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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1915

Page

3

The Moslem Menace Sermon At Wesley Church

Dr. Horace B. Haskell addressed a small Wesley Church audience on The Moslem Menace. He spoke of Armenians massacres, Turk leadership by German strategists, and Islam rewards and punishments, urging Americans to preserve faith amid world turmoil. Rev. N L Rockey and Rev. W B Cole followed with talks on mission work in India and China.

Horace B. Haskell Wesley Church Palestine Haskell Jerusalem Europe Missionary Board Orient Africa Christian Theological School Cairo Egypt America Perkins West Bath T. N. Kewley Pittsfield N. L. Rockey India W. B. Cole China

Emilio de Gogorza Delivers Notable Boston Recital at Jordan Hall

The Boston Post reports baritone Emilio de Gogorza gave a Monday afternoon recital at Jordan Hall. He offered a varied programme including Gluck Granados Debussy and Elgar among others. The artist impressed with intelligent interpretation and versatility though occasional tonal lapses occurred, drawing enthusiastic applause from a large audience.

Boston Emilio de Gogorza Jordan Hall Gluck Monsigny Granados J. Alder Carpenter J. H. Rogers Sidney Homer Cyril Scott Edward Elgar Vincent d'Indy Guy Ropartz Claude Debussy de Gogorze O Granados Debussy Thoas Monigny de Gogorza Ein

Cast List for Dorcas Guild Playlet How the Story Grew

On Beacon Street vestry Friday evening the Dorcas Guild staged How the Story Grew. The cast included Mrs Brown Mrs M H Douglas Mrs Green Mrs Annie Campbell Mrs Bean Mrs Fred Bowie Mrs Rice Mrs H K Erskine Mrs Doolittle Bessie Bowie Mrs Snow Ella J Douglas Mrs Taylor Mrs Weston Bonney Mrs White and Mrs William Crafts.

Dorcas Guild Beacon St. Vestry Brown M. H. Douglas Green Annie Campbell Bean Fred Bowie Rice H. K. Erskine Doolittle Bessie Bowie Snow Ella J. Douglas Taylor Weston Bonney White William Crafts

Bowdoin Man Charged With Incest After Liquor Seizure

In Bowdoin, J A Taylor faced a series of arrests including intoxication and disturbing the peace after a Thanksgiving liquor seizure. His daughter testified to abuse, leading to a grand jury indictment on incest and a $1500 bond. deputies Bridgham and Sheriff Oliver attended the proceedings.

Bowdoin J. A. Taylor Samuel Nelson Taylor Place Lewiston Taylor Taylor House Nelson Justice Ames Bridgham Oliver Supreme Court Justice For the Jury

Among the Breakers to Open West Bath Grange Fair

West Bath Grange announces opening play for the fair on December 8 and 9. The two act drama Among the Breakers will be staged, revisiting a past Grange Hall production with a local cast list to follow.

West Bath Grange Fair Old Grange Hall

Bowdoin Adds Military Drill to Winter Physical Training

Bowdoin College announces military drill becomes part of winter physical training for all students. No guns or uniforms. infantry drill three times weekly in the gym. Classes drill together now, with future rotation for squad command. last seen in curriculum in 1882. Freshmen and sophomores have chosen the topic for an interscholastic debate slated for mid next month.

Bowdoin

John F Perkins Dies at 70 After Long Illness

John F. Perkins a lead foreman machinist in the city died at his Pine Street home after years of ill health. A native of Somersworth New Hampshire he was 70 years old and had lived in the city thirty one years. He supervised at Gross Marine Iron Works and Bath Tron Works and mentored many young tradesmen. He is survived by his wife three sons William C Arthur I and Roscoe E eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral was held Friday at 2 PM from his residence.

John F. Perkins Pine St Mr. Perkins Somersworth N. H William Perkins Eunice Fogg Biddeford Auburn Gross Marine Iron Works Bath Tron Works Perkins William C Arthur I Roscoe E Portland

Rising War Prices Hit Local Druggists Hard

A local pharmacist reports sharp daily price changes for medicines due to the war. He notes Germany’s dominance in production, coal tar shortages, and widespread scarcity. Prices for salol, phenacetin, aspirin, caffeine, and other staples have surged dramatically, with pills and compounds now selling at several times their prewar costs.

Germany

Owen takes over Orono theatre with son David

Frank A. Owen former Bangor Opera House manager gains control of the Orono theatre, previously a moving picture venue run by Boston’s Orono Amusement Co. He and his son David plan a first class house, offering Bangor-like productions to Orono audiences. The Owenses split time with Dover and Foxcroft after the Bangor House fire and spend summers at Squirrel Island.

