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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
2
The article reviews national politics with mentions of Herbert Hoover and Calvin Coolidge amid Maine public concerns. It notes highway sign damage prosecutions, hospital trustees’ searches for new leadership, Bath street sign renewal, and Maine blueberry crop prosperity, highlighting regional issues and local governance.
Remonstrants opposed Irving Barter to install two 4 gallon raiseline taps on private property on Front Street. petition withdrawn. Hearing granted for Hooker to erect a 40 by 15 foot frame building with sheet metal. Francis Parry allowed to use sidewalk about a week for building removal on Front and Arch. George Middleton allowed sidewalk use for three days to repair Front Street. Mayor Cahill reappoints school nurse committee including Tise Re Staples Seth Mullin James Ed Lockery and William Th Small. Superintendent Clinton L Wilson, City Sanitarian Chester Wingsley and Board of Education chair William A Parber named. William E Thirriman confirmed as constable.
Municipal officers updated the eligible juror roster as required by statute, with city council approval at the August meeting. The revised list includes numerous residents such as William Adams Harold Adis Carl Anderson and many others forming the new jury pool.
A long line of individuals is listed alphabetically by surname and initials, including Roy F Shackford, John Shaw, Fred P Shaw, Henry G Shaw, Walter W Smith, Edward B Smith, George J Smith, Eugene H Sprague, and many others. The fragment resembles a roster or index from a local publication.
The Civil Service Commissioners announce competitive exams for several posts including Senior Engineering Draftsman at 600 yearly, Junior Physicist at 1500, Junior Entomologist at 900, Principal Scientific Aid at 1200, Senior Instrument Maker at 600, and Shoe Factory Instructor Foreman at 2400. Duties cover drafting, physics, entomology, plant science, instrument work, and prison shoe factory supervision, with locations in Washington DC, Bellevue DC, and Leavenworth Kansas. Full details from Milton T. Douglas, secretary, Civil Service Board of Examiners.
Arthur J. Vince, manager, says the plant is the busiest in some time with strong prospects. About 45 people are employed and more help will be added. Demand should continue through December 1, with a special 200 dozen shirt order diverted to a Camden factory.
William Colby of Spruce Head was found guilty of possessing 13 illegal lobsters. The court noted a copy of the attorney general ruling was sent to fishermen with renewal notices. The ruling states that any license violator has its license suspended for one year and cannot renew during that period. The director cannot restore the license until the year expires. Lobstermen reportedly are taking the ruling seriously.
Creditors of Alexander O Spear are notified of a hearing before Referee William T Hall at his Bath office on August 25 at 2 PM. The petition by John Brown trustee for the license to sell free of liens covers property in Warren with a $1000 offer, consent by Alice J Spear wife of the bankrupt.
The funeral of Richard J. Small occurred Saturday afternoon at Sagadahoc ferry Woolwich with Rev Mrs Allen officiating. Bearers were Everett O Snipe David G Stinson Chirence Getehell and N Gratz Jackson. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery Wiscasset. Packard Dredging Co of Providence has sent a dredge to Saco river awaiting work to deepen the Sud river channel under a $150000 congressional appropriation. Bids for dredging and lengthening the granite breakwater at the river mouth were opened in Boston and contracts awarded.
Walter E Reid of Portland and Waterville native honored at a joint city fire department banquet at the Minwood hotel. He presented a 150 dollar check to fund converting a Pierce Arrow sedan into a chemical truck and pledged an additional 1000 dollars for further equipment. An honorary department membership was awarded as 140 attendees heard remarks from city officials and civic leaders.
Seated at the monthly meeting, Supt. Eaton reported July 1926 expenses totaling 405.85 with 52.46 credits, leaving a deficit of 851.42. For July 1927 expenses were 317.60 with credits of 154, deficit 1322. This indicates a net saving of 218.50 over July last year.
A brief but intense storm moved through the vicinity Friday afternoon with high winds and vivid lightning. The center near Phippsburg caused Torrential rain washing several roads while Sagadahoe square stayed dry and a farmer narrowly avoided lightning. A rainbow appeared within ten minutes.
Twelve Bath boys completed a fortnight at the State Y camp near Lake Cobbosseecontee. The trip followed two weeks of swimming boating and sports funded by an unnamed local organization. Friday marked the program’s final day as the Summer at the State Y camp ends.
