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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1913
Page
7
A brisk note of local happenings lists a probate court hearing next Tuesday, a Bath small pox scare abating, and weekly civic events. It also notes a Portland Automobile show February 17 to 22 and a going out of business sale by Walter O Parker Company.
Sagadahoc County Pomona Grange held a nearly full meeting with Dirigo Grange Brunswick on Wednesday at a modern hall near Dyer's Corner. 110 present plus 28 visitors included state officers McKeen and Libby. The fifth degree was conferred on eleven candidates. The group voted to fund a lecturer's trip to Augusta and aided furnishing a cottage room for Good Will Farm. A woman suffrage petition circulated. dinner featured lobster stew and a census tallied attendees from several granges.
Indicators point to possible Kennebec ice harvest by the American Ice Co if the ice thickens enough to cut. In prior years the main harvest often occurs in March. Recent river ice in the channel has been weak for crossing, with the channel open east of Swan Island to Stearn's Point.
Woolwich Range held a pleasant meeting on January 25 with two membership applicants. The group voted to drape the charter for thirty days in memory of founder O. H. Kelley. Various church, farm, social, and local items follow including deaths, farm losses, visits, and community events across Woolwich and nearby towns.
The annual Topsham Grange fair closed Thursday after the comedy drama The Cool Collegians before a large audience. Cast included Harry Meridith Fred Parks Lester Willis Walter Williams with Annie Wright Fanny Morrison Rita Willis Mollie Wainwright Janie Mountfort Muggins and others. The event featured dancing and a range of tables run by local committees.
Senator Packard from Knox county introduced a road commission bill for towns without a public works board. The committee on roads and bridges heard arguments for and against. Bowdoinham’s L M Fulton and Sagadahoc’s Maxwell opposed, citing local control. Parker Hardison, state highway commissioner, supported the measure to reduce friction and improve road funding efficiency.
M. J. McCormick presents two gold watches to St Mary's Parish for a fair February 3 and 4. Sedgwick Post G A A observes Washington and Lincoln birthdays February 14 with invitations to leaders and veterans officers. Banquet by Sedgwick Circle Ladies of the G A R and Memorial services and address planned by Rev Nathaniel Cook and Walter S Glidden.
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