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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1915

Page

12

Local Jottings and Society Notes from Bath Area

Alfred Burns of Portland visited Lewiston at the invitation of William Mann JC. W. Walsh of the Bath Steam Dye House discussed delivery plans for a new automobile in Lewiston. A well known traveling man notes less drunkenness in Bath due to Sheriff Oliver and deputies. Mayor Small suspended Herbert L. Hall as Overseers of the Poor chair and named F. E. Foote temporary chair while charges are prepared for City Council. Hall did not know the charges. The Maine Automobile Association asks towns to report sod on roads to the State Highway Commission with two knowledgeable residents. fines apply for uncut sod. A Portland visitor bought a boys garment at Percy Bee Hive Store, finding exactly what she sought for a grandchild gift. Knights of Columbus Maine State Convention elected officers: State Deputy John J. Keegan Bath. State Secretary Joseph E. Dunn Augusta. State Treasurer William H. Donovan Lewiston. State Warden Lawrence J. Clogan Augusta. State Advocate Frank L. Powers Lewiston. State Chaplain Rt. Rev. M. C. McDonough Lewiston. next meeting in Waterville. Judge Keegan begins second term as State Deputy. Schooner Maud Dudley docked for slight repairs at Kelley Spear yard. New England Newspaper Alliance met in Boston electing Frank Knox president George A. Hough secretary George F. Booth treasurer and advisory board members. Alliance accepted Lewiston Journal invitation to hold June meeting at Poland Springs.

Bath New England Oliver Small Herbert L. Hall F. E. Foote Hall Maine Automobile Association State Highway Commission Augusta The Knights of Columbus of Maine Lewiston John J. Keegan Joseph E. P. Dunn William H. Donovan Lawrence J. Clogan Frank L. Powers M. C. McDonough V.C Waterville Maud Dudley Hallowell Light Kelley Spear Yard New England Newspaper Alliance Boston Frank Knox Manchester Union George A. Hough New Bedford Standard George F. Booth Worcester Gazette John H. Harrington Lowell Sun John D. Plummer Springfield Union Lewiston Journal Poland Springs William Sennessy Lisbon M. D. Cressy Arey New York Peres & Smalls Yard Vineyard Orion Parker’s Flats Richmond Times Office Times St. Black Cat Boston Globe Globe Sunfolk Court Bertha Richardson Portland Marion L. Jones Victor Richardson Georgetown Lewis E. Wilson Temple Alicia B. Crosby Stockton Rockland Crosby Norfolk Para Riggs Maple Grove Cemetery Ward Swan Island Dresden Eugene B. Rankin Rankin Winnegance Frank Edgecomb Shad al Ridley George Mitchell Edward Crocker Cy Averis Tug Seguin Maud H. Dudley Kelli Spear Yard Read Nichols Hartleb N. E. Corney Federal Post Office Tie Ariel Gardiner Gardiner Supply Co Ella Clifton L . King Middle St Webster K.Y.C Louis Goward Gulf Klley-Spear Yard Frank Keiser Lafayette Maine Wallace Bath Italian Fruit Store Bath Aerie Order of Eagles M. Smalley George Ganger

S J Court Adjudications In Supreme Court

Juries decide damages and defenses in multiple cases with several judgments. Dr. George C. Nichols wins $6.12 plus interest against Officer John Sonia. Nichols loses a slander claim against George E. Le gard. Other cases settled or continued due to illness or agreement.

Supreme Court George C. Nichols John Sonia Dr. Nichols George E. Legard L. L. Hooker D. D. Clark Hooker Bridgham Plff E. ©. Plummer Mitchell Vs Wheeler and Howe

Colby Beats Bowdoin 12 to Wednesday

Local sports note reports Colby College defeating Bowdoin 12 to, with no date given. Community events include Patten Free Library closure on Arbor Day and a Phi Rho hop rescheduled to Friday May 28 featuring Kennebec Yacht Club and Stevens's orchestra.

Colby Bowdoin Patten Free Library Stanton Frank Greenleaf Islander Kennebec Phippsburg Pacific Ocean Boston San Francisco Fire Department Board of Aldermen Bath Camp M. W. of A Band of Gypsies Hockomock Woolwich Dyke King Johnson First Baptist Brotherhood C. N. Flood A. H. Price Simon Moore

Ferry debate delays action on Richmond ferryman removal

The County Commissioners postponed a decision on removing ferryman Eugene Rankin after finding him injured. Residents of Richmond Swan Island and Dresden circulated petitions supporting Rankin and scheduled further discussion for June 8.

Bath City News Tells of Local Happenings and Industry

Seventeen patients at Bath City Hospital are noted. A dandelion wine project begins as residents report boats, fishing catches, new driveways, and an automobile garage project. Multiple social events, construction updates, and local commerce are described along with August plans and regional trade.

Bath area preview and civic notes from the week

Notices report marriage intentions of Miss Lucy McDougal and Louis Wright. Bath Box Co begins an exterior paint update. D E Alley visits as a former Massachusetts state senator. A plan to complete the Bath to Wisconsin road end by June is noted. May 27 marks the Bath players production Are You a Mason at Columbia Theatre. Dreamland Theatre front to receive green white paint. reopening rumor denied. Bowling league results list Eurekas Times Hyde Windlass Paced by high scores.

Bath Box Co D. E. Alley Massachusetts First National Bank Wiscasset State Road Bath Bath Players Columbia Theatre Dreamland Theatre Dreamland Eurekas Times Albot

Peace Day Next May First Hopes For Peace

A brief note anticipates a Peace Day on May 1 with hopeful sentiment that the day will bring peace. The message emphasizes optimism for an end to conflict and a communal wish for harmony on the date.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alfred Burns William Mann JC. W. Walsh Bath Steam Dye House Percy Bee Hive Percy S. J. Court A.S. Winslow Drew T. Co Luther Maddocks Pfff C. H. Doughty M. J Democratic E. W. Hyde McGillicuddy Horace W. Ward Sedgwick P. Greenleaf San Diego Arrowsic Mr. Ward Grassy Mr. Greenleaf H. N. Pringle Washington, D. C National Reform Bureau Pringle Cambridge Charles M. Snow High St Solar Lodge Montgomery & St. Bernard R.A.C Postoffice C. R. Chappell Elm Street A. L. Strout Thomas W. Coss C. E. Curtis William J. Perry Oak Grove Cemetery Maine Central Ferdinando Gorges Hoston Finance Committee Bernard McCausland St. Mary's Church Oak St William Hoyle Ei. Poller Grand Court Foresters America William McMann Bath City Hospital Loring Small Yarmouth Street Railway Company Nova Scotia John Loring Howe Brothers Daniel Bishop Moore Eureka Suits Antee Ion Thompson Bros Conley’s Specialty Store Lucy McDougal Louis Wright Park Hyde Windlass Plumbers Call of Hyde Windlass Henry Rose & Sons West Bath, Mo E Lewis J. Sawyer Bangor Phoenix Ommce Donald J. McDonald Sagadahoc Bath, Me Marshall A
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