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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1910
Page
7
Bath residents note Patriot's Day approaching and a busy slate of local events. Notables include visits by Charles Whitney and J F Clary, court term starting, retired residents returning for Easter, and plans for concerts, lectures, and church activities. Local businesses expand with offices, light installation, and new hires as Electric lights go in and firms lease space.
Bath officials report Wilbur C. Oliver chairman of the Republican City Committee traveled to Washington to oppose E. S. Crosby's reappointment as Collector of Customs. Shipbuilders and other citizens urged Swasey to back Crosby. Swasey replied he recommended Crosby for reappointment, likely ending opposition.
On Wednesday ordination services installed Rev Charles Raymond Chappell as pastor of the First Baptist Church where he has preached since February 1. The ceremonies were impressive and well attended with the church filled to capacity.
At Topsham on Wednesday Sagadahoc Pomona authorized a committee to draft strong resolutions against sending out free seeds and to support turning seed costs into parcel post. Action mirrored by Pine Tree grange in Lisbon and Topsham grange, with seeds returned in Lisbon earlier. The gathering emphasized engaging young farmers and improving farm incomes through targeted crops and better market arrangements.
Charles W Morse, once a millionaire banker, seeks immediate release from a 15 year federal sentence for banking law violations via habeas corpus. Attorney Martin W Littelton argues Morse’s trial was before a juror who was mentally defective.
Mrs Ruth A Maxwell died suddenly at her Front Street home in Richmond on Thursday morning. She was a prominent Uni versalist Church member and an Eastern Star active member. Survived by four children Noble Maxwell of Richmond Mrs S S Garrettson of Los Angeles Cal Gilbert Maxwell of North Adams Mass and Mrs Thomas J Southard of Richmond. Born in Pittsfield.
A short ad-like passage extols patent remedies including Burdock Blood Bitters for health, Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for emergencies, Doan's Regulats for constipation and Doan's Ointment for piles. A quoted testimonial by Hon. John K R Garrett, mayor of Girard Alabama, claims lasting relief.
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