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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1921
Page
2
One year in advance six months in advance four months in advance two months in advance. Advertising rates on application one dollar fifty cents and sixty cents. Entered as second class matter June nineteenth nineteen hundred nine at the post office at unknown under the act of March.
Maine proclaims a Bird Day the first by a governor in the state. Schools and agencies are urged to focus on preserving birds for crop protection and nature appreciation. The piece notes birds control pests worth vast sums to farmers and highlights cats as birds’ natural predators while urging youth involvement.
A reader laments broken glass on Front Street after a milk bottle shattered on Monday morning. The writer urges immediate cleanup and stronger enforcement of laws against dropping dangerous refuse to protect motorists and prevent tire damage.
The letter praises Edward Plummer for his in depth knowledge of shipping matters and predicts his forecast will prove accurate. It argues Bath’s prosperity hinges on a strong American merchant marine and that the city will benefit once the sector improves.
The Portland Herald suggests a statewide "good roads" day in Maine where every man would contribute a few hours with hoes and tools to repair and improve roads. If widely adopted, the plan could greatly alleviate the road problem.
The committee on apportionment of the House of Representatives reported Monday a plan that would shift representation in Sagadahoc County. Bath would gain a representative while Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, and Topsham experience re-grouping with Richmond and Georgetown or with Arrowsie, West Bath, and other towns. The proposed change swaps Bowdoin and Bowdoinham for Topsham in the county’s grouping, altering long standing town groupings.
The Brunswick juvenile band that toured across the state in its prime will reunite at New Medians on Saturday with members and their wives. Manager Moo Crawford and secretary George Toothiaker organize notices for the event. the 120 band formed in 1933 and held the first reunion with nine original members present.
Rev Samuel A Evans, longtime pastor and now parster evangelist for the Baptist state organization, is called to finish a revival begun by Dr Milton Hees in Springvale. He will continue services at the Colonial theatre after Week to extend the effort for the community and friends.
Mrs. Ernest L. Crawford was reelected president of the Saturday club of Brunswick at the annual meeting. Officers named include Mrs. Frank M. Stetson as first vice president and Mrs. Adelbert J. Plutchinson as second vice president. A two act comedy was performed after the business session by club members, with Miss Sarah Wheeler and others in the cast and committee members handling production and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Charles T Edgecomb arrived in Bath by car from Miami Florida after ten days of travel. They drove 2700 miles with two punctures and a blowout. Mrs Edgecomb plans to drive in Bath again this season as Bath's only woman public driver.
Samuel Hansen, 40, native of Norway and resident of Brownfield, was killed Wednesday at The Texas Steamship Co. yard in an accident while climbing from an upper deck to outside staging. He slipped, struck his head, and suffered a crushed head and broken neck. He died en route to the hospital. Company officials began an investigation and found no blame attached to the firm or its workers.
Mr and Mrs George Davey hosted a four table progressive whist party Thursday night at their Edward street home. Prizes went to Mrs Mathews and Mr Kelley with consolation to Mr Lowell. A cribbage contest featured between Royal Mathews Marl Pierce George Davey and Carlton Lowell. A buffet with sandwiches olives hot coffee cakes and candies followed. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bark Vierce Mr and Mrs Mathews Mr and Mrs Carlton Lowell Mr and Mrs BL Raymond Stith Mr and Mrs Arnold Tabor and Bartholomew Kelley.
Authorities offer a fifty dollar reward for capture of Roy Biddle age twenty two tall five seven blue eyes fair complexion red hair white man and Till Lovett awaiting court martial for desertion and larceny after escaping from the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth Kansas both described as likely headed toward the Mast area. Dill, twenty seven, described with light blue eyes ruddy complexion and medium brown hair is also noted.
Bath residents travel to East Boothbay on Saturday April 9 to witness the launching of the T10 ton auxiliary schooner Bowdoin, built for Donald B. MacMillan who plans a Baffin Land expedition sailing from Boston in July. Miss May Fogg to christen the vessel. Governor Baxter and Bowdoin College figures attend. ship will be launched unrigged and later fitted for scientific work along the western Baffin Land shore.
At a special town meeting in Brunswick on Thursday voters approved a $12,000 temporary loan to build a concrete roadway on the westerly side of the electric car tracks along Maine Street between Pleasant and Litcon streets. The work will be directed by a committee of Isaiah R. Morrell, Dr. Charles J. Cinston, Harry W. Varney, Norman G. Smith, and Samuel Knight. A proposal to erect a World War memorial for Brunswick boys who died was postponed.
