Judge Glidden Re-Elected President Of Patten Free Library
Walter S. Glidden was re elected president of the Patten Free Library at the corporators meeting. He was named to head a five member committee to revise by-laws for submission at the 20 annual meeting. Other committee members named were Ernest B. Kelley Langdon T. Snipe Eben J. Marston William J. Sewall. Resolutions on the death of George Wat ten Davenport were read and filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Glidden
Patten Free Library
Corporators
Tle
Ernest B. Kelley
Langdon T. Snipe
Eben J. Marston
William JD. Sewall
James Lowell
Treas
Charles C. Lowandl
Margaret
Ro Foote
George Watten Davenport
William ‘Tp. Hall
George DB. Wolstenholme
Arthur IX
Turington
Resolutions for death of George Patten Davenport
The Patten Free Library Association commemorates George Patten Davenport a longtime corporator and benefactor who died December 2 1926, praising his integrity devotion to family and community and noting his will as a lasting memorial. A committee report calls for permanent records and press notice while announcing new corporators and officer re-elections.
Librarian Highlights Space Limits for New Books
Miss Margaret R. Foote, librarian, urges priority handling of new book purchases due to limited shelf space in the main library and the children’s room. Continue on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret R. Foote
Farnum urges Fernald power export repeal before Bath Rotary
Col Francis T. Farnum Augusta head of securities at Central Maine Power spoke to Bath Rotary at Hotel Phoenix. He urged repealing the Fernald law to allow power exports arguing Maine's new Gulf Island dam and potential Kennebec projects could cut costs, boost taxable property, aid isolated communities and attract mills in the region. He noted Japan Duke interests and southern plant growth shaping broader energy markets and urged action this year. Guests included William S. Newell Fred Greentealat and Robinson Tobey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis TH. Farnum
Augusta
Securities Department
Central Maine Power Co
Bath
Carolinas
Georgia
Tennessee
New England
Great Gulf Island
Androscoggin
Bingham
Kennebec
Niagara
Col. Farnum
Col Farnum
Men's Club
Central Church
William S. Newell
Fred DB. Greentleat
Auburn
Robinson C. Tobey
Brunswick
Bath bankers meet in annual session
The Bath banking institutions held their annual meeting on Tuesday afternoon with officers reelected. National Bank: William D. Sewall president, Arthur Sewall vice president, Fred P. Lill cashier, others as listed. First National Bank: Oliver Moses president, William Shorey vice president, cashier, and staff reappointed. Bath Trust Co trustees and executive committee reorganized with new officer slate. Mrs. John S. Boyd and Scudder Boyd visit Green Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
William JD. Sewall
Arthur Sewall
Langdon
Snipe
Frank S. Nichols
John G. Morse
William D. Sewall
Fred PD
Lill
Harry A. Walters
Dunlap A. Hatch
First National Bank
Oliver Moses
William 8. Shorey
Charles VV. Minott
Arthur J. Bunton
J. Edward Drake
Walter EB. Plummer
Frederick FE. Drake
Harry BE. Stetson
Moses
Shorey
Daniel Williams
Tagry J. Day
Bath Trust. Co
Prosperous year predicted by David E Sprague
Bath native and president of the Boston Life Underwriters association David Sprague forecasts 1928 as the best 12 month period of the century for life insurance demand. He cites nationwide agent reports, a rebound in farming, Ford Motor Company market reentry, and growing use of monthly income insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sprague
Bath
Boston Life Underwriters Association
New England
Middle West
West
Northwest
Ford Motor Company
Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States
Henderson Candidate for Sheriff Nomination
Sheriff Albert Henderson, appointed last winter to fill the Mc Clure term, is circulating nomination papers for the Republican primary. Henderson is described as popular and satisfactory in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Henderson
J. Horace McClure
Henderson
Maine Fairs Stipend Dispute At Brunswick Meeting
A. M. Ge Soule told the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs that no agricultural society in Maine will be deprived of its stipend for 1927 under the new law. He noted the act aims to reward efforts improving agriculture while acknowledging hardship for small grange and town fairs and some societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
A. M. Ge Soule
Augusta
Division of Inspection
Frank P. Washburn
Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs
Brunswick
Maine Department of Agriculture
Maine
Ile
Cap t McClure Hosts Battery H Men at a Jolly Banquet
Captain J dlorace McClure hosted Battery H 240th Coast Artillery at the armory banquet with supper by Mess Serge George Worrey and battery cooks. Mayor Cahill and ex Senator Carlton gifted cigars as the group closed with a singing of America and thanks to city leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattery H. 240Th Coast Artillery
J. Dlorace McClure
Armory
Serge
George Worrey
Charles H. Cahill
Carlton
McChure
AL W. Owen
Swain
Lieut
Stickney
Gregware
Massachusett
National Guard
Elver Stickney
Cahill
Fr. OW. Carlton
America
Royal Arch Chapter Receives Excellent Inspection
Montgomery and St Bernard Royal Arch Chapter passed an excellent inspection Thursday night by District Deputy Grand High Priest Perley C. Dresser of Portland who praised the work. Visitors included Samuel Furbish of Brunswick and Rev. David L. Wilson of Bath. Harold E Cutting received a past high priest jewel from Walter Glidden as part of the ceremony after supper by Genesta.
