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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1925

Page

2

West Bath Grange plans fair and names committees

West Bath Grange discussed November dates for its annual fair and appointed committees for all departments. Members include Edwin Haggett, Owen Rogers, Elmer Rich, Fred Brown, and Florence Irish for executive and many others for entertainment, displays, ticketing, dining, and advertising.

West Bath Grange Edwin W. Haggett Owen Rogers Elmer Rich Fred W. Brown Harry E. Peterson Florence Irish Joanna Hodgkins Annie Peterson Lillian Rogers Mildred. Morse Leland S. Plummer William H. White

Universalist Laymen Seek Permanent National Union Plan

Universalist laymen from 382 states and Canada will attend the Syracuse New York convention October 17 to 25 aiming to formalize the National Laymen's committee as a permanent body. Resolutions support a Five Year Program and a possible union with Congregationalists is debated by both denominations at their forthcoming gatherings.

Universalist States Canada The Universalist Church Syracuse New York Robert W. Hill Salem Mass National Laymen’s Committee Massachusetts Maine Ohio Rhode Island Connecticut Alabama California Congregationalist Conference Congregationalists Universalists Washington

No legal method to elect successor to Tate Ralph PL Burnham

The article states there is no legal method to elect a successor to councilor Tate Ralph PL Burnham of the third district except by a special legislative session, plans to delay the remainder of the term, and an arrangement assigning other councilors to cover Burnham’s district. It notes Folsom will cover Franklin, Stearns Androscoggin, and Linnell Sagadahoc, aimed at creating confusion while citizens have someone to approach with matters.

Tate Ralph PL Burnham Callang Burnham Coupellor Folsom Franklin Stearns Androscoggin Couneilor Linnell Sagadahoe

No Plans Yet for McMillan Reception

Unclear plans for a reception to Commander Donald McMillan after his arrival from the North by the people of Wisconsin. Authorities have not yet been fully informed of his expected time, and on Wednesday morning were unsure if the event would occur Saturday. Final arrangements depend on more definite information from the explorer.

Donald MacMiluy Wiscasser Iis

Religious Education School for Bath Folk

Bath hosts a week of Religious Education at Wesley church starting November first under the Methodist churches with Rev. Charles E. Brooks as dean and Rev. W. P. Holman as registrar. Faculty includes Miss Alice Louise Brown and Miss Ruth A. Carter. Program runs Sunday through Friday with classes on Life in the Making and Leaders of Youth, credit offered by the Board of Sunday Schools for ten sessions and assignments.

Stackpole Berlin N. H John Higgins Higgins George Chesley Portland W. S. Hennessy Ernest E. Williams Salem Mass Hennessy Gertrude Williams Elmer Craig Dead River J. A. Swetnam Bath Fred W. Larrabee Marion Jaques Littlefield School William A. Brown New Meadows Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Nazarene Church of J. Everett Mayo E. R. Brown James B. Lemont James, Jr Edward Footer Hyde Park Evelyn Sotheard Martha Hall Esther Tath J. FE. Mayo Henry Grown William Davis Brunswick Charles Lemont James M. Lemont H. R. Rich Lewis Larrabee Lawrence Stuart Topshim Campbell’s Pond Merton Wright Woolwich Ralph Gorham Elizabeth Round Pond Annie F. Lee Alice Larrabee Revere Henry Cotteau Sabino Arthur Larrabee Hancock Waterville John Pooler Wesley Church Methodist Churches of Charles E. Brooks W. P. Holman Alice Louise Brown Methodist Churches of Maine Ruth A. Carter Young People’s Division Maine State Sunday School Association Young Peoples Barclay-Brown Brown Harris Carter Board of Sunday Schools

Real estate transfers recorded at Sagadahoc registry

Recent deeds show transfers in Bath Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham and Woolwich. Notable moves include Albion C Brown to Ernest Ward and Mary Silsby Brice to Jennie Gertrude Silsby in Bath as well as Charles Dayton Hunt to Dorma Hunt in Georgetown and Annie Belt to William Sewall in Phippsburg.

Sagadahoc Bath Albion C. Brown Ernest A. Ward Clyde A. Mains Frank A. Norton Edward H. Wright Mabel G. Traynes Mary Silsby Brice Jennie Gertrude Silsby Allen J. Clark Sherman Allen Clark Sowdeinham Alton G. Lenard Ira M. Carr Harold C. Varney James E. Cornish Georgetown Charles Dayton Charles A. Ogden David Urquhart Topsham Wyatie Colby Michael Lukes Mary FE Merriman Florence P. Merriman Marie J. O. Gingras Alice Gingras George Dugas Mary Louise Dugas Woolwich Florence L. Mains David W. Blair

Autumnal Concert for Music Lovers at Central Church

The Percy F Baker Concert Co of Boston will perform on Thursday evening October 15 at Central church parish house under Acadia lodge K of V for the building fund. The troupe includes Theresa G Sprague Eunice Scriven Percy F Baker and Herbert A Clark. Tickets are sold by lodge members Shaw's Mann's Mikelsky's.

the Times Co Percy F. Baker Lodge Shaw's Mann's Bakery Mikelsky’s Music Store

Legioners Celebrate With A Shore Dinner

Twenty seven members of Roland H. Smith post A I attended the annual banquet and reunion at the Sunny Bay House Maquoit Bay Harpswell A shore dinner was served at eight and Harry MacDonald a Boy Scout received a gold plated knife and chain for assistance Talks were given by Gardiner Rogers Eugene Desmond and James Morse. Songs by Sam Povich and John J Marks capped the evening.

