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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1918

Page

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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.

THE Times Company Front St Bath, Ma

Bath approves $100000 for Emergency Fleet housing

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.

Bath Emergency Fleet Corporation the Times Genesis

Winnegance Youths Return From Gulf Tanker Cruise

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.

Sherman Morse Irving Perry Gulf Atlantic Texas Steamship Co Morse Mr. Perry James E. Perry William Tobey Thomas Perry Olney Perry Thatcher Pinkham Harry C. Williams Eugene Spinney Portland Edgar Williams Elmer Wiliams Camp Devens Annie Adams Bath Harry Williams Filbert Atwood Fred Coombs Lenora Hoyt Samuel Burk

Visiting with 97 year old mother noted

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.

Ter Daniel Gould

Complaint Filed Over Ferry Toll Increase

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.

Office of the Public Utilities People’s Ferry Commission City of Bath Woolwich

Labor Petition Hearing Set for Local Firms

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.

Percy & Small Fid R. Percy Pres Kelley Austin Asst Treas

Bath children home urged to improve care and records

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.

Bath New England

Parks Dunn Married In Quiet City Ceremony

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.

Alfred Oliver Oliver Atlantic Anna Marie Monahan Dorothy Morse Potter Cottage Bay Point Emily Potter Charlotte McCutcheon Bernice Clifford Mildred Daley Lucy Small Miss Potter Marion Oliver Catherine Williams New York Winneganee Miss Williams Yeowoman U. S. Navy Zina Eaton Earl Morse Charles Trask Dr. Barker Lois May Perry Harry Lincoln Knight Bath Thomas N. Kewley The Baptist Church William J. Perry Eugene Knight Lower High Street Miss Perry Fred W. Parks Lida L. Dunn C. Raymond Chappell First Baptist Church North Street David Parks Parks Elizabeth Spring Union

Bath City Primary Election Notice Sets June 17 Voting

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.

City of Bath United States Congress Pithe Board of Registration

Williams' Pink Pills touted to build blood and restore strength

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.

Anna Shaw Lawson Street Lowell Mass Wlliams Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y Adv

Morse High Meets Portland High on Kelley Field

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.

Morse High Portland High Kelley Field Danby Warner Robinson's Lane Portland

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