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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1914
Page
2
The item notes a weekly edition published each Saturday by The Times Company based at 53 F.at Street in Athens Maine. The entry provides publication cadence and address for the newspaper.
A broad survey of wartime events and domestic concerns. Notes on tariffs costs per soldier, political maneuvering in Illinois, health advice for middle age, and various maritime and naval topics. Mentions Turkey joining Europe’s war, Emden raid, and naval propulsion advances, with reflections on education, labor, and public notices.
Backache and general tiredness make life hard. Hood’s Sarsaparilla claims to strengthen kidneys and build the system. It presents Hood’s as a unique herb blend, urging readers to choose it and buy now.
Gas in the stomach and digestive tract signals slowed movement of food. Pinklets gently aid nature, avoid harsh purgatives, and can prevent skin eruptions and headaches when used regularly. Available from Dr Williams Medicine Jr Schenectady NY at 25c per bottle by mail with free booklet.
Mrs Charlotte Wright Donnell died Sunday at her home at the corner of Middle and Winter Streets. A Bath native, she was the daughter of John Banks and widow of Fisher Ames Donnell. Survived by son Henry Clay Donnell of San Francisco and daughter Charlotte Louise Donnell of this city. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. from 862 Middle Street.
The Research Class of Corliss Street Church hosted a Hallowe'en social at Mrs. Fannie Thurlow’s home with an 8:30 harvest supper. The event featured a monthly business meeting, a music program led by Mrs. Elizabeth Haley and others, a three-woman Hallowe'en gown band, and a souvenir drawing followed by hymns and Mizpah.
Daniel H. Towle 73 died Sunday at his son’s home 13 Free Street South Portland after a long career as a Portland fire department driver and later with W L Wilson Co. He served in Co H 5th Me and 6th U S Cavalry, fought in 25 battles, and escorted General Grant. He was active in temperance, Sons of Temperance, Portland Reform Club, Thatcher Post G A R, and the Portland Veteran Firemen’s association. Funeral Tuesday at his son’s home conducted by Thatcher Post officers.
Associate Justice War ren C. Philbrick orders bill dismissed without cost in the Samuel R. Percy versus Lewiston Augusta and Waterville Street Railway matter, the October term hearing before Judge Philbrick with E C Plummer for the plaintiff and W B Skelton for the railway. All Saints Day services were held at Calvary Cemetery with parish children attending, noting cemetery improvements and a new arch.
A man about 34 and identified as Ernest L. Smith of Lewiston was found dead along the railroad near Iceboro. Coroner Fred L. Curtis of Bath convened a jury and investigated, noting the deceased had a sister in North Adams and may have been seeking work in local shoe factories.
A school of instruction in indoor artillery opened at Fort Williams under Captain Morse for commissioned Maine Coast Artillery Reserve officers. Attendees included Col. James R. Palmer Major George S. Baker Major Francis E. Cummings and others. Captain Foss of Exeter NH joined, barracks housing from the 107th unit recently moved to Fort Preble. E C Plummer returned from Boston where he aided the Republican campaign. A cook is needed at the QO Couples Home.
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