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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1916

Page

7

Boothbay Harbor Legislative Hopefuls Face Off in District

County Attorney James B. Perkins and Lincoln M. Harris compete for the Boothbay Harbor district seat representing Boothbay Harbor Bristol South Bristol and Monhegan. Perkins relies on Democratic strength while Harris campaigns with Republican and Progressive backing amid a Democratic-leaning district and bipartisan interest.

Bath James B. Perkins Lincoln M. Harris Boothbay Harbor Damariscotta Herald Bristol Monhegan Harris Perkins State Democratic Committee Bath High School Colonial Club Dunlap Commandery K. T Bath Lodge of Elks

Brunswick couple announces engagement of Miss Hacker to Dr Stanley

The engagement of Miss E Bea trice Hacker daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hacker of Brunswick to Dr Oramel Henry Stanley of Essex County Hospital Cedar Grove New Jersey a Bowdoin College graduate was announced Saturday afternoon at a reception at the Hacker home on Jordan avenue Brunswick Refreshments were served by several Brunswick Bath and Arlington residents Dr Stanley a Bowdoin graduate practiced in Concord New Hampshire before moving to Cedar Grove He is a former Maine General Hospital staffer Miss Hacker a Leland Powers School graduate has been a popular Brunswick reader and performer in Bath and other Maine venues

E. Beatrice Hacker Charles Hacker Brunswick Oramel Henry Stanley Essex County Hospital Cedar Grove N. J Bowdoin College Maine General Hospital Portland Hacker Jordan Avenue Miss Hacker Frank P. Weatherill G. Preston Thomas R Leland Powers School Boston Bath

New England Tel Plans Fall Cable on Town Streets

The New England Telegraph and Telephone Company will string a new aerial 30 pair cable along Townsend Avenue McKown Street and Atlantic Avenue this fall. The line replaces many single lines to relieve congestion and improve service at an estimated cost of 1681 dollars. A. E. Bishop of Bath, the superintendent, says Bath will receive good service. The clip also notes Bath’s Torrent Fire Company vote to transfer merchant donations to the Relief Fund.

Boothbay Register New England Tel. and Tel. Company Townsend Ave McKown St Atlantic Ave A. E. Bishop Bath

Echoes of the Calliope Sailors in Hood Remembered

Sydney memorial notes the 1838 hurricane rescue of the Calliope as Rear Admiral Horace Hood dies at Jutland. The recollection links Hood and several Calliope youths who later led ships such as the Monmouth Hogue Sydney Chatham Amphion Undaunted in major naval actions.

Sydney Australia Apia Samoa United States Calliope Jutland Horace L. Hood Hood Frank Brandt Monmouth Chili Wilmot S. Nicholson North Sea John C. T. Glossop Cocos Island Sidney R. D. Lowe Chatham Koenigsberg Cecil H. Fox Amphion

Parcel Post Sale Draws Big Crowd in Lincoln Hall

The Ladies Aid of People's Church held a parcel post sale in Lincoln Hall and offered a varied program led by Pastor SA Evans. Items fetched their values or more, with a profitable session followed by ice cream and a close around 10:30.

Lincoln Hall People’s Church SA. Evans Lillian Alice White W. W. Waling Mrs. Day Reading Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Day Leighton Hooker Miss M. Waling Mr. Waling

Hiking Party Visits Camp Elliot Under Haverhill Leaders

Mr and Mrs R F Curtis of Salem with Mrs Cora Small Mrs C F Curtis Misses Thelma Brown Irene Lennox and Martha Bates hiked to Camp Elliot in Arrowsie on Monday. They were entertained by Haverhill boys led by Charles Curtis and M G Haliday with outdoor roasting of frankfurts and supper of frankfurters rolls doughnuts cake and coffee. Camp fire tales by Curtis of Lynn followed before the nine o clock ferry return.

R. F. Curtis Salem Cora Small C. F. Curtis Thelma Brown Irene Lennox Martha Bates Camp Elliot Arrowsie Haverhill Charles Curtis M. G. Haliday Curtis Lynn

Wounded British Lieutenant Delays Canada Visit

Lieutenant Tod of the British Army, on a three month leave, visited Bath to see John McInnes of the B I W before heading to Canada to visit his parents. He served in Russia at the war’s start and served in trenches from last September to May when he was wounded in the thigh by a bomb. Pieces of the bomb remain in his leg. He was released from hospital for the visit.

Tod John McInnes B.I.W Canada Russia Bath Mr. McInnes England Sagadahoc Irving Keizer Lucy A. Spear James S. Lowell Cyrus W. Longley Daniel T. Dougherty Margaret C. McCurdy Coun James Attes Cyrus W. Longley

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Bowie at Camp Comfort Tacoma

Formerly of Bath and Lewis ton Mrs George W Bowie was surprised Saturday evening at Camp Comfort Tacoma by about 30 friends for her birthday anniversary. A large cake and ice cream were served with singing and dancing as guests extended warm congratulations. Capt Merritt of the Boston harbor pilots is vacationing on his West Bath farm with family.

George W. Bowie Lewiston Camp Comfort Tacoma Capt. Merritt West Bath

Street Railway Expert Praises Safety and Tanlac

Auburn car barn inspector E. Furman credits Tanlac with restoring digestion, energy and sleep, enabling him to perform safety critical duties. He states Tanlac improved his stomach, constipation, dizziness and general well being, and notes endorsements from many workers. Advertisement for Swett & Co. Bath drug stores.

Swett & Co Bath

Vandalism hits old Bath school windows. probate notices follow

Vandalism damages the Erudition School in Bath with nearly one hundred panes broken. Public notices announce administration actions for estate handles in Sagadahoc County Maine including guardianship and executorship, with probate dates set and publication orders.

Erudition School

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