Maine artists join the Maine Sponsorship Committee led by Miss Julia Noyes to organize local and state auditions for a National Audition. Local winners from towns advance through district contests to a national final in New York with top prizes including cash, gold decoration, and college tuition.
Twenty three members of the Co Workers class of the First Baptist church gathered with Mrs L L Hooker for the August meeting at her Summer home in Sabine. A vivid rainbow appeared after Friday’s shower and lingered for five minutes as the group enjoyed games and bathing. Supper was served at the Community house due to damp weather and a business meeting followed at the cottage. The group traveled by Mr Bailey’s truck and private cars, planning another picnic in about two weeks.
A Studebaker driven by Mrs. G F Earnshaw of Chicago collided with a Ford driven by Capt. Cleveland I Swett of Holge on Friday morning at Washington and Oak streets. The Ford lost a running board and three tires. the Studebaker bent mudguard and left forward bumper. No injuries were reported.
Mrs. Helen M Tavener widow of William Tavener died Thursday aged 52 years six months. Born in Brunswick December 22, 1837 she was daughter of Thomas and Marilla Roberts. Survived by sister Adelaide Dennison Brunswick and a daughter in Massachusetts. Body to Boston Friday for burial at Mt Hope cemetery. Also a note on a piano delivery to a Bristol island, illustrating islanders love of music.
A damaged crossword puzzle page shows a grid with horizontal and vertical clues including 2 Apparel 6 To ringius 8 Step 11 Duplicity 14 Body of water 16 Liquid preparath used as washes 17 Coal scuttle and more. The hints mix misspellings and partial words. Readers are encouraged to start with confident letters to crossfill the grid.
A hearing before Associate Justice Albert M. Spear is scheduled for Aug 22 at 10 pm in the Savadnahoe county courthouse regarding a writ of certiorari against the county commissioners. The action challenges the county order requiring a new road at Popham Beach with a three year phased build.
Twenty years after a Cannibal tribe once fed on eggs near New Meadows the entire group of sedate businessmen met at the Colonial. Participants included Prof. Harry W. Cobb of Tugaloo Mississippi Roland F. Hill of Camden New Jersey Cashier William S. Shorey of the First National Bank Postmaster Henry W. Owen Jr Allen M. Irish of Derey Small and others in a jolly reunion discussing eggs and old times.
Raymond Stewart, a compassionate driver, faced his horse's sun squint by masking its eyes with a thin black strip. The improvised shade lets the horse see while shielding its eyes, and the horse humorously trots on, grateful for the kindness.
The West Danville Free Baptist church at Marston's Corner Auburn underwent extensive repairs with new door knobs and locks. One removed lock is over a century old and features a large brass key, described as a curiosity.
Clarence W. Hanson of Portland and Helen Willan Miller of Bath were married Saturday morning in Grace church rectory by Rev. C Myron Tubbs. Attended by the bride's brother Clarence K. E. Miller and sister Lilian C. Miller, the couple plans a honeymoon in Nova Scotia and will reside in Portland.
County Attorney Harvey R. Pease of Lincoln county says missing goods from Summer homes in Alna and Edgecomb were found in two Bath stores. He and City Marshal Whitney traced more loot in Bath and Portland, claiming about eight truckloads were removed in spring and early summer and distributed to Summer visitors.
The Union Water Power Co. of Androscoggin County will build a new sluice to move logs from Sawyer Lake to the lower Magalloway. The project requires extensive timber work and time for site preparation and construction. The existing sluice has washouts and occasional trouble, risking collapse during floods. Construction is scheduled to start in the Fall.
Eastern Star No 1 Hampden, the first grange in the state, held an Aug 2 meeting entertaining state officials led by State Master J Farmer and Abbott along with Harri man and Hodgkins. About 2000 grangers attended with outsiders, calling the session inspiring.
Bangor becomes Maine's first railroad terminus with a new three point bearing turntable for Maine Central. Installed on a Sunday to avoid traffic, the larger table adds 100 tons capacity over the prior unit after extensive preparatory work.
Mrs. Raymond V. Hayward and her father Jay Jordan left Saturday for Everett Massachusetts to accompany the body of Mrs. Jordan who died Thursday in this city.
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