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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
5
In Bath on the new athletic field Kenniston pitched well and delivered a clutch single in the eighth to score cutting for a 6 5 Bath victory over the Pilgrims. Memorial Day weather improved with clear skies as crowds watched local events and daily life moved through town.
June 2 1909 Hiram Abrams of Portland treasurer of the Dreamland Theatre Company visited town to review the new Dreamland Theatre. Opening date cannot be announced due to delay in front decorations. Fred P Shaw enjoyed Memorial Day with Charles Potter of Brunswick in a new 25 foot motor boat from Waldoboro to New Meadows Inn taking about nine hours. Capt Amasa Williams of Bowdoinham arrived with the steamer Nellie G to tow his houseboat to Boothbay Harbor for beaching near the foot bridge, to be used as passenger service between the Harbor and Squirrel Island.
Mrs Frederick E Drake and her companion arrived home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B M Plummer in Philadelphia. Mr Plummer and Mrs Jake joined them to Portsmouth in Mr Plummers Elmore touring car, completing the trip in four days. The first day of the trip is described in brief.
June 3 1909 Bath items include Harry Washburn selling three Maxwell cars in a week and seeking a fireproof garage Dr Peaslee trials a new roadster C P Knight and Wilbur Sherman purchase runabouts Charles Mitchell hauls a 130 lb sturgeon plus 30 lb roe sold at 1 50 lb Morse High School joins Alumni association yielding 49 new members Ferdi nando Gorges ferry tests on the Kennebec Bath roadwork plans and scale installations Public safety notices on sidewalk bicycle rules new athletic field spending and upcoming events including Sagadahoc vs Waseca and Frank A Rob bins circus June 22
June 4 1909 John A Terrill of Cambridge a Parker Head native and former city resident now wire chief at New England Telephone and Telegraph Co spent a few days at his father A P Terrill's Parker Head home. He notes heavy open Washington street cars remain unsafe as they brake by hand and cause frequent sudden stops.
June 6 1909 twenty three Popham club members from Portland pass through the city en route to Popham Beach to attend a social and dance at Society hall with Mr and Mrs J H Stacey U S A Sgt Richardson accompanies the party Library shelves gain new titles The Spectator Addison and Steel in six volumes and a 12 volume Swift works A municipal court case ends with a 30 day sentence for intoxication A four foot milk adder is seen near Woolwich A Boston wife scandal tale prompts divorce plans Hyde Light Guards depart for Popham Beach Fort Baldwin gun drill tomorrow Captain Baker’s unit seeks a good report Frank L Gardiner buys out partner Mor-
On June 7 1909 Bath reports a burglary at Supt Charles P Wetherbees High street home after midnight through a coal bin window. The intruder narrowly fled upon the owner appearing with a revolver. Early next day tracks show the thief fled toward Middle street. Also a collision on Center Street as Wetherbe’s neighbor W M Hagan and son Elmer were dragged by an electric car after the front wheel struck their carriage. Hagan injured in leg and hip. Elmer unhurt. Bath youths enjoyed a motor boat trip to McMahan Island and returned after a long day away. Gypsy camp near the Dike seen by NQuasset visitors, women tried fortune telling to ply for money. Joseph Solovich family moved from Front street to 927 High street Nickerson house recently vacated by E D Jameson. Solovich bought the house seven years ago from Dan Nickerson. new owners say it was built by Guy G Goss head of New England Shipbuilding Co and has modern conveniences.
Freddy Meader Billy Hudson Paul Bourget and Stuart Cousins earned boxing statuettes in featherweight lightweight middleweight and light heavyweight classes at the City Grammar School Championship held at the YMCA. Judges were Frank MacDonald Moody Flint and referee Dick Hersom.
Mrs Victor Paquet of Bath tied for second gross in class A in Brunswick first open women handicap tournament. She posted 95 82 for 95 82 to win a silver vase, amid 23 players. Miss Louise Trainor of Bath led class B with 113 83 and earned shoe trees. luncheon followed at Brunswick Golf Club after the matches.
Transferred properties include Charles M. King to Herbert S. King and Martha J. McAuliffe to Ruby G. Beggs among numerous land and buildings across Marion, Bowdoinham, Georgetown, Bath, Richmond, Topsham, Woolwich, and other towns. Names include Wheeler, Kingsbury, Oliver, Hamel, Toce, Nadeau, Thompson, Hinckley, Bates, Harford, Gaudette, Hirster, Weeks, Lothridge, Bradbury, Loewe, Herrin, Bisbee, Allen, Bonang, Desmond, Ellis, Doe, Hayward, Hickson, and many more.
The 1947 U S Open held in St Louis marked the first golf championship to be televised, signaling a new era for televised sports coverage and audience reach.
At Wednesday night meeting, council discussed cleaning the City Park pond and potential wading pool. Councilor Sonia urged cleanup despite prior state limits. others cited budget trims and need for proper drainage and bathhouse upgrades. City Manager Mittendorf proposed padding a City Hall cell for mentally ill detainees after a death at the police station. Fire escape updates and school repairs were also requested with estimated costs and bids noted.
May arrests totaled 44 with 165 dollars in personal property recovered. 149 complaints were received and investigated. 99 doors and windows found open. 17 ledgers were accommodated and one person held for investigation. All department members urged to take a June physical exam. Fire Department logged 7 alarms and responded to fires at West Bath Fred Hart home and Russell Estes barn, plus a Woods fire with no service. Highway and Sewer work included routine street cleaning, 1 hour trucking for Recreation, 12 hours repairing Fire equipment, 32 hours repairing Police equipment.
Bath Police Chief Frank Moriarty announced a three day Fourth of July safety program to reduce holiday deaths. He warned of increased motor travel due to a long weekend and Bath hosting a centennial double celebration. The event aims to curb accidents with heightened enforcement as visitors flock to the city.
Sunday evening callers included Miss Elizabeth Nagle. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hall of Augusta visited relatives in town. Mrs. Hall formerly Lois Trafton, born here, has long not been seen. Mr. and Mrs. Little of New Bedford are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cleves Henderson. Dr. and Mrs. John Nelson of Togus stayed at the Nelson camp at Little River. Capt. T. S. Moulton was in Boston last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles MacMahon, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beane and Janice Beane returned to Malden, Massachusetts, after a few days at their Summer home.
William F. Monahan of Everett Mass Police Depart ment visited Lieut E C Perkins and C F Perkins. Mr and Mrs Willard Nelson of Waltham Mass were guests at the Wilbur home. Mrs Margaret MacGregor and children from Hotel Phoenix Bath passed Sunday at the Ailen cottage.
Nequasset Mother's Club in Woolwich meets with 13 members. Officers chosen include Margaret Dodge president and Ethel Seegars vice president. Plans set for gifts to perfect attendance students and a June 29 banquet at Cheechako Inn Damariscotta. A planning meeting will be held at Midge Maass home at 6 30 p.m.
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