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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1921
Page
1
Publication details note Bath Independent published Thursdays by The Times Company with a 41.50 price and 60c 2lec tion. It is entered as second class matter June 19, 1909, at the Somins post office under the act of March.
The Bath Red Cross envisions greater home service and public health support this winter to prevent relief duplication and aid more families. Officials expect a busier season than during past epidemics, with the branch coordinating bread lines and roll calls while avoiding widespread suffering. A Maine perspective on local woods and New York reporters contrasts rural life with urban views. The State ferry maintained essential service despite revenue questions, and local incidents include a theft of eels from dam barrels. Towns may curb heavy trucking damage as new laws allow action.
Winter conditions threaten a prolonged chill, raising fuel concerns as deeper cold lingers. Energy planners warn of tighter supplies and higher prices if the season hardens.
Leaders at the Washington arms parley aim for industrial peace and limits on armament programs. Hardin warns progress will be gradual and notes the Armistice Day anniversary marks both ceasefire and a tribute to unknown American doughboy. Church service at Beacon Street features Rev Browne and songs as Hardin prepares to speak.
A large audience in a city church unanimously approved President Harding being notified of full support for the Disarmament conference. Speakers praised prayer as guiding force and noted Congress and church leaders urged open talks with allies and neutrals to reduce navies and prevent future wars. The session closed with a prayer and the hymn America.
Raymond Larrabee of the Minneris Bere Coast Guard reports his brother Captain T A Larrabee commands the schooner Gladys M Taylor which ran aground at Half Moon Shoal Nantucket Sound after a gale. A New London tug and lighter arrived to assist the five masted Singleton Palmer built in Waldoboro in 1964, noted as the largest vessel launched.
The little Medomak fiver, nearly 5000 gross tons, sank Sunday after being run down off Fenwick Island light ship by Clyde line steamship Apache bound for Norfolk. The Apache rescued 11 crew members with aid from the Gloucester. The Kennebec shipping lane remained quiet Monday as a light snow began at 4:40 am. The Bath schooner J Edward Drake, from New York to Mobile, was reported safe at Sarasota Florida and prepared to resume voyage in a day or two.
The record lists revenue and costs for various ferry trips including automobile, light and heavy vehicles, horse teams, and school tickets. Totals show a modest overall loss amid multiple round trips and special Sunday trips, with line items detailing fares and passenger counts.
Hon H M Sewall called to Washington for conference. Halbert P Gardner of Portland will replace him as speaker at Bath Opera House Armistice Day mass meeting. The event, under Roland H Smith post A L, starts 4 30 p m with free admission by ticket, followed by a grand ball at the armory with Hill's Vilarious Harmonizers. A T1 orchestra and John Roy Browne will lead the program, with songs led by Chester A Plant and Keith Ryan. Halbert P Gardner will deliver the address.
Eugene Reed of Pittsburgh will sing Schuman The Two Grenadiers. Benediction by Rev David L Wilson of Central Congregational church, former Sagadahoe county draft board member. Audience sings The Star Spangled Banner with Mr Plant as chorister. orchestra performs final selection.
In a 500 point billiard match at the Colonial club on Thursday Haggett defeated Teeling 500 to 195. Haggett dominated from the start with most breaks and a 17 in one inning. Arthur Colby served as referee.
Charles R. Chase of 847 Middle Street plans to send two Civil War keepsakes to the national museum in Washington. A naval officer pistol and a small hand mirror used by soldiers are the items in question.
A muzzle loading pistol once owned by a Union officer aboard the Kearsarge when it sank the CSS Alabama in 1861 is traced to George E. Bryant of the 1st Connecticut Cavalry and then to Mr. Chase. The accompanying trench mirror carries the name Thomas BR. Chase, noted early town volunteer and Maine soldier.
Ernest R Avery and Mildred C Denham wed Monday morning at St Marys Church with Rev Fr Nicholas J Horan officiating. Attendants were Arthur Avery and Miss Anna Dufrense. The couple will live at 7 High Street. Avery is son of Lewis J Avery and works at Benefit Service Front Street. Also notes Miss Margin Richardson spent Saturday in Portland.
Telegram to Mrs George KE Thompson reports the death Thursday in Brooklyn of her cousin Miss Clara Cobb age 70 Born in this city she was educated in local schools She moved to Brooklyn in the late 1860s to live with her brother Fred Cobb a lawyer She leaves numerous cousins including Mrs Oscar F Williams Mrs Harry O Richardson Frank Low Charles C Low Fred Low of California Miss Trattie Burr Miss Emily Soule Miss Annie Prentiss The body will reach Bath Sunday morning for burial in Maple Grove cemetery
L. F. Morse of Woolwich says he did not buy the Hunnewell homestead but has rented it and plans to move in within about two weeks.
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