Bath group shares Christmas cheer at parish house
The Bath employee wives and friends and Central Maine Power Co. enjoyed a joke Christmas tree Wednesday evening at Central church parish house. After gifts were distributed, bid whist was played and refreshments served, with music enjoyed during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Central Maine Power Co
Central Church Parish House
Governor Brewster heads to Washington on ship policy talks
Governor Ralph O. Brewster leaves for Washington to attend conferences on the Blue Ribbon Line proposal for a four day passenger steamship route. He defends a long standing practice of officials serving while campaigning and outlines his schedule discussing American shipping with national and regional leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blue Ribbon Line
Athletic
Ralph O. Brewster
United States Senate
Brewster
Maine
United States
Senate
Tam
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
McAlpin
New York
A. Pratt Andrews
Massachusetts
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
American Merchant Marine
Providence Chamber of Commerce
Boston Chamber of Commerce
GOC
Ehair
Topsham Man Joins GOP Race for County Commissioner
Johnoob of Topsham announced Monday his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county commissioner ahead of the June primaries. Bowdoinham Chairman Charles B. Randall seeks reelection, and Bowdoin residents Nathan Doughty and Norman W. Curtis are rumored to consider running, potentially creating a four candidate field for the June vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnoob. Jack
Topsham
Charles B. Randall
Bowdeinham
Nathan Doughty
Norman W. Curtis
Bowdoin
Davenport Estate Pays State Fifty Thousand Dollars
Trustees in the estate of George P. Davenport deposited a 50,000 dollar check to the credit of William S. Owen treasurer of the state. Executors and trustees are William S. Shorey J Edward Drake and Arthur J. Dunton all of Bath. Cornelius Brewster is confined to this one by a severe vol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George PL Davenport
William S. Qwen
Davenport
Williams. Shorey
J. Edward Drake
Arthur J. Dunton
Bath
Cornelius Brewster
City government moves ahead with new city hall plan
At the recent city council meeting the city hall project dominated the agenda. The city will accept the Davenport lot and a gift from the Davenport estate, issue bonds of 1610000, transfer funds to the city hall building commission, and create a six year sinking fund. The commission aims to use Maine materials including a granite front and expand the upper story to the east. The city plans to sell Davenport and adjoining lots to reduce debt and may borrow up to 1700000 for taxes. Reports on blister rust control praised the city’s cooperation. New street lights were ordered and a water tank request referred to the licenses committee. Jurors for January were drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Crearge de Davenport
City Hall
City Hall Building Commission
John W. Gilmore
Efe
Maine
Building Commission
G. H H. Kimball
Kimball
Middle
School
Washington Street
Pine and Corliss Streets
Snow Park
Academy Street
Pole
Trarry MM. Huse
Center Street
Arthur DB. Stilphen
Russell Street
High Streets
Nicholas Giambas
Kennebec Fruit Co
Sagadahoe Square
Finance Committee
W. Dayton Hill
Charles LY. Wetherbee
Treas
Thuli
State Highway Commission
Portland
Bath
Brunswick
Chester S. Kingsley
Arthur Ellers
Front Street
Albin C. Brown
Burl Worrey
J. H. Carlton
Cedar Grove
Grace T. Lermond
Oak Grove
Leroy J. Burnham
Meikay Park
Pent Street
Huse
Cahill
Elson BE
Harford
Bath Woman Wins A Week In Florida
Mrs Annie L Stacy wife of John F Stacy of 31 Pleasant Street plans a mid February trip to Jacksonville Florida as a guest of Hotel George Washington with all expenses paid. The offer arose from a December radio broadcast on station WAX and the hotel will select the best 50 word letter from listeners to win the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie L. Stacy
John F. Stacy
Pleasant Street
Jacksonville
Fla
George Washington
Robert Kloeppel
Land of Sunshine
Stacy
Bath Iron Works to Install Modern Woodworking Machinery
Bath Iron Works Corp will receive new and modern woodworking machines operated by individual motors for the carpenter and joiner departments. The equipment, from Boston Philadelphia and Cincinnati, aims to be among the most up to date in the country. Two carloads from Philadelphia and 45 tons of steel plates are en route to Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Corp
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnatii
Worcester
Mass
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judge Glidden
Patten Free Library Association
James Edward Drake
Va. D
George Patten ‘Davenport
George Patten Davenport
Charles Davenport
Uriel
Nellie A. Webber
T. Hall
G. B. Wolstenholme
Arthur K. Purington
Jennie St
Morse
James Fell
Secre
Joseph M. Trott
William T. Hall
Corporation
Margaret J. Adams
Edmund P. Briggs
Charles R. Donnell
William A. Furber
Edwin VD. Hardin
Charles A. Harriman
Agnes W. Humphreys
Ernest F. Kelley
W. BK. Kershner
Charles ©. Low
Edward W. Larrabee
Percy R. Low
Frostina Marston
William SS. Newell
Frank B. Nichols
Annie L. Valmer
Arthur Ase
Arthur Allen
Optometrist
Bath Trust
Librarian’s Report
Fernald
Rotary Club
Bath Bankers Meet
Rupert HL Baxter
Frank S. Bowker
Charles EH. Cahill
Charles W. Clifford
Daniel TL Dougherty
Thomas S. Gibbons
Trarvey PL Hathorne
Dora L. Howard
Allen M. Trish
Charles V. Minott
J. Houghton McLellan
Charles H. Oliver
Samuel Re. Perey
Rodney FE. Ross
Calvin W. Rogers
Harry B. Sawyer
L. Eugene Thebeau
Bruce H. M. White
Mr. Baxter
Bowker
Clifford
Dougherty
Irish
Newell
Perey
Ross
Sawyer
Thebeau
Baxter
Percy
White
William B. Id Edward Hughes
William L. Skelton
John S. Boyd
Scudder Boyd
Haddonfield
N. J
Henry A. Magoun
Green Street
David E. Sprague
M'Clure
Royal Arch
Jack
Jath Trust Cn
Bath National Bank
Virst National Bank
Wees
Sugadahoe Supreme Court
Torrey
Eubra J. Troop
William B.temple
Edward B. Smith
Oscar F. Wright
Fernald D. Crocker
Daniel I. Dougherty
Florida
Bath Iron Works
Johnson Bros Co
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