Appeals Fine In Car Accident Case
John P. Carey appeals a driving case ruling after a woman, Mrs. Lewis, suffered a broken right ankle and arm when struck by Ralph Lewis’s Ford. Eyewitnesses conflicted on who moved into the street. Judge Keegan imposed a lenient $20 fine noting potential for harsher penalties but considering circumstances. City Marshal Whitney cited the car’s red front light as a factor in the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aly
A. Press
Lewis
John P. Carey
Fravettorney
Walter Stalley
William Small
Shaw Street
Roger Lewis
Carey
Ralph Lewis
Keegan
Whitney
Bath Elks celebrate silver anniversary with indoor clambake
About 60 Bath lodge of Elks members marked 25 years Thursday night at the Lombard street clubhouse with a Dutch room clambake. Hon. J. Edward Drake presented the lodge history and annual review, followed by an outdoor life illustrated talk by John B. Howard with gun and wildlife exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks
Lombard Street
John Summerton
Arthur Sprague
J. Edward Drake
John B. Howard
Stanley M. Brown
Rupert H. Baxter
L. Eugene Thebeau
Herbert S. Harris
Walter L. Whitney
Annual Meeting of Smith Post Auxiliary Elects Officers
The auxiliary of Roland Smith post A L held its annual meeting at the Legion hall. The nominating committee proposed officers for the year who were unanimously elected: Helen Shaughnessy president, Madelyn Jackson first vice president, Madelyn Shaw second vice president, Cleora Coombs secretary, Mary Murphy treasurer, Charlotte Anderson chaplain, Frances Desmond historian, and Phoebe Hart sergeant at arms. Coombs was re elected for a sixth term as secretary. Installation is planned for the December meeting with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Smith Post
A. L
Legion Hall
Helen Shaughnessy
Madelyn—Jackson
Madelyn Shaw
Cleora Coombs
Mary Murphy
Charlotte Anderson
Frances Desmond
Phoebe Hart
Coombs
Dairy contest entries from Maine prompted by Auburn session
Health Officer Kingsley sent four milk samples and one cream sample for a statewide milk quality contest. The entries come from L. D. Rogers David Rich Oakhurst Dairy and J. R. Wing with prizes planned for appearance butterfat sediment and high test results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Dairymen’s Association
Auburn
Kingsley
L. D. Rogers
David Rich
Oakhurst Dairy
J. R. Wing
Rogers
Brackley dies after weeklong illness in Portland
Robert L. Brackley 38 of Bath and later Portland died Thursday morning after a weeklong illness. Born in Bath to William and Josephine H. Brackley he lived in Bath until five years ago when he moved to Portland for Maine Central Railroad work. He was a steam pipe fitter at Bath Iron Works and a Knights of Pythias member. He is survived by his wife, his parents, and six children.
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Robert L. Brackley
Bath
Portland
William
Josephine H. Brackley
Maine Central Railroad
Bath Iron Works
Knights of Pythias
Mrs. Oliver's Funeral Held at Court Street Home
The funeral for Mrs. Jane M. Oliver widow of Elbridge H. Oliver was held Thursday afternoon at two at her daughter’s home 36 Court street Rev David L Wilson of Central Church officiated The bearers were Bernard Oliver Winfield Rowe Robert Holloway and Horace W Ward Burial was in Oak cemetery Georgetown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane M
Elbridge H. Oliver
Frank Oliver
Court Street
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Bernard Oliver
Winfield Rowe
Waltham, Mass
Robert Holloway
Arlington
Mass
Horace W. Ward
Oak Cemetery
Georgetown
Lighthouses Signal Winter Discontinuation at Ames Ledge
The Portland lighthouse superintendent states Ames Ledge light on the Kennebec River is discontinued for the winter season starting November 12 and will be relit at the opening of navigation in spring.
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Portland
Ames Ledge
Kennebec River
Community fair and club sale boosts kitchen fund
The annual fair and evening sale at the community house raised over thirty dollars for the kitchen fund. Attendees enjoyed cooked foods, candy, and fancy articles with many purchases and prizes awarded to Mrs. Walter Ey, Mrs. Charles Perry, and Mrs. Abrams Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tv Club
Hare
Walter Ey
Charles Perry
Abrams
Oliver
Elisha L. Totman
Nellie Totman
Squaw Club
Winfield W. Morse
John G. Morse
Harry C. Webber
Parker O. Rogers
Walter Morse
Philip Reynolds
Bangor
Miss Reynolds
Father
Joseph C. Footer
Cribbage
Emery Footer
Bridge
Fred L. Parks
New Jersey
William E. Purington
George E. Coggshall
Mila
Harry F. Oliver
Alfred Cornish
Boston
John D. Rogers
Dromore
Oakhurst Dairy Co
Bath
Mr. Rogers
Beulah McIntire
Cottage Park
Zina Hunt
Robbins Coombs wedding in Bath at Corliss Street church
Edwin M. Robbins a Hyde Windlass Co. machinist married Flora B. Coombs of Bath on November 10 at Corliss Street church parsonage with only clergy family in attendance. Robbins, a Rockland native, is son of John T. Robbins. Coombs is a Bath native daughter of Daniel Purington and the late Mrs. Purington. They will reside at 38 Cherry Street Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. Robbins
Hyde Windlass Co
Flora B. Coombs
Bath
Corliss Street
Charles H. Berry
Rockland
John T. Robbins
Camden
Daniel Purington
Mrs. Robbins
Cherry Street
Plus and Minus Mathematics Club Formed at Morse High
Morse High School forms the Plus and Minus mathematics club directed by A. S. Noyes. Officers elected Tuesday include Stanley Henderson president Albert Ingalls vice president Helen Shorey secretary and Robert Hatch treasurer. Eligibility requires two years math for seniors and juniors or an average 85 plus for sophomores. Meetings set for the second Tuesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
A. S. Noyes
Stanley Henderson
Albert Ingalls
Helen Shorey
Robert Hatch
Church League Teams Prepare for Season
The Universalist team elected Frederick Gowell captain and Alfred Neal manager for the year. Clarence Eaton captains Central with Lloyd Perry as manager. E J McMann to coach. The opening game moved up a week. Y M C A Boys Conference affects rosters. Nine churches aim to enter teams. synagogue unable to field a squad this year. Community cup funding urged to finance a three year trophy.
