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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1922

Page

7

Genesta Chapter Hosts 100 Guests From Nearby Eastern Star Chapters

Genesta chapter O. BE. 8 entertained more than 100 visitors from Hawthorne Brunswick Electa Bowdoinham and Mount Olivet chapters. A 6 30 supper preceded a temple meeting where two candidates were advanced. Edith Savage Worthy Matron led the degree work praised by guests. The supper fed 260. Officers and dining staff were praised for their service. Delegates from Maine attended the national Eastern Star convention in Washington D C with visits to the White House.

Genesta O. BE Hawthorne Brunswick Electa Bowdoinham Mount Olivet Lewiston Edith Savage William A. Furber Ada Deering Annie Merrill Ruby Curtis Bertha W Pepper Annie Cox Sarah Shaw Adah Susan Quick Ruth Lacey Pike Esther Grace Sampson Martha Eleanor Rogers Sleeta Flora Sanborn Mae Congdon Marshall Grace Morse Peter Innes Sentinel Della Randall Howard Blake Charles Soule Lincoln Bailey M. BL. Hodgdon Mother Oliver Ella Sprague Luther Thompson B. D. Murray D. L. Howard Roy F. Shackford Henry G. Shaw Grace Bishop Jennie Webber Jennie Small Nellie Congdon Carrie Snow Florence Seymour M.C. Avel Bessie Clark Mildred Clark F. E. Horn Marrilla Morse Lacey Furber Alice Shaw HL. A. Walters Arthur Field Clara Hayes Worthy Alice Elder Eliza Joyce Addie Dillman Althea Buarstow Charles Starrett Mtta Minerva Madison Gertrude Francis Golden Rod Rockland Kinny Vendleton One Star Islesborpe Charles K. Oliver Keyston Solon Clyde Stevens Pine Cone Auburn Macron FE Rowe Adelphi Springfield Mass H. D. Wilson Southbay Harbor Eastern Star Masonic Temple Genesta Chapter Washington, D. C Order Maine Millward G. Patten Topsham Mabel DeShon Porthind William Oller Portland Isabella Montgomery Boothbay Hssistane Margaret M. Jones Winthrop Dorothy Hodgdon Booth

Mercury Seen In Early Morning Sky By Eastern Window

The writer describes a dawn view from an eastern window showing a thin crescent moon with earthshine and a rosy Mercury nearby. He notes telescopic difficulty, cites Copernicus and Dy. Hervey, and uses Orion and the Great Bear to tell time, ending with returning to bed before work.

the Independent Eustern Baxter Hos Woodbine Mercury Copernicus Aingle

Dance for Morse High Sweater Fund A Success

A school dance in the Morse High assembly hall drew a big crowd and cleared twenty two dollars toward the sweater fund. Ice cream vanished during intermission as the initiative neared its goal of reaching fifty dollars.

Morse High Sweater Morse

Sudden Death of Arthur Jewett at Farmingdale

Arthur Jewett age 66 died at his Farmingdale home on Friday. A former bookkeeper for M. G. Shaw Lumber Co in Bath and later with the fish and game department in Augusta, he retired years ago. Funeral Monday at 2 PM at 188 Main Ave Farmingdale. His Bangor ties include service on the city council and Morse & Co. in Bangor. News of his passing came via telegram to Warren Stilphen and family in Bath.

Arthur Jewett Farmingdale Warren M. Stilphen Bath Jewett M. G. Shaw Lumber Co Stitphen Mr. Jewett Morse & Co Bangor Tarrating Club Lena Lewis J. G. Rowe W. T. Delano Frank Southard T. W. Blaisdell Wiscassett T. D. Reid Beryl Henry W. Howard Five Islands W. O. Berry Mabel Rowe George Gray Eddie Clarey Vernon Gray Chester MacMahan Hartland Marl MacMahan EK. OV. Small Boweinham Mibridge Mains

Five Islands Grange officers elected and social notes

At the Five Islands grange meeting on Tuesday evening officers were elected including Master J. G. Stevens and Overseer Elbridge Mains. Host Elbridge Mains entertained with whist. guests included the Rowe and Rittall families. Various residents and visitors from Bath and Portland were mentioned with travel, visits, and work on local cottages and farms.

