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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
2
The garbled passage hints at a national debate on prohibition and party strategies in a campaign season. It mentions President Coolidge, Republicans and Democrats, and possible shifts in support linked to prohibition planks, with emphasis on consequences for party outcomes and voter alignment.
The obituary honors Garrett Schenck, head of the Brett paper company, for his leadership in Maine industry. It notes his role in developing towns, forest conservation, road building, and benefactions to employees and communities. His passing is marked as a significant loss to the state and nation.
A rambling, imperfect OCR page describes cold weather, river conditions, and leisure plans around a swimming pool project valued at 85,000 dollars. Mentions a New Behmed city, local manufacturers preparing for competition, and civic notes about arrivals and library events.
A Bath attorney won a rare decision from the Divine Tadius frink Accident Commission for a client injured on the Kennebec Bridge. The injured man, a worker broke his toe on May 2, and compensation was stopped on May 9. the attorney argued earning capacity changes and a correctional sentence influenced the case, citing English precedents and marking a first such commission ruling in this country. The Bath attorney, Miss Maude M. Cunningham, 38, died Monday evening at her sister’s home after an illness of two years.
Funeral services for Charles I. Eugley, a longtime resident and veteran, were held Sunday at Lopome Street home with Rev. David L. Wilson of Central Church officiating. Honorary pallbearers included Willian D. Sewall and Dr. Byron T. Barker, among others. active pallbearers listed. Floral tributes came from friends, the Bathe firm, and local organizations. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
The W C T U marked an eighth anniversary of Federal prohibition at Beacon Street Church. Five Sunday school classes presented a temperance program and all children received garlands bearing the white ribbon of the Temperance society.
A detailed exhibit at the Carnegie Institution in Washington showcases recent scientific work across astronomy geology and biology. The display explains fossil beds meteorite studies and the reconstruction of lunar craters while outlining theories on planetary origins and the solar system’s formation.
Members of the Sterling class of the Cordiff Street church met for their monthly meeting at Mrs. Robert Mitch Woof Weeks Street. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: Mrs. Hattie Oliver teacher, Mrs. Jobo Pant president, Mrs. Annie Jewett first vice president, Mrs. William Teich second vice president, William Treater as treasurer, Mrs. Robert Mitchell secretary, Mrs. Tom Wright press committee, and Mrs. Herbert Preble floral committee. There were 22 church calls during the month. A gentlemen's night is planned for January. Outgoing officers were Pearl Campbell Jobo Dlunt Annie Jewett William Ti and Robert Mitchell. Refreshments were served. Next meeting Feb. 6 at Mrs. Blier Campbell's home on Washington Street with hostesses Mrs. Chester Phint, Mrs. Sunie Blake, Clara Coombs and Jillian Wisher. Gentlemen's night committee continues: Mrs. Wilfred Chaney, Mrs. Lucien Ames and Miss Abbie McCube.
William A. Smith Jr son of Mrs C L Sithoof 57 Middie street has joined the firm of Pisk de Walbridge Jd Wall Street New York City The firm is a member of the New York Stock Exchange and a large dealer in investment securities He was born in Bath and educated at Bath schools graduating from the old Bath high school He worked for Downer & Co in Boston before moving to New York City where he rose in the financial world He is married and resides at 600 West 127th Street New York City His success is attributed to effort and his pleasing personality His oldest brother Harold is manager of the Shelly Springfield Co Cumberland Ma and Mrs Joshua Spicer left for Weehawken N J to live with her son Robert Spicer
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A 12 year old Bath boy aided by Kin Muander Gallant a Bath resident prevented a drowning at the Maxanon river as Felix Gallant 5 Willow street nearly went under twice. Emmanuel Gallant of 16 Floral street swam to aid him then revived and saved him.
Due to the speaker's delay, Bath Ministerial Association members gathered at People's Baptist Church to discuss church issues. Attendees included Ivk, Forrest I Littetfield of Wesley Methodist, Robert T Carey of Corlins Street Baptist, Rev Bjorn Johansson of the New Church, Rev Howard Davis Spoerl of the Universalist Church, and Shev George D B Wolstenholme of Deuples Church.
Melvin J. Marevo of Bath Welding Co plans a new all steel and iron headquarters on Oak Street near the rail round bridge. The building will sit ten feet below street level with a welded platform allowing truck access, a daylight basement beneath, and riveted corrugated iron walls. Expected occupancy in early spring to ease traffic on Oak Street.
Bath residents attend the formal opening of Bowdoin College's new swimming pool funded by Cyrus Curtis. Yale's team performs racing and diving demonstrations during a two day physical education conference held January 6 and 7 chaired by President Sills who urges the pool become a community facility.
Ward reports the death of Charles K. Jackson T2 longtime superintendent of the Repre shops of the Boston Elevated in Everett Mass A Bath native and son of the late Thomas Jackson He spent 40 years in car repair work in Massachusetts mainly around Myverett He is survived by sons Aaron Harry T Jackson of Winchester and a daughter Mrs Clarence Wentworth of Newtonville Mass
The Girls' club of the Southern division of Central Maine Power Co. will meet Thursday evening in the Brunswick office. Bath attendees include Miss Ida Coffie, Miss Margaret Du Jey, Miss Margaret Coombs, Miss Lillian Lee, and Miss Mary O'Donnell. Harold W. DeLong left Monday for New York and sailed Tuesday on the 8 8 Creole of the Morgan line to New Orleans, then to Paws Christian, Miss, where he will pass the Wiiter.
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