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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1916

Page

10

Sweitzer Albee nuptials tied in Newport News ceremony

Scott H Albee son of Mr and Mrs George Albee former Bath resident worked at Bath Iron Works and Newport News Shipbuilding married Miss Mary Frances Sweitzer at St Pauls Episcopal church in Newport News June 21 reception at bride’s Huntington avenue home and honeymoon in Bath they will live at 4905 Huntington avenue upon return.

Scott H. Albee Bath Newport News Mary Frances Sweitzer Albee George S. Albee Corliss St Bath Iron Works Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co Newport News Press St. Paul's Episcopal Church Scott Henry Albee Huntington Avenue

Bath High Classes 1911 and 1914 Reunite at Inn

Two Bath High School reunions were held Friday night for the 1911 and 1914 classes. Seventy members attended from 59 and 26 respectively. A 25 cent annual assessment was voted to fund a 1936 25th anniversary celebration. Committees were named for next reunions and for the 1917 gathering.

Bath High the Inn June Rideout Esther White Harold Reed Galen Low Marius Page Edith Hartwell Lewis Kerschner Louise Harriman Arthur Hagan Esther Brown Marguerite Hennessey John Totman

Crockett and Hughes Wed at Central Parsonage

Grace Crockett of this city and Charles E. Hughes of Boston were married at Central parsonage Sunday afternoon by Rev. David L. Wilson. Rings were exchanged and the couple left by morning train for Somerville to reside. Mr. Hughes works at the Boston post office and Mrs. Hughes managed the corset department at D. T. Perey & Sons in Bath.

Grace Crockett Charles E. Hughes Boston Central Parsonage David L. Wilson Hughes Somerville Boston Post Office Bath D. T. Perey & Sons Fred S. Morrill Sebago Lake F. A. Manion J. B. Henry West Georgetown Dorman Perkins Ralph Whitehouse Old Orchard Waldo M. Hilliard Exeter N. H Marshall Ave

Varney and Chamberlain Wed at Beacon Street Parsonage

Fred W. Chamberlain and Miss Jospeh Melvina Varney of this city married by Rev. Thomas N. Kewley on Saturday evening at the Beacon Street parsonage. Local church boards met, W C T U gathering at the Y M C A, and a coal cargo bound for Boothbay Harbor was moved to Howard's.

Beacon St. Parsonage Fred W. Chamberlain Jospeh Melvina Varney Thomas N. Kewley Pierce and Hartung Howard's Boothbay Harbor

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted As Internal Remedy

Catarrh must be treated internally, say Hall's Catarrh Cure proponents. They claim it acts on blood and mucous surfaces, is a non-quack prescription by a top physician, and offers testimonials. Sold by Druggists at 75 cents. include Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall Ae Cheney & CO Props Toledo

W C T U Convention Highlights in Bath Area

The Bath county convention reports on temperance work with talks by Hattie Collins and Addie Robbins. Miss Douglas describes press cooperation and three departments parliamentary law peace mercy. Peace Sunday and Hague Congress anniversary observed. Mercy bands formed in Bath area schools and kindness to animals week noted. State president's letter praises work and cautions on national prohibition timing. The afternoon session included an Armenian refugee tale and a solo by Leola Hoyt.

Hattie ‘Collins Woolwich Addie Robbins Bath Clara Purinton West Bowdoin Clara Davis F. E. H. McFadden Mary G. Fullerton Woolwich; ‘‘Institutes Louise Sparks Bowdeinham Falls Lillian B. Curtis Lisborf Falls Alice May Douglas Press Department Union Western Newspaper Union W.C.T.U. Bureau of Publicity Douglas Mercy Supt. Flood Mercy Department Bands of Mercy West Bath Topsham Pejepscot Five Islands Georgetown Popham Beach Band of Mercy C. Raymond Chappell Althea Quimby Churchill Arrowsic

Women’s Union Plans Prohibition and Suffrage Actions in Maine

At Bowdoinham a union meeting heard Mrs Myrtle Gordon and Mrs E Watts outline a memorial drinking fountain in Portland funded by over 900 dollars. Officers elected include Frances E H McFadden president and Clara Purington treasurer. Deborah Knox Livingston Bangor spoke on prohibition and suffrage as resolutions passed supporting national prohibition equal suffrage and arbitration.

Union Myrtle Gordon Bowdeinham E. Watts L. M. N. Stevens Portland Frances E. H. McFadden Bath Clara Purington West Bowdoin Margaret Hanson Woolwich Hattie O. Perry Bowdoinham Emma Watts Deborah Knox Livingston Bangor Washington Wilbur C. Oliver Sagadahoe Penobscot

Car Overturns Near Bath After Hitting Rocks

A four seater Metz car carrying four passengers overturned after striking rocks near a road fill at Blind Crossing then sailed through a barbed wire fence into a field. All four occupants escaped serious injury though the vehicle suffered damage. Passengers were left at a nearby house and a wrecking crew towed the car for repairs.

