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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1916
Page
7
Last November we housed our sheep in four barns and expanded to over 900 head by March 1 with no disease losses. Imported and native breeds thrive in Maine winters with good care, as lambs show strong growth, high twin rates, and a shift toward more ewe lambs this year.
Meadowbrook Hall hosted a supper and games for thirty one attendees after an evening discouraging weather. James Chambers returns to help Mrs. Cutting, with Bath visits by Elizabeth Johnson. Popham Beach Library gains Christian Science titles and periodicals from Mary Baker Eddy’s trustees, now available via Bath and Sebasco libraries. Allen cottage at Sebasco suffers minor fire and break ins reported. caretaker notified owner and no items stolen.
The Ladies Aid hosted a February 22 social with a fine supper of sandwiches cake doughnuts cheese and coffee. Washington’s birthday decor inspired table favors and a music program featured George Staples Forest Jackson Mabel Jordan and Forest Jackson with victrola piano. About thirty attendees enjoyed games and a lively evening. Charle Savage visited his daughter Mrs B M Potters in Woolwich and several locals attended the Portland auto show.
News from Bowdoinham Post Road notes the death of Douglass Davis two months old, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Davis of Saco. Mrs Davis formerly Miss Lillian Douglass of Bowdoinham. The item lists local visits, ice houses filled, and elderly residents with brief notes on their health and activities.
F. Cobb and Co in Rockland plan a raised deck three masted schooner to build while Lieut. Commander Reuben K. Dyer remains in charge of the Maine Naval Militia. Bath Elks plan to attend the Grand Lodge session in Baltimore July 10 to 15. Charles L. Furbish is honored with a surprise birthday at his Goddard Street home hosted by People's Baptist Church deacons and members.
Community clubs meet at private homes across Middle Street High Street and Cummings Street. Maine Central drop tender F P Carlton hatched sixteen chicks from two dozen eggs. Progressive and Republican political activity noted with Mayoral talks and a Bangor state convention planned. Coastwise captain W D Sproul retires as Clifford is sold, seamen wages rise due to sailor shortage. Ninth Grade students earn Palmer system writing buttons. Captain J O Wyman reports a gale disrupted the Coastwise voyage into Portland.
A roundup of local happenings includes reports on social clubs meeting at residents’ homes, lectures at Universalist Church about Norway, repairs to the Camden steamer, and appeals for Baptist minister support. Also covered are nautical travels of Neil O Briens minstrels, a sheriff’s 13th birthday celebration, Colonial Club beats Wassitts, a fire near a jigger dump, and John C Howes announcing candidacy for Maine Encampment commander.
Genesta Sewing Circle met with Mrs Arthur I Pepper as community notes recount two men aged 56 born Feb 29 1860 celebrate birthdays and receive greetings. A suit against Morse and Hudson Navigation Co claiming monopolistic railroad rates ends. Manhattan Co. sought 1.5 million under Sherman law. Cruise planning for Boston Yacht Club set to start July 15 from Marblehead with short daily runs ending near Portland. The William M Critchett lumber schooner remains waterlogged in Hampton Roads after collision, towed toward New York. Combination Four ball at Music Hall features 38 couples and many dances themed around fire service and crew roles.
Nearly 10 000 ballots are required for the next municipal election with a separate ballot for the Board of Education. The Sagadahoc County Teachers Convention holiday is March 17, and spring vacations run March 24 to April 3. A wedding is set March 7 in Music Hall with 500 invitations for Miss Maria Gordon and Morris Orinsky. Bath hosts dances and a planned military ball on March 17.
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