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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1919

Page

3

Social Happenings of the Week in the Shipping City

Local society notes from Bath Lewiston and surrounding towns recount Lt. G L Pyle United States marine corps visiting Bath with his wife, a 1 year old French girl, and many relatives and friends. The column lists weddings births relocations and travels among Bath residents and visitors with frequent trips to Portland Boston and New York and mentions church, military and civic figures.

G. L. Pyle United States Marine Corps Lewiston Bath George W. Witham Ile St. Nagaire Lieut. Pyle Mt. Vernon

Cooper couple greet son returning with the famous 26th

Mr and Mrs James Cooper came back from a brief Boston trip to welcome their son who arrived with the famous 26th unit.

James Cooper Boston

New Massachusetts Pharmacist Appointed Head Assistant

J E Bouliben of Augusta now heads the assistant team in pharmacy for Worcester area. He is registered in Massachusetts and is a pharmacist.

J. Eadward Bouliben Augusta Worcester Maass Pharmagy Mansachusetts

Memorial Day Plans Coordinated by City Committees

City officials and the Grand Army of the Republic organize Memorial Day events with a cemetery procession, veterans groups marching, and city leaders to present testimonials of appreciation at the park. Governor Milliken, Congressman Wallace J. White Jr., and Mayor Drake will take part.

Grand Army of the Republic Drake Sons of Veterans G. A. RR Milliken Wallace J. White, Jr Alan White Minsie G.alr Sumuer Brown Jobn Shaw Frank Keelery John T. Williams John N. Taylor Councilven Ten RR Fred IE. Bragg Daniel A. McDonald Richard IK. Marr Chester Marr Tarry Hall Gardiner Rogers Nelson I. Jackson Chaos TJ Thistle Walter I Kingsbury Lee I. Hooker Th Jackson Milton Kindall Chas. Clifford, Jr Carl CL Troop Henry St White Walter 2 Kingsbury Merrill Amusic John— Shaw Ehoaiman lLoseph I. Gaudreau Carry W. Totman Everett CL Lewis Carroll Watson Bert Dyer Conmeithan Charles Cary William HH. Mann Pressrankie Nichols Harry C. Webber Arthur SK. Parinton Chas To. Charke

Complaints on Bath Pool Rooms and Coffee Houses

Editor of the Independent cites citizen complaints about gambling in Bath pool rooms and mismanagement of coffee houses. The writer says complaints should go to the mayor and city marshal, noting limited sheriff staff and no further action on such issues.

the Independent Bath

Shaw Elected President of Bath Rotary Club

Fred P. Shaw was elected president at a Bath Rotary luncheon held in the Lincoln Lodge banqueting hall. Elected officers also included William S. Newell as vice president Harry T. Passmore secretary Charles T L Hooper treasurer Harry M. Huse Dr Clarence A. Peaslee and Walter E. Chase as directors along with Dy Langdon T. Snipe Pred D Lill Rey Culbert McGay and M I Beerwort as entertainment committee members. The new officers will assume duties next week. A discussion on a proposed new hotel prompted extending the committee deadline.

Fred P. Shaw Bath Rotary Lincoln Lidge Odd Fellows William S. Newell Harry T. Passmore Charles TL. Hooper Harry M. Huse Clarence A. Peaslee Walter E. Chase Langdon T. Snipe D. Lill Rey Culbert McGay M. I. Beerwort

Chaplain Yates to Address Bath Foremen on War Front Tales

Rev John H Yates of Waterville chaplain in the U S Navy and the sole chaplain to board U S destroyers will speak to Bath industrial foremen Wednesday night April 25 at the Bath YMCA. Industrial Secretary Frank Fl Stedman organizes the gathering after Yates return from the war zone.

John H. Yates Waterville U.S. N United States Bath Frank Fl. Stedman Yates

Jitney Service Planned Between Wiscasset and Woolwich

Berg J I T of Wiscasset, a Torrey Roller Bushing Works employee, plans a jitney with seating for 14 to operate between Wiscasset and the Woolwich ferry. The schedule would have departures from Wiscasset at about six in the morning and return from the ferry around 4 30 in the afternoon. Many Wiscasset workers at Hath will likely find the service convenient.

