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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1917

Page

3

Proffession of Arms Honorable in View of God and Church

Rev. Gould J. Brown defended military service as honorable and necessary in a Sunday sermon. He argued biblical precedent for soldiers, citing John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, who accepted armed authority within social order, and noted ongoing tension between peace movements and defense.

C. A. Fogg Corliss Street Y.M.C.A Arthur E. Tarbell Tarbell Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Sidney L. Eaton Milton H. Douglas Chester A. Plant Francis McPherson Herbert Douglas

A Friend's Advice From Louisville Woman

A Louisville reader recounts severe female troubles with headaches and nervousness. After doctors advised surgery, a friend prescribed Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound which she credits with restoring health and enabling her to care for her home and baby.

Louisville Christy Lydia E. Logleham

Healthiest One in the Family Promotes Fruit-a-tives

In Port Robinson on July 8 1915 William Warren testifies that his daughter Hattie with kidney disease and swelling improved after taking Fruit-a-tives. He praises the remedy and notes prices 25 cents trial, 6 for $2.50, from Fruitatives Limited New York.

Hattie Warren Port Robinson Hattie William Warren Fruitatives Limited Pydensburg New York

Doctrines of the New Church on soldiers and country love

The text discusses apostles in prison, military virtue, and the New Church view that army service is part of social fabric. It describes love of country, defender role, and courage tempered by mercy, linking faith to warfare ethics and afterlife. It then notes Morse High boys losing a state basketball title but playing a swift game versus Portland, with social events from local clubs and postponed Rebekah meeting.

New Church Morse High Boys Portland Sym

Weeks Street Grammar School Creates Excellent Friday Program

An unusually good Weeks St. Grammar School entertainment drew a full Assembly Hall at Morse High Friday night. The program featured a large cast, colorful dances, a mock trial, Japanese drill, and two patriotic tableaux, all praised for charm and effort.

ST. Pupils St. Grammar School Morse High Ota T Donaldson Lennox Gillespie Parent-Teacher Association

Weekes Street School Concert Supports Pupils Funds

The Weekes Street school held a two week prep concert raising money for pupil needs and recreation. America the Beautiful was sung by all after Miss Elizabeth Conley accompanied on piano. Principal Miss Mary Conley and teachers Miss Elenore Richards Miss Grace Lightbody and Miss Gladys McGilli cuddy led about 200 pupils described as a promising group.

Morse Elizabeth Conley Mary Conley Weeks St. School Elenore Richards Grace Lightbody Gladys McGillicuddy

Weeks Street students raise funds for piano and recital

The Weeks Street pupils organized a Friday evening entertainment that raised about sixty dollars, aimed as a nucleus for a piano purchase. The program featured opening choruses, solos, trios, folk dances, and various musical numbers performed by students, teachers, and parents.

Josie Rich Helen Jones Dorothy Ingham George Moses Fred Armes Marion Small Katherine Stinson Hazel Bowker Doris Barter Ida McCabe Gladys Bickle Madelyn Davis Harold Bouton Carl Pinson Lauriston Cateon Rosina Bates Madelyn Oliver Harold Armes Herbert Goodwin Omah Trott Ernest Wexler Conflict Irene Merry Laura Warner Doris Hartford Eleanor Lewis Evelyn Dodge Christine Curtis Dorothy Sheldon Thelma Rich Mabel Crocker Elizabeth Freeman Velma Cornish Dorothy Oliver Alice Savage Leona Hoyt Helen Lacy Caroline Sweet Gladys Glidden Maude Bowker Katherine Harrington Mabel Nelson Evelyn Moses Evelyn Moses. Pantomime Songs.—Mother Mahree Thelma Robbins Annie Laurie Dorothy Boyd Alice Ben Bok Maggie Kendall Tyler Kathleen Mavourneen Ruth Fowles Evelyn Robbins Mammy America Margaret Kennedy

Western Union offers training and bonus to junior operators

The Western Union Telegraph Co. offers a bonus program for about 1000 current manager operators in small towns to enlist and train as junior operators. Any person over 16 with education can join, with free instruction and guaranteed employment on reaching the junior grade as telegraph schools in cities cannot meet demand.

