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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1924

Page

2

Chaos in Senate and Prouwse Could Force Presidential Crisis

Analysis warns that if La Jollette fails to win enough votes the Senate would deadlock and the House would be unable to decide. It suggests President could be decided by a disordered line of succession, with figures like Coolidge, Hughes, and New proposed, risking national chaos from a strong third party vote.

Senate Prouwse la Jollette Dawes Bess Wirsto Montina Coolidge Total Iis Borah Hane Borat Mir Thughes Anether Tierry New Congress Nodaw

Farmers Hired Help Dwindles As Farmers Diversify

A mercantile concern notes farmers cut hired help to beat city wage costs. With less wheat and more diverse crops, farmers expect steadier work for themselves and reduced need for outside labor. President Coolidge echoed the theme, noting distress fades when farmers grow more for home use, lowering costs and curbing overproduction.

Tess President Coolidge

Bath Labour Prospects Improve For Coming Winter

Bath expects more work ahead than four years ago with potential good news before snow flies. If realized, it could boost industry and employment, bringing home workers who have left Bath. The outlook is hopeful, aiming for greater confidence than last year’s winter.

Bath

Hughes Policy Receives Broad US Support Abroad Condemnation

The MacPonntl treaty receives limited praise at home and abroad. In the United States the Hughes policy enjoys near universal approval while the Soviet Government faces widespread condemnation from multiple sides.

MacPonntl Hughes United States

Fall Approaches as Transport Lines Scale Back

With steamboat lines ending service and trains pulling back some traveler accommodations, the change signals that summer is over and autumn is near, affecting journeys and schedules.

Probate Court Session in Sagadahoc County September

The Sagadahoc County Probate Court held its September term’s first session on September 26. Judge James S. Lowell approved wills for Salmon W. Putnam and others, appointed executors and administrators, granted many guardianships, and allowed several accounts and inventories.

Aogrst Sagadahoee County James S. Lowell Salmon W. Putnam Lite Fitchburg Salmon W. Putnam Brame Py Putnam Marshall J. White Lnte Bowdoinhaim Edward Tl. White Wiliam Lynch Bath Jobo Th Thomas Laneh Belanger Hite Oof Path Resulie Telanger Exeedurix Clarence DP Bares Bowdoinhgam Locke Crouse Eunice Luella Ross Richmond Daanes Ross Pol C. Warren Georgetown Clarence DP Bittesbite Lowdoin Kunice Taeda Ross Richmona James L. Ross Jane 2 Moulton Caroline M. Newell Adna Robinson Charles W. Robinson Harry D. Cahoon Tath Joboob Perry Gemrdiam Paeo Dreyfus Lie Boston Sydney Carl Kiwin Oh Dreyfus Eleanor TP Shaw Oqeella Shiow Clara Me Reid Walter EL Reidachmin Cestate Melville Dillian Mc Wright Wilbur AL Freeman Arrowsie George TP Spinney J. Ciantington Oliver Ts. Clason Azelle TL Huntington Luht Deering Atkins Gardiner R. Deering Katherine I. Tiartuert Eugene J. Hartnett Morrill McKenny Tiariy Be. Fishbeck Tate Lata Deering Atkins Warold Lillian Wi. Deering Baths William T. Thal Rh. S Alice White Charles James N. Gillis Fred Wf. Thompson Ellen M. Mason Jacob Dreyfus Edwin J. Dreyfus Carrie DD. Salaman Guardian Mona Th. Sobinson Ttalysh Robinson Helen G. Robinson Marie P. Cahoon John TL. Perry Charles W. W. Robinson lMstate Adeline Lo Massey Bath National Bank Elmer V. Emerson Henry Bo Hondlette Harry Kh. Pishbeck Merrill McKenney

Solar Lodge marks 120th birthday in Bath Massachusetts

Solar Lodge No. 14 FO and AL M celebrated its 120th anniversary with origins dating to September 10, 1804 in Bath Lincoln County Massachusetts. The lodge's first Worshipful Master was William Wing the first Governor of Maine. Current member count and historic records remain intact. Mr and Mrs William Belcher of Balboa Canal Zone celebrated in Bath with ties to Essex County Agricultural College and Royal Arch Chapter Masons. James T R Perkins of Boothbay former federal prohibition director and Democratic gubernatorial candidate lost a Lincoln county state senate race to Forrest H Bond. Mrs Perkins campaigned for her husband.

