Honest Reflections on Washington and the National Soldiers Home
Omar W. Folsom tours the United States Soldiers Home in Washington, describing its landscape, buildings named for Generals Scott Sherman Sheridan and Anderson, the Lincoln connection at Anderson cottage, and the home’s facilities. He notes the site’s beauty, the large park, gardens, hospital, library, chapel, and cultural offerings while detailing its nonfederal origins and funding. He closes with personal reflections on the view, history, and the veterans’ community.
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Northfield
Mass
D. L. Moody
Bureau of War Risk and Insur- Ang
Washington
Bureau
John
France
Mr. McAdoo
Capitol
Congressional Library
Washington Monument
Potomac
Virginia
Robert E. Lee
Winfield Scott
Federal
Saunt Thompson
Gen. Scott
Wiliam T. Sherman
Sheridan
Philip H. Sheridan
Anderson
Robert Anderson
Fort Sumpter
Anderson Cottage
Lincoln
White House
Tad
Helstein
Regular Army
United States
T Am Tokl
Henry Wilson
Congress
Omar W. Folsom
Kilbourne St. N. W
Washington, D. C
Muskrat Hunters Busy Nights In Spring Season
Neighbors along Winneganee creek and nearby ponds are vigilantly hunting muskrats during the full moon season. Pelt value has risen to around 2.50 dollars for a first class hide. Hunters, including youths, skirmish along shores by floats at sundown, chasing profit and sport this week. Frank Keeler exhibits an extensive travel collection at 60 Bedford street including Japanese weapons, Oriental rugs, and talking birds. He works for The Texas Steamship Co. and travels widely, collecting curios from various lands.
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Winneganee Creek
Frank Keeler
Bedford Street
Keeler
Mr. Keeler
Brazil
South America
Texas Steamship Co
City Council Holds Busy Meeting With Petitions
City government convened for a busy Wednesday session as two branches of the council heard petitions including Fourth of July fireworks requests and street improvements. Officials tabled firework permits and reviewed plans for Park street, with discussions on sewer, drainage, and sidewalk needs and various municipal approvals.
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M. Roche
Portland
Roche, Fleming Co
Park Street
Washington
High Street
Washington Park
Hreehe
Edward W. Bridgham
Clough. Maxim & Roche
Small
Reche
Finance Committee
Ire
Committee On New Streets
Clarence A. D Peaslee
Lark Street
Post Office
Armstrong's
Washington and Winship Streets
Napoleon Lemoine
Center Street
Western Avenue
Board of Highways and Sewers
Ledford Street
North Street
Winship Street
City Hospital
Pres. Clifford
Hospital
Winship
Washington Street
William M. Congdon
Siruce Street
Quimby Street
Cottage Street
Winslow Court
Court Street
Ernest M. Shepard
Committee On Water and Water Works
Eugene McGrath
Water Street
I. L. Hooker
Vine Street
Parks
First National Bank
L. B. Swett
William Mann
Tony Fuiia
Front Street
E. M. Jones
Waterville
J. L. Dillin
Andrew S. Merrill
Royal Indemnity Co
Harbert
Harry L. Qosret Tone Boece
John Sonia
Fred
Sears
Teavitt
Chellis
Women Help in Commerce Chambers Across Cities
The article notes rising female participation in chambers of commerce like Niagara Falls Albany Flint Pontiac and Port Huron where women lead welfare and Americanization efforts. It highlights Miss Bina West and Bethlem Penn as examples and observes growing female board presence in chamber leadership nationwide.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Albany
Flint
Pontiac
Michigan
Chamber of Commerce
Bina West
Lady Macabees of America
American City Bureau
Chambers of Commerce
Middle West
Omeida
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Chamber
Bethlehem, Penn
Charles M. Schwab
Wilson to France on mission after Bath visit
Vice President Lucius Wilson of the American City Bureau will depart April 15 for a European mission. He plans to establish a French school for soldiers to Americanize and train instructors in citizenship and municipal duties, reporting to the War Work Council soon after. He expects six to eight weeks abroad, with stops in England and returns by early June.
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Lucius Wilson
Bath
Chamber of Commerce
America
Yamlc.a
France
War Work Council
Lewiston
England
London
Manchester
Liverpool
Baxter to Head Banking Committee
President Higgins of Maine Senate and Speaker Farrington name the recess Banking Committee with Rupert H. Baxter of Bath as chairman and Guy P. Garnett of Augusta as a senate member. House members are Frederic O. Eaton Rumford John T. Fazan Portland and Harold H. Murphie Calais. Committee to revise banking laws and hear views of banks and brokers for the next legislature.
