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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1917
Page
5
The town of Bowdoinham reports rising valuation figures from 1898 to 1916 with an increase in both valuation and tax commitments. Despite debate at town meeting, figures indicate growing wealth and higher tax rates, while some property exemptions offset gains. Community notes cover gatherings, visits, and local appointments.
Miss Bibber rode the mail home to Sebasco on Wednesday night. A crowd serenaded newlyweds Walter Story and spouse in Sebasco Monday. Edward Darling moved his family to the Henry Wilson house. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson visited Brunswick and Portland this week. Mrs. Gertie Darling works for Mrs. Alice Watson. E. W. Holbrook expects to be back aboard the mail next week. Anson Wallace rode the mail team Wednesday. The Alice G Capt. Ode Harris and the Bernard F Capt. A J Harris were in Candy's Harbor Wednesday night. Lydia Thompson left for Brunswick to be near her doctor at her niece's home. Mr. Wentworth of Parsonsfield visits his sister Mrs. Alice Wat.
Mrs Andrew Thomas remains very ill after a severe grip attack. A Dirigo Grange Hall entertainment and dance drew a crowd with sketches readings and music. Mercy and Calista Holbrook visited from Portland. Samuel Holbrook left for a two week business trip to Aroostook County. St Patrick’s party planned by Mrs Sidney Holbrook and Alma Holbrook for March 16. Mrs Mary Purinton recovering from laryngitis.
Lumber haulers relocate from the Rideout house to the Millay lot. Mrs. C O Purington adds home telephone service. Mrs. Lester Longfellow visits her parents Mr and Mrs H E Jack. Earl Purington keeps 36 laying hens, producing 179 eggs in the past week. Jack Brown and Will Brown plus Fred and Franklin Heath transport Dr H D Grant’s household goods to Bath.
A. J. Gowell of Bowdeinham spent a week in this city with his son W. A Gowell then visited his daughter Mrs Vosmus in Auburn before returning home. Mr Gowell is 84 years old. Edwin I Cornish and C E B Ervine were among Bath residents at an auto show in Boston last week.
The Judiciary Committee reports ought to pass a bill repealing the Perkins Town incorporation while preserving its corporate powers for ongoing suits and liabilities. It provides for transferring unexpended school funds to the state treasury for use in town residents’ schooling. The act would take effect March 1, 1918.
Aaron Franklin Williams born Bath Maine 1841 died Wednesday evening March 7 1917 in West Paris after a life at sea and in business. He sailed from age 15 with his father Capt Aaron Williams survived by daughter Annie L Wheeler and had ties to the Universalist Church and Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows. Funeral services were held at the Wheeler home Friday afternoon.
The community paid tribute to Rev. D. A. Ball with flowers and honors as the beloved friend lay in state. Dr. and Mrs. Wheeler escorted the remains to Bath for interment on Saturday.
The article lists Senate committee assignments for Maine's Fernald and Hale. Fernald joins fisheries coast defence commerce claims manufactures Indian affairs public buildings and grounds Pacific Islands and Porto Rico. Hale serves on naval affairs Canadian relations coast and insular survey railroads territories expenditures in justice and state. Naval affairs and Canadian relations matter to Maine. Fernald also takes commerce fisheries and coast defence.
A three-car freight arrived this morning carrying 26 pine spars for the John A. Morse Corporation. The longest eight spars measure 108 feet, with the rest tapering to 75 feet. The cargo is destined for the Bean shipyard in Camden, Maine, after transiting from Washington over 48 days. Joseph A. Martin was reported to have passed Tuesday in Brunswick.
The funeral for Frederick H Gowell was held at his home 647 Washington Street. Rev C R Chappell of Elm Street Church conducted services. Floral tributes included a wreath from the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and Maine Central staff. Pallbearers included Captain L B Chaney Chief Engineer Irving Keizer and others. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
At the Polar Star Lodge No. 114 annual meeting officers were elected. W M Alden P Denham S W Delmar E Bates Jr W Merton O Webber treasurer Frank Brown secretary L M LeMont S D Frank J Clark Jr D Joseph A Terrell Representative to Grand Lodge Raymond C Brown. Polar Star reports 265 members.
Cuthbert Wilson becomes the first Central Boy Scouts member to qualify as first class scout. In three weeks twelve others will also qualify as the troop continues active winter work. Miss Frances Warrington, home from Bangor, traveled by Virginia to Parker Head. Mrs. Sumner Bailey of Woolwich shopped in town Tuesday.
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