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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1921
Page
1
Classified line shows a postal matter entry noting second class mailing status and a June 19 1909 date at Lepanne under the 1879 act. The fragment references a postal designation and legal framework for mail classes.
An old stage driven transport era fades as steam, trolley roads, and automobiles take over Maine. The piece notes Belfast drivers retiring after decades of service, celebrates Wiscasset hotel proprietor Billy Loud aiding film production, urges Bath spending to boost local industry, highlights Fire Prevention Week, praises Topsham Fair’s farm-centric focus, mentions upcoming Bath military company, and notes Governor Baxter’s National Guard recruitment in Aroostook, with a strong outlook for Maine apples and farmers’ incomes.
A brief note suggests the Mayflower could race against other Yankee boats even if she cannot defend the cup if she wins.
A historical explainer shows five billion dollars invested in electric plants could fund 600000 homes, purchase baseball tickets for ten years, finance the Panama Canal, and build 1000 hospitals. It notes U S electricity output at 45 billion kilowatt hours and a 1955 investment level of 810 million, rising to five billion with millions employed in the sector.
Colby was the only Maine college to lose as Springfield beat Colby on a rain soaked field. Bowdoin edged Williams in a punting battle led by Al Morrell, and Bates threatened the Massachusetts Aggies in Lewiston but failed to score. Maine State teams posted mixed results with strong kicking and field runs noted.
Columbias football team defeated the Bulldogs 13 to 0 on Saturday forenoon at Kelley Field. Cothran scored the first touchdown on a Tawson pass in the first quarter, Deovle added the extra point, and Columbias sealed the win with a 45 yard end run in the third quarter.
Baxters win the play out race beating Sagadahock with a bold first throw that sent water spraying onto the center of the track. Wind hampered the other two throws though Sagadahock’s best was still topped. Officials listed for both Baxter and Sagadahock crews. Rev David T. Wilson served as third judge on paper.
Races drew large crowds with over 5,000 on the grounds as detailed entries list many locals including James Lemont AVI Fred Kittridge and John Fitzgerald. May feature a 2.20 trotting class with mare Minnie Direct and pacer King Brine among entrants, but results and final shifts were affected by dusk.
Two long idle ships depart from the Kennebec with Towne built barge Tlourne sailing to Norfolk in tow of the tug Confidence. The maiden voyage follows a partial launch history while Gardiner G. Deering leaves Hamp ton Roads after extensive work, recalling the Brazilian port fire, under Captain MLC Tomlin with crews from Deering and Sourne.
Morse high teams saw all scheduled opponents win their games on Saturday. Cony defeated Waterville 21 0 at Kelley field featuring early forward passes and a 60 yard Farrington run. Siddeford overwhelmed Dover 27 0. Thornton Academy beat Abbott 1?0. Rockland rallied to top Camden 21 20 with Mealey directing the offense.
Wiscasset bridge will close to traffic on October 15 for strengthening, widening, and topping at a cost of 89 510. Governor and Bath contractor Frank W Carlton oversee funding with 30 000 from legislature and 10 000 from highway funds. The wooden span, among the state's oldest and longest at about 3333 feet, will be ferried for passengers during closure with detours via South Newcastle and Alna.
Mayor Cahill forms a committee to assist school nurse Edna Stevens. Members include Mrs. James E. Lockery as chair and representatives from Southend and North-Center Parent-Teacher associations, Red Cross, Board of Education, and the mayor ex-officio. Monthly meetings move to 3:20 PM in Red Cross rooms. North-Center PTA meeting rescheduled to Oct 18 due to the Maine Music Festival.
The Bath Aces defeated Webster grammar football team 15 to 0 in Auburn. Butler broke through for a score in the second period and Tripp added a touchdown and goal. Capt. Joseph Butler is fit to play again, and Arenstan lists the lineup including Arenstan, Thornton, Sheridan, Pinkham, Kingsbury, Williams, McCabe, Miller, Gediman, Butler, Tripp, and Davis.
Rev John R Browne of Deacon Street Methodist spoke to a large Y M C A gathering on David the shepherd boy. He noted Davids rise from modest fields to vast service through faithfulness. Arthur J Stuart led the service with others assisting. fifty colored slides of the Holy Land were shown. These men’s meetings will continue Sundays this Fall and Winter.
Neighborhood children acted as messengers to raise alarm for Harold S. Avery's summer home fire at Popham Beach Friday noon. Mrs. Cummings alerted, and Coast Guard crews aided in extinguishing a blaze confined to the roof and upper rooms. Damage estimated in the hundreds of dollars. George Cooper of Boston was visiting Bath.
Mr and Mrs William F York celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary at their Sebasco district home in Phippsburg. He recalls lobster hauling and dray loads to Bath, she was famed for dairy work in Durham, and eight children survive: five sons and a daughter, with siblings and in-laws noted.
Commissioner Edward Plummer of the United States Shipping Board says an inquiry into the International Mercantile Marine may help offset American merchant marine handicaps. The Daily Marine Record notes Franklin’s testimony highlights higher operating costs for American flag vessels under same management as British ones. Commissioner Thompson agrees on an impartial study before a decision. If held, a further hearing would likely occur in Washington.
Bath Rotary members will invite a young man guest to weekly luncheons at Jenast to foster ties with Bath business men. A monthly entertainment committee will arrange events for the ladies. Reports from the Poland Springs conclave were read by Pres. Newell and Lee Passmore. Guests included Alonzo Harriman, son of Charles A. Harriman, Scott G. Bailey, and Power S. Mooney.
Meyer Small of Chestnut street faced municipal court after police found three gallons and a quart of intoxicating liquor at his home. He pleaded not guilty but was convicted on the search and seizure charge, fined 100 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to two months in jail with six months more on default. Through attorney Edward W Bridgham he appealed to the supreme judicial court, bail set at 500 dollars. Small claimed a daughter testified and fainted during cross examination. No further Bath sports scheduled to conflict with the muster.
At the Fall meeting held at the Winter Street church manse, Bath residents discussed endorsing a reduced armament program. Rev. Tlardin presented a paper on the Washington conference for armament limitations and a mass meeting was proposed. Present were Rev. Paul Dresser, Rev. David T. Wilson, Rev. Omar W. Folsom, Rev. Ernest Holman, Rev. Francis Gray, and others.
A derailment on the Knox & Lincoln line of the Maine Central halted traffic Tuesday forenoon as three freight cars left on the track at Damariscotta Mills blocked the line. A wrecking train from Brunswick arrived after seven, pulling two Bath coaches and one from Woolwich to form a transfer train for morning passengers from Rockland.
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