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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
2
The piece notes rising land prices for summer homes along the Maine coast causing buyers to fear overpricing. It cites two deals derailed by high asks and urges fair figures. It also discusses local politics, road work, and a Bath civic question about Hearst club membership.
A Sunday blaze at Port Morien Nova Scotia wiped out the Dominion Coal Co washing plant causing an estimated loss of 125000. The incident is part of a string of national and local news including political alignments and criminal cases.
The article notes brewers plan publicity, Gloucester considers Des Moines style municipal government, Bath residents weigh the idea, and State Highway Commissioner Sargent offers advice for town road improvements. It mentions Arthur Brisbane’s Prohibition story, Bobbie Somerville demonstrations, Bath wrestling, fast steamship, light Snow Hill forecast, and fire drills in Bath schools amid a wooden shipyard contract rumor.
Charles E. Witham died early Sunday at his home after a short grip illness that led to heart trouble. He served in Company E of the 1st Maine Volunteer Cavalry and belonged to Sedgwick Post No. 4 G A R. He leaves a widow and two children, a daughter Mrs. Fred Sidelinger and another child.
The Kennebec Yacht Club held its regular meeting with Vice Commodore Larrabee presiding. Proceeds from the Opera King Pepper totaled 104.58. A marina railway proposal was approved for the club dock with free use for association members. One candidate was admitted.
A seven year old boy, Harry W. Witham, died after illness. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Sarah Whitney of South Boston. He will be greatly missed by relatives and a large circle of friends.
Mrs Mary L Richardson widow of John G Richardson died Sunday afternoon at her Garden Street home after a long illness. Born in Brunswick she was daughter of the late Dr Isaac Lincoln and had lived many years in Bath. Survived by one daughter Miss Marcia Richardson of this city.
Bowdoinham and South Dresden teams haul rock for a breakwater near Carney's Point. Work will extend a few days this week with good weather. Gus Perkins drives four-horse teams. some days eight loads four tons each. Visitants include Mr and Mrs John R Stinson of Wiscasset and Mrs John R Lilly with her club. Mrs Walter Cunningham is ill. Dr Price of Richmond has been called.
Ashdale residents share a week of business travel in Bath with M B Spinney and wife. Will Oliver and Lafayette and their wives visited Georgetown to spend Sunday with sister Mrs Jewett. Mrs Hattie Sprague of Cambridge Mass visits sister Mrs L C Gilman in Ashdale. Will Bowie injures his foot while chopping in the woods. Edna Eaton, Bath worker, spends Sabbath with her parents and attends Bodwell grange. W H Gilman returns to Bath to work after a vacation. A baked bean supper at John Hollands raises about fourteen dollars for a church benefit.
Bodwell grange met Saturday evening with strong attendance. The program featured readings stories music and a game. The next meeting includes singing reading story and discussion led by Sister Julia Johnson and others.
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