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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1922

Page

6

Squaw Club enjoyable meeting and local visits

The Squaw club met Friday evening with Mrs. Frank Pero, sharing games and refreshments. Local residents including Angus M. Robertson and daughter Jeanne, Albion K. Mooers, and Elizabeth S. Morse hosted or visited before returning to North Cambridge, Mass. Augustus Small toured from Rumford for Labor Day with friends. Several residents reported travel and holiday visits to Capitol Island, Sabine, Popham Beach, Sebasco, and Boston homes, with multiple families arriving home Monday night after seasonal trips. One foot detour occurred on the Whippsburg bridge sidewalk where a woman fell.

Squaw Club Frank Pero Angus M. Robertson Jeanne M. Robertson Albion K. Mooers Elizabeth S. Morse Cambridge Mass Augustus Small Rumford Labor Day Whippsburg Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Charles John G. Morse John Jr Capitol Island W. A. Bates Sabine Agnes Lanigan Boston Charles T. Small Loring Small Zina Maton Earle Morse Herbert Morse Popham Beach Robert P. Manson Roberta Frank Perry Herbert Sebasco

Death of Mrs Harriet Morton Brunswick Widow of George H Morton

Mrs Harriet FE Morton 65 widow of George H Morton died Saturday at her home in Brunswick. Born in Whippsburg she was daughter of Abner and Lorrain Johnson and survived by three sons George H Harry S Willis R Morton of Brunswick a daughter Miss Adam Morton of Brunswick two brothers Abner Johnson of Bath Aaron L Johnson of Portland two sisters Mrs Lacey Carter of Somerville Massachusetts and Mrs Clarence M Bryant of Brunswick. She belonged to Hawthorne chapter O K E S of Brunswick and the Small Point Free Baptist church. Funeral was Sunday afternoon at two.

Harriet FE. Morton George H. Morton Brunswick Whippsburg Abner Lorrain Johnson George H Harry S Willis R. Morton Adam. Morton Brunswek Abner ©. Johnson Bath Ahuon L. Johnson Portland Lacey Carter

Local notes show Bath happenings and oddities of town life

Eighteen cars parked on Front street between Lombard and Vine as Diver W. Scott Tibbetts inspects Bath Water district mains. Water for Sagadahock’s tryout throws 195 feet 11 inches. New York Express hauled from Bath by two engines. A State patrolman reports speeding cases. Fines levied on ex mayor Henry Goss and others. Beautiful peaches from George F. Wallace displayed at Clifford jewelry. Colonial Club September meeting brief with four resignations and transfers. Lawn party at Sagadahoe Ferry supports church work with Mme Raseal entertainment and proceeds of 44.25. Harold Kingsbury incident at Maine Central station involves Mrs Britt. Ten tables of whist at Bathaerie weekly meeting. prizes awarded. Residents Merrill W. Pendleton Wilmot G. Barker return to Chelsea and Merrimac after visits.

Front Street Lombard and Vine Streets W. Scott Tibbetts Kennebec Bath Water District Sagadahock Water Street New York Express Bath Harry TL. Thompson Henry E. Goss Auburn Wallace DD. Kendricks Boothbay Herbor Fred Sandre Brooklyn South Clifford Jewelery George F. Wallace Wallace Colonial Club Harold Thompson Elliot A. Fuller Arthur Footer Arthur Avery Stephen J. Wimmer VP. Hall Sagadahoe Ferry South Woolwich John Carter Mme Raseal Boston Harold Kingsbury Maine Central Station Britt Soth Kingsbury

Fire on a New Meadows river boat sparks quick rescue

A motorboat on the New Meadows river caught fire when gasoline in the bilge ignited. Passengers and picnickers panicked as flames spread rapidly. Frank O’Brien of New Jersey and other nearby boaters rushed to rescue the occupants. A young woman fainted but no fatalities were reported as the boat burned near Sebasco.

New Meadows Frank O'brien New Jersey Ruth New Meadows Landing Sebason James Alexander Mr.Visken Sebasco George TD Riley George TL Wratt Sarah Pharriet James Stewart Williams Bowdeinlam Madeline Wright Melntire Lewis Warner Leech Ial

Body of Allen Found in River Near Rogers Shipyard

Arrowsie, missing since Wednesday night, was found floating in the river Sunday afternoon near the old Rogers shipyard by 12 year old Elihu Fullerton who reported it after a thunderclap. Dr H F Morin confirmed accidental drowning. funeral scheduled Tuesday at two at Arrowsic. Survived by wife and children. last seen Wednesday night near Winslow on his motorboat.

