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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1917

Page

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Defeat Germany Now Aims of Allied War Vision

A long excerpt argues Germany must be crushed to prevent future wars and to secure peace, prosperity, and freedom for nations. It praises Allied bravery, cites Italian and Russian fronts, and endorses stronger education and governance in postwar Russia while noting social reform and readiness at home.

Carthage Germania Amerson Hough National Security League Germany America High Seas

Thanksgiving Proclamation Calls for Serious Gratitude

Governor Milliken’s remarks blend harvest joy with sober reflection on war’s toll. He urges gratitude for freedom, charity, and endurance, noting Providence affliction broadening minds and purifying hearts as Americans shoulder wartime burdens. He warns against frivolity and urges discipline and mercy as the nation faces possible greater trials.

Milliken America Qovernor

Sugar imports to ease New England shortage on voyage to Bath

Fifteen million pounds of sugar arrive in New England and proceed from Louisiana to aid a shortage. Supplies originally bound for Finland and Sweden were redirected for Americans, boosting the outlook for Dilotmas candies. Mr and Mrs Harry Mason and daughter Dorothy arrived in Bath to spend Thanksgiving with County Commissioner Charlee H Mason at High Street.

New England Louisiana Finland Sweden Harry Mason Dorothy Bath Mr. Mason Charlee H. Mason High St

Phippsburg Notes Show Snow and Socials Amid War Absences

Miss Jessie Ferguson visited by her sister Marion at the Mansion House. Capt. G. C. Locte injured by a wood saw. treated at Bath City Hospital. hand likely saved. Mrs. Pearl Williams at Popham Beach with Roscoe Dickinson in Bangor. Several autos sidelined between Phippsburg Center and Bath. Thanksgiving brought snow and gatherings. Walter Slammett now church leader in Jamaica Plain. Mrs. Elbridge Morse hosted a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thomson. neighbors presented gifts including a parlor clock and blankets. Obituary notes Abbie Morse Ogden and Tiverton elder John Outhouse, longtime customs official, died. services held with lodge participation.

Jessie Ferguson Marion Ferguson Mansion House GC. W. Locte Fdgewood Farm B. P. Barker Bath City Pearl Williams Popham Beach Roscoe Bangor Dickinson Place Phippsburg Center Ath J. W. Dickinson Berkeley Cal Rockies Walter Slammett Cranberry Point First Baptist Church Jamaica Plain J. W. Berry Elbridge Morse Ox's Head Edward Thomon Morse Mr. Thomas Maurice Richards Parker Head Small Point Mark Percy Fred Wyman Daniel Driscoll Henrie Wellesley Congress Square Portland Abbie Morse Ogden Phoenix Arizona Ogden Phippsburg Youmger Herman Moree Henry M. Minott Cape Horn Timothy Latehelder Oakland Asa’ l L. Percy Oden Miss Morse Palace San Francisco Ernest Rogers Pauline Martin Wy

Arthur Hyde Led to France as Infantry Captain

Arthur S. Hyde, appointed captain of infantry, has spent three months at Plattsburg and ranks top among his company. He will report for duty in France on January first. Bath Aerie FOF cancels wrist party and hosts a Thanksgiving dance with wives and friends invited. Dr. Robert C. Hannigen’s family grows with a son named Robert C. Jr.

Arthur S. Hyde Plattsburg France Bath Aerie Robert C. Hannigen Robert C., Jr

Justice Department Officials In Bath Take Two Germans

Department of Justice officials removed two German aliens from a Bath industrial plant after they, employed as electricians, accessed government work areas at a steamer taken over by the government. They had come from New Jersey and hid their alien status while knowing the plant was producing for the government. The decision on internment rests with the department.

Friuli Venice Asiago Serlin Ourlon Lyog Amobrai Qme Italy Cambrai Augusta Uia Justice Department Bath Department of Justice Offlals New Jersey

Wellington Moore Builds Employee Boarding House

Wellington Moore, treasurer and manager of the Bush Box Company, plans a boarding and lodging house north of the main office in South Bend. The former M G Shaw Lumber sail loft is being converted with heat installed to accommodate about forty boarders, exclusively for company employees, aiming for soon occupancy.

Wellington Moore Bush Box Company South Bend M. G. Shaw Lumber Co

Four Bath Lieutenants Win Commissions at Plattsburg

Four Bath young men earned commissions at the Plattsburg officers training school announced Sunday. Milton Shaw Kimball, son of Fred H. Kimball, 638 High street, became a first lieutenant in field artillery. Philip P. Cole, son of Herbert E. Cole and Morse High School alumnus now of Bridgton, also became a first lieutenant in the same branch. Clarence P. Oakes, earlier listed as a first lieutenant in ordnance, is recommended for infantry with the same rank. Thomas K. Sullivan was commissioned a second lieutenant assigned to active duty December 15 with a national army division or regular army regiment.

Bath Officers’ Training School Plattsburg Milton Shaw Kimball Fred H. Kimball High Street Field Artillery Philip P. Cole Herbert E. Cole Morse High School Bridgton Clarence P. Oakes Ordnance Department Infantry Thomas KF. Sullivan National Army

Subluxation Theory of Disease and Nerve Pressure Seen

A fragment advocates a chiropractic view that disease stems from spinal misalignments pressing nerves. It cites the brain and spinal cord controlling organs and lists conditions blamed on nerve pressure such as headaches eye disease deafness epilepsy vertigo insomnia and wry neck.

Gogorza Delivers Supreme Musical Treat In Windsor Hall

The Montreal Star notes Emilio de Gogorza saved his dam nation de Faust serenade for a finale but his Spanish songs and other gems formed a superb program. The audience in Windsor hall enjoyed a premier musical treat with a well chosen program.

Montreal Star Emilio de Gogorza

Arabelle Lord’s 11th Birthday Party At Pearl Street

Miss Arabelle Lord celebrated her 11th birthday Saturday with a home party on Pearl Street. Sixteen friends attended, with games and a peanut hunt. Margaret Baker won first prize and Dorothy Duncklee the booby prize. Lydia Baxter excelled in pin the tail on the donkey as the party’s highlight. Attendees included Ellen Newell, Mary Paine, Carrie Shaw, Susan Quick, Adelaide Coombs, Louise White, Delight Trofant, Edna Totman, and others.

Arabelle Lord Pearl St Arabelle Margaret Baker Dorothy Duncklee Lydia Baxter Ellen Newell Mary Paine Carrie Shaw Susan Quick Adelaide Coombs Louise White Delight Trofant Edna Totman Mary Appleton Barbara Austin Isabel Lewis Winifred Johnson Dorothy Duneklee Jeanette Smith

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