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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1924

Page

7

Finn Distance Runners Train Year Round to Compete in Olympics

The article discusses Finnish distance runners Nurmi and Ritola as leading stars of the 1924 Olympics. It notes Finland’s 365 days of training, simple living, and rigorous prep as keys to their success, contrasting with American priorities and practices in track.

Mames Nurmi Ritely America United States Finland Romig U. S Nurini Los Ritula Ife Ritola

Electric Power Collapse Implications for Modern City Life

An imagined scenario where all electric services fail reshapes daily life. Telegraphs, telephones, radios, trains, elevators, fire and police signals stop functioning, and kerosene lighting returns. The piece stresses the vital role of electric utilities to urban civilization.

Electric Light

Hopi Buildings Traced Back to 1620

Scientists place Hopi Indian village structures northeast of Playstaff Arizona dating to about 1620 after revolt against Spanish priests and destruction of missions. A call is issued for the fourth Pan American Labor Congress to meet in Mexico City next December. US fence post production uses twenty five thousand tons of steel annually. General Dawes supports a farming commission of experts.

Playstaff Ariz Esprit Pan-American Labor Congress Mexico City United States

Georgetown community notes and social visits

Work on the state road has begun under T N Williams with about sixteen men employed. Numerous residents and visitors are listed, including Herbert Spinney at West Georgetown camp and Mrs Catherine Oliver staying with the Staceys at Popham Beach. Many locals and guests travel to Bath, Gardiner, and other area towns, with social events, church activities, and summer homes noted throughout.

Bath D. O. IK Knights of Pythias Bear Pond Maine Ao Band Order Fred Gilboy Vernon W. Miller Augustus Perow Frank Dingley Robert Brackiey Percival G William Mann T. N. Williams Herbert Spinney West Georgetown Catherine Oliver John Stacey Popham Beach Moore Wakefield Mass Gladys McLellan Fred Hinckley Herbert Margerum Plarald Sewall Small Point Arthur Buzzo Gardiner Leon Williams White Mountains Stinson Davis Harriet Deering Brimswick Mary Spinney Pharry MePadden Westboro Martha McPadden Erica N. Newdick Mr. Brown Augusta Howard Pleard Feldspar Quarry Buzao Harold Brown Cumberlind Herman Colby Wportland Colby Gilbert Lewis Frank Garey Pail River Prafton Knight Edgar Hunt John Thibodeau W.C. Todd T. M. Wagan Gloucester Roscoe 'Podd Sand Sen Warren Moelrose Dfightinds Marss Freak Heald Ida Lewis Samuel Snyder Ida Hooker Martha Jesephine Aviington Mats Jacob Herne Porthind Mary Thompson Samuel Pincekley Boston Florida Burnside Powers George Carroll Powers Annie Jones H. BR. Crosby Melrose Tighlands Miro Roscoe Todd Todd Mer. Crosby Ralph A. Scott Melrose Uighlands Roscoe Scott Louise Metaya Lewiston Carl Scott Marguerite Pobek Masene Reynold Pobek Methodist Church Boston University Bye Boyd Robinhood Harry Hamilton Everett W. RR. Madlalin George Laskey George Degers Phylis Hannah Thomas Blaisdell

Independent Paper Receives Thanks for Campaign Prize

To the Bath Independent thanks are extended for prize in the recent campaign and for the honest conduct of the campaign. Also thanks go through the paper to friends and Mrs Eva Brooks and son Paul for support before their return from East Poland and South Paris.

Eva Brooks Paul Poland Paris

Canoeist Aims Rome Voyage From Nova Scotia Challenge

George TH G Smyth from Sydney Cape Breton travels in a 19 foot canoe weighing 55 pounds. He started in Boothbay Harbor and aims to reach New York L to London to Rome via sea routes to claim a $10,000 draft. Smyth, 37, plans to cross the channel and Bay of Biscay then the Italian Bank to reach the Eternal City.

the Independent Deir Aire Roman George TH. G. Smyth Sydney Cape Breton New York London Rome Ife United States Bailey's Mistake Lubec Ram Island Light Boothbay Harbor Smyth Stoop Trench Nos Bay of Indy Tie Criphello Pass West Tog Sop Digby N.S Tle Capoe Ao Steamero Liverpool Seine Bay of Biscay Shige Therian Peninsular Piber Eternal City Bank of American Living Corps Foreign Service Tam Almon Mitchell

Dr Morris O Curtis Dies After Illness In Topsham

Dr Morris O Curtis a respected Topsham physician died at his Main Street home after a sudden illness following years of diabetes and heart trouble He was born in Richmond Tec 1861 educated at Litchfield Academy Bowdoin Medical School and practiced in Topsham for 40 years He leaves a widow a son Dr Harry T Curtis and a daughter Elizabeth Funeral services were held at his home conducted by Rev G F Rouillard with Odd Fellows and Red Men attending interment at Siverview cemetery

Morris O. Curtis Popsham Main Street Martier Curtis Richmond Tptec Richnonal Public Litchfield Academy DSSS Bowdoin Medical School iShl Bowdoin Boston At Hospital Topsham Laura al Douglas Tie Sal Baptist Church Braunswick Odd Fellows Reval Ty Reve

Vital statistics for August show July figures unchanged

City Clerk Gilmore sent a July report to the State Department of Health. Births and marriages stayed the same, while the mortality figures are listed, noting William Armstrong and daughter Doris returning from Lewiston visit with relatives.

