Bath weekly newspaper notice
A Saturday publication from THE TIMES COMPANY based at 83 Front St Bath Ma. The price is listed as $1.50.
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
1
A Saturday publication from THE TIMES COMPANY based at 83 Front St Bath Ma. The price is listed as $1.50.
Bath votes with one dissent to spend $100000 on permanent land improvements for Emergency Fleet Corporation housing for Bath workers. The Times notes prompt action, urges maintenance of roads, highlights local praise and wartime publicity, and cites coal shortages and Navy submarine activity shaping regional focus.
Winnegance residents cheer as Sherman Morse and Irving Perry reach an Atlantic port after two months aboard a Texas Steamship Co. tanker. Families nearby celebrate homecoming while others report changes at local homes and social events.
A short note records a visit with Mrs Daniel Gould who is 97 years old, accompanying her daughter during a moment described in the clipping.
A formal complaint was filed at the Public Utilities office opposing the planned toll rise by the People’s ferry commission for the Bath to Woolwich steamer Hockomock route set to take effect July 4. The signatories include Bath Box Co. and Hyde Windlass Co. among others, listing multiple local employers and their treasurers.
The document lists Percy & Small and Kelley Spear Co as employers with 90 and 140 workers respectively. R. Percy serves as president and A. Kelley as assistant treasurer. A hearing on the petition will be later assigned.
The Board of Charities recommends better facilities including separate racks for toothbrushes and isolation rooms for sick boys. 62 children out of 65 beds. overtaxed housing. The home lacks a formal plan to return children to society and adequate family-history records though new application and medical forms are in use.
Fred W. Parks and Mrs Lida L Dunn were married Tuesday night by Rev C Raymond Chappell at the First Baptist parsonage 138 North street. The groom is the son of the late Mr and Mrs David Parks and well known in the city. Mrs Parks is the daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Spring of Union.
Notices issued under Bath city authorities call a primary election for June 17 to nominate candidates for U S Senator Governor State Auditor Congress Representative State Senator County Attorney Clerk of Courts Judge of Probate Register of Probate Register of Deeds Sheriff County Commissioner County Treasurer and two Legislature Representatives. Polls open noon to 9 pm with enrollment rules and oath requirement.
Mrs. Anna Shaw of Lowell Massachusetts credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring blood health after six months of bloodlessness. The ad claims the pills increase strength flesh and color, notes they are opiate free and useful for rheumatism neuralgia fevers and after effects of grip. It urges readers to buy or order and includes price six boxes for two dollars and fifty cents with a free booklet.
Morse high school baseball team faces Portland high this Saturday at three on Kelley Field. A big crowd is urged to support the Morse boys seeking a decisive victory. Mr and Mrs Danby Warner of Robinsons Lane and friends visited Portland Monday.
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