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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1925

Page

2

West Bath Red Cross Holds All Day Picnic Session

West Bath Red Cross members met for an all day picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abner C. Johnson in West Point. The loweh committee included Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Laura Lemont and Mrs. Annie Williams. Several Bath area families and visitors from Maine and Massachusetts attended and overnight guests were noted among many shore residents and summer visitors.

West Bath Red Cross Abner C. Johnson West Point The Loweh Johnson Laura Lemont Annie Williams Lillian Brown Harry Peterson Owen Rogers E.S. Crosby Herbert Cavanaugh Fred Cary John Higgins Arthur Jordan Moultonville, N. H

Sabino's Corn Roast Proves a Jolly Evening at Hall

Sam Belanger led a Sabino Improvement Association corn doughnut and coffee party with about twenty members present. He joked of storing corn in his hip pockets while guests enjoyed the new kitchen and social hour following the meal.

Sam Belanger Sabino Improvement Association Sabino Sam Lizzie Eade Association

Marksmen win state shoot as Bath team shines

Battery H at the Auburn small arms contest delivered Bath a championship in the 240th C A C. Local marksmen led by J H McClure H Holmes J McMann and others posted scores across seven rounds with a total 1222 points.

Auburn Bath J. H. McClure H. Holmes Kk. J. McMann H. Deering R. Johnson

Maine fair dates listed by towns and organizers

A long list of Maine fair dates and organizers across counties from September through December includes Solon Agricultural in Solon with Joseph Matson and Sept 10. Oxford County South Paris with W. O. Frothingham and Sept 15-17. Waldo Penobscot Monroe with F. W. Curtis and Sept 15-18. and many others such as Norridgewock Agricultural in Norridgewock with S. A. Crommel on Sept 19. Kennebec Readfield with E. E. Peacock on Sept 30. Freeport Poultry Association in Freeport with L. G. Cushing on Dec 1-2. Bangor Poultry Association in Bangor with H. F. Mengevan on Dec 15-18. and other county fairs and poultry events through early January.

Solon Agricultural Solon Joseph Matson Somerset Central Skowhegan G. H. Plummer Waldo and Penobscot Monroe F. W. Curtis Oxford County Paris W. O. Frothingham North Franklin Phillips H. W. Worthley Norridgework Agricultural Norridgework S. A. Crommel North Knox Union Cochnewagan Agricultural Monmouth W. E. Reynolds Richmond Farmers’ Club Richmond Claire Bolton Somerset Agricultural Anson CC. O Sagadahoc Topsham E. C. Patten Greene Town Greene C. L. Coburn Maine State Pomilogical Society Portland E. L. White Androscoggin Poultry and Pet Stock Asso. Inc Lewiston W. E. Briggs

Rome Under Nero to Headline Eastern States Exposition

At the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield from Sept. 20 to 26 the outdoor nightly program will culminate in the Rome Under Nero pyrotechnic pageant. The display features 500 participants, concerts by the 104th Infantry Band, drills by scouts, vaudeville acts, auto polo, and a fireworks finale lighting the field like day.

Springfield Mass Rome Nero 104Th Infantry

Exposition Opens 40 Acre Auto Camp at Eastern States

Tourists at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts will find a 40 acre automobile camp adjacent to the grounds in West Springfield. The site will be electrically lit with streets, water piping, police protection, supervision and sanitary facilities. It lies on an island by the Agawam River and a bayou, offering privacy for two or three day stays during Expo week September 20 through 26. The camp features elm groves, cleared underbrush, graded land and a wide entrance, with its own market and delivery service.

Springfield Mass Exposition Grounds West Exposition

Regimental Reunion Of 1th Maine Veterans At Webster House

The 422d annual reunion of the 1th Maine Regiment and friends met at Webster House on Wednesday with over 25 present. A business session in the forenoon was followed by a shore dinner at 12 50. In the afternoon veterans and guests enjoyed a boat ride on the New Meadows. Attendees included Major H A Shorey and Miss Eva J Shorey of Bridgton. Major Shorey guests W Scott Shorer and Miss Alice Shorey of Bath. Mrs Ads Sherey of Brookline. Mr Alexander Niven of Montreal. HL Jackins of Houston. W Ross, Mrs Merrill and Capt J B Hall. and many others from Brunswick, Bath, Hallowell, Richmond, Lisbon, Bowdoinham, Lewiston, and Bath officials including Hon Edward W Larrabee, Miss Blanche Metcalf, and Mrs William B Mussenden.

