10 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
1
The piece explains a coal shortage and rising prices caused by a strike pattern in both anthracite and bituminous fields. It argues the conflict appears collusive, with miners and operators profiting from high costs, while the public bears the burden of heating costs and uncertain future supply.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Henry Ford and a plan to pacify Mexico by industrialism. References to fascinations with purification ideas and wartime rhetoric appear alongside mentions of Americans and optimism about economic measures. The text is garbled but centers on Ford’s proposed approach and long term influence.
The piece weighs the Ford factory pacification idea and Mexican labor questions, noting wage doubts and expertise gaps. It also lauds Governor Baxter for naming Mee Newell to Maine’s advisory fuel committee, highlighting Newell’s wartime service and expected influence on fuel distribution.
The Bath Chamber of Commerce and delinquent members face possible court action as they seek a hearing date. Attorneys Fitzgerald and McCarty clash over terms while a similar case in Waltham, Mills prompts action after delinquents ignored notices. Judgment may follow if payments are not made.
Albert Hinckley and Harold Woodcock worked a week on the Gardiner fire department’s old Baw Besse pump. They repaired draft and discharge fixes, replaced worn gaskets and leather, and tuned parts to improve performance. The goal is to surpass one hundred feet, restoring a near two hundred thirty eight feet record.
A terse note discusses a fractional portion namely one seventh of January expenses. It mentions the Overseer of the Poor and the need to support the needy, with a question about subsequent calculations and payments. The fragment references a figure in the context of relief funding.
The text shows garbled OCR about a claims championship with references to a Theerirace Pipsis, district awards, Mrs Eide, and a Serant. Details are unreadable, but hints at a championship outcome and a weekly rake use study. No clear names, dates, or locations are recoverable from the fragment.
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Charlotte B Gaskill and names like Reanetd McCateheorn and Chai Skinner with references to Port and an afterroom scene. Details are indeterminate due to damaged transcription.
Mrs. Emeline M. Knight of Wiscasset died a day after her 100th birthday following a short illness. Born in Holgecomb to Rufus and Phoebe Merrill Sewall, she was the youngest of seven. She married James M. Knight, a longtime Wiscasset grocer, and remained active, literate, and engaged with the Congregational church and local events, including interest in Donald MacMillan’s North exploration.
Seven members of the Old Ladies Home traveled with Kennebec Navigation Co. president Crosby to Boothbay Harbor aboard a line steamer. Fog cleared to a perfect day as ladies arrived by car, thanked Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Kimball for the thoughtful outing.
Mrs. Ann Eliza Rich, widow of Henry K Rich, celebrated her 88th birthday in West Bath's Berry's Mill district. Neighbors and friends sent cards and phone calls, while Rend Nichols, Bath's 100-year-old citizen, also reached out with a birthday greeting. She lives with her son Harry J Rich and daughter Miss Odie Mo Rich.
At the Monday night monthly meeting Colonial Club members on the honor roll are moved to active membership. Bradford Delanger was admitted. Funds were allocated to the Salvation Army drive. Past Presidents Andrew S. Merrill Rodney F. Ross and Fred T. Thompson were assigned to draft resolutions on the death of Clarence W. Morse.
Friends of Charles Connor formerly of Bath now of Unaverhill Mass report a fatal accident allegedly caused by a brick falling on his head. Connor remained unconscious for hours and was hospitalized with injuries as the community seeks clarity on the incident.
Private funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon for Miss Christiania Albee who died in Westington DL. Reverend Ivan Toying of Corliss Street officiated. She is survived by her siblings Scott Albee and Carl Albee and by her nieces Dabegt Mitchell and Sidnes Taerietul. Burial followed at Oak Tree Cemetery.
Funeral service for Genevieve A Little Genevieve A Mav Dione daughter of Martha Mes. Johe MacDonald of North Street Extension was held Tuesday morning at St. Marys with Nicholas Aoees conducting a requiem. Choir members included Lionel Vaehon and George Rosenalt.
Bath Veterans Firemen plan for the New England Firemen Muster with 15 entries across classes. Officials include Chief Ralph Small as pipe judge and George Platt as Portland judge. Parade at 10 with marshal EB Bradford Heald leading, playout at Melway Park at 1, bands and regalia details noted.
