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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
1
A fragmentary newspaper line shows a Bath publication entering postal circulation as second class matter on June 19 1909 under the March act. The readable portion indicates a standard imprint and classification note for the issue.
Obituary tribute to Gardiner G. Deering, Bath shipbuilder and head of the Deering firm, praised for his business leadership, charitable giving, and support of younger men. He contributed to city governance and maritime industry, leaving a legacy of community service and industry. The piece connects his death to broader wartime and postwar themes.
The young ladies of the Portland Y W C A have started a class in Spanish. By and by there will doubtless be some little Portlanders walking Spanish.
Maine Insurance Commissioner G Walden Smith urges a state wide Fire Prevention and Clean Up Days campaign October 9 10 11 12. He cites 1920 Maine fire losses at 4 million dollars and national totals at 500 million, calling for clergy chambers of commerce and civic groups to mobilize to reduce negligence and preventable fires.
A six by eight foot oil of the Ruthshin Shenandoah by Joseph F. Carvill of Bath hangs over the brick fireplace in the Colonial club’s South end. The vessel, built by the Sewalls and captained by the late Capt. Jones F. Murphy, earned global renown for Bath ships, racing rivals and voyaging records before its 1911 sale, 1915 loss, and explosive wreck removal off the Jersey coast.
The Colonial club hosted a Harvest Dance Friday night in the armory with 60 couples. Guests praised the event as informal and enjoyable, noting fruit punch, a pretty Shenandoah print by Joseph Carvill, and Myrna Avery’s five piece orchestra. Ned Andrews chaired the ten member committee including Arthur Auld and Don Thompson.
Readable fragments name Reginald McLellan Stacey John Germaine Arthur Colby and Marshall A Haraden Jr in a list within a legal public notice. No dates or actions are provided in the fragment.
Patrons urged to place parcels inside large street boxes to prevent loss and weather damage. Investigations show many packages left on smaller boxes are unsafe. A recent incident near Sagadahock block doorway showed a bundle near Thompson's cover becoming unreadable before being retrieved.
James A. McLellan son of Mr and Mrs J Houghton McLellan of this city has been employed in Portland for a year and now substitutes as organist at the Congregational church in Kennebunk He studied at the New England Conservatory of Music and is praised for his musical shading and religious feeling The article also notes the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Elbridge F Wright with Mrs Wright recovering from a slight illness
Morse High School teams with Washington to hold a junior high disarmament conference. Students divide into country groups led by Edith Courser, Dorothy Sheldon, Thelma Rich, Frederick Trish, Albert Redlon, Warren J. Oliver, Miriam Rice, and others. Navy and army experts will resemble the Washington event, with real representatives taking names.
Miss Ruth Lenfest of Brooklyn married William W. Dennison on Thursday in Brooklyn. Maid of honor was Miss Alice Dimick of New Haven and best man was Harold Lenfest of Bath, brother of the bride. Dennison is son of Mrs. William Dennison of Bath. his father, former Commodore Captain William Dennison, long led the Maine.
Joseph Burpee Tabor died at the Central Maine Sanitarium in Fairfield on October 17. His funeral was held at Fred S. Curtis Undertaking Rooms with Rev. Ernest M. Holman officiating. Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Fred E Witham of 71 Union Street quietly celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on October 19. Friends extended congratulations and gifts arrived with a postal card shower. They were married in Brunswick by Rev L A Freeman.
Capt and Mrs Proctor Hagan who have lived in Gibraltar for almost a year will not sail for the United States as planned on Sept 29 and will stay there indefinitely. Capt Hagan commanded the Bath built schooner Miriam Landis owned by David Cohen Co of New York.
The Colonial club announces a winter tournament series starting November 1 featuring single handed pool and billiards and cribbage events.
Post cards sent to members Friday invite participation in games and partner choices. First, second and third prizes go to the top three in each game. Return by Monday to confirm entries and partner selections.
Preston Farrar, state bowling champion, visited a Portland alley where Ralph Pearson set a three-string record with 384 pins. Farrar, not active recently, plans frequent appearances at Park alleys as league play starts next week and aims to regain peak form soon.
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