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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1914

Page

5

Bath Maine Sees New Industry Hope and Winter Trade

In Bath, Maine, a public industrial plant project advances with local subscriptions reported around $5,000. The town markets show strong midwinter trade, boat building and sail loft work continue, and fishing through ice permits extend through February and March with size rules.

Bath Maine Colby’s Elm St. Baptist Church Salvation Army Front St Coffin Bros St. Mary’s J. Fred Tobey B. R. Campbell Westbrook Seminary William Harris Winn Lincoln F. H. Sulphen Center St Dr. McGillicuddy Stone Mason W. F. Stearns Francis M Ada F. Brown Minott Charlesemphis Thomaston Charles Snow W. S. McKague William T. Small Kennebec Towboat Co Butler Washington St Youland Alamede Tarbox Luther B. Roberts Portland Small Point Alliquippa Philadelphia Pittsburg Sagadahoc County Pomona Times Office Pomona Grange No. 9 J. F. Upton Keegan Little Missionary’s Day Nursery New York Waldorf-Astoria Mme Eamma Eames Mme. Eames America Emilio de Gorgorza Roy R. Hall Damariscotta Belle P Mr. Hall Isaiah Morrell

Funeral of Mrs Hughes in Grace Church service

Funeral held Monday at two from 1005 Washington St for Mrs George E Hughes with Rev Culbert MecGay of Grace Church presiding. Out of town mourners included Nealley and Gregson families. note life described as devoted to church and charity with many friends. Surviving relatives listed include her husband, mother, siblings, and nieces.

Culbert MecGay Grace Church George E. Hughes Hughes Washington St Johns. Hyde William D. Sewall Joseph M. Trott Joseph Sewall Sagadahoc Bar Association Ladies’ Aid Society William FP. Nealley Harry Merrill Mary D. Nealley Bangor H. A. Nealley Newton and Bowdoin N Susan Margaret E. S. J. Nealley Grace Episcopal Church FE. S. J. Nealley Bath John Gregson City William P. Nealley Boston Bowdoin N. Gregson Amherst Agricultural College Milwaukee Edward St. John Nealley Newton Katharine Nealles Ellen G. Nealley

Older Than Maine John W Stewart Is 95

John W Stewart, born May 10 1879 in Ballmore Scotland, says he is a year older than the state of Maine and remains lively at 95. He credits his health to simple childhood foods and an active outdoor life.

John W. Stewart Down Street Mr. Stewart Maine Ballmore Scotland

Change of Program for 1914 Commencement Arrangements

A faculty committee revamps the commencement schedule to attract alumni and provide entertaining events. Activities include Phi Kappa Phi banquet, oratorical contest, Baccalureate address, vesper service, military drill with prize banner, class day, Maine Masque performance, Glee Club concert, Alumni vs Varsity game, luncheons, president’s reception, and fraternity reunions from June 6 to June 9.

Phi Kappa Phi Maine

Arrests at Center Street tenement end in court

Saturday police halted a drunken gathering at a Center Street tenement arresting Mr and Mrs Ernest Thompson and a couple from Rockland. One quart of whiskey was seized. On Monday Judge Keegan fined Thompson and Mrs Thompson and Mrs Cameron $14.62 each and Cameron $9.62 with jail terms for default. Vernon Gray found guilty for pocket peddling in a separate case. Morse High crushed Edward Little 24 to 5 in a basketball game. Upcoming events include commencement activities at the university.

Wallace Center St Ernest Thompson Rockland Sheriff Oliver Thompson Express Keegan Thompson-Cameron Cameron Vernon Gray Five Islands Oliver Augusta Gray the Times Morse High Edward Little Black Point Cookson George E. Hughes Hughes Supreme Judicial Court Artell Cookson State Hobbs

Supreme Court Action in Bartlett v Spraune and Related Cases

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court heard Bartlett v Spraiue with a $75 settlement. Crocker v Crocker awarded half undivided property. Wheeler named referee for rents and profits. Several liquor cases led to not guilty verdicts and fines. Hobbs cases resolved with jail time and fines, with possible further action if liquor sales continue. Cases Atkins v Grant and Douglas v Thomas moved to trial with assigned counsel.

Crocker Maine Water Co Benedict Manson Marine Co Kennebec River Bath Hanson Hobbs Oliver Heselton Plummer Bridgham Edward Atkins Hugh D. Grant Appli Justice Hanson Wheeler & Howe C. M. P. Larrabee Arthur B. Douglas Applt Nellie Thomas Drew and Newell

Forest lone vow of Bana Douglass aims two months in Maine woods

Miss Bana Douglass of Stratton Maine plans to enter the Franklin County woods this year with no clothes or provisions and survive two months using woodcraft and game knowledge. She will emerge wearing whatever she can obtain in the backwoods. Her father Gus Douglass, an expert trapper and guide, accompanies her on a separate shooting trip across the Canadian border.

Portland Eve Miss Douglass Gus’’ Douglass Stratton Dead River Carrabasset River Eustis Farmington

Death of Edward Payson Shaw Former Bath native 73

Edward Payson Shaw, 73, formerly of Bath, died in Malden Mass. He was born to James R. and Margaret J. Shaw and learned telegraphy with his brother D. C. Shaw. A Civil War veteran, he served in the 8th Maine and was wounded at Fair Oaks. He leaves a wife, daughter Miss H. Creeme Shaw of Malden, and sisters Ellen T and Diane H Shaw of Bath. His funeral occurred in Malden Friday at 10 p.m.

Maine Fair Oaks H. Creeme Shaw Malden Ellen T Diane H.shaw

Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil Promises Easy Cold Relief

An advertisement touts Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil as a tasteless, odorless remedy for colds. It claims no additives and easy use for children, warning against flavored oils and noting it comes in 25 and 50 cent sizes. Spencer Kellogg & Sons, Buffalo, New York, publish the green castor leaf trademark.

Kellogg Spencer Kellogg & Sons of Buffalo Kellogg’s Spencer Kellogg & Sons, Inc N. Y

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