From Plymouth Massachusetts came word that Mr and Mrs William TD Carleton announce the engagement of their daughter Gertrude Sumner Carleton to Edward Camack of Bath Miss Carleton teaches at North Grammar School and is at home for vacation Camack formerly of the 101st Engineers in France was severely gassed and has accepted a position with the Importing Moret Co in New York, leaving next week to begin work
At the Eagles whist tournament on Thursday night there were 160 tables. Mel Brosseau, Harry Brosseau, and Samuel Thompson won first honors. Nora Gilbert and William A. Hodgdon earned feast points before a whist dance followed.
The Kennebec Wharf and Coal Company expects to replace the damaged coal bridge after Thursday night’s gale. Chief Engineer Frank LeFaver indicates plans to remove the twisted wreckage and install a larger, more robust bridge in the spring. Two emergency belt conveyors, one in Bath and another returning from Portland, will aid rapid coal loading or unloading until then.
After vacation Morse school reopens with optimism for a strong baseball campaign. Howard McPhee, manager, aims to finalize the schedule within a week with games arranged against Cony, Brunswick and South Worthind. The opener is set for April 23 at Augusta as many players vie for the pitching berth led by Bradford Belanger and Abraham Povich, captain, who expects a first class team and will issue the first call for candidates this week.
Schooner Lewis H. Goward built in 1895 by G. G. Deering Co in Bath and sold during the war left Gulfport Mississippi on March 24 for Buenos Aires, caught fire and was abandoned Friday fourteen miles south of Rebecca Shoals near Sand Key Florida. The crew were rescued by the British steamer Linigo. The Goward registered 1191 gross tons.
D J Dougherty the newly appointed Archbishop of Philadelphia sends thanks to Henry Biggins and the Holy Name Society at St Marys Bath Maine for their congratulatory message. He vows to seek blessings for the society church families and friends when he meets the Holy Father.
The Colonial club will host an evening Monday with orchestra music from seven to eight. Speaker James B. Perkins, Federal Prohibition Director, will discuss Prohibition Enforcement after the meeting in an engaging talk. Members are promised an entertaining program and plenty of smokes. The May ball on May 6 will offer entertainment, cards, and refreshments in the club rooms.
The funeral for Victor Stevens nine year old boy who was run down by a motor truck was held Saturday afternoon at the Advent Christian church on Middle Street. Rev Louis W West of People's Baptist church officiated. Floral offerings came from his teacher Miss Mitchell and South Street primary school classmates, DD T Percy Sons employees, and the Junior Christian Endeavor Society of People's church.
The Wesley M. E. church Ladies Aid held its annual meeting Friday afternoon at 5 Union Street home of Mrs H A Walters. Officers elected: president Mrs FE Ripley vice presidents Mrs Carrie Sampson and Mrs Oliver Brown secretary Mrs Ida Pierce treasurer Mrs Emma Vierce flower committee Mrs Eva Cahill. Refreshments were served.
Clarence Blaisdell versus The Texas Steamship Company and U S Fidelity and Guaranty insurers seeks compensation. Hearing ordered by Maine Industrial Accident Commission chair A J Thayer for April 6 at 9 a.m. in Bath municipal court room before the full commission.
Lewiston beat Bath by 6 pins in a 20 string bowling contest at Bath alleys, finishing 4027 to 4002. Farrar and Reynolds of Bath fought back from an 87 pin deficit but couldn't overpower Lewiston. Reynolds posted strong scores, and a rematch for a $200 purse was agreed with the first ten strings set for Thursday night at Park alleys.
Ralph E Spinney and Fred H Spinney of Bay Point faced five warrants in municipal court for shipping 48 short lobsters. Both pleaded not guilty. Spinney withdrew and was found guilty in the Fred Spinney case, fined 48.37 total costs. State warden and local officials testified. trials pending.
Washington Club bowling team beat the Baxters by total pins 1393 to 1387 at the Park alleys Friday night. Bouget led the winners with 447 and Cutting of the Baxters had the second best with 472.
William FE Besaw of 537 High Street completed 35 years of service in the Bath Iron Works machine shop. He started as an apprentice and during the war served as an assistant foreman. The Besaws plan to run a 50 acre farm in Topsham they bought years ago.
Edwin A. Copeland laborer and Emma A. Knowlton housekeeper, both of Bath, were married Saturday at the Brooks memorial parsonage. Rev. Ernest M. Holman officiated. They will reside at 1001 Middle Street after a brief honeymoon.
Epworth League members at the Beacon Street Methodist church met Friday night hosted by Dean Bonney. Thirty two members attended and during the business meeting Miss Ethel Bowie and Miss Alice Bowie were admitted to membership. Games followed the regular meeting then chicken patties punch and cookies were served.
