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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1921

Page

2

Winnegance Baseball money voted for team uniforms

The Winnegance Baseball association met in the schoolhouse and voted to place nearly $100 in its treasury at the team’s disposal for uniforms and equipment for another season. Flores Webber presided. Walter Morse was secretary. Frank Talbot was endorsed as team manager. Treasurer and secretary both retained offices with new financial controls and a permanent yearly meeting set for October.

Winnegance Baseball Association Phippsburs Flores Webber Walter Morse Fank Talbot Poe Bath Os Trunt Walter Cl Perry Augustue Small Association Phippsburg Center John G. Morse Siawall Point Squaw Winfield W. Morse Morse Hiarry B. Williams Charles Rogers Edith Small Maro Charles Smath Edgar Williams

Woolwich Minstrels Draw Big Turnout at Sebenon Hall

Jack Shaw's Minstrels entertained a sizable Woolwich audience Monday at Sebenon hall despite competing events at Day's Ferry and Wiscasset. Shaw acted as interlocutor with strong soloists and a Halloween décor theme, while proceeds benefited local Mothers clubs.

Jack Shaw Minstrels Sebenon Hall Mothers’ Clubs

Dresden Notes of Visits and Local Events

Mrs. Glenwood Siegars of Sagadahoe Ferry visited her parents the Tibbetts. Freeman of Portland and Mr. Dyer and son from Georgetown joined John Lilly on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Munsey and family were in Wiscasset. Readiness for a baked bean supper at the M. E. church Saturday to benefit Middle Road school. George Chiney, recently at West Point, has returned home.

Lemont Street West Bath Line Whippsburg Road Ditch Pine Hill Small Point Ory Park Albert Morse Rufus Lombard Forerly West Bath Milton Morse Starry Webber John G. Morse Fred JL. Parks Winfeld Morse Doris Parker Rogers Harold Winnenpee Richmond Stanley Winneganee Men's Club Mew Iwen Bodwell Grange Eskle Morse Gatess Obadiah Trask Frank G. Purington Cin Cold Landmaark Wilton G. Bates Popham Beach Phippsburg Charles Willitts High Street Frank Allegrein Phippsburg Center Harry F. Oliver Harry Oliver Carolyn Waterford George Dennison Madelyn Freeport Dennison Leon Pennell Edgar Williams Eugene Spinney Bessie Hunt Nan FP Trask Porthind Almon R. Perry Lewiston Alice Riehl Clarence Johnson Lath Ernest Rogers Pauline John Harland Belle City Hospital Alfred Oliver Ernest QO. Knight Augusta Mugene I Knight Sadie Oliver Glenwood Siegars Sagadahoe Ferry A. J. Tibbetts Cow. Freeman Portland Mr. Dyer and Son Georgetown John Lilly Mreo Alex Munsey Wiscasset A.T. Perkins New Meadows Noac Fitch Kennebec House George Tibbetts Sagadahocerry A. I. Tibbetts William Allen John Tilly M. E Middle Road School George Chiney West Point

Bath Couple Wed At People's Church Parsonage

Charles EK Tim and Mrs Ellen B Carter of Bath were married Tuesday night at eight by Rev Louis W West of People's church at the parsonage 47 Academy Street. The groom is a machinist son of Mrs Frank Ham of Brunswick. Mrs Ham is daughter of Mrs Dennis Moore of South Wort and a dressmaker. The couple will reside in Bath.

Charles EK. Tim Ellen BR. Carter Bath Louis W. West People’s Church Academy Street Frank FE. Ham Brunswick Ham Dennis Moore Southwort Hin

Maine Governor invites Marshal Foch on visit

Governor Percival P. Baxter telegrammed Marshal Foch of France inviting him to Maine. The message, sent via the French embassy in Washington, extends a cordial invitation and expresses Maine’s desire to welcome him as a distinguished guest.

Times Percival P. Baxter Marshal Foch France Maine Washington

Augusta firm plans expanded steamboat service this spring

Walter M. Sanborn of Augusta, treasurer of the Augusta Gardiner Toothbay Steam boat Co., says two boats will run Bath to Boothbay Harbor with three daily round trips. The steamer Virginia, bought from Popham Beach Co., takes the Islander’s Bath run with Capt. Eliza Dunteen at the helm.

Bath Boothbay Tarbor Islands Walter M. Sanborn Augusta Augusta, Gardiner & Toothbay Steamboat Co Islander Bathbay Virginia Recenth Pophant Beach Steamboat Co Ishinder Trallowell Gardiner Cedar Grove Richmond Ishids Eliza Dunteen Pslander Virginia Pinisder, Keemen Coe Operaton Boothbay Barbor

Phoebe Crosby Loss at Georgetown Harbor

The four masted schooner Phoebe Crosby of Bath went ashore Oct 15 at the Georgetown South Carolina harbor jetty and is a total loss. Capt Walter J Small and crew worked to salvage gear as a storm Oct 25 26 drove the wreck further apart. The vessel drifted to the opposite jetty in a shifting current and became firmly grounded.