Western Union Telegraph Co

Morse High School adopts new school song and events recap

Morse High School approves a student authored song set to America the Beautiful for year use, praising school spirit and loyalty. The report also covers a Winter Street Club event featuring comedian S Blood of Concord, church activities, and a Boston hotel fire incident involving Edward Horton with non serious burns.

Edward Horton Lenox Boston Five Islands Horton

Public Buildings Announces Staffing Changes and Bill on Raccoon Hunting

Superintendent Charles S. Brown names Frank J. Staples of Augusta to the state house night watch, succeeding James Clark of Vassalboro. Charles W. Ricker of Augusta will replace John A. McCarty of Hallowell as day foreman on Feb 20. Henry S. Toutain of Lewiston will replace Hall C. Bowman of Augusta Monday. Paul Conroy of North Anson also joins the employes. Rep Allen of Sanford introduces a bill to legalize nocturnal raccoon hunting in October, saying it has common sense.

Charles S. Brown Frank J. Staples Augusta State House James Clark Vassalboro Charles W. Ricker John A. McCarty Hallowell Henry S. Toutain Lewiston Hall C. Bowman Paul Conroy North Anson

Maine Farmers Keep Working Despite Ills

Maine farmers busy year round ignore minor illnesses. L. F. Atwood's Medicine claims to quickly correct slight ailments and keep men fit for labor. Offer includes free Needle Book and needles on sending a sample wrap with opinion of the medicine to L. F. Medicine Co. Portland Me.

L. F.” Atwood Maine L. F.” Medicine Co Portland

Park League Standings Stay Steady as Season Advances

The Red Men remain first with a comfortable lead, Hyde Windlass sits second just ahead of the Athletics. Woodmen top the second division while all teams sharpen play as surprising fumbles are anticipated for the rest of the season. Official standings follow.

Red Men Hyde Windlass Athletics Woodmen

Bath pair lose in Inter-City bowling match

Jud Ward and Harry McCray of Portland lost the opening lap to Everett Smith and Preston Farrar in a 20-string Inter-City bout at Park Alleys. Ward rolled 979 pins. Smith 943. Farrar led for Bath with 1055 pins to McCray 958, giving Bath a 60-pin edge. Next lap set for Longfellow Square alleys tonight.

Jud Ward Harry McCray Portland Everett Smith Preston Farrar Park

Deafness Cure Claim via Constitutional Remedies

An 19th century advertisement states deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining can only be cured by constitutional remedies not local applications. It offers a $100 reward for any case cured by Catarrh Cure and promotes Toledo Ohio druggists selling a Catarrh Cure and family pills for constipation.

Toledo Ohio Hale Family

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G. J. Brown Gould J. Brown Brown Israel Matthew Viti Hague Navy Babylonia Greece Rome Jesus Christ Themith John the Baptist John Lord Jesus Christ Palestine James Ledyard John Legro League of Central Church Horace Ward Louise Holbrook Dorothy Donnell Marion Small Jones Jinks Hector Jinks Clifford Neil Juliana Jones George Moses Judge Héminhan Albert Redlon Augustus Smart Douglas Barter Viola Veriplain Josie Rich Mike Thomas Bates Willie Wilkes Mama Madison Moore Heinrich Schnitzberger Edwin Lacey Cristina Schnitzberger Heinrich Doris Barter Old Peedick Harmon Barter Clarence Clews Murdock Murray Algernon Love Oscar Hunt Enery Tipps Harry Cahoon Montgomery Spriggs Norah Miss Small Blanche Bickle Clifford Neil Union St. Entertainment Westbrook The Portland Express Charles L. Fegg Jestie Beth Coombs Nathan Coombs Mrs. Fogg Arden W. Coombs Rockland United States Executive Committee On National Defense M.H.S Morse High School America the Beautiful S. Thompson Blood Concord Mass Winter Street Mr. Blood Winter Street Church Men's Club Allen Sanford Maine Farmers P.C. Red Men BATH Farrar Smith Texaco Club Waldo Murray Texas Steamship Co Murray Times the Times Weeks Street Grammar School Flood John Lagro Snow Park Mary Douglas Goddard Brunswick
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