Reverend David J. Wilson a deputy high priest of the Royal Arch chapter of Maine made an official visit to St. Paul chapter Brunswick Friday night for inspection. The M. M. degree was worked and a fine banquet was served at 6 30. Companions accompanying Mr Wilson were Harry A Walters Raymond B Welch W L Robertson Edwin E Morse and Robert Wishart.
Thomas Smiley of The Thames Smiley Co. Portland, a leading Maine retailer, will address Bath merchants and businessmen Thursday evening on Some of the Problems of a Business Man. He began work at age ten and has since become a noted figure in Maine retail. He will speak after a planned King Tavern dinner, urging organization and cooperation among Maine retailers.
Primary election narrows field to 24 potential directors for the coming year as 135 members cast ballots. Top vote getters include H Abramson M H Beerwort H P Boudreau J L P Burke W E Chase H W Crosman J J Desmond R H Dunton S L Eaton A Harriman Rh B Hatch KF D Hill H M Huse C T Jackson N G Jackson I R Mitchell P J Nickerson P A Olinto F I Shaw H T Stevens L B Swett F B Teeling W C Trott and H A Walters.
Bert Kingsbury arrived home from Boston after a ten weeks absence where he served as chief cook on the Lake Flamen steamer. The ship had just returned from Christiania Norway Goteborg Sweden Copenhagen Denmark and Hamburg Germany with general cargo and light returns. He enjoyed the world tour but is glad to be back in the United States. In Hamburg one American dollar equaled 67 German marks and Kingsbury carried a small bale of marks for spending.
Portland amateurs in Brunswick on April 7 present Little Lord Fauntleroy for Wellsley endowment fund. Cast includes Harold Oliphant as the Earl of Dorincourt and Katriny Roosevelt Schuyler as Lord Fauntleroy, with Mrs. Sidney St. Felix Thaxter as Dearest. director is Mrs. Frederick E. Gignoux.
Miss Adeline Tarbox of Westport, daughter of Capt and Mrs James Tarbox and instructor of physical education at Little Valley NY high school, attended a Buffalo convention as the high school burned between 3 and 4 am. The third floor laboratory explosion is blamed. building valued at 100000 with only 28000 insurance. Seats and books were ordered and classes resumed next day in other buildings. records were destroyed.
Residents of Project 59 in Lincoln street organized a community club in City Hall and named it Russell Park Association after the mansion owner. President E Randall Leonard presided as the by laws committee report was read. The group has 80 members and will meet again on April 11.
Arthur D Blanchard a farmer files a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing debts at 620 dollars with principal creditors I R Morrill of Bowdeinham and Julius Otto of Brunswick. He has no assets listed.
First Mayflowers of the season brought to the Times office were picked at Birch Point by President John Kimball of the Pine Tree Outing Club.
The Salvation Army in New England plans to build a new Bath corps building costing about 8000 dollars with an auditorium for 250, living quarters, and seven emergency rooms. Officials Col. McIntyre and Major Hughes urge public support in Kata starting April 25 to fund the project and expand social services.
Ernest Thompson and wife Susan Tarter Thompson were bound over to the May term in $500 each after a Sheriff Oliver complaint on maintaining a nuisance. Judge Keegan found probable cause as testimony alleged frequent visitors to their Center street home and liquor consumption, with a witness paying up to $20 for a quart and losing $360. Sheriff Witham and City Marshal Cahill testified.
Charles A. Clark of Richmond appeared before Judge John J. Keegan in Municipal Court on a non support complaint by his wife. They have not lived together since December 27 and she cannot work. Clark says his wife has $1700 in Gardiner banks and does not need his money. The judge reserved decision. Clark was brought by Deputy Sheriff Charles Er Hewitt.
In the Massachusetts Maine Daughters Gentlemen's Night at the Copley Plaza State suite Bath and Wollaston usher Ruth Whitney and Mrs. Harry S. Lord in the receiving line. Maj Carroll J. Swan will preside John Clair Minot is the principal speaker with remarks by William F. Garcelon Holman Day and Judge Flint. Gov and Mrs Cox Lieut Gov and Mrs Fuller Prof George Copeland Col and Mrs Osborne and Admiral and Mrs Dunn guests of honor. Mrs Alice Huston Stevens to sing with Harold Tripp and Miss Kate Ryan to read humorous pieces.
George Hunt and Warry Hall spotted a flock of about 200 ducks flying low near The Camp cottage at Direct Point on Wednesday afternoon. The birds sailed in from across the bay, clearly bound for their summer haunts, as Harry started a fire and George called him from outside.
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