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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1936
Page
7
The Bath Daily Times notes a basketball semifinal tonight between the Triangles and Independents at the Y M C A gym. It also mentions bridge sections damaged by flood being repaired at Iron Works, wood recovery on the Kennebec river, and assorted local updates from April 8, 1896.
Last evening the yacht Peregrine glowed with electric lighting from bow to stern while moored at Iron Works, described as magnificent. Naval Architecture class closed with a talk on steam vessel powering and performance, thanking Mr. Fairburn, with hopes for a fall return.
The Sons of Veterans camp here, already with 38 names on a charter list including Hyde and Bee, plans a memorial day gathering with members of the young boys in blue. Two carloads of pulp wood have been shipped from Kennebec to Brunswick. A Morse surveyed the wood and Fields directs trucking. Ward Hunt of the Winneganee polo team narrowly escaped drowning after falling from an ice cake. a boat rescued him within minutes.
April 11 1896 reports driftwood secured on the river by boatmen near Merrymeeting Bay with over a thousand cords among the ice. The Bath Board of Assessors organized with William Rogers chosen chair. Bath Shoe Manufacturing Co stockholders meet to set new business propositions. Various local activities include duck shooting, a naptha launch trial, and social events at Patten lodge and Gahan's hall.
The article notes river activity with five tows, a Kennebec Boston route planned for next week, and log crews to aid H W Jewett of Gardiner. People depart for work in Haverhill, Smith College, Boston, and Freeport while church attendance and Easter music receive attention. A small fire on Richardson street is quickly contained, and Sagadahoc Historical Society meets with Gen F D Sewall presenting. new member Mrs Annie Campbell joins. The Bath second week of April term opens with State v Christopher McCurdy of Richmond for intoxicating liquor awaiting trial.
A large turnout of wheelmen enjoyed favorable weather and good roads for a day of cycling. Rev A D Norton to lead a meeting at Colby Bethel tonight. A bank cashier and a sail maker tried their luck at river logs yesterday. In Cotillion hall Misses Lillian and Helen Owen hosted about 40 guests for dancing with Miss Jessie Owen assisting and providing music. Ices and cake were served during intermission. The wedding of Fred R Winslow and Annie M Getchell, Bath youths, will occur soon.
The Firemen's Memorial Association will sponsor its annual May ball on Friday May 1 at the Arcade ballroom to raise funds for a monument for their Oak Grove cemetery lot. Dance from eight to midnight with old fashioned and modern numbers. Tickets go on sale soon through association members.
Addison Jones aged 19 of Fremont Street was struck by an automobile Saturday night at 8 30 on Elm Street and escaped with only bruises. Police were notified by Leslie E Maas of Arrowsliver, with two other minor accidents reported where drivers failed to notify police. John K Bailey of Atlantic Motor Express noted a car hit his parked truck on Commercial Street causing minor damage. Homer Potter reported his parked car was struck but the location was uncertain. damage was minor.
A compilation of financials for British America Assurance Co and other insurers listed with assets and liabilities as of December 31 1935 plus Massachusetts Indemnity and Travelers Insurance figures. The document also records numerous Maine Sagadahoc probate notices appointing administrators and executors for Bath and surrounding towns with dates and witness attestations.
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