All a Mis take presented by Coombs High school
Bowdoinham reports a three act play All a Mis take to be staged at town hall on April 7 with cast including Capt. Obadiah Skinner Lieut George Richmond and Nellie Richmond among others. The rest of the column lists local notices from postmasters to church and social events, plus highway and community updates and a long inventory of residents and happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coombs High School
Town Hall
Obadiah Skinner
Seeeee
Ralph McEwen
George Richmond
Earle Blodgett
Richard Hawilton
James Henderson
Ferdinand Lighthead
Raymond Blodgett
Nellie Richmond
George
Angie Reed
Bowdoinham 1888 News Roundup and Local Happenings
Crossings near the Bay bridge prompt rescue by Master Rideout and nearby workers as a horse plunges through ice water bath for Morse. Mucch Allen dies at Centers Point aged over 90. Bay bridge opens for travel, Rev Kellogg may preach Sunday. Florence Fulton visiting relatives. Hollbrook loses fingertip on a cherthor saw. Scenic view from Maxwell's hill noted. Mrs Sparks buys a cow. ink yields butter. Carver family moves to Alphonso Berry’s. M. Br. Conference to meet at Chestnut Street Church Portland. Thorn reports birth of a son March 1. Norris Warington buys hay and storage for own barn. Katie Alexander turns six. oldest resident, living with C. I. Alexander and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel C. Morse
Bay Bridge
Rideout
Hin
Morse
Mr. Morse
Mucch Allen
James
Centers Point
Ilo
Mr. Kellogg
Florace Fulton
Washington, D. C
Charles Hollbrook
East Bowdeinham
William Maxwell
Nicholas Sparks
Emery Sedgley
G. L. Whit- Lin
Carver
Bowdoin
Alphonso Berry
M. BR
Chestnut Street Church
Portland
Linl Fare MC
AR. Thorn
Ss. G. Thorn
Norris Warington
G. L. Hinkley
Katie Alexander
Bowdoinham
C. I. Alexander
Busy session probate court opens April term
First session of Sagadahoc county probate court Tuesday was very busy with numerous actions. Wills admitted executors named without bond, administrations granted, guardians appointed, accounts filed and examined, and petitions for guardianship and sale of estates approved as Judge James S. Lowell oversaw probate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County
James S. Lowell
Lizzie J. Darrah
Perkins
Albert A. Darrah
Joan D. Tibbetts
Woolwich
Flora A. Hathorn
Frank H. Percy
Bath
Nellie W. Percy
Nancy BB. Cornish
Bowdoinhaim
Ilenry
Cornish
Frank W. Cornish
Fannie M. Hamlet
Bowdoinham
Frances C. Hamlet
Boston
Mass
Lizzie Brown
Edward Brown
Sarah J. MelIntire
Phippsburg
Sidney H. Melntire
Joshua F. Upton
Lizzie M. Oliver
James H. Chatman
Lena DB
Chathein
Luella S. Haskell
Topsham
Frederick
Haskell
Ellen M. Mason
Alexander Mason
Delia BE
Mero
Richmond
William M. Dingley
Lon M. Tarr
Fred Hk. Ward
Grace J. Ward
Eugene W. Dodge
Blanche BK. Dodge
Lizzie M. Emery
Virgil P. Bemery
Helen Johnson
New Slaven, Conn
Allen Johnson
Ellen Manson
Virginia Manson
Sarah J. Lermond
Joseph M. Trott
Charles J. Dain
Jennie
Charles E. Rideout
Isaac F. Allen
Louis F. Allen
Bowdoin
Henry W. Hanson
Samuel Hanson
Oliver Moses
Rupert TH. Baxter
H. W. Tiimson
Edith M. Trott
Charles C. Low
Isadore A. Gordon
Everett
Alton P. Reed
Tra W. Lewis
Bath Trust Co
Toidinson
Benjamin P. Curtis
I. R. Call
Lottie M. Cobb
Lena S. Cobb
Guardian
Alice G. Haskell
Tlarry Kk. Haskell
Fred Hasket
Eleanor Mae Lewis
Everett C. Lewis
Julia J. Clark
Charles A. Chark
James H. Chatmen
Thrace Fox
Harold A. Reed
Fred B. Reed
Albert G. Page
Fred A. Page
Mary FW
Everett . Lewis Guardian
Als
Better Speech Campaign Planned at Montsweag Library
A better speech campaign is planned at Montsweag library with a Saturday program at 8:30, aiming to attract attendees. Twenty-five new books will be sent by Wiscasset library for distribution as part of a three month down library project ready by Saturday. An Easter party at Montsweag library is set for April 15 at 3,500 with all invited. The readers contest begun March 25 runs through May 6, with prize wording encouraging participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsweag Library
Wiscasset Library
Montsweag
Aodding
