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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1927
Page
3
Dromore Burying Ground Association names August 17 for its annual gathering at Dromore with a fine program and lunch-to-be-bring by attendees. Committee includes Miss Mary P. Hill of Topsham and Bath residents.
Mr and Mrs George A Danarson and family of St Petersburg Florida with Mr and Mrs John D Newall of Lawrence were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J H Stacey at Popham Beach. County commissioners with C A Corliss surveyed the new road, about 500 feet done of 1408 feet planned this year, while hearing set for July 28 at Bath court house before Judge Spear. Rev Charles Stevens spoke Sunday evening. New hotel arrivals include several from Massachusetts and New York. A Kentucky line tower sank through a cave roof during construction, delaying access to rock and dirt. Long distance typewriting is introduced to link distant offices via telegraphic style lines.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Rutland and their son Alton from Winchendon Massachusetts are visiting Rev and Mrs Charles M Tubbs and family at High Street.
Berlin University English Seminar draws sharp attention as Arthur F. E. Dunning, new executive secretary of the American Chamber of Commerce, discusses the Golden Age of Prosperity in the United States. He explains rationalization as amalgamation and modernization to boost global competition, noting Germany must first recreate markets at home and abroad.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Lowell and Ralph Olin Durden wed Friday evening at the bride’s Bath home. The ceremony featured Lohengrin’s Wedding March, a double ring service, and a large floral parlor display. Afterward came a reception with ices and cakes, and the couple left for their honeymoon quietly from a North Street yard. The couple will reside at 2% Bedford Street.
The funeral for Mrs. Mabel I. Oliver, wife of Merton M. Oliver, took place Friday afternoon at the family home 14 Milan Street. Rev. David L. Wilson of Central Church officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove with bearers Wallace Harold Atwood and Arthur McDonald, who had recently returned from Bangor and will resume duties with Central Maine Power Co. Monday.
Brewster argues the United States must maintain a permanent American merchant fleet to protect foreign trade and national defense. He notes past actions by the Shipping Board, the potential savings from competing with foreign ships, and the risk of losing markets if action is delayed. He cites freight costs, annual trade value, and the strategic importance of modern ships to keep US commerce healthy.
The State Highway Commission reports several routes under construction including Route 1 at Kittery and Standish, Route 2 at Gilead and Lebanon, Route 101 Windsor Whitefield with 60 percent done, Route 102 Augusta at 10 percent, Route 107 Jay at 6 percent, and Rangeley-Haines Landing at 15 percent. Traveling over work is allowed with varying detours and completion estimates. surface types include gravel cement bituminous macadam and concrete. Tar application planned in Corunna to North Berwick to South Sanford for a week, then tar on Belfast area highways.
Mabel Trene Oliver 25 wife of Merton M Oliver died Wednesday of a cancer illness after midnight Tuesday. Born in Bridgeport Conn she lived in Bath most of her life. She was Morse High School graduate and alumni member. Survived by husband a daughter Eleanor two brothers Roscoe and Gilbert Woodman and one sister Minnie Woodman of Bath.
Lillian Mae Cromwell Groves 42 wife of Winfield B E Groves died Sunday afternoon after three months illness. Born in Bath she was daughter of Calvin Cromwell and lifelong resident. Survived by husband daughter Mae Blaisdell one grandchild Imer Blaisdell and father. Also three brothers Willard Cromwell Bath Herbert J Cromwell Lebanon N J and Walter Cromwell Lewiston.
Harry B Cahoon 28 died Thursday night at Western Maine Sanatorium Hebron where he had lived last year and a half. A Bath native son of the late Thomas and Mabel Cahoon he worked as a ship fitter in Quincy Massachusetts. Survived by one brother Earl P Cahoon Bath. Marriage intentions filed for Harry Milan Thurlow and Etta May Dow with Dow's parents at 2 Deering Street Bath. Theodore Lobdell Waterville coach visited Bath. Morse High grads likely to enter Coburn Classical Institute this Fall.
Gold Prize winners in a Maine Public Health Association contest reveal how residents aged 75 and over sustain health. Winners include Mrs Marin Fuller of Augusta, Helen M French of Athens, and Rodney Quimby Lammenster of Trowland, with many manuscripts praising nursing, outdoor living, fruits and vegetables, moderate meals, rest, happiness, and limited tea and coffee.
A striking display at Bridge Merrill Inc. in Bath highlights the U S Shipping Board exhibit once shown in major cities. Commissioner Edward C V Plummer, Bath resident and Shipping Board vice president, oversees a night-lit liner Te Virthanose aboard with flags, views of the vessel, and a colored fleet chart.
Harry B Cahoon died in Bath Sunday afternoon. Funeral held at 2 30 pm at 105 Center street with Rev David L Wilson officiating. Four Morse high classmates from the class of 28 served as bearers. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
Bath citizens and Senator James Drake and others met Governor Brewster in Augusta to press bridge cost concerns and timely construction. Woolwich approaches advance rapidly with new highway and railroad work and a proposed plaza. Bath side presents higher costs and slower progress, prompting public protest if delayed.
Bath residents joined the Knox Memorial Association annual meeting in Thomaston to honor General Henry Knox’s birthday. Attendees included former Maine D A R officers and community leaders. The Thomaston chapter is fundraising for a memorial at Knox’s tomb.
Chief Justice Scott Wilson issued an order empowering active retired Justices John H. Morrill of Auburn and Albert M. Spear of Gardiner to hear matters and issue decrees in vacation in any county. They may act in law or equity and handle petitions and motions related to those matters. Also noted: Mildred Nichols Mae Deering and Nelly Goodrich left for Portland to attend the Lindbergh celebration and spend the weekend.
Sulluian S Shaw aged one year from Dayton traveled by hiking routes through Bath visiting cousin Charles Podickson. He sent telegrams home confirming safe arrival and later planned to stay with Mr Jackson near Shrevgh Uath after receiving his mother's message. The boy had previously made several trips to nearby resorts during his journey.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces openings for junior auditor level positions in the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Applications due August 13 with entrance salary of 200 dollars yearly. Promotions fill higher grades. Full information from the Civil Service Commission in Washington or the local Civil Service Board of Examiners at the post office or custom house in any city.
The Maine Central boat Ferdinanda Ciorges carrying a heavy load of oars rode up and over flood tide near Bath, bumped Pier No. 3 at the end of the draw, ripping six feet of guard rail. Damage to the barge was slight and careful handling prevented a serious collision.
Sparks' Circus comes to Lewiston Friday afternoon and evening under large canvass. Highlights include wild animals from Germanys Stellinghwin, elephants, tigers, leopards, bears, ostriches, Seals, and horses plus a grand Jungle Queen spectacle and a mammoth flag presentation. The show is billed as one of the worlds largest, with rail excursions offered.
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