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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
3
Mrs Emma Lang of Woodfords conducted an official inspection of Bowdoinham McDonald temple on Thursday evening. Attending members of the Pythian sisters joined in a banquet and thanked the inspecting officer and local members for a pleasant evening.
Prof. William R. Chapman will not run the Western Maine music festival without guaranteed finances. Portland seeks 500 subscriptions to secure a 1926 event with potential opera features like Rosa by a star soprano. Those supporting a 126 festival are urged to call Miss Miran W. Kimball at 783-W.
Captains of the old East India Company reportedly shared heavily in voyage profits, reflecting a lucrative risk rewarded system that fueled maritime trade and leadership incentives. The arrangement underscores the governance and reward structures of early modern mercantile fleets.
Marshal Fred Wall and Bates Stover return from a hunting expedition in the great North woods near Bath, Maine. Delays, a broken axle, heavy snow and a late start cause them to miss Greenville and fail to bag deer or bear. They survive a cold night in the car, continue repairs, then retreat to civilization with disappointment but reflections on the experience.
Hunters reflect on Maine game laws they didn't know at the start and share insights on top hunting locations they learned about during their trip, hoping to return with better guidance.
John A L Norris, former deputy sheriff and now a city constable, began serving warrants for tax delinquents. Warrants issued by Collector Ralph W Wall place delinquents under Norris to secure poll and personal taxes. Authorities promise firm, no-nonsense enforcement to compel payment and avoid delays.
The funeral for Joseph Delyvin Lozier, four months old, was held Tuesday at ten in Calvary cemetery. The obituary notes he died after three weeks of illness and mentions his twin brother Martin and parents Martin Peseni and Tider May Lozier.
Max Katz at 18 Elm St announces a new stock of student outfits including coats, vests, and overcoats from $5.00, plus wool shirts, caps, stockings, overalls, and suit cases. Sale terms list low prices and various wool and leather items.
Former residents of Bath and Sagadahoc County may receive The Bath Independent free for one month. Send a friend’s address to subscribe, and the December issue will be mailed at no cost. The paper promises local news and weekly updates from Bath and surrounding towns.
The Tremblay firm from Lewiston manages Bath opera house reconstruction and has built four open brick furnaces to keep interior plaster dry. Cold weather froze plaster risks, so coke-fired fires run 24 7 to prevent damage and ensure quality finishing on the theatre.
The article describes multiple temporary heating urns placed on stage, in the lobby, and along the orchestra floor, with a glowing fire aiding interior plasterers. A 40 by 40 brick addition at the rear will house dressing rooms and a boiler room on the lower floor. the boiler is installed awaiting wall completion. Expected full rebuilding in about three weeks.
Ladies' auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. will host a Friday afternoon tea dance from four to six with Grindell's orchestra. The event aims to draw young couples spending the weekend at home and support the financially struggling Y.M.C.A. campaign.
The sodality of St. Mary’s church hosted a whist party at Clifford parish house on Chestnut Street Tuesday evening. It drew a large crowd with lively play lasting until nearly ten. Prizes included a boudoir lamp for Miss Annie Cassidy and playing cards for Miss Evelyn Rowe. Consolation went to Miss Edna Footer. Gentlemen’s top prize to William Curran a carton of cigarettes. second prize a necktie to Leo Gauvin. third a shaving stick to James McLaughlin. Refreshments were served at ten.
The Bath Rotary club welcomes District Governor Eaton D. Sargent of Nashua New Hampshire for an upcoming visit. Hon William Tudor Gardiner of Gardiner will speak at the Rotary luncheon next week. The Roguary entertainment committee sets the next ladies night for Friday December 11 at the Masonic Temple.
Frank I. Pettingill, longtime proprietor of gift and art shops in Boothbay Harbor and St. Petersburg, Florida, died Tuesday at St Andrews hospital from a paralytic stroke. Prayers were said Wednesday in Boothbay Harbor. his body to be moved to Lynn, Massachusetts for funeral services Friday. He was a Bath native and noted for a major Maine business presence. member of Mt Carmel Lodge, Seaside Lodge, Pentecost Chapter, and Odd Fellows. He leaves a wife.
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