Bath physician receives Italian decoration for service
Dr. Frederick J. Patton, head of an emergency hospital at a Detroit naval hospital during the influenza era, is awarded the Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George of Peace for meritorious aid to Italian officers and sailors. About 500 Italians and 200 Americans were treated. one fatality occurred. The honor was presented through the Italian government and the US Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Patton
Ne Plant
Nians Oe Liente
United States
Thas Just
Naval Hospital
Detroit
Mich
Naval Training
Great Lakes
Jis
Patton
United States Navy Department
Victor Emmanuel
Patten
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Arrowsic Thanked for Bridge Aid by Town Residents
Arrowsic residents express gratitude to F. W. Carleton of Weel ee for Went Nalior for funding and building a long promised bridge. Carleton personally contributed 100 and helped raise the balance, with the town shouldering ongoing costs after stockholders gave up maintenance. The article notes debt prior to repairs and outlines expected 1000 expenditure for a new draw next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowsir
F. W. Cartton
Weelee
Nalior
Arrowsic
Carleton
Arrowsie
R. H. Baxter
B. W. Bridghamh
W. Blinckley
R. L. Tarr
Ralecbehen of
Sixty Years On Front Street Sketch by Ida H Rowe
Ida H Rowe describes a historical Bath panorama of Front Street crossing Center Street with landmarks such as Sagadahoc Bridge, Granite block site of Pereyatore and Sewall J. Watson Co store, Webber’s, the Archway, Bath Iron Foundry, and the Universalist Church. She notes the church bell from North Church and the belfry view, plus later moves of the church and the Crocker Lilly anchor works. The photo also shows old gas lamps and Sagadahock Broad Street, while recounting a California trip and observations on climate, prices, and life in Oakland California including armistice day celebrations and local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Front
Center Street
Sagadahock
Bath Bank
William King
Maine
Callacor
Commercial Street
Crocker & Lilly
Anchor Works
Broad Street
Oakland
Bay Shore
Hamburg
San Francisco
Ida ‘H, Rowrf
38Th Avenue
Calif
Stolen Buick Found in Hartford Belonged to Augusta Doctor
The Buick owned by Dr. A. H. Sturtevant of Augusta, formerly Bath, stolen from Market square on Nov 4, was found in Hartford Conn. A suspect gave the name James F. Bradley and said he bought the car from William Blake in Boston. Two Maine plates 47029 were in the car. A Lewiston man named J. E. Ouellette was checked and found not to exist. The suspect, held on $500 bond, appeared to be released after posting. Dr. Sturtevant planned to identify the car and Hartford officers planned to bring back the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Sturtevant
Augusta
Bath
Market Square
Hartford
Conn
James F. Bradley
William Blake
Boston
Maine
McKenney
State House
J. E. Ouellette
Shawmut Street
Lewiston
SHENT MARTA Easiest Victory Over Pat Reed
Martin from Portland dominated Reed at the Dxposition building in six rounds. Reed claimed a broken right hand after the sixth round as Martin forced a series of punishing rights and sent Reed to the ropes. Dusty Kroll also overwhelmed Sailor Haffond in 35 seconds, ending the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shent Martain
Martin
Pat Reed
Portland
Boston
Reed
Martin Kpt
Dusty Kroll
Sailor Haffond
Dusty
Bath
Mrs. Mary Redson Celebrates Eighty-Eighth Birthday
Mrs. Mary Redson observed her eighty eighth birthday at her son’s Bath home 25 Getchell Street. Born in Hope to Daniel and Eleanor Martin she moved to Bath about twenty years ago and raised ten children, four of whom survive: O. M. Redlon J. A. Redlon William Redlon and Mae Lippton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Redson
