College Periodical League forms to supply soldiers
A plan by graduates and members of leading women's colleges to provide current magazines and good books to U S soldiers in cantonments was launched starting at Vassar. The College Periodical League, with headquarters in Washington, will run local centers and coordinate through alumnae and students across the country. Bath joins as a local center to organize collections and support libraries for military readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Vassar
New York
College Periodical League
League
Washington
U.S
Bath
Classy Lawn Party Brightens Beacon Street Grounds
Beacon Street Church grounds lit by electric lights Tuesday for a lawn party by William Thistle Sunday school class and Beacon class men led by Rev. T. N. Kewley. Hundreds attended with children enjoying settee-lined lawn as ice cream and punch flowed. Bath band Octave Breton provided music.
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Beacon Street
Willian Thistle
Beacon
T. N. Kewley
Bath
Octave Breton
William Thistle
M. H. Douglas
O. J. Hooper
William J. Crafts
Fred Bowie
Thomas McNeil
Vernie Wright
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad Offers Kidney Relief
An advertisement claims back and kidney pain stem from weakened kidneys and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as effective. Mrs J Hart of 10 Charles St Bath reports severe back ache and kidney trouble eased after using two boxes purchased at Swett's Drug Store. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Doan
Bath
Dean
Swett’s
Hart
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Bath Schools Hire New Teachers for 1917–18
The Bath Board of Education selects new teachers including Miss Helen Hertell for history and German at Morse High, Miss Elizabeth Hodgkins for mathematics, and Miss Ilelen Bagley to teach first grade at North Street Primary. Miss Bagley and others bring training from Bates College Farmington Normal School and Colby, with prior teaching at Lincoln Academy and Kennebunk High.
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Mary F. Day
Kennebunk
Board of Education
North Street
Massachusetts
Supt. Az
C. N. Flood
Ilelen V. Bagley
Brunswick
Miss Bagley
Brunswick High School
Farmington Normal School
Winton
Board of
Supt. Flood
Prin. Wing
Morse High School
Marian &. Brown
Uth
Helen Tertell
Hertell
Bates College
Robingen Seminary
Exeter
N. H
Bates Caollese
Vasar College
Vassar
Lencaster Academy
Lanenewer
Nltl
Mre Mlizabeth M. Hodgkins
Lewton
Alvie KE. Lane
Hodgkins
Trockton High School
Colby College
Torlo
Examination of Absentees and Local Draft Exemption
The Provost Marshal General’s office outlines procedures for absentees. Absent registrants should request exemption or discharge hearings via the local board with jurisdiction, directing appearance before the preferred board, such as the local exemption board for division No. 2 in Washington, D. C.
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Division No. 2
Washington, D. C
TWO DAYS LAWN PARTY PLANNED BY ST MARYS SOCIETY
St Marys Society schedules a two day lawn party in about two weeks. Judge John J Keegan leads the general committee with Kh J Hartnett John E Fitzgerald James M Royal Andrew Gallant and John M Conley as assistants. Grounds ice cream and refreshments arranged by named organizers and the rose and orange tree arrangements linked to the children of St Marys.
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St. Mary's Society
John J. Keegan
Kh. J. Hartnett
John E. Fitzgerald
James M. Royal
Andrew Gallant
John M. Conley
Bartley O'Donnell
Edmund Arsenault
Annie Conley
J. Murphy
Margaret Mulligan
Ruth Burke
Ellen Tracy
Lightning Strikes Farm House. Vessel Sells For 140000
During a Friday thunder shower a lightning bolt struck and destroyed the main house chimney at the John Reed farm Woolwich. Mrs. Georgie Walker and her daughter Maxine occupied the home. An apple tree on Reed Mains’ adjoining parcel was uprooted. The schooner Kenry F Kreger, 991 tons and built in 1904, reportedly sold to New York parties for 140000.
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John Reed
Woolwich
Georgie Walker
Maxine
Reed Mains
Kenry F. Kreger
J. S. Winslowd& Co
New York
Cosmopolitan Club Holds August Session and Musicale
The Cosmopolitan Club met with Miss Millicent Clifford presiding in the president’s absence. Two free entertainments were approved for the month including a LaCroix piano recital and David L Wilson lecture, plus a Shaw and Sprague song recital. A Children of the Orphans’ Home concert was reported, and two new members were elected. Committees were named: House Elsie Folsom et al. program Warren Hawley Arthur Stetson Charlotte Hall. philanthropic Arthur Bishop Herbert Calderwood Charlotte Coombs Jane Waters. The event featured Bath and city-born soloists, amid a thunderstorm that cut power yet did not dampen singing and audience spirit. Selections included Joan of Arc and other songs with piano by Mrs Shaw. Refreshments followed served by Natalie LeMont Jennie Sawyer and Charlotte Cook.
