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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
1
The Times notes a road program by Bath street department connecting High street to Washington street and the Kennebec shore drive. With State road completion to the ferry, next year should continue toward joining major roads to other towns. Spring work expected. unemployment relief cited alongside seasonal foundation setting.
Portmaster General Hays, a businesslike political leader, orders postmasters in higher offices to dedicate at least eight hours daily to office affairs and forbids long absences without department approval. The public is urged to support a standard seen as ensuring proper value for postmaster salaries versus the old practice of appointing politics as a plum.
A record shipment left Trourton on Thursday with 274 cars carrying 68 500 barrels of potatoes valued at 205 500 dollars at 3 dollars per barrel. The nearest prior figure was 232 cars shipped in a single day in WMS. Arostook farmers may see substantial earnings this year.
The article notes slight lumber price gains and a market shortage for certain lines. It suggests a building boom could boost demand for scarce materials and lift prices further, while pondering broader policy limits and American relief efforts influencing international perceptions.
Reports show higher gunner counts than any first day in history as many are temporarily idle or can slip away from business easier than in years past.
Edward Francis Prout, 21, of Hampden and nephew of Mrs. Dougherty, died of brain injury after a fourth round knockout by George Langley of Waterville at the Bowl drome Bangor. Langley is under arrest. Prout, a University of Maine 1922 student, collapsed from a fractured skull after being knocked through the ropes. He leaves parents and three sisters.
Reverend William H. Fultz died in Portland after a career in Free Baptist churches across Maine New York City Connecticut and Halifax where he was born He was born July 6 1880 in Halifax Nova Scotia and ordained in 1872 He served at Malifax Bridgewater New York City East Haddam Milling ton Saco Small Point Islesboro Phillips Windham Gorham and later minister at large in Maine He preached over 4000 sermons and officiated many funerals baptisms marriages and sick calls He held leadership posts in the Maine State Free Baptist association Cumberland Conference and other groups Funeral services were held at the First Free Baptist church Portland with Masonic rites.
James Wright, 72, a veteran boiler maker tied to Bath Iron Works since its opening, died suddenly at 55 Shepard Street. Born in Ireland, he moved to the United States as a child and worked at Providence before joining Bath Iron Works. He left a wife, two sons Edward and Frank Wright, a daughter Mrs Edward Blake, six grandsons, and one great grandchild. Disease cited as heart trouble onset Monday night.
The old yacht America, first winner of the America's cup, travels down the coast en route to Annapolis to be tied up permanently. Reports say each port charged $200 for a call from the aged craft, though Bath welcomed her visit without a fee. The owner on board was the late Gen. B. F. Butler.
The motor ship Solitaire of The Texas Co. fleet, built by The Texas Steamship Co., after weeks of general overhauling, sailed Tuesday morning for New York. Equipped with Diesel engines, she is a leading vessel in the oil carrying trade and received hearty river salutes as she passed. Tug Seguin towed Barge Tron Queen from Bath to Randolph to discharge coal for the National Soldiers home at Togus.
Paul D. Sargent chief engineer of the State Highway Commission led a delegation including Thomas McDonald L T Trewes and A T Hirst on a state tour. They visited Waldoboro and saw tar surface treated gravel roads and calcium chloride treated roads before proceeding via Waldo to Augusta through Jefferson and Whitefield.
Charles Cushman leaves City landing in a 20 foot dory with two boats to Port Clyde 80 miles down the Maine coast aided by motor boat Foam and Carl Simmons hoping to reach by moonlight. They reach Bath early Tuesday morning and bring Cushman’s goods home. A Bangor resident reports an albino porcupine found near Norcross weighing about 20 pounds to be sent to Franklin Park Zoo.
A young VPresque Isle girl was seized by an unknown man while shopping, placed in a car and driven out of town. She escaped and returned home shaken. An alarm from the fire department and pursuing parties pursued the abductor, who fled. authorities warned of severe consequences if captured.
