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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1926
Page
5
Maine Central Railroad reports August freight revenue down about 2 percent from a year ago while passenger revenue edges ahead. For the eight months ending August 31 total operating revenues reach 13,443,065 dollars, up about 65,000 dollars, but after charges the surplus shrank by 94,000 dollars.
Kate Loftus Donnell widow of Gilman Donnell, formerly of Bath, died in Hollywood California on Labor Day from asphyxiation. A gas or illuminating gas odor was noted after she declined a Labor Day visit, with friends named including Emma Twitchell Louise Jennings Agnes Tuttle Fred Curtis and John Ballou.
Miss Louise Robinson a trained nurse and daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles FE Robinson of upper Washington street has accepted a supervisor role at a Brooklyn New York hospital during the regular supervisor's absence.
Mr and Mrs George Wallace and daughter Gertrude of Somerset place have returned from Wilton where they spent a few days with friends.
Mr and Mrs Llewellyn I Kenney return from an extended automobile journey traveling through Maine Massachusetts and Rhode Island visiting friends and sightseeing along the way.
H G Veeder Jr timekeeper for McClintic Marshall Co Pittsburgh and William J Thompson foreman arrived in Bath from Wattstown Pa to arrange arrival of executives and crews. They will occupy The Texas Steamship Co yard and share space with George Quicksall. A 132 foot temporary wharf will extend into the river and steel spans moved from lighters to piers as tides permit. Piling from Baltimore expected to complete the structure before cold weather.
A reception at Corliss Street church Monday night welcomed Week Street grammar and Mitchell primary teachers. Rev. Voorey led the line, with Deacon Coombs and others assisting. Teachers Mabel Ayer Nancy Creamer Effie Wright Florence Watson and others received flowers. Music by Omah Trott Donald Preble Harold Armnes and readings by Mrs. Farrar followed.
Mrs. Katherine Edgecomb of Miami details surviving the Florida hurricane after Bath visit. She describes widespread destruction in Miami with wrecked homes, downed wires, sunken boats, and the garage where her husband Charles worked blown down. She mentions cooking for eight, dangerous nights after curfew, and plans possibly leaving for home in spring.
A telegram to Mrs. Frank A. French reported Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Harrison and daughter Caroline FE. Harrison are safe in Hialeah Florida. Mrs. French feared for their whereabouts after last week’s hurricane and sought Red Cross help seeking word. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sutherland await news of their daughter Mixx Foreign Sutherland, a trained horse, at Coral Gables.
The General Contracting Co. led by Andrew S. Merrill of Bath completed Wayland Massachusetts water works and now secured a Salem sewer job from the Essex County Sewage Commission. Plans call for 4000 feet of sewer mainly 48 inch and 20 inch pipe with work starting within a month. Mrs Merrill accompanies her husband and hosted Clerk of Courts Fred H Thompson of Bath.
Mayor Walton told the Auburn City Council on Monday that a new East Auburn school site will be ready next year and that Lake Auburn may be opened to boating in a few years. He noted declining interest in boating and fishing at the Lewiston Auburn drinking supply source.
Directors and state officials finalize settlements for property needed on both sides of the Kennebec bridge approach. Key transactions include King Tavern fronting Front and Vine streets for 20 000, and related buildings in Bath and Woolwich with several heirs and firms. Condemnation possible if Legard dispute persists.
A Bath civic leader notes many pretty Bath women suitable for a beauty title in a Maine statewide event linked to the American Legion in Portland. If Kelas H. Smith and A L participate, preliminary contests across towns will select entrants to vie in Portland during the Exposition week, with hopes for celebrity support from motion picture circles via Mr Abrams.
Maynard Brewer and Russell Dickinson, both of Salem Massachusetts, are in Bath hospital with serious injuries after their motorcycle collided with a Dodge sedan driven by Granville Curtis of Portland near Dunton's filling station on the State highway east of the New Meadows river bridge. Brewer suffers a compound fracture of the leg and facial injuries while Dickinson has a torn scalp and scratches. the motorcycle was demolished. Brewer remains hospitalized for weeks, Dickinson expected to leave by Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Sutherland of 260 Center Street receive relief through a telegram confirming their daughter Evelyn Sutherland a trained nurse at Tallman Hospital is safe and uninjured after the Florida hurricane She is cheerful and serving with the Red Cross noting her WWI experiences in Europe and her commitment to disaster relief work in Coral Gables
Ferry boat Hockomock departed Wednesday morning for Leethbay Harbor, testing the New England Maritime Co railway at McFarland Point. Repairs include a new murder pest and underwater inspection. gates at ferry docks on both river sides upgraded as safety against accidents. Hockomock to resume Bath-Worwich service around Dec 1 with Gov King withdrawn.
Mrs Merton Wright details a Miami hurricane from her Grandmother’s home, describing roofs ripped off, windows blown in, debris flying and water ankle deep. She and relatives endured fear and destruction as martial law, widespread damage, and many deaths were reported with Miami Beach and surrounding areas wrecked.
Mrs Clarence Whinney of Miami Florida, also known as Ming Madelyn Owen, recounts the destruction to her home during the Florida hurricane. She describes lacking fresh water, wrecked palm trees, and the struggle to save furniture as dawn reveals widespread ruin. She mentions weeks without lights and the city’s awakening to the disaster.
Robert O. Seavey of W2 High street has finished a 10 000 mile cross country journey to visit his mother in Bath. He began May 1 in a Ford touring car with camping gear, earning through odd jobs and talks on Maine. He visited 22 states on this trip and many on a prior one, claiming Maine unmatched. He traveled to Chicago Salt Lake and San Francisco and back via the Santa Fe route, facing floods in Kansas City and a desert sand storm in Utah. He drove across a 50 mile stretch of salt flat in extreme heat with scarce water.
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