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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
1
A discussion notes a Maine bill to regulate highway advertising signs to curb unsightly boards. It cites concerns over visual clutter and loss of natural beauty along drives, urging passage of a law to protect scenery while considering impacts on business.
The article describes busy hearings with figures like Charles Brown of Baths and Supt. Brant managing spaces and documents. Governor Works and Governor Baxter are highlighted for their routines and public duties, with mentions of visits, meals, exercise, and a Bath household staff change at the Plain Mansion led by Miss Susan Ballon and Mrs. Betty McVane.
Mrs Frank Higgins entertained Sedgwick circle Ladies of the G A R at her Middle Street home Wednesday night. Four tables of Whist issued prizes. Lydia Lawson won the first ladies prize a cut glass dish. Abner Johnson received the rabbit booby prize, and Mrs Fanny Thorlow won the ladies booby prize a flute.
The annual report covers sewer and street projects completed or underway including Center street, Washington street, and Marshall street sewers, repairs on North Bath roads, resurfacing on Washington and Court streets, and new bridges and walks. It notes ledge tunneling, equipment upgrades, and a large portion of state road funds carried forward, with thanks to city officials and a financial summary.
Dr Clarence A Peaslee republican mayoral candidate arrives in Bath to confer with the republican committee and workers ahead of the election. He has completed an eight week Johns Hopkins course and will stay in New York two weeks then return to Bath mid to late March. He and Mrs Peaslee reside at 66 Quincy Street Brooklyn during the infirmary period.
Bath merchants meeting in the chamber of commerce voted to push ahead with a second Dollar Day around mid next month. They note more town workers than before the war and plan extensive advertising to attract shoppers from surrounding territory. The June Dollar Day drew hundreds to Bath and the current favorable conditions promise another big event with exceptional values.
Sagadahoe Pomona held a meeting at Bowdoin Center Grange Hall on February 28 with 91 attendees despite bad weather and distant rail access. The session included degree work for nine candidates, an extensive program, and installation of new officers including Overseer Albert Tlenderson and Lady Assistant Steward Marjorie Jenderson, as Mrs. Patten presided.
Nine Bath members of Casea encampment of Brunswick attended the Kennebec district meeting with Kennebec lodge of Odd Fellows in Richmond town hall. The royal purple degree was conferred on 27 candidates by the Brunswick staff amid a 202-strong attendance, with 60 from Brunswick and 150 from Augusta and Gardiner. Bath sent a trolley to Brunswick at five and returned after the Brunswick trolley reached Bath at one this morning.
Miss Alice Deering entertained at the Old Folks Home with a musical program and readings by Miss Madelyn Davis. Anitra's dance by Deering and Nichols, plus dances by Charlotte Rauser and a pat n dance by Capt. Frank Dingley, culminated in a tag dance and refreshments as guests enjoyed a grand, attentive evening.
Sixty players sat at fifteen tables for a Wednesday Bath camp Modern Woodmen of America benefit. A sizable sum was raised for charity. Prize winners included Mrs. Peter Lebel and Mrs. George McPlman among women, and John Gallant and Daniel Martin among men. Also noted is Thomas Hodgkins of Boston visiting his father Elmer Hodgkins in the Insychopathic hospital.
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