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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1925

Page

2

Bangor hosts 56th State Sunday School convention program

Bath churches issue schedules for Bangor October 13 14 15 with delegates from Protestant schools. The program features sessions with Judge George H Hinckley Rev Fred W French Gov Ralph O Brewster and Prof Warmingham among others plus sectional meetings worship services and a pageant night titled The City Beautiful led by Joseph Ludwigson.

Bath Bangor Religious Eaucitio W Itn First Universalist Church Harvard Convention George H. Hinckley Joseph Ludwigson Hinckley Fred W. French Oxbert W. Warmingham Convention Church Ludwigson Lucy Stock Chapin Paul H. Vieth Erwin L. Shaver Maine Church Watewin Winnipesaukee Merrowvista Warmingham Professor Warmingham Philip I. Milliken The Boys of Opportunity Farm Boston University the City Beautiful H. Augustine Smith

Revision of Studies in Public Schools Seeks Narrowed Curriculum

National Education Association asks principals and teachers in public school systems nationwide to cooperate with superintendents in resizing courses of study. Supt. Clinton D. Wilson says local teachers will discuss revising by elimination to fit today’s needs and drop studies that no longer fit modern classrooms.

National Education Association Clinton D. Wilson

West Bath Red Cross to hold all day session

West Bath Red Cross members will host an all day meeting at South Harpswell on Sept 30 taking tea at the White cottage. Transportation urged by car. Lunch committee named Lillian Rogers Brown Hosmer Mayo. Numerous local residents and visitors noted at homes and cottages across Bath, Sabine, Sabino, and surrounding areas.

Red Cross South Harpswell West Bath William H. White Lillian Rogers Lillian Brown Lillian Hosmer Lillian Mayo Walter H. Larrabee John J. C. Larrabee Annie Trufant Lewiston Hallowell Rogers Orono U. of M Llewellyn Rogers Henry Brown Gardiner Alice Larrabee Revere Mass E. K. Brown William Simpson William Cummings Joseph White Dr. Stott Fred W. Larrabee Henry Bickle Bath Nova Scotia C. O. Miller the Nazarene Church Kb. R. Brown J. Roy Larrabee J. Roy, Jr E. C. Murphy E. R. Brown Loring Small Wendall Bailey Myrtle Greene Harry Holmes Winthrop John Russell Linwood Ida Bonney Rath Ernest E. Williams Campbell's Pond Samuel Blackwood Boston Lombard Homestead Zina Clifford Auburn Lee Farm Henry Hodgdon Hodgdon Sabine Mixx Marguerite Williams Brunswick

West Bath Grange Organizes Fall Fair and Plans Hall Improvements

West Bath Grange held a Monday night meeting to discuss Winter contesting programs. The group voted to keep the annual fair in Fall with no date set. The sewing circle organized with Mrs. Fred Irish as president and Mrs. FE W Taggett as treasurer and plans hall painting and improvements. A large delegation will attend Sagadahoc County Pomona with Woolwich Grange on Wednesday.

West Bath Grange Grange Fred Irish FE. W. Taggett Sagadahboer County Pomona Woolwich Grange

Rural quail route No. 4 celebrates 20 years in service

The No 4 rural quail route from Wiscasset marks twenty years of operation this month with Charles L Cromwell serving continuously on the long arduous trip across waters and land. Cromwell has covered the route around 100 times, traveling about 150 miles by water and a mile on foot each round trip. Nearby residents report improvements at properties and several locals visit Westport and Port Chester during the period. Chevington Swanton and colleagues engage in carpentry while Dr John R Swanton of the Smithsonian travels to Chevy with his children Mary John and Henry. The community notes visits from Mr Goodwin and family and various townsfolk throughout the period.

Qmr Wiscasset Charles L. Cromowell Wiscasset Hardor Cromwell Gome Albert Port Chester N.Y Goodwin c Sejedmian Ernes Colby P. Jewett John R. Swanton Smithsonian Institution Washington Jst Chevy Mary John Henry Jir Swanton Harry A. Swanton Dews Amsterer John Howe Bath Muriel Westport Richardson Ley Bernice Sanford Earl FE Richardon Brooks

Funeral mark of Bath mayor George W. Dean

Simple services marked the funeral Sunday afternoon at his home on Pearl Street for Mayor George W. Dean. The house was filled to capacity with relatives, friends, city officials, and leaders from the Hyde Windlass Co. where he served as foundry superintendent. The service featured readings from Scripture, brief eulogy, and prayers, followed by a long procession to Oak Grove Cemetery led by state police and city officers. Honorary pallbearers included city and Masonic leaders. active bearers from Dunlap and Eminent Commandery.

