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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1922

Page

4

Apple exhibit and community notices from Bowdoinham

Bowdoinham reports a fine but small apple crop led by MacIntosh Reds with a planned exhibit at the State Pomological show led by E. L. White. The column also records obituaries, sermons, travel, health updates, social events, church activities, school and club notes, and local arrived visitors around Bowdoinham and Gardiner.

M. H. White & Son E. L. White Jack Mary E. Jewell Minneapolis Minn Kendall Japan Cumberland Free Baptist Church Gardiner Randall Boston Adams House R. BE. Ferguson Krank Bertha Tackett Thelma Messick Fryeburg Vpland Luella Skelton Central Maine Hospital Lewiston Putman Ella K. Park Massachusetts Bow Gibson Ida Ida Powle Methodist School Pythian Sisters Hallowe'en William Hall Dr. Trish Bert Pierce Freeman Trott Mr. Clement Bath M. Fowle William Raymond Bates College A.C. Raymond Albert Henderson Robert Gass Worthind Elizabeth Gass W. EF. Satie Yarmouthville I. C. Trish James Brown Myra Fowie Amesbury Mass Paul Hatch Topsham Eleeta

For Sale Sherwin Williams Rei Mixed Paint

Sold by W Fisher on High Street. Any quantity available at 173 dollars per gallon. Call 782-M to arrange purchase between 12 and 2 weekdays.

Sherwin and Williams W. Fisher High Street

Bowdoinham Notes From 1888 Local Scene

A Bowdoinham chronicle from 1888 reports a store break in with minor clothing thefts, ongoing bank work, and local figures like John W. Trufant. It notes the Agricultural Society meeting in Topsham, weather-impact on farming, horse racing results, and community tidbits including dogs, fox hunting, and visits from Miss Reed of Richmiwud.

Maine Assessors to Have Session at State House

The Maine Assessors Association convenes at the State House November 7 to 9. The program lists welcome by John C. Howes, Governor Bax ter, and multiple addresses on topics including valuation tax ation uniforms methods and income tax with round table talks on taxation of furniture automobiles Mnsteal instruments and more.

Maine Assessors’ Association State House John C. Howes Board of Aldermen Augusta Percival P. Bax O. L. Huston Board of Assessors Cumberland DPA Hasty Dexter Arthur L. Jones Orchard Mathew McCarthy C. A. Jordan Lisbon

Portland Stores Will Not Close on Armistice Day

Bath Chamber of Commerce forwards Portland Chamber of Commerce letter noting Retail Bureau decision to keep stores open on Armistice Day Saturday November 11. It states that two holidays in November with Thanksgiving justify not issuing a governor proclamation to close stores.

Bath Chamber of Commerce Portland Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Bath Maine Denar Aton Retail Bureau Tarrie B. Cor

Obituary notices for Frances Reed Webber and others

Frances Julia Reed Webber died suddenly Monday at her daughter’s home in South Portland from heart trouble. Born in Boothbay, she lived in Yarmouth before moving to Port land. husband Zina T. Webber died four months ago. Survived by seven children, a brother Gilbert Reed of Boston, and sister Elizabeth Albee of Boothbay Harbor. Funeral Thursday at the Meekers’ home in South Portland. Also included are notices of Harriet J. Banthens’ death in Lewiston, and brief funeral details for several others with local ties.

Frances Julia Reed Webber George T. Meeker Qeean Street South Porthand Yarmouth Webber Mast Boothbay Dive Zina TH. Webber Daames Webber Herbert Webber Porthind Lee Webber North Yarmouth Frank Webber Boothbay Harbor Elizabeth Webber Dorothy Webber Julie Meeker South Portland Gilbert Reed Boston Mars Elizabeth Albee Maes George TL Meeker Cheewa Street Harriet J. Banthens Ite Cape Seward Biemens Lewiston Mrs. Manatiens Georgetown Cgreoergetown Emmens Carlo A Seth Melrose Mass Stearns Seatroof Lord & Burntam Co New York First Baptist Church Viriel Chek Plora Leonard Ida Deals Walker New London Conn Mer. Walker Mays Josephine Walker Woolwich Mohican New London J. L. Walker Young's Hotel Nequasset Graffam Lawrence DD. Powter Boothbay Trarbor Peter Jesus Freyn Christ Charles B. Crooks Wesley Church Bath Phillips Brooks William Clarey Robert Wright Paul Hle Elaine ER Pernald Center Baptist Clawc Bernald Teosem Lapis Aid Mission Band Mis. Filla Painten Nelson Rice Milton Cainton A. A. Strom Kee Rice Charles Pions East Boston Barton Tledgkins Dana Angi Tv Hien Diana Dorti Vannah Winslow Mills Revo Roy Graffans Vannah Inf Soage Cleveland Wright Richimond Albert Grimmy Whitting Genioece Dinsapere Toit Dall Bath National Book N. Libby Portland Wilson Tampseon Pittston Tee Sister Alfred "Pratt Mere James Coll Gid Sen Benjani Troy White Mountains North Con- Wat Edward Thomas and Son

Revival meetings at North Methodist Church in Woolwich

Woolwich hosts a two week revival at North Methodist led by Rev. Rey Graffam with several ministers assisting. Local residents and guests are noted visiting churches and attending related gatherings, with extensive mention of family visits, fairs, school events, and community activities surrounding the revival efforts.

