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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1916

Page

9

Bath Defeats Cabots 4 3 for Tenth Straight Win

Bath defeated the Cabots 4 to 3 Saturday in Brunswick as they capitalized on Cabots errors in the seventh and rallied with a third inning rally. Paiement made a deep left field throw to complete a double play to Charron at first. McNeil pitched a strong game escaping a bases loaded jam with three on and no outs in the fifth. Bath enjoyed strong support from about 100 fans.

Bath Cabots Brunswick Paiement Charron McNeil Wa Bath Adams Moreau Stover R Oliver Caou- Kenniston Fields Ette L. Charron Ken- Paieniston Lamarre Sullivan B. Charron Bragdon Kennis‘ton Empires Morse W. Charron Lisbon Falls Kelley Joe Woodcock

Honest Atheist Lectures Stir Bath Citizens

The People's Institute by Richard L. Swain Ph D drew sizable local crowds at the Winter Street church in Bath with six talks aimed at resolving doubt. Swain, likened to Phillips Brooks in bearing, spoke plainly on deep truths for seekers and called for a second Sunday service. Eleanor M Cameron, 18 months, daughter of Peter J. and Lila M. Cameron, died Saturday at 7 Brown Street. funeral today at Calvary cemetery.

People’s Institute Richard L. Swain Ida Phillips Brooks Plymouth Church Brooklyn Bath Eleanor M Peter J Lila M. Cameron Brown Street Calvary Cemetery

Our Doctor Always Said

The narrator cites a family doctor urging regular habits to prevent illness. A constipation remedy, Atwood’s Medicine, is praised as safe and prompt for bowel, stomach, and liver relief and widely trusted in New England homes. Free “Ye Olde Songs” offer accompanies the bottle with customer opinion request.

L. F.” Atwood New England L. F.” Medicine Co Portland

Four Deputies Raid Elm Street House Gambling King Arrested

Deputy Sheriffs Chester C G Ader ton Thomas I Reynolds and Constable Charles Thayer raided a house on an Elm to Summer street alley occupied by Mary L King finding two pint whiskey bottles in a refrigerator and six men gambling in the dining room. Card players Hennebury Hart Helmes McDonald Mosher Humphreys were fined 5.37 or 14.37 after court. King posted 700 bail.

Chester CG Aderton Thomas I. Reynolds Charles Thayer Elm Street Summer ‘Street Mary L. King Thayer Helmes Humphreys Mosher Hart Keegan

Charles M S McLellan Playwright Dies in England

Charles M S McLellan dramatist and librettist died in Esher England on Friday. He authored The Belle of New York 1897 and Leah Kleschna 1905, rising as a lyric writer and librettist in musical comedy. He moved to London a dozen years ago and often visited the United States.

Mr. McLellan New York W. S. Gilbert McLellan Leah Kleschna Judith Zaraine Astor Theatre Princess Theatre The Fountain New Amsterdam Theatre London

Life of Charles M. S. McLellan Recounts Stage and Opera Career

The narrative follows Charles M. S. McLellan from Boston playhouses where he enjoyed lyrics and drama to New York where he wrote under Westmoreland for the Independent. He edited Railway Gazette and Town Topics, produced operettas such as Puritania and Leah Kleischna, authored the Belle of New York, and shaped costume design and rehearsals before focusing on prose drama.

Boston Charles George McLellans New York City New York Westmoreland Independent The McLellan Lorettus S. Metcalf Forum Pauline Hall George R. MclLellan Leah Kleischna Mr. McLellan Charles M. S. McLellan France

Arrowsic Selectman David G. Stinson Dies at City Hospital

David G. Stinson of Arrowsic died at the city hospital on Saturday. Born February 7, 1851 in Wiscasset, he served twenty six years as a resident of Arrowsic and was in his fourth term as selectman. Survived by wife Ann Mary, daughters Merritt Pinkham and Gorge Lord, son David C. Stinson, stepson Angie Snipe, and brother James E. Stinson. Funeral held Tuesday at his Arrowsic home with burial in Wiscasset.

David G. Stinson Arrowsic Wiscasset John Mary Rockwood Stinson Ann Mary Stinson Merritt P. Pinkham Arrowsie eGorge Lord Atlantic Mass David

George D. McLaughlin Funeral Held at Home

The funeral for George D. McLaughlin was conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at his son-in-law William O. Norris’s residence on Middle Street. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Sidney J. Willis of the Universalist Church presiding. Lincoln Lodge and Odd Fellows read the service. floral tributes reflected high regard from friends and shopmates at Bath Iron Works. Pallbearers were David Harris, Fred L. McFadden, Charles Ervine and Herbert McCabe. Steamer Islander completed its last trip of the season on Sunday.

George D. McLaughlin William O. Norris Middle Street Oak Grove Cemetery Sidney J. Willis Universalist Church Lincoln Lodge 1.C.C. F Odd Fellows Bath Iron Works David Harris Fred L. McFadden Charles Ervine Herbert McCabe

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Cure and Endorsements

An old advertisement promises a hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure with Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co. It includes testimonials from a Toledo business group and notes internal use and blood impact, with product price and druggist sales.

Sixth Annual Clam Bake At Birch Point Party

Dan Williams hosted a 15 man party at the Williams cottage Birch Point for the sixth annual clam bake. Out of town guests included Howard Hawley Fred Lord and Robert Dunton. A ball game between the Superbas and Nonpareils ended 75 to 6 in one inning with the second inning postponed to 1924. Allan Spear pitched well and Jim King caught for the Superbas while Hawley pitched for the losers.

