12 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1926
Page
1
The Dromore Burying Ground association advocates an annual reunion of descendants to maintain care of the cemetery and forge connections. They display early relics to preserve historic family artifacts. Across the nation, stock markets rise on optimistic forecasts and strong freight volumes signaling steady employment and robust production.
Dr George M Twitchell notes Maine crop conditions are improving with early potatoes and corn peas and beans growing well while apples worsen since July. A Monhegan shore wave killed 15 year old Edward Winslow Vaughan during a rescue attempt. Rail travel remains slow despite faster air routes between Augusta and Boston, with a DeHaviland plane setting the one hour and thirty five minute record.
The city restricts parking on Center street between Water and Washington during specified evening times to improve safe passage and allow fire crews access. The report notes fire risk from double‑parked cars and a central trolley track, urging cautious action to prevent delays and costly losses. Maine associates push for broader membership to boost state publicity and progress. A weekend storm drenched parts of Maine while Bath’s North End benefited little. Monmouth suffered a lightning strike destroying E. H. Madeley farm buildings valued at about 10000 dollars.
Governor Trewster says Mrs Nellie T Ross of Wyoming is a logical Democratic candidate for vice president if the head of the ticket comes from the East. He notes governors at a recent conference favor her for strength on the ticket. Brewster reports a pleasant trip home and readiness for the Maine campaign.
A northeaster off the coast for days wrecked hundreds of lobster traps in York County harming fishermen and hitting supply during peak season when summer visitors boost demand for lobsters.
Mis cellaneous Circular No. 68 M by Chase G Woodhouse of the USDA argues that household budgeting mirrors business budgeting. Families should estimate income, list needs and costs, compare totals, adjust as needed, and involve all members. The circular covers expense recording, grouping by category, and yearly review questions. copies are free while supplies last.
The earliest Maine hotel began near Ferry Beach when Henry Waddock received a license to keep an ordinary and ferry service. The 25 year venture included harsh penalties for drinking and late hours. The first inn was a low log structure with a thatched roof and simple utensils, with tea cups arriving in America after 1700.
The funeral for Mrs. Lilla Knight widow of James S. Knight, who died Friday in Gridgewater, Mass, was held Monday at two in the afternoon at the funeral home of Fred S Curtin. Rev L. Ravid Wilson officiated. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The museum guides designers and merchants to study museum material to create saleable, well designed goods. Lectures by Miss Cornell and staff connect color theory to dress, furniture, lighting, textiles, and home items, with 4,000 visitors and efforts from Cheney Bros and Fleisher Yarn Co to expand design use in colleges and extension programs.
The funeral of Charles B. Savage of Phippsburg was conducted Sunday at two at his granddaughter Arletta Morse’s home in Woolwich with Rev. David I. Wilson officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. Family members L. Reed Fred V. Cartron and George Willis attended.
Mrs Herbert Mason and her children from Boston stay a few days in Brunswick as guests of Mrs Arthur Brown. Mrs Mason is known to Bard readers as Miss Persis Furbish of Portland.
Dr and Mrs Charles DL Moulton of Fast Orange New Jersey and Fred J Morse of the Diamond Match Co Harrison New York accompanied by Mrs Morse moved through Bath Saturday en route to the Moulton cottage at New Harbor.
Admiral Kimball announces a statewide contest inviting Maine residents aged 75 plus to submit historical sketches on pre Civil War Maine, Civil War era Maine, or post Civil War Maine. Manuscripts capped at 1000 words, with prizes for each class and a commemorative certificate for all entrants.
St Marys church lawn party and parish reunion set for Aug 17 and 18 on church grounds. Music entertainment and 20 booths including country store nations booth hot chicken and chop suey booths. Youth sports booth expected to draw families. Committees meet tonight at 7 30 in Clifford hall to finalize plans. Ladies to serve luncheons on both evenings.
Automobile traffic over the Path state ferry remained heavy with Sunday business near the line's peak. The Hockomock ran against the larger ferry while Governor King completed 24 round trips and moved 456 cars, marking a 15 percent rise from two years ago.
Charlotte B Oliver age 14 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Oliver of Dummer Street died suddenly Monday morning at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pinkham in Richmond where she was visiting relatives. She had been in ill health last year and was an only child with her parents at her side when death occurred. Born in Bath she spent most of her life here and attended Lath school until a year ago.
Maud B Freeman 24 wife of Fred Ho Freeman died in Boston after a five day illness. Her committal services were held Saturday at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev D L Wilson. She was born in Bedford Indiana to Arthur W Sherrill and Joanna Sherrill and survived by four brothers George William Fisher and Frank Sherrill of Bedford four sisters Lena Cummings and others, and two aunts Maude Lasher and Luella S BanHard of Virginia and Bristol.
Michael Francis O'Brien 76 died Saturday at his son Francis's home in Wilmington after a long illness. He formerly resided in Path and had many friends here. He leaves four sons Peter J. of Augusta Coleman of Portsmouth P O'Brien of Wilmington and three daughters Mrs Levi Spinney Bar Harbor Mrs Edward H Welch Portsmouth NH and Mrs Ros A Donnell Woolwich. The funeral will be announced. Mr and Mrs Henry F Palmer of Boston were in the city on business.
Arthur Gilman Spear promotes a free Sunday trip from Portland to Sunset Park Bath to view five single and double houses unsold at the People's Investment Association development. Limited to 100, a special train departs 7 o clock daylight saving time with free luncheon. Those preferring can drive to Bath and be hosted at Sunset Park.
D A Boody of Brooklyn a former Bath man and once of Treat Lang Boods mill on Bath Iron Works site passed through Bath Friday afternoon en route to Bar Harbor. Boody now mayor of Brooklyn is years old and in good health.
A reminiscence recalls a fisherman neighbor who prized simple toil over profit, finding peace in rugged life. He spoke of nets, boats, and pride in serving humanity, noting how fishermen often feel fulfilled by aiding others and teaching patience.
An island tale describes a man keeping four goats on Malaga Isle and the owner’s planned actions. The narrator recalls visiting the island, expressing charm at its beauty and speculates on the owner’s intentions.
Horizontal clues list many short word prompts with numbers and letters. The puzzle mixes terms from geography pronouns prepositions and grammar. The note indicates a solution will appear in the next issue.
In a dialogue with a reporter, Dr. Wilson recalls guarding a small harbor island from intrusion for 14 years. He muses over a possible retirement to a simple life on the island or selling at any price, joking that not every American owns such a kingdom.
State entomologist H B Pierson reports on tree vaccination as a possible cure for insects like the Bronze birch borer. He describes injecting a bitter chemical preparation into birch trunks to halt sap flow and girdling, noting the potential to save trees over several years.
The article describes using a borer tool to drill slanted holes into birch trunks and inject a bitter alo es solution. Sap carries the chemical through the tree, changing odor from sweet to bitter and making wood fiber unpalatable. If borers are present, alo es irritant affect larvae, halting feeding.
Walter and Glidden of Path were elected clerk of the Pemaquid Point Association at the annual meeting held Monday evening at Hotel Pemaquid. Judge Norman L. Bassett of Augusta declined re election. New officers include RK F K Houptamen president Mrs W K Belknap vice president Henrietta Lergen treasurer and several directors. About 100 cottage owners are represented and a key issue is policy on the new wharf whether it shall be public or private. The gathering drew a large turnout and Mr and Mrs Perex B R Powker and son Robert of Somerville are expected for their annual summer visit with Mrs Bowker.
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