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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1914

Page

8

Fourth Company C A C Drills at Fort Baldwin and Popham Beach

The 4th Company Bath unit returned from Fort Baldwin and Popham Beach after a profitable six inch gun drill at Battery Hardman. Lieuts Wakefield and Moody led extended order maneuvers. About 25 men responded to a late 2:59 alarm, then camped at U S 38 reservation. Pvt Hart injured his foot on a gravity railroad car but no bones were broken.

Fort Baldwin Popham Beach Hardman S. H. Wakefield G. B. Moody Popham Randol Coast Defenses Portland Bath Owen Parks Fire Department Sgt Burnham Cook Willis Riverside Hotel U. 38 Wiliam Hamilton Riverside Fort Williams Pvt Hart

Eggs by Parcel Post Demonstrated by Government Tests

The Department of Agriculture reports parcel post can market eggs successfully, giving producers better prices and fresher eggs to consumers. Five months of trials shipped 4% 131 eggs in 66 lots, with 3 27 cases broken and 2 0n percent wasted, improvements expected as handlers gain experience.

Department of Agriculture

Departed Tuesday Mc Dougal Torpedo Boat Destroyer Commissioned

The torpedo boat destroyer Mc Dougal launched April 2 from Bath Iron Works sailed Tuesday morning at 7 5 to Charlestown Navy Yard for delivery to the commandant. It was commissioned immediately after delivery. Officers on duty for fitting out included Lt. J. H. Hoover executive officer Lt. R. M. Elliott ordinance and torpedo officer Lt. J. S. Lowell engineer officer and chief petty officers R. W. Durden C. E. Anderson L. J. Murphy S. Arnold W. H. Day T. Burgess and A. E. Le Penski among others.

McDougal Bath Iron Works Charlestown Navy Yard J. H. Hoover R. M. Elliott J. S. Lowell R. W. Durden C. E. Anderson L. J. Murphy S. Arnold W. H. Day T. Burgess A. E. le Penski

Resignation of Lisbon Falls Free Baptist Pastor

Rev. J. P. Roberts resigns as pastor of the Free Baptist Church in Lisbon Falls after three years, effective July 1. He previously led Corliss Street Church. A separate note imagines open cars on Bath to Lewiston line to ease summer travel.

J. P. Roberts the Free Baptist Church Lisbon Falls Roberts Corliss Street Church Bath Lewiston

Causes Neuralgia from Overdancing and Anemia

The article links violent neuralgia of the head to overworked overdancing women lacking sleep fresh air and red blood. It asserts debility with anemia as the main cause and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic. A free home treatment booklet is offered by the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY and local druggists can supply the pills.

Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N.Y

Handcar Obstruction Causes Near Collision on Brunswick Pullman

A handcar left on the main line between the west and east bound Brunswick trains caused the Bath bound Pullman to derail its emergency brakes. Engineer Rodick of locomotive 135 halted the train with a swift stop, wrecking the handcar and cow catcher but causing no injuries. Detectives search for the culprits behind the attempt to wreck the train.

Rodick Brunswick Bath New Meadows Risteen Harding Frank A. Small William D. Sewall M.C. Nh

Designer Owen Defiance Commander Predicts Strong Race

Designer Owen from New York arrived for the Defiance and reports delays in boat readiness are normal. He expects the craft to be in fine trim for the June 23 race and confident of a strong showing despite prior concerns from local supporters. The text also notes the funeral of Enos A. Day held Sunday with services by Rev. Holmes and Capt. Snowdon, burial in Lewiston.

Iorse Owen New York Owen Enos A. Day Ie al ‘2 G. D. Holmes Lewiston Snowdon Salvation Army

Bath Town Items and July 4 Plans Highlight Community Notes

Community notices describe Bath river activity with K Y Co boats downriver and a July 4 celebration in Brunswick with prizes totaling 251 dollars. Other items include a forest fire near Hagett Farm, counterfeiting alert from First National Bank of Plattsburg, and Memorial Day ceremonies led by Lincoln Lodge with 75 members marching.

Rupert H. Baxter The Bath Trust Co New Meadows Inn James H. Cameron Porland Bath Phippsbore Gi Crosby High St Chester Muse Frank Muse Middle St Bath City Hospital National Bank First National Bank of Brunswick C. E. Townsend L. H. Colby I. R. Morrell Victor Bagley E. R. Nickerson Bullock Richmond E. Randall Leonard Leonard Oakland Mitchell King Keegan Broad View New Meadows River Supreme Judicial Court Oliver Aderton N. G. Chester Colby D. S. Harris C. A. Peaslee Harvey K. Erskine Marshall W. P. Emery D. Colby F. Oliver H. K. Erskine

Hyde Windlass edges B I W in 11 innings in baseball clash

Saturday baseball saw Hyde Windlass defeat B I W 5 to 4 in 11 innings. Both teams were well matched in a late season thriller with key contributions from Morse Knight and McNeal. Time 3 20. Umpires McFenson and McPhee. Hit by pitch Roberts Morse.

Hyde Windlass Morse Knight Flahert Murray Wee Merrill McNea Sant *Rovert Chase Deionete St. Clair Oliver Cuttine Cutting P. Flaherty McNeal Gerley McDonnell Sprague B. Oliver

Defiance Defeats Richmond 7 3 In Weekend Boat and Baseball News

Defiance defeated Richmond 7 to 3 after leaving Bath at 1 PM and returning at 8 PM. Billings hit the only home run while Stover doubled and drove in three runs. Next Saturday Defiance faces Cabots in Brunswick. Also notes Topaz II cruiser sails for New York and local property deal revisions at the Middle Street block.

Defiance Richmond Bath Ward Rhinos Frazier Bowdoin College Carol Clark Blanchard Portland L Billings Stover Defiance Boys Cabots Brunswick

How Women Avoid Operations Noted in Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy

Cleveland Ohio case notes a woman relieved from side pains after taking Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. She reports doctors said nothing else could help and credits the tonic with restoring health and cheer. Mrs A Wilt of Hanover Pa praises the product and urges others to consult the company confidentially through Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.

Cleveland Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Ave Tianover Stock St Hanover Lydia FE Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Results Tell There Can Be No Doubt About the Results in Bath

Bath citizen Mrs. C. A. Bean testifies to Dean's Kidney Pills helping her rheumatic joint pains backaches and kidney troubles. She cites three years of use and says the pills restore kidneys to normal function and overall well being. The ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills at 50 storefronts. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY props.

Bath C. A. Bean Middle St. Court Dean

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