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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
8
Bath Daily Times reports busy times at Bath Iron Works with significant shipyard activity and planned July completion. Entries note passengers, rail travel to Boston and Portland for events including a Prohibition Convention, local tradesmen changes, and community schooling.
A special Bath city council meeting is called by the mayor for this evening. Mr and Mrs George Henderson of Maklen MA honeymooning in Phippsburg. Maine Steam Ship Co directs directors to buy or build a new steamer. Negotiations continue with Meteor holders but no conclusion yet. Acadia lodge plans a Boston trip on Star of the East to view Gettysburg panorama. Tickets 1.50, public invited. Dr J W Savage drives to post office, horse runs away but no injury. Mrs Hugh Rogers’ family marks her 77th birthday with remarks on her vigor and blessing for her later years.
Tomorrow afternoon between one and two oclock the New England Shipbuilding Co yard will launch a large four masted schooner owned by Capt J B Phillips of Taunton Mass. The vessel is described as the largest ever built with a near 1500 tonnage. Separately the City of Rockland ferry boat has been moved to New England Iron Works wharf for boiler work and will soon resume service. Alameda rink interior is being upgraded with new gallery cap, higher stage walls and fresh paint ahead of a day night by the Togus band under Dunlap Commandery K T of this city.
The 1886 Bath high school graduation events feature a decorated Wesley M. E. church with evergreen arches and a motto Non Scholae sed Vitae Disin ns. A reception and hop at the high school hall follow, managed by Misses Stover Adams Emmons Spear and Masters McDonald Duncan Coombs, with Swan ton's orchestra providing music. The city also reports repairs and community notices including a Bath building project, a piazza repair, and the water works talks with Mr. Norman of Boston.
June 21 1886 report notes New England Shipbuilding Co. closed a contract to construct a steamship for Maine Steamship Co. to serve Portland and New York. Hull and machinery by the yard, engines and boilers at New England Iron Works. Vessel 225 feet long about 1500 tons, propeller loss era, due early next spring. Also mentions accident at Shaw Mill injuring James Batts and a child’s elbow fracture, W T U meeting, and a Bath parlor car visit with notable passengers.
A Boston to Portland party viewed the steamer Meteor at Sagadahock House wharf, then sailed to see her. the private sale to A. F. E. Bateman was concluded for about $30,000 and the vessel will head to New York in a few days.
West Bath column details weekend visits and social gatherings. Eleanor Bates and Oscar Jan deau of Portland stayed with Miss Bates' family. Henry Brown visited Bath residents in Brunswick and Davis homes. Barbara and Ruth Brown spent time with Bath grandparents. Rosedale farm hosted guests from Bath and Foster's Point. Lincoln Williams and family hosted Williams relatives. Chester King also visited Rosedale farm. Alfred Neal of Bath secured summer work on the Rosedale farm.
Harriet E. Prescott 81 widow of Levi L. Prescott died last Wednesday afternoon at City hospital after a two month illness. Born in South Liberty to Henry and Sylvia Sherman she lived in Bath for 12 years and was an honorary member of Arbutus chapter O E S Liberty. Survived by three nephews Allen Morse Bath Harry Stewart Boston Warren Stewart Boston and three nieces Mrs Fred A Fuller Bath Mrs Danvers Cram Newport and Mrs Frank S Cley Boston. It is now proposed to build pulp and paper mills where there are fine spruce.
The article urges choosing a vacation plan that fits finances and family life while promoting health. It suggests home picnics when outings are difficult, using simple paper dishes to ease cleanup, and involving children in wholesome meals. Emphasizes changing routine, pursuing hobbies, and maintaining a positive attitude for real benefits.
West Bath grange hosts Dirigo grange at a memorable social program in Brunswick with tableaux, solos, recitations, and musical items. notice follows of a mortgage pledge and a forthcoming probate court proceedings in Bath.
The Bath Rotary club met Tuesday at King Tavern to map the Kennebec valley field day set for July 1 at Island Park near Winthrop. A goodly delegation is hoped, and women were not invited. Rev. Frank M. Lamb spoke on his charity work with the Poor Whites of the Southern Mountains and Mt. Mitchell visit, with Rotarians Dick Hertz, William Nealley, John Riley, Lawrence Hart, and guest George Hill in attendance.
Kenneth P. Sheldon of Bath along with nine Maine graduates completed the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance program in Boston. Maine peers included Maurice F. Moulton, Ervin Kilgore, Joseph Jackson, Henry George, George Diehl, Edwin Church, George Dennis, William Bauer and Albert Boudreau. Exercises at the Boston Opera House featured addresses by Harry Wentley, Edward Griggs, and Hastings Hawkes as certificates were earned.
Court reports probate actions in Sagadahoc County Maine. Estelle M Comeau of Bath petitions as executrix for James A Comeau estate with heirs listed. A guardian Lulu Atkins seeks sale of Bath real estate for minors Lillian H Deering and Harold D Deering. Notices publish order for hearings July 13 1926.
In Maine last summer more than 15000 youths from outside the state attended camps, most under non-resident control. The notice details a 1926 foreclosure sale in Topsham involving Weston M. Estes and Ella M. Estes, with Amelia S. Hunter as administratrix, listing property in Sagadahoc County and Plan to sell at public auction to satisfy a debt and costs. Albert Henderson, Deputy Sheriff, signs the notice.
Court filings from Sagadahoc County show Alice FE King of Bath seeks Letters Testamentary for the estate of Fred S King who died May 18 1926 leaving widow Alice E King and heirs Everett A King and Irene S King. Notices caution interested parties to appear July 6 1926 in Bath Probate Court and to file objections if any.
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