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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
2
The Bath Independent lists weekly publication by The Times Company with pricing in advance terms for one six and four months. It notes advertising rates and that the paper is a second class matter entered June 19 1909 at the Bath Maine post office under the act of March 3 1879.
Report notes churches adopting a proactive stance, engaging locals, and stressing moral welfare and bodily care. It cites revival of historical relics at a local chapter meeting, calls for a revived historical society, and suggests exhibitions to benefit philanthropic causes.
Freddy Hill, Bath National Bank cashier, spoke to Bath Rotary at King Tavern about his London visit and a Paris tour, with side trips to northern France battlefields. He showed war souvenirs and photos, described ship voyage, and noted encounters with Capt. Tobey and Capt. Snow.
Woolwich residents attend fairs and visits with relatives in Topsham, Bath, Augusta, and Massachusetts. Notables include Hollis Leeman winning four blue ribbons, town parish help for Montsweag church, and local families hosting guests while planning a district convención in November.
The article recalls William H. Smith and his son Edward Bartlett Smith who ran a Sagadahock block store and later the Liberty theatre site in Front and Commerce Streets. It notes the 79 year history, tobacco quitting tale, and connections to ship captains and local business figures.
In the last week of daylight saving, Squire Hall Must Editor notes a morning sight from an eastern window. Jupiter in Cancer with a line of Regulus Saturn Mars Venus forms a stripe above the waning moon. The display inspires reflections on creation. Bath, Oct. 20.
A. K. Parris of Bath has bought the EB A Poole sailmaking establishment in Commercial Street Portland. His partner will be Charles W. Leavitt of Portland. The new firm will be Leavitt and Parris. Parris plans to move to Portland when rent is secured.
At the Kansas City assembly the Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene was renamed Church of the Nazarene. The change takes effect immediately as the denomination grows. The assembly pledged over 1 000 000 for foreign missions, more than 100 000 for home missions, and nearly 100 000 for church extension for the next four years.
Eleanor M Donnell 56 wife of Alonzo Donnell died Saturday at her Bath home 331 High Street after a long illness. Born in Bath she was daughter of George W Hall and Nancy Oliver Hall and had always lived in Bath. She is survived by her husband and two sons Raymond and Walter both of Bath, plus brothers and sisters.
Funeral services for Mrs. Donnell of Alonzo Colorado were held Monday afternoon at the family home 881 High Street. Burial or further rites were not detailed in the fragment.
Dr. Augustus C. Thomas Maine State Superintendent urges superintendents to attend the Maine Teachers’ Association convention in Portland on Oct 30 and 31. He notes provisions making attendance count as in‑session time and aims for strong turnout after two years. The State Department offers support including reimbursement, outside speakers, and coordination of institutes to aid local schools.
James O. Grady of Bowdoin recalls a historic Prince of Wales tour to Canada when he was eight. He traveled on a special Roose Point to Montreal train, met the prince, then spent ten nights with a police officer providing quarters in New York and returned home in shoes and a new suit after the stay.
The Maine Sheep and Wool Growers Association executive committee announced plans for members to participate in the Bangor show highlighting regional wool production, breed displays, and judging events with local farms represented.
A siren lure to join the Navy invites Aman to sail to world ports like Rio Gibraltar Ceylon and Yokohama. The message promises full life among disciplined comrades a demanding work routine and travel with a steady path to self reliance and respect.
Bangor city hall will host a six organization wool exposition from November 18 to 21 with the Chamber of Commerce in charge. Wool samples and products will be shown, a $ Portland start up weekly and a stock in Organized Farmer were discussed, with a committee appointed to formalize the association.
The Maine Board of Accountancy moved the certified public accountant exams from November 19 20 21 to November 13 14 in Portland at City Hall council chamber. Applications and requirements for the certificate are available from Ralph O. Brewster secretary UN Board of Accountancy 187 Middlestreet Portland with blanks due by October 31. Sunday turkey dinners are noted in the issue.
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