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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1918

Page

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Morse High Seniors Plan for Souvenirs

Morse High plans a class souvenir program for the graduating class of 1919. One hundred rings and pins will be ordered featuring the Morse H shield and the year 19. A class album will be published for the first time, modeled on Cony High's 1916 album, with Editor-in-chief John B. McCormick and a list of editors including Marion Oliver Lucy Small Helen Martin and others. The album will include photographs of each graduate and notes from class president Robert Shaw.

Morse High Cony High Augusta John B. McCormick Marion Oliver Lucy Gsmall Helen Martin Alice Hartnett Catherine Hall Mildred Denham John Conway Robert Fulton Howard Call Forrest Butler Raymond Et Robert Shaw Aeccom

Morée High Group Photos to Be Published by Times Print Shop

The issue will feature personal sketches and group photographs of faculty, athletic teams, and class groups. Morée High images will be printed in the best Times style.

Panying Morée High Times

Old Folks Home Hosts Farce and Music Soiree

The group that staged the Business’ farce at the Parent-Teacher Association repeated the performance at the Old Folks home on Thursday. Guests enjoyed the play and period costumes, with songs from Mrs. Harry Crosman readings by Mrs. William Rich and piano by Mrs. Guy Sprague. Confections were served by Mrs. Marie Hasty. Performers included Mrs. James Rockery Mrs. Harry Crossman Mrs. Richard Quick Mrs. N Gratz Jackson Mrs. Leland Mitchell Mrs. Charles Souel Mrs. William Small Mrs. William Rich Mrs. Guy Sprague and Mrs. John Hunt.

Parent- Teacher Association Harry Crosman William Rich Guy Sprague Marie Hasty James Rockery Harry Crossman Richard Quick N. Gratz Jackson Leland Mitchell Charles Souel William Small John Hunt

Bragdon Wins Westbrook Mayor Seat In Bath Interest

Westbrook elects Republican W B Bragdon as mayor in a city long Democratic. Otis Trafton former mayor and Bath shoe dealer led politics, while Oscar Robinson’s terms ended. William P Leydon polo star returns to Bath, after war work. Billy works now at Bath Iron Works pipe shop following armistice shutdowns.

W. B. Bragdon Westbrook Bath Bragdon Otis Trafton Oscar Robinson Trafton Robinson William P. Leydon Billy Providence R. J Bath Iron Works

Emilio de Gogorza Delights Portland at Organ Concert

Emilio de Gogorza of Bath delighted the Portland audience at city hall last night while assisting Will C. Macfarlane at the organ. The Portland Press lauded him as an artist through and through with a warm, clear voice and masterful phrasing. The review highlighted Maypole and Tambourin in French songs, The Bells of Rheims with piano and organ, and two Spanish numbers, plus works by Scott, Rachmaninoff, and Coleridge-Taylor.

Emilio de Gogorza Bath Portland City Hall Will C. Macfarlane Portland Mr. de Gogorza Rheims Le‘mare de Gogorza Cyril Scott Rachmaninoff Coleridge-Taylor

Madelyn Perry Funeral Held in Winnegance

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Olney C Perry of Winnegance was laid to rest Thursday afternoon at Oak Grove. Rev Samuel A Evans officiated the funeral service.

Madelyn Evelyn Olney C. Perry Winnegance Samuel A. Evans Oak Grove

Heating upgrade warms Maire Central depot offices

The Maire Central freight depot reports its new heating apparatus is in operation making offices cosy and comfortable and improving convenience across the facility.

Maire

Peptiron touted as health booster across anxious readers

An period advertisement claims Peptiron helps nervous, debilitated people recover health and strength. The chocolate coated iron pill supposedly avoids teeth staining and metallic taste, causes no constipation, and results from scientific pharmaceutical research. It is marketed to improve vigor in the young and ease feebleness in the old, sold by all druggists.

Georgetown Christmas sale stalls raise funds for Working League

The annual Christmas sale in the vestry featured a six o'clock supper with baked beans soup pies and doughnuts. League members managed tables for fancy apron candy and decorations and proceeds topped $60. They thank the public and plan monthly socials through winter.

