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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1919

Page

2

Rega ins Long Lost Appetite a Williamstown Man Tells How

A Williamstown Massachusetts salesman describes five years of nervous indigestion and neuritis resolved by Dr Williams Pink Pills. He reports pain after eating, dizzy spells, restless nights, and improvement after using two to five boxes. Advertisement invites readers to request free home treatment booklets and a diet book from Dr Williams Medicine Co.

Williamstown W. M. Field Linden Street Mass Dr. Williams

Ice Harvest Advances At Diamond Spring Ice Co

About three thousand tons of 13 inch ice have been harvested at Le mont’s creek houses by Diamond Spring Ice Co. Henry W. Howard expects to fill capacity around 5,009 tons and then stack and bring more to City Landing for storage in the Howard Coal Co. shed. Will H. Crocker notes rapid housing with as much as sixteen blocks a minute, a pace above average for ice operations.

Diamond Spring Ice Co Lemont’s Creek Henry W. Howard City Landing Howard Coal Co Kimball Bros. Co Will H. Crocker

Morse High Signs for First Baseball Game

Morse High School manager Leroy Stearns signed the season contract with Jordan High of Lewiston as captain Conway plans the season. The first home game is set for April 26 at Bath against West Paris High, with Edward Little and Hallowell High and other strong state teams on the schedule. The season likely ends with Edward Little of Auburn.

Leroy Stearns Morse High Jordan High School Jordan High Lewiston Morse Capt. Conway West Paris High School Bath Edward Little Hallowell High Auburn

Dunbar and Pearson Married in City Clerk Office

Alexander A. Dunbar a Rockport rigger and Eva M. Pearson of Rockland wed Wednesday at 4.15 in City Clerk Albert J. Grassey’s office with no witnesses. Corp. John L. Perry arrived from Camp Devens after discharge from the 7th infantry. Jasper Mains returned from Portland visit.

Alexander A. Dunbar Rockport Texas Yard Eva M. Pearson Rockland Albert J. Grassey John L. Perry Camp Devens 7Ith Infantry Perry Bath

Limit Sugar Use at Local Restaurants

Some restaurant operators report overuse of the sugar bowl leading them to restrict sugar at tables. Patrons have added excessive teaspoons of sugar to coffee, forcing proprietors to curb availability despite wishing to keep a filled bowl for reasonable use.

Funeral of Miss Abbie I Auld at Old Folks Home

Miss Abbie I Auld was laid to rest at Maple Grove after a Wednesday funeral service at the Old Folks home led by Rev Frank H Hall and Rev E Hilton Post. Her favorite hymns were sung and Virginia Emro fulfilled her request to sing Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. Flowers spoke of esteem, with daybreak pinks and narcissus among them. Prayers were said at the grave as Miss Abbie rests, the last of her family.

Abbie I. Auld Old Folks Home Frank H. Hall Hilton Post Miss Auld Virginia Emro Isle of Somewhere Abbie Maple Grove

Funeral for Alma Gallant at St Marys

The funeral for Alma Gallant 11 daughter of Felix and Mary Gallant occurred at St Marys Wednesday at 7 30 officiated by Rev Fr Nicholas J Horan. Pallbearers were Stephen Bernard Peter Lebel James McLellan and Gilbert Arsenaun. Burial followed at Calvary. Also noted is William M Adams moving to new auditor role at Atlantic Corporation in Portsmouth NH and Mrs Gertrude Hutchins illness with influenza in Brooklyn as she reunites with her husband.

Alma Felix Mary Gallant St. Mary’sednesday Nicholas J. Horan Stephen Bernard Peter Lebel James McLellan Gilbert Arsenaun Calvary William M. Adams Bath Iron Works Foundation Co Savannah Atlantic Corporation Portsmouth N. H Gertrude Hutchins Brooklyn

Bath Remembers Senator Harding

Bath residents recall Warren G. Harding of Ohio who was named at a McKinley day banquet in Cleveland as Ohio’s presidential candidate. He spoke at a 1916 Republican rally in the Columbia and drew the campaign’s largest audience. Harding visited Bath at the home of Hon. Harold M. Sewall and met many locals. Miss Ada E. McCormick joins the Texaz plant office force.

Warren G. Harding Ohio Cleveland Buckeye Columbia Harding Harold M. Sewall Chicago

Capt Ernest Wessen Known in Bath as Auburn City Manager Candidate

Capt Ernest J. Wessen, considered for Auburn city manager, is noted in Bath for work as a railroad telegraph operator and a Bethlehem Steel era aviation field leader. He has served in radio instruction, electrical departments, and the signal corps with the rank of captain. He is about 34 and married, son of the late Alfred Wesson. Private A. P. Tarbox of Canada’s 123d division visited his sister at 27 Crescent Court after 11 months overseas service.

