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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
3
A fire in Thomaston caused significant damage Saturday as residents and sister cities offered sympathy. The report notes dry woods and heightened risk after Independence Day celebrations and mentions broader concerns on national policy toward Mexico and maritime issues.
Old time advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable medicine for purification of blood and relief from scrofula catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia loss of appetite fatigue and debility after forty years of testing buyers are urged to get it today.
The text argues Mexicans may turn on each other, endorses naming the new South End schoolhouse the Mitchell School for the campaign leader, and notes revoking passports of two Americans abroad who criticized U.S. policy as deserved. It warns those men may regret spurning government protection.
The author urges Bath to invest in spring tree planting and replacement to extend shade lines. A double row of healthy trees can transform streets of dilapidated buildings into more attractive avenues, highlighting the value of urban greenery.
The article compares a German commander who sank the Lusitania with Admiral Semmes, noting he faced a dilemma between sending passengers to safety or keeping the ship, yet chose to sink the vessel despite its 2000 souls aboard including women and children.
A mutiny on the 1097 ton Normandy, bound from Gulfport to Liverpool, was quelled near Cape Hatteras with help from Captain Markeschlaeger and the Dayton tank steamers crew. One mutineer died after being shot by officers. injured crew were cared for and Normandy continued to Liverpool. Separately, Bath beat Cedar Grove 13 to 4 in baseball, Kenniston striking out twelve for Cedar Grove.
La Tena's Big Wild Animal Circus drew capacity crowds in River Street grounds, delivering a clean, well staged program with novel acts worthy of praise. Wesley's seals impressed with ball playing and tight rope feats, while Walter Allen's elephants Buckman's bears and Marguerite's lions joined a daring tango riding act and skilled wire walkers. The show also featured contortionists, aerial performers, trained dogs, clowns and a busy lineup, marking a high quality circus experience in Haverhill.
The annual Woman's Home Missionary Society convention in the Portland District Maine Conference was held at Wesley M E Church with Mrs. Rose Law White presiding. The full day program included quiet hour, speeches, reports, music, and an afternoon session with Rev. H A Corey and Miss Hazel Burrowes. The agenda covered Gleanings of the Year’s Work, descriptions of schools, addresses on deaconesses work, and the Need of the Hour Recruits with Miss S W Cow of Boston as a speaker.
Miss Gladys Berry daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Berry married Harrison Berry of Pittsburg Pa formerly of Gardiner at Christ Church Gardiner The couple met as schoolmates and left for the Adirondacks after the ceremony They will reside at the corner of Bay One and Daggatt avenues Pittsburg after September 1 The wedding followed a prenuptial reception hosted by Canon and Mrs R W Plant at the Paris.
Capt. Brewer commanded the Wiwarna on a special Gardiner trip Sunday joined by U S Gilpatric of Rockland as pilot. The group toured the torpedo boat destroyer Wadsworth after a run down by the Iron Works to show the vessel to visiting newspapermen.
Ward One residents in a procession of over 3100 people celebrated the City Council’s approval of a $20,900 loan for a new school building. Leaders from the PTA led the event visiting Leland R. Mitchell, Mayor Small, and Alderman Barker, who greeted the crowd and cheered the success.
Alfred Crosby and Harold Rowley returned Saturday on the boat to Boston after a pleasant week at the Crosby home in the city. Crosby is with Westinghouse Electric Co and Rowley is connected with Commonwealth Trust Co.
A fragment announces how life and vitality are celebrated through the idea of living fully and overcoming daily duties. It praises Hoods Sarsaparilla as a medicine that builds up the whole system and brings strength to run-down or debilitated people.
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