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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1917

Page

7

International concerns and political opinion mix with naval exploits

A wide review covers European and Central American tensions, Panamanian independence, and U S foreign policy. It notes Russian advances near Asiatic Turkey, the Panamanian revolution’s impact on the canal, and critiques a proposed $25 million payment. It also discusses the National Guard, Justice Hughes, and German naval daring including the Ponga raid.

Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs United States Colombia United Stas Panama Bogota Washington South Central America

Bowdoinham Adopts Water Plant Deal Without Litigation

The Bath Water District will acquire its water plant from Maine Water Co without litigation. Trustees and the company describe negotiations as businesslike and conciliatory, with no added costs to taxpayers.

Bath Water District Maine Water Co

Morse High interclass meet crowns class of 1918 champions

The Morse High School interclass meet at the YMCA Saturday crowned the 1918 class as overall victors. Coss won the 20-yard dash final. high jump saw 1918 tie for first at 4 feet 8 inches. 1916 and 1918 led relay events with close times. Officials included J. P. King and W. A. MacCormick. ribbons were awarded for first to third places. Tickets for a Bowdoin Musical Clubs concert and dance were announced for next Monday.

Y.M.C. A Morse High School Merrill Cass McMann Ilow Pinkham Preble Pomeroy Mason Douglass Pickfard C. Attaya A. Attaya A. Holbrook Talbot M. Holbrook Coss Holbrook Crane McDonald Pickard McFadden Low Cook Leydon J. P. King W. A. MacCormick C. L. Smith N. B. Cortell Leland R. Mitchell King Music Hall Bowdoin Musical Clubs Seaso

Sagadahoc Leads Maine Orange Lecturers Delegation

Sagadahoc was the banner county at the Maine Orange Lecturers conference in Augusta, with the largest number of delegates. The Sagadahoc group included Olive Lamreau, Herbert Adams, Pearl Turner, Grace Hopkins, Mildred Hunt, Elmer Rich, Evelyn Hodgdon, Madelyn Berry, and Joanna Hodgkins. The two day sessions featured instructive talks, and delegates were hosted at the Augusta House with a party on Wednesday evening. Five Islands Grange, the state’s youngest, grew to 64 charter members after organizing four months ago.

Sagadahoc Maine Orange Augusta Olive Lamreau Progressive Herbert Adams Pearl Turner Merrymeeting Grace Hopkins Topsham Mildred Hunt Dirigo Elmer Rich West Bath Evelyn Hodgdon Woolwich Madelyn Berry Five Islands Joanna Hodgkins Sagadahoc Pomona Augusta House

Park Bowling League Standings Shuffle Midweek

Woodmen move up to share third with Red Men as Hyde in Woodlass leads narrowly over B.I.W. Orioles top second division.

Park Woodmen Red Men Hyde Wdlass B.I.W. l Orioles Hyde ‘Windlass B.1 Moose Elmhursts K. of C. Telephones Epicures Adams M. Oliver Farrar Cuttting Cedric Martin Chester Martin Frates Billings V. Miller Tedford E. Daley Williams Farnham Toothaker Annable Robson Mann H. Oliver

Obituary of Mrs Oretta M Drake 65 in Norwell area

The body of Mrs Oretta M Drake wife of Joseph Drake died in Norwell Massachusetts last Wednesday. Brought to East Brunswick cemetery for interment she was 65 and a former resident of the city. She was a daughter of John Williams and survived by her husband and a brother James Wright. They lived in a building behind the Western Union Telegraph Co which was removed years ago.

Oretta M. Drake Joseph Drake Norwell Mass East Brunswick Cemetery

Lewiston Woman Nellie F Haley Dies at 48

Nellie F Haley of Lewiston dies Sunday at her home 132 Oak Street aged 48. Born in Lewiston she lived there all her life. She leaves brother Cornelius Haley of Lewiston and several Bath nephews. She belonged to St Joseph's Church.

Nellie F. Haley Oak St Lewiston Cornelius Haley Bath St. Joseph's Church

Barge Molino of Philadelphia Delivers 1500 Tons Coal

The Molino of Philadelphia brings 1500 tons of coal to the Howard Coal Co. barge dock, carrying both soft and hard varieties.

Howard Coal Co Molino Philadelphia

New Cough Remedy Offered At Half Price

An advertisement from A. Hallet & Co. promotes a bronchial cough remedy by Ben Manns, available at 25 cents for a 60 cent bottle with a coupon. It claims safety for children, no narcotics, and a home mixture yielding a large supply. refunds offered if unsatisfied. Neighbor sharing suggested to split cost.

A. Hallet & Co Sekaine de Gardn Er' Benimann A. Hallet Dr. Schiffmann

Fragmentary Notice Refers to Renters and Names

A garbled fragment mentions renters and names with partial addresses and unclear phrases. The legible items reference a person, a location, and a potential notice context but lack complete details for a full summary.

Fi Fi the Toy Shop Musical Extravaganza at Cosmopolitan Club

Ml le Fi Fi is described as a flamboyant French doll in a musical comedy staged in the city this month under Cosmopolitan Club auspices. John B. Rogers produces the show to benefit the clubhouse fund with a 16 adult cast and town children in varied roles. Ellen Turner chairs the effort and has authority to name her committee.

John B. Rogers Cosmopolitan Club Kate Brunswick Dramatic Club Ellen Turner Ralph Taunton

Bath casts top soloists to lead upcoming show

Several Bath soloists volunteer for the production. Mr Brown, a finished producer from Ware Massachusetts, will arrive Tuesday to begin duties and rehearsals will follow for the next fortnight.

Bath Brown Rogers Mos Ware Mass

Bath Driving Club ice race at Lily Pond

The Bath Driving Club held the third ice race of the series on Lily Pond Saturday afternoon in cold, threatening weather. Class A saw Pansy P win in straight heats with times of 30 31 30. Dawn and Rabbre also placed in a competitive program as Charles Jordan started the races and judges H. B. Bowie Fred LaRocke and William V. Percy oversaw the event.

Bath Driving Club Lily Pond Pansy P Pratt Robert W Stewart Dawn Dunton Tee Col Sphinx Butler Rabbre Taylor Charles Jordan H. B. Bowie Fred LaRocke William V. Percy

Portland High edges Morse High in rough Bath clash

Portland High School defeated Morse High of Bath 10 to 5 at Burnham gymnasium on a Saturday afternoon in a hard fought contest. The Portland sextet kept their undefeated slate while Morse pressed hard amid rough play typical of boys contests.

Morse High School Tulad Land Port High Portland High School Aurday Burnhna of Morse High Bath

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