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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1921
Page
8
Article traces the history and abuses of price codes in wholesale and retail sectors. It notes buyers push for plain figures, the dangers of differential pricing by code, and how one price with clear figures builds shopper confidence. Also mentions dedications, citizenship court, and local notices.
Historical note recalls a slippery elm cut down in Postoffice Square, identified by William D. Mussenden and John H. Haundry's nursery study. The tree grew rapidly, was damaged by a ship crew, repaired with grafting wax and splints, and stood as a landmark on the federal lot for decades before its death.
Inhabitants of Arrowsic Sagadahoc County petition the County Commissioners to lay out a town way from the police highway toward the United States Government road by the Light House Station. They allege municipal neglect and request action after required notice under Chapter 24 Revised Statutes.
Miss Ada Hutton of Cathance released September 21 from the Massachusetts hospital for the insane at Danvers after Judge Ralph Reeve and Dr. John McDonald ordered her discharge. She had been committed for 20 days observation following her arrest for alleged ten cent fare evasion on the Boston Revere Beach Lynn railroad, later found sane. Her father, Robert L. Hutton, took her home and she disclosed her name and address to explain the incident. She had studied art in Massachusetts and worked as a commercial artist.
The article recalls Billy Hennesey and other old Bath Brunswick engineers who kept the Bath branch alive with fast runs and wrecking duties. It notes engine 67, Newport, Brigham Young, Dian Rafters, and others who defined the era, plus changes to the Brunswick start and yard routines.
Sagadahoc Probate Court in Bath hears petitions for estate exchanges and administrator appointments. N Gratz Jackson seeks to exchange real estate of James J Vickery for other property. notices to interested parties to appear by October. Appointments include Annie M Knight administratrix and Byron Barker administrator without bond.
Port land Rotary Club arranges a luncheon at Falmouth hotel at noon with the conclave ending by 2 30 p.m. The event centers on auto drive activities and Port land hosting duties.
Sagadahoe Veterans association reports tubs entered for the muster in Somerville on Oct 12. A large banquet will be held Friday and a Boston boat may carry Bath residents if patronage allows. An Ellsworth boy escaped injury after a hazing incident at the High School. Wallis Bateshelder was found not guilty on a garden setting fire charge in Bangor after a four hour jury deliberation.
JW Bogle 25 of Halifax and Arthur Spragg 35 of St John rode a 16 foot open boat from Halifax to Vancouver via Panama when a southeast gale drove them ashore near Salisbury. Coast Guard Captain Cummings and two volunteers rowed about a mile off shore to warn them, but signals were unseen and the youths agreed to abandon the voyage. They traveled light with compass as their only gear.
The funeral for Jignes Weight took place at St. Mare' Chineeh with a large gathering of relatives and friends. Rev. Bao Nicholas conducted the service, and many attendees including Padlward Wright Petyard Dhake Jianes FE Blake and Mes. Marcy Traitor joined in the procession. A reception with music followed at Music Hall Sar wrdery evening with attendance by the Chinese community and staff led by Patchard Proe Mark Doniessy and Terbert Merse.
On November 9 192? William T Voorhees of Bath was appointed administrator of the estate of Julia Augusta Foote, late of Bath, and on the same date he qualified as administrator.
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