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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
2
The Georgetown Stage announces suspension of passenger service after lengthy town notes. The report lists local residents, schools reopening delays, and town events reflecting community activity and disruptions around March. Street work and road conditions impact mail carriers and boat services for nearby Riggsville residents.
Master Scott Davis has bronchitis causing a sick list for three weeks. Miss Lottie Howard returns from a village vacation. The Merry Club met for sewing and music on a quiet Friday. Limekiln Whist Club ladies night featured a sketch and poem by John O Randall. Prizes went to Mrs John Randall and Miss Sybil Holbrook. Alma Holbrook returns to Hartford after a two month vacation.
The Rev John E Churchill will deliver his farewell sermon titled The Last Words next Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Arrowsic church. A large attendance is expected to honor the departing pastor who served the community in religious social and intellectual needs.
Wilton Pinkham 25 died at City Hospital Wednesday night from pneumonia after a 52 foot fall at the Texas yard where he and Albert Thompson fell from a breaking plank and machine. He was born in Georgetown son of Ernest E. and Annie L. Pinkham and survived by his parents and 13 siblings. Funeral services will be held today in Richmond after remains were moved from Curtis undertaking rooms, with many Bath citizens attending the Dreamland Theatre event earlier.
Local column details repairs at Samuel Manley cottage and Dearborn garage in Bath area. Residents attend music lessons, operations, and hospital recoveries while schools, road conditions, and civic events showcase patriotic sentiment with flag displays and community gatherings.
Readers reminded to notify Mrs. Fred D Hill, chairwoman, before noon if they want textbooks. Also includes condensed financial statement for Sagadahoc Mutual Fire Insurance Co Bowdoinham with risks, premiums, losses, and expenses for the year ending June 20 1916, and notes total liabilities and surplus.
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