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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1922

Page

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Kansas Court Sees Labor Court Influence Grow Strong

The Kansas Industrial Court now dominates labor disputes with 90 percent of cases from employees. It issued 45 decisions with 43 accepted by both sides, prompting contracts without lengthy conciliation terms. A new paragraph directs prompt reference of disputes to the court, reducing strikes and increasing coal mining days to 256 per miner per year, saving about fifty cents per ton for consumers.

Kansas Industrial Court Kansas Industrial Court

Board hears few complaints about school system

At Mondays meeting the Board of Education heard few complaints about the year’s school system changes. Supt. Smith noted desks shortages in some rooms and said fixes would be made. Enrollment at Morse High held near last year, but elementary numbers fell by 231 pupils. Attendance by building showed varied totals with several classes listed by teacher and grade. The board ordered roof repairs, shutoffs for vac ant schools, and a half day off on Oct 11 for Topsham fair.

Noto Board of Education Supt. Smith Morse High School Dike School Miss Blair Miss Douglas Miss Hkaker Miss Hooper Miss Mulligan Miss Thompson Miss Sturtevant Old High School Miss Adams Miss Hunt Miss Trask Miss Magoun Miss Lake South Miss Mitchell Miss Foster Miss Hatch Miss Curtis Ferguson South Street Mitchell School Committee On Accounts Bailey Aml

Morse Warriors Beat Edward Little in Open Field Battle

Morse High defeated Edward Little 14 to 0 at Kelley field in a game highlighted by strong Morse interference and a fast backfield led by Stover and Butler. Key moments included a 45 yard interception run by Butler with help from Bucklin, and Stover’s two successful touchdowns with Stover kicking both extra points. Edward Little threatened twice but Morse held firm, with standout tackles by Knight and Bates and steady line play throughout the contest.

Cony Morse High Kelle¢t Pick” Turner Warriors Bowdoin Morse Edward Little Madden Parris Auburn Eggleston Ledyard Irish FE. L Knight Spinney Olinte Capt. Batex John Stover Butler Hayes Vucklin Larrabee Dosie Morse Boys Shanahan Atter Minnehan Keight Yarmalee Olinto Lyons Beany Mors EF. L Bates Econd Edward Littl Jost Cutler Seth Owent Dartler Han Viiter Iyen Ugaigves E Syeimumey Spinnes Sveen Kelley Field Gsin Merse Font Meurer Jeny FE Cory Ter B. L Minnesan Bucklin Lucklin Clinto E. L FE. LL FE. I Doyle Gme Bennett Pase Edward Little Minto Sakes Collins Keight Bennett Seeloksenveie Este Wagg Tonkin Williams RS Parmalee Prakoral Elalete Ats Ansle Emery Braewerl Eite Lyons Tutler Minnehan Sucklin Joe Knight Thomas Collins Perry Fitzgerald Bath Carroll Lewiston Tom Lyden Burns Regan E. J. WS Timers Wilson Moree Ferguson Edward Little

Bowdoin Victory Tops Amherst In Maine Upset

Bowdoin was the sole Maine college to triumph on football Saturday, beating Amherst 28 to 7 at Amherst. Vermont defeated Maine by a touchdown and goal. Colby held Boston University to a 3-3 tie, while Colby’s season outlook brightens. Other results include Williams routing Hamilton 41 to 0 and Brown defeating Rhode Island 27 to 0.

Bowdoin Maine Amherst Vermont N. SL. State Bates Colby Boston University Boston Boys NTL State Aston University Harvard Middlebury N.Y. Univ N.Y. Aggies Tafte Connecticut Aggies Williams Hamilton Dartmouth Norwich Holy Crone Providence Werlevan Union Arms Springfield Brown Rhode Island Wile Carnegie Syracuse Muldenburg Trinity Lowell Textile School Penn State William and Mary Colgate Clarkson Princeton Hopkins Cornel S St. Bonaventure Kents Hill Calum Colts Rumford Leriin Lewis

Funeral of Mrs Coombs in Local Street Home Event

Funeral of Mrs Mex Mars Elizabeth Coombs widow of Charles A Cooltube was attended at her Washington Street home. Ewin O Hardin of Winter Street Church conducted the service and Rev Qnnar Wo Raleon pastor emeritus offered prayers. Bearers included Rupert W Baxter Captain Samuel R Percy and William Mluenden. Burial followed at Chi Grove with a graveyard service.

Elizabeth Combs Charles A. Cooltube Washington Street Ewin O. Hardin Winter Street Qnnar Wo Raleon Rupert Wi. Baxter Samuel R. Percy William Mluenden Alfred J. Tarbox Lurial Chik Grove

Bath Man Shapes Greek Dynasty Ties with 1915 Notables

Donald Sewall, a Bath resident, formed close links with George II and Venizelos during a six week stay in Athens in 1915. A former Zanzibar resident, he worked for Arnold Cheney & Co. and sought passage home amid wartime disruption. He met the consul general and famed Greek leaders, communicating in French learned abroad.

