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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
8
Fortnightly Bath items note two marriage intentions at the City Clerk's office and a Philadelphia couple united in South Boston. A sleighride to Adams tonight draws 40 participants, while a polar storm brings rain and a blizzard, delaying shipyard work and school. An elderly Mary Parker dies at 92.
Last night about 30 couples from this city sleighed to Adams with a supper and dance led by Swanton Tram and Potter. Stockholders of the New England Shipbuilding Co met, choosing directors including Guy C. Goss Galen C. Moses and Arthur Sewall, with Goss later elected president. Amaranth Hall hosted a Phi Rho dance with seven piece Thieme orchestra and a concert, lasting till nearly 3 a.m., praised for music and effort by Floor Manager Percy and a committee.
Ex mayor James D Robinson learns of his son Jere D Robinson’s death in LaVerne Minnesota where he had farmed for four years. The 48 year old widow and child remain, with many friends in the city. Earlier he ran a ready made clothing store and a caucus gathered last evening with many spectators.
A stormy night did not dampen attendance at Republican ward caucuses with about 400 in ward 2 and broad nominations across wards. The slate includes incumbents and new faces such as Charles H. Matson in ward 5 and George Moulton in ward 4, with further nominations listed for ward officers and committees.
Morse Basketeers defeated Brunswick 45 to 16 in Bath with Captain Wilson scoring eight field goals and four free throws. Reed added 12 points, and the Bath team displayed strong teamwork as they dominated the home game. The win boosts Morse ahead of a likely tough clash with South Portland in Bath Wednesday.
A garbled item notes phrases from Hyverette Stackpole and Williany Bowers. It mentions a dietitian and a document, a circular from the Knights of Labor, and references to good placed printed papers.
March 2 1886 report shows regular city council session scheduled for tomorrow evening. Severe weather halted south end shipyard operations for four days though a large Alameda concert drew a big crowd. Eight new aldermen elected join 20 returning members. missing men from Dingley’s Island incident later deemed unfounded rumor.
Sagadahoc County Pomona Grange at Enterprise Richmond held a February meeting to discuss voting for the commissioner of agriculture and other topics. Speakers questioned electing the official by the people, noted a trend toward public vote, and urged voter turnout. The session included songs, papers on rural schools and reforestation, seed improvement talk, and musical performances. About 125 members attended.
The American Seamen's Friend Society reports 300000 sailors visited ports worldwide last year with one in seven attending services or destitutions and three seeking lodging at headquarters. Dr. George Sidney Webster notes growing need and broader, deeper engagement with seafarers.
Morse girls lost a fast paced contest at Brunswick 320 to 10 29. The Morse lineup used new center pair Scott and Munsey both freshmen after height disadvantage, while Brunswick guards led by Miss Marriner delivered standout play throughout the match.
MacMillan party heads to Polar seas this year without companion from prior voyage. One member has chosen forestry and sails to Newfoundland for timber cruising. Dr MacMillan tours the Midwest and will lecture in Wisconsin on his latest expedition May 21.
The Old Folks' Concert at the Masonic temple drew a capacity crowd last Wednesday with 16 numbers. The program featured the Hayden Quartet and a strong chorus under James J. Perkins, with soloists Mrs. Lowell and Fred S. Curtis, as well as readings by Miss Margaret Whalen. Positive reception and plans for a repeat performance followed by pledges for tickets.
Five major Maine Y M C A branches Portland Bath Auburn Bangor and Augusta enter a March 20 basketball tournament in Augusta to decide the state championship. Bath Y M C A sends a strong Bath A C based team minus Bill Perkins with contest against industrial league selections and similar calibre squads from other cities. Finals play in the evening with officials to be announced.
Dr. Alfred P. Hanke, former Wisconsin economics professor, says women’s belief in buying from door to door agents is unfounded. He reports long term investigations show local stores offer equal or better prices, and that lease-to-house selling is economically unsound with price and quality advantages favoring stores.
Forty eight names were added to the Bath voting list by the Board of Registration which closed its public sessions Feb 24 in preparation for Monday's annual municipal election. This larger than expected figure followed four sessions in 1925 when few new voters registered.
George W. Blake of 170 North Street died at City Hospital after a month illness. Native of New Brunswick he leaves son Harry Blake of Hallowell and four daughters Mrs Horace McLain Mrs Vera Mills of Milltown Mrs Lauriston Small and Mrs Harriet Bunker of Bath. Funeral private Thursday morning. Flowers not requested.
Resumption of business by the Craig shipyards in Long Beach California is assured when both inner and ocean channels allow large vessels to reach the yards. Mrs Seth S Mullin hosted a Friday luncheon at her Washington Street home with four auction tables. Mrs Frederick H Kimball won first prize an amber glass salad plate and Mrs Fr Motley Fuller the second prize a Burgundy glass flower bowl.
Interest in Bath's Piddlers' contest grows ahead of the Lewiston world contest. North Edgecombe's Charles Brooks is the oldest entrant and a leading fiddle master. The event promises several strong competitors with top prizes drawing local and outlying interest. Attendees will hear old time melodies and the Mellie Duhams, with public voting on the first three prizes.
In the Tenth Interclub league the Woodmen hosted the American Legion last week. Woodmen won all three tables 105 to 61 in cribbage and 1086 to 1030 in another event, with high scores from Stover Crane Hagan and Wiggins. A scheral hour followed refreshments after the games.
James Blenn Jr., 14, a Boothbay Harbor High School freshman, won first prize in the annual George Th. Kenniston Jr. memorial speaking contest held at Pythian Hall. The prize, a five dollar gold piece, honors Kenniston who died aboard the steamship Portland in the 1898 disaster.
Dr Langdon T. Snipe gave a talk to Grace church Men's club about his travels in Spain and Italy. Harold Adams oversaw the refreshments after the meeting.
Walter S. Glidden, executor, petitions probate in Sagadahoc County Maine after Augusta Duncan of Bath died Dec 15 1923 leaving Georgie D. Seavey as heir. The court orders publication of notice for a March 9 1926 probate hearing at Bath and admission of the will.
Bath Lodge of Elks hosted Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Hiram Willard for an inspection of officers. A 6 30 p dinner followed, cigars supplied, Edward Kelley and John Simmerton aided the banquet, Elmer Dow entertained, and officers including Mikels and Samerton were installed with remarks on welfare work.
Fred D. Keene former yacht chef and Bath Iron Works veteran believes yachting will rebound with wealthy Americans preferring sea vacations to auto touring. He notes rising yacht construction along the coast and laments Rath Tron Works closing. Harry A. Beals departed Friday for Portland on company business.
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