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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1929

Page

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Lawrence men complete 18000 mile auto tour in 29 days

Two Lawrence Massachusetts men drove an eight cent repair total across an 18000 mile route covering every state in the Union in under thirty days. They averaged over six hundred miles daily with a peak near one thousand miles in a single day while meeting governors and officials on tour. The trip showcased road conditions and travel potential of two drivers. The Maine drought, while harming crops, slowed white pine blister rust as moisture aided spores and helped limit damage to currant and gooseberry bushes, with many bushes removed to curb spread.

Lawrence Massachusetts Union Maine Forestry Department of Portland Bath

Maine Primaries Near as Field Grows for Senate Seat

Discussions of candidate steps for the U S Senate race highlight Wallace H White ex governor Brewster and possibly Arthur Gould. State highway improvements east from Portland cause detours and elicit relief that rains revived crops after drought while boosting Maine’s vacation appeal.

Mohawk Trail Closed for Rebuild Between North Adams and Greenfield

The Mohawk Trail between North Adams and Greenfield Mass is not open to tourists this season while straightening and rebuilding work occurs. The halt has hurt local tourist revenue, but once finished motorists will return to inspect the changes from the road.

North Adams Greenfield Mass New England

State to host visitors and boost Massachusetts economy

The plan foresees at least ten additional visitors at the affair and a substantial business boost for Massachusetts. It is estimated visitors will leave behind not less than 500 million dollars in the state, creating wide publicity for Boston and the Old Bay State.

State Massachusetts Boston Old Bay

Massachusetts Round-Up Nets Over 100 Vehicle Offenders

Massachusetts law enforcement and town police conducted a broad round-up reporting more than one hundred arrests for stolen cars unlicensed drivers improper registration unsafe brakes illegal lights and liquor transport. State registrar praised the results achieved by the joint effort.

Massachusetts

Kennebec Bridge Revenue Hints at Strong July Profits

The piece notes potential revenue from a Kennebec river bridge, citing a daily intake near a thousand dollars and a July figure well above last year. It frames the bridge as a lucrative state asset and signals optimism for continued earnings.

Kennebec River Tolly

Hywincos Fall To Brunswick In 13 6 Bath Cubs Slugging Beats

Brunswick pours 13 runs on 16 singles, erasing Hywincos 6 in a five inning outburst. Cannonball Oliver shines after sixth, Whitmore makes a leaping center field catch, and Gagnon hits his third homer in three games as Brunswick mounts a decisive victory in a Riverside tilt.

Hywincos Brunswick Brunswickians George Colby Hywinco Cannonball Oliver Jerry Gilmore Billy Gove Spider Carlton Bath Boys Carlton Whitmore

Bathing guests enjoy Lakewood night scene in Maine

Bath residents report a lively Lakewood weekend with nine in a party occupying two new bungalows and several other cabins. The group attended the Lakewood theatre to see Tweedies, praised for its Broadway quality. Lakewood is expanding with improvements to grounds, water front, streets, golf, and new bungalows, with the Inn noted for fine service. Overnight stays fill early and advance reservations are advised.

Bath Lakewood Fred E. Drake Arthur Sewall Rodney E. Ross Henry C. Wright Harry G. Deering George W. Merrill Lakewood Theatre Tweedies Maine

Mayo of Old Town Buys Local Undertaking Firm

Arthur F Mayo of Old Town has purchased the Chadbourne undertaking at 32 Broad Street from the Chadbourne estate via Arthur R Chadbourne of New Bedford Mass. Mayo, a 29 year veteran, will continue the business as Chadbourne. He is married with three sons and will operate under the Chadbourne name.

Arthur F. Mayo Old Town William C. Chadbourne Arthur R. Chadbourne New Bedford Mass Broad Street John M. Clark Mr. Chadbourne Mr. Mayo Boston Claremont N. H Keene, N. H W. E. Craig Mayo Chadbourne

Rotary Attendance Swelled by Guests

Summers visitors to Bath Rotary boosted weekly luncheons at Hotel Phoenix with extra chairs. Notable guest Former Governor N. E. Kendall of Town applied for Bath club membership. Speaker C. M. Batchelder of First National Bank of Boston discussed stock markets, water power growth, and electric machinery shaping prospect for three years. Visiting Rotarians listed from several states.

Rotary Hotel Phoenix N. E. Kendall Sebasco Bath Club C. M. Batchelder First National Bank of Boston Maine New Hampshire Vermont Batchelder Fred D New England Rob Cauley Wallingford Conn C. M. Page Indianapolis Ind George Morse Boonton N. J Dick Vose Cambridge John Giles George Gray Lynn Edward B. Varney Fall River Walter Scott Hartford Norman Smith Brunswick Fred Galvin Malden Alvin Brainerd Arlington Thayer Sherman Mt. Vernon N. Y

Maine Weather Prophet Predicts August Weather

Lewiston's Sam Merrill, famed weather prophet, challenges the almanac on dog days dates and offers August forecasts: normal to below temperatures, normal to above rainfall, two storm periods from the 8th to 14th and 18th to 24th, warm later in the month, and unsettled conditions with thunder showers the second and third weeks.

