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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
5
The Arrowsic bridge over the big channel sank after a midnight crash. Officials had warned Wednesday that the wooden span was unsafe and would be closed to traffic that night. The town owns the bridge built about 70 years ago, and no replacement has been built.
The Watson Frye Co. Ltd opened a new plant with July 30 tests pouring two iron castings. Plans show brass and steel casting sections, central iron foundry, and a model machine shop. The facility aims to be the first steel caster east of Boston, boosting Bath’s industrial profile.
Captain Rex Peacock arrived in Bath en route to Freeport after 18 months with the 5th Division in France. He saw major actions and earned promotions for gallantry. A Bowdoin College graduate, he entered service in 1917 and is planning to resume studies at Bowdoin in September.
Daniel T. Dougherty who for over 20 years operated the Dougherty pharmacy on Center Street retired from his business Thursday noon as it was taken over by new proprietor L. F. Dorman of Portland. Dorman will retain all clerks including Fred N. Lachance as chief associate. Other staff are Arthur Chapman Kenneth Percival and Alexander Burgess. Dougherty plans a vacation starting Friday after two decades in the drug trade.
A 10.27 Boston train backs into the station and connects with a parlor car awaiting it. The connection may fail the first time as the weight can push the car off the track, requiring the engine to attempt another connection.
Chamber of commerce speakers outline hurdles for street railways amid high costs and reduced revenue. General Manager Sweeney previews improved Bath Brunswick service with new cars and heavier rail, plus steps to regulate jitneys and boost sanitation, hotel needs, and public cooperation.
The Seguin, a familiar Kennebec towboat built in 1884, is to remain in the area under Capt. William Small after overhaul and a new power plant. Once auctioned, she stayed in Waterville lore, with a history of heavy crews in busy summers and a shift to stricter rules today.
A wooden and iron toll bridge at Arrowsic failed under tide and ice, leaving about 170 feet of span gone. Cars and teams are ferried to Woolwich while town officials debate temporary repairs or replacement and a special meeting is likely. Mail delivery suffers as routes are disrupted and the town faces a years long maintenance deficit.
The barge Winnegance slid from the Kelley Spear Co yard into the stream at 4 30 pm with Miss Marion Dean aboard to cast pink bouquet over the bow. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Nickels, Miss Anna Morse, and Capt James W Hawley shipping board inspector. The Winnegane, twin of the New Meadows, measures 231 feet by 88 5 feet by 18 7 feet, built for the U S Shipping Board.
A decree by Justice Morrill orders foreclosure and sale of the Lee Augusta Waterville Street Railroad property in Auburn. Special Master Wallace H White will conduct the sale at the county courthouse main entrance after fixed conditions, with bids handling bonds, interest, and principal obligations totaling over 151 thousand and up to 2.9 billion in principal. The sale process outlines multiple offerings of lines and franchises before final adjudication.
The Bath and Brunswick Light & Power Co. wins a rate increase to 2.00 per 1000 cubic feet. The Public Utilities Commission ruled the company’s revised schedule effective immediately, citing increased production costs and plant rehabilitation. Protesters urged better gas quality but accepted some rise.
The Emergency Fleet Corporation housing project at the North end shows a $250,000 underground network including 6000 feet of sewer, 2200 feet of storm drain, 2000 feet of water lines, and 3700 feet of distribution pipes. Antonio de Petro laid the main water, Litchfield & Prest handled sewers, and Small Solngatwits constructed roads. The system enhances health and drainage, while nearby street work expands city access. 109 homes will soon move in under engineer Herbert F. Pierce’s supervision.
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