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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1917

Page

3

Bath Iron Works President John S Hyde Dies in Florida

Hon John Sedgwick Hyde, president and owner of the Bath Iron Works, died suddenly in St Augustine Florida after a two year illness. He would have turned 50 on March 25 and leaves a legacy as a master builder and civic benefactor with a long record in Bath Maine including politics and military service.

John Sedgwick Th Iron Works St. Augustine Mla Florida Bath E. W. Hyde the Works New York City Harold M. Sewall Hyde Thomas W. Hyde Bath Iron Works Anna H John Hayden John Sedgwick Hyde Johns. Hyde Massachusetts Institute of Technology Iron Works General T .W. Hyde Old Point Comfort General Hyde America New England Co Cottage City Navy City of Lowell Long Island Sound Newport Vicksburg Dahlgren U. S. Navy

Hyde death hits Bath with sense of irreplaceable loss

Mrs Eleanor Phillips of Wenham Mass and Mr and Mrs Edward W Hyde of this city plus Arthur 8 Hyde of New York City survive President Hyde. His death follows a long illness that has saddened his family and friends. Bath feels the loss of a loved personality and a sudden blow to the city.

Ing Eleanor John C. Phillips Wenham Mass Edward W. Hyde Arthur

Enrolling Naval Reserve Forms Arrive in Bath

The tug Twana delivered an enrolling party to the Eastern steamship wharf for the new Naval Reserve. Ensign Howard R. Shaw led the group with Ensign Schuyler Dillon and Surgeon F. J. B. Cordeiro assisting. Commodore George Moody spoke at Kennebec Yacht Club outlining reserve classes and four year enrollment terms.

U. S. Navy Twana Naval Reserve Howard R. Shaw Schuyler Dillon U.S. N.R.F F. J. B. Cordeiro U.S.N E. L. Patch Yeoman Richards Quartermaster Deady Regular Navy Joseph I. Kemp George Moody Kennebec Yacht Club Ensign Shaw Congress Fleet Naval Reserve Naval Auxiliary Reserve Naval Coast Defense Reserve Volunteer Naval Reserve Ser PTY Sts

First Baptist Bits Highlights Guild and Ladies Events

The Unity Guild gathered at the parsonage with Mrs. C. R. Chappell as pastor led meditations on I am the Door. The Ladies Sewing Circle met in the tower room on Friday. A Gentlemen’s Night was held in the vestry. The cradle roll party drew forty five children despite a storm. Miss Nathalie Brown and Mrs. Chappell led. A March 80 sale by the Ladies Circle is planned for Friday afternoon.

Unity Guild C. R. Chappell Jesus Nathalie Brown Ladies’ Circle

Corliss Street Notes Community Activities This Week

Monday Sunday school rally led by the Deering Class with Rev J J Hull of Portland. Tuesday social for Deering Class men by Sterling Class in the vestry. Ladies' Aid held an all day session Wednesday in the vestry. Wednesday afternoon Free Will Workers gathered with Mrs Carol Deering on Washington St. Thursday prayer meeting focused on Bearing Witness for Christ. Friday choir rehearsal in the vestry. Far and Near Missionary Society met with Mrs James Coombs. members asked to bring mite boxes.

Deering J. J. Hull Portland Sterling Ladies’ Aid Society Free Will Carol Deering Washington St Christ Far and Near Missionary Society James Coombs

Winter Street Notes Confirms Loss of William Bell

William Bell leaves the city this week to take a position in Norfolk causing sorrow in the congregation. The Tuesday Evening Club meeting was omitted. An illustrated lecture titled From Tent to Temple was held Thursday at 7 30 PM. A silver offering was collected to cover expenses. Friday afternoon the Ladies’ Aid met in the chapel hosted by Mrs. Clarence Morse and Miss Clara Coombs. The Easter sale is planned for Saturday March 31. The pastor’s class tomorrow will discuss How shall I know whether I am a Christian or not. Several have signified intent to unite with the church at Easter.

William Bell

Dorcas Guild and Beacon St Meeting Notes

The Dorcas Guild met with Mrs William Crafts on Wednesday evening at Dummer Street Beacon Street. Beacon St Ladies Aid met with Mrs Sherman Tabor on Friday afternoon. The Sunday school annual meeting and officer elections are set for Sunday noon at Beacon St. The Beacon Men's Bible Class shows growing attendance and installed a new organ yesterday in their classroom.

Dorcas Guild William Crafts Dummer St Beacon St Ladies’ Aid Sherman Tabor High St Beacon Men

Large Sunday School Attendance Prompts Reception and Services

Wesley notes a very large attendance at Sunday school with a morning reception of members. Baptism and the Lord's Supper will be administered. Evening service features Rev. Thomas M. Kewley of Beacon Street, with orchestra and song service.

Thomas M. Kewley Beacon Street

Obituary of Mrs. Margaret Belanger of Charles Town

Margaret M Belanger a 40 year old resident of this city died after a brief illness. She was born in Charles Town Massachusetts daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Wright married to William E Belanger for 23 years survived by four children Ethel William John and Lurline four brothers Stephen Louis Wright of this city William of Weymouth and John of Quincy one sister Mrs Roy Barker of Reading. She attended Wesley M E Church and was devoted to family. Funeral was held Tuesday at 10 30 am from the late residence 131 Court St.