Roland H. Smith A. I Sunny Bay House Maquoit Bay Harpswell Harry MacDonald Gardiner Rogers Eugene Desmond James L. Morse State Organization Sam Povich John J. Marks

Brunswick man fined for illegal shooting of small game birds

A well known Brunswick man was fined $100 a few days ago in the Brunswick police court after being convicted of illegally shooting small game birds.

Brunswick

Energetic cure touts L. F. Medicine for bowel relief

A period style ad promotes old fashioned L. F. Medicine by AT WOOD, claiming it revives energy and restores stomach and bowels to normal action. It advises daily use for a month, promises money back, and notes big bottle is 50 cents with a 15 cent mail option from L. F. Medicine Co. Portland, Me.

Atwood Nature

Autumnal Wedding Climax of Romance in Two Young Lives

Paul O. Rader and Dorothy A. Wetmore wed at the Rader farm in Wiscasset after a three year romance begun at Bible study in Maywood New Jersey. The ceremony in the lodge featured autumnal decor, a best man Daniel M. Rader, matron of honor Mrs. Daniel M. Rader, a reception with a large cake, and plans to live on the family estate near Woolwich. The couple will honeymoon briefly then settle on the farm after a southern automobile trip in a new Chandler car. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. B A Bailey Dr. and Mrs. Fred J. McTeer and others from Wiscasset Bath and Boston.

Lyell M. Rader Maywood N. J Paul O. Rader Dorothy A. Wetmore W. T. Wetmore Rader Farm Wiscasset Whitney Browne Moatsweag Daniel M. Rader Rader Noya B.A. Bailey A. W. Wilband Fred J. McTeer Afl Charles Shute Bath Keith Heiser Boston

Teachers' Association Chooses Arthur B Scott President

Arthur B Scott principal of Morse high school Bath was elected president of the Sagadahoc Lincoln County Teachers Association at the annual Wiscasset meeting attended by 249 teachers. Meetings featured speeches by Dr H K Bridges and resolutions endorsing literacy abolition and Magna Charta Day.

Arthur B. Scott Morse High School Bath Fredericton N. B Packard Principal Scott Mildred Edwards Topsham Helen Dickinson Wiscasset Clinton D. Wilson Bailey Moody Richmond Harold Clifford Boothbay Harbor Margaret J. Adams Dwight L. Moody John Carter Woolwich Ethel Redonnet

Gasoline Tax Imposed In Nearly All States

A government report shows gasoline taxes across states gathered 0,108,734 in the first half of 1925 with 0,538,814,240 for road work. By midyear 18 states had no tax, now all but Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York levy the levy. Per-gallon rates range from five cents to one cent across states, with New England specifics listing Maine three cents and Massachusetts none.

Bureau of Public Roads U.S. Department of Agriculture Ilinois Massachusetts New Jersey New York New England Maine New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island Connecticut

Hull of Hockomock in Good Condition at Boothbay Harbor

The keel and planking of the state ferry Hockemock at Boothbay Harbor are reported in better condition than expected. Old iron is being removed and the boat recaulked under the waterline. New face pins for the rudder and new rudder straps were shipped from the Torrey Roller Pasiive Works.

Hockemock New England Maritime Bureau Boothbay Harbor Torrey Roller Pasiive Works Biutely

Woolwich notes Governor Brewster visits Lincoln Fair

Gov Brewster and Col Dustin stopped at Mont Sweag farm on their Augusta to Damariscotta route to attend the Lincoln County Fair. He spoke at the Damariscotta Rotary lunch and toured the orchard with photos by Otis N. E. Card. Also listed are residents visiting, traveling, and local events including a harvest supper at Woolwich Center on Oct 13 with music and social programs.

Gov. Brewster Charles E. Dustin Montsweag Farm Augusta Damariscotta Lincoln County Damariscotta Rotary Club Otis N. E. Card Bath John Reed Capitol Island Frank Savage Maurice Colby Richmond Fair Annie Cunningham Howard Cunningham Edgecomb Fred Carlton A. B. Lecompte Cambridge Charles Henderson Milton C. Trott Hollis Leeman Artell Hayward Frank Head Denver Col Frank J. Walker Loxton Harold Maxine Walker Charlotte Buck Wiscasset Lawrence Putnam Lake Nequasset Frank Woodbridge Natalie Mass Sassanoa Bluffs Frank Clark Forrest Carlton Alvah Light Whitefield David Sennett Harpswell A. M. G. Soule Ladies Aid Woolwich Center Baptist Hall

Pastors Receive Warm Miscellaneous Shower at People's Church

Rev G B Wolstenholme and wife were surprised by about 60 friends and the ladies circle during a lavender decor evening in the church men’s room. Nellie Green and Alice Smith hosted with coffee, sandwiches, cake, cookies and grapes as gifts included china, enamelware and tin items. Nellie Green presented pink rose bouquet to Mrs Wolstenholme.

