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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1948
Page
9
The Bath Daily Times mentions a social gathering with fees of 33 dollars in 1908. Walter and others attend a dinner and music. From eight to ten the dance occurs in the banqueting hall with Profe or professor performing, featuring a lively crowd and seated, comfortable setting.
In the Sunday notices a religious gathering is referenced with activities at a church. The fragment mentions services and attendance around a mid-1900s date, indicating ongoing worship events in the community.
Fragmented report covers political maneuvers over tax relief for coal, a Montclair cruise plan, a deadly explosion killing Talbot, and naval movements including the Chester and Boothsey vessels. It notes R J Artis visiting Scotland, and W Beals of Auburn summoned to Bath amid family illness.
February 16 1908 report Election plans show seven Sener school seats will be filled at the March municipal election due to expiring terms of 98 Jackson Rev D B Ella J Small Arthur Dunton William E Hogan Theresa one vacancy on the Street and Sewer Commission Charles A Corliss term ends William R Shaw touted as capable successor Joseph Avery discussed but declines Soaees cowss 646 the position Also news of the schooner Frances Hyde rescue by Captain George S S and crew after a gale in Berm overspray engineers and social events at local clubs and races as storms threaten local gully and leak alarms at Maine Co water system triggering emergency resourcing
The last evening saw a grand ball at the Woolwich hall with the largest social function in town. The procession featured 1 couples led by F. W. Jones and Miss Flora Leonard, marking a notable community event.
The article notes the Dole brothers, sons of Rev. George H. Dole, as strong wrestlers and mentions Hyde Light Guards Co C N G S rifle match results with individuals Atwood, Savage and others named. It also records birthday celebrations, travel notes to New York and Philadelphia, robin-killing debates, sleighing, meals at Royal Cafe, and Bath steamer Lucy Neff crew departures and incidents including ice pack, fire, and leaking hull. The Mackenzie river length is given as 2,525 miles.
Morse High's basketball schedule lists wins and losses from December to February. The tally shows Morse with 15 wins and one loss to date, with scores against Thomaston Portland Ed ward Little Lewiston Lewiston Westbrook Rockland Brunswick and others.
PHIPPSBURG families share updates from births and survivals to health improvements. Ethel Bowker, daughter Mrs. Marshall, and Dana Bowker are noted relatives. Mrs. Annie Pease's Center home ties to the Bowker family. Local social visits include families at Turner court, Small Point, and Melrose Mass. Carl McElntire and wife return from a Pacific coast trip. Miss Bess Dickinson is ill in Bath.
Cub Pack 55 Friday evening Den 2, led by Den Chief Clintonen, organized the program. A Virginia movie shown as the major feature was followed by a quiz led by Bruce Harrison and Jack Warren, with Peter Owen in charge of opening ceremonies.
Court of Probate Bath issues notice to interested parties for the estate of Mary D Yule late of Bath. Allan Spear named as executor with letters testamentary to be issued upon bond. Public notice to be published in Bath newspapers. March hearing set at ten o’clock to contest or object.
ICG I. JACK records guardians and administrators for estates including Ruth, Wallace H. Winslow, I. Cornish, Ellis L. Aldrich, Ethel Leany, Leburton D. Sheldon, and Walker. The notices name appointed conservators or executors with will annexed and dates in 1948. John L. Jack, Register.
The Summa Alumni defeated Morse High 9 to 5 in a late week charity match paced by Paul Lindgren with four goals in the opening period and four more in the second. Morse scorers were Dumais Reed Dingley and Largay. Penalties were called against both sides as the Alumni sealed their final home game of the year.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Margaret Archer daughter of Harry Archer of New York City and Reed Nichols Pierce son of Mr and Mrs Nelson Pierce of Freeport Long Island and formerly of Richmond Virginia Miss Archer graduate of St Jean Baptiste and editor assistant at Ladies Home Journal Pierce served in World War II and studied at Mt Herman College and Virginia Polytechnic Institute
The town budget committee met Thursday to draft a tentative budget for voter approval at the March town meeting. Personal items include visits by residents and hosting details, with birthdays, family visits, and Scout court honors noted. A sleet storm disrupted power and water, townsfolk adapted with saltwater fire protection and artesian wells, while new births and hospital outreach activities are recorded. Community musicians gathered for an evening of singing with local families and musicians participating.
Foreclosure claim filed by James P. Stacey regarding a mortgage on property described by fragmented names and boundaries in Fort Clarke area. Document cites heirs and prior owners and references a breach of condition with an oath and notary seal.
The notice records a mortgage dated January 27 1958 in Sagadahoc County Maine. It lists a parcel in Woolwich bounded by Savage Grant road and a frontage line, with a five year term and land to be kept clear. Litchfield asserts default and seeks foreclosure as authorized by state law.
A 10,000 ton vessel can accumulate about 30 tons of barnacles in a year. The growth increases drag and fuel use, impacting performance and maintenance considerations for maritime operations.
Court of Probate at Bath Sagadahoc Maine reviews estates Henry N F Marshall John Marsh and Edith V Brown among others. Notices invite interested parties to appear on March next at ten in the forenoon to object or participate. Executors Edmund Leeds Lena C Shep Maynard O Brown Yvonne Rochelle and others named seek letters testamentary or admin without bond with various petitions and licenses to sell real estate.
A fragmentary probate notice for Frederick J. Drake Jr of Bath appoints executors without bond. Date appears as January 3 and references a judge or clerk named Dunton in area 1.4. A copy of the will or related documents is mentioned.
The Bridge School held a Valentine day event with pupil Althea making a card for a ten year old girl. After remembrances were delivered by postmen to Miss Sheldon and the children, candy and tea were served. The village PTA contributed confectionery and parents donated generously.
The Bath Gun Club Skeet association hosts a supper with P T A ladies moderating and a best speaker plus a picture show. Usual awards will be given. Tickets available from Mussenden Nick Hall Howard Rice Fenton Moore Fred Fatt Orris Ames Redford Tansen Jack Waterhouse and Wallace Plant.
A legal notice from Bath Maine concerns land surrounding Elm Street and a fire station. It references ownership by James Row and the late Edmund and Jennie D, noting a potential title cloud and a required thirty day notice before a court action regarding property in 1943 1945 and other dates.
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