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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1926

Page

5

Dr Clarence A Peaslee Dies After Prolonged Illness

Dr Clarence A Peaslee a Bath Wis casset Wis area physician of 21 years died at his home 22 Middle Street after a four month confinement to his house. Born in Alna Aug 16 1855 he practiced in Wis casset before Bath. He was active in Masons Rotary Kora shrine Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and republican politics. He is survived by wife Frances H Weaslee and sister Beatrice Lang Seattle. Weekend guests were Mr and Mrs Ernest Williams of Milton Mass.

Clarence A. Peaslee Middle Street Peaslee Bath Wiscasset Men's Club Central Church Peanslee Alna Kent's Hill Bowdoin College New York Baltimore London Vienna Weaslee Masonic Kora Shrine Masonic Lodge Frances H. Weaslee Beatrice Lang Seattle Wash

Lewiston man visits cousin in Washington street home

Oscar W Ridley of Lewiston spent a weekend as a guest of his cousin Mrs Luke Marr residing on upper Washington street.

Oscar W. Ridley Lewiston Mrs Luke Marr Upper Washington Street

Automobile Crash Kills Popham Resident George F. Chandler Jr

George F. Chandler Jr of Popham Beach died instantly when his car upset at Lookout hill near Brunswick on state highway. His father 85 and his crippled 19 year old grandson were injured and rushed to Bath City Hospital. The crash occurred while returning from Boston after visiting Chandler’s daughter Florence injured in a prior accident. The car left the macadam on a sharp curve. tires show wear and the vehicle rolled at least three times. Police and state officers responded to the scene. Chandler was a Bath figure who had worked at Popham Beach and in Bath.

George F. Chandler, Jr Popham Beach Lookout Hill Brunswick Frederick Bath Seths. Malin Boston Florence Edwards Coombs Freeport Chandler George Sr John H. Stacey Moses Chandler

Referendum Planned Over One Session High School Plan

The Board of Education voted to hold a parent referendum on one versus two sessions after parental dissatisfaction with the current plan. A 1925 referendum favored one session by two to one. If one session wins, Locketry and Wilson will study lunch options amid past deficits. Enrollment rose slightly in grades but fell at the high school, with total enrollment near 1508. Alfred Gannon, Morse High Class of 1925, enrolls at Coburn Classical Institute in Waterville.

Board of Education James E. Lockery Clinton D. Wilson Supt. Wilson Billa Eclino Actiarsvepeters Evan Wicks Pacqieie Silesineleesiste Pahionee Sean Iron Aluinlo VM Ghana Airinc Cnet Alfred Gannon Morse High Coburn Classical Institute Waterville Gannon Morse Coburn Classical

Perkins Hosts Dorisy and Guests at Cox's Head Cottage

Mr and Mrs BH Dorman Perkins and daughter Dorisy of West Bath entertain as their guests over the weekend Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace of Granite Street at the Perkins cottage at Coxs Head.

BH. Dorman Perkins Dorisy West Bath Harry Wallace Granite ‘Street Perkins Cox's Head

Rotary club honors memory of deceased president Peaslee

The Bath Rotary Club held a memorial luncheon at King Tavern for its late president Dr. Clarence A. Peaslee. Vice President Edward W. Bridgham led tributes praising his Rotary spirit and welfare work for the club city and state. A resolutions committee was named for next week.

Bath Rotary Club King Tavern Clarence A. Peastee Edward W. Bridgham Rotary Doctor Peaslee Langdon T. Snipe Weaslee Snipe 8. Motley Fuller Fred D. Hill Kershner Harry W. Tucker J. Edward Drake N. Gratz Jackson Frank B. Nichols Passmore Caroline LB. Cary Sanford Nickerson Chester Vrant Dr.easlee King ‘Lavern Wenslee Rotary Club Central Church

Grangers Preparing for Big National Convention

The National Grange session convenes in Portland on November 10 for eight days, drawing about 160000 New England members. Vermont planners will caravan to Portland, with trains from Hartford, Providence, Worcester, and Boston. Notables including President Coolidge and Senators Capper and Borah are expected, as the Sevenths Degree ceremony and extensive policy discussions on rail rates, farm prices, marketing, law, and economy shape the event.

New England Portland Pomona County Vermont State Orange White River Junction Hartford Providence Worcester Boston Wortland Coolidge Agriculture Jardine Capper Kansas Borah Idaho National Grange Grange Vortland

Bath Fire Department Saves Morse Estate Farm Structures

A forest fire near Parker Head Tuesday threatened several frame buildings but the Bath fire department with a combination pumper and truck, aided by volunteers and Popham Beach Coast Guard crew, saved the John A. Morse estate farm houses. The blaze, which had started anew, burned a portable saw mill and appeared to be mostly checked by noon as it edged toward the village’s west side.

Bath Fire Department John A. Morse T Parker Head Popham Beach

Bicycle Popular Vehicle in England While Holland Depends on Canals

Edwin Dodge Hardin surveys England and Holland noting Holland's near universal bicycle use with 3,000,000 bikes for 7,000,000 people, canals and towpaths as main transport, and dogs used to pull lighter carts. He contrasts English scrolls with Belgium currency, praises Dutch hospitality, laments Belgian finance, and reflects on cross-channel travel and mutual Anglo Dutch ties.

England Holland Folkestone Flushing Amsterdam Rotterdam Belgium Brussels Zuyder Zee Scheveningen The Hague Atlantic Lord Dundreary Ostend Dover Clemington Corson English Channel Europe Rome Edwin Dodge Hardin

Attendance Decline at Morse High School Opens Record

Morse High School opened with 395 students, freshmen leading with 121 and seniors at 76. Enrollment rose seven from opening day last year, staff praised, and first assembly held as classes begin. West Bath Grange sessions resumed with plans for October fair and a new executive committee listed.

Morse High School Gret Bath School Board West Bath Grange Leland M. Plummer Aub Leland Plummer Owen E. Rogers William H. White David Henderson Joanna Hodgkins Hope Ward Lillian Rogers Marion Plummer Nettie Teeling Annie Peterson Annie White Albert Pollard Florence Irish Adam Perry Lizzie Haggett Mabel Brown Rose Rich Sadie Couillard Pearl Lemont Ruth Martin Grace Freeman Marjorie Cavanaugh Lily Donnell Elmer J. Rich

Brewster Wins Re Election In Maine Governor Race

With most returns counted, Gov Ralph O Brewster Republican leads over Democrat Ernest L McLean by about twenty thousand votes statewide. Maher amendment rejected. Republicans sweep Bath and Sagadahoc counties and all five state legislative candidates are elected.

Ralph O. Brewster Ernest L. McLean Augusta Eastport Brewster McLean Maher White Nelson Hersey

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C. A. Peaslee Ernest Williams Milton, Mass Mr. Williams Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street Arthur Allen Optometrist Center St Bath Trust Co Popham George F. Chandler Dr. Peastee Grangers E. D. Hardin Ile Eng the Independent Executive Mansion Sagadahoc Fred H. Thompson Register of Deeds Hiram T. Stevens Gath Fred W. S. Blanchard Dirake Blanchard F. W. Carlton Ralph ©. Dale Drake Carlton J. Horace Mcc'lure James B. Lemont West Math Mct'lure Wilburd Oliver Lemont J. Frek Tehey McCclure Ter McClure Oliver Tobey Walter & Glidden John P. Carey Glidden W. L. Malon Bowdoin Ellis Aldrich Topsham George A. Baker Henry W. Butler E. C. Dunning F. Dunning Harpswell Ward Brewster Congress Yale Delta Lanterns Johnson Bros Co
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