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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
4
The potato house on Fred Wanchard's Mars Hill farm burned last night destroying 800 barrels of potatoes and most farm machinery. Estimated loss is about 15000 dollars with no insurance. Hunter Thedonia and two hounds returned Monday afternoon from a hunt across the river with pockets full of rabbits.
The League of Central church hosted its annual supper in the chapel with festive decor and a menu of oyster stew doughnuts pies and coffee. A musical program led by Jack Shaw featured quartet performances solos and a tree gift exchange ending with Mrs Wilson receiving Sheffield plate gifts.
Representative Charles J. Dain begins his second term as Langdon T. Snipe takes office as representative-elect in Augusta. Dr Frederick B. Peabody of Richmond and Ebenezer R. Main of Woolwich win second terms representing areas including Richmond Georgetown Topsham and Arrowsie Bowdoin Bowdoinham Whippsburg West Bath Woolwich. Senator Rupert H. Baxter departs to join banks committee which is expected to be chaired for a third term.
Advertisements from Eagle Hosiery Company in Darby PA promise 85 pess full time or Sean hour spare time positions selling hosiery with weekly earnings from 75.00 to 100.09. Other line from Pen Zepher Krulltime Mills in Skowhegan invites live agents to sell knitting yarns and cloth direct to consumers.
The Feast of the Holy Name was celebrated at St. Mary's Church with full crowds at both Masses. Rev. John McClusky spoke eloquently at both services under the Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus, which have more than 250 members and plan fine speakers in winter.
Mr and Mrs George Preston entertained friends at their North Street home on New Year’s Eve. The party featured decorated rooms, games, cards and rhymes, with a dining course including grape fruit, chicken salad, hot rolls and pudding. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Hilton and others. a toast of grape juice welcomed 1921 and a ride to Winneyance capped the evening.
Bill, a handsome black horse hitched to Ladder 1 of the Portland fire department, suddenly collapsed while en route to a still alarm. The animal staggered, faded on Grant Street, and expired after a groan as efforts to rise failed.
Bowdoinham scene includes a free illustrated talk by Dr J W Laughlin district health officer on public health at Grange Hall Friday evening. The column notes local anniversaries and community happenings including weddings birthdays and visits from residents to Augusta Boston and Portland with many social events and updates on town members.
Miss Helen Gould spends the week with friends in Bangor. Mrs. Bert Temple’s worker Miss Gertrude Runstrum stays at her home over Sunday. Fred D. Heath of Trath visited his mother on December 24. The Smalley family has moved into the Grave’s house on Millay road. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Warrington of South Portland visited their daughter Mrs. Carlton Jenkins. New Year’s day visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Eastman at the Blodgetts. Harold Varney recently bought a Ford. Miss Sarah Steversons returned to Kent’s Hill School after vacation with Rev. Staples. Mrs. Howard Varney is at home. School on the road resumed January 3 with Miss L. F. Jones as teacher. All welcome her return.
Frank Varney of Bowdenham is fined 10 dollars plus 16.85 costs after pleading guilty to cruelty to animals. State agent Hiram Walker testified Varney drove a sick horse four miles to a pasture and left it to suffer, and Walker had to shoot the animal to end its misery.
The Bowdoinham Advertiser greets readers and offers wishes for a prosperous year. Officer lists appear for Kennebec Lodge IX of P with names including C C James M Fulton and V C William H Small. Merrymeeting Grange officers are announced with M DP White more and others. A social at Town hall draws sixty young people and thanks are given for papers received from San Jose and Pasadena.
Dr. William James Rouse, age 75, accepts a ride from Jack Wilson on a Texas saddle at Post Office square. He recalls saddle riding as a young man on the Mexican border and says he plans to buy a good horse in spring possibly an island near Kendbee mouth with a mile road for a two mile ride. He jokes about stiffness but keeps his hat on and strides away.
Announcement states Paderick Ton has broken from the New Brunswick and Maine harness circuit and joined Maine tracks on a new circuit.
Capt. and Mrs. Gilpatrick and Miss Inez Gilpatrick were weekend guests of Mrs. W. D. Bryant at Past Boothbay. Capt. Gilpatrick left his steamer the Arlingham for the Boston to Norfolk trip returning after joining his vessel in Boston on Tuesday.
Catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring a constitutional remedy. Wood's Sarsaparilla purifies and enriches the blood to reach every part of the system. In 46 years of use it has relieved many cases. letters commend its efficacy. Keep Hood's Pills as a family cathartic.
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