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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1932
Page
7
Forty years ago Bath items recall ice bound Kennebec river flights and a busy town. Janice Field notes a ship ballast update and repairs at Higgins shop while local sailors plan concerts and drills. Residents travel to Boston and New York, and a December bloom of community activities shows a busy prewar Bath.
In a brisk morning update, Percy Mitchell and associates face the need to assemble several teams to fulfill their Christmas orders. The Waits rehearsal with John Shaw circulated as part of yesterday’s social chatter, with circulation continuing this morning.
A quoted iceman comments that this is the best freeze seen in years, noting the river froze around December. The remark reflects humor about a remarkable winter scene and the prospects for the area.
High winds churned dirt into the ice making it largely useless though black ice and crystal ice form from three to eight inches. Knickerbocker pond at Boothbay is frozen five to six inches thick and ice men plan to harvest a large crop if the cold holds and weather remains stormy or turns warm.
The private service for Ada E Parks widow of Frank J Parks was held at 2 pm Saturday at her Bath home conducted by J Sawyer first reader of the Christian Science church. Burial followed in Oak Grove. She died Thursday afternoon at 58 while en route to her duties as librarian. She was born in St John New Brunswick and leaves a daughter Katherine and siblings in Massachusetts.
Mrs Clara Ellen Farrin 66 widow of George L Farrin died suddenly Saturday night at 490 Middle Street shortly after dinner. She and her son George H Farrin had just arrived from Fords New Jersey when she suffered angina and died. Born in Bath to John and Letitia Ragon she lived here and was esteemed by many. Survived by son John D Farrin in Fort Myers Florida. son George. daughters Mrs John Burgon Bath and Mrs Charles Randall Malden Massachusetts. seven grandchildren. sister Mrs James King Hast Corinth.
News reached Bath of the death of Mrs William Drummond Page widow of William D Page son of the late Albert G Page of Bath She died at her Winter home in Tucson Arizona Survived by two sons Frank G Page of Pelham Manor NY Donald Page of Orange Conn two daughters Laura Lan sing Page with her mother in Arizona and Mrs Theodore Lilly of Watertown Conn seven grandchildren The Page family had often visited Bath and were seeking a Maine summer home the statement notes.
Fred A Harriman aged 72 died in Waterville Saturday morning after years of heart trouble. Born in Belfast to Alonzo J and Mary J Harriman, he learned watchmaking in Waltham and operated in Waterville since 1889. He married Lillian Moulton in 1900 and is survived by his daughter Flora and nephew Clifford Meyers who lived with the family.
John F. Dow, 80, longtime foundry worker at the Torrey Roller Bushing Works, died Saturday at City hospital after several weeks illness. Born in Bath to David and Sarah Dow, he lived in town most of his life and was a member of Lincoln lodge I O O F. His long tenure at the foundry ended about 15 years ago.
Eliza Ann Gilliam Guilliaca aged 89 died Saturday morning in West Point where she had lived 60 years. Born in Rockport she was a daughter of Nehemiah and Irene Wallace.
Patricia Alice Stover, three months old daughter of Walter and Mary Stover, died after a pneumonia illness. Funeral plans are pending as mourners gather at the family home.
The funeral for John F. Dow, longtime Torrey Roller Bushing Works employee, was held Monday at ten o'clock at the Old Folks' Home where he resided six years. Rev. Charles R. Sims officiated. Bearers were five past noble grands of Lincoln lodge I O O F George L. Sawyer Ralph P. Mank Clarence Rogers Joseph Hagan and Walter Norton. Burial followed in Oak Grove.
Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Ann Gilliam widow of Charles Gilliam were conducted Tuesday afternoon at two at her daughter Mrs Elizabeth J Sweeney's home in West Point. Rev David L Wilson of Central church Bath presided with burial in Wallace cemetery Phippsburg.
The funeral for J Herbert Mosley was Friday at 11 at his home on 3 Weeks Street. Rev David L Wilson of Central Church officiated. Bearers included son-in-law Wakefield Kant of Brookline Mass Lyman Fisher of Southport Councilman Edward M Robbins and Ralph Sanborn. Burial was follows.
Senator-elect N. Gratz Jackson shared pipes tobacco and confectionery with the men. They found a table tree and received gifts at breakfast and a Christmas dinner served at noon on Sunday.
On December 16 the Dike school pupils gathered a generous assortment of clothing groceries vegetables fruit jams jellies books games and toys for four families. Boxes were packed Friday afternoon and Mrs George Reynolds donated her car to distribute the gifts. The donors recipients and Mrs Reynolds shared happiness.
Salvation Army at the barracks on Water street distributed Christmas dinners to 30 families on Saturday. Mayor Small handed out the first basket as Captain J. C. Miller and eight assistants took charge. Each basket contained pork, vegetables, bread, coffee, fruit, and a Christmas War Cry edition.
The Colonial club hosted its annual Christmas exercises Sunday afternoon at the club rooms, though some details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
Funeral services for Laura Griffin wife of William A Griffin of 175 Middle Street were held Friday at two pm at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street with Rev Charles H Berry officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Comedy and tragedy were mixed as a Bangor rescue on the Penobscot River saw three boys 13 year old skaters pull one boy from a swift current after a sweater was tossed to him. Police later found only a hole in the ice.
On Monday at three o clock a service was held featuring a provided seating arrangement for attendees. The program included clothing, candy, fruit offerings and a prayer by Rev. E. D. Hardin of Winter Street Church with music performed during the exercises.
The Escort of Dunlap commandery K T held its annual Christmas dance Monday night at the Masonic temple. Royal Arcadians provided music as youngsters home for the holidays danced until midnight. Committee included J Maurice Haynes chair man Edward W Lampoon John H Lee and John L Wilson with Osborne Bailey. Fred Fouleau of Kennebunk owns an almanac for 1752 whose publisher is unknown due to missing covers. it belonged to Jonathan Mason and contains some of his notes.
In Sagadahoc county Bath courts order Mildred A. Stackpole and We Marston administratrices to publish notices for final accounts. Proceedings set for January third for appearance and reasons why final allowances should not be granted. W H Dunham, Register.
Miss Dorothy A cere secretary at the guests of Miss Welch's uncle and Mr and Mrs Willard L Harwood Harwood formerly Miss Marks of Bath. Alice.
The Bath National Bank will hold its annual meeting at 40 Front St City of County of ne and State of on Tuesday afternoon for the election of Directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such business as may legally come before the meeting. December 7, 1932. Probate entries noted by the Probate Court.
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