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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1919

Page

7

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.

the Times 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iroan Teath F. M. Purington Doga Ington Foster-Milburn Msgrs Buffalo N. Y Oma

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National Home For O. W. Folsom Wrn Nation’s Capital War Risk Insurance Bureau Sewall Sewall Harold M. Sewall Europe Camp Meade Commerce Lucius E. Wilson Giong Rotary Annie Ham Brunswick South Paris Cumberland County PHI Rho Society Bath Boy Painters Ralph Godfrey Commercial Street Bath Grain Co Read Nichols Co
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