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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1915
Page
5
Professor Osler of the University of Maine led an agricultural lecture on crop rotation. He explained soil longevity via rotating crops, soil enrichment by legumes, deep rooting for drainage, erosion protection, and weed and pest control through varied crops.
The Beacons maintain the league lead with the Clothiers a close second as Hyde Windlass blowers top the second division. Official standings through last Saturday list the teams and positions.
Local jottings report a New Yorker taking a Woolwich hen farm and notes hay selling at 16 to 18 dollars, plus a harbor tale of the Knickerbocker ice cargo. It recounts a quilt party in Lowell Temple, church vesper service, ship repairs for Dorothy Palmer, and political commentary on a National prohibition vote.
A letter to the editor explains that school authority begins when a pupil leaves home for class and ends upon return. Misconduct may lead to suspension or apologies, with parental hearing rights preserved before permanent exclusion. Portland express notes Progressive lawmakers and party boss rule debate in Augusta.
Bath residents enjoyed dances, basketball games, a lecture, and two theatres last Friday. Lincoln Lodge officers were installed. The Mary E. Palmer schooner sailed manned by colored crew except captain mates and engineer. Universalist Church services began a series. Smelt fishing faced bad luck after a storm. Bath City Hospital annual meeting set for 3 pm. Fulton submarine tender sails from Quincy to Norfolk. Blessed Virgin Sodality elected officers and plans a whist party. Park League bowling schedules listed. Revenue stamps rules on real estate deeds outlined including tax amounts and exemptions.
Skating on Sewall’s pond and a Sasanoa River channel opening marked a lively spring weekend. Bath officers were installed with the Aerie F O E and Kennebec Yacht Club held its annual meeting while smelt fishing and cord wood hauling drew locals.
Mrs Edwin W Swett is seriously ill. Mrs George T Cutting visits relatives in Waterville. Mrs John J Desmond died Monday in Portland. John L Wilson Jr visited relatives in Gardiner. Mrs John E Sonia and daughter Madely visited Lewiston. Harold Lemont joined Bath Iron Works machine shop. Yacht engineer Charles Edgecomb home on vacation. John Preston from Portsmouth Navy Yard weekend in city. Mrs John Marsh visiting daughter in Waltham Mass. Mrs Greenough left for New London to visit daughter. C M Brown Perry station agent at home for a few days. Edward O Shea soldier at Fort Popham returned to Portland for Sunday. Miss Ida Voorhees nurse visiting city with Mrs W Voorhees. J E Burkhardt from Newcastle Eng joined Bath Iron Works engine drawing corps. Titus and Meehan Maine Central dispatchers visited town. Mrs Thomas Wheeler returned to Waterville after visiting mother in Arrowsic. Harvey Hill returned to Beverly to work at U S Shoe Machinery Co. W T Voorhees and H A Gowell returned to Kittery Navy Yard. Maurice M Weaver leave from Seguin for Portland for fourteen days. Home of Roy Wallace welcomed a little daughter Edith Marie 7 12 pounds. Clayton Fuller visiting from California now selling electrical supplies. Capt Norman Merry of the four masted Carle F Cressy spent weekend in Boothbay Harbor. Miss Sadie Black appointed Georgetown teaching job after Ashdale posting. Sergeant Donald Carswell retired from Fort Popham service. Peterson to succeed him from Fort McKinley Portland. M Bernstein of Montreal in town after aunt’s death in Lewiston. Chief Machinist J W Leicht of Bath Iron Works returned from Willkes-Barre. Lincoln Lodge T O C F officers installed in Brunswick.
Bath reader G L Farrin of 490 Lower Middle St says Doan's Kidney Pills helped his kidney and bladder troubles. He reports prompt relief when kidneys act up after taking pills from Webber's Drug Store and urges others to use the same remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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