Arthur Alien Arrowsie Old Rogers Elihu Fullerton Fred S. Curtis Undertaking H. F. Morin County Mediex Re Wrence Arrowsic Allen Bath Lei Lesi Dalent Winslow Mir Sasanes

McCanlands Return From Northern Maine Trip

Mr and Mrs Bernard McCanland returned Monday night from a trip to northern Maine. They toured Sunset at Squam Mead Inn Greenville and viewed the Great Northern paper road project. They noted the new road to Duck Pond and Mt Katahdin area, with expected service readiness next spring.

Bernard McCanland Squeen Meadsstain Inn Greenville Met Great Northers Caper Co

Cobb Swift wedding at Wesley Mo FL Auburn

Ernest Cobb of Auburn married Una blue silk bride in a Wesley MO FL ceremony. The couple stood before friends including Mrs Ava Swift and Mrs Nellie Dobbs as witnesses. They plan to reside in Auburn where the groom runs a mail service.

Ernest Cobb Swift Auburn Wesley Mo Charles FL Brooks Nellie Dobbs Lester Mo

Saunders Mcleish Editor Marries in Newport

Saunders McLeish, editor of The Brunswick Record, wed Marion Claudcron McLeish on Saturday at eight in the evening in Newport. The ceremony was at the bride’s mother’s home, performed by Rev. Tharpleter of the United Congregational Church. The couple departed on the Fall River Line for New York and other destinations, then plan to reside in Brunswick in about two weeks.

Brunswick Record Newport Wilfred Saunders Brunswick Recon Marion Claucron) McLeish Jame Campbell McLeish Rosewater Avenue Tharpleter United Congregational Church Fall River New York Brunswick Rejide

Peaches From Phippsburg Farm Highlight Local Exhibit

In Phippsburg Center Herbert W. Cutting displays a sample of 20 bushels of peaches from his farm, praised for size color and flavor. Nearby, residents report soil favors peach growing and recall past profits from local orchards.

Herbert W. Cutting

Personal notes from Augusta and surrounding towns

Local jottings record visits and returns of residents across Maine towns including Augusta Wiscasset Chelsea Bath Bath, Lewiston Portland Westport Junction Revere and Salem Mass Others travel for holidays and family time with updates on hospital and cottage stays Requests for care and travel notes appear with several names and places across the region.

Baltimore Mother's Message Promotes Dr True’s Elixir

A Baltimore woman at S. W. Hayward Ave. extols Dr True’s Elixir and True Family Laxative to help children shed worms and improve health. She notes long use and urges mothers to watch for constipation foul breath low fever and stomach pains in kids.

S. W. Hayward Ave Henry Johnson Dr. True

Postal pension reform and depot projects on town agenda

Assistant janitor Harry Cornish and Charles Munro gain pensions under the pension act with 2.5 percent of salaries funneled into the annuity fund, while debates rise on retirement age and maximum benefits. The report also notes postal infrastructure work, grounds cementing, a new platform, road work, and upcoming postal conferences plus policy on sender identification and government ownership of post offices.

Harry Cornish Charles Munro Ehner DD Todgkins

Sousa’s whiskers captivate nation then disappear

The article profiles John Philip Sousa famous for his rich beard, noting how it defined his image from his Marine Band days to a World War I era return in Chicago. After a beardless return on stage, protests followed but Sousa explained he cut the whiskers to honor wartime sacrifice and rest.

John Philip Sousa Washington Smith Brothers United States of America Benjamin Harrion Isss Sousa Musical Marines General Pershing Sam Browne Paris Boms Sonsa Ivan Carsll London Henry Wood Londen Queen's Hall Arthur Nikiseh Vienn Berlin Sena Carsll Navy LSCO Great Lakes Naval Training Station Lake Bluff Chicago Murater Galli Curei Hector Dufranne Wax Capalet Gounod Replet The Chicago Tribune Sonsan Great Lakes Dufranne

Auto Registrations in Maine to Date

State records show for the year to date Maine has collected 1,352,738.86 in automobile registration fees, compared with 960,104.25 for the same period last year, an increase of 392,004.61. The Department of State released figures detailing registrations and licenses as of August 30, 1922, including operators, motor cycles, tractors, sidecars, dealers, and service stations, with total receipts of 1,352,738.86.

