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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1917

Page

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Times Company Saturday publication note

Publication line states The Times Company prints on Saturdays from 83 Front Street Bath Maine. No additional details or events provided.

THE Times Company

Autumns call to the wild and Maine suffrage vote

The piece reflects on September outdoor life and wildlife sightings, then shifts to politics with Maine voters rejecting women’s suffrage by about two to one. It notes wartime tensions, German actions, and public sentiment, and ends with weather and crop implications for Maine.

Maine Milliken Washington Noe Bowdeinham West Bath Woolwich Perkins Knights of Old

Navy tests propel destroyers as submarine killers

The navy finds this class of craft the most effective for suppressing submarines, while Sweden’s role as Kaiser’s news gatherer is noted. The piece urges reconsideration of aiding Germany and contrasts Bath’s cold nights with looming winter and possible peace. September moons are recalled as beautiful as in past years.

Navy Department Sweden South America America Bath Germany

Sagadahoc Exemption Board Recites Draft Guidelines

Sagadahoc exemption board releases guidance from Provost Marshal Crowder on quota rules and exemptions. Kenneth L Patterson, first Sagadahoc draftee, reports a cold ride to Ayer with YMCA aid, Strand Theatre entertainment, and Bath county pride for supplying comfort kits to troops. Patterson serves in the 792d regiment field artillery.

John J. Keegan Sagadahoc General Crowder Qaota Ayer Y.M.C.A Portland Strand Theatre Bath

Farnsworth Goes The 70 Foot Tug Tow

The 70 foot tug Parnsworth once owned by Kenniebec Townat Co was sold to Weehawken Dry Dock Co New York. It passed down the river Tuesday afternoon under Capt William Marra towing the tug Delta. They headed for New York under a permit from the steamboat inspector and must stay within 14 miles of the east. The tow is toward New York with a coin headed for coal. The trip is considered not dangerous though the New York underwriters view it as too risky for marine insurance.

Parnsworth Kenniebec Townat Company Weehawken Dry Dock Company New York Willam Marra Delta Cape Cod s@m York

Comes Prom Augista Thwing Departs Augusta Office

Mics Ma A Thwimg began du des Monday as clerk at the office of Joseph M. Troi. After three years she led the Agricultural Department in Augusta and was honored Saturday noon with a farewell at Weavers Restaurant. Associates presented a fine gift, a silver lectric chafing dish set, on behalf of the department.

Mics Ma A Joseph M. Troi Augusta Xing Weavers Restaurant Frank S. Adams Wesntied

Merry Party at New Meadows Hosts and Prizes

At F. L. Hanks home in New Meadows a Saturday night event featured water and land games. prizes went to Norris of New York for diving and to Maurice Keliehor for high jumping and camp cook duties. Mateer suffered a black eye from hornets as the group enjoyed a lighthearted, satisfying day.

F. L. Hanks New Meadows Norris New York Texas =tramship Company Maurice Keliehor Keliehor H. J. Dunham Thomas Mater Mr. Mateer

Pastor backs women’s suffrage in Johnsons capture tale

Rev Clarence M Fogg, pastor of Corliss Church, speaks on suffrage and granting the Governor power to remove sheriffs who fail to perform duties. He denounces the proposition blaming Sheriff Oliver Ere for law enforcement as he asserts support for giving women the ballot.

Clarence M_ Fogg Corliss Chareh Sagadahoe Oliver Johnnson

Jail Transfer After Cottage Larceny Allegations

Deputy and officers took Percy Seeley James Shampman and Jonm Norris to Cumberland County Jail to await action of the grand jury at the October term of the court for alleged breaking entering and larceny from a cottage at Trem. Also on the train were Tomy Farri and Sabristizo Gaslardo who will remain in Portiland Jail until October for alleged larceny of wood from the Watson Frye Co.

Eir Jonm A. Norris Percy Seeley James Shampman Cumberland County Trem Officer Hall Tomy Farri Sabristizo Gaslardo Portiland Watson, Frye Co

Salt Saves Sugar Peach Jam Method from Pratt Institute

A WW style home economics note describes using salt to enhance peach jam flavor and cut sugar. It lists two pounds of peaches, about a dozen peaches, one and three quarter cups sugar, and one level tablespoon salt. Cook until thick and clear, add sugar if needed, then seal in hot jars with paraffin.

Pratt Institute Jane Connecticut Agricuultural College

Bowdoin Boy 18 Decorated by France for Bravery

Lloyd O. Coulter, Bowdoin College class of 1918, served with the American Ambulance field unit and was honored by the French Government with the War Cross for bravery under fire. Earlier reports wrongly claimed he was wounded or killed, but those claims proved false.

Lloyd O. Coulter Bowdoin Mr. Coulter Wisconsin Bath

Hunters Delay Partridge Season Opening Demand Clarified

Inquiry to the department of fish and game notes confusion over the partridge open season. Legislature shifted opening from October 1 to November 24 to align with woodcock season. Old cartridge season began September 16 and several counties report birds plentiful. Shotguns are being cleaned for September 17 opening, with Sunday as a closed day. Miss Rosalind Kempton arrives Newtonville Mass for a visit with Miss Miriam Kimball.

