Post Office Filing Notice From 1909 Record
Entry indicates second class matter status dated June 19 1909 at Pen Panne post office under March 1879 act.
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
1
Entry indicates second class matter status dated June 19 1909 at Pen Panne post office under March 1879 act.
A British writer warns that unemployment doles degrade both invited and productive energy. He argues wages and dole lines shift purchasing power, shrinking goods supply and raising prices. He says temporary relief risks permanent damage and higher living costs.
Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor has died. He supported the government during World War I and urged labor to aid the war effort. He favored moderation over a labor party and believed in steady leadership for the country’s welfare.
Martin H. Glynn former New York Governor and editor of the Albany Times Union died suddenly at his Albany home after a brief illness. He influenced Irish Free State politics and helped elect Woodrow Wilson in 1916. Maine lawmakers plan repeal efforts of the direct primary law requiring petition signatures and possible referendum.
Paul Wendall Thompson 19 son of Mr and Mrs Luther Thompson arrived from New York Monday and was laid to rest after a Sunday service at Greenwood Baptist church Brooklyn Rev Charles T Snow assisted. He had worked for the Edison Co in New York and was active in Morse High School activities including football leadership and student council. He leaves a sister Katherine and his parents.
Mrs Martha E Simburn 20 wife of Foster Mo Simburn died at City hospital Sunday after a week as a patient. Born Rath daughter of Solon C Save she is survived by her parents husband and a son Robert. Her husband serves in the Coast Guard at New London Conn and came home last week due to his wife’s illness. Two brothers Milton and Edward Savage also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs Marie M Anderson widow of Lars Anderson were held Friday at 2 PM at the home of her son John O Anderson 606 Floral Street Rev Charles F E Brooks of Wesley Methodist Church officiated. Bearers were sons John O and Charles L Anderson grandson Carl Anderson and Bird A Shallenberger. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Loring I Graves 82, a retired clock maker, died Friday at his Bath home 762 Middle Street. He came from Topsham years ago and was a son of Alexander and Sarah Andre Graves. He left no near relatives.
The monthly meeting of the City hospital trustees drew a good crowd. Treasurer and superintendent reports were read and accepted. Mrs Margaret Robert had withdrawn her resignation that had been presented before the November meeting. Arthur J Dunton acted as secretary due to Thramp T Stevens absence. The corporation’s annual meeting is set for January.
Topsham Grange elected officers for the coming year led by Master John D. Hayward and Overseer Walter Plummer. Other posts include Treasurer Ralph Mallett, Secretary Myrtle Cutler, Gatekeeper Fred Moseley, Ceres Mary Hayward, Pomona Minnie Plummer, Flora Marietta Wilson, and Lady Assistant Steward Thelma Cutler.
The State of Maine warns non-resident landowners in Topsham Sagadahoc and West Bath of unpaid 1924 taxes plus interest and charges. If not paid, sufficient real estate will be sold at public auction at the Town Hall and Town House respectively, listing properties and owners such as Simeon Coffin Est., Mary B. Cobb Est., Hollis F. Driscoll, Clara Gilpatric, J. H. Wildreth, D. A. Merry, Ellen Mason heirs, and others with associated lots and values. Sale slated for February 1925 and February 1924 in town venues.
An extensive history traces the Bath church’s growth from a mission society aided parish to an independent church. It lists rectors from Rev. Edward Jessup to Rev. Charles Myron Tubbs, notes organ upgrades and the consecration of the present building in 1853, and honors donors and wardens.
The list names Eleanor Ferguson and others from Hartford Buffalo Providence Portland Boston Cincinnati Boston and more as living past rectors. The article notes the last two names are the only living past rectors and praises the musical program for the anniversary.
Walter I F Abbott of the Bath Water District says a new six inch water main will soon be completed down Union Street Hill, replacing a two inch line. The project improves fire protection with a hydrant at the hilltop and will connect to the Middle Street main in spring, with blasting removing about 1000 cubic yards of rock during trenching.
Doris A Kittridge and Clarence E Allen wed at the Kittridge home in Woolwich with Rev Harold L Arnold officiating. Attendants included the bride’s twin. The couple will live with Mrs J R Maxey in Portland while Allen works with W T Grant Co and Mrs Allen leads the millinery department there. A Christmas Club gathering followed with a decorative shower. A telephone fact ends the page.
Acadia lodge in Bath discussed dedication of the new Pythian hall at a Thursday meeting. Guests include Supreme Chancellor John Valentine of Massachusetts and Grand Chancellor Edward F. Gowell of Maine. A turkey supper will follow. officers will be nominated this Thursday and the page rank will be worked.
Swedish women consider physical culture focused on grace and form rather than distance or competition. The Women's Central Association for Physical Culture aims to promote noble performance and shift emphasis to javelin throwing, discus, and suitable ball games while designing athletic costumes that blend practicality with attractiveness.
The Norman II under Capt. A T Greenleaf completed the last sailing of the season between Bath and Boothbay Harbor on Friday due to heavy ice at Sasanoa gut. The vessel began Fall service on Sept 15 and may resume next Spring once Arrowsie flats are free of ice.
City of Bath collector's notice lists unpaid 1924 real estate taxes on numerous properties in Sagadahoc County. Taxes, interest, and charges overdue may result in sale of sufficient property at public auction at City Hall on the first Monday in February 1625 at 9 a.m. for the City of Bath.
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