1Th Maine Regiment Webster House Wedneday New Meadows H. A. Shorey Eva J. Shorey Bridgren Major Shorey W. Scott Shorer Alice Shorey Bath Ads Sherey Brooklon Tel Alexander Niven Montreal HL. Jackins Houson W. ©. Ross Merrill J.B. Hall Brunswick Ida Teague Hallowell O. A. True Cream Kennie Crain Tibbetts Litchfield McFarland Boothbay Harbor Charles Walker Ellis William TB. Mussenden

Infant Nellie LerMond Dies at Three Days Old

Nellie Elizabeth Lermond infant daughter of Earl and Mabel Ler mond Ler mond died Tuesday aged three days. Prayers were offered at interment in Oak Grove Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Charles F E Brooks of Wesley Methodist church.

Nellie Elizabeth Lermond Earl and Mabel Rogers Lermond Oak Grove Charles FE. Brooks Wesley Methodist Church

Local residents list weekend visits and travel

Numerous households report weekend guests and trips. William Southard and Edward Higgins visited, Ter Wi 2 1. Currie and Harry L. Digmie enjoyed the White Mountains, while Harry T. Passmore returned from Rangeley. A. G. Colby and family arrived from Portland, and Miss Annie Carting spent time with her parents. Leota Jacobsen returned to Nashua to teach after a six week trip along the Gulf coast and Canada.

Wiliam Southard Wiscssser Town Edward Higgins Medford Mass Tear Wright Ter Currie Harry L. Digmie White Mountains Harry T. Passmore Court Street Rangeley Likes Portland A. Hk. Parri Annie Carting Jsay Herbert W. Cutting Phippsburg A. G. Fisher Philip Barbara Marjorie North Vassalbeore Martin Powers York Raymord Powers Cummings Street Isuy Nichols Thelma White Lincoln Street Nichols George Barter Southport Brewster Freddie Dorchester Miss Fisher Oak Grove West Boothbay Albert F. Austin Margaret Albert F. Jr Bedford Street G Pie Canada J. A. LeBrocq

Highway Commission Bulletin Details Road Work and Detours

The State Highway Commission announces traffic allowed through most construction with a detour in Frankfort. Sections under work include Turner Village to Turner Auburn line, Livermore to Livermore Falls, and multiple towns such as Winn, Houston, Frankfort, Gray, Paris Woodstock, New Sharon, Greene, Windham Raymond, York, Rockland, Palmyra. Detours and brief delays noted. travelers urged to follow marked routes and shore road where advised.

State Highway Commission Livermore Frankfort Turner Village Turner-Auburn Bretton’s Mills Turner Livermore Falls Four Corners Stricklands Ferry Road Church Three Corners Androscoggin River Winn Houston Woodstock Gray Freim Gay Corner New Gloucester Poland Spring Oxford County Paris-Woodstock New Sharon Greene Windham-Raymond York York Corner Cape Neddick Rockland Maine Central Thomaston

Saratoga Launches as Navy’s Largest Ship in Camden

The Saratoga, 33 000-ton fifth ship to carry the name, premiered at the New York Ship Building Corp Camden New Jersey with 30000 spectators. A special telephone system ensured a flawless launch as officials monitored progress from all points.

Saratoga United States Navy New York Ship Building Corporation Camden N. J Curtis D. Wilbur

Pollock Return Boosts Passamaquoddy Bay Fishing

Passamaquoddy Bay residents celebrate Pollock returning to the fishery after a long disappearance over a year. The passage notes the region’s salt and souring of pelagic stock, price surges due to scarcity, and Eastport’s role as a historic center for pollock fishing. The article also mentions Miss Lucey and Mrs Fanny Thurlow in local context.

Passamaquoddy Lay Eastport

Resigning Pastor Fernald Leaves Woolwich Charge Sept 27

The First Baptist church in Woolwich announced Rev. T. H. Fernald will conclude his pastorate on September 27. Town folks express regret as his resignation is presented after the Sunday service.

T. Herbert Fernald Woolwich

Great Grand Parents Attend Christenings at West Bath Church

At West Bath's Methodist church a christening drew four generations to witness Wilbert Small infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Loring Small. Rev. Charles E. Brooks presided with Charles H. Bates and Mrs. Sybil Houdlette among the honored great grandparents. Barbara Marie King also christened in the same service.

West Bath Charles E. Brooks Wesley M. EL Church Wilbert Small Loring Small Charles H. Bates Sybil Houdlette Smills Charles H. Bates Jr Beachmont Mass Small Charles T. Small Winnegance Mr. Small Brooks Barbara Marie King Chester King

Colonial Club Meeting Notes Move to Sebasco Estates and Shore Acres

Ralph Gay, chairman of the clambake committee, reported that members may use Sebasco Estates and Shore Acres golf club. Granville Colby was admitted. Two resignations of members who moved away were accepted at the Tuesday night monthly meeting.

Ralph Gay Colonial Club Seebasco Sebasco Estates Shore Acres Granville Colby

Thieves Steal Pears From Lincoln Street Tree

Henry M. Hartleb of Lincoln Street reported his pear tree laden with 60 delicious pears was robbed Tuesday and Winter pears were taken Wednesday. He offered a reward for the thieves' apprehension.

