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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
7
Leaders at the maritime industry dinner press for robust shipping legislation and modern tonnage to match Germany’s prewar fleet. They call for protecting U S yards, excluding foreign built ships from registers, and sustaining shipyard work through the postwar upturn.
The Sagadahoc county supreme court closes with a mix of sentences and proceedings. An iNegal transportation charge yields $300 fine and $2.44 costs plus two months jail. appeals keep fines at $500 per count. Other juried matters include forgery, larceny, and probation for several defendants.
The state argues in three liquor cases against M B Striar that his appeal challenges the January 12 conviction by Judge Keegan for illegal transportation possession and seizure. The proceedings stem from an earlier lower court ruling and question the sufficiency of evidence and due process in the transport and possession charges.
Grace church members from Bath attended the Maine Diocesan convention in Portland on Wednesday. The standing committee of the diocese declined to endorse Rev. M Shipman for bishop coadjutor of New York, triggering debate. Bishop Brewster noted records must stand as official. other attendees questioned actions. Edward Sargent urged better church schools and homes akin to Lincoln era.
The 23 foot sloop yacht Onawa owned by Charles D. Fillebrown of North Brookfield Mass had a trial on the Kennebec Tuesday with a new sail spread by Fred T. Silsby of Bath. Silsby and Phil Blaisdell guided the test with Ralph Silsby and Charles Blaisdell aboard. A new suit is being made for the Sewanee for Hl. W. Burckhardt of Cincinnati and for the yawl Hutoka owned by George B. Drake of New York. Blsby also works on awnings for Brunswick Augustas and Wiscasset and shipped two large awnings to Sanford for the Folsom Brehaut Co.
Bird lovers report the arrival of finches in Mt. Calvary cemetery and on Upper High Street with goldfinches and purple finches observed. Phoebes nesting under bridges, kingfisher seen near Tigh and Winship streets, and many bobolinks now common about the city.
George A. Herlihy a plumber for O M Redlon had a riding accident on High street when his horse went wild. The wagon struck a hydrant then a pole sending Herlihy sprawling and the horse fleeing. He suffered only minor bruises while the wagon and pole caused some damage.
Committees of Bath lodge Elks prepare for the May ball at the Armory hall Tuesday night with careful coordination to ensure a well executed program. Rev. FE Ty Hardin will preach at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the Congregational church Day's Ferry Woolwich in Bath.
The $4000 set aside for improvements at Bath customs house and post office grounds was reportedly exceeded by contractor bids. Congressman Wallace H. White is seeking additional funds, with work likely this year if approved. otherwise it may be delayed. The grounds are described as unsightly.
A hearing before referees is scheduled in Bath on May 28 at 10 a.m. in the matter of Chauncey Lewis of Bath versus the Philadelphia Insurance Co. of Pennsylvania. The dispute concerns an insurance policy on a dwelling at Gott's Cove Five Islands owned by Lewis’s mother Angeline Lewis and destroyed by fire in May 1920. Edward W. Bridgham represents Lewis. William Gulliver represents the company. referees are Elmer E. Newbert, Charles S. Knight, and John I. Fitzgerald.
Joseph W. Stevens 49, first mate on the towboat Pejepscot of Sagadahoe Towing Co., died May 10 in Belfast's Waldo County Hospital after pneumonia complications. A native of Georgetown, he lived at Five Islands, served a long seafaring career, and worked for Sagadahoe since about 10 years ago. He leaves a wife and two children. Capt. Cleveland B. Swett went to Belfast for funeral plans.
Mayor Edward W. Larrabee left on the morning train to attend sessions of the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington next week after being appointed by the New England Coal Dealers Association at its Massachusetts meeting. This marks a second honor for Larrabee as its delegate. Headquarters will be at the New Willard.
Mrs. Herbert E. Worrey and Mrs. Shirley Holt presided over a Co Workers class supper at Mrs. Worrey’s home 1207 Washington Street. Guests contributed covered dishes for a mystery meal with blue and gold decor, May baskets, and a Scripture reading at each plate. Prizes, songs, games, and a “Going to School” activity with geography arithmetic and physiology lessons followed the dining.
Arthur J. Smith formerly of Bath and long time Bath Iron Works employee died May 9 after a six day illness at his Brooklyn home. He moved to Brooklyn last August and formed an electric interior communicating business with Charles Johansen. He was a past master of Solar lodge Masons and a Shriner, leaving his wife and two daughters.
An 1857 account recalls Kennebec and Portland railroad fires and accidents. A Brunswick wood shed blaze destroyed stations and tanks, with five men moving an engine to safety. Reports note derailments from cold and light rails, wood supplies, and plans to extend the Androscoggin line toward Farmington.
A luncheon was served at Grace church parish house at 12 30 on Thursday by St. Mary's guild to the auxiliary. The committee included Mrs. John E. Burkhardt Mrs. Warren Hawley Mrs. Frank H. Turner Mrs. Herbert Calderwood and Mrs. Carl C. Troop. The menu featured tomato bouillon creamed chicken on pattie shells hot rolls olives cake coffee and Judge Peters pudding. Miss Helen Howes of Portland organizer of the Church Mission of Help Diocese of Maine gave an address followed by a social hour.
The final meeting of Grace church Men's club for the year was held on Wednesday. Members discussed year end activities and upcoming events with fellowship and planning.
A Sagadahoc Probate Court record details petitions for administration and guardianship. Rebecca A Holbrook seeks appointment as administrator of Stephen B Small's estate after Charles H Mason's death, with notices issued for June hearings. Additional guardianship final accounts for Reita V Perkins and George D Taylor spur publication notices and court orders.
A letter from Mrs. Capozzi of Ogdensburg New York claims freedom from constipation and piles after using Fruit-a-tives and Fruit Laxo Tablets. The ad notes price 50 cents per box six for 2.50 and a trial size 25 cents from Fruit-A-Tives Limited.
The meeting began after a 6 30 supper with James Hunter presenting cigars. Rev. C Myron Tubbs spoke on Spiritual Education followed by discussion. Secretaries treasurer and house committee reports were read and accepted. A Summer field day was planned and officers were tasked to arrange it. Mr and Mrs George J Hopkins and daughter Barbara arrived from Worcester to stay with H T Wing while Hopkins starts a job in Saco.
Justice Keegan presides as the peace on the second day of May in 1922. The petition seeks action and publication of a copy of the new text in Bath. The court sets a forenoon hour for prayer of the petitioner.
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