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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1924
Page
1
Maine and the nation observe National Apple Week from October 21 to November 6. The event, instituted before the war by the International Shippers' Association, aims to promote the apple industry and distribute high quality fruit to hospitals and charitable institutions.
Nationwide effort during Fire Prevention Week used mails newspapers public speakers and radio to spread cautions about fire risks. The article urges ongoing vigilance as fires cause heavy losses and result from careless handling of chimneys flues and heating equipment plus camper fire risks.
Maine shows vibrant fall colors as fields stay green and trees blaze reds golds and greens. An Maine Aero Club forms to spark interest in aeronautics for commercial aviation, urging readiness for planes and dirigibles in coming years.
As hunting season opens gunners are warned to carry firearms safely and identify targets to avoid striking other hunters. With leaves falling the danger remains until all hunting parties confirm their targets and proceed with care.
John W. Davis says Chairman Butler has conceded defeat in the election. Butler disagrees, arguing that a large bloc of American voters remains confident that the President will win reelection.
The Boston Globe editorial urges a toll-free bridge over the Kennebec at Bath to connect Bath and Woolwich noting ferry inadequacy and rail traffic concerns. Edgar O Achorn argues tolls should fall on motorists while rail users pay, keeping state finances and summer property interests in balance.
A Forest Service survey notes Maine ranks first among states in pulp wood production and consumption. It cites Maine’s large spruce fir forests and favorable climate as key factors supporting the paper industry, while warning that without intensified forestry, pulp and paper output may gradually curtail.
Judge Lowell III presiding. Probate Court adjourned due to illness of Judge James S. Lowell. Health improving. friends urged to note the new date of the Tuesday session set for October 21.
Capt. Russell Gray and Lieut Arthur T. Risteen of Thomaston attended a Saturday banquet at the Falmouth in Portland honoring Major Clarence. Linder and Conductor Edward L. Risteen, both of Thomaston, with Mrs. Risteen, visit Mrs. Fred S. Sawyer of Washington Street as hosts.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Watson of Washington street left Tuesday night for Andover Massachusetts to attend the wedding of their daughter Marry to Dr William Alexander Rogers of Yonkers New York which took place Wednesday noon at Christchurch.
Bath records show 23020 eligible men and 1082 eligible women for the national election on November 4. At year start counts were 219 men and 1260 women. additions this year reached 1234 names, mainly for March municipal and June primary elections, with some for September state election and cancellations leaving a net gain of 625 voters.
The Maine Central president argues for cooperative labor relations, pension benefits, and federal guidelines. He criticizes high state taxes, especially the Maine excise tax, and proposes a state tax formula tied to gross operating revenues to ensure fair public revenue as rail service evolves with motor vehicle competition.
The piece extols the home merchant as a credit giver in need, a returner of funds, a friendly door side contact, and a community backbone. It emphasizes local clerks, church support, and mutual prosperity tied to resident patronage and loyalty. It argues outsiders judge a town by its stores and urges royal support for local merchants.
In Maine a speaker urges co operation between railroads and the public to improve relations. He praises the press as a powerful force for good and notes his office keeps clippings from Maine newspapers to gauge public will and civic progress. He pleads for a brief, sincere, unselfish service to the state.
A $100000 damages suit was filed in Federal court in New York by Adelaide C. Nelson against Charles W Morse Benjamin W Morse and the Frederick Steamship Co over the 1916 loss of her son Lawrence When the Frederick foundered in the Archangel run the vessel disappeared with a crew of 31 The ship later sat in a Baltimore yard as junk before Morse ownership.
Hon Harold M Sewall of Bath to be operated upon Thursday in a hospital for a major condition. He planned a lakeside trip with friends earlier but a recent check prompted quick surgery and a speedy recovery is hoped for. Min Earl Warren of Boston visited Bath on Sunday.
The chicken pie supper by church groups on Wednesday drew full seating forcing extra tables in the kindergarten room. U S S Cassin officers attended a reserved tables area and an orchestra provided music as dahlias and asters decorated the dining setup. A long list of volunteers oversaw kitchen dining and service with a varied menu then moved to an auditorium program featuring readings songs and solos drawing hearty applause.
Mayor Allen M. Irish was informed by Commander R P Craft that the U S S S 51 has been ordered to Bath to participate in Navy Day celebrations on October 37 and will arrive Saturday October 25. The submarine will tie up at the Eastern Steamship Lines Inc wharf.
Bath Box Co. stacks more than four million feet of lumber for winter use. Six lighters haul timber from Sheepscot districts and nearby rivers, delivering 1.7 million feet last month, 1.6 million in July, and 900 thousand in August. About 3.8 million feet remain to be brought before ice halts work.
Poland adopts a liberal measure to appease eastern border minorities. Polish remains the official language while Ukrainian, White Ruthenian, and Lithuanian languages receive legal recognition in courts and government offices. Schools may offer instruction in admitted languages if requested by enough parents. high schools will provide tuition in two languages.
Sweden has accelerated conversion of turbine power to electric energy. Factories are emerging far from water sources and electric current is distributed nationwide and exported to neighboring countries, fueling industrial growth.
Nearly 60 people joined the harvest supper at the home of Mr and Mrs C P Hall in Woolwich on Wednesday night for the Nequasset M E church fund. The event raised about $30. Bath residents attended and Walter Butler from Malden Mass spent the weekend here.
Maine game remains plentiful with abundant deer and forest grouse according to Willis I. Parsons inland fisheries and game commissioner. He notes deer numbers up in Allagash St John Aroostook and southern counties with a November one-deer limit in the south and no limit on bears.
Senator Baxter of the Bath Veteran Firemen's Association returned to Bath after the Newburyport muster where his tub placed seventh for 15 dollars and 25 dollars for its longest distance. The White Angels of Salem won first with 205 ft 7% in and also best appearance. Eight prize winners listed include Hancock Brockton Neptune Marblehead Newburyport and Bath participants along with guests from Beachmont and Swampscott.
The Bath crowd attended the Portland closing night of Il Trovatore with Mine Marcella Roesler as Leonora drawing praise for her voice and coloratura. Azuccena, Manrico, Count di Luna, Ferrando, and other leads, plus Prof and Mrs Chapman’s long service, highlighted the performance. The Lewiston Festival will feature Mine. Matzensuer and Friday’s show reuses the Portland cast.
George E Fenney traffic manager for the port directors of Portland protested before Commissioner Thompson of the Shipping Board in Washington against readjustment of ocean rates. He argued new rates would handicap Portland and New England ports, noting freight differentials favoring Philadelphia and Baltimore. He cited Canada’s push to route 100 percent through Canadian ports and Portland’s past tonnage from the Canadian Pacific. Beck of United States Lines acknowledged export import rate differentials hurt Boston but favored Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Mrs Elizabeth Fullerton Harnden 69 widow of Frank N Harnden died at her daughter’s Woodfords home Friday morning after illness since December She was born in Woolwich and lived in Bath Litchfield then with her daughter in Woodfords Survived by brother Herbert Fullerton daughters Mrs Fred Dunton Wes G Roy Dunning West Somerville four sons William Patten Raymond Monmouth Robert Boston Richard New York Funeral at daughter’s Woodfords home Lincoln Street Bath burial interment in Bath.
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