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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1916
Page
4
The column discusses Maine politics with a special primary and election on the docket and two Senate seats at stake. It notes U.S. interventions in Cuba and anticipated actions in Mexico and criticizes German interests in the region. It also recalls E W Bridgham’s strong primary showing, Bowdoin’s academic honors, and Roosevelt backing Hughes as a principled stance.
A brisk weather note and political note frame a lively campaign for the second Senatorial nomination. The Russians continue to trouble the German general staff as the season unfolds. Gerald G. Wilder is chosen by Bowdoin College as librarian succeeding the late Dr. Little.
The piece argues Bath needs faster home building for workers as the German push toward Verdun continues in the four months battle. It also notes Col. Roosevelt's Progressive letter backing the Republican ticket, and Portland Press critique of U.S. Mexico policy, calling it a costly, bloody misadventure.
The Boys Division of the Y M C A and Corliss Street Scouts organize a Fourth of July outing from Winneha nce to Birch Point. Events include a morning baseball game, swimming races, field events, and team competitions with points for placings. Members must volunteer names this week to finalize plans.
A New York medical authority notes post grip neurasthenia. symptoms include lowered nervous tone irritability and sleep disturbance. Dr Williams Pink Pills are marketed as a tonic to rebuild blood and nerves after grip with a free pamphlet on blood building available from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
William H. A. Shaw of Bath died at his home 993 Middle St after more than three years of illness. Born May 1860 in Bath, he served as purser of the People's Ferryboat Hockomock and was a Knight of Pythias member. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and a sister. funeral held Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. from his Middle Street residence.
Mrs Grover C Hayes died last Friday at her home on Middle Street after a brief illness. Funeral held Monday at nine from 799 Middle Street with burial in Brunswick. She was born in Prince Edward Island, daughter of Peter and Mary Ritchie, moved to Bath as a child, and attended local schools. Survived by her husband, three sisters and four brothers.
A baby boy was born at sea on the six masted Ruth E Merrill from Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore. Secretary log records show the birth on June 14 at 1 p m in latitude 28 55 N longitude 69 47 W. The ship carried 1900 tons of manganese ore and captain J H Porter supervised the voyage.
The Maine Sheep Breeders Association held its business meeting Saturday at Long Branch farm Bowdoinham owned by W B and E P Kendall with Edgar Gifford secretary and manager. Delegates discussed profits from Maine sheep, fencing changes, and the need for open judging at fairs. A three member committee was formed to address judging procedures.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Regulats as a remedy for bilious attacks with a claim of easing after dinner bitterness and complexion pallor. The ad notes a price of 25 cents at all stores.
Mr Ellis chairs a meeting with EB Hamlin Henry Whitman and Mrs Viola Weston among speakers. Weston advocates teaching children to care for lambs to foster interest. Others push improved judging, grade sheep premiums, and Maine Central railroad incentives for county fairs. Ellis named to pursue premiums with the railroad.
About 35 members of the 4th Company CAC returned on the George Popham at five from a brief tour of voluntary field and coast defense exercises at Fort Baldwin Popham Beach. The detachment boarded at two Saturday afternoon for the down trip. The program included artillery drills, two Sunday combat exercises, and two hours of camp duties. The rain began as the steamer called at Fort Baldwin and the soldiers cheerfully donned ponchos aboard the stormy two hour passage. Quartermaster Sergeant Samuel P. Lakin and Coo Fred L. Willis ran the mess and supply details. The instruction is conducted by the company president.
Astoria New York woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing two years of illness avoiding surgery. She suffered chills back pain and stomach pains became ill while doctors urged operation. After one bottle she improved and after two weeks could eat well and sit freely. She and her husband thank the remedy as she remains in good health.
Beacon Street Ladies' Aid met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Charles E Bachelder on Middle Street. Earlier Tuesday afternoon the Home Missionary Society met with Mrs. J Cavanaugh in Washington Street.
The funeral for Mrs Rosalia Stimpson was conducted Sunday at the family residence on Willow Street with Rev. C Raymond Chappelle officiating. Pallbearers included Benjamin Haggett Eugene F Allen William B Haggett and George A Allen. burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
A new special school began Monday at North St Primary for deficient and older pupils. Miss Florence Dunton teaches grades one to three, Miss Maude C Seymour the four to six, from nine to eleven thirty each forenoon. Upper-grade makeup work will be by Mrs Edna H Pickard starting Monday at Washington St primary.
Anuric is advertised as a potent remedy by Dr. Pierce at the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo NY. It claims to eliminate uric acid, ease gout rheumatism backache and kidney weakness, and offers trial 10c or full treatment $1 with a claim of rapid relief.
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