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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1926

Page

2

Washington Building shaping capital skyline shows bold artistry

The Washington Building on the Mall, designed by Boston architects including F. V. Bulfinch descendant, marks a national display of artistry in a commercial tower. Rising 110 feet with limestone, black marble, and a bronze frieze, it will house stores banks and offices across ten stories near the Treasury and White House.

Washington Mall National Capital Boston F. V. Bulfinch Adamses Christopher Wren Coolidge, Shepney, Bulfinch City Central Corporation of America Congress Lincoln-Lee Memorial Totomac Arlington Botanical Gardens Washington Building Albert O. Hagar Capitol Mr. Hagar City Central Corporation United States

West Bath Grange hosts instruction and entertainment night

Eighty three attended the West Bath Grange weekly meeting featuring talks on apples and winter varieties, squashes, onions, and a tableau with Mrs. Marion Plummer as Autumn. The sewing circle met, Red Cross activity noted, and many local residents visited or returned from trips to Portland Fryeburg and Sabine.

West Bath Grange Harry E. Peterson Owen E. Rogers Herbert Simpson Frank Miller Marion Plummer Sadie Couillard Thelma Staples Ella J. Douglas David Henderson Elizabeth Haggett Doris McKay Vesta Hinckley William H. White

Death of Attorn. Buffington Jr. in Miami Hurricane

The obituary notes the death of Sidney Buffington Jr. of Washington DC and New York City, aged 27, struck by a live wire during a Miami hurricane while visiting a summer home with his fiancée Mildred Bent. He was educated at Cornell and Penn State Law, practiced in Washington, and was active in Bar associations and social clubs. Funeral services were held in Washington. Burial to follow in Newport Rhode Island.

New York Times Sidney Buffington, Jr Washington, D. C New York City William Thaxter Buffington Washington Miami Fla Buffington J. F. Cummings New York Washington Bar Association Cornell University Penn State Law School Georgetown Law School Cornell Maine Mildred Bent Michigan J. W. Anthony Long Island Pinehurst Manor Newark Boston Europe Iuffington Attorney Buffington, Jr Brooklawn Terrace Joseph B. Blaine Stanley Thomas Baptist Church of Washington Morris G. Nichols Newport, R.v

William J Conway dies after brief illness in Bath home

William J Conway T4 a well known stone mason died at his 653 York street Bath after a short illness. He was born in Bath son of John and Catherine Conway and lived in Bath all his life. He served in the police and as deputy under Spargis law before joining Bath Tron Works as gate tender. He leaves his wife two daughters Mrs Hubert H McCarty Bath and Mrs Walter Pref Portland and two sons John Conway Boston and George Conway Bath. Funeral Wednesday at 9 in St Marys church. The Baden Baden liner reaches New York completing its Atlantic voyage.

William J. Conway York Street Mr. Conways Bath John Catherine Conway Bath Tron Works Hubert H. McCarty Walter Pre Portland John Conway Boston Ceor ‘Way St. Mary's Church Edward Hussey Augusta Fred Providence R. J Normaan Cathryn West Medford Mass Mina Tidd Kezar Falls Costello I. Hall Mary Fullerton Costello V. Hall Pearl New Hartford New Hartford, Conn., Where They Visited Their Daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hecht Collingsford and Winstead Rosa Brookings South Manchester Conn Brookings Woolwich Harley Johnson Everson Stintson Lothrop & Shea Eliver Haywood Bangor Everett Savage Scott Donnell Artell Hayward Frank Purington G. W. Marston William McPhee Wiscasset Benjamin Miller Boothbay Gert Bailey Walter Baker Rufus Savage Carrie Yarmouth Kenneth Estay U.S John Savage Duesday Harriet Savage Sherman Pratt Alice Preble Fred Sherman Fred Carlton Ty. E. Savage Ralph Nellie Ralph Rice George W. Marston Catherine Bebe Hyde Park Ethlyn Marston Auburn Joseph Swift Robert Mattapan Kennebec Tuessie Jiall Florence Baker Wallace Feed Millard Trott Curtis M. Parker I Yon Clarence Baker Delmar Trott Electric Refrigerating Co Somerville Earl Brown Bowdeinhaim Annie Goff Edgar Bailey Winnemnee John Stanley Smith Stanley Eleanor Pine Bluff Inn Pine Bluff N.C Maine Maine and Were Guests of Mrs. Smith's Uncle, G. W. Shaw Howard Ro Shaw Montsweag Charles Smith Eliott Harvey Bailes Jordan Wright Morris Hathorn J. A. Redlon Richard Quick Millie Dodge Nequasset J. M. Lord Harry Reed Fisk Rena Faulkner Dionariscotta Harvey Colby Frances Herbert Wright Hubert Hawes Wis Casset Creorge

Woolwich Seeks Union of Methodist and Congregational Churches

Woolwich committee meets district superintendent Rev L G Marsh and Mr. Iss to discuss federating the Nequasset Methodist and Congregational churches. Local social notes cover visitors, hosting duties, road work changes, and community events including a Poverty Dance at Tuessie Hall with prizes.

