Carey Announces Candidacy for Judge of Probate
John P. Carey of Bath seeks the Democratic nomination for judge of probate in Sagadahoc County. A lay school graduate and member of the Maine and Massachusetts bars, he argues the office requires legal training and vows to uphold justice, equality, and honesty against incumbent James S. Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Carey
Bath
Maine
Massachusetts
Ile
James S. Lowell
Democratic Party
Sugadahov
Poam
Boston
Sath
Sagadahoc County
Dr Boynton to Speak at Church Conference in Portland
Rev Nehemiah Boynton, pastor at large, long known in Bath, is one of several speakers at the State Conference of Congregational churches in Portland May 4 to 6. Sessions at St Lawrence Church and a youth program in City Hall feature Florence Hale and Abbott Smith. Boynton travels widely for Near East Relief and peace movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehemiah Boynton
Five Islands
Bath
State Conference of Congregational Churches
Vortland
St. Lawrence Congregational
Wright Memorial
Oon Munjoy Hil
City Hall
State Street
Florence Hale
Augusta
Abbott Smith
Waterville
Boynton
Congregational Church of America
The
Near East Telief
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
World Movements For Peace
Former Bath Man Attempts Death by Own Action
Towed Within of Richmond formerly of Bath is in the hospital at Gardiner with no bullet wound in his beds. Mr. Witham was married to Miss Jennie Small of Richmond. A disagreement allegedly occurred and Mrs. Small left to stay with relatives. Friday night Mr. Witham called at the home, argued with Mrs. Witham, then shot himself with a revolver. Sheriff Messenger investigated. Witham was taken to Gardiner hospital by night train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Bath
Gardiner
Mr. Witham
Jennie Small
LaForest Small
Witham
Coardiner Hospital
Sudo Rlat
Bath Woman Linked to Governor King Wife Ring
Miss Marea D D Pochard of 30 Garden Street was accused of lending a diamond ring once owned by Mrs King wife of Governor King. The episode involved a missing engagement ring and concern over possession. The story notes local memory of the figures and the ring’s value amid social gossip.
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Bath
Marea
Pochard
Garden Street
Bragg Outlines Electricity At Bath Rotary Meeting
Bath Rotary heard Supt. Ralph W. Bragg of Central Maine Power Co explain electricity development and distribution in Maine. He described service area from East Orland to Yarmouth, the Halifax Winslow center, and Bath’s 38 000 to 2300 volt distribution, plus costs mainly in distribution and remarks on exporting power to spur growth.
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Bath
Edgecomb
Yarmouth
Bragg
Halifax
Winslow
Fort Halifax
Farmingdale
Dresden
Kennebec
Tle
Tne
Central Maine Power Co
Drags
Maine
Ile
Club Notes and Upcoming Events At Cosmopolitan Club
The luncheon moves to twelve to permit Alabauut Troubadours members to return to work after a hit minstrel show at the Cosmopolitan club. Directors vote to send President DPeastee and Secretary Passmore to the Manchester conference on April 7 and 28. The last dance and social of the season occurs at Masonic hall under club auspices. New officers Dr Co AL Peaslee and Edward W Bridghuim will be inaugurated next week.
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Fred DD. Tom
Cosmopolitan Club
Eud
Dpeastee
Passmore
Manchester
N. HE
Masonic Hall
PW Stevens
Boothbay Tarbor
Kershner
Co AL Peaslee
Edward W. Bridghuim
Brunswick Golf Club Plans A Tournament
The Brunswick Golf Club expects seven entries for its annual Spring tournament set for Monday April 19 with prizes and play method unchanged. The Tarrier's Cup stays Portland if Portland wins again, prompting talk of a new cup. Entrants may reuse old receipts with no extra fee by April 16, and entries should note preferred playing times.
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Brunswick Golf Club
Portland
Croeund
John Baaier Brunswiel
Tinteres
Bud Steeudd
Personal notes from South Gardiner and area residents
Franklin Wright of South Gardiner plans a visit with his grandparents Me gil Mrs Joseph Thorlow on High Street. Mrs Wiha Mo Adams hosted a gathering at Western Avenue on Saturday evening with refreshments. Mrs Frank area. A woman returned Wednesday from South Bay Harbor where she had spent several days with her husband. She has spent months with Mrs Missa Munsey on High Street who was TV and returned Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Al Corliss of Turner Court spent winter in Florida and then at Valutka before leaving April 1.
