Maine Republican Sewall heads to convention unopposed
Augusta readers note Bowdoin students drill indoors and plan rifle club as Maine politics ponder national issues. Hon Harold M. Sewall named delegate at large to the Republican National Convention. Bath Water District closes a favorable $539,500 plant purchase and hints at stable, improving service. The piece critiques federal policy on maritime defense and private sector shipbuilding amid broader economic optimism.
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Augusta
Harold M. Sewall
Maine
Sewall
Bath
Bath Water District
Maine Water Co
Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes pure blood for digestion
An ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that strengthens digestion and nerves. It claims pure blood enables stomach and liver function, prevents symptoms of dyspepsia, and rids the blood of humors. It urges readers to get it today.
Bryce as envoy to Washington urged to ease US England talks
The piece argues James Bryce could best handle the England US blockade issues in Washington with full authority. It mocks a California congressman’s 33 state defense highway plan and criticizes municipal spending overruns in the School Board committee reports. It notes Bryce’s high standing in the US and warns against partisan pork barrel politics.
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England
United States
James Bryce
Washington
Bryce
Rep. Stephens
California
Stephens
Committee On
Indiana Ballot Sees Wilson Backed by Secretary Tumulty
The piece notes President Wilson appearing on Indiana’s ballot by authority of Secretary Tumulty and the abandonment of the one term plank. It references W J B’s prospects for 1916 and Lord Northcliffe’s view that the European war will last years, with Northcliffe press owner seen as well informed.
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Wilson
Indiana
Tumulty
Nebraska Plains
1916
Lord Northcliffe
Primary petition forms face amendment window before May
The Department of State flags numerous primary nomination petitions with signer addresses missing town or city. Some petitions meet signer counts but lack proper form. Candidates will get a chance to amend. after May 1 no amendment opportunity remains for filings.
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Department of State
Edward E Morse and Myra A Whittam Wed in Bath
Edward E Morse and Myra A Whittam of Bath were married Saturday at 8 by Rev. J. E. C. Sawyer at his Washington Street home. Morse works in Bath Iron Works joiner shop. Bride daughter of Asa P. Whitlam, Morse High School graduate, musician. They will live at 47 Academy Street. Parents hosted a post wedding dinner.
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Myra A. Whittam
J. E. C. Sawyer
Washington St
Bath Iron Works
Asa P. Whitlam
Morse High School
Academy St
Morse
Sawyer
Emma Ward
Horace W. Ward
Foose Witter United at Beacon Street Parsonage
Charles Foose and Alicia C. Witter, both of this city, married by Rev. T N Kewley on Saturday evening February 12 at the Beacon Street parsonage. Foose is a carpenter at Bath Iron Works and Mrs. Foose is the daughter of James Skaling. They will live at 64 Mechanic Street.
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Beacon St. Parsonage
Charles Foose
Alicia C. Witter
T. N. Kewley
Foose
Bath Iron Works
James Skaling
Mechanic St
Alden W Richardson Celebrates 87th Birthday in Bath
Alden W Richardson longtime city joiner born in Bath observed his eighty seventh birthday last Saturday. Neighbors sent a postcard shower and gifts while family gatherings continued at his Lemont Street home. He is native to Bath son of Benjamin Richardson and married fifty seven years. His wife Mrs Richardson remains healthy. The couple has three children J Albert Redlon Mrs George Shaw and Harry O Richardson plus four grandchildren Harold Shaw Marion Mabel and J A Redlon.
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Alden W. Richardson
Mr. Richardson
Benjamin Richardson
Lemont St
Lydia E. Pinkham Remedies Promote Health For Women
A Washington Park Illinois mother of four credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills with restoring her health after female troubles backache and nervous spells. She urges others to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co and notes a Boston supervisor relative in her social circle.
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Washington Park
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Rost
Stopies
Moore Avenue
Illinois
Examination of Teachers to Seek State Certificates
An examination for State Certificate of Elementary Grade will be held Saturday February 26 at Morse High School. Candidates may qualify by written exam for Professional Elementary, Secondary, or Professional Secondary certificates. Only current elementary or secondary certificate holders may seek the professional certificates. Those seeking eligibility must file by February 19 and will be notified of exam locations and program details.
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Morse High School
Applications for state Certificates of all grades
Applicants for state Certificates of all grades will be sent on application to the State Superintendent of Public Schools in Augusta Maine.
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State Superintendent of Public Schools
Augusta
Maine
Dercas Guild Meet and Local Notices From Park League
The Dercas Guild met on Tuesday evening with Mrs. William Crafts. The funeral of Mrs. Lydia Rog ers was held Saturday from Llewellyn Adams’ residence with Rev. D L Wilson officiating. Pall bearers were Horace Norton Arthur Norton Parker Adams and William Litchfield. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr Cobb awarded two Y M C A class members complimentary tickets to the Bowdoin interscholastic meet for merit. Jackson and Murray tied for best attendance but Jackson wins. Hill and Eliott have drawn more new members into the class this season. The competition continues with more rewards to come.
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William Crafts
Dummer St
Lydia B. Rogers
Parker O. Rogers
Llewellyn F. Adams
High St
D. L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
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Arthur Norton
Parker Adams
William Litchfield
Oak Grove Cemetery
Cobb
Y.M.C.A
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