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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1928

Page

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Col Gardiner Candidacy Praised In Political Drive

Col Gardiner is described as a strong candidate with loyal supporters in the Republican Party. The piece extols his character and leadership, predicting he will be a high type of chief executive for the state and Maine, and notes growing favorable sentiment among Republicans.

Coirdiner Col Gardiner Maine Macne Tierbert Hoover Ohio Willis Tioever

One Man Cars Dominate Early U S Electric Street Car Use

The article notes that a large share of electric street cars in the United States are of a single type operated by one man. It cites 220 companies with over 1000 cars using one-man operation, claims fewer accidents with safety devices, and mentions the shift to single-man crews during light traffic. It also lists names of prominent figures and local business leaders in Rockland and Maine.

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Maine Politics and Winter Reflections in the State Ledger

The piece notes a mild winter and upcoming travel season as Bath prepares a new municipal building by July. Former Governor Percival Baxter visits Washington and may discuss impressions from his Russia trip. Governor Easter’s observations on Russian life are also mentioned. Republicans split between Willis and Herbert Hoover, with possible Democratic gains. Maine faces presidential primaries and a Walsh investigation into public utilities.

Percival PY Baxter Washington Russita Easter Bath Maine

Name committees for the hospital

A meeting notes up to date hospital improvements including X ray machine and rebuilt operating room. The endowment rose from a few thousand to over 500000 and hospital usefulness increased. A copy of resolutions goes to Mr Sewall as token of esteem from incorporators and friends. Respectfully submitted Frank Bonichols Byron Barker and Lockery February 2 1908 Whiteh Maine

Sewall Witeh

Committees Formed and Staff Elected by Trustees

The article lists Executive Finance and House committees with chairpersons and members including Charles Uh Cahill and Samuel R. Percy. It notes staff elected by trustees such as Dr. Langdon Thonpe Dr James Lincoln Dr I M Radler and Dr Horaece Fox along with specialists in ophthalmology radiology and pathology.

Charles Uh Cahill Samuel R. Percy J. Re Andrews Mary PF. Gibbons Desse Donnell Alireld Mc Sewald Arthur J. Dunton Rodney EK Ross Oliver Moses Zod Hlubert HR McCarty L. Migene Thebeaiu Charles W. Welch John Oa. Morse James ©. Lincoln I. M. Radler Horaece Fox Aster FP. Barker As Ay Stott Seth O S. Mullin da. Waaren Kershner Nivist-laryngelovisi Warren E. Kershner el Mo Puller Ly. Os Mullin Mortimer Warren Mave Monto

Death of Mrs Grace Goodwin in Bath and Oakland

Word was received of the death of Mrs Grace Goodwin who died in Oakland after suffering a fatal shock. She formerly lived on Pratt street in Bath and had resided with her sister Mrs Edward Wing for the past five years. A daughter Miss Ruth Goodwin and her sister Mrs Wing survive.

Bath Grace Goodwin Oakland Pratt Street Goodwin Edward Wing Ruth Goodwin Wing

Bath Garden Club postpones meeting at Patten Free Library

The Bath Garden Club reschedules its meeting to Thursday at eight due to a postponement. It will be the annual meeting with club officers to be elected.

Bath Garden Club Patten Free Library Lony Whitey

Mrs Shaughnessy and Moses Registered at Roosevelt Hotel

Mrs Helen L Shaughnessy and Mr and Mrs Oliver Moses are registered at the Roosevelt hotel in New York.

Helen L. Shaughnessy Mgr Oliver Moses Roosevelt Hotel New York

Beacon Wins Ninth Straight in Church League Play

Scroom rang up its ninth straight victory in Church league action Saturday night as undefeated Beacon and other results highlighted the week. The Beacon 5 team posted a 12 to 5 win while Universalist 10 and Wesley 12 also showed strong performances. standings reflect Beacon atop the circuit.

