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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1916

Page

12

Morse ships expand fleet and plans for U S merchant marine

A third group of ships was bought by the Morse syndicate from Mutual Transit Co. four steel vessels Huron St Paul Minneapolis and William Castle Rhodes totaling 8179 tons cost about 600000 dollars. Zealandia gained prominence after a Progreso incident. No stock flotation planned private subscriptions over subscribed. Morse aims to build a large U S merchant fleet with profitable voyages during high freight rates.

Morse Syndicate Mutual Transit Co Erie Railroad Lackawanna New York Central Lehigh Valley Interstate Commerce Commission Huron St. Paul Minneapolis William Castle Rhodes Great Britain Boston Herald Frederick Ocoma Archangel Morse United States

Medford Clergy Leader Rev Henry C DeLong Dies

Rev Henry C DeLong longtime First Parish Unitarian Medford pastor emeritus, library trustee chair, and Masons chaplain died at 75 after long illness at 10 Ashland Pl. Born Bingamton NY 1839 he served in Western New York before Massachusetts. He chaired Medford Public Library trustees for 10 years and led local historical and ministerial groups.

Henry C. DeLong First Parish Unitarian Church Medford Ashland Pl First Parish DeLong Boston Massachusetts Mr. DeLong Binghampton N. Y William M. DeLong Academy Susquehanna Seminary St. Lawrence University Canton Mt. Hermon Lodge Mystic R. A. Chapter Masons Medford Historical Society Medford Ministerial Association

Dunning Rites Held After Somerville Death of A B Dunning

Al fred B. Dunning formerly of this city died in Somerville Massachusetts after a two day pneumonia illness. He was 63 native of Bath son of the late Eben Dunning and worked as a clerk in J L Klippell clothing store then operated a Front Street grocery. He later moved to Boston and worked in clothing stores then joined the Boston and Albany Railroad at South Station. He is survived by his mother wife two sons Arthur B Dunning in Berlin and Frank Dunning in New Haven two daughters Mrs Leon Reed and Marion Dunning and brother James G Dunning a Springfield lawyer. He belonged to King Solomon Lodge F and AM Somerville. Funeral was in Somerville then interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.B

Somerville Alfred B. Dunning Mass Mr. Dunning Bath Eben Dunning J. L. Klippell Front St W. M. Hagan Boston Boston & Albany R.R South Station Eliza Frances Strout A. L. Strout Arthur B. Dunning Berlin Frank D. Dunning U. S.N New Haven Conn Leon L. Reed Marion Dunning James G. Dunning Springfield King Solomon Lodge Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs. Nellie N. Patterson Dies at 42

Nellie N. Patterson aged 42 years and 10 months died Monday night from a paralytic shock. She was the wife of George A. Patterson a riveter at Bath Iron Works and a daughter of William Pratt of South Paris. Funeral services were held Wednesday at two o'clock from her High Street residence with interment in Mechanic Falls.

Nellie N. Patterson George A. Patterson Bath Iron Works William Pratt South Paris High St Mechanic Falls

Death of Fred D. Bartlett Berlin Mills official

Word was received in this city Monday of the death of Fred D. Bartlett of Berlin New Hampshire. Mr Bartlett was well known along the upper Kennebec and surrounding towns, having been superintendent of the Berlin Mills in Farmingdale since they were purchased by the Berlin Mills Company.

Fred D. Bartlett Berlin N. H Bartlett Upper Kennebec Berlin Mills Farmingdale Berlin Mills ‘Co

Deafness Cure Claim Through Constitutional Remedies

An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It claims Catarrh Cure can restore the tube to normal and offers a hundred dollar reward for any case of deafness caused by tarrrh that cannot be cured.

Free. CO Toledo Ohio D . Is

Dr Williams Pink Pills Sold For Nervous disorders

The ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic tonic for nervous conditions. It claims many readers report relief and offers free copies upon request from Schenectady and similar mentions. Pills priced 50 cents per box or $2.50 for a set.

