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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1922
Page
4
Preparations for the annual Boston Automobile Show opening March 11 attract full space usage in Mechanics Building with a salon at Copley Plaza for high class cars. The exhibit features expansive accessory displays, improved auto body design, finishes, and lower prices postwar.
Improved conditions in shipping are noted across several quarters with firmer rates and heftier cargoes. The Shipping Board plans to add 20 to 30 ships to general cargo service, lifting them from the inactive list as trade strengthens. Crowell A Thurlow of Boston reports A L Kent and Thomas P Beal chartering Standard Oil steamers Eagle and Tiger for inter coastal trade. The Eagle is loading at Commonwealth Pier, Boston, for Pacific coast ports.
William T. English of South Portland is jailed for unlawful liquor possession and his Maltese cat Fluff will live with him at the jail. Portland lightship crew report a ferocious Sunday night gale with engines kept running to prevent adrift. Bequests include 15 000 to J A LeThis of Brewer and 1000 to attorney EB Ryders and nurse Minnie F E Carnes. no public bequests. Mayors Fosdick campaigns for a community playground site. Pennerell Manufacturing Co. may donate 15000 for property near Prospect Park and Community house. Houston Sincock School teachers fund cocoa for pupils noon lunches. Universalist society donates 25. John Calvin Stevens elected president of Portland Society of Art, succeeding George F. Morse, who becomes president emeritus. Morse thanked for service since 1882.
Fivery director presided at Thursday's meeting as Miss Alice Var ney led officers and directors. A Valentine Party is planned for Feb 15 with members receiving bags and invitations to earn a dollar before the supper. Mr Kingsbury, chosen by F D Keene, will sail on a Shipping Board steamer on its third winter voyage to Hamburg and Rotterdam, aboard the Duel on its current trip.
Charles W. Morse writes United States Attorney Gordon seeking a swift Grand Jury hearing over wartime transactions with the government. He recalls a December 6 1921 letter asking that Morse and his sons appear, notes delays, and says he waives immunity to present facts. Morse seeks medical consultation in Rome if needed. The Grand Jury studies 3000 Morse related records once missing.
O Hums won four contests at the Colonial club on Friday night while the Well Diggers took only two. Captain Merrill of the Well Diggers eyed a rematch to turn the event into a real tournament. Events included Auction, Cribbage, Pool, and Billiards with mixed results among teams O H and W D.
The Winter Street church Tuesday evening club presented the comedy Sewling for the Fleathen in the Men's club rooms to a very appreciative audience. Cast members showed unusual ability led by Mrs. Merle R. Keyes as Mely and Warren Kershner as the hostess. Eugene Reed sang with Clarence Johnson on piano and guest coffee, sandwiches, and cookies followed. A silver collection added over 16 dollars to the treasury, reflecting credit on Mrs. Roscoe McFadden for arranging the event.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun reports the Santa Fe Building and Loan Association’s strong finances with O. C. Rogers, formerly of Bath, now secretary. As of December 31, 1921, assets stood at 1,247,213.48 dollars, up 75,138.84 in the year. The firm has 4,000,000 dollars in capital stock, pays about 8.5 percent on average for seven years, aided the construction of 100 homes in San Bernardino last year, and runs with lower expenses than California peers.
Funeral services for James J. Knight were held Saturday afternoon at the residence 421 Washington Street with Rev. F. E. Taylor of Corliss Street Baptist Church officiating. Bearers were cousins Herbert Knight Eugene Knight Winfield Stevens and William Lewis. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
City Clerk Grassy records a single marriage return where the couple spent nine years deciding their wedding date after a marriage intention was issued.
Old Sagadahock House photos and scenes from the 1894 Sagadahock stables fire in Bath recalled in Thompson Brothers’ window as residents marked the 28th anniversary. The blaze destroyed much of Front street, Center street, and the Union block, with water mains failing, water supply cut, and help from out of town. National Guards and Hyde Guards lined the roped district while streetcars were out of service for days. The Times suffered a brief burn, later moving offices across the street.
