Peace and unrest mix as postwar era begins in Maine
A year after armistice hopes fade as nation remains technically at war until the treaty is ratified. Unrest follows employer employee clashes and radical conservatism fears swirl though Americans favor peace and rising prosperity. Maine groups merge to boost state growth and Bath eyes merged schools and a strong National Guard unit. Potato crops face rot while daylight saving debates stir Twin Cities business leaders.
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Europe
Germany
United States
America
Russia
Lewiston and
Auburn
Colonial winners in tournament with the Brunswick Club
The Colonial club defeated the Brunswick club in Bath on Friday night in a round one match. The second round will be held in Brunswick on a date agreed by both clubs. A large, enthusiastic crowd enjoyed cigars and hospitality, with strong showings in cribbage, pool, duplicate auction, and billiards.
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Brunswick
Cclub
Bath
Giesta
Colonials
Cribbage A. F. Brehaut
I. L. Morrill Brunswick
Robert B. Hatch
Fred H. Thompson
Ralph @. Whitehouse
Everett W. Neal
Colonial
Carl Day
W. E. Wass
Colonial Brunswick
Miscellaneous shower for Miss Bertha Campbell
A surprise miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Bertha Campbell at Miss Evelyn Heald's home on iY street. Guests included Mildred Dunham Mildred Clark Ruth Levine Rose Ingraham Corrine Footer Viola Coombs Lena Stover Marie Brown and Evelyn Heald. Miss Campbell, a Bath Department store bookkeeper, is to marry Rudolph Furber, youngest brother of Bath Iron Works treasurer William Furber.
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Bertha Campbell
Evelyn Heald
Iy Street
Miss Campbell
Miss Heald
Onport
Rudolph Furber
Bath
Southport
High Street
Bath Iron Works
William Furber
Mildred Dunham
Mildred Clark
Ruth Levine
Rose Ingraham
Corrine Footer
Viola Coombs
Lena Stover
Marie Brown
Purse Presented to Texas Steamship Co Welders Chief
Mathew O Toole longtime leader in the welding department at The Texas Steamship Co resigned Saturday to take a similar job in Massachusetts. Fellow workers presented a purse before he left, as foreman Marco praised his leadership and the crews' appreciation. He thanked the group and said he would remember his Texas yard years fondly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew O'Toole
Texas Steamship Co
Massachusetts
Mr. O'Toole
Marco
O'Toole
Texas Yard
Marriage Intentions Filed at Bath City Clerk
The Bath city clerk lists marriage intentions for Leon J. Benner and Bessie McLellan both of Bath, and Diatoria Riceo and Mary Evelyn McIntosh, both of Bath. The notices indicate plans to wed and are part of the public record.
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Leon J. Benner
Bessie McLellan
Bath
Diatoria Riceo
Mary Evelyn McIntosh
Local News Roundup From Woolwich and Surrounding Towns
Edward Moulton shoots fox entangled in a trap near Boothbay while residents report travel, school meetings, and community events. George Tibbetts breaks three bones at MCRR yard and convalesces at Bath Hospital. Alfred Trott recovers from illness with friends and family nearby. Community notices include school leagues forming at No 1 and No 6, a Nequasset Sunday school convention on Nov 5, and an October laden schedule of visits, trips, and harvests across Bath, West Upton, Pittston, and Gardiner.
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Edward—Moulton
Hathbay
Frank Preble
Arthur Carlton
Bath City Hospital
William Mitchell
Brunswick
Bath Opera House
Fred Colby
Edgecomb
Bath Iron Works
Sagadah
Ethlyn Marston
Wath
Auburn
Portland
Alfred Trott
Maude Hayward
Gracie
Letaine Kittridge
Florida
North Woolwich
Letaine
Pittston
Charles W. Wright
Preble
Walter Miller
Gardiner
W. R. Calder
Massachusetts
Lincoln Bailey
John Savage
Jesse Kelly
Union Bridge
Arthur Young
Irving Miller
Maine
New Hampshire Woman Credits Pink Pills for Restored Energy
Mrs. George D. Woolcott of Claremont reports severe fatigue nervousness and sleep trouble improved after a week on Dr Williams Pink Pills. She regained strength gained weight and no longer tires easily at work. She praises the remedy and notes price 50 cents per box six for 2 50 with a free booklet available from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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New Hampshire
George D. Woolcott
Leasant Street
Claremont
Dr. Williams
Aily
Old Man to Friends on Life and Change
A speaker reflects on aging and stubborn habits, noting an elderly man who clings to past routines, resists new ideas, and loses simple directions yet remains capable of deep affection for longtime friends. The verse contrasts enduring bonds with shifting times.
