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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1927
Page
4
The Neshaminy coal barge sunk December 8 near Richmond and Dresden ferry was raised Sunday by a crew of a month’s work. A channel is being cut through the ice to tow the barge to a Richmond village wharf for the winter.
The body of Al Phonsus Faulkner of Richmond was found in a wood yard in Haverhill Massachusetts, snow packed on him except its head, with death ruled exposure by a medical examiner. Faulkner vanished six weeks ago from a lodging house on a Pleasant Street, a bank book for 2600 found in his pockets, and he had previously worked at a Richmond shoe factory. He lived alone on White Street. his house burned and he was said to hide cash, believed to have carried large sums. A sister lives in Gardiner and burial is expected there.
Burglars were active in Richmond Thursday night with four breaks yielding about $200. The Logers Brothers hardware store saw the largest haul, roughly $20 from the till, while the high school candy counter secured a small amount. Breaks at the J. B. Ham grain store and Kendall grain mill produced under 50 cents in cash, though several pairs of new cloth gloves were taken from Kendall. Authorities suspect local youths familiar with the entries. St Mary’s guild card party at Grace church parish house on Oak street drew many guests with over 50 tables. Marion Freeman and William Adams led in scores, followed by Mrs Larrabee and Jank Turner as runners-up.
The Georgetown Working League met at the home of Mrs. B J Woodside and voted to hold a chili supper at the First Baptist vestry on February 1 to benefit the church finance committee. A social followed the plan with hopes for strong attendance.
Portland reports the second grand opera broadcast from Chicago on Friday evening as the final act of Verdi's Il Trovatore will be aired to about 25 stations via NBC. The program features stars Claudia Muzio and Aroldo Lindi with rapid scene changes and a 10 300 p m start, marking a test for a potential regular season radio series.
The Maine Daughters of the American Revolution announce the annual conference at State Street church Portland March 16 and 17 with rail fare reductions arranged by the Maine Central Railroad. Delegates should return credential blanks to Mrs W T Williams Augusta, and events include a welcome open house, buffet luncheon, banquet at Lafayette hotel and a reception for State officers.
Bath Rotary club members and guests heard Superintendent Wilson and Morse high Principal Scott review school statistics and needs. They cited Morse graduates data, home-study influence, and urged two new buildings on South and Center streets as priorities. Music by Chester Plant enlivened the luncheon program.
A whist party at the Five Islands Grange Hall Saturday yielded Miss Alice Pinkham as high scorer. The event was run by LL H Rowe and J T MacMahan with several local residents in attendance.
Thousands seek guidance from the Bureau of Internal Revenue on exemptions rates deductions and credits under the 1926 act. Returns are required for 1929 by March 15 for individuals with income thresholds and joint or separate filings for married couples. Tax may be paid in full or in four installments through December 15 1927.
William S. Shorey was elected a director to fill the vacancy caused by the death. The same slate of directors was re elected: Rodney II Ross Fred L. Andrews Cecil E B Paine and Harry A Magoun. Ross was re elected president and treasurer Andrews vice president and Joseph M Trott clerk and secretary.
A request to immediately improve the Woolwich to Belfast section of federal highway No. 1 was presented to the highway commission by the Waldo Knox and Lincoln Good Roads association on a Wednesday afternoon. About 60 people attended as delegates from three counties pressed for funding and plans, citing increased traffic from nearby cement plants and the Kennebec bridge project. Senators Dwinal Bondiag Nickerson and others urged action while commission chair Lanes said funds from the legislature are needed first to form any plan.
A banquet preceded the annual meeting of the Kennebec Towage Co. at the Augusta House. Officers elected include N. Boston of Gardiner as president, H. Bax ter of Bath as vice president, Thomas S. Gibbons of Bath as treasurer and GM. Directors chosen are Boston, Baxter, Purington of Augusta, Gibbons, L. L. Cooper of Augusta, and others. Mrs W A Ellis of Nashua is a guest. Miss Mary McClure is ill at home.
Bureau of Chemistry warns that leather deteriorates rapidly when highly acidic and oil free. Two 14 year old tan suitcase straps showed 5 percent acidity and only 1 percent oil. Proper tanning and nourishment extend life, while neglect accelerates decay.
An Washington physician reports that an inverted box with eight to ten electric lights above a normal bed has reduced colds and improved health. A thermostat and rheostat control heat and light intensity, and the sleeper rests nude to absorb warmth as part of the theory of early human skin exposure. Lady Warwick rescinds funding for a labor university amid fundraising difficulties. Medical Insurance Society of England offers loans to help medical students start practices.
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