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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1917

Page

3

Topsham Grange Hosts Sagadahoe Unit in Annual Session

Sagadahoe Pomona Grange was entertained by Topsham Grange with an all day meeting. Officers were installed after the session with remarks by local members and musical numbers. Guidance on poultry management, manure storage, and canning practices was provided along with notes on shipbuilding and wartime measures.

Topsham Sagadahoe Pomona Grange Topsham Grange Joanna Hodgkins West Bath Grange Edith Hildreth Clivier M. Toothaker Enterprise Grange Richmond Ayval Wildreth Topshaim Grange Overse Doanna Wodekins Teeturer Lerbert Adams Sawadshoce Grange Rowdomn Albert Henderson Merremeeting Grange Bow- Combate J.W. Staples Enterprise Fir Richmond Fdwit Atten Topsham Goonse Charles YL Witte Merremectine Line Bowdoinhiam Secreties W. Johnson Progressive Grange Rieh- BN Tate Hes Peentwick Flore Marjorie Thenderson Merrymeetine Grange Bowdotnhiarn CO. Purinton Rowdoinitany Hon Hildreth Vi. and Wre Lares M. White Rowdoinham Geneve Trofant Rebeccs Bowker Tenriettae Sawyer Chester Wvaretall Mire Edwin Patten

The Flock for Winter

Poultry keepers face higher feed costs and uncertain egg prices this winter. Careful selection, housing, and feeding are essential to keep hens laying through cold and stormy weather, with more than ordinary attention needed to avoid losses from nonlaying birds.

Echo House Fire Destroys Three Story Hotel at New Harbor

Early today the Echo House, a three story wooden summer hotel near New Harbor, was totally destroyed by a fire. Owner Francis J. Penniman valued the building at about 15000 with contents at 500. The fire alarm was raised at 421 am as a bucket brigade struggled to stop spread. strangers noted nearby days earlier prompting speculation on the cause.

New Harbor Echo House Francis J. Penniman Penniman Pennimian Strancvers

Death of Clarence Davis in Sebasco Heart Failure

The County Medical Examiner investigated the death of Clarence M. Davis at Sebasco after being brought in by John Murphy. He died at 62 years of age from heart failure. Burial planned in Brunswick with services at 19% Middle Street. Davis leaves a wife Emily, daughter Edith, and multiple siblings, with a Freeport-born family origin.

J. T. Snipe Sebasco Clarence M Rivis Middle St John Murphy Snncse Mr. Davis Roberts Tfe Wealtha Davis Freeport Emily Edith Augustus Davis William H. Davis Irine- Wick Gid Mex

Maine Draft Regs Change Compensation for Dependents

Sagadahoe exemption board chairman J J Keegan reports new draft rules may grant compensation to married men with children or those with dependent parents. Under Class 4 and Class 3, wives and children could receive up to 60 dollars monthly, while some cases exceed a drafted man's own labor. Exemptions may be canceled and all registrants reexamined. questionnaires start Dec 15 with phased mailing.

J. J. Keegen Sagadahoe Maine Chile Wilson District Board United States Keegan General Crowder Sagadaioe

Caretaker Appointed at Old Folks Home in Everett

Everett P. Kinsman of Boston arrived last week to assume the caretaker post at the Old Folks Home. He brings 18 years of experience and previously worked for the late Mrs. John E. Lodge of Heacon Street Boston. He praises the home as ideal. Sunday Captain and Mrs. Ansel Marston, the first couple to arrive, dined there and drew room 5. All entrants draw for rooms, with several more guests expected this week.

Everett P. Kinsman Boston John E. Lodge Heacon Street Henry Cabot Lodge Ansel Marston

Garrison House Fire on Brunswick Road Burns Saturday

The home of Richard Garrison on the Bath road near the Chapel of Our Saviour burned around 11 am. Fire spread quickly, furniture largely lost. Insurance on the building was $150. contents not insured, total loss about 750. The Garrison family is a well known local colored family. Richard worked for years in area households. The house belonged to Isaac Rideout of Bath.

Brunswick Richard Garrison Bath Road Brunswick Plains Bruns- Wick Garrison Maine Richard Isaac Rideout Bath

Morse Wins Season Finale Despite Rough Ending

The team closed its season with a dominant run, captained by Talbot, securing multiple wins. A messy schedule shows wins over Brunswick and Edward Little, but Morse declined to replay a game after a controversial finish on November 17, aiming to end the campaign on home soil.

Morse Talbot Peeposlee Tosh Lewiston Woces Wea Ek Owe Brunswick Edward Little Siutage Bae Rocklind Hornton Themeselves

Wonderful Record Of A Wonderful Remedy Fruit-a-tives

Thousands in England and Canada credit Fruit-a-tives for recovery. Now made in the United States with a new Ogdensburg New York works supplying druggists. The fruit juice tablet claims relief for stomach and kidney trouble rheumatism headaches dyspepsia constipation nervous weakness skin diseases and more. Sold at 50 cents a box six for 2 50 or postpaid by Fruit-a-tives Limited Dudepebure New York.

United States Canada Ogdensburg New York Ottawa Soc Fruit-a-tives Limited Dudepebure New Yore

Tax at theatres under wartime levy described

The notice explains a universal wartime theatre tax applying to every entering person unless employed by a theatre. It states motion picture agents and major film house reps are taxed and all pass holders must pay the levy.

Old Favorite Coming to Bath Opera House

Jere McAuliffe and his musical comedy company headline Bath attractions with daily changing musical acts and a seven reel feature picture. The show promises fun music and wit with the Maple Leaf Quartet as a feature and many specialties. Prices are popular and seats are reserved. The picture bill changes Monday Wednesday and Friday with matinees daily all week.

Jere McAuliffe Bath

Young Set Gay Ellen Newell Hosts Pleasant Monday Party

Miss Ellen Newell hosted a Monday afternoon gathering for her girl friends from 8:30 to 6. Attendees included Carrie Shaw Lydia Baxter Winnifred Johnson Arabella Lord Louise White Delight Trufant Marcia Moulton Virginia Cowles Gertrude Maxwell Jeanette Smith Bernice Carr Barbara Austin Mary Paine. The piece notes Bath’s young set enjoying fall social events and reports the Winter Street Church group making trench candles for soldiers as a charitable activity Mrs John A Morse spent Saturday in Portland.

Ellen Newell Carrie Shaw Lydia Baxter Winnifred Johnson Arabella Lord Louise White Delight Trufant Marcia Moulton Virginia Cowles Gertrude Maxwell Jeanette Smith Bernice Carr Barbara Austin Mary Paine Bath

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