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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1919
Page
5
A Texas firm announces a new plan granting workers at its Big Bath plant hospital and life coverage with no requirement for a prior medical examination. The program aims to simplify access to insurance and improve employee welfare. The policy details include coverage scope and enrollment steps.
Preliminary steps mobilize bondholders of the Lewiston Brunswick and Bath Street Railway now under receivers. A Protective Committee led by William B. Skelton, John Wilson, and Rupert H. Baxter will deposit bonds with Manufacturers' National Bank of Lewiston as depository. There are 845,000 dollars in outstanding bonds secured on Lewiston Bath Lewiston Sabatis and East Auburn lines.
Col Frederic H Parkhurst receives solid backing from Penobscot county Republicans to seek the Maine gubernatorial nomination. He states he will run in the next primary once his public duties with returning soldiers and Liberty Loan work are complete. Parkhurst highlights a long Bangor business career and strong election results across Penobscot and other counties, plus national party activity aiding GOP gains.
A community fundraising drive for the Chamber of Commerce ended with a total of 381 contributed. Organizers credited volunteers and local businesses for strong participation and momentum for future events.
The Bath Chamber of Commerce reports a noon luncheon total of 381 new memberships after a whirlwind week. Captains Schubert and Legro led teams with I. B. Jackson and H. T. Stevens contributing, boosting the three year period subscriptions toward the 67 distinct members listed. The effort caps a rapid expansion and reorganization campaign with volunteers praised for surpassing the 25 percent over the top objective.
The Texas Company introduces a stock allotment plan for employees and subsidiaries. Eligible workers with at least two years of service may buy stock, with payments deducted from salary. A trustee will hold title, vote, and manage funds, with dividends and sale proceeds allocated to each employee.
The Bath Board of Highways and Sewers outlines a permanent road building plan for the season with repairs and equipment costing about 100000 dollars. Harry M. Huse, re-elected chairman, calls for a definite policy and cites Washington Street as a major thoroughfare needing continued improvements. The board also plans to buy a new stone crusher and scarifier, and government aid will help with streets torn up by housing project trucks.
A Maine Senate committee proposes a new act to acquire the People’s Ferry Co. and operate the Bath to Woolwich Kennebec River ferry. The measure calls for a $10,000 purchase by the state and sets highway commission control with public utilities oversight for rates and facilities.
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