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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

4

Forty Years Ago in Bath Opened By Local Notes

Forty years ago in Bath reports from September 21 1909 describe an auto party of Mr and Mrs Oliver Moses and others touring Phillips and Rangeley while noting road quality and fishing. Local items include deer season dates for Dahoc county and hunting restrictions, Salvation Army activities in Bath, a Clifford family automobile outing to Naples Bay, and social notes about residents and jurors in Portland.

Oliver Moses Charles R. Higgins Kay E. Rice Bath Phillips Oses Rangeley Charles W. Clifford W. S. Russell Charles W. Clifford, Jr Isses Madelyn Millicent Clifford Naples Bay Lewiston Poland Spring Summit House Yarmouth

Bath News Notes and Plans From 1909 Times

Bath items report Peary avoiding Brunswick via Lewiston on return from Sydney. Adams family reunion held near Crowley's Junction. Bath faces water shortages raising typhoid concerns and trench work sparks street talk. Local farming feats, beggar issue, and new Bath hotel idea appear alongside church school events, a tiny Bible, and plans for a torpedo boat turn over. Bath boat and ferry trade discussed. new Spa opens. four new dances slated for fall and winter.

Peach tree bears 'bushel' of fruit at Bath Savings Institution

A small peach branch in the Bath Savings Institution window shows five large peaches from a tree planted by Treasurer Henry F. Palmer four years ago. The tree stands about 15 feet high and is expected to yield more than a bushel this fall. The Bath post office plans a Hudson Fulton celebration stamp issue with an image of the Hudson palisades the Half Moon and Clermont and a canoe with four Indians representing early river navigation.

Bath Savings Institution Henry F. Palmer Bath Hudson

Speed enforcement urged as placards warn motorists

The Times reports heightened speed enforcement with streets posted for lawful limits. A Wednesday sighting notes an auto on High Street at a 35 mile pace, prompting notices as officials push for compliance.

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Destroyer Samuel C. Reid Trials and Social Moves

The Samuel C. Reid conducted salt water condenser trials at Cox's Head then adjusted its compasses before returning to the Iron Works. Harriet F. Rollins left for Cambridge to visit family. Mr and Mrs Charles W Clifford hosted the San Souci club on a Swan Island sail aboard Topaz III with Capt Blair aboard. U.S. Shipping Commissioner Morse opened trials on the Reid.

Captain Clifford New Meadows Kennebec Yacht Club Madelyn Clifford Slocum Andrews Sarah Moody Motley Fuller Helen Crosby Mae Clark Bath Flusser Iron Works Charlestown Navy Yard United States Reid Cox's Head Harriet F. Rollins Parker Head John C. Wright Cambridge Mass Herman F. Rollins Charles W. Clifford San Souci Club Swan Island Charles A. Blair City of Rockland Charles W. Clifford, Jr U. S George W. Morse Samuel C. Reid

Morse Predicts Peary Start After 1907 Debate

Charles W Morse, Bowdoin classmate of Commander Peary, recalls urging an immediate start in 1907 and the use of a stout ocean tug he owned. He met Peary again this year and notes Peary had nearly completed plans for Roosevelt and chose his course. Oliver Moses and wife Mrs George Addison and Dr W E Rice arrived in Bath last night.

Charles W. Morse Commander Peary Bowdoin Mr. Morse Peary Roosevelt

Bath Cotton Mill Fund Gains First Subscription

The Time Tramp reports a Boston tour and a $200 stock offer as seed capital for a proposed Bath cotton mill. A young lawyer helped fund a $650 fountain idea with a $20 contribution in Boston, while local families like the Ledyards and Bradeens visit Lily Bay and Kineo for trout. The steamer Ransom B Fuller will be lengthened and reconfigured for next spring service. Mrs. Martin Conley and daughter Nellie Conley return from Nashua Amesbury and Boston.

Bath Gen. B. Butler Boston Ransom B. Fuller Portland-Bostor Eastern Steamship Co Martin Conley Nashua N. H Amesbury Mass Nellie Conley Miss Conley

Winter Street Sunday School Resumes with Age-Specific Classes

Fall classes at Winter Street church begin Sunday morning with children from three years old. Preschool to second grade meet 10:30 11:30 in the chapel, third to fifth grade in the church center, sixth grade and up after church 11:30 12:15. Choir vacancies and staff listed under John Parker.

