William D Sewall Remembered as Bath Pioneer and Benefactor
William D Sewall long influenced Bath business and social life as a financier and leader of two major institutions. He funded hospital relief, led the Old Ladies Home, and aided many with quiet generosity. His death marks the loss of a revered Bath old family figure. The Independent notes his fortieth year as proprietor of a well known Bath store and recalls Bath’s rapid changes over forty years including waterworks, streets, and rising yachting interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewall
Bath
Bath City Hospital
Old Ladies’ Home
Mr. Sewall
The
Independent Today
Morse High School
Sagadahock House
Kennebec
Times
Telegraph
Express
Associated Press
Maine Highway Commission Sees Progress With New Member
Maine newspapers criticized the state highway body for delays in Yarmouth Brunswick repairs. With William J. Lanigan joining the commission, officials expect faster action, noting past political influence and praising recent appointments for a nonpartisan push ahead. The season’s poor conditions slowed work, but confidence remains high in Maine’s road program.
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Maine
State Highway Commission
Yarmouth-Brunswick
William J. Lanigan
Waterville
Frank A. Peabody
Col. Farnsworth
Lanigan
Child Health Day Urges Worldwide Health Awareness
The American Federation of Labor backs Child Health Day as a global initiative. It advocates flag displays, dental clinics, preschool examinations, and clean up and fly swat campaigns. State Health Councils exist nationwide, starting with Maine in 1927 and expanding after 1929 resolutions.
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American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Federation
Maine
North America
Department of Health
Death of E Randall Leonard Removes Bath Citizen
The death of E Randall Leonard a retired Bath druggist ends a long illness and removes a well known Bath citizen whose passing will be regretted by his relatives and many friends. He had been in poor health for months and his loss is a severe blow to a large circle of acquaintances.
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E. Randall Leonard
Bath
Leonard
Better Homes Week Calls for Home and Grounds Upkeep
The piece urges readers to participate in Better Homes Week emphasizing spring time to tidy up houses and grounds. It highlights painting papering and repair work as ways to improve homes and the city, noting the season and daylight saving as ideal timing for this effort.
Grade Eight Pupils Host Central Grammar Fair
Grade 8 pupils at Central Grammar held a Thursday fair raising 30 dollars for classroom renovations. Booths offered ice cream soda and handmade novelties with prizes including a baby doll for the bean count contest won by Elsie Shaw and a baseball to Stanley Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Grammar School
Elsie Shaw
Stanley Curtis
Bernice Quimby
Virginia Rines
Winifred Safford
Pearl Staples
Fishpond Booth
Clayton Reed
Herbert Wing
Arthur Rideout
Soda Booth
Richard Staples
June Higgins
Esther Wilson
Booth
Rodney Ross
Archie Trainor
Wallace ‘Sheldon
Novelties Booth
Margaret ‘Pierce
Crystal Shorey
Lucy ‘Rogers
Priscilla Williams
Frank Thompson
Maurice Skaling
Frank Robshaw
Otis Smith
Rose Table
Ada Devoe
Dorothy Renaud
Robert Stevens
May Basket Booth
Doris Spinney
Pearl Savage
Duprey and Therrien Battle to a Draw at Arcade Arena
Bangor’s Jerry Duprey and Sanford’s K C Therrien fought to a six round draw in a fast main bout. Therrien substituted for Roarin Joe MacDonald who was ill. Dan Patch predicted Duprey would knock out MacDonald’s stand‑in, but the bout ended in a cautious, technical exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Duprey
Bangor
K. C. Therrien
Sanford
Arcade Arena
Therrien
Roarin
Joe MacDonald
K. O. Therrien
Dan Patch
MacDonald
Duprey
Wop Pecci
Jackie Fields
Jackie
K. O. Brown
Brown
Cyclone Sawyer
Young Fortier
Fortier
Farmer Brown
al Smith
Smith
Bowdeinham
New England Telephone funds toll cable upgrades
At its last regular meeting the executive committee authorized 14 453 dollars to place loading equipment on toll cable between Portland and Brunswick. The upgrade coordinates with the Gardiner Clinton Bangor toll cable slated to service April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Telephone and Telegraph Co
Portland
Brunswick
Chief Justice Grants Decree in Equity Suit
Chief Justice William R. Pattangall issues final decree in the Marr vs Dunton equity case. The ruling cancels a June 10 1929 receipt and mortgage assignment, orders their nullification, and directs discharge from record. A related Superior Court matter involving the same parties totals 1534.04 with interest from writ date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Pattangall
Alfaretta Marr
Luella H. Dunton
W. Bridgham
Frank A. Morey
Lewiston
Clerk of Courts
Fred. H. “Thompson
Man charged after leaving scene of collision
William Cressey of 373 Washington street was involved in a Friday night crash at Middle and Winter streets with Mrs. Marvin Truss of 163 Oak street. Cressey fled the scene and was later arrested for leaving the scene of an accident. Both cars suffered damage. Mrs. Truss was uninjured. A Stop sign is noted near the intersection.