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Millicent Clifford
Cosmopolitan Club
Legro
Trinity Church
Toston
Joan of Arc
Wells
Lesto
George Jacobs
Bessie Hunt
Sprague
Shaw
D'Hardalut
von Rein
Ray
Reese
Thompson Mr. Shaw
Beware Pedlars Warning on Poison Plasters
The Department of Justice warns the public against buying sticking plaster and court plaster from street peddlers and vendors. Some samples contain tetanus germs. continue to purchase only from approved sources. Samples mentioned by Secretary Redfield were received and will be analyzed immediately.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
United States
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
West Bath M E Church Sees New Scholars and Visitors
Despite heat the West Bath M E Church reports growing Sunday school attendance and new worshippers including permanent members. Next Sunday the Lord's Supper will be offered with a new musical arrangement and infants may be baptized or new members received. On August 10 the Brotherhood Club hosts an entertainment at the West Bath church with a local show titled Wanted a Confidential Clerk. The Sunday school program continues to grow in interest.
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Brotherhood Club
West Bath M. FE
West Bath M. E
E. A. Farrar
Bath
League Ladies Hear Reports and Elect Officers at Y M C A
The National League for Woman's Service state chapter held a Friday session at the Y M C A with Mrs. Ruth Johnson presiding. Officers resigned and a nominating committee named new officers while reports on First Aid, wireless class potential, and a canning exhibition were discussed.
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Ruth Johnson
National League For Woman's Service
John H. Hyde
Miss Hill
Treasury
Fred D. Hill
Arthur E. Richep
Telegraph Department
Clarence Morse
Canning
Morse Kirh
Mme. Haines de Gogorza
Atre
John J. Tivee
Winona Tilten Stinson
Ap Pointelaid
Toesehaitman
Jane S. Murphy
Allen A. Trith
Alice E. Varnes
Kkristine
Harold M. Sewall
William J. Sewall
Jennie R. Morse
Margaret R. Foote
Marine Corps Rejects Drunkards as Recruits
Washington reports from Marine Corps Headquarters quote Major General Commandant George Barnett denouncing enlistment of drunkards. He says the corps seeks the highest class of recruits and will not accept those who misuse alcohol, amid wartime recruitment pressures.
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Washington
Alhough
Marine Corps Headquarters
Marines
Genera Com Iandant George Barnets
Bath boy in Paris recalls torpedoed steamer
Robert Goodman of Bath, now in Paris, writes from a life boat after his steamer was torpedoed by Germans about 200 miles from the French coast. He is the son of the late Captain Robert H. H. Goodman and was three days afloat.
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Robert Goodman
Paris
France
Goodman
Robert HH. Goodman
First Maine Cavalry Association Reunion in Portland
The Forty sixth reunion of the First Maine Cavalry Association will be held in Portland on Friday and Saturday August 17 and 18. Under the new by laws wives, sons and daughters may join the association alongside widows and children of deceased members. Headquarters will be at the Fal mouth Hotel. Friday features auto rides sail to the islands and sightseeing. Saturday includes a forenoon business meeting followed by a banquet and campfire in the afternoon.
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First Maine Cavalry Association
Portland
Falmouth
Bath mobilizes Milliken Regiment in Bruns Wick today
The Milliken Regiment mobilizes in Bruns Wick with Bath representatives Carl C. Ander Robert Dunton Galen M. Howard Hawley. Hawley is a member of the Purleigh Battery in Aususta. The first three young men passed examinations in Portland Saturday and join Thomas B. Reed Batters.
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Carl C. Ander
Robert Dunton
Galen M
Howard Howard Hawley
Bath
Milliken Regiment
Bruns Wick
Portland
Thomas B. Reed
Mr. Hawley
Purleigh Battery
O Aususta
Ensign Artheur Stetson Promoted to Bath Reserves Chief
Ensign Artheur Stetson of this city has been promoted to in charge of the Bath Section of Naval Reserves, succeeding Ensign M F Cate who was ordered to Boston Safurds. Cate had many friends here and Stetson's promotion is hailed by his supporters. City Treasurer Andrew S Merrill reports July collections larger than any previous July, amid a busy day for tax discount checks.
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Artheur
Stetson
Bath
Naval Reserves
M. F. Cate
Boston Safurds
Ensign Cate
Ensign Stetson
Andrew S. Merrill
R. Merrill
Local draft board considers exemptions and future roles
The exemption board in Saradehar County will meet Thursday at seven to review 32 physically qualified draft-age men from the first 100 examined. Exemption claims require sworn affidavits and witness verification. The board will publish names soon and references a ruling from Provost Marshal General Crowder on permanent local boards and excusal procedures.
