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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1913
Page
5
Bath politics has been tame this month with Democrats naming mayoral and council candidates and Republicans presenting ward tickets and a mayoral hopeful. A lingering letter from Wilbur C. Oliver drew comment but failed to ignite strong voter interest as residents grow weary of constant campaigns.
About 300 attendees gathered for the Maine grange lecturers conference at Augusta City Hall with leaders from Maine New Hampshire Michigan and Massachusetts. They discussed community work school and cemetery improvements and urged stronger educational outreach, women’s suffrage support, and use of idle school space for lectures.
Last Saturday's Lily Pond ice track races drew a large crowd and speedy rides. This afternoon five classes return with more entries in the faster divisions. Baron Sidnut among the horses slated to race as Merchants' races with sizable purses are discussed for next week pending merchants' support and promotion. The track remains in fine condition and racing starts at 2 30 p m with a brief parade planned by drivers before the program.
The Alameda's final big ball, staged by Bath company, U.R.E.P., is set for next Wednesday evening before demolition work begins early next month. Baths will polish the hall and wax the floor. Hobbs band from Lewiston will perform and Damon company from Lewiston will drill. Tickets are selling fast as Bathites anticipate a brilliant farewell event.
City aims to construct a large concrete culvert over Sewall mill pond to manage water, adjust grades at two hills, and fill the bottom. Project expected to be a lasting improvement for travelers on the Brunswick road.
One year ago today Bath experienced a heavy storm with rain thunder and lightning that struck the Central Congregational church steeple causing considerable damage.
Morse High under Lester Morse and captain Charles Fitzgerald rides a fast-paced offense into a near historic season. The team has won six of seven games, outscoring opponents 167 to 128 and posting an .858 winning percentage. Remaining schedule includes Lincoln Academy, Portland High, Edward Little, Deering, and Westbrook at Bath with notable wins recorded.
A Maine legislative hearing examined a bill to prohibit secret societies in public schools. State Supt. Payson Smith backed it while Portland Schools Supt. Perkins spoke for passage. If enacted the Phi Rho society at Morse High School, formed in the 1860s, would be dissolved.
Rev. C. W. Bradlee of Wesley Methodist Church has been granted a year’s leave of absence starting in May. He plans a rest and change from preaching, may rent a small farm for outdoor, independent work, and does not intend farming as a permanent occupation. He has not decided his exact plan yet. The congregation offers support and good wishes.
The Path Merchants association will hold its February meeting next Monday evening at the association rooms. President Scott R. Frye will host a luncheon at the Colonial cafe after the meeting. The group anticipates many members and discusses possible letter carrier service extension in early spring.
Morse High Athletic Association plans an indoor meet in the city on March 21 with several school athletes already training for the event.
Grace Church Men s Club hosted a semi public session with Bath Merchants Association county officials and city leaders. John Clark Scates of Westbrook delivered a notable good roads address followed by questions and a luncheon. The Bath Merchants Association passed a resolution urging passage of House Bill No 5 on road construction in Maine. A smelt fisherman from Phippsburg ordered 100 market baskets for shipping. Polo at the Alameda tonight.
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