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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
7
More than 13 000 employees will receive three weeks pay for year plus two weeks for less than a year. Payments total over 600 000 dollars and are funded by the directors in Boston. President Spalding cites welfare concerns and company stability as reasons for the one time handout.
Emanuel Melanson of St Louis Missouri seeks relatives last heard from decades ago in Bath and Rockland Maine. He lists siblings William Annie Natalia Elizabeth Mary Azia and mother Ann Melanson nee Landry and asks readers to contact Grace Bayer 5218 Tennessee Ave St Louis MO. Dated December 15 1916.
The Winter Street Church hosted a special Christmas vesper service at five o clock in the auditorium with a illustrated lecture titled The Light of the World Christ in Art. Gifts will be collected for the Sunday school and memories from absent members were read. Rev Sidney Willis of the Universalist Church led the morning service.
Congratulations are extended to Emma Richardson of New Harbor and mr Bar Field on their recent marriage. They will reside in a new home on Monhegan. Best wishes from friends and family.
William A. Morgan left Damariscotta on a freight train with horses and goods bound for Salem, Mass. He was intercepted at the station by Officer Fred Sears acting on a capias writ. Morgan faced a $31 writ but paid $38.31 after costs, and was taken to the police station with Deputy Sheriff Merrill and E. J. Williams.
Local citizen Glenn A. Lawrence recalls Rockland’s drastic actions against crime and vice. He notes widespread issues including mid-day burglaries gambling houses and liquor excess that harmed business and demoralized labor. Lawrence and two businessmen convinced authorities to act to restore safety and order.
Rev. C Harrison of Wesley M E Church spoke on The Influence of Christianity upon the World from a Social Stand point before local men at the YMCA. The gathering, led by Robert A Gordon, featured prayer by A A Morse and readings by N B Cortell with Fred W Armes at the piano. The talk extolled Christianity for spurring humanity, elevating womanhood, abolishing slavery, and fostering organized charity, noting that over 88 percent of reform workers are church members. The event drew 50 attendees. future discussion covered dancing and liquor in Boston. The Bangor port remained closed to navigation due to a recent storm and cold snap, a record early closure.
Governor Curtis has nominated John 8. Place of Bath as a licensed detective for a four year term.
Short days arrive as Christmas shops open and holly brightens windows. Bernard Hoyle builds a wood inlaid music stand of 850 pieces. A Bangor car bound for Texas crosses the Kennebec on the Hockomock. Five Ford Sedans ordered. two delivered to Harold M. Sewall and Dr. Peaslee. Ella Rice departs for Tolland Conn. for holidays and serves as bridesmaid in Bath connection. Funeral of Arthur E. Oliver held. interment in Oak Grove. K Y C dance set for Dec 26 with Banjo Orchestra. Street crews struggle to clear snow as shipyard work slows labor. Ridge road blocked. North Bath road awaiting men. Captain Ernest J. Pierce to command schooner M. B. Cressy, loaded with coal. Mrs Elizabeth Clarke Webber funeral at Cosmopolitan Club and Oak Grove burial. Mrs. Herbert S. Gardner of Lewiston seeks missing husband last seen Friday. she’s ill and seeks reconciliation. Information notes Salvation Army aid. Dec 5 1916.
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