19 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1922
Page
1
A looming funding shortfall threatens to close the Y M C A rooms and gymnasium in Bath. With indoor spaces shut, Morse High School basketball volleyball and track may be abolished, leaving young people with few athletic options and uncertain futures.
The Phe-schooner Henry Ford, rescued after a wreck six months ago, won elimination races and will bid for the American challenge against the Canadian cup holder off Gloucester on Saturday. The Mayflower will follow the winner for a purse, as excitement grows for this practical craft sport. Also, wages for plasterers are cited, with $44 a week under the Landis award and overtime scales described by a Chicago contractor, highlighting cost trends in building trades.
Maine bids farewell to Jide Whitehouse of Augusta former Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. A respected figure known for fair decisions and deep knowledge of law his passing leaves a void in the state’s legal and civic life.
Maine assessors plan an annual session in Augusta to discuss taxation matters. The meeting will cover many town and city issues and seeks information and ideas to help solve problems for the community’s best interests.
Funeral services for former Chief Justice William Penn Whitehouse were held at All Souls Unitarian church in Augusta. Banks closed and business paused as jurists and professionals from across the state attended. The service honored his life with scripture, his favorite poem, and a grave-side committal in Forest Hill.
Periodical gatherings with a common object trace back to ancient times. In England the term club arose for groups of wits and actors meeting to exchange ideas at venues like Mer maid tavern and Will's Coffeehouse. The era marked a shift to tea and social drink culture among Dryden and others.
A British correspondent notes Japanese beliefs in lucky and unlucky numbers, citing the third fifth and seventh birthdays as auspicious and numbers like 42 and 13 as ill omens. Superstitions influence everyday life and actions of police and officials, with rumors about “Shinde” and “shikia” tied to misfortune. The piece mentions individuals linked to these beliefs and a move from Tokyo toward superstition-driven behavior.
The plan aims to build about 150000 miles of improved highways forming a national system with state and local roads. Officials estimate the federal-aid program will cost about 38,400,000,000 over 20 years with an average of 17,000 dollars per mile.
A blunt contortion of courtroom drama unfolds in a county court where a contended wife loudly describes alleged abuse by her husband. The judge interrupts to request clearer narration, urging her to tell the story in a way his hearing can follow.
Report from Japan says a monumental recumbent Nichiren statue is being carved from granite on a hillside near the Cow's Head in the Seto Inland Sea. The stone trembles to 40 feet long, 60 feet longer than the Jeeping DPaiddha at Sega, and far larger than the Sphyax in Egypt. Nichiren, meaning Daughter of the Sung, was a 13th century religious teacher once sentenced to death but saved, per Japanese tradition. A wealthy patron funds the project in a cross the saint’s temple area.
Fragmentary notice from a Maine region references Miss Camilli Ashe Sewall and Miss Minnie White of Bath en route to Bangor for a wedding with Sewall’s fiancé Seamoter Walter Ph Rife of New Jersey and Senator Frederick Tlate returning from northern Maine. A ceremony at Athouille Cir is noted with a new house under construction. mentions Army Air Service aiming to shoot deer from planes.
The American Automobile Association urges continued use of hand signals as automatic signals grow. AAA officials say automatic signals can be unreliable and may fail, causing miscommunications and minor collisions, especially with pedestrians. Eldridge emphasizes hand signals as safest and urges pedestrians to learn them too.
Brooklyn's Dr John M Moore issues ten commandments for young job seekers. Emphasizes moral convictions over money, self knowledge, world needs, meaningful work, growth, and willingness to prepare and serve with dedication. Avoid easy or futureless jobs and respect humble tasks while pursuing personal and societal betterment.
Frequent Portland visitor Miss Henrietta Arey Driscoll died suddenly Sunday morning in Burlington New Jersey at St. Marys Hall where she taught. Born February 27 1890 she graduated Portland High School 1916 attended Wellesley College 1920 and served in Maine Elin organization Shakespeare Society and YWCA. Her services were held Tuesday at 2 30 at Williston church officiated by Dr Morris Turk with bearers Henry Springer Ralph Leavitt Donald Frazier Ralph Lunt and honorary bearers listed. Burial in Evergreen cemetery marked the end of a life of church work and teaching.
Mrs Wannah Abigal Kimball widow of William Kimball died at her son William J. Kimball's home in Dorchester Mass. Born June 28 1842 in Phippstimg Bath she lived as a Bath resident and later with her daughter Mrs Charles Neil in Bath after her husband died. Survived by daughter Mrs Abbie Sweeney of Somerville two granddaughters Margaret and Helen Sweeney two grandsons Charles B Neil and Clifford B Neil, formerly of Bath.
The Great Northern Paper Co. announces construction of a hydroelectric plant to develop 4000 horsepower on the Kennebec River between Madison and Anson, marking a major energy project for the region.
The oldest city plans a three day historical pageant to honor Ponce de Leon and Menendez de Aviles with Spanish French and British costumes. April 4 will be Ponce de Leon day and April 8 Menendez day, culminating in St Augustine Under Four Flags. The event highlights Ft Marion and colonial landmarks, celebrating the city’s rich history.
A discussion of wedding customs from different times including best man as a relic of capture, the honeymoon’s origins as avoidance, bridesmaids gifts from a mock battle, throwing shoes and rice for luck, and the wedding cake as an ancient ritual.
The Elm Street First Baptist Sunday school co members met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Merrill's home for their regular monthly gathering. They enjoyed games including a spelling contest led by Mrs. Holman and a creative storytelling exercise. Food featured assorted sandwiches doughnuts cheese and coffee as several members helped with hosting.
The Co-Workers will meet next month with Mrs Daley at her home on Bailey street. Guests include Mrs Hardy of New Brunswick and Mrs Worrey Mrs Lamb and Mrs Bailey.
Bath friends mourn the death of Annie Isaacson wife of T B Isaacson of Lewiston at the De Witt House after a few weeks illness. Born Annie Mamlek in New York 56 years ago she married Mr Isaacson nearly 37 years ago. She aided philanthropic and charitable work quietly. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Z Joseph of New York a grandson a brother Dr A C Mamlek of Tot Springs Ark and a sister Mrs PL HW Schoellkopf of Buffalo.
The text explains sleeping positions for elephants bats birds storks gulls ducks foxes wolves lions tigers and owls. It notes herd guards elephants and daytime sleeping owls with eyelid screens, and describes common postures from standing to curled up and flat stretches during rest.
Prof Rowland of the British Institute of Metals argues ancient bronzes were very impure and not hardened by a lost art. Modern bronzes achieve comparable hardness through hammering, so the legend of a secret bronze hardening technique is rejected.
A partridge leapt through a pane of glass in the Men Ira rentene area while a woman was preparing supper. The bird is now in a cage and partridge stew is predicted for the family.
Norway dairywoman Mrs. A. M. Dunham won first prize for best dairy and factory made cheese at the Valley Fair in Brattleboro Vermont last Fall. She secured sweepstakes in cheese making and held a score of ST out of 100, adding to her accumulated prizes in the field.
Capt John L Manson a veteran Boston shipmaster dies at Dorchester He came from a sea faring Scituate family and commanded clipper ships in the California and Liverpool trade His 34 years at sea included 600000 miles and Cape Horn 36 times He held leadership roles in the Boston Marine Society and California Pioneers of New England among other associations.
John Fitzgerald his wife and daughter had a startling encounter with a large moose while driving to their Letter TE camp. The animal struck the car tall kicking and fell after the wrecked windshield and mudguards suggested. The family admits they were scared but unharmed as the moose limped away into the woods.
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