23 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
1
The Independent wishes readers a Merry Christmas and explains its aim as a weekly letter from home. It invites former Bath and Sagadahoc residents to write in 1927, sharing where they are and what they do to keep the paper connected to everyone.
California counties show 25 of 58 raising levies in 1926 while 17 hold and 16 cut, with 1925 indebtness at 135 million and land assessment up to 51.6 million acres. The piece argues growing state revenue should match growth, noting government costs rise with expansion and urging efficient budgeting to cover normal growth without higher taxes.
At its Lewiston session the Maine State Grange said any change to the Fernald hydro power export law must protect state interests. The resolution was adopted by the Winthrop chapter of Bath. The program also urges completion of the state highway system and opposes an increase in...
A column advocates gasoline tax limits and opposing higher auto registration fees while backing a nationwide standard fine and policing of Maine law. It favors taxing intangibles at a low flat rate and opposes an income tax or altered assessment methods. The measure defeated a pol tax and a railroad tax with a 175 to 45 vote.
The annual federal budget totals around 3 billion in peace times, with major outlays including 865 million for interest on the public debt, 559 million for disabled soldiers, 472 million for the sinking fund, 344 million for the army, 228 million for the navy, and 217 million for Civil and Spanish war pensions. The rest covers ordinary government operations across branches, commissions, and bureaus.
Federal and state highway programs total about 468 million dollars spent 1925 26 with 30 000 to 40 000 miles surfaced annually. Since 1921 major costs and federal shares are outlined along with 1924 25 project figures. Rural education efforts include three day poultry school and farm bureau driven information programs to aid farmers, orcharding methods, Maine apple prospects and state advertising funding debates.
Diamond Spring Ice Co. serves customers with ice cut from a pond near Teindrossing. Ice runs ten inches thick and sediment free. Crews work Saturday to trampling and scrape edges as cold weather continues, aiming to have ice thick enough for customers soon.
A private owner may cut the Redwood Mountain Grove, one of the largest sequoia groves, located in Tulare County near the highway planned to connect General Grant and Kings Canyon National Parks. The grove is claimed by some to be the largest remaining.
Bowdoin College will host two additional speakers at the Institute of Art next May. Harvey Wylie Corbett, Bush Terminal Building architect, and Walter Pach, noted modernist painter and author, join a list including Tait McKenzie, Douglas Volk, and Professor Baldwin Smith of Princeton. Corbett, active in architecture at Columbia and New York circles, has designed the George Washington Masonic Memorial and lectured on skyscraper architecture. Pach, a distinguished painter and translator, has published works on modern art and contributed essays to major magazines with etchings held by the Metropolitan Museum and New York Library.
Col Edward M. House, Wilson’s confidant, argues in McCall’s that nations must confront united world opposition. He notes Locarno’s ratification, Germany joining the League, and possible U S World Court membership, urging compulsory arbitration to secure peace. He warns isolation would end if Russia joins and stresses Germany’s potential restraint on arms.
Mr and Mrs Howard Rice of Mechanic Street and Mr and Mrs Lemuel Preble of Sagadalhee Ferry attended the Community School League of Arrowsie Christmas joke tree at the schoolhouse Friday evening. About 85 guests enjoyed music from Vietrola and piano, homemade candy was sold, and proceeds will fund a new house and other necessities via the Parent Teacher associations in larger communities.
Ladies' aid of Beacon Street met in the parsonage after noon with Mrs WES Holman. The afternoon focused on sewing and a business vote to hold a New Year’s tree the week after Christmas at Mrs Leland Pheamer’s home with refreshments and decorations by Mrs Frank Daley. The social included toasted crackers cheese fancy cakes and tea.
The January term will be presided by Sere Fy. Sy Wi, the May term by Associate Justice Charles P. Barnes, and the October term by Associate Justice Charles J. Dunn. The assignment outlines which justice handles each term for Sagadahoc County Supreme Court in 1927.
Mrs. Everett Campbell, 64, of Robinhood died Saturday at Bath City Hospital after an operation. She was a longtime Georgetown resident and active in the Ladies Aid, church support, and local charity. Survived by husband Charles H. Campbell, two daughters, sister and two brothers. Funeral Dec. 13 at Robinhood Church officiated by Rev Everett Kimball.