Department of Fish and Game Augusa

Evening school opens under Bath board with new principal

The Bath school board launches the Bailey evening school starting October 1 with registration September 27 at the high school. Principal is James D. W. Bohlken from Bath Iron Works, a Virginia Tech civil engineer. he will teach mechanics and strength of materials. Other faculty listed include Bates, Many, Williams, Toothaker, Littlefield, Addelson, Conley, Connell, Cortell, and Hall. Skeleton Found in Shipyard

James D. W. Bohlken Bath

Skeleton Found at Richmond Shipyard Reveals Historic Burial

While children played in sand at the Southard shipyard in Richmond workmen prepare to install an electric light plant for E S Crosby Navigation Co Master Earl Dow unearthed a human skeleton The piece recalls Nathaniel McLellan drowned on ice years ago and notes earlier burials by residents and workmen in the area during the 1850s

The Richmond Bee Old Southard Richmond E. S. Crosby Navigation Co Earl Dow Nathaniel McLellan Bowdoinham Bee T. J. Southard

Bath residents aid soldiers with books for forts

The Patten Free Library will collect used books and magazines in Bath for soldiers at Ft. Popham and Ft. Baldwin. Librarian Miss Margaret Foote will coordinate with the Bath Y M C A to route the reading material to the Kennebec fort garrison. About 40 withdrawn books will also be included with the shipments.

Bath Ft. Popham Ft. Baldwin Patten Kennebec Patten Free Library Forts

Five Men Fail to Appear for Sagadahoc Exemption Board Exam

Twenty five men were examined by the Sagadahoc Exemption Board on Monday. five failed to appear and face potential punishment after a five day grace. Eleven others were accepted or granted exemptions on dependency and family obligations. District Board No. 1 ordered Alfred J. Trafton of Bath to serve in the national army as the county’s final case on file.

Sagadahoe Exemption Board Sagadahoc Alfred J. Trafton Bath National Army District Board

Wagon Without Lights Damages Near Pitch Pine Hill

Freeman Merritt proprietor of Sebasco Estates had his wagon damaged in Bath last week when struck by an automobile driven by William Decoste. The wagon’s front wheel shafts and harness were wrecked but occupants escaped injury. Decoste said the wagon failed to carry a light, contributing to the collision.

Freeman H. Merritt Bath William I. Decoste Merritt Sebasco Estates Wallace William Conant Pitch Pine Hill Decoste

Fruit Truck vs Streetcar Collision in Bath

Bath Fruit Co. truck owned by Bath Fruit Co and driven by Steve Franko was struck by a main line electric car on Summer Street near Commercial. The driver failed to notice the streetcar, the motorman tried emergency braking but could not avoid impact, front wheel and headlight damaged. Franko unharmed but disputed damages with the motorman.

Bath Fruit Co Steve Franko Bath Summer St Commercial St Franko

Wesley Notes on Education Sunday Programs and Lecture

On Education Sunday the Wesley church showcased a Pennants decorated display by Mrs. Farrar's class and the sermon by the pastor. Supt. Stuart urged broad education for America’s future needs as teachers attended and were warmly received. At 7:15 p.m. Dr. Joshua M. Frost gave a stereopticon lecture on North Africa highlighting cities and desert life and a missionary appeal. The W F M S met at Mrs. W A Lowell's home to open mite boxes. Wesley plans fall and winter work. Excelsior.

North Africa Desert W.F.M.S W. A. Lowell Wesley Excelsior

Russian Women Defeat Germans In Baltic Offensive

Petrograd reports Russian troops launch attack near Segevold, 32 miles northeast of Riga, with the so called death battalion of women soldiers driving back German TEUTONS. A battle continues between German detachments and Russian rear guards along the Burmetsk line toward the Pskoff road. Sixteen German planes drop 40 bombs on Russian torpedo boats in the Gulf of Riga without effect.

Petrograd Segevold Riga Teutons Burmetsk Pskoff Road Gulf of Riga

Harrison P Getchell Dies After 43 Years Logging on Kennebec

Harrison P Getchell, 81, longtime Kennebec logger and last of the log sorting firm with partners William Kennedy Chelsea Charles Lawrence and J Henry Dudley, died Saturday at his Hallo well home. He was a Tiger hand engine member, a Knight Templar and Universalist Church member. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. from his residence.

Harrison P. Getchell Kennebec Hallowell William Kennedy Chelsea Charles Lawrence South Gardiner J. Henry Dudley Tiger Hand Engine Company Labor Day Knight Templar Universalist Church

Mrs McNabb Visits Brother Before Returning Home

Mrs Mary McNabb of Waltham who has been visiting her brother M J Durgan returned home Tuesday.

Mary McNabb Walthaw M. J. Durgan

Two Long Years He Suffered Fruit-a-tives Remark

Ortif1A reports a two year battle with constipation drowsiness and headaches. After seeing a sign advertising Fruit-a-tives he used a box and soon regained appetite and energy with headaches gone. Dan McLean endorses the remedy bought in 50c boxes or six for 2.50 with trial size 25e, via Fruit a tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.

Dan McLean Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg N.Y

Grand Lodge to Convene at Old Orchard for Lodge 215

Charles B. Davis announces a special grand lodge communication at Old Orchard on Monday September 24 at 4 PM to constitute Old Orchard Lodge No. 215. Many Masons will travel by automobile. The grand master and officers will perform the ceremony. Wednesday socials at Cosmopolitan Club resume with refreshments by the entertainment committee.

Charles B. Davis Grand Lodge of Maine Grand Lodge Old Orchard Cosmopolitan Club

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