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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1922

Page

6

Entertain ment by Dromore grange at Winnegance hall

Winnegance community house hosted Dromore grange members for an evening event to benefit the community club. The program featured piano duets and solos, farces, readings, a chorus, tableaux, and a felt crowd applauding. about $25 added to the club treasury.

Winnegance Dromore Grange Doris Morse Ruth Williams Marion Morse Ralph Merry Charles Sill Earle Morse Tay Klondike Gelder Leach Abbie Minott Manger Ruth Merry Herbert Morse Mise Hitttie Morse Dickinan B. Wryman Agent Mary Bessie Dickinson Grace Dickinson Harre @ Webber Miss Dickinson

Maine notes include enrollment rise and island timber sale

Waterville reports public school enrollment up about 100 from last fall while Campbell Island timber rights shift to a syndicate plan to strip firewood. Bingham library gains new building on Main Street with roof and heating repairs anticipated.

Waterville Thei Campbello Island Lubee Timior Mulholland's Point Bingham Dr. Wood Main Street Rumford Lewiston Canton Dixfield Guy W. Goodrich Canaan Hintaan John JD. Ross Tangor Ross Edison Company Greece Rose Banger

Pretty Bath wedding unites Miss MacPherson and George Fields

A Bath area wedding took place in Chawbridge on a Saturday forenoon uniting Miss Tazel Wreecott MacPherson and George Johnson Fields. The couple, attended by relatives and friends, were married by Rev. TT Bo Peede, with a reception and wedding cake cutting following the double line ceremony. The bride, bride’s sister and a St. Petersburg guest participated as attendants. the couple plan to reside at 825 Stivyer Street, Fall River after a honeymoon in the White Mountains.

Bath Chawbridge Tazel Wreecott MacPherson Rod SS Aberdeen Avenue George Johnson Fields Willian Fields Taath TT Bo Peede Waverly Baptist Church Berniee Mee Preson Victor Pollard St. Petersburg Kihel McCoy Fields Stewart de MacPherson Morse High School Texas Steamshin Co Taina Phi Onebee Loin Koll Mrs. Fields White Mountains Stivyer Street Fall River Mass

Emearked Wedding Ties Phippsburg Couple to Ohio Man

Glen Lermonds of Ohio stationed at Fort Baldwin wed Miss Florence McLaughlin of Phippsburg at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. McNulty. Justice John H. Stoner performed the ceremony as friends from Phippsburg and Bath extend best wishes.

Sagadahock Wins First Place at Gardiner Muster

Sagadahock of Bath won first class tubs at the Gardiner muster, taking $150 prize as Senator Baxter of Bath was second with 195 ft 4 1 4 in. Massasoit of Damariscotta led second class with 2100 ft 1 4 in, in a windy contest. Drum Major Edwin N. Emmons led Baxters in a street parade. Kennebec Journal praised Ed. Officers and judges listed.

Sagadaahock Maine Gardiner Senator Baxter Edwin N. Emmons Baxters Kennebec Journal Ao Man Sagudahock Bath Baw Besse C. R. Burgess Rockport Wivener Rockland Tiger Viallowell Hleelu Randolph Massasoit Ralph Small Augusta Pls I. EB. Smith John EB Kimball James TL Russ George TL Marley

Miss Virginia Foote Dies of Heart Disease at Home

Miss Virginia M Foote aged unknown died of heart disease at the Brunswick road home of her brother John A Foote. She had long heart trouble but appeared well until this morning. She worked in straw factories in Westboro before returning to the family farm and living with her brother. Funeral set for Friday at an announced hour.

Virginia M. Foote John A. Poote Brunswick Road Miss Foote Samuel We Snew R. Foote Westboro Mass John A. Foote Anoher Samuel Waconer Washington

Treasury Savings Certificates Offer Ends This Month

Local investors urged to buy before month end as Treasury announces new series starting October 1. New $1000, $100 and $25 certificates price rises set, five year term, four percent interest if held to maturity, else three percent. Old issue limited stock remains at current rates with only eleven business days left to purchase.

Treasury Savings Treasury Department Owen

Morse Football Squad Works Toward Augusta Opener

Morse High completed workouts Saturday and Sunday on Kelley Field as Coach Thayward trains about 25 candidates for the season opener against Cony High at Augusta next Saturday. The squad includes veterans Ledyard Knight Stover and Benny Stover, with Capt. Bates, Mggles ton, Madden, Spinney, Trayes, and Morse in key positions.

