Old Days on the Bath Branch Engine nostalgias ride again
The article recalls long-gone Bath branch engines including a 1869 Geo. F. Shepley and a 1883 wood burner on Lewiston Bath service. It notes painting efforts by a painter’s wife, a dramatic ice crossing by the Shepley, and the Noyes speed anecdotals, with scrapping dates around 1893 and 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Androscoggin Row
Farmington
Portland
Geo. F. Shepley
M.&c
Maine Central
Bodge
Belgrade
Shepley
Latag
Lewiston
Noyes
Brunswick
Jewett
Charlie Nutting
Charlie
Center Street
Washington Street
Washington schools alienated from people by Congress rule
The article laments Washington residents lack of influence over local schools. It contrasts Bath, Maine voice in Congress with Washington by pointing to portable schools, insufficient funding, and absence of school board control. It argues Congress bears sole responsibility for funding and policy decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bath
Maine
United States Congress
Congress
Reform and struggles in Washington school system
Omar W. Folsom of Kilbourne Place Washington reports on crowded Central High and other city schools adopting double shifts. Mothers clubs through Child Welfare Society provide nutrition programs, weight reports, milk and hot meals, and plan to track every child under five. They fight dress reform for high school girls and push removal of mirrors. Superintendent Ballou investigates high school fraternities and sororities amid laws banning them in ten states. Editorial support from The Star backs the school board’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ish
Central High
Washington
Child Welfare Society
Congress of Mothers
School
Frank W. Ballou
Ballou
Star
Omar W. Folsom
Kilbourne Place
Washington, D. C
Funeral for Thomas McDougall at St Marys Church
The funeral was Thursday morning at 7.15 in St. Marys church with Rev Fr Nicholas J. Horan officiating. Bearers were Peter Taenk Boyce. The body was entombed and burial in Oak Grove will take place later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McDougall
St. Mary's Church
Nicholas J. Horan
Peter Taenk Boyce
Oak Grove
Government help urged for merchant marine extension
Albert D. Lasker told Senate and House committees that renewing help for the merchant fleet is essential to keep America self sufficient at sea. He warned the war built fleet risks losses under Emergency Fleet Corporation and urged a plan of direct and indirect aids to spur private operation while maintaining national supply lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Albert. D. Lasker
United States Shipping Board
Senate Committee On Commerce
House Committee On the Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Lasker
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Europe
Great Britain
Japan
Shipping Board
Merchant Marine Fund
Merchant Marine
Bureau of Immigration
Department of Labor
Merchant Marine Naval,reserve
Navy
Navy Department
Treasury
The
Modern Wells alumna defends the independent college girl
Mrs Frances Cleveland Preston, Wells College endowment chair, praises the modern girl as energetic, self governing and active in public life. She cites Wells College's ethos, alumnae achievements, and a $1,000,000 fundraising goal with $700,000 needed for equipment, urging continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Cleveland Preston
Omar W. Folsom
Bath
Grover Cleveland
Wells College
Wells
Lake Cayuga
Macmillan
Court of Final Appeal
Wells Fargo Express Company
American Express Company
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
France
United States
Spain
Wellsa
Cemetery and Park Board Elects Ward Superintendent
Cemetery and Park Board organized Monday night at City Hall with Harry W. Crosman chosen as chairman and Rete J.ee ton as a board member. Horace W. Ward was elected superintendent of burials and burying grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Harry W. Crosman
Rete J.eeton
Horace W. Ward
County Republicans Prepare for Bangor Convention
Bath delegates travel to Bangor by special Pullman sleeper for the Republican State convention with Sagadahoc County sending 42 members and women attending as delegates for the first time since equal suffrage. The program includes speeches by Senator Willis and Congresswoman Robertson, a draft platform, and debates on national and state issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bangor
Rupert H. Baxter
Sagadahoc County
Sagadahoc
Brunswick
Banger House
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Mary L. Robertson
Oklahoma
