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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1908

Page

4

Comprehensive Work of Rev Alexander McDonald

Rev Alexander McDonald of Bath spoke at Winter Street and Central churches about his Maine coast mission. He described daily preaching across settlements, noted Malaga’s past, and mentioned future schools and Moscongus Island efforts funded largely by Bar Harbor residents.

Alexander McDonald Bath Bey A. A. McDonald Winter Street Central Church Maine McDonald Malaga Moscongus Island Bar Harbor

Bodwell Grange Meets On Cold Saturday Night

Last Saturday a small group gathered at Bodwell hall for a Grange meeting. The program included reading, stories, songs, poems, conundrums, instrumental music and discussions on the Grange’s purpose and farming net income.

Grange Bodwell Hall Sister Carr Bro Awa Wallace Sylvester Nat Morse W. Gatekeeper The

Local Notes from Ashdale and Bodwell Grange Event

George Blaisdell and family return to Ashdale from Seal Cove after nine or ten months away. W N Eaton and son in law Clary unharmed but upset moving hay at the poor farms. George McIntire returns to Ashdale from a months long sea voyage. Bodwell Grange plans an entertainment on the 18th at their hall featuring a play impersonations readings and songs with public invited at eight o clock.

George Blaisdell Ashdale Seal Cove W. N. Eaton Mr. Clary George McIntire Bodwell Grange

Pythians Benefit Party for City Hospital Fund Planned

The Pythians announce a benefit program at Pythian hall next Tuesday evening for the City Hospital fund. Events run from eight to ten with bridge and straight whist, music by Prof Testa's orchestra, and refreshments, followed by a dance after ten. Revenue Inspector Leslie A. Dyer is reassigned to the Albany division under John N. Garner, effective Feb 15, with headquarters moved from Boston to Albany.

Pythians City Hospital Fund Pythian Hall Assembly Hall Testa Leslie A. Dyer New England A. T. Sweat Mr. Dyer Agent Sweat Albany, N. Y John N. Garner Albany New York Westchester County Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont Boston

Child Injured In Shafting At Shipyard Grind House

Ten year old Howard Carr was caught in shafting at the New England Co shipyard grind stone house after his coat tail snagged in the machinery. He was removed in a bleeding, unconscious state and taken to Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston for surgery.

Howard Carr George F. Carr The New England Co Grindstone Young Carr Joseph Reed C. F. Curtis Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Carr William Maine General Hospital Portland Howard

Meet at Richmond Augusta District Conference Schedule

The sixth annual Augusta District conference meets today and tomorrow at the Methodist Episcopal church in Richmond with special Maine Central Railroad rates. Program lists devotional services, sermons, class meetings, business sessions, and general conference discussions led by multiple pastors.

Augusta Methodist Episcopal Church Richmond Maine Central Railroad G. D. Holmes

Miss Palmer Undergoes Successful Appendicitis Operation

Miss Mary I. Palmer went to South Framingham Massachusetts for treatment and underwent surgery on Thursday. Friends report the operation was successful and she is recovering as well as could be expected with a speedy recovery hoped for. W F Haines sold his apples to Charles Ham February 4. E M Lapham has charge of packing them.

Mary I. Palmer South Framingham Mass W. F. Haines Charles Ham E. M. Lapham

Orrin Perkins Returns After West Somerville Visit

Orrin Perkins came back from a visit to his sister in West Somerville. His brother Ernest joined him briefly. Walter Reed, visiting relatives here to gauge winter conditions, has returned to Massachusetts. Reed lives in California. Farmers hasten firewood collection. Mrs. E A Siegars stayed with sister Mrs. A J Tibbetts briefly. Miss Marian E White returned from Dresden Mills.

Orrin, Perkins West Somerville Ernest Walter Reed Massachusetts Mr. Reed California E. A. Siegars A. J. Tibbetts Marian E. White Dresden Mills

Miss Elizabeth P. Dean Visits Friends in Portland

Miss Elizabeth P. Dean spent Sunday as a guest of friends in Portland, enjoying hospitality and a quiet weekend visit with local hosts.

Elizabeth P. Dean Portland

Cindy's Harbor Weather and Local Notices

The two week stretch has been bitterly cold with heavy salt water ice in creeks yet little snow for sledding. Residents report Doughty of East Harpswell improving after illness and many grippe cases in the area.

