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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1927
Page
1
The piece cites the National Safety Council urging fewer cars and higher rates, notes around 25 000 U S auto deaths yearly, and discusses insurance costs, headlight violations, and highway police. It covers road construction, vast U S road expansion, and political bids for conventions plus Maine naval affairs.
As hunting season nears reports from Maine indicate abundant game and promising fall hunting. A law passed by the last Legislature designates one November week when moose may be hunted in portions of the state, adding appeal for big game hunters.
A long catalog of individuals tied to various groups appears, listing numerous names such as G Carey, John Po Carlton, Frank W., Walter E., Churchill George AL, Cummings, Jes Wo Curtis, Fred So, Cottng, Wareld FE, and many others. The fragment suggests a formal roster or membership roll with many personal names and initials, ending with Rev. George B. Wolstenholme.
A Bath man, T Sumner Wares, described as son of Mr and Mrs John W Mayes of 6 Washburn Street, has progressed from English instructor to principal at Bath's Mary School. The piece notes his Georgetown University links, service in Puerto Rico, and recent elevation amid a broader community push. It also covers plans for a September 7 Lawn Party at St Mary’s Parish to support hospital debt, led by church members and local officials.
Real estate activity shows numerous property transfers and deeds recorded in the last two weeks. Transactions include names such as Charles Foster Wellington to Dlunten and Eric J. Dascett to Jane Woods, among many others, with several party pairs and locations implied.
Mr and Mrs J H Wingate and relatives from Medford Mass returned Saturday from a centering trip to Montreal and Quebec. Mr Wingate is a veteran journalist and general manager of The Medford Mercury. He helped found The New England Magazine and the American Architect and is vice president of the Massachusetts Press Association.
Clarence E Atwood a carpenter with the Metlintic-Marshall Co was injured Friday around 1 PM when a joist slipped from a sling and struck him on the back as it was being moved to the west tower of the bridge He was rushed to City hospital for treatment by a Central Maine Power Co truck Dr Mullin attended him The incident occurred while the heavy lumber was being hoisted for the ridge pole of the roof Atwood who began with the company last September had previously worked for Wiseman Farms
Mrs. Jack Vinnell and her daughters Thyllis and Jean of Iuiney Mass have been staying several weeks with Mrs Vinnell’s parents Mr and Mrs William Fields of Hardings and her sister Mrs Harold Freeman of East Brunswick.
The Leston and Maine Railroad earned a July net income of 805,270, up from 3795.50 last July. The Interstate Commerce Commission filing shows lower operating costs, a cut in transportation expenses, and an improved operating ratio from 73.77 to 71.97 amid wage increases and arbitration awards.
The 81 foot yacht Lone Star flys New York registry and owned by G G Tourne rests at Read Nichols Wharf for hours. From Islesboro Dark Harbor the party then made Bath before heading to New York. Built by Consolidated Shipping Corp New York, the Maine crew numbers seven.
Mrs Archibald Thayer announces the wedding of her daughter Helen Thayer to Howard Norwood in New Hampshire on Saturday. Miss Thayer, a Morse High School graduate of 1921, has worked as a wax stenographer and bookkeeper. Norwood, son of Mr and Mrs A T Norwood of Warren, Maine, is a rising young businessman previously with Wood and Bishop in Bangor. They will reside in Warren after a wedding trip.
The Maine Central Railroad releases its monthly operating statement showing a deficit of 502 after charges for July 1926 and a decline in freight and passenger revenue. For January to July 1927 railway operating revenues rose 94,224 from 1926, but surplus after charges fell from 487,041 to 264,408.
Dover Foxcroft D A R members publish a year book described as well arranged and interesting with a special front page feature. The issue includes Washington's Prayer for His Country and calls Maine chapters to participate in the National Committee prize contest by submitting clippings and a meeting report.
A false rumor claimed the tug Vejepscot of Sagadahoc Towing Co. foundered while towing pulpwood barges between Bath and Salmon River, N. C. The vessel reportedly left Bath Thursday under Capt. Hallowell, reached Salmon River Friday, and was to return with barge No. 1 after awaiting a title ruling.
Miss Britton winner of World International Beauty Congress at Galveston may visit Bath this week. Accompanied by Stanley H. Willis of Boston, they hope to drive from Portland where she will make her Maine appearance either Thursday or Saturday. She now conducts national dance championships with finals in New York in the Winter.
Creditors of Fred Alley of Boothbay Harbor and Reginald H. Withington of Rockland were notified by Referee William W T Hall of their first meetings. Alley’s creditors will gather at the Lincoln county courthouse in Wiscasset on September 28 at 10 a.m. to appoint a trustee and handle business. Withington’s creditors meet at the Knox county courthouse in Rockland on October 5 at 2 p.m. for similar purposes.
Piedmont California physician purchases three lots from Georgetown Associates at Indian Point and plans a summer home for family. Water supply work proceeds and road construction per last legislature will boost development of the point. Henry Giles, artist, visiting from MacMahan Island, called on Bath Thursday.
Puzzle clues list for a mixed horizontal and vertical crossword with pattern numbers and partial instructions. The grid hints include to start with confident words, then use crossing letters to solve others, and notes stray garbled text from the puzzle header.
Philip Little of Ralem Massachusetts, long a Bath visitor, displays a notable exhibition of marine paintings, wharf and shore views, and etchings in Hoxton. A. J. Philpott of The Boston Globe hails him as a distinctive American painter and etcher with rich color and bold sea compositions.
State Dredging Co of Toston wins the dredging contract for the Goodwin property at Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. to 27 28 feet at low water. Kerr Hyxton of Wortland lands the contract to extend the wharf to align with the current wharf line. lumber for the job arrived Thursday. Dredging is not expected to start for one to two weeks.
Stanley Pettengill of Portland and Miss Delia L. McPherson of Bath were married August 21 in Lisbon Falls by Rev. J.P. Roberts. The couple plan a Massachusetts motor trip and will reside in Portland where Pettengill works as a stationary fireman. The bride wore a peach georgette gown and white accessories.
Snug Harbor Inn near West Point installs an electric plant, the first of six locally, with only kitchen and porch fed by current while dining room stays candlelit. Charles Temple built the setup. Mrs. Jenny Sweeney credits Bath Times advertising and good meals for strong season. Daughter Mrs. Clara Weylan helps in dining room operations.
George A. McFadden and Miss Alice Kent travel from Middle Street to Norwich Connecticut as guests of Miss Kent’s parents for several days. McFadden plans to return to Boston to engage in mechanical advertising displays and later scenery work for the theatre season. The Bath boy, a Morse 1922 graduate, has drawn attention in the Hub and larger cities for original mechanical plays and theatre scenery work.
Mrs. Ralph Mank and her son Henry with Mrs. RK B Parish returned Thursday from a visit with relatives in Boston and Cambridge. Mrs. Parish, formerly of Cambridge, will now reside in Bath.
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