Observers note roadside cemeteries fall into disrepair and approve Sandy Point town action to hold a cemetery cleanup day. Stones will be righted and scrubbed, with the yard made neat and shipshape.
Pearl Street west of Washington Street will be improved with a rock foundation and bituminous macadam, promising a top cross street off Washington. Local residents say the area has long lacked attention and deserves better treatment.
More stove wood is offered for sale this year than at any time since the war and the price has dropped considerably from war time charges.
Albert G Winslow a Bath hardware store veteran and partner in J A Winslow & Son died suddenly at his home 37 Court Street after showing a friend his garden He was a longtime civic figure and Mason with roots in Poland Maine He leaves a sister Mrs Charles F Hathaway of Cambridge MA and a documented lifelong involvement in Bath commerce and community affairs.
Miss Nellie Follett hosted 25 Wesley Choral Society members at the Duncan cottage Sabine Monday night. The group enjoyed a hot dog roast and marshmallows before most traveled by auto, with others walking by moonlight. Linwood Wiley Warren I Oliver and G A Cahill risked a leaky skiff on New Meadows, reached shore safely, while onshore Mia Coburn Evelyn Oliver and Mina Snipe caused a swing to break after a bout of fun.
Bath Rotary Club discusses upcoming Fall Conclave to be held at Poland Springs with New England clubs attending. Bath Rotarians slated to lead the parade Thursday afternoon September 29. Fred P. Shaw travels to Boston to meet the general arrangements committee. Conclave dates are September 28 to 30 with overflow arrangements planned for Portland and Lewiston.
The Beacon notes a postponement of the Meeting of the Brotherhood due to a Friday evening banquet for the baseball team in the vestry. Upcoming events include the Women's Foreign Missionary Society annual meeting and mite box opening Thursday at 2 30 in the church parlor and Ladies' Aid Friday afternoon at Mrs Sherman Tabor Center Street.
Leroy F. McLean and Mixx Fern Staples wed Saturday evening in a ceremony conducted by Justice Albert J. Grassy at his Walker Street residence. Staples is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Staples. McLean works as a motion picture operator in Rumford, where the couple will reside.
Patrolman Dan Crowley pursued a Pennsylvania car along Front street Monday night forcing the driver to Sagadahoc square where the officer signaled a turn to the right.
James F. Rand died Thursday night at Small Point from heart trouble. A Bath Iron Works storekeeper for 25 years he served as president of the Bath board of common council in 1914 and twice represented ward 7. He leaves wife three sons Arthur W H Rand Ralph A Rand Harold F Rand and one daughter Mrs Herbert Calderwood six grandchildren.
Edmund F. Albee, 65, native of Bath, died suddenly Sept. 9 at his San Francisco home after years of ill health. Born to Wilmot and Emmeline Albee, he learned ship joiner’s trade, became a successful contractor, and worked at shipyards along the coast to Alaska. He leaves a wife, son Matthew, two Bath sisters Mrs. Sidney Tt. Lermond and Miss Clara W. Albee, and brothers George S. Albee of Bath and William Albee of Roxbury Mass.
Laura Emma Hughes, 77, died shortly after midnight Sept. 14 at the home of her son Elmer Hughes on High street. Born in Phippsburg to Samuel L. and Mary Cilley, who hailed from Scotland, she had lived with her son for several months. Survived by five children Elmer Bath, Mrs. W. T. Flint Portsmouth NH, Herbert Hughes Brunswick, Mrs. J. S. Higgins Brunswick, Mrs. N. B. Englander Glen Falls NY, plus sister Mrs. Eugene Perkins Bath and brother Lincoln Cilley Topsham.