Droecine Co Schenectady

Longtime NH local leader dies after health decline

Lifelong lumber industry worker and former mayor of his home city, he served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. In frail health for some time, his death followed a Wednesday shock. He was about 60, survived by a widow, daughter Mary, two sons Leon and Harry, and five grandchildren. Mrs Harry Bartlett was formerly Miss Elsie Lowell, daughter of L L Lowell of this city.

New Hampshire House of Representatives Mary Leon Harry Harry Bartlett Elsie Lowell L. L. Lowell

Probate Court Adjourned January Session Actions Heard

At the adjourned January session of Probate Court Judge Lowell approved administrations for the estates of Fasttina A. Andros Bowdoinham George S. Andros Bowdoinham and Frances M. Humphreys Bath with named administrators. Wills filed include Nellie W. Patterson Bath George A. Patterson executor and J Clifford Spinney Bath executor. First and final account approved for George W. Parsons executor of Warren E. Mountfort estate. Accounts filed for Arland L. Brown Bowdoinham and Erland L. Brown Bowdoinham. Inventories filed for John G. Jewett Bath J Loyalist Brown Bowdoinham and Mary E. Mallett Topsham.

Lowell Fasttina A. Andros Bowdoinham R. B. Andros George S. Andros Frances M. Humphreys Bath Jesse D. Wilson George E. Wilson D.b.n C.t.a Nellie W. Patterson George A. Patterson James L. Spinney J. Clifford Spinney George W. Parsons Warren E. Mountfort Medford Mass Arland L. Brown J. Loyalist Brown Bowdeinham Erland L. Brown Mary A. Brown John G. Jewett Mary B. Jewett Mary E. Mallett Topsham William S. Rogers

Bath Driving Club Opens Season With Races Planned

The Bath Driving Club met in the Common Council room on Tuesday evening and discussed new horses in town. Members anticipate a lively season and plan the first race for Saturday at two o'clock on the Lily Pond with a committee to oversee judging and timely execution.

Bath Driving Club Messrs. Parks, Savage and Lord

Notable Names in Local Medical Society Roster

A partial list shows Doctor C Craig Class Tony Mr Richardson Garibaldi Mr Brown Peggy Volo Dr Powers Miss Hynes Mr Jewett Mr Chas Rogers Mr Frank Rogers Mr Belanger Mr Black reflecting attendees and affiliates of the regional medical group.

Doctor C. A Mr. Craig Tony Richardson Garibaldi Brown Peggy Volo Powers Miss Hynes Jewett Chas. Rogers Frank Rogers Belanger Black

Bank Elections Set at Annual Stockholders Meeting

The First National Bank elected directors Oliver Moses George P Davenport John S Hyde Gardiner G Deering Arthur J Dunton C V Minott Jr Frederick E Drake William S Shorey and J Edward Drake and organized with Oliver Moses as president George P Davenport as vice president William S Shorey as cashier J Edward Drake as secretary and D L Black as assistant cashier. Bath National Bank elected William D Sewall president Samuel S Sewall vice president F D Hill cashier Harry A Walters assistant cashier D A Hatch clerk. Trust Co elected trustees including R H Baxter F S Bowker C H Cahill C W Clifford C A Coombs B H Coughlin B G Crosby G G Deering D T Dougherty T S Gibbons H D Hathorne D L Howard J Houghton McLellan C V Minott S R Percy F A Small H B Sawyer L E Thebeau and officers President R H Baxter vice president G G Deering treasurer William B Mussenden assistant treasurer J E Hughes clerks Miss L M Emery and Miss Silie M Cahill.

