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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1930
Page
5
Items from 1890 Bath files recount social events like Mrs. J H Raymond visiting Rockland and Universalist circle meetings, harbor news, railroad transfers, ship auctions postponed due to weather, and excursions to Fort Popham with details on local figures, ships, and public works.
A fragment notes a ceremony at Acadia lodge in Maine where a third degree was conferred. The gift from Mrs. Frederic Patten is mentioned as part of the proceedings.
A tea gathering at the Langdon residence celebrated a forthcoming wedding. The hall showcased gladioli in turquoise vases, with rose and aster bouquets and a pink rose centerpiece enhancing the fall decor. Guests included Mrs. William Taylor, Grace Randall, and the Misses Sargent.
Sidney M Swope of Orlando has leased part of McKay Park at North and Lincoln in Bath to install a miniature golf course. The plan includes an 18 hole course similar to Lewiston and Portland styles, with a lease expiring in December 1833.
The article lists Samuel B. Furbish leading lectures across Maine from Sept 22 to Nov 3, with venues including Wells Depot Madison Sherman Mills Limestone Winterport Sedgwick Clinton Dresden Mills Bridgton and Portland. It notes Summer Island travel satisfactory, Bath grocers, a safe fireproof wall, a midnight post box popular with business patrons, and early ice industry talk. It mentions a White Mountain excursion with 220 Bath travelers enjoying ideal weather and a major housing project by George E. Hughes on Pearl and Washington streets replacing the Dennett store in Queen Anne style.
Bath officials report no local ordinance covered itinerant vendors until a 1924 measure was passed requiring licenses and a $5 fee to sell foodstuffs in streets or public places. State law from 1919 also requires a state license, with fines up to $200 or 60 days for noncompliance.
Alderman Reginald Stacy and wife hosted the Royal Arcadians at 14 Cobb Road. The orchestra performed in noon dress. Mrs Elford A Stover won the ladies prize and Mrs Paul B Davis the consolation. Lionel LaBerge Brunswick and C Warren Bean Freeport won the gentlemen prizes and consolation.
In Bathman case Judge Miller discharged Breen after new evidence emerged. Cushman had arrested Breen for cashing a $2900 check from Rubenstein in a craps game context. Breen claimed winnings and losses, with prior games cited. The judge’s final ruling reflected updated testimony and Breen’s story, supported by Cushman’s initial skepticism.
Montpelier, a replica of General Knoxs old home, opened to the public with a tea honoring Cyrus H K Curtis of Philadelphia and Camden. The Knox Memorial Association and D A R hosted, on a hill above the Georges River, featuring a Captain's walk and many original furnishings returned by descendants.
September birthday night held at the regular Pythian sisters meeting. Gertrude Stewart Louise Munro and Nellie Dunning celebrated with ice cream crackers and candy. District convention planned for Freeport October 22 and October birthday night arrangements discussed.
Leaders in Sunday school work will address sessions. Notable speakers include Dr. Malcolm Dana of Yale, Rev. E. E. Sundt of Northern Baptist, Dr. C. M. McConnell of Boston University, and Rev. John C. Schroeder of Portland. President Franklin W. Johnson and Prof. Ralph S. Adams also attend. A closing youth fellowship is planned with Cecil Fielder and Malcolm B. Dana speaking.
Anna N Mullin of Bath petitions as executrix to prove the will of Seth Mullen who died August 18 1930 in Sagadahoc County leaving widow Anna N Mullin and son David P Mullin. William F Barstow executor presents final account and a probate order requires notices in Bath Independent for appearance on October 1930 to show cause why allowance should not be made.
President William Newell of Bath Iron Works visited Bath aboard the Corsair with Jo Morgan. He enjoyed viewing 17 Bath Iron Works ships at the races including four destroyers. Hugh J. Chisholm toured Bath inspecting a yacht under construction and noted progress and improvements. launch of one boat is delayed to December or later.
Dr. Leo C. Lemieux drew laughs when attendees at a Westbrook Democratic rally mistook him for Governor William Tudor Gardiner. Frank H. Haskell noted the crowd honored the governor in attendance as Lemieux, unaware, left to answer a professional call before meeting the speakers.
Subscribed and sworn September 2 1930 Sagadahoc Probate Court Bath Maine. Notice to heirs via petition order to appear October 9 1930 at nine in the forenoon at Bath. Publication required in Bath Independent three weeks successively. Judge Walter Glidden presiding.
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