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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1926

Page

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Autumn leaves bring damage and warning in Maine

Autumn leaves cause flooding, slippery roads, and vehicle and trolley accidents after rain. The article notes gutter and drain blockages from leaves leading to costly damage, wrecks, and injuries. It highlights Great Northern Paper Co. ad campaigns promoting forest fire prevention and praises the company for road-building and corporate contributions to Maine.

Great Northern Paper Co Maine Great Northern

Gould faces hearing on alleged campaign spending limit

Hon Arthur Gould republican candidate for United States senator is charged with exceeding campaign expenditures in the recent primary. A hearing will be held in Augusta Friday before Secretary of State Frank W Ball, where charges will be proved or refuted. Gould’s friends believe he can prove expenditures were within legal limits.

Arthur 2 Gould United States Augusta Frank W. Ball

Tension Over Tax Plan Between Coolidge and Mellon Denied

Reported strains said to exist between President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon over a tax rebate plan. Washington sources now deny the rift, claiming the plan was discussed fully before announcement and that good feeling remains between the two officials.

Coolidge Mellon Washington

Claims of Bribe Involving Senator and Premier Probed

The candidate alleges Fon Arthur R paid 100000 marked as a bribe to New Brunswick leaders, while the reply points to associates in a business corporation linked to the candidate.

Fon Arthur R Paaid New Brunswick

Protest and Payment Claim in Unnamed Matter

A statement asserts funds were paid despite protest and without the recipient's knowledge, indicating disputed transactions and possible unauthorized disbursement. The brief notes the conflict centers on control of payment and the protest recorded by the claimant.

Visionary plan to unite East and West through field exchanges

The piece argues for a concrete exchange program where East workers visit Western farms and factories while Western farmers tour eastern shops and mills. It predicts improved mutual understanding, willingness to pay fair prices, and coordinated marketing. Both groups would learn from the other, recognizing interdependence and the value of "live and let live."

CONFIDENCE IN BUTLER

The paper notes broad approval of Senator William M. Butler remaining as chairman of the Republican National Committee. It argues retirement would spark a scramble for a successor while no 1928 candidate has declared, and suggests hopefuls would prefer a successor favorable to their aims. Butler is seen as loyal to the party and aligned with the President's preference.

William M. Butler Republican National _Committee Butler Ment Coolidge Republican Party

Taxes and Taxes Loss of federal relief boosts state and local costs

The piece argues that while federal taxes have fallen since 1919, state and local taxes have risen sharply. It notes federal spending near 3 million 900 thousand annually versus over 7.25 billion for state and local governments, and claims expenditures equal half of Americans savings deposits. It warns that even full farm crop value would not cover these costs.

Reward Offered for Recovery of Charles No Quimby Body

A reward of 50 dollars is offered by Chaise Wo Quimby for the recovery of Charles No Quimby who is believed to have committed suicide by jumping into the Rhineber river on the morning of November 16. Quimby's disappearance followed his visit to Hyde Wind Co. where he was employed. His kitten was found at home hours after the missing remark, supporting the theory of self harm.

Charles No Quimby Krenneber Quimby Han Oon Hyde Wind S2 Co Empdese Com Mr. Quinby

Silver Tea Dance at YMC A Friday Afternoon

The ladies auxiliary of the YMC A invites attendance at a Friday afternoon silver tea dance from four to six at the Yo rooms. The event follows a recent successful drive, aims to lift spirits, and features dancing to the stood orchestra, promising a delightful affair like past years.

Ym.cla Rive Staditer

Frank and Gardiner Deering Return Home for Thanksgiving

Frank and Gardiner Deering, attending Suffolk Law in Boston, have arrived home to spend Thanksgiving with their mother, Mrs. Atkins.

Frank Gardiner Deering Boeton

Praises School Dentist Work In Bath Maine

Health officer Chester S. Kingsley commends Bath Maine for its free school dental clinic. A yearly complete tooth exam is given to all children with cards sent home detailing needed work. Parents can sign a card for a free clinic if unable to pay and Dr. W. S. Rowe provides care, aiming to curb tooth decay and preserve teeth for adults.