Metz Bath Willows Blind Crossing Reed & Bonney Reed and Bonney

Dunlap Commandery Parade and Joint Celebration

Dunlap Commandery with 25 pieces and 100 Sir Knights led a parade through decorated streets, paused at a courthouse refreshment booth, then sailed on the steamer Wiwurna to Boothbay Harbor and West Boothbay for parades, dinner, and entertainment. Officers and members of Dunlap and Lewiston Commanderies are listed. Frederick H. Thompson oversaw refreshments.

Lewiston Dana S. Williams Court House Frederick H. Thompson Wiwurna Sir Knights Texas Co Boothbay Harbor West Boothbay Oak Grove Columbia Theatre Faxon Sisters Billy Woodall Bath Ed. Williams Ed Chandler Joseph Begin Sir Knight Dunlap Commandery Clarence A. Peaslee Walter 5. Glidden John A. Small Arthur J. Smith Wallace N. Price Langdon Tenipe Frank Brown Albert L. Strout Oscar F. Williams Charles H. Foster John L. Merrill Sentinel George W. Thistle William A. Hollis Harry A. Walters Walter E. Erskine Lewiston Commandery C. F. Packard H. H. Peterson Fred Dwinal Charles Getchell George S. Robinson C. A. Litchfield A. C. Sprague Oscar W. Jones Arthur L. Stockbridge Carl Getchell C. A Frank Cole Frank Hulett Ernest Curley Frederick G. Paine Dunlap David Mullin Dr. Mullin High St Walter S. Glidden Arthur B. Stilphen Charles E. Curtis John S. Small Arthur F. Larrabee Fred H. Thompson Willard T. Marr Lincoln M. Harris Eben T. Lewis Eugene F. Crosman Arthur E. Dodge Lisbon Falls O. G. Curtis Woolwich Boston Dunnlap

Maine Farmers Benefit From L. F. Medicine Ad

An old Maine farming notice urges busy farmers to maintain health with L. F. Atwood's Medicine. The ad touts stomach and liver balance and regular bowels, offering free needle books upon sending a new outside wrap and opinion, from L. F. Medicine Co. of Portland.

L. F.” Atwood Maine L. F.” Medicine Co

Fisherman Recalls Whale Strike Off Seguin Coast

Moses Chandler of Popham reports a 40 foot whale near Seguin during a day at sea. The whale struck his small boat's stern twice, nearly capsizing him and damaging the rudder and skid before it swam away. Chandler notes he enjoys big fish but dislikes whales' familiarity.

Moses Chandler Popham Seguin Moses Chandler Mr.Chandler

Bath Notes: Local Visitors And Travels Across Maine

A parade of visits and trips fills Bath life with relatives from Freeport Winslow Albion and Quincy. Fannie Green to become bookkeeper in Gardiner Bernard Sydleman guest from Freeport and Emilio de Gogorza vacationing with Miss Winslow arrive. Residents tour to Boston Old Orchard and Middle Dam while others plan summer stays at Squirrel Island and Phippsburg Center. The era’s travel and work details include factory inspections and rising wages for sailors.

Fannie Green Gardiner Bernard Sydleman Freeport H. E. Worrey Winslow Albion Hubert H. McCarty Boston Senor Emilio de Gogorza Miss Winslow Lewiston Fred D. Hill Bath E. M. Fuller Clarence W. Morse Middle Dam

Texas Sunday crowds witness growing plant scale

Crowds at Texas Sunday expressed surprise at the magnified business scale of the new plant. Mayor Small promised Bath boys employment soon as a small locomotive arrived at the yard to shift cars. The wharf extension was nearly planked and renovations updated the old buildings. Frank Daley of Bath, Bates College student, will work during vacation with Bowdoin applicants also seeking yard and office jobs. Jolly Dozen lost to Brunswick All Stars 9 to 0.

Texas Mayor Small Bath Boys Commercial St.raits Frank Daley Bates College Texas Paint Shop Bowdoin

Memorial address by Rev Francis W OBrien at Somerville church

Reverend Francis W. O'Brien, former pastor of People's Church, delivered the memorial address to members of five Knights of Pythias lodges and four sisterhoods at Union Square Baptist Church in Somerville. The procession, led by the Odd Fellows band, drew more than 600 people.

Francis W. O'Brien People’s Church Knights of Pythias Union Square Baptist Church Somerville Odd Fellows’ Band

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