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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1914
Page
2
The story from Mexican refugees now entering the United States describes widespread mismanagement of the Mexican situation. They claim neither Huerta nor Villa nor any other Mexican can ever pacify Mexico and leave behind almost all they possessed.
A local column contrasts School Board and City Council roles in funding schools versus all municipal services. It cites political stances, Tampico oil diplomacy, Mexican tensions, and mid spring weather trends.
The U S cruiser Severn formerly the Chesapeak built at Bath Iron Works in 1899 became the first naval vessel to be towed through Gatun locks by electric locomotives during a dawn passage on April 15 amid a fleet bound for Mexican waters. Submarines followed behind as the Severn demonstrated towing capability under canal control with Lt Edwards Col Hodges Capt Rodman observing. W A Polson of Gloucester visited town on Monday.
An old advertisement asserts tiredness stems from impure blood and promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a reliable all-year tonic. It claims the prep revitalizes blood, aids digestion, and strengthens organs, urging readers to buy a bottle at once.
An authority estimates the 22 American yachtsmen will spend over half a million dollars this summer defending the America's Cup off Sandy Hook in September. Cochran's Vanitie faces near 200,000 in build and sail costs, while the Resolute and other syndicate members may contribute 35,000 to 40,000 each.
Bristol reports two mishaps during the Herreshoff cup class sloop Resolute’s first trial day. A gaff bridles failure caused mainsail damage while a 2400-pound bronze centerboard dropped due to a kinked chain, prompting a Fall River diver to retrieve and repair the gear. Charles Frances Adams II commanded the helm with N. G. Herreshoff steering during repairs.
In a Saturday letter, State Superintendent Payson Smith outlines a four week summer school plan at Gorham Castine Machias and Presque Isle to aid teachers in advancing their certificates. Teachers can raise from elementary to professional grade after attendance and credit will be recorded. Tuition covers travel board and a $1 loan fee with dormitory rates at $4 weekly.
Monday evening the ladies of St Marys Guild with their gentlemen friends enjoyed supper at Grace Parish House Men s Club. Mrs Thurston played the piano as dancing followed in the hall above. The event closed Guild activities until fall.
Mrs. Ruth Umberhind wife of the late Randall Umberhind of this city died at her daughter Mrs George C Beals home in Richmond at age 69 after a nervous breakdown. She was patient uncomplaining and a skilled nurse and is survived by daughter Mrs Beals and son Eugene Umberhind. Funeral was held at her daughter’s Richmond home Wednesday at one o clock with interment in Richmond.
Zetta M Brown a milliner who ran a Damariscotta shop for ten years died April 26 at her sister Mrs Bessie Holton’s home 20 Court St Augusta Mo Funeral services were held in Augusta April 29 and interment followed in Bath Rev Mosher of the Penny Memorial Church comforted the bereaved She leaves parents a sister and a brother others visit in town for Mr Wilbur Leete of Wakefield Mass and Mrs D E McNeil’s illness in town
How's This We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure F HENEY CO Toledo O We, then undersigned, have known F J Cheney for the last 15 years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE Toledo O Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Testimonials sent free Price per bottle Sold by all era Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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