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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
5
A Saturday publication note from THE TIMES COMPANY based at 3 Fev Street Bath Maine references the Bath Times weekly issue schedule. The fragmented line indicates a local newspaper distribution detail dated February 3.
The article notes Progressives align with Republicans to advance shared principles after Chicago conventions. It cites Gardner and several candidates endorsing a single ticket to enact reform, acknowledging the sacrifice and praising decisive unity over divided support.
A Maine paper notes Bowdoin commencement with a state focus and Sagadahoc County’s reaction to candidate nominations. It lists the Sagadahoc slate for governor, senator, and congress, praising the ticket as strong and trusted, while reflecting on the primary’s outcome and local loyalties. It also advertises L. F. Atwood’s Medicine as a nerve and blood builder for teachers.
Walter White, 70, of Melrose Massachusetts died after a six month illness at his home. Born in Randolph Missouri to George and Eliza White he lived in Melrose 16 years. He served five years as marine engineer with the Fasten Steamship Co and spent 25 years as chief engineer on the Penobscot and other fleet ships. He belonged to the Sons and Daughters of Maine Club. Survived by his wife two sons Walter and Bradford H a daughter Irene and a sister Mrs E A Crowell of San Francisco. Many friends express sorrow.
A citizen reports extensive work on Center Street hill and Court House Square with macadam replaced. He notes the surface shows 1716 times more wear than the original, likening it to a jack knife comparison by George Washington.
The Misses Masters of Bath and Dobbs Ferry transfer their famed school to a Board of Trustees to ensure future use and growth. The property including thirty four acres and buildings will be held for public educational work. the sisters keep small salaries and living expenses. The new trustees include John D. Aitken, Rev Henry Coffin, Dean Virginia Gildersleeve, and others, with a plan to expand facilities and accept gifts from 2500 alumnae.
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County affidavit swears that F J Cheney & Co will pay one hundred dollars for Haley catarrh cure usage. Notary Gleason attests to the seal. The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous membrane remedy with testimonials and a note on Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The naval band from the cruiser Birmingham performed ashore Friday 7 to 9 pm under Bandmaster John A Sabrocosky. Hundreds of Bath residents attended on the lawns near Washington Street with light dancing and car hor n ows amid a light Scotch mist. The program featured marches and waltzes including Soldier Boys of Uncle Sam’s Anchor’s Aweigh and Old Comrades.
Mrs. Helen C Hopkins of Houston Place East Brunswick shows a 85 year old flax cloth genealogy made by her mother Mrs Rachel Davis. Colors red pink yellow green and black were dyed with herbs and roots gathered on the farm. The cloth features pine trees emblematic of Maine and traces the record from 1774 to its creation. The Riverside casino at Southport will host a summer dance next Tuesday.
Mrs. Anna Kelly of 710 Chestnut Street Burlington Wis reports irreg ular periods and side and back pains improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She urges other suffering women to try the remedies, and offers to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass.
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth sails into Portland on Thursday June 29 with an all new novelty circus and Persia the Pageants of The Thousand and One Nights. The production features 1350 participants 350 musicians 350 costumes 480 artists and 50 clowns plus four Chinese troupes and the Hanneford Family. The tour travels in 89 cars with 1400 personnel 785 horses and 108 animal cages and 41 elephants.
Forty years ago Bath residents complained of June rain and fog that mirrors the recent weeks of crop trouble. The report links persistent damp conditions to dampened harvest prospects and recalls parallels with past seasons.
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