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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1914

Page

2

Navy power and shipbuilding views echo Christmas news

The piece discusses the Colorado coal strike nearing end, wooden shipbuilding revival hopes, and Admiral Fletcher’s testimony on naval strength. It argues the dreadnought fleet underpins sea power, warns against slow tonnage growth, and asserts the U S navy should match Germany now and guard against decline.

Bath Iron Works poised to boost Bath Christmas shop economy

The article highlights Bath merchants benefiting from shipbuilding orders, especially two destroyer contracts awarded to Bath Iron Works, and the broader maritime industry’s impact on Bath’s holiday shopping and winter activity in Maine. It notes ongoing shipbuilding plans, rail cutbacks, and debates over government vs private shipping lines as part of defense and economic strategy.

Bath

Christmas Sentiment from Dunlap Commandery for 1914

Eminent Commander Arthur Stilphen issues a Christmas sentiment urging peace and charitable action for Knights Templar in Bath Maine. The message, addressed to Sir Knights and the Grand Master, calls for brotherly love, aid to the needy, and unity of the faith in a season of peace.

Arthur B. Stilphen Dunlap Commandery No. 5 Knights Templar Bath Maine Sir Knight Arthur MacArthur Holy House Prince of Peace Masonic Hall Arthur Stilphen Albert L. Strout Oak Street

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Cure for Catarrh

The ad argues catarrh is a blood disease not cured by local treatment and leads to consumption. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised to purify the blood and reach the disease, strengthening the system and building up the body. It claims Hood's is the best remedy with no substitute.

Hood

Marshall Couple Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs James A Marshall of Millbridge celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family reunion on December 5 and 6. Seven of eight children attended from various cities, a turkey dinner and treats followed, plus a bouquet from Lowell. Merl Ripley reportedly bowled a perfect 300 in Terre Haute, with three game total 858, a world record claim.

James A. Marshall Millbridge Pauline David Smith Lowell Mass Edward Small Brooklyn N. Y Putman Terre Haute Ind Merl Ripley

PARK LEAGUE Clothiers Still Head the List With Beacons Second

The official standings as of Saturday show the Clothiers atop the PARK LEAGUE table with Beacons in second place. Remaining teams and precise winloss records are not provided in the excerpt.

Clothiers Beacons

Narrow escape for two skaters on Mill Pond ice

Two陌 skaters on Mill Pond fell through a thin ice near the state road bridge Sunday afternoon. Bystanders formed a human chain and used sticks to reach them, pulling both to safety. They were later taken to town by automobile. the men, strangers, were unaware the area was not used by local skaters due to thin ice.

Mill Pond State Road Bridge

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