Frank A. Owen Bangor Opera House Columbia Theatre Orono David Owen Owen Bangor Mr. Owen

Death of E Dwite Jacobs Revered Portland Argus Employee

E Dwite Jacobs died suddenly, found in bed Monday morning. He served 45 years at the Portland Argus and retired recently as a senior office worker. Born in Portland, educated locally, he was a trusted clerk and mailing room supervisor. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 30.

William J. Jacobs Portland E. Dwite Jacobs Mr. Jacobs The Portland Argus the Argus Jacobs Argus

Five Islands Thanksgiving auction raises funds for church

The article notes a successful Thanksgiving supper and auction led by Lermond H. Rowe. Food items were sold with proceeds of $12.93 above expenses benefitting the church fund. Several local residents helped, with Cal Powers scoring 1350 points in a hunt, and a dance followed the event.

Lermond H. Rowe Priscilla J. G. Stevens Cal Powers Clarence McMahan J. T. McMahan W. L. Berry John Thebideau H. D. Harley Sewall Moore Alton Berry Alex Marr F. Ryder W. E. Rowe F. B. Rowe Alonzo Thebideau Albert McFadden M. S. Newdick C. A. McMahan A.L. Marr Alfred McMahan Charlie Campbell Thomas Hanna Willis Breiver Wallace Pierce L. H. Rowe Lester Powers T. E. Cromwell George Hanna Orville Rowe A. Thebideau D. R. Stevens Arthur Berry Gene Rowe Harold Rowe Ralph Davis Lester Davis Russell Harford P. Campbell Ferris Leonard Charles Pinkham George Tarbox Charles Hanna E. M. Horton Charles Moore S. S. Cromwell Tom Marr Lulu M. Rowe Fenton Moore Thomas W. Blaisdell Ida Oliver Hannah Oliver Medway Mass Navy 19 the Woods School Marion Stevens Delia Davis Alice Pinkham Marietta Ryder Lloyd Pinkham Charlie Davis Edward Delano Basil McMahan Leila Davis Myrle Pinkham Aurelia Gray Lulu Rowe Ida H. Rowe James H. H. Budge Thut East Deering

Arrow­sic News Mixes Local Gleanings With Court Notice

Local items report visits by Bath residents and guests at Camp Comfort, the Gregg portable mill on the Snipe lot, repairs to Arrow sie bridge, and travelers from Boston and Springfield. A Sagadahoc Supreme Judicial Court libel case of Elizabeth Peters against Frederick Peters outlines desertion and support claims with notice to appear in Bath in 1916. An administrator’s notice for Ada H. Snow appears, plus a lost hounds notice between Phippsburg and Parker Head.

Gregg Dr. Stott James McFarland Massachusetts Maine Sagadahoc Supreme Judicial Court Bath Sagadahoe Elizabeth D. Peters Topsham Frederick F. Peters Elizabeth D. McDonald Waltham Mr. Simmonds George H. Peters Sybil F. Peters Margaret Peters Elizabeth PD. Peters A. D. Its Roderick McDonald State OF Maine George F. Haley Fred H. Thompson Ada H. Snow WM. T. Hall Adm Robert H. Walker Ruth E. Walker James Lowell Androscoggin Auburn Ann M. McLellan William B. Mussenden Bath Independent Ssaha

Park Bowling League Result and Yard Review at Kel ley Spear

Sunday at the Kel ley Spear yard many people examined the barge and related work. In the Park Bowling League Monday, Red Men defeated Epicures 351 to 1098, with Epicures showing steady improvement after a tough start. Billings led with a 116 high single and 307 high three-string total.

Kelley Spear Yard Park Red Men Epicures Billings

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Haskell West Bath Grange David Murray Elmer Rich Larry Divine Lester Pratt Yon Bruce Hunter E. W. Haggett Clarence Hunter Grant Gifford Fred Rich Peter ‘Paragraph Seud Fred Cary Minnie Daze Ruth Ward Bess Starbright Ruth Fuller Mother Carey O. E. Rogers Biddy Bean Mrs Hope Ward Black Ducks Winnegance Bay Moving Picture Theatre Morse High Y.M.C.A Brunswick White Pyralin Goods OUR James F. Will Co Bruns Lucreta Haley Annie Potter Earl Whitten Georgetown Camp Comfort Alice Crowell G. P. Spinney Bert Blair WICK George Labbe Marie Louise Labbe Cyrus W. Longley Phippsburg Parker Head B. J. Conley Fremont Woodbury A. Potter Narcissa S. Potter James W. Murray Westinghouse the Times Co Sadie S. Drake
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