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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1916

Page

9

Bath Baseball Teams Record Told In Figures At Banquet

The Bath baseball team held a complimentary reception and banquet at New Ivon House hosted by Managers Boardman and McNeil. Boardman reviewed the season’s work and presented statistics led by Dague Kenniston and M Oliver, with details on runs, hits, and fielding among infielders and base stealers. A roster of attendees included Char lie Knights, Myron McNeil, John Murray, Roy Oliver, Eddie Kenniston, Jerry Sullivan, and many others.

BATH New Ivon House Board Man McNeil Boardman Sandford Desjardins Niston M. Oliver Sullivan Kenniston Dargue Bragdon Fields Murray Charlie Knights Myron McNeil John Murray Roy Oliver Eddie Kenniston

Bath Water District mains pass annual inspection report

Diver Scott Tibbetts completed his yearly inspection of water mains in the Bath Water District along the Kennebec River on Monday. After two weeks of testing, both mains were found in extra good condition with no indication the second main was inferior to the first.

Scott Tibbetts Bath Water District Kennebe River

Accidents Strike Workers at Texas and Hyde Windlass

Saturday multiple injuries were reported among workers. John Miller at the Texas yard cut his right thigh with a jackknife and received stitches from Dr. Fuller. Louis Arsenault, also at the Texas plant, required medical care for a foot infection from steel. Nichols Tamarchias of Hyde Windlass had eye infections and was laid off. W. Oakes of Bath Iron Works sought treatment for an eye injury. Scott Cressey of Hyde Windlass was hurt unloading a car when a heavy bag burst, injuring his face and eyes but improving after cold applications.

John Miller Texas Yard Fuller Louis Arsenault Texas Nichols Tamarchias Hyde Windlass Company W. Oakes Bath Iron Works Scott Cressey Hyde Windlass

Kenniston Family Mourns Elder Seafaring Captain

Capt. E. L. Kenniston of Boothbay died in West Washington Missouri at 82 years old after a life at sea based out of Rockland. He commanded large sailing vessels and leaves a brother David M. Kenniston of Warren. Also noted is Capt. J. Ross Kenniston turning eighty.

J. Ross Kenniston Boothbay West Washington Kenniston E. L. Kenniston Rockland David M. Kenniston Warren

Pressday Fray Ends in Presses Misfire and Mayhem

A chaotic pressday in Ada Oklahoma described with crew shouting and ink spots flying. The Ada Democrat notes the foreman and staff cussing amid misfed forms and a hurried attempt to fix a date mistake before the paper rolls. A separate report covers the funeral of James H. Kenerson and the torpedo boat destroyer Drayton visiting Bath Iron Works.

Drayton Bath Iron Works

What Causes Colds Some of the Usual Reasons

The article explains colds as congestion from low vitality. Drafts and exposure do not cause a cold if organs stay active, but poor stomach liver and circulation raise susceptibility. It promotes L. F. Atwood's Medicine Co. remedy to prevent and ward off colds, with a 35 cent bottle available locally or via free sample request.

L. F.” Atwood SL. F.” Medicine Co Portland

Park Bowling League First Round Schedule

The Park Bowling League releases the first round schedule with matchups across dates from October 16 to November 17. Matches include Athletics versus Texacos, H W versus Swastikas, Redmen versus Loftsmen, Woodmen versus Eurekas, and several others across weekdays and weekends.

Athletics Texacos H. W Swastikas Redmen Loftsmen Woodmen Eurekas Loft

Local Jottings From Bath Area Church Activities and Town News

Local notes report church groups hosting sales and meetings at Winter Street, Central Church, and Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge. Individuals include Agnes Humphreys, Rev Allen Brown, Mrs Fred Bowie, Miss Marion Dain, and Mrs Emma Jacobs. Also covered are property transfers, Y M C A planning, a Sunday School convention, dairy show travel, and a car crash near Keene's Corner with injuries.

Winter Street Brooks New York Buenos Aires Queen Esther League of Central Church Agnes Humphreys Allen Brown Rumford Falls Boothbay Baker’s Island Edgecomb Beacon St. S. S Fred Bowie Marion Dain Waterville Doris Shepard Myrtle Harrison John McKeiver Emma F. Jacobs Ida L. O. Barton Percy Howard Nash Keene’s Corner Green Depot Ellie Osier Auburn Annie Storah Wollaston Central Maine Hospital Osier Harry Schumann

Dean's Regulars Laxatives Promoted Nationwide

Advertisement claims mild laxative relief with Dean's Regulars and prices at 265c at all drug stores, signaling broad distribution and consumer demand for gentle bowel results.

Dean

Morse High Defeated by Portland in Hard fought 25–0

Morse High football lost to Portland High 25 to 0 in a hard fought game played in Portland. Morse showed solid line play as Sailors Jeremiah Weeman and Walsh scored touchdowns for Portland. The Bath team battled hard but could not overcome Portland's early two touchdowns and strong defense.

