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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1917
Page
6
Local notes from West Bath and Sabino include visits by Mrs. O. B. Allen and others, cottage life at Sabino with road improvements, and community events. Farming losses from frost, beans damaged, and stock water hauling are noted alongside residents' travels, school reopenings, and upcoming program plans.
Woolwich residents anticipate a two day fair with prize contests and a tractor engine demonstration hauling oak for Elwell Crosby’s Bath yard. Officials include President D J Hathorn and Secretary Edward Fullerton. The piece recalls Bath shipbuilding of the past with hand tools and treenails, notes arrivals of visitors, and mentions local families and a shore dinner hosted by Mrs Mary A Gowen.
The Georgetown Center bridge known as Trafton's Bridge will be repaired starting October 8 1917 under orders from Selectmen W L Berry T N Blaisdell and T N Williams.
A Montsweag Red Cross benefit at Montsweag Grange Hall raised 23 dollars for the local branch. Organized by Mrs. Lincoln Bailey Mrs. Percy Bailey Mrs. Herbert Wright and Miss Jeanette Flagg the program featured piano solos by Louise Bailey songs by Maxine Walker recitations by Hazel Wright and a farce How the Story Grew with local participants. A farmer's supper under Mrs. Fred Soule and Mrs. Sarah Bailey drew crowds and a dance followed with music by Messrs. Riley and Mahar.
In Park Street Church Rev Calder of Woolwich urges support for universal rights amid World War II. He cites Lafayette, Charles X, and a French soldier's sacrifice for his four children, urging continued struggle for international justice. Rev Harry Taylor to preach at Montsway and Woolwich Center with Ruth Taylor. their stay hosted by the Baileys. Old Folks Home furniture and supplies arrive, with Mr Plant choosing the furnishings.
A young city resident is reported stealing neighborhood cats for sale elsewhere. Three lost cats owned by George Smith, H H McCarty, and R P Ham were advertised in the Times. A neighbor saw a youth climb over a fence to take the Smith cat.
The court sentences a defendant to 60 days more imprisonment if the assessed fine and costs are not paid, outlining the consequence for nonpayment and enforcing court-ordered penalties.
John Davis the junk dealer reports a hole or seam in the Wallula tied at the South End allowing water to flood the hull and settle the vessel mid river. Divers Tibbets crew identified and stopped the inflow while Davis weighs possible causes and suspects. Separate note states Bath youths entering the Navy may receive care from the Order of Godfathers and Godmothers of the Navy endorsed by the Navy Department to track and support them during the war.
Charles Henry Butler spoke in Bisbee Hall on Red Cross War Council work and the $190,000,000 fund. He noted criticism of Lyons arraigned for liquor and fined 100 dollars with 30 days in jail. Bath boys fund and $500 city aid support Philippine-bound youths. Charles W Triggs, who lost four fingers at Bath Iron Works, left city hospital.
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