QO. M
J. A. Redlon
Bath
William Redlon
Philadelphia
Mae Lippincott
Augusta
Neie
Fruit-a-tives Cure Promised For Longstanding Rheumatism
P A McHugh of Montreal testifies after sixteen years of rheumatism that Fruit-a-tives eased pain in fifteen days and cured him for five years, also curing eczema constipation and restoring health. Sold by Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY with price details per box and trial size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
Montreal
P. A. McHugh
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N.Y
Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Elects Officers at Bowdoinham
Sagadahoe Pomona Grange held its annual meeting with Merrymeeting Grange in Bowdoinham on November 19 with about 130 members present. Officers elected include Harold Hildreth master, Herbert Adams overseer, Joanna Hodgkins lecturer, Albert Henderson steward, Harry Rackley assistant steward, Rev. Levi Staples chaplain, Edwin C. Patten treasurer, Henrietta G. Sawyer secretary, George W. Johnson gate keeper, Millward Patten pomona, Annie L. Purington Ceres, Marjorie Henderson flora, Winnifred Rackley lady assistant steward. Officers were installed by Mrs Millward Patten with assistance from several noted members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe Pomona Grange
Merry Meeting Grange
Bowdoinham
Harold ‘Hildreth
Topsham Grange
Herbert Adams
Sagadahoe Grange
Bowdoin
Joanna Hodgkins
West Bath Grange
Albert Henderson
Merrymeeting Grange
Harry Rackley
Levi Staples
Progressive Grange
Richmond
Edwin C. Patten
Henrietta G. Sawyer
George W. Johnson
Millward Patten
Pomona
Annie L. Purington
Dromore Grange
Phippsburg
Ceres
Marjorie Henderson
Flora
Winnifrel Rackley
Oliver Sues for Four Thousand in Auto Collision
Fred B. Oliver of Bath sues Elizabeth A. Nichols seeking 4000 damages for a seven passenger Reo damaged in a collision with a Cadillac driven by Nichols Jr. The case moved from Sagadahoc county Supreme court to the U S District court after Nichols claimed Massachusetts residence. The accident occurred on the Bath Brunswick road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Oliver
Bath
Elizabeth A. Nichols
Hope
U. S. District Court
Nichols
Massachusetts
Sagadahoc
Benjamin H. Nichols, Jr
Waterville Drugist Unharmed By Car Gas Explosion Trick
A Waterville pharmacist lit a match to inspect car battery trouble after borrowing a flashlight. A gas buildup under the auto caused a loud blast that left him deaf for about two hours. The car did not burn, but the scare was real.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Erskine Cook Wedding in Bath and Nobleboro
Miss Ruth Cook of Nobleboro and Os mond T. Erskine of Bath were married at the People’s church parsonage in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev. 8. A. Evans. Attendants were Thelman Stickney and Edward A. Erskine. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cook. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Erskine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Cook
Nobleboro
Osmond T. Erskine
Bath
People’s Church
A. Evans
Thelman» Stickney
Edward A. Erskine
William H. Cook
Frank Erskine
Dr Peaslee Gives Talk On Gall Bladder At Club Meeting
Dr Clarence A Peaslee spoke to Bath Medical club members at New Irven House about gall bladder conditions following his election as club president. Other officers elected at the annual meeting were Seth B Mullin vice president Harry F Morin secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Peaslee
Bath
Medical Club
Irven House
Seth 8
Mullin
Harry F. Morin
Edward Little schedules fourteen basketball games