The Independent spoke with Bath city sanitarian Chester S. Kingsley who said there is no epidemic yet. Several flu cases are reported, but the public should take precautions to prevent spread including hygiene, avoiding shared objects, and limiting gatherings.
George W. Raymond a well known Maine traveling salesman and Bath friend died at Gloeckner Sanatorium Colorado Springs after influenza in 1918 led to tuberculosis. Born Dixfield 1860 he worked in Lewiston and Portland before starting his own paper and twine businesses. He served as Rotary member and Lewiston Chamber of Commerce president and helped establish Androscoggin sanatorium. He married Florence A. Gledhill in 1897.
The voyage describes a smooth transit through Gatun Lake and Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks. The narrator notes silent operation, electric lights, central control, and the 185 foot rise within 15 minutes. They observe canal scenery, power facilities, and the ship’s approach to Balboa and Panama City before heading toward the Pacific.
Volunteers gather support for distributing milk in public schools by attending a card party at three o clock this afternoon in the Parish house on Oak Street. Tea will be served. tables reserved through Dorothy Jewett or listed committee members.
Mr and Mrs Peter Giftos and sons Sarandos return from Pittsfield Mass and announce the purchase of another fruit store to add to their chain The Giftos brothers Peter Constantine Alexander George and De wertrius are in the firm with Peter Zaimes and Arthur Verenis as in law partners Zaimes and Peter Giftos manage the Bath store Verenis oversees Portland operations The group also runs three fruit trucks Peter Giftos is a World War I veteran of the 79th division Sighth infantry body of the army.
A Thursday afternoon party at three o'clock will host a milk fund for children. Grace church parish house on Oak street is the scene with many tables already engaged. Miss Dorothy Jewett chairs the arrangements with assistants Mrs. William S. Newell and others.
William N. Harvey returned to Freeport on Monday to finish an ice house project and then took over an ice field task. The owner fell overboard, and Harvey completed cutting and storing 2000 tons of clear crystal ice, 12 to 17 inches thick, in five days.
The Bath Chamber of Commerce reports a nearby town seeks 15 girls to train in a local industry. Initial wages are fair, with pay based on skill after training. Board near the plant is available at reasonable rates. Interested parties may call at the office in the Dunton Block on Center Street or telephone ST.
Deputy Warden Henry Wallace of West Point seized 14 short lobsters Saturday and Alvin Wallace faces a court appearance. Probate notices announce James E. Perry of Phippsburg appointed administrator of Irvine T. Perry’s estate. Benjamin Gediman of Bath named administrator of Simon Povich’s estate. and George M. Rogers’ estate executors named with Arthur J. Dunton as agent.
A Bath Branch reminiscence recounts freight runs to Bowdoinham and Cathance with heavy loads on the Lang locomotive. The narrator recalls throttle work, rival engineers, and station tricks, including a brakeman jumper game on a Brunswick layover. The piece notes the Lang’s fame on Portland and Skowhegan service and hints at the Farmington Branch era. (To be continued.)
A chimney fire at King Tavern was fought from 6.30 am to 11.15 am using a big chemical tank and extinguishers, while notices and probate actions appear in Sagadahoc including administrator appointments and guardianship accounts for Bath residents. The Boston Shoe Store on Congress Street Portland is vacating after lease purchase with relocation pending.
A testimonial claims Fruit-a-tives rapidly purify blood and relieve rheumatism by cleansing bowels kidneys and skin. The letter from Mrs Evaly Yn Radliff supports its efficacy and urges readers to buy labeled boxes, with pricing 2.50 for six and 25 cents for trial size, available through dealers or Fruit-a-tives Limited in Ogdensburg New York.
Old Crescent street landmark, the great willow near the Wilmot Doge Homestead, planted from a cane by Mr. Dodge in 1848, has been removed. Neighbors joked, the tree grew eight feet in diameter, and men plan to cut it up for fuel after decades of standing in front of the house.
The telephone office head notes few people take out phones and many see it as a convenience rather than a necessity. The public wants a readily accessible means to call a physician or the fire department in emergencies.
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