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Sagadahoce
Khefan
Sarade Har
Ttld
the Times
Croweer
Tocel
Wa Department
Perrs 50 Foot Fall at Kennebec Steamer Incident
Neil McQuarrie plunged about 50 feet into the Kennebec aboard a Texas Steamship Co vessel on Tuesday. He vanished under water with rigging and tools but resurfaced and was rescued with a ducking and minor arm scratches. Tools sank to the deep.
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Neil McQuarrie
Kennebec
Texas
Texas Steamship Co
War Relief Appeal From Maine Man Seeks Cast-Off Gloves
Clinton S Masseck of Norway Maine launches a drive for cast-off kid gloves to sew into windproof waistcoats for soldiers and sailors in trenches. Gloves, old or torn, will be sent to Boston for processing as part of war relief efforts.
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Clinton S. Masseck
Norway
England
Masseck
Movement
Boston
White Staff Proposed for New Custom House Flag Pole
The Independent reports a prominent citizen suggested naming the new flag staff at the Custom House the White Staff in honor of Congressman White. The pole is a 0 footer and was made by Frank Parris. Local steamboats did strong business Sunday.
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The
Independent
Custom House
Congressman White
Frank Parris
Bath Soldiers May Go Abroad After War
A dispatch from Washington explains draft plans to send 20,000 recruits to the Coast Artillery Corps and replace withdrawn units. townsfolk debate Fourth Company fund contributions while Miss Sarah Wade returns to Corey Jig hospital after a six week visit at her father’s home.
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Mress Fund
Popham
Washiington
Cenet Artillery Corps
Sarah Wade
Corey Jig] Hospital
FL Wade
Randall Fuller wedding at Grand View in quiet ceremony
Miss Alice Tamar Randall and Elliot Atwood Fuller wed Saturday evening in a small family ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home Beawont, following illness of the bride’s mother. Rev Culbert Mcffay officiated. The couple received gifts and congratulations.
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Alice Tamar Randall
Elliot Atwood Fuller
John C. Minott
Beawonst
Shaw's
John J. Desmond Co
Cosmopolitan Club
St. Mary's Guild
Fuller
Desmond Firm
Beacon Street Patrol
Friends
Bath Company sends thanks for support of boys departure
A heartfelt note from a Bratilan mother expresses gratitude to Mess Bund contributors and patriation supporters for aiding the boys of Company Co. as they leave. She hopes the boys prove worthy, bring honor to the City of Bath, and secure future comfort amid uncertain times.
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Mess Bund
Ertitor
Bath A
Motitipr
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Collegiate Periodical League
S. S
Fessenden Chase
Southport
Joan of Arc Messrs
Wesley Notes
U.S. Marines
Commandant Barnett
Maine Cavalry
BVPH
Bos
Arthur
Pele
Sipha Niles
Bowdoin
Lincoln
Rogers
Annie Boob Soule
Srezidabec
Sidney J. Willis
James “Ish
Suapadahoe
War Department
Salamean
Hiathern
Rielmerund
Sahel
George M. Stinson
Nellie
Merrilt
Executrix
Pale
Mhine
Jaky
Blizleth M. Weymonth
Waltham
Lester A. Weymouth
Caroline K. Grithin
Topsham
Sagsadahoe
J. Edwin Eaton
Mass
Kk Morris Fish
Charles T. Rackley
Charles AL Corliss
Maine
Judee
Tolle
Bate Court
Sugar
Morris Wish
Phhittlewell
Kennebec County
Ind
Promener Street
Charles A. Curtiss
State OF Maine
Sauamudihac
Sagadahoc
Mie Lith
Said
James S. Laowele
Longley
Register
Edward H. Turner
Sagthee, Dee Sul
Luella ST. Turnepr
Rath
Ruth A. Nutter
Bite
Sagerkiboc
Hiw
William F. Nutter
Charles T. Rich
Sagadahor
Harry UT. Rich
Lucy Ann Purinston
Sagidahoe
Nellie P. Merrill
Lisbon Falls
Eliza H. Nardie
Bowdoinham
Sargodahoc
William
T. Hardie
Grand View
Grand View Hotel
New Meadows
L. A. Barron
H. Belson
A. Baer
A. J. Hurwitz
Kolman Fleisher
Abram Wisner
J. August
Abraum Fisner
Arthur Bornstein
Benjamin A. Elfmen
Dorchester
Mrs. 8S. EK. Berman
Listen, Mass
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