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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
7
A Bath Daily Times roundup recalls events in 1892 including new moves by residents, a postponed church excursion, rink and street paving progress, the Roanoke loading ice at Thwing Point, Weston Bonney’s fall at Sewall’s yard with minor injuries, and Tax Collector Palmer handling a steady crowd seeking five percent discounts amid typical gripes over taxes.
The afternoon Boston train ran thirty minutes late. Mrs Ed Jewett and family returned to Toledo after a pleasant visit. Two lumber ships load at Shaw's mill for Boston and New York. Acadia lodge K of P grants esquire degree. Police report a quiet week with no arrests. Al Craven on Capitol Island. John McGrath runs the barber shop. Thirty policemen dined at the Sagadahock. Australian voting system installed in ward rooms. Visitors from this city frequent the Tontine hotel in Brunswick since George Fisher became manager. Grace Hodgkins visits home in Jefferson. Mary Pray returns to Cedar Valley Seminary Osage Iowa. See ee boys band to perform. Prof R B Hall of Waterville may teach. Roanoke ship towed to Thwing's Point for 1500 tons ice ballast. sails to New York Oct 10. Shipping Commissioner notes ship’s sailmakers in full view. Sept 2 1892 Kennebec arrives at five. B W Morse expected for repairs. Acadia lodge K of P esquire degree conferred last night on one. J G Washburn builds new house on Washburn Street for son. Bath folks to sail from Boston Sunday for Labor Day. Les works to set chairs for opening Tuesday in new House.
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A note from Bath Division mentions plans for a special meeting this evening to arrange drill at the K P venue next month. The text also references a newly purchased Coveland horse and comments on rough usage and a possible squad organization for Bath.
The W will launch from the marine yard midweek while fog delays arrivals. The Susquehanna reaches Liverpool in 94 days from San Francisco. A schooner crewman fell twenty feet injuring his head and body, Dr Hogan tending him. Local accidents include a bike near miss and a hand cut at the ship yard.
On Sept 6 1892 the county commissioners met in regular session transacting routine business. Bath Division Uniform Bank planned a Field Day in Lewiston next month. Labor Day was celebrated at Bath with the Custom House and Post Office, Bath Iron Works workers holidayed. An accident at Bath Iron Works left John Kane with a missing finger. Sidewalk work on Front street proceeds slowly due to building positions. Sagadahock House saw 37 arrivals after seven o'clock.
A. J. Kaiser of Jamaica New York, a World War aviator, was a visitor at the home of Mr. Wilcop during his recent trip to South America. The report notes Kaiser's aviation service and his travel.
The Bangor group presented a scene from an opera with Miss Ade ids, Miss Hansen, Miss Elora, and Alvarez. Robert Dunbar accompanied. Mr. Poulet voiced a strong, graceful performance with clear enunciation. Miss Hansen showed rich timbre and easy high notes.
During August Corliss Street Baptist church group campers spent two weeks on Meadowbrook shore. Boys listed include Stanley Hill Preston Farrar Irving Harrington Mark Harrington Chester Waterman Alvin Mitchell Charles Moore Thax By Seon Raymond Watson and Everett Wallace. They learned woodcraft while building a 15 by 12 by nine foot waterproof shelter in two and a half days. Cooperative camping proved a success and is hoped to continue next season.
Mr and Mrs Arthur C Whittier of 19 Russell Street announce the engagement of their daughter Marion to a Morse High School graduate and Gorham Normal School alum. The groom is a Morse attendee, skilled musician and xylophonist with the John H Gringell Colonial club orchestra. Wedding planned for early fall.
A party official named Ross Chase resigns from his role overseeing the Roosevelt for President and Brann for Governor club on Pront Street, stating he did not expect to be required to work beyond his initial duties.
Obituary notes a paving stone cutter who moved to Bath about 15 years ago from Hails Quarry. He lived with Peener since arriving, assisted as a tour guide aide, and recently served as a substitute on the local police force. He had made his home at the American.
An ancient overview describes Antioch founded after an omen of an eagle, with a checkerboard street plan, an 80 foot wall, a four mile main street, marble promenades, statues, and the eastern and western gates linked by royal and noble suburbs.
The Salvation Army announces a fundraising drive starting September 12 led by local volunteers including Josey Torrey and Cision D. Wil. The effort aims to support community services and holiday assistance programs across Eugene.
A New York radio telmassurance decision affirms the affirmative in a disputed regulatory matter. Officials reviewed broadcast standards and upheld the earlier ruling, signaling continued compliance expectations for stations.
An account traces lighthouses from ancient Egypt to modern seas, noting the Pharos as history’s first lighthouse and highlighting early maritime crafters from Port land Maine to Jacksonville and the enduring aid to navigators.
Mr and Mrs Leonard D Bickford died Tuesday after a long illness at the home of his daughter Mrs Lillian G Doe 92 Stone Site Augusta where they resided. He is survived by wife three sons stepdaughters a brother eleven grandchildren two great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Funeral at his late home conducted by Rev William R Wood with many attendees. interment Riverside Cemetery Wax Side. Thomas R Matthews
Thomas A Riley six year old died Saturday at City hospital after two brief illnesses. He was born in Providence Rhode Island and had recently entered Bath Iron Works. He belonged to Bath Aerie of Eagles and was highly regarded by local shipyard officials. He is survived by his son, Professor Thomas A Riley Jr of Smith College.
The service honored Isaac B Howard with prayers and readings from mourners including neighbors and members of the Union Baptist Church. A fitting tribute echoed the deceased’s wish as a reading from a poem read aloud by Cass Sallenberger.
The piece argues anti prohibitionists disagree on substitutes from government control to state options and local options. It warns that repeal would not end problems, noting enforcement difficulties, bootlegging, and the burden on the poor while criticizing demagoguery and urging stronger prohibition laws and accountability for buyers.
Cambridge Mass veteran Christian Science leader Dr. McKenzie named to new director post. He has long served The Mother Church and The Publishing Society, with roles as editor of religious periodicals and trustee, and is brother to sculptor Robert Tait McKenzie.
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