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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1945
Page
7
Bath Daily Times offers a roundup of 1905 events from hay prices and wind damaged signs to a Maine ship visit, local medical and legal moves, DAR and library meetings, yacht club matches, theatre plans, and community notices including a bath iron works accident and club openings.
John M. Clark buys a driving horse from W. G. Webber. John W. Brown drives a bay horse bought from Edward Woodside of Brunswick. Mrs. Bailey’s old family horse, years cherished, was buried with care after being killed. City Council smoke talk, aldermen quorum present, officers attend. Mamie Chick surprised at Edward and Mrs Cook’s home for birthday. About 30 skaters indoors at E. O. Dow’s rink on Washington street. rink kept flooded nightly for next day use.
E C Plummer traveled to Augusta on urgent business. The crew loading the barge Boston at Howard Cow Co discharged 763 tons of coal yesterday. The barge will go to Parker Plats to await a tug for Perth Amboy tow.
January 12 1905 Bath Maine Morse High School teams meet Brunswick High School in a highly anticipated YMCA game. Brunswick girls boast an undefeated record while Morse debuts with courage and a new lineup including Helen Crosby Florence Andrews Clara Pierce Ruth Thompson and Margaret Hennessey. The column also notes local events from theatre to river navigation and community notices.
January 13 1905 Rigger Goodman leads a crew at Kelley Spear Co yard for R R Freeman of Boston. The craft is set to go aboard the last of the month. Hon J M Taylor of Nashua recovered enough to attend NH legislature duties. Frank Smith of Bath Iron Works poorly after skating accident. Driver Bowser and an assistant cleared snow routes.
An 1905 Bath chronicle reports James E. Francis, steward on the Baxter yacht Kanawha, fell into the hold and was treated by Dr. Donnell. Local horse sale, postmaster appointment at Squirrel Island, and sports challenges are noted along with social events at Columbia Hotel and Armory Hall.
The Bulldogs and the Foxes won Friday afternoon games in the Girls Intramural league at the high school gym. D Keesler led the Bulldogs with 14 points in a 22 to 8 win over the Bears. B Madden scored most for the Bears with four points. The Foxes defeated the Bobcats 21 to 6, with B Rogers tallying nine and Webber and Rand six each. Marston led the Bobcats with five.
In northern Transylvania gas fields around Targul-Mures feed pipelines to new industrial centers. The methane content is among the world’s highest at 97 to 99 percent. The area hosts gas wells, coking and metal works plus a refinery.
Portland Blue jump started to an 11-4 lead and built a 27-10 halftime edge as Morse struggled to match its speed and floor play. Morse shot well from the line but both teams traded rough play with Canacaris injuring Knapp after a collision. Canacaris led Morse with seven points.
A joint meeting listed a long roster of attendees including Andrew Pettis Eugene Shehan Francis Murphy J M Sparling Fred Goodwin and many others from Propeller Club and Lions. Bath guests included Past King Lion Jack Burke Bar Harbor Vernon Knapp Seal Harbor Carl W Crane Omar King John C Hart Maurice Libby and others.
Leaves saved by gardeners to cover perennial borders help manage moisture. Rot-prone leaf types retain water, and in winter when perennials pause growth, excessive moisture can stress herbaceous plants.
Instructions for lamb rearing advise starting with oats then gradually adding wheat corn or barley. If pastures dry, include 5 to 10 percent oilmeal where available and maintain an enclosure permitting lambs only to enter.
The narrator contrasts urban life with rural Philippines, recounting cockfights in barrios and the vivid journey from rice paddies to the Pagsanjan gorge. They travel by bancas along the river, describe canyon scenery, waterfall views, and the hospitality of locals, ending with reflections on the landscape and people.
Court of Probate Bath Maine orders notice to heirs for multiple estates. Hearings set for the first Tuesday in February with executors and guardians presenting accounts and petitions for administration and will probate. Parties include Bulth Madden Minnie Noyes Ada Minott Rebecca Minott Eliza Tanner Margaret Hall and heirs to Henry Madden Richard Tanner Frank Hill. Arthur J. Dunton, Judge of Probate.
A true copy of the original order attested by John L. Jack, the register, dated 1926. The notice records a probate action and provides official attestation of the document.
Use a blind brush or cloth to remove dust from venetian blinds. Wipe each slat with a damp cloth in warm mild soap solution and rinse with clear warm water. Dry thoroughly with a cloth. Finish by applying a small amount of liquid wax to each slat. Repeat twice a year, brushing as needed between cleanings. Change water frequently as it darkens.
A dairy cow remains limited by udder ailments including mastitis, reducing milk yield across the state by thousands of pounds daily. Diseases affecting dairy cattle drive declines in statewide milk production and farm economics.
To maintain kettle cleanliness boil a weak bicarbonate of soda solution in the kettle periodically and then wash with soap and water.
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