The Bath and Liberty Theatres Week of Film Attractions
The Bath opera house and Liberty theatre showcase a dense slate of film offerings with Clara Kimball Young, Rex Head, Pauline Frederick, Evelyn Nesbit, Dorothy Gish, Dustin Farnum, Viola Dana, Marguerite Clark, Ethel Clayton, Mae Murray, Hale Hamilton, and others performing across multiple days. A separate note mentions Thomas H. Ince star Said Bennett taking a rest after eight Paramount pictures, and industry items cover lawsuits, new projects, and casting moves involving notable names like Norma Talmadge, Geraldine Farrar, Lillian Greehberger, and Mary MacLaren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Opera House
Clara Kimball Young
Tohiorrow
Rex Head
Brand
Hall Caine
Pauline Frederick
Evelyn Nesbit
Liberty Theatre
Dorothy Gish
Polly
Dustin Farnum
Viola Dana
Marguerite Clark
Mrs. Wiggs
Ethel Clayton
Maggie Pepper
Mae Murray
Hale Hamilton
Cecil de Mille Turns Aviator and Promotional Pilot
The Los Angeles area motion picture leader Cecil Blount de Mille is described as an avid aviator who flies daily, offering aerial joy rides at set rates to help popularize the new transport sport. The article mentions his films, upcoming projects, and his influence in the sky as fans recognize him by sight. It also recounts a New York appellate decision involving Mary Pickford, reversing a prior damage verdict and affecting a contract dispute with Cora Carrington Wilkening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Blount de Mille
Famous Players- Lasky Corporation
Mr. de Mille
Los Angeles
Cecil de Mille
de Mille
Pasadena
Charlie Ray
Bryant Washburn
Mary Pickford
Geraldine Farrar
Crichgn
Sir James Barrie
Appellate Court of
New York
Supreme Court of New York
Cora Carrington
Artcraft Company
Chaplin Chauffeur Alleged to Display Gold Tooth
A GEM Gus Coombs reports Chaplin's chauffeur wears a striking gold tooth set with a large diamond in the center. The upper front tooth is highly conspicuous and draws attention at public appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Coombs
Charlie Chaplin
West Bath Notes Include Lost Dog Return and Local Meetings
A West Bath resident recovered a long-missed pet dog after two years when the animal answered a whistle and returned from a journey through Maine towns. The dog was returned after a nearby village dispute over ownership. The Bath and West Bath school union meeting noted West Bath representation and supported Mr. Smith for superintendency with a small annual cost. The column also lists numerous social visits, church activities, and local travel, with notes on graduations, errands, and a rebuilt piazza at a Bath home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Bath
Miles Purington
Ernest F. Williams
Edwin W. Haggett
Bath and West Bath School Union
Bath Board
Smith
F. W. Larrabee
Florence Neiley
Lisbon Falls
Bertha Tarr
James Tarr
Topsham
Herbert Mallard
Deant Cottage
Robert Small
Carl Blaisdell
Sabino
Everett Lemonts
A. J. Higgins
Grange
John King
Bowdoinham
George Jewett
Vermont Woman Endorses Williams Pink Pills for Sleep
A Vermont woman reports relief from headaches and sleeplessness after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She notes improved appetite and nerves, stating the treatment restored sleep and health. Pills offered by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY 50 cents per box six for 2 dollar postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Williams
Edward Mayo
Cedar Street
St. Albans
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams . Medicine Co., Schenectady
N.Y
Local Row Cross Group Reelects Officers at Grange Meeting
About 15 attended the Row Cross workers meeting at the grange wall last Wednesday. Mrs. C. Raymond Chappell hosted the event with Mrs. FP. W. Larrabee re-elected president and Mrs. J. OM. Lemont named work committee member. Dinner served by J. Everett Mayo A. S. Flood and H. Eb. Peterson. Next meeting June 18 at Mrs. A. S. Flood home with W. H. Larrabee A. S. Flood and Fred W. Larrabee as dinner committee. George McCabe of McCabe Brothers Nurserymen canvassed Tanger town. Sle stayed several days at Joseph White's and at Rose farm over weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Flood
H. Eb. Peterson
W. H. Larrabee
Fred W. Larrabee
George McCabe
McCabe Brothers
Tanger
Sle
Joseph White
Rose
Huse Secures Leads for Columbia Stock
Corliss Giles and Miss Frances Woodbury, stars of Utica’s Park theatre stock, are joining H. A. Huse to lead the Columbia stock company. They will perform at the Columbia theatre in July and August, with rehearsals planned next week and a possible opening June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Giles
Frances Woodbury
Bath
Utica
N. Y
Giles
H. A. Huse
Columbia Stock Company
Columbia Theatre
Mr. Giles
Miss Woodbury
Rath
Truse
Providence
Boothbay Harbor
Huse
Scout Helps Rescue Boy From Drowning Using First Aid
