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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1917
Page
7
A proposed constitutional amendment would authorize a 4 million dollar state highway bond issue to fund permanent road construction with a 41 year repayment period and four percent interest. The measure targets equity among counties and excludes maintenance and surface work from bond funds.
Mrs. Frank H Fuller of 731 Washington Street worried as her husband vanished last Tuesday night saying he would seek work in Portsmouth New Hampshire. He reappeared the next day saying a group lured him toward Boston after he drank from a bottle drugged by strangers. He traveled home by boat to Portland and Bath with funds unavailable during the ordeal.
Highland and sailors perform in costumes as Louise Haggett shines in Blue Danube Waltz. O'Brien and Kingsbury stage a pretty fancy dance, with Costello delivering recitations and Legendre and Maretto making debuts. A large cast fills medleys, dances, readings, and finale numbers aboard the shipboard program.
Sailors listed with executive staff and committee names. During the evening a candy sale was conducted by Mrs. George W Morse Mrs. Lewis Perry and Mrs. Lewis Avery representing the Ladies' Sodality. They were assisted by Misses Ethel Hart Margaret Cummings Elizabeth Conley Margaret Kelley Adele Savoi Margaret Conley and Margaret Comeau who disposed of a big supply of home made sweets.
The committee heard arguments urging a new modern ferry to replace the present local traffic boat. W S Newell of Bath Iron Works called the vessel inadequate for growing automobile traffic and estimated $85 000 needed including slips and approaches. J E Fullerton noted freight restrictions raise trip frequency. Proponents presented strong evidence, with a special executive session set for Feb 6 at 7 30 p m to continue the hearing.
City council acts to set terms for the commission and elect three year and two year seats. The order allows by laws and internal officers and requires annual written reports. Woolwich residents must accept the measure and elect one member with a term not exceeding three years. Felix Powers revival note follows with Lisbon Falls excursion.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for a shipbuilding mechanic in Bath Maine. Open to male citizens twenty or older, with four years shipyard experience and ability to read drawings, perform tests, and write technical reports. Applicants must submit Form 1371 and photographs, with references contacted. exam date February 27 1917 in Bath.
Reports note a schooner frame up at Kelley Spear yard and a hunter selling fox skins for ten dollars each. A blast for a post hole damaged a hydrant, flooding Front Street. Officials clarified 1916 coin mintage to dispel rarity rumors as 2,330,000 halves and 62,000 quarters were produced.
Diamond Ice Co. fills 250 tons of ice for Swift Co. at Bath houses while snowbound huntsmen navigate fierce travel. The week covers Salvation Army camp services, Morse High and Oak Grove Seminary basketball notes, social events, a Portland franchise sale, a near snow slide, and local business shifts including a Dewey lunch sale and lodging expansion.
Local column records a string of social visits and health updates from Phippsburg. Capt W R Dickinson and Miss Bess Dickinson recover from colds. Mrs Bowker and others host bridge at the Mansion House. various residents travel to Bath and Portland for events and errands. A report notes the Mississippi launch at Newport News and local misfortune as Capt Roberts recovers from an assault on the M C R R platform. Several residents report illnesses, school term completion, fishing activity, and equipment upgrades.
Dr. Valentine M. Pierce states gout and rheumatism arise from uric acid buildup in blood with Bright's disease following an auto intoxication phase. High living and heavy meat intake worsen it. Recommend diet and plentiful water, plus Anuric tablets to stimulate kidneys and expel uric acid.
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