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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1922

Page

2

West Bath Grange program entertains and plans fair

At the Grange hall a Monday program led by Stanley Peterson Vaughn Smiley and Joseph Melrose featured singing conundrums and readings with FE Haggett and David Henderson. A cafeteria lunch followed before preparations for the annual fair keep members busy. local social ties include visits and guests from Bath Sanford’s Crossing and York Beach with multiple households attending and traveling to camp sites.

Stanley Peterson Vaughn Smiley Joseph Melrose The Grange Grange Hall Leslie Wold FE. W. Haggett Reading David Henderson Felix W. F. Brown Sanford’s Crossing Blanchard Maine Charles Brooks Wesley Methodist Church Ernest BE. Williams Campbelll Pond Earl Dornnell William Whitlam North Bath J. M. Lemont E. W. Haggett Harry Lemont Stave Breton Bath York Beach H. E. Peterson Massachusetts Footer Red Cross Elmer Hodgkins Middle Street Melville South E. B. Noses Everett Mass Ernest M. Holman Elm Street George Vo Jewett Cottague Sabinrr Silas Bates Revere Samuel Bates Sabine Idella Altekamp Mase Sabime Momeday Henry Brown William Brown Chester King Wilbeat Pierson Jewett Pit Vicinnity Filmer Uoewighin Ellen Melville Smith Noyes Saline Anvil J. B. Neifey Hermes Mere J. Larrabee Rick. Mere K. Beewa Richard Jane Haggett John Pooler Retmrmert Sanday Waterville Mir Netley Sannes Mere Soeph Larrabee Fred Brace Maye Errrethe Scilkees Mere J MW. Lemon Lemene Bieggere Magoelt Elaggrer Walter Mure Llewellyn Rewers Ehileiven Eielen Colen Ane Fisvien Regers Ant Fred Bother Bor Beant Shere White Sanferd

American Bureau Proposes New Committees at Board Meeting

Changes in committees of the American Bureau of Shipping were proposed and will be voted at the annual session January 31. Asa F. Davison is nominated to the board, replacing George J. Baldwin who retired. New members include H. A. Morvan and others named for naval architecture and marine engineering subcommittees.

American Bureau of Shipping Board of Managers Asa F. Davison United States Prairia George J. Balduim American International Corporation H. A. Morvan New York Shipbuilding Coformeris Fath Charles I. Edwaris J. F. Mettes Penton Willian W. Sonith John A. Upsedell Ko Warriner Amd Charles PP Wetherbeer Mack Douglas F. Cox Cos & Appleton A F Davison Prited Fruit Co

Raising Berries in This Section

A fragmented local notice describes berry farming in New Meadows and nearby rivers. It mentions funding for a project and references various participants and dates, though many words are garbled, leaving unclear specifics about the event or beneficiaries.

Swanton

Court Stenographer’s Hobby Unearths Wartime Scenes

The stenographer John AU Haslem recounts a life at the keyboard during a historic session. He notes the speakers and circuit events, including the Heine of Representatives and the Maine circuit, while recalling a time when a domestic ceremony and wartime writing occupied his attention.

John AU Haslem Pdipc Haydon Fife Temure Dheronas Maine Thamos Tapini

Bath delegation plans to attend the meeting

A garbled report outlines Bath delegates attending a meeting with unclear details. It references a speaker, a time, and intersection with an institute and other entities, but specifics are lost in OCR corruption. The fragment mentions people and organizations such as Beeson Seed and various local bodies, with no coherent sequence.

Saturday Club's Fine Program in Bath and Brunswick

The Saturday club in Brunswick invites all women from Bath Brunswick Tops ham and surrounding towns to join. Officers include Miss May T. Potter president and Mrs Roscoe 4 Ham vice president. The 1422-123 program features lectures marionette shows and concerts from October to March at Town Hall Memorial Hall and Community House with events by Eugene S Jones and Tony Sarg Marionettes.

Bath Brunswick Topsham May T. Potter Roscoe 4 Saterday Get Comamanus House Charles Turnett Isabel Forsaith Charles A. Gilman Mendes New Town Hall New England Eugene S Jones Tuewias Tomy Sargs Dee Teverles Men Cotemuanity Spain Alice Lrewn Frode P.m Mali Kev Vimernt Torsdas Spom Hiei Spoon Kate Upton Mrumewick Altteengis Aere Tony Sarg le Suet

Fifty Millions for Waste Paper Pushes Industry Forward

A landmark plan proposes fifty million dollars for waste paper to be reworked in the United States and turned back into pulp and new paper. The scheme would raise mill output and address a shortage of waste paper as furnaces adapt to new accords. Industry and merchants expect shifts at the fall conference, with renewals under federal guidance.

