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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1926
Page
7
Richmond considers buying a fire engine as a Boston Metropolitan truck tours the area for demonstration. It shows off in the morning, then races to Richmond Corner at noon amid a blaze at the Hodges ice houses, controlled quickly. The incident, believed fireworks sparked, tests the vehicle’s effectiveness. The week’s local news includes obituaries, visits, sports results, and community notes.
James W. Allen of Richmond died Thursday night at his home on 75 South Pleasant Street. He was 92 years old and was born in Bowdeinham. The obituary notes his lengthy life and ties to the local community.
The Attorney General approves the certificate of the W. F. Wood Co organized in Richmond to develop roadside stores camps garages and lake side property with capital stock 5000 all common stock none paid in par value 100. Three subscribed directors Wilbur F Wood Sr President Wilbur F Wood Jr Treasurer and Alice M Wood of Litchmond.
Ralph H. Dunton begins work on a series of log cabins at Winnegance Shores a new land development along Brigham's Cove Winneganee Bay He plans to build a main road improve access across a gully stake out lots and connect roadways He expects three log cabin experts from Boothbay Harbor to supervise construction on a 47 acre site with wooded areas two coves and Green Point potential bridge dam bathing pool and a vinegar hole golf course offer attracts Florida buyers boating bathing and fishing nearby
About 30 attended the Morse high school class of sixteen reunion at New Meadows Inn on a Saturday night. Ned Andrews presided in the absence of officers, and Mrs. Helen Child Nichols was secretary. Attendees planned yearly contributions for five years toward a gift to the school by the 25 year class in 141. Out-of-town guests included Dr. Leo P. Burke on Staten Island and relatives from Waterville Roslindale Auburn Somerville West Medford Beachmont Portland Leeds Center and Boston. Marion Tracy attended as a guest.
Samuel Wade of upper Washington street is celebrated as Bath’s top gardener. At 75 he tended his plot alone and on the Fourth enjoyed fresh peas, new potatoes, and beets grown in his own garden.
Mrs E B Billings hosted the Working League at Robinhead for a summer meeting and revealed the committee lineup for the August 10 sale. Members discussed arrangements for aprons fancy work ice cream cakes and other booth duties while many guests and relatives visited, including William Todd and Oliver families.
Mrs. Harry M. Bowen and campers returned from Boston and Fitchburg with many new faces from Gardiner Fitchburg Arlington Brookline South Lawrence Centerville Manchester Portland and Georgetown. Sunday church and camp songs followed by fireworks amid a large group of guests. Monday featured flag raising races games and a baseball game umpired by Mr Bowen. The evening included a camp initiation with various stunts.
The text notes enthusiastic girls entering Camp Overlook, with many away from mothers for the first time. Several more girls will join in August, signaling what may be the best season Overlook has ever had.
St Marys and American Legion meet at Kelley Field in Twilight League action. The teams split their two prior meetings with 1-10 defeats and 10-9 wins, pitching by Alec MacDonald and Legion starter Colby or a reliable hurler noted. The game promises a tight hammer of a contest with both clubs missing key players but bolstered by new additions.
A series of social notes list guests and seasonal moves across Maine towns. Mrs J R Wing visits her mother in Portland while Abner Jonson Fanny Thurlow and William Daley spend the holiday at Orrs Island. Indiana couple Reese Eby arrive and open a Sebasco summer home. Others travel to Augusta Whitefield Bath and Popham Beach. Several families close homes for summer at cottages up and down the coast.
Vice-President Charles G. Dawes told hundreds in Kennebunk that New England greatness comes from common sense. He spoke from a village square stand during the town’s Fourth of July parade with Booth Tarkington and Kenneth Roberts in attendance.
The Grange received three boxes of books and two artworks from the late Admiral Davenport’s family on MacMahon Island. One water color depicts the U S Cruiser Castine, with Davenport as executive officer 1804 to 1896, and a photograph shows the U S Battleship Georgia under his command 1906 to 1907. Davenport and his wife have long supported the Grange, praised for patriotism and active backing.
Mr and Mrs Roy Shackford and daughter Jeanette with Miss Pearl Savage of Waterville have come back to the Turner court home after visiting their cottage at Birch Point over the holiday. Mrs Shackford returned to Waterville on Wednesday.
Mrs Hazel B. Hartleb, long associated with the business, will continue with the Agency after fourteen years of service. The announcement confirms her ongoing role and commitment to the firm.
Lieut John A Lord and Leigh Wing joined families on Pearl Street and in Saco for the Fourth. Briens from Reston camped at Birch Point. Shirley Brooks visited Sasanoa Bluffs. Families from Washington Street and Hardings area enjoyed Fourth outings at Pemaquid Light and nearby. Several relocations noted in Portland Woodfords and Southport camps as well as travels to Machias and Ashawaug.
W F Anderson of Brockton Mass returned after visiting with Mrs Anderson and children Marion and Billy 2nd while Mrs Archie Thayer hosted them. Court Herbert Simpson of East Brunswick is out with a sling after being struck by a potato hoe. recovery will take time. Mrs Maud Abbott of Augusta returned from a weekend with her son Walter in Bath. Guests included Mr and Mrs C W Mooers and daughters Theo and Geraldine. Carrie Hall of Boston visited her sister. Roscoe P McFadden returned to Boston with nephew George. he resumes duties at the Clicquet Co. of Millis. Col J W Morse and nieces Elsie and Beatrice Morse visited Ferdinand Ebyer at Robinhood. Auto parties from Portland and Bath area enjoyed Moose Pond fishing. Mrs James E Lekery hosted Mrs Howard L Dodge of Long Beach. Dodge visits Rath relatives. Benjamin F Berry and family from New York with Ada Berry and others stayed with Mr and Mrs H Dorman Perkins of West Bath. entire party spent holiday at Popham Beach. Mr Berry plans summer at his Concord farm and will be accompanied home by his mother. Grace Cunningham, injured in last week's auto crash near Orchard, is now able to sit up. Cunningham and companion suffered cuts and a back strain. car damage described as miraculous for no fatal outcome.
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