Chesters Kingsley Bath Maine Vath W. S. Rowe Dr. Rowe

Old Time Chart Tells Stories Of The Past

A fragment from Georgetown reveals an antique chart printed about a year ago, listing Maine towns, populations, rivers and tribes. It notes Portland Eastport Bath and Augusta as capital with 4000 people, and records 241 pounds of turkeys sold by Capt Tarr at 20 cents a pound to Walter S. Russell, who later moved his market.

A. AL Percy Georgetown Flob Rowe Calvin Tarr Maine Augusta Portland Eastport Bath W. M. Sheldon Case & Skinner Hartford

Maine trust companies show strong year end figures

Read from the United States Mortgage and Trust Co report on Maine trust companies for the year ending June. Combined resources reach about 1.5 billion with deposits near sixteen billion. John W. Phatten notes the sector remains healthy under steady operation amid broader financial progress.

TN Rst United Meares Fae United States Mortware & Trust Co New York Ltogoo Ag RTT Publien John Wo Phatten Trier Solani Hirat

Nurses Card Party an Enjoyable Affair

The Bathily hospital parish house hosted a nurses card party on Wednesday afternoon last week. A large turnout praised the event and thanked all helpers. Prizes went to Mrs. William Modin and Miss Ruth Rhode, with another prize to Miss Rachel Nichols. The gathering concluded with refreshments and chatter as the afternoon wore on.

Chiurett Kirst Parize Owas Willian Mo Adin Suc Ritehodl Rachel Nichols Sarboee Lewis Spicer Relph Edwin Bongey Madeline Foot

Cadanda Claims Seedless Apple Production

Cadanda asserts it has produced a seedless apple variety. The claim centers on a fruit developed by the company with potential implications for agricultural markets and consumer fruit options. No independent verification details were provided in the statement.

Cadanda

Obituary of George Frederic Moulton from Bath and South Norwalk

News of the death in South Norwalk Conn on November 17 of George Frederic Moulton son of the late Hon and Mrs George Moulton Jr of Bath He was born September 11 1865 in Bath and educated there graduating Bath High School 1883 He earned a pharmacy degree then worked at Plaisted drug store in South Norwalk and Stockbridge Mass before returning to South Norwalk where he headed the Plaisted store until ill health forced retirement He leaves two brothers Dr Charles L Moulton East Orange NJ and John O Moulton Bath and four sisters Mrs F P Morse Harrison NY Mrs Joseph T Greenleaf Seattle WA Mrs Harlan P Small Springfield MA and Mrs William S Newell Haddonfield NJ He was a Mason and active in social groups He spent last summer in Maine at his brother Charles D Moulton’s New Harbor home

South Norwalk Conn George Frederic Moulton Lnte George Moulton, Jr Bath Moultona Walter G. Webber Massachusetts College of Pharmacy South Norwalk Taisted Stockbridge Mass Bridgeport East Orange N. J John O. Moulton Harrison N. Y Joseph T. Greenleaf Seattle Wash Harlan P. Small Springfield Moss William S. Newell Iaddonfield Moulton Maine Charles D. Moulton New Tlarbor

George L Farrin 63 Dies After Seven Year Illness

George L Farrin died at his Middlestreet home Thursday at 1 30 after seven years of ill health and a recent stroke. Born in Bath June 19 1865 he lived in his house 82 years. He worked at Bath Tron Works Ltd later in the Flyde Windlass Co machine shop and drove for Mr Mason. Survived by his wife two daughters Mrs John Burgon Bath and Mrs Charles Randall Somerville Miss two sons George H Farrin Perth Amboy and John Farrin Hollywood and five grandchildren Dorothy Donnell Boston Raymond Donnell Perth Amboy Nellie and Robert Burgon Bath and John Donnell Bath who lives with grandparents.

George L. Farrin Middlestreet Mr. Parrin Mr. Farrin Bath Chara BE. Ragon Bath Tron Works Ltd Flyde Windlass Co Mason John Burgon Charles Randall Somerville Miss George Hl. Farrin Perth Amboy N. J John Farrin Hollywood Fla Dorothy Donnell Boston Raymond Donnell Nellie Robert Burgon John Donnel Bathe

Nick McGilvray of Bath noted polo star dies in Massachusetts

NEIL J. McGILVRAY in Woburn Massachusetts remembers Nick McGilvray a well known polo player and former member of the Alamedas. He lived in Bath for a time and had many friends there. McGilvray was praised as a skilled all around player with clean tactics and was popular with teammates and opponents alike. After roller polo faded in Maine he became a traveling salesman and visited friends when his routes brought him to Bath.