George W. Dean Pearl Street Hyde Windlass Co Dean Weston TP. Holman Beacon Street Church David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Mr. Holman Oak Grove State Highway Police Harry L. Thompson George W. Jewett Vatrolman Melville E. Rice Rupert Miller Elwell G. Pinkham Langdon Greene City Force Rodney KE. Ross Hyde Windlass Joseph Torrey Bath Loan and Building Association Mr. Dean Harry A. Walters Charles J. Cain Milton H. Douglas Edwin I. Hyde Eminent Commandery Gratz Jackson Thomas K. Perkins Harry G. Deering Edward W. Sampson Dunlap

Maine Congressman White reports Paris conference visit

Wallace H. White Jr of Maine writes from Paris about the International Telegraphic council at the Sorbonne. He notes Americans rarely speak in French, laments U S education in languages, and describes a French banquet with delegates from Germany Ireland Japan the Dutch East Indies Mozambique Sudan and Ireland as a geography lesson.

Wallace H. White, Jr Maine Paris Cherbourg International Telegraphic Council Sorbonne Mr. White United States of America Mackay Commercial Cable White Dutch East Indies Japan Ireland Mozambique Sudan

Personal notes on visits and retirements from Maine towns

Mr and Mrs Herbert Knight and family of Washington Street passed Sunday in Portland. Mr and Mrs Wellington A Moore and daughter Shirley were Sunday visitors in Lewiston. William B Berry and Frank Cusick of Gardiner were in Bath Monday on business. Mr Cusick, who was in the boot and shoe business for 5 years, is now retired. Cards have been received from Mrs James F Murphy and Miss Jane Murphy, who have been several weeks in Venice. They left September 5 for Paris.

Herbert Knight Washington Street Portland Wellington A. Moore Shirley Lewiston William B. Berry Frank Cusick Gardiner Bath Cusick James F. Murphy Jane Murphy Venice Paris Eugene Long Rodney Bailey Bowdoin College George Carlton Richmond Junior Philadelphia Lawrence Ryan Nequasset Laura Farnham Auburn Sebenon Hall Vinal Hunnewell Elmers Orchestra Massachusetts Douglas Hunnewell H. S. Hathorne Ida Beals Flora Leonard Freeport Maxine Walker West Point Alfred Washard Frank J. Walker Raymond Marr Georgetown Dixie Walter Reid F. W. Garlog Lawrence Putnam Springfield Mass Carlton Maine Ray Prescott Bangor Llewellyn Bailey Milton Hathorne Walter Murray West Millbury Hartley Hetherne Joseph Swift Robert Gertrude Kennebec Mattapan Leland Savage Ralph Nellie Augusta Ralph Rice Charles Miller Connecticut Woodrow Eleanor Hathorne J. Hathorne Hartley Hathorne Irickland First Baptist T. Herbert Fernald

Atwoods L F Medicine Relieves Digestive Ailments

No loss of time or pay if you keep your digestion in order. L F Medicine helps digestion starts up the liver and keeps bowels regular freeing the system of impurities. Take in small daily doses to avoid bilious attacks headaches drowsiness and constipation. 60 doses for 50 cents. L F Medicine Co Portland Me New 15c size by mail if not at your dealer.

L. F Atwood L.F L. F. Medicine Co Portland

Escape for Hart When Auto Turns Over

Lawrence Hart a Bath boy and Gloucester Chamber of Commerce manager escaped serious harm when his Hudson sedan overturned on Lincoln street near Oak while he returned from Augusta. Slippery road caused a skid. a rear wheel hit a bank, car rolled but Hart climbed out a window and drove the car to the city garage with minor dented mudguards. He continued his trip by train. Hart praises the Chamber’s plans and past ad campaigns, noting strong summer business and a forthcoming advertising drive.

Lawrence Hart Bath Gloucester, Mass Chamber of Commerce Ethel Webber Augusta City Hospital Lincoln Street Hart Oak Street Mr. Hart Andrew Rice City Gloucester Chamber of Commercce Mong. Kamiel le Febvre Florida Snme Gloucester Vicinity

Edgecomb Cut Off Delayed Opening This Year

Bath residents crossed the Edgecomb cut-off on a site once part of a century old stage route. The project, stalled by unfinished excavation and filling, shows large cracks and bulges in the fill, with piling at the bridge ends toppled and needing renewal. Officials expect Labor Day opening unlikely this year, anticipating further work into next season.

Bath Edgecomb Wiscasset Bridge Damariscotta Eddy Davis Island

Discriminating Rate On Second Class Mail

A Bath man faced newspaper mailing with eight ounce weight costing eight cents for domestic dispatch to Boston while a woman sending the same weight to France paid four cents. The piece argues the two cent rate up to eight ounces and criticizes the higher pound rate for domestic mail and foreign shipments. Congress may change the discriminatory rate next winter.

Boston France Congress

Section Foreman Has Very Narrow Escape

Peter Fortin assistant section foreman of the Bath division of the Maine Central Railroad suffered a severe scalp wound after a train backed into the station yard Monday afternoon. He stooped to pick up something when the locomotive struck him and threw him against a wooden culvert near a switch. He was taken to the city hospital and is expected to be discharged soon.

