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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1918

Page

7

Locals and Personals Highlight Bath Area Happenings

Bath community notes reflect fishing and market conditions at Kennebec Lively summer plans at coast resorts and lobster prices New Liberty pole top mast replacement at Parris yard Public works in Bath Middle and Centre streets ash walk construction Local residents clearing obituaries and visiting relatives from Gardiner Boston and Paris along with Bath iron works ties and civic projects.

Kennebec Maine Coast Court House Parris Spar Carl Troop Shaw Auto Co City of Bath Quincy Mass U. S. Shipping Board City and Company Edward Syde Phillips’ Lake Bangor Filene Paris Boston Woolwich Charles F. Hathaway Popham Beach Hathaway Henry W. Owen Front Street

Hood's Sarsaparilla a Trusted Spring Remedy

Forty years of success with Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic. Advertises as an old family friend that enriches the blood relieves rheumatism boosts appetite and banishes fatigue. Claims Boston physician roots the formula and mother’s style packaging ensure reliability through generations.

Hood Boston

Memorial Sermon and Day Observance at Bowdoinham

Rev. S. A. Evans of Bath will deliver the Memorial sermon Sunday at 2:30 PM at the Methodist church in Bowdoinham. T. T. Rideout post G A R invites all. Memorial Day program includes an ovation by Hon. Edward W. Bridgham of Bath at the Grange hall at 2 PM.

S. A. Evans Bath Thomas T. Rideout Methodist Church Red Cross Drive T. T. Rideout Edward W. Bridgham Grange Hall Viola Coombs Wellesley Mass R. EB. Ferguson Ralph Dunton S. D. Thorne Mary Wilson Portland J. H. Wilson J. E. Waring William Bridge David C. Bridge Lena Cobb Lotta Lorin Parks Carolyn Brunswick Wi. W. Brown E. E. Gifford West Kennebunk Saratoga Springs N. Y Richard Denham Hazel Tibbetts George T. Denham Miss Tibbetts L. P. Temple Auto The Sunshine Society J. S. Haley W. B. Darton Darton Cottage Myrtle Gordon Massachusetts W. H Methodist Aid Alonzo Cutler Bowdeinham A. C. Williams W. E. Rideout P. C. Nealey Courtney Bay Shore Carries Purinton Bend M. T. Purinton Bertha Moulton Frank Given Alice Fulton R. £. Ferguson Edith Fulton Ruel Rideout South Berwick Katherine Williams Maine General Hospital E. L. Merrill Bartlett N. H I.o.r.minstrels Lisbon Falls Red Cross Y.M.C.A Town Hall Bowdoinham Millard Jack Litchfield C. C. Purington F. K. Jack Electa Masonic Hall Frank Currier Perley Fort Preble Foster Meserve

Local Deaths and Arrivals Include Bath Residents

Oscar Sward and son George of Bath died Sunday at home. Charles Blair of Bath died Saturday with family. Capt. A C Williams and wife visited Monday with Mrs. W B Williams. Elijah Bremner returned Monday after winter in South Gardiner. Ralph Cunningham went to Bath for work. Miss Kate Williams back in Augusta after weekend at home. Mrs Myrick Heath improving slowly from rheumatism.

Charles Hall Camp Devens Leo Serrette Gardiner Arthur Colby Morse High School Webber’s Amory McLellan Wilson Freeman Maxwell Deinham Joseph Rines Baby Richmond Susan Gibbs Maine General Hospital Henry Rose West Bath City Hospital Joseph M. Trott Helen Anna Trott Boston Marion Dain Dain Cottage Sabine Vera Bradford Mary Baxter Gladys Olm Mere Point Elizabeth Worthing Bath Texas Joseph Small Andover Washington Street Grace Cotton Revere Mass James Lockery Earl B. Collins E. V. Blewett Brookline William McMullen Trufant Street Dain Robert McMillan The Texas Steamship Co Lisbon Falls Harry N. Whight North Bath Rachael W. Coffin R. P. McFadden Boothbay Harbor Rogers Arthur Burns Hallowell Lewiston Marion C. Pillsbury D. L. Howard Middle Street Camden Howard Carl B. Timberlake Freeport High School Freeport Grassey John W. Bourque Mary D. Doucette Frank W. White Vera Marie Ring Davis Hatch Davis, Jr Winthrop Green Street Fred White Bath Galvanizing Works Newcastle Sheepscot Fred Rani Babino Canadian Pacific Railroad John E. Walker Thomaston Percy Homestead Phippsburg Portland Lydia Addie Grant Mary G. Parkhurst Eir Baker John McIinnes Bath Iron Works State Road Albert Henderson R. D. Purinton Brunswick Red Cross Red Cross Rooms Percy Blanchard P. A. Cannon Carr W. Watson Alfred Baker East Bowdeinham Booker Douglas Piace Jetn Gage J. P. Clark Horace Snell Grange Oscar Sward George Ralph Cunningham Myrick Heath Charles Blair Kate Williams Augusta Capt A. C. Williams W. B. Williams Elijah Bremner South

