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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
3
Miss Josephine Winter 65 of West Bath died after a paralytic stroke at her home. A lifelong resident, she taught in West Bath and belonged to the First Baptist Church. funeral services were held Saturday at her home with large attendance. The community noted grange installations and many local residents visiting and paying respects during the aftermath.
Sunday services marked the dedication of the Church of the Nazarene in Bath at Washington and Lord streets. Rev. H. W. Beers of Malden preached at 10:30, with Rev. O. L. W. Brown of South Portland leading an evangelistic service in the evening.
Members reflect on the death of Frank S. Adams a Pomona member praised for cheerful greetings wise counsel and kind deeds. They extend sympathy to his wife Ella and sons and vow to emulate his virtues and preserve the resolutions in records on the missing note.
Crowds of merrymakers filled the Armory and Bird Cage halls as 1920 gave way to 1921 with dances, streamers, confetti, and loud cheers. Myrna Avery led music at Bird Cage and Perkins at the Armory as revelers observed the long night into dawn. Doris Dyer returned to Boston to resume studies at the New England Conservatory after Christmas in Bath.
Mr and Mrs A H Donnell plan to leave January 15 to spend the winter in Florida. Joseph White has recovered from a week long illness. Mrs Ada Coombs of Foster’s Point visits Brunswick relatives. Ivan Smith and Ernest Stephens cut cord wood for J Everett Mayo. Miss Florence Neiler returns and opens her school in Turnwick after visiting Mrs Charles Cotten in Portland.
F Winter thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and remembrances after the passing of a relative. Bath January 4.
Mrs. Jeremiah Bartlett, 92, of Phippsburg died of bronchitis on the year’s final day after a long illness. She lived 62 years in Whippsburg and leaves five children, 150 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral held at Pentecostal church with Rev. Joseph Richardson. burial in family cemetery. Born May 25, 1828 in Harpewell to Elijah and Lydia Pinkham. descendant of Richard Pinkham who came to Dover, N Wf Mars in 1683 aboard the ship James. Married Jeremiah Bartlett Oct 12, 1825. She taught school, known for loyalty and cheerfulness. Statements of her kindness echoed in sermon quotes. Includes local notices on feldspar quarry work by A. F. E. Buzzo, and various town movement and social notes.
Notable guests attended a dinner at Augusta's executive mansion hosted by Governor Carl E. Milliken and Mrs. Milliken. Attendees included Hon. Frank BR Nichols of Bath and daughter, Mrs. Paul K. Niven of Providence, RI, and many Maine figures such as George FE. Macomber, Jo seph Williamson, Herman Stuart, A. O. Thomas, Henry Wing, T. M. Sanborn, Edward Wheeler, Henry Oakes, Arthur Chapin, James Coburn, and others. The event gathered political and social leaders from Augusta, Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, and Brunswick.
A Bathman seeks a bill to shield coast and river fishermen from seals. He blames the scarcity of fish in the lower Kennebec on seals that devour large amounts of smelts daily. A harbor seal visitor floated ashore near Woolwich on Monday afternoon.
Dr. Edward T. Devine told a Community Forum that the United States must set an example in world affairs after the war, focusing on real sacrifice and aiding Europe through welfare efforts. He urged stronger health oversight, expanded education, and delaying youth work, with George E. Thompson presiding and Mr. Wagstaff leading songs.
The Beacon Street Sunday school board met Wednesday night at the parsonage to celebrate the pastor’s 28th anniversary. Department heads reported well and plans for the new year were made. A boys versus girls membership contest starts Sunday, new kindergarten and Amaranth class teachers were elected, and pianists named. A social hour followed with oysters and doughnuts. Next month the board meets in the new church parlors.
In three camps near the Pendleton ship yard South end fishermen report strong catches during a recent cold snap. One alderman noted for poor trout skills fished Saturday and brought home four shiners. On Hospital point marshes smelt activity waned as huts were removed from thinning ice. George Roderick hauled in nine pounds of smelts through Arrowste Ice Sunday.
The Sagadahoc county board of commissioners postponed meeting due to the absence of David W. Scribner of Tops ham. Randall of Bowdoinham and Stinson of Topsham attended and reviewed documents. Scribner aimed to become chairman, potentially filling the late Charles H. Mason’s term as Bath.
The Morse mill pond at Winnegance drew about 300 spectators Saturday afternoon for a lively New Year’s Day matinee of Bath Driving Club with four races. Several new horses appeared, and results are noted elsewhere in the paper.
The mayor announced arrests for drivers of unregistered cars after Jan. 15, gaining broad approval from those who secured 1921 plates by year end. In Sanford police court, Monday, defendants charged with operating unregistered cars appeared before Judge Tucker and paid costs. further arrests expected.
A Front street market customer disputed a clerk, saying food prices had fallen. After arguing, the shopper placed an order totaling $6, while the clerk computed that the same goods would have cost $8.50 a year earlier, shocking the patron.
Colonial members plan an all day indoor meet at the Y on Monday with events from basketball to potato race and high jump. New members Sydney Hughes and Charles H. Syde are admitted, a Red Cross drive is organized, and a future tournament between Kickers and Scrappers is teased.
The Sagadahoc County Medical Association met at the King Tavern on Monday night after supper. A talk and demonstration on venereal disease treatment was given by Dr. Lewy of New York and Dr. George A. Coombs of the State health department, with moving pictures showing the treatment.
Paul Fitzgerald departed Tuesday morning for Philadelphia to study osteopathy after a vacation as a guest of his parents Mr and Mrs John C Fitzgerald of Washington Street.
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