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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1921
Page
8
A worldwide beloved work comes to motion picture with the novel’s life and its horse life joined by thrilling human drama. The film adds new thrills and a triumphant race scene where Black Beauty saves the day with Jean Paige as Jessie Gordon delivering a memorable leading performance.
A roundup of praise from major newspapers lauds the film adaptation of Black Beauty. Critics highlight its wholesome tone, faithful storytelling, broad appeal, and strong direction. The Strand Theatre features the picture after two weeks of The Kid, drawing animal lovers and general audiences alike.
Vitagraph produced drama receives high praise for adaptation quality and thrills. Critics note Jean Paige's appealing presence and strong supporting cast, with a standout final train race delivering race footage and excitement.
Captain Frost disputes mutiny and collision notions about the Deering’s loss. He asserts Wormwell and 12 crew likely abandoned ship in their yawl near Diamond Island Shoals after attempting to save the schooner. No bodies or wreckage found, no signs of collision, while a letter suggests the crew stayed aboard until relief seemed impossible.
The whist party of the Pine Tree circle took place at the G A R hall on Thursday night. Mrs William Poertner won the womens first prize a box of linen stationary and Mrs Frank Murphy the second a glass dish. Fred Summerton won the mens first prize a box of linen handkerchiefs and Leroy Lothrop the second a book. Coffee and cake were served after the event. Committee members were Lillian King Etta Summerton Mary McMann and Carrie Lothrop. Another whist party is planned in two weeks.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Church held an Easter luncheon at the Parish house at one. Menu included tomato bisque, ham and potato salad, rolls, coffee and cream cake. In the afternoon members sewed on auxiliary or personal projects. Committee: Mrs. George B. Drake, Mrs. Frederick W. Baker, Mrs. Frederick E. Drake, Mrs. Mark W. Sewall, and Mrs. Culbert McGay.
The Salvation Army in Bath appoints an advisory board of business and professional leaders to direct a campaign aiming to raise 8000 for a permanent Bath home. Captain Armstrong selects the board, detailing its role as liaison and oversight of the Army’s 16 major activities from evangelistic work to prison reform and employment services.
A fierce gale toppled the Kennebec Wharf coal bridge in Bath causing a tower to bend and the boom to crash into the water. The wreck left 3,000 tons of coal stranded, damaged clamps and rails, and disrupted power, telegraph lines, lights, and the hospital elevator as crews worked through the night to assess the damage and plan repairs.
Woman's Home Circle of the Salvation Army met Thursday afternoon at 3802 Front Street to sew for the poor. Officers elected include President Mrs Captain Loving and Treasurer Mrs Richard Phillips. Ice cream and cake were served by Miss Naomi Robinson and Hannah Phillips. The circle will meet next Thursday afternoon with Mrs MacDougall at 3 Chestnut Street.
Proceeds from Friday night’s Armory dance exceed $300 and will support two funds. About 100 attendees danced to White's orchestra. Patronesses were Mrs. Francis A. Gray and Mrs. David IL Wilson, with Miss Martha Foote managing the punch bowl.
Maurice Reynolds shattered two season marks at Park alleys on Monday night. He rolled a five string total of 571 and a high single of 186, surpassing the previous five string record of 555. Reynolds led the league game between the Texas and the Baxters, Texas winning 1485 to 1434, and his performance stands as the best by any bowler in the match. He prepares to face Cyr of Lewiston Thursday night. Also noted are solid efforts by Lee Cutting and Boardman, and social notes on Mrs Harold M Sewall supporting the Cherry Blossoms fete for Infants Hospital on Apr 15 at Copley Plaza.
Specialists from the Biological Survey of the US Department of Agriculture urge conserving water and marshy areas to boost migratory waterfowl. Protecting swamps, lakes, and wetlands during migration and winter is essential, with cooperation between Federal and State agencies to establish protected breeding preserves and designated shooting grounds during open seasons.
Hundreds attended a Sunday night gathering in Bath advocating U S recognition of the Irish Republic. Mayor Cahill and others spoke while Rev. Mooney urged support, insisting the issue is political, not religious. The crowd sang The Star Spangled Banner and visitors from nearby cities attended.
The United States Department of Agriculture shows sheep suffer parasites more than other livestock and outlines external and internal parasites, prevention, quarantine, and treatments. It details dips for lice and mites, preventive grazing, and regional parasite patterns across the United States.
Miss Dorothy Haim hosted a birthday party at Mrs. Al FP Mudge’s Tin e street home for her seventh birthday. Demerise Reno won first prize in the peanut hunt, Anna Perey second. Virginian Perey won first in the donkey game, Mary Kenney second. Music and dancing followed, dining room decorated with jonquils carnations and snapdragons, birthday cake candles at each end, fancy cakes, candy and mits served. Guests included Genesta Corliss Virginia Anna Percy Lillian Deering Mary Kenney Demerise Reno Katheryn Thompson.
Mrs HI Cunningham of Edgecombe visits daughter Mrs Milton Trott of High street. Miss Margaret Cummings weekend at Gorham Normal with friends. Miss Anne Bolton of South grammar school returns from ten day visit in New Boston. Miss Beatrice Spinney returns from vacation at Gardiner. Cards from Miss Anna Morse traveling in California with aunt Miss Jennie Morse. Mr Orrin Lindsay and wife return to Court street after months with son Arthur Lindsay in Milton MA. Arthur Bo Stearns visits Portland and Kennebunk to see Wandby wreck.
In 1906 I suffered chronic eczema affecting arms and legs with weeping lesions. After months, I read ads for Itruit-a-tives and Sootha Salva claiming cures. I used multiple boxes of Primetive and one box of Sootha-Since, reporting relief after treatment, with price and dealer details listed.
A patchwork of local items covers community events in Biddeford and surrounding towns. The report mentions church conferences, civic planning, new school funding hopes, and a fire incident with injuries. It notes memorials and historical ties to early Methodism in Maine, including figures like Bishop Hughes, Rev. Jesse Lee, and Parson Lee, plus local development efforts and upcoming building projects.
A Flint Michigan mother describes signs of intestinal worms in a child and attributes recovery to Dr True's Elixir and The Family Laxative. She cites letters praising the remedy and urges immediate use, advertising three sizes and urging purchase at dealers.
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