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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1917
Page
8
Nearly 100 housewives attended a fireless cooker class at Morse High School. Mrs. Clarence Morse outlined savings, demonstrated a home made cooker from common materials, and provided step by step construction notes for readers. Mrs. Morse and Mrs. Walsh offered follow up help.
William E. Hadley and Miss Evelyn Mae Stetson married at Wesley M E church parsonage with Rev. C W Harrison officiating. The bride wore blue silk taffeta and carried roses. they reside at 10 West St and plan a week honeymoon to Bangor and Bar Harbor.
The Federal Shipping Board announced Saturday night the signing of the initial contract under the billion dollar program. Los Angeles Shipbuilding Co. will deliver eight steel cargo vessels of 8,800 tons each in 1918.
Secretary McAdoo warned that the Liberty Loan could fail if everyone who can afford to does not subscribe. He expressed confidence the loan will be fully subscribed but urged all individuals to contribute, no matter how small, to ensure success.
The Texas Steamship Company launched the Alma R lighter from its yard last Saturday. The 87 by 90 foot craft has a 17 foot beam, 5.3 foot depth and a 75 hp heavy oil engine. It is built for six days’ oil carrying capacity and service at Port Arthur, Texas.
Sunday services featured flag dedication donated by Mrs. Joseph Varney with Capt. Albert Carr funding rigging. Rev Folsom praised maternal love during Mother's Day school exercises, while H W Moulton announced winners in the Bath to Golden Gate kindergarten run. Unity Guild met at Miss Alice Varney's home.
The Epworth League invites Brunswick and Wesley churches to meet at Beacon Street Church on May 25. O. E. Hooper is the new president of Beacon Street League. Yesterday the Sunday school pledged $100 for this year’s church expenses and voted to furnish pulpit flowers starting May 27. Children’s Day committees were chosen for music and speaking tasks with several members named.
The census bureau estimates the number eligible for selective draft in each New England state. Maine leads with 63 000 potential draftees, followed by Rhode Island 60 200 and Connecticut 123 600, with Massachusetts 355 400, New Hampshire 36 800, and Vermont 29 400.
The notice lists Boy Scouts and Public Safety Committee staffing across May 16 to May 22 with morning and afternoon slots. Scouts named include E. B. Whittemore, C. Hamilton, E. S. A. Blais dell, D. Hamilton, R. Higgins, M. A. F. Moore, T. Bates, K. Atwood, A. Bowker, C. Davis, H. Fielding, O. Hunt. Public Safety entries name E. D. True, H. J. Ward, J. Gillispie, H. Potter, W. Sprague, W. K. Morse, J. Avery, J. Dunton, J. Ledyard, C. Wilson, J. Small, B. Nichols.
Beginning Wednesday May 16 the entire Times Co force will work eight hours instead of nine. Manager Nichols had long contemplated the change, and with the new Duplex perfecting press in place the shorter day is put into effect. The move aims to boost efficiency and public service without solicitation and reflects Bath’s growth and modernization.
William T. Hall referee in bankruptcy issues notice to Bath Shoe Co creditors that Edward W. Bridgham trustee has filed his final report. A meeting to pass the report and declare a first and final dividend on secured and priority claims is set for May 26 at 10 o'clock in Hall's office at 72 Front St.
Local notes report a surge in patronage at Bath restaurants and fishermen selling sturgeon to Boston at 28 cents a pound. Bath naval men praise the Public Safety Committee, while a schooner Ponhook sinks after dried cod cargo swells at sea.
Mrs. Fannie Rogers of Medford widow of Dr. Oliver P. Rogers formerly of Winchester died at home last Monday. Born September 25 1848 in Phippsburg Maine she leaves two sons Dr G G Rogers of Woburn Theodore P Rogers of Billerica and two daughters Mrs Charles Turnbull and Miss Rebecca A Rogers of Medford. Also survived by sister Mrs Lucy J Gahan of Allston. She was active in Congregational Church Woburn No 19 Evergreen Lodge Rebeccas Stoneham and Pilgrim Fathers of Woburn. Burial was in Winchester family cemetery.
John Deering, longtime Bath ship carpenter and influential city figure, died Monday night at his Washington Street home after a brief illness. Born April 19, 1827 in Edgecomb, Maine, he helped build Bath into a leading wooden shipyard and worked with Chapman & Flint and Hitchcock & Blair before retiring ten years ago. Survived by three children, a brother and a sister, his funeral was held Thursday at 2 p.m. at his residence.
John H. Cressey aged 52 died Tuesday at his Marion Street home from leaky heart valves after a brief illness. A native of the city, he worked on the waterfront as a stevedore. He is survived by his wife four children two sons-in-law three brothers a sister his parents and 12 grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday at 2 p.m. from his residence on Marion Street.
Miss Emily G Cook daughter of Fred M Cook died at City Hospital at 1 15 am Monday after a six weeks illness one week in hospital She was 19 Funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm from 4 Union Street Court Morse High School alumna worked for D T Percy Sons Survived by father three sisters Alice Jeanette Flora and brother Charles Attendant at Winter Street Congregational Church
Flags on Boothbay steamers flew at half mast for Capt. Irving Pierce who died at Boothbay Harbor Friday week after an eight month illness aged 60. Capt. Lewis, retired from company service, now runs a small store in Boothbay Harbor. Survivors include his wife a daughter and a son. Funeral held Sunday afternoon at Boothbay Harbor.
Leila Paige Hodgkins died in New Gloucester on May 9. She was the only daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Paige, born March 8, 1895 in Raymond. A Burlington High School graduate, she married Ernest L Hodgkins of Popham Beach in June 1915 and lived at Popham Beach before moving to Portland.
Jeff C. Smith leads the Junior Volunteer Movement and issues circulars and blanks for boys aged 16 to 20 to work on farms this summer. Training at the State Y M C A Camp Winthrop under a commander. Pay is 1.00 per day plus transportation clothes board lodging and medical at tendance. Inquiries through local Y M C A or the High School.
Mixed local items note fish smell experiments, travels, and social updates. Highlights include Capt Joseph Sewall at his Bowdoinham farm, visits by Mr and Mrs Desmond of Portland, and Frank Hinds returning from pneumonia.
A Maine town note lists farm prices and local logistics. Farmers may receive twelve cents per pound for jimson weeds as the community processes registrations for dog licenses and other civic notices.
Dan McLean of Onta ll a reports relief from constipation drowsiness and headaches after using Fruitatives. The ad claims improved appetite and energy within a short time and offers boxes at 50 cents each six for 2 50 or trial size. Distributed via Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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