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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1913
Page
1
The article details Bathman’s extended effort to crack a mystery, outlining the persistent investigations, pivotal clues, and eventual progress over time. It highlights key turning points and the dedication involved in pursuing the truth.
Dr. Magoun, a Cambridge scholar, spent 14 years developing a common time theory linking natural rhythm to speech and song. He explains his orgainette music box method and how perforated scores guided cadence, while noting Maine customs history parallels in his long interview.
A south end school reports 15 pupils out this week with illness. Widespread grip and severe colds affect many city families. Palm Sunday arrives tomorrow.
Ice clears on Sasanoa river allowing steamers to sail from this city to Boothbay. The Seguin was first boat this year, passing March 15 last year resumed March 15. Service to Boothbay to restart next Monday, people glad to have route open again.
George W. Hunt filed a equity bill for Nathan W. Eaton to be restrained from acting as road commissioner of Phippsburg. The suit asks the office be declared vacant and a new appointment made. A hearing is set for April 1 at the county building. Eaton has qualified to serve. Morse renews challenge and cites DPD McGillicuddy as backing a clear court decision.
Rangeley a steel passenger and freight steamer built by Bath Iron Works for Maine Central Railway was launched with many spectators. A duplicate of the Moosehead, she will run opposite on the Frenchmen's Bay route and be among the finest on the Atlantic coast. Length 195 feet, beam 85 feet, depth 14.6 feet, speed about 17 knots. Ready for service mid May.
The Bark Merchants Association schedules its regular meeting for Monday evening at the Colonial Cafe replacing the association rooms. The agenda focuses on listening to local speakers about proposed marine railway plans and related topics. The new president Scott Ro Prove will preside. Members are urged to attend.
Bath merchants group votes to incorporate as it grows and seeks new industries for the city. Papers filed with the Secretary of State in Augusta. certificate expected early next week. Association has a several hundred dollar fund to pursue manufacturers and favorable sites.
Members of the Colonial Club will attend Grace Church tomorrow afternoon for a special sermon by Rev. Culbert McGay honoring the club’s Sith anniversary. About ten members are expected to participate, then the Grace Church Men's Club will host a light lunch and social hour in the parish house new club rooms.
Edwin Knight wins Ward Two council seat by one vote over Ralph Covel after ballot inspection reveals a three ballot dispute. Covel withdraws appeal, deciding there was not enough at stake to pursue further action.
A fragment notes that no leading real estate owner in Hath faces pressure from LEPite to use a hall in Bath. It mentions a plan to demolish a building named Niamesta to create a space for intended purposes, with Alameda as nearby landmark.
Fast polo action at Alameda with Higeins of Providence on rush line and Bath and Carrizan at half back for the All Maine team. The same line played last Saturday when six players entered the game.
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