Letter from Soldier Traces Vera Cruz Duty and Local Life
Phippsburg friends publish a soldier’s letter from Corporal James H. West of Co F ith Infantry stationed at Los Cocos Mexico. He describes outpost duty on the Vera Cruz railroad, raids on refugees, unusual cargo, rough local troops, currency inflation, camp construction, and a promotion toward first sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
James H. West
F. Ith
U. S. Infantry
Vera Cruz
Hyde Guards
Bath
Los Cocos
Mexico
Ith
U. S
U.S
Card of Thanks for Floral Tributes and Kind Words
The Puringtons thank relatives and friends for floral tributes and sympathy during their bereavement and during illness. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Purington, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Purington of Bath Maine acknowledge the kindness. June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Purington
Frank Curtis
Hiram Purington
Bath
Laxatives and biliousness remedies advertised in 1900s ad
An advertisement decries biliousness from excess bile and touts Winklers laxative as superior to older liver medicines. It promotes Pinklets as a gentle constipation cure and offers a 25 cent bottle from Dr. Williams Medicine Co and a booklet with a free sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Commencement Notes Hopeful Plan For College Growth
The college outlines plans to improve access and standards with no upfront aid, stressing high scholarship and character. It seeks funds to raise professor salaries to the New England average, build a swimming pool, an infirmary with endowment, athletic field fencing, and expanded scholarships. New instructors announced: Hayes, Tuttle, Evans, Meserve, and Langley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Miniutauin
Harold M. Hayes
Neal Tuttle
Rhys Dafydd Evans
Philip W. Meserve
Miles N. Langley
Memorial tablet planned for Rev Elijah Kellogg at Bowdoin College
A Portland led movement seeks a bronze memorial tablet for Rev Elijah Kellogg to be placed in a Bowdoin College building. Miss Ellia Usher of Boston is preparing the design replicating Harvard's Lowell tablet. The plaster cast has passed inspection and the bronze work will cost just over 100 dollars. Kellogg, born Portland May 20 1815, graduated Bowdoin 1840 and died March 17 1941. his life inspired Bowdoin and New England youths. Thermometer reads 66 at dusk Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Snow
Portland
Elijah Kellogg
Bowdoin College
James Russell Lowell
Massachusetts Hall
Harvard
Ellia Usher
Boston
Bowdoin
Spartacus
Reginus
Elm Island
Elias
New England
Bath Municipal Court Delivers Suspended Sentences and Probation
Judge Keegan presided in the marshal's office Monday. A drunken offender bound for Lisbon Falls was detained in Bath and released on suspension. George Brackley faced an alleged assault but the complainant did not appear. sentence suspended for good behavior. Fred J. Barter, charged with peddling intoxicants, found guilty on both counts and fined with jail time unless paid. Brackley agreed to cease the nuisance room activities after a tour of the scene and a caution from the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keegan
Lisbon Falls
Bath
George Brackley
Fred J. Barter
Staples
Alreayy
Brackley
3. J. Court
Academy St
Brackle
Jit
Temperance Service Draws Large Bath Congregation
A large crowd attended a union temperance service at People's Baptist Church led by the Civic League. The program featured John Shaw in a solo, a violin piece by Dewire, a duet by Mrs. Bragg and Mrs. Colby, and congregational singing. Rev. S A Evans presided and Rev Dr Berry from Waterville gave an hour long address praising law enforcers including Sheriff Oliver of Sagadahoe County and Governor Haines. He urged voters to reelect them at the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Temperance
People’s Baptist Church
Civic League
John Shaw
Dewire
Bragg
Colby
S. A. Evans
D. Ll. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
H. A. Corey
Wesley M. E. Church
Dr. Berry
Waterville
Bangor
Supreme Court
Haines
Oliver
Sugadahoe
Sagadahoe
Develop Maine Movement Boosts State Prosperity
