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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1914
Page
8
Local items report eye prices at forty cents a dozen, frost damage to gardens, and fish and bird sightings. Bath plans a Maine 1920 celebration with ceremonies in Bath, while the Maine Central runs an Oct 8 Boston excursion for 4.60, return tickets through Oct 24.
Bay news reports good conditions for duck shooting. Defiance reportedly sold for a private yacht. Gardiner Journal notes high pork prices yet bacon stays 30 cents a pound. Funeral held for Mrs. Rufus K. P. Rideout with a large local attendance and Oak Grove Cemetery interment.
Local items report a bluebill shot by the Bay King, a flock of blackbirds near Oak Grove Cemetery, and youths or men known as Lemuermen seen at night near Shippsburg. Fishermen mention blue jacks herring in the Kennebec. George Smith of Georgetown caught $21 of mackerel off Seguin.
The article recalls harsher methods of enforcing authority and tells of harsh tales from former days in the merchant fleet. It argues seamen bear heavy privations and disability, and urges that sailors be treated with justice and better conditions at sea and in port.
James A. Mallon of East Braintree and Miss Frances Yirovee united in marriage at St Marys Church Sunday noon. The groom is a shoemaker. the bride has worked as head waitress at the New Meadows Inn for three years. The couple dined at King Tavern and will reside in East Braintree.
State superintendent directs pamphlets on expansion of education with extension courses to be offered at central Maine points. Educational Psychology course runs twelve periods, with outside reading, final exam, and a certificate for completion. Fees begin at 5.90 for early signups and rise to 6.00. classes require at least ten teachers and local managers organize centers.
In connection with the state teachers' meeting on October 29 alumni of the Gorham Normal School will hold a reunion and banquet at Pythian Temple. Alumni meet at 5 30 pm with the banquet completing by eight o'clock before the evening session. Alumni are asked to write to the school principal for more information.
Arthur Wagan resigns from the Maine Central freight office to join Kimball Bros Co. Fred M. Daley moves from freight shed to the office to fill the vacancy. Myers Reed of Woolwich will succeed Daley in the freight shed.
A 1915 16 Maine roster lists term expirations for state officers including Justices such as George E. Bird and Albert M. Spear, Maine University trustees John M. Oak and others, hospital and juvenile trustees, regulatory boards, and numerous clerks and judges across counties with dates from 1915 to 1916. It notes districts for legislative councillors and several executive officers with term details and officers like Philip J. Deering and Lyman H. Nelson.
Percy Langley of Gray and other Portland figures visit town for business and leisure. Miss Lightbody returns to Sixth Grade teaching on Weeks Street after illness. Mrs. Harold Brown and daughter Edythe stay with Mrs. Everett Wright. Edward McAuliffe enjoys annual vacation and plans Boston games. George Parshley on fall gunning trip to the Bay. Joseph C. Varnum attends Detroit G A R reunion. families from Boston and Portland visit North End. Royal Luther and daughter Evelyn return from Southport. Luther serves as lighthouse inspector.
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