Ghostship mysteries linger as Deering crew aboard before foundering
Republication details recount Captain Wormwell and crew aboard the Carroll A. Deering nine miles from Diamond Shoals after reporting lost anchors. A Cape Lookout lightship captain notes a wheelman with broken English, prompting rumors of mutiny and possible foul play amid the Deering’s demise off North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll A. Deering
Diamond Shoals
North Carolina
Cape Lookout
Albert Frost
Portland
Deering
Willis B. Wormwell
Wormwell
Frost
Stout
Maine
Sagadahoc County Reports Surplus and Tax Apportionment
Sagadahoc County shows a healthy financial position with a 12,000 surplus and no debt at year start. A 30,000 state tax levy for 1921 is apportioned across cities and wild lands, shifting Bath's rate but funding bridges and county needs. Bath's valuation rises and overall expenses edge up slightly over ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County
Sagadahoc
Theeedescen Saat
Bowdoin
Bowdoinham
Georgetown
Phippsburg
Richmond
Topsham
West Bath
Woolwich
Wild Lands
Bath
Wise and Busy Richard Thayer Of Wiscasset
Richard Thayer of Wiscasset recently marked a listed birthday and remains highly active in his office. He is the youngest of 14 children and the last survivor of his family, all of whom lived beyond sixty. His father was uncle to William Taylor of Clarke's Point, whose lineage includes five girls and five boys, three sons and two daughters still living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Thayer
Wiscasset
Maine
William Taylor
Clarke's Point
Perkins Opposes Proposed Change to Maine Dry Law
Federal prohibition director James B. Perkins and officials from Maine spoke against a bill to align the state with the Prohibition amendments. He argued the measure would spur wholesale liquor sales by druggists and swell enforcement burdens. Opponents cited physician limits under the Volstead Act and warned of rising “wet” interests if passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Perkins
Maine
Wilbur
Oliver
Edward HL. Sampson
Committee On Temperance
Mr. Perkins
Perkins
Palmer
Verkins
C. E. Owen
Waterville
Althea Quimby
Harry L. Cram
Portland
King. J. Graham
Day Discharged On Manslaughter Charge At Court
Israel Day driver of the truck that killed nine year old Victor Be Stevens on Center street was arraigned for trial on manslaughter. After a lengthy hearing he was discharged. Witness Harrison Bowie testified the boy was under the truck as it moved slowly, and the rear wheel passed over his head. County Attorney Dunton called the result an accidental death with no gross negligence. no inquest was deemed necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Day
Victor BE. Stevens
Center Street
John J. Keegin
Orlando H. Lane
Arthur J. Dunton
Harrison B. Bowie
Raymond Court
American Clothing Co
Bowie
Charles Ho Stinson
Laura Carter
Cony Street
Augusta
Louis A. Jack
Washington Street
Charles J. Dennell
North Street
Parker KE. Lewis
Front Street
William FL Lield
ST Middle Street
Max L. Cohen
Day
Dunton
Lane
H. Morin
Stevens
Alters Standing Of Maine Cities Show Census Shifts
A 1920 vs 1910 census comparison ranks Maine cities by population. Bath jumps from eighth to sixth with 3835 more residents, pushing Augusta and Waterville down. South Portland rises to tenth, Rockland falls to eleventh. Old Town moves to seventh while Saco slips from twelfth. Brewer nears Calais for fourteenth as Calais loses. City figures list Portland Lewiston Bangor Biddeford Auburn Bath Augusta Westbrook South Portland Rockland Old Town Calais Brewer Belfast Eastport Ellsworth Hallowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bulletin
Bureau of Census
Washington, DC
Bath
Augusta
Waterville
South Portland
Rockland
Old Town
Saco
Brewer
Calais
Portland
Lewiston Oil
Bangor Pelos
Biddeford
Auburn
Augustia
Westbrook
Old ‘Town
Auto Registrations Show Strong Maine Increase to 1921
Registrations and licenses figures through April 8 1921 indicate a lead of 154 401 over 1921 year to date. Maine totals for April 8 1920 stand at 108 850 50 and compare with last year’s 254 449 50. Motorcycle and operator registrations are included in the totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Becca Ny
