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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1914

Page

2

Maine and Bath items of public interest and concern

The piece praises Bath youth and local groups, notes Maine state debt improvements since 1880, and discusses military gear, new explosives, education, agriculture, and public health concerns. It critiques humane warfare trends, labor, and safety among drivers while highlighting local clubs, schools, and farm demonstrations in Bath, Bowdoin, and West Bath.

University of Maine Bath Bowdoin Bowdoinham Topsham West Bath

Pinklets Promoted as Liver Regulators and Constipation Cure

An ad touts Pinklets as superior to liver medicines for biliousness and constipation. It describes bile function and liver regulation, claims gentle action without stomach upset, and offers 25 cents per bottle with mail order from Dr Williams Medicine Co. New York.

Dr. Williams Moticine Co He Ocoty N.Y F.ce Eample

Crosman declines to join City Board of Highways and Sewers

The Brookline or city context notes the declination of Harry W. Crosman to serve on the Board of Highways and Sewers. Crosman is praised as an able, energetic, and conscientious public servant, and his selection to fill the vacancy was widely seen as wise.

Crosman Board of Highways and Sewers Highway and Sewer Department

Obituary for Mrs Alice L Estes of Bath

Mrs. Alice L Estes age 30 died Saturday at her Bath home after months of poor health. A Derry New Hampshire native, she was daughter of William Prescott of Chester New Hampshire. Survived by husband Harry G Estes and three children Frances Albert Edith. Funeral Sunday at 3 pm from 42 Russell Street and burial in Methuen Massachusetts.

Alice L. Estes Russell St Derry N. H William Prescott Chester Harry G. Estes Bath Methuen Mass

Mrs. Joseph Preney, longtime Brunswick resident, dies

Mrs. Ellen Gamache Preney aged 66 years 11 months widow of Joseph Preney died Sunday night after a long illness at her North Street home. Survived by three children John P. Gardiner Lewis J. Highwood Conn and Mrs Lothrop H Loring of this city. mother Mrs Frank Minick and sister Mrs Damace Caouette Brunswick. Funeral held Wednesday morning at 8:30 from St Marys Church.

Ellen Gamache Preney Joseph Preney North St John P Gardiner Lewis J Highwood Conn Lothrop H. Loring Frank Minick Damace Caouette Brunswick St. Mary's Church

Miss Mary Katherine O’Connors Dies at 16

Mary Katherine O’Connors aged 16 years 11 months died October 9 at 30 Garden Street home of Miss M D Richardson. Born in New York she is survived by her mother Lauretta C O’Connors. Funeral held Monday at St Mary’s Church at 9:30.

Mary Katherine O'Connors M. D. Richardson Garden St New York Lauretta C. O'Connors St. Mary's Church

Officers' School approves joint Fort Williams course for Coast Artillery Reserve

Special order No 112 from the Adjutant General confirms a War Department authorization for a joint instruction camp at Fort Williams Maine starting November 18 for Maine Coast Artillery Reserve officers. Named attendees include Col William O Peterson and Lieut Col James M Palmer among others from Portland Lewiston Bath Biddeford Sanford and Westbrook. Only officers who have completed at least the first four courses may attend due to the advanced nature of the instruction.

Adjutant General's Office Secretary of War Fort Williams Maine Maine Coast Artillery Reserve Coast Artillery Corps N.G.S.M William O. Peterson Portland James M. Palmer Lewiston George A. Baker Bath Frank E. Cummings Edward H. Besse Robert C. Foster Vernon W. Hall William P. Norton Harvey P. Winslow Harry Goodier Biddeford Henry W. Owen, Jr William Smith Sanford Harvey K. Erskine George KE. Fogg Ralph G. Hayes Sumner, Hill Allen DD. Dart Joshua Ll. Goodridge Westbrook War Department

Blood Purity Claims Health Benefits

An advertisement asserts impure or impoverished blood harms body organs and causes catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism and fatigue. It promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla as the greatest blood purifier and enricher, said to remove humors build red-blood cells and strengthen the system urging readers to get it today.

Misbee and Manson married in Elm Street Baptist Church

Last Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs George S Albee their daughter Mrs Mable S Bee and Moses F F Manson son of Capt Alpheus B K Manson were married by Rev C Raymond Chappell of Elm Street Baptist Church. The bridegroom is an engineer on the steamer Penobscot and the bride has been a clerk at Conley’s specialty store. Mr and Mrs A G Leggett are enjoying their honeymoon at Ft William Henry Hotel Lake George New York. Mr and Mrs D L Howard have returned from a vacation in Boston.

George S. Albee Mis Mable 3Bee Moses FF. Manson Alpheus Bk. Manson C. Raymond Chappell Elm Street Baptist Church Conley Mrs A. G. Leggett Ft. William Henry Hotel Lake George, N. Y Ruth Oliver Rumford Falls Ed. Rowe Richmond John Goff Forest City Garage Portland Oscar R. Adams William M. Adams Oscar S Mary Clatenburk Sweeney Oakland Rebecca Dowling Lewiston M. Cunningham Etta Chester North Brookfield Buxton Co. F. Caul Epstein, Chase, Douglass Co New York Bernice Hosmer Hannigen Bath Savings Institution Alfred Crosby West Lamp Co Boston G. C. Crosby High St A. Hogan E. E. Gray Hanover Blackstone Sts Minnie Fuller Lewiston Telephone Exchange Marguerite Hennessy Raymond Islands Frank Blake Wisconsset Alicestry Blake James A. Williams Jewiston

Boston-bound visits and local movements noted in town

A long list records residents and visitors in Rumford Maine with multiple trips to Boston Port land and other towns. It notes engagements stays with relatives and passes of winter plans, plus a newly arrived baby and a retirement vacation for local workers.

Bath Iron Works Draughtsmen Hold Annual Outing and Clambake

Bath Iron Works draughtsmen held their annual outing and clambake on the New Meadows at Charles Foote’s home. The 62 attendees enjoyed perfect weather, a 11 to 4 ball game won by Capt. Pomeroy’s team, various races and events, and a unanimous vote to hold the outing yearly. An 18 ounce Alexander apple from William H. Gould of Bowdoinham was added to the Times window exhibit.

Bath Iron Works New Meadows Charles Foote Foote Pomeroy I. Brown, Jr Walter Menny L. R. Mitchell Bates Cowles H. R. Lenfert Engineers W. A. Murtaugh R. P. Schlenker R. R. Johnson R. C. Cowles Mr. Artis McInnis Holbrook Briggs Evans Baum Wishart Sterns Miss Sterns Hunter Kindred Tompson Grows Johnson Blair Cook Muarray Times Alexander William H. Gould Bowdeinham

Beals Jean Duo Tie the Knot in Brunswick Ceremony

Alfred Jean of Brunswick and Rose Beals of Bath were joined in marriage in Brunswick on Saturday by Rev. T. J. Remy. The groom works as a painter as William Dolloff visits friends in Topsham.

Alfred Jean Brunswick Rose Beals Krank Beals Bath T. J. Remy William Dolloff Topsham

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