City Council elects subordinates and fixes year’s pay
The city council met March 23 in a joint session with Mayor Cudbill. Few contests marked the 40 minute meeting as major officers were retained and subordinate posts filled under a revised three year term system. Re-elections included Harry W. Thebeau and Arthur B. L. Stithpen for three and two year terms. Raymond Vowers won the one year post. Charles I. Robinson was defeated for all three terms. Mrs. Charlotte R. Redlon declined candidacy but received two votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Charles H. Cudbill
Harry W. Thebeau
Arthur BL. Stilphen
Sidney L. Eaton
Superintendent of Poor
Raymond Vowers
Charles I. Robinson
Charlotte R. Redlon
Alderman Sampson
Stitphen
Powers
Robert Sutherland
James Vp’. Sutherland
Alderman Huse
Rupert H. Baxter
Fence Viewers
Fred V. Shaw
Board of Health
Cahill
Arthur S. Crockett
Daniel Williams
Edwin L. Emmons
Amy Hodgdon
Pres. Brown
Harold L. Troop
Wres. Brown
Harry M. Huse
Arthur Sewall
James DD. Crane
Harold FE. Cutting
Board of Assessors
Issas
William D. Coombs
Bailey
Robinson
Andre
Ward
Chaney
Huse
Cutting
Ward J
Ralph K. Hall
Walter I. Whitney
Beau
Stilphen
Redlon
Stephen Litchfield
Harold W. Child
Seth 8. Mullin
Edmund DP. Briggs
Scott Morse
J. Ledwardughes
Arthur’ WK
Warington
Jon. Desmond
Edward W. Morse
Hon
R. H. Baxter
Forester
Alderman Torrey
J. P. Sutherland
Fortier
Isaac Rideout
Aldermayn Huse
Patriotic rally at Bath honors Grand Army veterans
The auxiliary to T.W. Hyde camp 8S. of V. held a Saturday night patriotic rally in Bath with 275 attending from Portland Sanford Westbrook Auburn Brunswick Rockland Augusta Hallowell Oakland Belfast Bangor. Edward W. Bridgham welcomed guests for Major Cahill. Ezekiel Hanson of Bosworth post spoke on Grand Army of the Republic formation. George Hartnett presided as I. Gould, Merv Reid, J. Patterson, Laura Frye spoke. gifts and music followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wast
William H. Cressey
Westbrook
I. K. Gould
Rockland
Merv Reid
Bangor
J. Manley Patterson
Laura Frye
Portland
Sanford
Auburn
Brunswick
Augusta
Hallowell
Oakland
Belfast
Bridgham
Washington, D. C
Daddy Hanson
Ezekiel H. Hanson
Sons of Veterans
AQIR
Mr. Hanson
Grand Army of the Republic
Thomas W. Hyde
H. A. Shorey
Hanson
Bath
Boston
Indianapolis
Indiana
B. F. Stephenson
District of Columbia
John M. Palmer
Ilinois
S.A. Hulburt
Illinois
J. B. McKeen
New York
R. 8S. Foster
Order In Main
Hearing on Maine Highway Department probe before Governor and Council
The governor and council held a Monday hearing into alleged irregularities at the State Highway Department. Benjamin F. Cleaves of Portland accused commissioners Innes and Murray of improper dealings and bid manipulation. Commissioner Murray denied misconduct. others testified on bids and contracts for crushers calcium chloride and oil. The session concluded after questions about Mack truck contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Benjamin F. Cleaves
Portland
Associated Industries of
Maine
Charles H. Innes
Saco
Charles Murray
Bangor
Brewster
Cleaves
Daul 1D
Benjamin W. Blanchard
Murray
Innes
New England Road Machinery Co
Kennebec Fuel Co
Darrow Chemical Co
Solvay Sales Corp
Adams
Highway Department
Mack Trucks
Legislative Committee
Maine historian dies in New York
The Rev. Elenry Otis Thayer formerly of Woolwich died March 2S in Jackson Heights New York City at age ninety five. Born in Pares Maine he studied at Bowdoin College 1862 and Bangor Theological Seminary. He served Woolwich Limington and Gray churches and later lived in Portland before moving to New York. A noted Maine historian he edited the Popham Manuscripts and authored many articles for Maine Historical Society publications. He had just completed a study on Sir William Whips for publication by the Maine Historical Society. Also listed are Bath Rotary officers nominees for vice president secretary treasurer and directors with election next Tuesday at Hotel Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elenry Otis Thayer
Woolwich
Jackson Heights
New York City
Mr. Thayer
Pares
Maine
Bowdoin College
Bangor Theological Seminary
Limington and
Gray
Thayer
Portland
Sagadahoe Historical Society
Maine Historical Society
Lottery Society
Post Office Talk Given Rotarians At Noon Luncheon