Finance Committee Approves $10000 Tax Loan for City
The finance committee of the new cites commeil met Wednesday night and approved a temporary loan of 11000 to the Qld Colony Trust Co. Boston at 4.50 percent. The loan funds tax anticipation while awaiting the May council approval. Mikelsky's music store sold an upright piano to South Street PYPAA, installed Saturday in South Street grammar school, as pupils begin raising funds. Mire Hector Creamer and Aly join Ma Creamer in Lewiston, staying in Auburn Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cites Commeil
Qld Colony Trust Co
Boston
Bill Sey
Mikelsky's
South Street
PYPAA
South Street Grammar School
Siles
Aessst
Mire
Hector Creamer
Aly
Lewiston
Ma. Creamer
Auburn Heights
Lillian Dunton Returns to Mechanic Street Residence
Lillian Dunton, long a guest of Mrs. No OR. Riese, has returned to her home on Mechanic Street after a period away observing the local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Dunton
No OR. Riese
Wookwieh Huis
Howe
Mechanic Street
Civic Improvement Day Observed by Col. Dummer Sewall DAR
The Col. Dummer Sewall chapter DAR held a Tuesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Morse’s Summer street home with 33 members. Reports covered the March State council, Gen Knox memorial progress, and a planned April 25 card party. The paper by Mrs. Low urged civic improvement, citing examples from Boston suburbs, Davenport, and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Dummer Sewall
Dar
John A .Morse
Summer Street
State Council
Mary F. Hill
Inez M. Pendleton
Alice Robbins
Corrie Varney
Charles C. Low
John A. Morse
Gen. Knox
Thomaston
Cosmopolitan Club
Carrie Hodgkins
Harry (. Webber
Maine
Massachusetts
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Boston
Commercial Club
Davenport
Rotary Club
California
Los Angeles
Ladies’ Home Journal
Dresden notes on farms and social visits in Call's hill area
Rev H H Ryder recently purchased the Emma Call farm on Calls hill. Wilson C Ryder, Harvard student and farm enthusiast, plans to join this summer. Several local residents and guests attended gatherings at Middle Bridge store and with the Call and Cate households. Ice on the Eastern river remains, bridges causing jams. Community news covers visits, illnesses, and minor events across Dresden, West Dresden, and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Ryder
Emma Call
Call's Hill
Middle Bridge
Carrie Reed
Ethel Laker Houdlette
Parningdale
Carolyn Sheldon
William W. Choate
Sarah Sheldon
David A. Cate
Deering Ice Cream Co
Portland
John Lilly
Dorr
Evelyn Tarbox
Bath
Carrol, Perkins
Sagadahoc Ferry
J. Tibbetts
Milton Carleton
Ccow
Freeman
Irene Guier
Wiscasset
Alex Munsey
Frank McComb
Harland and
Carleton
Frances Allen
Fred Carleton
Local notes from Bath area and surrounding events
Patriot's day nears in two weeks. Dr Payson Smith lectures at Morse High School tonight. Riverfront oat owners overhaul craft daily as season nears. Commercial Street sidewalks muddy. pedestrians risk street travel. Democrats watch Republican platform at Bangor state convention and plan own in Augusta Friday. Radiophone enthusiasts hear GE concert from Schenectady. Columbus Club ball planned for Easter Tuesday with Whist and dancing at Music Hall. Refreshments by Ladies of St Mary and Young Ladies Sodality serve fruit punch. Hall decor reflects club colors. committee led by Alexander Burgess. Mrs Charles A Adams of Brunswick visiting Bath. George M. Brookings returns to Bath from Groveton NH. Mrs Margaret B H Leavitt and Mrs Guy Crosby visit Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson Smith
Assembly
Morse High School
Commercial Street
Bangor
Augusta
R. W. Conforth Co
General Electric Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Columbus Club
Music Hall
Ladies of
Blood Tonic Endorsed In A Thousand Letters
A testimonial note praises a blood tonic for improving health. It claims benefits for humors eruptions catarrh rheumatism fatigue and overall vigor. The product is described as pleasant to take and said to build up the whole system, enhancing the eyes and vitality.
