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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1884
Page
1
The Bath Independent interviews Ex-principal Geo Hughes a candidate for state representative. The piece mocks opponents, defends Hughes as patriotic and skilled, and endorses Joseph M. Trott with Phi Rho ties. It notes a forthcoming letter from Winfield S. Hunt describing life in Arizona Territory.
A Park Judge blasting accident sent heavy rocks and five ton boulders crashing into the Mrs Devine homestead and nearby structures. No lives were lost though the kitchen and roof were heavily damaged. Supt Ramsay promises safer procedures, and workers warn bystanders to stay clear.
The Union ferry at Bath and Woolwich was filled with river water after a sixteen year old fireman opened a sea-cork to fill a tank. The boat sank as it settled with water in the hold. By Thursday divers and pumps attempted to raise and drain the vessel but engines showed no lasting success. A Hallowell diver was sent for to seal holes while repairs continue. service may be delayed about a week. Estimated costs to Woolwich and Bath range from RoW to lLA00.
In a correspondence from Fort Popham dated August 11 1884 a Boston visitor extolls Ocean View house and its seventh season. She praises the rocky site with ocean river views a wide piazza a cool sea breeze and a lively guest mix from Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut New York and Ohio. Highlights include a top skating rink daily excursions to Indian Head Ocean Point Monhegan and Seguin Island, and the Life Saw Joe Station open Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Construction work at Tune Park progresses with blasting and drilling along the east ledge. Workers transform the area by removing steps, grading a winding south street entrance, and reshaping rock features to ease access toward Nichols Avenue and the lawn area.
A teamster in a mud sodden Monroe's store area clashed with a man in a blue suit after the man passed on a horse driven obstruction. The dispute escalated into a bare knuckle fight lasting about fifteen minutes, ending with the teamster scratching the stranger and blood flowing.
Mrs James Bastian gave birth to a twin boy and girl while her husband’s brother Israel Bastian welcomed triplets weighing 25-10 pounds. The triplets are joined by a common skin, appear greenish, and are described as handsome though queer. They are on display in ALG Piuse’s jewelry store window.
Sagadahoek Democrats met at City Hall to nominate county officers including A Libby of Richmond for Senator J HL Cobb of Bowdoin for Sheriff KE Larra bee of Bath for Treasurer A N Williams for County Attorney Francis Adams for Judge of Probate and L B S Alexander for Register Geo Hughes was chairman and E W Larrabee secretary in a lively afternoon session.
A list of events at Corianbian Hall shows August 25 Eugene Hay Republican Speechifying August 27 Murray’s Banker's Daughter September 21 Alvyn Joslyn September 29 Kerry Cow 3 September 30 Win. Stafford October 3 A Midnight Marriage October 14 Crimes of London October 14 Baird's Minstrels November 20 Peck's Bad Boy.
Mr Eben Morse plans immediate construction of summer cottages on his Reach property along the Phipsburg banks and will offer houses and cottage lots to buyers. The Reach offers a scenic summer vista with city harbor and river views, salt water bathing, and desirable sites. The more cottages the better.
Tuesday night the Democratic caucus at City Mall gathered sixty six members with C A Coombs in the chair and Geo Ed Hughes acting as knight of the quill. Delegates to district and county conventions were chosen and Geo Ki Hughes selected to be representative if he wins enough votes at the election. Utmost harmony prevailed.
In ASA7 a trim brig dropped down the Kennebec bound for Buenos Ayres. Capt. C. Norton of Bath, then young, and his newly married wife visited the city. They later settled in Oregon after a gold rush voyage and flourished there, with the captain dying four years ago. Mrs Norton, widow of C. Norton, is presently in the city visiting Capt. J. M. Norton and renewing old friendships.
A young woman about eighteen years old fished for eels at the K. and L. wharf during the noon boat era. She wore a black dress and red hosiery, pulling a three-pound eel aboard with skill while passengers watched in amusement. She said she ate the eels as a delicacy.
Prosperous season boosts Popitama operations with strong demand and full occupancy. The Eureka reports handsome profits and plans a windmill near Pine Lake to pump water for hotels fountains and cottages. A water pipeline and walk between Ocean View and Eureka are announced for next season.
Last Saturday afternoon the steam yacht Etta carrying campers suffered a boiler tube rupture on the way to Bath. The blast scalded engineer Ralph Trim who shut down the engine and fainted in the pilot house. The Sasanoa towed the steamer to Moultows for repairs this week.
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