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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1924

Page

6

Winnegance Club Hosts Successful Supper to Boost Building Fund

The Winnegance Community Club held a well received supper at the Community House to raise funds for its building note due at month end. About 100 guests from Bath and local residents attended. receipts added roughly $35 to the fund. Plans for a summer kitchen and coat room were discussed as part of extending the west side building.

Community Club Winneganes Community Club Bath Ralph Merry Squaw Club George M. Eaton I. A. Trueworthy Harry J. Williams Joseph N. Day Bridgton Sons of Veterans Camp Parker Warry F. Oliver Portland George Rogers Trockline Isle Au Haut Harold W. Child Albert Storer Ella Knight Sle Dromore Grange

Pupils to Participate in Memorial Day Parade

Several hundred Bath students are invited to march Friday afternoon behind the Boy and Girl Scouts for Memorial Day. They should assemble at Legion headquarters at 1 40 in Washington and Oak streets. Bath public schools urged third graders up to join, honoring Civil War Spanish American War and World War veterans.

Roland HT. Smith Post A. J Legion Headquarters Washington Oak Streets Clinton Wilson American Legion City of Bath

Four Men Arrested Over Hen Haul in New York Truck

Police stopped a motor truck in New York carrying 100 hens. Four men were arrested and placed in custody with the hens at the station. The next morning officers found four dozen freshly laid eyes.

New York

Indian Vegetable Oil Claims Long Record of Aches Relief

An old advertorial notes over a quarter century of use for Indian Vegetable Oil aiding rheumatic neuralgia lung strain colds and coughs. Claims benefit if taken early and cites Dr C K Donnell as endorsing it with a 35 cent price at drugstores.

C. K. Donnell

Department Heads Named by Maine D AR List of Chairs

Mrs Cushinon announces the complete slate of department chairmen for the year. Names cover Patriotic Education through Publicity plus charity and historical roles with many Maine towns represented.

Maine D.ar W. Cushinon O Auburn Maine Ira Blaine S. Wiles Augusta Florence Waugh Danforth Skowhegn Isabel Ginn Belfast Clinton S. Humphreys Madison William Tf. Fisher J. W. Nichols Farmington Edward K. Talbot Maehias Ellis Ishind Charles K. JD. Chase Porthina Herbert W. Hall Fallowell Bernadine Larrabee Colleselle Kingsfield Frank A. Peabody Houston Revolutionary Relief Continental Hall Charles A. Creighton Thomaston A. M. Penley Knox Lacey Woodhull Hazlet Rangor Maude M. Merrick Waterville J. W. Dressey Portland Caroline Scott Harrison Margaret P. Foote Bath Pathe RR Fisher Dexter Piariie Chain Continents Anld Charles J. Barnes Genedlesi Ab Mary Delhi Dili Topsham

Morse High Batting Averages Show Mixed Shifts

Belfast’s Mitchell held the Morse nine Saturday as lighter hitters fared better than Capt. Olinto and Red Spinney who still lead the list despite declines. Veilleux dropped ten points, Skinney Wilson fell to .031, and Bullet Joe Butler rose from .143 to .210. Perry, McDonald, and Eddie Pinson also gained as Mitchell’s pitching yielded gains for several batters.

Belfast Wheeler Mitchell Morse Tony” Olinto Teddy Veilleux Skinney" Wilson Bill Oliver Joe Butler Bill Perry Sam McDonald Eddie Pinson McDonald Pinson Petty

Largest motor ship ordered by Union Castle for South African service

The Union Castle Mail Steamship Company plans a liner over 20 000 gross tons for its South African route. It will measure about 630 by 73 by 46 feet and feature twin screws with luxurious accommodations. The vessel claims to be the world’s largest and most powerful motor ship, enabled by advanced double-acting Diesel engines and electrically driven auxiliaries.

Union Castle Mail Steamship Company Transportation Division Department of Commerce

Central Men's Club elects officers at annual meeting

Ralph G. Tragg was reelected president of the Central church Men's Club. N Moulton was reelected vice president George J. Goodwin secretary and Tharold Avery treasurer. A bake sale is planned for late June and a committee was set to organize it. Jack Verheus spoke on his experiences in South Africa. Adjournment set for October 14.

Ralph G. Tragg Central Church Darker N. Moulton George J. Goodwin Tharold Avery Pres. Bragg John O. Moulton Clarence A. Peasloe Taviond Torrey William H. Small Jack Verheus South Africa

Phippsburg Town Secures Gravel for Highway Work

Phippsburg gains two large gravel pits for road projects with one bed at the Joseph Young place aiding the Popham Beach road and another on the Amden Prrewan lands to serve the upper town. Local residents include William Campbell in hospital after surgery and updates on several town figures.