Working League Ethel B. Todd Florence R. Woodside Howard G. Heald Everett Jennnett Carrie Oliver Gladys Oliver League Fred Reed Richmond Harry Horne John D. Williams West Georgetown Fan Buzzo Chicago Ill B. M. Rowe B. G Martha Avery Seguinland Avery James Nixon Robinhood Eugene Reynolds Edward Clary Natt Howe E. A. Williams Emma Harrison Tremont Temple Boston Thomas Hagan Earl Hagan Bath Ralph Reynolds Burton West Malden George West Benjamin H. Woodside Captain Cook Fort Baldwin Popham Joseph Higgins U.S.N Everett Higgins Martha Hinckley Brookline Mass Lou Hinckley Will Oliver Bay Point Cove Benjamin H.woodside B. G.A. Rosentwist

Five Islands Community Notices and Deaths

Mrs. Margaret Avery dies at 88 after a short illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. Esther Worthing and sons Joel and Alden Avery and several grandchildren. Clergy, schools, and local social notes follow with visits, church events, boat activity, and neighbors moving to Bath. Also reports on Grange events, horse illness, and household changes through the week.

Margaret Avery Esther Worthing Joel Alden Avery Clara Reed Gorgetown Center Orris Larrabee Bath Clinton Hanna Roland Harford the Grange Frank Ryder Simon Marr Ladies’ Aid Mattie B. Mac- Mahan Red Cross Sarah Stevens Grange Hall Elisha Field Lester Davis Clough F and Connolly JL. H. Rowe

Arthur Mospman Recovers From Monday Injury

Arthur A. Mospman, injured while staying at the Harrisington dwelling on Washington and Marshall streets, has resumed activities after treatment. He faced painful injuries from the incident and is reportedly recuperating.

Arthur A. Mospman Fred Harriington Washington and Marshall

Finest Primary School in Maine Reopens Plans for New Building

The article notes a Maine primary school project to replace a wooden building with a new facility aimed for occupancy by September 1919 as public schools reopen. It also mentions Game Warden McCausland enforcing Sunday gun laws, recently fining a violator before Judge Keegan.

McCausland Keegan Bath

The Making of a Famous Medicine Revealed

A laboratory tour shows the making of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Medicine for women's ailments. Over 350,000 pounds of herbs are harvested annually and processed with skilled extraction, sterilization, pasteurization, and sterile bottling. Letters from women praising its restorative effects accompany the display.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Basie Bassist Sings Bassline Mystery

A fragmentary note about a Basie era bassist hints at a mystery around a 06s group or soloist named Go A Basie lee, with unclear context and dates leaving readers seeking clarification.

Niagara Glove Silk Hose Ad Sorts Fit

An ad for Niagara Glove Silk Hose promises perfect fit with double toe and heel. The copy includes garbled brand strings and product codes resembling 2228 2.

Niagara Glove PVIGG

Auction item and club meeting details noted

An item lists an 11.50 Black Walrus grain bag and a 5.75 price, while the Inn hosted a 75 member Haverhill club convention in a long smoking room with delegates wearing name tags. Eleanor Ansert of Bath is convalescing after eye surgery at the Maine Eye and Ear infirmary.

Haverhill Club Eleanor Arthur Ansert Bath Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary

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Thompson Brothers Montgomery and St. Bernard Royal Arch Masonic Hall Raymond C. Brown John Martin Charles W. Dingley Arthur FF. Bishop George W. Thistle Alden P. Denham Lucius M. Lemont Raymond ©. Brown Benjamin D. Murray King Elmer W. Rogers Sentinel Howard B. Johnson Standard Cloak and Dry Goods the House OF Better Merchand Madelyn Perry Georgetown Annnval Finest Primary Maine Basie Lee Gordon van Raalte Niagara Maid Aurea Abesatasele Soars Phoenix Hamburg James F. Will Co Brunswick F. S. Curtis Centre Street Bath, Maine A. B. Watson Union Street Maine Central Railroad Aone F. E Communications Garding
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