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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1919
Page
6
In a letter to the Independent the Arrowsic selectmen thank contributors who funded repair of the Arrowsic Georgetown bridge. The message credits residents and local firms, notes the Bath Times support, and urges unpaid pledges to be remitted to C. Shea. A list of donors with amounts follows.
Hearing before the House committee on merchant marine fisheries in Washington covers Emergency Fleet Corporation housing projects. Ball and Taylor explain city participation, school provision, and costs, with Bath project details, contracts, and occupancy figures.
Veteran prospector S. K. Vaughn says a coal vein lies beneath the Androscoggin river from near Brunswick to the mouth at Small Point and Popham. He describes a deposit that washes ashore as sea coal and plans further riverbank searches after recent rain.
Miss Madelyn Sonia, Liberty Theatre cashier, was robbed of $244 in receipts plus war taxes around 9:30 pm Saturday as she walked along Front Street toward the Bath opera house. The thief snatched the money bag at an archway then fled through an alley. Sonia pursued and sustained injuries while police launched a search with no arrest.
Bath delegates led by President Frank B. Nichols and General Secretary Robert S. Pinkham travel to Detroit for the Y M C A Fortieth International Convention. More than 5000 delegates attend as the youth organization reviews war impacts and sets future policy, including world expansion and community center roles. Also noted are a large Kennebec eel catch and local youths with skates.
One of Sagada hoe county's old landmarks, the Georgetown stone schoolhouse, is believed to be erected over 125 years ago. A similar schoolhouse across the river in Phippsburg near Cox's Head likely dates from the same era. While less attractive than newer buildings, there is little demand for joiners or painters to keep them in repair.
Sagadahoc County notes Captain John W Frost of Brooklyn with Tops ham roots secured 13 313 votes in the New York state district judgeship race. His Republican campaign overcame a Democratic stronghold though his opponent Mr Dunne won with 22 210 votes, continuing a clean party line contest.
Iles Jackson, examiner for the United States Employment Service, appeals for discarded coats, overcoats, trousers, sweaters, shirts, underwear, caps, shoes and stockings to help veterans and others facing cold weather. He notes many men from discharge camps arrive with insufficient clothing and is replenishing his stock, which is running low. Contributions can be sent to 72 Front Street for distribution to those in need.
The Bath Directory by Crowley and Lunt estimates Bath’s population at about 18 000 using a directory-based multiplier. It lists 11 560 names of residents over 17, adds 50 to 1 000 floaters, and notes all Bath phones by street. The volume covers Bath and outside towns like Arlington and Richmond with detailed civic, church, school, and business listings.
The Philathea class at Corliss street church met Monday at Miss Elinor Eaton's home and elected Eula Fielding president Martha Spinney vice president Elinor Oliver secretary Carilla Coombs treasurer Clara Coombs lookout committee Ada French membership committee Elinor Eaton floral committee and Mrs John Hunt teacher. Ice cream and cake were served. The next meeting will be at the Misses Coombs home.
Spworth League of Wesley church observes Win My Chum Week from November 16 to 28 with special nightly services excluding Saturday. Speakers include Rev. John Dunstan Richmond Monday Rev. Harold G. McCann Brunswick Tuesday Rev. Charles W. Brashares Gorham Wednesday Rev. Frank H. Hall Thursday and Rev. M. Gerry Plummer Cornish Friday.
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