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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1924
Page
9
About sixty attend the Thursday evening gathering at the Community house with whist tables, social groups, and a hot oyster stew served by chef Ferris Leonard. Proceeds from the event help meet a building fund note, and plans for future activities are noted, including talks and a whist tournament.
The worst wind storm and cold spell of the season hit Sanford on Monday causing extensive damage as signs and fences were blown down across town. Roy Thomas, 17, of the University of Maine, has been elected Oxford county agricultural agent succeeding R. H. Lovejoy who resigned to join National Survey Co. in Chester, Vermont. Bangor Rotary members voted to support the national anti corruption drive and committees will be appointed to determine how the club can assist. Mr and Mrs Lawrence McFarland of Auburn visited weekend with Forest Putnam of upper High street. McFarland formerly worked at Stone House farm prior to its lease to E M Wright.
The Maine State Sunday School Association held its semi annual executive committee meeting at the Portland YWCA on January 16 after lunch. New staff members William C. Roberts and Ruth A. Carter were introduced. the program included devotions and committee reports, followed by elections and announcements. The calendar lists monthly and seasonal events through December with State Association Day set for March 9.
Wesley F. Wallace of Small Point faced a gale on January 16 as his motorboat Lucy Wainwright shed its main shaft and drifted helplessly near Bold Dick. Coast Guard at Popham Beach dispatched a lifeboat to tow him safely to Small Point, protecting a vessel valued around 1600 and famed along the coast.
Commander Roscoe E. Perkins and Bath post officers plus comrades from Roland H. Smith post attended the installation of Emerson Lane post in Richmond on January 16. Department officers Morse and Yesmond served as installing officers with McClure and Coombs assisting, followed by speeches including Perkins on the Forty and Eight and the auxiliary.
Postmaster Frank K Jack of Bow de inham visited Bath on business. Mrs William Mitchell died Wednesday in Lewiston, guest of her sister Mrs Brainard Turns. Mr and Mrs Francis W Nolmes welcome a daughter born Sunday night. Marriage intentions recorded for Frank J Snow of Portland and Thelma Hazel Oliver of Bath and for Alex Burgess and Alice Lillian Long of Beth. Miss Ellen R Turner and Mrs R S Grace attended church at the Parish house Monday night with 15 members, homemade ice cream and cake served. Mrs John Sampson and daughter Margaret and Mrs Ruel Knight left Wednesday for Cambridge Mass to visit Dr and Mrs Lafayette Lake and will visit Rev and Mrs A B Webber Milton Mass before returning.
The First Baptist vestry hosted a pleasant reception for Rev. John Swemam and wife from St. John to lead the church. Judge Arthur J. Dunton welcomed them, city ministers praised the hire, and attendees enjoyed music, ice cream, and cake as the Swemams expressed gratitude and hopes for years of service.
Local Democrats plan a city meeting amid talk of nonpartisan city government and mayoral prospects. Key figures like Oliver Moses II and ex Mayor Cahill debated, while Ty Eugene Thebeau dismisses a run. State party shifts include Lewiston and Portland conventions and resignations in Sagadahoc counties.
The funeral of Miss Ellen T Shaw, longtime Winter Street church member, was held Tuesday afternoon in the chapel with Rev. Edwin J Hardin of Law officiating. Burial followed in Maple Grove, with Edward B B Smith, F E Randall Leonard and William C Chadbourne listed. Several Winter Street church members attended a Western Maine Branch and Women's Home Union meeting at St Lawrence Congregational Church in Portland on Thursday.
In Phippsburg Mr and Mrs J E Amisdell announce the engagement of their daughter Winifred Gertrude Blaisdell to James Lesser Morse of Bath. Morse is a former commander and legislator, active in local boards. The note lists local residents and happenings around Bath and Sebasco, including visits, purchases, and retirements.
In Androscoggin County Supreme Court a verdict awarded Hezekiah Harrington of Bath 700.20 against Androscoggin and Kennebec By. Co. of Lewiston. The suit stemmed from a Feb. 4 collision on Washington Street Bath where Harrington, in a sleigh, was knocked unconscious after being struck by a streetcar. Harrington’s lawyer Frank A. Morey defended the claim. the defense argued Harrington was negligent and that the motorman applied the emergency brake and sounded the gong as the sleigh appeared. The trial lasted the entire day and concluded late Thursday night.
The United States Civil Service Commission will hold a ballot like examination at Bath on February 2 for clerk and carrier posts in the Bath post office. Regular appointments are rare from eligible registers. substitutes fill vacancies and may be called for service. Pay ranges from $1,400 to $1,600 with permanent status upon good behavior, annuities at 66 or on total disability, and survivor benefits. Fifteen days of vacation with full pay plus ten days of sick leave are provided.
Mrs Ralph Benge and Mrs Lulu Turner entertained the Lengue of Central church at the parish house Monday night. Ice cream and cake were served. Arrangements were made for the rummage sale taking place this afternoon.
Public interest in bacon grows as cooks explore new uses beyond breakfast. The feature lists bacon rich sandwiches from Bacon and Cheese to Club and Portage style melts, noting bacon adds energy and protein, enhances flavor, and pairs with tomato, lettuce, olives, and various dressings.
Justice Hanson presided as grand and traverse juries met in Bath during the term. Foreman Fred A. Fuller led a list of Bath, Bowdoinham, Richmond and Woolwich jurors with several absentees noted. Docket began at 2007 onward with trials including Reed alleged breaking and larceny at the Dike home and other cases heard by the Supreme Court grand jury.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Linenta street, Percy Shaw, and a SM pay offense. References McCidlough Hiewins Wieselier, Ed. Ebdon de Clithlen, and George J. Merengie of Pai. The passage implies a long criminal case may follow during the session.
A vivid tale in the Moree Mentor recounts Blair Wilson Baker’s act of defiance during a border dispute. She paddled 60 miles to procure flag material, hoisted Old Glory, faced British troops, and turned the flag into a quilt, inspiring a memorial by the Maine Legislature.
The Bath built schooner Ruth Merrill sinks in 42 feet of water after a long voyage from Norfolk to Boston with coal. Captain Johnson and crew abandon to a motorboat, salvage papers, and watches as the vessel submerges. Milligan, from Portland, and crew member Sandy Saunders reflect on the perilous final hours.
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