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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1929
Page
3
Voters approved the annual budget with allocations for schools, roads, health, library, and town services. They elected a budget committee, authorized debt borrowing, and discussed by laws, streets, and a fire apparatus committee with members named. The meeting set future reports and thanked the moderator and donors.
State of Maine to the judge of Cumberland Probate Court. Herbert L Simpson of Brunswick petitions for administration with will annexed of Augusta A Simpson who died January 12 1929 at West Bath Sagadahoc. William F Simpson widower and heir at law is guardian of William F Simpson with Carrie Ward of West Bath as sister. Petition asks will be proved and estate administered. Date March 8 1929. Attest William F Dunham clerk.
Mrs Eugene Hunnewell visits Brunswick for weeks with friends. Edgcomb families relocate to Murphy's Corner for winter while Mr Greenough works on Governor Gardiner’s summer home. Bay Shore residents Willard Elliott return from the South. Health notes mention Mrs Neal McIntosh. Travel and social visits include Clifton Scott family and Mrs Blanche Walters in Waldoboro, and Bath visitors Hollis Leeman family. Travelers club quilts at Mrs Moulton. Hanson brothers return from Sullivan with pipe-laying work. Nequasset visitors include Mrs Sylvester and niece Mrs Loretta Carlton. Mrs R J Gilmore visits Bath. Nequasset Men’s Forum presents A Breach of Prom ise Case at Congregational church tonight. Sagadahoc Ferry Sunday school organized led by Mrs Oswald Rankin with 18 present. Spring term schools open Monday March 18 per John Carter.
The annual town meeting approved appropriations of 6430, up 370 from last year, likely nudging taxes higher unless valuation rises. Center school will continue. Earl Richardson won the town hall lease at 100, while Mrs. E V Lewis was chosen for three years on the school board. Oliver P Jewett resigned. Fred I Greenleaf filled the two year vacancy. Officers retained include Selectmen Fowle and Smith, Town Clerk Colby, Treasurer Bailey, and others. Col. John McLean, WWI veteran, dies from injuries after a wedding week auto wreck. Angel of France nurse Kathleen Peabody survived.
A series of probate notices from Bath Sagadahoc County Maine in March 1929. The documents petition for trusteeship appointments and executorships, with notices to interested parties to appear in Bath Probate Court on April 2, 1929, and publication in Bath Independent. Named individuals include Lillie M Leonard and Blanche E Dodge, among others.
Donald Crosby wins the city Y M C A pool championship with a narrow two ball margin over James Dasarkis. Crosby dominates through rounds beating Billy Gove 50-21 and Herbert Pierce 50-49 before a 100-75 final over James Miller. In the junior division Donald Jewett defeats Ernest Sarkis 100-75 to claim the title alongside a string of close matches.
Bath residents welcome a new Monroe store with doors opening Saturday at 9 30 am. The frontage is marble and copper with 30 young ladies staffing opening day and 15 on regular sales. Executives from New Bedford arrive for the launch as stock arrives, with a grand basement store, walnut panels, mahogany trim, and floors, offering items from five cents to five dollars.
West Bath updates cover weekend visits by Anstress Larrabee Betty Rose and Emily Larrabee at L. D. Sheldon home in Bath Belle Donnell returns to wintering in Bath Edward Cummings substitutes on mail route after Edward Giles injures car strikes pole Miss Marguerite Donnell visits Miss Marion Rose in Rosedale Julia Coombs stays with Amy Coombs Campbell's Pond and Myra Coombs returns to Attleboro with Robert Metcalf Various local movements include storm drifts cleared for state road to grange hall and updates on Mayo Murphy Rogers Williams Trufant and Welch farm bureau meetings plus power service extension to Rosedale and local hospital and school notes
A Richmond Dresden bridge hearing drew attendees from West Dresden Dresden Mills and Center plus Mr and Mrs L H Siegars and G L Siegars. Notices in Bath Sagadahoc state M Edith Lemont named administratrix of Mason M Lemont estate. probate confirms March 1929 appointment and public notice three weeks.
Brunswick high school upset Morse high 26 to 17 at the YMCA gym in Bath. The win, aided by strong free throw shooting, secures Brunswick a likely berth in the Bates tournament as fans flooded Front Street in celebration. Morse was led by Jimmy Miller with 11 points, while Bouchard and Rancour paced Brunswick with three field goals each.
Bath A C.s offense struggled as Richmond Durand Aces built a 28 to 9 lead by halftime and surged ahead in the third quarter. Young and P Little starred for Richmond with sensational shooting, while Bath fought back in the final period led by Mac McCabe who scored six baskets and three free throws.
The Western Maine high schools chosen for the Bates Inter scholastic basketball tournament include Edward Little Auburn Lewiston Portland South Portland Cheverus Brunswick Lincoln Academy and Jay with Lincoln and Jay as alternates. The first six teams show strong records but later picks favor district representatives despite weaker seasons. The event will be at Bates gymnasium and promises high level play.
Irish Barney Grant of Lewiston, with over 300 bouts and only two knockdowns, joins promoter Sutherland to face Jack Dube of Brunswick in the main event at Columbia theatre. Dube weighs 163, Grant 159, as both promise a fierce showdown after past bouts including Grants draw with Joe Garvey.
Gardiner defeats Morse 32 to 20 at Gardiner Friday evening with Miss Alexander leading the Garnier scoring efforts. Larrabee and Spinney stood out for Morse in a fast, engaging game.
Buxton Rheumatic Medicine Co Abbot Village Maine offers a booklet available at all leading drug stores. This item promotes rheumatic remedies and is marketed through local pharmacies.
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