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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1921

Page

7

Westbrook Routs Morse High In Warren League Clash

Westbrook’s 21 to 0 victory over Morse High highlights a dazzling attack led by Sinclair and McCullough. Key plays include a 30 yard run, a 14 yard pass, and multiple touchdowns with McCullough adding two goals. Morse showed early defense then faltered as Westbrook pulled away.

Westbrook High Morse Westbrook Ie Morse McFarland Pratt Capt. Tuttle McCullough Day Stover Haraden Sinclair Ball Keefe Paper City Boys Capt. McFarland Bucklin Tuttle Lebeau Beatty H. Morse H. Teede Lmey WGI Dbs Eoto Rees Alcgitoue Oes Sinclair Pee Stover Lebeau Cahill Hetty Adarynaden Jordan Burton McClelan

Postmaster Seeks To Restore Public Access At Bath Office

Postmaster Owen surveys general conditions at Bath to restore a curtain for box holders and improve early access to mail. The curtain, once used by Edward W. Hydeg, was abandoned after his retirement and may be found in the federal building basement. If located it will be used again. if not, another curtain will be procured. A sign will prohibit patrons from entering the work room before windows open and another sign restricts passage from the postmaster’s office to the work room to employees only. Government regulations justify these measures.

Owen Bath Edward W. Hydeg

Twelve Baptized at Wiscasset Open Air Baptism Event

Lawrence T. Greenwood, a singing evangelist, led an open air baptism in Wiscasset with 120 converts baptized by Rev. L. W. West of Peoples Baptist Church Bath. Hundreds gathered at the shore as families joined hands for the water ceremony. Attendees traveled from North Waldoboro and Bath for the ninth week of meetings with nightly talks and Saturday outdoor service. Another baptism is planned for Sunday afternoon.

Lawrence TD. Greenwood Wiscasset L. W. West Peoples Baptist Church Bath Tmundreds North Waldoboro Greenwood

Bath Minister Escapes Arrest After Surprise Visit

A Bath minister and a business associate returning from Rhode Island and Massachusetts visited Hudson Massachusetts and their mother in law’s home. After midnight they attempted to enter but found the woman in bed alone and frightened. They slept in a barn as police arrived at dawn, and the minister was identified by an officer, ending the incident without arrest.

Rhode Island Massachusetts Hudson Mass

Reverend George W. Kemper Dies After Illness in Memphis

Prominent Memphis clergyman Reverend George W. Kemper, age 52, died Saturday after a two day illness following an appendicitis operation. He leaves a wife and five children. His daughter Mrs Henry Butler of Montsweag Farm and her husband were en route to Memphis when notified.

George W. Kemper Memphis Tenn Kemper Tienry BF. Butler Moatsweag Farm New York Butler Montsweag Farm

Five Islands Grange Officers Night and Local News

Sisters night at the grange featured officers led by Master Mrs. Ferris Leonard and a social with sandwiches cakes and coffee. Local notes include Bath visits Five Islands residents travels by steamer Islesford purchase of the Bath Five Islands route and various five islands community happenings with numerous residents mentioned by name.

the Grange Ferris Leonard Everett Higgins Charles Nocton Fred Rittall Fred Rit- Rowe George Gray Julia Davis Joseph G. Stevens Pomona Elizabeth Cromwell Flora Z. Pinkham Ceres James MacMahan Ellen Cromwell Iva Cromwell Henry Rowe Oldtown Mar. Rowe A. H. Rowe Ida Macrum Oaklind Pa W. J. Rowe Five Islands Sunshine Circle Bessie Daugherty Marjorie Bailey Woolwich Ala Blaisdell Bath Webster Harley Candy's Harbor Scott Harley Tuesdy Will Hatch John Noeton Aid Grange Hall Elbridge Mains Soath George ‘Tarbox Everett Ida HL. Rowe Boston, Purina Co St. Louis Everett Leonard Harold Rowe Charles Snowman Merton Davis South Portland Mr. Davis C. (. Davis Melvin Harford Theodore Thibideau

Earth’s Surface in Unrest Reveals Hidden Tremors

The article explains microseisms as continuous earth vibrations arising from unknown deep sources. It describes wave periods of 4 to 5 seconds, amplitudes tiny, wavelengths 5 to 16 miles, and speeds near two miles per second. Recording tech shows tremors 60 feet apart and two miles apart, independent of wind or weather, source remains a mystery.

