Bath Independent Terms and Subscription Rates
The Bath Independent lists subscription prices: $1.50 yearly prepaid, $1.75 otherwise. Six months 80 cents prepaid, 90 cents in arrears. Single copies cost six cents. Delivery by mail and carriers.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
2
Tax rate critique sparks Citizen editorial exchange
In a heated exchange the Green U and Times clash over a 24 1/2 mill tax rate. The Independent notes debt payments and urges restraint while opposing large tax levies. The piece argues that $500 for a private outing undercuts the burden on homeowners and commercial growth hinges on moderating taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Green UN
Independent
Arthur Sewall
Green U
Bath’s River Carnival Lights Up Bath Celebration
The Independent praises Bath’s big celebration while noting some shortcomings. It credits committee members for their work and lauds the River Carnival fireworks and searchlight show by the Texas as a brilliant climax. The piece suggests future events condense high jinks into one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
The
Texas
Woolidge
City Lights Shortfall in Street Lighting Probed
The Independent reports street lights under 2000 candle power contractually required are only about 1200. New management cites system decay and promises faster, stronger lighting with upgrades. Bath taxpayers pay 4270 yearly for lights and demand swift, permanent improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Bath
Dangerous Pier Overlooked at Portland River Carnival
A rotten pier extending from the M C R R wharf northeast corner is reportedly owned by a Portland party. Its dangerous condition drew crowds during the river carnival as people risked drowning to gain views. The structure, partly stripped of planks, sits above swift river waters. The piece cost Uncle Solon Chase $150 to attend, money allegedly taken by a pickpocket, sparking editor’s quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Solon Chase
Our Corner Grocery Carnival Slips Into Odd Tales
A humorous village meeting at Our Corner Grocery features Farmer Willis with a bandaged hand, talk of Bay Shore slips, and a spoof show with Old Hum Weke and a brown pup. Senators recount 14 628 picnikera attendees, 29 767 questions, and a chaotic, heat driven celebration ending with the Woolidge man, a balloon burn, and the crowd urging brevity next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Our Corner Grocery
Farmer Willis
Bay Shore
Hum
Akkordin
Ben Savage
Victoiries Uv
Woolidge
Bath
Saints Bank
Kolonials
Skale
Bicknell
Beera
Laret
Dr. Roberts
Modest Green Un Defends Bath Celebration Promotion
The Green Un asserts the crowd size at Bath's O. H. W. celebration resulted mainly from free advertising by the Independent and denies taking credit for organizing or glory. It notes wartime cheers from kickers and rival claims about success, distancing itself from official ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Green UN
Independent
Camden Six Master George W Wells Launch Scene
Mary Wells daughter of Mr. Wells released white doves at the launch of Camden six master George W Wells as flowers fell. A City Finance Committee member told the INDEPENDENT that debt funding is often theoretical and funds usually cover budget deficiencies rather than debt payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
George W. Wells
The
Independent
Texas Visitors Note The Naval Armory And Sea Traditions
Visitors to the Texas admire a 12 inch gun with large powder loads and slow fuse. A pneumatic gun fires 150 times a minute. The mascot goat’s appetite for shellac items amuses crew. Actress Bertha Garland visits and jokes about a Maine shirt fragment. Belfast parades feature naval crews and pin on bouquets. Desertion patterns show emphasis on replacing new recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Bertha Garland
Hackett
New York
Rockledge
Popham
Maine
Garland
Park acts feature Madame Flower and Alabama Troubadours week
At Merrymeeting Park this week Madame Flower the Bronze Melba headline the Alabama Troubadours with Satsuma and other vaudeville acts. Rev Henry R Rose gave a lecture on China and the Chinese. The Bath Naval Cadet band performed and Little Phil of the Troubadours renewed Maine Street acquaintances in a navy uniform. The J W Gorman Olympia Company brings top vaudeville amid weather delays. The 19th Regiment at Vinal Haven planned a reunion and next year’s event at Merrymeeting Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Flower
Alabama
Henry R. Rose
Newark
N. J
Merrymeeting Park
Bath
J. W. Gorman Olympia Company
Satsuma
Japan
L E Morgan
Sam F Curry
Mayor Hyde Misses Reception Boat in Texas Voyage
Saturday afternoon Mayor Hyde failed to board the reception committee boat Louise and instead took a skiff to reach the Texas vessel. The mix up left the party momentarily delayed as officials coordinated a safe transfer between craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Hyde
Louise
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Bath Independent
Chas. D. Clarke & CO
City Lights
Committee On Prohibition
Woolwich
Yaas
Kentucky
Belfast
Marines
Blue
Navy
Jack Tara
Maillard and
Daggett S
Just
Front Street
Vinal Haven
Merrymeeting Ark
Middle Street
R. N. Parke
Unadilla
H. A. Bates
Boston
Masg
Center St
Bath, Me
People’s Safe Deposit and Savings Bank
Church
Sanford’s
Veal
H. M. Sanford
Case
Flason
China Department
Savage’s Market
Seguin
Savage’s Centre
Market
Swanton Jameson “O
B.B. C
B. B.C
B.C. C
S. J. Goldstein
Oppo
Sawyer’s Hay and Grain Store
H. E. Gilley
Vine St
Front ST. W
Robt. M.harnpene
Search the Bath Independent Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bath Independent?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.