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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1925

Page

4

Westport Notes on Rev Thoburn Summer Work and Local Events

Westport reports Rev. Stanley Thoburn completed summer duties and plans study at Boston University School of Theology. His talks on India at Center Church and North Chapel were noted as instructive. Offerings exceeded budget, survey work completed, and town visits noted with several summer visitors and local residents mentioned.

Stanley Thoburn Boston University, School of Theology Center Church India North Chapel Blanche Dickson Bath Belle Welch Bath Hospital Woolwich Westport Russell Stedder Belmont Mass Swift & Co William Potier Dickson Collins Cottage Alicia King Florence Willias Dann Helen Prurdette Brooklyn N.Y Brunswick Gary Staples Earle Flora Coltis Albert I. Gray Berry Medford Meiss

Sailor Describes a Life Afloat and Family Ties

A veteran sailor recalls rugged days at sea with chiefs and mates who guided ships through dangerous waters. He praises their skill and bulldog resolve while noting Ty was a demanding era. The Owens host visitors and share memories with three children, including son Charles at Texas Oil Co. steamer Illinois, and daughters Madelyn and Elvira. Paul Litchfield of Goodyear visits as a second cousin.

Mr. Owen Enoy Mark Owen Charles Texas Oil Co Illinois Madelyn Whinney Branford Conn Elvira Burns Auburn Owen Hone Paul Litchfield Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co

Steamboat Season Ends on Kennebec with Last Trips

The steamer City of Bangor finished its Bath to Test run on Tuesday night carrying no fare passengers. The Wiwurna sailed to Boothbay Harbor for winter quarters and was saluted by river craft. Other steamers Virginis, Ts lander, and Tog V Pejepseoar arrived or prepared for wintering with barges in Tow. Two Californians arrived in Portland and Mrs Olin McElinan left for Goris Normselool.

Kennebec Steamship Lines, Inc City of Banger Bath Test Wiwurna Boothbay Boothbay Harbor Sapate Tog V Pejepseoar Salnton River Mulligan Stevedores Cansuditn Pravtees Phurscay Tag de Jepeeet

City Urged to Restore Bath Erudition School Building

Harris W. Reynolds of Brookline urges Bath residents to preserve the Erudition schoolhouse dating from 1794 behind Morse High. He calls for fundraising channels such as fairs or dances and proposes enlisting a capable manager to oversee restoration within two months, suggesting merchant and artisan support.

University Road Brookline Mass Dutor the Bath Harris Walter Reynolds

Rhodes Scholarships Subject of a Talk

A talk on Rhodes Scholarships described them as a humble practical method of securing international peace through friendship and understanding. Attendees included K B A Whitney of Sioux City Iowa and guests W J Brennan of Woodland Lester W Horton of Bangor and Captain Charles A Lair of the city.

KB. A. Whitney Sioux City Towa W. J. Brennan Woodland Lester W. Horton Bangor Charles A.lair City

Personal Notes From Bath and Nearby Visits

Miss Luella MacDonald and Miss Elsie Carter visited Gar diner on Monday. Arthur Russell of Medford Massachusetts spent the weekend with his family visiting Mrs. J. H. Turner in Union street. Mrs. Ralph Small returned home on Washington street after a week with Mrs. David Rich in North Bath. Miss Iva Hagin came home after a month with her sister Mrs. Edmund Ford in South Braintree Massachusetts. Capt. and Mrs. Frank Tagan and Jack Sweeney drove to Portland to meet her. Alvin B. Downey and daughters Gloria and Doris and Mrs. Hi A. Keyes of Bellows Falls Vermont visited Mrs. Keyes' parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Martin of Lincoln street. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rowe formerly Miss Madelyn Crosby sent Bath friends cards from Miami Florida. their new home is a handsome bungalow at 47 N. W. Second Avenue. Mere and Mrs. Mechard Higgins of West Medford Massachusetts returned after visiting Higgins relatives in Bath. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wright of Park street. Mrs. Higgins formerly Miss Reta Wright of this city. Mr. and Mrs. John Parris entertained friends on Monday with a sail in the Addie to Morse's river where clams were dug and a bake. Attending were Mar and Mrs. Abner Johnson, Mrs. Panny Thurlow, Mrs. Lida Sampson, and Wil lard T. Daitey.

