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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1917
Page
7
Prize winner notes a $2340.75 record and a $1305.80 next prize as the November contest begins. Leaders target the $200 Claxtonotja and readers are urged to wash the sale of cards and booklets and save coupons to boost participation before Christmas.
A new schooner Alice M Kafka is christened with Mrs. Alice M Kafka as sponsor. The 1656 gross ton vessel, built for the Ostrophone Steamship Corp New York, features 90 ft masts, Oregon pine spars, and is to be deployed to African ports under Captain Day and Captain Nichols oversight. The ceremony notes long shipbuilding tradition and local attendance in Bath Maine with multiple family and corporate ties.
Builder of Bath was among the launching spectators. James Harrington of Bath arrived in his new Ford on Thursday morning. Rev and Mrs Charles J ean Stevens have been guests of relatives and friends in town this week.
Alonzo Donnell moved to Bath. Baxter yacht safely moored after drifting in a gale. New Meadows River flood high tide affected Muddy bridge. Pledge cards for food conservation gained signers in West Bath. Local residents, delivery carriers, and neighbors contributed to activities. Elm St Circle hosted a large social at West Bath Grange Hall with dinner and social time. West Bath M E church plans services at Campbell's Pond and a Grange meeting on Nov 5 with a varied program.
W H Davis of the schooner Dorothy is connected with Five Islands in a brief maritime notice. Details are sparse in the readable text.
Palmer landed safely in New York after crossing from France and plans to load coal at Newport News for Portland then give up the schooner on arrival and rest with his mother and relatives. Grange meeting had seven attendees, the secretary absent over two years. A severe storm reached the river with high tides and foaming surf at Sedgemere Shore. Julia Davis leaves for Portland and New Hampshire to visit relatives. Ladies' Aid entertained by Mrs Elisha Field at Batchelder cottage with tea and refreshments, work accomplished.
Harry Wheeler earned orders to join his Coast Patrollers second engineer unit in Bath and left Friday. Mrs. Sidney Holbrook improves from illness. Everett Coombs and Sidney Molbrook work with Fred Clifford on shingling and repairs. A public dance at Dirigo Grange drew about 20 couples with music by the Ridleys. another is planned in two weeks. Henry Storer visited Boston recently. Calista Holbrook visited from Portland. Jennie Jordan visited Annie Jordan and her old home. Local farmers near completion of potato digging, reporting a light crop. Lester Wheeler of Chesterville guests with his parents. Lottie Stoward visits relatives in Augusta. Many outdoor plants spared by frosts were damaged.
In 1912 I fell ill with Acute Stomach Trouble and lost weight until friends advised Fruitatives. After starting, improvement came quickly and pain and constipation ceased. Now at 208 pounds, I praise Fruitatives. 50c per box, 6 for 2.50, 25c trial, available at dealers or by post from Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg NY. Women's Auxiliary of Sons of Veterans met at Lincoln Hall Center St with Mrs Edith Wallace and Mrs Zalie Ward inspecting lodge work. about twenty members attended.
War era admonishes thrift in desserts using None Such Mince Meat an economical pack aged by paraffin lining. It promises three times the package weight after moisture adds, enabling bake a War Pie with no top crust to save flour shortening and cost while conserving supplies.
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