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11 Dec 1919
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Bath Independent in Bath, Maine
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
1
Tuberculosis toll prompts Red Cross seals drive in Maine
Over 24 thousand Maine residents have died from tuberculosis in 25 years, with 11,257 aged twenty to forty. The piece urges Red Cross Christmas seals to fund ongoing anti TB work and notes the need to fight the disease while stressing the impact of donations on saving lives. It also covers local ferry and shipping issues, political endorsements for General Leonard Wood, and a robust holiday shopping outlook in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Red Cross
Woolwich Captain Joseph Thomson Dies After Long Illness
The Bath and Woolwich communities mourn the death of Captain Joseph Thomson at his Day's Ferry Woolwich home after a long illness. Born into a seafaring family in Southport he guided deep water vessels across the seven seas before retiring about twenty years ago. He leaves a son Captain Albert Thomson of the United States Merchant Marine and a daughter Mrs. Mark W. Sewall of Bath, plus siblings Silas Thomsen and Mrs. Mary Ann Rand. The funeral was private in Bath with Rev. Omar W. Folsom officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Thomson
Woolwich
Southport
Thomson
Seven Seas
Bath
Washington Street
Lawrence B. Jackson
Albert Thomsen
United States Merchant Marine
Mark W. Sewall
Silas Thomsen
Richmond
Mary Ann Rand
Alice Stinsin
Nequasset
Herbert Fullerton
Yarmouth
Lillian Blair
Vera Dexter
F. R. Bailey
North Woolwich
Edwin Dodge Hardin
Winter Street
Frank Bailey
Joseph Groves
Winter Street Church
Oak Grove
Varney Funeral Held At Bowdoinham Post Road
The funeral for Mrs. Eliza Varney was held December 1 in the afternoon with Rev. Mr. Little delivering the sermon. Varney, a capable neighbor who did much of her own work, was the last of a large family and will be missed as she welcomed visitors and took interest in life. W. H. Gould conducted the service. Thanksgiving guests included Harold Jack of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Heath of Bath, Miss Lillian Rundstrom of Massachusetts, Miss Helen Randell, Mrs. Mary Graves, Miss Eliza Foster, Matthew Graves, Clarence Gowld from the University of Maine, and others. A.E. Ware was called to his parents’ home by his mother’s death. Dr. Wallace N. Price of Richmond removed a small cancer from Mr. Humphrey’s cheek. Mrs. Trufant visited her daughter, Mrs. Melvin White. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Purrington of South Portland were guests of Mrs. Frank Seigars, and Robens Douglass and family were in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Varney
Mr. Little
Harold Jack
Richmond
Jack
Fred D. Heath
Bath
Prank A. Heath
Lillian Rundstrom
Massachusetts
Helen Randell
Mary Graves
Eliza Foster
Matthew Graves
W. J. Graves
Clarence Gowld
University of Maine
A. BE. Ware
Walace N. Price
Humphrey
Trufant
Melvin White
Harry Purrington
South Portland
Frank Seigars
Robens Douglass
Demented Man Rescued After Kennebec River Plunge
Foster Trott aged about 50 was saved from drowning in the Kennebec river after a fit of temporary insanity led him to plunge in. A neighbor followed, overpowered him, bound him with a rope, and others pulled them ashore. Trott lives with his brother Toward on Beetle road two miles from Richmond village and has been ill for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Trott
Kennebec
Trott
Beetle Road
Richmond Village
Teeboro
Elmer
Wiscasset Social Notes and Local Business Trends
Mrs James Meighan and daughter Rose journeyed to Richmond for the winter while Mrs Gorham B Lilly stayed with her niece at Day's Ferry over Thanksgiving. Clair W Freeman of Woodfords visited for his lumber business amid bad weather delaying sawing. Mr and Mrs M H Carlton and Sherman Gilman dined with Mr and Mrs G S Perkins on Thanksgiving. Wiscasset has seen real estate activity with houses and farms changing hands. Lilly relatives faced Kennebec river crossings at funeral, and Mrs G B Lilly will winter with her brother Jesse F White in Wiscasset. The mills provide work for many, as the local economy shifts from farms and mills seasonally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Meighan
Rose
Richmond
Gorham B. Lilly
H. A. Munsey
Clair W. Freeman
Woodfords
M. H. Carlton
Sherley Gilman
G. S. Perkins
Wiscasset
H. P. Lilly
Kennebec River
Gardiner
Bath
G. B. Lilly
Jesse F. White
Kennebec
Mrs H P Lilly Dies at Dresden After Illness
Mrs H P Lilly died at her Dresden home on December 5 after about two years of illness. She had undergone operations in Bath and Augusta without relief. Survived by husband, two sons Gerish and John Sedgley of Waterville, father Eben Smith of Fort Fairfield, several sisters and a brother. Funeral by Rev J D McGraw at Methodist Episcopal church. Relatives from out of town included Eben Smith of Fort Fairfield and Gerish Sedgeley and John Sedgeley of Waterville. Born Fort Fairfield 1874, moved to Dresden three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben Smith
Fort Fairfield
Gerish Sedgeley
John Sedgeley
Waterville
George Smith
Ne Smith
Hannah’ Dolly
Bairfield
Fort Patfield
Pyresden
Man Rescued After Rope Ties on Riverbank Incident
Yeaton seized Trott after he threatened harm, using a rope to restrain him on the bank. Maine Central section men arrived, and the crowd pulled the pair from the water where the struggle left them unable to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaton
