Winnegance Women Host Card Party for Club Fund
The Woman's Auxiliary to the Community Club held a card party at the Winnegance community house, clearing over $18 for the building fund as 11 tables played bid whist. Prizes went to Mrs. Harry Williams and Edgar Oliver, with consolation to Miss Marion Morse and Stewart Day, and plans for a fall fair and the clubhouse anniversary were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Harry C. Williams
Edgar
Oliver
Marion Morse
Stewart Day
Sherman L. Morse
Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc
Cumberland
Herbert
Samuel Gilson
Julia
Gertrude
Ralph Day
Eleanor
Gloucester
Mass
Eugene Knight
Ernest Knight
Augusta
Charles E. Preble
High Street
Herbert Morse
Portland
Isle Au Haut
Wiliam Bates
Bath
Charlestown Navy Yard
Stoneham
Abram C. Oliver
Phippsburg
Woman’s Auxiliary
Joseph N. Day
Ladies Aid
Winfield W. Morse
Tyleston
John G. Morse & Sons
Squaw Club
Robert P. Manson
Fred L. Parks
Abram Oliver
Marion McDonald
Quincey
Charles T. Small
Edwin
Beachmont
Massachusetts
Robert H. Carey
Corliss Street Church
Grace Trask
John G. Morse
Reuben HM. Purington
Charles BE. Preble
J. Darker Morse
Joseph B. McCutcheon
J. A. Trueworthy
Frank Perry
Earl P. Morse
Charles E. Hewitt, Jr
Charles 3d
Kittery
Hewitt
Samuel Stokes
Haverhill
Richard C. Morse
Aroostook County
I. A. Trueworthy
Mr. Trueworthy
Rockland
White Mountains
Crawford Notch
Joseph N. Day of
Winneyance
Percy Nickerson
Pauline Nickerson
Harry C. Webber
Lewiston
Ownership statement for The Bath Independent 1926
Notarized ownership and circulation statement for The Bath Independent filed October 6 1926. Details publisher editor and officers at The Times Co Bath Maine owners including Nichols family, and Intertype Corporation as major security holder. Affiant Frank B Nichols swears accuracy per act of August 24 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Independent
Bath
Maine
State of Maine
Sagadahoc
Frank B. Nichols
Postoffice
the Times CO
Front St
North St
Dorothy Nichols Niven
Colonial Terrace
Belmont
Mass
Barrett C. Nichols
Congress St
Boston
Intertype Corporation
Broadway
New York City
WM. T. Hall
School Union Meeting at Winnegance Discusses Educational Measure
Union 48 representing Arrowsic Westport Woolwich Georgetown and Phippsburg met at the Winnegance community house Friday afternoon to discuss school problems. Superintendent John Carter presided. After lunch the session opened with singing led by Mrs Clara Darling. Mrs Craig of Westport read a historical paper which was very interesting. The meeting closed with the song Till We Meet Again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Arrowsic
Westport
Woolwich
Georgetown
Phippsburg
Winnegance
John Carter
Clara Darling
Craig
Carter
Maine Daughters Plan Education Week Events
Mrs. Wiles the State Regent invites Maine Daughters to observe Education Week from Nov 7 to 13 with daily themes such as For God and Country and Armistice Day. The notice extends sympathy to Mrs. William Robinson of North Anson whose husband died on Sept 29, noting her long service in the Maine Society and prior leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiles
Maine
William ©. Robinson
North Anson
Y M C A Notes and Church League Update
Y M C A notes a card party on Tuesday afternoon October 26 in the Gym hosted by the Auxiliary to raise funds for folding chairs. The same group plans a silver tea in early November. Bath A C begins practice Monday at seven, and the business men's gym class runs Monday five to six as the Gym schedule begins. Church Basketball League governing committee meets late this month as expectations rise for a bigger season. Corliss Street last year’s champions opened practice Friday, with Winter Street, Central, and Wesley reporting ready to start this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Auxiliary
Church Basketball League
Corliss Street
Winter Street
Central
Wesley
On Duty at Fair at Topsham
Sheriff McClure and deputies keep watch at the fair. they closed one place for suggestive surroundings and warned two others for open gambling, ensuring no law violations occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Topsham Fairy Mes
Maine towns lead per capita giving to Near East Relief
