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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
6
South Royalton resident F. Hartwell recounts severe indigestion and heart burn resolved after using Fruit-a-tives. He reports improved digestion, breath, and kidney function after a dozen boxes, with pricing details included. The ad originates from Ogdensburg, New York.
Deputy Sheriff Robert H. Jack and Deputy Norris corner Henry Carlton who fled into woods with a loaded revolver. Jack pursued and disarmed him after a tense chase ending with a football tackle and Carlton's arrest near the alder clump. Carlton resisted and threatened to shoot. the officers finally secured him and took him to the insane asylum.
Bath residents and visitors populate weekend scene with relatives and friends from Freeport Malden Woonsocket Halifax and Lewiston. Articles note stays at Sabino Foster's Point Orr's Island and Rich cottage plus visits by J Everett Mayo G W Osmund and families and Red Cross meeting at Stackpole home.
John J. Burchenal of Paradise Spring offers his large field for aviation use. Lieut. R. C. Moxent of the air service will fly there Friday, weather permitting, to inspect the field near former Merry Meeting park. Many people are expected to visit to witness the arrival. return on the same day is not stated.
H T Bailey faced Carlton at six feet with an automatic while deputies watched. Bailey, aided by Aca Hathorn, alerted others as Carlton threatened to shoot. Bailey helped summon help, circled the scene, and arrived after Jack and Genthner had Carlton down. Thinsley praises Jack for his decisive pursuit.
A Monday night Armory hall dancing carnival drew a large audience. The Peerless orchestra, led by James Crane, provided music noted as among the best locally. Dancers voted for top man and woman. Francis Lee and Josephine Golder were named winners. A repeat event is planned next Monday.
The Kennebec Yacht Club voted to dissolve at its Wednesday meeting. Commodore Walter K Many was authorized to appoint a three member committee to handle legal steps as foreclosure by a long time mortgage holder looms and interest in yachting wanes. Despite better financials, lack of support and postwar changes lead to the decision.
A bridge party at Hotel Riverside on Monday night awarded prizes to winners. Piano and violin performances by Mrs. F. J. Hamiston and Mr. Baker delighted guests. Notable guests include John Hartman of Brooklyn and Jeader, dubbed the Beau Lrommel of town, with many arrivals such as A Moutton J N Nash and Edith Small.
The funeral for Capt. Elbridge B. Wallace who died last Wednesday occurred Friday afternoon at his daughter Mrs Frank W Card’s home in Blind Crossing. Rev. Ernest McHolman of First Baptist officiated. Attendees included Alphonse Burnham Edgar Jones John Doyle and Harry Tosmer. Burial followed in Oak Grove.
Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Webber with sons Paul Robert and William from Brockton Mass are spending vacation in Bath and Wisersset as guests of relatives. Mrs Webber formerly Miss Annie Knight of Death.
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