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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1916
Page
10
Local notes from Sunday to Easter detail shad arrivals on the Kennebec and muskeg, Morse High baseball victory over Farmington, Shakespeare tercentennial observances at Morse High School, Easter services at Beacon Street Church, and the Lakin funeral. Notable names include H H McCarthy, Eu gene McGrath, J M Pratt, Miss Pray of Bath, Rev B P Browne, and the Perry family.
A health remedy advertisement extols L. F. Atwood’s Medicine to stimulate appetite and restore stomach function. It claims the remedy heals stomach, liver and bowels, improves strength, and invites readers to send a yellow wrap for a free Needle Book and needles from J. F. Medicine Co. of Portland, Maine.
Beets in market as girls plan to join Red Cross in case of war. Police report a quiet weekend. Easter storm a year ago with six inches of snow. Seven cars of steel for Texas Co. reach MCRR freight yard. Beacott Street Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Fred Willis. Cummings St driver Gordon joins Texas Co. Hardline moving to Bath yards rafted at Maine Central dock. Dorcas Guild May party and basket sale. Colonial boys sing patriotic songs on Easter evening. New England yard office fire damages roof. draft in attic hindered flames. Center Grammar School kids bird hunting near Pitch Pine Hill. lunch at noon. Ferdinando Gorges sails for Bath Iron Works overhaul. Gorges to drydock in Boston. Hercules to handle transfer. Fish Hawk clams heading to Portland blocked by weather, heads to city harbor. Capt. Irving Lewis keeps three tame gray squirrels. Wasecas win third game 12–7 over Weeks St. lineups listed. Morse High vs Rumford Falls High debate on compulsory military drill. Rumford wins. Morse negative then loses to Gardiner High. Y.M.C.A. service for men and older boys by open fire. Rev. Willis notes youth obstructions and opportunities. calls for strength to meet modern challenges.
Rainy Easter Sunday failed to dampen enthusiasm for Central Church’s Easter Cantata Victory Divine by J Christopher Marks performed by a large choir with Mrs F D Hill Chester Plant Jack Shaw W E Hill and Miss Luce The three part work The Garden The Tomb The Resurrection showcased high order music praised as a fitting finale to the monthly vesper series Upcoming requests for a repeat next Sunday were noted The morning service featured a sermon on The Resurrection by the pastor and floral memorials marked the service including a wreath for Capt Denny M Humphreys Eight candidates joined church membership at last week's communion service
Three cottages belonging to Mrs. Curtis Walter Sanborn and Dr. Paul of Lewiston were stripped of lead plumbing piping. The caretaker tracked the theft to the island and identified suspects in Boothbay Harbor. Attorney George C. Wing Jr. will seek indictment in Lincoln County Supreme Court early.
George P. Larrabee captured a self opening umbrella during a windy Sunday night on High Street. A, zigzagging fast run drew laughter as the umbrella likely blew from a doorway.
Easter observances at Corliss Street Baptist Church included morning services, a large six o'clock worship, and a well attended evening concert by the Sunday school. The program featured numerous solos, dialogues, choruses, and a grand Easter offering with floral displays and remarks by church committee members.
Attendance remained strong despite the storm as the Easter Concert was moved to tomorrow at noon replacing the school session. The choir under Miss Margaret Bakeman drew praise with Miss Josephine Crosman as cellist. The Unity Guild met, Clean-up Day was held, and the C E Missionary Committee gathered in vestry. The Ladies Sewing Circle elected officers at Mrs Worrey’s home. Rev Chappell and the Agoga Quartet attended Brunswick Berean Brotherhood’s annual meeting to sing and speak.
The Dorcas Guild of Beacon Street Church gathered Tuesday evening with Mrs. William Thistle and Oliver St. present, participating in its regular community activities and fellowship.
A baby girl abandoned by a mother identified as Fannie Wood in Boston is in charitable care after arriving from Rockland on a Maine Central transfer boat. The infant, named Elsie by Bath Hospital stamps, sparked follow up with Boston officials who seek the mother Mrs Annie Larsen. The Bath Overseers funded the journey to Boston and the mother claimed a Boston sister while saying she planned for Bath.
Mr and Mrs Frank Reynolds arrived in the city Monday for a short honeymoon stay at a local home.
The advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic remedy to enrich the blood and strengthen nerves. It claims to help debility after illnesses including grip and supports usage in children and adults with overdrawn nervous energy. Available from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY with mail order options and a free booklet.
Mr Reynolds and Mrs Mary Gorman Reynolds were married on Easter Sunday at St John s Church North Cambridge by Rev Fr Murphy. He a Bath Iron Works graduate and three year employee of F S Payne Co, she once North Cambridge belle.
Lincoln Lodge 1. C. C. F. will hold its memorial service with the People's Baptist Church on April 30 as announced.
Dear Editor note praises Anuric Tablets for back pain and weak kidneys claiming uric acid causes ailments from gout to rheumatism. Dr. Pierce tests at Buffalo institute and markets Anuric for 50 cents as non toxic and 37 times lithia potent. Mrs. E. D. Mines endorses its benefits.
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