Kennebunkport tops Maine in Near East Relief gifts with 879 dollars and 61 cents per person. Calais second with 1084.17 total and 18 cents per capita. Portland third with 11 41.41 total and 16 cents per capita. Other towns like Gardiner Wilton Camden Bangor Rockland Auburn Augusta Bar Harbor show smaller per capita rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
Near East Relief
Calais
Portland
Maine
Gardiner
Wilton
Bowdeinham
Camden
Bangor
Rockland
Auburn
Augusta
Bar Harbors
Iselfast
Brunswick
Dover-Foxcroft
Houston
Lewiston
Lubec
Rumford
Skowhegan
Waterville
Stitt
Bath groups plan dances to aid Legion memorial fund
Bath organizations launch a week of parties to raise ten thousand dollars for a new American Legion war memorial building at Oak and Washington. Dances led by Frank H. Beal and Philip Bodreau kick off Friday night at Music Hall, with proceeds to the Legion fund and further events expected as prominent citizens join the drive. The initial gifts committee, chaired by Rupert H. Baxter, met at Bath Trust Co. to map support, listing members including Mayor Charles H. Cahill and Henry G. Wright among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys of
American Legion
Bath
Legion
Community War Memorial
Oak and
Washington Streets
Music Hall
Frank H. Beal
Philip Bodreau
War Memorial Fund
Rupert H. Baxter
Bath Trust Co
Rupert II. Baxter
William TD. Sewall
Oliver Moses
Charles H. Cahill
Pearl Pagoda at Sesqui Exposition Valued Over Million
A pearl pagoda in the Japanese exhibit at the Sesqui Centennial International Exposition in Philadelphia, marking the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, is crafted entirely of pearls and valued above $1,000,000. The exposition runs through December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Phippsburg Visitor Sees Long-Changed Town After 20 Years
Fred Coffie of Freeport tours his former residence in Phippsburg and notes many local changes. The Eaton home hosts guests from Ashdale Freeport South Portland Bath and Bethel among others. The week includes forest fires at Merrill's Mountain Sebasco and Parker Head with residents relocating and seasonal travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Coffie
Freeport
Nathan W. Eaton
Ashdale
George S. Brett
Eaton
Fred Coffie
Hattie Bowie
Coffie
Iimery Hart
South Portland
Paul Gilmore
Marjorie
Virginia
Popham Road
New York
Bernard Carlson
Delia Hannaford
Elian Oliver
Spinney
Cox’s Head
Leslie
Horace Verkins
Earl Perkins
Portland
Cox's Head
Verkins
Harvard College
Merrill’s Mountain
Sebasco
McCollett Place
Parker Head
EF. M. Dyer
Leslie Dyer
Leroy F. Dyer
Juiney
Mass
Aurin Gahan
James
Terry
Ernest Spinney
Popham Beach
William S. Oliver
Bath
Alston FE
Oliver
W. G. Jefferson
Whitmore House
Warren Ryan
Waltham
J. H. Pease
Pease
George Penton
Small Point
N. W. Eaton
Rey Hosmer
N. A. Cushman
Morse High Notes Promoters Split Duties for School Paper
The Morse High School Press club forms two rotating groups for the school's first issue in next Tuesday's Times. Editors Marjorie Dearborn and Clarabelle Quick lead separate teams while staff and alumni editors push the parade planned with Gardiner-Morse football game activity. The football squad aims for a comeback Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Dearborn
Mildred Hooper
Augustus Meister
Lillian Leeman
Clarabelle Quick
Charles Miller
Walter Anliker
Margaret Lord
Gardiner-Morse
Gardiner
Capt Skillings Buys Fine Summer Property At Sebasco Estates
Capt John F Skillings of Bath has purchased a large plot at Sebasco Estates from Freeman H Merritt. The site sits with a commanding ocean view and is likely to host a summer home. Skillings, a keen golfer, is known for frequent visits to the Sebasco course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Skillings
Bath
Freeman H. Merritt
Sebasco Estates
Capt. Skillings
Sebasco
French government tests charcoal fueled trucks
The French government demonstrated that charcoal gas can effectively substitute gasoline in vehicles. In a 150 mile endurance test, a charcoal fueled motor truck running on its combustion gases used far less fuel, costing less than one fourth of a comparable gasoline powered truck.
