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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
8
The Bath Independent outlines a weekly department on film stars and screen players. It promises gossip and news about celebrated movie figures and their performances, inviting readers to follow popular actors and upcoming releases.
A film stunt with William G. McAdoo and James E. West uses Doug Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin in a publicity effort for Boy Scout week from June 8 to 14. The actors direct each other in a comedy and are to be life members of the Boy Scouts, emphasizing national support.
The Bath opera house schedules strong photoplays for the rest of this week and next week. Tonight William S Hart stars in The Poppy Girl's Husband. tomorrow and Saturday Theda Bara appears in When Men Desire. Monday features Clara Williams in The One Woman, a seven reel Thomas Dixon story. Wednesday and Thursday Clara Kimball Young stars in The Road Through the Dark. Friday and Saturday Rex Beach's The Brand. Also mentioned are Mary Pickford on The Hoodium set, Squared with Mrs Drew, and forthcoming The Knickerbocker Buckaroo distributed by Famous Players Lasky, a seven reel production costing 264000 and billed as Fairbanks' greatest and most expensive.
Liberty theatre presents a full week of pictures headlined by Mary Pickford in Capt. Kidd Jr tonight Priscilla Dean in A Silk Lined Burglar Saturday Bert Lytell in Blackie's Redemption Vivian Martin in Little Comrade and Dorothy Gish in Peppy Polly. Also Dustin Farnum in The Light of Western Skies and Viola Dana in False Evidence with matinees daily and earlier notes on Bessie Barriscale and Kathlie Norris adaptations.
West Bath notes recount Frank Rose returning to port after World War II service at Scotland torpedo station and visits with family. The column lists numerous local residents visiting, hosting, or traveling to cottages, holidays, Red Cross sessions, and social events at Grange Hall with a large turnout and a men versus women contest won by the West Bath men by five points.
Nervous indigestion is caused by worry overwork and fatigue. Tonic treatment builds up blood to strengthen the nervous system. Testimonial from Mrs. Lewis of Springfield Massachusetts praising Dr Williams Pink Pills. Available from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY 50 cents per box or six for $2.50 with free booklet on nervous disorders.
Alfred S Potter of 76 Pine Street asks Bath authorities to address sewage pollution affecting his spring. He cites sink drains and a City stable issue, noting a State Health sample condemning the water and urging civic pride as he seeks public attention.
John S Ballou who died in Hollywood California in February was laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery Friday forenoon. The Odd Fellows conducted the service at the grave with Therbert R Fuller noble grand and David S Harris chaplain.
Report of widespread loss of Boston papers as a fire in a Portland paper carrier car destroyed or damaged many sections. Incomplete deliveries and missing pages affected readers and publishers.
Junior High School presented a fine showing in Memorial Day celebrations led by L. L. Witham with two large companies. Hondward W. Hyde returned from a month in Minneapolis with his brother in law Dr. John H. Morse. Mrs Hyder accompanied him and will return tonight after a Boston stopover. Hyde noted great fishing and ideal countryside, as West Bath hosted 66 local members and 20 visitors. Refreshments included lobster, stew, pickles, crackers, doughnuts and coffee.
Madame Eames de Gogorza urged Bath to adopt a general architectural plan during a Cosmopolitan club gathering. She praised Georgian era design, supported new buildings that fit surroundings, and asked women to influence men toward beauty and utility in development.
Em A C Plummer returned from Washington where delegates from farmers, bankers, and other interests urged a swift US withdrawal from ship operation. The meeting noted Britain and Germany pursuing foreign trade, while middle west delegates pressed for public explanations and action. A shipping plan will be drafted for Congress.
At City hall on Saturday the Bath Industrial Corporation reduced its board from seven to three and elected new directors Scott R. Frye Charles HL Cahill and James C Mulligan. Purchasers of stock gained a small majority to gain control as they planned a new industry but the deal stalled due to delayed stock buying.
Proceedings reveal tense Bath board discussions over selecting a new superintendent amid opposition from Mr Hyde and support for Mr Smith. Mayor Drake urges a one week delay to June 9 as Mr Mitchell cites strong Amherst support for Mr Smith. James King and Gilea Stuart discussed as alternatives with roles in Morse high and junior high.
Philadelphia housewife describes chronic weakness and nervous indigestion. After a doctor’s warning and trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, she improved over three months and regained appetite and energy. The testimonial cites relief from headaches backache and low mood and endorses the remedy for period-related fatigue.
A testimonial claims relief from rheumatism and side and back pains after using Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets. The reviewer, W. M. Lampson, reports improvement and health, with pricing: 50c per box, six for $2.50, trial size 25c, available at dealers or by mailing payment to Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
The Bath school board debated appointing Mr. Ellingwood as superintendent and delayed the principal election to June 9. Tensions arose over a purported plan to push Ellingwood through, with votes split among Chairman Mitchell and members Morse Hyde and Kelley. A 30 dollar teacher bonus was approved and Irene Stearns, a Gorham normal school graduate, was elected a first grade teacher at 500 dollars.
Councilman C F Tibbetts and his son Arthur with TB iH opera and C R Dickinson of Wiscasset returned home Friday night from a fishing trip at Parlin Pond Lake Moxie and Troutdale in Somerset county. They caught about a hundred fish with Arthurs two salmon weighing two pounds each and a square tail over two pounds. Troutdale offered the best fishing though black flies hindered progress.
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