Large crowd attended the funeral Sunday afternoon for Albert G. Winslow veteran business man at his home 37 Court street. Floral tributes were especially beautiful. Rev Edwin Dodge Hardin of Winter street church officiated. Survivors were employees of J A Winslow & Son with which Mr Winslow was affiliated 52 years. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
The funeral of James F Rand former board of common council member and Bath Iron Works storekeeper for 25 years occurred Sunday at his home 7 Summer Court. Rev Frank I T Hall of Wesley Methodist Church officiated with bearers Arthur W H Ralph A and Harold F Rand and Herbert Calderwood. Burial follow.
The funeral of Mrs Laura Emma Hughes widow of James H Hughes was held Saturday afternoon at two at her home 52S High street Rev Louis W West of Peoples church officiated The bearers were Herbert A T Hughes son Frank Simonton Leonard S Higgins and William T Flint sons in law Burial was in Varney cemetery Brunswick
Funeral of Mrs Henrietta G. Howe wife of George S. Howe was Thursday afternoon at two at her home in the Day's Ferry district Woolwich. Rev Roy Graffam of the Methodist church officiated. Bearers were Alfred Ames Cushman Ward Cleveland Buck and Carleton Trott. Burial was in Partridge cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs Jennie R L Morse widow of Capt Charles H Morse were held Thursday at 10:30 AM at 7 Grove Street with Rev Paul Dresser officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Bearers included Edward W Larrabee Orrin F Lindsay Henry W Owen Jr and Wilber G Cahill. The Passamaquoddy Indian tribe health initiative notes Sister Mildred as local health officer improving tribal health and reducing medical costs.
Old Days on Bath Branch recounts early Maine Central and K P Rail Road history with engineers Frank Small and Bill Hammond, firemen Elisha Newell and Billy Hennesey, and engines Topsham and Augusta. It recalls wrecks near Harding siding, through trains to Lewiston, and the brass decorated locomotives that defined the era.
The old engine looked forsaken and homesick away from the boys who loved her. I was sorry to see my old favorite in such a condition. Not long after, she was sold to the Portland Company and broken up, one of the best little engines to turn a wheel on the Maine Central.
The American Roller Polo league begins its season on October 15 extending to eight teams. Lawrence and Salem return, Woonsocket may join Hartford’s spot as Connecticut teams are absent. The circuit will feature the league’s strongest players plus several new faces from the West.
Bath candidates Ralph C Dale Garrett Galvin Arthur T Suilphen Eben Dana and Thomas F Perkins walked the desert sands at the annual State Fair session of Kora Temple A A O N O Mystic Shrine Lewiston Thursday. Sheriff Wilbur C Oliver and others attended as the session drew a record gathering of more than 2300 nobles. The program featured a monster parade at seven and a three act vaudeville show after the meeting.
Miss Alice Bradford Waters daughter of Mrs Oren Lewis Waters and Ernest Trufant Fulton son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton wed at the Manse on Washington Street in Bath on Wednesday Sept 14 at 3 300 Rev Ed win Dodge Hardin officiated. The bride wore navy with a black hat. Best man was Robert D Fulton. After a ten day wedding trip they will live at 370 Front Street. Both are Bath High School graduates. Mrs Fulton is a stenographer at Worumbo Manufacturing Co and Mr Fulton is an electrician at Bath Iron Works Ltd.
A Sunday night missionary program at First Baptist church was led by the Ladies' society with Mrs. Alton L. Tripp in charge. Lena Ring played piano, Alice Varney directed singing, and Gwendolyn McLellan, Res Rice Warrey, and Shirley Holt sang a duet. Myra Coombs reported on the Northfield conference, and Sadie Coombs spoke on the Ocean Park School of Methods. An offering for the local circle was taken.
Two small fires reported Saturday afternoon in the Eggleston pasture North Bath. Chemical extinguishers were used. Shortly after, a tar tank at Pearl and Washington streets ignited and flames nearly touched a heavy telephone cable overhead. Combinations 2 and 4 fought the second blaze with chemicals before the cable melted.
Roadside farmers report strong sales of vegetables to motorists with squashes pumpkins and citron melons leading. Most buyers are out of state tourists seeking fresh produce during their travels.
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