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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
7
John Clark Scates of Westbrook Maine explains how a Sept 9 vote on a five cent gas tax would split funds for State aid and road maintenance. If approved 20 to 40 percent would go to state and municipal road projects with governors power to reallocate. If rejected municipalities would receive 37 1 2 percent for State aid roads and could not be deprived.
Arthur Clyde Willis 43 long-time Armour sales manager in Gardiner died Friday at Gardiner General Hospital after a weeklong illness. A native of Arrowsic, he worked in Bath and Lewiston and led Gardiner branch sales growth. survived by two brothers, four sisters, a nephew and three nieces. He was active in Colonial Club Sasanoa tribe Red Men and was a 32nd degree Mason.
Allie Estelle Clark Briggs died Friday at Brunswick hospital after a weeks long illness. A Bath High School graduate, she lived in Bath since 1910 except for seven years in St Paul and time in Boston after marriage in 1884. Survived by her daughter Mrs Roger A Johnson of Jackson Heights and three grandsons. Burial in Forest Hills Cemetery followed a brief service. Mrs TI Ferno Elliott and Weston of Hyannis are visiting Bath at the Palmers’ home.
The death of a man on Oak Grove Avenue is linked to a stolen Buick 29-58 coupe reported missing from Roxbury on August 20. Officer Norton traced a plate ending 035 with 143, found at Wilmot Street and Cumberland Avenue early Friday. Willette, held on larceny charges, declined to name car occupants. a partner named Chehey is mentioned but not confirmed.
Travel over the bridge in Maine shows a higher rate this year with Aug 15–21 comparisons. In 1929 the period records 26 045 passengers versus 24 585 in 1928, 12 363 cash paying cars versus 11 382, and receipts of 7 701 45 compared with 8 362 15 in 1928.
About 40 boys and girls from the State Military and Naval Children's Home enjoyed a picnic at the Hodgdon home in Woolwich. They traveled in trucks led by Mrs Louise Staples and accompanied by Mrs Lissa Dearborn and Mrs Lulia Herbert. Activities included games and a lawn lunch followed by swimming in Nequasset stream. The event, filled with gratitude, also featured a birthday cake for Mrs Herbert.
The Bennett Valey Grange No. 16 hall in Santa Rosa, built in 1873 and first used December 4 that year, is identified as possibly the oldest Grange hall in the United States and remains in active use with biweekly meetings. The piece notes about 3200 Grange halls nationwide and total contents exceeding $20 million. The battleship Texas will visit Portland, arriving September 4 and staying until September 12. It will be open to the public during visiting hours.
Large attendance at the Sabino event with Miss Clara Noyes and Miss Madeline Noyes of Everett MA winning first prizes. Clara dressed as an Old blind man, led by her sister as an old woman, and carried a beggar’s tin cup. Second prizes went to a pirate and a gypsy couple.
A Saturday afternoon incident near the new Bath city hall drew a crowd as J Edward McMann Sheriff Albert Henderson and Bath Board of Trade president George C Quick sall aided a woman shopper who toppled with a peck bag of potatoes. They collected the spuds and Quick sall applied first aid. The scene lasted about ten minutes and drew bystanders.
Isaac Shepard of North Street extension Thomas Trainor of 15 Clifton Street and his 10 year old son Thomas Jr suffered injuries when a Ford collided with a Chevrolet near Simpson's Corner east of New Meadows river bridge. Mr Shepard's car was damaged beyond repair and Thomas Jr required stitches for a cut over his eye.
Boothbay Camp boys from Thorne Island performed their annual minstrel show at the Old Folks Home. Despite rain they delivered over an hour of songs and jokes under John Price, delighting the aged residents and the performers alike.
Alexander J. Cochran formerly of Bath died in Baltimore on August 19. He moved to Baltimore about 15 years ago after working at Bath Iron Works where his brother Robert Cochran was yard foreman. He came to Bath from Scotland years earlier and is survived by his wife. Secretary Edward J. Lee received the Bath Fraternal Order of Eagles report.
Miss Laurence Smith, 78, of Bedford Street, rode in the cockpit beside pilot Harold Moon on a Curtis plane Sunday afternoon. A backseat passenger urged Moon to stay aloft, joking to imitate Lindbergh and keep the plane up for the crowd.
Mrs. Charles E. Hewitt Jr faces a layoff from the club for September to August, with plans to resume on Sept 5. Lillian Parks visited from Lewiston with her parents. The Phippsboro schoolhouse receives a fresh coat of paint. John Morse and Marietta Parshley joined Morse family for a White Mountains weekend. Lincoln Parks returns to Bath Iron Works after an injury. Hewitt family members spent Sunday in the White Mountains.
A steady cross wind at the Waterville Fair Grounds reduced handtub plays in Mondays muster. Niagara No. 1 of Saco won Class A with 151 feet 9% inches, while R. H. Counce of Thomaston set best Class B mark at 165 feet. Baxters Bath took second in Class A. Sagadahocks third. Weather worsened conditions, Bath teams lamented missing near 200 feet.
Sheriff Albert Henderson led 17 cars from Bath to Lewiston for the Maine Three Quarters Century club meeting. The motorcade cleared the way with help from State Patrolman Harry Thompson and provided hot coffee for guests. Bath claims the largest turnout yet and plans for next year in Waterville. The sheriff expressed gratitude for transportation and kindnesses that made the day a big happiness for seniors 75 and older.
Seabasco figures abound as summer residents and guests visit from Goshen, New York, Boston, Bath, Bath, and Kittery. Families like Cushman, Palmer, Sawyer, and Oliver host bridge parties, dinners, and weekend visits at Popham Beach, West Point, Bailey Island, and Boothbay Harbor, with many returning to New York and Massachusetts.
Harriet E Merrill 67 widow of True M Merrill and mother of Jason A Merrill died Monday after months of illness at Castine Community hospital. Born June 20 1862 in Caledonia Nova Scotia she helped found Golden Sheaf chapter OES New Gloucester and served as first treasurer. She belonged to the Baptist church at Gray. Survived by daughter Mrs George Coom Castine two sons Jason A Bath Harry T Sabbath Day Lake and seven grandchildren. Funeral at Sabbath Day Lake. Clinton D Wilson attended Maine superintendents convention in Castine.
An afternoon program hosted by Mr and Mrs Frederick Duncan of Englewood NY drew families to Small Point for a treasure hunt. Teams with colored pennants sought a chest of jewels and treats, then shared a pirate themed bite by the water as participants reflected on digging for hidden wealth.
The report covers a Shore Acres golf tournament played after rain, describes the Lord Kenyon estate dahlias reaching 24 inches in diameter, and notes the Kendalls and Williams family plans with Septembers cottage closings and trips to Iowa and Brooklyn, N Y.
Hon John H Leland spoke on the surplus power export law before Woolwich Grange Wednesday night. He leads rural electrification for Central Maine Power Co and drew a large attentive crowd asking questions. He announced another talk at Rhea Lands Grange Hall next Tuesday at eight.
The funeral for Arthur C. Willis of Gardiner, formerly of Bath and Arrowsic, was held largely Sunday at his brother Frank Willis’s home. Attendees included Bath friends and Armour & Co. employees, with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. The body was brought to Bath for burial in Oak Grove.
Miss Madeline Jones of West Somerville Massachusetts returns to Bath Saturday after an operation for tonsils and adenoids at Brunswick hospital.
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