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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1916

Page

6

Large Attendance At K of C Fair In Sagadahoc

Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus opened a three day fair with a lively minstrel show and crowd pleasing booths. Tuesday and Wednesday featured local acts, Aunt Dinah and her pickaninnies, Miss Annie Conley directed sales, and fundraising will support a home for the organization.

Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus Dinah Georgie Hart John Heaney Jere Sullivan Charles Attaya Michael Quinn Eugene Hart Frank Mank Francis McDonald Charles Dolphin Francis McPherson Bath Dance Orchestra Annie Katherine Conley John M. Conley Punch Theresa Conley Margaret Hennessy World Booth Joseph Stewart George Hart E. J. Murphy Eugene Hartnett J. J. Keegan Charles Fitzgerald Martin O'Laughlin John Quinn E. J. Hartnett James Royal Andrew Gallant Edmond Arsenault Fred Hartnett Henry M. Biggins Napoleon Vachon John Dougherty Love Margaret Cummings Eleanor Doyle Margaret Whalen Malvina Vachon Elizabeth Conley Hungary Alice Whalen Grace Cunningham Annie Conley Alice Whaien Jack Dougherty Wilson O'Brien K. C Lewiston

Bath-built schooners reach Spanish ports in fast passages

The six master Ruth E. Merrill arrived at Alicante from Norfolk and the five master Harwood Palmer reached Cadiz from Newport News. Both left Virginia coal ports on Oct 20 and completed the passages in about one month, aided by favorable winds.

Spanish Ports Ruth E. Merrill Alicante Norfolk Harwood Palmer Newport News Cadiz Virginia

Local Jottings from Portland and Nearby Towns

Capt. J L Coombs and Daniel Fulton died Wednesday in Portland. Roy Black of Farrars on Chestnut St visits relatives in Boston for a week. A new schooner at Bowker yard in Phippsburg Center nears completion. Mrs E B Marble returns from Boston and will winter at 625 Washington St. Crawford Adams may perform again in town this season. Past Presidents of the Colonial Club discuss Thanksgiving tickets for A Full House. A daughter born to Mrs William Carrigan in Lewiston. William Carrigan managed the Red Sox this year. Station Agent J F Walsh returns to Farmington after travels to Calgary and Prince Edward Island. Boothbay Harbor hosts a 30-car auto parade promoting good roads with Deering and Sargent, aiming to start a Wiscasset Boothbay highway next summer. The Christmas tree shipment ban remains. Maine shippers should consult the Agriculture Dept before shipping. The sunset Monday was a vivid display of mackerel clouds and coppery flame.

J. L. Coombs Daniel Fulton Portland Roy Black Farrar's Chestnut St Boston Bowker Yard Phippsburg Center E. B. Marble Washington St Lewiston William F. Carrigan Red Sox Carrigan Beulah Morse Bartlett William H. Page J. F. Walsh Maine Central Farmington Woolwich Calgary Alberta Prince Edward Island Lincoln Maine Boothbay Harbor Wiscasset Philip W. Deering State Highway Commission Paul D. Sargent Opera House Boothbay New York Virginia New Jersey Wisconsin Ohio U. S. Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture

Community Notices and Local Happenings in Maine

Local clubs report rising gym class memberships as Pythian Sisters gather for a hall event. The Murray Club meets with Mrs. Frank Wakefield. Grace Church Auxiliary enjoyed a parish house gathering hosted by Mrs. Culbert McGay and Mrs. Gordon Holbrook. A barge arrival and a Portland pomological show feature local ties and histories. Police and civil service notes discuss federal records and pension debates. Hunters Pye and Sprague report albino buck and a doe near Basin. Public walks and granolithic paths prompt civic pride. State licensing summaries show operators and vehicle registrations with Maine revenue gains.

Y.M.C.A Pythian Sisters Murray Club Frank Wakefield South St. Merrymeeting Bay Grace Church Culbert McGay Gordon Holbrook Kelley, Spear Co Yard Boston Charles T. Gallagher, Jr Waltham New York Clement & Taylor of Winthrop Portland Taylor Congress Morris Pye George Sprague Phippsburg Pye Secretary of State Maine

Poisoned by Uric Acid Advertisement Surge

Dr M C Lucas explains uric acid role in gout and rheumatism noting kidney failure raises crystals in joints and tissues. He promotes Anuric tablets three times daily and dietary changes as the remedy, claiming quick dissolution of uric acid like hot water dissolves sugar. Advertises Dr Pierce’s Surgical Institute.

M. C. Lucas Arthur Garrod Pierce Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y

Bath Elks hold regular session and local notices spread

Bath area items report Bath Lodge of Elks meeting its regular session. H T Stevens orchestra to play at New Harbor dance next week. Lincoln Castel KGE social at Lincoln Hall. McElwee baseball captain now banker in Houston with plans to quit sports. Also notes on migratory birds, Popham river run, Virginia boat trips, a chimney fire, and contract for J E Oldham cottage at Squirrel Island. Medical, legal, shipping, and coast guard updates follow along with Thanksgiving service and Armenian relief fund appeal.

