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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
5
The article notes the new mansion project titled Beautiful Mansion Under Construction, announced by Hon. John S. Hyde. Construction plans, site details, and expected completion timelines are outlined by Hyde as the principal organizer and commentator.
The Kennebec Journal details Bath events surrounding Hon. John S. Hyde’s grand Elmhurst estate under construction. It notes red brick walls with granite trim, a south garage, a north artificial lake, and extensive grounds with heritage trees planted by Zina Hyde. A later item covers the launching of schooner William M. Critchett at Phippsburg with a large turnout, christening by Annie Jones, and dinner at New Meadows Inn.
State agriculture commissioner Roberts reports overall apple yields in Maine may be 24 to 66 percent of last year. Franklin and Waldo counties show mixed results with some fair crops while most areas expect substantially smaller harvests. Prices for firsts and seconds in Franklin stand at 3 dollars per barrel as shippers and packers comply with the new packing law.
Nathaniel Lace, an elderly resident, visited Dreamland for a venture show and upon returning home found his pocketbook with over $40 missing. The incident highlights a theft during the outing and ongoing concerns about safety in the district.
Wednesday evening Division Commander L L Hooker and the Maine Division officers were hosted by the T W Hyde camp Ladies Auxiliary. Out of town visitors received a complimentary banquet at Lincoln Hall followed by a business session ending at 8 30. A concert and ball then entertained at the Armory, hailed as one of the season’s pleasant events.
Bath plans to revive its historic gun club once led by George B. Thompson Dr H A Bates Andrew Merrill and Frank I Percy. Merton O Webber E Randall Leonard and Robert M Silsby spearhead a canvass to form a new club at the old Woolwich range with strong membership anticipated.
Open season for deer starts in the state last Wednesday but in this county it begins November 1 and ends December 1. Bath West Bath and Phippsburg have a continuous close time.
Rogers and Webb, popular in this section, frequently visit during vessel construction. The Critchett, a duplicate of the Edwin G. Farrar, is named for Boston financier Critchett, tied to Edward R. Smith. Measurements: 157.6 feet length, 34.1 breadth, 14.2 depth, 554 gross tons. The Edward R. Smith and Edwin G. Farrar were the other two crafts built for the firm.
Manager FF. Burt of the New Columbia theatre will install an electric baseball score display to run each afternoon during the World Series opening October 7. A lighted board will indicate each play with direct wire connections to the ball fields, marking this first Bath use of the device.
A real bull moose was seen on the highway near Charles Rackley’s Topsham home last Sunday. William Noyes pursued the animal on a bicycle with a Kodak, closing within 30 feet before the moose turned away and the chase ended.
Local note warns mushroom gatherers near Bath to beware poisonous toot stools. Joseph Brierly found nearly half a bushel in a forenoon, illustrating bounty and risk in the season.
One Bath grocer sells native raised musk melons grown on BE Rogers farm in Bruns wick. Prices range from five to twenty five cents each.
The Pouham Colony near the Wenne bee mouth originated as a settlement near Whipupshare peninsula and later became part of George town. This year may mark its separation as a town and residents favor observances. a March town meeting may include a clause recognizing the centennial birthday.
At Monday’s meeting the Colonial Club discussed plans for a reunion and dinner at New Meadows during autumn. Members note dates and evenings growing cooler and anticipate a warm, well hosted program despite the chill.
A riverfront scene recounts a boat incident where a man finds two anchors at the end of his line. one is his own and another weighs 209 pounds, likely resting on the riverbed for years before a surprise recovery. The note references a Probate Court date ahead.
Granitized roofing comes in one two and three ply in 36 inch rolls. It requires no fainting and is easy to lay with no tar. Suitable for large headed walls and uses cement to seal the tops.
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