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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
1
A Maine reader laments street maintenance issues, urges constant upkeep on roads, and mocks advertising schemes like Oregon’s rose campaign. The piece contrasts Maine’s maple beauty with rose promotion and recalls historical bounty schemes, noting political shifts and disarmament debates.
Judges faced many near equal entries across horses cattle swine sheep and poultry at the Topsham fair. Awards span breeds and classes from American Trotting stock to grade Ayrshires and Jerseys, with premiums also listed for dairy foods and school premiums showcasing broad local competition.
The Kennebec Navigation Co. acquires a successor to City of Rockland to operate freight between Boston Bath and Kennebec river ports on a three round trip weekly schedule. City of Rockland ended its season last Friday and was towed for overhaul after tying up at the Kennebec navigation Co. wharf.
Italian man Charles Thurlow was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail with 60 days in default after being found guilty of loitering with liquor. He was arrested at Topsham fair where deputies recovered multiple pints of alcohol from a horse stall and a locked suitcase.
The Famous Line House on the Canadian border near Jackman burned Friday morning. Owner Amedees Rancourt died while trying to save his wife, as the bar on the Canadian side dispensed liquor and the U S end followed prohibition rules. The original owner was George Bartley, linked to the Jackman area’s Moose River House case.
Hector Miller an opera house usher was bitten by a large black snake while trying to pick it up in the woods. He returned home for first aid, reports swelling and pain but no serious effects anticipated. Stephen Osborne of Elsinore Avenue was brought home from Somerville ill with a suspected dilated heart after collapsing on a sidewalk. doctors transported him to a hospital.
Plans mature for the Central Parish annual meeting to be held in the chapel Wednesday evening. A joint Ladies Aid and League committee will serve supper at 6 30 sharp, then the parish meeting to discuss next years work. Mr and Mrs Ralph Loring of Rockland visited Bath and attended the Topsham fair.
Gladys Mariner and Hortense Williams lead entries with prizes of 1 dollar each for best bread and best loaves. Exhibits include Dirigo Merriconeag Topsham placements in farm products and needlework with multiple towns showing in the rankings.
The Maine Industrial Accident Commission met in Bath on Friday for hearings in the municipal court room. Several cases reached informal settlements. others proceeded with determinations of impairment and compensation. Participants included Maj. Arthur L. Thayer, Roscoe A. Eddy, Sen. Donald D. Garcelon, and Walter F. Bir d.
Brigham's Cove social elite gathered for a formal banquet hosted by Mayor William A. Furber and his wife marking their twenty-third wedding anniversary. Guests enjoyed an indoor clam bake with civic leaders serving food and entertainment from the Furber daughters and local officials.
The Cosmopolitan club held a rummage sale at the clubhouse on Saturday afternoon, raising $90 for the treasury. A variety of clothing, shoes, and bric brac were sold quickly. Mrs. Frank Southard led the committee with assistance from Mrs. Edwina Mayers, Mrs. Walter Glidden, Miss Harriett Morse, and others.
The local exchange opens for inspection during Telephone week inviting subscribers to view call handling after hearing number please. An invitation was sent to each subscriber and many are expected to visit. The Rotary club was invited and several Rotarians will visit Tuesday noon.
The five masted Bath schooner Gardi ner G. Deering did not haul out on the Cumberland railway in Portland Saturday as planned. She was towed back to her anchorage after a brave start but lacked the lift. With Sunday bringing rough winds, she anchored again to prevent dragging in Portland Harbor.
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