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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
4
In the storm last week three strikes touched properties in town. At Fred Leavitt’s Ridge Road home the bolt entered, shocking residents and killing a dog. William Adams’ Preble place roof was damaged but fire was avoided. A busy social scene follows with visits, picnics, and church school events noted among residents and visitors, including people from Brunswick, Portland, and Turner.
Mrs S B Richardson of Phippsburg celebrated her eighty fourth birthday with a surprise party at Mrs Roehanisen’s home in Phippturz. Neighbors and relatives attended as she greeted guests, shared songs, tea and birthday wishes, and reflected on a long life of friendship and faith. The gathering highlighted her devotion to Christian service, fond summers on Schasece Hill with ocean views, winters with her children, and her enduring well being.
In Bowdoinham details surface from 1888 including Thomas Sprague bringing the first new potatoes to town last Thursday. Notes report the July 1 death of Mrs. Elizabeth Raymond at age ST, widow of Rev. John Raymond, and Aunt Ketsy’s broad fondness. Local marriages, injuries, and preparations for a winter vessel project are mentioned, along with residents visiting relatives and assorted town happenings.
Mrs John Parington and friends dined at New Meadows Inn on Wednesday while Miss Myrtle Parington vacationing in Fryeburg prepares to return. Miss Frances Cutler visited Dr W E Webber's summer home in Litchfield. Several families traveled to Waterville to stay with Mr and Mrs Ivan Lang. The Langs of Bangor saw Myra Lang recently. The Baptist Ladies Circle will host a supper at the Grange hall from five to seven with a 40 cent price, followed by a church lawn party and old-time community sing. The group aims to revive the old Baptist Circle, with Francee E Wilson as president and a slate of officers. At a Baptist church meeting, Clara Hanke was elected clerk and secretary, Helen Geuki treasurer.
Fragmentary notes reference a week near Noster Mos with names and dates unclear. The text mentions personal observations and possible events but lacks complete details or verifiable entities.
A lengthy notice extols the Chautauqua coming Friday at the Bath area with El Yeun as new representative. It praises the event as democratic and educational, highlights lecturers Poole Norweesi Tarnec Pearson and Cottam, and notes its aim to uplift community morals, with praise for the tent crew and performers.
A Nequasset band choir meeting is set for Friday night at nine o'clock daylight saving time at the Congregational church. John HL Carter plays the melodeon with a lineup including Cousin Jedediah Call John and several vocalists. Ice cream and cake will be sold after the meeting. Local guests and visitors from Malden Bath and Cambridge join residents at Day's Ferry and nearby homes, with socialize and summer visits noted throughout.
Master Herbert Lilly stayed with his uncle Col James over the weekend. Lawn parties were held at Mrs. A. J. Tibbetts and Mrs. Frank Robins homes with ice cream and cake. Edith Martin and Leona joined Mrs. John Lilly, Pred Shaw and two children visited Mrs. W. L. Siegers. Sybil Heudtette from Winnegance stayed with Mrs. Charles Lilly. Dorotha Tarbox visited Bath sister Eve lyn. C. W. Freeman and Clark of Portland were weekend guests at John Lilly’s. Stay N. Lilly spent Sunday in Math.
The annual Jolly Junior Chautauquans parade will be Thursday at 1 50 in Yount Chatataquat. Children should bring costumes horns drums wagons and themes to make the event festive. The program aims to spark interest in Chimtamqua’s work for children and ends with a pageant.
Archibald Miller spoke of hearing Home Sweet Home as his steamer neared New York after a 27 year gap since his last international journey. He traveled on the Mauretania from Southampton in five and a half days, met by the municipal steamer Mayor Hylan, and remarked on cost increases for travel and the weather’s impact on the voyage.
The Sasanoa tribe Red Men elected officers at a July 11 meeting including Chester L. McCullum sta chem Ernest R. Avery senior sagamore Percy Marston junior sagamore Archie Grant prophet Albert J. Gallant chief of records and will install them later in July by Alden VP Denham district deputy. Court Sagadahoc Foresters of America installed their officers Tuesday night led by Oscar Tanguay with Wilfred J. Meinnis chief ranger George Wilson sub chief ranger George H. Johnson recording secretary William Rouse financial secretary John Callan treasurer Oscar Tanguay senior woodard W T Marks junior woodard Francis Cothran inside guard.
West Bath notes list Larrates of Bewell Massachusetts visiting family. Des Peis cred Staamwoood of Brookline was in Bath on business. Dr Stanwood Watsh represented his class at a commencement gathering and commented on the marshal selection and procession.
L. L. Blogg reports a return to Bath from Washington D C for vacation guest of Dennis Bellasore on Liberty Street. Details recall Bath history, ship experiences with Captain Murphy and Cape Horn passages, and notable locals including musician Flag and visitors from San Francisco and Boston.
Public health style advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood tonic for fatigue weakness poor appetite insomnia rheumatism and headaches. It claims to enrich blood and improve overall vitality, describing the product as pleasant and convenient to take and a proven long-tried formula.
The Atlantic Deeper Water Ways convention meets in Portland September 12 to 15 to discuss Maine dependence on water transportation. About 700 attendees expected, with sessions mainly at City Building and some at State View. Governor and Chamber of Commerce president give welcomes. Philadelphia mayor replies. Maine speakers include Hale Fernald Reedy Cleaves Plummer Milliken Gulnac Merrill and others. Social events planned between business meetings over four days. Secretary Schoff returns to Philadelphia to compile a booklet for the session.
Bath members of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Shop Laborers quit work Friday six days after acting as strikebreakers. Fred W. Summerton Fuller Lewin and Charles Sullivan led the walkout joined by Roscoe Perkins, a non union employee. They had previously struck July 1 and returned July 5. The absence does not affect train service. Also noted is a social item about Mr and Mrs W Howard Larrabee Jr and Miss Alice Shaw returning from Medford Mass with Mrs Emily A Cosden in tow.
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