Carl M. Purdy of Randolph and Joseph Moulton of Pittston with three others, all about 13, were swimming in the Kennebec river below Togus stream when Moulton cramped. Purdy swam to aid him, brought him to a boat, and revived him with Boy Scout first aid. It marks the first local instance of a Scout applying skills in a drowning incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl M. Purdy
Randolph
Joseph Moulton
Pittston
Kennebec
Togus
Moulton
Carl Purdy
Boy Scouts
Mrs Marie F Begin Dies in Woolwich After Illness
Mrs Marie F Begin 67 wife of Romeauld Begin died in Woolwich after a three year illness. Born in Quebec Canada she came to Bath 85 years ago and lived in Woolwich 10 years. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Emma Bickford Woolwich and Mrs John Tracey Bath and son Joseph Begin Woolwich. Also mentions initial bank charter for Machias with $50 000 capital subscribed by local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie F. Begin
Romeauld Begin
Woolwich
Five Islands Grange Tuesday program outlines lineup
The Brange Grange plans a contest night featuring opening song recitations and a series of readings. Participants include Mrs J E Blaisdell Mrs Filen Hagan and Mrs George Gray with questions on women education as home makers and why women should join the grange led by Rev William Boyd and Mattie McMahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Gladys Pinkham
Madge O'Brien
The
C. W. Néeton
Willim Holland
Williasm Boyd
Grange
William Boyd
Mattie McMahan
Examination for Topsham Postmaster Set in Brunswick
The Civil Service Commission announces an examination for Topsham postmaster to be held in Brunswick on July 16. The position pays 1000 dollars annually. Applicants must be US citizens, reside within the delivery area, be 21 to 64, and file Form 2241 with the Civil Service Commission in Washington or at the vacancy postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Brunswick
Topsham
United States
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Washington
Mayor Fends Off Watering Prank by Junior
Mayor J Edward Drake apologized to council members after his son J Edward Thrake Jr drenched him with a hose during a televised post‑supper water break. The mayor hid behind a tree as the child aimed the spray, forcing a wardrobe change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Drake
J.edward Thrake, Jr
Mrs. Mabel Long Funeral Held in Woolwich
The funeral for Mrs. Mabel Long, wife of John Long, was held Monday at her parents in Woolwich. Burial followed at Riverside. She died Saturday at Bath city hospital after a long illness. She leaves a husband a daughter Trene May Long a brother Augustus Snowman and six sisters with ties to Southport Rockland New Jersey and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Long
John Long
Augustus Snowman
Rockland
Emily Nelson
Southport
William Smith
Lillian Bragg
Newark
N. J
Ella Monre
Boston
Francis Redland
Mattie Snowman
Hallowell
Long
Ulysses Snowman
Woolwich
Obituary and probate notice from Bath area 1919
Mrs Lillie Josephine Blanchard age 75 died suddenly after a weekend visit in West Bath. The article notes funeral plans and burial in Lexington, plus ongoing local housing contract bids and a Maine probate petition for Amy C Parker in Sagadahoc County with notices to interested parties.
Deputy Sheriff Breaks Up Party On Islander Arrival
Edward Hogan, arrival from up river on the Islander, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Norris for loitering with intoxicants at Mulligan & Co. He received six months probation from Judge Keegan, reporting biweekly to Sheriff Oliver. Joseph Gurney split 50 50 with the sheriff’s department over seized goods and libel. Keegan ordered beer and ale forfeited to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hogan
Up River
Flo
Mulligan & Co
Norris
Hogan
Keegan
Oliver
Joseph Gurney
Sheriff's Department
Gurney
Wilson Rowe couple wed at People's Baptist Church
Mina G. Rowe of Georgetown and Arthur J. Wilson of Bath were married Saturday evening at People's Baptist church parsonage by Rev. Samuel A. Evans. The couple used a single ring service and will reside in Bath with no attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina G. Rowe
Georgetown
Arthur J. Wilson
Bath
People’s Baptist Church
Parsonage
Samuel A. Evans
Charles Rowe
Charles L. Wilson
Bath couple wed in city hall ceremony
Mrs. Marion Rich and Tiane J. Baker of Bath were married Saturday at 2 PM by Justice of the Peace Albert J. Grassy in the aldermen’s room at City Hall. The bride is a widow, daughter of the late James Cameron, and the groom is the son of the late Isaac L. Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Rich
Tiane J. Baker
Bath
Albert J. Grassy
City Hall
James Cameron
Isaac L. Baker
Garey Coffill Tie the Knot in Bath Home Ceremony
