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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
6
A historical piece argues cars intensify forest fire risk as travelers and recreationists ignite embers roadside. It urges vigilance, adherence to Maine and New York fire laws, and stronger patrols to protect forests and sustain Maine’s natural resources and tourism economy.
FE L Newdick of the Maine Department of Agriculture cautions potato growers and shippers that there is no basis for panic over European potato imports. He notes ongoing investigations and a Federal Board telegram reaffirming no change in embargo policies, urging sellers not to lower prices without justified cause.
Roger Worrey son of Mr and Mrs Herbert E Worrey of 1207 Washington street has been promoted by FF W Woolworth Co from Portsmouth New Hampshire to first assistant manager in Malden Massachusetts He began with the company in Bath and after one year moved to Dover New Hampshire and then Portsmouth since New Year Dominell Carr son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Carr of this city who has been in the Portsmouth store has been given the position formerly held by Mr Worrey
The Winnegance Community Club held a Thursday meeting with reports on finances and a paid note due this month. A fuel committee was named, and donors offered firewood and hauling to the club house. Members anticipate Bath Interclub league play Monday and discuss Thanksgiving plans and fifth anniversary observances. Visiting locals from South Bay and Bath attended events.
Morse High defeats Rockland 14 0 after four quarters of hard hitting football. Doyle and Gannon connect for two long scores while Veilleux adds the extra points as Morse’s offense breaks through Rockland’s defense with timely forward passes and strong end runs. Bowker leads Morse defense while Chase and Trafton shine for the Rockland team in a hard fought battle at Rockland.
The Pythian Building Association reported a solid financial showing with debt substantially reduced all bills paid and a treasury balance. William Mann was re elected president Augustus V Perow vice president Fred T H Pratt secretary and treasurer Edward H Hartwell Josephiverard Percival G Mann Charles S Dunning named to the executive committee. Hartwell Seiders and Edward McLellan joined the social room committee. A smoker will be held the first Friday each month and a Whist party scheduled for Mondays.
A 14 and a 16 year old admitted breaking into Edward Chaplin's North street home and taking minor items. Judge Keegan gave a serious talk, the youths expressed remorse, and were discharged. Frank Wilson, brought from Portland, pleaded guilty to assaulting Patrolman Charles A. Carr and received a four month sentence.
Hyde Windlass Co. prepares a notable display at the American Marine Association exhibition in New York City next week. The展示 includes the Hyde electric steering gear Tryde electric tele motor and Hyde electric rudder indicator along with the Lyde electric engine order and telegraph system. Company experts will be on hand to explain operation.
In Small Point Harbor three new cottages are to rise from lumber moved by motor truck from Winnegance. Road improvements aid access to land as civil engineers survey a future Popham Beach east shore road. Partridges abound in Whippsburg woods while Armistice Day holiday affected schools. Walter Bowker relocates from Phippsburg Center to Bath at the Clarke residence.
Sagadahoc probate judge James S. Lowell presided over a busy November term session uncovering petitions for probate and administration. Estates named include Haskell of Phippsburg Readlowe and Howe of West Orange, with administrators and executors identified. Bonds, accounts, inventories, licenses to sell, inheritance tax matters, and trustee confirmations were processed for multiple estates across Richmond Bath Bowdoin Topsham and Georgetown.
Miss Smith cites a critic praising private collectors and argues American museums hold works worthy of study. She notes U S wealth makes the country a leading art market, with native artists shown at home and abroad, while American culture lags in literature. Museums are progressing in art.
Horace Ward came home from Augusta where his son Harold fell ill with appendicitis. Harold was operated on Monday at the hospital in a serious but hopeful case, with recovery expected to be swift.
Arad T. Barrows, Bowdoin College grounds and buildings superintendent, receives a Carnegie medal and $1000 for heroism saving Eugene LeClair from drowning in the Androscoggin River on September 26, 1924. Barrows previously saved two workers during log drives, and his act involved leaping to safety to reach and pull LeClair from dangerous submerged logs. The award followed a Carnegie Hero Fund Commission inquiry prompted by Bowdoin faculty and local attorney G. Allen Howe.
First meeting of the creditors of William A. Armstrong in bankruptcy held Saturday at ten in the referee’s office. Present were Armstrong, Arthur Sewall for Bath National Bank, Charles J. Cain and Judge John J. Keegan representing creditors. After brief examination, creditors elected Judge Keegan trustee. Edward W. Bridgham is attorney for Armstrong.
City Messenger Childs publishes corrected voting lists for the referendum election on December 7 and notices for board of registration sessions starting November 24. The law changed to enroll voters at those sessions instead of by the city clerk.
A Chevrolet sedan driven by Alvah Lewis collided with a Ford coupe owned by Miss Walker at Vine and Water. The Chevrolet skidded to the curb and a Stutz runabout owned by Oliver Garage Co. was struck. Charles Babb of Bowdoin was in Bath on business when the incident occurred.
The Bureau of Public Roads projects the total surfaced road mileage in the United States will exceed 495000 by year end 1925. State reports show 128347 miles surfaced on state systems and 339558 on country roads in 1924, with further improvements and resurfacing underway. Overall improved road mileage across all classes nears 740000 including graded and drained roads.
The Cosmopolitan Club met Wednesday evening at the clubhouse with Miss Bessie Hunt presiding. Plans for a members only card party were discussed and refreshments will be member supplied. Mrs. Stearns W. Scott and Miss Martha Barker gave solos, Barker performed a duet with Hunt, George Upson Scudder gave four readings including Evolution, and Miss Annie Palmer spoke on her travels in Europe. The program was organized by Mrs. Lena Donnell and Miss Ella J. Douglas, with sandwiches, cake and coffee served afterward by the house committee.
Winslow Rouse, famed Bath boy soprano, graduated from Massachusetts nautical training school on Oct 5 and was hired as third officer of the Fairfield City by Capt. Omar J. Humphreys. His appointment came after outreach to Bath National Bank and friction in the merchant marine job market.
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