Phoebe Crosby Bath Georgetown S. CL Elwell S. Crosby Crosby Richmond Crosby Navigation Co Walter J. Small Islesboro Small Atlantic Ranrhor

Portland Wins Polo Match Over Salem 3 2

Portland defeated Salem 3 to 2 in a Monday polo game in Portland. Mulligan subbed well and scored two goals while Trenfner’s goal tending helped secure the win. The Washing tons lost 4 2 to Portland Athletic Club with Bobby Login shining. New referee Grafam officiated.

Portland Aganst Bobby Grafam

Plummer and Stinson Married in Bath

Bernard J. Plummer and Miss Katherine B. Stinson of Bath wed Monday night at Beacon Street Methodist Episcopal church parsonage. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. John Roy Browne with groom’s brother Leland Plummer and sister Nellie Mulligan present. The couple will live at 107 Winship Street with the groom’s parents. Earl Armstrong of New York visits his Illinois? No, New York relatives stay with Armstrongs on Pensant Street.

Nettie K. Gould Jamaican Plain Mass Seximour Hayden Ernest M. Holman First Baptist Church Eoening Mars C. Williams Walter Mineo Gus Suall Marion Rafnell Bessie Thant Zina Bo Dhant Abram Oliver Harry Bo Oliver Crvolyn Pphatdher Pinkhaan Edgar 2 Williams Hallowe'en Bessie Hhuant Charles Preble Misse Fernald Boston Walter Small Lain Mar Mes Charles Po Doris Morse Dorothy Morse Ellen Willits Susie Merry Havel Merry Josephine Plomlin Agnes Smith Virginia Clark Eleanor Sparks Dorothy Lewis Evelyn Claggett Made Kn Dennison Lena Oliver Bernard J. Plummer Katherine BK. Stinson Bath John Roy Browne Beacon Street Methodist Episcopal Church Leland Plummer Nellie Mulligan Williti F. Plummer Charles B. Stinson Wirshington Street

Phippsburg Notes: Health, Travel, Local Happenings

Mrs. W J Kerr of Richmond Va returns home much improved after visiting her sister in Phippsburg. Eastport visitors include Mr. and Mrs J Edward McNulty and others enjoy summer spots. Jack Catania dies in Warwick NY. Local incidents include Mrs Stevens' fall in Deerfield, Elms cottage group return to New Jersey, and town activity with school opens at Parker Head and Hallowe'en party at Bodwell Grange. Real estate taxes due with six percent interest, hunters licenses issued, and Edward Upton visiting.

W. J. Kerr Richmond Maine Henry M. Minott Phippsburg Kerr J. Edward McNulty Popham Beach Eastport Laura M. Cutting Winchester Mass Harold Safford Horace Woodman Charles Woodman William Morse William Anderson George Evans Boston William E. McIntire Mountain View Farm Small Point Jack Catania Warwick Hospital Warwick N. Y Charles L. Stevens South Deerfield Mauss Stevens Hiram Wyman Cattell Elms New Jersey Warren Hosmer Brunswick American Legion Kansas City Eugene Coleman Irwin MelIntire James SK. Perey North Bergen N. J Mark L. Perey Cox's Head Hattie Malcolm Gardiner Jane M. Wyman George C. Pease George Davis Bath WT. A. Oliver William Farr Mechanic Falls Hattie Morse Morse High School Parker Head Madeline Rich Miss Rich William Rich Mamie Spinney Moose High School Frank Allegrin Commercial Street Winneganee Harry Oliver Arthur Decker Ernest Oliver Lester Oliver Portland Owen A. Richardson West Point F. S. Bowker H. A. Oliver Hallowe’en Bodwell Grange Hall May Sheffield Hiram Stevens Ernest Spinney Eric Carlson Hith Edgar Pye W. S. Oliver George Penton New York J. U. Pease Dromore Grange Hallowe'en Edward (. Upton St. Stephens College the Hudson J. F. Upton

Popham Beach Trip and Coastal Happenings Noted

Miss Myrtle Pye John Pye and Mr Lord visited Popham Beach from Small Point in Lord s motor boat and stayed overnight at the Riverside Hotel. They walked back through the woods taking an hour and a half. Duck shooting was good last week between Popham Beach and Small Point and guests at the Riverside caught 45 big fish.

Myrtle Pye John Pye Mr. Lord Popham Beach Small Point Hotel Riverside Popham Cape Miaabeth Wyman Clinton Anderson Coast Guard Bath F. J. Hamiston

Allen Joins the Greenleaf Company

Frank E. Allen, veteran of New England advertising circles, has joined the Greenleaf company of Boston in the business-getting department. He is renowned for his agency network and prior work as a median analyst, regarded as one of the best informed figures in the Boston advertising field.

