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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1924
Page
6
Bath men win a Community club card tournament over Phippsburg side with a 31 to 22 score. The match drew about 30 members, started after 7 20 and finished at 10 15. Next event set for April 2.
The Maine Law Court in State of Maine vs Wilfred Maiden holds that prosecutions for operating an automobile under the influence must be brought by indictment. Municipal courts lack jurisdiction. complaints and related convictions are void and the exceptions are dismissed.
Birdwatchers report bluebirds robins and sparrows returning to Bath after wintering in the South with sightings near the north end terminal. A list shows ten postmasters’ terms expiring June 5 and salaries for each town. The U S Service Commission plans an open second class postmaster exam on April 5 to fill vacancies, and grain facilities at State Pier saw first handling with the Cairnre steamer shifting to the Noost Trunk wharf for a large wheat and oats shipment.
The town schools began Monday with a detailed roster of teachers in charge. Local residents noted timely postings of names including Pop won Beach, Mrs. McNulty Stonehool House, Bessie Sprague, Nelle Kelley, and several others. Additional items report juror venire selections for the Supreme Judicial Court and various local visits, transfers, and travels among Bath and West Point residents.
The Bath Rotary Club elected John J. Desmond as president with Owen Ledyard as vice president and Harry Passmore as secretary treasurer. Other officers include Edward Drigham and Daniel Dougherty as sergeants at arms, with Fred Til delivering a luncheon talk on Wet Paint.
Daughters of Hygeia will manage a white elephant sale Saturday afternoon and evening in the store west of the Western Union office on Center Street. A brie a brie display and other items will be for sale at low prices to aid the Mures Home at the City hospital. The sale features quality goods, not a rummage event, with articles donated by residents seeking new items for their homes.
Doctor Donnell endorses Indian Vegetable Remedies for over 25 years and claims relief for asthma worms gall stones rheumatism dropsy kidney trouble piles chilblains female weakness coughs colds backaches and joint lameness. Try Indian Vegetable Oil as a preventative after exposure. sold at drug stores for 35c.
The American Radio Association announces a 500 dollars cash prize for the best plan to solve who should pay for broadcasting costs. Open to U S residents with ties to the radio industry, entries must be typed, double spaced, and under 1500 words. Submissions must arrive at 50 Union Square, New York City, before July 28 with a brief summary and a stated proposal.
The funeral of Mrs Mary E Paine widow of Capt Theodore Haim Paine was held Thursday at two in her North Bath road home. Rev Edwin Dodge Hardin officiated. bearers included Dr Langdon TL Snipes Theodore Kendall Owen E F Rogers and William Chadbourne. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
A local Christian Endeavor social concluded with praise for the speakers and a friendly reception. Key organizers included Mrs. Clifford Pinkington and Mrs. Daily, with guests Pauline Mev and others enjoying a well-attended event at the First Baptist church.
Captain William R Kreger longtime ship owner and navigator attends funeral of his friend Cage Willine Kreger in Fairfield. His career spans half a century at sea with vessels including Bath craft Sarah CL Ropes and Nath Gianiell Palmer. He gathered a 1500 volume library and circled the globe three times.
Mrs Martha E B Anderson widow of Bred A Anderson dies Saturday night after a stroke at her Brunswick home. Born in Bath in 1885 she lived in Brunswick since marriage and was a Methodist church member. Survived by three sons Herbert Bath Fred Anderson and Ruel of Brunswick and two daughters Mrs Summer Augusta and Ruth Anderson of Brunswick.
News reaches Bath of the death in Boston of Mrs Horace L Channell a well known figure in Bath and Lewiston She and her husband occupied cottages on the New Meadows river for several seasons entertaining many visitors from Boston who won friends in Bath and were fondly attached to the area.
City hospital patients and OLL Ladies Home guests enjoyed ample ice cream Thursday morning thanks to a donation from the Col Dummer Sewall chapter of the DAR.
A fragmented review notes the state historian’s report on nine pages with references to chapters and copies by Rebecca Minery and Alice Bladen. It highlights acknowledgments to chapter chairmen and mentions marine research as a focus, with writers sending papers for distribution and study.
A report from Marty Pelhan Tl Topstinu discusses eight chapters completing reports on genealogical tasks. They detail gravesite records, Revolutionary soldiers, family Bible data, church and town records, and local cemeteries. The regent notes growing interest and plans for more chapters to participate next year.
George Bright longtime Bath resident and well known coachman died Thursday afternoon after three weeks illness. He gained fame as Bright Iack and a trusted cab driver in Bath before autos, with family in local trade and a noted brother David in business. His death mourned by friends and family. services at William C Chadbourne Undertaking Rooms. Mrs Chester Shepherd and children Harland and Helen, formerly of Bath, plan to return to Bangor after visiting Portland.
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