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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
8
The passage mentions a morning routine and attendance at all sessions of a festival led by Ww Reed in Westeie, highlighting Port's oldest resident in rugged party lore. It references a cave figure known for not wearing glasses and a riverbank flood, with delegates to a 1917 State convention noted.
A severe storm in October 1907 caused the Monday Boston train to run three hours late after a gravel train wreck on the western division. The reports note household movements of local residents Edward D. True and Milton H. Douglas and reference a near-fire incident on Win e Street.
The Fair will perform at the Colombia theatre this evening. Community attendees are invited to enjoy the act and events planned for the night.
Fragmentary OCR recalls Sailmaker Stearns selling at 10.27 and a train with 250 passengers, increasing timber cargo and a festival crew in Fair or to the He Festival Me. Fred Nankivel staffs ten saves promising. Miss Jennie Harvey completed a task yesterday.
October 10 1907 reports Morse High School class of 1908 elected officers for the coming year George Stewart president Donald Sewall vice president Annie Cutting secretary and treasurer Capt n s launch rode the aircent to waseek the recent storm at Five Islands but after the storm swung on 58 the rocks and broke her skid and rudder several unrelated city notices and social notes follow including Ballentine J Pease visiting the city and hat trimming by Leyden expert.
A and Mrs Carolyn A Jewell and Miss Marie Bonness returned from Boston and New York. Two men for a Woods Hole to Loresaars steamboat line began an auto trip through the White Mountains from Bath. Miss Mary A Wiggin leaves Tuesday. H E Palmer and party plan a winter trip. Twenty five schoolmates and friends gathered at Mrs H M Orr’s for Helen Mae’s seventh birthday with games, songs and gifts dated Oct 9 1907. The four masted schooner Dean E Brown will launch Oct 23 at Cobb Butler yard Rockland for Benedict Mason Marine Co of Connecticut. Capt John Thompson of Yale and Harvard turbines returned to Boston after a week at home in Southport. he relieves J Crowell on the Harvard tonight and Crowell takes a vacation. Wilbur C Oliver and Charles D Clarke fished in Farmington last week. Charles W Morse arrived in New York from abroad.
October 13 1907 report notes Universalist church women plan Monday evening gathering at Mrs John O Moultons Summer Street home. A large attendance is urged as important business will be discussed.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Hon. Charles D. Newell and Harold W. Cone with references to a funeral and relatives. Other scattered names like J. B. Watson and Pron Jones appear amid incoherent phrases about events and locations, all reflecting a damaged newspaper snippet from a New York area page.
The Bath's Hospital Auxiliary continued a report on medical education in Sweden and Norway. Dr Hamilton described differences in schools and practice, noting shared curricula and professional attitudes, followed by a Q&A session and thanks from the program chair.
Farmers argue higher costs require price boosts though buyers struggle to pay bills. Managers note cost rises in inputs threaten purchasing and surplus, with some optimism about winter demand and limited relief from lower prices.
The Colonial sub met with thirty two members present for the meeting at the New Meadows Cafe. The gathering included a roast and adjourned after lively discussion led by officers Scott Leavitt and Nathan W. Watson.
A Maine hearing on a proposed milk price increase exposes tensions between farmers and shipyard workers over social security and wages. Farmers argue profits are slim as data show losses per quart, while officials outline surveys by George Dow to assess actual costs.
The Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars reports successful baked bean suppers and plans biweekly events. A miscellaneous sale is scheduled for Saturday October 85 at GAR hall on Middle Street from 2 to 4 p.m. The auxiliary meeting for October 15 is canceled with no party this week.
The Public Lights committee discussed installing new poles on Front Street with existing west side poles retained and east side poles added between lights. Merchants favor upgrading to improve safety and appearance. four new poles would be placed, plus one on Center Street south side. The plan entails extra city costs but aims to modernize lighting for the Faire district.
Probate court grants license to Abbie R. Morse guardian for Marilyn Ann Morse of Phippsburg. Estate Edwin W. Mallett presented for trustee confirmation. Mentions McLaughlin and McLaughlin family in Willow Street, with travel reports and a guest from Water town Mass.
The document records a mortgage deed dated November 21 1947 involving Bowdoin Soule of Sagadahoc County Maine. It describes a parcel in Fewer Maine and cites deeds, book and page numbers, with references to prior transfers and an assignment dated October 7 in Cumberland County.
Probate notices list named executors administrators and guardians with appointment dates. Names include Cornelius B Barnette Arlington MA Frank J Neavanes Brighton MA Joseph E Jobling Catherine Pegsbie New England area and Annie Walker Chester VT H B Cross New York City with appointments dated September 13 and October 7 1947. Arthur J Dunton acts as register in this district.
A fragment discusses Social Security benefit computations and eligibility, noting reduced payments for dependents and the timing of August benefits. It mentions inquiries to the Social Security Administration in Portland Maine and a pamphlet titled Insurance and Their Families.
The Ladies aid of the rt church held a Tuesday afternoon sale with clothing and goods. A good sum was netted for the treasury. A Fall luncheon was served at noon under Mrs. Wallace Atwood, helped by Mrs. Lewis F. Gendon, with pastor Joseph O. Purdue as lunch guest. The group will meet Friday at 2.30 in the church parlor.
Nellle En of as road travels to Ayer Massachusetts to visit her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Percival during a brief family stopover in the town.
At Bath Sagadahoc Probate Court on the first Tuesday in October 1847 the following matters were presented for Horace W Ward late of Bath deceased. Will and testament of Ward and bond conditions examined. letters testamentary to executor Harold E Cutt. Jesse Irving Wallace noted as interested party. proceedings dated October 16 23 30.
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