Not to Be Forgotten About Good Intentions Backed by Deeds
A reflection on the need for actions to accompany good intentions, noting that credit should go to deeds that authenticate hopeful aims rather than words alone.
Jury Drawn for October Term at Sagadahoc Superior Court
A new grand jury for the year will be sworn Tuesday as Sagadahoc County’s October term opens. Associate Justice Guy H. Sturgis of Portland will preside for the second time in the city. Traverse jurors and panel names include Arrowsic Charles W. Martin and Bath Elwell Crosby among others, with Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Georgetown, and West Bath represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County
Bath
George L. Gillespie
Bowdoin
Charles O. Baker
Charles H. McEwen
Bowdoinham
Harold Brown
Georgetown
Ernest W. Oliver
Phippsburg
Edward P. Favor
Frank A. Sherman
Richmond
John Dolloff
H. F. Merriman
Topsham
J. Higgins
West Bath
Asa
Hathorne
Woolwich
Arrowsie
Charles W. Martin
Elwell S. Crosby
Thomas
Gibbons
Stewart D. McPherson
Maxwell Powers
Roger DD. Skillings
Earl K K. Wing
Abel T. Grover
Chester H. Jack
F Ernest Sylvester
Almon Marr
Whippsburg
James EF. Perry
Frank Beede
Albert Page
Harry L. White
Country's forests and parks gain ground nationwide
The nation now has over 500 state parks spread widely as towns grow. New York leads with ninety parks, Adirondack Park at 1.85 million acres rivals only Yellowstone in size, while Michigan Texas and Iowa follow with many parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adirondack Park
Yellowstone
Michigan
Texas
Iowa
Minnesota
Washington
Tennessee
Virginia
Florida
Mississippi
Custer State Park
South Dakota
Allegheny Park
Palisade Interstate Park
Northern Forest Park
Wisconsin
Itasca Lake State Park
Pennsylvania
Pacific Coast
Harvest supper funds to aid War Memorial drives card party
Following a successful Harvest supper in South End P T A rooms 30.25 was raised. A special meeting voted to hold a card party at Washington street rooms on Oct 27 with proceeds going to the War Memorial fund of Roland H. Smith post A L Mrs W A Moore was named to manage table reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
John Hunt
Washington Street
War Memorial Fund
Roland H. Smith
A. L
W. A. Moore
Carrell A. Deering
N. Gratz Jackson
William H. Smal
Leila Oliver
Richard Quick
Wellington A. Moore
Chester A. Plant
Harry Williams
Leland RK. Mitchell
Elmer F. Campbell
Hazel Trott
William F. Hatch
Bath A C Discuses Plans For Winter
Bath A C held its first meeting of the season last night to discuss planning for the winter. An initial practice was set for Monday evening with a captain and manager to be elected. Russell and Foley, two experienced players, announced their intent to join the squad. The team hopes to open by December and arrange games with the University of Maine and Portland A C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath A. C
Russell
Foley
University of Maine
Portland A
Knocking Habit Review Ends Daily Exchange
A brief note urges reflection on daily discourse noting that most remarks tend to be criticisms. It warns that persistent jawing and chatter can become habitual and suggests mindful communication to curb excessive knocking.