Bath Lodge of Elks H. T. Stevens New Harbor Lincoln Castel K.G.E Lincoln Hall Center St Leland McElwee Bowdoin Connie Mack Houston McElwee Martin Brazil Popham Virginia Perkins & Blaisdell's Matthews Center St. Hill Middle St Combination 4 W. E. Brown J. E. Oldham Wellesley Hills Mass Squirrel Island Addie Meyers Bath City Bradlee Portland Miss Meyers Dunton and Morey Frank Hill Topsham Broigham John Merriman Livermore Falls Winneyance Kennebec Journal Gardiner New York Maine New England Philadelphia Boston Dunlap Commandery Saratoga

Obituary: Carolyn Robbins of Andover Remembered

The Andover Townsman notes the death of Mrs. Carolyn Robbins wife of Paul G. Robbins 63 Elm Street after a brief illness at Lawrence General Hospital She was born in Bath Missouri and lived in South Lawrence before moving The funeral was held at the Robbins home conducted by Rev Guy C Robbins of the Universalist Church Lawrence She leaves husband a young son her father William H Crockett of Brunswick and siblings Arthur S George A Crockett Wes ley Seth Erastus Emma Southard Annie Lincoln Lena Hilton Flora Cummings and Mrs J R Murphy Deceased is also survived by six children Helen Evelyn Eleanor Dorothy Lloyd and Mildred The infant Mildred is four months old Interment was in Bath Maine with services at the grave by Rev Mr Duncklee The family mourns a weeklong illness with double pneumonia and mourners gathered for flowers

Andover Mass Carolyn Robbins Paul G. Robbins Elm St Lawrence General Hospital Bath Robbins Bowdoin College South Lawrence Universalist Church Florentia William H. Crockett Brunswick Arthur S George A. Crockett Small Point Seth Wallace Helen Evelyn Eleanor Dorothy Lloyd Mildred Wesley Seth Erastus Orr’s Island Emma Southard Annie Lincoln This City Lena D. Hilton Skowhegan Flora Cummings Springfield N. H J. R. Murphy Boston Busybies Club E. J. Murphy Middle St J. A. Gillis New Haven Bath Box Factory Juno Party South End Parent-Teacher Association Washington St Union William H. Mample South Portland Keene South Weymouth E. H. Cook Milford Del William G. Abbott C. C. Paul & Co Baltimore Alfred James Slavin St. Mary's Church Fr. Baland Portland Lewis Avery William Norris Thomas Doyle Frank Bernard Jake Conant New Meadows New Ivon House

Death of Seth O. Rogers Esq former Bath resident

News arrives of the death of Seth O. Rogers in West Roxbury Massachusetts on Tuesday. A Civil War veteran and former city clerk and liquor agent in Bath he later lived with his niece in Massachusetts. The remains were brought to Freeport for interment after services at West Roxbury.

Seth O. Rogers West Roxbury Mass Clara E. Fisher Rogers Freeport Maine Massachusetts Hacking Grand Army Bath Sedgwick Hayes & Wheeler Guards

Death of Mrs Martha Tucker Widow of Capt George W Tucker

Telegram from Bloomfield N J announced the death of Mrs Martha Tucker widow of Capt George W Tucker formerly of this city She was a Bath native daughter of the late Capt James Perkins Survived by two sons Charles P and George W Tucker of New York and two daughters Louise and Florence Interment in this city Friday.

Harry W. Tucker Bloomfield N. J Martha Tucker George W. Tucker

Mrs David Pereau Dies at 26

Mrs Rose Pereau aged 26 years 6 months wife of David Pereau of 21 Lemont Street died on Wednesday. The notice lists her as surviving by husband and references the family residence. No further details are provided.

Rose Pereau David Pereau Lemont St

Community News Roundup From Bath Area Events

Social notices include the Busybi es Club meeting at Mrs. E J Murphy home and the Juno party aboard for a lobster feast. Local groups meet at Washington St schoolhouse and Universalist Church hosts Union Thanksgiving Day services. Maine appointments, shipbuilding progress, a funeral at St Marys, and a Boston Marine Society annual meeting are noted along with transit disruptions and property moves.

Also Mentioned on This Page

K. OF C. Fair Rose Tardiff Bath Tallow CO Vine St James F. Will Co The Brook Bath and Brunswick Boston Marine Society Chamber of Commerce P. H. Crowell James Gurney Samuel Pray A. H. Child W. F. Humphrey Elkanah Crowell J. E. Manson L. H. Richards J. Clifford Entwistle E. B. Atwood James Gurey HH. Litenfield J. G Crowley Board of Port Wardens
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