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Higgins
Maine Senate
Farrington
House
Banks and Banking
Rupert H. Baxter
Bath
Guy P. Garnett
Augusta
Senate
Frederic O. Eaton
Rumford
John T. Fazan
Fportland
Harold H. Murphie
Calais
Soth
Baxter
Death of Hyannis Sea Captain Willis L. Case at 69
Capt Willis L Case a retired seaman died in Hyannis Mass after eight months illness. A long career saw him command the Electric Light and later the Indepen dent. He retired a decade ago to trade at home. His wife formerly Miss Mary Donnell survives with a daughter Miss Maud L Case. He leaves nephews, cousins, and a Bath family connection through the Donnells.
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Hyannis
Mass
Willis L. Case
Electric Light
Case
Mary Donnell
Bath
Benjamin Donnell
William T. Dormell
Maud L. Case
Harry H. D Donnell
William R. Donnell
William F. Palmer
Frank
Small
Otto F. Ruliman
Mildred Nichols
City
Herbert J. Nichols
Norway
Bath Rotary Welcomes Home Soldiers Flag Unveiled
The Bath Rotary Club raised a welcome home flag between City Hall and the Masonic Building on Wednesday to honor returning Army and Navy servicemen. The banner reads Bath Rotary Club with Pride and Gratitude and Bath Welcomes Her Returning Sons, featuring a red border white field and a shield in national colors with Our Heroes in a laurel wreath. Miss Annie Ham visits Brunswick.
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Fire Rotary Club
City Hall
Masonic
Army
Bath Rotary Club
Bath
Maine to form roller polo league next winter
A group of New England polo promoters and players anticipate a Maine roller polo league next winter with Lewiston and Portland as likely hosts and Bath exploring rink options. Plans call for a one story, expandable arena with ground floor space and removable bleachers, heated by gas radiators, to attract players from Massachusetts and local enthusiasts.
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Maine
New England
Lewiston
Portland
Biddeford
Rockland
Bangor
Bath
Alameda
Pele
Western Maine Short Ship Circuit Opens in August
Bridgton, Cornish and Gorham organize a new Western Maine Short Ship Circuit with half mile tracks. Bridgton hosts Aug 19 21 offering a 400 purse for 2 1 2 class trotters and pacers, Cornish Aug 26 28 with a like purse, Gorham Sept 1 5 featuring three stakes 2 28 pace 2 25 trot and 2 19 trot and pace each worth 400 to winners. Entries close May 1.
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Bridgton
Cornish
Gorham
L. M. Ayer
F. E. Moulton
Cumberland Center
Phi Rho Society Resumes Sessions at Morse High
Members of Phi Rho, Morse high school secret fraternity, may resume sessions in their room under conditions set by Principal King and aligned with Board of Education guidance. Attorney General Sturg’s opinions inform state law on school fraternities. Members must modify rules and run the organization differently to prevent further trouble.
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Phi Rho
Morse High School
King
Board of Education
Guy TI. Sturg
New Gas Mains Digging Along Lincoln Street
Work to lay a new gas main from Court House square along Lincoln Street proceeds with trenching parallel to the water main. Crews report easier digging and faster progress than the housing project on Lincoln Street. Mrs. Charles Dow and daughter Carol Dow plan to relocate from Orlando to Boston after 13 years in Florida.
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Court House Square
Lincoln Street
Palmer Field
Charles Dow
Caroline Heal
Court Street
Orlando
Fila
Boston
Carol Dow
Florida
Miss Tarbox Tells Her Experiences
Miss Tarbox shares impressions from Paris and Rheims during a trip, noting beauty in both cities and the damage and early repairs to the cathedral. At a club meeting a vote to join the chamber of commerce passed, a new book joined the library, and new members and committees were recorded with numerous names listed.
