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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1917

Page

12

Farnhamco Beaver Board At 21 Elm Street Bath

Beaver Board supplier C. L. Farnhamco Inc lists address at 21 23 Elm Street Bath. No additional details or context provided in the fragment.

Elm ST Bath

Local Jottings Prompt Maritime Visit and Odd Occurrences

The Pejepscot tug is hauled up at Kennebec Steamboat Co. wharf and out of commission. Capt. Angus McLeod of the Wyoming visits Mr. Small after discharging 5800 tons of coal in Portland. A Bath grocer laments egg scarcity and a 60 cent a dozen price. A Winter Street incident ends with a man hiding a whiskey necker after dropping it from his clothing.

Kennebec Steamboat Co Charles W. Clifford Augusta State Hospital Board Angus McLeod Wyoming Percy & Small Small Portland Savage S. J. Court Court House Winter St

Local Socials and Obituaries Highlight Bangor Bulletin

A range of small town notes include a Tuesday stag supper at Colonial Cafe and a Thursday Sewing Circle meeting with Mrs. Carrie Albee on Corliss Street. Obituaries honor Mary Curran of Bangor and Charles F. Jewett, with services in Hardings Station and West Lynn Lodge pallbearers. Burial for George P. Addison in Freeport closes the list.

Colonial Cafe Carrie Albee Corliss St Bath Atlantic Express W. R. Kimball Kelley-Spear Co Young Men’s Christian Association Mary Curran Bangor Public Library Maine Library Association Bangor Library Charles F. Jewett Boston & Maine R.R Sewall Jewett Hardings’ Station George E. Ackerman Brunswick Roy Perkins Leo Davis Warren Growse John Perkins Jewett West Lynn

Down river farmers stock up as coal laden barges arrive

The town eases coal shortages as several coal laden barges reach the river. A grocer notes frost spared southern potato crops and new Bermuda and southern potatoes will soon arrive. The Park League reports a close match as the Athletics struggle with the Tail Enders, scoring the best lines in final strings.

Ladies’ Aid of Universalist Church S. J. Willis Garden St John Fitzgerald Woburn Portland Frank Bowker Margaret L. Roberts Newport News Para Bermudas Islands

Bath Y M C A Beats Portland All Stars In Fast Basketball

Bath Y M C A defeated the Portland All Stars 31 to 29 in a closely contested game before a large crowd at the Y M C A gym. Calumets beat the 4th Company 27 to 20 in a preceding fast match with both teams showcasing skill and quick scoring.

Portland All Stars Bath Y. M. C. A Bath Bath Y M. C. A. Portland All Stars Martin MecGlauflin Young If Rb Spiller Cartmill Anderson Farnham Ib Lf Hawkes Lydon Ib Rf Gilmano Foss All Stars Cartmill Farnham Lydon Hawkes Anderson Gilman Hart West Stickney Burns Chase Calumets Holbrook Gay Moses Williams Burns Sullivan Pratt Hart Talbot Reed Timer

Knights of the Temple Hold Official Visit in Dunlap

One hundred twelve Knights of the Temple met Tuesday at 6:30 in Dunlap Castle Hall for a turkey dinner hosted by Genes ta Chapter of the Eastern Star. The event featured the official inspection by Very Eminent Franklin R. Redlon of Portland and work by Em Commander Clarence A. Peaslee. Attendees included Knights from Brunswick Lisbon Falls Richmond and Lewiston, plus out of town guests Dr. Wallace Price Mel Baker and Harry Houdlette among others.

Knights of the Temple Castle Hall Dunlap Commandery Genesta Eastern Star Franklin R. Redlon Portland K. T Maine Order of the Temple Clarence A. Peaslee Knights of

Plant Brothers & Co forms in Portland with Thomas G. Plant as president

The Plant Brothers & Co., a new Portland shoe manufacturer, organized with Thomas G. Plant as president and a $280000 authorized capital. Directors include Alfred C. Grover Everett D. Plant and William F. Plant Jr., all of Manchester New Hampshire. Rogers Snow is clerk.

Thomas G. Plant New England Plant Brothers & Co Portland Symonds, Snow, Cook & Hutchinson Cumberland County William F. Plant, Jr Alfred C. Grover Everett D. Plant Manchester N. H. Rogers Snow Lynn Mass Jamaica Plain Boston Mr. Grover J. W. Amick Freeport

Bowdoin Alumni Urged to Fund Hyde Hall Naming

It is suggested that the new dormitory at Bowdoin College be named William DeWitt Hyde Hall to honor 30 years of Pres. Hyde's service. A letter with the naming proposal and a fund appeal is being sent to Bowdoin alumni.