Nequasset L. G. Marsh Iss Wilson Wright Herbert Miller Dike Hill

Reynolds siblings return from visit to parents in Massachusetts

Miss Sarah Reynolds of Wellesley Trills and her brother Thomas Reynolds of Quincy returned Tuesday afternoon after visiting their parents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Reynolds, of upper Washington Street over Columbus.

Sarah Reynolds Wellesley Trills Mass Thomas Reynolds Quincy Upper Washington Street Columbus Day

Millions to Erect War Service Homes in Australia

The War Service Homes act has funded 28 851 homes costing over 100 million dollars. Eligible ex servicemen nurses and widows may obtain up to 4 000 for a dwelling with land often purchased by the commission. Repayments are set as rent at five percent per year and homes are insured against loss with guarantees of rebuilding. Only a small share of eligible Australians have claimed benefits, though as many as 300 000 could qualify, prompting nationwide radio broadcasts.

War Service Homes Act Commonwealth of Australia Commission Australia

School Superintendents to Meet in Portland

A meeting of the superintendents of schools in Portland and vicinity will be held in Portland on December 14. Earlier at the Falmouth hotel Thursday evening, topics on school matters were discussed with Bertram KE Packard, deputy State Commissioner of Education, as the principal speaker. Present were William B. Jack of Portland, W. J. S. Ellingwood of Westbrook, Henry Hull of Sacco, and many others from Bridgton, Scarboro, Hollis, Berwick, Lisbon, Sanford, Auburn, Brunswick, Lewiston, Bath, Freeport, Wells, and Falmouth, along with Glenn Starkey.

Portland Falmouth Bertram KE Packard State Commissioner of Education William B. Jack W. J. S. Ellingwood Westbrook Henry Hull Sacco Guy Monk Bridgton F. H. Heald Scarboro George Jack Hollis William McCue Berwick J. B. Thompson Lisbon Chester Tuttle Kennebunk James Hamlin Sanford George Gardiner Auburn Philip Kimball Brunswick Charles W. Bickford Lewiston Clinton I. Wilson Bath Ralph Oakes Freeport Sherman Graves W. Li. Lane Wells Frank Coombs Ray Glenn Starkey

Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers in Brunswick

Officers of the auxiliary to Roland H. Smith post A. T. were installed Thursday night by Mrs. Alice Staples and Mrs. Belanger. New officers include Emma Crosby president Evelyn Snow vice president Laura Walters second vice president Cleora Coombs secretary Margaret McGlinchy treasurer Mary Murphy chaplain and historian Sadie Fogg sergeant at arms. Meetings will be the second and fourth Thursday monthly. They adjourned to the Colonial for supper after the proceedings.

Roland H. Smith A. T Alice Staples Belanger George T. Files Brunswick Colonial Emma Crosby Evelyn Snow Laura Walters Cleora Coombs Margaret McGlinchy Mary Murphy Sadie Fogg

Standish and Lewis Wed in Parsonage Ceremony

Gilbert D. Standish of Bath and Bertha M. Lewis of Five Islands were joined in a double ring ceremony by Rev. F N Littlefield Saturday night in a parsonage. The couple will reside in Five Islands.

Gilbert D. Standish Bath Bertha M. Lewis Five Islands F. N. Littlefield

Evening School to Open at Morse Tonight

The Bailey Evening school resumes for Fall and Winter with a capable staff led by principal Mrs. Ella Carey. Courses include Typewriting with Mrs. Marion Norton, shorthand by Miss Stella Duprey, bookkeeping by Mrs. Andrew Flaherty, home nursing by Mrs. Ralph Small, handicraft by Mrs. Olney Perry, manual training by David Y. Alkazin, and more. Miss Ellen KR. Turner is noted among instructors.

Bailey Ella Carey Marion Norton Stella Duprey Andrew Flaherty Ralph Small Olney Perry David Y. Alkazin J. B. Pomeroy Sarah Oliver Harry Blaisdell Charles Miller David Heald Sarah Percival Ellen KR. Turner

Morse High Gardiner Grid Game Shifts to Friday

The Morse High Gardiner game moves to Friday at Kelley Field after noon, replacing Saturday. A large student parade will follow school, led by the Blue and White band, forming after dismissal and marching to the business district. The Morse squad aims to rebound from last year’s loss to Gardiner.