Bath Donald Sewall George II Venizelos Paris Sewall Athens Athena Club Zanzibar Arnold, Cheney &O Home Egypt New York Port Said Portsmouth N. H

Morse predicts case will fall in federal courts

Charles W. Morse, in New London, predicted the federal case against him and his sons related to Shipping Board activities will end as a closed incident within a month. He said Groton Iron Works would resume operations, and plans to rejuvenate the enterprise after bankruptcy. He noted plans to operate a diesel engine plant and said he would return to Bridgeport for trial next week.

Charles W. Morse New London Shipping Board Groton Iron Works United States Steamship Co Morse Bridgeport United States District Court Maine

Agreement in Pinkham Case Reeled to Dividend Plan

In Portland District Court an agreement among District Attorney Dyer Referee Hall and Trustee Dale and Judge Connolly for Harold W. Pinkham, bankrupt, under perjury and concealment indictments, to raise funds, attend his examination, and follow future court orders, with indictments continued and contempt proceedings held until obligations are met.

District Court Portland Harold W. Pinkham John A. Peters Dyer William T. Hall Ralph O. Dale Joseph FE. J. Connolly Pinkham Teale Referee Hall Connolly

Spiers Robinson Prudent Union wedding in Bangor

Miss Prudence Robinson and Garrett D Spi ersoat were married Saturday night at the Robinson home in Bangor. Rev Charles A Moore officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Doris Field and best man WL Johnson attended. The Spierses plan to live on Grove Street Bangor.

Marion Hill Fred JD. Hill The Bath National Bank Bangor Prudence Robinson Garrett TD Rogers Wall School Lowell Mass Red Cross Military Hospital Colonia No 1 Spiers Wannah M. Spiers Bethlehem 315Th Field Artillery Bacon & Robinson T Grove Street

Given-Chatman Honeymooners Unite in Boston Mass

Mr and Mrs Frank Given have returned from their honeymoon trip through the White Mountains and Massachusetts following a Tuesday evening wedding at the home of Rev I W Asnmiend 1st Lincoln street Miss Ruth Mildred Chatman bride daughter of Mrs Lena BR Chatman formerly worked in the blue print department of The Texas Steamship Co Mr Given son of the late William Hi Given works at William F Barstow grocery They reside at 580 Middle Street Best wishes from many friends. Meditation quote ends.

Frank Given White Mountains Massachusetts I. W. Asnmiend Lincoln Street Ruth Mildred Chatman Lena BR. Chatman Texas Steamship Co William Hi. Given Wil Jian F. Barstow S80 Middle Street

Bath Dramatic Association Plans Expansion Drive

Bath Dramatic association soliciting committee reports 105 members and aims to raise to 800 by mid October. Members urged to join via Miss Vivian Miller or committee, plans include a Thanksgiving closed performance, with Richelieu considered for a later winter production and possible spring musical comedy.

The Bath Dramatic Association Vivian Miller Association Henry W. Qwen, Jr W. 8. Newell H. A. Huse Allan Spear Daniel Williams Edwin L. Andrews Katherine Torrey Winnefred Johnson Lillian Miller Dorothy Brown Ellen Newell Richelieu Loston

Girl Honored for Three Years of Attendance at Wesley Sunday School

Beatrice Freeman of Wesley Sunday School received a gold bar commemorating three years of perfect attendance, joining prior gold pin and wreath awards. Other honorees included Louise Stewart Carl Mosher and Charles Bartlett for two years, with several children earning gold pins for one year. More awards anticipated next Sunday as ongoing rally day celebrations featured songs by juniors and souvenir pins for all children.

Beatrice Freeman Wesley Louise Stewart Carl Mosher Charles Bartlett Leora Guillifer Clyde Mosher Otis Anthony Tola Pero Magdaline Bunker Victor Paquet

Bath Photographer Wins Recognition

October Kodakery features Madelyn T Dunton daughter of County Attorney Arthur J Dunton in a front page photo. The image, submitted by Herbert L Douglas of 23 York Street, impressed Eastman Kodak and was licensed for advertising. The portrait shows Madelyn in a window seat and reflects well on the photographer.

Kodakery Eastman Kodak‘o Madelyn T Dunton Arthur J. Dunton Herbert L. Douglas York Street Eastman Company Madelyn Eastman

Clever window display promotes Biddeford Morse football game

In McFadden's store window a sand football field shows Biddeford and Morse teams in scrimmage with cardboard figures and a tandem play by Morse. A grand stand of Sunday comic celebrities overlooks the field, fenced and guarded, crafted by Mark and Mack Mark Hennessey and George McFadden.

McFadden Biddeford-Morse High Kelley Field Tiddeford and Morse

SQU SQUEE CLUB MEETS AT WINTER STREET CHURCH

The SQU SQUEE CLUB met at the Winter Street Church chapel on Monday for a business and social hour with refreshments. Plans were made for a rally day. Hostesses will be Miss Harriet Lord and Miss Juanita Hodge. Present were Dorothy Jewett, Ruth Skillings, Winifred Kennerson, Emma Harvey, Rita Bridges, Thelma Staples, Juanita Hodge, Harriet Lord, Marion Cooper, Anna Hill, Madeline Coombs, Ruth Colby.