Itie Bowdoin College William DeWitt Hyde Pres. Hyde

Bath Cooperative Moves to Liquidate Store After Vote

The Bath Cooperative Association voted 105 to 6 to liquidate its grocery store after two years of operation. Officers remain in place during liquidation, with stockholders to receive dollar-for-dollar for shares. The move reflects withdrawals by a few rather than poor performance.

Bath Cooperative Association Common Council City Hall the Times

West Bath’s Eldest Mary Gerrish Celebrates 91st Birthday

Mrs. Mary J. Gerrish of West Bath, the oldest resident, marked her 91st birthday at her son Fred C. Gerrish’s home. Born in Bath on the site of today’s Music Hall, she was twice married to Edward Russell and Frank Gerrish, with twelve children, five living: Zora Elliott, Gage Russell, George G. Russell, Frank Gerrish, and Fred C. Gerrish. She stays active daily, sews, reads without glasses, follows war news, and hopes for several more healthy years.

Mary J. Gerrish West Bath Fred C. Gerrish Gerrish Music Hall Edward Russell Frank Gerrish Zora Elliott Bath Gage Russell Togus George G. Russell Boston Lakeport N. H

Levin-Farber Wedding in South Portland

Zella Levin of Bath wed Charles Farber in a Sunday evening ceremony at 6 o clock conducted by Rabbi Shohet of Portland. The georgette crepe gown featured pearl trim and valley lilies in the veil, with carnations and ferns in the bridal bouquet. A course dinner followed for guests from Bath Lewiston Rumford Auburn Boston and New York.

South Portland Zella Levin Bath Charles Farber Shohet Portland Lewiston Rumford Auburn Boston New York

Tufts seniors elect Symnes and Eaton class day orators

Tufts College announces Leland P Symnes of Beverly as chapel orator and Roland L Eaton of Sebasco Maine as tree orator for the class day ceremony.

Tufts College Leland P. Symnes Beverly Chapel Roland L. Eaton Sebasco, Me

Pratt Thorborn Bath Girl Weds Former Texas Employee

Miss Marcia L. Pratt and John H Thorborn were married Sunday at 9 30am at the Pratt home 98 Bedford Street the ceremony was by Rev C Raymond Chappell Elm Street Baptist Church in the presence of relatives The groom a Reading Mass native and former constructing foreman with the Texas Steamship Co plans a wedding trip to Hartford Conn and they will reside in Boston

Alfred R. Pratt Bedford Sr Marcia L. Pratt John H. Thorborn C. Raymond Chappell Elm Street Baptist Church Reading Mass Texas Steamship Co

Powers Bros Prepare Two New Weirs for Sheepscot Season

Levi Powers of Georgetown reports that Powers Bros. lead in sardine and herring fishing on the Sheepscot with two new weirs to be ready at season opening. Each weir costs about six hundred wards. Early reports say herring have begun to strike in at Eastport and the Sheepscot season begins around April first, a major industry in Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties. Powers calls last season ordinary.

Levi Powers Georgetown Powers Bros Sheepscot Eastport Sagadahoc Lincoln Counties Powers

Texas off team edges Foremen in Bath Office Bowling League

Tuesday evening the Texas off team in the Bath Office Bowling League won by one point against the Texas Foremen after a strong first string. Dodge led the night with a high single of 117 and total 27 as both sides fought hard to overcome the Hooded but fell short.

Athletics Texas Bath Office Dodge

Edward P Burpee Visits Rockland Business Hub

Edward P Burpee of Rockland has been in town this week for business meetings and networking with local firms. He toured several offices and spoke with executives about potential collaborations.

Edward P. Burpee Rockland Hs

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C. L. Farnhamco, Inc Chilton Paints Beaver Board George P. Addison Washington St Maurice J. Duckley Winter Street Congregational Church William S. Shorey Edward W. Larrabee Joseph Sewall Samuel Sewall Julian Wilder Amos P. Wilder New Haven Conn Fortunat Belleau Bellieau Jower Broadway Portland Co England Y.M.C.A Dunlap T. G. Plant Trust der Parnttmeent Fidelity Trust Company Portland, Maine Bath Steam Dye House H. E. Douglass Prop Front ST Bath, MB the Citizens Laundy Jet
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