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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
5
Muddy traveling and April showers spark town chatter as Bath residents prepare for garden work, dances, sales, and theatre outings. Public meetings, school vacations, and local events fill the schedule while officials address a legal case and a crime warning.
A Baptist Council met at People's church Bath to recognize the church as a regular Baptist church and to recognize Rev. Francis W. O'Brien as a regular Baptist minister. Delegates from multiple towns attended along with several visiting ministers. The council also planned a public recognition service and named a committee led by Rev. O'Brien to organize it. The church will be renamed People's Church (Baptist).
Capt James W Barnes and A C Bowker faced death as a scow filled with water drifted six miles offshore in a northwest gale. Capt Spinney and the Popham life saving crew towed them in while the Woodbury revenue cutter assisted, bringing all to safety and care at the life saving station.
In PHIPPSBURG Mrs Victoria Butler came back from Boston where her son Fred Sparks faced a serious illness. The Busy Bodies had a pleasant meeting with Pearl Williams, reporting on the fair and committees. The Larkin booth netted ten dollars and refreshments were served to eight attendees.
In East Harpswell on a Wednesday morning the writer notes robins and song sparrows, a partridge near an apple tree, and a season nearly upon us. Lobster fishermen have joined unions, with hopes that cracking down on illegal sized fish will curb supply and meet demand. Geese pass overhead, few halted, none shot locally.
The Maine Pharmaceutical Association schedules its annual outing at Kinco from June 22 to 25. Pullen's Orchestra of Portland will provide music for all three days with a program full of attractions.
I wish to thank all who kindly extended their sympathy and help in my late bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Rachel Alexander Sebasco, Me., Mar. 24.
About 150 Brunswick professionals gathered Wednesday at Hotel Eagle to celebrate the town’s Board of Trade and honor Proprietor Fred Harrigan. Speakers from state and local groups discussed merchant associations, trade conditions, and Brunswick’s growth, ending with a compliment to Harrigan.
George H. Clark, noted Bath resident, died suddenly Wednesday at Frank M. Harnden’s home after a brief illness. Born in Bangor, he worked in insurance and accounting, served as City Clerk in the 1889 91 92 93 94 period, and held deputy collector duties at the Custom House in 1897 1898. He was a Republican leader, a longtime Mason, and survived by his wife two sons and three daughters and two sisters.
Deputy French of Sturgis spends a few days at home while currently stationed in Lewiston, awaiting reassignment or orders.
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