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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
7
A testimonial from Mrs. C C Remington from Vancouver cites Fruit-a-tives as effective for chronic paralysis of the lower bowels. The ad touts safe, fruit-based laxative use for all ages and claims strong, non painful action with boxes at 2.50 and trial size 25 cents from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
Popcorn vendor Bill Bailey and his Dutch belted goat Hilly amuse Bath residents with stunts on Front Street and at Squirrel Island. The duo drew crowds after appearing in Follies of Squirrel Island presented by local clubs. Bill plans winter work with a moving picture firm while continuing fairs in fall.
A large outbound train left the IF depot Saturday forenoon carrying three extra Pollmans three hes and three baggage cars all filled. A yard shifter assisted the engine up the grade toward Blind Crossing and among the passengers were 64 boys from Soothbay camp and another group from Wiscasset.
Seth recalls early journalistic days from Independence era, noting Garfield assassination coverage and Times extras. He recalls working as a carrier at $1.50 a month, coal prices, and early staffers like Fred Hill and Jack McKeiver. He mentions conversations with Charles Clarke, Whitney Witham and others, then moves through roles at the Phi Rho Ian and wartime topics before concluding with a hint of continuation.
Despite rain the revival meetings at the Wiscasset tabernacle draw several hundred nightly with turnout from North Waldoboro Gardiner Bath Brunswick Sebasco. Mr Gellatty speaks on the second coming of Christ and the day’s music is led by John Robertson from Boston. Mrs Robertson keeps a whispered Bible hour and interest grows with each service.
A Bath Times advertisement from Secretary FE Ho McDonald reports a man seeks a 200 to 500 ton schooner to invest in. After canvassing locally with no result, he hopes the Ship City can supply the vessel. The notice appeared in a Portnd newspaper via the Chamber of Commerce.
The Registration Board met Tuesday morning to add voters to the election lists. Public sessions run daily from 9 am to 1 pm, 3 pm to 5 pm, and 7 pm to 9 pm until Sept 5, with a Sept 7 closed session to verify lists. Marriage intentions filed include Amos Woodworth Jr and Margaret Murray with details. Earl Colby and Elsie McDougal also recorded. Harriet Lawrence of Boston visiting Hotel Phoenix.
The sixth annual Five Islands Grange fair on Aug 22 raised 210 dollars. C W Nocton sold ice cream, kitchen and dining details were outlined, and a long evening program included orchestra selections, vocal solos, dances, and living pictures. Attendees from nearby towns shared in booths, posters, and contributions to the event.
John Pierce, 33, a United Cigar Stores manager in Vough keepsie, N Y, narrowly escaped death when a roadway collapsed on Westport Island. The Franklin car carried Pierce and others, the vehicle tumbled seven feet, resting on him for 20 minutes. He was freed and treated in Bath, where relatives provided care after the weekend reunion.
New concrete sidewalks along Lombard street and from Front street to the steps have been in use for several days and are praised. Contractor Andrew S Merrill has hauled loom into spaces to be made into lawns. Post office officials urge saving twine and careful use to reduce waste across offices. First Assistant Postmaster General John H Bartlett denies a fraudulent notice about pay cuts and says the department is improving conditions, with $30,000 spent this year on the affected office.
An odd animal story book by Master Arthur Hunt entertained attendees while Minister Rev. W. T. Boyd preached despite illness. Mrs. Alice Baker of Norwood Mass offered a vocal solo, others visiting included C. B. Frost and family, Ed win Royal, Joseph Larrabee, KE Harriman, and Mrs Blaisdell.
Georgetown church leaders voted to hold the next monthly conference on the last Saturday evening in September. Howard G. Heald was chosen as deacon and named to the traverse jury, with Carroll Powers selected for the grand jury. Numerous local residents are listed as visiting, traveling, or residing in nearby towns during the period.
Bath officials report gunners must register at City Clerk John W. Gilmore’s office before the mid month opening. Applicants provide full name, age, weight, height, complexion, hair and eye color, occupation and birthplace. Listed licenses recently issued include Gillespie Olinto Syde Hosmer Richardson Plummer Cutting Perry Ferris etc.
Adjt. Gen. John A. Hadley received War Department Militia Bureau orders to add eight units to Maine National Guard for 1923. New units include infantry brigade HQ, two field artillery regimental elements, and an artillery battalion. Likely locations include Fort Kent Van Buren Machias Eastport and Calais.
Major H. A. Shorey of Bridgton and former Bath resident announces the Fifteenth Maine Regimental association reunion in Brunswick on September 6 and 7 at Hotel Jagle. Meetings in the court room, supper sponsored by the Women's Relief Corps, and an outing with dinner at the Garnet on New Meadows river are planned. Mrs. Elsie Alexander is committee chairwoman. Further details will be sent to members by Mas. Shorey.
The Junior Chautauqua committee at Patten Free Library selects about thirty books for the children's shelf. Miss Mary Lord chairs the committee and has ordered biographies historical tales fairy tales and stories for all ages. The list will be published when arrivals come. Most titles are new to the library.
Revenue cutter Tampa arrived in Bath from Boston and will stay at Hyde Windlass Co wharf for several weeks while steering gear is overhauled. Commanded by Lieut Benhan during Capt Wheeler's leave, the ship has about 100 men and two Bath boys among its crew.
George Nutter, a former Bath resident now in the U S Marines, is among 158 men chosen to sail to Rio de Janeiro on the battleship Nevada for the marine exhibition at Brazil's centennial exposition. Secretary of State Hughes will represent the U S government. Nutter, son of William F Nutter of Kingston Massachusetts, served in the navy 1917 1919 and in the army ordnance unit at Watertown. He received an honorable discharge noting honesty and faithfulness. He is a Kingston A L member and was granted home leave due to his father’s serious illness. His grandfather John B Nutter served in the Civil War. The Bath area man belonged to the Sons of Veterans T W Hyde camp, of which his father was commander in 1917.
Mr and Mrs Clarence A Lakin marked their first wedding anniversary with a small evening gathering at their High street home. Guests brought gifts of cut glass silver and china while rooms were bright with sweet peas poppies golden glow and other flowers. Games were enjoyed and sherbet cake and fancy crackers served.
Mrs. Alice Frances Whitcomb of Cambridge Massachusetts won a Ford in the Post contest. She formerly lived here and clerked at Smith's cigar store. Her winning story told of a convict released briefly to test whether he could open a safe used by current owners.
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