Paper Murte Hiewge Miley Auerehant Pier Meek

Deserter Allegations Timed Around Patterson Case

Fragmented report references a desertion claim involving Patterson with mentions of a person named Patras and a date context in the events. The text describes a search or court-like action, with names such as George A and other scattered details about weighing, trials, and possible military or athletic references. The article appears to be a dystopian or garbled transcription of a historical notice with uncertain specifics.

Clerks Busy with 1923 Auto Registration Mailings

The Secre tary of State’s office is mailing envelopes with 1923 auto registration and operators license application blanks to about 100000 residents. Deputy Edgar C. Smith directs the effort. The form adds a line for the preferred address if sending licenses elsewhere. Those with certain registration numbers may apply before December 1 for next year.

Secretary of State Edgar C. Smith

Obituary of Albert Tibbett longtime Bath shipyard caulker

Albert Tibbett 87 died at home on 1434 Washington Street after a long illness. A veteran forenoon caulker in Bath shipyards, he was born September 27 in Mont Swea g. He worked on his father’s farm before moving to Bath and later Wisconsin, then returned to Bath. He married Norah A. Kennerson. the service was performed after travel delays in March 1862. Survived by a daughter Mrs Henry Adams of Bath and two grandchildren Albert Adams of Rockport and Mixx Myre Adams of Bath. He was active in local Republican politics and numerous fraternal orders.

Albert Tibbett Washington -Ireet Pie Montsweag James Mary Gould Tibbett Bath Wisconsin Odd Jol Meo O Norah A. Kennerson Moewe Hebeera Kennerwon Math Wetherbee Beacon Street Tibbetts Tibbetts Hadeen Cty Council Ward G Solar Masons, Montgomery

Death of George H H Wolfe 65 in Bath area

George H H Wolfe aged 65 died Sunday at his home after a week of illness from asthma and pneumonia. Born in Bath to John and Margaret Leavitt De Wolfe he lived mostly locally, worked as a brick mason, later a supervisor at South Street schools, and was loved by children. Survived by his wife and a brother Frank JeWel of Phippsburg. community mourns his loss.

George HH. S. Wolfe Bath John Margaret Leavitt de Wolfe Massachusetts George F. Meed South Street Frank JeWel Phippsburg Jaerena

MRS MARION YOUNG Died After Long Illness In Parke County

Mrs Marion Young died Monday at home after two years of illness. Born in Whigebor to Sedin and Eleie Lewes she lived in Sande Pac. She was a member of Treteest Veese congregation and a legalist atts wut. Survived by two sons and other relatives. Fire destroyed a building behind Parkieuge residence. a portion saved by neighbors.

Marie Merssuz Whiggebore Sedin Eleie Lewes Sande Pac Slace Treteest Veese Atty Alee Eppert John J Te Bea Everitt Viet Teed Denaing

Fragmentary report from unclear event near Kaated

Vague lines describe a Monday incident on a wing trip near Kaated involving felons and a video. Mentions cheering, a crowd, and damaged equipment. details are fragmentary and readings are uncertain.

Kaated

Great artists on the program for Portland concert season

Emilio de Gogorza opens the Municipal Concert season in Portland for 1922 23 with ten concerts and a stellar guest list includes Elly Ney Claire Dux Eva Gauthier Casals the Elschuco Trio Tosca Seidel George Meder Willem Willke Elias Breeskin Aurelio Giorni and Edwin H Lemare under Portland Music Commission. The Boston Symphony Orchestra led by Pierr Montreux closes the series with a yet unnamed tenth artist.

Emilio de Gogorza Portland Portland Music Commission Gogorza Maine Elly Ney Mme. Ney New York Claire Dux Chicago Opera Association Royal Operas Stockholm Copenhagen Mile Dux Eva Gauthier Uole Casals Mr. Casals New York Symphony Elschuco Jan II Willem Willke Kneisel Elias Breeskin Aurelio Giorni Tosca Seidel George Meder Ife Boston Symphony Orchestra Pierr Montreux Edwin H. Lemare Lemare Great Britain

MacMillan Coming To Bath For Cosmopolitan Lecture

Arctic explorer Dr. Donald B. MacMillan will visit Bath on November 2 to lecture at the Columbia Theatre for the Cosmopolitan club. His 1910 Bath appearance drew full houses, and local excitement suggests a strong ticket take as Bath residents welcome him back.

Donald B. MacMillan Bath Columbia Theatre Cosmopolitan Club MacMillan Northland Columbia

Maine grave marker honors Cushman founder

A bronze tablet was erected Friday at Nathaniel Cushman's grave in Maple Grove cemetery Mechanic Falls to honor his lasting donation for cemetery upkeep. The piece notes the graveyard's beauty and Cushman's ongoing legacy in the community.

