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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
2
A line from a historic postal notice indicates the Bath Maine post office categorized as second class matter under the 1879 act. The date line shows June 1 1909 as the entry point for publication in the archival record.
An editorial mix covers Ford junket optimism, Von Papen and Boy Ed dismissal, and a call for German influence removal. It contrasts Congress, Wilson prep for defense, and Republican pragmatism. It promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a pure blood purifier and mentions Portland, Bath, and Bowdoin College.
A Portland piece advocates tobacco pipes for wounded soldiers as a peace gesture while critiquing German agents and war policy. The article notes Bath business events, Bath harbor power prospects, and Bowdoin College military drills as part of a broader wartime civic discussion. It highlights Portland Republicans' mayoral victory, the Central Maine Power Co. plan, and calls for disciplined, educated service.
The Bath Pump Room in England reopened with ceremonies after refitting. The Lancet notes its medical and artistic merits as officers and soldiers use the waters for rheumatic ailments from trench service. Red Cross Home for Crippled Officers aids wounded, with nobility involvement.
William J. Willett of this city and Miss Jennie Leavitt of Brunswick wed Saturday with Justice Walter S. Russel officiating. Willett works as a boilermaker at Bath Iron Works. A new 12 by 20 foot building near the Maine Central ferry slip houses spare ferry machinery. Bailey Night School reports 21 enrollees in navigation course with Captain Felix Stinson as assistant instructor.
Mrs. J. L. Stevens of 64 Russell Street Bath recounts two years of backache headaches and dizziness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Webber’s Drug Store she completed four boxes and was cured with no kidney trouble since. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
In the Park League the Moose lead the championship while the Orioles head the second division. Teams are closely bunched and interest grows, offering exciting features for players and spectators alike.
Edward C. Plummer of Bath is a Republican primary candidate for Congress in this district. He toured East Stoneham's Republican gathering and left optimistic about support. The district’s iron shipbuilding city seeks a Washington representative and would welcome Col. Plummer as City Solicitor prior to his congressional bid.
Historical overview credits uric acid as a blood toxin and links pains to its buildup. It highlights Dr. Pierce’s Anurie tablets as a potent remedy claimed to eradicate uric acid and relieve rheumatic and urinary symptoms.
The three candidates include C. N. Blanchard of Wilton and Wallace White Jr. of Lewiston both lawyers. Col. Plummer, a trained newspaper man with congressional committee experience in Washington and knowledge of industrial conditions at home and abroad seeks support from voters.
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