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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
2
Dover New Hampshire resident recounts ten year struggle with Weeping Eczema. After trying Fruit a-tives and Sootha Salva, two boxes and a trial size, he reports complete relief. Advertising claim by Fruit-a-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Joseph White of West Bath celebrated his 101st birthday Saturday at Foster Point as a guest of honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. McLemont and Mr. and Mrs. Hadwin W. Blaggett. Relatives and friends attended. A large birthday cake and many gifts, including a postcard shower, were shared after dinner. White, a lifelong farmer and active Grange member, has been deacon of the First Baptist church for 50 years and remains a steady figure in West Bath life.
Robert Kauflin of New York visited Saturday at Collins cottage. Families including Ladd Sillers and Vituain returned to Andover after two weeks at Longcove. Dorothy Crawford of Pittsfield visits Westport guest Leonora Knight. Inez Ingalls returns to Boston after Mast Side visit. Beatrice Crown and Dorothy Weeks, guests at Williams cottage Fast Side, return to Providence. Ladies' Aid initial sale held at Capt Thomas Mclaughlin's on Friday. J J Bowker of Roslindale vacationing at Jonas TL Jewett's for three weeks. Center church service Sunday at 2 30 p m by Rev Henry W Webb of Wiscasset, followed by Sunday school.
Dennis J. O'Brien of Waltham Mass is resting comfortably at City hospital after a car left the Woolwich highway and plunged 50 feet to the Maine Central tracks. He sits up daily and may be discharged next week if his recovery continues. Palmer L. Guptill of Allston, driver of the car, has a fractured leg and shoulder and remains in bed though his condition is satisfactory.
Alexander Blagden 78 longtime ship carpenter died Wednesday at his daughter Mrs James A Bimson's home 98 High street after a long illness Born in Wiscasset he worked 14 years for Kelley Spear Co and later in Wiscasset Survived by a single daughter two sisters Adeline Foye of Wiscasset and Frances Hubbard of Leominster Mass Funeral Friday at 2 pm at his daughter's home 85 High Street with burial in Wiscasset.
Egrol Lawin, 27, worker for Central Maine Power Co, trimming trees near Augusta, fell from a Washington street pole near York Tuesday. He dislocated his left hip and was hospitalized after his limb became entangled with live wires during the descent. His fall measured about twenty feet.
Census figures show Bath paid $8,609,000 in salaries in its industrial plants in 1919, highest in the state. The earnings supported a prosperous period with shipyard workers among the best paid. Maine cities’ salaries ranged from Auburn and Augusta to Lewiston and Portland, highlighting Bath’s standout total.
The Board of Highways and Sewers requests the State Highway Commission relocate the Lincoln street to Bath State ferry route via Oak and Commercial streets. Proposals include straight Oak street traffic, grade easing on Oak, and possible shifts of A. & K. Ry tracks to widen the road. A Bath meeting with officials is anticipated this week.
Mrs. Congdon and daughters hosted a Friday lawn party at William Congdon’s Lruce street home for about 400 Queen Esther Rebekah lodge members and Lincoln Odd Fellows. The event featured pink and green decor, a hostess-provided menu, lantern lighting, and a calm evening backdrop. The Old Timers baseball match highlighted five Morse family players with Gus Small making an odd right field catch and Walter Morse turning an unassisted double play as the teams posted 12 to 2.
Phippsburg reports a summer of guests and travel. Families from Bath, Boston, New York, Richmond and Columbus visit the area, with locals hosting and touring Sebasco, Popham Beach, and surrounding shores.拘
A special meeting of Sagadahoc County Pomona Grange will be held Thursday night at West Kath Grange at 7 30. The fifth degree will be conferred on several candidates to qualify them for attendance at Pomona in the new Grange Hall at Richmond next Wednesday. West Bath Grange resumes meetings Monday night after a two months recess.
Bath juniors defeated the Old Timers of Winneganee 12 to 2 at Morse's field on Tuesday evening. The Bathers showed sharp defense and strong batting led by Callan and Ferris. The crowd cheered the lively coaching chatter from the youngsters as they impressed with future potential.
POPHAM POPS Hotel Riverside hosted a whist party with prizes, the following evening guests arranged their own prizes. Two large seats appeared on the board walk this week. A Riverside sailors dance occurred Thursday night with Miss Oliver and Mr Hamiston performing. New arrivals include T H Perkins Effie A Perkins Helen J Cuutler Mrs C Cutler Barbara J Morrison and many others from Boston Rockland Hillside Newcastle Montreal Brunswick Bath Monhegan Island Wollaston and Dummer Street. Mr and Mrs Harry B Sawyer and Miss Jennie Sawyer planned a colour trip to Boston for a few days.
Bath residents joined a Summer contingent at Popham Beach for a George Popham club pop concert at Society hall. Frances Oliver performed a sailor’s horn pipe, Mrs. Robert J B Hatch sang, Martha Dunda danced the flirtation waltz, and George Hancock from Boston presented piano pieces including America and Yankee Doodle. Charlotte Cahill Rauser earned praise for Chopin and a Chopin-like waltz. The program ended with community singing and refreshments. about $50 was raised.
Mrs. Loraine M. Price dies in Portland. Numerous residents travel for visits, guests arrive in Bath and surrounding areas, engagements and family news noted. Notables include Miss Ruth Whitman of Boston, Miss Ruth Streenleaf of Seattle, and families visiting Brunswick, Saco, Rockland, and Newport.
Mrs. Frank A Hodgdon hosted 35 Bath Naval and Military orphan asylum children at Nequasset for an all day outing. They rode the 9 30 ferry to Woolwich, sang America led by trustee John Shaw, and enjoyed a peanut hunt, candy, cake, and a river swim. Nearby social notes mention numerous visits, trips, and gatherings in Bath and surrounding towns. Bessie Talbot Salmon and Sarah Bagley plan an Indian songs benefit program at Lebanon hall Woolwich August 31.
White Bears and Texaco will play at Kelley field Thursday night at 5 45 for the third game in the championship series. The first game went to the White Bears and the second ended in a ten inning tie before darkness. Interest is high and either side could win.
Mr and Mrs E G Laughlin have left their Crown Point New Meadows camp and returned by auto to Malden Massachusetts their plans after Labor Day include returning to close the camp for the season.
Miss Susan N Ballou returns from Augusta for a few days while families visit relatives in Bath. Entries record house moves births engagements and clergy changes with names including Ballou Taylor Hill Daley Higgins Smith Cargill Chaney Erskine Hicks Bucknam McFadden Pierce Bragg Stilphen Rottenberg Lakin Coombs and McGay. A marriage planned for Clarence Lakin and Corilla Coombs with a church wedding and reception.
A Massachusetts Sagadahoc contingent reunion for the 303d Field Artillery is planned in Gardiner on September 4 and 5. More than 600 veterans signaled attendance, with events including a boat trip, cabins, bunks, a ball game, water sports, a barbecue, and a fund for expenses. Members to contact John Murphy or W A Barron for details. Catholics from Maine also schedule a Castine pilgrimage with a dedication service at Our Lady of Holy Hope.
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