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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1917

Page

9

Flag Ordered Lowered at Brussels Sparks American Resolve

Society gossip item notes political tensions as a poem laments German aggression in Belgium. Returns to local club meetings, including D.A.R. gatherings with Miss Murphy's Hawaii trip talk, and church and university circles. Mentions illness, travel, and upcoming events across Bath Brunswick and Portland.

Murphy High St Col. Dummer Sewall D.A.R James Murphy Miss Murphy John A. Morse Edward C. Plummer Harry C. Webber Hawaiian Islands Charles Staples Bowdeinham

Young worker dies after 45 foot fall at Texas yard

Grant Gifford, 20, was killed at the Texas Steamship Co. yard when he fell from a derrick while removing a block. Medical examiner exonerated the company from responsibility. Gifford, popular with colleagues, had two months’ service and was active in the West Bath Grange and Lincoln Castle. He lived with Joseph White in West Bath.

Grant Gifford Texas Steamship Co N. Gratz Jackson Morin Gifford Herbert Galt Morse High School West Bath Joseph White

Salt rub for smooth sewing hands after kitchen work

Salt rubbed into the hands after kitchen tasks and rinsed with tepid water keeps hands smooth. It enables sewing or embroidery without difficulty.

Librettist McLellan Leaves English Estate to Wife

CO. M. 8. McLellan the well known librettist left an estate in England valued at $110,000 to his wife.

McLellan England

Bowdoin Plans New Dormitory Modern Complex At Bowdoin

President William DeWitt Hyde announced at chapel that funds are assured for a $75,000 dormitory to be built south of Appleton Hall. Allen and Collens of Boston have the design contract, F. A. Rumery Co. of Portland the construction bid, with completion aimed by September.

William DeWitt Hyde Bowdoin Allen and Collens Boston Appleton Hall F. A. Rumery Co Portland

George A. Crockett Publishes Tuneful Dreamland Song

George A. Crockett a Dreamland Theatre pianist has composed a tuneful catchy song. Friends who heard it say it is appealing and likely to be released soon. A Bath singer will feature the piece before the public.

George A. Crockett Dreamland Theatre Bath

State Boys Day Observed At Y M C A Meeting

State Boys Day will be observed tomorrow at the Y M C A with a large mass meeting for boys. All men are invited to the meeting. Delegates to the recent Boys Conference will speak briefly and short talks will be given by the leaders of the delegations.

South End Parent-Teacher Association Washington St Y.m.oc. A

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