Henry M. Hartleb Lincoln Street

Richardson Couple Spends Weekend in Richmond

Mr and Mrs William Richardson spent the weekend in Richmond with no further details in the report.

William Richardson Richmond

Schoolhouses Open on Election Day

The board of education decided to keep schools open in buildings where elections are held, breaking the previous practice of closing on election day. Resignations of Miss Alice Hartnett and Miss Edith Lunt were accepted and staffing changes announced for local schools and music supervision.

Board of Education Alice Hartnett Edith Lunt Miss Hartnett Gloucester Mass Edith Horne Dike Miss Lunt Adelaide Boynton Melrose Highlands Miss Wheelock Center Street Mabel Ayer Union Martha Bates Brawn Mittineague

Local Residents Return From Short Trips and Visits

Miss Evelyn Hussey and Miss Frances Sprague left Tuesday for Farmington Normal school. Mrs. F. T. Brand returned to her Longmeadow home Saturday after visiting her sister, Mrs. L. Lowell in Woolwich. Achaesmy Daley, Abner C. Johnson, George A. Cahill and son George A. Jr., Albert Redson, attended the fair in Lewiston on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Kk. S. Clements and daughter Margaret, after several days in Newcastle, returned home on High Street. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Voorhees and family came back to Bedford Street after stay at Foster's Point. Mr. and Mrs. James Beaton and family, Rob ert McDonald of Dorchester, Edward Boyce of Federal Street, and Mrs. William Collins, returning Saturday from Norwood, Mass.

Edward Footer Hyde Park Mass Joseph Footer Hardings James B. Lemont Charles Stackpole Providence R. I B. H. Stackpole Campbell's Pond William A. Furber Brigham's Cove Sabine Alvah Higgins Walter Higgins Harpswell Henry Brown Brunswick Delmar Bates Bath John Ring Topsham Fred A. Higgins Marie Dunton Harold Dunton Winfield Groves Winneganee Larrabee Grove Emma Cox Lexington H. A. Dennison Brighton Fred W. Larrabee William J. Burke Medford William and Charles Gay Gardiner E. R. Brown E. J. Allen Freeport J. C Joseph Higgins Larrabee James, Jr Ralph Kenney E. W. Haggett Byron Steele Watertown Harry Rich Marshall Purington Harold Hilda Wortland Arthur Dunton Madelyn Russell Dalrymyle Merton Wright Rufus W. Lombard Small Point West Bath Robert van Ameriuse Somerville R. H. McNair Elizabeth Ann Quaker Point F. F. Baxter Boston Flaval Shurtleff Montclair N. J J. H. McNary First Baptist Church T. H. Fernald Samuel Buck Charlotte Buck Harry Allen Florence Main Eastman Westbrook William Gould Robinhood Charlotte Mary Stinson New York Mary Francis Soule Mary Fullerton Abbie Kelley Nellie Henry Carlton Harold Leeman Artell Hayward Stewart Small Round Pond Small Ralph Rice No. 1 Clerke Reed Schenectady John Sheldon Maxine Walker Gorham Wilbur Howe Chester and Elwood Esmond Alton LP. Reed Five Islands Elmer Dow Sebago Lake Irving Miller Eldred and Junior Hopkinton Miller Alton P. Reed Miller’s Spa Reed F. W. Carlton Paris Kennebee Bridge Kiwanis Club John Reed Capitol Island Susan Wreble Gorham Normal School Clarence Baker Thelma Lynn Curtis Parker Evelyn Hussey Farmington Normal School Fred Meathorne Julia Charles Howard Pembroke Florence Baker Monmouth Cliva Prescott Josiah Reed Maria Leonard Trauscheck Jeannette Stitt Sarah Bagley Reading Scott Feere Boothbay Harbor Howard Miller Charles Miller Woodrow Connecticut Sarah WP. BE. Hathorne Frances Sprague F. T. Brand Longmeadow L. Lowell Woolwich Achaesmy Daley Abner C. Johnson George A. Cahill George A. Jr Albert Redson Lewiston Kk. S. Clements Margaret Newcastle High Street W. S. Voorhees Eleanor John James Bedford Street Foster’s Point James Beaton Isabelle Robert McDonald Dorchester Edward Boyce Federal Street William Collins Washington Street Norwood Collins

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J. E. Mayo J. Everett Mayo Bald Head Jennie Silsby Greenstreet, Bath Adelbert Bailey Beryl Mount Vernon Norway Medicine CO Maine Eastern States Exposition Nellie E. Lermond Philippines Highway Commission NAVY Pollock Lucey Eote Fanny Thurlow Hishland S. Curtis tMorticiarn Poe Ee Appleton Colonial Club Meeting Bagdikian Chiropractors Furber Dr. Snipe Pres. Quimby Dean Kernbec Kennebec Kennebec Bridge Assn
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