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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1953
Page
6
June 17 1913 Bath notes a severe thunderstorm lasting nearly an hour with intense lightning and heavy rain. Damage reported at West Bath includes a spruce tree struck at C W Campbell home, a large top torn and a seven foot log landing near the house. The storm halted electric service and prompted local repairs.
On June 19, 1913 Morse High School announced the prize winner in the French contest Miss Beatrice Bowker of Phippsburg was the top contestant. Miss Marion Parker recently from this city earned her an class act from Smith College and will visit Miss Jennie Sawyer of Dummer Street. Principal Cole revealed the top ranks in Florent classes led by Frances O Weeks Alberta I and Jane Buart BeNON among others.
Local residents and families are highlighted with notes on travel, employment shifts, and community life in Bath. Highlights include retirements from D. T. Percy & Sons, new ice cream parlor opening by William Mann, Bath Auto & Gas Engine Co staffing change, and various summer plans for Abenaki Campfire girls, tennis and croquet at Charles T. Jackson’s lawn, plus school activities at Morse High and Central Chapel.
June 20 1913 Lieut Col Craighill from the War Department toured the Winneganee bridge site with George E Hughes and F L Staples petitioners Bath mayor street and sewer commissioners and Phippsburg selectmen. Draw would cost Bath city. Hearing date to be announced. Lieut Comdr Harris Laning arrived to command Cassin. Graduation exercises held at Morse High ninth grade with crowded hall and window sills used as seats.
Mr and Mrs Wellington Clark of aSreaoe in town today bought the Partridge farm in Woolwich. Fitzgerald Bros of this city opened an antique shop in Irn Bedded Pine SRE Sh bar and transported a large load.
June 22 1913 reports that the Kennebec Line service will begin next Tuesday with City of Rockland's first trip of the season leaving Boston Tuesday night and 5 trips starting July 20. A 22 inch sewer from Washington through Center Water Elm and Ferry to the river will be built by contract. Sixty six Bath teachers apply for superintendent or sub-master roles. Morse High School class of 1913 graduation was held at Winter Street Church. The 4th Company C A C departed for Fort Baldwin on the steamer Gen Randol. Alfred L Cutting of Sheldon School Chicago will address Bath citizens next Wednesday. John Nocton launched the launch Ethel F for Bay Point in July. Staples Transportation port captain John S Cummings arrived to supervise repairs on the barge Brockton arriving from Saco. The barge fleet construction progress is noted and Bath residents greet him. Morse High School has elected a notable candidate.
Miss Margaret Bakeman leaves on Thursday for Mass prior to a trip. A large Beacon Street church group gave Daniel McDonald and son Ishall a send off. They go to Cooperstown N Y to pass the summer with Dan, an engineer on a lake freighter. E L Gaudreau, after a week at home, goes to verton Park Portland and will spend the summer in the city. Bant Hanson recently graduated from Hawley School of Engineering in Boston and visits with his parents, Mrs Ole Hanson of New York. Mr and Mrs D Wylie Lemont return after attending Somerville school graduation. Verne Wright, Mrs Lemont's sister, was in the class and returned with them to Bath for the summer.
In Bath the Popham Beach WwW Co organized at Keegan & Bridgham with a $3500 capital. Officers E J Stewart president, J H Stacy treasurer, J Ar ey Aud clerk, J H peace ae Percy, J Arthur Stevens, G E Hathaway are named. A torpedo boat destroyer will leave tomorrow at eight to start on her official voyage. The Bath Daily reports summer season boats and related events.
Small Point and West Point fishermen report occasional bonito catches mixed with their mackerel. The fish resemble mackerel and tuna in shape, with red flesh described as tasty. They normally inhabit south of Cape Cod and the Gulf of Mexico during spawning, and offshore in deep water at other times.
Irving Humphrey of Sebasco, owner and captain of the drag ger Cynthia, suffered a eye injury when a steel fragment from a chisel struck his eye while freeing a steel cable on the fishing boat. He was taken to Bath for treatment.
Torrent No 1 captured first money in the second class hand tub division at Newbury muster. Deluge of Berwick took second, Geery of Marblehead third, Hancock of Ashburnham fourth, Androscoggin of Topsham fifth. First class machines led by Neptune of Newburyport and Protection of Newbury. Next muster set for Bristol, Rhode Island on July 4 with Bathtub leaving July 3. loading time to be announced.
Local police report rising use of bows and arrows by children shooting at each other and at passing pedestrians and at electric poles. Rubber tips risk eye injury while steel barbs threaten greater harm. parents urged to limit access. Also, fluorescent lighting being installed in the Assessors and Schools offices to improve illumination for heavy clerical work.
Court of Probate in Sagadahoc County orders publication of notices for estates in Bath. Hearings set for July first. executors named include John P. Carey and Charles F Blunt among others. Appointments and final accounts listed for Bessie M Hunt Ruth Lucile Hintzen Charlies A Bean and more.
Probate entries list Bessie E Cumming of Georgetown deceased with Walter W Cumming as administrator on June 2 1953. Fred W Larrabee of West Bath deceased with Joseph W Larrabee administrator without bond June 2 1953. Phipburg Aseele Oliver appointed executrix without bond June 2 1953. Dora E Perkins of Bath deceased with Frank W Perkins as executor without bond June 2 1953. True copy of the original order Attest Lillian H Weal.
Boston University scholar recalls conquering Everest in a sermon based on Ezekiel. Rev G Hempstiner of the Methodist district offers congratulations from Wesley church. A letter and flowers are noted. Sunday evening speech by Rev Howard Creche titled The Light of the World. Mrs Jeanne Cramer sang a solo. The church continues its 100th anniversary observance.
A wedding announces Pinson and Sullivan tying the knot in West Bath with Williams and Mildred Robinson of Rockport among guests. Nearby a road project by the state highway department graded a lot near Vincant Front and the Coches bridge to improve access and visibility, though the text is garbled.
Estate filings show petitions for probate and appointments in Bath and Georgetown. Executors and guardians present first and final accounts, administrations, and guardianships for Edith Cornish Bath widow Mary Gordon Burgess Norton Mulcahy and others. orders dated 11-18-25 reference final accounts, guardian duties, and trustees for Wetherbee and Boston Safe Trust Company.
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