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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
8
In Bath a brief notice notes repairs on a ferry and river route, with Knox and other locals mentioned. It references ships, a schooner, and individuals such as Mrs. Beaver and Mr. Dunnella, plus court actions and travel to New York.
The report mentions a moulder injured at Daracpen Co with possible loss of a foot, a clambake at Foster's hosted by Mr and Mrs Lincoln Williams, and a steam ship incident nearport with Eva Holmes rescued. It also notes a football game starting at three o'clock and other social visits by West Cape guests and local residents including Mr and Mrs Hag.
Fragmentary notes report a summer residence at Peak's in York and a New York theater engagement for a woman. The steamer Ransom B crossing sounds rough with ship bells and ocean travel. Dr Meserve and Rev Bous, returning from China, were seen in Bath.
Two people are listed as present at a gathering with parents Mr Hayes and Mrs Hayes. Dr Peaslee performed a procedure on Ethel Dolley for depenitoltis and she is reported to be recovering.
Sept 19 1908 Bath faced a fire at a cemetery nd near Blind C where flames broke out in the afternoon. A call for help brought a brisk response and a large force contained the blaze. Fire officials and residents assisted as officers investigated the incident and no serious injuries were reported.
The Bath schooner Eleanor O Percy bound from Newport News to Boston ran ashore two miles west of the bell buoy at Quick's Hole, Vineyard Sound, during heavy smoke and fog. Two tugs aided in the afternoon, and the vessel later floated off unassisted as the captain and two sailors returned to port.
Regional names Mrs Carroll Powers Howard Trafton Basil Bryant Kennebec Point visitors and weekend returns. Residents Daniel Hansen Roy Campbell plans New Bedford to Florida College Winston Salem. Roof repairs Bath Maine fire update Topsham visitors and local gatherings noted.
Woolwich PTA teachers and Day's Ferry Community Club members rededicated Tuessie Hall on September 14 1958 to serve as a home for the local association and as a community center for town groups. Donors included Carl Longfellow Albion Corliss Marcia Stinson and several others. missing attendees noted. The event followed a regular business session with reports from the 2nd Annual Fair committee.
The letter from a woman in Bath apologized in a courteous note to Police Chief Mori about four three cent stamps used to pay a meter fee. She claimed she had not deposited the Fee during a recent visit and hoped the stamps would cover it.
Fragmentary text hints at a penguin facing foes in a scene of pursuit. No clear names, places, or dates are readable to specify who or where.
The article traces Benjamin Ring and descendants in Georgetown Bath focusing on land on Winnegante Creek Mill Cove and the 18th century settlement. It covers Benjamin Ring's early holdings around 1739, the promotion of his family line including son David Ring, roles in militia and town offices, and the 1806 will outlining heirs Hittie David Jr Eliphalet Nancy and the ongoing Bath connections with mills and shipbuilding.
Fragmentary notes indicate rural land survey near Iowa with references to cart, family, and seed planting. No clear people or organizations identifiable.
Mrs Mary McDonald Miss Margaret Jd and Leslie Sou verney attended a Georgetown teachers meeting with seven town reps under Supt Stanwood Gilman from Sebasco Estates Speakers from Augusta led a gram and round table discussion A dinner was served at a nearby church Albion Beverage bought the Howard Mayers homestead near Call s Hill for a summer home Oct 22 church fair roast chicken supper by Christian Endeavor Rainbow Girls plan Oct 22 activities Mr and Mrs Wentworth traveled to Aroostook County to help harvest potato crops Hyloplate blackboard is being installed at Middle Bridge school funded by parents and friends.
The Augusta District Fall Conference of the Maine Conference of the Methodist Churches will be held at Wesley Church in Bath on September 29 and 30. Opening session at 2 p.m. with Rev Chauncey D Wentworth presiding, Bishop John Wesley Lord to speak at 7:30 p.m. The morning session on the 30th begins at 9. Community hosts offer accommodations and meals will be served by Central Congregational church ladies. Committees listed for rooms registration information and welcoming duties.
In Bath Municipal Court Judge Gardiner Deering sentenced two intoxication defendants to 30 and 60 days. A Richmond juvenile was sent to the State School for Boys in South Portland for an indefinite term after larceny charges. Harry M. Westervell of Freeport was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding on Route 1. A note mentions Bill Pickerell and Ray Penfold suffering from Virus X with Bill bedridden at the James home on Drummond Street and Ray fading yet active.
The motor cruiser Viking of Boothbay sailed Sunday with several passengers on a round trip down the Back River to Damariscove and back, marking the last outing of the season.
State Senator-elect Joseph W rel a West Bath and Ward J McMann lead a Maine recreation meeting that formed the State Recreation Society. Brooks Eastman of South Portland is president with William Hase Presque as secretary. McMann named to constitution and by laws committee joined by Benjamin Campbell Richard Westgate James Grooms Harold Bubar.
Fire at the Ketchum home drove four children from the second floor as neighbors and local volunteers fought flames. A 400 gallon water tank aided the effort while patrols and firemen evacuated beds and saved furniture. The blaze, likely started by a faulty stove near a chimney, caused partial insurance coverage for the losses.
Estates listed include Carrie Denham Bath Jamie Lyden Elmer Dakins Lulu Houdlette Elias H er Bath Jane inham Bowdoinham Prudence Hawillion James Colburn Richmond Edwin Topsham Edwin A. Fuller Bath Marguerite Fuller guardian Mary Caton Bath with guardianship license granted to Mary Caton and guardianship details for Albert Clyde Caton.
A fragment mentions Bathwaa and Sheepscot cemetery with unclear references. It notes many fires breaking out in the United Sais daily, but details are obscured and names are incomplete.
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