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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
7
Real estate dealers report frequent window breakage and interior damage to vacant houses. Entries are blamed on unknown parties causing fear across the city with calls for protection and a planned protest if the vandalism continues.
Louis Jack told First Baptist Brotherhood members tales of life among Eskimos in the Far North. He described traveling on a whaler, living with natives, learning the language, and later crossing from Siberia to Maskan where more whites were seen. He recalled dog derby, reindeer, and daily life among the people.
Marriage intentions were filed Saturday with City Clerk John W. Gilmore of Atlantic City New Jersey. The couple includes Mix Camilla Loyal Ashe Sewall daughter of Hon Harold M Newall Bath. The wedding is set for Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church at noon followed by a reception at the Newall home.
Sedgwick Vive veterans met Friday afternoon at Grand Anne hall for the first time since years past. Present were Mariner Vries, George Williams, Hartley Dorsten, George Dow, and James Chensey. The group discussed memories and past activities with no formal business conducted.
The page records a community notice inviting donations for a reading coin and lists contact with the secretary or committee members. It notes the funeral service for Mrs. Bwaçcet Perecies set for Friday at Bolton Mera with neighbors in attendance and the body taken to Nites Sariedes for burial.
Sagadahoc County deer hunters logged November entries led by Walter Powers and John Costin with a 255 pound 10 point buck, largest in years. Powers and Cos tin are from Riggsville and Kittery. Lester Powers and Carroll Powers are brothers who also killed deer that month. The November total was five fewer than 1921.
Recent real estate transfers show Bath area activity leading Sagadahoc County. Georgetown and nearby towns like Downeast Bath, Richmond, Topsham, Woolwich, Bowdoin, and West Bath report multiple deeds to local and out of area buyers and firms during the last two weeks. Notable names include Arthur Rand, John Keegan, Elizabeth Cromwell, Hartley Ranger, Segadshee Agricultural and Horticultural Society, and Charlotte Greenleaf in a flurry of title changes across the region.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Shierley of 62 Green Street attended the Nov 22 Baltimore wedding of their son Daniel Shebien Crierley to Louise Heilelbach. The ceremony at the couple’s home featured Rev Dr Barrow of Baltimore. bridesmaids and a flower girl wore blue georgette and crepe, daisies and roses. The groom, a former Bath Works employee and navy veteran, will reside in Montreal with the bride after the ceremony.
The article reports on valuation work for 1928 and 1024, tabulation plans to be sent to the Governor and Council, and progress updates from committee members including Wilts and Dresser. It notes time spent on wild land assessments, absences, and upcoming church holiday events with the Ladies aid.
At a grange gathering Tuesday evening a sketch by several members impressed attendees with credit to all. Geneva Rowe and Lermond Rowe portrayed Aunt Martha and Uncle Bill, aided by Dorothy Pinkham, Floyd Pinkham, Alton Reed and Elbridge Mains, followed by a reading by Alice Cromwell. Lunch, games, and music by Lermond Rowe and James Stevens completed the evening. a motion sent Sister Bertha Scott as delegate to the State grange in Bangor.
Ralph Kingbury nearly spent a cold night stranded on an island in Whiskeay creek until ex Councilman Larry J. Eggleston heard cries and alerted Kenneth Edgecomb at Juck Point. Edgecomb swam to aid, helping Kingbury reach the mainland after his skiff drifted away.
The City Bowling League was formed in the Central Maine Power Co meter room with I A Trueworthy as president and Elbridge KR Wright as secretary treasurer. Representatives from Beacon Street church, Central Maine Power, New England Telephone, Times, and West Bath grange entered teams and seek 6 to 8 teams. first games set for December 11. In Portland, testimony at John B Boyle’s larceny trial prompted a Grand Jury investigation of Windsor hotel statements. John D Barrows accused Boyle of stealing a watch and chain from Barrows at the hotel November 25.
Alton Wright will play halfback for the Rockland polo team this season under manager Billy Yale. Yale plans the lineup with Modney Skinner at second rush and Bobby Gann possibly at center. The first game is Tuesday night against the Providence All Stars with matches slated Tuesdays and Fridays through winter.
Bowdoin college hockey team announces a home opener January 6 against Lewiston with a slate of games through February. Schedule includes Jan 10 Portland Country Club Brunswick Jan 13 St Dominique Lewiston Jan 17 Tiates Brunswick Jan 20 Colby Waterville Jan 24 Maine Brunswick Feb 7 Augusta Anguata Feb 10 Boston College Brunswick Feb 14 Lewiston Lewiston Feb 17 Maine Orono Feb 22 Bates Lewiston Feb 14 Colby Waterville
On Monday morning in the woods M. C. Savage and John Duggan hunted after rabbits and foxes. Within two minutes they killed a fox described as one of the prettiest. The animal attracted much attention on their way home as the brush of tie and fall noted the scene.
A large crowd attended a benefit dance at the Armory on Nev 9 to aid Morse High football sweater fund.Music by Morna Avery, George Fields and George McPadden kept the dance lively. total raised reached 67 dollars with 300 still needed to reach the goal.
The article notes changes in local personnel with Edwin L. Emmons becoming attendance officer for South schools and references court cases on the docket. It reports Boothbay Harbor trips ending due to ice, and a cold spell with seven to sixteen degrees above zero and clear skies, featuring blue and windy conditions and good sleighing for the day.
Maine will issue special plates for vehicles used for hire with a distinct design showing the state name and date, and the word pub at both ends to distinguish public cars. Judge K Smith notes demand and prior double fees. plates protect hire drivers from undercut. All 1925 plates will feature a white background with blue text and numerals. some plates are en route to Maine.
A report praised canaries known as Rollers for their varied tones and sweet melodies. Mrs. U Harding received one as a gift, described as a multi toned singer able to imitate soprano, tenor, and contralto calls. The piece notes breeding, training, and the joy such birds bring to homes, with a New York dealer citing guarantees on voice quality.
On Dee S Friday at eight in Brur wick the Beverly Men's Singing Club, a 49 member choral group conducted by James W. Calderwood, will perform at Memorial Hall Bowdoin College under the auspices of the Saturday club and the college. Miss Alma de Palme, a cellist, will perform selections alongside the Glee Club. The club is noted for its teamwork and representation of Beverly leaders, including the mayor and chamber of commerce president.
An automobile owned by Mrs. Vvelyou Tepe and driven by Howard Crocker on a state road near five Sunday afternoon collided with a Jordan car driven by Peter Lebel. The Ford lost two wheels and the Jordan car one. no serious injuries were reported.
A Chicago dispatch notes the 1921 operating costs and incomes for office and mercantile buildings rose versus 1920. The study by the National Association of Building Owners and Managers covers 75 buildings in 1920 and 1921, with 152 buildings in 47 cities in 1922, detailing rents, tax valuations, yields, and the impact of height on gross and net income.
The Toronto Star reports a Toronto syndicate has an option on the Boston Red Sox franchise and that approval to move to Toronto has backing from AL president Ban Johnson. An application will be filed at the AL owners meeting in Chicago next week.
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