Edward Little of Auburn announces a 14 game schedule under manager Kenneth Lawless. The list includes two games with Morse of Bath, the first set for Bath on January 2. A chimney fire at 828 Middle Street for Mrs. Mary Tyneh prompted a Monday afternoon alarm and a fire company response using one chemical extinguisher. Damage was slight. chimney repairs needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward-Little
Kenneth Lawless
Edward Little
Auburn
Morse High
Bath
Mary Tyneh
Middle Street
Combination 4
Bath City Grants Power to Sell Peoples Ferry Stock
The City of Bath authorizes F Randall Leonard and Herbert F Worrey to act as its attorneys to vote its three quarters of the Peoples Ferry Company stock at meetings. They may waive notice and authorize sale of the company assets to the State of Maine under Chapter 242. A joint council session followed to hear Dr Hitchcock on proposed ordinances to curb the ongoing situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maso
Lars Va
Meg Leonard
Herbert FE
Worrey
Peoples Ferry Company
Leonard
Bath
Bagadahoc
Maine
Peoples Perry Company
F. Randall ,Leonard
Perbert E. Worrey
Said Peoples Kerry Company
Said Peoples Ferry Company
Randall Leonard
Herbert Ff. Worrey
City of
Ity
Walter S. Glidden
State of Maine
Sagadahoc
J. Edward Drake
Walter 8. Glidden
H. E. Hitchcock
State Department of Health
United States Public Health Service
Hitchcock
James Taylor Lutz Dies After Brief Illness
James Taylor Lutz aged 68 a ship carpenter died at City Hospital after a brief illness He was born in Prince Edward Island and moved to Bath about 18 months ago He is survived by a son Orrin Lutz of Bath The body was sent to Townsend Massachusetts for burial services Miss Harvey began her afternoon dancing classes Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor Lutz
City Hospital
Prince Edward Island
Bath
Orrin Lutz
Townsend
Mass
Guardians seek private sale of minors’ land in Sagadahoc Maine
William F. Robbins as guardian petitions the Sagadahoc Probate Court to sell for private sale twenty five acres of real estate in Amroweinsin Marsh on behalf of Elvie May Robbins Hazel Marie Robbins and Chester Tyler Robbins. An offer of two dollars per acre has been received and the court orders notice to interested persons with a sale planned three weeks hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Sagadahor
Wiliam FE
Robbine
Elvie May Robbins
Hazel Marie Robbins
Chester Tyler Robbins
Amrowsiim
Tome
Marsh
Amrowetc
Sagadmhoe Cownty
Bel. Moine
William BR. Robbins
Ss. Aita
Rath
Sagadafioc
Carrine
Sagadatioc
Bath
Seemadane
William A. Todd
John L. Berry
Georgetown
Sagadahoc
Ruth
James
Lowria
Great Convention of the M C A at Detroit A Success
Fr B Nichols returned Monday from the Fortieth International Convention of the M C A at Detroit with 4000 delegates from around the world. Secretary Robert B Pinkham attended from Bath and others spoke at the Statler dinner and Y hall. Navy Secretary Daniels praised the Y M C A work, Ferguson urged substituting for the saloon, and Stone urged labor and capital to sit down together for justice and growth. The Bath visit and Detroit housing noted. the steamer Detroit No 1 served as overflow lodging for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. B. Nichols
Detroit
Robert 8. Pinkham
Association
Homer Ll. Ferguson
Big
Newport News Shipbuilding Co
United States Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Statler
Arena Gardens
Ferguson
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Nevada
Cleveland
Bath Chamber of Commerce
Navy
Daniels
Y. M
Mr. Ferguson
Statler
Warren
Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Detroit NT
Buffalo, Cleveland & Detroit Navigation Co
Mrs Orrington L Baker Dies In Richmond At 69
