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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
2
The Portland Press editorial argues Bath will rebound after wartime highs and notes employment potential from shipyards and related industries. It cites shipbuilding, grapes price trends from Prohibition, armament talks, Maine apple growth, and a planned new Deering high school with funding questions.
An aging white colonial at South Casco, long the boyhood home of Nathaniel Hawthorne, will be preserved as a memorial and shrine by Cumberland County residents. The house, later a church, will become a community center for worship and public gatherings, with Hawthorne relics kept there. The site includes Hawthorne diary entries and ties to the Manning family of Salem.
A day’s fishing yields stories of eel length comparisons and sundry remarks by locals. The Hawthorne Association has reorganized with Bert F. Cook as president and officers from South Casco, Willimantic, Raymond, and New York among the trustees, while work on restoring the old house progresses and a piano donation arrives from Camp Fire Girls of Sebago Waheto camp.
City Messenger and City Weigher John W. Gilmore and James A. Pham sealer of weights and measures receive invitations to attend the Local Sealers of Weights and Measures Association annual meeting in Portland. October dates place the event at the Falmouth hotel with sessions in the city hall rooms. Governor Vereival Baxter will speak, welcomed by Mayor Clarke, and Dr LOS Holbrook of the National Bureau of Standards will discuss weights and measures alongside many other speakers.
Edward C. Phinmer of Bath told ZOO guests aboard the Southern Cross that the net meant dead merchant mariners, quoting a Shipping Board view. He said the New York Shipbuilding Corporation delivered the steamer for the Munson line to operate in South American service, and that legislation was a grave slab to prevent resurrection.
Bath music lovers await the Lotus quartet of Boston at Wesley church on October 19. A larger program features John Thomas the humorist and a boy soprano, with tickets expected to sell quickly as seating is limited. The Sorority and Choral Society of Wesley church sponsor this season’s event.
Miss Margery Mary Muir daughter of Mr and Mrs William Muir Brunswick and Haverett A McGhintli Portland wed at Church of St John the Baptist on Sept 28. Nuptial mass by Rev T J Remy S M. Guests included McGlauflin O'Brien and McDonald families. After ceremony a reception at 2 Union Street featured flowers, sandwiches, cake and ice cream. Groom a Portland businessman and WWI veteran. Post nuptial voyage and residence planned in Portland. Port officials praised for cleaning Front Street after Bath Steam Dye House blast.
Rags the bear dog owned by Robert Sutherland chases trains at the station when his master boards. When the ferryman refused passage, the dog swam the river to the opposite bank and waited for him on the other side when he returned.
In a light turnout at Merrymeeting on Thursday few gunners reported limited action as the second flight did not arrive. Hunters including Alon zo Fisher and Dr H H Morin bagged multiple birds such as black ducks and teal. Nearby Bald Tread and Winneganee Bay revealed coot flocks and broad shooting activity with dozens of birds recorded.
Bath residents attended the Lewiston service for Peter R. Hayes formerly of Bath. He died after being struck by a trolley car on the Mechanic Falls line. Fr Carroll officiated at St. Joseph's Church with choir and Knights of Columbus pallbearers. Burial followed at Mt Hope. Bath attendees included the Reynolds, Diggins, Shaughnessey, and Veilleux families.
Andrew OP. Lane, chairman of the transportation directorate of the State Chamber of Commerce, urges using idle steamers of the United States Shipping Board. He spoke at a Portland meeting, arguing that boats should earn operating costs if possible, or the loss of inactivity is preferable, a plan reported to have Maine Shipping Board member Edward C. Plummer’s approval.
First fall meeting of the Maine State Association of Washington will be on Saturday evening October 8 at Thompson Community Center. Edward C. Plummer of Bath, U S Shipping Board member, will speak on Maine and our merchant marine. Music readings social hour follow with singer Mrs William J Eva Evanett formerly Anne Hall of Brunswick. monthly meetings set for second Saturdays at Thompson Center. all Maine people in DC invited.
The War Department seeks to raise the Army to 150000 with local help from Postmaster Henry W. Owen Jr. Enlistments target Portland defenses at Fort Williams age 15 to 35 must be well educated and capable. Hexposure to service follows.
In John J. Desmond Co on Center street a rebus advertising card draws crowds. Ordinary playing cards fill gaps between lettering, sparking debates over interpretation. The placard was designed by Eugene Desmond who hand-letters the store signs.