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Universalist
Frederick Gowell
William Parks
Alfred Neal
Edmund Rollins
Corliss Street
Clarence Eaton
Lloyd “Gob” Perry
E. J. McMann
Central
Synagogue
Candy Making Topic Delights Nequasset Farm Bureau Meeting
Nequasset Farm Bureau hosted a candy making session led by Mrs Eldter with twenty attendees including two Lincoln county visitors. Members of the committee served clam chowder fruit salad rolls and coffee. The next meeting on December 19 will elect officers and wrap up for the year.
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Nequasset Farm Bureau
Schools Close for Christmas Recess Dec 18
The Board of Education voted to close public schools on Wednesday night December 18 for the annual Christmas recess and reopen Monday December 30. The board set future monthly meetings for 4:30 p.m. on the second Monday. Roll of Accounts No. 9 totaling 2616.97 was approved for payment. All members were present except Edward W. Bridgham attending a court case. Mayor Cahill appeared downtown for the first time since his operation.
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Board of Education
Cahill
Edward W. Bridgham
Preparing to Handle Mail at Christmas
Bath Post Office prepares for a heavier Christmas mail season with many applicants already seeking temporary positions. Postmaster Owen urges applicants to apply promptly, as the list closes on November 20.
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Bath
Owen
Mrs Pinkham Service Held at Salvation Army Barracks
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret E. Pinkham, wife of Walter A. Pinkham, was held Thursday at 11 at the Salvation Army barracks on Water Street, Captain Albert J. Warren officiating. Bearers were James Guynn, Forrest Potter, Andrews Ravens and Walter Clark. burial followed in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Pinkham
Walter A. Pinkham
Salvation Army Barracks
Water Street
Albert J. Warren
James Guynn
Forrest Potter
Andrews Ravens
Walter Clark
Oak Grove
Dike School Forms Its Own P T A At Tuesday Meeting
Bath Maine reports the Dike school on Dummer street organized a new parent teacher association with 25 members. Mrs Scott Golder was elected president, others named, and officials planned interchanges with the North Center P T A as meetings convene on first and third Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Dummer Street
Charles R. Farnham
North Center
J. Albert Redson
South End
P T.A
Maine
Clinton D. Wilson
Edmund M. Staples
Dike School
Mary Brown
Scott Golder
E. Mason Wright
Frank French
Parnham
Golder
State Association
Seth S. Mullin
Mullin
National Association
Nevada
Alaska
P.T.A
North- Center
Towing Season Nears End on Kennebec River
The Kennebec towing season is ending with coal laden barges active in Augusta and nearby towns. Barges ashore include 1,007 tons on the Pennypack and 812 tons for Purinton Bros in Augusta. Other vessels head to Randolph Hallowell Gardiner Bath and additional ships await at Stone & Cooper and for the Fred N. Boo ton Coal Co in Bath.
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Kennebec
Augusta
Randolph
Hallowell
Gardiner
Howard Coal Co
Bath
Seguin
Pennypack
Philadelphia
Fred N. Booton Coal Co
Pickering
Stone & Cooper
Navigation forecast for Richmond area amid mild spell
The Gardiner Coal and Supply Co. reports river traffic may face a freeze risk along most of the day above Richmond. Mild weather could keep the river open to navigation, and coal supplies upriver are near complete, reducing danger from a freeze.
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Gardiner Coal & Supply Co. Gerree
Richmond
Quilting and Tacking at PTA Meeting
A PTA session featured quilting and tacking activities with a brief business portion. President Mrs Arthur C Lemont appointed an executive committee and listed food table duties assigned to several members.
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P.T.A. Meeting
Montes Otte Ee Ae
Arthur C. Lemont
William H. Small
N. Grtz Jackson
Z. Albert
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Harry W. Tucker
Middle Street
City Hospital
Acadia Lodge
K of
Ali Baba Temple
Bill Mann
Odd Fellows Hall
Bill ‘Mann
Pythian Temple
Idium Corps
Hall
City Hall Square
Front Street
New York
Sec
Fred L. Sylvester
the Temple
William Mann
Arthur Gebhard
Smith Post Auxiliary
Mrs. Oliver’s
Robbins-Coombs
Mathematics
Farm Bureau
Santa Claus
Ke " Drealk
van Loons
Lee
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