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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1910
Page
8
Bath and nearby towns plan summer celebrations and parades as Fourth of July events approach. Salem scout cruiser aids Bar Harbor. Bath builds up for holidays with concerts and a casino opening. Local politics, ferry actions, and shipyard updates mingle with weather and insect reports as summer crowds arrive.
At Sagadahoc Pomona meeting Henry Rose showcased a three and a half foot tall alfalfa sample grown on five acres in West Bath. He cited five tons of potential yield and urged farmers to save Maine grown seed for better results. Bodwell Grange thanked the group and prepared resolutions on the death of Henry Rich of West Bath.
The new observance rules limit explosives to fire crackers up to three inches, torpedoes, roman candles, small balls, red fire and penny goods, and blank cartridges. Sky rockets and explosive canes are banned along with any item not listed. No explosives on streetcar rails. The aim is a safer, quieter Fourth.
The Democratic county committee voted to hold the county convention on August 30 in Topsham. Dinner will be served by a Topsham church, followed by a mass meeting with Judge James S. Lowel presiding. Speakers include Gov. candidate Frederic W. Plaisted and Congressman candidate D J McGillionuddy.
The Augusta convention renominated Governor Bert M. Fernald with an enthusiastic reception. Harry B. Austin of Phillips presided, Noble Maxwell of Richmond served as vice president, and Harold M. Sewall sat on the resolutions committee. Tony Franklin Adams was elected State committee member from Sagadahoc, replacing Albert H. Shaw who declined another term.
The Bath market reports green peas arriving from Woolwich brought by John A. Thwing selling at two dollars per bushel. The city plans a State road on High street from Bath to Pine this year. Music Hall event on Saturday July 2 invites old customers and friends from Wm. W. Robinson.
Georgetown society meetings and visits fill the week as residents travel to Bath and Marrtown. A state high school entrance exam was held at Center school with eighteen students. A summer cottage season begins as families arrive from Arlington and Roslindale. An informal Union Hall dance plans a beach picnic for July 4. A horse accident leaves a horse with a broken ankle, two towns collaborate on seasonal events, and teachers receive local appreciation.
Alfred G. Trask aged 69 8 died at his Winnegance home after a long illness. He was born in Edgecomb and lived in Phippsburg as a young man before farm work, mill business at Winnegance, and later a contractor and builder in the city. Survived by wife Marietta Leavitt and two sons and two daughters Aubrey N of New Vineyard Fred A Trask of Brooklyn Ethel Trask and Mrs Harry Deering. brother Obadiah Trask of Winnesance. He was active in the Republican party and served on the City Committee and both City Council chambers.
A historical advertisement proclaims catarrh as a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. It claims internal use, a 100 dollar cure guarantee, and mentions accompanying laxative pills for constipation.
Much interest in the Jeffries versus Johnson bout is reported with many awaiting Monday night news from Reno about the outcome and reaction.
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