A barber asks the value of joining the Develop Maine Movement and a teen solicitor explains it brings more work, higher wages, and community uplift as industries and populations grow. The piece also promotes the Howe Great London Show coming July 4 with details on performances, schedule, and parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
W. E. Lawry
Augusta
Pomeranian Tootsie Acquired by Leland Plummer in Pennsylvania
Leland Plummer receives a 16 month old Pomeranian named Tootsie from Pennsylvania, a small pet that enjoys ice cream during meals. Miss Caroline Parris owns Bath’s other Pomeranian. Hotel de Wallace is under renovation with renewed cell furnishings and bedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Plummer
Pennsylvania
Tootsie
Caroline Parris
Bath
Westey Brotherhood Excursion To Popham
The Westey Brotherhood will run an excursion to Popham this Saturday afternoon. Boats depart City Landing at one o clock and return in the evening after a picnic supper. All members and friends and ladies are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westey Brotherhood
Popham
City Landing
Brotherhood and Friends
Piano Recital Highlights From St Marys Pupils
The first of a series of piano recitals by Sisters of Mercy pupils at St Marys School Hall drew a large audience with a colorful pink and white decor. Students performed pieces by Virgil, Smallwood, Bonner, and others, showcasing careful instruction and rising skill. The second division recital followed with a new program including Eva Lemoyne and Adrienne Collins among the performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Mercy
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's School Hall
Wale
Streabboy
Eva Lemoyne
Mabel Redlon
Pearl Waltz
Rosewiz
Andrew Tracy
Memongate
Pearl Kittredge
Krogmann
Adrienne Collins
Anthony Margaret Cummings
Virgil Rose
Fieldhouse
Helene Stearns
Rocky Brooklet
Wettach
Elmer McFarland
Tobey
Postcard shows subscriber requests address change
Dorchester resident A Benson Rowe asks to move his paper from 100 Houghton St Dorchester Mass to Five Islands Maine citing preference for the home paper over meals. The note is dated June 22 1914 and sent regarding The Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Dorchester
Houghton St
Mass
Five Islands
Maine
Sagadahoc Pomona entertains with music and meal notices
The Sagadahoc Pomona event features J. F. Upton closing remarks, Abbie Minott as pianist, Dromore choir singing, recitation by Ethel Cushman, Lester Willis solo, and Grange Journal by Minott. A large dinner followed with beans, meat, breads, and desserts. Boat service on New Meadows River set to begin June 29 for summer, with plans to improve transport for leisure travelers. The Hockomock dance drew a large crowd, requiring slower pacing to collect fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Minott
Dromore Choir
Ethel Cushman
Lester Willis
Grange Journal
Bessie Dickinson
Minnie Berry
Kimball Bros
Bath
The
Grange
George D. Weston
Kate Weston
Margie Perry
Nellie Cutting
S. C. Campbell
Susan Campbell
James E. Perry
Drummond Cutting
Reuben Purington
Bessie
Grace Dickinson
Alice Minott
Georgie Leach
Agnes Cutting
Martha Cutting
New Meadows
Ger Alstin
Weevencox
G. H. Cahill
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San Francisco
New Orleans
Dahlonega
Carson City
Denver
Philadelphia
Keegan Ass
Union Service
People’s Church
Evans
Develop Maine
Hotel de Wallace
Joseph Doyle
Virgil
Bonner
Louise Sullivan
Sweet Violet
Smallwood
Alice Comeau
Sparrow Frances McCabe
Virgil John Dougherty
Woodruff
Josephine Golder
Anthony Margaret McDonald
Virgil Natalie McNeil
Baldwin John Johnson
Edna Proctor
Williams Bessie McDonald
Oesten
Mabel Reed
Mary Dowling
Anthony Dorothy Leonard
Lee Ahorn
Louise Footer
Anthony
Lichner
Lange
Cincinnati
Thorne’s Island
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Doan’s
Doan
John R. Garrett
Girard
Ala
Lillian Lee
Phyllis Neal
Princess
Eleanor Doyle
Tulip
Napoleon Vachon
Waltz
Demangate
John Clements
Lily
Harold Footer
Barchetta
Grace
Rohm
Loring Hill
Siders
A. Benson Rowe
Sagadahoc
Pomona
J. F. Upton
Panama Ad Canal
Usua
Willis J Abbot
Great Canal Zone
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