J. G. Stevens Elbridge Mains Julia Mains Everett Stevens Delia Davis Amanda Blaisdell Mattie HK. MacMahan W. L. Berry Eddie Delano Ceres Willa Stevens Pomona Ida Higgins Flora Aurelia Gray Alice Cromwell F. H. Rittall Julia Davis Leon Williams Percy Savage Bath Islands Ellery Southerd Millard Oliver Hicks Elizabeth Cromwell Sunshine Circle WF. HL Rittall J. G. Rowe George Rowe George Goldie Sheridan Lloynn Pinkham Alton Reed Fenton Moore Vernon Gray L. H. Rowe Torace Rittall Grange Hall T. W. Blaisdell F. E. Rittall Pippa Blaisdell W. A. Walker Malden Mass Malden Island Barrows Drummon Stevens A. MacMahan Hagan Mrs. MacMahan

Griffiths Dream Street At Bath Columbia Theatre

The Columbia theatre in Bath offers Dream Street starring David Wark Griffith in a twelve reel program after a city run. Also featured are Larry Lemon in Shelly Cop two reel absurdity and Charles Ray in The Tailor Made Man with The Man from Lost River scene set in the woods.

David Wark Grifith Screencraft Columbia Bath Op Briday Griffith Bath Larry Lemon Shelly Cop Charles Ray Big Woods Lost River House Peters

Ladies Circle at Old Ladies Home Honors Inmates

Thirty seven members of the Ladies Circle of the First Baptist church met Friday at the Old Ladies Home. Inmates helped with work and the program. Mrs. Ernest M. Holman led piano, Mrs. Warbox delivered the reading Beautiful Tree. Sandwiches crackers and cocoa were served to Mrs. Williams matron. All sang God Be With You We Meet Again before departing.

First Baptist Church Old Ladies Home Ernest M. Holman

State urged to purchase all seed lobsters

The Governor and Council discussed continuing seed lobster purchases funded from the state contingent fund. Sea and Shore Fisheries Director Hora tio D. Cric urged an appropriation after wartime bans, noting fishermen’s support and the lobster industry employing thousands. Although the statute may be optional, officials and lobstermen argued the state is morally bound to buy seed lobsters to protect the industry.

Horatio D. Cric Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission Crie Robert J. Veacock Lubec Mar Pencork Swift

Auxiliary Officers Visit for Annual Camp Inspection

The T. W. Hyde camp 8 of W auxiliary held its annual visitation with division president Mrs May Hallet of Oakland and division inspector Mrs Mary Reed of Bangor. Guests attended a chicken supper at the Colonial followed by ritual work and talks by officials including Mrs Edith Miller and Mrs Eva Lymont. Mrs Reed remained to inspect Frank H Dolloff auxiliary in Boothbay Harbor.

T. W. Hyde Camp May Hallet Oakland Mary Reed Bangor Colonial Edith Miller Auxiliary Eva Lymont Ila Florence Robinson Cora Freeman Gertrude Stewart I and I Charles Berry Brunswick Sons of Veterans Hallet

Chamber of Commerce Delinquent Members Hearings Set

Retiring Chamber of Commerce officers filed suit against 55 delinquent members. Hearing next Wednesday before Recorder Frank H. Turner. Lewiston attorney George S. McCarty represents 48 defendants, Charles M. Fitzgerald handles the suit. Pioneer movement started in Waltham Massachusetts with similar proceedings. Delinquents previously notified to pay before court action and judgment.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Charles M. Fitzgerald George S. McCarty Lewiston Frank H. Turner Waltham, Mass

Georgetown and Bath Area News Digest

Community notes from Georgetown and Bath recount a working league meeting at Mrs. Harold Brown's home, donations of nine library books by Mrs. F W Hinckley, and numerous visits, illnesses, and movements. The region reports graveside services for John Oliver Cromwell at Oak Cemetery, multiple Bath shoppers, and local families relocating or hosting guests.

