26 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
1
A 1909 act governs the post office matter at Suber. Officials reference the March enactment as the controlling framework. The report notes local compliance steps and upcoming administrative actions.
The Worcester Consolidated shows a sixty percent rise in eight months versus 1921, Springfield auto crashes up thirteen percent, and Boston Elevated collision counts reach 2771 autos this year. Officials urge cautious driving and streetcar safety measures. Bath urged local shoppers to buy at home to boost the city’s economy. Governor Baxter opposes Navy Day amid disarmament talk while War Secretary Weeks blasts pacifists, and Dr. Lynan Abbott dies at eighty seven. fire destroys Char ter Oink stables, five horses killed.
The Bath City Home was inspected by the State Board of Charities and Corrections. Matron Hattie Mitchell earns 865 dollars yearly with kitchen assistance paid. six inmates aged 60 plus include one epileptic, one feeble minded, and one occasionally insane. The home, brick and two and a half stories, sits a mile from downtown, has good grounds, proper water and sanitation, and recent ceilings and painting in matron’s area. A furnace installation is recommended. a fire destroyed the large barn and stock the day after the inspection.
Ruth Dale celebrated her fifth birthday with a party at her parents home in York Street. Friends attended including Janette Shackford Mirjorie Trott Bertha Lord Arthur Rand Harry McIntire Ralph Dale Jr and the hostess. The gathering featured games storytelling and a decorated dining room with a five candle cake and sweets.
Alvin Pye of Small Point alleges he was struck with a spade fork during an argument with neighbor Miles Webber in Bath. Pye reports three deep facial lacerations from the spade, and says Webber fled after the blow. He sought Judge J. J. Neegan to swear out a warrant for Webber.
The State advisory board meeting of the Do oN 0 RR in Winslow invites Fort Malifax chapter members for a Thursday event on November 2. A luncheon and informal reception follow a brief program at the Congregational church near Maine Central station. An election for a Legislature representative from the DP tribe at Pleasant Point Reservation draws attention with three candidates Leney Mitchel Samuel Dana and William Neptune. the role pays 300 with limited attendance. A four and a half pound encumber weighs on display in a Dover store.
Hon. Wallace H. White Jr. of Maine says he has not seriously considered a governor bid for 1924 though he notes Fernald might decline re election and could influence a successor. He praises Fernald, cites current duties, and recalls his own congressional service and ship subsidy work.
H A Shorey Jr directing enforcement under the State Highway Commission says officers will rigorously enforce head and tail light requirements. Brunswick and Bath campaigns have halted over 150 improperly equipped cars, with more centers to follow. He seeks legislation to require dual headlights tested at approved stations and a certificate displayed on the vehicle, and to clarify the registration process.
Local reports say a major woodcock migration passed the Sagadahoc area with many birds shot by Bath gunners. Notable hunts include Alonzo G. Fisher and Wilbur Palker bagging 12 woodcock and eight partridges in two days, while others like KE Preble and H H McCarty claimed ducks and coots.
At a Diath Masons meeting Walter S. Glidden presided as temporary chair. The Masonic Social Association was formed with Ralph Wright as president George Quicksall as vice president William L. Skelton as secretary and Derry A. Walters as treasurer. An entertainment committee was named and a series of dances and entertainments in the new temple were announced, followed by a big fair.
Knox and Lincoln Farm Bureaus vote against affiliating with the American Farm Bureau Federation. They prefer continuing close cooperation with the College of Agriculture Extension Service as Maine weighs state wide action this fall. Officers elected include Ro. Conant president and J N Glidden secretary treasurer. Campaigns to enroll members begin immediately.
A milk delivery truck fire injures Pixie Cap and Roy Getehell as back fire opens an oven. both are hospitalized and Roy will miss a month of work. The report also notes McKenney of Winterport repairing premises and discussions of Old Home Week and export truck service.
A London debate questions Basil Zaharoff as the world’s richest man. Reports claim he influenced Near East policy, with critics accusing him of engineering conflicts while defenders call him a philanthropist and patron of the arts.
The article notes a new fashion carrying handkerchiefs on suede bracelets with snap closures in red brown and other hues. It describes various handkerchief styles from dainty chiffon to crepe de Chine, Deauville large prints for three shoulder drape, and colored dot embroidery accents.
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