This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1934
Page
2
The passage recalls Bath past life with rudimentary plumbing from roof rain, well water, kerosene lighting, gas street flames, horse drawn transit, and fire engines. It contrasts busy river trade, ships and steamers, grand hotels and churches, with a polite, decorous society and people socializing in person rather than by phone.
Beginning in 1718 large immigration to New England brought Scotch Irish Presbyterians from Derry to the Bath area. Some settled around Merrymeeting Bay in Topsham Brunswick Bath and Woolwich. Many families grew famous here with names like Patten Dunning Wilson McFadden and McFarland. The northern Bath frontier became known as Ireland due to these settler origins.
A Maine editorial argues after repeal of constitutional prohibition the state should operate liquor sales via state stores to curb excess profits. It advocates selling cheaply with state profit, banning sales to minors and enforcing strict penalties on agents and abusers of the privilege.
The speaker argues for a plan targeting blacklist enforcements for liquor sales, claiming it would raise state revenue and curb bootlegging. Vermont’s state store system is praised as effective, convenient, well run, and free from saloon-like problems.
Stalin argues that planned economy cannot work in a capitalist country or anywhere, comparing it to planning weather or earthquakes. He says humans do not run the universe and economic issues stem from the spirit. Complete happiness would require universal selflessness, a state beyond legislative reach.
A live doe weighing 125 to 150 pounds was captured in Merrymeeting waters Thursday afternoon by Nicholas S. Michalos and friends. They steered the deer to the shore at Bluff Head and released it. Augus ta hotel man Al Fuller helped corral the deer and escorted it to Crocker's wood lot before it disappeared. The capture party included Douglas Dearborn, Al Fuller, Nick Michalos, Edward Sonia, and Kenney Edgcomb.
Walter Reynolds of South Gardiner is hospitalized in Brunswick with a fractured thigh and possible loss of sight after his car collided with a Somerville, Massachusetts truck driven by Lominicke Dalelio. Urban Gowen, also of South Gardiner, was unconscious. State Patrolman George Shaw attended the scene after initial delay.
A Sebasco woman accused by her husband of habitually fleeing at slight provocation was taken from a Bath Boston bus and held at City Hall until her husband arrived. The marshal found her boarding a Boston bound bus and detained her. She cried and claimed spousal mistreatment.
Arthur L. Hersey of Auburn, a Democratic primary candidate for Representative to Congress, picked several branches loaded with large ripe raspberries on Gamage avenue. He noted the berries were unusually developed for this late season and commented he would not predict the coming winter’s severity.
Maurice Flint of Nor way Center shot a large Golden Eagle found in his poultry house last week. The bird troubled hens and cats all summer in the neighborhood. Commissioner Stobie was notified and allowed the bird to be mounted. Wings span eight feet, weight about ten pounds, claws very large.
At Topsham fair rain and cold mixed with standout feats in cattle and horse pulling. Chauncey Robinson of Chesterville showcased unmatched teamwork using a mismatched pair, while Alphonse Quiion of Livermore Falls set records in drag pulling and in the 3100 class with Archie Landry driving. The event closed amid good crowds and a decision to end on Thursday night, with the fair expected to avoid red ink this year. The Evening also featured a presentation of The Family Album by the Ladies Aid at First Baptist church with a staged frame, readings, solos, and a successful apron patch fundraiser.
Nearly 50 young men gathered in the main lobby beside the open fireplace at the Y on Thursday for the weekly fireside hour led by Henry W. Mank, a participant in last summer’s leadership conference. They debated whether modern machinery is an asset or a detriment to mankind and voted against permitting smoking at the Y. They supported a winner declared at the end of each half for the YMCA Basketball League championship. Capt Franklin Hallowell and Morse High football players will lead a stunt night.
A trim cabin cruiser owned by J Edward Drake Jr at Mulligan stevedoring wharf was gutted by fire on Saturday forenoon. Engine 4 answered a still alarm and used a hose line to control the blaze that threatened the Mulligan Co scow and nearby buildings. The fire started in the small cabin and left the cabin and much of the cockpit gutted.
