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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1919

Page

7

Damariscotta church to mark centennial with governor speaker

The First Baptist church of Damariscotta celebrates its centennial on November 13 with Governor Milliken among speakers and special music. Rev Thomas B Hughes of Bristol Vermont has become pastor. Dr Hiram Hont dies in Greenville aged 59.

Damarissotta Milliken Thomas B. Hughes Bristol Hiram Hont Greenville Robbinston Bowdoin Medical School Maine Medical Association Tascus Atwood Auburn Turner Electric Hast Committee On Legal Affairs Atwood

American Legion Men Honored at Grace Church Service

More than 100 members of Roland H. Smith post A L attended a Grace Episcopal church service in Bath honoring local heroes who earned the wooden cross. Rev. Culbert McGay’s sermon stressed loyalty to God country and friends. Afterward a social hour offered coffee doughnuts and cigarettes as parishioners supplied eats and smokes.

Roland H. Smith Post A.L Culbert McGay Grace Episcopal Church Bath France Flanders American Legion Grace Church Parish

Unusual Ducks Shot By A Ridley On Merrymeeting Bay

A Ridley hunter near Merrymeeting Bay bagged four ducks never seen before in his long bay life. Edward and Mrs. Syde return from their northern camp with three deer, two shot by Mr. Syde and the third by Mrs. Syde. Over Sunday visitors include Eames de Gogorza guesting with Florence Fabbri and Charles Cushing. Suburban ponds froze over Sunday night.

A. K. Ridley Merrymeeting Bay Edward Syde North Woods Mr. Syde E. Gisto Fabbri Florence Italy Charles Cushing Bath New York Mme, Emma Eames de Gogorza

Nervous Indignation and Recovery A Mother’s Relief

Philadelphia mother describes endless fatigue backache and sickness from nervous condition. After doctor warned of ill health if stress continued she used Leer Pinkham's Veget able Compound for three months and reports regained health appetite and vitality.

Philadelphia Pinkham M J. Woorthline North Taylor St Lydiakinkham Worthline

Farm to Table Week Promotes Rural Market Drive

Nation wide Farm to Table Week November 15 to 22 promotes road side markets and motorist sales of farm produce. Backed by the National Touring Bureau of B F Goodrich and automotive groups, the campaign urges communities to post roadside boards and stock butter eggs turkeys chickens potatoes apples squash cabbage and carrots for the city motorist. The movement aims to lower prices by linking farmers with urban buyers and to educate producers and consumers on roadside distribution.

B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co United States

Cooks celebrate silver wedding at Keene home

Mr and Mrs Don F Cook formerly of Winnegance celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at their 56 Douglass Street Keene New Hampshire home. They hosted many relatives and friends and received numerous gifts. The couple has five children including Eva Vigneau John L Effie Marion and Don Cook. Cook manages Messer store in West Swanzey and belongs to the Red Men and Woodmen.

Don F. Cook Douglass Street Keene N. H Winnegance Red Men Woodmen John G. Morse Ernest M. Holman Elm Street Forest Hoyt Texas Yard Winfield Groves Christian Endeavor Corliss Street Mary Seigers Herbert Hodgkins Charles H. Stinson Annie L. Purington Earl Coombs Elbridge Edgar Oliver Harry F. Oliver Kennebec Dorothy Drake Forest Drake Harry C. Williams Pythian Sisterhood Charles Emro Lower High Street John Whittey Massachusetts Bath Joseph I. McCutcheon Bessie Hunt Nan BF Nancy E. Hunt Almon R. Perry Sherman L. Morse Philadelphia Horace Rice Damariscotta Pearl Rice Thomas L. Perry F. J. Parks Walter Morse Winneganee Creek Eugene Spinney

Beacons of Faith Grow With Baptisms and New Members

On Sunday morning five baptisms occurred along with seven new church members and four by letter from out of town churches. The official board met Monday night at Dr. and Mrs. J. K. Sawyer’s home. Membership contests in Sunday school attract strong interest between adult men and women classes as many new members join weekly. The pastor baptized three generations in one service. Ladies aid meets Friday afternoon at Mrs H W Crocker’s, High street, and Mrs W L Bonney chairs the Queen Hather Missionary Society Friday night.

Ladies Aid H. W. Crocker High Street

West Bath Grange Plans Annual Fair with Baby Show

West Bath Grange sets November 20 and 21 for its annual fair at the Hall. Thursday features a baby show for under two, with prizes for weight extremes and twins. Friday hosts a four act domestic drama Valley Farm and community booths. No admission for the baby event. harvest supper around six. local residents and clubs involved share updates and parade participation.

West Bath Grange Harry Peterson Owen KE. Rogers The Grange New York Deteay Edwin W. Haggett Silas Holcomb Valley Papa Eds George Crockett Azariah Keep Karl Blaisdell Jennings Rutledge Mansion Frank Hughes Hetty Holcomb Ainelicta Athy Pyact Svar Dorothy Crocker Isabel Carney David Hil- Akt Picevies Eer Ruth Ward Rutledge Harold Perea Joanna Hodgkins Alvira Holcomb Silas Lillian Rogers Lizy Ann Tucker Hope Ward Verbena Pearl M. Lemont Ernest E. Williams Charles Foote East Boston I. B. Neiley Littlefield Lowell Elmer Hodgkins Bath J. Everett Mayo Sarah Brown Frank Hall Hall Ernest Guyer Eugene Brown Gertrude Myra Coombs Alfred Coombs Ruth Hussey William Hu Sabine Bath and Brunswick Light and Power Co Joseph White Joseph Lemont James Lemont Dr. E.8 Stackpole Sanford’s Crossing Hayden Rogers Llewellyn Rogers A. S. Flood Naples Red Cross EK. W. Haggett Fred W. Larrabee J. B. Lemont Annie Trufant Joiners’ Union Texas Walter H. Larrabee John Wharff William Knowles Wesley. Carroll Carpenters’ Union Alvah J. Higgins Knights of the Golden Eagle Joseph W. Tarrabee Frank Higgins Morse High School Eleanor Bates Harold Haggett Holley Rogers Howard Brewer Ameri Legion Ernest Rose Harold Bentah Oscar Wright Harry White Afinie Trufant