Solar Lodge Bath County of T Lincoln Commonwealth of Massachusetts Willian Kine Andrew Greenwood Tileston Cushing Willian Ledward William Allen Atherton Wales David Stinson Joseph Torrey Benjamin Swanton Samuel Adams William Wing Maine William Bretcher Balboa Canal Zone Flavel Pierce W. J. Coonbs Corliss Street Belcher Essex County Agricultural College of Massachusetts Royal Arch Chapter Portland Balboa Lodge James TR. Perkins Boothbay Thatcor Lincoln County Forrest H. Bond Jefferson Perkins

Croteaus Visit Gilboys in Washington Street

Mr and Mrs Francia Croteau and three children of Skowhegan were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Gilboy on Washington Street. The Croteaus are in charge of the insurance department of The Texas Steamship Co when located here.

Francia Croteau Skowhegan Fred Gilboy Washington Street Croteau's Croteaus Texas Steamship.Co

Public roads parking condemned by highway commission

Widespread warnings condemn parking on paved highway portions. The State Highway Commission and affiliated associations urge motorists to use secondary roads, keep off curves, and park only away from traffic to prevent accidents and blockages.

Teeberg Tishawis Ateciena Witenes Oeteerne Petter Association Seeardi Betletin Inst Hso Amd Wist Teten Prrvin Mrotennis A. N Lewis Latien Troy AOA Glen Madin

Wolstenholme Accepts People’s Church Call

George Be Wolstenholme has accepted the call to pastor the People’s Church of Bath. He expresses gratitude and commitment, noting opportunities for Christian service and urging believers to follow Christ amidst challenging days. The letter emphasizes unity, faith, and trust in divine guidance.

George Wolstenholme People’s Baptist Eloweh Bath George Terni Wolstenholme

Bath Girl's Wedding Invitations Issued for September Ceremony

Minod Mes Stepsiter Mite Cutler request the honor of the presence at the marriage reception of their daughter Marvy dstiey Mero Edweed Gould Mead on Saturday afternoon September 20, 1924 at the Washington street home in Mirine.

Teath People Stepsiter Mite Cutler Nerringe Marvy Dstiey Mero Edweed Gould Mead Washington Street Mirine

Bath ex mayor Charles Cali wins Bath district seat

Mr Cali, former Bath mayor, led the Democratic ticket and carried his precinct as he defeated rivals for the representative to the legislature. He thanked supporters Tuesday morning for their loyalty.

Charles Th Cali Bath Cali Wiehmam Oon Mw Fotal Ward Sishee

Funeral of John St. Gage Held Amid Local Turnout

The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 1 4 White Street, with many business leaders and citizens attending. Large floral displays showed the esteem for the deceased. Bearers included Harry W. Tucker Elwell S. Crosby Charles Low and Walter Lenfest. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

John ST. Gage White Street Harry W. Tucker Elwell S. Crosby Charles Low Walter Lenfest Oak Grove

Maine Roads Under Construction Across Numerous Districts

The State Highway Commission announced extensive construction on many Maine sections. Projects include Raymond RB and Casco B bituminous macadam with detours and travel over works, Bridgton I and Naples I sections with detours, and multiple other towns detailing miles under construction and detour paths.