Winter Street Harriet Lord Juanita Hodge Dorothy Jewett Ruth Skillings Winifred Kennerson Emma Harvey Rita Bridges Thelma Staples Marion Cooper Anna Hill Madeline Coombs Ruth Colby

Coast Guard Inspection Visit At Bath Station

Coast guard crew from Popham Beach arrived at Bath Thursday afternoon to escort Inspector Wilcox for his regular Fall inspection. Mr and Mrs William D Sewall are on a White Mountains auto trip and will visit Boston before returning. Mr and Mrs John Moulton, Mr and Mrs Charles Lockery, and Miss Mabel Thwing have returned from a motor trip to Moosehead Lake.

Coast Guard Popham Beach Bath Wilcox Popham John Moulton Charles Lockery Mabel Thwing Moosehead Lake

Chase Family Plans Bath Move After Summer at Small Point

Walter FE Chase and his family, who have spent the summer at Small Point, plan to return to Bath this week for the winter.

Walter FE. Chase Small Point Bath

First Cargo of Hard Coal Reaches Bath

Howard Coal Co. becomes the first local dealer to receive hard coal as the barge Conewego docks from Philadelphia with 1529 tons of mixed anthracite stove nut and pea coal. Mulligan stevedores began discharge Friday morning. Arrival brings relief to Bath residents and orders pour in.

Howard Coal Co Conewego Philadelphia Mulligan Bath

Modern device for diver's use promises safer deep dives

A new self contained diving system uses two steel oxygen bottles and a carbon dioxide absorbing chamber to recycle exhaled air. Impure air is scrubbed, renewed with a touch of oxygen, then inhaled via helmet to replace the consumed supply. Proponents say it could end reliance on surface pumps and reduce hose related accidents.

Same Committee Asked to Serve Again This Season

The Colonial club at its monthly meeting signaled its desire that the same general tournament committee serve this season after the recent excellent service. Joseph F. McCole was chairman with a capable corps of assistants for indoor sports. Christmas tass were discussed. Deehan elected to non resident membership. Thompson transferred to non resident. Samp son Drake and Perry Thompson resignations accepted. membership at limit so admittance held until vacancy.

Colonial Club Joseph F. McCole Francis W. Deehan Gardiner Don Thompson Arthur P. Sampson George B. Drake Perry Thompson

Obituary of Hon Thurston S Burns longtime Maine figure

Hon Thurston S Burns former Bath High School principal and Bath public school teacher died at his Westbrook home Sunday after a long illness. A leading Maine insurer and politician, he became New York Life general agent for Maine and joined the 200000 Club. Survived by wife, daughter Louise of Westbrook, and three sons Fred Portland Harry and Philip of Westbrook. A Mason and an Elk.

Thurston S. Burns Bath North End Upper Washington Street Westbrook Maine Mr. Burns Farmingdale Hallowell Academy Farmington Normal School Bath High School Corp New York Life General New York Life Burns Cumberland County Gov. Cobb Louise Fred Portland Harry Philip

Mrs Martin McNeil dies. family travels after telegram

Mrs Harry Lemont left for Somerset upon receipt of a telegram announcing the sudden death of her mother Mrs Martin McNeil. She was with her brother Joseph McNeil and sister Mrs Lucy Messler. Mrs McNeil had been ill long and left behind husband, two sons Capt Walter McNeil and Augustus McNeil, and daughter Edna McNeil of Lot 16 PP Eli Msr. Dorchester, Mass, Sebasco summer home closed and returned to Dorchester.

Harry Lemont Somerset P. BE. L Martin McNeil Joseph McNeil Bath Lucy Messler Boston

Miss Evelyn Goff Returns to Portland after Visit

Miss Evelyn Goff has returned to Portland following a visit with her grandparents Mr and Mrs John Parris of Upper Washington street.

Evelyn Goff Portland John Parris Upper Washington Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Times Company B. Nichola Pres Treas Prom Street Bath, Maine Kansas Court District of Columbia Grand Jury Department of Justice Department Chamber of Commerce Maine Ceentral Railroad Co Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce Kelvin W. Maynard Harding Guy P. Gannett Republican State Committee Charles Wakefield Bart London Chicago United States England Europe Milton C. Trott Anmate AL Ntearn Arthur Bi. Stearns Monnehead Thethermein Maced E. Wingree Anna Gibson Willow Street Yoevid A. Wall Canada Nova Sotia Fletcher Morse Warriors King Spiers—Robinson Chatman Mark Guy Pearse Dramatic Club SQU Squee Club Coast Guard Inspection William D. Sewall Mrs Msr B. Gilbert Mrs. M. Clarke Sebasco Dorchester
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