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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
8
Bath news notes Kennebec boat project near July completion, expansion at Bath Iron Works with a 25 by 180 foot building, Lord Bros. sail and owning firm thriving, and public library fundraising inching toward $5000. Also: Bath customs appointment, a yacht incident, and dog license tags issued with seizure threat.
June six eighteen eighty nine reports workmen busy on the park giving it a fine appearance Addison senior partner returns to the city Captain J M Phillips inspects his schooner John Paull nearly ready for sea A new filter gallery at Thompson's Brook to be finished in two weeks Water works on Richardson street turned on boosting supply 30 water takers on the street Grand lodge K P banquet at Sagadahock Acadia lodge Fred Bean installed grand master of arms Kennebec steam fire engine company sees officer changes Dynamite accident injures Charles Wolf on Houghton grounds Front street being paved with crushed rock to prevent floods June seven eighteen eighty nine tug C W Morse bound for Philadelphia to obtain machinery Rattler to tow and Morgan Works to replace defective condenser tubes on Kennebec engine
On June 8 1889 Elm street sewer work completed and Knox and Lincoln wharf retopped half. remaining old work being removed. Bricks for the new depot arrive at Maine Central yard with part unloaded. Boston steamer brings freight and crates of strawberries. Mervyn Rice of Rockland visits city as his yacht Monhegan owner plans Bowdoin commencement. Kelvin Riggs and Clerk Fuller appointed to positions on the new Kennebec steamer. Sunday Y M C A service at North street vestry led by Chadbourne aims at engaged young men. Sedgwick Relief Corps No 3 officers installed at G A R Hall.
An 1889 Bath report notes a successful fishing day with a Bath angler catching 15 pickerel at the Dyke in Woolwich last Saturday. Other items include Wakefield riding the up river train, William Eaton selling a 19 pound salmon, Iumphries visiting Calais, 400 invitations cut for graduation events, and public school term closings excluding the high school. Groundwork for the Maine Central depot foundation arrives from North Jay. Library fundraising nears a $400 target to finish grounds work.
Telegraph communication with the city was interrupted for much of the afternoon signaling a heavy thunder storm along the line. Saturday night a bad water pipe leak occurred opposite Howard's.
On Centre street a street joint looseness caused a soft spot prompting repairs and warnings to teams. If weather cooperates a strawberry festival will be held at the West Bath grange hall with public conveyances from City Hall at 7 30.
June 11 1889 note a new Crescents baseball club organized from North End youths with Perry and Joy as the battery. Other items include fire engine moves at Bath city, stable repairs, Memorial Day designation by Knights of Pythias, Hugh McKay rejoining Samuel Welch, four life rafts to the Kennebec, dog licenses rising, strawberry and cream event at West Bath, lockup cell expansions, Star of the East freight delay, and Y M C A Sagadahoc block secretary room setup.
Twin County Farm Bureau and Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Pomona Granges plan a husband calling contest at the Thomas Point field day on Tuesday August 20. Other events include a rolling pin throw a Ford stunt steamed clams coffee and a baseball game between married and single men. High tide at noon offers bathing before dinner. Community officials and committee members are named with roles for publicity sports coffee clams grounds and horseshoe tourney.
Master Wallace Sheldon, pupil of Julia H. Jackson, performed a piano program at the Old Ladies Home on Saturday afternoon including Sweet Violet, Smallwood Waltz, Styrienna, Burgmuller pieces, and other selections. Henry D. Sharpe, acting chairman of the New England council executive committee, said New England shows record business activity.
Grant and Potvin staged a six round bout in Bath with Potvin edging a rugged Barney Grant in a tight battle. Kelley and Dutil delivered a fast draw while Moisson stopped Orne and Chubuck finished Doul as about 400 fans praised the show.
In a court driven dispute Judge Keegan is away and postponement is urged to block Povich from taking the Ward One alderman seat. The decree supports Povich, while McCabe faces contempt risk for defying the court. The county clerks file confirms Povich’s credential and oath rights.
Ninety three men lined up for the Bath Fire Department memorial Sunday parade the largest turnout in the history of the organization. Drum Major Edwin L. Emmons led in a distinctive gold trimmed Busby hat while Mayor Cahill and Rev George B Wolstenholme attended and spoke at Lewis King’s grave.
Henry Swain, a veteran submarine diver’s tender, resumes duties at Bath Iron Works after a 12 day vacation. He has long worked with divers including George Getchell of Hallowell, noted for readiness to dive at any time. The pair recently dove 42 feet at Edwards mill Augusta and visited Moosehead Lake for 22 trout before trips to Waltham and Bath to witness the yacht Hi Esmaro launch.
Harriet Peters of Bath and Stanley J. Leary of Buffalo were married June 4 at St. Rose of Lima Church Philadelphia by Rev. Father J Hughes. The couple are the children of Mr and Mrs Maxim Peters and Mr and Mrs J Leary respectively.
Local Morse High students and performers receive warm praise as the play unfolds. The Morse High orchestra, led by John Grindell, plays selections between acts to appreciative cheers. Ushers including Harriet Lord and Pauline Burden guide attendees, while a list of local musicians fills the program.
A hearing on Sunday movies sparked a general debate among all parties. Mayor Cshill and other officials halted the dispute to allow business to proceed.
Edith F Skillings of Bath petitions the Sagadahoc Probate Court to probate the will of John F Skillings who died in Bath on May 24 1929 leaving a widow Edith Fisher Skillings and two heirs Roger D Skillings and Ruth Skillings. The petition requests admission of the will and bondless administration with notice ordered to all interested parties. The document also references unrelated estate matters and dates through 1974.
John T Dowling senior, longtime Bath barber and veteran Light Guards member, died suddenly from a paralytic stroke in the early hours Thursday. Born June 1 1869 in Calais he lived in Bath 38 years with wife Sarah and children John T Jr Harold Sadie Mrs William Lewis and six grandchildren. A requiem high mass will be held at St Marys church Saturday morning at 7 30.
The funeral of John T. Dowling, Bath veteran barber, took place Saturday at 7:30 A M in St Marys Church with a requiem high mass by Father Doucette. Pallbearers were Russell Colby Thomas P Neagle William Shorey and James Bonness. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
Funeral services for Dudley C. Rich formerly of Bath who died June 4 in Saco were held Friday at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. David L. Wilson conducted the service with bearers Clarence E. Johnson and Edward C. Rich and Edward C. Rich Jr. as pallbearers.
Rev. David L. Wilson of Central Congregational conducted a brief committal service for Mrs. Mary A. Ferguson, with ceremony details incomplete in the fragment.
Mrs Ralph passed a score, Mrs Roscoe Shaw placed second, and Mrs William Freeman received the consolation prize in the event.
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