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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1914
Page
8
A West Bath, Maine notice states a father has given his son J. B. Coombs his time and will claim none of his bond, tie, or pay after this. Dated February 2, 1923.
Rev H O Thayer traces Thomas and Zaccheus Trafton as Georgetown settlers from York Maine around 1749. He details military service at Louisburg 1745 46 land grants 1760s mills and gristmill at Robinhoods Cove and family ties through Jotham Trafton and Eleanor Mores, noting fire loss of papers and Revolutionary era beginnings.
George E. McManus proprietor of the Rossmore a summer hotel four miles from Brunswick village was badly burned when kerosene poured into a stove caused an explosion. He was brought to Bath Hospital after the blast blew out kitchen windows and started a fire in the kitchen and part of the house.
Engraving shows Frank H. Percy, once of Bath, in Redlands California, holding a lush orange cluster from his grove. The photo captures a proud expression as he asks the photographer if such a bunch has ever been seen before.
Five Islands notes a $5 increase to the belfry fund by Will E. Rowe, bringing the total to $65. The town reports ice hauling, repairs, and a completed belfry with praise for builder W. L. Berry. Social news covers church events, local visits, illnesses, and anticipated spring weather.
Bad weather keeps Woolwich Grange from meeting yet plans a February 17 program at the Grange Hall. The show features Our Aunt Roberta performed by local youths, recitations by nine year old Master Holden, songs by Leona Ryan and an orchestra with supper to follow. A social hour runs from 11 to midnight.
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