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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1919

Page

3

Social Happenings of the Bath Week Attend Milliken Funeral

Bath notes show Gov. Milliken arriving from Lewiston, attending the funeral of Bates College President Chase, dining with Mayor Drake, and speaking at G A R exercises in Boothbay Harbor to a crowd of about 1,000. The piece catalogs numerous Bath residents traveling, visiting, and assisting during Memorial Day week, with brief mentions of military son and daughter recipients, local businesses, and social visits.

Got. Milliken Bath Lewiston Chase Bates College J. Edward Drake Frank B. Nichols Milliken Mr. Nichols Giles A. Stuart Pres- Chase

Memorial Day Observances Across Bath and Reflections on War

A Bath memorial article recounts parade participants and officers on the reviewing stand led by Gov. Milliken. It reflects on Civil War, Spanish American War, and World War I, praising liberty for oppressed peoples and noting the need to confront German propaganda amid looming global tensions.

Memorial Day Observance Honors Veterans Across Three Wars

In Bath Maine Commander Brawn introduces Mayor Drake who chairs the evening. Governor Ken Mills and others attend as Rev E Hilton Post speaks on Memorial Day uniting veterans of 1861 1898 and the Spanish American War in a historic observance. Lincoln Gettysburg address and Battle Hymn are followed by remarks on Wilson and the unity of veterans.

Sons of Veterans Gaudreau America Brawn Adjt H. K. Dunton J. Edward Drake Bath Maine Carl KE Milliken Edwin Dodge Hardin Ethel Oliver E. W. Appleton Luther Thompson John Shaw Co. C. Harriman E. Hilton Post Drake Mr. Post John A. Logan Wilson

Opinion divided on League Covenant at service

The gathering discussed the League of Nations and its covenant attachment to the peace treaty. The service closed with The Star Spangled Banner and benediction by Rev. Frank H. Hall.

League of Nations Frank H. Hall

Eagles Dedicate Monument in Oak Grove Ceremony

A Memorial day dedication of a Maine granite monument at Bathaerie No. 875 Fraternal Order of Eagles drew a large crowd. The unveiling featured Worth President E. T. Whitehouse, P. W. P. Ham, and Joseph P. Crane, with John J. Lee delivering the oration on Eagles wartime service. The Bath aerie listed 12 members in World War I and 26 departed members honored in the roll call. The monument, built by Chauncey F. Curtis, stood beneath two flags as the procession arrived.

Oak Grove Bathaerie No George F. Glidden Bath Aerie Bathaerie C. B. Farrar Chauncey F. Curtis W. P E. T. Whitehouse R. Pr. Ham Harry Farrell T. B. Perry John J. Lee E. M. Robbins

Winchenbaugh and Brown Wed in Bath Home Ceremony

Miss Gladys Lee Brown and Austin Dorsey Winchenbaugh united in a double ring ceremony at Reverend Samuel A. Evans home. The bride from Bath, daughter of Oliver and Mrs Brown, wore white silk with white accessories and carried bride roses. The groom is son of Brainard and Mrs Winchenbaugh of Waldoboro. They plan a short wedding trip and will reside in Bath.

Gladys Lee Brown Austin Dorsey Winchenbaugh Samuel A. Evans Catherine M. Brown Maynard G. Brown

Ex Alderman and companion head to Sugar Island camp

Ex Alderman Percy and Charles H ver depart Monday for a camp at Sugar Island Moosehead. They expect a ten day to two week outing. In Newport they will be joined by Dr George Way and his father, formerly of Bath.

Percy Chas. H Sugar Island Moosehead Newport George : . Way Batah

Oldest Civil War veteran in May parade

John Stuart born May 19 1819 near Glasgow Scotland is the oldest Civil War veteran. He served in the U S Navy and lives on Center Street West Side. At 100 he looks 65 in naval uniform with decorations and a boutonniere. He credits longevity to a simple diet of oatmeal sour milk buttermilk and potatoes and laments modern dainties.

John Stuart Glasgow Scotland Mr. Stuart U. S. Navy Center Street West Side Stuart

Clyde Lake Drives New Car on West Street

Clyde Lake of West Street is driving a new car. City resident and local observer note the purchase recently.

Clyde Lake West Street

Lois Wilson's Wardrobe Leads to New Leading Lady Role

Lois Wilson works on a handsome wardrobe as she prepares to be Dustin Farnum's leading lady. The fashion focus signals her upcoming film partnership and status in the project.

Lois Wilson Dustin Farnum

Bath News Roundup of Obits Homes and Harbor News

A Bath city items page notes bank improvements with new lights, floor, and vault door. local folks making trips and gatherings in Bath and nearby towns. river and harbor activity including Hockomock ferry crowds, railroad bridge work, and a large Kennebec salmon sale. Memorial day, park upkeep, and social events fill the weekend agenda.

First National Bank

Weekend guests depart for naval duty and graduate events

Lieut P. K. Niven and Ensign Gilson Blake Jr left after weekend visits with Hon F B Nichols. Niven heads to the Luckenbach in New York while Blake goes to Cambridge Mass for postgraduate business studies. Mrs Rupert H Baxter and daughter Lydia travel to Washington for Miss Mary Baxter's graduation. Miss Winnifred Johnson and Miss Marcia Moulton present Mary with a bouquet of roses.