J. ¥. Berg Wiscasset Torrey

Steamer Islander Returns to Work at Bath Yard

The Islander, wintering at Boothbay Harbor, arrived in Bath Tuesday for repairs by Blaisdell Leemay & Co. at mid May between Augusta Hallowell Gardiner Bath and Boothbay Harbor. The trim steamer wore a fresh white paint coat and received many salutes on entering the river.

Boothbay Harbor Bath Blaisdell, Leemay & Co Augusta Hallowell Gardiner

Taxes and Taxes The World of Old Book Charges England

An excerpt from Ten Thousand Wonderful Things attributed to The Edinburgh Review critiques universal taxation in a past era. It mocks taxes on every article and service from food to clothing to medicine, noting escalating levies on goods, professions, and even death, with probes of probate, burial, and legacy taxed.

Edinburgh Review Grassy America England Tim

Sheriff Warns Extract Dealers Over Rising Drink Substitutes

Sheriff Oliver warned extract sellers to exercise discretion amid rising use of vanilla and horseradish mixtures as intoxicants. He cited a case where a young man drank lemon flavored extract mixed with a beverage and became intoxicated after two servings, and noted a woman circulating stores buying extracts to resell to craving individuals. The incident suggests enforcement of liquor laws is strengthening.

Oliver Jamaica

Bath sea captain highly commended for ship supervision

Capt. Henry W. Butler of Bath received high commendation from District Supervisor J. F. Vaughan of the U S Shipping Board and H A Ram of the American Bureau of Shipping for thorough supervision of the Waukomis at Sandy Point. The Bangor Daily News noted Butler’s oversight as exemplary in shipbuilding and sailing experience on the Kennebec river.

Henry W. Butler Bath Edward DB. Winslow Sandy Point J. F. Vaughan U. S. Shipping Board H. A. Ram American Bureau of Shipping Bangor Daily News Waukamis United States Kennebec River W. A. Rour Amereana Bureau of Shipping

War Work Drive final report shows county total

Sagadaboe county treasurer Charles C. Low closed the books and sent 44 845 00 collected with interest to state treasurer Henry W Cushman. County towns reported totals including Bowdoinham 453 06 Georgetown 05 Phippsburg due to misread OCR. Federal labor agent Charles F Jackson notes foreigners are fewer in Bath but remain for small jobs.

Charles C. Low Sagadaboe United War Work Henry W. Cushman Low Bowdoinham Georgetown seOe Phippsburg Highmand NY Renttteds SV Gree Iag Woolwich Ruplerslave Retaittere Thteuon SD Laa Cae Ve Aggiete Sales Charles F. Jackson Bath

Young People Union Forms in Sagadahoc County

An enthusiastic assembly of Christian Endeavor and Epworth league members from Sagadahoc county met at Corliss Street Church to form the Young People's Union replacing the Christian Endeavor Union. Rev Isaac Higginbotham of Roxbury spoke on allegiance to Christ and church. The conference adopted a countywide constitution and pledged ongoing service and unity across societies.

Christian Endeavor Union Sagadahoc County Corliss Street Church Isaac Higginbotham Roxbury Mass Christ United States England Christian Endeavor Society Epworth League Higginbotham Young People's Societies Young People’s Union Christian Endeavor Societies Kypworth Leagues Young People’s Baptist Union George F. Rouillard Topsham Clarence M. Fogg Sadie Black Wesley Church Shern Beacon Street Albert—Hields Lamawick Freeman Corlixs Street Raymond Cha Bertha L. Hackett Evelyn R. Edwards Ralph W. Edwards Brunswick Leland Cilloningham Montsweag

New White Pumper Makes Good Trial

Trials of the new White pumper and combination fire truck continued with tests at the Eastern Steamship wharf Beacon Hill and the North end near Sumner Brown’s home. The river wharf test delivered 720 gallons with a 10 foot lift and 200 feet of hose while a Beacon Street reservoir test sent a stream over the church steeple. Fire chiefs from Augusta Lewiston and Brunswick attended to view performance and the White Co. representative Sylvester and the Tyann Kor chief were set to arrive today.

