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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
7
Mrs Irving Gould of Chesterland Ohio writes praising Dr True's Elixir as a remedy for sick children. She urges mothers to use the Family Laxative and Worm Expeller and describes worm symptoms and benefits, noting the product is sold by all dealers in three sizes with the large size recommended.
The town of Phippsburg Maine petitions Sagadahoe County Bath to fix the boundaries of Third Class Highway No 1 as designated by the State Highway Commission. The request cites doubtful or lost boundaries and references the 1929 designation and 1916 Maine Revised Statutes. The municipal officers seek action by the county commissioners to establish the highway limits.
State Librarian Reve Henry BK Dunnack delivers a stirring oration at Bath praising Masonry’s equality and charity. He frames the temple as a life temple, urging adherence to three vows, moral steadfastness, and service, linking ancient wisdom to America’s founding Masonry figures Washington Franklin Marshall.
Masons after laying the corner stone of their temple held a Divine service at People's Baptist church with about 200 members and guests in attendance. Rev. Louis W. West preached on themes of eternity and Masonry's Celestial Lodge while parade details and lodge officers are listed. Dog fish have arrived off the coast and are bothering fishermen.
At a Maine Colonial club dinner Governor Taxter stated that governorship is a full time and overtime job with ongoing duties and criticism. The event honored Pres. Spear with U S flag and Maine state flag presented to the club. Attendees included Federal Prohibition Director Perkins, Senator Baxter, and club leaders. Diamond Spring water and musical performances highlighted a successful evening.
The Morse High School senior class held a final event aboard the Isleford, cruising the Sasanoa and Kennebec rivers to Boothbay Harbor and Bath. Principal Clinton D. Wilson led roll call with no casualties, then the group dined, danced, and rode out a choppy Atlantic ride before returning to Bath.
Miss Winnie Eliot of Bath who taught eighth grade at Topsham grammar school will marry Urban Thal of Fryeburg. Pupils and principal gave a silver sandwich plate. alumni club hosted a party with gifts. Probate notices announce executors for Clara L Oliver and Ches ter T Wallace estates and Belle A Wallace executrix.
Joseph Gorey Arthur Donovan George Donovan and William Hanley were arrested in Bath on a Ford car theft linked to Belfast. They pleaded guilty in Belfast municipal court and were committed to Waldo county jail in default of $500 bond awaiting September grand jury action.
A new filing cabinet from the Library Bureau is added to Patten Free Library with Dewey classification cards to guide public use. Library staff plan summer classification work and publish notices for guardianship and estate matters in Sagadahoc County probate court with dates in 1921.
In Sagadahoc County probate court, Leander Shenard estate administrator Walter Bongartz presents final account. Petition seeks sale of one hundred acre Bath Maine real estate to pay debts and costs. court to publish notice in Bath Independent before fifth July term. Judge James S. Lowers presides. notice to interested parties required.
On June 7 1921 Harold B Minott of Bath was appointed administrator of Alfred M Minotts estate and qualified for the trust. On June 7 1971 Robert W Donnell of Bath was appointed administrator of Grace T Donnell and qualified for the trust.
A hand made class II racing yacht model sits in Charles A. Harriman jewelry store window. Walter KR Many, Bath Iron Works draftsman, built the pine model with white holly deck to scale. It measures seven inches overall with a 25 inch water line and weighs six pounds. The 42 inch mast and 600 square inches of cloth reflect careful craft. The piece, a Manny family handiwork, appeals to New York bay yacht clubs.
Mr. and Mrs. Nichols publishers of The Bath Daily Times arrived back Thursday after a three month journey along the Pacific coast. They toured California Vancouver Island the Canadian Rockies Minneapolis and the Great Lakes and St Lawrence route praising fine weather and expressing pleasure at returning to Bath. Edward Hawley of Pinkham Dress in Boston also returned home after a few days in Bath with Mr. Thinley arriving on the City of Toledo.
A boom Maine meeting is scheduled in Damariscotta on June 29 with Judge William N. Titus overseeing arrangements. The Lincoln Hall event will start with a banquet and feature Gov. Percival Teaxter and other prominent speakers. The day runs from 12 to four and aims to show Lincoln county’s engagement with the movement.
The document details Ella Perry of Phinpsburg petitioning Sagadahoc Court to appoint an administrator for the estate of Zina Tutler who died intestate on April 12 1921. It lists heirs including Perry Shippsburg Bath residents and several half siblings from Massachusetts Connecticut and Maine. A probate notice orders appearance July 5 1921 and records Charles F Bliss of Bath appointed administrator for Frances W Bliss estates.
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