Luella MacDonald Elsie Carter Gardiner Arthur Russell Medford Maass J. H. Turner Union Street Ralph Small Washington Street David Rich North Bath Iva Hagin Edmund Ford South Braintree Mass Frank Tagan Jack Second Avenue Mere Mechard Higgins West Medford Higgins Bath Oscar Wright Park Street Reta Wright John Parris Morse’s Mar Abner @ Johnon Panny Thurlow Lida Sampson Wildard T. Daitey Percy Pratt Candy's Harbor Maine Arthur C. Whittier Marion Kittery Arthur Hagan Andrews Road Rangeley Lakes Luella Dunton Ralph Susan Millay Westport Junction Wendall Stevens Lower Washington Street Stevens Anna Jewett Jessie Spaulding Grace Spaulding M. H Boston South Harpswell Charles E. Doten Portland Doten George A. Baker Milan Street Hubert McCarty High Street Wopham Beach Roscoe C. Martin Florence Frederick Gene Lowell Harmon Smith Farmington Normal School Walter Smith Leon White Newton W. H. White O. C. Perry Edith Hilton South Hapswell Madison Lillian Frost Mildred Palmer Cornell Scranton Arthur Crockett Montreal Quebec White Mountains George Copeland George Copeland Jr New York City Labor Day Elizabeth Merrill Carl Engel Sarah Goodwin Arlington Heights Gannon Engel Goodwin John Ellsworth Evelyn Ellsworth Dorchester Jeff Spicer Edward Street Lisbon Falls Guy Crosby Daniel Miller Roslindale Edward H. Sampson John Malcolm Wollaston Phippsburg Centre Miriam Adams Coburn T Iastitute Waterville Woonsocket R. A Adams Bar Arbor George Moses Harry W. Crosman Frank Moses Charles TL Bates Jr Beachmont Sabine Improvement Association Mr. Bates Miss Flossie Bears Dbridge-Merrill A. A. Stott Woolwich Merrill Clare Eames Harper's Magazine Maurice Prowies Eames Miss Mines Sidney Howard Mrs. Tiffany Cooper Union National Academy of Design Holland France New York

Labor Day gatherings and travels around Bath and beyond

Local residents and visitors mark Labor Day with trips to Boston Quebec Montreal and coastal spots. Many families from Bath return from weekend getaways as friends and relatives leave for schools and work.

Field Day at Maquoit Bay by Kennebec Lodge Pythians

Kennebec lodge of Pythians and Pythian Sisters held their annual field day on the shore of Maquoit Bay at W. B. Kendall’s farm. Despite poor weather attendance was lighter but events such as ball games and field sports occurred.

Kennebec Lodge of Pythians Sisterhood Maquoit Bay Kennebec Lodge K. of P Pythian Sisters W. B. Kendall W. B. Kertdall L. P. Temple Lakeside Charles Newton Wilhelmina Newton Celestine Delissio Bowdeinham Giovanna

Social notes from Bowdoinham Ridge and area gatherings

Miss Trufant and Miss Knight tour Maine with guests from Woburn Massachusetts. Families and friends visit in New Meadows Inn and at various homes including Gray, Gardiner, Bath, Portland, Lewiston, Farmington and Augusta. Several locals host guests from Lisbon Falls Bath Oakland Waterville and Houston.

Fernald visiting Waldoboro amid pastor departure

Mrs. T. H. Fernald of Center stays in Waldoboro for a brief visit. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rice and their son from Richmond called on William Rice and the parsonage. Several parishioners from nearby areas visited Sunday afternoon to express regrets over the pastor leaving town.

T. HE. Fernald Center Waldoboro Ernest Rice Richmond Mr. Rice William Rice

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