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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
8
Easter and spring themes frame this Bath column with notes on local events. Mentioned are Sagadahoc Pomona grange in Topsham, minor court cases, market prices for fruit, upcoming court term in Bath, and local plans from the new Bath band to the summer season.
In Bath a joint Democratic convention elected city marshal Hiram R. Pattee over Wilbur C. Oliver. Alderman Allan backed Harold M. Sewall for city forester. George W. Hunt edged by one vote for assessor. Gibbons Hartnett Savage thre members elected to overseers of the poor. Charles S. Brown won treasurer collector race. Small and Larrabee presided over street and sewer board seating and appointments followed.
Present indications show ice drifting out of the Kennebec near Hopewell and Attecrsta as the river opens downstream toward Britt’s and Hallo well. Water runs past the Atlusta Lumber Co. mill and the cross river crossing is removed for safety. The Journal notes past open dates in 1981 and 1980 with navigation expected soon.
The steamer City of Bangor of the Kennebec and Boston division left Bath Wednesday night in command of Capt. Colby for Boston. She will receive a wireless outfit and a new paint job and is expected to start the route by mid April. The steamer City of Augusta, serving Augusta to Gardiner, will be ready to operate when the season opens.
The Brunswick Club defeated the Wasecas of At Qata on Wednesday night to become the nearest rivals to the Colonials of this city in the inter-club tournament. The current standings place Brunswick just behind the Colonials as the tourney progresses.
Morse High pupils and families packed the Alameda gym for the annual indoor athletic meet. Alumni team beat Morse 12 3-5 in the relay after a tight shot put and running events including a lively high jump and 50-yard dashes.
Frank R. Mason aged 52 died suddenly at his father W. W. Mason’s Middle Street home after years of poor health. Born in the city, he studied at public schools and Franklin School in Topsham, worked in trucking with his father, and later in water companies in Mechanic Falls, North Berwick, and Portland. He was a skilled bookkeeper and member of several Masonic and fraternal orders. Survived by his father, wife, and three daughters Louise Hussey of Quincy and Lily and Ethel Mason of the city. His funeral details were not provided.
Public notice published in The Times Co Bath Maine required by the act of August. Notices names bondholders mortgagees and other security holders holding to percent or more of total bonds mortgages or securities. Sworn to before notary public WM T Hall Jr with commission expiry October 20 Ws.
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