William Campbell Thorthind Trewin Metutine Bath Sidney Métatire Ellison Houdlette Brunsawick George Co Windlen Porthind Puestiay Joseph Young Popham Beach Mie Bowie ST Bonds Popham Prrewan Thomas “Pence Warren Ryan Waltham Wo PL Pease Areo Arthur Perey New York James Perey Cox's Head Frank Trenel Mar. Lesteh George TL Oliver John Black Small Point Man Oliver Georgetown Birge Farnoon Anthony Thain Mars Katherine Johnson Thal Eric Carlson Duarker Head J. TE. Pease Mero Gad Tlarry Shaw Sabattus Walthon and Mas George Davis Bath Me Pease Parker TL. Chaney Jordan Lots Ashdale West Bath Winneganee Bridge Alt. Stover High Street Alston TE. Oliver

Bath: Home of Literary Lights and Historic Ties

Bath appears as a literary hub with past giants like Wordsworth Dickens and Thackeray linked to its streets and houses. The piece notes a strong archival sense, with tablets marking where writers lived and the Victoria Art Gallery housing a 35000 volume library. Modern Bath shares the city’s eighteenth century charm while preserving its literary heritage.

Western Hemisphere PSS Bath West Buer Britol Hot Springs Mer Bernard Shivwn Bath Dphiyevers Society Medona Plivers Medona Lernard Ly de Mons Wordsworth Goldsmith Thackeray Pielding Burke Watlpole Sheridan Chesterfield Jane Austen Trecent Frederic Thirrison Ety Price George Saintsbury Ma. Saintsbury N. Williamson C. N. Williamson Luis Combe Down Fred A. Weatherly Chambers Bristol Nancy Lee Charles McEvoy Harold Downs Aylesburys Charles Whitby Captain Jewels Henry Chappel Charles Dickens Walter Tlandor St. James Square North Parade William Wordsworth Imureate Oliver Goldsmith Edmund Burke Pierrepont Street Elizabeth Linley Richard Brinsley Sheridan Lord Chesterfield Quin Terrace Walk The Toraee Walpole Chapel Court Abbey Chirk Russell Sydney Place Lord Bulwer Tavtton Great Pulteney Street Lord Maccaulay Sir Walter Scott South Parade Tobias Smollett T South Parade Janny Burney TW South Parade Robert Southern S Westcate Madane D'Arblay Great Stanhone Street Bishop Connop Royal Literary Art Scientific Institution British Emonire Shakespeare Society British Music Society Dickens Fellowship Bath Poetry Society Bath Caperatic Society Lath Isaac Pitman

Westport Residents Change Homes and Summer Abodes

Westport activity shows Francis S Eaton and family at Rockmere Farm with maids in residence. Torace Jones moves into the Westport ferry house once housed by Charles Cromwell, while Cromwell relocates to Sunset View. Marchant Stewart’s summer cottage project stalls after a death in the Arros area. J F Lawrence of Gardiner visits their North Bend summer home.

Francis S. Eaton Rockmere Farm North End Torace Jones Jammes N. Cannon Gardiner Westport Ferry Charles Kh AL Cromwell Cromwell Mherry Sunset View Marchant Stewart Medford Mass Arrostook Jeanine J. F. Lawrence North Bud

Maine Grand Chapter Elects Officers At Portland Session

Mrs. Gertrude B. MeTeer was elected associate grand conductress after a tight vote at the 32d annual Grand Chapter session in Portland. Henry Gi Shaw named associate grand patron. other officers include Mrs. Della Mo Oller, Arthur Ty Piel Lewiston, Mrs. Julian A. Vickery Belfast, and Mrs. Marion McLeshin Caribou. About 600 members attended amid a year of growth.

Gertrude B. MeTeer Fred J. MeTeer Bath Grand Chapter The Order of Maine Porthend Iter Bertha B. Howell Porthind Henry Gi Shaw Genesta Della Mo Oller Cerand Arthur Ty Piel Lewiston Erand Julian A. Vickery Belfast Mabel J. DeShon Portland Finma V. Bedee Augusta Marion

Twilight League Schedule Preview For Bath Fans

Bath baseball fans will see wood baseball this summer as Twilight League organizers Leslie Mello and Perher J. Rice set a six o’clock start time. The opening game features the Scouts vs St Marys at Kelley field with daily practices and a full slate of June through September games at Hue Dunning and South End fields.

Bath Leslie Mello Perher J. Rice Kelley Field St. Mary's St. Mary’s Dead Please St. Marys Scouts Pimes High School An. Legion Soath Bene Nat Legion Une South Baal Aine TS South End Dune Td Marys Pines TS High School Nan Legion Ine St. Maras Ain. Legion Nee High School Aine St. Miatrys South Tents Ada St. Mates Tiegh Sell South Ned San. Legion Am. Legion Times Piel Schivol St. Marve South Mana South Band Piropa Aim South Twedaiy Aue Sto Marrv Ang South Wigh School Nii Legion Seat Pine Seats

Tragic Death of 3-Year-Old Jeanette George

Jeanette George, three, youngest of six in Limestone, was missing Monday and found an hour later under a log in a small stream beneath a village bridge. Authorities believe she fell in while nearby, with rains complicating searches. Memorial Day boating plans prompt skippers to ready craft despite wet weather.

Jeanette George Sawyer George Limestone

Old cemeteries need attention and care

A damaged colonial era notice calls for preservation of Revolutionary soldiers graves with fencing, headstones, and markers. It outlines fines up to twenty five dollars for neglect and specifies obligations for local towns and religious societies to maintain grave sites and surrounding grounds.

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