Bath Iron Works Wins First 1917 Destroyer Contracts
The Navy awarded Bath Iron Works four destroyer contracts at 1,150,000 each, totaling 4,600,000 for hull and machinery. The awards mark the first in the 1917 building program with 16 more destroyers to follow as bids from other builders are reviewed. Secretary Daniels asked bidders to send representatives to Washington to resolve questions before construction begins. Bids for battleships submarines and scout cruisers remain under review with decisions expected by mid next week.
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Bath Iron
Navy Department
Daniels Friday
Washington
Dorcas Guild Meets. Revival Services Announced
The Dorcas Guild gathered Tuesday evening with Mrs. William Thistle. The Ladies' Aid fair was held in the vestry on Wednesday. A chorus choir rehearsal occurred Thursday at Mrs. Milton H. Douglas’s home. A cottage prayer meeting met Friday with Mrs. M. H. Haley. Evangelist Felix Powell begins revival services at 7 30 each evening. Rev. Raymond H. Huse praises Powell’s work at Hedding Camp. Sunday school names the Christmas committee: William Crafts, George Bell, Arthur Thistle, Mrs. J. E. C. Sawyer, Bertha Crosman. The Men’s Club will lead the Y M C A service tomorrow afternoon with Rev. Powell speaking.
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Dorcas Guild
William Thistle
Oliver St
Ladies’ Aid
Milton H. Douglas
York St
M. H. Haley
Dummer St
Felix Powell
Raymond H. Huse
Dover
New Hampshire
Hedding
William Crafts
George Bell
Arthur Thistle
J. E. C. Sawyer
Bertha Crosman
David Neagle Dies in House Fire Opposite Central Church
Fire at the Thomas Neagle home opposite Central Church claimed the life of David Neagle, a laborer and Spanish War veteran. He was found suffocated by smoke in the northeast room. kerosene lamp accident suspected. Firefighters and officers aided, with minor injuries to Deputy Aderton. Funeral held at St Mary’s.
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City Hall
Thomas Neagle
Central Church
Harry Brown
Water St
David Neagle
Elmhurst
B.I.W
Curtis Undertaking Establishment
Center St
Clark
Broad St
Margaret Crocker
Lynn
Mass
Thomas P
George L. Neagle
McFadden
Aderton
Thayer
Smith
Neagle
St. Mary's Church
Remarkable statement on Lydia E. Pinkham remedy
Englewood Illinois resident Mrs E Sheldon reports suffering headaches nervousness and hot flashes during change of life. After wasting 1900 on doctors she credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and saving her from insanity. She urges other women to try the medicine and invites advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Englewood, Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Sheldon
Halsted St
Englewood
Oeen
Lydia
Sowing and Reaping Cantata Delights Central Church Vesper
Frederick W. Peace’s Thanksgiving cantata Sowing and Reaping was sung by a thirty voice chorus at Central Church. The piece, based on The Sower, impressed a large audience and featured soloists from Brunswick. The December program will present The Manger Throne by Charles Fontayn Manney.
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Frederick W. Peace
Central Church Monthly
John Shaw
Hill
Miss Hall
Miss Rideout
Brunswick
Local Jottings Reflect Shipbuilding and Town Life
The notes report the schooner Ella Clifton sailed from South Gardiner to Bath, and a new craft at Percy & Small’s yard was being fastened with metal. Augusta H. Johnson arrived with lumber from Augusta bound for Hing ham Massachusetts, while the Bath region sees many workers from Five Islands and Kennebec houses closing for winter. Jurors from Sagadahoc attended the U S District Court December term in Portland. The abandoned Bath-built schooner Fanny C Bowen remains afloat in southern waters, posing navigation hazards. Colby College trustees discussed moving commencement week and raising the remaining 200000 of a 500000 endowment.
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Tung Arie
Ella Clifton
South Gardiner
Bath
Percy & Small
Irene Oliver
Emma Gilman
Kate Weston
Dromore
Augusta H. Johnson
Capt
Lewis
Augusta
Hingham
Mass
Kennebec
Islands
Sagadahoe
U. S. District Court
Portland
Charles E. Curtis
James C. Purington
Topsham
Ray McKenney
Richmond
Harvey T. Bailey
Woolwich
John H. Stacy
Phippsburg
Fanny C. Bowen
Carter
Yarmouth
Colby College
Bath Theatres Sold to Abraham Goodside of Portland
Abraham Goodside, owner of the Empire Theatre in Portland and the Modern Theatre in Providence, has purchased Hiram Abrams interests in the Bath Opera House and the Columbia Theatre Bath. He plans no announced policy yet and is considering entertainment options for the Bath theatres.