J. J. Shiauww

Maine highway commission reports 1921 road program progress

The Maine state highway commission outlines 1921 activity with 169.90 miles in 45 sections under construction, including 14.15 miles of bituminous macadam and 8.531 miles of concrete. Projects span towns like Vassalboro and Belfast with gravel work under the Three Town Net and a bridge program led by the St John River International Bridge. Total expenditure is projected near 8 million dollars with substantial completion by July and year-end openings across Maine.

State Highway Commission Vassalboro Kennebec County GSST Third Cliss Maine St. John River Madawaska Edmundston New Runswick Brdge State of Dominion of Canada Belfast Benton Dinger Edgecomb Thomaston Highway Commission

Ryan Starts Soon on Annual Maine Almanac Tour

William J. Ryan, Portland's famed blind man, begins his yearly tour through Maine selling the Old Maine Farmers' Almanac. Proceeds will go to the Maine Institution for the Blind. he plans to continue for years if health allows, aiming to earn support for the blind.

William J. Ryan Portland Maine Mr. Ryan Maine Institution For the Blind Ryan Ile

SONS OF VETERANS ROLL CALL AND SMOKER HELD

Hyde camp Sons of Veterans held its first monthly roll call and smoker of the season on Monday night with strong attendance. Frank Ayer of Auburn and William W. Jewett of Shepley camp Portland presided. Oyster stew was served by Joseph Day and Bert N. Bornheimer. Exuberant remarks followed as cigars were shared. The world series game reported had the Tinkees defeating Ofek The Ghnte 8 to 6 with Mays Secang Douglis Snyder batteries. About 0,000 spectators watched the game. The second game was set for today.

Tow. Hyde Camp Sons of Veter Frank ©. Ayer Auburn William W. Jewett Shepley Camp Portland Joseph Day Bert N. Bornheimer Tinkees Ofek Yankees Mays Secang Douglis Snyder

Local Notices and Visits Across Georgetown Community

Georgetown residents and guests populate a weekend of visits and travels including Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Trunt leaving for Revere Massachusetts to see their daughter Mrs Albert Green. Golden wedding anniversary plans delay as Mr and Mrs Hunt prepare celebration.

Dayton Trunt Revere Mass Albert Green Morin Bath Mirrene Reynolds Clayton Rowe May B. M. Rowe Carroll Towers Robinhood Annie Jones Arthur Rowe Boston Robert Blackie Pred Ward Topsham Popsham Arthur .Podd Louise Richmond Walter Cummmings Cummings Wlc Todd Raymond Marr Owen Marre Charles Oliver Harold Ant Bred Reid Dresden W. T. Boyd Stearns Scott Singadahoe Montsweag John Williams George Willes Woolwich Harriet Deering Augusta Brooks Mary Howard Heald W. FP Carlton Fae L. Melvin Walter Cunningham Fred Reid Perley Ratler Thomas Heaton Charles Mains Leah Mains Harold Ps Hunt Charls Mains Leon Stevens Edwin Parlin Wiscasset Harold Thunot

Douglas Recovers After Gasoline Blast at Stevia Dye House

Herbert E B Douglas, owner of the Stevia Dye House on Front Street, remains at City Hospital with nerve shock and burns from Thursday’s gasoline explosion that wrecked his business. He slept three hours Sunday, the first such rest since admission, though voice hoarseness and gas inhalation effects are noted. His wife reports his glasses protected his eyes when the blast struck as he headed to the plant.

Herbert EB. Douglas City Hospital Iss Front Street Douglis Douglas Peterrhirss Miss McKay Green Street

PARENT TEACHERS SESSION CONTINUES MILK FOR MITCHELL PUPILS

South End Parent-Teacher Association votes to continue supplying milk to undernourished Mitchell School pupils during the Fall term. They approve a volley ball presentation to Weeks Street Grammar School and report extensive Summer charity work including 100 garments and 20 shaded items for the Red Cross. Officers and committees named for the coming year. harvest supper planned for Nov 26.

South End Mitchell School Sammer Washington Street N. Gratz Jackson Weeks Street William A. Jack Red Cross Association N. Grats Jackson Chester Plant Mars. AL Tarold Dunn

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