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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
8
Reports from Saco and across Maine cover crops and prices in Aroostook potato farming, gifts to Lincoln Academy, local deaths and fires, a bear incident, railroad service talk, a Gardiner burns tragedy, a Monmouth farm fire, a 50th birthday celebration at Old Town, and a snow and ice motor cycle conversion for winter travel in Eastport and eastern towns.
The eighth Maine State Checker Association tournament in Portland drew 25 top players after one dropout. Ray Gould of Lewiston defended his title and the Express-Advertiser cup plus $6.40 prize, with Melville Tinkham of Bath likely second for $4.80. Gould narrowly edged Tinkham in a close race, while Tinkham’s loss to Nickerson and Gould’s only loss to Nelson shaped the final standings.
The Maine Central steamer Rangeley, a steel passenger vessel, sits at Bath Iron Works for boiler repairs after damage caused by the Bath firm. Brought from Rockland in tow of the tug Cumberland, this marks her first return since leaving Bath yard for service. Mrs. Galen C. Moses hosted the Winter Street church missionary society Monday at her Washington street home.
Judge James R. Lowell presided over a busy probate session with petitions for probate of wills, guardianships, and guardians accounts. The docket included estates of O’Donnell Roy Derry Fishman and multiple Bath and Woolwich residents, with several executors appointed without bond and many final and first accounts approved.
Dr Frederic J. Patton of The Texas Steamship Co spoke to Grace Church Men's club Wednesday night about Yellowstone National Park. He described geysers, trout, and the famed Canyon while noting humorous “whoppers” told by guides and closing with a light luncheon for attendees.
The funeral for Charles H. Tunnewell of Woolwich was held at his Woolwich home on Wednesday. Rev. L. W. West of the People's Baptist church conducted services. Bearers were FLW. Carlton, Andrew Merrill, Henry Carlton and George Rice. Burial followed at Murphy's Corner.
Fifteen tables played at the Bathaerie of Eagles weekly whist night. First prizes went to Mrs A R Robinson and Edward Whitehouse. second prizes to Mrs Edward Lee and John Day.
The final dance of the first series at Armory Hall Friday drew a full floor enjoying Miss Avery's orchestra. Patrons included Mrs Emma Fames de Gogorza and Mrs William Newall. dinners preceded the event. Attire featured orange and blue gowns with silver and gold accents, adding splashes of color to the scene.
The Young Ladies Sodality and the Holy Name Society joined forces for a village hall party. Decorations featured red white and blue colors with two large prize cakes and multiple raffle prizes. Winners included Clarence Daley, Mrs UV Maren, Miss Olive Gallan, Fred Smith, Soln Lane, and Miss Margaret Cayting with musical selections by Miss Margaret Cayting and Miss Elizabeth Conley.
Hon Luther Maddocks of Boothbay Harbor visited Bath to promote a bridge or tunnel across the Kennebec and to rally state wide support. He backs efforts for mussel bed dredging to create fertilizer projects and notes surveys and organization are needed before legislative action.
A whist party at Combina tion 2 on Wednesday night featured Roy McNeil winning first prize and C Gear Pike receiving the booby prize. After the game, vocal and instrumental music followed with Clarke at the piano. Miss Louise Oliver directed. Maxine Lewis sang, and accordion selections were performed by rank arous. Door tender wasALostie Wal, with committee members William Tlarrison Elmer Rogers and Everett Green.
In Sagadahoc County Beth within Bath is held an order from the Probate Court appointing an administrator for the estate of S Doyle of Beth in Idaho. The administrator must notify kin by posting three weeks in the Bath Independent and show cause next March on the first Tuesday at nine in the forenoon why the allowance should not be granted. James S. Lowell judge. A true copy. Attest William P Denham Register.
Mr and Mrs W H Newell traveled to Boston after the death of William Crabbe Newell of Brookline Mass The elder Newell 65 was first vice president of the Massachusetts Society of Expert Accountants and longtime partner with Joseph W Wood and Sons of Boston He formerly lived in Lawrence New York City and served as private secretary to Governor Samuel J Wilden during a presidential campaign He is survived by his widow and four children William Stark Newell Bath Charles V Newell Winchester MA Carroll I Newell New York City and Mrs Philip Th Jones Sheldon CT The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at one in the Church of the Advent.
The body of Jerry D B Savage, a former Woolwich resident, died at a ripe age in Los Angeles. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the home of his brother Raseos S Savage of 3 Traf Street, with pallbearers Onville Pinkham, Wrenk Reed, Diver Knight and Pred Carleton. Burial was in South Dresden.
A curious old book owned by William Swain of 1101 Washington freed was published in 1833 in New York. It says the title The Dying Thoughts of the Late Richard Baxter and notes it was for sale as the property of William Peresten, who died after being drowned from the Williarrist in WG. Swain received the book with several other items before his death.
Peters announce a boxing card in Brunswick Friday night featuring Adolphus Marshall the Maine middleweight champion facing Patsy Me Coty of Boston. A large fan contingent from Duty is expected to attend, with two preliminary matches on the undercard.
Cosmopolitan club holds monthly meeting at Washington street house with large turnout. They vote to host a rummage sale in March and ask members to contribute articles via Mrs Mayers or the club house. Remarks include vocal performances by Mrs Robert D. Hintech and Miss Dina Bliss, followed by tea and cake.
Foreclosure of Arthur W Ray mortgage on Bath property due to breach of condition. Probate notices in Bath outline administration matters for Alphonse Roy Howard Hunt Fred D Winter and others with March court dates and required appearances.
Prof Orren Hormell, expert on municipal government, will be the Forum speaker on February 13. He has advised Augusta Foxcroft and Yarmouth on budgeting and charter work, drafted Auburns city manager charter, written civics books, and taught at Bowdoin Clark Harvard and other institutions.
Indigestion to nervous headaches and skin ailments are targeted by Fruit-a-fives and Fruit-a-tives, fruit based tonics claiming rapid relief when faithfully used. Sold at 50c per box or six for $2.50 with trial 25c, by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited in Ogdensburg New York via dealers or postpaid.
Sunday offered a warm spring day as people enjoyed outings near the river and some went fishing along the shoreline.
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