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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1928

Page

7

Democrats Nominate Cahill as Mayor in Unanimous Caucus

Charles H Cahill secured an unanimous renomination by the Democratic caucus in the common council room. The gathering named ward tickets and a new Democratic city committee with members listed for wards 1 through 7.

Cahill Charles H. Cahill Causus George W. Dean Lin Ralph C. Covel Arthur Sewall Stanley M. Brown Sewall Cahill’s Iaine Harry M. Biase Ward S Brown Directa Huse John DP Carey Dr Ree. Sewall Jace Harold J. Troop Amos I. Perry James J. Crane Arthor W. Gediman John J. Marks Eugene G. Elart Edward F. Miller Edward Sewall George W P. Larrabee Thomas J. Cummings William A. McCulluim Francis W. Norton Johnf. Conley Frank J. Chirk

Reception Held For New Universalist Pastor Spoerl

Rev Howard Davis Spoerl was welcomed as pastor at a Friday night reception in the Universalist vestry. Hosts included Mrs Rideout and Mrs Rogers with refreshment crew and a program of piano and violin music by Frances Dunning Green Toullo. Flowers came from Perkins greenhouse with decor and furniture loaned by Harry Stetson.

Howard Davis Spoerl Universalist Church Universalist Vestry Spoers Charles A. Harriman Harry Bowe Charles Rideout George Rogers Frances Dunning Green Iva Hagan Toullo Rideout Rogers Ralph C. Dale Roberta Marker June Rideout Rachel Nichols Bernice Carr Beatrice Nichols Charles Blair George Jacobs Maud Longley Frederick N. Klippel Fred Shaw Harry U. Bridge Murray Club Perkins Greenhouse Harry Bridge Harry ‘. Stetson

Bathman's Company Secures New Danvers River Bridge Contract

The General Contracting Company Inc of Dorchester led by Andrew Merrill won the $167,800 bridge project over the Danvers river between Salem and Beverly. The job replaces piles and timber with a rock and gravel fill, starting soon with several weeks for lumber delivery.

The General Contracting Company, Inc Dorchester Wifeh Andrew Merrill Thath Danvers River Salem Beverly New England

Bath Woman Heavy Loser in the Fire

Mrs. Margaret Howarth a Bath lawyer suffered thousands in losses in her Granite building offices. She lost papers and records and received widespread sympathy via telegrams and calls. Her sister-in-law Mrs. Dubois learned of Miss Harrington’s fatal Fall River car accident while teaching at local schools.

Margaret Howarth Nominatt Mall Tiver Mass Howarth M. E. Kauteen Wesley Street Dubois Bath Fall River Ethel Harrington Harrington Doyle School Henry Lodge

Beacon Man Charged in Manslaughter Over Boston Auto Death

Francis BE and Stanley Warren of Beacon Street Boston face manslaughter charges after Margueriet Duchez died last week in an automobile collision at Commonwealth Avenue and Dartmouth Street. Warren is son of Mrs S'rescott Warren and has spent summers at Squirrel Island.

Francis BE Stanley Warren Beacon Street Boston Margueriet Duchez Mr. Warren S’rescott Warren Squirrel Ishind Commonwealth Avenue Dartmouth Street

Republican Ward Caucus Shows Mixed Attendance and Nominations

Republican ward caucuses report strong turnout in Wards 1 3 6 7 with several unanimous nominations. Wilfred W. Chaney Frank J. Clark and Charles Henderson win alderman spots while Beal Watson and Quicksall contest second ticket. Beal ultimately topples Bridges. Ward 2 attendance is notably light and results incomplete.

Wilfred W. Chaney Frank J. Clark Elmer W. Rogers Ralph O. Dale Harold V. Small Tauyor Guy A. Nichols John K. King Council King Frank H. Beal Carroll Watson George C. Quicksall Eugene Bridges

Children Killed When Sled Hits Auto in Topsham

Two six year old Brunswick children were killed and a third injured when a sled coasting down Quint’ bil Hill collided with a sedan driven by Howard W. Perkins of Medford Massachusetts on the way to Lewiston. Sheriff Henderson and County Attorney Dunton blamed no one. Perkins did all he could to avert the crash.