Dunlap Knights Host Ladies at Installation Night
The Dunlap Commandery held a ladies night at the Masonic temple with D.C. Walter B. Glidden installing officer assisted by Henry R. White and David L. Wilson. After installation, a banquet featured Francis McPherson Nessett and George Field orchestra led by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas I. Verkins, with lively dances and reminiscences from past Knights. The commandery lists 873 members with officers including Melvin H. Beerwort as eminent commander and Joseph A. Terrill as generalissimo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Sir Knights of
Thomas I. Verkins
Francis G. Cooke
N. Gratz Jackson
Langdon T. Snipe
Charles KE. Curtis
Albert L. Strout
Oscar F. Wilkains
Howard E. Blake
William M. Robertson
August Walter
Sentinel
Ralph O. Dale
Edward BE. Morse
Fred L. Brackley
Garrat A. Galvin
Arthur C. Hagan
Edward E. Morse
Frank J. Chirk
William J. Perry
Roy Colby
Oliver Moses
Ralph Wright
Es- Col. Doulap Commandery
Herbert C Shea Leaves Family After Death in Brooklyn
Herbert C Shea who died in Brooklyn is buried here. He leaves a widow and daughter, two brothers Sherman Shea of Richmond and Leroy Shea of Whippsburg, three sisters Mrs Albert Sanford of Richmond, Mrs Herbert Norton of Groton Connecticut, and Mrs Edward Carter of Skowhegan, plus five nieces four nephews two grand nieces and two grand nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Shea
Brooklyn
Andyeis
Sherman Shea
Richmond
Leroy Shea
Whippsburg
Albert Sanford
Herbert Norton
Groton
Edward Carter
Skowhegan
Wesley to Lose Pastor F H Hall at Wesley Church
Rev Frank H Hall of Wesley Church faces departure after three years as minister and potential appointment as financial secretary of the Maine Conference Claimants Commission. An official board meeting with Rev John M Arters present weighed candidates amid salary constraints and postwar losses. Hall plans to relocate locally after accepting the Auburn conference post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
Frank H. Hall
Maine
Auburn
Wesley
John M. Arters
South Portland
Fred Olsen
C. E. Brooks
Saco
H. E. Leech
Westbrook
G. B. Cornish
York Village
William Wood
Madison
Hall
Clark Memorial Church
Woodfords
Portland
First Baptist Aid Succeeds In Church Sale And Supper
Ladies' aid of First Baptist church held a sale and supper in the vestry on Tuesday afternoon and evening, clearing $60. Mrs. W. H. White and Mrs. Herbert Worrey led the event with kitchen and table helpers including Mrs. S. C. Muleshy, Mrs. N. Steward, Mrs. J. M. Lemont, and several others. Cashier was Mrs. H. W. Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
W. H. White
Herbert Worrey
C. Muleshy
N. &. Steward
J. M. Lemont
F. W. Larrabee
Eleanor Hilton
Hattie Hodgdon
Fred Irish
Samuel Martin
Edward Murphy
Lizzie Haggett
Hi. W. Norton
Elmer F. Brown dies at City Hospital age one
Elmer F Brown aged one year died Tuesday at City hospital after two weeks with broncho pneumonia. He was son of Kilmer F and Helen C Brown. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 30 pm at William C Chadbourne Undertaking Broadstreet with Rev David L Wilson officiating. Burial in Oak Grove. Alice Marks of Lewiston visited Bath relatives. Saleads wanted lubricating oils greases paints Todd Oil and Paint Co Cleveland Ohio. For sale Portland rooming houses 6 to 20 rooms and other real estate Metcalf 515 A Congress Portland Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer F. Brown
Citye Hospital
Kilmer F
Helen C. Brown
William C. Chadbourne
Broadstreet
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Oak Grove
Portland
Metcalf
Congress Street
Maine
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Rier
Nellie Huntington
Ruth McEwen
Cornelia
Nellie) Skinner
Obuadiali
Brmack
Nellie McIntyre
Dorothy Williams
Robert B. Ferguson
Mosher
George K. Cutler
J. A. Pendleton
Dunlap Commandery
K.T
Lath
S. A. Evans
Baptist Church
Grange Hall
Jack
Charles Hackett
Frank Rossi
Little Son Newton
Belfast
W. E. Sue
Nellie Harvard
Harold Varney
V. A. Cannon
Charles Holbrook
New York
Vroom
James Cornish
Harvard Place
Old Mustard Tavern
F. G. Cook
Albert Slenderson
Edna Graves
Nassau Institute
Springvale
W. J. Graves
Milton McEwen
Clarence Gould
U. of M
C.D. Randall
Porth
FF. S. Leathers
Rhode Island
OP. Webber
Mathews Graves
Emeline Pratt
Fratt
Methodist Society
F. J. Nichols
Waterville
H. Jack
Marta Woodworth
Gardiner
Lottie Cobb
Charles Fogg
Florence
Randall Warren
Br. W. Warren
I. F. Sparks
Ivan Lang
Chester McCullinn
Mars
Fowle
Ren
Leathers
Yellowstone Park
M. Fowle
Methodist Aid
QLESS
Lena Patten
Prank Rossi
George Robinson
Charles Newton Place
Bowdoinham Advertiser
the Park & Pollard CO
Ps Ceca
Polar Lay
Ae Lee Ee
Trott Bros. Grain Company
Broad Street
Bath Opera House
Paramount
Gaudreau’s Symphony Orchestra
Lowell
Better Speech
Daughters of Revolution
Lovers’ Retreat
Portuighby Chub
Winona Stinson Elivirniun
Parent Teacher Association
Red Cross
Harry.c. Webber
Dresden
Rev. H. H. Ryder
Emma Call Farm
Call Hill
Charles A. Adams
Brunswick
W. A. Moore
Washington Street
George MM. Brookings
Groveton, N. Li
Margaret BH. Leavitt
Guy
Crosby
Stevens M
Stevens U. Army
Bates
Dunlap Knights
F. H. Hall
First Baptist Aid
Alice Marks
Todd Oil & Waiut Co
Cleveland
Bath Department
Bath Department Store
Bath Dept. Store
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