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Franklin Wright
South Gardiner
Gil
Joseph Thorlow
High Street
Wiha Mo Adams
Wetern Avenue
Prank
Southbay Harbor
Missa Munsey
Charles al Corliss
Turner Court
Florida
Valutka
Here
John Holden
Berlin
R. A. Dickinson
Raymond Rennell
Alfred
Lowell
Dexter
Charles Browne
George Alfred Blodgett
Wales
Charles Lawlis
Bartlett, N. HS
Helen Britt
Charles Hackett
Lewis Little
Newcastle
Grange
Silas Hamilton
Gardiner
Percy Whitmore
Whitmore
Fast Bowdeinham
Randolph
Sagadahee Fertilizer Co
Eastern Star
Norman Rowe
Catherine Andros
Dr. Cobb
Sanford
Village Lodge
H. S. Dodge
Augusta
Henry Stachird
Coo Paulinton
Orone
Vurinton
Maine Seed Improvement Society
Minstrel Show Delights With Witty Performances
The Cosmopolitan club presented a lively minstrel show at Central church parish house attended by 200 or more. Young women played end men and chorus in blackface with bright songs and clever dances, featuring Miss Adelaide Boynton and Miss Catherine McAuslan in new roles and a strong performance by Miss Martha Barker as interlocutor.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Central Church Parish House
Laecal Dramatics
Adelaide Boynton
Center Street
Catherine McAuslan
Martha Barker
Boynton
Florence Coss
Genevieve Duprey
Marian Hill Freeman
Hazel Hartleb
Deatrice Nores
Ruth Field
Berenice Quimby
Margaret Daley
Frieda Bagdikian
MacAuslan
Helen Vaurtwell
Dorothy Welch
Dorothy Davis
Edna Biss
Madelyn Rich
Florida Citizens Plan Visit to Maine
Acting on Governor Liewster’s invitation a Central Florida pilgrimage to Maine is being organized from Sanford. A. W. Tearman of the local Chamber of Commerce heads negotiations to depart this summer with delegates from various communities. The plan aims to foster friendly relations and exchange ideas on development and industry between Maine and Florida.
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Liewster
Maine
Sanford
Fla
A. W. Tearman
Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Pearman
Chamber of
Conaneree
Yearman
Sanford Sone
Pearnay
Bowdoinham Leader Josiah M Fulton Dies at 73
Bowdoinham mourns the death of Josiah M Fulton at his home after a long illness from pneumonia. He was a carriage maker, charter member of Kennebec lodge K of P, and survived by a widow, daughter Edith Rowe, and a grandson. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev A W Wentworth officiating.
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Josiah M. Fulton
Mr. Fulton
George
Nancy Merrow Fulton
Lewis M. Fulton
Josiah Merrow
Fulton
Selwyn Kilby
Thiusmore Drinkley
George Brown Grutens
Chester Jack Adolphus Gudgeen
Earl Dougla
Oris. Mahester
Loraine Heenie Tetxy Rolifer
Ida M. Fowle
Winnifred Barrington
Muriel Tibbetts
Daniel Jaques
Lewiston
Brunswick notes Easter bustle and local visits
Social rounds report visits by Mrs Rotheus and Retheus Douglas in Brunswick. Easter services and a church concert planned. Town life includes farm chores on Main street, poultry ventures, occasional street helpers, and a busy circuit of dances, dinners, and visits among families, with illness and a memorial death in the community.
Correction to Bowdeinham ship letter date
A correction notes that a previous issue misdated an old Bowdeinham letter about ships. The correct date reads 15, not 1ISS5, clarifying the historical shipping reference.
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Bowdeinham
Easter Monday Ball by Senator Baxter Group at Music Hall
The Easter ball hosted by Senator Baxter's organization will be held Monday night at the Music Hall. The committee promises one of the largest Easter observances with a popular orchestra, favors, and novelties, with tickets available from Raater organization members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Baxter
Music Hall
Raater
Chryslers Triumph as Searsport Falls to Banger Chryslers
The Banger Chryslers defeated Searsport by 4 to 29 at Searsport after the Bath champions opened a lead. Magan starred with five field goals for the Chryslers as Bath fans followed the rapid action and cheered the stylish play.
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Searsport
Banger
Chryslers
Bath
Collegians
Magan
Batc
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Pridges Front Bath
Errill
Mel
Pyrat
Gage
John P. Cary
Independent
Wein
Hari
Vhs Vet Niatieb
Kim
Geog Kutz
Ahi
Bovdetuiste Olla Chiudoutilen
Orehaed
Sampson
North
Mie
New Meadows
F. B. Silsby
Laurel St
Faireven
Mass
DR. Boynton
Bath Club
Miss Boynton
Rastus
Mabel Ayer
Miss Quimby
Mss Welch
Miss Bornton
Miss Barker
Miss Duprey
Asa
Dinah
Miss Joynton
OL Joe
Mrs. Coss
Sambo
Frances Dunning
F. H. Winden
Bailey Evening School
Fred A. Fuller
Teatrice Merrill
Lillian Miller
Bowdoinham
Brunswick
Senter
Walter Pratt
Express
Holp
Ao Man
James Henderson
Magusta
Smith
Earl Brodgett
Raymond Blodgett
U. of M
B.S. Blodgett
Charles Blodgett
Grange Aid
Albert Henderson
Harry Purington
Kkent’s Hill
Walter Frye
Harry Hanson
Margaret Purinton
Emma Ferguson
Frances
James
W. S. Given
Herbert
Frank Currier
Fulton's Corner
Florena Bickford
Rumford
Robert Bickford
Towdein
Kenneth Webber
F. P. Webber
Cora Denham
Hannie Denham
Starry Purington
Town Hall
Helen Wildes
Thomas Wildes
Selden
Annie Williams
Mr. Wildes
Wildes
Lola Lang
E. E. Wilson
Irish
Fleeta Chapter
O. Els
Kenneth MacDougal
Tis
S. A. Getehell
Bertha Moulton
Theta Cai
R.A. Dickinson
G. Ko Cutler
New York
Verey Blanchard
Blanchard
Eulala Sedgrey
Paul Ames
A. S. MacDougal
Newport
Star
Emily Rideout
Eastman
Wilbur
E. S. Blodgett
G. J. Burns
G. H. Blodgett
New Coats
New Paris
Bath Department Store
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