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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1917
Page
2
Woolwich scene features illness and recoveries, ice harvesting on the Kennebec, new auto and engine installations, social visits, and a runaway colt incident near Freeman mill. Local church and community activities continue with socials, rehearsals, and services noted, plus ongoing town news.
Mrs. Annie O. Rowe learns her brother Charles Wesley Clarey of Monticello Minnesota died January 22 at eighty six. He was son of Edward and his wife of Georgetown and leaves a wife and seven children. He moved west young, later joined the Methodist Church there, and is remembered as quiet and kindly. His sister Mrs. Rowe survives as the last of nine siblings.
Miss Annie Trufant visits Miss Rachel Trufant while Charles Wiles and Henry J. Holden suffer illnesses. Dr E J Marston treats Wiles for knee abscess and blood poisoning concerns. Pomona Grange met at Dirigo with local members present. A demonstration of Ever Wear Aluminum is planned at the grange hall. Morse High principal James King visited Berry's Mills. Doris Perkins returns to school after illness. Ice cutting at Campbell's Pond yields about 50 tons. Pink eye reports at Campbell's Pond school. I B Neiley visits Ernest. Mrs S R Brown spends week with daughter Mrs W F Mitchell.
New Meadows reports ice cutting nearly finished for the season as farmers fill ice houses. Fred Treau suffered a severe accident last Wednesday when his hand was caught in a saw, forefinger lost and other fingers cut. The Lime Kiln Whist Club met at Forest Jackson home with guests including Mr and Mrs Forest Jackson’s brother and wife. Mrs Walter La Rock and Samuel Holbrook won prizes. Mrs Robert Murray improves after throat surgery in Massachusetts and is expected home soon. Miss Sybil Holbrook dined with Mrs Alfred Clifford last Wednesday.
On February 10 a program at North School Arrowsic directed by Miss Pearl Hall features Jack Hadlock a comedian and character singer from Kezar Falls as main attraction Everett Rice of Woolwich also performs. Children will sing and recite. candy will be sold. Proceeds go to buying a Victrola for the school.
Outdoor workmen say this winter is among the worst for yard labor. One man recalls a full week of work only by forgetting the date.
100 head of rejected War Horses weighed 1000 to 1400 pounds offered at private sale. Acclimated and broke ready for immediate use. Horses and prices to suit everybody. Apply to Patrick Ward manager Stockade Yarmouth Junction Me.
Long harbor chronicle describes voyage of local seamen who faced submarine attacks aboard the Balto and Fordalen, their 30 mile coast landings at Camarinas and Coruna, and passage back to the U S via Cadiz and New York with one crew member recalling the Statue of Liberty welcome. It highlights the peril and pride of the town’s five year sea service and notes arrivals of local dignitaries and residents visiting relatives.
The Small Point Club House suffered damage from Llewellyn Batterson the local burglar around November 13. Several social updates follow including dinner guests at Martin Wyman’s and various local chores and transport notes. Weather notes say little snow fell but it drifted and the cold persisted. The piece mentions lumber activity at Chaffee Bros and cargo movements by the lighter James M. I. and Bowker & Son.
Total liabilities and assets show a large sum for Crosby Co located at 48 Front St Bath Maine. The document lists financial figures including $1,632,135 with partial figures and names Benton C or related initials.
Administrator announces appointment for Joan deceased of Woolwich Sagadahoc County. Creditors must present claims for settlement and all debts must be paid promptly as required by law.
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