Maine Department of State Cece Sce Chern Peente Tamer A. Beetree Weare ci

Coffill and McDougall wed in Bath on Aug 20

Oxcar E Coffill and Margaret McDougall of Bath were married at six p m by Rev J G Rogers at Beacon street Methodist parsonage. The couple, attended by the bride’s brother Councilman Edward F Miller and Mrs Miller, planned to reside at 79 Middle Street. The groom works as a moving picture operator at the Bath opera house.

Oxcar E. Coffill Margaret McDougall Bath J. G. Rogers Beacon Street Methodist Parsonage Edward F. Miller Bath Opera House John McDougall Middle Street

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Harriet E. Morton Bathaerie F.O.E Charles Whitehouse Wallace Seaman Mary Arsenault Doughty Merrill W. Pendleton Wilmot George Barker Chelsea, Mass Wiscasset Benjamin Murray Merrimac Cobb Cath Saunders-Mcleish Phippsburg Dromore Phippsburg Center New York State John BB. Frisbee Winneganee Julia Lombard Front Cedar Street Trix Tine Colby Parker Head Charles Vo Mineit Sham Beach Sawall Point Walter E. Fade New Jer Columbia - Ath Larry Waton Mer Pani Galwoere Mil Been Paas Ami I Leewinten L Stevenson Vines Eaton Siren Darcry Shin Armel Frederic Lister NOOW Sasa Hart Eaton Ing Bi Evelyn Ainsi Kua Aiek Fi Ciarle- Mon Tias Keizar Deutess Frei Seth Deertixme Ehier Joseph Richarl Jr Cinister- Ami Meni Ralph Pye Onm Ralph Jr Lisi S. Mi Suie Niehel King Anice Abbie Mimott James Lee Diereths Edgar Frank Katherine Weston Tac Tath City Hospital John Gilliam West Vomt A. Curti Bdale Ea M. Moore Curtis Bedwell Grange Axedale LeLacheger Daughte Faith Brookin Raul Brie Carlson Cox's Head Grace Cullity Mueckapert Martha Veres Walker Head Walter H. Lowker Laura Black Sumner Southport Rex J. Stevens South Deerfield Walter Oliver Wollaston Man Maete United Fruit Co Waich Ion Columbia Hiver George Thistle Path Charlex Thistle Jamex FE. Kreowtton Som Jamex Knowlton Chirement Hee Hezekiah Harrington Warren Ryan Waltham Amben Jackson Porthimd Laber Iyaml Edwards Sim Qpuarries Meteresd Te Intervale Clark Stevens Etta Casey Troy N. Y Annie Richardson Ruth Heald i Martin Sabin Portsmouth N. IL Syouorrel Point Charlie Knight Ile Houdlette Maurice Skillins Nequasxer Henrys Potter Ithridge- Moree Samuel Daley Phenam, Mas Taeorge DL Cutting Dremore F. S. Bowker H. A. Oliver Dain Gray Nickeron Dromswick William Rewderick Deete Frederick D. Hill Arthur Sewall Augusta Harriet Foster Chelsea Cserix Green Nickersen and Houltet Jaan A. Merrill Mariecivl Lesh Anteen Alates Fred F. Butler Jack Wishart Lewiston Carlton W. Lowell Mary Westport Junction Mr. Lowell Flossie Deals Horace Aitken Rita Lve Revere John Newton Waigton Street Harry A. Beal Lucile Amion John Salem Beals Irving Chaney Faiily Harold Litchfield Ae Ti Jessie Fergu Retupeesi Mo A. Fergu-on Amd Rin Fryeami Stewart Vortlams Frye -I-Ter Jo William Emery -Treet Edward Mar-ten Michieu Hmesigden A. A. Raeten George J. Mecaffey Fall Max Kraeten Frank Newton Camlen Isries Emi True Park Jack Vinei Mhyli Sere Deere Tease Irs Vinwell Ister M Mareki Freeman Bearet Broun-wiet Chanmwes Ewix Amd George Oreftortei T Park Street Fewis Paress Smml Gieorge Creenleale Woetraert Babeeen Baltimore Andrew S Merrill Vine Street Merrill Cumming Ill Ray Aviation Postal Service Old Orchard Henrys W. Owen, Jr That City Postal Service W. Iriving Glover Prize Silverware Co Imperial Silverware Department Montreal Can Qwen Hubert Work Umler Postefiee Peestuit Ter General Worksas Postefice Jesser Jersey Ile Hwen Harrys Cornish Charle Munro Aml Joseph M. Roche America Boothbay Harbor Monhegan Cass Brackett Emerald Isle of the Sea Capt. Brackett
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