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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
4
The piece notes Bath ladies busy with war relief work showing energy and humanity. It profiles James Cooper of New Bedford who lost his wife and child on the Lusitania and who, in response, enlisted in the British army and reportedly destroyed five supporters of Kaiserism as direct action against the government.
The column argues for a broader American partnership among the republics, backed by the Monroe Doctrine and a strengthened defense, while warning against entangling alliances. It notes Roosevelt's noncandidacy and Perkins’ possible push, and discusses peace prospects and wartime power dynamics.
Citizens express approval of the moderate price schedule offered by local coal dealers highlighting steady supply and fair pricing for households this winter season.
Annual elections of local social and fraternal groups are noted. The Colonial Club’s $300 subscription for a Christmas for needy children is praised as creditable, with Bath's pride in the organization of young men.
The piece notes Mr. Bryan’s role as a witness in a New York libel suit and confirms New York law does not cover witnesses’ expenses from public funds. It argues he has been lavishly paid for public work mainly causing trouble and suggests he should take any real service role even if it costs a few dollars and a vaudeville engagement.
A clipped, period tone item notes local officials favor the shoe factory enterprise as a boost to the area. It references Ford's anticipated financial backing for the Presidency and highlights contrasts with other counties noted for debt. The piece closes with a proverb about value in small parcels.
Amid slow Central Powers diplomacy and fiery congressional orators, the President faces an anxious task. Officials weigh options as talks stall and public demands mount, influencing policy direction and timing of actions.
Billy Sunday argues that national preparedness for defense mirrors his belief in personal readiness for the hereafter, urging consistent discipline and vigilance in both realms. He ties wartime duty to moral steadfastness and religious conviction.
C W Morse is launching another ocean steamship venture pleasing Bath friends who expect local benefits from his marine enterprise and experience. Harold M Sewall is elected to lead the Patten Free Library, seen as fitting for a native Bath man from a venerable family who cherishes the library and its public spirit.
In the Saturday Evening Post story The Camera Man by James B. Connolly the character Murphy Guerrero a former trolley worker from Brooklyn is depicted as a six day runner at Madison Square Garden. Connolly knew Gus Guerrero the real man and uses him to paint a vivid portrait while noting Gus later died in the West and Bath families remain local. The issue also carries Allett’s marine piece gathered in Bath with river scenes underscoring Bath’s nationwide recognition.
James L Spinney 72 died Saturday at his High Street home after a brief illness. He was a lumber businessman of Arrowsic with two sons, J Clifford Spinney and Arthur Spinney, and a brother George P Spinney. Funeral Monday afternoon at his High Street residence with Rev. O W Folsom officiating. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery.
Word reached Friday from Winthrop Beach Mass that Mrs Joseph McIntire Webber of this city died at her daughter Mrs Charles Brown’s home after a brief pneumonia illness. Aged 68 she belonged to Corliss Street Baptist Church and leaves daughter Mrs Brown and brother William H McIntire. Funeral was Monday at Corliss Street Church.
Annabelle Fletcher widow of Harry A. Fletcher and daughter of the late Mrs. George P. Wescott of Portland died in Boston Sunday after ten days of grippe. She leaves two sons Gordon and Wescott and one daughter Katherine. Funeral held Tuesday at 2:30 PM from Wilde Memorial chapel.
Public school writing progress praised by Miss Margaret Black supervisor. Palmer Method buttons awarded for first twenty five drills to nine grade and grammar pupils including Lorain Eggleston Bernice McPherson Earl Knight Anna Swett Marjorie Mitchell Martha Bates Eleanor Moulton Marion Purington John Lord Charles Neil Barbara Reed Ruth Carlisle Nellie Green Thomas Tracey Marion Carlton Thelma Brown Henna Dana Elizabeth Curran Mary Mussenden Nellie Doyle Harold Brown Marcia Petlock Ruth Crocker Napoleon Vachon Harold Fielding Jennie Burnham Evelyn Norton Virginia Emro Kenneth Atwood Lora Pinkham Virginia McVey Marguerite Cressey Charlotte Rines Dorothy Coombs Nathalie McNeil Mabel Pinkham Willard Sprague Willis Mullen Mildred Colby center and south grammar winners also listed.
Rheumatism is blamed on an acid in the blood that inflames muscles and joints. The remedy claims to purify the blood and stimulate the liver kidneys and skin to remove toxins while aiding digestion. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as the old-time rheumatism treatment available from druggists.
Writing taught at Bailey Evening School with students Ida H. Coffle and George Dalton earning buttons. Names such as Pauline Peters McCullough Burgess Dickson Weeks and others appear in lists from North and Washington Street Grammar schools with students Freida Mikel Sky Mary Brown Frances Lord Pauline Ouinto Rose King Carrol King Ruby L. Wilson Fannie Oliver Ardelle Bates Marion Morse and more.
The Light house Department reports a new vapor light system at Two Lights Cape Elizabeth replacing wick lamps. The 55 millimetre mantle yields a strong white beam seen far offshore with candle power rising from 9000 to 22000 at the east light and 17000 to 110000 at the fixed west light. Portland harbor access should improve in bad weather.
In Bath the Greenwood evangelistic campaign began with a Sunday service at 7 15 pm at the Opera House. Early arrivals packed the venue to capacity with only a small gallery fringe remaining unused as the choir appeared on stage to lead the event.
The evangelist meeting drew hundreds with Mr. Greenwood leading singing. The audience joined in a powerful chorus and many professed conversion after the after meeting. Pastors and lay representatives attended as Mr. Plant Mrs. Brown and Miss Utecht supplied music.
W S Wyman, treasurer of Central Maine Power Co., said engineer W B Getchell is preparing the right of way for poles and wires between Gardiner and Bath on the east side of the river. The company seeks a new river crossing location than Thorne's Head and may use a cable nearer Sagadahoc Ferry. War and metal scarcity slow supply, but orders were placed early and should be filled by spring and early summer.
Saturday night a baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Wylie Lemonton School St. The Portsmouth Times notes in a light aside that even in leap year it is wise for girls to look before they leap. The Unity Guild of the First Baptist met Wednesday evening at 823 Washington St.
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