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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1916
Page
7
The long town page includes Snow Park flats near completion with plumbers busy over frozen pipes, holiday trim disappearing, club rehearsals resuming, the Mendelssohn Club back to practice, and varied local happenings from baptist sermons to library meetings and ferry trade, all underscored by a mix of seasonal chatter and civic updates.
Community items note Ramona Council whist party at 25 Milan Street, Port land Police Relief Association elects Capt. Brown president, and Y.M.C.A. talks with Rev Evans and McCormick. Also reports on church services, Go to Church Sunday revival, Bath Opera Cafe opening, Morse High debating plans, and insurance dividends expected to reach eight million.
Deputies Aderton and Reynolds attempted to trap a local office mouse at the downtown sheriff's station. Brooms swung as the drawer was opened, both deputies striking each other while the mouse escaped. The men reported only minor injuries and no capture.
Five pheasants from Herbert Spinney’s collection are on display in Webber drug store window including English English-Mongolian hybrids and a rare Japanese golden breasted specimen. They may travel to Augusta for Maine sportsmen meeting of the State Fish and Game Association on January 14 at the State House. Government Expert A. H. Dinsmore will speak. Banquet at Eight at the Augusta House with Mr Emerson ensuring a good feed.
The funeral of Edward Clarence Purington formerly of this city was held Monday afternoon in Brunswick from his Cumberland Street residence. Rev. William O. Ayer of Berean Baptist, assisted by Rev. C. Raymond Chappell of Elm Street Baptist conducted services. Pallbearers included William J. Frost, Arthur Langford, Stephen Litchfield, and T. Albert Fields. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery.
At the January School Board meeting Vice-President Hyde presided with members Mitchell Jackson Rowland Burke Horan and Hogan present. The Primary School Committee elected Miss Mary F Gay of West Kennebunk as second grade teacher at Dummer Street Primary School replacing Miss Margaret Metcalf who resigned. The fire escapes on the Old High School were to be finished that day by Blaisdell and Leeman at about 225 dollars. The roll of accounts was passed.
Local notices report Bath shoppers drawn to mark down sales as the town sees retail activity. Obituary details mark the death of Mrs. Hester A. Webb in Quincy with funeral in Woolwich and survivors including children D L Webb Winfield Harold Gladys Webb and Mrs Betts. Ezra R Groves marble cutter expands by moving to Morse building Summer Street while retaining the old shop, increasing business and planning new storage.
Multiple Bath area residents are mentioned with movements and family events. Names include R. E. Thistle, T. BH. Artis, Elwell Hodgkins, Hodg kins, and Mrs. Parker. People travel to Boston, Portland, New York, and Albany for visits and work. Several births, medical updates, and career moves are noted along with planned travels to Honolulu.
A New Year flood drove the river tide higher than the normal 11.5 feet, flooding wharves including Kimball Bros and lifting the steamer Virginia to Commercial St. A ministers’ meeting at the Y M C A featured Rev. E P Browne on Prayer Meeting Methods and a push to Go to church Sunday. The next Y M C A gathering is set for January 12 at 3 p.m with Dr. F O Erb of Portland presenting.
Bath officers McFadden and Sonia arrested Joseph Couture after recognizing a scar and brown sweater on the 6:15 train. Sheriff Davis commended the Bath police for prompt action, holding Couture until Auburn sheriff arrived with him on the nine o'clock electric. Couture expressed regret for fleeing.
The bay city reflects on past sleigh rides to Adams Farm and shore dinners by Jake and Emma while reporting loads of 34 000 feet of pine and spruce for shipment via the M C R R. Other items update ice conditions, Bath road crew ads seeking skilled tree climbers, a new Portland lightship commander Arthur Berry, and local beauty services by Mrs Roscoe McFadden.
A Bath freight eastbound carload of handsome horses moves through Bath. Seguin towboat and a Lincoln Lodge visit mark local activity. Rabbits, smelts and ice fishing feature in area reports. Maine league meeting scheduled in Lewiston. Local firms plan repairs and equipment updates. A variety of civic, road, church, and social events fill pages with names, places and dates.
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