Richmond Fred W. Blodgett Harry S. Morin Bellmore Mott Street Soston Bath

Anneliza Haley Dies After Brief Illness in Woolwich

Anneliza Haley wife of John H. Haley died Monday at her Woolwich home after a brief illness. Born in Edgecomb to Samuel and Keziah Haggett, she lived most of her life in Woolwich. Survived by husband, four sons Elias East Harpswell Samuel Gar diner Charles Ohio Fred Soule Woolwich, one daughter Mrs. Bessie Wright Lyon Massachusetts. Funeral Thursday at 2 daylight saving time at her Woolwich home.

Anneliza Haley John H. Haley Murphys Corner Woolwich Edgecomb Samuel and Keziah Dodge Haggett Elias East Harpswell Samuel Gardiner Charles Ohio Fred Soule Bessie Wright Lyon Mass

Mrs Lawrence Bond Visits City from Richmond

Mrs Lawrence Bond of Richmond spent Monday visiting the city, staying briefly for a social engagement and to meet local residents. She was greeted by acquaintances and referred to as a cordial guest during her stay.

Lawrence Bond Richmond City

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