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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
4
Continued from page three, residents visit relatives, return home from trips, and settle back into Lewiston area routines. Local figures like Miss Lillian Parks and Sherman Morse are noted along with church activities, a Squaw club meeting, and upcoming community events at the village hall.
Charles H. Cahill newly elected mayor rejects rumors of a gubernatorial bid. He says no foundation to the report and would not entertain the idea, preferring to serve Bath without pursuing Maine’s governorship while busy with mayoral duties.
The ferry boat Hockomock is receiving extensive repairs for the winter sea. Deck planking is being replaced and tightly caulked with aims of permanency. When returned to winter service it is expected to be in better condition than recently. No definite date for reducing evening service is set.
Phoebe Crosby wife of Carl K Cros by and daughter in law of ex Mayor and Mrs Elwell 8S Crosby of Bath has joined Roxy and His Gang and will be heard over the radio next Friday night. Roxy formerly directed the Capitol theatre in New York with weekly Sunday night entertainments. The gang will broadcast via WEAF New York Friday at nine for an hour and then weekly. The lineup includes Duke Yellman Orchestra Douglas Stanbury Jack Oakey Joseph Werzel Adrien Da Silva Frank Moulan Max Terr Olive Cornell Phoebe Crosby Jessica Dragonette Frederic Fradkin Joseph Stopack Florence Mulholland Geoffrey O Hara and others.
Oe T Ty Feer designated by Sagadahoc Probate Court as guardian of Bath HH late of Bath. On the same date Arthur J Dunton qualified to accept the trust. Attest William F Dunham Register of Probate.
William J. Nagel of Boston, representative of West Publishing Co., visited Bath on Tuesday. He says New England’s judiciary and bar are familiar to him after 30 years’ travel and believes Maine could boom if it follows Florida’s tax model, cautioning that income tax could deter industry. John Grindell and Thomas Cummings attended Lambert oldue watch in Portland Monday evening.
Mrs Georgie Robinson died at her Portland home and funeral services were held in Richmond at her niece's house. She was born in Bowdoinham to the Brown family and lived many years in Portland. Survived by sister America Purinton and brothers Charles Brown Bowdoinham Wilber Brown California, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was in Richmond cemetery.
An aged mariner recalls the final days of a grand clipper ship in the captain's quarters while discussions with Capt Blanchard, retired from the sea, and broker Cornelius H Callaghan confirm details. He notes the vessel could become a clubhouse or museum and mentions buyers paying around $2,000 for ship models. He plans to bring his grandson to see the ship before it leaves.
Damages claimed totaling 5500 for a Wrights Hill accident on August 26, 1924. $3000 sought by Mr Moore for loss of wife’s services and $5000 by Mrs Moore for injuries. Plaintiffs represented by Bridgham and Hexelton. defendant by Robinson. Jury returned $600 verdict in a separate Bert Bubier case. 90 minutes deliberation. Adjournment not anticipated before Friday afternoon.
Navy day observance in Bath ended with a well attended dance at Battery H hall. Over 60 couples filled the floor for a lively evening, marked by strong crowds and a festive mood. Miss Avery's orchestra provided the music, with Lionel Breton as chairman and Verey Kingsbury Sergi Guinn Norman Mctabe listed among the committee members.
The Mezd-Morrison Co. of Boston is doubling the discharging capacity at Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. to 200 tons per hour from 100. Work speeds to finish ahead of a steamer due next week carrying 5,000 tons for Sewall's Point Hampton Roads. The yard has fulfilled a 5,000-ton Maine State hospital contract at Augusta and has shipped coal along A. & K. Ry. and Maine Central as it clears remaining stock. Regular bituminous shipments expected through winter.
Rev Father Joseph Devaney assistant to Father X J Horan at St Marys church will leave Thursday for Providence RI. He is recalled to the Diocese and his transfer is a loss to the local parish. He sponsored the Cherry Blossom operetta and earned wide respect for his faithful unselfish work with the church youth.
Queen Esther Rebekah lodge held a Halloween card party at Odd Fellows hall on Tuesday evening with themed score cards and a candy booth. Frank Parris won the men's first prize crackers, Miss Ethel Huggard won the women's first prize a cut glass dish, Roy Lord and Mrs Eva Helah won the consolation prizes. The committee led by chairman Sadie Munsey included Hattie Huggard and Elizabeth McCabe.
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