Delightful Beacon Street Sunday School Program
A Beacon Street Sunday service showcased a growing Sunday school with diverse classes, teachers, and a crowd filling the seats. Rev. Hilton Post led hymns and prayers, Chaplain Croft urged youth leadership, and Milton H. Douglaky stressed more “ship” memberships and discipline for the children.
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Beacon Street
Wesley Choral Society Organized at Wesley Church
Miss Helen Folletté entertained the Wesley church choir at the Dun cans home on Wednesday. At the meeting E. M. Dunlap was named president with F. H. Hall vice president Walter Day librarian and Madelyn Davis secretary treasurer. Sarah Nazarian chaired the music committee Frank H. Hall led membership committee EK M Dunlap social chair. An executive committee formed, rehearsal led by Mrs. G V Pease, followed by refreshments.
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Helen Folletté
Wesley Church
Horatio A. Duncan
Wesley Choral
E. M. Dunlap
F. H. Hall
Walter Day
Madelyn Davis
Sarah Nazarian
Frank H. Hall
EK. M. Dunla
Bethelehem Shipbuilding Delivers 10060-Ton Oil Carrier Hadnot
The Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation turned over the 10,060 ton steel bulk oil carrier Hadnot to the Emergency Fleet Corporation last week. She was launched at the Fore River plant in Quincy Massachusetts and completed six hours sea trials within days of launch and was placed in commission. She is expected to sail to a gulf port for oil duties.
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Bethelehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Pore River
Quincy
Mass
Ted
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Imi
Gulf
Pay for Legislators Sparks Special Session Debate
Lawmakers weigh entitlement to extra pay for a possible special session. Discussion centers on whether legislators should receive additional compensation beyond their regular session allowance and who funds such expenses.
Navy Recruiting Sells Global Sailor Life and Benefits
The Navy markets world wide sailing and varied duties with travel sights and unusual experiences. It promises 30 days vacation, the chance to earn and learn, and two-year enlistment, plus shore leave and a path to lifelong success. A nearby Recruiting Station is available through the post office.
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Seven Seas
Six Continents
Towns’ stature judged by schools and churches
The speaker warned that holes in the town’s fabric cannot be undone, saying a town’s strength is measured by its schools and churches. He cited the Lost Battalion and noted that in twenty years about 80 percent of Sunday school students drift from the church, urging boards to adopt policies and programs rather than pass bills. Mrs. James Knight and her sons Sydney and Edwin have returned to their renovated home on Tarbox Street after visiting Elm Street.
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O. K
James Knight
Sydney
Edwin
David N. Heald
Elm Street
Tarbox Street
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the Times Company
Nichols, Pres, and Treas
Front Street
Bath, Maine
State Board of Trade
Maine Agricultural and Industrial League
National Guard
New England
Charles Lester Smith
South Street
Brunswick Club
Rodney E. Ross
Robert A. Toothaker
C. L. Martin
William BR. Gordon
Ace A. Legro
P. FE. Graves
BE. A. Ranchett
L. W. Stuart
Bilfiarde
Walter A. Murtaugh
Henry C. Upton
J. P. Johnson
Fessenden N
Robert Eaton
John Buckley
James P. King
Andrew 8. Merrill
Ernest A. Work
Arthur B. Johnson
Samuel L. Furbish
Miss Bertha Campbell
Benger Fr Nae
Avery
Eeames
Gray’s
Spruce Gum
Montreal
D-Watson & CO
New York
Woolwich
Edward Moulton
Boothbay
Camp
C.L. Farnham CO. Inc
Rath
Maine Central Railroad
Maine Central
Industrial Bureau
Bath Camp
Modern Woodmen
Foresters Hall
C. C. Toothaker
E. R. Wright
EB. Hilton Post
Frank H. Yall
Einalerboys
Croft
Post
Milton
H. Douglaky
Douglas
Bunthiy School
Wesley Choral, Society
Carly
Steve
Lou
Hell
Pally
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