Morse High-Gardiner Kelley Field Gardiner

One Session Plan Favored By Town Meeting

The town voted to bear its pro rata expense for a new walk in front of Central Grammar School. Accounts No. 8 totaling 42 dollars and 10 cents were ordered paid. All members attended except Rev. Samuel A. Evans. Rosene A. L. Dyer of Phinsen Mass visits Bath after 14 years, visiting his brother M. Dyer on Willow Street and meeting old friends.

Central Grammar School Samuel A. Evans Rosene AL Dyer Phinsen Mass Bath Hurt M. Dyer Willow Street

Paving Stones Due for State Aid Work

Arrival of about 40000 granite paving blocks from Waldoboro is moments away for a State aid project on Oak street between Washington and Front. The A and K Ry Co has installed new rails curves and bonds. Drainage basins and reinforced concrete bases have been added to support the paving with an estimated week to complete.

Waldoboro Oak Street Washington Front Streets Front Street Oak Washington Streets

District Meeting of Pythian Sisters Holds Oct Conclave

The District No. 4 Pythian Sisters convention will convene October 27 at Odd Fellows hall with a morning and afternoon business session and a six oclock banquet. The Brunswick team will exemplify work in the evening, as delegations come from Yarmouth Freeport Brunswick Bowdoinham and Boothbay Harbor. Ian G Haskell of Auburn district deputy grand chief will preside. other grand officers are expected.

Pythian Sisters Odd Fellows Hall Brunswick Yarmouth Freeport Bowdinham Boothbay Harbor Ian G. Haskell Auburn

Robins Remain Hint Of Indian Summer Pleasant Birds Happenings

Mr and Mrs Fred Brown of Hardings woke Tuesday to a flock of rob ins chirping in their trees The birds appeared content and unconcerned about winter The Browns took comfort as a sign of Indian Summer Capt and Mrs L B Chaney of Oak Street and guest Miss Nellie Perkins of Brookline Mass and Winfield Magan visited Portland and South Portland Sunday.

Fred Brown Hardings Mrs. Brown L. B. Chaney Oak Street Nellie Perkins Brookline Mass Winfield M. Hagan Portland South Portland

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United States Treasury White House Washington Hotel New Willard Riggs National Bank L. F.”. Atwood L. F. Medicine Co West Bath Grange Annie Peterson Jerry Hale Annie White Minnie Larrabee Mary W. Whitehouse Walter Butler Malden H. R.rich Croker Sabine Bert Cummings W. L. Griffin New Meadows Lillian Brown Filmer Craig Walter J. Larrabee North Bath Dunton Simpson's J. Everett Mayo Mayo Chapman Ernest Small Fryeburg Campbell's Pond Littlefield Topsham Fair William Brown William A. Brown City Hospital Augusta Witts H.R. Brown Henry Brown Edgar Murphy South Street O. Miller Melvin Pinty Highland Street F. W. Winter Fred D. Winter Frank Fowler FB. R. Brown Fred W. Larrabee Mondey Herbert Worrey Washington Street Florence Neiley J. 1. Neiley James TB. Lemont Tan McLellen Lemont Pred W. Larrabee Char Epee M. Brevant O Marguerite Williams East Harpswell Jarest J. Willigans Campbell’. Pond Edward Drake Birch Point Edward Bowker Kittery W. A. Brown da Bonney Ronald Tenney Russell Street Ernest BE. Willis Campbell's Tend Edward Sampson Lingham's Cove Annie Williams J. Lverett Mayo John Pooler Sabino Waterville Charles Bates Charles Bates, Jr Deachmont Bates Anh Leon Charles Beachmont Henry Cotteau Munday James Thorpe Joan Small H. A. Owen Joanna Hodgkins Owen Olive Doughty Ernest F. Williams FE. B. Noyes Clara Everett, Mass Noyes Delmar Bates William Bailey Llewellyn Rogers Ernest E. Williams Marguerite Edward Cummings Samuel F. Bates Edwin Haggett Ralph Taunton John McNary Chelsea J. M. Lemont Atlantic Wnh John Gilmore Ardiny Norway Mephise Co Norway Legion Auxiliary L. Farnham Co., Inc Elm Street Morse District Meeting OF Robins Maine Central Winter Service Maine Central Maine Central Railroad Lenie
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