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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1927

Page

7

Forty Years Ago In Bath April 1887 Chronology and Notes

A condensed Bath Chronicle from April 6 to April 12 1887 reports local movements. Clerks and tradesmen Samuel Melcher in Boston seeking work. Bath residents Mrs Hyde Miss Ethel Hyde and Mrs Hyde in Portland. Frank Frazier returns from Hong Kong. students Nelson Ham T Percy Jr etc resume studies in Chicago and Exeter Academy. Bath shipyard and electric light company discuss pole erection. Masonic Dunlap commandery officers installed with banquet. public school schedule changes. numerous court filings and probate notices. Bath steamer yard work and dockyard repairs. upcoming Easter ball at Alameda. various social visits and local business updates.

Mild Winter Across the United States Reported

The Weather Bureau notes a series of mild winters with 126-27 among the warmest in the long record. Temperatures ran above normal across the South and Southeast, with some areas near or above seasonal norms, while the Northeast saw more snowfall than usual. No records were broken, but high readings surpassed previous peaks at many stations.

United States Weather Bureau United States Department of Agriculture Ohio Valley Stulf Coast Pennsylvania Kentucky Missouri Lake Region Rocky Mountains

Insurance Company Financial Statements Fragment

A scrambled OCR fragment shows multiple insurance firms including Girard Fire and Marine, Metropolitan Casualty, British America, and others with asset and liability figures. Details include assets, admitted items, net unpaid losses, unearned premiums, and surpluses for various dates, plus notes on offices in New York, Toronto, Boston, and Newark.

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Summary of Damaged Insurance Ledger Entries in Pittsburgh and New York

The fragment lists assets and liabilities for several insurers including Superior Fire Insurance Co of Pittsburgh with real estate, cash, securities, reserves, and admitted assets. The Travelers Indemnity Co of Hartford shows stocks, bonds, cash, and reserves. United States Casualty and United States Fire Insurance Co of New York and other properties present asset figures, premiums, and liabilities.

Victory “Insurance | Co. OF Phila Oie Os Sr Tod City OF New York Insurance CO Ee eRees Munena Fire Aap PHIL ADE Lda Eecree Firemen’s Insurance Lo Eant of Newark SUN Insurance Office, Ltd Assis Shas Balaners North American Accident Insurance O. Chicara Ilinois Superior Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania THE Travelers Indemnity Company Hartford Connecticut United States Casualty Company Maiden Lane New York City N. Y Insurance Bureau Presta Ana United States Fire Insurance CO New York

Unusual Warmth Stretches Across Southern Hemisphere

A weather summary notes Summer occurring during Northern Winter. In South America especially Argentina the period shows unusual and persistent warmth averaging above normal. In Australia the season is mild and warm with harmful temperatures but unusually favorable rains.

South American Argentina Australian

Gasoline tax revenue across states rises modestly

Data from the Bureau of Public Roads shows total gasoline tax revenue reaching a substantial amount with rates varying by state. Kentucky Mississippi North Dakota and Virginia adjust rates while most states keep existing levels. Revenue allocations support state highways county roads and road bonds with miscellaneous uses.

Bureau of Public Roads United States Department of Agriculture Kentucky Mississippi

Tax Rates Change in Two States Cited as Effective

The text notes changes in late year tax scales with Alabama increasing from two to four cents and Montana from two to three cents, becoming effective after the year’s end. The details imply a broad fiscal adjustment affecting these states.

Alabama Montana

Bath City Alumni Food Sale Aids Memorial Fund

The Bath City hospital alumni association plans an Easter Saturday sale at Smalls radio shop at Center and Water streets. Proceeds go to the Donna Chase Purington memorial fund for scholarships. Committee: Louise M. Kean chair, Laura Rogers, Harriet Feeney, Jane McPhee, Izzie Brown, Abbie Wing.

Bath City Hospital Alumni Association Smalls Center Water Streets Donna Chase Purington Louise M. Kean Laura Rogers Harriet Feeney Jane McPhee Izzie Brown Abbie Wing

Bridget Wright Funeral Held at St Marys Church

The funeral for Bridget Wright widow of J W Wright was held Friday morning at eight in St Marys church with Rev J P Gorman officiating. Bearers included her son Edward Wright and others. burial followed in Oak Grove. Fire at Gleece Bay Nova Scotia destroyed multiple buildings including the Royal Bank of Canada and the church of England. US soap production in 1925 averaged four pounds per person.

