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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
4
Readers see a bold party line as the Chicago convention salutes the march of woman suffrage and pledges protection of rights for Americans. The piece also argues candidates in Sagadahoc County and praises local leaders while recalling wartime losses and German peace rhetoric.
The piece argues that the Republican convention nominated Justice Hughes for president while Roosevelt declined the Progressive nomination, uniting Republicans and reducing the chance of a split vote against Wilson. It asserts Hughes aligns with Roosevelt’s views, predicts a strong Republican victory, and claims the Progressive platform mirrors the Republicans.
The Bath branch of the American Society of Marine Draftsmen held its first annual banquet and smoker at New Meadows Inn on Friday. Despite bad weather, members attended and enjoyed a program of songs and sentiments with W. A. Murtaugh as toastmaster.
An ad argues vitality wanes with age and overwork and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic blood and nerve builder. It claims benefits for all ages and states druggists supply them or mail order available with pricing and a free booklet.
The 1912 Philadelphia convention marked the national inception of a society promoting high professional ethics for American marine draftsmen. Officers and members were praised for expanding influence through clubrooms, technical papers, and lectures at shipbuilding centers. The Journal disseminated knowledge, while officers emphasized mutual esteem among BILW staff and industry leaders. A gala event followed with musical performances and a Manila Bay naval history presentation by J H Walsh, concluding with old time songs. Sedgewick circle, ladies of the G A R met Tuesday night.
A patient from Bagdad Florida reports severe nervous spells and neuralgia relieved by Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills. She notes improved sleep, energy for housework, gardening, and a mile walk after using the combination. Her testimonial underscores the treatment’s calming effect and daily function restoration.
Mrs. Marjory E. Bailey of Woolwich buys the Joseph Huse homestead from Mrs. Annie E. Huse. Footer acts as agent. The land is surveyed into about 30 lots with a new street from Center to the property center and west to Charles Street. Bailey plans a new house and sale of most lots. sewer access available. The Huse barn may be converted to a tenement.
Columbia Theatre hosted a graduation program on Wednesday with selections by the orchestra and multiple readings and essays by students including Margaret Stuart Miller and Paul Andrew Fitzgerald. The event featured class history, a valedictory by Charlotte Ruth Burke and an awarding of diplomas by Mayor John Small.
A letter from H. B. Sawyer Treasurer Kelley-Spear Company Bath Maine June 10 urges readers to back Mr Plummer for Congress and to persuade friends districtwide to work for his nomination, stressing the impact on ship building areas.
Obituary for Fred S. Page born July 1875 in Richmond Maine. He started in steamboating and became chief engineer of the steamer Georgia. He married Alberta May Randall about seven years ago, lived in Portland then Providence, and belonged to Polar Star Lodge Masons Montgomery St Bernard R A C Dunlap Commandery and the local Marine Association.
Mrs Mary A Goodwin wife of James A Goodwin died Saturday at age 44. She was a niece of Edward Dowling and left two sons. The funeral will be from her home 149 North Street at 2 p m on Monday.
Englewood Illinois resident Mrs E Sheldon recounts relief from hot flashes headaches and nervousness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saving her life and keeping her from insanity She urges others to try the remedy and mentions sending for free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts The ad also promotes Dr Thomas' Eclectic Oil for emergencies.
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