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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
2
The article argues Bath's post office grounds deserve improvements funded by the federal government and notes skewed federal building allocations favoring the South. It also discusses rising Canadian tourist traffic to Maine, a Kennebec ferry proposal, roads funded by federal aid, a new toy manufacturer, shipyard activity, and summer travel hopes for Bath's downriver resorts.
A Bath native, Timothy F. Harbuert, once Portland police captain and Maine justice investigator, pursues the Henry Kaibert pardon case. Maj. Hartnett, ex Montgomery Guards commander, is praised for detective skill and trial work, while Harbuert’s sharp judgment is highlighted amid ongoing proceedings.
Albert Havener of Rockland won Class 1 at the Augusta firemen’s muster on Sewell Street with a 208 foot 295 inch stream. Senator Baxter of Bath took second and Archibald Carey of Sagadahoe Bath placed third as Magidahoe’s team failed to medal. In Class 2 Androscoggin claimed top honors. Techy Engine of Randolph was second and Hallowell’s Tiger engine finished third amid windy conditions and a near miss in scoring. About 150 spectators watched as banners, brooms, and cheers marked a spirited town event.
Enthusiastic meeting of guarantors at city hall chaired by Frank B Nichols and Charles R Oliver approved Chautauqua at McAikly Park Bath this season. Vic Chautauqua opens July 21 for seven days. advance ticket sale emphasized with locations listed and ticket holders urged to collect writings. A lengthy program of performers including Donbar quartet, Pepper, and Porgo ensembles was announced with children activities planned during the first week and prize events.
Bath updates include Oliver W. Webster’s visit. Laerie Morse weekend plans. telephone cable damage between Popham Beach and Seguin Island to be repaired by a government crew. Local events cover a Squaw club meeting, roof work on the new community building, and July 4 observances with trains full of travelers to Maine.
Emily Rand six of Portland formerly Bath fell from a third floor window at 129 Oxford Street landing on the sidewalk. Her grandfather and parents rushed her inside and an ambulance carried her to the Eye and Ear Infirmary. Father works for Metropolitan Life. Relatives attended.
Morse and Mueh again appeared in court as pleas of not guilty were entered. Attorney W Bissell Thomas pressed for bail and a habeas corpus petition was prepared. Judge Johnson put the matter in abeyance, potentially freeing the defendants if bail issues were unresolved. Judge Rockwood urged a July 6 continuation.
Carrie Shaw Ellen Newell Susan Fletcher Susan Quick and Marjorie Dearborn of Bath arrive at Karp Konaway YWCA recreation center in Yarmouth. They report Prince Point camp set up is excellent with a full schedule and no homesickness. Mrs Lewise Clayton directs Pond Cove students. Beatrice Hodgson arrives to lead activities with new ideas and a weekly harrack ride planned for Bath girls amid a lively vacation program.
Peter A. Olinto reports Crawford and Franconia Notches are in splendid condition while Littleton and Bethlehem areas remain blocked by deep gullies and washouts from recent storms. He recommends Westbrook and Gorham routes as the best for mountain travel as tourist traffic increases.
Sagadahoe council members and the Knights of Columbus expect to relocate their furniture from current quarters to new rooms over Webber's drug store by week’s end. The 25th anniversary falls on the 17th but formal dedicatory exercises may be postponed for a few weeks.
Dr and Mrs Williams Whitney and Mrs Doris Goodwin of Portland were in a Sunday noon accident on Readfield road near Manchester forks. Their car rolled down a 10 foot embankment but all survived with a ducking. the Whitneys dog Clown was killed. They will summer at the Whitneys camp at Lake Maranacook.
The Maine Council of Deliberation, Scottish Rite Masonry, elected Dr. Frederic C Thayer of Waterville as commander-in-chief at its annual meeting in Augusta. Officers named include Grand First Lieutenant Commander Harry Virgin of Portland and Grand Master of State Charles F. Johnson of Witterville, among others. Thirty third degree jewels were presented to Judge Charles F. Johnson, Frederick W. Plaisted, Albert McSpear, and Warren Philbrook with speeches by Charles K. Tilden.
Clarence W Morse 51 a prominent Bath merchant for nearly 30 years died Monday at his Linden street home after a prolonged illness. Born in Phippsburg he moved to Bath as a child and built Morse Bros Co a lumber and insurance firm with his brother. He chaired local business and civic groups and served on the city council leaving a wife Grace Coombs, a half sister, a nephew and a niece as survivors.
Capt. Freeman D. Southard died Monday morning at 5 Washington street after a long illness. A Bath resident for about two years, he previously spent years as a farmer and rancher in the West. The body is to be buried in Latah, Washington, with funeral arrangements pending. He was born in Wiscasset to Ebenezer and Martha Southard and survived by two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Benjamin of San Pedro and Mrs. Charles Fields of Latah, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Jackson.
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