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Bath Theatres
Abraham Goodside
Portland
Empire Theatre
Modern Theatre
Providence
R. I
Hiram Abrams
Bath Opera House
Columbia Theatre
Goodside
Oak St
Empire Amusement Co
New York
Bath
McLaughlin Campbell Marriage in Bath Hosts Guests
Miss Margaret Cecilia McLaughlin and Walter Rich Campbell wed Saturday at Rev N J Horan’s residence on High Street. The bride wore blue broadcloth with fur trim and a black velvet hat, with Mrs Nora Ouellette as guest and James McLaughlin as best man. They honeymooned in Portland and will live in Bath. she is daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin McLaughlin of Well esley Massachusetts and he son of Mr and Mrs Charles Campbell of West Bath, an electrician at Bath Iron Works.
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Margaret Cecilia McLaughlin
Walter Rich Campbell
N. J. Horan
High St
Nora Ouellette
James McLaughlin
Portland
Martin McLaughlin
Wellesley
Mass
Charles Campbell
West Bath
Bath Iron Works
Osborne and Nutter Wed at People's Church Parsonage
Rev. S A Evans united Stephen R. Osborne a riveter and Ruth M Nutter both of this city in a Saturday evening ceremony at People's Church parsonage. The couple will reside at 78 Western Ave.
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People’s Church Parsonage
Wallace W. Stewart and Mary A. Black Wed in Bowdoin Wayne
The marriage of Wallace W. Stewart of Bowdoin and Mary A. Black of Wayne was announced as having taken place on November 8. Both are well known in their respective towns.
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Wallace W. Stewart
Bowdoin
Mary A. Black
Wayne
Davis Ramsdell Marriage in Evening Ceremony
Saturday evening Rev. Mr. Harrison united Everett B. Ramsdell a mariner and Mrs. Clara H. Davis both of this city in marriage.
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Mr. Harrison
Everett B. Ramsdell
Mariner
Clara H. Davis
Harsh physics react advertisement note
Ad fragment claims a medicine named Dean's Regulats operates easily and mentions 25c a box at all stores. The text warns about effects on bowels and potential chronic constipation.
Needlework Guild Urges Broad Community Support
Local notices summarize civic and social items. The Needlework Guild seeks wider backing while routines shift with quiet streets and light demand for hay. Reports mention political illness, yacht movements, cargo operations, price changes, sermons, embargo talk, and a mink dog story from Phippsburg.
Local Happenings Include Sports and Church News
Handome egg plants in Bath market from Elmhurst farm. Gardiner High boys cancelled the proposed football game with Morse. Morse High seniors discuss a class trip to Washington in the spring. The Tall Stove Club bowling party at Birch Point had 14 members present. Winter Street Church contest ended with men winning by nine points. Jolly Thimble Sewing Circle postponed to next Monday. Local whist events continue as lodges host games. Bath Company U.R. E. P. begins series. Purington residence interior work by William Merry crew. Augusta movers will relocate Old South Church nave to Moody block for a carpenter shop. Baptisms at Winter Street Church on Nov 4. Remains of Mrs. Robbins laid to Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Duncklee officiating.
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League of Central Church
E. H. Turner, Jr
High St
Seguin
Nayang
Rockland
Portland
Easton
Kennebec
Augusta
Stone & Cooper
Up River
Lewiston
First Baptist Church
C. Raymond Chappell
Bath
Canada
Prince Edwards Island
States
Elmhurst
Gardiner High
Morse
Morse High
Washington
Tall Stove Club
Birch Point
Winter St. Church
Jolly Thimble Sewing Circle
Worthley
Bath Company
William Merry
Purington
Pearl
Washington Sts
Morin
Old South Church
Texas Yard
Moody Place
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Joo
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Jaap Ai de Smes
Abe Cathe
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McLaughlin-Campbell
Black-Stewart
Custom House Square
Murray Club
Howsil B. Johnson
Washington St
Kennebec Valley
William Hamilton
Riverside
Popham Beach
Perry Colby
Colby
Bangor
James Conners
Conners
First Baptist Sunday School
Ruth Goodwin
Margaret Miller
Tharold McLean
Esther White
Walter Newton
W. H. White
Coast Guard
Revenue Cutter Service
Portsmouth
Supt
S. R. Sands
Winfred I. Caswell
Manchester
Tre Rayo
Standard Oil Company
Congress Street
Boston
Capt. Brown
Camden
Arthur James
Petit Manan
Maine
William Lowell
Lowell
Winter Street
Edward Milton
William J. Murray
Martha Alice
Maurice J. Duncklee
O. W. Folsom
Paul G. Robbins
Lawrence
Oak Grove Cemetery
M. J. Duncklee
Gouraud
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