Ernest J. Wiessen Auburn Bath Maine Central Railroad Wessen Fort Wood N. Y Cumberland County Light & Power Co Portland United States Cambridge Mass Washington Department of the Signal Corps Alfred Wesson A. P. Tarbox 123D Division Canadian Forces Crescent Court Southport

Nine year old Raphael Rowe drives milk route and hauls wood

Georgetown reports a remarkable boy, Raphael Rowe, adopted son of Mr and Mrs Everett Higgins. At nine he handles horses, drives a milk route, unharnesses and tends the horse, and recently hauled three loads of wood solo. The town notes many visits, school closings, and local happenings including a fatal illness in Roxbury and a discharge from army service by Alvah Reynolds.

Georgetown Raphael Rowe Everett Higgins Master Rowe Llewellyn Hinckley Bath Clinton Mathews James Nixon Robinhood Alvah Reynolds Hattie E. Rowe Marion Buzzo Brunswick John {. Williams West Georgetown Harry Heald Thomas Hagan Hagan Natt Tome Ibra Lawrence Robindoon Center School Leon Williams Thomas Williams Mildred Howe Arrowste Albert Luce Rockland Walter Powers Perry Beals Woolwich Joseph Higgins Boston Harold F. Hunt Isleyford Henry Reynolds Everett Trafton Lincoln Street William O. Oliver Walter B. Cummings Roscoe P. Todd Morchester Mass Edwin H. Oliver Frederick Noyes Alvah N Reynolds Eugene Reynolds France Mabel Ford Oliver Roxbury W. <. Todd Nobury Magrs

Local Obituary and Lighthearted Prank Report

James F. Will Co. mourns Mrs Oliver with funeral at Oak Cemetery Georgetown attended by her family including husband and daughter Dorothy. Two sisters and two brothers are named. notable residents and a mayoral candidate are referenced amid an anecdote about a catnip prank disturbing a sleeping friend. George Beaumont of Waitt Bond Boston visits Bath with Alderman D L Howard.

Dorothy W. C. Todd Georgetown Walter B. Cummings Bath Ethel B. Todd Roscoe P. Todd Dorchester Mass William A. Todd Oak Cemetery Oliver George Beaumont Waitt & Bond, Inc Boston Mr. Beaumont D. Ll. Howard

Ensign Magoun Returns From Norfolk Release

Ensign Frederick Magoun of the U S S naval aviation service comes home Tuesday night after receiving his release from active duty at the Norfolk Virginia base.

Frederick Magoun U. S S. Naval Aviation Service Naval Aviation Base Norfolk

Miss Johnson Confined by Illness at Texas Steamship

Miss Mabel Johnson, employed at The Texas Steamship Co., is confined to her room on High Street due to influenza after her father arrives Wednesday from Vermont.

Mabel Johnson Texas Steamship Co High Street Vermont

Anuric Patient Remedy Promoted By Doctor Pierce

Anuric is advertised as a remedy for dropsical conditions caused by kidney issues with swelling in hands ankles and feet. The promotion claims rapid relief from uric acid related inflammation including scalding urination backache and rheumatic symptoms. Dr Pierce of Buffalo introduces Anuric with double strength and offers a trial package for ten cents along with Doctor Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for various digestive ailments.

Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y Tone el

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grange Uncle Sam L.H. Rowe Master Stevens Pvt. Lester Powers Toul Mr. Stevens States Maine Alton C. Berry Brokl Germany Army of Occupation Saisha Field Almon Marr Malden Medford E. M. Cunningham J. G. Stevens T. E. Cromwell Eddie Fay Eva Beals Kenneth Pinkham Flora Moore W. E. Rowe Cecile Scmpter Grammar Schol Old Orchard Charles Hanna Mark Thibodeau Hunnewell James MacMahan Tom Wiscasset Miss Marion H. Rowe Ladies’ Aid Grand Jury J. T. MacMahan George Gray Clinton Hanna Belgrade Mr. Hanna Hanna Alonzo MacMahan W. H. Holland G. J. Stevens William Boyd John Thompson Bros Jasper Mains Cale Conley’s Specialty Store Senator Harding Ada E. McCormick Texaz Capt Ernest Wessen Gouraud T. Hopkins & Son New York Cee the House OF Better Merchandise Carter James F. Will Co Center Street J. H. Watson M. D
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