Morse High Portland Portland High Bath Seal Portland Morse Erwood Niles Attaya Mogg Sen Rt McDonald Sherman Flaherty Deering Myers McCarthy Cook Schonland Pickard Deering Paynes Tee Ache Jewett Conley Holbrook Walsh Ah Pam Wes Lyden Weemane Ashiest Coss Tamer Miller Merrilfle Aes Sien W. F. Howe Thomas Kelley Weeman Walsh

Woolwich Agricultural Fair nets two hundred dollars

A local report notes the Woolwich Agricultural Fair raised 200 dollars with light expenses. Updates mention Mrs. Annie S. Rogers returning from a visit to Wiscasset, Grace Church services resuming Oct 22, and various townspeople traveling or visiting, including Miss Arianna Kelley’s portrait for the State House and the steamers Massachusetts and Bunker Hill heading to winter quarters. Fire damaged the Fred Carey residence in East Brunswick but was contained with insurance coverage provided by Brunswick Farmers’ Co and Walter S. Russell agency.

Woolwich Annie S. Rogers Ella Young New York Louis Easley Mr. Clements the Worlds Film Co William H. Black Nashua N. H Perth Amboy Perth Ambo Drvrack de Massachusetts Bunker Hill Boston Cape Cod Canal W. F. Osborne Davis Bath Iron Works Osborne Charlestown Navy Yard Pensacola Fla Panama Torpedo Boat Horatio G. Foss Maine Central Wharf

Eight At Home In Baths Family Of Fred A Bowie

The Bowie family of Bath includes eight children living with Mr and Mrs Fred A Bowie at 2¢ Drummond Street Their nine children include Everett D Rolvin H Harry L Beeste J Marion D Ethel G Gertude M Ethel C and Alice M Everet D 27 is married and visiting with his wife in Malden Mass The Bowies are natives of Durham born Jan 17 1865 and May 19 1868 respectively The couple married Dec 17 1887 Their household has deep local roots and the clan gathered for a family photo session.

Fred A. Bowie Drummond

Local residents and visitors listed in Bath area notes

Social updates show H. M. Jewett visiting town and several residents traveling to Portland Boston North Conway Lynn and Richmond In Bath Rae of shipyard ties James Farnham named chief of the Pejepscot with other local movements and health notes among city families and officials

Nervous disorders warned and tonic recommended

Shaky nerves signal potential breakdowns and call for care in diet and a nerving tonic. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to strengthen nerves and tone the system, with home treatment guidance and a free diet book upon request from Schenectady New York.

Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Carried a Gallon In Municipal Court Under New Liquor Plan

A man carrying one gallon of whiskey was found guilty of illegal transportation after alighting on Front Street from an electric car. He paid a $50 fine plus costs, with 69 days in jail if default, later pleading guilty and having sentence suspended for six months by Sheriff Oliver. The Bath and Brunswick electric line is under patrol to curb liquor entering town.

Oliver Front St Bath and Brunswick

Local Notes From Gardiner to Rumford and Boston

W B Berry of Gardiner visited town on Monday. Ruth Adams visits Waldoboro this week. Mrs A F Carrigan and daughter Goldie return to Rumford after visiting Annie Gallant Willow St. J F Cartwright USN ordered from Newport to Rhode Island on Nov 11. L P Kenney of N E Telephone Co leaves for two weeks in Brooks. Ralph Dunton covers his duties in his absence. A M Tolman returns to Falmouth Foreside after staying with Robert Ramsay Lincoln St. Miss C T Foss returns to Boston after summering on New Meadows. Capt W A Small of Kennebec Towing Co. celebrates birth of daughter Edith Gertrude.

W. B. Berry Gardiner Ruth Adams Waldoboro A. F. Carrigan Goldie Rumford Annie Gallant Willow St J. F., Cartwright U.S.N Newport Rhode Island L. P. Kenney N. E. Telephone Co Brooks Ralph Dunton A. M. Tolman Falmouth Robert Ramsay Lincoln St C. T. Foss New Meadows Boston W. A. Small Kennebec Towing Co Goddard St Edith Gertrude

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Broad Cure

A newspaper advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming it cures all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward if any case remains uncured and urges readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo.

Leairn Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dague Ken Woodcock Kenney Knight Martin R. Oliver Stover Fitzgerald Cutting St. Claire Burns P.C McNeil Ee Woodcock A Tibbetts James Young Lizzie J. Call Bridgeport Cussin Jack Mills Ada I. T James H. Kennerson Eugene Mitchell Upper Washington St M. HS Bui H. A. Plummer William T. Haines State House Arianna Kelley H. M. Jewett Bessie Murray Annie Mahaney N. B. Corthell Napoleon Richmond Katherine E. Frates North Conway Lynn James Fraser Texas Steamship Co Frank B. Miller Waldobo Tro, Me James Jewett Charles H. Jordan Lockery Jacobs C. W. Fisher Alice C. Smith Julia Watson L. F. Hart Raymond Frank Hart Vine St Nathaniel Sprague James Farnham R. W. Bragg Thomas Black John Taylor John Burkhardt L. H. Putnam Delmar Bates Bragg Moose Pond Mr. Eisman Cox's Head J. H. Madden Madden Hugh T. Madden Portland Argus James E. Hewey U. S. District Court Alfred Hewey Frank Fellows William Brimstein Lisbon Falls Rangeley Lakes D. E. Kelley Fidelity Trust Company Fidelity Trust Company SE Errata Tee Maine Peace Archan
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