Nathaniel Cushman Maple Grove Mechanic Falls Aroostook Guy V. Gannett Augusta Maine National Committee For American Legion Gannett A. L. King U. S. II Portland Serviere Portsmouth Navy Yard Viteria Navy Arthur E. Libby State Road Wells York County Libby Elsie Libby Kentucky Driving Club Treweh Little River Bert Bennett

Bowdoin and Wesleyan clash over McCurdy plays dispute

Bowdoin faces criticism over alleged use of Bowdoin plays by Hugh McCurdy now with Wesleyan. A Wesleyan faculty letter refutes the charge, noting McCurdy did not teach or scout Bowdoin plays. Meanwhile Bath Dramatic association selects Rollo's Wild Oats for Thanksgiving.

Wesleyan Dramatic Club Rollo Bowdoin Hugh McCurdy Wesleyan Middleton Paul Nixon Joseph W. Hewitt McCurdy Bowdoins Amherst Mae Loam Boston Tosa Ostergren Favor Tie Columbia New York Ochieve

Wolls Chapter Holds First Meeting of Season in Old Fort Western

Wolls chapter of D. AL RL of Augusta convened Thursday afternoon at Old Fort Western with hostesses Mrs. George TL Crickett Mrs. Charles Wy Jones and Mrs. Evans Morse. Mrs. Elvine S. Wiles presented as candidate for state regent and was unanimously endorsed by the chapter, a surprise nomination by Past State Regent Mrs. Lucy W. Hazlitt of Bangor.

Viles Lucy W. Hazlitt Bangor

Hospital Board Meeting Notes and October Week Dedication

The City hospital board held its regular monthly meeting in the Aldermen's room of City hall on Friday afternoon chaired by president William D. Sewill with good attendance. Routine business was transacted and the notice announced Hospital Dedication Week the period of October 23. The article notes unusual history of ownership with former residents moving to California years ago and current occupants also coming from California from the same town, but the two groups scarcely knew one another.

City Hospital City Hall Willian Sewill

Wedding of Bessie De to Wart French in Rockland

The wedding of Bessie De to Wart French took place Tuesday at the home of Ma and Mrs John Benner in North Waldoboro. Rev Lewis W Westoff of Bath officiated with Elizabeth Nichols as roving ring bearer. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Wesley Nichols. The bride wore Canton crepe with gray over-drapery. the bridegroom wore a changeable suit. After the ceremony, refreshments were served. the couple will reside at 9 Florence Street in Rockland.

John Benner North Waldoboro Get. TO Bessie de Wart Bo French Kkob. French Roelkland Revo Lewis Wesley Nichols Rockland Florence Street

Knights of Pythias District 10 Convention in Freeport

Knights of Pythias District 10 plans a Friday evening convention in Freeport with lodges from Freeport Yarmouth Brunswick and Bath. Supper 6 to 7 30. Willis Mann of Bath in charge. Kennebec lodge Bowdoinham opens the meeting and Weseussogo lodge Yarmouth handles the class of candidates. Bath Pythians travel by auto and on the live clock trolley.

Knights of Pythias Freeport Yarmouth Brumswick Bath Willis Mann Kennebec Lodge Bowdoinhn Weseussogo Lodge Bath Pythians

Murray Universalist church food sale raises over $50

The Murray club of the Universalist church held a Saturday food sale at the former Swett drug store on Front Street. More than $50 was cleared from baked beans and woys on sale. Alfie Jacobs chaired the committee with help from Mrs. Lewis DB Swett, Mrs. Marid Tongrey, Mas. Harry BP. Passioore, Mas. Charles TL Tlooper, Miss Mme Hut Tlooper.

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West Bath Ant Breen Aire Mir Woarrer ELF American Bureau Charles P. Wetherbee Beth Savio Entertainment Ibarrs F Westpoft Uae Govreudsé Oriental Cream Claim Patterson Jon Patras Seth Dee Perewett Soci Wari George Maren Dube Albert Tibbetts George H. Dewolfe Marion Young Young Mckay Park Renaud-Moore Renand Mri Creare Sonwax Mevierse Co Sorway Portland Municipal Macmillan Coming Maine News Notes Mallory Fall Manhattan Bates Street Hathaway Thompson Bros. Inc Thompson Bros M’curdy Bath Dramatic Association Claire Kummer Masonic Building Fund Ti. A.use W. AL Parker Katherine Torrey Madelyn Chase Chester S. Kingsley George A. McFadden Hiram A. Tobey HR. M. White John HE. Grindell H. T. Stevens Bb. OL. Andrews Benner Murray Club SALE
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