Morse High Kelley Field Cony High Augusta Thayward Grindle Morse Numx Trayward Ledyard Spinn Knight Benny Stover Tommy Bates Mggleston Madden Clinto Spinney Johnny Trayes Stover Butler Bucklin

Maine auto fees show increase in registrations

The State of Maine reports higher automobile registration fees year to date, with a substantial rise over last year. Through the period, licenses issued include 1,102,046 operators licenses and 3,7240 chauffeurs licenses, with thousands of vehicles registered across cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and dealers. Wesley F. Shaw was a business visitor in Portland Thursday.

Sime of Sustogica Cum Satsats.oo TIS Motorcvele Wats Traccks DAS Tractors Icphsos Wesley FE. Shaw Portland

Johnson Victor in To ga primary in California

Hiram Johnson defeats Charles C. Moore in California senatorial primaries as early returns come in. Johnson leads the Republican contest and appears set for the general election.

Johnson Victor Toga Hiram Johnson California Charles C. Moore

Engagement Party for Camilla Sewall and Walter Edge

Forty guests gathered at the Summer home of Mr and Mrs Harold Marsh Seygall at Shad Point to honor the engagement of their daughter Camilla Sewall to Senator Walter Edge of New Jersey. Attendees wore stylish crepe gowns, and telegrams of congratulations flowed in as the couple received good wishes during the afternoon.

Jack Malcolm New York Jane Sh. Weinan Elsie Allegrin Winneganee Wilkinson East Sullivan Center School Martin Sabin Squirrel Point Light Kalay Brooklin T. Byight Walter Tr. Bowker Bailey's Island Edmund Briggs Charles Treat Winslow Capt William Totman Elisha Totman Ashdale J. Oscar Wyman Pautine Boston George Davis Bath Gate Davis J. FL. Pease Edith Taylor Falmouth George. Pease Bette Wathree Porthrined J.D. Eastman Inglewood N. J Horace Ropes Minneapolis Minn George S. Dearborn Henry Dearborn Breek Clinton Elliot Carlton Pike Tuebee Culbert McGuay Northeast Harbor Arthur S. Bosworth Barbara Bosworth Portland Edmund Toushelle Margaret Benson Chicago

Athletic Show Next Friday Night

The postponed armory event now set for next Friday features two wrestling matches and one boxing bout. Middleweight clash Joe Golasovsky of TL S. 8 Tampa, Pacific coast champion, vs Vermette, Brunswick’s star, best two of three falls to a finish. Lightweights Young Vermette of Brunswick vs Young White of Lewiston for one fall in a 230 minute limit. A three round boxing match pits Kid Devoe of the U.S. Pampa against Young Huff of Brunswick.

Armory Joe Golasovsky TL S. 8 Tampa Pacific Coast Vermette Brunswick Perfect Boy Bost Young Vermette Young White Lewiston Kid Devoe U.S Pampa Pod Young Huff

Grows and Travis Marry at Brunswick Baptist Parsonage

Warren W. Grows of Brunswick and Miss Tharriet A Travis wed at 10 Monday forenoon in a double ring ceremony at a Brunswick Baptist parsonage. The bride wore a blue duvetyn traveling dress and roses. They travel to Massachusetts for a honeymoon and will live in Brunswick until a new home is ready. Grows works in the post office. Travis is the daughter of Mrs. Alice Travis Bath and Morse High graduate.

Warren W. Grows Brunswick Tharriet A. Travis Massachusetts Braunswick Mr. Grows William Postofco Bronswick Mrs. Grows Alice Travis Bath Morse High Perry Bros

John Clifford 91 Ship Fastener of Bath Dies

John Clifford a Bath ship fastener born in Truro Nova Scotia January 9 1882 died Wednesday night after a long illness. He moved to Bath at 18 and helped build many vessels noted for skilled workmanship. Survived by wife in Mystic Connecticut. Funeral Saturday at ten in the Tome.

John Clifford Bath Shim Mr. Clifford Truro N.S Ile Tle Clifford Lincoln Lodge Odd Wellows Tie Mystic

Sheriff Stevens Sues Lewiston Sun for Libel Over Speech

Sheriff Stevens of Androscoggin files libel suit against the Lewiston Sun over a Livermore campaign speech in which he was sharply attacked. The suit alleges publication harmed his reputation.

Sheriff Stevens Androscoggin The Lewiston Sun Livermore Stevens

Eskimo Traits Highlight Bowdoin Mate on Arctic Tales

Jot Small, mate of the Bowdoin on MacMillan Arctic expeditions, says Eskimos are honest and well suited for northern work. He recalls four Arctic trips, notes Eskimo diet of meat and eggs, and praises native innovation like improvised rifle peep sights. MacMillan calls him a valuable, reflective explorer.

