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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1916

Page

10

Rev Dr O'Brien Leaves Bath for Brooklyn Pastorate

Rev Dr Francis W O'Brien and Mrs O'Brien relocate to Brooklyn where he accepts a pastorate at Greenwood Baptist Church They reside at St George Hotel and have met former Bath residents A large farewell at Union Square Baptist Church in Somaerville honored his four year ministry with gifts and a commemorative parchment passed by vote of November 3

Francis W. O'Brien Brooklyn Greenwood Baptist Church St. George Hotel Bath Capt Hussey St. George Somerville Union Square Baptist Church Maine Francis W. O’brien O'Brien W. P. McGeouch McGeovch J. A. Frazee C. E. Marshall Justin W Frank Carnes Frazee McGeouch William I. Brown Percy E. Barnes St. Thomas’ Church Ernest Lyman Mills Bk. F. Merriam the Watchman and Examiner Baptist Publication Merriam Francis William O’brien Jesus Christ Christ Jesus William S. Brown Justin W. Lovett Fred W. Miller Adolph T. Lange Arthur O. Taylor Harvey J. Moore O’brien N. Y

Salvation Army drive to raise 2500 in one day

The Business Men's Movement selects strong soliciting teams to raise two thousand five hundred dollars for the Salvation Army in a 24 hour campaign on November 29. Capt Freeman addresses tramp concerns and directs help to Salvation Army headquarters. Capt Bunker sells his share of Vineyard. R H Ingalls takes command. John A Slocum named captain and Charles Fortin Jr named first lieutenant in Brunswick CAC unit.

Business Men’s Movement Salvation Army Army BE. C. Freeman Portland Capt. Freeman Center St 10Th Co C.A.C Brunswick Charles Fortin, Jr Willis F. Roberts Gatchell Slocum Bowdoin College

Fruit-a-tives touted as kidney remedy by Henry Dater

Henry Dater of 658 First Ave Troy New York praises Fruit-a-tives tablets claiming rapid relief from kidney trouble and constipation after one month of use He calls the product the greatest Kidney Remedy in the world and notes prices 50 cents per box 6 for 2 50 and 25 cents for a trial size Fruitsatives Limited Ogdensburg New York handles orders.

Henry Dater Dater Troy N.Y Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg New York

Bath men file voluntary bankruptcies in U S district court

Fred C. Leonard of Bath petitions voluntary bankruptcy with $2406.11 liabilities and $1102.75 assets, listing Charles B. Varney Co. Milliken Tomlinson Co and John P. Squire Co. as principal creditors. Attorney E W Bridgham of Bath. John E. Conley of Bath also files voluntary petition with $1378.79 liabilities and $697 assets, listing Lincoln Williams Bath Grain Co Kimball Bros Co and George W Raymond as principal creditors. Attorney E W Bridgham of Bath represents petitioner.

Fred C. Leonard Bath U. S. District Court Portland Charles B. Varney Co Milliken, Tomlinson & Co John P. Squire & Co E. W. Bridgham John E. Conley Lincoln Williams West Bath Bath Grain Co Kimball Bros. Co George W. Raymond Lewiston

Amusing Plot Of A Full House Thanksgiving Play

The Colonial Club Christmas tree fund benefit features A Full House a farce about a train wreck mix up of burglar tools a pearl necklace stolen by a burglar and love letters. Howell accidental owner of the burglar tools navigates mistaken identities with Ottilie Vera Ver non and Ned Pembroke as police close in. The plot hinges on a bag swap and a stocking transfer before a happy ending with witty lines throughout.

Colonial Club Howell Walter Murtaugh King H. A. Huse Ned Pembroke Lyle Johnson Vera Vernon Frances Parks Ottilie Lydia Tracey Priscilla Kimball

Dissatisfied passengers stranded after train wreck at Falmouth Center

A rear end collision on a Maine Central Railroad freight train blocked 14 cars at Falmouth Center last Friday. Passengers on the Boston north bound train were forced into a snowstorm for over an hour, then moved to Cumberland Center and Brunswick before reaching Bath at 10:55. Senator Noble Maxwell of Richmond criticized the railroad's handling and planned to report to headquarters.

M. C.R.R Falmouth Center Bath Cumberland Center Brunswick M.C.R.R Noble Maxwell Richmond Maxwell

Beacon Lights and Church Activities Highlight City News

The beacon lights at the auditorium mark a major improvement for the church, credited to the Ladies Aid and the men’s club. The Ladies Aid raised 65 dollars from a recent sale. Bible school attendance was high and plans for a Thanksgiving service include a Bible exercise titled Thanksgiving Scripture Pudding. Red Cross announces a nationwide Christmas box drive for 50 000 soldiers in Mexico and along the border with deadlines. Lighthouse notes Boston lightship to be retired for repairs with a relief lightship to follow, echoing past port safety actions.

Ladies Aid Ladies’ Aid Orrin Waters Front St Doreas Guild Fret Bowie Drummond St Supt Douglas Mexico Red Cross United States Columbus New Mexico Lighthouse Department Boston Portland Bay State

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Bath Resident

Helpful words advertise Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for weak kidneys. Mrs. F. M. Purington of Bath testifies they have given fine relief over five years and she repeats her endorsement as one of the best kidney remedies. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y.

