Subordinate Officers Elected as New City Government Meets
City officials see few changes as new government is seated. Provision is made to increase police force while state undergoes a smooth transition with minor adjustments.
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1919
Page
5
Officers Elected at Joint Convention
In a city council meeting on Wednesday a list of officers was elected. Names include Treasurer and collector Andrew S Merrill Auditor Edward W Hyde Forester Harold M Sewall Constable and Messenger John W Gilmore Physician Seth S Mullin Weigher John W Gilmore Knox and Lincoln representative Arthur J Dunton Assessor 3 years Henry G Hodgden Assessor 2 years Nelson L Jackson Chief fire department Charles EK Parks Board highways and sewers Harry M Huse Overseers of poor Walter S Russell Charles J Cain Herbert O Morse People's ferry commission Randall Leonard Herbert E Wortey Cemetery and park board Harry W Crosman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew S. Merrill
Abram’ S
Oliver
Edward W. Hyde
Harold M. Sewall
John W. Gilmore
Seth S. Mullin
Knox & Lincoln
Arthur J. Dunton
Henry G. Hodgden
Nelson IL
Jackson
Charles EK
Parks
Harry M. Huse
Walters
Russell
Charles J. Cain
Herbert O. Morse
People’s Ferry Commission
Randall Leonard
Herbert E. Wortey
Cemetery and Park Board
Harry W. Crosman
Mayor names police, health and harbor appointments
Mayor Drake announced appointments confirmed by the aldermen. Police force includes inspector Lawrence J. Colgan and day officers Harry Thompson and Elwood Eagan, with night watch Charl es F. Witham George Allen Lorenzo Feltis Robert Carter Harvey Sprague Fred Collar and driver Everett Mitchell. Board of health members Abram C Oliver Elmer W Rogers Dr Seth Mullin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Lawrence J. Colgan
Harry Thompson
Elwood Eagan
Charles F. Witham
George Allen
Lorenzo Feltis
Robert Carter
Harvey Sprague
Fred Collar
Leverett Mitchell
Board of Health
Abram C. Oliver
Elmer W. Rogers
Seth S. Mullin
Andrew S. Merrill
Amy Hodgdon
Almoner
George KE. Thomp
City Officials Re-Elected in 45 Minute Adjourned Meeting
Subordinate city officers were re elected for the coming year as the city council met briefly on Wednesday night. Fred Sears ran for city marshal against Abram C. Oliver, garnering eight votes to Oliver's 19. Ex mayor John A. Small departed as city representative in the Knox & Lincoln railroad. Arthur J. Dunton was chosen in his stead. Lawrence J. Colgan becomes inspector and Charles F. Witham is captain of the night watch. The joint committee on salaries proposed raises and new offices including city clerk and harbor master roles, with the mayor appointing new officials to be confirmed by the board of aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sears
Abram C. Oliver
Oliver
Silas M. Oliver
Nelson Ll. Jackson
Board of Tax Assessors
John A. Morse
Henry W
Seth
Mullin
John A. Small
Knox & Lincoln Railroad
Arthur J. Dunton
Herbert E. Worrey
Ralph K. Hall
Lawrence J. Colgan
Night Watch
Charles F. Witham
Drake
Alayor Drake
Pres. White
John N. Taylor
Albert L. Strout
Elbridge
Cemetery and Park ‘Board
Aldermen
Board of Aldermen
Board of Health
Board of Assessors
House of Correction
Clarence A. Peaslee
Charles A. Carr
William A. Oliver
Everett C. Lewis
Andrew
Merrill
Mothot OJ
Ags
Ian" Tavtoy
Connellman
Albridge R. Wright
Howover
J. Edward Drake
Henry R. White
Board of Common Council
Albert J. Grassy
Harry W. Totman
Fred E. Bragg
Ward
Charles E. Tibbetts
Edwin Dodge Hardin
Fire Department
Health Department
Fifth Ward
Charles FE. Tibbetts
Elbridge R. Wright
John Shaw
Roscoe P. Ham
Walter P Kingsbury
Pres
Common Council
Taylor and Strout
Wright
Bragg
MacDonald
Far man Goliath flies London to Paris in record time
The passenger plane Far man Goliath operates London Paris on schedule with four teenagers aboard. The trip took 160 minutes to cover the outward voyage and 190 minutes returning. Lunch and cards entertained passengers while crossing the Channel at about 1500 meters as Farman plans a Paris to Morocco route via Biarritz and Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Farman Goliath
Paris
Singecards
Farman
Morocco
Biarritz
Madrid
Revision of Auto Laws Aims to Tighten Penalties and Rules
Secretary of State Frank W. Ball urged a bill to revise automobile laws. Key changes include raising the open country speed limit to 35 mph, restricting 25 mph as prima facie evidence of improper driving, higher penalties for fast and reckless driving, truck registration by carrying capacity, extra motorcycle fees and licensing, mandatory lighting compliance, banning under 16 operation, and immediate license revocation for drunk driving with a three year renewal ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Ball
Committee On Ways and Bridges
Ball
Public Utilities Commission
Secretary of State
Milliken Regiment Sketch Traces Maine Unit's World War I Story
