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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
1
Publication notice from The Times Company Bath Maine states it is issued every Saturday from 83 Front Street and includes standard publishing details.
The essay argues for continued American sacrifice and resolve in World War I, condemning German aggression and urging full strength, patriotism, and support for Liberty Bonds. It notes memorial observances, political shifts, shipbuilding challenges, and calls for discipline from citizens and government alike.
The writer tours Mainz and the Rhine valley describing the Mainz Cathedral its history and restorations and a passage up the Rhine past grassy castles. Highlights include Schloss Drachenfels and the Cologne Cathedral with its famed spires and treasures. The narrative closes with reflections on sightseers in Cologne and the varied urban bustle.
Citizens view practical exhibits from Morse High pupils across sewing raffia projects, carved inlaid trays, and nut bowls. Highlights include Palmer method penmanship, watercolors, clay models, patriotic songs, and domestic science menus with breads and meals.
The display featured fresh patterns not seen before, including generous wardrobe items such as wearing apparel, bags, dress coverings, and aprons.
The meeting adjourned after a busy session with the election of teachers for next year. Morse High School elected Edith F E Cochrane a Morse graduate class of 1909 and Tufts 1915 AB, with prior teaching in Chatham and Quincy.
Abraham Goodside of Portland, owner of the Empire Theatre and New Modern Theatre, has taken control of Bath theatres. He vows to improve attractions and make the Columbia Theatre among the cosiest family houses in New England. The Bath Opera House will close Saturday night for two weeks for renovation.
Commandant McCory warns blank license applications for motorboats in the Bath Section of the First Naval District. Kennevec Yacht Club vessels must file through Secretary A K Purington, with certification before port captain issues licenses.
In the June term Probate Court Judge Jowell granted administrations for estates including Drunmond Cutting of Phippsburg to Carrie I. Cutting and Eliza G. Strout of Topsham to Sumner Strout. Wills filed include Rachel J. Nichols of Bath and Ann FE Campbell of Bath. Guardians named James A. Hathorne for Mary Hathorne of Richmond. accounts and inventories filed for multiple Bath and Richmond estates.
A memorial from Dromore Grange P. of H. honors Drummond Cutting of Phippsburg who has died. It notes his upright character and loyal service, extends sympathy to his widow and family, and orders the grange charter to be draped in mourning for thirty days with the resolutions recorded.
Colby College announces a four day commencement program from Thursday June 14 through Sunday June 17 featuring Junior Exhibition Phi Beta Kappa meetings a president’s reception Alumni Day Senior Class Day Exercises alumni luncheon fraternity reunions and a baccalaureate sermon by Professor Winfred N.
A sick woman from Enchant Pennsylvania describes crying spells and nervous trouble. She stopped doctors medicine and used Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound, regaining strength and doing all her work. She urges others to seek free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
Donovan of the class of 1992 receives a college address in the evening from Professor Albion W. Small of the class of 1876. The event is scheduled for Monday June 18 with Commencement Day highlighted.
Henry Rose of West Bath defends Co. H 2d Regiment N G S M against malicious reports. He states such claims are unfounded and as Public Safety Committee chairman pledges to aid their comfort and pleasure. West Bath, June 6.
Saturday and Sunday two lots of Oregon spars arrived for John A Morse and were rafted after launch into M C R R dock. On Tuesday they were sent to three yards: Percy and Small received 108 ft spars, Kelley-Spear yard 80 ft spars, and Bath Iron Works two spars at 50 ft each.
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