North Methodist Church Rey Graffam Asbury Bailey Milton and Melvin Edgar Bailey Alfred Trott Lillian Lampson Wittston Warren Bailey Karl Riese Bath Lowell Brown Bath City Hospital School Improvement League Montsweag School Alys Boole Montsweag Lopsham Fair Freeshan Trott Steven Clemens Augusta Steven Pushard Coopers Mills Wesley Pushard Eben Panes Charles Perkins Day's Ferry Perkin Ange Peterval Pittsfield Ut. Platherne

Hood's Sarsaparilla Economy Promises Family Relief

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a highly concentrated medicinal extract offering real effects for stomach liver and kidneys. It claims a small dose of a teaspoonful three times daily provides gentle, pleasant relief and urges families to try the remedy.

Hood

Topsham Fair Proves Success Despite Weather Delays

The 6th annual Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society fair ended with record exhibits and large crowds. Despite a two day opening delay due to weather, top events included standout horse races, an extensive midway, and strong showings in cattle, poultry, and garden displays. Edwin Patten and Isaiah Merrill were favored for secretary and treasurer as Topsham eyes future leadership.

Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society Edwin ©. Patten Isaiah IR. Merrill Hiram Totmin Shaw Topsham Soiety Flaxy the Great More King Chilloner Sapho Pony Express Express Admiral Black Smith Admiral King Challoner Topsham Fair Old Fair Grounds Baldwins

Big gathering of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Maine

More than 500 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from across Maine attended a reception for Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment officers at Odd Fellows Hall in Portland. The event featured ushers, refreshments, and entertainment. The eighteenth annual Past Presidents' Association meeting and banquet followed at Congress Square hotel, with officers chosen and an assembly session planned in Pellows Hall. The Maine Rebekah Assembly reports 26,692 members and 500 deaths last year, with several lodges reporting losses to fire and financials listed.

Odd Fellows Rebekahs Maine Grand Lodge Rebekah Assembly of Woodbine Porthind Columbia of Woodsfords Tiawatha of Gray Congin Cumberland Mills Carnatief South Porthind Narragansett Gorham Avis Lamb Philip Sadier Sarah Pratt June Donavan Association Dast Rebekah Congress Square Inez &. Crosby Camden Valeria C. Merrill Worthiml Olive EF. Lindow Cresque Isle Minnie VT. Robinson St. Stephens N. B Maritime Provinces Inez Crosby Eva Lametta Fassett Dexter John HK. Marley Gardiner Madawiaska Steelhels Woodland Pharrison Tiawatha Gras Tales Lincoln Mewend Southwest Parker Liberty Auburn Lobb

State Valuation May Show Gains For Last Year

The Maine board of state assessors, revising the 1925 1928 valuation, expects a rise though not like two years ago when nearly 60 million was added. Stetson notes a bank stock tax shifts about 10 million from local to state valuation, livestock decline, hay crop failures in 1921, and possible real estate increases. Hearings with local assessors and large industries seek data to equalize personal and real property across the state. The process should take about six weeks.

Clement 8. Stetson Board of State Assessors Soth Maine Aimmount Stetson State Board Ami Faci Steffen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bowdoinham I. M. Fowle Newman Westport Fowles Grange Hall Richard Rogers Bonnie Chick Hopewell N. J Edwin Denham Annie T Raymond TL Ward Clinton Ella Addison A.C. Williams J. Albion Dunlap Harvard J. A. Dunlap Phillip Gregory Bowdoin College Verona Moore Pborokl Willis Rogers Rogers Bowdoinham Advertiser John WE Trufant Diet Nidas Joh RR Diath China Sagedahoe County Topesham Det Dictator Chief TL Nelson Waterville SOW, Carr & Co Bowdeinham William Pratt Trish Harriet Carr J. J. Browns Stephen Smith Mr Smith Clearge Buber Kilbreth Livermore Malls Dtiinekley Qtr Reed Riehmiwud Mai Center Street Chamber Commerce Frances Julia Webber Harriet J. Emmons Young Maarten Young Daa Dev. David J. Wilson Oak Grove Thetis Pdeainy Chinutel Esau North Methodists Herbert Fullerton Artell Hayward Scott Donnell Cleveland Trott Kennebunkport Charles W. Wright Charles Cromwell Ralph Wright Dirigo Merrymeeting Merriconeag Boys’ and Girls Club Harry Jones Matthew Clark Middle Street Dingland Mars Clark Charles H. Hunnewell Murphy's Corner F. W. Carlton John E. Fitzgerald Brunswick Senter Bath Dept. Store
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