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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1908

Page

2

Enterprising Terms in Sin 175 75e 10e

A concise note notes terms tied to the Sin chapter in article 175 75e and 10e. It outlines enterprise conditions and contractual references within a historical legal or financial context.

Bath Urged City to Hire Independent Electric Wiring Inspector

The Independent urges Bath to appoint an independent expert to inspect municipal wiring, remove unused lines, and ensure safety. It notes frequent trolley wire breaks, aging, and the need for regular overhauls, warning of accidents if ignored and urging city action before the next government. It also comments on unusually strong winter employment and questions Vice President Fairbanks in the 1900s nomination context.

Governor Cobb appoints Amos Butler as Somerset County special attorney

The Sturgis law is used to appoint Amos K. Butler of Skowhegan as special county attorney for Somerset. The regular official was summoned to justify neglectful duties. This marks Cobb’s firm stance on enforcing the act and his willingness to bend precedent. Bath year opens with 1907 shipbuilding contracts and hopeful prospects for 1908. The Independent suggests probationary officers for intoxication offenses to aid reform without jail. The grange may launch a cooperative store signaling strength for Maine communities. The Bath bell, Tokyo corruption in railway buys, and Georgia black white car separation satire are noted amid civic chatter. The week ends with reflection on resolutions kept.

Cobb Amos K. Butler Skowhegan Somerset County Butler

Bath and Lewiston push regional publicity bureau idea

The Lewiston Board of Trade and Merchants' Association plan a shared publicity bureau to promote Lewiston investment, manufacturing, and similar opportunities. Bath should join with countywide exposure, boosting farming, seaside properties, and local events while seeking a strong leadership to drive county growth. The piece urges timely action for a summer fete and notes Bath's 1908 launching schedule amid Taft and Hughes political chatter.

Local notes from West Brunswick and area

Miss Alma Holbrook returns to West Brunswick school after a two week home vacation. H. B. Stover and his son Arthur of Boston visit Mrs. H. E. Stover. Alex Shannon working in Woolwich takes a short home leave. Everett Coombs hosts a men’s card party Monday evening. A. W. Storer has a motor boat model and moulds ready for winter construction.

Alma Holbrook West Brunswick H. B. Stover Arthur Boston H. E. Stover Alex Shannon Woolwich Everett Coombs A. W. Storer

School board urged to heed chief engineer on fire escapes

The speaker, Chief Engineer Scott, argued that the city must meet fire escape requirements for schools and private buildings. The note stresses careful treatment of child safety in school buildings and calls on the board to give the ideas proper consideration.

West Bath Grange Showcases Self Reliance And Fire Boat Plan

West Bath grange demonstrates self sufficiency by funding a $4 000 hall upgrade now largely paid. The Independent has long urged equipping the municipal ferry boat with fire fighting gear, noting pumps could aid major waterfront fires and provide a continuous water supply.

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