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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
2
The page lists individuals connected to draft examination, including William Lindbeck of Boston and Melvin I. Densmore of Topsham, with addresses in South Street areas and several Maine towns such as Topsham Bath Richmond West Bath Woolwich and Georgetown.
A fire at 7 30 p m destroyed the 40 year old Ruckley homestead on Flying J Point road. Charles Ruckley, in the barn, saw the blaze start from a defective chimney and the fire swept the house in under two hours. The Campbell place furnishings were lost. the barn survived. The house valued at 2500 was insured for 100.
Miss Ellen Shaw observed her birthday at a dinner hosted by Mrs. Joseph Huse with guests Miss Margaret Nutter and Miss Marion Lloyd and a large cake. The Canal Bridge in North Bath has been rebuilt with improvements by the Board of Highways and Sewers, delighting local residents.
A fragment notes a group bringing ten pounds to the residence of Fred Snowden, with no further context or actions documented.
Congressman Wallace H. White of Lewiston visited Bath last week and learned the Bath Custom House building still lacked a flag. He plans to raise the issue in Washington after returning from a days outing at Squirrel Ashind. The situation leaves locals puzzled when visitors ask why the flag is missing.
Young clerks in Brunswick discuss half day freedom as stores in other cities already close Thursday afternoons during summer. Barbers enjoy similar half days after late Saturday hours. clerks threaten to quit if an accord is not reached. Inspector Allen of the Maine State Highway Commission visited town to review the lower High street road and the Blind Crossing resurfacing plan. Miss Mary Mussenden spends weekend with friends at Boothbay.
Westport ladies heard Miss Ruby Barker speak on fruit and vegetable canning at the Town Hall. A Westport Grange dance for the Red Cross raised 8.10 with many in attendance. Byron B. Knight left for Newport New Hampshire to join the military. Rev. Eisner preached at Center Church with soloist Bernard Altenheiner and Miss Floresce Gilmore accompanying.
Local community notes list residents visiting and traveling readers with names such as Mrs. Mabel Burns and Mrs. Alice Preble, plus mentions of property and storm damage at Harvey Preble's house and various social events across Georgetown and nearby towns.
Community news from Georgetown and surrounding areas highlights visits, gatherings, and gifts. Notable mentions include Dr Gage and daughters at Robinhood, Mrs Benson Rowe’s memorial gift, and various short visits across West Crmez town, Kenneid Point, Andover areas.
Col E E Philbrook of Portland showcases a Calosoma sycophanta, a Russian beetle predator of gypsy moths, in the Independent office window to urge property owners to view the exhibit. About 100 beetle pairs are planted in the north city, cemeteries, and streets where gypsy moths were found. The program, with 58 workers statewide, continues through fall and winter as trees are sprayed and burlapped. Col Philbrook reports progress in Bath and travels by automobile to coordinate mapping and data across Maine.
The town reports draft selections including Alex Marr Frank Heald George Lenwood Tarbos Henry Clow Moore and others while Naseeb Malouf and his fiancée visited as former student friends. A deadly fire at Ritzville’s old Campbell homestead destroyed the Campbell house with only some furnishings saved and insurance cited. Captain P A Colby suffered a joist injury at a North Street construction site treated by Dr Peaslee.
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