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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1928
Page
2
W M Walsh of Connecticut Light and Power Co urges continuous well planned advertising as the most effective, economical way to increase sales and goodwill. He says advertising should be consistent and targeted through local newspapers to inform the public and build trust.
Promoters in Bath report progress on a new brick hotel costing 1750000 dollars. They aim to form a local company to operate a rental and restaurant complex with guaranteed 3 percent interest. Harbor View site on Front Street is favored for construction. Ed mund Noonan, a Curtiss and TTA head mechanic, has served closely with Col. Lindbergh and shared coast to coast flights, once escaping a desert crash.
On the seventy fourth anniversary of William Crawford Gorgas's birth the Gorgas Memorial Laboratory in Panama was announced. The institute honors the yellow fever conqueror and U S Army surgeon general for his lifesaving work during the Spanish-American War and the construction of the Isthmian Canal, with support from the United States and Panamanian governments.
Bath citizens are urged to donate linen jellies preserves and similar items during Hospital Donation Week to support the Bath City Hospital which has earned full approval from the American College of Surgeons. It is one of ten Maine hospitals on the fully approved list.
President Newell and the Bath Iron Works team celebrate the launch of the yacht Vanda the first in a series of orders including a larger twin screw Diesel yacht. The piece notes New England flood credits and Legion defense recommendations, plus a warning on bootleg liquor deaths in New York.
Bath has met and surpassed its requested relief quota of seven hundred dollars for hurricane sufferers with $712.50 collected by Thursday noon. The Times has been the sole medium used for the appeal and Bath Community acts quickly while other towns struggle to raise funds.
The stretch south of Russell Street is under construction and expected to become one of the city's best road projects in years. Observers note good progress and express pleasure at the construction quality.
The text hints at a seasonal turn and a peak expected within ten days, with performance described as reaching its best. It suggests a period of warming progress and improved results as autumn progresses.
Bath chapter D A R will mark two graves of Revolutionary soldiers this month Col onel Dummer Sewall chapter Bath will conduct the ceremonies at Bowdoinham and nearby sites. Mrs William Smith Shaw toured several chapters in October leading up to a visit to Constitution Hall ceremonies October 30.
The side wheel steamer City of Bangor, built 34 years ago, 277 feet long with 1661 gross tons and 200 staterooms, is sold to Charles E. Dimon of New York for use in New York waters. Once busy on Kennebec river routes to Boston, the vessel remains a memory of the era as competition from automobiles ended regional steam traffic.
The Red Cross hurricane relief fund for Bath has reached 712.50 dollars by Thursday noon overseen by treasurer Charles C. Low. Contributors include Roland Smith post A L Col Dummer Sewall chapter D A R Sorority Wesley Church Frederick F Drake Henrietta P Drake Arthur Sewall Wilbur G Cahill Aline Cahill Martha P Small Naniel Williams Mr Charles C Low William FE Palmer and A Phippsburg Friend.
The October term of Sagadahoc county supreme court opened with Sheriff Albert Henderson and Clerk Fred Thompson, then adjourned for a week due to Chief Justice Scott Wilson's absence. Only witness William Devis testified. Justice Spear to be assigned if Wilson cannot attend the Bath term opening on October 16.
Cosmopolitan club presents a two night minstrel show at the Opera house with a strong chorus, soloists, end men, and specialties. The cast includes Marion H Freeman Lydia Baxter Smith Lil lian Lewin Kathryn Thompson Genevieve Duprey Fisi Burkhard Carolyn Stackpole Ruth Farnham Bertha Bellerose Marie Colby Edna Bliss Elizabeth Randall Marjorie Smiley Dorothy Davis Celia McElman Florence Hagen Beatrice Noves Evelyn Barnby Alice Churchill Mary Larrabee Rose Ann McFadden Dorothy Parker Bessie Hunt Margaret Whalen plus the moving picture Excess Baggage starring William Haines. Ralph W Brage of Central Maine Power Co. visited Augusta Tuesday.
Mrs Petunia Black a six year old house cat from Noyeshill Winnegance owned by Mr and Mrs W F Campbell captured a plump partridge just after 6 30 am on Thursday returning home shortly after with the game. The couple who adopted the cat in Providence R I six years ago note her prolific litter history and her latest feat follows a recent seven kitten litter. The owners scolded her for hunting without a license. The feline’s name evolved from Pete to Petunia then Mrs Petunia Black highlighting her jet black coat.
The Bath municipal court convicted Michael Leyden on two counts of single sales of intoxicating liquor as part of post cleanup prosecutions. Judge John J. Keegan sentenced him to two months in Augusta jail and $100 fine per count, totaling four months and $200, plus a year in default of payment. Federal witnesses Bowditch and Cressey testified to liquor purchases on August 17 and September 6.
A Maine group plans a Baxter hall gathering on Saturday evening October 13 to discuss several matters including proposed by law amendments. The changes include appointing a water supply supervisor for masters sites and requiring officers: president two vice presidents a secretary a treasurer and three trustees with no honorary member eligible for elective office.
Peter Lebel of Pleasant Avenue was found guilty of single sale and fined $200 with a four month sentence in Kennebec county jail Augusta. Attorney Ralph O Dale hinted sensational evidence for October supreme term and cross examined Harold Cressey who denied furnishing ingredients for beer. Irving Barter and Fraser Haines of Water Street were also convicted of single sales, fined $100 each, and ordered to two months in Augusta jail, with bonds posted on appeal.
Farmers urged to donate apples and other produce to City Hospital’s annual Donation week. Call or visit the hospital to arrange pickup or drop off at Crosman’s store or the Independent office. apples may be sold in lots or individually to support the hospital fund.
More than 50 members attended the Cosmopolitan Club October meeting at the Washington Street clubhouse. Nine new members were admitted to active status while talks on auction and contract bridge by Anne Kimball highlighted the evening.
Word list includes terms across golf meadow blessing error German city exist tear apart Islam Arabian horse wooden shoe praises windmill blade sparks own Brazilian coin study saints rest clue etc followed by extensive vertical clues covering expressions length measures tours and notable names from world geography and history
Genesta chapter O. E. S. Past Matrons held a special gathering at Mrs. Esther Oliver's home 39 Union Street. A 6 45 supper included chicken salad rolls olives and coffee. Attendees included Past Matrons Maria Strout Susan Quick Grace Sampson Edith Savage Sarah Shaw Lucy Furber Bertha Dean Lois McKeiver Annie Ward Annie Cox Ada Deering Kate Perkins Olive Corliss and others.
Bath spectators who saw the film Excess Baggage call it one of the season’s best with a strong run of humor. The picture screens with the Cosmopolitan club minstrels on Thursday and Friday nights at the Bath Opera House.
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