Peter Fortin Bath Maine Central R. R City Hospital Look Yard Jim Fortin American Express L. Eugene Thebeau

Small’s Radio Shop Opens in Dunton Block

Small’s Radio Shop moved Tuesday from Center Street to the Dunton block at 45 Center Street. Harold Small plans a formal opening tonight and will display six leading lines of radio receiving outfits. He forecasts growing demand and notes interference appears local, with improvements expected as conditions improve.

Small Center Street Dunton Block Harold Small Shi Inte

Woolwich Person Fractures Jaw In Car Accident

Eugene Long suffered a jaw fracture and facial cuts when the car he rode in left the track last week. Numerous local residents are mentioned in community notes including visitors, moves, trips, and social events around Woolwich and nearby towns.

Colorado Professor Retires After 37 Years at Boulder

Dr. Ira M. De Long ends 37 years as head of the University of Colorado Mathematics Department and becomes Emeritus Professor. He guided growth from 29 to 2700 students, served in civic and church roles in Boulder, led the Colorado Chautauqua Association, and held various party and Methodist positions. He will remain involved in business, politics, and church work while not teaching or drawing a salary.

University of Colorado Ira M. de Long Iimeritus de Long SSS Boulder Methodist Church Colorado Chautauqua Association Boulder City Progressive Party Dr. de Long The Colorado Methodists London Boulder End Colorado Mercantile Bank Col Boulding Build

Regents appoint Kempner as mathematics head at Illinois

Professor Aubrey J. Kempner was appointed by the Regents to be Professor of Mathematics and acting head of the Department of Mathematics, succeeding Dr. De Long. Kempner earned his Ph.D. at Gottingen in 1910 and has been with Illinois since 1911.

Mendelssohn Club Rehearsal Ahead of Maine Festival

The Mendelssohn club meets at the Parish house on Oak Street Thursday night with most members expected. The Maine Music Festival, in its 29th year, honors Prof. and Mrs. Chapman for sustaining the annual event and will feature 1,000 children in a matinee. Spectators anticipate hearing Lawrence Tibbett perform opening night, noting his sensational Metropolitan Opera appearance in Falstaff.

Mendelssohn Club Oak Street Maine Music Festival Lawrence Tibbett Mr. Tibbett New York Metropolitan Mr.Tibbett

Obituary for Hannah A. Spiett 1845–194? in Bath and Lynn

The body of Hannah A. Spiett 80 died in Vineland New Jersey Monday was buried in Oak Grove cemetery Bath. Rev George Bi Wolstenholme of People's Baptist church led the ceremony. She leaves three sons Burton Harold and William of Lynn Mass three daughters Lillian Georgie and Alice a sister two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was born in Newcastle May 13 1845, daughter of Josiah and Lydia Whitney. An impressive funeral service was held in Vineland before the Bath burial conducted by Rev J S Teasdale of Vineland West Baptist Church.

Hannah A. Spiett Vineland N. J Oak Grove Cemetery George Bi. Wolstenholme People’s Baptist Church Thomas Huston Spiett E. F. Garrison Lynn Mass Bath Ladies Relief Corps Pythian Sisters Burton A Harold William Lillian Georgie Alice

William B Mahoney Dies After Illness in Westfield Home

William B. Mahoney aged 67 of 10 Columbia Street Westfield Mass dies after months of illness. His wife, who cared for him, died of pneumonia Sept 4. Former postmaster Krast mer of Westfield, once state senator and fire commission member, is noted. He also worked in the cigar business for years.

William B. Mahoney Bath Columbia Street Westfield Mass Krastmer

Cricket oil resists congealing at high altitudes

A lubricating oil derived from crickets remains fluid in thin mountain air and low temperatures. Researchers report the cricket-based lubricant maintains viscosity, avoiding stiffening that impairs performance at high elevations.

Wooden horse from Covel harness shop sold to Rockland buyer

The 37 year old wooden horse displayed by Covel on Washington Street in Bath was sold Monday afternoon to Ernest Davis of Fuller, Cobb, Davis Co., Rockland. Davis will move the antique to his farm in Union where it will be placed on the grounds around the dwelling.

Washington Street Bath Ernest Davis Fuller, Cobb, Davis Co Rockland Detroit Covel Davis Union

Jesse Tibbetts Dead at Beachmont Home in His ninetieth Year

West Bath resident Jesse Tibbetts died September 17 at his granddaughter Margaret Bickford's Beachmont, Massachusetts home. He was nearly 90, blinded seven years, and had lived with his granddaughter since then. Survived by one son Elmer Tibbetts, a daughter Mrs. Silas Bates, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, all of Beachmont. Funeral Sunday at 3 from the Bickford residence, burial at Fairview cemetery in Winnegance.

Jesse Tibbetts West Bath Margaret S. Bickford Beachmont Mass Boston Daniel A. Small Fairview Cemetery Charles E. Brooks Wesley Church Elmer 8. Tibbetts Silas M. Bates Bath Elmer S. ‘Tibbetts

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