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Middle
Winter Streets
William Chessey
Washington Street
Furber Davis
Night Force
Cressey
Middle Street
Marvin Truss
Oak Street
Winter Street
Exercise guidance: when to train and see a physician
The piece notes that everyone has some form of exercise in life and warns that too much or too little can harm health. It emphasizes personal judgment and doctor advice to determine safe activity levels, advising fatigue as a limit and cautioning against overtaxing the heart and nerves.
Directory Placed in New Davenport City Hall
Three large bulletin cards were placed in Davenport city hall showing departments by floor. First floor lists City Clerk Treasurer Collector Auditorium and Court Room. Second floor includes Health Officer Board of Education Mayor's Office Board of Assessors Women's Rest Room. Third floor houses Alderman Chamber Council Room Committee Room Board of Registration City Engineer Davenport Trustees and Overseers of Poor. Basement shows Messenger's Office Police Department and Men's Melvin Chekey of Dexter.
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Davenport
Board of Education
Alderman
Board of Registration
Harriman Observes Fortieth Anniversary Jewelry Store
Charles A. Harriman became proprietor of the jewelry shop at 108 Front Street after purchasing from the late Charles F. Hayden who had run it since 1928. The business, first established by John Hayden, marks 102 years in operation with a lineage from Howland & Donnell to Hayden successors before Harriman’s takeover after Hayden’s death.
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Charles A. Harriman
Front Street
Charles F. Hayden
Mr. Hayden
Belfast
John Hayden
Howland & Donnell
Bandbox Cabaret Earns About $1000 For Hospital Benefits
President Henry C. Wright reported the Bandbox Cabaret raised roughly $1,000 for hospital benefits. The second night drew similar crowds and offerings, with a pleasing program and music. Host committees receive praise for their work and public generosity supported the event, which ends in success.
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Henry C. Wright
Old Bath ordinance limits street parking to 30 minutes
An Augusta man living on High street left his New England Tel. and Tel. vehicle for more than 30 minutes. Neighbors complained, police towed the car to a garage, and the owner paid a $2 bill to retrieve it. The 1911 ordinance remains in force.
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Bath
Augusta
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
High Street
New Bridge Project Across Montsweag Stream Planned
State Highway Commission held a hearing on a proposed concrete bridge across Montsweag stream between Woolwich and Wiscasset on Route 1. The 20 foot span and 24 foot roadway would replace the present wooden structure at an estimated $12,500 with the state covering 70 percent. Sagadahoc county’s share depends on records about a prior pier and fill. county and town officials from Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties and Woolwich and Wiscasset attended.
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State Highway Commission
Montsweag Stream
Woolwich
Wiscasset
Sagadahoc County
Taylor and Final Fail to Get Bonds
Charles W. Taylor and Harry Final, held on similar charges with bonds set at 2000 and 1000 dollars, were jailed in Kennebec county after failing to post. Stanford L. Leighton posted a 500 dollar bond on the same charges and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Taylor
Superior Court
Harry Final
Kennebec County
Augusta
Melville L. Rice
Stanford L. Leighton
Taylor
Clark visits Rumford after Florida stint at Hotel Bates
James D. Clark returns to Rumford after a stay with his sister Mrs Eben J Marston in St Petersburg Florida where he worked as a clerk at Hotel Bates He reports a fine Winter in Florida with a season that was slightly colder than usual yet profitable in St Petersburg.
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James D. Clark
Eben J. Marston
Rumford
St. Petersburg
Fla
Bates
Clark
Florida
FIRST NOMADS ARRIVE AT BLIND CROSSING
A six-member Nomad group calling themselves Phrenologists sets up khaki tents on Center street in Blind Crossing. Three men and three women offer readings while an elderly woman tends the camp. They rent land owned by Al Johnson, defying their usual habit of not paying.
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Center Street
al Johnson
Engines Called Out On Still Alarms
Early morning fires drew Engines 2 and 4 to two incidents. A chimney fire at Mr and Mrs W Scott Tibbetts on 59 el stnger required Engine 4 crews Vern tier and Cook, who used chemical and returned to Water Street at 8 30. The Tibbetts praised their professional service.