Miss Clara May Coffill and Tenry N Garey wed Saturday night at the home of Rev. Samuel A Evans. No attendants. Mrs Garey is the daughter of Mer Coffill and Mrs John H Coffill of Bath. Mr Garey is the son of Mr and Mrs Martin Garey of Boothbay Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara May Coffill
Tenry N. Garey
Samuel A. Evans
Garey
Mer
John H. Coffill
Bath
Mr. Garey
Martin Garey
Boothbay Harbor
Bath couple wed with two rings at Washington Street ceremony
Miss Mamie Hoak Sidelinger and George William Oram of Bath were married in June at 700 Washington street. Rev. Samuel A. Evans officiated using two rings. Attendants Verneita Sidelinger and Edward A. Jones stood with the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Hoak Sidelinger
George William Oram
Bath
Washington Street
Samuel A. Evans
Verneita Sidelinger
Edward A. Jones
Natural Causes Funeral for Roscoe Royal Held on Center Street
The funeral for Roscoe Royal who died at his Center Street home was held Tuesday at Oak Grove Cemetery. Medical Examiner Langdon T. Snipe ruled death due to natural causes while probate matters were opened in Sagadahoc County for Louis N. Hart and Harry W. Day, with hearings set and parties cited in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Royal
Center Street
Oak Grove
Langdon T. Snipe
Sagadahoc
Margaret J. Hart
Bath
Said
Louis N. Hart
Silas Hart
Maine
Solomon Hart
Mary Durgan
George Hart
State OF Maine
Harry W. Day
Arrowsic
James H. Day
Sach
Carrie Blondell
Blondell
Arrowsie
A. D
Kidney Trouble Disappeared From Fruit Liver Tablets Claim
Testimonial from Henry Dater of 658 First Avenue Troy New York dated April 29 reports relief from kidney trouble and constipation after using Fruit-a-tives. Advertises 50c a box six for 2.50 with trial size, distributed by Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Golden Gate
California
Henry Dater
First Avenue
Troy
New York
Arioney
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N, Y
Runaway Horse Kills John-Pertey in Accident
John-Pertey, 0 1 trickman of Ran gor, was thrown from his wagon when his horse ran away Sunday. His head struck the curbing and he died within minutes from a fractured skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John—Pertey
Rangor
Probate notices from Sagadahoc County court Bath Maine
Two probate records from Sagadahoc County Bath Maine list Ellen F Jones administratrix and Katharine L McManus executrix filing final accounts. Orders direct publication in the Rath Independent for three weeks to notify interested parties to appear and show cause why accounts should not be allowed and distributions ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Dunton
State OF
Maine
Sagadahoc
Rathin
Bath
Tame
Lowell
Probste
William, E
Dunham. Register
John J. Keegan
Said
State OF Maine
Rath
Aub
Saandahes
Lewis H. Curtis
Grace BE. Curtis
James
James S. Lowreli
Ellen F. Jones
George King
Sagadatioc
Sagadahine
Katharine L. McManus
Hulen Connolly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Independent
Dirs
Antonio Moreno
GFTOM
Paramount Pictures
Bennett
Thomas H. Ince
Dronade
Dorothy Phillips
Charles Klipper
Supreme Court
Norma Talmadge Film Corp
Charles A. Rowse
Fort Lee
Rowse
Norma Talmadge Company
Mrs. Carter de Haven
William Seiter
Henry B. Walthall
Bertram Bracken
Margaret Landis
Mary.Alden
Edward Cecil
William Clifford
Richard Morse
Charles Wheelonk
Mickey” Moore
Billie Burke
Margaret Anglin
56Th Street
John Robertson
Alexander Kosaloff
Lillian Greehberger
Universal
Villians
Edwin Crewe
Bert Lytell
John Twee
Fay Tincher
Eddie Barrie
Patricia Palmer
Harry Depp
Katherine Lewis
Rowdy Ann
Albert Ray
Elinor Fair
Fox
Hollywood
Scott Dunlap
Dea
William S. Hart
Mary “MacLaren
James J. Corbett
Jim Corbett
Kathleen O’connor
Corbett
William Sauter
Joseph E. Singleton
Orral Humphrey
Clara Horton
Reginald Barker
Long Wharf
Port Los Angeles
Miss Horton
Charles Stallings
L. F
Atwood
SL Fkantes
Me Ortland
George Foster
Moody
Hooper
Portland
Idalia
Quaker Point
Florence Neilly
Laura Baker Doten
FE. L. Montgomery
Camp Eggemoggin
Long Island
New Meadows
Jewett
Mt. Ida School
Newfoundland
Lillian B
Harry Lemont
Joseph
Mane Lemont
Joseph McNeill
Lemont Cottage
Oakledge
C. W. Watson
W. H. Charlesworth
Pittsfield
Mass
E. FE. Williams
Methodist Church
Frank ST. Hall
Charles H. Bates
E. E. Williams
Alice Tarr
Frank Hall
F. E. Williams
Charles Bates
Beachmont
Miss Evelyn Bates
Beachmont High School
Renuten
Littlefield
Frank Durand
Banfords Crossing
Elmestreet Baptist Sewing Circle
Columbia Stock
Mrs
Machias
Lillie J. Blanchard
Lillie Josephine Blanchard
William McCullough
Blanchard
McCullough
Fred
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Amy C. Parker
William H W. Parker
Harry
A.D
Garey-Coffill
Anatte William
F. Dunham
Register
Sagadahoc, Ss
James S. Lowris
William F. Dunham
Mr, Henry Dater
Hattie May Brown
Eleanor Percy Thurston
Mahala A. Spencer
Frederick J. Spencer
William
F. Dunbam
William F.’ Dunham
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