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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1915

Page

5

Gypsey Moth Infestation Threatens Bath Trees

State experts report Bath hosts a severe Gypsey moth outbreak with about 300 infested areas and up to 4,000,000 potential caterpillars if not halted. A five‑man Agricultural Department crew sprays nests, destroys egg clusters, and urges residents to spray trees next May to prevent devastation.

Bath Afgiceultural Department JJ. A. Malloy York Snow Park U U. S Snow Estate New England New Meadows Inn Grove Pottle Place Duncan Bath Street J. Sumner Bailey Woolwich

Public Utilities and the Highway as a Utility

A judge explains that public utilities arise from using public highways for private electric and rail services. The State assigns power to regulate these utilities to ensure fair returns to investors while safeguarding public access and service quality. The discussion notes historical adoption by states and the purpose of commissions to balance corporate and consumer interests.

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Utilities Commission Shapes Fair Rates in Maine

Judge Cleaves explained the Maine Utilities Commission now enforces uniform schedules, transparent pricing, and complaint handling across water and electric services. He noted improved efficiency, fewer secret rebates, and stronger accountability for both utilities and customers, urging public input to sustain progress.

Enjoyable Evening at Central Church School Production

A large crowd enjoyed a Friday event at Central Church Sunday school featuring The Family Album. Cast includes Mrs. Almira Pease Miss Emma Magoun Irene Stearns Barrett Nichols and others directed by Miss Palmer and Miss Madelyn Chase. Following the play were games and refreshments. A four horse 8-foot disk covers about 11 acres per day with a 6-foot disk.

Central Church Emma Magoun Irene Stearns Barrett Nichols Pease Mary Mussenden Eben Pease William Jenkins Natalie Lemont Leslie Wold Frank Deering Cuthbert Wilson Parson Margaret Hanson Leroy Stearns Jane Higgs Mildred Denham Jane Haviland ‘Jorrey Schotte Eleanor_Denham Ann Eliza Helene Stearns Ruth Fuller Grandpa Hobbs Rudolph M Miss Palmer Madelyn Chase

Seven rescued from peril off Seguin in gale

A seven-person party including a family and two friends were rescued by the Popham Beach Coast Guard Crew last Friday afternoon. The destroyer Conyngham and the tug Cumberland aided in towing the disabled sloop Florence F Thompson toward Seguin Island, with all aboard suffering from exposure but saved as first aid was given at the Coast Guard station.

Popham Beach Conyngham Portland Cumberland Kennebec River Coast Guard Oren A. Grant Clara Ella Mr. Grant Jesse Towne Charles E. Billington Maquoit Lines Island Florence F. Thompson Seguin Island Kennebec Harvey Berry Capt Berry Rockland Coast Cart Seguin Duffy Wiscasset Popham River

Morse High opens with 42 to 12 win over Samoset Club

Morse High defeated Samoset Club Boothbay 42 to 12 in a game showing the Morse squad’s late flowering. Cass Fitzgerald Attaya and Sullivan led scoring while Boothbay’s defense was praised for containing the visitors in the opening periods. Referee Merrill Umpire Kane Scorer Auld Timer Hyde.

Boothbay Samoset Club Morse High Samoset Club Boothbay Morse Fitzgerald Cass Attaya Weinblatt Sullivan Talbot Morse High Cass Lf Fitzgerald Rf Weinblatt Lg Attaya Lg Talbot Coss Haggett Grover Butterfield Merrill Kane Auld Timer Hyde

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