Beacon Church League Wen BanurGii- Woon Shyne Wesley Dilm Ceonteul Universalist Scroom Pebsconians Tad Newonda Bini Midee Roberts Alex Durden Ie Snipe Hisuuilion Stoberts Lewis Hharrington Enhins Russell A. Roberts Bey Peren Gilnahi

Winter Falls to Bom eon Team Behind Offensive Charge

Winter struggled as the Bom eon team surged ahead with Pierce and deavert firing effectively, aided by Parks. Meister and Norton anchored the defense to slow Winter, while Gareen and Osherney contributed to the visitors’ strong effort.

Ream Pierce Deavert Parks Meister Norton

Winter Street Men Hear Talk on China

Chester Mary spoke at the Winter Street Men's club Friday night recounting his China experiences during U S Navy service aboard the destroyer Pruitt. He described the current troubles there and the talk held strong interest among attendees.

China Chester Mary Winter Street Mr. Mary United States Navy Marr Phe Navy Tle Pruitt Bay Dren Works Patd

YOM COA approves WLC PLU meeting use of building

Directors of the YOM COA vote to allow the WLC PLU to hold meetings in the organization building. The piece notes past locations including Church block and Salvation Army rooms provided by Bath business men. A Thursday 2.30 meeting at Salvation Army rooms will accommodate Miss Mayoun's school children with a planned singer.

YOM. C. OA WLC. Plu W.oCo Ot. Uo Vitriois Phices mM Cieeis Mother Cine YM. Coa Galen C. Moses Bath Salvation Army Miss Mayoun

Tobey Hosts Birthday Evening for Mrs Miller

Mr and Mrs Harold Tobey entertained Friday night at their Washburn street home in honor of Mrs Edward F Miller s birthday. The party featured a card session and supper with guests Mrs Miller Mr and Mrs Charles Syde Mrs Marjorie Leavitt and Leon Billings.

Harold Tobey Washburn Street Edward F. Miller Miller Charles Syde Marjorie Leavitt Leon Billings

Sophomores win Morse interclass meet over Seniors at Y gym

Sophomores scored 36 to 28 for Seniors in the Morse high inter-class meet led by Paul Hart with 61% points, smashing the gym record in the potatoe dash and winning multiple events. Juniors and Freshmen trailed as Hart also contributed in high jump while other winners included Watt in the 20 yd dash and Rowe in shot put.

Y Gym Paul Hart Leeman Watt Pooter Crosby Dart Dow Croshy Snipe Hart Jenkins Cane Iack George Barker Rowe Bates Truck” Pierce AL Jewell Pfart Thart Rooter Tollins Taat Gaudet Footer Barker Maass Rollins Paquet

Maine Club Women Appeals for Conservation Fund Drive

Letter from Mrs. William E B Kingston of Bangor urges Maine clubs and communities to fundraise for a conservation campaign. Framing aid as nationally supported, the appeal asks for donations, distribution of circulars, and acknowledgment of Maine totals, with slide reels of the Franconia region available by mail from Boston.

William EB. Kingston Bangor Maine Womeno Prancenia Maine Federation Kingston Sheat Charles I McDuffee Augusta Maine Elmwomen Franconia Qaheel Fle Joy Street Boston Miss Society For the Protection of New Trumpshire Wingston

Marriage of Interest Takes Place February Twenty First

Edward N. Hartnett and Madelyn Boorer wed at St Marys church in a ceremony noted as a union of local interest. Hartnett, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hartnett of 70 High Street, is a Morsey High School and Georgetown University graduate now with the local post office. Madelyn Footer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Footer of 183 South Street, has long served as supervisor of the operating room at Bath City Hospital with resignation effective February 20.

Edward N. Hartnett Madelyn Boorer St. Mary's Church Hartnett Fred W. Hartnett High Street Morsey High School Georgetown University Footer Eugene Footer South Street Bath City Hospital

Death of Wil lis Sprague in Bath and Litchfield tied to city service

Mrs Jillian Kingsbury of Dummer Street Bath learned of the death of her uncle William Sprague who passed away in Litchfield Saturday morning. He was a Bath native and long time Edward Street resident later living with his son Alec Sprague in Litchfield. A former early mail carrier in Bath, he served the North End route for many years. Survived by son Alec and niece Mrs Lillian Kingsbury, funeral services were held Monday at Chadbourne's with Rev Wesley P Holman officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery.

