12 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
1
A short postal notice from March 1909 states actions under the act of March at the Maine post office. The readable fragment mentions official procedures in a government mailing context.
A long editorial cites Hayes as a president who chose peace over force, praising Civil Service Reform and his tempered leadership while noting stamp changes and a Roosevelt anniversary. It discusses political factions, the 11 cent Hayes stamp, and Roosevelt’s wider fame, plus local ferry petitions and city governance efficiency.
The piece notes public demand for responsible city government action, promises of aid from Australia if Asia Minor worsens, and Labor threats of general strike amid new wars. It highlights Maine’s festival drawing crowds in Portland and Bath’s improving winter outlook, plus a fishermen’s race as a key sport event and optimistic notes on the Giants.
Sheriff Oliver learned that M. B. Striar escaped from Deputy Chester Aderton while en route from Bangor to Portland jail. Striar, 30, unhandcuffed, fled near Washington avenue after a late Sunday capture tied to liquor cases and prior federal involvement. Authorities conducted a citywide search with no immediate result.
Residents of Bath welcome a modest contract that ensures Delf continues as the citys mainstay under President Willis T. Cobbs administration. The Courier Gazette notes steady confidence as Pine Tree Production develops in York City with Ex-Governor Milliken involved, offering varied Madwestern scenery.
A scoreless tie marked by stiff defense as Morse and Biddeford battled on Kelley field. Morse drove to Biddeford’s 20 but failed to score while Biddeford threatened late. turnovers and penalties limited both sides throughout a hard fought afternoon.
Charles H. Rogers and crew started work this week on an addition to the Nurses' Home at Bath City hospital. The brick foundation is complete and the project will add four doubles for eight more nurses. Miss Doris Purington, a graduate, is appointed hospital historian. Eva Saunders becomes night supervisor replacing Sarah Wade, who moved to California for the winter.
Ernest Rich of Hallowell and Miss Annie J. Carter of Augusta Bath were married Saturday at 3 20 PM in Augusta at the Penney Memorial parsonage by Rev H H Brown using the double ring service. The couple were attended by Miss Elsie Carter and Horace Rich Hallowell. A reception followed at the bride’s sister Mrs Fred Maxwell home with 32 guests and many gifts including cut glass silver linen an electric lamp and teaster.
This week bath clerks see changes with Eugene Worrey joining Thompson Bros Inc to replace Percy Marks who moves to Hatch shoe store to replace Robert Fulton who departs for Malden Mass to manage a Woolworth store Emery Footer starts Monday as clerk at American Clothing Co.
George Lakey Laskey and Miss Naomi H Powers of Georgetown united in marriage at Central Arch church parsonage by Rev. David L. Wilson Sunday at three. The bride wore a blue traveling dress with matching hat. her mother Mrs Barnside Powers attended. Couple to reside in Georgetown.
Jerry L. Hate was discharged by Judge Keegan after a trial on a complaint by Joseph Beardman who alleged a dispute over a fight. Beardman claimed Haile choked him. testimony supported the discharge. Farrington and Beals Tavern figures noted. long-biography fragment references Harvard Law, 1900 to 1902.
Joseph Varnum, noted as a long time Bath resident and World War I veteran, is set to become an Entered Apprentice in Solar Lodge, potentially among the oldest men raised in a Maine Masonic lodge. Born in Bowdoinham in 1845, he later moved through Lawrence, Boston, and Bath, engaging in grocery, freighting, and Mr. Oshie’s business while supporting his daughter and son‑in‑law in running the store. He has served as alderman for Ward Three and remains a steadfast Republican.
John Parker of Rockland attempted suicide on a Sunday at a point deck. He held a pistol to his forehead and pulled the trigger but survived with no injuries. The motive cited was unemployment and poverty.
The sixth annual Topsham World Fair extends to another day as exhibitors bring horses cattle pigs sheep poultry and produce to Bath and Topsham. Officials expect smoother traffic with concrete street improvements and one way routes to the fair grounds.
Charles L. Webber chief fireman on the tug Falcon was landed at Boothbay Harbor Monday morning and brought to his home at 217 Washington Street suffering with an abscess in his throat. The tug left Bath Sunday and put into Boothbay Harbor to land Webber. It is understood the tug has been ordered to New York. The best timber essay prize of £5 was announced by Prof. Perley Walker. Anson Academy and University of Kansas figures are noted in the article.
Dr Fred Nt. Albee of New York and Dr Rudolph Matas of New Orleans spoke at the French surgical congress in Paris last week. Albee, delayed by Mauretania damage, presented results from 2000 bone grafting cases and urged restoration of limbs and facial structures for injured soldiers while Matas outlined a nerve and artery preserving reconstruction technique.
The Central church parish held its annual meeting in the chapel with favorable reports, especially the treasurer’s on the budget plan. Officers elected include Moderator Owen J. Ledyard and Clerk W. W. Robinson, with a large canvassing committee planned to raise funds on Oct. 18.
The Bath Ministerial Association convened Monday afternoon at Winter Street church with Rev. Ernest M. Holman presiding as president. Officers were named and a program committee appointed to submit a proposed plan at the November gathering. Officers listed include Rev. E. M. in various roles. The group agreed to move monthly meetings to forenoon sessions.
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