Eastern Steamship Wharf Beacon Hill Sumner Brown North End Beacon Street Augusta Lewiston Brunswick Sylvester White Co Tyan- Kor

Cosmopolitan Club to Stage Katcha Koo Play at Columbia Theatre

The Cosmopolitan club will present Katcha Koo an Oriental-American fantisque at Columbia theatre on May 27 and 28. The plot moves from India with an American aviator masquerading as an Oriental fakir to a New York home of a widow. Leading man will be Robert A. Toothaker.

Katcha-Koo Cosmopolitan Club Columbia Theatre India New York Robert A. Toothaker

Marine Draftsmen Entertain Their Ladies

American Society of Marine Drafts men with Bath Tron Works and Texas Steamshire Co. members held their annual ladies night in Winter street church rooms. Edward Pomeroy designed the programs, John Thompson gave an illustrated talk on Scotland, with Dunbar town pictures. Gould Ruggles played piano, Walter Murtaugh sang, Arthur Stearns led cornet, plus a double male quartet. Ice cream and cake followed as games were played. Committee notes included entertainment, refreshments, and local names. Deeds of the Frye property on Broad Commercial and Arch streets to Vitors Amusement Co were approved, with six thousand dollars cash and a 5090 mortgage.

American Society of Marine Draftsmen Bath Tron Works, Ltd Texas Steamshire Co Winter Street Edward Pomeroy Scotland John Thompson Thompson Dunbarton Gould Ruggles Walter Murtaugh Arthur Stearns Jack Germaine Mr. Trott Leland Mitchell Earle Lermond Edward Coombs Paul Blackwood Harry Thompson Clarence Miller Joseph Caton Robert Wishart Francis Pinkham George Blackwood Scott R. Frye Vitors Amusement Co

George Holbrook Returns From Gardiner Visit

George Holbrook has returned from a week's visit at his home in Gardiner, concluding his travels and resuming his usual routines.

Horatio Douglas Boston Fall River Mass Sammuel Jones William Tialpen Frnank Halpen Augusta George Holbrook Gardiner

Local Bath News Roundup Highlights Births and Ship News

Vital statistics show 26 births 18 marriages and 22 deaths for March per City Clerk Grasy. J. W. Haley ships crates spark a fresh egg haul at a station with barred Plymouth rocks and pullets. Silas Dryant Artemus Tibbetts buy auxiliary sloop O IX to repair repaint for fishing. A $80,000 fire damages J. W. White Lumber in Lewiston, with insurance covering the loss. Bird walks near Bath Maine revived, Lewiston hosts early bird lists. Bath and Portland golfers meet at Brunswick Jinks on Sundays. Marine Douglas Bacon visits Bath. served by family in Duluth Minnesota as he recalls training and wartime service. Concert by Crawford Adams trio planned for Morse high April 28 under Fortnightly club.