Dan Williams Williams Cottage Birch Point Pcsion Howard Hawley Fred Lord Augusta Robert Dunton New York Superbas Allan Spear Jim King Roy Black

Lynn party buys Bath shoe factory contents at auction

Frank E. Willis of Lynn Mass bought the Bath shoe factory merchandise for 1970 dollars. The sale Monday morning netted 720 dollars for the merchandise with the remaining value in machinery. FE. W. Bradsham acted as trustee and John E. B. Fitzgerald served as auctioneer.

Frank E. Willis Lynn Mass Bath FE. W. Bradsham John EB. Fitzgerald

Bath Lojer Boys Return From Camp Aimed at Border

Coast Artillery troops from Bath and 13 companies return after a ten day encampment at Fort Williams Portland harbor. Paymaster General Presson disburses state pay the first time during camp. Rumor says Coast Artillery may relieve Second Maine Infantry on the Mexico border for six months beginning December 15.

4Th Company Coast Artillery Portland Harbor George McL. Presson Fort Williams Coast Artillery Corps General Presson Milliken Bath Boys Second Maine Infantry Texas

Mains and McMann Tie Knot at Parsonage

At 1037 High street Rev S A Evans of People’s Baptist Church united Bert H McMann and Abbie A Mains both of Bath in marriage. The couple, escorted by Miss Bertha Mains and Francis C Curran, plan a short honeymoon before setting up housekeeping. The WCTU meeting is postponed to Tuesday Oct 3.

High Street S. A. Evans People’s Baptist Church Herbert H. McMann Abbie A. Mains Bath Bertha M. Mains Francis C. Curran

Clambake and Field Day Honor Bath Marine Craftsmen at New Meadows

Despite rain the Bath Branch of the American Society of Marine Craftsmen held its second annual clambake and field day at New Meadows. Hull engineers beat the engine team 7 to 7 in baseball like play. Earle Lermond injured a finger. Hull men dominated three legged races and the tug of war while engineers won events for their women. The bake, menu, and program were arranged by T. P. Black Rupert C. Cowles Harry A. Smith and Earle B. Lermond.

Bath American Society of Marine Craftsmen New Meadows Bath Iron Works Hull Earle Lermond Albee Blackwood Engineers Murray Hunt Wishart Gullicksen Maguire Thomas Artis Ir. P. Schlenker Engineers Harriet Henderson Rupert Cowles Messrs T. P. Black Rupert C. Cowles Harry A. Smith Earle B. Lermond Charles Foote

Remedy for Neurasthenia in Period Advice Style

Neurasthenia stems from overwork and poor lifestyle with symptoms like oversensitivity and irritability. Treatment focuses on nourishing blood through non alcoholic tonics such as Dr Williams Pink Pills which claim to aid anemia and nerve nourishment. Free books offered by the Dr Williams Medicine Co and available through Yourgown druggist.

Williams Pink Dr. Williams Medecine Co Schenectady N.Y Yourgown Druggist Dr. Williams

Not a Food Fish Portents Ills From Horse Mackerel

A Portland Express report describes Dunning and family of Sebasco becoming seriously ill after eating horse mackerel. A physician was summoned from Whippsburg as skin peeling occurred in every case. The fish, caught and dressed near Sebasco, was fresh. Fishermen note traders in New York markets sell damaged fish as long as the tail holds and the head stays on.

Portland Express Dunning Sebasco Whippsburg New York Albacore

Italy Grants Tax Exemptions To Boost Merchant Fleet

The Italian Minister of Marine announces tax exemptions for two to four years on ships. Ships bought abroad will be tax free for three years and Italian built ships for four. Subsidies of 16 dollars per ton on hulls and 20 dollars per ton on machinery are offered. Vessels must stay under Italian registry five years and can be requisitioned for one year.

Italy Manine

Local residents take trips to Boston and beyond

Our Own People reports C F Holbrook and son Austin left for Boston. Arthur E Bishop and wife visited Togus. C E Kelley left for Boston. Davis Hatch returned to Boston after a weekend visit. Margaret and Annie Stewart departed for a Boston area vacation. W D Card, Boston, arrived in Bath en route to Popham Beach. Frank B Torrey and wife toured Portland by auto. Goss of Salem visited, returning via the Boston boat. Arthur B MacAndrae returned from a six week business trip from Amherst Nova Scotia. Agnes Tarbox principal at South Grammar School is ill with tonsillitis. Capt Alfred Call and daughter Frances left for Everett Mass to make a permanent home.

C. F. Holbrook Austin Boston Arthur E. Bishop Togus C. E. Kelley Davis Hatch Margaret Annie Stewart W. D. Card Bath Popham Beach Frank B. Torrey Portland Goss Salem Mass Arthur B. MacAndrae Amherst Nova Scotia Agnes Tarbox South Grammar School Alfred Call Frances Everett

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England William H Florida McLellan Wim. H. McLellan Galen C. Moses Kimball Bros City Landing William H. McLellan Boothbay Stetson Upper Middle St George AT Islander Hall F.j.cheney. & CO Tol F. J Cheney Ational B Oledo All Lls Bath Shoe Factory C.A.C State Second Maine Merit Company Figshth Co Lewiston Auburn Sanford Westbrook Kenneb Biddeford Mains McMann W.C.T.U Ladies of Bath Branch American Draftsman Edward Hennessy Holyoke, Mass Mr. Hennessy M. J. Hennessy Washington St Popham Bowdoin College Pierre Batelin Washington Square Players Lloyd O. Cotter Fidelity Trust Company Fidelity Trust Company da Rinne Secre Enne
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