A Foreword by Chaplain Carey outlines the 56th Pioneer Infantry known as The Milliken Regiment. Formed in 1917 from Maine heavy field artillery, it became the 100th Trench Mortar Battery, then 11th Pioneer Infantry before serving in France with the First Army and later occupation duties in Germany. Regimental movements, transfers, and overseas service are detailed alongside postwar demobilization and related local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Milliken Regiment
Maine
James A. Carey
56Th Pioneer Infantry
Arthur T. Balentine
National Guard
United States
Roger A. Greene
France
101St Regiment of Engineers
JTS
Camp Merritt
Latrecey
Haute Marne
Fleury
Dai: -le-en-Argonne
Argonne
Bng
21St Andd 3d Engineers
Dombasle
Third Army
Germany
Army of Occupation
Luxembourg
Sauer
Treves Dee
Rhine
Levine Buys Partner Interest to Run Bath Store
Samuel Levine, manager of the Bath Department store, becomes sole proprietor after purchasing A Singer’s stake. Six years earlier Levine and Singer acquired the Center Street shop then known as H. E. Palmer & Co. Levine plans store improvements and a major spring goods stock to expand the business in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Levine
Bath
Levine
A. Singer
Lewiston
Center Street
H. E. Palmer & Co
Walter O. Parker Co
Singer
Bath boy becomes Brunswick garage and service manager
Milton S. Kimball of Bath is named Brunswick manager of Shawn Auto Co. at Maine and School streets. He will move into the Chandler residence on Pleasant street August 1 after marriage in early summer. A Yale 1919 graduate, Kimball served as a first lieutenant with the 301st Field Artillery overseas, meeting his fiancée Miss Helen Ingwersen during training near Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton S. Kimball
Bath
Brunswick
Shawn Auto Co
Maine
School Streets
Kimball
Frank W. Chandler
Pleasant Street
Mr. Kimball
Yale University
Second Plattsburg
301St Field Artillery
Omaha
Neb
Helen Ingwersen
Chandler
Doane Towboat Clara HH Doane Launched at East Boothbay
The Clara HH Doane, 92 feet long, 20 feet beam, and 10 feet 8 inches draft, was launched Thursday afternoon at East Boothbay yard of F C Adams for the Doane Towboat Co of Boston. Engines to be installed by Bertelsen and Peterson in Fast Boston next week. No owners’ representatives attended and no christening occurred. A duplicate towboat remains in stock for launch in about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara HH. Doane
Doane Towboat Co
Boston
F. C. Adams
East Boothbay
Bertelsen &Peterson
Adams Yard
Board of Education Estimates Finance Needs for Next Year
The board of education met Thursday night to review figures and determine the gross sum to be requested from the finance committee to sustain the department during the upcoming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I “ In Education
Kingsley Reports Milk Investigation Findings
Chester S. Kingsley of the U S Public Health Service announces results from milk samples. He notes dirt levels and butter fat ranges, plans three more tests, and emphasizes a clean wholesome milk supply for Bath. Also mentions housing yard posts and office moves at local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester S. Kingsley
United States Public Health Service
Daughter Born to Addison Jones Opens New Family Chapter
Mrs Addison Jones welcomed a daughter named Emma Hileen on March 17. Jones, formerly Nellie Conley, shares the happy event with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Jones
Emma Hileen
Jones
Nellie Conley
Plummer addresses shipping at State Board of Trade
Col. E. C. Plummer of Bath speaks on The Merchant Marine at the Portland meeting. He cites past warnings, wartime lessons, and current cost disparities between American and British ships. He argues high U S construction and operating costs keep the flag down and urges removal of obstacles, noting a large annual handicap and potential for government ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plummer
Board OF Trade
State Board of Trade
Portland
Col. E. C. Plummer
Bath
Merchant Marine
Maine
United States
United States Treasury
Hurley
United States Shipping Board
England
Rosseter
Shipping Board
Mr. Rosseter
City government inaugurated and begins business
Mayor J Edward Drake inaugurated the new city government in a brief ceremony. Officials reelected without opposition include Clarence A Peaslee as president of the upper board and Henry R White as president of the board of common council. Albert J Grassy and Roscoe P Ham were reelected city clerk and clerk of the lower board.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chester
Kingsley
Walter S. Russell
Herbert
Morse
Edwin L. Emmons
Paris London Air Limited
Farman Aero
War Department
Chap Bartlett
Mass
Camp Green
N.C
Otth
Iujantry
Amp Wadsworth
Hagan Field
Maine Central
Lloyd L. Hooker
Lloyd Jr
Samuel A. Evans
People’s Church
S. D. Murray
William Davis
Boothbay Harbor
Dorothy Davis
Bath Boy
Brunswick Concern
Lincoln and
Academy Streets
L. VP. Soule &Son Co
North End
Great Britain
Sherwin-Williams
Johnson Bros. Co
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