Winter Street John Parker Charlotte Chase Ira Nadine Thomas Back Eleanor Carter Jean McKay Eunice Pert Gayle Fitzgerald Doris Alexander Lucy Haggett Marion Holbrook Ann MacLeod Sue Stover Sally True Charles B. Doyle Thornton’ Percy Manuel Bowers Roger McAleer Betty Garnett Barbara Green Hilda Bowers Margaret Cahill Anita Deering Lila Mae Richmond Virginia Parker Joan Brooks Marion Snow William Haggett Robert Shaw

How to Wash Pillows

How to wash pillows using a weak washing soda solution and warm suds. Rinse twice to thrice with lukewarm water, then squeeze out moisture. Dry in warm sun and heat several times to maintain fluff.

Gardiner Defeats Morse 18–0 in Big Grid Clash

Gardiner High powered 18–0 over Morse at Kelley Field as Heselton and Cressey led the Tigers with decisive drives. Morse fumbles and defensive holds kept the Blue and White in check, but Gardiner capitalized on miscues to seal the win with a late touchdown and two-point attempts.

Gardiner Morse Kelley Field Orange and Black Heselton Orange and Black Nichols Cressey Tigers Worden Beaton Blue and White Hinds Nixon Christopoulos White Wilson Johnson Orange Tiger Seavey

Probate notices from Sagadahoc County appoint executors and guardians

John L. Jack, Register of Probate, lists appointments in multiple Sagadahoc estates. Names include Helen M Henley of Lowell. James L Trott and Clifford W Finnimore. Marguerite V Brown. Katherine Weiland. Ralph E Cramp. Evelyn G Mason. Carlton H Curtis. Eleanor P Irish. and Myra Curtis. Dates show September 13, 1949, in Bath Portland Richmond Lewisboro and other towns.

John L. Jack Sagadahoc Alice M. Whittier Bondginham Helen M. Henley Lowell Massachusetts Carrie H. Trott Bath James L. Trott Howard M. Maxwell Richmond Clifford W. Finnimore Portland Chester D. Colby Marguerite V. Brown Charles FE. Stinson Katherine Weiland Waban Evelyn R. Watrous Lewisboro New York Ralph E. Cramp Evelyn G. Mason Myra Curtis Carlton H. Curtis Lucy E. Percy Eleanor P. Irish Arthur Dunton Ida Miller Lane Tony Elmer Wilbur Phippsburg Sarah Ella Wilbur Phipp

Trafton Family Shaped Georgetown Church History

The article recounts the Trafton clan led by Jotham Trafton Jr and Rosetta, detailing seven of their eight children and their roles in the Georgetown church. Silas and Stephen fought in the Civil War, Silas miraculously survived Gettysburg before dying in a 1914 fire, while Martin and Woodbury served as deacon and clerk. Edwin, a noted educator and town official, mentored his seven sons, organized school work, and valued spelling bees.

Georgetown Trafton Jotham Trafton, Jr Rosetta Emmeline Ann Mary Silas Stephen First Maine Cavalry Jotham Phil Sheridan Martin Joseph Berry Eugene Howard Elmira Elmira Trafton Trafton House Mill Pond Woodbury Boston Harold L. Berry Edwin Traftons Rachel Tarr Trevett Altho Bath

Morse vs Gardiner Tigers battle ends in shutout

Morse carries the play with decisive moves, Gardner counters with a late interception on Morse’s 35 as the Tigers threaten again. Final score unreadable, game ends with Gardiner near the Morse goal after Gardner’s interception and a defensive stand.

Wiscasset Residents Attend Boston League Ball Game

Wiscasset residents Leon G. Flood and son Gardi ner were overnight visitors in Boston last week and attended a league ball game. Mr and Mrs Roy R Marston joined Maine Pharmaceutical Association sessions at Poland Springs last week. Mrs Marshall Beattie formerly Ann Nelder has been at Polaris Springs?

Boston Leon G. Flood Gardiner Roy R. Marston Maine Pharmaceutical Association Poland Springs Marshall Beattie Ann Nelder

Local Couple Marks 62nd Anniversary in Birch Point

Mr and Mrs James L Dodge of Birch Point celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary at home. Attending were Mr and Mrs James L Dodge and Mr and Mrs Alfred Dowling for the Boynton reunion at Palermo grange hall. The Abbotts and Dowlings returned from a week in Quebec the Gaspe Peninsula and Nova Scotia.

