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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
8
Governor Percival Baxter explains he acted for Maine’s best interests in filling the public utilities chair. He details nominating Howard Davies of Yarmouth, notes three re-nominations failed to win confirmation, and calls for open meetings and full public disclosure of council positions and records.
The Kennebec Navigation Co announces Labor Day special daylight trips for September 5 6. City of Rockland sails Boston to Bath and connects to Gardiner Cedar Grove and Bath with other steamers Wiwurna Catherine for Bath Gardiner and Boothbay. Auto transport from Bath or Gardiner to Boston with two or more passengers is offered at no extra charge.
A Brunswick Chamber of Commerce meeting at New Meadows Inn launched a move to create a municipal aviation field in Brunswick. Army air service officers Lieut. Moffatt and Sergt. Schmidt inspected two sites, one on J. K. Estabrook’s River road farm and another on John J. Burchenal’s Paradise Spring Co. property on the Bath road, both deemed promising though one is distant. Moffatt noted Maine has only two designated landing places and urged Brunswick to lead by establishing the first municipal field in the state. The effort was organized by Burchenal, Bath Rotary speaker Harry Saunders, and Ellery C. Day.
The Tuesday club held a dinner at Gray Rocks on Dingley’s Island Tuesday night. Guest Lucy Hartwell of Cambridge Massachusetts joined the party, which included Mrs. Harry S. Day, Miss Marguerite Hennessey, Mrs. W. Dayton Hill, Miss Miriam Kimball, Miss Eunice Ledyard, Mrs. Peter Olinto and Mrs. Rodney B. Ross.
Lieut Colonel George A Baker of the Maine coast artillery met Bath leaders to organize a new coast artillery company. The project promises 6000 to 7000 dollars yearly drill pay spent locally, with 50 initial members aiming for 65 after year one and 100 after year two, possibly merging with railroad or tractor regiments. preparations continue through Fort Williams muster and Baker will spend the week in Bath.
Two Bath Rotary Club members were seen playing with a toddle top during dinner at King Tavern. President intervened, fines were refused, and the matter was laid on the table after discussion. District Governor Herbert Wilson is expected to visit Maine September 28, 1920, with guests Chase of Galveston, Kohler of Indianapolis, and Captain R. E. B. Quick.
Hon and Mrs Albert Shaw hosted a dinner and dance for Miss Priscilla Kimball at their High Street home. Guests wore elegant gowns including white embroidered net, georgette, black tulle, and wedding gowns as flowers decked the veranda. Dancing continued after midnight with midsummer floral decor and formal attire throughout the evening.
Harold G. Hood of Somerset Massachusetts pleaded guilty to speeding when arraigned this afternoon before Recorder Turner in Woolwich police court. He paid a fine of ten dollars plus costs totaling four dollars twenty five cents as stated by Earl G. Greenier of the State highway police.
In Bath on Sunday Jerry Gilmore George Field and Burns starred for Bath with Wis casset against Togus. Togus won 3 to 2. Gilmore and Field had one hit each and no errors while Burns doubled in the seventh to drive both Bath runs. Gilmore also produced a two bagger.
Mr and Mrs F W Larrabee hosted a large gathering at their grove on New Meadows above the Inn on August 17 with relatives and friends arriving at 9 80 and departing at five. The day featured swimming boating and a picnic dinner of clams corn sweet potatoes sandwiches pies cakes doughnuts coffee and fruit. Numerous Bath Freeport Springfield Mass and Brunswick residents and visitors attended, with Red Cross meetings and summer activities noted.
The Independent notes SETA calls for timely topics from scribes and highlights the National board visit on July 1. It mentions ice cream for three months, a new hospital elevator, a motor ambulance, and permission for sock wear after Christmas. It describes band concerts, a Civil War veteran’s “mind your own business” moment, and a growing membership at the home with gardens, facilities, and recreation space praised.
The funeral of Miss Florence Louise Pendleton was held Tuesday at ten at her parents’ home 1241 Washington street with Rev. David L. Wilson presiding. Burial followed in Camden. Bearers were Martin Powers Arthur Colby Leonard Wetherbee and Clarence Daley. Nearby social notes mention Senator William S. Kenyon and Miss Laura Wolstead as guests at Sebasco and Granite Falls, with a thunderstorm affecting city electric service and visits by relatives from Dorchester and West Point.
Robinson kimb... wedding notes show Capt. Robinson Kimbalski and his bride, Boston education, Red Cross leader, and wartime civic roles. They reside in Portland at Stateway with out of town guests from Maine and New York. sizable guest list from Bath, Brunswick, and other towns attends. Sen Baxter presides over Sea Point Land Co. Mere Point project with local officers and Bath-born executives.
The Winnegance Indians beat the Times team 13 to 3 on Morse field in a full nine innings. Capt. Otis Hunt Hap Talbot and Walter Rogers were absent, replaced by Albert Morse Horace Morse and Chester Leavitt. Nichols pitched seven innings, Halloran one, Small pitched the rest. Rice Sacrifice steal helped Oliver score in the eighth. Morse brothers made key catches.
Business men’s group accepts invitation to play baseball on Squirrel Island after recovering from a defeat at Winnegance. The event, set for Thursday afternoon, includes supper hosted by young hosts with plans for at least ten supporters. Secretary Volz of the Y M C A coordinates details.
Sagadahoc probate records show Byron F. Barker seeking administration of Julia P Barker estate with notice ordered to interested parties for September 6, 1921 at Bath Probate Court. Other items include Florence Louise Pendleton death notice and multiple guardianship and final account actions for estates of Ella Bean Clara Davis and George Lynch in Bath, with notices to interested parties and final accounting.
A historic local update notes Lawrence B Greenwood the singing evangelist conducting open air revivals in Wiscasset with large attendance. Other items report the school board delaying fall term start to Sept 12 and public notices for probate cases in Sagadahoc including Annie Ridley of Bath and N Gratz Jackson.
The Sanford Unitarian church pastor Rev George F Pratt resigns after seven years. He will relocate to Clinton Massachusetts. The York County Water company plans a price fix as towns hold charter meetings for water supply plants.
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