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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1918

Page

9

Liberty Bond Drive Opens in Bath Area for Third Loan

A Bath Liberty Bond drive launches its third loan with a statewide push on Saturday April 6. Oliver Moses, Bath chair, will lead Sagadahoc county with local chairs named for Arrowsic Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Center Five Islands Phippsburg Parker Head Popham Beach Small Point Ashdale Richmond Richmond Corner Topsham Pejepscot Cathance Woolwich and other communities.

Maine Oliver Moses Liberty Bond Committee Bath Sagadahoc Harry A. Rounds Portland State Liberty Loan Committee Moses Arrowsic Collingwood C. Shea Bowdoinham William RB Kendall Georgetown Center W. C. Todd Five Islands Joseph G. Stevens Phippsburg Center Charles V. Minott Parker Head Willard H. Daley Popham Beach John H. Stacey Small Point Martin Wyman Ashdale James C. Gilman Richmond Merrill McKenney Richmond Corner B. R. Temple Topsham John A. Cone Pejepscot Uriah A. Jack Cathance Walter S. Rogers Wioolwich Harvey P. Hathorne

Masses Held for Local Hospital Aide and Community

Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 pm at the mother’s home 185 Maine Street Brunswick for a local hospital aide. The service honored Priscilla Kimball and a long list of community members. Various attendees joined in remembrance.

Maine Street Brunswick

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praise

Oregon Illinois story of Mrs D M Alters on a farm raising six hundred chickens yearly who credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and enabling full work capacity. The letter urges other women with similar troubles to try the remedy and seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham's Medicine Co.

Oregon Lydia E. Pinkham D. M. Alters Medicine Lynn, Maag

Night at the river as two boys on ice cakes are rescued

Two teens prowled the Maine river at night after a show. One swam ashore from a floating ice cake while the other clung to a second cake and nearly jumped. Both were taken to the police station. a 13 year old was rescued by Captain Lowell and Captain Whitlam and later warmed at the station.

Greenlaw Robinson Maine Central Lowell and Whitlam Sonia Night Watch Capt

What Soldiers Can Buy In France Army Canteens Offer Goods At Low Prices

The Post Office lists goods soldiers can buy in France including biscuits books candles candies chocolate cigarettes and many others. An inspection of 6000 sacks of parcel post found 3874 pounds of candy 1382 pounds of chocolate 1327 cakes and 2838 packages of chewing gum. The note says every extra pound sent home ties up ships needed for ammo and war materiel.

France Postoffice Department Parcel Post United States

Plea to House Workers to Share Homes for War Effort

Communities where war work has swollen populations are urged to house workers without Gov help. Otto H. Eidlitz of the Department of Labor says householders should take boarders to meet the war emergency, warning that housing shortages could threaten contracts at plants in crowded neighborhoods.

Otto H. Eidlitz Department of Labor

Elbridge Harris dies after long illness in Phippsburg

Elbridge G. Harris age 58 , a renowned fisherman from Phippsburg, died Monday at his home after a long illness with chronic nephritis. He was born in Phippsburg to James and Barbara Harris and spent his life there. He leaves a wife. Funeral services were held Wednesday at two in the afternoon at his home in Phippsburg.

Elbridge ‘G. Harris Phippsburg James Barbara Harris

Belle Heald Heads South For Brother Ill In Boston

Georgetown residents visit relatives, recent Red Cross workers tally thirty binders, and local supper raises 19.82 dollars. Belle Heald departs for Camp Devens to visit her ill brother Frank. Fisherman license blanks arrive from the food administrator for local licenses.

Frank Hollis Otis Bean Belle ‘Heald Boston Frank Camp Devens Harold F. Hunt William Holland Bath Fred Reid Wendall P. Baker William Noble Robinhood Eugene Reynolds Stearns Scott Carroll Powers W T Boyd Pomona Grange Topsham Alvah ‘Reynolds E. E.harrison Howard Heald Portland The Works@s League Virginia West Georgetown Bertha Russell Pauline Moore Hebron Harry Heald

Major George D Willis dies at 83 in Brunswick Maine

Major George D Willis formerly of Bath and longtime Maine resident died today aged 83. He helped establish Maine feldspar quarrying at Topsham and served in Civil War era staff roles in New Jersey. He is survived by son William D Willis of Topsham with funeral services Tuesday at 2 50 p m in Bath.

Brunswick George D. Willis Bath Maine Clinton Flint & Spar Co Topsham Major Willis Old Bridge N. J George A Margaret Herbert Willis Portland John M. Wood Atlantic Bank Stockton New Jersey Clinton Company Sagadahoe Club Cumberland Club Lotus Club Clinton N. H Willis John Ballou William D. Willis

Silas M. Haynes Dies After Illness at Richmond Home

Silas M. Haynes, 69, died today at his Richmond home after five days with pneumonia. Born in Bowdoinham, he lived in Lewiston before moving to Richmond in 1881 and worked in hardware for 89 years. A prominent Methodist, he is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. Joseph Pray of Richmond, J. Morris Haynes of Bath, and Harry L. Haynes of Bath. Funeral planned for Saturday afternoon.

Richmond Silas M. Haynes Bowdoinham James Julia Curtis Haynes Hardware Lewiston Methodist Church Joseph Pray J. Morris Harry L. Haynes Bath

Card of Thanks and Red Cross Notice

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support and floral tributes after a bereavement. It lists Mrs. Minnie C Getchell Mrs. Harold Troop Ernest and Newman Getchell dated March 27 1918. It urges women to donate two hours at Red Cross Rooms two evenings weekly with lighted rooms and favorable conditions.

