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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
2
A Bath column discusses highway projects between Brunswick and Bath, highway commission plans, and road safety. It mentions rebuilding the Berunwick Port road, winter openings on the Rockland Port route, and traffic concerns. The piece also notes Salvation Army Christmas aid for prisoners families and local civic updates including a new municipal building with an auditorium and the Dravenport estate trustees.
The notice warns against inflammables and candy near trees at Christmas gatherings. It cautions that lights, especially electric lights, can be dangerous and that many tragedies are reported yearly from unsafe decorations and practices.
Bathman proposes a new route and fencing to block traffic over the Cook's Corner crossing. He suggests an underpass near the A and K siding to reroute vehicles along the Atlantic Highway and near Liberty Tea Room. Also notes residents Mrs Jane A Lowell and family returning home and Mrs Maud Russell breaking her leg after a fall on Marrs Hill.
A long notice details a charity sale at Central Church held last Wednesday afternoon with substantial display of fine goods and valued by attendees. The event featured a supper and a reception with numerous ladies and gentlemen from the parish and community assisting, with Mrs Ralph Wo Bernese and Mrs Benjmin Savage among organizers and many others named in the listing.
The annual Christus sale and supper of the First Baptist Ladies sewing circle drew a large crowd last week. Mrs. Caroline Reed led in place of the president, with Mrs. Herbert Vergeey absent. Tables ran fancy articles, aprons, candy, and miscellaneous items, while a substantial supper of licensed eats, vegetables, pastries, tea, and coffee was served.
At a West Bath Grange meeting a report on State Grange sessions was read. A Christmas tree is planned for next Monday night with all attendees invited and bringing candy for the tree. An officer installation is set for January 2. An orchestra performed with Livzie Hirgwett, Pheld Safford, Hayden Conant, George Burns, and others providing solos and a duet.
The Salvation Army places kettles in business districts to raise funds for Christmas dinners. The effort plans to provide 500 Christmas baskets, each feeding about four people, funded by public generosity. Lester L. Brackley of the Kenmore station, Boston police, is visiting his sister Mrs. Earl Pierce on Center Street.
Frank Saunders of Central Maine Power Co will attend the Short Course for Metermen at the University of Maine in cooperation with the National Midicine Ioyit Association in Orne on Dec 27. About 400 or more are expected with instructors from the Electrical Engineering Department and experts from operating and testing companies guiding sessions on direct current circuits meters and calibration methods.
The city hall building commission selects Tron Edward W Hyde as a co member amid strong public support. Plans for a Pennsylvania Colonial style new city building include moving the historic Punk Rever bell to the cupola for close visitor views and an easy stairway to the viewing area.
Mr and Mrs Elsen Be Marford began duties as manager and matron of the City Farm to replace Mr and Mrs Mallory R Walken who resigned. Superintendent Eaton reports the farm in good condition with a good supply of wood and four milking cows two calves and 20 pullets on hand.
Mars Davis Percy wed Sat. Merton Hutchinson USN at the Chevy Chase residence of the bride’s uncle Denry Armstead of New York. Only a small family party witnessed the ceremony. The bride, conmdy daughter of John Davis of Elkins Wy Val, had a prior divorce in Paris in February. The groom is Lieut. Hutchinson now on duty in Washington and the couple plan to live at 2301 Connecticut Avenue after rain.
Fred Small, a one year old lad, led Bath and Rumford authorities on a chase after escaping the South Windham reformatory. He was traced from Bath to Rumford, Mansfield and Brunswick, with links to a Deadge sedan theft in Brunswick and a mistaken path toward Damfort to see his mother. Police eventually captured him in Sneadahoe county after days of pursuit.
Winslow Rouse, owner of the Louse property on Front Street opposite the post office, asked the city for 5000 to widen Front Street near the bridge. He also demanded moving the adjacent building and compensation for income loss during the move. City officers found the request unreasonable and will seek county commissioners to assign damages to involved landowners including Bath National Bank and Mayor Cahill.
Joseph L L Kingsbury a lifelong Bath resident died Thursday evening at his Park Street home after a weeklong pneumonia illness. Born November 25 in Bath to Lewis and Mary Kingsbury he sailed widely before 23 years on the Maine Central railroad ferries. He retired about 15 months ago and left a wife and one son Charles B Gale, plus four brothers and sisters and several in-laws. He had lived in Bath since youth and was connected to local business and Texas yard work during the war.
Mrs. Fred Higgins of Lincoln Street Bath learned Friday of the sudden death of her brother Chester Taylor age 46 in Lisbon Path Wednesday night. He died from carbon monoxide gas while his car was running in a garage. His body was found by his brother Harry. Taylor had served in the U S Navy and was not listed as engaged in other service. He is survived by brothers Harry Taylor of Lisbon Falls John Taylor of St Johnsbury and sister Mrs Higgins of Bath.
Word reaches Mr Ephraim French of the death in Poet Jefferson Long Ishand of Harry Curtis Co native of Bath. He was son of the late Harry and Nellie Curtis and nephew of the late Timothy Curtis of Bath. He leaves a wife two daughters Evelyn and Frances a son Harry and two sisters Linnie of Brhind and Ive of France. Death followed a brief illness and was sudden.
The article lists numerous names associated with a bronze tablet installation on a bridge and notes the tablet was erected by Hon. Frank W. Carlton in 1927. It also mentions Donald Slenderson returning home for Christmas and a family visit by Sheriff and Mrs. Tenderson and the Thackeray family from Taverhill, Mass., staying with Mrs. Thackeray’s relatives.
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George E. Gale, 44, stone cutter and proprietor of Gale Monumental Works in Bath, died Monday at his home on LDS Bedford Street after a long illness with complications. He was born in Rockland and was the son of the late...
Mrs Emin J Daughty of 295 Center Street and Mrs Grace Cunningham of Middle Street spent the weekend in Portland with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Mary E. Richardson aged 88 widow of Alden Richardson died Saturday at her Bath home 60 Lemont street after a lingering illness. She was a native of Alma and longtime resident of Bath with two daughters Mere Shaw of Woolwich and Mrs J Albert Redson of Bath, a son Harry Richardson, four grandchildren and a niece Mrs Thomas Brooks of Weston.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at one o clock at the Kingsbury residence on S Park street with Rev David J Wilson officiating. Bearers from the Maine Central ferry crew included Capt Robert Perkins Capt George Merrill Churches Stinson and Oscar Snewadan. Surinl was in Okk Greve.
Funeral held Saturday at 2 30 pm at Green Street home conducted by Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace Church. Bearers were Charles A Tlarriman Charles J Wetherbee Harry W Tucker and Fred 2 Shaw Major William B K Kimball and Charles Low. Burial in Oak Grove.
The funeral for Mrs Mary Richardson widow of Alden Richardson was held Monday at 2 PM at her home 60 Lemont Street Rev H L Skillin of First Baptist Church, a long time member, officiated. Bearers were Charles L Perry Leonard Lord Mark W Hennessy and Herald Shaw. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
Deering high and Catholic of Portland have been signed for football games with Morse next fall. Catholic high will play at Bath and the Deering game will be the annual pre Thanksgiving clash for Morse eleven at Portland. Edward Little, Skowhegan, Ilal Howell also signed.
William Hiscock of Dianariscotta is adjudged bankrupt. Referee William T. Hall, now in Bath City hospital, notified creditors that the first meeting moved from December 28 to March 14 in Lincoln County Court House Wiscasset. Creditors may prove claims examine the bankrupt appoint trustees and transact business.
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