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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
2
Reports describe Senator Hale backed by Republican leaders including Arewster and Field as contenders in a four way gubernatorial race. Col Gardiner from Woolwich and other figures gain attention for past service with American troops and state politics. Resignation talks circle Bath City Hospital president Sewall as campaign ties unfold.
The article lauds Mr. Sewall for his long service and generous support of the Bath hospital as it reaches new efficiency and financial strength. It suggests he should remain in office for a time to continue guiding the institution, noting public appreciation and his daily oversight and contact with management and staff.
The Christian Civic League of Maine under Rev. Frederick W. Staith unveils two changes. It will stop using officials as detectives and rely on police to enforce laws. It will also push church leaders to participate via ten district conferences starting January in Auburn Machias Dover and other towns culminating Jan 27 in Waterville with speakers from the Anti-Saloon League and the World League Against Alcoholism.
Nequasset Sunday school held a Christmas festival at the Congregational church with a tree, candy bags, fruit dishes, and gifts for children and shutins. Volunteers Mrs John Gilmore Mrs Frank Bailey and Mrs Winfield Wright organized the program led by superintendent John Carter with songs recitations and duets by local children. After prayers and carols presents were distributed as part of the village event. Walter H Goodsoe Maine representative for United Drug Co visited Bath on Tuesday.
The Woolwich ceremony of Miss Sarah Bagley and Charles W. Wright took place Sunday at the bride’s home with immediate relatives present. Friends in Woolwich and nearby towns extend their best wishes as the couple plans to reside in Dartmouth for the winter.
The new Chevrolet has arrived at Phint's garage as the local agency's car. It features a 107 inch wheel base and increased tonneau space, improved engine, and a deep hood radiator effect that gives a powerful look. Chester Plant, proprietor, reports four cars arrived last Friday and can fill orders promptly.
Topsham Grange held its regular meeting on Saturday evening. After business, the lecturer led a program including Orange Vocal Duets and a tableaux titled Waiting for Santa arranged by Maria Atkinson. Santa arrived later to distribute candy bags and gifts to members and guests.
Theodore Jones of Branswick was fined 100 dollars and court costs by Judge J J Keegan for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor the day before Christmas at Pejepscot. Jones drove a Standard Oil Co. truck at the time. The defendant appealed to the Supreme Court convening in January.
Capt Charles D Prescott born Woolwich October 18 1848 died December 22 at his daughter Mrs James Ladner home in Woolwich He sailed from Bath at age 10 in the William Mead later served as mate and captain on several ships including the Algiers and ships of Southern Pacific He helped tow disabled vessels and oversaw ship completion at Newport News He leaves a widow three children and siblings in Boston and Maine projects his death ends a long maritime career with Bath Woolwich Gardiner and New York connections
The Maine Farmers' Almanac forecasts snow or rain around December 30 and January's days grow longer from sunrise at dawn to sunset, with notable birthdays including Franklin and Hamilton. The piece lists multiple historical birthdates and remarks on the calendar shifting hours of daylight through the month.
Horace F. Driscoll of Brunswick arraigned in Municipal court on reckless driving was found not guilty. He insulted complainant Nick Mihalos, was recalled, and fined 100 for contempt of court. Mihalos, a local shoe shop proprietor, accepted the apology afterward.
The Bath Tren Works Corp. received two car loads of steel for the yacht frame from Dhe nixville. More shipments are expected through January to allow quick keel stretching in February. President William S. Newell and treasurer L Eugene Thebeau returned from a New York trip.
H E Driscoll of Brunswick was found not guilty by Judge J J Keegan after an arraignment on reckless driving. The case followed a collision between Driscoll’s car and Nick Miles at High Street and Meadow Way Dee on April 24.
Katherine O Weston a widow and longtime resident of Phippsburg died at her Dromore home after a monthlong illness. She was a charity neighbor Grange member and Congregational church attendant. Survived by son George D Weston grandson Harold I Weston and two Portland great granddaughters Katherine and Ednabeth. Funeral Friday at two at her home.
East Bowdoin Ladies' Aid held its annual New Year's tree at Mrs. Charles Babb's home with 19 members. A noon baked beans dinner followed by a gift-laden afternoon toy distribution marked a day praised as memorable. The next meeting set for Jan. 12 at Mrs. Harry Sylvester's home.
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The funeral for Mixx Helen Irvine was held Saturday at Heagenot Church with Rev. George B. Wolstenholme officiating. The service honored a long life of high character, faith in God, and a Christian hope, recalling accounting of virtue and the mercy of Christ.
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At the annual Bodwell Grange meeting officers for 192% were elected. Thomas V. Tetman is Master and Myrtle Ye is Lecturer. Installations will occur Friday evening Jan 1% with a served supper. A Christmas tree followed with Irma Gilman acting as Santa Claus. Visitors from Leaver Dam Grange Norwick and Topeham Orange attended.
Ten residents of Walh donated 440 to Yale University's distant campaign for the fund, reaching near the twenty million mark. The Maine contribution totals 20620 from six alumni and friends. Senator J Edward Drake serves as legal chairman of the Yale fund.
Word from Springfield May 1 states Mixx Veatrice Graves a Kay Vath Institute student met Remington Typewriter Co. proficiency standard in typewriting and earned a gold pin. She pursues a business preparatory cretarial course 2 Way Vath and is daughter of Mr and Mrs William W Graves of 24 Cleacant Street.
Twenty six trustees and employees attended the third annual supper Friday night served by Hon. Charles H. Cahill in the banking rooms. Joke gifts were exchanged and the occasion was one of the most delightful of the series.
Mrs Arletta Gurney Allard of Mechanic Falls renews her Independent subscription saying she cannot get along without the paper. Mr and Mrs Edward Warris of Upper Washington Street return from a week in Portland with their son Albion K Parris. Mrs Parris was an honored guest at the Bath club meeting meeting with former Lath people. Mixx Frances Sprague returns to Gorham Normal School after holidays with Eugene Sprague and family.
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