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Josie Arsenault Aink Joseph Arsenault Rumford Amy Parker Ensign Ray Parker W.oos. ON Commonwealth Pier Helen Davis Springfield, Vt J. T. Percy & Sons Mabel Burton D. T. Percy & Sons Wasel Harrington Portland Eva Pierce Walter Smith New Meadows Edward Sewall Jennie Glass Erskine Manchester Charles I. Knight Erskine Knight Knights Morton Baker Nequasset Harry Knight Brockton Lester Davis Five Islands George FW. Legard First Baptist Church Harvey Berry United States Coast Guard Topham Beach Madelyn Crosby Armory Edward J, Tree Fred A. Fuller Mr. Diffee Clarence Franklyn Sylvia Barnes L. H. Rowe Ernest and Judkins Cunningham Dresden Emma Walker Auburn Woodbury J. Merrill Beacon Street Methodist Church Falmouth Charles TP. Knight North Harpswell Frank Young Roscoe Leighton Luther Thompson Frances Mann William Mann Porteous, Mitchell & Braun E . Peaslee Bath Iron Works Mrs. Peaslee Ryegate C.J. Shackford Plymouth Peastee Maynard Law Mrs. Dudgeon Charles Taylor Glasgow Mrs. McLean William Armstrong Albert William J. Doherty United States Housing Corporation Edwin Stewart William McMullian The Wath Iron Works Gardiner and Harold McLean St. John N. B Saturnia Glagow McLean Pearl Tenney Haskell Percival Safford Rochester N. A Frances Weeks J. It Skaling Mechanic Street Ds. Fuller Joseph M. Trott Eugene McGrath Water Street Bath Galvanizing Works Oakland Sensible Cortland BE. W. Thomas Tath Veazie Baner Joseph Hayes Elmer F. Hayes Center Street Banger Charles D. Clarke Ion, Beecher Putnam Toulton Putnam Ralph Siegers U.S. A Frances Hanry Groves Gilbert Robinson Roland Kittery Point Ralph 7. Dunbar William Lewis Archie Dodge Edwina Lewis Ralph Baker Portland Shipbuilding Co Texas Willian Hussey High Street Charles Oliver Shepard Street Willard Colby Southport Mise Smith Federal Street Srumewick Miss Smith Crunawick FE. Baldwin Smith Princeton N. J 812Th Infantry Yo Mo. CL. A France Nichols Charles Liley I. T. Percy & Sons Liley S4th Artillery Doris Dyer Irma Emerson Esther Trall Ruth Merritt Bowdoin College Rupert T. Baxter Pacific Coast Mars Saxter Ning Hin Seattle Ore San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Kansas City St. Louis Miss Casey Frank M. Deering Plenty Casey Bath Tron Tech Samuel I. Percy Fla. Small Baltimore Washington Fred Andrews Lay Point Mrs. Wilbur Gopesta Ween Union Street J. R. O'Hara Birmingham Als Roscoe P. McFadden Lisbon Falls Maynard Lord Union Mrs. Warren Smith J. J. Keegan Dattie B. MacMahan Five Island Stanley B. Wallace Maxine Stanley, Jr Thomas McDonough Joseph Sewall Bangor Kestern Papey Co Carrie Stevens Cambridge Sarah Stevens Ishlands John A. Lord Oat Freeport Lord Benjamin Dimisdell Blaisdell Charles E. Leavitt Lower Middle Street Charles F. Leavitt, Jr George Mervill Murray Club of Universalist Church Deering Street Mildred Wall Tockland Mother Hall Tigh Street Lawrence Colgan Inspector Colgan Bath Police Frank T Heald Heald Camp Devens Addie Stevens Islands Arthur Berry R. W. Cary Aaron Ward Edward Gardiner Charles Dugan Lowell Edward C. Plummer Eugene Bruce Collins Earl B. Collins City Hospital Willard Hice Harold San Antonio Arthur S. Griffin Chaunesy Trickett Levant Charles DP. Wetherbee Bath Tron Works Mrs. Wetherbee California L. L. Lewis Forest City Arlington Lewis George Fef. Oliver Popham Teach Bath Texoe Wlis Vive Islands Howard Webber Charles M. Webber Lincoln Street R. L. Rogers Frank Y. Gilbert U. S. A. Medical Corps Hob. Eastman Carl E. Milliken Congressman White Shaw Islander Union OF County Young Peoples Societies Christian Endeavor J. W. Haley Topham Plymouth Rocks State Board of Health Grasy Silas Dryant Artemms Tibbetts Water Street Hall Ernest Russell Tire J. W. White Lumber Company Maine Ath Brunswick Jinks Lawrence Dyer Tinllowell Sergio Douglas Bacon Henry Dtd. Bacon John Melnnes Bacon Portsmouth N. HS Douglas Tie Paris Islanct D. C Officers Training School Quantico, Va Duluth Minn Me. Bacon Duluth Shipbuilding Co Ruby Longfellow Td.t. Percy & Sons Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm Albert H. Shaw William J. Sewall Sumner Sewall Dorothy Sewall Frederick H. Kimball Milton S. Kimball Priscilla Kimball Jennie Rideout Frank A. Owen Forrest Ware North Whitefield Marcia Jewett Washington Street Crawford Adams Morse High A. B. Watson F. S. Curtis Aelia Maine Central Railroad Locatio Industrial Bureau Portland, Maine
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