Maine
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Baxter
Republican Party
State Committee
Bangor House
Bangor Auditorium
Sturgis
Samuel Belanger
J. Edward Drake
Harry G. Deering
Charles J. Cain
John H. Freeman
Roscoe P. Ham
Nelson Su, Jackson
Eugene McGrath
Andrew S. Merrill
Wilbur C. Oliver
Arthur K. Purington
James A. Rimson
Olivia Corliss
Harry
Deering
Jane Murphy
Flora Randall
Frank A. Small
Phyllis Return to Vinalhaven Visits Colbys
Phyllis have returned to Vinalhaven. They have been visiting Mrs. Delano's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester D. Colby, 15 Weeke street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis
Vinalhaven
Mrs. Delano
Mrs
Chester D. Colby
Weeke Street
Fruit Laxo Tablets Promote Health in Vermont Ad
Moses Murphy of Morr rows Vermont proclaims Fruit-a-tives as the cure for kidney and liver complaints back pain and sluggish bowels. The ad claims tablets strengthen kidneys regulate bowels and relieve distress at 60 cents a box six for $2.50 with trial size. Sold by Pratt-atives Limited Odensburg NY and local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrrows
Vermont
Moses Murphy
Pratt-A-Tives Limited
Densburg
N-Y
Morse High seniors tied for top rank in valediction
Miss Evelyn Oliver and Miss Lillian Rogers of Morse high school share the highest rank as they head to the valedictory. Albert F. Austin recalls a similar Deering high school tie in 1807 and 1809. The Morse class of 64 members includes 31 graduates with highest honors, prompting widespread local congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Oliver
Lillian Rogers
Morse High School
Albert F. Austin
Kelley, Spear Co
Deering High School
Fred Clark
California
Miss Oliver
Miss Rogers
Morse High
State Officials Urged to Enforce State Law in Letter
Attorney General Ransford W. Shaw, back from Washington, advises County Attorney Arthur J. Dunton that state officials must enforce state laws without relying on Federal partners. He notes not hiding from Federal enforcement and urges community support for elected officers. Shaw hints it is proper for state aid to Federal authorities including the Volstead act, and commends the work done. County attorneys statewide receive similar letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Dunton
Ransford W. Shaw
Washington
Shaw
State of
Maine
Morse High Senior Class Meeting Chooses Will and Prophesy
At Morse High senior class meeting Elford Stover was elected to read the class will at graduation and the prophecy will be delivered by Margaret Cummings Lillian Miller George A Cahill and Edward True in a short playlet. Committee settles class pins pictures flowers and motto with nine options and a later vote. “Be square” in a square letter B gains favorable attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Elford Stover
Margaret Cummings
Lillian Miller
George A. Cahill
Edward True
Glittering Generalities origins in 19th century politics
The term glittering generalities traces to 1856 when Rufus Choate urged a Northern anti slavery government, calling its charter glittering generalities of natural right. Emerson mocked the phrase as blaring ubiquities in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Choate
Maine Whig Convention
Emerson
Sterling Bible Class Elects Officers At Corliss Street
Sterling Bible class at Corliss Street church met at Mrs. J W Coombs home with hostesses Mrs. Coombs Mrs Frank Bowker Mrs Frank Preble and Mrs Ward MelIntire. Mrs Robert Mitchell named second vice president and Mrs L R Ames third vice president. Muskrat hunting season opens with close time May 15. Probate Notice: Virgil P Emery of Bath appointed administrator of Lizzie A Emery estate by Sagadahoc Court on Dec 6 1921 and has qualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Bible
Corliss Street
J. W. Coombs
High Street
Coombs
Frank Bowker
Frank Preble
Ward MelIntire
Robert Mitchell
L. R. Ames
William F Dunham Probate Notice in Sagadahoc
On October 4 1921 Willard M Colby of Bath was appointed administrator of the estate of Sarah J Col deceased by the Sagadahoc Probate Court and has qualified and accepted the trust. Attest: 93 306 Register of Probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard M. Colby
Bath
Sagadahoc
Sarah J. Col
Willard M
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A. D. Lasker
Commerce and House
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Army
Navy Transport Services
Philippine Islands
Interstate Commerce Commission
Agv
Sterling Bible Class
Virgil P. Emery
William F. Dunham
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