Charlestown Mass Lewis Wright William E. Belanger Ethel William John Lurline Stephen Louis Wright Weymouth Quincey Roy Barker Reading Wesley M. E. Church Court St

Mrs Mary A Brown Dies After Brief Illness At 677 High St

Mrs Mary A Brown aged 57 years 10 months 20 days died Friday at home on High Street after a brief illness. Daughter of the late Thomas W and Mary A Grows of Harding's Station she lived in the city since her marriage to Fred W Brown thirty years ago. She was a Wesley M E Church member active in charity and a summer resident of New Meadows cottage center of social benevolence. Survived by husband Fred W Brown daughter Marie and sisters Prudence Blake and Abbie Knowles. Funeral Sunday at two o clock from the resi dence 677 High St.

Mary A. Brown High St Thomas W Mary A. Grows Harding’s Station Mr. Brown Wesley M. E. Church New Meadows Fred W. Brown Marie Prudence Blake City Abbie Knowles

Maine Young Republican Club names executive committee

Hon. Rupert H. Baxter is chosen chairman of the executive committee for the State of Maine. Other members include Donald F. Snow of Bangor Carroll B. Chaplin of Portland and Hon. Willis R. B. Swift of Augusta.

Rupert H. Baxter State of Maine National Young Men’s Republican Club Donald F. Snow Bangor Carroll 8. Chaplin Portland Willis RB. Swift Augusta

Fruit a-tives Claim Rapid Recovery From Stomach Trouble

H Wilnitman of Montreal says repeated medical treatment failed for two years until Fruit a-tives eased his distress. After using the product he regained health and gained weight from 160 to 208 pounds. Boxes cost 50 cents or six for 2.50 with a trial size available, distributed by Fruit a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.

Vallier St Montreal Fruita-tives H. Wilnitman Fruita-tives Limited Ogdensburg N.Y

Cosmopolitan Notes Seeks New Associate Members

Members urged to submit associate applications by March 30 at the clubhouse or through the secretary or membership committee. Active members should join the waiting list. A Sunday gathering featured singing of America and The Star Spangled Banner. Weekly social nights planned on Wednesdays with sewing cards and music. The Misses Mikelsky donated a Victrola record with chorus arrangements. Gift Shop board approved evening orders and morning special orders in Brunswick. Summer plans include errand boy services. Spring production The Wishing Ring will have two performances with Rogers Company in charge.

America Mikelsky Brunswick

New Shaw Block Store Opens Under Legro Company

The John A Legro Company opened a handsome Shaw block store on Saturday with head clerk John W Kimball and staff welcoming visitors The shop features plate glass silent salesmen mahogany woodwork modern racks indirect lighting and a display of Michaels Stern Co clothes neckwear and haberdashery for men with pinks for ladies planned for the evening.

Shaw Block John A. Legro Legro Michaels, Stern & Co

Captain Coombs to Command Bertram in Weymouth Arrival

Capt J L Coombs, retired from the Frontenac and residing here for months, will take command of the four masted schooner Eleanor F Bertram when she reaches Weymouth Mass from Barbadoes. The Bertram belongs to John S Emery Co fleet. Coombs has spent 35 years sailing ships in the Emery fleet.

J. L. Coombs Frontenac Eleanor F. Bertram Weymouth Mass Barbadoes Bertram John S. Emery & Co Captain Coombs Emery

Wesley Abbott Reaches City Island After Long Kennebec Trip

The Wesley Abbott schooner arrived at City Island this Saturday from the Kennebec River. After a slow voyage, the vessel completed the journey with its cargo in perfect condition.

Wesley Abbott Kennebec River New York City Island

Bath youths rehearse for YMCA exhibition with Miss Kimball

The Bath buds prepared for an upcoming YMCA exhibition after a successful Saturday rehearsal. Miss Kimball will lead a class of about 30 in the juvenile group. The steamer Wiwurna is being prepared for service on the Bath Boothbay division once the Sasa moa River clears of ice.

Bath Y.M.C.A Kimball Ball Wiwurna Bath Boothbay Sasamoa River

Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted As Remedy Ad

A vintage advertisement invites readers to try Burdock Blood Bitters for languor headaches and stomach discomfort. The ad urges asking a druggist and lists a price of $1.00.

Also Mentioned on This Page

HN S. Hyde Lewism Charles P. Wetherbee Times Fourth Company Colonial Club General T. W. Hyde New England Shipbuilding Co Goss Marine Iron Works Hyde Foundry Hyde Windlass Works John S. Hyde First National Bank Bath Savings Institution American Society of Naval Engineers Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers The Cumberland Club of Army Navy Club Metropolitan Club Washington Sagadahoc Colonial Clubs Grace Episcopal Phi Rho Society Sons of Veterans T. W .Hyde Eames Mme Eames de Gogorza Bowdoin College Thomas Worcester Hye Elmhurst Five Mile Swamp Sunset Rock Sagadahoe County Maine Kennebec Peskebegat Lodge Lobster Lake Moosehead Ernestine Shannon John H. Hyde Iwana Ated Rockland J. F. McCole First Baptist Corliss Street Winter Street Wesley Notes Margaret M. Belanger Strigken Cosmopolitan Rogers Company
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