Woburn Mass Neil J Nick McGilvray Old Alamedas Bath Maine

Frederick T. Risteen Dies Suddenly at Sisters’ Home

Frederick T. Risteen, 75, died suddenly Monday morning at the Phippsburg home of his sisters Mrs. Fred Sawyer and Miss Flora M. Risteen after visiting Kingston, Massachusetts, and Thomaston conductor Edmund H. Risteen, along with sister Mrs. George Nichols of Wilton, survive.

Frederick T. Risteen Fred Sawyer Flora M. Risteen Phippsburg Hingham Miss Dusing Interenes Kingston Mass George Nichols Wilton Edmund II, Risteen Thomaston Maine Central Railroad

Funeral services for George T Parrin held Sunday

Funeral services for George T Parrin were conducted Sunday afternoon at the home by Rev. Robert J. Carey with a large attendance and a fine display of flowers. Bearers were four nephews Luther Thompson Charles Parvin William T Parvin and Frank Parvin. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

George T Parrin Robert J. Carey Corliss Street Berrers Luther Thompson Charles Parvin William T. Parvin Frank Parvin Oukrove

Mrs Elbridge Wright Funeral Held at Home

Funeral services for Mrs Elbridge F Wright were held Thursday afternoon at 160 Middle Street. The service was conducted by Rev Robert Carey of Corliss Street Baptist Church. Bearers included Mibridge Ro Wright, Herbert Preble, Alton L Wright and Ralph O Dale. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Elbridge FF. Wright Middle Street Robert HE Carey Corliss Street Baptist Church Miibridge Ro Wright Herbert Preble Alton L. Wright Ralph O. Dale Oak Grove

William Roderick Funeral Held at Oak Grove Cemetery

The funeral of William Roderick occurred Wednesday afternoon at his North Street residence with Rev. Samuel A. Evans officiating. Spanish War Veterans held special services, bearers included John Marks Louis Wing Laforest 770 AY SVC Wis, and the burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery. Clyde Peero returned to Boston after spending the weekend with Mrs Feero and son Robert at the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Footer on Trufant Istreet.

Willian Roderick North Street Samonel A. Evans John Marks Louis Wing. Laforest Wis Oak Grove Cemetery Clyde Peero Boston

Heavy Rain Floods Roads and Delays Streetcar in State

Torrential rainfall from Thursday night through Friday flooded roads and yards, washing out drains clogged by autumn leaves. Pockets of standing water reached several inches, cars splashed water high, and a Washington street washout halted streetcar service south of Russell for two hours. Rail service resumed quickly, while groundwater levels improved after a dry spring and summer.

Irons Washington Street Russell Brunswick

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Held in Topsham Event

Sagadahoe Comity Pomona grange gathered in Topsham on November seventeenth with about 1300 members present. Officers were elected for the coming year and many reports read and accepted. A noon program featured speeches, musical numbers, and a vocal solo by Gertrude Tarr.

Sagadahoe Pomona Grange Topsham Pomona George Wright Leland Plummer West Bath John T. Haywood Joanna Hodgkins Horace Marshall Edwin Leeman Hmery Purington Edwin (. Patten Henrietta G. Sawyer George Ordway Marion Plummer Ceres Nellie Marshall Lula Leland Milward Patten Henry Thildreth Edward Moore Edith Clifford Gertrude Tarr Cora Velanger State of Maine the Grange Winifred Rackley Belle Rackley

Holy Name Society Whist Party at St Mary’s Church

The Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s church held a whist party at Clifford Parish house Friday evening. Eighteen tables were in play under James McLaughlin John Conley and Paul Gurney. Prizes included a salad set for ladies won by Winifred Quinn and embroidered towels for Mrs. Warner. Gentlemen’s prizes went to Mr. Warner and John Green. An ivory tie holder and silk hose were awarded as other prizes.

