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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1913
Page
8
Town notes report Patroits Day plans and spring activity. New Meadows Inn may open around May 25 while summer boats and launches prepare for Patriots Day outings. Schools reopen, local clubs meet, and residents discuss tax estimates and upcoming theatre remodeling.
Payton Smith of Augusta addressed about 60 members of Grace Church Men's Club in Bath on industrial education and night schools. He urged focus on pupil individuality and practical training, noting social progress relies on educated individuals and that promotion should occur when ready.
The Abrams Amusement Company plans a new theater near New Meadows Inn with a 700 seat capacity and a 30 by 30 stage. A summer theater 100 by 60 feet is proposed for mid June opening with 12 to 13 weeks of vaudeville pictures and occasional musical comedy.
The Columbia theatre, closed since a fire, is leased for ten years to Burt & Burt of Washington. They will overhaul the building for moving pictures and vaudeville, add west side dressing rooms, install a first class stage with new scenery and decor, and replace lighting and seating. Grace Church parish house hosted nightly suppers this week.
Woolwich Grange held its April 5 meeting with good attendance as plans form for a future play The Mis sing Miss Miller A Baptist society entertains with Aunt Mehitable and readings The Bertha Carlton and Charles Henderson wedding draws 50 guests in Woolwich The town sees road work and farm activity with repairs and preparations for spring and boating season across Woolwich.
Harrison Savage age 16 11 in Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich died after a gun exploded while he and Fred Rice returned by canoe to a pasture near Albert Hathorne. Rice warned him not to handle the gun but Savage reached for it the weapon fired injuring his bowels and hand. Rice ran for help. Dr Stott and the parents were notified. The tragedy occurred near Lake Nequasset with the body later taken to the Savage home and a dance postponed. The community offers sympathy to the family.
The boy's cousin Ray Rice died about eight to ten years ago from a rifle discharge twenty rods from the fatal scene. The account places the event at a distant location with the implication of accidental or unknown shooter.
West Bath Grange outlines a diverse program for April 14 including musical performances by the Mandolin Club and piano duet Annie Wylie and Sadie Armstrong, readings, a button contest, and a talk by charter members. Residents are urged to bring fruit, candy or nuts. Additional notes report local church activities and a Maine Legislature vote recommending removal of Sheriff Emerson of Penobscot County.
Notice states cattle will be taken to pasture for the 1913 season at reasonable prices. Apply to Drummond Cutting in Phippsburg Maryland. Dated April 12, 3wp.
Mr and Mrs Joseph E Footer of Harding Station were honored by 25 relatives and friends with a surprise party for their 25th anniversary. They received many gifts in silver and enjoyed evening refreshments, ending with a jolly time near midnight.
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