Dean F. M. Purington Middle St Bath Doan

James Slavin Dies After Illness At City Hospital

James Slavin, a city teamster for 12 years at the Kelley Spear yard, died Friday at City Hospital from pneumonia and lung trouble. Born in New Brunswick, he was 35 per a 1905 marriage record but colleagues say he was 45 or 48. He left a widow Annie James and three young children, with a brother Thomas in Middle Street. He lived on Lincoln Street and had worked exposed to harsh conditions at Blind Crossing.

James Slavin City Hospital Kelley Spear Yard Annie James Slavin Lincoln St New Brunswick Thomas Middle St

Mrs. Clemantine C Frost Passes at 73 in Boston

The body of Mrs. Clemantine Chandler Frost aged 73 died in a Boston hospital Friday afternoon. Born in Winthrop she was the daughter of Albert and Eunice Chandler and last of her family. She lived in Bath and Small Point long years and lately with her Turner daughter Mrs J A Durgin. Survived by two daughters Mrs J A Durgin and Mrs G H Frost.

Clemantine Chandler Frost Boston Turner Frost Winthrop Albert Eunice Chandler Bath Small Point J. A. Durgin

First Baptist sermons and Unity Guild events noted

Rev C Raymond Chappell preached a series at First Baptist on Some Famous Johns of History and last week the Christian Endeavor social in the vestry drew many youths. Unity Guild plans a Christmas sale on Dec 12 and meets Monday with Miss Lily Pray. Bath Y M C A seeks Bath volunteers for a Boston conference with Billy Sunday on Dec 12 and a special Dec 11 train.

C. Raymond Chappell First Baptist Church John Wickliff First Baptist Christian Endeavor Society C. E. Society Unity Guild Lily Pray Maple St Jeff Smith Y.M.C.A Billy Sunday Boston

First Baptist Notes Unity Guild and Society Meetings

The Unity Guild gathered with Miss Lily Pray at 19 Maple St. The Woman's Missionary Society met with Mrs. E. B. Arnold at 894 High St. The Sewing Circle convened with Mrs. Herbert Norton on Marcia St. The Community Teacher Training Class met at the Y M C A with a seven o'clock start for this week, studying The Old Testament World.

Unity Guild Lily Pray Maple St Woman’s Missionary Society E. B. Arnold High St Phil Herbert Norton Marcia Y.M.C.A

Miss Shorey Found Dead in Ellis Pond

Miss Bina M. Shorey, 50, a teachers from Athol, Massachusetts, is found to have drowned with suicidal intent after a two day search. Coroner J. W. Purdy confirms the cause. funeral held Tuesday.

Herbert EB. Worrey Massachusetts Bina i M. Shorey Athol Ellis Pond Miss Shorey J. W. Purdy Maine Brown University Castine Normal School Africa Herbert Worrey Charles Wixom Winslow

Sampson Drives First Team Over New Blind Crossing Road

EB H Sampson enjoyed the privilege of driving the first team over the new Blind Crossing road Saturday. He went out after the baggage and apparatus belonging to Supt Lathrop.

EB. H. Sampson Supt. Lathrop

Rafting Pair Arrives With 521 Piles for Texas Yard

McPhee and Goodwin, raftsmen up river, reached Monday at 12 30 with a raft of 521 piles for a Texas yard to drive spars 40 feet long. The raft towed from South Gardiner after midnight. men were cold and wet. EB C Plummer was in Portland Saturday on Grand Lodge K of P business.

McPhee EB. C. Plummer Portland Grand Lodge K. of P

Winter St Notes: Nequasset Church Socials and Meeting

The pastor led the Nequasset church service on Sunday afternoon. An orchestra for the Sunday School rehearsed for the first time. The Men's Class session drew 37 attendees. West Bath Grange plans to attend the morning service en masse. The annual church business meeting and roll call are set for Thursday evening December 7. A Lewiston contingent travelled by Pullman Sunday. one person was arrested for intoxication.

Nequasset West Bath Lewiston

Hiram A Walker brings starved pointer to Brunswick judge

Hiram A Walker of Brunswick led a weak pointer dog before Judge Keegan in the afternoon. The dog will be placed in Dr Watson's hospital in Brunswick until strong enough for adoption. The case recalls a prior complaint about not caring for a dog. The animal dashed into Alderman Ralph Covel's home and collapsed. Buick Sedan demonstrations in the city attract local interest. Curtis, nephew of Bath Garage Co machinist G C Davis, connected to the firm.

Hiram A. Walker Brunswick Keegan Dr. Watson’s Hospital Ralph Covel L.G. Buick Automobile Bath Garage Co Curtis G. C. Davis

Also Mentioned on This Page

DR. O'Brien Troy, N.Y Wem Mrs. Clementine ‘C. Frost Elm Street First Baptist John A. Small Bath and Brunswick Light and Power Co Central Maine Power Co Castoria Fletcher D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Chichester S Pills Chichester Rand Winter ST. Notes A. B. Watson Union Street Maine Central Railroad Maine Central F. S. Curtis Centre Street Embalmer Telephone Connection Cyrus W. Longley
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