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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1914
Page
5
A special primary is required in Sagadahoc to nominate a candidate for a local or state race. Voters will participate in the process to determine the party’s nominee ahead of the general election. The event follows a vacancy or appointment affecting the candidate slate.
Governor and Council appoint Charles W. Jack to fill the Sagadahoc County commissioner vacancy. A primary election is urged to nominate candidates for the unexpired term ending January 1, 1917, with a September election to follow. The change arises from Merrill McKenney’s resignation on May 27. A prior opinion notes vacancies are filled at the next September election and supports a primary in Saga dahoc. An unrelated Italian arrest is briefly described, with a separate court fine.
Secretary John C. Scates reports clay hill problems on the Woolwich to Wiscasset detour. Wiscasset begins repairs while Woolwich may face legal notice if inaction continues. Also notes visitors from Baltimore and local island summer living arrangements and a Jamaican-born cook posting.
A reference to filling an unexpired term through a special election under Section 24 of the primary law appears in the report.
Wade Lawrence Bridgham of Bridgton, head of Abbott school’s commercial department for three years, will enroll in the University of Maine Law School this fall. A popular former athlete and former News Office worker, he taught at Bailey Island and Livermore Falls and led the Bridgton town team. He is brother to Edward W. Bridgham, Sagadahoc county attorney, and leaves with best wishes for a legal career.
Several cases heard in Portland last week involved Augustus Perow U Company versus Lewiston Security Company seeking 140.14 claimed overpayment on a loan with a jury awarding 14.4 in damages. Philena T Kahail of Portport versus Henry J Tarbox of Westport involved a writ of assumpsit on an $18 debt with motions to dismiss under review. Ernest Couture departed for New York to visit Gotham Insurance and a relative in Atlantic City.
Odd mix of health ad and probate notices from Bath Maine outlines claims for l. f. Atwood's medicine and reports on estate administration in Sagadahoc. The document also lists wills, executors, and petitions to probate court with dates and protective notices for interested parties.
In Sagadahoc Maine on July 7 1914 Grace A Goodwin guardian petitions to sell and convey real estate of Ruth Goodwin minor Bath Maine to private sale for settlement. Court orders publication in Path Independent and sets August first for show cause why sale should not be granted. Local probate judge Cyrus W Longley to oversee the matter.
Samuel Le Preble, executor of Martha J Stuntial of Bath, presents final account. Court orders hearing at Bath on the first Tuesday of August at 9 am to decide allowance or denial. Cyrus W. Longley, Clerk.
Ellen J. Trott of Woolwich petitions as administratrix of Benjamin C. Trott. Court dates set for inventory review, tax obligations, and Schedule A detailing heirs and property values. Also notices on J Frank Morse estate accounting and required public notice in Bath. Includes an unrelated classified line about salesmen and poultry chicks for sale.
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