Brunswick Quint’ Bil Topsham Welter DB Cressey Walter Sh. Cressey Main Street Annie Murray Chester Murray Summer Street Gertrude Cressey Howard W. Perkins Medford Mass Lewiston Albert Henderson Sagadahee County Arthur J. Dunton Perkins Thomas. White Mr. Perkins Dbriunsyweh Hospital Harry FP. Morin Bath William Edwards

Masonic Party Committees Named For Washington Birthday

The combined Masonic lodges plan a Washington's birthday event at the Masonic temple with banquet at 6 30 served by Genesta chapter. General committee includes George Quickshall and Arthur D B sul phen among others. tickets, music and entertainment, supper and decorations committees named. All Masons invited to this enjoyable evening honoring President Newell and Bath Tron Works Corp officials.

Washington William 8. Newell Bath Tron Works Corp Masonic Temple Lidiex of Genesta George ©. Quickshall Arthur DB Sulphen Polar Star Lodge Mov Shackford Solar Lodge Oliver Mosex Montgomery Aund St. Bernard Royal Avch Elareld Cutting Luther Thompson Sanford Nickerson Jyts Harold Small John O. Moulton Percy Marks William 2B Skelton Mason A Merrill George Co Quicksall Toy Shackford Newel

Many Want Baxter to Run in Maine Governor race

The Wortland Evening News reports former Governor Baxter is urged from across Maine to enter the Republican primary for governor. While some back his water power stance, others doubt he will run. Close associates say he has not signaled any decision and no clear inducement yet.

Wortland Evening News Vercival Baxter Govenor Duaxter Maine Russia Nove

Hospital trustees name committees for the year

Vice President El Eugene Thebeau presided over the Vath City Hospital trustees meeting Friday afternoon in the absence of Leary C Wright the recently elected president who is recovering from a fractured ankle after a trolley car incident near the hospital Thebeau read a letter from Wright outlining his views for the year The meeting occurred while Wright was away in Boston for treatment and to meet with hospital officials.

EL. Eugene Thebeau Vath City Hospital Leary C. Wright Weight Boston Thebeau

President's Address to Bath City Hospital Trustees

February 10 1921 message from the newly elected president to Bath City Hospital trustees praising the former leadership and the hospital's class A certification. He urges careful purchasing, continued high standards, and monthly trustee visits to monitor operations and maintain quality care for patients.

Bath City American College of Surgeons Kirger Bath City Hospital Gath City Hospital

Resolutions Pay Tribute To President Sewall Upon Retirement

The committee on resolutions honors William J. Sewall for years of excellent service and presents formal resolutions recognizing his leadership and contribution as he retires.

William J. Sewall

Hospital President Sewall to Step Down After Notable Service

At Bath City Hospital annual meeting January 21 no action taken to save chairman N Gratz. A committee including Frank B Nichols Dr Byron Barker and Mrs Ethel Lockery reports Sewall resigns as president after eight years of service with the hospital now rated Class A due to his leadership and support.

Bath City N. Gratz Jackson William D. Sewiall Frank DB. Nichols Byron K. Barker Ethel M. Lockery Sewall

President Wright hospital bound after ankle fall

Henry C. Wright, elected president of City hospital, slipped on Winship street and broke a small ankle bone. A trolley motorman assisted him to the hospital where an X-ray showed the injury. He is expected to stay several weeks.

Henry C. Wright City Hospital Mr. Wright Winship Street

Fine Fireproof Garage For Bath Branch Of Lewiston Buick

A new brick fireproof garage with steel frame rises on Commercial Broad and Arch streets in Bath to house the Lewiston Buick Co Bath branch. The building includes an office sales room and a service station with metal window casings and ample equipment for Buick models. Once occupied it will be one of the finest area garages with modern facilities, on the former Watson Frye lot once home to a brass foundry and later Bath Automobile Co.

Bath Lewiston Buick CO Copanity Broad Street Buick Maine Watson, Frye Watson, Frye Co Bath Automobile & Gas Engine Co Scott Ro Frye Californi Poe

Annual Reception at Central Church Delights Community

Central Church hosts its annual reception on a snowy February evening attended by a large crowd. Hosts included Tev. and Mrs. David Wilson and others, with James T. Ledyard and George J. Goodwin as ushers. An evening program featured Shine Minstrels, sketches by Doris Campbell and others, plus a Stevens orchestra finale and refreshments in the social room.

