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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1898
Page
6
A Bath chronicle recalls a Damariscotta lad tied to Bowdoin, with Edgar Achorn slated for a Russian legation post, ensuring high society chatter. Bath clubs, dances, parties, recitals and visits by Boston residents fill pages, flagging civic events, family moves, and upcoming masquerade plans.
A lavish ball at Old Point Comfort Chamberlin Hotel drew Army navy and civil guests in elegant attire. The lobby buzzed with chatter as dignitaries and beauty mingled before the grand ballroom opened to a formal dancing program led by Waltz and Polka. Notable attendees included Secretary Alger and Mrs. Alger, Mrs. McKinley, and several New York and Philadelphia elites, underscoring a high society spectacle on a Washingtons Birthday eve.
The article lists ward by ward election tickets with Aldermen Councilmen Wardens Clerks and Constables for Wards 1 through 7. Names include Fred H Kimball Charles A Hooker Seth T Snipe Walter H Chase Chas J Cain Fred W Rideout and many others reflecting a historic municipal slate.
Ward by ward roster lists Aldermen councilmen wardens and clerks for seven wards with names and positions. A brief note says a small gathering of Cit izens claiming to be APAs met Thursday at Independence Hall nominating E E Barry for mayor who declined and Joseph Torrey who also declined. ticket details omitted.
Mrs. H. B. Bailey of Boston chaperoned the ladies and gentlemen of the German club from Newport News. Among those representing the Shipping City of Maine were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Drew and Walter B. Lakin of Bath.
Mr and Mrs J R Footer arrived in Bath from San Francisco where Footer worked his trade. He left the Klondike last fall to marry Misa Margaret Bey McCrosson a blonde daughter of a well known tailor in Frisco. The couple plans to settle in Bath Maine despite the cold winter and Frisco fleas.
Farmers, hindered by poor country roads, flood into town this week with produce. Potatoes fetch 95 cents per bushel while turnips beets and cabbage reach one cent, parsnips two cents. Butter 18 to 20 cents, fowl 10 to 12, chickens 2 to 15 cents. Eggs 45 cents a dozen. Apples scarce at 1 to 1.50 per bushel. No native cranberries in market. Prices on various other articles unchanged from last week.
Judge Hall tentatively rules the will not probated due to improper attestation. William Sprague stands to inherit after accusations of disinheritance. Testimony from Mamie Sprague and sister Bessie supports grudging gifts while Abbie Lubee and Andrew Libby corroborate intent to cut kin. Depositions claim Mrs. Lubee would favor Central church over Sprague heirs. Legal minds foresee possible Supreme Court appeal and a fierce contest ahead.
In Rockland last Saturday Bath won five to four after a scramble to Bath’s net with E Mooney driving the ball home. Tuesday night Rockland beat Bath 6 to 4 before a large slushy crowd in Alameda. John Smith starred as a steady goal defender for Bath while Portland’s Murtaugh Whipple and Allen shone in a 3 0 victory over Bath in Forest City.
In Carr's repair shop discussion of possible war with Spain turns to Warren's invention ideas. He recalls his brother Alden Carr, a Yankee tar, killed when a magazine exploded near Mobile. Alden saved comrades by pushing back entrails and dying four days later.
The Crystal Carnival captivated many this week at Armory Hall where the World’s Fair Glass Blowers display glass designs. Glass woven into cloth becomes dresses costing 75 dollars a yard. Evening music and daily dances attract crowds, with prizes for the most graceful dancers and other popular features.
A letter from Mrs H Maria Wright wife of Taylor College president Rev John R Wright describes Paine's celery compound as beneficial. The document dated May 24 1897 from Washington DC cites improved health and tonic effects, praising its impact on nerves pulse and digestion.
George Whitehouse of Topsham died at Maine General Hospital in Portland Thursday night at age 65. He led Bowdoin Paper Mula Topsham as a longtime head teamster and was a respected community figure, brother to Supt. Whitehouse. He leaves a daughter Izah and a son. Also noted, milkman Geo Andrews collided with a fence on Summer and Maine streets, damaging his team. Free Baptist churches consolidated and held a convention at Topsham Thursday.
A Sunday storm battered the coast halting fishing, sinking traps and crippling lobster gear. Several residents, including Rev E J Prescott, visited Cliff House while Miss Addis Snow and Miss Hattie Barter journeyed to Bath and Frankow. A district No 7 free program drew a crowded audience with Miss Lou Catlin at the organ, praised as the best Harpswell has seen. Lilian Nordica refused $1,000 for a single concert, seeking $15,000, then accepted $2,000 in free advertising.
Sailmakers oppose a proposed import of sewing machines already used in other cities. Each machine costs about $500 and can replace four or five workers. Che Oliver repairs Hartley Dunton store at the North End. A display of 798 silk waist samples from Snowbridge Clothier is opening today at Percy's and will run five days.
East Harpswell reports a storm with rain, hail and snow, eight inches of solid hail. A local flu scare passed without impact. District No. 7 school closed last Thursday for a highly successful exhibition led by Miss Sadie Sylvest as teacher. Holbrook and wife attended a funeral in Falmouth last Sunday for a near relative.
A Bowdoin College professor, noted for his zeal in construction and civil engineering, drew dialogue about his war interest. He remarked that he would examine the gates of Hell for Satan himself, reflecting the era's ideological tensions between radical churchmen and faculty.
Citizens accuse four years of Selectmen of incompetency while debt dropped by about 18 000 and interest saved 1 000, arguing taxes rose to fund the payments. They question the 34 000 spent on roads over four years and demand a change to curb waste and raise economy.
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