Bridget Wright J. W. Wright St. Mary's Church Pr J. DP. Gorman Edward PL Wright Mallard Lilly Medward Blake N. Gratz Jackson Burin Oak Grove United States

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Bath Bath Daily Times Samuel Melcher Nichols Shoe Store Boston T. W. Hyde Ethel Hyde EK. W. Hyde Portland Frank Frazier Hong Kong Messrs Nelson W. Ham DPD T. Percy, Sr J. W. Melheran Chicago Phillips Exeter Academy Cuthbert Main Tron Works New England Shipbuilding Co Norwich Conn Phi Rho Baseball Association Ist TH. KE. Cole FLB Torrey, Jr RE. U W. Lowell Hh McCarty Magoun Old Electric Light and Power Co Dro A. J. Buller Masonic Trail Dunlap Commandery John O. Shaw Commandery of Maine Edwine Mo. Fuller Frank A. Palmer HT. A. Tuse the Itaty BK. . Mallett, Jr Freeport C. Th. Harrington Samoset New England Iron Works Bath Light Infantry Tram Som Acadia Lodge SK. of P Castle Hall Smith Ham Wee Board of Aldermen United States’ Circuit Court Thomas G. Campbell William Tk. Olys Joseph Webbey Elijah F. Sawyer Court Street Henry W. Swanton the Alameda Sagadahoe of Good Templars Popham Lodge R. S. Baker New England Trou Works Court — Street Ballou Isaiah Wildes South End Center Street High High Street Court House Wildes Welch's Oasleigh Front Street Marine First National Edward Vaughn Hayden Joseph Nichols & Co Board of Health Charles Th. Abbott Charles Ti. Turner M Fuller Knight A. JD. Stetson Trinity Commandery Augusta Cony House Water Street Chase & Son Norman Munro New England Iron Workers Seabright Shrewsbury William Dattee Wm. Pattee David Tabor John Rose Geo. S. Brown John ©. Stevens John Clifford Fastener Edith Anderson Lewiston Conductor Anderson Maine Central Addie Colby Westport Polar Star Lodge Foral M New England Caj Dover Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Pejepscot Lodge Brunswick Richard Gibbs Daniel Vaughn Detroit North End A. Sewall & Co Troy Charles M. Abbott West Bath Charles H. Turner Rey. T. FL. White Frank Brown A. G. Eaton W. H. Swett William J. Palmer Bath Driving Ark Acadia Lodge K. of P Alameda Atuan Lord Winthrop A. Packard Judge Hall of Richmond Conneilman Shaw Teneix Lincoln Jodge Odd Fellows City Piren WLGG Webber's Drug Store State OF Maine Sagadahoc Etta MoGaspey Melose M Rideont Rath Saul Josephine Gaspey Melrose Mass Ftta M. Gaspey Welrose FTN Gadahee, Ss Thompson Walter S. Gclidden William Fef Dunham Sagadatioc Sacadahoc Ald Mary Abbie Ware William Jt Tage Sail Trobate Walter S. Glidden William Dunipam Sayrdale J. Ulett Ernest D. Hulett Walper S. Glidden William F. Dunstam Mary EF. Stackpole Albion F. Smith N.c.m Peat Sagadalhioc A. D Charles J. Dain Jennie S. Rideout Charles F. Rideout William F. Dunham Blanche T. Gibson Lizvie G. Lewis Georgetown Sagada Blanche P. Gibson Annie B. Cutting Phippsburg Sagadahoole Herbert W. Cutting B. Cutting William TF. Dunstam O. B. Clason Gerdiner Jane M. Wyman C. B. Clason Grand Lodge of Good Templars of Lewixton Bath Lodge C. W. Longley John McAhiever A. A. McDonald Iry Sagadahoe District Lodge Frank Harnden Woolwich Thomas Stevens Wander Trumphrey Owen Alameda Eugene Small James Biggins Walter Melcher Timothy McAnuliff George Morse Daniel McDonough State OF William D. Standish Stenry Standish Gretchoner Meneier Harriet PP. Standish Mallen Annie S Martin Seattle Washington George W. Standish N.Y Agnes C. Standish Worcester Charles Law of WM. DD Standish Sagailahoe Swaern Merrit Wath Sar the Capey Sidney Bo Lermond Bathay Kuma EK Lermond Mareh Sidney B. Lermond Lara W. Albee George Albee Sines B. Lermond Dhe Wilk Sant Emma Sneadaloe Marcel Retorene Edward W. Bridgham William FL Dunilam C Pauls Caroline A. Evans Samuel A. Evans Caroline. Evans John Evans Quincy Miass Jennies James Beliat Ireland Abeth Dunlap Belfast Caroline SE Evans Seradahioc Edward W. Bridgslam Atte William F. Dunham Elizabeth Morse William FP Benjamin L. Cressey Pamelia B. Cressey U. S Western Assurance Company William St DEI Wipe Etenes Home Insurance Company Chas. L Iari Iti Seana Teres the Franklin Fire Insurance Lumprany Charles L. Tyner H. V. Smith Assistoes Orton Uist Girard Fire & Marine Insurance CC Moarteage Losns Sf I Steck Devnet McClure Thartnett Misur Apes British America PANY Toronto Wil City DEC Ron Anada Lam York WTA ARDS Eileen Scjes Peter PETES the Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company OF Sth Avenue Continger Lane Atie D. Skilling Rath RS Lors D Colony Insurance Company Kilby Street Massachusetts Cci Sec Ccse Seesae Peer Rees Ross Mine Trav RT Adavitt Lloyds Platf Glass Insurance Company Casimm Ksaml Rand de Shiullines Bath, Maine Travelers Fire Insurance Company OEO Travelers Insurance Company Hee OSM
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