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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
1
An OCR fragment lists terms for subscriptions including one year and six months in advance, plus rates for other periods and advertising, and notes the paper’s second class mailing status in Bath Maine with historical filing dates.
The piece blends talk of public grounds and White House access with local matters. It notes debates over Thanksgiving timing, road gravel shortages, and city government reform proposals, along with legislative notes on a water power bill and local civic interests.
Plummer told Rotary Club that new U S shipping policy will push at least 40 percent of American trade to ships owned by U S interests by May 1. He cited Jones Shipping Bill, war disruptions, and a potential U S monopoly in the South American trade as pivotal factors. Officers for the club were named for the coming year at the luncheon.
Bath hosts a new low cost home study program through the Young Men's Christian Association continuing a nationwide push for affordable education. Local coordinator Randall Coombs and Maine representative Edgar Nadine promote courses in bookeeping radio telegraphy advertising and more with instructors from major schools. Nadine will stay in Bath through March 10 to meet residents at the YMCA or at home and businesses.
Bath Camp No. 7407 Modern Woodmen of America met to discuss the county camp set for April 6. National Lecturer Thomas Duffy of Town will visit Bath April 14, presenting a banner for Bath’s record year and lecturing members. Guests include George Woods of Bangor, state deputy and brother of Bangor’s mayor, with a dance planned after.
M O Wright died Monday in Port Hlend, details of burial and services were not provided in the fragment.
American Legion bowlers defeated the Baxters 1407 to 1385 at Park Alleys led by Russell with a five string total of 584 and Farrar contributing a 46 in the same series. Boardman of the Baxters was third with 451 as Legion eyes a strong comeback despite absences.
Local report says Barstern Steamship proposes two boat services to Portland and Boston with vessels Ransom Th Puller and City of Piamgoor. City of Recklind sunk recently and under repair. future use unclear. Community favors quick service but balks at costs. speculation that Kennebee route may return next year with a larger ship built or bought locally to handle freight independent of Barstern. Portland Press.
Hroo and Mrs Earl McCurdy plan to leave Pittsburgh after nearly three years in Bath. The McCurdys’ friends regret their departure and Mrs McCurdy is praised for a splendid contralto voice heard recently at a May recital at the Jolson home on Summer Street. Eugene Reed, a bari tone singer, also performed with her and will remain in Bath.
Jack Travers found a bird house blown from a tree on the Tork. Boys from the public schools built several houses with prizes for their craftsmanship. The worn door and steps showed heavy use by birds as Jock and others secured a ladder to set the house back for summer visitors.
A four year old boy with a tag reading United State, Tented City Babe Mew was found abandoned near stacked baggage. Police officer Edward Brown received the bundle from Rockland via baggage garland and handed it to Red Lakin at a city store where the child’s mother said the price of care was zero cents, adding the child is worth much more.
The 47th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey S. Curtis was observed at their Pleasant Street home. Dinner for ten followed a bouquet of carnations and gifts. Guests included Ephram French, William Pearson, Cora May Pearson, Curtis Pearson, Thelma Brown, and Hattie Blair visiting from California.
Vanden adept conducts tax filing at the Augusta Collector of Internal Revenue office until further notice. Mr Veilleux was summoned to Augusta to assist with income tax returns. Donald McDonald of the Library Bureau Boston toured Bath as a business visitor. McDonald is Bowdoin class of AIS graduate.
Morse High fans erupt in a citywide celebration after a 30 to 1 victory over Springfield. Front Street crowds cheer as drum corps and volunteers prepare for a midnight procession. After Morse lost later to Adams High 34 to 24, the mood shifts to disappointment and support for the team.
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of Beacon Street Methodist held a Thursday meeting at Mrs J B Sawyer’s home as a farewell to Mrs B Tilton Post wife of the pastor. Membership had doubled since her arrival and she received an ivory clothes brush. A social program with singing and readings followed, and refreshments were served.
Morse Thigh manager Howard McPhee works to finalize a full game slate within weeks. Captain Povich likely will issue calls for candidates soon as Wald bridge, the coach, anticipates a strong home schedule and a brighter season with strong material.
Bath tennis enthusiasts discuss a summer tournament with a trophy for the singles winner and a prize for the doubles winners. They also suggest a spring meeting to plan the event and organize participation.
Boat owners adapted to early ice break as they resume work on craft for spring and summer work. Several boats stored through winter have been launched since the ice left the river. Ralph Gorham was a weekend visitor in Bath.
The article reviews Senate debate on a majority report after Gov Parkhurst's memory, praises Senator Gillin for a powerful speech, and notes Farrington’s minority remarks. It covers education hearings on school prayer in Lewiston, Monsignor McDonough’s opposition, and Bath visitors to the State House including Baxter and Snipe at a Delta Kappa Epsilon banquet.
The farmer owns over 800 trees many about a dozen years old and plans to harvest about 600 barrels of apples this fall. He keeps expanding his orchard with scientific propagation and notes past worry over the trees. His grandson, 14 year old Winslow Rouse, sang solo at a Augusta concert, and is a noted church choir member with ties to Bath and Boston.
The Bath youth Jack, a cook aboard the whaler Jeannette commanded by George Washington Porter, deserts the ship on the Siberian coast. He lives among Eskimo tribes near Mast Cape, learns their customs, then travels to Alaska crossing the Pehring Straits. He later serves in the Irish Fusiliers during World War I, sees heavy fighting, and is discharged back to the United States.
The local club held its annual meeting with reports from the directors. Officers elected for the coming year include Miss Alice Varney as president. A gas range and new dishes were donated, with over $200 turned over to the club, and a gas hot water heater will be installed soon by the committee led by Mrs. Warren Eo.
Members of the club welcomed Miss Alice Varney as president and discussed year plans including new classes entertainment fund raising and larger attendance at monthly meetings. Resignations were read and several new active members elected with Mayers praised for support. A house electrolion was presented by Mrs. Annie Nightow Donnid.
Reported from the Woolsey incident details show the ship sank eight minutes after tow line failure at 5.58, with the stern upright and a steam puff, as 110 survivors were saved and five wounded with one dead onboard. The crew were fitted out and prepared to open tonight in Birmingham. Ralph Mank and Ma Loringlas visit Bal bow as Bath news travels through the Independent.
The South End Parent Teachers Association hosted an evening for the Old Folks Home featuring a farce titled Plow the Story Grew and a program of vocal and violin solos. Cast included Edith Bucktin and Nellie Hunt with readings by Manse Rieh. Refreshments were served. Mrs. William Small led the organizing committee.
At the annual town meeting Wiscasset approved installing a municipal fire alarm system and appropriated 7000 for it. Pay for highway workers was set at 50 and 55 cents per day. The town agreed to 8600 for state aid road program to Dresden. Major appropriations included debt service 4000, highways 8000, common schools 1000, town farm property 5500, hydrant rental 140, bridges 3000, town offices 1100, repair of school buildings 500, text books 400, street lights 3000.
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