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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
8
Ada Gray will play East Lynne at Columbian hall next Tuesday as Bath experiences a bitter spell of weather and a flood of ice and water. The piece caps a week of local happenings from polo tours to a major fire and a growing Bath Water Company.
D Bibber sells land and buildings for 250 through W Hyde to Bath Tron Works with limited interest. Heirs of Roland Fisher transfer to Wm B Fisher as tutor for 300.
After the evening mail distribution smoke poured from the Sagadahock bank block roof and a fire on the third floor head of the stairs quickly grew. City collector J M Trott entered the building and helped fight the blaze before steamers arrived as water was brought to the scene from the adjacent Church block view. The fire appeared to originate on the second floor and the hallways filled with smoke. The scene suggested a substantial headway before responders could contain it.
Morning crowds reported a massive rainstorm and heavy snow creating dangerous conditions. Floodwaters filled basements and lower floors, forcing evacuations. streets on Front and Washington streets suffered leaks and damaged goods. The Johnny Low’s Valley area was hardest hit with water levels up to three feet in some homes, forcing families to relocate upstairs. The flood district runs from below Winter Street Bridge to School Street, with the Central Church area noted as a particularly bad section.
The Commerce Department announces reallocation of radio wavelengths for broadcasting stations. Sample allocations include WNAC Boston on 280.2 meters and WEET Boston on 475 meters, with HB grade facilities to ensure efficient service and reduced intermediary gaps.
The mock trial held by the men of People's Church on February 4 drew a large audience, filling the vestry as locals witnessed the staged proceedings.
A 1924 editorial extols country life for youth, stressing love of animals, frugality, patience, and service. It links humane treatment of animals to good citizenship and personal happiness, citing Breeders Gazette and Iowa farm letters about why youths like the farm. The piece urges future generations to seek nature's open spaces for growth.
The case featured plaintiff Ulys ses Grant and defendant Kelley Crosby with attorneys Lawyer Snap and L L Hooker. Judge Fred Bragg presided, Sheriff Everett Leonard served, and witnesses included Mr. Larsen Henry Wilson and Andres Coleman. The proceedings drew laughs and prompted talk of a repeat performance by the church group. Pearl Tobey of Boston visited Chestnut street parents Alderman J. Fred Tobey and wife Mrs. Tobey.
Sale of all assets of the Atlantic Coast Co for 1 150 000 to RR Freeman of Veton represents Crewell Thur lows vessel owners. Nathan W Thompson trustee in bankruptcy of the corporation presided over the auction in Portland. Assets include 22 schooners eight others, a Thomaston yard, Boothbay Harbor shops, and a yard railway. Sale awaits Federal court approval. Freight money benefits purchaser as cargoes are in transit in Baltimore Norfolk New York and Boston harbors. The company faces liabilities around 107 000.
Special legislation limited to February 16 1925 at four o clock P M petitions and bills after that date to be referred to the legislature copies of this order to be sent to daily and weekly papers through Saturday February Read and Passed Sent down for concurrence Rodeny V a Secretary House of Representatives January Clyde R Chapman Clerk A true copy Attest Royden V Secretary
Senator Frederick Hale, chairman of the Senate committee on naval affairs, helped craft the 287,000,000 plus appropriation covering all navy branches and steered modernization bills. He backed eight scout cruisers and six river gunboats, and supported converting Lexington and Saratoga into aircraft carriers. He also pressed for an icebreaker for Maine rivers, pension bills, and discussed British potato embargo impacts with officials.
Bath officials consider establishing a World War memorial at Morse High School after prior attempts stalled. The Morse Student Council pledges to contribute, with alumni and citizens urged to donate via Charles C. Low or the superintendent. A Celieross erected by Kate Douglass Wiggin’s husband stands in Buxton’s historic churchyard.
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