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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1919
Page
3
A fragment from a local page notes confusion at a store named X Mart and a regional emergency response. Readable items include disorganized sentences about SSEE measures and ot may refer to events or stock issues.
Five Islands Grange members met amid stormy attendance to plan the installation of officers next Tuesday night with State Secretary H Libby of Aubury presiding. A clam stew was voted, fudge was shared, and Sisters urged doughnuts or pies. Libby will be guest of Mr. and Mrs. J G Stevens.
Alvah Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Reynolds arrived home from Camp Merritt New Jersey after wounded shoulder in the St Mihiel action He left Hoboken Sunday and stopped at Camp Devens en route He is the first Georgetown boy to return from overseas duty and expects discharge soon He was greeted by relatives and friends including Frank Heald Junior Hagan Florence Pinkham and Ralph Reynolds others note his illness and the town awaits sleighing and wood for winter supplies
Central Maine Power Co- operating Bath and Brunswick Light and Power Co- reports a new gas plant is now in service. The move aims to relieve long Standing supply problems and improve gas quality. Officials note past upgrades were slowed by labor shortages but expect winter improvements to continue in spring.
Everett W. Dixon 54 died suddenly Wednesday evening from apoplexy after feeling unwell earlier that day. Born in Clinton he worked long at Maine Central Railroad and later Bath Iron Works storehouse after resigning as chief clerk in Bath. He leaves wife Caroline Hunter, daughter Hazel Dixon, brother Omar Dixon, and sisters Mertie Dixon Blanche Seekins and Lida Welch.
The notice highlights a January clearance with underpriced merchandise including seven new pieces at large reductions. It lists fabric deals such as 42 inch wide material once 1.89 per yard now 1.39 and Linen Crash 6 inch wide at 25 cents and 35 cents respectively, with other unclear lines indicating further discounts.
The article lists destroyer sailors, including Wiley E. water tender on St. Louis and Solomon O. Rockett on Wachusett, with others on Wickes Paulding and Tucker. It notes six to fifteen months of European service and recognition bringing fame to destroyers as they return to commission.
M B Doyle a retired ship builder of 141 North Street testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieve kidney trouble and backache during frequent secretions. He previously recommended them in 1911 and reiterates today. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises this endorsement.
Miss Sarah M. Durgan died Thursday in Lewiston. Mrs Annie Gardiner is ill at home with a severe cold.
The Maine attorney general will strictly enforce the rule requiring 1919 number plates. Motorists still using 1918 plates face penalties after a grace period for compliance.
About 30 members attend the Bath Co UREP installation at the New Iven House. Maj. Arthur H. Ashton presides as installing officer and Gen. Warren E. Riker attends as guest. A sabre is presented to Past Capt. Frank H. Beal, and the year ends with 14 new members and over $200 in the treasury. Officers named include Ralph Munro captain and T M Larsen first lieutenant. A dinner is served. Lieut. Milton S. Kimball returns from overseas aboard the Nieu Amsterdam to join the lst regiment.
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