PePpOe Heoes
Mick
Rocci
Pena
Uathar
Tata Forey
Sagadahoc Pomona Meets at Topsham
Sagadahoc Pomona No 1 met with Topsham Grange as host in a 222-member gathering. Highlights included musical selections, papers, and discussions on farming regulation and labor hours. The day concluded with plans for Merryleeting and Topsham Grange performances, dances, and a large future meeting anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Pomona
Topsham
Sagadahoe County
Pomona Grange No
Topsham Grange
Doseph White
White
Sagadahoe Pomona
West Bath
Nelson Ham
Lewiston
Herbert Adsime
George Ordway
Fred Wright
William H. Gould
Ceres
Mary Thigward
Sagadahoc Grange
Bowdoin
EB. Y. Shaw
Pred Wright
Gertrude Tate
Grange
A. Rackley
Boc. Patten
Gi. M. Twitchell
Monmouth
Henrietta Sawyer
James G. Sawyer
Harold Hildreth
Ruth Alexander
E.R. Hildreth
W. O F. Atkinson
William Gruptill
William Tripp
BR. R. Hildreth
Cora Belanger
Arthur Vrecht
Holman Day
William White
Bath
Winnifred Rackley
Nellie Hiaimdlin
Frank Tlodgden
Fred Rackley Merrill Neay
George Fullerton
Weber Becomes Golf Club Head in Brunswick
Albert Ro Weber purchasing agent for The Texas Steamship Co. becomes president of the Brunswick Golf Club succeeding to the office when Robinson CC Tobey left. The club has grown rapidly and Bath golfers outnumber Brunswick members, with United States Senator Plute calling the Brunswick course the best in Maine. Mrs Ida H Rowe teaches this week at the Whitebelt central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ro Weber
Texas Steamship Co
Brunswick Golf Club
Robinson CC
Tobey
Brunswick Record
Augusta
Mir Weber
Weber
Bath
Brunswick
United States
Frederick Plute
Thunswick
Maine
Photographic Copies Of Hyde Estate Probate Papers
Photographic copies of probate papers in the Hyde estate filed at Sagadahoc County probate court mark the April term. Executors named include Tenney Hopkins and Jol C Phillips of Wenham. Other estates described include John Melnnes of Bath, widow’s share of 90,000, and George S Dearborn of Rye. Details reveal stock holdings and holdings in various companies as part of the decedents’ estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthie Sewall Hyde
Edward W. Hyde
Bath
Thomas Worcester Tyce
Bath Tron Works
Sagadahoe — County
Mrr
Pryde
Bathman
Murepecca
Pnemnon
Sturres Gate’s Court
County of
New York
N.Y
John P. Coluken
Daniel J. Dowdney
Tenney Hopkins
Jol C. Philips O
Wenham
Mass
John Melnnes
Mebines
Stoogs
Wine Johnstone
Charls AL Corliss
Margaret S. Grauedman
Joseph MM
Raye
Mary Uh
Henry Ivor
Mars
Bessie Dearborn
Dearborn
Pexas Co
TAO
Pexas C O
SOO
United States
Steed Corporation
Gale wrecks Kennebec Wharf and coal plant
A severe March gale crushed the Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co coal bridge on Commercial street in Bath, causing an estimated 6000 dollars in damage and halting light, telephone service, and freight operations. Witnesses included Frank Lefever and Steven Arnold, with manager Wallace Pitorgion expected to assess repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co
Frank Lefever
Vod Des Henman
Steven Arnold
Lefevereel
Wallace Pitorgion
Porthind
Fie Cepay
Bath
Heheyes
Wasimamy
Lefever
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sagadahoc County
Central Maine Power Company
Central Maine Power
Augusta, Maine
Horace Marshall
Sprague
Edwin Patten
G. M. Pwitchell
J.B. Upton
Purington
William Douglas
William Douglass
Joseph White
Hattie Haskell
McAhenney
Elmer Hodgkins
Milward Patten
Margaret Hanlin
Doris Edgecomb
Gertrude Ormsby
Annie Hildreth
Merrymeeting Grange
George Page
Wo A. Jask
Coo. Puringtom
H.C. Patten
George Weston
Daniel Brown
Bo Re. Stewart
William TS. Douglas
Tharold Hildreth
Horace Whitney
Chester Marshall
Charles White
William Guptill
Clifton Toothaker
Golf Club
Ida H. Rowe
Sir Auckland
Lady Geddes
Columbia Country Club
Washington, D.C
Sir Auckland Geddes
Hyde Estate
John McInnes
George S. Dearborn
Big Gale
Kennebec
Johnson Bros Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!