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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
1
The notice lists payment terms for one year six months four months and two months in advance, followed by advertising rates and an archival postal statement. It notes second class matter status entered June 19, 1909 at the post office, under the act of March 1879.
The United States Shipping Board pressurises British lines over cotton shipments from Alexandria Egypt to the United Kingdom and United States. Officials say US policy seeks fair access for Stars and Stripes vessels and could set a precedent in adjusting international trade, urging Britain to admit American ships.
The Bath Military and Naval Orphans Asylum held its annual trustees meeting electing William R. Kimball as president. Re elected trustees include Mayor Charles Cahill and Dr. Seth Mullin, who also serves as secretary treasurer. The report notes 56 children a year ago and 58 now, praised staff and benefactors, and lists numerous donations and supporters.
The article urges improving local resorts and the road and steamboat connections to the city. It argues Bath’s summer trade drives prosperity and calls for every possible effort to aid development.
A Bath area note reports the Beacon Street and Wesley Methodist Sunday schools hosted a joint picnic at Thomas Point on the New Meadows. More than 175 attended and 20 events were held including numerous races and a tug of war. Winners, committees, and a seaside swimming hour are listed, with clams and desserts served to close the day.
Serena A Richards 70 widow of Thomas A Richards died Tuesday morning at Sunshine Home where she had been a patient since April 29. Funeral is set for Thursday at 3 PM at William C Chadbourne Undertaking Rooms Broad Street. She was born in Prince Edward Island daughter of John White and longtime Bath resident formerly a dressmaker. Survived by sons Henry White Hampshire PEI John R White Standell PEI and Donald White Moncton NB and sister Mrs John A Powers of Worburn MA.
A John J. Maxen Baking Co. truck plunged through a rail fence on a Davis Island curve near Wiscasset and was saved from blasting into the Sheepscot River by a pine tree. A Portland helper truck hauled it back onto the road. after quick repairs the first vehicle resumed to Rockland.
Prices for beef forequarters slip while ducks wholesale at nine to ten cents in Bath and pot roast trimmings cost five cents. Butter and eggs rise and cheese is scarce. West drought boosts provision costs. Households can save by choosing cheaper cuts and using a fireless or pressure cooker to shorten cooking times.
A Bath hackman dusted his horse with violet talcum powder near the post office. He joked that a horse likes powder as much as women, a remark noted by Lewiston Journal readers as the scene drew curious glances.
The Wesley Sorority holds its annual picnic Saturday at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Armes at Pleasant Pond. Members planning to attend should notify Mrs. Frank H. Hall. Cars leave the church at 1 PM. attendees bring a picnic supper. A short business meeting replaces the regular Monday gathering at the cottage.
Norman B. Ilsley dairyman and Hazel H. Bishop former NE Tel operator married in Bath at Rev Edwin Dodge Hardin’s home. The couple will reside in Wiscasset.
Maine News from Hotel Rockland reports strong local interest in a Kennebec river bridge at Bath as residents press for improved crossing. The piece also notes Clare Eames near Bath with Mme Emma Fames de Gogorza planning Sid ney Howard's Swords at the National theatre in New York behind the New Amsterdam. The National theatre, seating 1200, is praised by critics as a notable New York addition.
Mr and Mrs Larry Comeau and their daughter Olive spent the weekend in Farmington visiting Mrs Comeaus parents.
The state shifted to buying coal only from firms that guaranteed top quality after bid evaluations showed wide price and quality variance. Governor and council urged departments to acquire guaranteed coal in large quantities, aiming to save money and secure the best grade.
Miss Gertrude West of Stowe Massachusetts is staying with her sister-in-law Mrs Louis W West at the People's church parsonage located at 47 Academy street during the visit.
A fire in the attic at 610 Hyde block Middle Street was started near a chimney and spread through a blind attic. Firefighters confined the blaze to the McInnis residence area and used water to limit damage. The Arsenault and Gallant tenements also suffered water damage while residents were assisted to safety. The block is owned by Charles A. Coombs and Charles H. Oliver.
Richard C. Campbell grocer and Ella M. Kinney nurse wed at People's church parsonage with Rev. Louis W. West officiating. Bride wears steel serge traveling suit. Campbell residence listed at 12 Dike Road. he is son of late Kenneth Campbell of Iron River. Mrs Campbell formerly of New York and daughter of Richard Kinney of Atkinson.
The August Colonial club meeting was held Monday night with Harold Thompson presiding in president Allan Spear’s absence. Elected to active membership were George Jowell Arthur Avery Edward Sewall Edmund Staples and Henry Boudreau. Herbert Lemont moved to active membership and George Cooper elected a non resident member.
A Bath professional man found a red inked first warning tag on his car steering wheel after parking briefly in front of a Center street supply store. The police tag is one of several warnings placed on vehicles parked on the wrong side of the street.
Mrs. Alice Morrison Snow wife of Capt Samuel S Snow died in Oakland California last week after an operation. She was born in Bath daughter of Capt and Mrs Macabb Morrison and had lived on the West coast for the past twenty years.
The schooner Gardiner G Deering damaged by fire in Santos Brazil last winter has begun repairs by the G G Deering Co. The ship, which carried coal down the coast, was extinguished after a harbor blaze. Captain Chester T Wallace was later shot in self defense by the cook, Harry Wilmot, and discharged by a U S commissioner in Portland. Repairs are expected to take about six weeks.
Modern improvements are being added to the Coast Guard station at Popham including a new hot water heating system and a bathroom. The 25 foot surf boat towed by a 36 footer departed Tuesday for Lubee for a 50 horsepower Kermath installation. Boatswain's mate Guy Crowley led surfmen Raymond Larrabee and Percival Marr on the craft.
A tribute recalls Edward V. Mitchell longtime New York Sun editor in chief and former Lewiston Journal writer. Chester Lord praises Mitchell for embodying Dana's journalistic spirit and notes his 41 years on the Sun staff and 27 years writing pieces attributed to Dana.
Walnut Hall 2.08 sire of The Harvester 2.01 trotting stallion died suddenly at Walnut Hall Farn near Lexington Kentucky. Foaled 1898 he sired 14 trotters in the 2.10 list and was famed for quality though his temper limited his standing as a sire. He was by Conductor 2:14 out of Maggie Yeager by Red Wilkes.
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