Jot Small Provincetown Mass Bowdoin MacMillan Arctic Roscoe PL McFadden Bath Baffin's Land Jet MacMillan Arctic Tie Mace Ife Crocker Land Dr. MacMillan Jot

Fragmentary quote hints at moderation mindset shift

A garbled line reflects a speaker embracing a steadier pace and longer reflection. No clear names or events emerge, but the sentiment suggests a resolve to moderate actions and time.

Maine Leads New England Post Offices in Size

Assistant Postmaster General Bartlett announced at Portland's postal convention that Maine has more post offices than any other New England state with 8 first class 36 second class 158 third class and 658 fourth class offices. Annual receipts total 3 200 000 with 2 700 000 maintenance. 100 000 money orders issued totaling 31 900 000 and 1 450 000 orders cashed amounting to 10 000 000. Salaries for all postmasters reach 660 000, 480 rural routes cover 11 800 miles at 890 000 expense. 350 clerks employed. Five million pounds of second class matter mailed with 370 in postage.

Maine New England SGO

Obituary: Mrs. Ann R. Wales of Allston Passes Away

Mrs. Ann R. Wales widow of Thomas S. Wales died at her Allston home on September 12 after a long life of community service. Born in Bath Maine, she moved to Brighton and helped found Allston Congregational church and the Brighthelmstone club. Funeral services were held at 2 pm with Rev. Manley F. Albright officiating, burial at Mt Auburn in the family lot. Survived by two daughters Gertrude and Helen, a sister Mrs. Henry H. Taylor of Waltham, and Mr. Warren Foley of Boston.

Catherine Weston Dromore Bath City Hospital Oliver Thethel F. S. Mowker Irving G. Harrington Pentescostal Church Bath Riley Violet Lufkin Ina Pease Lewiston Cant Lastman’s William T Peary Doris Cora Campbell Butler Lewis Collins Stamford Conn FLW Ridley Candy'’s Harbor Sandy Cove John BP. Leach Phippsburg Key West Leach P & O, Steamship Co Frank Governor Cobb P & OF Prank Maine John G. Leach Bryant and Stratton Business College Boston Ann R. Wales Cosmopolitan Club Allston Maso The Recorder Thomas S. Wales Linden Sreet Wales Thomas Maria (Storer) Foley Waldoboro Brighton Braintree Brighton Congregational Church Allston Congregational Church Union Hall Brighthelmstone Club Manley F. Allbright Mt. Auburn Cemetery W. H. Short Henry H. Taylor Waltham Warren Foley

Hunters Licenses Issued by City Clerk

City clerk John Gilmore issued hunter's licenses to Lester G Campbell Willard M Colby Walter A Higgins Arthur Ayer John A Legro Ralph PF Small Lawrence V Crocker Charles N Worrey Elwood S Toeoth aker Harold McInnes Thurlow M Pink ham Ernest BE Russell John J Quinn Gardiner RK Deering Thomas Pearson John J Fitzpatrick and Mr and Mrs Charles S Brown of Augusta who motored down Friday afternoon to call on a friend and attend to business matters.

Mere Charles BK. Wewitt Gndson Charles Sd Somerville Mass Whey Phippsburg Tle Wroix Willis Campbell Providence Merv Campbell Mareh Simon R. Perry Ralph DB. Whitehouse Warren Ubawley Willian Barber Eligabeth Coombs William Parker Warren Thinley Mare Elizabeth Coombs Orig Frye Edith Lemont Viarry Ring John Taylor Mere Thoms Jack John D Burkhardt Ralph Drage Mverard Ampleton Roy Shackford Charles Corliss Alfie Jacobs Maward Lampoon John G. Morse Dornan Derkins Perry Thouon Jeseph Moonen Masse & Son Winnegiance Arthur Pratt Walker & Pratt Charles E. Wewitt Robert VP Manson Porthand Boston Harold Simal Bath John Gilmore Hunter Charles S. Brown Augusta Gall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ment George Eaton May Morse J. Packer Morse David T., Wilson Morse Cemetery Eugene Spinney Percy Morse Chester Talbot Omar Perry J. Parker Morse Horace Morse James Trowney Fred Oliver Olney C. Terry Hayden Conant Popham Beach Charles Perkins High Street Maurice Pickard Independent Frank G. Purington Alfred Cornish Parker Tread Fred J. Parks Toothbay Thirbor Maine News Notes MacPherson Cambridge Sagadahock Paul Revere Paul Relvere 1776 Morse Football Squad Sewall Travis Brunswick Postoffice Joe the Centaur Company New York City Mate Gaon Leadin Bartlett Hunter’s Licenses
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