Holy Name Society St. Mary's Church Clifford James McLaughlin John Conley Paul Gurney Winifred Quinn Warner H. Gaudet John Green John Allan William Curran James M. Melaughtin John M. Conley Marguerite Hennessey

Heavy rains raise Kennebec River near Augusta

Heavy autumn rains push the Kennebec river five feet higher near Augusta. On Monday morning the tug Seguin and barge Tulpehoeken carrying 50 tons of anthracite from Philadelphia for Augusta lee Co. faced possible docking as water covered the wharf three feet deep on Sunday. A new fleet for the Kennebec is due in about ten days.

Kennebec Augusta Seguin Tulpehoeken Philadelphia Augusta Lee Co

Popham Beach School Closes Fall Term With Strong Attendance

The Fall term at Popham Beach school ended Friday November 19 after eleven weeks. Miss Lizzie M Sawyer taught, with Ollie I Spinney absent only one day, Dora A Crowley absent half a day, and Norman Perkins absent one day. Spinney has never been weighed in, but missed one day across four terms.

Popham Beach Lizzie M. Sawyer Ollie I. Spinney Dora A. Crowley Norman Perkins Ollie E. Spinney Wieen

Still Summer Time In Still Summer Neighborhood

Local note from East Brunswick reports mid November still feeling like summer as Fred W. Brown presents a bouquet of dandelions to the Independent. The scene describes a bright, June-like bloom and a sizable bunch impression from that locality.

Brunswick Fred W. Brown

Spinney and Hayes couple wed in Lewiston ceremony

Byron Barker Spinney of Bath and Doris Lucille Hayes of Brunswick were married November 17 in Lewiston by a justice of the peace Dana S. Williams. The bride, a Brunswick High School graduate and Nasson Institute alumna, worked as a stenographer at Baxter Paper Box Co. The groom, Morse College 1924 alumnus, was a Bath YMCA assistant secretary and later a Central Maine Dover Co. sales manager now in Lewiston. The couple plan to reside in Lewiston.

Byron Barker Spinney Bath George A. Spinney Liberty Street Doris Lucille Hayes Brunswick Lewiston Lewistam

Ramona Council Enjoys Evening Meeting and Games

Ramona council session featured the entertainment committee led by Mrs. Elizabeth Ilvey with Mrs. Roxe Lightbody and Catherine Dargan. Prizes were awarded after peanut hunt and donkey tail pinning events. A duet, harmony solos, and a Charleston dance capped the programme with candy and nuts served. Next week’s committee includes Mrs. Clara Troop, Mrs. Agnes Harris, and Mrs. Fannie Lake.

Ramona Council Elizabeth Ilvey Roxe Lightbody Catherine Dargan Lucelia Blike Fannie Blike Agnes Harris Earlow Rideout Florence Robinson Elizabeth Haley Abbie Small Esther Miller Clara’ Troop Fannie Lake

Sky Pilots Win Indoor Tournament at Colonial Club

The Spry Pilots led by Rev George Bt Wolstenholme defeated the Tegal Lights skippered by Ralph O Dale by 6 to 1 at the Colonial Club indoor event last Wednesday. The Lights had won 5 to 4 in their prior meeting. A new tournament will be held. The party featured a supper at the Colonial attended by the losers.

Colonial Club Spry Pilots Rev. George Bt. Wolstenholme Tegal Lights Ralph O. Dale Legal Lights Colonial

Westbrook Men Defeat Bath at Bowling

Bath's five man bowling team fell to Westbrook 1426 to 279 as Caron led with a 300 plus effort. Westbrook built a 34 pin lead first string, widened to 102 after second, then extended by 55 in third. Bath, averaging around 9, struggled with few spares or strikes and blamed unfamiliar alleys, while Westbrook used waxed surfaces. A rematch is set for next Wednesday in Bath after Bath played in Monument Square.

Bath Westbrook Paper City Crew Caron State Rowinl Monument Square Portland

Morse High Basketeers Assemble for Coming Season

Morse High prepares for the basketball campaign with captain Doyle and key players Hagan Decker Lyden Toongley among returning squad members. Coaches anticipate a weeklong layoff for football before court drills begin and expect two dozen hopefuls from church league and independent teams to join.

Morse High Basketeers Doyle Hagan Decker Lyden Toongley

Woman Dies After Abdominal Instrument Left from Past Operation

A woman died in a London hospital after a surgery to close a old wound revealed forceps six inches long had been removed from her abdomen during a prior operation three years earlier.

Tondon

INDEPENDENT CROSS WORD PUZZLE LISTING HINTS

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