Rupert .H. Baxter Lydia Washington, D. C Miss Madera P. K. Niven Ensign Gilson Blake, Jr F. B. Nichols Lieut Niven Luckenbach New York Ensign Blake Cambridge Mass Rupert H. Baxter Washington Mary Baxter Winnifred Johnson Marcia Moulton Miss Baxter

Bath Metal Trades Delegate Heads to Atlantic City Convention

Chester G. Martin of the Bath Metal Trades Council sails to Atlantic City for the 11th annual Metal Trades department meeting of the American Federation of Labor. He plans to stay about ten to twelve days with headquarters at the Grand Atlantic hotel.

Chester G. Martin Bath Metal Trades Council Atlantic City Metal Trades Department American Federation of Labor Martin Grand Atlantic Hotel

Bath shipyard workers return to Fore River plant

Misses Sarah Flaherty and Hazel McPherson yeowomen U S N formerly of Bath Iron Works were on furlough over Memorial Day and returned Sunday to Fore River where they are employed in the machinery office inspection. They were transferred from Bath to the Quincy plant.

Sarah Flaherty Hazel McPherson Yeowomen U.S.N Bath Iron Works Fore River

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Fisher Middle Street Dorothy G. Stilkey West Bath Edgar Murphy Western Avenue Charles Hewitt, Jr Quincy Eugene I. Brown Walter T. Brown William B. Kendall I. Kendall Bowdeinham Proctor Hagan Lorimer Trafton Joseph Ware John Goff Forest City Garage Chaney Robbins Portsmouth Navy Yard Frank Robbins Vine Street Shath James Kirkpatrick Howe Five Islands Kirkpatricks Mr. Kirkpatrick Fessenden N. Chase Saco James B. O'Kane Lewiston Journal James P. McCarthy Haswell Press O'Kane United States Naval Reserves Ruth Fox Horace Fox Philadelphia School of Design For Women Fox Philadelphia Arthur Mclain Portsmouth, N. H Fred L. Parks Winneganee Lehigh Valley E.R. Wright Thomas Nichols the ‘Times J. Pearl Card Albert Martin Card Edith McTeer Mrs. Alfred Condon Rockland Mr. Condon Samuel H. Wakefield William Choate Dresden John Taylor South Portland Everett” Neal Waldoboro He Gorham of Wiscasset Harry T. Passmore Albert G. Page, Jr Ida Williams West Georgetown Elson Field of Seward Emmons Fred Rittall Charles M. Horton Portsmouth N. H A. H. Caton Wesley Street Charles W. Boucher Washington Street Tslands George Farrin Somerville James E. Kingsley Augusta Chester S. Kingsley Henry Burbank Caroline Medford George Annis New Bedford Richard Knight Orel Seeley Detroit A. B Wardwell J. Eggleston North Bath Kimball Fred H. Kimball W. J. Rouse Postoffice Henry W.howard Drummond Thomas M. Simpson Mr. Howard Coombs High School Lowdeinham Harry Sullivan Maine Letter Carriers Association Mr. Sullivan Frank S. Wakefield James McLaughlin Ensign Jones Dresden Memorial Day Paul D. Hensler Orrin F. Frye Congress Square Mary Virginia Maurice J. Jewett Bath City Hospital S. R. Brown North Street Joseph Regnier Camden Charles Felch Winship Street Dorothy Wexler Phyllis Wright Marshall Avenue Roy Hutchinson Mrs. Chesley Hutchinson South End Sergt Harold FE. Ward Camp Devens Elm Street Clara Eaton Marguerite Tripp Elbridge R. Wright Thomas Nichols Austin Co Watson Frye Co., Ltd Percival Butler Tufts College Fred Butler South Wilbur Howe George Hodgkins The Hyde Windlass Co John Gage William Schaubel William Davis White Mountains F. P. Peaslee BK. P. Peaslee Lakeport Rochester Harry D. J. G. Lander John Waite Harold Fish Percy Wright Guy Donnell Clyde Mains Fred Madore Howard Mil Edward Blake Allen Sibley Roy Clarke Chrio Master Robert Donnell Peter, Lebens Chester N. Marr Joseph D. Lipsette Oscar Smith Arthur Sewall G. Kakos Peter Manty John Jases Edward Sewall Arthur D. Ke Charles Foose S. C. Fitzgerald Adelbert F. Williams Harry F. Morin M. C U. A Merton O. Webber Herbert Lemont Seths. Mullin Milton Loyall F. Sewall Sumner Sewall Warren EB. Kershner A. 8. Rowe Georgetown Sedgwick Post Winter Street Congregational Church G. A. R. Hall G. A. R. and Woman's Kinley Spain Cuba Southland Germany Maurice Pilham Harmen George Carr Montville Bertram Willis J. W.sampson Freedom F. HiCook Charles S&s Brown Edwin Hathorn Place West Woolwich Gilbert Cummings Sadie Bruce Mr. Cumming Arthur Brown New Meadows William D. Oliver Natick Charles Ridley Dover Havng Mr. Ridley L. H. Shattuck Corporation Newington Ormand Gott Castine C. B.sampson George Pottle Henry Marston Sheepscot Harold Bruce Katherine Trott Woolwich Margaret Mellen Albion Wotton Friendship Myron Mank Donald Milton F. N. Sewall Small Point Mr. Sewall California Arthur P. Sampson Mrs. Sampson Mrs D. W. Dodge Frank Purington Carl Sprague Egan Night Watch Alonzo F. Wildes Kittery Bradford Oliver Willis Meserve Percy Bowker Cutler Bowker Robinson Street Frederick H. Kimball Priscilla Kimball Harry Kimball Burlington, Vt Passegers Cass Bath Slip Allen Garnet House Frances Madeline New Meadows Landing Garnet Bridge John R. 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