Trott
Maine Central Section
Peptiron Iron Tonic Promises Health Benefit
A pharmaceutic advertisement touts Peptiron as a modern iron tonic in chocolate-coated pills. It claims rapid health recovery for pale or exhausted individuals, noting no teeth damage, no metallic taste, and no constipation. The ad credits scientific research and asserts broad benefits across ages and ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Ady
Maine Auto Association reports progress and road plans
The Maine Automobile Association presents a year in review led by Acting Secretary Do W Hoegg detailing expanded road banding across 1200 miles, plans to cover more routes, and memorializing Prof George T Files. It cites increased membership to 3412, highway legislation advances, a broad publicity push for Maine tourism, and efforts toward a New England reciprocity agreement to ease cross state car travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Do W. Hoegg
Oef
Maine Automobile Association
Banker
Hoegg
Bonn
Newport
Skowhegan
Farmington
Wilton
Rumford
Bethel
Rangeley
Auburn
Livermore
Livermore Falls
Phillips
Ossipee
Portland
Westbrook
Gorham
Standish
Cornish
Kezar Falls
New Hampshire
Freedom
Fryeburg
Brownfield
Hiram
West Baldwin
Steep Falls
Lewiston
Lisbon Falls
Topsham
Brunswick
George T. Files
Toa
France
Files
Hielp
Ite
Maine Highway Commission
Rand, McNally & Co
Chicago
Frank W. Ball
Maine Automobile
New England
Boston
Association
Bangor
Houston
Blue Book Car
Well Diggers win tournament rubber over the O Hums
The Well Diggers captained by An drew S Merrill defeated Capt Charles Lester Smiths O Hume in the third round of the Colonial club game tournament. They won 25 to 18 and claimed the decisive rubber 2 to 1. A fourth match will follow after the holidays with a lobster stew supper served to the losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Well Diggers
Andrew S. Merrill
Charles Lester Smith
O'Hume
O'Hums
O’hums
Capt
Smith
Merrill
Colonial
Cosmopolitan Club Peanut Hunt Brings Holiday Cheer
The Cosmopolitan club held a peanut hunt and snippite party after its monthly meeting last week. Large attendance, blindfolded hunt for peanuts, and packages with small prizes drew merriment. Mrs. Fred A. Fuller led as first vice president in Miss Margaret Fonte's absence. A December 16 sale of cooked food, aprons, and fancy goods was planned for 2 30 PM. Committee announcements covered House, Program, and Philanthropic groups with names of members and chairpersons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Fuller
Margaret Fonte
Leah Colbath
Fuller
Frank Hodgdon
Kathleen Sanders
Katherine Sanford
Robert B. Hatch
Tar McCurdy
William Hewitt
Lillian Covell
Myra Sherman
Jennie Goodman
Mildred Nichols
Daniel ‘Ty Dougherty
Fred. A. Fuller
Harry Armstrong Jr
Clarence Johnson
Harry Brown Buys House on Pearl Street
Harry Brown, a Front street businessman, purchased the two and a half story frame dwelling at 2 Pearl street from Miss Annie L. Palmer. The corner parcel will be occupied by Brown and his family, with Everard W. Appleton’s family as current tenants. Captes Eugene J. Tobey is recalled to the U N duty in London. Théodore Thibeau and a relative have returned from Seguinland visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brown
Front Street
Annie L. Palmer
Pearl Street
Everard W. Appleton
Mr. Brown
Free From Pain With Dr Williams Pink Pills
An anemia remedy testimonial from Mrs A B Packard of Keene New Hampshire describes relief from stomach trouble headaches and nervous complaints after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad promises fuller blood nourishment and invites readers to request a free booklet and purchase details via mail or local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schehectady
N. Y
Dr. Williams
Government Sake Will Draw Shipping Men
Government sake will draw shipping men as officials of the Emergency Fleet Corporation consider setting up hot coffee and crullers for visitors at the sale. The discussion continues from page one with plans to dispose of bulky goods at their storage sites. William McMullen was a weekend guest of his parents in Gardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Sake
Emergency Fleet Corporation
William McMullen
Gardiner
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. B. Nichols, Pres
Treas
Bath, Maine
Shipping Board
Henry Clay Frick
Prick
Mate
Leonard Wood
Wood
Wine Bath Grocery Firm
Bowdoinham Post Road
Demented Man
C.L. Farnham CO. Inc
Bath’s Gargest Lumber Dealers
Dresden
Maine Central Railroad
Maine Central
Industrial Bureau
Portland, Maine
Belgrade Trail
Winthrop
Belgrade Lakes
New Sharon
Mercer
International Trail
Jackman
Quebec
Stratton
Flagstaff
Dead River
North New Portland
North Anson
Knox Highway
Rockland
Thomaston
Jefferson, North Whitefield
Randolph, Gardines
Piscataquis Trail
Dover and
Foxcrost
Milo, Lagrange
Howland
West End
Kenduskeag
Sanger
West Charleston
Dover
Ident
George T. Piles
Hieiple
Allien
Meance
Ricker
Europe
Amerien
Wagd
Yemont
Weston
Bonney
Eewin Ramsay
Frank Tupier
Andrew & Merrill
Mel Baggett
James Putnam King
O’hams
Horace Marge
Peter Clinto
J. Germaine
William Real
John A Legre
William W. Dennison O
T. Morrison
William P. Fateh
Rutherford White
Harold Thompson
Randletts
Chessy
Martin
Walter A. Murtaugh
Fessenden
Chase O’hums
Rodney KE. Ross
Donald Thompson
Cosmopolitan Club
Eugene J. Tobey
Supply Corps
U. N
London
United States Shipping Board
Theodore. Thibeau
Seguinland
Socony
Standard Oil CO
New York
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