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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
4
Classified items include a moving horse machine and gear in Bowdoinham Maine with a dated note 6 20 27, a 30 ft hull house boat with 24 by 12 ft house at 6 Commercial St, an eggs for hatching appeal, and a farm buying prompt urging a local ad placement.
An advertisement for J Franklin Harris at Front Street over Johnson Bros in Bath Maine and Richmond promotes affordable, quality work. The notice highlights reasonable prices and professional service for local customers.
Bowdoinham published a long list of Red Cross contributors led by Hon. W. B. Kendall and other locals from Coombs High School Class 1917 to Mrs. L. F. Sparks and many townspeople. The Fourth passed quietly with bells at midnight and debris observed in stores. Supt. Bowdoin elected for Bowdoinham Richmond district and teachers chosen for Coombs High and district schools for fall term.
Mary Stewart, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Steuart of Mipile Street, fell on a tram track injuring her right forearm in a compound fracture. She was taken to Sweats drea t sore and treated with splints after doctors located the break. The Steuart family resides near the Maine Central moundhouse and was informed of the accident at Columbia movies.
Town residents enjoyed a Monday evening program at West Bath Grange with two shows. The column lists summer residents, cottage stays, local visitors, and community events around Berry's Mills and Sabino, highlighting church services, picnics, regattas, and cottage openings along with frequent mentions of Bath Topsham and King’s Point.
Bath and Fort Baldwin met Wednesday as two games produced a morning 2 to 1 Bath win and a later Bath loss. St Clair and Kenniston led Bath at the plate in the morning while St Clair added a hit in the afternoon. Arrangements set for a return rubber match Saturday at Reflex Field with Kenniston pitching for Bath.
An entry notes Rover F. Gouden of Bath departing aboard a supply ship bound for Frame, describing the voyage and prior service. It mentions Simre Jeavime aged about six years and references Red C lime and travel from New York to South America with limited details.
Secretary McAdoo and Alfred L. Aiken commend Bath Liberty Loan work after a local effort raised over 460 000 dollars through banks. Oliver Moses heads Bath committee with members including Arthur Purington Rupert Baxter and J Edward Drake. Aiken urges the group to stay active for future bond issues while McAdoo thanks the volunteers for contributing to America’s war effort. A later note details a Woolwich Red Cross benefit dance and local summer social notices.
Granite Fort report notes postmaster Richard Belding funded a flagstaff and dug a hole to plant the star while awaiting federal action. The article says a flat staff and flat may be installed and that Washington reports the contract has been awarded for the local federal building improvements.
The will of William DeWitt Hyde, late Bowdoin College president, was filed in Cumberland County probate court. The estate of about 11.4 is left to his widow Prudentia M ie Barrett Potter, with Barrett Potter named executor. dated June 13, 1897, witnesses include Randall Phinney and Barrett Potter.
A traveler for West Bath recounts a terrible road condition after authorities dug up gutters with a road machine. Huge rocks and mounds of earth blocked the route, making travel nearly impassable and risking serious injury. Authorities are repairing the stretch but faced sharp criticism for the overnight neglect.
Joseph Butler, unable to pay, pleads guilty in Municipal Court for disturbing the peace. He earlier claimed to be a fortune teller at R D Moulton's store, fled from Marshal Wallace, and was arrested after leaping a fence. Case continued. Butler to be observed.
Fort Preble players beat Texas in both morning and afternoon games at Kelley field, extending their streak to 12. The Texans led early in both games but faltered late due to errors, with Preble's pitching and timely hits sealing both wins.
The Public Utilities Commission rules the June 24 1917 Lisbon incident on the Lewiston Augusta and Waterville Street Railway caused by the victim Charles Masewich of Lewiston age about 35 after being run over while intoxicated. He died two hours later. The decision states the accident was entirely due to Masewichs intoxicated condition and not the railroad companies or employees negligence.
Winter Street lawn hosted a pleasant party Monday night with Mrs Roscoe McFadden as chair. parish members provided music and the event raised over $30 after light expenses.
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