Bath Rotary Club heard Postmaster H W Owen Jr summarize Bath postal history from colonial foot mail to modern operations. He cited early postmasters including Dummer Sewall and David Stinson, listing successive holders with years of service and noting the office’s social era since 1858.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
Falmouth
Portland
Wiscasset
Dummer Sewall
Joseph C. Snow
Charles T. Greenlead
J. W. Wakefield
W. I. Hogan
G. H. Nichols
W. EB. Hogan
Ltd
F. Kelley
H. A. Huse
T. Snipe
EL W. Hyde
Henderson Named for Sheriff Post by the Governor
Albert Henderson of Bowdoinham is nominated by Governor Brewster to succeed Sheriff McClure. The 44 year old dairyman and deputy has served in various Masonic and civic roles and sits on the Rowdeinham school board. Nomination will be posted seven days before executive council confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Tenderson
Bowdoinham
McClure
Brewster
William II, Puffer
Bath
Henderson
Executive Council
Mr. Henderson
Bowdeinham
James
Albert
Donald
Herbert Henderson
Grange
Merrymeeting Grange
Sagadahoe
Pomona
Tie
Village Lodge of
Masons
Mt. Vernon
Royal Arch
Brunswick
Dunkip
Kof P
Efe
Kennebec Lodge
K. of P
MacDonald Temple, PS
Lecta Chapter
O. Ee
Rowdeinham
Well Known Zoologist to Summer in Maine
From a letter to the Governor it is learned that Dr Leon A Hausman of Rutgers University and his wife will tour Maine this summer to survey the states natural history focusing on bird life. They will photograph and gather data for lectures at New Jersey State University and other venues. Information has been gathered by the State Librarian and Maine Publicity Bureau. The Hausmans are long time New England natives and hail from five generations rooted in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Sumner
Leon A. Hausman
Rutgers University
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Hausman
State Normal School
Trenton
State University of New Jersey
Henry Dunnack
State of
Antique chest sale delights Gibson couple near ferry
Vreeman Rowe of Rowe's antique shop near the ferry reports Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson recently wrote that they are delighted to own the chest on wheels purchased from the shop. The chest originally belonged to Dr. William J. Rouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vreeman Rowe
Rowe
Antigue
Ferry
Charles Dana Gibson
Florida proves land of enchantment to party of tourists
A St Petersburg editor recounts a winter motor trip from Boston to Florida aboard the City of Savannah. The party tours plantations and cotton warehouses in Charleston and Savannah ports, notes the Savannah Line voyage, and observes Southern life and dialect along the Florida drive to enjoy the seaport climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
St, Petersburg
Bri
Miarreh
the Independent
Termitage
Summer Coastal Trip Through Georgia and Jacksonville
The narrator recounts congenial companionship, relaxed games on a Piney Island mini golf, and a warm Georgia voyage from Cape Thitteras to Savannah. They meet Mr and Mrs Oliver Moses in Savannah and note smooth weather, a detour to Brunswick, and a stop for lunch with Joseph Lambright before continuing to Jacksonville.
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Cape Thitteras
Trin
Savannah
Bridasy
Stergier
Tatelwig
Hyde Windass
Ourch
Hotel Sivannah
Oliver Moses
Georgia
Brounswick
Brunswick
Tuneh
Joseph Lambright
Miss Gibbs
Dop
Bath
Wilbur C. Oliver
Mir Lambright
West Palm Beach
Jacksonville
Mmakadam
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von Cera Ek
Aleees
City
Knox & Lincoln
Leta Athe
Cemetery and Park Board
AMM
House of Correction
Hyde
Camp S. of V. Auxiliary
Soldiers and Sailors
T. W. Hyde
Maj
William A. Sehmidt
Quincy
Gen. Hyde
Maj. Shorey
Gen. Sehmidt
Schmidt
Springfield
Z K. Robinson
Arthur Allen
Optometrist Bath Trust
Center St. Wed
Henry O. Thayer
Bath Rotary Club
Daniel T. Doughertys
Bryant M. Patten
Charles C. Low
Harry E. Stetson
Francis E. Parry
Eugene M. Desmond
William T. Powell
Hotel Phoeuls
Henry W. Owen
William H. Puffer
Nichols and
Marehoo
Charlestown
New Orleans
Andrew S. Greene
Frank B. Nichols
Moses
Nichols
Tarpon Springs, Fla
Johnson Bros Co
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