State Highway Commission Raymond Jordan River Casco Bridgton Maexdams Naples Village Naples New Gloucester Poland Springs Norway Gry Corner Danville House Turner Auburn Purner Village Paris-Woodstoe Orneville-Lingrange T-Ik Infield Greenbush Passadumkeng Mattuwamkeng Smyrna Bucksport Perry Edmunds Caratunk the Forks Caratunk Village Forks Plantation West Forks Dennistown Sandy Bay Bald Mountain Johnson Mountain

Bath Welcomes New Rubber Repair Venture Fuze-on

A certificate of incorporation was filed in Augusta for Fuze-on Rubber Company promising a new Bath based industry. The Bath firm will manufacture Fuze-on a heat free patching compound for tires and rubber goods with three product sizes and an office in Boston. Directors include Raymond J. Belyea and Williams Whitney with Bath natives Alice Whitney and Elizabeth M. H. Belyea.

Augusta Bath Raymond J. Belyea Boston Williams Whitney Alice TH. Whitney Elizabeth MH. Belyea North Street Delyea Maine Front Street

Rodeo Finds a Friend in Great Britain

A London Outlook critique questions why animal act exhibitors face prosecution while hunting and shooting are tolerated. It argues Cochran’s Wembley show mirrors daily prairie life, while horse racing and partridge shooting escape punishment.

Great Britain Dr. Johnson Cochran Wembley J. P London Outlook

William H. Emmons Veteran Bath grocer dies after illness

William H. Emmons 59 a Bath native and retired Bath grocer died Saturday at City hospital after nearly a year illness. Born to Joshua P. and Catherine Emmons he spent life in Bath. He retired from the grocery business in 1923 and was a member of the Eagles and Moose. Survived by brother Fred I. Emmons and sisters Annie B. Haskell and Clara Hilton, both of Bath.

William TH. Fmmons City Hospital Bath Joshua P Catherine Emmons Emmons The Eagles Moose Fred I. Emmons Annie B. Haskell Clara Hilton

Maine Detectives Object to Out of State Men

Maine detectives protest the use of out of state investigators to work in Maine. The block of officers elected at the annual Lewis ton meeting includes Max Beaulieu as Chief and Arthur G. Robinson as Deputy Chief.

Maine William A. Jack Bath Maine State Detectives Association Lewiston Max Beaulieu Arthur G. Robinson Gardiner Charles A. Maxwell Portland Edward J. Cogan Dexter Charles Whitworth Lace Thomas F. Rankin Alfred Charles W. Gerow Yarmouth Albert Follett Frank M. Douglas Danger

Mrs Carroll Watson Heads Home From Boston Trip

Mrs Carroll Watson returns to her Washington street home after a brief Boston visit with her brother Charles J Donnell and Mrs Donnell and three daughters Jane Barbara and Mary Ileanor en route to Seattle to sail for their home in Tianjin China.

Labor Day Observed Across Several Regions in 1881

Labor Day began in September 1881 and was observed on Monday in Canada the Dominican Republic Yukon Territory Alaska Hawaii Panama Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Canada Dominican Republic Youkon Territory Alaska Hawaii Panama Porto Rico Virgin Islands

Puringtons Honeymoon Guests Of Rogers in Whiskeag

Mr and Mrs Frank FE Purington of Gorham are honeymoon guests of Mrs George Rogers and Miss Rosa Rogers in Whiskeag.

Frank FE. Purington Gorham George Rogers Rosa Rogers

Broadcasting World Series Games An Art In Itself

Plans are laid for the world’s baseball series radio coverage. Broadcasters aim for higher quality as audiences rise by millions. Expert reporters stress terse, simple narration and timing with the action to avoid crowd interference and to let listeners imagine the play.

A. M. BE Groh Williams

Bankruptcy Hearing Set in Bath for Bradbury Case

William T. Hall, referee in bankruptcy, will hear reclamation petitions filed by Endicott-Johnson Corp. Boston for 1500, Max Oransky Portland for 132.30, and Cambridge Rubber Sales Corp. Boston for 185.50. The hearing is at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 in Hall's Bath office at 72 Front Street, with creditors invited.