Edgecomb Tom's River John Lewis William Bradford Bernard McFadden Vincent Reed Quebec Gertrude Willis Martina Farmington State Teachers’ College Robert Fulton Biddeford Willow Lane James L. Dodge Birch Point Alfred Dowling Boynton Palermo Grange Hall Roland G. Abbott Gaspe Peninsula Nova Scotia Abbott

Probate Court Notice for Sagadahoc Estates

A Bath court of probate in Sagadahoc County on September 16 1949 ordered notice to all interested parties. A copy of the order must be published weekly for three weeks in the Bath Independent before a probate hearing on the second Tuesday of October at ten o clock in the forenoon.

Bath Sagadahoc Lowing Edward Wren Gear Town Myrtle T. Wren Myrtle Ren Reina Claude Strout Ome Ham Ardella M. Strout Roy G. Phinney Arrowsic Otty Steen Elton H. Phinney Robert E. Phinney Percy E. Lane Bowdoin Raymond E. Lane LenawJpton Thurlow Ida Mae Thurlow Thomas St. Laurent Topsham George St. Laurent Edith E. Emerson Norman W. Emerson Henrietta Swasey Libby Richmond Frances E. Libby Jane Hall Browne Bowdeinham Prudence Hamilton

Great Smoky Mountains Run High Across36 Miles

For 36 consecutive miles the Great Smoky mountains in North Carolina stay over 5,000 feet high.

Great Smoky Mountains North Carolina

Probate notices for several Bath estates and executors

A formal notice lists multiple Bath area estates including James Walter Watson Ruth M Watson Samuel Hathorn Gilbert P Hathorn Joseph S Gallant Allan Spear George P Larrabee and Eliza Atkinson with petitions for probate first and final accounts and executors appointed. The notice also mentions a license to sell real estate and includes a true copy statement and attestation by Arthur J Dunton.

Bath Sagadahoc James Walter Watson Georgetown Ruth M. Watson Samuel Hathorn Woolwich Gilbert P. Hathorn Thomas Gallant Joseph S. Gallant Joseph S. Gaunt John T. Doyle Allan Spear George P. Larrabee Helen M. Smith Eliza Atkinson Charles T. Small Alfred E. Roberts Robert G. Gray Bertha L Gray Arthur J. Dunton

Faulty Plugs Gap Wear and Replacement Advice

A spark plug gap widens after miles of service. Set to the engine maker’s size with a round wire gauge. Do not guess or use thin dime gauges. Rapid wear at low mileage indicates overheating. consider a cooler plug.

Window Shade Cleaning Guide for Various Materials

Cleaning window shades requires soap and water for hand painted, pyroxylin, and machine painted cambric shades. Other shade types respond best to wallpaper cleaner or art gum for best results.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath National Bath Bank H. Barrett Wilton Barrett F. B. Nichols Mr. Barrett Philadelphia Barrett Staten Isles A. B. Clarke Houston Dahoc County West Bath Kippsburg Bertha Platt Salvation Army Cowan Porand New Meadows Marshes Florida The Randall D. Leonard Board of Aldermen Leonard Henry Seymour Arthur W. Brown Walter W. Smith Charles M. Albee Robert E. Peary Sydney Eagle Island Casco Bay Brunswick Wajterville William M. Adams Harold Oscar Frank Adams Byron Walter City Adams Byrondams Crowley's Junction William D. Sewall Savings Institution Front Street Trench Sanford Market Elm Street S. B. Martin Middle Street North Grammar School Barry E. M. Fuller Henry M. Hartleb Hubbard Lincoln Street Thompson Bros Milton H. Douglas Beacon Street York Street Suny F. W. O’brien Scotland Bobby Burns Burns Judge Staples Merrill House Garden Street the Times Center Street Sagadahoc House Harry Day Grant Kennebago Lake Frank Shaw Mr. Day Mr. Shaw E. P. Briggs Bailey's Island Henry L. Briggs Auburn Ely City Hospital McNeal Yellow Block Corner High Center Streets John J. Desmond Company Lincoln Desmond Company Ben Webber Front Marion Streets Mr. Webber Carl Stanford Arthur Williams Moses Clarence Hodgkins Owen Ledyard Lily Bay Bradeen Nellie Shaw Greenville Ledyard Kineo A. H. Shaw Mr. Ledyard Register Gillies Belanger J. Smith Freeman Small Cornish Cornish; Rhb, Champeon; Ihb, Beaton Sparrow Wiscasset Hattie S. Bates Hattie Snow Bates Revere Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sagadahoe County Maine Charles Henry Bates, Jr John L. Ws
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