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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1911
Page
8
Election day looms as a quiet campaign plus town meetings and club gatherings fill the week. Probate court slated for Tuesday. school board meeting delayed due to Monday election. police and fire reports mention a small blaze and a costly shooting incident in Topsham.
The Kelley Spear Company sends the Merida afloat, built to ply the waters. Built for service, the vessel joins the fleet with seaworthy design and robust construction.
The Kelley Spear company launched the Merida II a 600 ton 182 ft steamer built for Red D Line to ply between Caracas Maracaibo and New York Venezuela. It will carry coffee goat skins and passengers with 17 first class staterooms. Seventeen Venezuelan crew plus two decks of passengers and a christening by Miss Jenny Sawyer marked the ceremony.
Westport residents report health updates and social visits. Notable items include Joe Hodgdon recovering from the grippe, Mrs Jane Bailey ill, and Miss Marion Jewett visiting Boston. Town meeting set for March second Monday and plans for summer homes noted along the Sheepscot River.
Frank Curtis of Washington and Shaw streets suffered severe scalds after a wrench slipped on a steamer at Bath Iron Works. A cloud of steam issued from a valve forcing him to jump into the river. He grabbed a line and was hauled ashore to his home, where doctors say recovery will take some time.
The Yarmouth Grange No. 14 Patrons of Husbandry expresses sympathy on the death of Gilbert J Ames. The group resolves to spread the resolutions on records, notify the family and papers, and drape the charter for thirty days. Committee on Resolutions Annie May Rogers, Mary L Wellcome, Eva L Richardson.
Do not put soap in the water used for washing windows. A little borax or household ammonia may be added and use very little water. Wipe the window casing with a dry cloth and rub the glass before washing to prevent streaks. Wring the cloth, rub dry, add kerosene to the water for shine, and a touch of alcohol in cold weather to prevent freezing. Old newspapers lightly rubbed give a final polish.
Public schools prepare for spring testing as districts set dates and plan logistics for student assessments across grades. Officials emphasize test windows, reporting timelines, and alignment with state standards to gauge school performance.
Funeral services were held at the Carter home in Day's Ferry Woolwich for Charles Day Carter son of Josiah and Margaret Carter. Rev W L Bradeen conducted a brief service as Charlie died at 25 after a brave tuberculosis battle spanning five years. Interment followed at Riverside cemetery beside his father. The community extends sympathy to his widowed mother and mourns the loss of a noble, energetic young man.
Work in Bath's wooden yards shows signs of improvement as activity increases in timber yards and related trades. Local mills report higher orders and more employment opportunities.
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