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W. Scott Tibbetts
el Stnger
Water Street
North Street
Russell
Highway Department
Annual Meeting at Old Ladies' Home
The annual meeting of the Old Ladies' Home was held Thursday afternoon with officers elected. W. D. Sewall became president, Owen J. Ledyard vice president, Rev. David L. Wilson treasurer, and Mrs. Langdon T. Snipe secretary. Board of Managers for three years includes G. C. Moses, A. H. Shaw, C. A. Meeker, Frederick Lord, Agnes Humphreys, Arthur J. Dunton, Byron F. Barker, Charles H. Cahill, and Henry A. Magoun. Trustees reported the home in fine condition and praised the annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ladies’ Home
W. D. Sewall
Owen J. Ledyard
David L. Wilson
Langdon T. Snipe
G. C. Moses
A. H. Shaw
C. A. Meeker
Frederick Lord
Agnes Humphreys
Arthur J. Dunton
Byron F. Barker
Charles H. Cahill
Henry A. Magoun
Winter Street Men's Club Final Meeting Minutes
The Winter Street church Men s Club held its final meeting of the season on Friday night. Officers were re elected: Jacob Verheus president, William A Fall vice president, Charles M Webber secretary, Charles Miller treasurer. The program committee includes Dr Warren E Kershner Rev Edwin D Hardin Frederic H Low William A Fall Harry M Huse Elver Stickney Clifford B Wilband Charles M Webber Jacob Verheus A F Pendleton.
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Men’s Club of
Winter Street
Jacob Vérheus
William A. Fall
Charles M. Webber
Charles Miller
Warren E. Kershner
Edwin D. Hardin
Frederic H. Low
Harry M. Huse
Elver Stickney
Clifford B. Wilband
Jacob Verheus
A. F. Pendleton
Augusta Politicians Visit Bath as Senate Plans Discussed
State Senator Burleigh Martin of Augusta who will seek the presidency of the Senate at the next session and Charles S. Brown of Augusta were business visitors in Bath Thursday, meeting with local officials and discussing legislative priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleigh Martin
Augusta
Senate
Charles S. Brown
Bath
Pupils Rally Behind Seven Point Tests
Pupils show keen interest in a seven point test program covering eyes ears throat teeth posture weight and birth registration. So far Leon Pennell of Winnegance and Oakley Zope of Central grammar have qualified with Zope noted for obtaining his birth certificate in Georgetown at cost, earning the seven point pin. More pupils expected to qualify soon as tests proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McFadden
Leon Pennell
Winnegance School
Oakley Zope
Central Grammar
Georgetown
No Public Bequests In Mrs Duncan's Will
Mrs Emmz McL Duncan of Bath died in Boston last week and left her Packard Six to her faithful chauffeur Arthur Stimpson with all tools and appurtenances She bequeathed the residue of real personal and mixed property to J Houghton McLellan Jr of Winchester Mass Executor named without bond The will dated Oct 30 1928 was filed for probate in Sagadahoc County Court There were no public bequests and estate amount not indicated
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Emmz McL. Duncan
Bath
Boston
Arthur Stimpson
J. Houghton McLellan Jr
Winchester
Mass
Norman W. Haines
Devonshire Street
Sagadahoc
McLellan
Duncan
Auburn garageman pays five for slammed door incident
An Auburn garageman paid $5 after ordering a motorist away from the filling station and slamming a car door in anger. A banknote was exchanged as the incident ended. meanwhile Mr and Mrs George Huntley visited Miss Mae McDonald in Court street and Rockport trip details were noted along with Louis A Jack of Lisbon Falls visiting the city on business.
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Auburn
George Huntley
Mae McDonald
Court Street
Rockport
Louis A. Jack
Lisbon Falls
Crossword Puzzle Answers From A Historic Newspaper Grid
A dense cross word list presents clues for horizontal and vertical entries. Readers are guided through offensive and placename hints, common terms, and classic crossword entries spanning from hardships to heralded words.
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William D. Sewall
New England
Bath Independent
el Gabetedi
Maine Highway Commission
United States
Haggett’s
Ford Tudor
Ford
Dodge
Buick
Haggett’s Garage
Ford Dealers
William Cressey
New City Hall
Melvin Chekey
Dexter
Spring Street
Melvin
Stanley Raymond
Harriman
Bath Jeweler
Montsweag
Buxton
J. Fred Ivers
Police
Amesbury
Buxton Rheumatic Medicine CO
Abbot Village
Winter Street Men’s Club
New York
East Indies
Fio
Othe International Syndicate
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