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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
4
A historic look at Kennebec ice hustle shows few inquiries and few buyers as mild winters deter speculation. Ice houses dwindled while machines supply large users. a New York buyer defaulted on a $2500 payment, and others lost out on volatile contracts, leaving overall losses vs gains.
An unclear fragment hints at a mood of eagerness and speculation among anxious individuals. The line suggests a longing to discuss or pursue uncertain possibilities. No further context or concrete details are available in the readable text.
Lawrence fighter Jack Sullivan has secured Fred Miller of New York to challenge local star Bob Somerville in Alameda. The 135 pound, two out of three falls bout will feature a weigh in at ring side with a $100 side bet and $250 from Sullivan backing Miller.
The piece compiles historic freezes and brutal cold events across centuries from Europe to the arctic. It notes record lows and frozen rivers in years such as 401, 1247, 1514, and 1776, plus dramatic scenes from Dr. Kane’s 1851 voyage and February theatre on shipboard with temperatures plunging far below zero.
The Colonial Club defeated the Brunswick Club in Brunswick clubrooms after three games. O P Coffin led Colonial with 50 in the final frame, Fall and Erswell also starred for Brunswick, while J W Norton and E M Fuller Jr. contributed for Colonial in a high scoring meet won by Colonial 100 point final game.
Adelbert Risley of Utica New York lost his suit against the Nautical preparatory school of Providence as fraud was not proven. The school planned to sail a ship with 200 boys to Europe after collecting 1200 per student. Risley claimed insolvency before departure and recovery of 130 paid for tuition.
ILDA SPRAGUE daughter of Franklin P Sprague died at Sisters hospital Lewiston at 10 o clock p m Thursday after brief illness with acute Brights disease aged twenty one years She is survived by her father and two brothers Peleg and Myron The family mourns her loss describing her as a devoted daughter and caretaker of the home.
Mrs Frederika Kamp Patten widow of Bath industrialist George M Patten died in New York at her daughter Mrs Percy W Roberts home after a lingering illness. A New York native she spent most of her life in Bath and summers there. Survived by son CaptainGeorge Patten USA and daughter Mrs Roberts. Remains will be brought to Bath tomorrow.
Wesley church prospering with Sunday services at usual hour. Pastor preaches. Vest choir featured Sunday evening. Week night prayer Tuesday and Epworth League Thursday. Feb 5 Ladies Aid baked bean supper in vestry at affordable price. Morning prayer 10 30, services 2 and 7 15, Sunday school 3. Sermons Afternoon The Secret of Poverty and Spiders Webs for Clothing. Male Quartette to repeat last Sunday's music. Cordial welcome to all.
Chief Eldridge of Portland writes to Bath Maine thanking Chief Scott for prompt fire department assistance. He asks for a bill of expenses, to which Bath’s Chief Engineer replies that no bill will be sent and expresses regret at not being able to do more.
A Michigan contractor describes paralysis and rheumatism in spring 1903. After Detroit doctors said he could not live, he used Dr Williams Pink Pills and recovered, later employing more men than before and working longer hours. Pills sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co at Schenectady NY.
Mrs Catherine E Lincoln widow of Edward S Lincoln died this morning after a short illness with apoplexy. A native of Guysboro North Carolina she lived in Bath from childhood and was a Wesley M E church member for forty years. She aged sixty four years five months. Survived by sons George F Lincoln Atlantic City William R Lincoln and Henry B Lincoln of Boston. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 30 from No 20 Raymonds Court.
C S Gerrish and Perley Rattleff visited old neighbors in Marrtown Tuesday while Mrs Shaw and daughter called on the Point people. A Thursday gale and severe cold showed winter’s grip as mills shut Wednesday due to the storm.
In the coastwise trades there was a small uptick in lumber carrier orders from South Atlantic ports while other departments show extreme limits. Offshore freights remain scarce and overall market rates are nominally steady.
A formal note expresses gratitude for assistance and reassures readiness for immediate response from the department. Signed by James H. Scott.
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