William T. Hall Harry B. Bradbury Rockland Raymond F. Thurston Endicott-Johnson Corp Boston Max Oransky Portland Cambridge Rubber Sales Corp Mr. Hall Front Street Bath

Bath's Schools Open for the Fall Term

Bath schools opened for the fall term with a one session schedule at 8 15 am to 1 30 pm. Supt Clinton 10 announced a long list of teachers including Morse high Arthur B Scott acting principal Raymond Hayward Alice Magoun Ruth T Wilson and many others across Dike North grammar North primary Old High South primary and Winnegance schools.

Bath Supt Clinton Wilson Morse High Arthur B. Scott Raymond Hayward Alice Magoun Ruth T. Wilson Mary Conley Ida H. Rose Thelma Littlefield Ellen Turner David Alkazin J. Edward Pomeroy Esther Tyler Helen Hamlin Ella Carey Stella Duprey Anna Conley Charles W. Peterson Marion Freeman Ann Trott Ellen Blair Ella Douglas Grace Baker Edith Lunt Mabel Libby Gendolyn Vaughan North Frostina Marston Gertrude Silsby Louise Robbins Ella Wall Martha Hooper Margaret Mulli

Maine Sportsmen to Meet at Maranacook

The Maine Sportsmen's Fish and Game Association holds its annual three day meeting at Tallwood Inn Lake Maranacook September 11 12 and 13 featuring revolver rifle and trap shooting running deer guides wardens matches canoe races log hurling and fly casting contests with prizes for event winners and a prize for the largest fish caught by a lady swimmer.

Maine Sportsmen's Fish and Game Association Tallwood Inn Lake Marannecook

Two Bath Granddaughters Wed to Lutz Brothers

Mrs Fred F Butler traveled to Massachusetts and New York for a wedding in West Newton where Margaret and Elinor Steadman married Robert and Roger Lutz. The brides are daughters of A J Steadman and the grooms are Harvard men sons of Rev and Mrs P G Lutz.

Fred F. Butler Massachusetts New York City Lutz-Steadman First Unitarian Church West Newton Mass Margaret Elinor Steadman A. J. Steadman Robert Roger Lutz Harvard P. G. Lutz Steadman Katherine Frazier

Dances Continue at Garnet Hall This September

The Garnet dance hall will keep events going in September with Grindell's orchestra performing every Wednesday and Saturday, drawing many local dancers who enjoy the popular weekly scene.

Garnet Dance Hall Grindell

Gleason 74 Died After Hospital Admission

Thomas H. Gleason aged 74 was admitted to the city hospital from the city farm on August 26 and died Thursday afternoon at the hospital.

Thomas HT. Gleason City Hospital City Farm

Plow Debate Highlighted By West Bank Leader

Guy Huston a farmers' banker of vast influence in the west declares that the nation has 6 500 000 farms and warns that a million of them should never have a plow placed in them citing agricultural policy and rural land use.

Guy Huston West

United States to Buy Record 100 Million Pounds of Explosives

The United States plans to purchase 100 million pounds of explosives, the largest order ever placed. The materials will be used for road construction and agricultural purposes.

United States

Cosmopolitan Club Appoints House and Program Committees

The Cosmopolitan club names its monthly house committee Marion Freeman Edna Bliss and Martin Moulton. Program committee includes Mrs John FE Burkhardt and Mrs John Shaw. Philanthropic committee lists Ela Douglas and Mrs Leland K Mitchell.

Cosmopolitan Club Marion Freeman Edna Bliss Martin Moulton John FE Burkhardt John Shaw Ela Douglas Leland K, Mitchell

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Times Company F. B. Nichols Pres. and Treas Bath, Maine State OF Masonic Organization MR. Cahill John H. Gage Bulletin of Interest William H. Emmons Mary Kane West Point John Kane Maranacook Thomas H. Gleason Springfield Neres Cosmo Club
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