Frank FE. "Allen Agency New England Greenleaf Company Boston Allen Boghlind

Rotarians Hear Talk On Cancer At Bath Meeting

Bath Rotary Club heard Dr. Langdon T. Snipe discuss cancer causes and cures at King Tavern. He debunked myths and urged early preventative treatment, noting cancer deaths exceed 90,000 annually and many lives could be saved with early care. The club planned a Ladies Night and accepted an Armistice Day invitation from the American Legion.

Langdon T. Snipe Bath King Tavern Upon Usk Fred TP Shaw Walter I. Chase Wilbur G. Cahill Roland HL. Smith Post American Legion Bath Opera House Walter EK. Plummer Lisbon Fells Css

Purse of Gold Presented to Longtime Post Office Clerk

Humphrey A. Owen, nearing retirement after 33 years at the post office, received a purse of gold at the close of work Monday afternoon. Ebner J. Hodgkins, oldest remaining employee, gave the presentation speech. Owen thanked the staff, then shared cigars with the men and candy with the ladies.

Humphrey A. Owen Ebner J. Hodgkins Mr. Owen

Boy Hit By Auto In Halloween Play Stunt Incident

Carroll Bridges six year old son of George Bridges of 125 Center street returned home Tuesday noon from City hospital where he was treated for scalp wounds after a Halloween stunt mishap. He was struck on High street near Morse high school by an auto driven by Joseph Rines.

Carroll Bridges George Bridges Center Street City Hospital High Street Morse High School Joseph Rines

Auto Case Settled Over Portland Collision Damages

Ambrose Dr Hamilton of Portland sued A A McDonald of Bath for damages to his automobile from a July 31 collision in Freeport. The Cumberland County Superior Court trial was set before Judge Lauren J L Sanborn. Morse High ends football season at Rockland with a predicted strong matchup as Rockland fans expect a close game.

Ambrose DR. Hamilton Portland A. A. McDonald Bath Freeport Cumberland County Superior Court Lauren JL. Sanborn Morse High Rockland Sctrock Mores Bag Edward Little Prideford Lincoln Academy Cony South Portland Westbrook Thornton Academy Rigals Rocklin

Missing 1921 registration plates traced to public dump

Deputy Secretary Edgar Smith announces a general alarm for return of 1921 automobile plates after they were apparently discarded with a 1922 stock move. Plate recoveries exceed 68 500 for autos, 1 600 for motorcycles, with 75 dealer plates and over 700 zone plates missing. Officers are to seize any plates found and investigate how they were misplaced.

Edgar, Smith Automobile Bureau Department of State Augusta Smith Henry A. Shorey, Jr Motor Vehicle Inspection Department State Highway Commission

Pleads Guilty in Municipal Court

Robert Hughes who runs a Elm street second hand shop pleaded guilty to be a common jailer and brawler in municipal court Monday. He was ordered to pay $9.200 costs and sent to the State Reformatory at South Windham with sentence suspended for good behavior for a year. He must report monthly to Sheriff Wilbur C. Oliver and keep felons out of his shop. If probation is broken, he will be taken to South Windham.

Robert Hughes Elm Street Tie State Reformatory South Windham Wilbur C. Oliver Oliver

In Memoriam for Josephine M Lewis and Local Officials

In memoriam note honors Josephine M Lewis who died Nov 4 1920 and describes her enduring love and guidance. A separate line mentions Rath Me Nov 3 1921 and names Henry G Hodgdon Ralph Dale and James Mulligan as assessors who left for Augusta to attend the State convention of assessors of taxes.

Josephine M. Lewis Mother O Keonard Henry G. Hodgdon Ralph Dale and James Mulligan Augusta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baseball Association Karl Morse Winneganee Bay Edgar Wiliams Bridge Street Woolwich Day's Ferry Thatch Bradford Belanger Leslie Wold Ethel Oliver Myda Feero Eleanor Bruce Pack Shaw Ernest Wood Earle Lermond Ethel Oliversopine Lanna Appleton Mr. Shaw LNG Coretta Earl Lermond PSN Eck Pitinock Esteuet Feere Pels Brad Berlanger Ceci Frank A. Hodgdon Joram Wright Jordan Wright Wright Doris Wittridge John Savage Jon. Palmer Alice New Harbor Tath Florence Carlton Gordon Preble Bert Blair Kennebec River Fred Lily Yarmouth John Rowe David Reed Jennie Howe Rosa Brookings Susan Brown Parcelin Shaw Loutta Carlton Jack Currier Lillian Blair Charlotte Buck Alys Poole Maude Hayward Samuel A. Morse John Reed Dresden Foch Salem Plummer-Stinson Earl Armstrong Arington Armstrong Pensant Street Hathaway Thompson Bros AUTO Memoriam Rath
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