Topsham Fair Opens With Strong Opening Day Showing
The Topsham Fair opened on Tuesday under dusty conditions with a strong crowd and praise for improvements. New cattle sheds and horse barns replace fires destroyed in the summer, and exhibits across the hall feature notable grange displays from Brunswick Topsham and Durham. The poultry section suffered from an epidemic last year, but the midway shows more exhibits and a gym racing card drew crowds to the grandstand. Officials include Harry A. Rackley president and Edwin Patten secretary, with several executors and guardians listed for local estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagshahee
Grange
Hrigo
Brunswick
Topsham
Merrivoneag
Harpswell
Selil Rock
Durham
Harry A. Rackley
Edwin (. Patten
Tosham
Isaiah KR. Morrill
Fred E. LaBork
Linwood T. Skelton
Powdoin
Nathan Doughty
Bowdoin
Horace J. Millay
Bowdeinham
Will of Dr Peaslee filed for probate in Sagadahoc
The will of the late Dr Clarence A Peaslee granted probate by Judge James S Lowell in Sagadahoc county probate court naming Frances H Peaslee as executrix without bond. The session also granted administrations for several estates and filed petitions for administration, with various Bath and Bath-area residents named as executors or guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsham
Sarah M. Fickett
Emily
Stevens
Tath
Charles
Law
Mahlon
Bath
Sidney I
William A. McNeal
Henry G. Hodgdon
William D. Sewall
Barth M. Well
Alice W. Sewall
Chester A. Call
George A. Clough
Richmond
Fatate Howard E. Varney
West Bath
Mattie S. Varney
Ellen Nason
Annie 4
Duncan
James ID. Lawrence
Arrowsie
Fred L. Lawrence
William C. Pearson
Ethel
Pearson
Joseph E. Rines
Harriet F. Johnson
Clarence A. Peaslee
Frances H. Peaslee
James S. Lowell
Sagadahoe County
Lowell
Albert. Colby
Warren A. Colby
Frances H. Peasier
Thomas I Potter
Frank M. Lemont
Julie FE. Sampson
Edward W. Sampson
Virgil P. Emery
Clarence H. Emery
Henrietta P. Gregson
John Gregson
Ellen Nelson
Ella Mc Winters
Bend
James DD Lawrence Gre
Fred V. Lawrence
Mary FE. Tarr
Arther J. Wong
Jaim FL Samspeomn
Barh
Meheard W Sempeon
Ministester
Themas Ip Detter
Feask M. Lemene
Joseph FE
Kines
Miner of
Harriet F. Jobnxom
Coleman Fiberts
John J. Keegan
T. A
John LP
Burke Bate
Charlotte Keath Karke Parnes
Ssenrge A. Oenzich
Richmound
Davis Solovich Davis wedding in Portland at Etz Chaim synagogue
The wedding of Miss Sadye Solovich and Dr. Harry Eugene Davis took place Tuesday night at the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland. Rabbi Phineas Israeli officiated. Guests included out of town Solovich relatives from Detroit and Brookline. The couple plans to reside on Chamberlain Avenue after a reception at Congress Square Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadye Solovich
Joseph Solovich
High Street
Harry Eugene Davis
Israel Davis
Atlantic Street
Portland
Etz Chaim Synagogue
Phineas Israeli
Elia Solovich
Detroit
Michigan
Maurice R. Davis
David Sivorlos
Louis Bernstein
Edward J. Berman
Harry Schwartz
Sidney Schwartz
Harry Sivovios
Congress Square Hotel
A. & Schwartz
John I. Davis
Charles Connor
M.D. Davie
Davis
Chamberlain Avenue
Sfi
Solovieh
Emerson College
Dr. Davis
Tufts Medical School
Phi Delta Epsilem Medical Fraternity
The
Elks
Exonomic Club
B’nai Brrth
Maine Medical Association
New England Pediatric Society
Portland Medical Club
Livee Solovich
Michizen
Ma. Solovich
Brookline
Mass
May Solovich
M. Ginsberg
Dorchester
Mas
Celia Solovich
Dretrei
Leah Lemel
Adlie Fisher
Mase
Jak Shapiro
Mark Herivitz
Erewokline
Fiddling Phrases Spark Dictionary Quips
The passage notes how common phrases like fiddlestick Oh fiddlestick and fiddle-faddie appear in news and language. It underscores playful exclamations and suggests they populate dictionaries with colorful expressions.
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Winneganee
Harry C. Pesc
Bath, Maine
Ella D. Nichols
Daughters OF Revolution
Morse
Times
Jessie Colby
Muriel Ayre
Guy H. Sturgis Will
United States
South End Parent-Teacher Association
Harvest Supper
Iupid
Habi
Stabi
Topsham Fair
Carl A. Scott
Ralph AD Scott
Joseph E. Kines
Minor
DR. Peaslee
Curlis
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