21 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
1
The article recalls Charles P. Summerall rising from a 1900 Boxer Rebellion action at Peking to become U S army chief of staff. It notes his long service, courage, and steady ascent to four stars over about thirty years, highlighting his calm leadership and chalked cross-beams during the gates breach.
Six months of deposits at mutual savings banks rise by 273 766 807 dollars despite unemployment and low business mood. Depositors amount to 12 272 956, about one in ten Americans. Shamrock V arrives in port at New London after crossing the Atlantic, with Sir Thomas Lipton expressing satisfaction and sportmanlike hopes for a possible challenge by Americans.
Construction is active across Maine with the aim of creating better highways for sparsely settled areas. The plan emphasizes long-term benefits, tourism attraction, and high investment costs offset by future returns. Reports also note concerns over food-price boosts during drought and possible government action to curb unfair increases amid unemployment and wage cuts.
Paving effort uses cold patch on the granite business section to create a smoother road for motorists. The effort aims to reduce bumps and enhance driving conditions, benefiting local commerce and traveler comfort.
Game Commissioner Stobie has declared a war on deer jacking in Maine and ordered wardens to target hunters using lights. Reports indicate numerous instances of this method, and Stehie intends to stop it. Meanwhile New England resorts report August improving after a lackluster July with hotels near full capacity and cottages busy.
The 18th anniversary concert at Kotzschmar Memorial Organ Portland City Hall Friday August 22 starts at 7 30 PM featuring the Portland Municipal Orchestra of 82 under Charles Raymond Cranham. Program includes Wagner Tannhauser Borodin In the Steppes of Central Asia Tschaikowsky Nutcracker Suite plus vocal solos by Hizi Koyke and a group of Japanese folk songs with organ interludes by Cranham.
Bath police will repaint automobile and pedestrian lines at busy intersections in the business district in the next days. Center and Front streets and Center and Lincoln will receive centerline, curb, and crosswalk markings with parking lines refreshed. Special Officer William Mann leads the project during the vacation period.
Miss Oliver and Miss Shipley, Bath Maine students, recount a grand tour from Cherbourg to Paris Amsterdam and beyond. They visit Maidenslot Leiden and Volendam, meet companions, tour the Peace Palace and Notre Dame, sample cheese and spice mills, and plan further travels through Germany France and Spain.
Clifton C Matthews of 28 Shephard street court received a new Chevrolet sedan free at a Legion Circus Saturday night performance. He did not attend the show because one child was ill. he already owns a 1928 Essex sedan and may sell it. Mr Matthews is married with two children. George Slater and daughter Carol arrived in Bath to visit Mrs Slater’s sister.
A Washington street family vents indignation after an unwelcome visitor after their carnival night entry. The intruder unlocked the front door and accessed two upstairs rooms and the ice chest while the family was out. Readers are urged to lock doors and windows when away to prevent a repeat incident.
Mrs. Eliza Atkinson of 152 Commercial Street sues over a pole set to support a trolley wire near her home. The Androscoggin and Kennebec Railway Co contends the pole sits on city property, while she asserts it encroaches on her land. Workmen began erection despite her protests. attorney seeks to determine ownership.
Thomas H. Barry of 44 Joy Street Boston was arrested Sunday afternoon by State Highway Officer Harry L. Thompson on the Bath Brunswick highway opposite Joan Foote's farm. Barry pleaded guilty and paid a fine of 10 dollars plus 4.95 dollars costs in municipal court.
A large lawn party hosted by Mrs. Emma Cox and the entertainment committee featured a hearty buffet of cold meats vegetables pies and puddings. More than forty guests enjoyed games readings music and comic readings including an impersonation of a colored preacher by Mrs. John Perkins. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sadler of Newton Center Mars and Mr. and Mrs. Heinreich and child of East Hartford Conn.
Miss Flora Fraser was honored at a supper party hosted by Mrs. May Bickle at her home on Wednesday night. The event featured guests including Mrs. Herbert Brown and Miss Ina Bates of Brooklyn, Minnesota, as part of a series of pre wedding gatherings for the popular bride-to-be.
A pantry shower honored Miss Cora Elizabeth Wilsom and Everett E. Fills at the G A R hall on Middle street last Wednesday before their Saturday wedding. Forty guests enjoyed games and music from Asa, George, and Louise Wilson and Mrs Leeman Smith. A fortune telling ribbon game and a cake ice cream served ended with Frank Blant finding the ring and Louise Wilsom winning the thimble. The button finder remained unnamed. 36 friends and relatives attended.
The Maine Amateur Championship unfolds Thursday through Sunday at the Biddeford Saco club in Saco. The nine hole 3200 yard Donald Ross course, opened in 1922, hosts players with handicaps 15 or wider. The event draws a strong field as eliminations proceed and locals welcome visitors to the course named for its hazards and hospitality.
A stalled draw span delayed river traffic and caused minutes of work to stall operations. The span was dropped after allowing two boats to pass, with an estimated impact of about £365 per month in related disruption.
Horses have hauled the American Railway Express wagons for more than fifty years along Bath streets, but Thursday morning two men powered by truck engines replaced the horse teams in express delivery duties.
Veteran railroad man dies at his Bath Street home Monday morning. In 12065 he was married. his wife survives. They lived nearly 36 years at the Bath Street residence. Local railroad families Mr and Mrs Walter McKiman traveled to Boston after a weeks visit with Mr bessee parents. Other names noted include Mr and Mrs George Medi Man of Barsford Street.
In 1687, ae elle te Vices showed 14 miles. It is now 24.55 to 24.60. Analysts expect no rate cut in Washington.
A marginal transcription notes a talented flier in Bay State named for a managerial role. It claims he donated a house for a three time height of war affecting millions at sea. The passage doubts Mrs O Don el’s attribution and hints the reviewer sourced most from old records.
Betty was a member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. He leaves two daughters Mrs. Bessie Bowen Grendale California and Mrs. Lena Busch Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
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