Sam Merrill Lewiston Sam

Personal notes on local residents' visits and stays

Capt William Small of East Boston spends a few days with family at Getchell street. John Sanborn visits his parents on Cherry street after weekend in Norridgewock. Robert Feero vacations with relatives at Phippsburg, weekend with Clyde Feero. Mr and Mrs Francis Lee return to Quincy after Bath visit with Edwards Lee family. Harry Thompson and daughters from Brewer visit Ella Gilman in Bath. Ralph Gay of Hyde Windlass Co visits for a week. leaves for Sanford to visit relatives. Mrs Palmer Cobb and Lei Chen of Haverford Pa visit Bath, then Bristol for two weeks. Milton D Thomason and son Warren of Fairhaven with Annie Merry of Scarboro Beach guest of Mrs Albert Light. Miss Urie Merrill rests after appendicitis operation at Brunswick hospital.

William Small East Boston Getchell Street John Sanborn Norridgewock Lewis Sanborn Cherry Street Robert Feero Phippsburg Clyde Feero Turner Court Francis Lee Quincy Mass Bath Mr. Lee Edward J. Lee Pearl Street Harry Thompson Marjorie Jeanette Brewer Thompson Ella Gilman Middle Street Ralph Gay The Hyde Windlass Co Gay Sanford Palmer Cobb Leichen Haverford Cobb Frederick Drake Bristol N. H Milton D. Thomason Warren Fairhaven Annie Merry Scarboro Beach Albert Light Palmer Street Utarie Merrill Jason A. Merrill Grove Street Brunswick Hospital Leon William M. Palmer L. P. Clark R. E. Smith B. M. Keys New York Nettie Snowman Eugenie Farwell Miss Fields Auburn George Lloyd Groton Harry Greenlaw Harry Boston Greenlaw Robinson Cottage Arthur Berry Proctor Hagan Christine Carey Elizabeth Carey Rockland Arlene Adams Oakland Marion Stevens Stevens Carlton Hinckley Evelyn Hinckley Carl Pierson Alton Reed Winnegance Ida Rowe Preston Elsie Howard Howard D. L. Howard Marion McQuilkin Boothbay Studio Marjorie Bartlett Graham Arlington F. M. Biggins Walter Savage Kittery Percy Savage Louis Hagan Baby Hagan Cottage Thomas Hanna Mr. Southard Mr. Joy

Definition of Flats Point in Municipal Court

Four men from Cundy's Harbor faced misdemeanor charges for digging clams on West Bath flats without a town permit. Judge Keegan fined Warren Alexander, Lyman Alexander, Jerry Wallace, and Harvey Dunning $5 each plus $4.12 costs, after a two hour hearing that debated whether the Middle Grounds West Bath were flats. The defense argued the area lay beyond low water and not flats, citing a Maine Supreme Court definition. the prosecution argued the Middle Grounds were West Bath flats. Bonds set at $25 each for future court appearance.

Edward W New Meadows Inn Lyman Alexander Dale Brinigham West Bath Foster’s Point Brunswick Bridgham Maine Lillian M. Brown New Meadows West Bath Flats Sagadahoc

Industrial Accident Cases Heard Here

The Industrial Accident Commission held hearings on multiple cases Thursday including Ba lessio vs Litchfield and Royal Indemnity with Keegan and Carey representing. Afternoon dockets included Cameron vs Blais dell Aetna and Sheldon vs Bath Box Co and others against Bath Iron Works American Mutual Co Samoset The Samoset Co and related firms with Murray Pushard noted. White vs Downing Century Insurance Co was dismissed and McKiever vs Kerr Houston New Jersey Fidelity Co continued. Earl Russell presided as associate legal member.

Industrial Accident Commission Joe Balessio Stephen Litchfield Royal Indemnity Co John J. Keegan Balessio John P. Carey, Jr Robert Cameron H. B. Blaisdell Aetna Insurance Co Lee Sheldon Bath Box Co Federal Mutual Insurance Co Joseph Grace Bath Iron Works American Mutual Co Eva Sanford The Samoset Co Linwood Murray T. R. Burns Loring Pushard Carey Murray Pushard Alva White N. W. Downing Century Insurance Co Jack McKiever Kerr & Houston New Jersey Fidelity Co Earl Russell

Invitation to Cooper River Bridge Opening in Charleston

Hon. N. Gratz Jackson receives invitation from Cooper River Bridge Inc to attend the opening ceremony of the Cooper River bridge in Charleston South Carolina on Thursday August 8 at noon. The event honors an engineering milestone with federal state municipal and business leaders attending. C K Allen served as resident engineer on the project following his work on the Carlton bridge.