Grange notes on insurance, prizes, and activism across states

The Grange fire insurance company in Kansas reports nearly 312 million in new policies and a net in force around 355 million with a surplus over 255 thousand. New Hampshire offers cash prizes to dairy cattle youth. Washington debates agricultural tariffs and daylight saving actions involve Grange support. Webster Grange in New York is the largest in the state and a Washington grange organized in a one room schoolhouse grew rapidly. Oregon Granges push for tax changes. Local note: Mr and Mrs Clarence Merrill returned from Lewiston after visiting family.

the Grange Fire Insurance Company Kansas Ato Treasury Obibe Grance Oldline New Hampshire Grange Fac Plymouth

Cross Word Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues

Crossword puzzle list with numbered horizontal and vertical clues incomplete and garbled including flesh of hog and remedies, various nouns and verbs, and scattered letter or symbol substitutions, revealing a damaged page segment with partial crossword entries and unclear formatting.

North Center PT A Bazaar At Oak Street Parish House

The North Center PT A plans a small bazaar at Oak Street parish house on March 20. Members sew aprons for an apron and fancy article table, plus cooked foods and candy. Tea will be served in the afternoon. Mrs L A Gannon Jr is general chairman.

North Center PT. A Oak Street Parish House L. A. Gannon Jr

Hexathon Meet at Friday Night Draws City Track Stars

The Y M C A will revive the Hexathlon on Friday night attracting many of the city's top track athletes. Entries open until Thursday noon with about 20 already registered including Morse team members and local stars. Events include 110 yard dash potato race running high jump 440 and shot put with heats Thursday afternoon and Friday night finals for the six event meet.

Y. M Bath Lawrence Palmer Pa Tayes Skike Norton Carl Vinson Teddy Pink- Haim George Garker Morse Pond Phare Gaus Meister Dast Joe Butler Freddy Gandet Gordon Harrington Allie Jewett Merritt Trott

Lyden Grabs Elevated Slot Among Western Maine Scorers

Lyden scores 15 points in Rockland game to push into higher tier of high school basketball scorers in Western Maine. Morse-right forward Lyden aids Edward Little’s Estes and Diamon of Portland in the standout performance.

Rockland Lyden Morse Maine Estes Edward Little Diamon Portland

Wilson Nets Two Red Foxes Near Phippsburg

Fred Wilson of 160 Middle Street bagged a pair of red foxes Monday near Sam Day Hill in Phippsburg. The same locality yielded two foxes 10 days earlier, bringing his season total to seven and suggesting profitable hunting expeditions.

Fred Wilson Middle Street Phippsburg Sam Day Times Wilson

Lincoln Day Vespers at Central Church

Lincoln Day Vespers at Central Church features a four o clock service with Mendelssohn and DeKoven anthems and a large choir. The program includes hymns and solos with church members listed among the performers.

Central Church Lincoln Mendelssohn Warren Stainee Asiams Christ In Flanders Ward Stephens Wood Parks Appleton Shaw DeKoven the World

Central League Social Night at Parish House

The Central League church group hosted a social evening featuring the one act comedy The Girl Who Paid the Bills. Freida Dagdikian led as the butler with a strong ensemble cast and Miss Martin Smith of Brewer performed flute solos. About 120 attendees enjoyed ice cream and cake after the play.

League of Central Church Freida Dagdikian Amy Cir Lola Turner Luther Thompson Frank Vike Annie Cox Fred Fuller Harry Thompson David Rich Horace Morse Harold Small

Cast Selected for Junior Play at Morse High

The Junior class at Morse High School will perform The Prince of Liars in the assembly hall on March 9. Miss Mary TH Conley coaches. The cast includes Arthur Hemmington as The Prince, Charles Maxwell as his friend, Mrs Hummingtop and Mrs Gillibrand as family roles, Ralph Ormerod Joshua Gillibrand Elmer Norton Daisy Maithoad Elizabeth McGrinth Rosa Colombier Amy Dobson the butler Percy Wilson Barbara the maid and Marjory Legard.

Morse High School Mary TH. Conley Arthur Hemmington Charles Maxwell Hummingtop Edna Hallowell Gillibrand Arthur Rin Dobson Percy Wilson Barbara Maid Marjory Legard

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