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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1919
Page
8
The Lewiston Journal summary explains how Bath and other loan and building associations offer home financing with prudent borrowing limits. It notes profits to savers, first mortgage lending up to 50 percent, and the value of turning rent into home ownership. The piece highlights women borrowers, family security, and flexible arrangements to keep homes for widows and children.
An Augusta backed act transfers Bath to Woolwich ferry to the State Highway Commission effective October 1, addressing chronic overcapacity and frequent breakdowns. A larger boat will be added, schedules optimized for peak coastal traffic, and the old craft kept as spare to avoid service interruptions as tourism and roadway travel expand along the coast.
Seventy Bath members of Lincoln lodge travel to Portland for the centennial parade and celebration with six Bath men taking degrees. The day includes a 10:30 parade through Longfellow square, degrees conferred by Riverside and Abou Ben Adhem lodges, Rebekah entertainments, and a multi-county display of regalia and banners with Capt. Carl A. Jordan as chief marshal and an extensive list of parade marshals and divisions.
Fred H. Thompson is named local manager for the United States Housing Corporation project 59 on Walmer field Lincoln and Academy streets. He takes duties Saturday with over 70 families already occupying the dwellings. He can be reached at the courthouse by phone or at his home.
The town reports the removal of leaves and debris on Federal Street by Mrs James Lewis and Miss Helene Groves. Haggett's Garage adds a gas tank on Middle Street. Charles B Sewall returns to Wis casset Academy after pneumonia. The schooner Regina sails to Lynn Mass. John H W Southard buys a Buick. The April term of the Supreme Judicial Court for Lincoln County opens on Tuesday.
Sagadahoe county Supreme Court opens in Bath on May 13 with Associate Justice Warren Philbrook of Waterville presiding. Traverse jurors named by the aldermen include Harry G. Deering Fred Suilphen George A. Lennox Walter Melcher John K H Fitzgerald John P F Clary Melvin A Haggett Albert Lakin William D D Coombs Edmund F Foote. Appointed constables are Sherman Wratt Harry Ambach Eugene Edgecomb Luger Jourgoin Francis Croteau K E McCurdy H W Minott H I Daxter Irving Cools and Steve Fahey all employees of The Texas Steamship Co.
The Kennebec Journal notes the P B barge Richardson with coal cargo for Purinton Bros. Co. is en route from New York after loading April 9 and is expected to arrive within days. The Dearborn yacht Colonia, docked since early war, will be moved to a marine railway for a fresh coat of paint and reentry into service this season.
With completion of housing project roads by the Emergency Fleet Corporation at the North end and the United States Housing Corporation at Lincoln and Academy streets, officials urge traffic regulations to protect the new surfaces. Bituminous macadam paving with concrete sidewalks is planned for the North end, with similar material for the West side project. Durable for years, these roads require rules to prevent heavy loading from damaging them.
At Kennebey county superior court Judge Beane grants divorce to Carrie O Fowles of Gardiner from Leslie A Fowles of Bath for non-support. Care of minor Iomea and Nona Z awarded to the libellant with visitation rights for parents. Capt Harry F Morin US was a Wednesday guest of Dr and Mrs Maxwell Powers as his Boston visit continues.
The TE A W substation rotary converter, out of commission weeks ago, has been overhauled by Westinghouse with open armature and other parts and started up Thursday. Officials hope it stays reliable as both the old smaller unit and the refurbished larger unit now run. Officials say there is ample power at the source and preparations proceed to run open cars on the line.
Fifty women organized to lead the Victory Liberty loan campaign with more than 50 participants. Each team has a captain including Mrs Frederick J Drake Mars Johnny Metnes Mrs Lester Washburn Mr Thomas S Gibbons Mrs Herbert Worrey Mrs Harry Stendrup Miss Jane Murphy Miss Margaret Torrey Miss Ruth Burke Mrs Arthur K Purington as leaders. Bond payments can be made in full or installments with dates set by Secretary Glass: 10 percent by July 1, 20 percent by August 1, 20 percent by September 9, 20 percent by October 7, 20 percent by November 1, accrued interest on deferred payments. Full payment may be made on May 10 with 10 percent due at application.
Popular Mechanics Magazine advises keeping cut flowers immersed in water at night and rearranging them in the morning. This choice method helps blossoms stay fresh for a long time as if newly gathered.
Bright silver can be cleaned by wiping with clean hot soapy water. Small pieces may be boiled in water or heated in a silver pan with sale and soda. After cleaning, the silver can be polished to restore its shine.
A Victorian style essay compares life to a magic vase that overflows with whatever is dropped in. It urges generosity and kindness while warning that hatred and greed spill back, shaping happiness and success. A second anecdote shows a timid boy in an Indian suit failing to become brave.
The piece argues South Seas life differs from romance, requiring hard toil for daily needs. It notes living as a white man is costly and attractive options are scarce. Consular warnings advise visitors to have ample funds as employment opportunities are limited.
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