N. Gratz Jackson Kennebec Bridge Association Cooper River Bridge, Inc Cooper River Charleston S. C C.K. Allen Carlton

Reverend Carey Ends Corliss Street Pastorship

Reverend Robert H. Carey preached his farewell sermon on July 27 at Corliss street church and leaves Saturday for Portland to establish temporary headquarters for several months. He has many invitations to fill pulpits or accept other pastorates but plans a rest for the remainder of the summer. At Sunday’s close he was presented a framed motto and gold coins by parishioners for his three years of service. Mrs. Arline Troop and others enjoyed a New Meadows picnic Thursday night.

Robert H. Carey Corliss Street Portland

Vacation School Ends With Fine Pageant

The vacation school concluded after a three week session, led by Rev R H Carey and Miss Eva Grant. Students created soap carvings, vases, painted blackboards, and made bookmarks and napkin rings. The pageant The Triumph of Happiness featured Edward Butterfield as interpreter and Elizabeth Trott as the Spirit of Happiness. A Christmas tree scene raised funds for the Philippines, with a packing box to arrive by Christmas. several pupils received certificates and Rev Carey received a leather pocketbook from the pupils.

R. Hare Church School Eva Grant Yarmouth Sadie Coombs Bertha Corfield Ruth Watson Edwina Thornton Evelyn Trott Hibbert Norton Edward Butterfield Elizabeth Trott Philippines R. H. Carey

Partridge Seeks Congressional Nomination in Maine District

Donald B. Partridge of Norway announces his bid for the Republican nomination in Maine's second district, joining Zelma M. Dwinal of Camden in a race to succeed Wallace H. White Jr. Partridge, Oxford county Republican chair and local official, is Bates College alumni and active in Kiwanis, Masons, and Knights of Pythias. Dwinal, a lawyer and legislator, has drawn early support and broad friendships. The June primary will determine the hopefuls for the seat in Congress.

Donald B. Partridge Norway Maine Wallace H. White, Jr United States Gould Zelma M. Dwinal Camden Knox County Partridge Oxford County Republican Committee Bates College Paris Trust Co Kiwanis Club Masons and Knights of Pythias Dwinal

Bath Parrot Sings National Anthem

A harbor views shop owner declines an offer to enter talking pictures for his parrot Buster who can sing a full stanza of My Country Tis of Thee on his own. Vitaphone cameramen hope to film the ability but the bird performs only by its own choice. Buster occasionally belts the first verse with a hearty chuckle.

Buster Arthur Kateon Harbor Views Vitaphone America Hall of Fame

Golf Tournament Plans Tabled By Colonial Club

A special committee appointed by President Marks of the Colonial club will study the advisability of a golf tournament with the Brunswick club. Another committee will arrange for the annual clambake and club golf tournament. Jack Dougherty and Edward Rowe changed membership status.

Brunswick Club Pres. Marks Colonial Club Jack Dougherty Edward Rowe

Ardmore man John Fitch treated at City Hospital

John Fitch of Ardmore Pennsylvania visiting Popham Beach this summer is admitted as a patient at City hospital receiving medical care.

John Fitch Ardmore, Pa Popham Beach City Hospital

CROSSWORD PUZZLE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL LISTS

The page lists a cryptic crossword with horizontal and vertical clues, including names, places, and common terms. It references an international syndicate and various world items, with clues ranging from Saxon chiefs to plant products and royal terms.

Islands: Summer Visitors and Cottage Occupants Summary

Local notes list residents and guests at Bath area cottages and camps. Families from Boston, New York, Quincy, Oakland, West Newton, and Dorchester vacation at multiple cottages. several Bath residents host relatives and friends. a funeral service for Elsie Howard cited among visits.

Richmond Residents Gather at Te Fest Tents

Rich mond residents occupied Te Fest tents over the weekend with W D Edwards of Belmont visiting family. Higgins of West Medford spent time with Mrs High Lodge and Mrs Albert Rassmusson and daughter Pauline. Pollyanna events featured Miss Porter and several New York and Boston visitors including Miss Clara Ketcham Mt and Mrs C B Taylor Medford and Miss Doris Barker Swamp Scott.

Richmond W. D. Edwards Belmont Higgins West Medford C. B. Taylor Medford Doris Barker Swamipscott Jessica Kinney Boston Williams Brant

Jitney Players Draw Warm Bath Reception

The Sicarie Mounay troupe played The Murder In the Red Barn under Cosmopolitan club auspices in Bath with a capacity crowd. The melodrama, lively satire, and comic interludes delighted the audience, making the first Bath visit of the era a financial and social success for the club. Curtain calls were many and a return engagement seems likely.

Sicarie Mounay Cosmopolitan Club Bath

How Milan Street Got Its Name Story

An old tale explains Milan Street name origin from landowner Joshua Winslow who offered his land to route a new street after negotiations with Harding who ran a Bath to Day's Ferry. Town meetings finally accepted, and the street was named My Land then shortened to Milan. Also notes visitors to 163 High Street and local connections.

Milan Street Joshua Winslow Milan

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