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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
5
A dense summary of Bath events includes lodge installations at Lincoln and Polar Star, a review of grip illness rising in the area, schedules for Hyde Light Guards and G A R, and news on ships, ferries, and the Lobster Fishermen's Union expanding its reach with many new members joining across the coast.
The article discusses a Wednesday city council dispute over whether concurrent business can be tabled by the upper board. It cites Reed’s Rules and outlines five motions on agreement between two houses: concur, non-concur, recede, insist, adhere.
Mrs Margaret P Minott widow of Thomas Minott died at her home in Phippsburg on Tuesday afternoon December 31 at age 65. Born in Arrowsic she moved to Phippsburg at six and remained a resident. Survived by Henry M and Lizzie D, two sisters, and other relatives. Funeral at 10:30 yesterday from her home conducted by Rev Charles L Stevens with bearers Charles V Minott Jr Alvin M Minott James Minott and Ernest Coombs. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery Bath.
A verse exchange mocks Bath pavement work describing rough brick sidewalks. It notes gravel tar and improvised materials and how digs for water mains conduits and wires disrupt the surface. The poem ends by praising the pavement while lamenting constant digging and patching.
The Sagadahoc county court adjourned after a busy week. The Bath Water Supply Company suit against the City of Bath for hydrant rentals was continued to the April term. Verdicts were: Harriet E Lord $175 and George S Lord $110 against the Maine Central railroad. Dan Hart paid a $54.11 fine for short lobsters. Justice Savage issued a lobster trap ruling clarifying when a lobster is caught.
Yesterday morning showed signs of a potential heavy snow storm affecting farmers and market travel. Prices held steady from Wednesday with eggs 35 cents per dozen, potatoes 65 to 70 cents, apples 75 cents to a dollar per bushel, squash 3 cents, cabbage beets and turnips 1 cent per pound, veal 9 cents, lamb 14 to 17 cents, fowl 14 cents, and round hog 8 to 9 cents.
Edward C. Plummer secretary and attorney of the Atlantic Carriers Association spoke to the Portland Board of Trade on shipping policy. He urged subsidies and presented his case in a clear logical manner, earning strong approval from listeners interested in the topic.
The Solar lodge of Masons held an installation and banquet Monday night, marking a ceremonial occasion with members attending the event at the lodge hall.
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