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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1929
Page
1
The Maine Farm Bureau Federation proposes honorary recognition for outstanding farmers and home-makers in Maine. Recipients must be self-made in farming as their chief work and will receive a certificate during Farm and Home Week at the College of Agriculture in Orono.
The article extols Maine autumn colors seen from hills and valleys and the beauty shared by locals and travelers. It highlights improved highways linking Lewiston Turner and Livermore Falls, routes through Farmington Phillips, and rich maple birch forests.
The Weather Bureau reports September 19 as the coldest in 51 years in New York with 44 degrees at dawn and 53 for the day average. The freeze extends to New Jersey Massachusetts and even Buffalo Boston and New Orleans records fall as a late October-like snap hits early.
The New England potato crop is now expected to total 52,234,000 bushels, up from 49,348,000 on August 1 and 47,253,000 for the five year average. Moderate August rains aided growth, with Maine alone at 42,983,000 bushels, nine percent higher than last year and sixteen percent above the five year average, marking a crop near the largest since 1914 aside from 1924.
The article argues roadside signboards degrade landscape and pose traffic hazards. It notes growing public opposition to advertising signs along main highways and suggests advertisers may remove them ahead of any new legislation. It profiles a shift in highway aesthetics and safety concerns driving potential bans.
Premier Howard Ferguson announced the lieutenant governor dissolved the seventeenth Ontario legislature and set Oct 30 for a provincial election. He issued a manifesto seeking a fresh mandate, touting highway and power policies, educational reforms, social welfare work, northern development, and liquor system results.
Popham residents push to extend the east beach road around the south beach rear of cottages to meet the main highway near the Percy cottage. A petition asks the town to lay out this preferred route, citing emergency fire access and easier access for summer homes.
The New York World columnist and former Lewiston Journal staffer, J Otis Swift, presents a reflective piece on the Marrtown road near Georgetown Island. He describes the lingering life of a once-majestic tree now marked by a mound altar to woodland gods, noting the enduring thread of life in the surrounding trees.
Detroit Creamery Company officials report a successful test of radio entertainment for 900 cows on a Mount Clemens model farm. Cows reacted positively and loudspeakers were installed in each barn. Jerome H. Remick, company president, and Dr. J. H. Smith expect noticeable gains though exact figures are not yet available.
The yacht Hi Esmaro left Bath at noon Saturday for Bar Harbor where Mr and Mrs H Edward Manville will spend the weekend before returning to Newport Rhode Island. Repairs after a collision with the tanker Colonial Beacon were finished Thursday and the vessel waited at Iron Works wharf. Capt Charles A Blair guided the launch out of the river. The Manvilles also hunted ducks at Merrymeeting Bay Friday bagging twelve birds with Mrs Manville taking three.
About 80 attendees from Bath Ledge of Elks gathered at Hildreth's in North Harpswell for the annual clambake and field day. Seven came from Portland, five from Lewiston, four from Augusta. The meal began at one o'clock and included clams, lobster, eggs, frankfurts, corn, sweet potatoes, potato chips, cheese, pickles, coffee and crackers. Afterward, a ball game and multiple horseshoe contests capped the events, chaired by Charles Heath with a committee including Alden G. Smith and John P. Carey Jr.
Charles M. Lincoln of the New York Times purchased an engraved Revolutionary chest formerly owned by Dr. William J. Rouse. The chest features a bust of George Washington with an American Eagle and a Brittany Lion on either side. Experts believe it was carved before Washington’s presidency, making it potentially over 150 years old. Its rarity likely influenced the sale price.
Judge John J. Keegan bound over a Winslow couple to the October Sagadahoc term after a neighbor harassment case. The man and wife faced bonds of 200 dollars each and were warned against further such conduct as the legislature classifies these offenses as felonies.
The Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers association holds its annual meeting at Morse High School in Bath on Thursday with a large delegation from both counties. The new building will be demonstrated and opened to public inspection as it was at dedication night. All parent teacher associations members and the public are invited to morning and afternoon sessions.
Nequasset Farm Bureau held an all day picnic at Mrs. Charles R. Farnham’s Bay Point cottage with an indoor clambake. Twelve attended including members from North Woolwich and West Bath branches and honorary member Rev. Mrs. Plinette Allen.
Members of the Morse high football squad express sympathy for John Dall whose father George W. Dall died suddenly Thursday night. Dall, popular with classmates and president of the squad, received flowers from the team at the funeral. Lawrence Bond of Richmond visited Bath on Saturday.
Four Bath gunners appeared in municipal court before Judge John J. ae Meraea for leaving their boats to shoot before the legal hour. Each faced a $10 minimum fine, suspended on payment of costs, after testimony that a three mile scull was needed to reach docking grounds. Warden John H. Perkins cited enforcement aims and noted potential schemes to hire guardians for early morning shoots.
A municipal court session heard a dispute between two Winslow families. The complainants allege harassment and vexing and a continuance followed after a point of law raised by defense counsel. The judge will decide who holds the authority to notify the parties to refrain.
The Maine Central railroad ends its evening New York bound train with no public notice. New York passengers must depart on the 4.16 train. The 5.55 am arrival, morning Boston connection at 8.12, and 9.41 am forenoon westbound change. Parlor car service westbound at 4.16 and eastbound at 7.22 pm to continue all winter. Fall time change takes effect on the 29th.
The funeral for Sol Holbrook longtime Wis casset town clerk who died suddenly Sunday was held Wednesday at St Philips Episcopal Church. Henry V B Nash lay rector officiated. Masons Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias members attended along with town and county officials. Businesses closed and school session omitted as a mark of respect. Bearers were H W Hawes S J Sewall Nate Rines and Charles S Sewall.
A Star touring car from Worcester Massachusetts driven by George E Dickey with Mrs Dickey and their young daughter collided Monday morning with a truck owned by Charles Henry Butler at Montsweag farm. The Star car tipped over but the occupants were not seriously injured and damage was limited. Sheriff Albert Henderson investigated and the parties settled damages amicably.
Ford driven by Harold Travers and Nash driven by Bernard Lewis collide at Center and Middle streets Friday night. Patrolman George McElman says Travers ran the Stop sign at Middle street. Left side of the Nash is damaged. Ford sustained heavy damage.
A Japanese biography of Dr. John C. Berry, longtime missionary in Japan, arrives in America. Compiled by Marquis T Okubo, it honors Berry for prison reform work and the training of nurses. Berry and Horace F Holton, his son in law, helped present the volume to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in Boston.
Boston and Maine Railway unveils quicker schedules linking Maine points to Boston in both directions for Fall and Winter travel. The improved timetable emphasizes convenience and reduced travel times for passengers.
Miss Edith L. Soule of Augusta director of public health will address a Grace church parish house meeting next Tuesday at eight about the Summer round up of pre school children. City sanitarian Chester S. Kingsley and school nurse Mrs Rosanna McFadden are scheduled to speak and encourage parents to attend to learn about identifying and correcting health defects before school entry. North Center P T A led by Mrs Charles R. Farnham aims to continue the Summer program and boost parental involvement in child welfare.
Henry Biggins left Sunday to spend a few days in Montreal, taking a brief trip for needed passes and rest.
A long list of new titles added to the library includes works by G. L. Richmond Nicholas Roerich James By Soochow Waters L J Miln Nancy Hoyt and others. Juvenile additions feature Adventures of Andrew White Lute Girl of 1900 and Model Airplanes How to Build and Fly Them. The marriage of Harold V Gris and Ruby A Barter occurred September 21 at 23 Russell Street with Orrs and Barter families noted.
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