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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1911
Page
7
Bath items reflect spring signs with talk of sap flow and milder weather. The community notes include theatre interest, streetcar safety during thaw, steamboat and railroad changes, a local sale, and promotions in transportation.
The piece highlights Representative Augustus A. Percy of Bath as a well liked Maine legislator who strong arms fish bills. A humorous incident with a taxi driver named Herring tempers his fame. Local events include Cony High basketball in Augusta, bath federation meeting, Trippe destroyer moving, possible Hyde Guards duty in Texas, and a large Sebasco Estates sale from April 1 to 15.
The Colonial Club boys staged a large minstrel program at Dreamland Theatre. Walter A. Murtaugh led as interlocutor with a strong chorus and standout solos by Arthur Lemont and Dan Williams. Mayor Small's political jabs drew smiles as the second half showcased Stewart and Donahue and a globe act by Mlle. Jeannette.
The Bath Beef Company plans substantial repairs and changes costing several thousand dollars early in spring. Work will be performed by F W Cunningham and Son of Portland, contractors.
The G G Deering company will start work Monday to complete a schooner at the New England yard begun by Captain James W Hawley and purchased by Deering. The project promises more work for Bath mechanics as Brunswick tightens liquor laws in a spasm of enforcement.
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