Central Church Tey David Wilson Owen J. Ledyard Alfred Oh. Rowe Laura Appleton Willian Ry Ninball Marjorie Legard George Darker Parks Steven Walter S. Russell Gregware Ful Pailey Margaret Foote Lala Purner Me Redlow Leaague Frank Wakefield Rey Wilson

Gardiner Campaign Speaking Dates Listed This Week

A schedule of speaking engagements for Col Win Tudor Gardiner, Republican gubernatorial candidate, runs through the week with stops at Aubacu Lienselab Newport Brownville Pune tio and Brownville dunetion Se Chiks.

Col Win Tudor Gardiner Petinarios Aubacu

Attorney Bridgham Delivers Talk on Real Estate Law

Edward W. Bridgham spoke to the high school class on commercial law Monday morning. He discussed Real Estate Will and Mortgages, introduced by Miss Agnes Puhey, drawing close attention from students eyed as future citizens.

Edward W. Bridgham Pisi

Miss Rich Attends Chicago Opera in Mass Weekend

Miss Madelyn Rich left Saturday to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs William Rich in Saugus Massachusetts. She attended the Chicago Opera Company performance of Rigoletto Saturday night.

Madelyn Rich William Rich Saugus Mass Miss Rich Chicago Opera Co

Bathman Denied Jitney Bus Permit After Public Hearing

Forrest Legard of Bath had a Bath Boothbay jitney permit denied by the Public Utilities Commission. The commission cited existing rail and boat services from Bath to Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay Center, noting no proven public demand and opposition from Boothbay Harbor residents. The decision echoes policy used in a Portland taxicab case.

Bath Wiscasset Wiscasset Steamboat Line Boothbay Harbor Austria-Oceean Point Damd and Bis Company Wiscasset Passey Edgecombe Boothbay Center Boothbay Boothbay Tlarbor

Bath youths to get park slide at skating rink

The Bath article notes a new playground slide for youths at the skating rink in the park funded by the Davenport estate and other donors. Plans by Webware W Pryde outline the device as a modern addition with committee members Slyde and Perkins coordinating location and construction work by a local carpenter.

Bath George D. Davenport Artin Diniten J. Edward Deahe Willian So Shorey Pryde Slyde Perkins

Davenport Estate Funds City Hall In Bath With 10000 Bequest

The City of Bath receives a ten thousand dollar bequest from the Davenport estate for a new City Hall to be erected on Davenport property at Front Street. Executors Arthur J. Danton J. Edward Drake and William S. Shorey sign the payment, with city receipt by Ralph K. Hall. The city agrees to begin construction within two years and place a Davenport Memorial block above the main entrance.

City of Bath Davenport City Hall Arthur J. Danton J. Edward Drake Willian S. Shorey George P. Davenport Mount Ralph K. Hall Board of Aldermen George Dy Davenport Bath Pront City of Morse High School Davenport Memorial

Battery H Minstrel Show Promises Local Entertainment

The Battery TE minstrel show comes to the Masonic temple next Monday and Tuesday evenings in Bath. Headliners include Uerbie Doug las and Harold Cutting with several newcomers rated for real entertainment. Jack Shaw directs rehearsals and oversees the production with cast members hopeful about the event.

Battery Masonic Temple Bathvon Minsient Entertainment Uerbie Douglas Harold Cutting Battery Minstrels Jack Shaw Mr. Shaw

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thomas J. Neagle Sidney A. McPherson Harry A. Plummer Andrew. Flahherty Everett G. Lemont Leland S&s. Plummer Democratic City Committee New Democratic City Committee William DS. Temple John J. Crane Sadie J. Garcelon Ralph ©. Covel John J. Carey, Jr Harey M. Huse Levi T Thompson Mildred TL Morse Charlotte Grace Edward Tlartnett Haviland Torrey Mumma Leonard Raymond Powers Bertha Powers Mary Golder Edward W. Sapo Bathman’s Company Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Trust WARD Masonic Party Washington’s Wright Institution Bridgham Bathman Public Utilities Commission Shoha Saeterton Pare Western Avenue Battery H High Street Phursday Porthind Winchester Johnson Bros. Co
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