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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
3
In a sale event, Bridge Merrill offers 4.0m 25 large gray blankets with yellow and red borders at 1.25 each. The deal also features 50 comforter blankets in assorted colors, regular 99.08 value, now 25. All-wool camp blankets in brown and khaki, normally 7.98, on sale for 20.98.
Mrs N W Eaton returns home to Ashdale after visiting her son Leon Eaton and family. Charles Syde, recently in California on business, arrives home. Arthur E E and Ray E B Hodgkins of Portland plan to visit for the Fourth. Ralph Achorn of Dorchester arrives to spend two weeks with family. Mrs Maurice Roderick and daughter Maurice of New York visit Augusta. Mrs W W Staith, Mrs Minnie Donaldson, and family guests of Otis Smith, with others from New York and Los Angeles visiting Bath. Commissioner and Mrs H C Trummer return from Washington and plan to stay in Bath through July. State events include Maine banquet attended by J Edward Drake and Clarence A Peaslee. Gordon Harrington, 17, earns Red Cross lifeguard certifications. A 16th wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs Forest T Putnam ends with gifts and speeches.
Reported by the Times from Rockland Maine Navy officials say the Shenandoah will pass over Rockland on its route to Bar Harbor then east toward Portland Bath area residents may glimpse the airship as it nears Bath when the plan is finalized police will be alerted by telephoned notices and signals.
Lewiston hosts a big free for all harness meet at the Lewiston State Fair track under the Lewiston & Auburn Driving Club. Seven of Maine’s fastest pacers and trotters compete in three quarter mile heats, with an 11 entries list for the 2 15 pace replaced by a 221 trot. Notable entries include Calgary Earl, Veter Kennedy, Walter McGregor, Luke Bell, Northern Mine and others representing Portland Lewiston Readfield Auburn and Rockland venues.
A Trupmovie sedan driven by Edward A. Robinson of West Roxbury collided with car 2IS of the AL and SW St. Ry at Front street near Sagadahoc square. Robinson left his affairs with attorney John J. Keegan. Also noted, 400 boys from Boston area rode two Porth and Montreal route buses to Camp Chewyoski, and Mrs. Joseph Phirlandais returned home from Gardiner after two weeks.
A Wednesday forenoon blaze consumed two structures on the Bert Mariner Farm on Marriner Place near Richmond Corner. Bowdoinham firefighters and a chemical engine from the village fought the fire. two barns on the Mustard place were saved. No insurance details or exact cause established. Residents had just vacated the main house as the fire began. a stranger was questioned about the origin.
The article notes residents maintaining front-yard and roadside greenery to improve the village’s appearance. It urges more effort to keep grass cut along the sides of the road, suggesting greater pride and care in the community’s upkeep.
Frank Heath and Miss Vera Ackley, both of Bowdoinham, married in Brunswick June 23 at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. H. H. Bishop. Local residents host visiting relatives, vacationing families at Bowdoinham and Richmond homes, Mrs. Bert Temple opens ice cream parlor season, Spear Farm House repairs, neighbors moving into vacant houses, and a used Wisher Player piano offered for sale at $175 by Independent classified.
Mr and Mrs Erle Browne, Miss Starie Shick, Miss Cetin Kine and others frequent Browne's Point and nearby towns. The state aid road to Browne's Point is nearly completed and drawing more travelers to the River road. Local residents report car trips to Richmond Lewiston Bath and Bath and ongoing repairs and projects including a lighting system wiring and a portable mill on the Alfred Maxwell place.
Master Tessin Zorach shows a giant toy sailing craft from Robinhood men. Ed Cleary Walter Powers and David Gibbons repaired a romantic road to Robinhood Farm. Ralph Reynolds served Arrowsic and Robinhood as mail-carrier four years with only two days missed. Ed Thurston will preach at 3 30 p m in Robinhood church with Sunday school at 1 50 p m. There will be a joint meeting of church boards after the service.
Angus S. Burden has come back to his Russell street home after spending several days in Lynn Massachusetts. The brief notice confirms his safe return with no additional details on the trip or circumstances.
Westport greets a wave of summer visitors from New England and beyond. Among those in town are George Dewey Richardson, Marconi operator, and his parents, plus numerous families staying at cottages on East Side and nearby meadows. Local officials warn drivers about damaged East Side road sections after rains, urging caution and noting repair costs and limited funding.
On June 25 a baked bean supper hosted by the School League drew over 60 attendees in Arrowsic. Miss Hayward received a casserole from Mrs. Perley Saker, the league president, in appreciation of her teaching. Rev. Spinney planned a patriotic sermon, Sunday school and fellowship service, while local volunteers led the event.
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