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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1915
Page
7
Long column of local items from Phippsburg noting the funeral of Lucretia Clarey at Georgetown, diverse visits, weather with thunder and hail, teaching duties, camp movements, shipyard activity with the George S. Smith bound for Cuba, and residents attending The Spoilers at the Columbia Theatre.
The article details Swan Island captives from the Whidden-Noble family and the resulting harsh fates under native justice. It notes Egyptian-like forays by Indians into Maine settlements, settler pleas for help, and a September 1750 incident near Wiscasset and Parker's Island tied to the Hockomock legend. The account links local alarm on the Sheepscot to eastern Nequasset and Arrowsic, concluding with a promise of further detail next week.
Fred P. Shaw enjoyed a Halloween party organized by his daughter Miss Carrie on Saturday evening. The parlor and dining room were prettily decorated and a fine luncheon was served.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs Wealthy Chase in Taunton last Friday. She was a daughter of the late Peleg Sprague and aged 90. Survived by one daughter in Boston and two sisters Mrs Helen Pizer of Taunton and Mrs Charlotte Rogers of Malden.
W I DeCoste departed Tuesday for Westerly Rhode Island, state travel noted in community notices.
Miss Nellie B. Coombs youngest daughter of Fred W. Coombs and Arthur J. Drouin of Concord N H were married last week at the home of Mrs. Charles Slager in Somerville Mass They attended three dinner parties in their honor and received many gifts After the ceremony they left for a wedding trip to Maine and New Hampshire and will reside in Hyde Park Mass once they return
Tuesday session before Judge James S. Lowell in Sagadahoc County Probate Court granted administrations for the estates of Theodore Edgecomb Edward H. Smith and others. Conservator appointed for Elvira Norton. numerous accounts, inventories, and trusteeship actions filed for Bath Georgetown Woolwich Richmond Topsham and related areas.
An advertisement touts L. F. Atwood's Medicine as a remedy for constipation and bowel regulation. Claims include urgent response to nature's calls, danger in delays, personal safety links, and testimonials from West Buxton Maine and Miss M Winona Usuer. Promises a 35 cent bottle and free song sampler.
The Patten Free Library in Bath received a sepia photograph of Judge William LeBarron Putnam of Portland, Bath-born son of Dr. and Mrs. Israel Putnam. Presented by the judge on Oct. 23, the photo accompanies a 1915 letter from 23 lawyers asking for a portrait to hang in the U.S. Court at Boston, with trustees agreeing to frame and display it.
The McIntire family of 136 Washington Street spans four generations from ship carpenter William H. McIntire born 1835 in Phippsburg to his daughter Annie Dale of Hallowell, grandson George Dale, and great grandson Robert. Notable details include McIntire’s Civil War service in the 2d Maine Cavalry and Navy aboard the monitor Shickasaw during the Fort Morgan siege, his 1882 marriage to Sarah J. Purington, and George R. Dale’s prominence in Masonry and his 1999 marriage to Bessie Brown with a son Robert O. Dale.
Wilfred F Skaling and Annie M Collins both of this city were married at St Marys Church by Rev N J Horan in the presence of relatives. Attendants were Lorenzo Collins and spouse. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home before a 10 20 train departure for a honeymoon. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs James R Skaling, works as a pattern maker at Bath Iron Works. The bride, daughter of Ezpnerin and Mrs Collins, has been a night operator at New England Telephone Exchange. They will reside at 679 Washington St on return. Funeral services for Mrs Rebecca Poor were held Sunday at her daughter’s home, Rev S A Evans presiding. Interment followed at Boothbay Harbor.
Revival at Wesley led by singing evangelist Rev. J Aleander Betcher began Monday and runs through November 12 with daily services and hopeful attendance from the community.
A young set enjoyed a Hallowe'en party Monday evening at Music Hall hosted by Misses Madelyn Brackley Edith Deloche and Frances Mann. Attendees wore varied costumes, a unmasking finale delighted guests, and refreshments were served as chaperons oversaw the festive evening. A separate notice states the Public Utilities Commission will hold a hearing in Augusta on November 16 1915 to consider petition merits under Maine law.
The Public Utilities Commission orders a hearing on the petition to abolish Blind Crossing in Bath. A hearing is set for November 16 at the Commission offices in Augusta, examining Maine Central Railroad Co. financial condition and potential public benefit and costs of any order.
The West End Hotel in Portland closed its doors Friday Oct 29 amid rumors of a future. F J Harrigan a noted hotelman formerly of the Eagle Hotel Brunswick and Dover Point manager inspected the premises with a view to taking over. Local ships report Tug Ariel delivered Sunbeam to sea bound for Boston and the Sequin carried Winsted from Hallowell to the Flats light. The Ariel also brought Eskimpo from Parrsboro NS with 120009 light pine lumber to be railed from M C H R wharf to Waterville.
An old byline promotes Johnson's Anodyne Liniment as a quick remedy for colds and general aches. It instructs taking quinine pills, sweetened liniment on sugar, and repeated doses every few hours while staying warm and avoiding drafts.
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