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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
2
The Bath Independent notes the masthead for The Times Company with F. RB Nichols and H C Webber as editor and treasurer, on Front Street Bath Maine.
A rural doctor shortage threatens towns like Phippsburg as aging physicians die out and new, costly medical training keeps graduates away. The North American Review notes rural physicians declined from 33 000 in 1906 to 27 000 in 1924, with many towns losing their only skilled medical care and urban specialists drawing the rest.
The Independent editor greets readers with New Year wishes and thanks for ongoing support. The note highlights the paper as a homey weekly from Bath and surrounding counties, inviting reader input and items about local people to strengthen community ties through 1929. It emphasizes growth in circulation and a goal to better meet reader needs.
Bath shows the Davenport Memorial City hall nearing completion with a modern, fireproof design. The project promises enhanced appearance and convenience for the town. The January American Magazine notes the Good Will Farm and the Moody heirs aiding its early growth. President Coolidge signed Boulder Canyon dam bill ending six years of Congressional debate. The government plans about 165 million dollars investment, repaid by water power sales from the dam.
Acadia lodge of the K of P nominates officers for the ensuing year at Thursday night’s meeting. Election is tonight. Nominations include Harry Williams chancellor commander and several other officers with Otis A. Munro and Fred H. Pratt as trustees. William Mann and Russell Kenney named as grand lodge delegates with alternates listed.
Bath Camp of M W A held its regular meeting last Wednesday electing Clifton W Tedford consul Joseph Brown past consul George P Moody advisor Roscoe P Higgins clerk William H White banker Rolin H Bowie escort Winfield J Roy watch man W Stanwood Cutting sentry This marks Tedford sixth year Higgins ninth year and Whites 28th as banker Bath Camp plans its annual roll call and installation of officers in late January.
Sagadahoc County reports a strong showing in the Christmas health seals sale per the Pine Tree Bulletin. Notable contributors include Miss Marcia Moulton Hon Frank B Nichols Mrs S S Mullin Eugene Desmond and Supt C D Wilson as a fine committee. Bath raised its sum from 240.89 to 344.05 with continued growth and Woolwich also shows activity led by Mrs Eleanor Hathorn.
Lawrence Luce played the violin and Edward Belanger gave a cornet solo as Harry Rackley led a talk on profitable electricity use on farms. Mrs Hodgkins outlined two upcoming young people nights and named Christine Rackley and Mabel Millay to lead programs for southern and northern ends of the county.
A Civil War era petition for a Bath militia is found by W. A. Farber in an old desk. Signers include William S. Shorey and numerous Bath residents agreeing to defend the city and elect officers, with a meeting set for November 3 at City Hall.
Universalist College team defeated Richmond High 53 to 27 on Thursday evening. Lyden and Whitehouse combined for 33 points, powering the win after their game with Wesley in the church league. Watts led Richmond with notable scoring efforts in a one sided contest.
The Brunswick A C basketball quintet, a strong five to face top Maine teams, is angling for games with Bath A C and Wiscasset City Service Five. They secured a January 21 contest with Wiscasset. Notables include Dom Paiment, the Flatley brothers, Britt McCellan, and Jerry Jack, with Lewis Harvey as manager. The squad, featuring ex M C I and N H State stars, may appear in Bath soon.
Sedgwick circle Ladies of the G A R elected officers at its Grand Army hall meeting Thursday night with Edith Miller as president and a slate including Tillie Blake junior VP Effie Parrish chaplain Abbie Mulcahy treasurer Lou Marr secretary Lizzie Pollard conductor Lizzie Haley inner guard and Harry Lemont of Washington Street hosting Christmas dinner guests and a festive tree with Santa presents for all.
Creditors learned Friday morning that Thompson Bros Inc has made a general assignment to Rupert H Baxter Rodney E Ross and Daniel T Dougherty. The assignees took charge Friday and closed the store Monday night to inventory stock. The Bath clothing firm traced its lineage to founders George E and Frank N Thompson and operated at Thompson Corner after relocating in Sagadahoe Square. The 1922 sale to Thompson Bros Inc brought John A Legro as president and treasurer. the assignees will wind up affairs swiftly. Baxter Ross and Dougherty are long-time Bath business figures connected with Bath Trust Co Hyde Windlass Co and local drug and mercantile firms.
A letter from 84 year old Rev H Jerome White in Providence Rhode Island dated December 21 1928 recalls his six year pastorate at North Street P B church beginning 1879. He mentions his family housekeeper Miss Chase and ties to Hoover anniversaries and Garfield election episode while affirming loyalty to the Republican ticket.
Boston reports indicate Edward Coyle, 28 of Brighton, is the second man held in the $4,900 Boston Elevated payroll robbery. Other items note Cambridge and Boston consolidation urged by Mayor Malcolm E Nichols, and other regional happenings from New England to California.
A list of diverse 1920s dispatches covers Midland plans to raze for a 50 story office tower, an Army plane and refuelling ship arrival near New York, a large alcohol seizure in Atlanta, and multiple crime and political notes across the U.S. and abroad. It notes resignations, deaths, drownings, and various official actions, with many named locales and individuals.
A dense set of horizontal and vertical crossword clues is presented, covering various word lengths and topics. The list includes numerous terms for animals, objects, actions, and places, with sections labeled HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL and a mix of easy and obscure hints.
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