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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
5
September brings falling days and rain shortages, with Topsham fair planned for October. Bath and surrounding towns report ships, steamers, and fishing trips, plus Hebrew New Year observances, local parades, and upcoming wrestling bouts at Alameda and Kennebec Yacht Club events.
Digging has begun on about 20 acres two miles from the village by the Brunswick Potato Company. Local businessmen formed the firm believing soil is suited to potatoes and expect a profitable year though the crop size will take days to determine. A Bathman with 40 acres is considering forming a local company and may hold substantial stock if he proceeds.
John G Morse & Sons crew construct a large stone dam at their Winnegance mill. Over 2000 tons of stone placed, with 500 more planned. Carlton contractors haul rock from Hell's Gate. 160 tons moved last week and similar amount this week. Scows tow rock to the site, raising water level for an improved ice racing pond.
Calvin Cromwell, once from Bath and now living on a Bowdoinham farm near Merrymeeting Bay, reports evidence of gold deposits on his property. He has sent specimens to a New York assayer for opinion and exhibited a sample at Bath Savings Institution.
The Ra Mon a Daughters of Pocahontas six month contest concluded Thursday with Mrs. Hoyle leading her team to victory scoring 2792 points. Mrs. Potter's team finished second with 2578 points and must host a supper for the winners next Thursday at the lodge rooms.
Skippers in the Augusta Yacht Club discuss converting to broad beam single stick motor boats with cabins and moderate horsepower to replace fast, less sea worthy craft. The shift aims to improve comfort and safety on seas or rivers. Separately the parlor car ferry between here and Lewiston is popular on the Gardiner Lewiston line carrying daily passengers.
Within three miles of Boothbay Harbor fifteen new summer homes will be built signaling continued interest in Maine coast tourism. E H Dewson of New York and Miss Ella M Gammons of Boston plan multiple houses at Spruce Point and Wallace Point, with McKown Point attracting several Boston and Hartford residents. Warren Dolloff site work, and a 64 acre Christmas Cove transfer to L A Miles of New York, who vows not to sell.
Bowdoinham September 25 1808 Lewis M Fulton president asks Sagadahoc County Fair exhibitors to place exhibits early to avoid opening day delays. He promises three full days of attractions including a baby show with more details to come and asks public cooperation.
The Bath celebration executive committee reports progress in closing accounts for the August show. Subscriptions are nearly collected and remaining pledges may cover all bills. A final report is hoped after next week’s meeting. The Bath street fair, a major feature, was self supporting thanks to hard work by Chairman W C Oliver despite late decision to proceed.
Daughters of Frank W. Ridley of Sebasco Phippsburg faced a close call when a horse pulling their carriage balked at an approaching auto. The vehicle backed through a railing and toppled over a steep bank toward Center Pond before bystanders freed the girls and recovered the wreck to the road.
Milton Youmans of New York City, nephew of Mr. Cowles, is being entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Fred A Cowles of Bowdoinham. A large party from this city will attend the Richmond Farmers' and Mechanics' clubs fair in Bowdoinham next Tuesday.
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