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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
9
Readable fragments describe Bath social life and local personalities in 1907. Mentions include Ingraham as leading checker champion, Marston and Hartnett figures, a Bath youth trip to Washington, and various community events at the Fortnightly club and hall.
Officers set for a five year term are visited by Mrs. Cook and Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hill of Middle Street. Mrs. ences to return to her home in this city. William RB ata traveled to Bowdoinham to attend a Panalons of Sagadahoc Pomona Grange ceremony.
A local businessperson reports heavy lumber shipments to Kelley Co. and Boothbay, with multiple ships in the works. Bath Construction Co. secures a 56 foot launch contract, promising a large cruising radius and new hydroplane projects, while Sabine will see increased launches this summer and a church appeals for subsidies to clear debts by June 15.
Local Bath audience delighted by a robin’s song recital described as a treat for early risers. The event drew cheers as participants performed in the town, with plans noted for similar gatherings to celebrate nature and music.
The Bath scene includes Memorial day orator Hon. F. M. Drew chosen by Post G. A. R. Services to be held at Street Baptist Church with Rev. Rouillard delivering. Local harbor work features divers towing No. 8 and 9 to New York, Maine Central crew advancing slip shed removal, and bath injuries at the iron works including a boiler shop employee struck by a rebound sledge and a thumb injury from a circular saw.
March 30 1907 Capt Herbert Seavey of the schooner Anthony Nichols is home in East Mochbay on his first vacation since launch. Improvements at New Meadows Inn aim for an April 20 opening. A Bath youth saves 90 cents for a shore dinner on opening day. Capt George W Stacey leaves for Newmarket NH to command the William H Daven. Brown tail moths are being exterminated by Robert Ramsay and a six man crew. 600 nests destroyed to date. The three masted schooner being built at Bowker's yard in Phippsburg will finish planking soon delayed by expected coal delivery from the Pacific coast. Rev Charles L Stevens plans a candidate sermon April 7. An electric car on the main line of the L B and B attracted attention during a trial run. A Bath girl in Front Street wore a hat covered with roses.
The column lists various city happenings including travel plans of Miss Brenda Emery to Boston and the Grand Opera, Capt. A. T. Wyman’s visit to Southport, and a riot in Brunswick where officers were assaulted and a prisoner injured. It notes T. E. Dolan’s illness after a railway relaying job, and a Bath connection to Dr. Wallace J. Collins and Harriet Gladwin. Stisby of Wilson and Silsby reports a royal order for a suit of new sails from the King.
The Libelant Pauline Clarke of Bath County files for divorce from Libellee citing years of residence and lack of cause. The case notes Libellee's alleged extreme cruelty and continued refusal to cooperate, with proceedings set for June 1947 and publication of attested copy.
Richmond area obituary notices detail funeral services for Fred H. Smith and for longtime resident Bartlett. Bartlett died after a six week illness, was born in Fitchburg Massachusetts, and leaves a widow, three children, siblings, grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Smith, born in Richmond, left a wife and five children, with multiple grandchildren, following years of work at Au-State hospital and illness. Interments were in Old Town and at Richmond facilities respectively.
The Central Grammar Glee Club announces a concert on April 15 at Morse High School auditorium. Proceeds fund a sound moving picture projector for Morse High, with ticket sales starting Monday to support a full house and a strong winter effort.
Probate notices announce actions in Bath Maine including estate sales, petitions for probate, and appointments of executors and administrators. Named parties include John Carey, Perry L. Thompson, Nora L. Hanna, and others with estates in Bath and Hanover Maine. The notices reference probate orders, bond requirements, and final accounts.
Open All-Age race won by Dark Hill Count owned by Harold of Bath with Dark Hill Count taking top honors. Beaupre's Wild Derby Class won by Thel's Betty owned by Jack Childs of Manchester. Satm's Ladd owned by Sam Little of Bristol placed second, Anair Donna owned by Allen Anair of Hartwich third, Maine Coast Ben owned by South Bristol fourth, Sartelle's owned by Michael Riley of Sidney as reserve.
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