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Miss Tarbox
Paris
New York
Rheims
Chamber of Commerce
Tenple Bailey
House
Bessie Moores
Amy Hodgdon
Ruth Mikelsky
Margaret Torrey
Vauline Tlateh
Gladys McGillicuddy
Philanthropic
Harry Armstrong
Uarthur Pepper
Edwinn Mayers
Ora FE
Reed
Belle Morrison
Dorotin Muench
Winnie Durgin
Ernestine 3S
Wright
Qlivin J. Vieree
Nelie Douglas Thompson
Ruth ¥. Wright
Vanona Atkinson
Edna Pooter
Mary Flaherty
Marguerite Tripp
Tillian A. Mason
Hazel W. McPherson
Gladys EB. Patten
Ella Sher
Margaret M. Frasee
Marie Morse
Laecilla Poege
Amy
Jack Daing
Marie BK. Brown
Tola Whittam
Vievinia Shaw
Mildred Daley
Marguerite M Footer
Frances S’. Moses
Postponed Worcester launch drains costs for city
The steamship Worcester launch was postponed a week causing heavy bills from Pullman car and New Haven Railroad Co. for the rolling stock and special train that never ran. The Worcester Telegram notes the cost will be charged to someone, likely dampening future participation by organizers in the event.
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Worcester
Groten Tren Works
Worcester Telegram
Pullman Company
New Haven Railroad Co
Pullman
New York
New Haven
New London
Bath Boy Sentenced to Jail After Escapes
Harvey Kingsbury sixteen of Bath and Philip Howe, also an escapee, were arrested in South Gorham after breaking into a house and other locations. They were arraigned in Portland and each sentenced to six months in county jail. A sheriff report linked the thefts to the pair including foodstuffs a shotgun and clothing taken earlier.
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Harvey Kingsbury
Bath
South Portland
Orly
South Gorham
Kingsbury
Philip Howe
Portland
Sheriff's Department
Fred R. Sanborn
Boys Create Wire Trap On Washington Street Night
A North End woman encountered loose wire on Washington street causing her to fall and cry out. City Messenger John W. Gilmore helped disentangle her as three boys fled across Sewall hill and Somerset Place. The reason for the trap remains unknown.
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North End
Washington Street
Arthur Sewall
John W. Gilmore
Mr. Gilmore
Albert L. Strout
Sewall Hill
Somerset Place
Painters Start Work On Lincoln and Academy Housing
Painters have begun work on the Lincoln and Academy streets housing project. The houses will be painted white with green blinds and lattice, creating a handsome appearance. The Leighton Mitchell Co. will continue the work swiftly, pleasing all involved.
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Lincoln
Academy Streets
Leighton, Mitchell Co
Tion
Connecticut Woman Credits Pink Pills With Restored Health
A New London resident recounts anemia recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She suffered two years with pale skin, fatigue, headaches, and nerve weakness, then improved after two boxes and continued benefit from the tonic. The pills are described as a blood builder and nerve tonic, with no opiates, offered at 50 cents per box or six for $2.50, with a free booklet available.
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Connecticut
John T. Morgan
Shaw Street
New London
Conn
Dr. Williams
Pink Ville
Opportunity Farm Teaches Farming at New Gloucester Maine
Opportunity Farm at New Gloucester Maine operates a school and home for needy boys with assets near 35 000 dollars and capacity for 40 to 50 boys. The institution runs its own school and offers agricultural instruction both theory and practice without state aid. Superintendent Lester S Hess recently served in the military. The Kimball Home is being renovated and to reopen about May 1 to house 25 or more boys.
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Opportunity Farm
New Gloucester
New England
Maine
Kimball
Lester S. Hess
West
Maine Methodists to entertain annual conference in 1920
The Maine Methodist conference could convene in 1920 at Wesley church, Bath, after Beacon and Wesley Methodist Episcopal churches unanimously voted to extend the invitation. The plan marks the first Bath hosting of the conference in over 30 years, with prior notices by Rev. Dr. Turrentine on centenary plans. Naval hospital apprentice Nathaniel K. Norton was discharged recently and visits Bath before returning to Portland. Mrs. Henry Cotteau and daughter Eleanor travel to Portland to visit relatives.
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Maine
Fairfield
Beacon
Wesley Methodist Episcops
Wesley Church
Frank H. Hall
Horatio A. Duncan
Bath
Iss
Beacon Street
Turrentine
Nathaniel KE. Norton
Naval Hospital
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Portland
Henry Cotteau
Eleanor
Kidney Pills Promoted For Kidney Ailments
A historical ad claims Iroan's Kidney Pills ease kidney backache and other kidney troubles. Endorsed by Mrs. F. M. Purington of Middle 1, the ad urges readers to buy Kidney Pills at 60 cents from Foster Milburn in Buffalo New York, citing Mrs. Purington's praise and local endorsements.
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Iroan
Teath
F. M. Purington
Doga
Ington
Foster-Milburn
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Oma
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