Postmaster Henry W. Owen Jr. will report for 15 days of active duty at Fort H. G. Wright on Fisher's Island New York. The article notes postal service plans to gather statistics for a Joint Congressional commission and outlines a nationwide mail class weighing and counting period beginning September 15 lasting 80 days. It mentions profits from new special delivery stamps and Civil Service Commission trials for clerk carrier exam fitness.
Henry Doe Smith of Georgetown, born Belgrade to David Smith, aged 91, died suddenly last Wednesday at his Sagadahoe Bay home after a long arteriosclerosis illness. A brick and stone mason by trade, he once belonged to Golden Cross commands and the Advent church in Gardiner. Survived by daughters Nellie Reed and Annie F. Cromwell, two nieces Sadie Drake and Diss Hinckley, and nephew George Smith.
George Th. Drake’s Hatoka won the Block Island race run by Larchmont and Gayville clubs. The start was Saturday from New York and the yacht finished Sunday night over a 225 mile course. Monson in Vassit county marks the To0th anniversary with Aug 19 events.
A late Tuesday crash on a cement bridge in eastern Topsham destroyed two cars a Reo truck and a Studebaker touring. Nobody hurt but mystery surrounds the two men from Portland who claimed to head to Brunswick and left after the collision. State patrolmen towed the Studebaker and continue investigation with Brunswick police.
Legion post in Bath hosts a Friday lawn party at the John I Fitzgerald residence on Washington Street. A Cosmopolitan club venue, a four piece orchestra, a palm reader, war-relief relics, homemade candies, and two popularity contests with prizes are promised to attract attendees.
The Penobscot Chemical Fibre Co of Od Town abandons traditional team control and lets PLC players operate the games. Town supporters urged to back the boys as fan interest shifts to an independent effort during August with games at Great Works and a matchup against the Great Northerns, Bangor News notes.
Leeman of Somerset Place is recovering from injuries after a fall in the State Ferry Hockomock engine room. A slipping wrench caused head wounds and a nerve injury. he was unconscious briefly and treated at home, showing improvement. A separate incident tells of a boy and a sister rescued from Tripp Pond after an inflatable tube drifted away.
Rolle Ts Beck of the American Museum of Natural History, a renowned bird expert, spent ten days in Tahiti and described a local fireless cooking method. A native guide named Tafia used lava rocks and green leaves to heat and prepare pork, resulting in a tender white meat. Beck notes fireless cookers exist in American factories but Tahitian lava cooking yields superior pork prep.
Loyall F Sewall son of Ton Warold M Sewall returns from a business trip abroad via Portugal and Spain where he visited World War battlefields in France. He landed in New York on the Reliance and stayed with his parents at Small Point Bath over the weekend. He was escorted by Capt Summers of the Rhine occupation staff. The Sewall party then returned to New York Sunday night. Sewall works with Bond & Goodwin in New York and Boston. Arthur Sewall 2d is with Klander Weldon Co Philadelphia and manufactures dye machines. He stayed at Sewall Summer home and at the Huntington Valley club in Philadelphia.
A vivid Maine coast scene along the Kennebec estuary depicts morning mists lifting to reveal gulls patrolling clam flats and gulls gathering at kitchen doors as fish scraps draw their attention. The scene ends with a swift departure of the flock. Auburn City Council weighs complaints about pavilion conditions and possible attendance ordinances.
Judge John J. Keegan and trustees propose selling the Clarke homestead at Center Lincoln and High streets to convert the lot into a public park honoring Charles D. Clarke. Residents recall Clarke's efforts to beautify Bath including parks libraries and cemeteries and propose turning the site into an attractive green space near the county building.
Bath Rotary club heard details of the New England district meeting in Beverly and data from other clubs. Secretary Passmore announced the district convention at New London September 11 to 14, with Bath Rotarians already seeking rooms. last yearPoland Springs hosted 1000 attendees. Guests included John Farnsworth of Thorner Falls and Rutherford Whitt of Taath.
A spate of reports notes a school of sturgeon playing in the Kennebec River several miles above Bath and near Hallewell, with observers claiming sizable fish. No injuries reported yet, though past incidents include a man struck by a jumping sturgeon and injured wrist.
Governor Baxter of Maine and President Clifton Ts Gras of Tate’s College are invited to a statewide clinic in Chase Hall. Speakers include Dr Longdon of Bath Maine Medical Association President Dir Carence Kendall Maine health commissioner Dr Harold Prant and Dr Daniel Jones of Boston and Miss Edith Sole state nurse supervisor.
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