Harold Brown F. W. Hinckley Harriet Deering Howard Cushing Miss Hall of Brunswick Mr. Cushing Arthur Buzzo Nellie Drake Nagle Pennsylvania W. T. Boyd Ethel Moore Edward Clary John Oliver Cromwell Bath Hospital Oak Cemetery Stearns Scott Clinton Cunningham Bath Harold Hunt Ethel Bean Portland B. H. Woodside T. M. Hagan Will Mains Arthur Rowe W. C. Oliver Gladys George Oliver Roger Mro Daniel Pettinger Joseph Pedneck Bowdoinham Nancy Oliver Willian Oliver Ruby Moore Dennis Moore Southport John Williams Williams W. C. Todd Roscoe Todd Melrose Highlands Mass Belle Heald Dorothy Stuart Harvey Heald Hartley Harley Kya Potter Eugene Reynolds Henry George MacMahan MacMahan Island MacMahan Howard Clement Winthrop Charles Horace Winfield Cressy Harry Stott Bowdoin Burnside A. Powers Robinhood George Cramp Glen Carpenter Versous Dorothy Irvin Campbell Georgeramp Verey Leon Leonard Irwin Lewis Wiscasset Irving Wright Charles MacMahan Everett Boston Cressy Island Rev Newell Campbell Everett Campbell Florida Annie Jones Elizabeth MacMahan Horace MaucMahan Tyr. Stott Perry Beals

Change in Mail Route to Small Point Ordered

The county area reacts to a postal decision changing the Jath to Small Point mail service. Postmaster H W Owen Jr states Oliver air carrier will depart Small Point at 6 38 am arriving Bath by 10 am and leave Bath at 2 48 pm returning to Small Point at 3 30 pm each night.

Star Mail Jath Small Point P.O. Department Bath H. W. Owen, Jr Oliver

Mail and stamp counterfeits prompt hits and clerical transfers

Postal officials warn of a new and dangerous counterfeit blue 1919 war savings stamp with subtle defects. The issue prompts careful inspection by postmasters and staff to distinguish it from genuine stamps. In Boston, four clerks face transfer amid civil service dispute. Canada requires outside marking of periodicals from the United States.

Westmaster Owen W. Irving Glover Glover United States Boston National Federation of D Post Office Washington Civil Service Civil Services Baker Department of Mails Canada Westminsters

Do Not Neglect Your Blood If It Is In Normal Condition

Do not neglect your blood in poor health. The ad claims that delaying treatment with a blood medicine called Toad's Sursaparilla leads to longer recovery and more problems such as boils pimples headaches and loss of appetite. It urges readers to try the remedy to regain normalcy.

Fairbanks-Morse

Postmaster Department Urges Marked Parcel Posts for Fourth Class

Washington department receives many commendations for Philatelic Division service. Postmasters and public urged to mark parcel post packages with This package contains merchandise of fourth class and may be opened for inspection if necessary. Sender’s name required. Work predicts busy Christmas. emergency crews listed to meet demand.

Washington

Court Tests Suit Fit in Lewiston Tailor Dispute

A Lewiston man faced a tailor suit bill suit. The defendant claimed the coat did not fit. Judge R W Crockett ordered the coat brought to court and tried on to assess the claim. The judge reserved decision, noting such tests could cut disputed tailor bills.

Lewiston R. W. Crockett

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Gilbert Arsenault Josephine Peter Arsenault Rumford Nathan Galhunt Beaver U. L. Farnham Co, Inc D. M. Humphreys & Co Fire and Marine Room Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Squire Hall O. KE. Page AH Saints Church Brookline R. J. M. Steussy Lucile Page WOL Medford Hillside J. HW. Amex Center Street Esthelmer Grange D. W. Griffith The Camp Auxiliary Georgetown Working League Dunbar Kuppenheimer John J. Desmond the House of Kuppenheimer Western Mail DP. O Owen James A. Garfield Chas. W. Merrill
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