Mrs Ellen M Baker wife of Orrington L Baker died at her Main street home in Richmond after a pneumonia illness aged 69. Born in West Gardiner she leaves two daughters Mrs Charles Whitney of Richmond and Mrs William Knight of Litchfield, a son Merle B Baker of Richmond, and two brothers Arttle and Samuel Spear of Richmond. Funeral was Tuesday at 10:30 at the Seventh? Locrist Church with Rev John Dunston officiating. Burial will be in Catton's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen M. Baker
Orrington L. Baker
Main Street
Richmond
West Gardiner
Charles Whitney
Wiliam’ S. Knight
Litchfield
Merle
B. Baker
Artelle
Samuel Spear
John Dunston
The
Eth Locist Church
Catton’s Cemetery
Mrs E B Emery Dies After Illness In Dresden
Mrs E B Emery died at her Dresden home after a brief illness. She was born in Wiscasset 76 years ago and lived in Dresden for over 50 years. Her husband is named administrator of the estate of Mary E Pratt of Medford Massachusetts, with bond posted. Creditors and debtors are asked to present claims or make payments immediately. November 14 1919. Charles Low Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.B. Emery
Dresden
Wiscasset
Mary E. Pratt
Malden
Maesachupetits
Middlesex
Srendahor
Eiven
Autor
Siete
Reception for returned service men at the People's Church
A postwar supper and reception for twenty five returned service men was held at the People's Church chapel. The event featured a decorated hall, a varied menu, an extended program with remarks by Dr Hamlin Lewiston, musical numbers, and a reception in front of the platform with Boy Scouts holding flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
V. Samuel A. Evans
Martha Bates
Dr. Hamlin
Lewiston
Mel
Roscoe Leighton
Andrey Coleman
Madelyn Davis
Jack Shaw
Fred Dwyer
William Mullin
Leighton
James &. Edwards
Roland H. Smith
Mr. Evans
Mr. Edwards
Roland H. ‘Smith
Elwell Pinkham
Charles Farbush
L. L. Hooker
Eva Dunn
Andros Coleman
Sarah Aderton
Clayton Mulcahy
Death of Alvin Seidlinger Ship Carpenter at 83
Alvin Seidlinger 83 well known ship carpenter died early this morning at home 20 Mechanic Street after an illness of nearly two months following a shock. Funeral set for Saturday afternoon at his home with time to be announced. He was born in Waldo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Seidlinger
Mechanic Street
Mr. Seidlinger
Waldo
Probate notice of sale and administrator final account
In Sagadahoc Maine a guardianship petition seeks permission to sell real estate in Rath and Hammett Ledge Road area for the ward Severine LeBlance. The court orders notice to interested parties and publication in Bath Independent and Rath newspaper.
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Italy
Front Street
Ida H. Rowe
California
Sierras
Sacramento
Heale
Pianta
Mrs
Pa. McHugh
Oliver
DR. Peaslee
Jae
Lowell
William F Dunham
Register
M.C.A
Homer L. Ferguson
Mrs. Orrington L. Baker
E. B. Emery
Charles
Charles Seidlinger
Reptal
West Townsend
Gardiner
Anmatte
Era Cara Pimer Seichlinger
Ethelland of
Batt
Herbert Leggiat
Wagh
Tawey
Forsett
Percel
Joan M. Ham
N Ham
M Street
Seawellins House
Prem, Laes
Detty
Joan
Ham
Ee Saradahoc
Het
Pont
Sagadellor
Rome
Sonny
Bathin
Iria
William
Raith
Edward Ride
Chables
Creer
Gid
William *Y
Sag
Fureene R. Wn
Martha F, Tate
West Bend
Dalioc
Vaid
Reith
Ann Tv
James Lowftt
Fudge
William F F. Duntiam
Reeister
Alphrus
Havener
Pruma
Ekallevr
Phimmnatire
Ragolehes
Dercast
Civen
Cama
Joseph M. Trott
Directa Alla Eine
Fisker
Ieee A Berets
Herbert
Morae, Anta Ea
Saeadahoe
Chantel
Rachel
T LeBlance
White
Puardian
Severine B. LeBlance
Seid
Hammett Ledge Road
Mrs. Denlow
Nime
Holt
Higgins
Severine LeBlence
Leblaree
Hammett Ledee
Ctiantet
Mannes Saradehoe
Bathim Amd
Sagelalec
Batty Iwoand
Ealid
Natica
Tetvator
Melyithe
Wil Mamie Jete
Caine
Saemdahor
Warsens Savin
Enid
Ernest FE
Wil Tam
Wilstaam
Dunham
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