Minnie C. Getchell Harold Troop Ernest and Newman Getchell Red Cross

West Bath notes and community updates from local week

West Bath rumors and events include visitors, school notes, and social items. Mrs. Ernest Purington is on the sick list as West Bath Grange met to confer third and fourth degrees and plan April 1 dedication of the service flag. Readings, poems, songs, and readings are listed for the event plus local notes on residents, sales, and recipes.

Barbara Brown E. R. Brown Ernest Purington West Bath Grange H. R. Rich Liberty Bell Sophia Wright Charles Haggett Muriel Howe Albert White Doris Aprington Harold Freeman America

Obituary and notices from Woolwich and Bath 1918

Woolwich mourns Mrs. Mary Emma Call aged 74 at San Diego of bowel inflammation widow of Captain Joseph Call of Pittston and mother of three in San Diego Dresden and Arrowsic. Also notices of a Mount Vernon Council meeting and a series of insurance company asset statements, administrator’s notice, and probate order from Bath Maine reflecting local deaths and civic notices.

Woolwich Mary Emma Call San Diego California Joseph Call Pittson Stephen Seigars Martha Dickinson Dresden Jesse Bryer Cal Lewis H. Pushard Marcia E. Kennerson Arrowsic Mount Vernon

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Priscilla Kimball Elizabeth Houghton Pauline Hatch Seth S. Mullin Culbert McGay Marguerite Hennessy Katherine Torrey Louise Cahill Harriet Jackson Dorothy Jewell Lani Sewall Arthur Sewall Pauline Tobey Avery Millicent Clifford E. Randall Leonard Mary Mussenden Anna Trott Ruth Skillings Gladys Oli Margaret Whalen Eleanor Moulton Virginia Paine Doris Dyer Muriel Staples Ruth Fox Josephine Crossman Marion Ferguson Doris Berry Louise Robbins Ethel Totman Merle Strong Christine Albee Adam French Hazel Harrington Sarah ‘Lermong Edward Sampson Clara Coombs Arthur J. Dunton Allan M. Trish Sarah ‘Hitchcock Jane M. Whitmore David L. Black Byron Smith Irving Tr Arthur Purington Mabel Felsh Charles Rogers Alice Lemieux Ruth Ledyard Madeline Davis Postoffice Eidlitz Georgetown Major Gorge D. Willis West Bath Owen- Rogers Mabel Rogers Farmington Kimball Farm Pentecostal Church E. J. Starrett Littlefield School T. F. Perkins Fred White J. C. Larrabee New York Kellogg Trowbridge Fred Ring City Hospital Ring Delia Higgins Tracy Burgess Harriet Louise Graham Mrs. Mary Emma Call Aptna Casualty and Surety Company Main Street Eesge Mars Walter S. Russell Nellie Stinson Nichols D.H. Warner Robinson’s Lane Grace Church Clyde Feero Walter Rogers Robert J H. Haskell Lawrence Houston Johnem Purinton Sagadahoe Biw Walter M. Mallett Topsham Me James Sauvage Saguatahoe Flora B. Savage Albert N. Carr Sagradahoe Lottie & Baton Rath, Me John Stratos Spilios Kakos Gath Congress Bath Independent Staite Frank B. Nichols Bath Tini Frank B Nichols Eujitor Charles PD. Clarke Charles Dpd. Clarke Bath, Me Frank 2. Nichols the Times Front St North St Plla D. Nichols Augusta M. Nichols Bath National Bank WM. T. Flatt the Automobile Ins. CO Startford Conn Hartford lLoans Odd ‘Ladies’ Sewing Circle Jane Pratt Singadahoec Josepit L. Thimple Bowdoinham, Maine Walter S. Russelil Bath Mivine Artna Life Insurance Company Accident. and Liability Department Bank Salah Charles W Crocker Ligidalloc Mdwart W. Bridgtiam Natham Wlen Sinewdihoc Thirara Teelton Porthind James HH Sapahoe William S Dow Thanktut Br Blake Sigadahoe Han Go Allen Towee Avministritor Brunswick Yennh, Ibted & Peer Ene George W. Lakin Sagadihoc Julia EF LAIIN Executrix Harriet P. Rogers Ellis P. Rogers Western Assurance Company Toronto Canada Salton Qoberne Oes Og ST. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance CO St. Paul, Minn SIS United Druggists Mutuat Muse E. C. Carll Augusta British America Assurance CO ALT SA Capital Plymouth Rock Wei Stewart Express Thames & Sin Ala Probate Court CMM Saedhoe Mareth ACER Uae Jodee Pigees Sett Fey Bridget Ostedde Trelare Petey Ayerefie Papa Assine Toormim Costello Path Costello Drother Mary MM. Connolly Sdeadaline Ss Felraery Branckes BE Burns Mains Sagadshoe Carysite Amd William Sol. Lowell Sooseriher Adeline MM Shepard Beth William ITAL Aminstrvatey Cct. A. Bank Mesonee Gilman S&s. Briges Sagsdohoe Ainul Caroline Camprest John Whiherty Margaret A. Flamnerty Jereby Patrick HW Flaherty Margaret A. Platierty Bath. Me Frank FE. Lawrence Myrtle FE. Wright Cleora A. Adams Benjamin Adams
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