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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
8
Bath columns recount a busy period with social events warnings and local incidents. Highlights include jilts and courtship reports, visits by Boston travelers, a new barber shop opening in the old library, a revenue cutter in town, dockyard improvements, and a lively Bobtail club clambake at Happy Nook.
The report lists a postponement of a city council meeting with social service topics, Mrs. Joseph Sewall injuring her shoulder after a fall on Washington Street, John H. Brown starting a new job wagon, and A Parrar building a sturdy wagon. It also notes F A Welch supplying a circus with substantial food for an event and ships loading ice at Indian Point, including the Carrie Lane schooner and FP A Small with cargo bound for New York and Joseph Hamden for Provincetown.
A Bath woman recalls Salvation Army history as the tercentenary program extends to Maine. The event at Music Hall features officers, a pageant, and State Police escort to Kittery with Gardiner's ceremonies. Citizens voice support and note the Army’s outreach to the needy.
August 4, 1890 items report social gatherings and local incidents. Harry Starkey hosted a party for friends. Epworth League plans an event. J J Pendergrass at Bath Iron Works fractured his left forearm while bending a plate. Mrs Mell Williams scalded legs after upsetting a boiler of hot water. Over 100 vessels reported between Bath and Gardiner bridge.
Hon. Elwell Crosby owner of Stepping Stones Tea Room on Brunswick road confirms a spring discovery by FP Miller using a witch hazel divining rod. In Higgins field a 14 to 15 foot depth yielded a vein and a 24 inch drainpipe was set, producing about 200 gallons per hour of crystal clear water.
Edward J. McMann reports a Bath mail car morning trip four miles off Seguin with fair luck. The voyage yielded sizeable catches of cod and another fish to the latter gentleman who shared in the drink and camaraderie.
August 6 1930 Alderman Kelley was a passenger on the Boston boat last night Rev A A Lewis and family left the city this morning for Old Orchard
A sheriff led a raid at Bowdoin Center amid reports of illegal activity. Law enforcement seized items and detained individuals for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.
Obituary notes the death of Harry D. Robinson at his residence. Beside his wife he is survived by a daughter Mrs George B. Gow of Somerville and others.
Ward 6 residents are advised of a change in the polling place as voting day approaches. The new site will serve district voters, with officials urging confirmation of registration details.
Fragmentary OCR reads names and affiliations with Modern Woodmen of America Eagles and Royal Neighbors. Mentions Moncton and Tor rey but lacks clear event or action.
The funeral of John TM Murphy was held Thursday at Curtis Funeral Parlors with Rev. George B. Wolstenholme officiating. Murphy, born in Campbellton, NB, later resided in Maine and had ties to the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary. He died at age 66 after a long illness.
Promoter Mihalos promotes a boxing clash between Ketchel and Renault on Friday at the Arcade. The bout is billed as a big stunt after a stoppage in one round and promises a thrilling performance with Cyclone’s stoppage noted as a highlight.
A traveler arrives in the city seeking workmen and praises Bath laborers. He speaks well of local craftsmen and gauges the demand for skilled hires in town.
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