People's Church Notes Weekly Meeting Notices

Woman's home and foreign mission ary society meets at Mrs. S. C. Mulcahy home 12 Russell street Wednesday night. Loyal men's class meets in the class room Wednesday night at 7 30. Busy workers class meets in the men's room Thursday night at 7 30 for the annual meeting. Annual parish meeting of People's Baptist church Friday night at the church. Every member invited.

Woman's Home Foreign Missionary Society of People’s Church S. C. Mulcahy Russell Street People’s, Baptist Church

Deer, guests, and Armistice day activities reported

H. H. McCerty brought a 125 pound doe from a deer hunt and Edward Hyde cut it up. Monday morning three deer were tied on the depot platform two small deer shot by E. P. Hyde and a buck by George W. Dean. Armistice day guests included Mrs. Ezra Pitcher Mrs. William Pitcher Mrs. Tearl Stover and Mrs. Eugene Dauphin visiting Mrs. George C. Wotton.

H. H. McCerty Edward Hyde E. P. Hyde George W. Dean Ezra Pitcher William Pitcher Boothbay Harbor Tearl Stover Hallowell Eugene Dauphin George C. Wotton

Hood’s Sarsaparilla Veptiron and Hood’s Pills Ad

An advertisement extols a medical combination of Hood’s Sarsaparilla Veptiron and Hood’s Pills. It claims the mix boosts vitality endurance and strength, aiding run-down or iron-poor individuals with weak nerves and sluggish livers. It cites cleansers tonics and digestives like sarsaparilla wax iron and pepsin as key components.

Hood

Morse High Brings Scoreless Tie With Brunswick

Morse High and Brunswick played a scoreless game at Whittier Field. Capt Perkins starred with three 180 yard runs for Morse as the teams traded possessions but failed to reach the end zone. Bruns wick defense held when needed and key plays included a Limeaux blocked field goal and multiple sustained marches.

Morse-Brunswick Whittier Field Morse Brunswick Capt. Perkins Husky Morse Haraden Perkins McBain Limeaux C. Crimmins Verkins

Bath and Sabino Residents Mentioned in Weekend Passes

Report notes weekend arrivals and visits from Sir and Mrs Samuelates and family in Cathance. Vaughn Smiley and Humphrey Owen of Bath spent Sunday at the Smiley cottage. Carla Blaisdell Herbert Russell and Robert Small visited the Small cottage at Sabino.

Dren Edward Rogers Cathance Mrs. Samuelates Vaughn Smiley Humphrey Owen Bath Smiley Carla Blaisdell Herbert Russell Robert Small Sabino

Brunswick and Morse Play Neat Football In Drawn Tilt

The L Brunswicks showed improvement and pressed Morse with a strong formation and solid center backs. Captain Crimmins led Morse on a sturdy end play, with Limeaux McBain and Turner providing crucial interference. The Brunswicks had to cancel their next game due to ineligible players, while Morse benefited from spirited fan support and solid efforts by Hayes Joyce Haraden and Perkins.

L Brunswicks Crimmins Limeaux McBain Turner C. Crimmins Brunswick Morse Capt Perkins Haraden Hayes McFarland Joyce Morse High Hayesle McFarland l Clements Joyce c Day Day Rg, Knights Rt Footer Re Haraden Gb Wilson Wold Griffin Westbrook Conant Riley Hartnett Bath

Coal Delivered Sunday To Meet Urgent Orders

To furnish emergency calls and to catch up with orders some coal was delivered Sunday.

Archie Grant Breaks Harness With Pet Colt at White Stables

Archie Grant is seen breaking to harness a pet colt at the White stables, an early morning session that drew curious onlookers and demonstrates handling of the young horse. The scene captures the trainer’s method and the colt’s responsive progress.

Archie Grant White Stables

Republican State Committee Meets in Augusta on Women’s Group

The Maine Republican State Committee discussed forming a women’s organization aligned with party principles. A unanimous resolution appoints county and town women to committees, with names announced in coming weeks. The next state convention timing remains undecided, likely late March or early April.

Republican State Committee Augusta Maine Republican Party Bangor Lewiston Portland Etsy J. Edwards Indiana National Republican Committee Ham Sagadahoc County Arthur K. Purington Rupert H. Baxter Bath

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Pine Tree George Namore Walter J. Hood Waterville Heinrich Vesch Coblenz William H. Hardy Hardy Commodore Perry Japan Portland Ore Neumonia Harpswell Navy Arizona Grace Church Lydia E. Pinkham Mr. and Mrs Granite West Bath New Meadows Everett Lemont Fred Kittredge Fred Butler William Foster People’s Church the Dawe of Kuppcrty John J. Desmond Morse High Plays Dimity Windsor Conley’s Specialty Store Roy Wallace Crowell & Thurlow Lake Greenwood D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadahock Block Gath
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