Gilmore State Department of Health Eelle

Five Islands Residents Welcome Summer Visitors and Departures

Five Islands notes show Mrs. L. G. Lewis buying the Will Rowe house and moving in soon while many guests and locals depart for or return from summer homes, with frequent travels to Bath Boston Cambridge and New York and a rising list of visitors at the Yeo and Rowe households.

L. G. Lewis Will Rowe Five Islands Bb. M. Horton New York Ida Hinckley Vesta Bath Ellen Hagan J. G. Stevens Marion Stevens Delle Lewis George Yeu Dole Ped Edward Dorit Mibridge Southard Frank Bartlet Kathleen Gary Bern Grange Elv. Pierce Staumer Bridge Southard Marblehead George You Edward Dearity Boston Frank Partlett Dor- Chester Millard Oliver Vernom Gray Charles MicMahian Viday Cambridge M. OL. Davis Woodfords L. Fi Rowe Enaahberh Cremavell Kewe Wy J. Bevry Five Ashinds Alwas Thermanneh Victor Pinkham Amiys Eulsworth Pinkie Elson Pield Meantadies Eto Bath City Hospital Pfis New Hampehive J. TH. Rowe Aiie A Geer Harry Parr Sies Parry Plouadlette Tichmend Blaisdell Srindiey Henry Rowe Marjorie J. C. Blaisdell L. G2 Lewis Franklin Doloid Puesd Arthur Berry Miles Aos Nici Cenlguiit Muriel Pil Lowell Mass Snowman Pyverett Cromwell Pichiett Porest Thiansa Sherbourne Rowe Prancis Varssalboro Charlie Davis MacMahan Georgetown Center Pred Dodge Medford Jack Sinnett J. Bh. Bhusdell Drop A. W. Rowe Arthur Rowe Oldtown George Gray Alice Cromwell Iva Cromwell Fionand Campbell Ias Herman Spinney Bay Point S.os Henry Moore Frank Ryder Ptw Thc. Iver Georgetown Centre Dive Pierce Seguinland Doston Clarence White

Card of Thanks from Bath Independent

Po wishes to thank Amy Mo and friends for kind support during the voting contest. Gratitude goes to all who offered encouragement and perseverance, believing persistent effort brings fruitful returns. Signed Pred Cressey, Bath, Me. Sept 16, 124.

Bath Independent Amy Cressey Bath

New England States Adopt Animal Kindness Education

A leaflet from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals notes Maine joins 22 states teaching humaneness in public schools. Massachusetts New Hampshire and Connecticut are also cited as recognizing the need to instill kindness to animals in students.

Maine American Society For the Prevention of Massachusetts New Hillampshire Connecticut New England

Bath residents season returns and travel notes

Local Bath social column recounts residents returning from summer homes in Boothbay Harbor Bath and Portland. Visitors include optometrist Arck Stuert and executives Ray Velyea James Howe and Kenneth Sheldon. Several families plan winter in New York Boston or Brewer while others travel for business or health updates.

Arck Stuert Venants Harbor Ray Velyea Puse On Rubber Co John T T Howe Cambridge Maes Bath Gene Daulphin Boothbay Clarbor William Chapter Constance Brewer Frances D. Lane Walter S. Glidden Boston Jath Raymond Ve Tayward Portland Mary Chase Priscilla Magoun Green Street Philadelphia Miss Magoun Arthne Dondory Ball Domdory Mabel Dlartleb City Hospital Airs Samuel TP Tinckley Simona Fla Georgetown Florida Sally Redman Jersey City Boothbay Harbor George S. Dearborn Douglas Dearborn Small Point New York Carlton Adams Delarade Mar Leon Kelsey A. W. Lowe Edwards Mirabeth van Mes Lowe Mather John Paley van Zant Wheeler Wheeler Auburn Marie Wiggin Edward McLeshin Will W. Robinson Pan Mary Pelham Pill Popsham Kenneth Sheldon League Tuesdey Iorning Bentley Sccountaner Tle Giatmes Edward EP. Briry Ermmtebes Edward Sewall Briry

Personal Notes From Bath Social Roundup

Barns and Boston visitors fill a Bath chronicle with family notices. Miss Morse hosts Miss Adeden in Clamden. Merle Harrigan, state lecturer, plans a West Bath visit. multiple entries report births, engagements, travels, and guests at homes on Green, Court, Middle, and Union streets along with out-of-town relatives visiting Bath.

Bert Kinesbury Puestay Dbassen Percy Thowes Boston Lise Jnek New Haven Louis Neshthiteles Nellie Sawyer Morse High Medford Buffs College Myra Arnold High Street Marion Lloyd Court Street Armold Popham Benel Frank Carr Ralph French Aloof Palm Louis A. Jack George Coffil Middle Street Mary Louise Coffill Jason A. Merradi Willis Ashworth Lowell Mass Joseph Seale Lawrence Alex Wilson Union Street Bowen Trving Ts. Wright Bailey Street Panthe Elizabeth Piodine OW. Marks Washington Street Frick Wiltiate Revere Gleniere D. W. Sprague Mugenot Park Staten Island Mars Carleton Bennett Ini Som Cameron Jr Jupiter Tla Bath John A. Legro Showpark Mars. Legro Ison Sprague Bennett Edward J. Stewart Brookline Kennebec Point Marc Stewart Edward Stewart Mary Charles Curtis Center Street Edward ‘I. Stewart Theodore Stewart

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