Caldwell Jacobson joins Royal Flying Corps after exams

Caldwell Jacobson of this city has passed examinations and becomes a member of the Royal Flying Corps of Great Britain after enlisting weeks ago. He formerly chaired a Farnham Quebec school principalship, recovered from appendicitis, and his mother Mrs. H. M. Jacobson resides in New Carlisle with relatives. Claude Berry, Parker-Thomas Co. salesman, visited in a new seven passenger Peerless car, boasting a $152 two week expense tally.

Flying Corps Caldwell Jacobson Royal Flying Corps of Great Britain Jacobson Farnham Quebec Bath Canada Royal Flying Corps H. M. Jacobson New Carlisle J. le Brocq Leota Colby College Claude Berry Parker-Thomas Co Portland Berry

Record Setting Butter Cow Korndyke Winona and Fayne Johanna

Two Holstein cows Korndyke Winona and Segis Hengerveld Fayne Johanna each produced over 40 pounds of butter in seven days, totaling 683.4 and 649.6 pounds of milk respectively. Both cows, bred by Hyde and Cortelyou, are owned by Pine Grove Farms in Elma Center New York.

Korndyke Winona Fantine Korndyke Miss Winona Mechthilde Charles H. Hyde Watertown New York Segis Hengerveld Fayne Johanna Woodcrest Nig de Kol Segis Fayne Johanna A. A. Cortelyou Somerville N. J Pine Grove Farms Elma Center

TWO WEEKS MISSION AT ST MARYS CHURCH AND TENTED CITY UPDATE

A two weeks mission begins at St Marys church next Sunday led by Redemptionist Fathers Rev Fr McCormick and Rev Fr Connolly. Confirmation will be administered by Rt Rev Louis H Walsh on Sunday June 2 at 3 30. The Tented City on North Street houses shipyard workers in improved camps with electric stoves, beds, lighting and planned electric heating, noted for cleanliness and potential private piazzas.

St. Mary’s Church Redemptionist Fathers Fr. McCormick C.S.S.R Fr. Connolly C.S. S.R Louis H. Walsh V.D North Street

Hosiery and Underwear Sale Ad

A sale listing hosiery and underwear items with prices 18 cents for ladies Swiss ribbed vests in regular and extra sizes and 25 cents for another item. Includes 35 cent value and 25 cent items as part of the promotion.

Five Injured When Auto Ground Beneath Brunswick Trolley

Six occupants of a Ford were struck at Church Road and Pleasant Street as a Brunswick bound trolley car collided with their vehicle. Mary Johnson, three, survived but lost a toe. others suffered broken ribs, bruises, and internal injuries. Kilbride and Mrs. Johnson grieved with a serious-ahead prognosis for the child.

Brunswick Church Road Pleasant Street Kilbride Mary Johnson

Miller Surprised by Departing Co workers at Sagadahoc Voyage

Harry L. Miller of the mold loft at The Texas Steamship Co leaves May 29 for Camp Devens aboard the Sagadahoc. Everett Lewis led a farewell with a wrist watch, Mason ic charm and chain, a safety razor, and tobacco as tokens of esteem. Miller, popular among the loft, was touched and thanked his colleagues amid cheers.

Harry L. Miller Mold Loft Department Texas Steamship Co Sagadahoc County Camp Devens Everett Lewis Mr. Miller Harry

Miss Isabelle Smith of Brunswick remembered as educator

Miss Isabelle Smith of Brunswick daughter of Daniel Smith once master of South Grammar School and later principal of Franklin School Tops ham. Her long career in education is noted with respect to her family lineage and service in local schools.

Isabelle Smith Brunswick Daniel Smith South Grammar School Franklin School Topsham

Also Mentioned on This Page

East Bowdoinham Royal Maine Toms the John J.desmondco Water Streets Conley’s Specialty Store Patrick Kilbride Ella Johnson Mildred Johnson Hazel Webster F. G. Magnuson Everett Mrs. Johnson Growstown Miller
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