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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1919

Page

2

Library meeting reelects H M Sewall head of Patten Free

Hon Harold M Sewall was unanimously reelected president and Judge James S Lowell secretary at the Patten Free Library association annual meeting in Bath. Trustees and corporators discussed Sunday openings, periodical needs, and book donations as attendance rose and circulating figures for 1918 were reported.

Harold M. Sewall James S. Lowell Patten Free Library Association Arthur K. Purington Fred P. Shaw Kate Huston Langdon T. Snipe

Five Islands Grange holds meeting with committee appointments

Tuesday evening session at the grange appointed Sisters Isabel Stevens Bertha Scott and Bro L H Rowe to the finance committee Sisters Amanda Blaisdell Ethel Todd and Azuba Holland to charity committee and Sister Minnie MacMahan as pianist for the year Wood was donated by Brother Berry Men discussed meeting in the woods Friday to cut it and Worthy Master Sevens to haul it Grange program featured multiple recitations readings songs Closing thought noted Local social notices mention visits guests and various town activities and workers.

Grange Isabel Stevens Bertha Scott Bro L. H. Rowe Amanda Blaisdell Ethel Todd Azuba Holland Minnie MacMahan Wood Brother Berry Newdick Ghana Ye Grange Goa Vivian Beals Rey Willian Boyd Bolo Grey Eva Beals Lila MacMahan Mattie MacMahan Eliza Moore Bath Drummond Stevens Wi. E. Rowe Ladies’ Aid Red Cross Joseph Stevens J. G. Stevens Wiscasset Capt. Greenleaf Southport Chester MacMahan Leon Williams Clara Hinckley Chauncey Lewis Theodore Thibodeau Charles Moore Everett Cromwell Milton Pinkham George Gray J. T. M. McMahan Dennis Moore Stacey Roy Flora Moore W. JH. Worthing Annie I. Jones Roxbury Mass Roscoe P. Todd Trenton N. J Clearfield Samuel Snyder Lydia Oliver Jones J. Everett Jewett W. P. Oliver Stearns W. Scott Byron M. Rowe Thomas Hagan Clarence Bailey James Stuart William Farnsworth Len Preble William P. Cromwell Woolwich Georgetown Robinhood Harry Heald Dorothy Drake Edgar Drake Morse High School Howard Heald Benjamin H. Wood- Side Portland Dorothy Pinkham Five Islands Scott Carroll P. Powers Friends Susie Pettingill B.G. A. Rosentwist West Georgetown Borton Everett Higgins S. P. Emmons Lewiston Stearns Scott Ethel B. Todd Marion Buzzo Willian Boyd Eugene Reynolds Boston Alvah John D. Williams Howard G. Heald John Thibodeau Gladys Oliver Will M. Oliver Annie J. Russell William. A. Todd Arthur S. Rowe Washington Working League

Bereavement Thank You Note from Harford Family

The Harford family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and floral tributes received during their recent bereavement.

Joseph Harford

Blood Pills Promise Relief From Rheumatism

Vermont man credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with improving his rheumatism by strengthening blood and boosting general health. He describes five years of illness, gradual relief after starting pills, and recommends the remedy to others. Pills claim to purify blood, tone nerves, aid digestion, and contain no harmful drugs. Availability via druggists or mail from Scenectady, NY with price 50 cents a box or six for $2.50.

Vermont Henry R. Collis Kingman Street St. Albans Williams Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Scenectady N. Y

Library Association meeting notes and finances

Pattenree Library sent one delegate to the Maine Library Association meeting in Waterville on May 16 17. The librarian joined the committee on membership and by laws were amended to let libraries join for one dollar. Patten Free Library enrolled early. The Board discussed Sunday hours from 2 to 9 pm with Y M C A member Mr Burlet to supervise. Treasurer Charles C Low reports a cash balance of 286 62 down from 4 84 the prior year with income 8445 15 and expenditures 8206 53. Proceeds from selling the Gielstrup building on Center Street totaled 4444 05.

Maine Library Association Waterville Patten Free Library Burlet Dee Margaret Rogers Foote Charles C

Death of Mrs Mary J Harford at Georgetown

Mary J Harford 42 wife of Joseph Harford died after a three week illness in Georgetown. She was daughter of Charles McFadden of Five Islands and survived by her father husband seven children. Funeral services were Thursday at 10 AM at the Baptist church. Several community members are named in the town notices, with social and civic updates throughout the area.

Mary J. Harford Joseph Harford Charles McFadden Five Islands

Public Funds Ledger Recap From Bath and State Aid

City of Bath receipts include 1700 for expenses and 857 trust income with 114.26 in fines at the library totaling 2701.26. State aid adds 150 to book accounts and 1128 in trust incomes with 3 in miscellaneous totaling 1281. Gielstrup building sale on account tallies 4444.05. General fund yields 12 in interest. Library expenditures show 1075 for expenses plus 457.5 for fuel and 151.4 for lighting.

Library trustees elect Foote as librarian with raise

At a library association meeting following the corporation meeting Miss Margaret R. Foote was re elected librarian with a 20 percent salary increase. Also elected were Miss Alice K. Robbins assistant librarian and Miss Mae Gilman in charge of the children’s room. Charles C. Low was re elected treasurer. New regulations for strangers taking books were authorized. Standing committees were named for Finance Book and Curator with listed members.

Corporation Margaret Rogers Foote Emile Burlet iPatten ‘Library Association Margaret R. Foote Alice K. Robbins Mae Gilman Charles C. Low Harold M. Sewall Langdon T. Snipe Charles R. Donnell Joseph Torrey Omar W. Folsom Walters. Glidden Ernest F. Kelley Ruth Thompson Joseph M. Trott

Lincoln lodge Odd Fellows elect officers at annual meeting

Officers elected include Herbert R. Fuller noble grand and Charles A. Roberts vice grand. Other appointed posts went to George L. Sawyer recording secretary John F. Conant financial secretary Henry G. Shaw treasurer and trustees David S. Harris Edward B. Smith and William E. Harriman. Blue degree work postponed with a special meeting set for Friday January 17 to proceed with four candidates.

Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Herbert R. Fuller Noble Grand Charles A. Roberts George L. Sawyer John F. Conant Henry G. Shaw David S. Harris Edward B. Smith William E. Harriman

Mrs Harry Leeman Rites Held At Maple Street Home

The funeral for Mrs. Harry Leeman was held Thursday morning at the Maple street residence. Rev. E A Sanderson officiated and the body was transported to Augusta for entombment.

Harry Leeman Maple Street E. A. Sanderson Augusta

Backache Signals Kidney Trouble and Doan’s Pills

A Bath reader reports severe back pain from inflamed kidneys. After using two boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills from Swett’s Drug Store, she claims complete relief and no return of symptoms. Price 60 cents. available at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.

Dean J. Hart Charles St Doan Swett's Foster-Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo, N. Y

West Bath Grange to Install Officers Monday Evening

West Bath Grange will install officers for the coming year at its regular Monday meeting. Worthy State Master W. J. Thompson of South China is hoped to attend as installing officer. Supper will follow, and women are asked to bring cakes and doughnuts.

West Bath

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