H. S. Doughty East Harpswell Mr. Doughty

Lincoln Day Observed and Local Notices in Richmond

Lincoln day was observed at the Methodist church Sunday. A memorial address was given by the pastor I A Beane. The fourth lecture by the Young Men’s Berean class was held at the chapel. Fire Chief J Clark Flagg extinguished a rekindled fire at the Small brothers’ house. Marcus Costello remains largely homebound with sciatic rheumatism. Mt Carmel Chapter OES plans a whist party Friday evening. Ice and millwood traffic boosts local business after snowfall. Florence Robinson returned from Worcester where she aided ill relatives. Children enjoy the season’s first sliding and laughter on the hills. Dr F Peabody aided by three other physicians treated George Killam. A party plans Libby’s hall entertainment Friday evening by Litchfield Academy seniors, featuring the drama Willowdale and a grand dance. Charlie Brown of Brockton visits family.

Lincoln I. A. Beane Small Brothers J. Clark Flagg Marcus Costello Mt. Carmel Florence Robinson Worcester Mass Cedar Gy George Killam Libby's Hall Litchfield Academy Willowdale Charlie Brown Brockton

Lewiston Hosts Perrille Gotch Wrestling Match Next Monday

A large local party will attend the Perrille Gotch wrestling match in Lewiston next Monday evening. A local wrestler will tackle Kid Dionne before the main event. Outside seats may be engaged by the sporting editor of the Times if spoken for before tomorrow evening.

Lewiston Kid Dionne the Times

Plain hot water cures many ailments say doctor

A family physician extols plain hot water as a universal remedy for ailments from stomach pains to headaches and congestion. He advises internal use three times daily, hot compresses, foot soaks, and even a weight loss plan, with anecdotes of improved digestion, headaches, and skin tone.

West Bath Stroke Victim Improves at Home

West Bath resident Wylie F Rogers, struck by paralysis two weeks ago, shows slight improvement under care of Drs Wescott and Bibber. Longtime Bath Iron Works employee and skilled worker, Rogers elicits heartfelt sympathy from the community as he recovers.

Wylie F. Rogers

Maine Retail Merchants set to form districts across state

An executive committee will split Maine into districts for district organization. Conventions are planned for Lewiston, Bangor, Portland, Biddeford and Augusta with Bath Brunswick meetings to follow. Sagadahoc towns Boothbay Wiscasset and Brunswick will join Bath district. National meeting in Boston in May targets solid Maine organization.

Maine Retail Merits’ Association Lewiston Bangor Portland Biddeford Augusta Bath Brunswick Sagadahoc Boothbay Wiscasset

Local Notes from Winnegance and Nearby Areas

Mrs. John L. Cook is improving after a lengthy illness and can sit up briefly daily. Mrs. William A. Perry remains housebound due to illness. Mrs. Kennedy of Portland is visiting relatives in Winnegance. Winfield Morse and John G. Morse Jr. have begun lumbering on Nichols jet near Pitch Pine hill. Ice is thick enough for camps at the Beach but fishing yields are sparse. One veteran fisher notes progressive winter conditions.

John L. Cook William A. Perry Kennedy Portland Winnegance Winfield Morse John G. Morse Jr Pitch Pine Hill

Winter changes loom as workers fear wage loss and late trains

Local reports note upcoming changes in winter, with fishing records, power outages and late streetcars causing morning delays. Iron Works employees may lose pay if whistles are late and meals are missed. a phone link to Cook's store could help workers reach worksites on time. Also mentioned are ice depths 14 to 19 inches, sledding joy, and farmers cutting wood amid new Maine Central train schedules delaying the afternoon mail to 3 PM.

Cook’s Walter Peterson Lyon Mass Carolime Nichols Maine Central Fred Johnson Bath D. A. Merry Charles B. Williams

Mrs. Margaret Blethen Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Margaret B. Blethen aged 85 widow of Josiah Blethen died Friday at her daughter Mrs. Edwin C. Dunning's home on lower Washington street after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with Rev. James A. Shaw of the Corliss Street Free Baptist church officiating. The body was taken to Wilton yesterday for burial.

Margaret B. Blethen Josiah Blethen Edwin C. Dunning Lower Washington Street James A. Shaw Corliss Street Free

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