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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
1
A Bath real estate entry lists 83 Front St with price noted as $1.0. The terse fragment mentions Bath Maine and an unclear descriptor Thee tae Me.
The piece laments Chicago journalism struggling to fund and sustain public coverage amid wartime pressures. It notes editorials blaming rising paper costs and reader shortages on wartime economics, while praising medical and surgical advances and warning about security risks for new soldiers. It highlights debates on aviation buildup, Holland’s food trade stance, Liberty Loan effects, and industry impacts on Bath and Chicago.
A 1920s advertising snippet promotes L. F. Mevietne Medicine from Atwood’s Medicine Co of Portland Maine. It argues sickness reduces earnings and saving health saves money, claiming sixty years of records and offering a free sample to prevent digestive issues and constipation.
A camp program in New England lists directors counsellors and campers with names and hometowns including Asbury Park New Jersey Boston Natick Mass New York City Hartford Conn and other communities. The roster cites Mrs. FE L Montgomer as director and Eleanor Seaver as counsellor along with numerous campers from the region and abroad.
Bath and the soldier team from Fort Baldwin played a rubber game at Kelley Field before a large crowd to decide superiority. Bath led early, adding runs in the first, third, and sixth innings while the soldiers scored only in the ninth. Wutook pitched well for Bath with 11 strikeouts, Cutting excelled in left field, and Tri-score remained as the visitors recovered after the initial inning. A separate notice reports a fire at the home of E. Plummer on Darsmer Street, confined to a shed with minor damage and prompt department response.
Bowdoin College prepared for a fall opening on September 24 with regular courses and a full freshman class larger than last year. Dean Kennec noted enrollment pressures, potential draft effects on students, and the college’s schedule as teams and games, plus baseball box scores, are listed among standings and events.
The family and friends met Tuesday at the home of his mother Mero George W. Colby for services in memory of Harrs Colas. Rev. Res. S. Evan of People Baptist Church led the ceremony with two reverent prayers and several readings. Many mourners attended, with pallbearers including Charlies Cretis and Williem, and representatives from local groups. The service followed by a procession to the cemetery where a final prayer closed the rites.
An OCR fragmented note describes a night driving incident near Center S and a Saturday sighting at Vreek Ward. It mentions a driver recounting events and a dated reference to 22d, with vague details on speeds and actions.
The final practice session in the automobile class of the local branch of the National League for Women’s Service was held with the instructor Johan Wilson guiding students through practical ahead of the test.
In Brunswick Saturday the Cadets edged Texas A M Bath 4-2 in a tight early season contest. Irmell earned the win with a late stretch showing as Worena and Lachance sparked the offense with solid hits and key RBI.
The excerpt outlines wartime measures and protection for seamen and scientists, mentioning a 2 day event with a speech by a treasurer department official. It references security aims, comfort measures, and a shift of leadership responsibilities to improve national morale.
Public notice urges calm and nerve strength amid high living costs and wartime stress. Warns of neurasthenia risk, promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a nonalcoholic tonic for nerves and body, available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents per box with six boxes for 2.00, pamphlet offered free by Dr Williams Medicine Co.
Augusta July 7 The following automobiles from Sarahilhe County were registered at the office of the Secretary of State during the week ending July 7 Numbers 29.061 Ralph williams Tops Lam touring car power 7 2 No 29 042 William H Wuildreth Topsham touring car power 4 74 No 29 117 William F Tate Tephan runabout power 12 8 No 29 151 George W Pettall Patz touring car power 26 Overland No 29 543 Morse Brothers Company Front Street Bath touring car Overland power 12 2 No 29 552 Lincoln Birnes Bath towing car Dodge power 2 No 29 631P St Wards Main Sk Topsham tonzine Cadillac power 22 No 29 617 William Yule Bath tossing car Chandler power 25 No 29 473 Frederick Bxon Jr Bath Prize car power 79 5 No 29 570 C E Mererve Topsham touring car Overland power 23 2 No 29 925 Irving Skelton Richmond touring car Eusse power 6
Fragmented OCR lists boat launches and routes from New Meadows and nearby harbors. It notes daily departures at 14:00 and 14:04 with trips to Kime Peint, Rock Haven, Oakiedze, Sasino, Camp Eecemorzin, and more, plus return crossings and intercity connections.
OCR text outlines recruitment drives and incentives for workers, with references to hydéraaie and various firms. It mentions green paint on some individuals, a mix of company names, and locations suggesting an industrial or wartime labor context. The fragmentary nature limits precise details.
Harpswell Me July 7 cottages of W B Wyeth and A F Sargent of Malden Mass at Sheep Island were ransacked by burglars believed local. Clothing oil skins sweaters and gear stolen. At Sargent cottage a suitcase marked B F W two electric lights oil can a 222 calibre rifle taken. Wyeth cottage losses include paint tackles pulleys and rope. Authorities investigate among nearby fishermen.
Hon and Mrs Harold M Sewall with two daughters and Mrs John S Hirde return from a motor trip to Plattsburg N Y and Montreal Canada. They describe the Plattsburg military camp with thousands drilling from five in the morning. They traveled from Woodstock Vt through Brandon Rutland Lake Sunapee and Laconia to Bath arriving around ten o clock.
ERACON LIGHTS reports a busy week at the town church with meetings led by Chairman William Thistle on Oliver Street. Sunday school plans flowers for the pulpit and a Boys Day with all offices filled by boys. Activities include a Queen Esther Society cantata rerun, Epworth League business and social, and outdoor picnics organized by Mrs O. E. Hooper. Toys next week include Girls Day and Junior Epworth League gatherings.
On Sunday evening a large congregation attended services for the 12th anniversary of the 10.1 group. The pastor preached two sermons on women’s place in progress. The Far Second Nears Missionary story group meets Tuesday afternoon in the Deering room. Those with mite boxes should send or write them in. On Tuesday evening the C EL society held a lawn party at Fred Curtis’s home, 25 Pleasant St.
An invitation from the Pinkham Co at Lynn Massachusetts offers free special guidance to women troubled by health issues described as female illnesses. The notice urges interested readers to write for health advice that could improve well being and even save lives.
The note cites a crowded morning train on the Maine Central line, the first time overtaxed since the summer schedule, with criticism of the warm weather service and inadequate accommodations for travelers. Mrs Chester Plant on Cherry Street hosted Free Wil Workers meeting. various meetings and choir rehearsals noted.
An old advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and blood purification. It claims benefits for digestion and lists price as one dollar per bottle and availability at all drug stores.
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