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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1926
Page
8
Local notes from Bath include Miss M F Upton’s return from Wilmington and arrivals of Capt Scott Wyman and Gen James A Hall. Reports cover lodge elections, a boat collision repair, and social events at Grace church and the Orphans Home.
The Bath Community calendar lists diverse happenings from the Orphans Home Festival and New Year tree to a Bath police ball and a Bath Reform Club election. Notable visitors include Governor Robie, executive council members, and dignitaries at Saga dahock House. Local social items feature euchre parties, readings, and arrivals from Boston and Lewiston.
Town meeting at Bath debated the Knox and Lincoln Railroad extension into Rockland s business district. Voters instructed Bath directors John G Richardson Thomas W Hyde and John R Kelley to oppose the extension and oppose any city expense for land damages. City Clerk Rogers opened the meeting and Mayor Wakefield was elected moderator.
At 1145 on motion of H FE the meeting adjourned to 7 o'clock this evening. A large crowd gathered at the Universalist church vestry for the Sabbath school New Year party. Two tall trees held gifts distributed by Rev. L I Greene and Dr. R D Bibber, making every child happy. refreshments followed before 9 30 departure.
The Reform clubs of Maine postpone their annual meeting to January 13 and 14. Bath Military and Naval Orphans' Asylum trustees and lady visitors are listed. Solar Lodge F and A M officers installed, followed by a banquet. Elijah Upton dies at 70 after a short illness. Upton family publishes local papers as Ek. Upton & Son since 1872.
Paris officials consider a subterranean street to accompany a new subway line. Moving pavements proposed on busy boulevards may replace buses and trams with a two-speed path system. Fare projected at fifteen centimes, elevated routes likely along Rue de Rivoli and main arteries.
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine announces a 73 125 000 apportionment for Federal aid roads under the Post Office Appropriation Act of 1925 for the fiscal year starting July 1 1926. The funds support the Federal aid highway system, benefiting cities over 5 000 population, with Maine receiving 683 574.
John Luce, 58, of North Anson Village shot himself in the head near his home Sunday and died after failing to regain consciousness. Medical Examiner W G Sawyer of Madison cited poor health as the cause.
Secretary Jardine maintains strict quarantine on Narcissus bulbs effective Jan 1, citing pests and disease risks. Other bulb imports remain allowed under permit with inspection while eight related classes stay under continued review and possible safeguards.
The First Baptist Church adopted a code of by laws at its annual parish meeting. Arthur J. Dunton chaired the committee. Arthur H. Price and Clifford Harrington joined as members. The budget is $3,000. Officers elected include A. I. Stuart as clerk, Maud Stuart collector, Rose Murphy assistant, Lily Pray treasurer, Dunton auditor, Price trustee, Henry McCabe prudential member, with committees for ushers and flowers.
David Henderson, a North Bath farmer, faced a dire scene when a 1400 pound chestnut horse slipped through thin ice during ice cutting for the season. Henderson held the horse by the harness until help arrived and a rope helped drag the animal free. Arthur Higgins received a bruised face from the thrashing horse before it was taken home for care.
Invitations issued in Bath announce the marriage of Arthur Sewall of Bath to Miss Anne Lane Warren of New York City. The ceremony is set for Thursday January 21 at four o'clock at the Church of the Resurrection in New York. A reception will follow at The Ambassador Fifty-First Street entrance, hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard King Coolidge.
Officers of Acadia lodge K of P were elected Thursday night. Installation date set for late month. Newly elected: Robert Sutherland chancellor commander. Benjamin Oliver vice chancellor. Jacob Faney prelate. Fred H. Pratt master of work. Russell Kenney keeper of records and seals. William Mann master of finance. Fred J D Hill master of Seenaer. Albert McLellan corurnner guard. Edward H. Hartwell outer guard. Mann and McLellan named grand lodge representatives for two years. Kenney and Passmore alternates. Pratt trustee for three years.
In Belfast old time contra dances draw large crowds with the Lady of the Take as a highlight. In Lewiston the Orland 8S and Edwin I Ham properties on Main Street sold to B Peck Real Estate Co, a major local deal. Other items note New England Grange lecturers’ conference at University of Maine Orono and Alabama officials thanking Maine Florida pilgrimage organizers. A 16 year old, Simon S Andrews, was critically wounded by a hunting accident near Old Orchard, with treatment at Biddeford’s Truly Hospital.
Old fashioned and genuine colonial dresses appeared at the Blaine Mansion for a State House party hosted by Governor and Mrs. Ralph O. Brewster. Chief Arthur H. Field of the Highway police directed floor activities while department heads’ wives and State House staff assisted in hosting and refreshments.
A reunion of state forestry department heads met at the commissioners office to review the past year and discuss the program for the coming year. Attendees included J M Briscoe of the University of Maine forestry department and Myron Watson state extension official.
Local chatter suggests West Farmington will see a business upswing in 1926 as Carroll J. Macomber expands with wood turning lathes and a shirt factory likely to be built within months. The rumor says 200 to 300 workers may be employed, aided by a financially strong company ready to start.
One hundred Akenhegan deaths in the year include twenty aged seven or more and sixteen eighty or older. Judith Russell is listed among the deceased who were ninety two with several children among the ages noted.
The Rev John J Sullivan pastor of the Holy Family church Lisbon Falls bids farewell at a party with about 350 attendees. He departs Friday for Detroit to oversee the Christian department of the juvenile court. James H Carroll Lewiston state deputy K of C extended felicitations and a purse was presented. Also a talk on charity by M Sills Bowdoin College at Christchurch Gardiner urged broad support for the national church.
In Newcastle Israel Snow Jr operates amid a shipbuilding decline launching seven fishing vessels mostly for Massachusetts clients and undertaking many repairs. Currently five crafts are under construction, all pleasure boats, including two 49-foot schooners for S. S. Crocker.
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