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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
5
Woolwich and nearby towns welcome summer visitors including Thomas Haggett 85 who gardens independently and Mrs Clement Paquet of Malden with relatives at their cottage. The community reports graduations, church services, boat trips, and multiple social calls as families plan summer stays and events at Woolwich, Bath, and Sagadahoc areas.
Workers and residents feel fortunate after securing her services. Fred Bailey of Westport was elected secretary and Wilson Bailey of this town chairman.
About thirty Bath residents signed contracts to guarantee $1500 for a Bath Chautauqua week in July. Miss Caroline P Redden will visit to finalize plans for concerts under a large tent with lights seats scenery and costumes. The program includes the Zimmer Carter company harpists violinists and other acts plus lectures songs and operatic performances by Cornelia Bonnelli and the Gilbert and Sullivan Pinafore production.
Frank Totman of Bath, serving in Co A 101st Engineers AEF, mailed an illustrated Rhine map from Marenz to Koeten to Dr William James Rouse. The piece includes German text and notes Germans use of printed matter for souvenirs. The letter carries censor approval from Capt Caverney U Third Army of Occupation.
The Bath school crisis centers on Clarence Flood of Taunton Massachusetts being consulted in May about the superintendent post. Initial board plans had Flood as superintendent with Giles Stuart to Morse High and James King as subinspector, but the board later chose Charles L. Smith for principal and W J Ellingwood for superintendent. Flood, though not offended, remains curious about the shifting board decisions.
Miss Mabel Benninghove and Joseph Arthur Burgess were married at eight o clock Monday morning at St Marys church with Rev N J Moran officiating. The couple exchanged ring vows in a Nuptial Mass attended by close relatives.
Mrs. Freda FE Tyler, 24, wife of Franklin Tyler, died Monday afternoon after about two weeks of illness. Born June 29, 1895 in Bath, she attended Morse High School before ill health forced her to leave. She sang in the Corliss Street choir and was a member of the Freewill Workers.
Phippsburg selectmen report progress on town roads by laying a tile drain in front of the post office and purchasing horses for road work. The Basin road gets initial attention under a special appropriation while carpenters repair government buildings at Squirrel Point light. Local residents and visitors are noted, including travels and health updates.
Mrs Victoria Butler died Tuesday morning after a four week illness. Born April 7 1889 in Phippsburg she was the daughter of John A and Louisa Jewell and lived in Phippsburg. She leaves husband William A Butler son Fred L Sparks Boston granddaughter Mrs John Malcolm Boston and great granddaughter. Funeral Thursday at two p.m. at the home in Whippsburg Center.
All St Marys Church societies will be represented at the Sagadahoc council carnival and lawn party with the Texas marine band performing each evening. Delegations from other Maine councils are expected to attend by automobile, making July 1 and 2 standout events in Bath. Proceeds go to the Home fund.
Capt. and Mrs. Richard Quick purchased the Starkeys former home on Washington street near the Donnell place in Nashua New Hampshire. Built by Mrs. Starkey's late father Fred B R Scott the property is noted for its fine river view and quality construction. The sale, handled by J C Footer, will have the Quicks moving in early next week.
Sidney Skelton of Bowdoin S87 died June 17 after a long illness. He leaves his wife four sons George Somerville James Portland Leonard Bowdoin and Sidney W Skelton at home and a daughter Mrs Lillian Ordway. Rev Mr Mc Gann of Brunswick to officiate at the funeral. Barrels of oil placed on Winter and High streets, to Center street, to be put on the road to keep down the dust.
At Central church chapel last Wednesday evening Miss Charlotte Hallet presented a memory program to an enthusiastic audience. Her technique was excellent from opening "Alice" by Ascher through the closing "Rigoletto" by Liszt and three own compositions received strong applause.
Emile Burlet, the local M C A physical director, trains middleweight Charles Platof aiming for peak form in a month. Burlet notes Platof’s strength but lack of wrestling science and expects him to challenge top middleweights after daily instruction. Burlet plans several local matches. Capt Richard Quick returns from Buenos Aires aboard the Edward Sewall after 51 days at sea. His wife joins him in Bath for ten days. Alongshore fishermen report large hake catches.
Bath resident George L. Farren testified on November 9 1914 that after three years of backache and urinary issues Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his pain after three boxes purchased at Webber's Drug Store. He renewed his recommendation on October 1 1917 noting continued reliable relief and endorsing the product from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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