G. B. Wolstenholme Nellie Green Alice Smith

Wesley Sorority Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

At the Wesley Sorority annual gathering at Mrs. Robert S. Gordon home, officers for the next year were elected. President Mrs. Earle Stanley, vice president Mrs. Earl Lermond, secretary and treasurer Miss Alice Corliss, assistant Miss Ena Bucknam, chaplain Mrs. Fred W. Armes, and vice president presiding Miss Nike M. Cahill. A nominating committee and project committees for the church Christmas drive were named, with refreshments served.

Wesley Sorority Robert S. Gordon Earle Stanley Earl Lermond Alice Corliss Ena Bucknam Fred W. Armes Nike M. Cahill Charles E. Brooks Andrew M. Butterfield Sorority Otis I KB. Card Ralph Covel Arthur G. Oliver Candy Silie M. Cahill Leigh Reed

Battery Auefick receives coastal artillery equipment

Equipment to Battery H A arrived from Augusta on Tuesday and was deposited in the Music hall armory. The hardware includes the big gun, accoutrements, telephones, and plotting room gear. The armory will be rigged to resemble a battery at coastal forts.

Auefick Augusta Music Hall

World Series games broadcast on WGY radio in Schenectady

Radio listeners can follow every World Series play on WGY at 679.5 meters daily, enjoying the action from the comfort of home. Graham McNamee and a leading writer will relay the game while listeners hear crowd shouts, bat cracks, and the umpire’s calls with vivid realism.

WGY Schenectady Washington Pittsburgh

Mrs Lemont and daughter depart for visit in Woodstock

Mrs Frank Lemont and her daughter Frances of Washington street travel Sunday to Woodford to visit Lemont sister Mrs Raymond LB Welch.

Frank Lemont Frances Washington Street

Half Rate Auto Registration Sets Three Month Window

Half rate automobile and motor cycle registrations began Thursday and run for three months. The plan gives a cut date for late season buyers and keeps operator licenses at $2 per person for the season. Offices in Augusta Portland Bangor and Auburn will late December open for this class of business. A campaign to urge motorists to obtain 1926 licenses will start soon.

Frank W. Ball Augusta Portland Bangor Auburn

Grangers Accept Invitation for Degrees at Rich mond Corner

West Bath grange accepts Progressive grange of Richmond Corner invitation to work the third and fourth degrees at a Friday meeting. Forty one members will compose the team.

West Bath Progressive Grange Richmond Corner

Local visitors return from Massachusetts trip by auto

Alderman and Mrs. Chester A. Plant and daughter Caroline together with Mr. and Mrs. James W. Coombs and daughter Elvira have returned from a brief visit in Massachusetts, traveling by automobile.

Alderman Chester A. Plant Caroline James W. Coombs Elvira Massachusetts

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Clement Yates Danvers Larrabee’s Grove James Bradford West Point Campbell's Pond Ruth Stackpole Bradford B. H. Stackpole Parent Teacher Association George Hunt Birch Point Daniel Williams Harry Hall Ter Albany F. Bates Bates Hudson River Navigation Co H. A. Owen Sabine Boys’ and Girls Sagadahoc County Lowell School Anstress Larrabee Nellie ‘Brown Dorothy Mary Bryant Littlefield Charles Eastman Louise Smiley Charles Owen Florence Smiley Lillian Brown Foster's Point Annie Lee West Lath Red Cross Grange Hall Florence Rogers BE. OS. Stackpole Det Annie White Florence Trish John Cavanaugh Charles H. Oliver B.S. Crosby Abner Johnson Georgie Glass Edward Bacheldor Carrie Hodgkins Melvin Smith Samuel , Martin Lillian Hosmer Kya Cahill Mary Dean Annie Williams Belle Donnell Karl Donnell Annie Wylie Stackpole Lianora Lemont Lilian Rogers Rose Rich Lillian Mayo Jerry Hale Roger Annie ‘Trufant Marshall Paul Bodreau West Palm Beach Fla Frederic Bodreau Philip Bodreau Norway Medicine CO Congregational Mmillan Religious Education School For Bath Folk L. F. Medicine Co Pextland, Me Teachers’ Association Morse High Sagadahoc- Lincoln Association Hockomock London Beatrice O'Brien Charles Henry Butler Montsweag People's Church FOLK George B. Wolstenholme Bagdikian Chiropractors Front Street Grangers Craft’s Battery Service Center Street
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