William A. Beal of Bath married Florence Clary of Bath in Lewiston on September 24 at Rev. Will A. Kelley’s home. The groom, son of Frank H. Beal of Brunswick, manages the Lewiston Public Market. The bride, daughter of Jennie Wallace of Portland, was born in Phippsburg. They will reside in Lewiston. Also, Bath bookkeeper Elizabeth McKay lost then recovered her pocketbook after Thursday morning explosion and fire at Bath Stein Yyen Houses. Chief Parks and Patrolman Thompson recovered it.
Sunday school pupils at Wesley M E Church presented a handiwork exhibit and a brief program featuring a talk by Edward H. Brewster secretary of the Maine State Sunday School Association. Promotions into the intermediate and junior departments were awarded with diplomas and Bibles. Prizes included pins for unbroken attendance and gold wreaths for two consecutive years. The event blended student work from kindergarten to junior levels with a recap of songs and verses, followed by ice cream and candy sale.
Councilman Charles R. Oliver posts notice at the city stable on North street extension announcing a nine hour day for street department employees starting Friday morning, maintaining the same pay as for eight hours. State road crews in nearby towns have operated nine hours all summer.
National Grange State Master William J. Thompson says efforts will push the 1922 national convention to Maine, likely Portland, Oregon. He may remain on the National Executive committee this year while a possible bid for national master looms. attendance from Maine is doubtful due to distance.
Real estate transfers listed by register Hi ram T. Stevens cover Bath Bowdoin Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham and West Bath. Notable moves include Mollie Sheehan to James Doyle Raymond Collins to Everett Gage Gertrude Leonard to Frederick Laskey and Hazel Hutchinson to Lenwood Hunter among others. Process shows multiple private party to party deeds with various names and locales.
Commissioner Edward C. Plummer of the United States Shipping Board rejected claims that Chairman Lasker speaks for the board alone. He warned that the ashes of past defeat will give rise to a greater American merchant marine, asserting ships will dominate global trade again. He cited sail clippers beating British steamers and forecast a future where the U S fleet is the world’s main carrier in direct and indirect trades.
Miss F Mae Tole of Auburn announced plans to marry Ralph Gorham of Round Pond. The pair learned of the engagement at a surprise variety shower hosted by Mrs Zina Clifford and Mrs M 8 T Cobb on Davis Avenue in Auburn. Guests at the yellow and white event included many local friends, with gifts and keepsakes distributed as the couple prepares for nuptials. Miss Tole, a former teacher and current cashier with Oscar Holway Co since 1919, resides with Mrs Hall on High Street and is active in the Cosmopolitan club.
Edgar Brooks aged 69 dies at his Summer Street home after a long illness. Blind for years he used a cane to move about Bath’s business district. Born September 3 in Weymouth Nova Scotia he married Matilda Alice Cossa of Machias and lived in Bath since 1885. Survived by his wife and daughter Leah Winslow.
Yarle E. Davis and Marilla Elva Chase of Brunswick were married Thursday at nine in the People's Baptist church. Rev. L. W. West performed the single ring ceremony. The bride wore voile and carried ten flowers. attendant Miss Florence Beane of Bath. Groom EF H. Davis, a Brunswick machinist, works as a weaver. They will reside in Brunswick after a brief honeymoon.
Sheriff Oliver and Portland police captured Theodore Arsenault 15 in connection with multiple breaks in Bath and Portland areas. Arsenault, with two companions still at large, was found at Falmouth station with a suitcase of cigarettes and other items from a variety store burglary. Kingsbury, a Cumberland County figure, previously escaped from jail and later appeared in Bath, prompting renewed manhunt efforts.
The Shipping Board rejected a 2100 dollar per ship bid from Ship Construction and Trading Co. of New York for 186 government wooden ships. A new fleet survey was ordered by Chairman Lasker after the bid failed to meet bidding conditions.
Arthur G. Spear of The Spear Folks praises Bath police and fire departments after his store at 170 Front Street was damaged by a Sunday morning fire. He commends the quick protection of property and minimal damage, and the Bath community is lauded for having efficient emergency services. At Bath aeri e F L O B weekly whist party, 40 attendees played, with Mrs. Margaret Seaman and Alexander Robinson winning, and Miss Florence Hart and W. T. Hodgdon taking second. Perkins orchestra provided dancing after cards.
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