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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1919
Page
3
Citizens express approval as a new flag flies from the staff of the federal building, replacing a tattered remnant. Custodian Hartnett quickly secured the replacement flag, honoring the late Col. Roosevelt in a half mast tribute.
Five Islands news notes a chopping incident at W. H. Holland’s, a well attended Grange meeting where the third and fourth degrees were conferred on Roland Harford, and a decision to send lecturer Bertha Scott to a conference in Auburn. Donations include “The White Comrade” for the Grange library by Commodore Davenport.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe tonic that rebuilds nervous tissue via the blood. It cites Mrs Carpenter of Burlington Vermont who improved after three weeks of treatment. The copy asserts no harmful stimulants, offers a free booklet, and lists price details for the medicine.
The column notes Theodore Thibodeau visiting Bath, Alfred MacMahan returning from New York after 19 months in France, and Mr Colby driving to Five Islands. It also reports wedding invitations for James Henry Bodge and Eva May Laraze, Grange events, and local lectures on Peace Problems. Obituaries honor Miss Lillian E F Oliver of Georgetown and mention Capt E P Todd’s 90th birthday. Red Cross activities and area travel fill the local notices.
James F. Will Co ham of Bath visited with parents Mr and Mrs Z Pinkham. Many residents visited Bath guests, church events, hymn books purchased, and a death notice for Mabel Todd Oliver. Probate petition in Sagadahoc requests letters testamentary for Sarah Whitten with Bath probate hearing set.
Customers who have shopped our recent sales praise the remarkable values on Plaid Shirtings Dresses Coats Suits Crashes Sheets Sheeting and linoleum Window Shades and Whitall Rugs. New items this week add equally attractive quality and price.
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