The body of Michael Cavanaugh a former Bath man who died Saturday in Detroit arrived last week. Mass was observed in St Mary's church Thursday morning officiated by Rev John J Warris. He lived in Bath and Wyandotte before settling in Detroit. Survived by wife Nellie O Hara two children John and Anna and three grandchildren. Burial was in Oak Grove with pallbearers named Edward McAuliffe Edward J Murphy James Biggins Thomas Neagle and William Farrell.
Harold S Nocton, 46, formerly of Path, died in San Francisco after a four day illness. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Nocton, attended Bath schools, lived in New London, Conn, sailed as an electrical engineer from Seattle, and later worked in the wholesale paint business in San Francisco. He leaves his parents and sister Mrs. William P. Hatch.
The Boothbay Harbor businessman John S. Marson who died December 14 was laid to rest Thursday at the Methodist church where he served as trustee. Prayers were offered in the morning at Mrs. Pratt’s home. Bearers included Paul Olm Henry McCabe Arthur Pepper and Charles Claisdell. Burial followed at Ocean View cemetery.
Body of Frank Whittum who died in Auburn arrived home Friday morning and was taken to his home at Day's Ferry Woolwich where funeral services were held at eleven. Burial followed in Riverside cemetery.
A seven story apartment hotel is to be built at Bates and Main in Lewiston and to be finished before January 1. The design is by Auburn realtor Guy Sh Blagg. The building will be leased by Christian Piehl of Manhattan for 21 years at a rental not to exceed nine percent of total land and building costs, with total costs capped at 675000. Furniture and outfitting run about 40000 and kitchen equipment 10000. Financing is reported complete. Mrs Jack Currier of Wiscasset visited the city Friday.
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Game Warden Herbert L. Spinney, long rooted in Georgetown, researches the lower Kennebec lineage from Long Island ancestors. He recalls wolves in early Phippsburg and Georgetown, notes shifts in salmon and sturgeon catches, lobster industry changes, and declines in shipbuilding, ice shipping, and sawmills along the river. He plans to publish his findings for future generations.
Barbara Tubbs celebrated her eighth birthday Thursday afternoon at the Episcopal rectory on High street with games and refreshments. Prizes included a whistle for winners in peanut hunt and Dereeter for guessing contest. a whale balloon consolation prize. red, green streamers, cornels, favors and bonbons adorned the table. cake from William Mussenden. Those present included Elen and Jane Stevens, Mary and Barbara Nickerson, Kathleen Pepper, Charlotte and Pauline Robbins, Nellie Gerry, Margaret Clement, Nona McDonald, Elizabeth Lee, Donald Hall, Harry Deering, William Mussenden, William Gike, Margaret Mulligan and Mrs William Mussenden.
Frank G. Ashbrook of the USDA Biological Survey argues for better laws and stricter enforcement to increase fur animal production. He says current trapping laws ignore economic realities and hamper pelts quality and trapper rewards, urging informed regulation of species habits and breeding seasons.
Bath A C opened the 1926 27 season at the Y gym with an 82 25 victory over Smith Dunnack s Augusta American Legion. Perkins Gilmore and McCabe led the offense as Bath used strong defense and close shots to control the game. Dunnack and Augusta showed speed and fine shooting, but Bath s defense held them to limited scoring. Waterville beat the Augusta Legion on their floor, signaling a challenging schedule ahead for Bath.
Bath merchants report Christmas shopping ahead of last season with higher early sales. Visitors from surrounding towns swell patronage as favorable weather and Local Independent ads draw more buyers. Stores offer larger selections and extra sales staff to make shopping convenient at home.
Sewall Webster of Augusta passed Bath on his way home from Indian Point where Georgetown Associates Inc plan a shore property development next year. A crew is trimming and removing dead trees on the beach and bluff north toward Little River to ready the land for spring street layouts and building lots. Four cottages will be built next summer, possibly more.
A Bath Board of Trade committee met with Willard F. Cowhig, industrial engineer for current Bath Iron Works owners, at E. B. Crosby Insurance Co offices. Cowhig aims to interest several parties in the iron works and expects to have news within months. Attending were Mayor Charles H. Cahill, Ralph K. Hall, Arthur Sewall, William A. Furber, Alen M. Trish, J. T. Dougherty, George P. Larrabee, Albin Spear and F. L. Nichols.
Percy W. Oliver Jr., three years old of 31 Robinson Lane, died Friday afternoon after a two week illness from bronchial pneumonia. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at two from the family home.
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