First National Bank Oliver Moses George P. Davenport John 8S. Hyde Gardiner G. Deering Arthur J. Dunton C. V. Minott, Jr Frederick E. Drake William S&s. Shorey J. Edward Drake William S. Shorey D. L. Black Bath National Bath National Bank William D. Sewall Samuel S. Sewall Albert H. Shaw Langdon T. Snipe Frank B. Nichols Harry A. Walters D. A. Hatch The Bath Trust Co R H. Baxter F. S. Bowker C. H. Cahill C. W. Clifford C. A. Coombs B. H. Coughlin R. Percy F. A. Small H. B. Sawyer L. E. Thebeau R. H. Baxter G. G. Deering William B. Mussenden J. E. Hughes L. M. Emery Silie M. Cahill

Marr Wilson Edna Marr wed in Bath in quiet ceremony

John Langdon Wilson and Edna Mae Marr were married at the Central Church parsonage by Rev. David L. Wilson. The couple left for Portland on the 7 10 p m train and will settle in Bath after a brief honeymoon. Willis H Holbrook is ill with a cold.

John Langdon Wilson Edna Mae Marr Central Church David L. Wilson Portland Bath Clary’s

Grippe Epidemic Warns to Act Fast on Cold Signs

A public health warning urges immediate action at first cold symptoms amid a grippe epidemic. Consumers are advised to visit drug stores for quinine or rhinitis pills and to take a sugar dessert with Johnson's Anodyne Liniment, while ensuring fresh air and warmth. The ad credits Dr. Abner Johnson and his liniment as longstanding cures.

Johnson Abner Johnson

Notice of Executor Appointment in Topsham Me

The subscriber announces the appointment of an executor for the estate of the deceased in Topsham, Maine. All persons having claims or debts against the estate are notified to present them for payment by the date set, with contact details in Topsham.

Edward Lynch Bath Rother William Lynch Annie H. Lynch Sagadahoc Yaa

Maine Mortgages and Probate Notices from Sagadahoc

Land mortgage details in Sagadahoc County outline a parcel in Bowdoinham Village with liens and transfer notes. Probate orders require notices for estates of Mary A Brown and Wilda A Wood, with final accountings and February hearings in Bath.

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C. W. Morse Twentieth Century Club Cambridge Association of Ministers Ministerial Union American Unitarian Association National Unitarian Assocation Frederick Gill First Congregational Unitarian Church Arlington Henry C. Parker Woburn Hilary Bygrave Cambridge Independent Bureau of Agriculture Washington New York Bath, Maine Yours Truly Probate Robert W Percy Marie Dillon Wheeler Pansy B Powers Pear Savage Baron Sidnit Carlton Hall Sphinx Butler Taylor du Dawn Iilett and ‘Constantines Jr Bo He First and Bath National and Trust Co Marr-Wilson Willis H. Holbrook Grippe Sagadahed Richmond Bowdoinham Vlage James Joker Walter H.vunochere Maine Martha B. Hawkes Cumberlan Martha EB. Hawkes E. Hawk James Longley Seater Natt F. Howé Charleston Georgetown Banadahoc Bath Independent Maer Edward W. Wheeler Wilda A. Wood James 8S Lowet L. Jage Fiten W. Lonragister Sively Cyrus W. Longley State OF Henry Lynch Mary Paulina Oakland Cal Kitty Lynch Ayer Peter Lynch Thomas W. Lynch Nashua George W. Lynch Skowhegan ME _H. LYNCH Laahoc, Ss A. D John J. Keegan MA Sagadahoc L._ Brown Bowdel Saxony Ger James L Rus W. Longley Gala Mares Margaret Lyngh Peter Lynch Tee Skow Ranean Rae Lynch Kam Nch Annié H. Lynch Serson Annish Sagadahoc, Ss John J. Keegan Juan Agadahoc Jude State James IL A. Spinney J. Safford Spinney J. Arthur Spinney New York City George P. Spinney Arrowsie J. Geyfford Spinney Ore Edward W. Bridgham Sngetahos Said Atte Cyrrus W. Longs Geor. A. Patterson Jennery Walter Glidden Sagadah Rata Protte Unive Church J . x Stetson Middle St
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