Ex Governor Ralph O. Brewster of Maine will campaign in the middle western states for a fortnight starting Oct. 22. He will speak in Ohio Indiana and Illinois as part of the effort. Edith DeCoster known as the Butterfly Woman moved to a Dixfield farm after her Buckfield home burned last winter.
The Winter Street church Ladies' aid met Friday afternoon with 45 members present. They prepared aprons for the Christmas sale and planned an all day session for the October committee led by Miss Clare M. Coombs. Mrs. Walter H. Bowker presided and announced the parish supper on November 1.
Ladies' aid of Central church resumed its meeting after summer recess with a large attendance including new members. Officers elected for the year are Mrs Charles T Jackson president Mrs A F Duniels first vice president reelected Mrs John Wishart second vice president Mrs Warren M Stilphen secretary reelected Mrs M B Hodgdon treasurer reelected. Mrs David L Wilson spoke on her Pacific coast and Hawaiian Islands trip. next meeting will be at the parsonage with Mrs Wilson.
Gorham Normal's boys defeated 31 in Brunswick Friday led by Morton and Twitchell who tied for first as they finished a 3 mile course in 19 minutes 45 seconds. Bowdoin freshmen beat the second team 19-36 with Hawkins prevailing in 18 minutes 55 seconds over three miles.
City officials and state inspectors urged establishing Bath milk testing lab. They debated staffing and cost while noting monthly tests could raise quality. Independent dealer Harold Wing supported the plan.
About 90 gathered at the Knights of Columbus hall for Sagadahoc council No. 249 Columbus Day observances. Guests included parish members, Sacred Heart circle No. 551, Bangor state deputy Raymond A. Grady, and district deputy J. Z. Ouellette of Brunswick. The program featured singing, remarks, solos, a harmonica quartet, a tap dance, a Columbus life talk, and original poems, followed by refreshments and social time.
The Maine Superior Court assigns Justices Fisher Emery and Holmes to Sagadahoc county terms in 1935 with sessions on January 8 June 11 and October 15. Chief Justice Pattangall presides over the Supreme Judicial Court with associate justices Dunn Sturgis Barnes Thaxter and Hudson. Other Superior Court justices include Chapman Worster Manser Powers.
Theodora Burns led the Briefs to a 3-2 win over the White Owls at Park Alleys. She posted a high total pinfall of 376 to date and a 120 string, a new single string pinfall record. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Carter of Saco and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Ellis of Stockton Springs returned from Denver after attending the rural carriers national convention.
The page presents a dense crossword style clue list and wordplay with numerous numbered items and abbreviations. It compiles hints for a word puzzle solution involving multiple definitions and cross references across a broad range of common terms.
The Board of Education discussed Rotary club withdrawal of support for Morse high school sports and ordered the secretary Clinton D. Wilson to send two letters outlining the board’s position. Plans were made to reopen Batley Evening School of Industries likely the first week of November with details pending. Wilson to consult with parent teacher associations about continuing telephone service at the high school. Schools close Dec 21 for Christmas and resume Jan 2 for the Winter term.
York County Rural Letter Carriers held a gathering at Barney Beg Grange hall North Berwick with about 75 guests including Oxford county members. They honored past state president C A Carter of Saco presenting him a rocker and Mrs Carter state auxiliary president received crystal beads and a basket of flowers from local members and Mrs L M Dockam.
Mrs. Frank A. French of West Bath returned Monday after two weeks in Newark New Jersey visiting due to the illness and death of her father William W. Harrison who died on October 8.
Sagadahoc Sheriff Albert Henderson and deputies captured 19 year old Alfred Arsenault of Brooks who escaped from Waldo county jail. Arsenault surrendered after police surrounded his sister’s home in Pejepscot. The arrest leaves John Hazelton at large. Alfred Downing and George McAuley had already surrendered.
Edwin H. P. Lowell past master of Solar lodge Masons received a Wednesday night surprise from 11 lodge officers at 12 Western avenue. They presented a gift electric clock to celebrating his marriage to Hazel Wakefield. The gathering featured cards Pinochle and pitch with a Dutch pudding bearing Masonic emblems served with cake and coffee.
Miss Lydia Foster who lives with her brother Charles on Holt Ridge marked her 81st birthday Friday. She is recuperating after injuries from a fall down cellar stairs and enjoys her daily newspaper, taking in world events.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.