Government urged grant to improve trails and access to national parks
A proposed plan from Sinnert Pit supporters asks Congress to fund 500000 dollars annually for three years to enhance red trails and build bridges at the National Park system. The report notes heavy federal spending on park construction and roadwork, with state efforts also expanding up to substantial sums. Roads to Mt Rainier and other entry points face safety and access issues as travelers seek improved conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simnett
Mt. Rainier National Park
Tax Reduction Backed By Public Opinion And Mellon Plan
The piece argues Congress should pass a tax cut as requested by President Coolidge with a target of a 20 percent tax reduction for 1925. It notes public support behind Mellon’s approach to lowering taxes and cites Senator Robinson disavowing Democratic opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Coolidge
Mellon
Farmland Earnings Fall Amid Tenant Shifts and Land Value Rise
The article notes declining farm earnings due to economic discontent and political agitation. It highlights tenant farmers amassing funds to buy farms, a slow process, while rising land values both enable borrowing and deter tenancy. It argues family labor boosts prosperity, and that tenants with families fare better than those without.
Misissippi Company Plans Large Investments in Utilities
Arm strong of the four figure concern outlines utility investments in STAROO 000.000 and Thattiestburg Mississippi. The firm intends S10 for Mam and allocates funds across electric railways, telephone, printing equipment, and other key sectors, aiming to boost steel coating, poaching fuel, and related industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geners
Armstrong
Staroo
Maine Highways Report Shows Mixed Road Conditions
The State Highway Commission releases a bulletin detailing Maine road conditions. Several routes are passable though with cautions and patches of bad sections. Notable stretches include Kittery to Portand, Bangor to Bar Harbor, and Ellsworth to Blue Hill with rough segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Kittery
Porthind
Brunswick
Bangor
Bar Yarbor
Elsworth
Bluehill
Buckspur
Princeton
Danforth
Joneshore
Machias
Janest Herville
Maardiner
Thirty-One Admitted to Wesley Church in Conference Week
The Wesley Church reports a large Conference week with thirty one new members at morning service and a full vestry in the evening. Nearly 200 children attended Sunday school and special Conference songs and selections were performed by several speakers and quartets. Sunday services are reduced during Conference week with all evening services omitted and a trip to Portland for the Maine Conference noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunlay
Sisters of Wesley Church
AWE
Vieteher Charferd
Eisreth Nerntes
Kenneth Sheblen
Kip Dearden
Darcy FY Theorpsen
Aoogirds
Alice Chegie
Mirry Lewise
Stewart Doris Ward
Puls Burden
Jessie Calin
Shirles Shepard
Amy
Charles 2
Croak
Eva Brooks
Maine Conference of Methodist
Falgar AL Farrar
Bay
Newt Sinnedas
Westex
Auto Driver Caught After Long Chase in Rockland
A Broad Street driver, a dentist from Penton, fled police along Main and Dark streets in Rockland after a signal to stop. Officer Wentworth pursued, halted the van after it passed the depot, and found liquor aboard though the driver claimed no intoxication. He admitted speeding to reach the Woolwich ferry to Boston to keep Monday appointments. a bullet hole was noted in the vehicle. The driver faces Municipal Court on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malin
Recktarrd
Charles Jd) Weantworth
Elise
Oficer Wentworth
Eld
Main Street
Woolwich Ferry
Boston
Everning
Dail
Municipal Court
Baptist Brotherhood Entertains Ladies Night at Church
The Piret Captis event featured a fine musical program including a male quartet, Leslie and Mabel Whitten duets, readings by Willis T. White and Bedbward Hiaageett. Arthur J. Dunton of The Dingville Bugle entertained with readings, a yearly feature drawing mirth. Ice cream, coffee and doughnuts were served to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Leslie
Mabel Whitten
Willis T. White
Hiaageett
Arthur J. Dunton
Dingville Bugle
Memorial to Czar on Isle of Wight Chapel
A private Isle of Wight chapel hosts a tiny crucifix memorial bearing the names of the late Russian Czar and family. The piece, placed by the Czarina’s sister Lady Milford Heaven, is reportedly the only such memorial worldwide and sits unseen except by invited visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar
Isle OF Wight
Wattenberg
Russia
Wite
Milford- Heaven
Aduerieaus
Nazarene Church Annual Meeting Reports and Elections
Encouraging reports from all departments were read at the Nazarene church annual meeting Friday night. Trustees elected include J. El Mase and Edith Stenger, with Nellie Tirown Mary Riley Lois Pichner Isabell Blunt Lilla Lewis and Jester Lewis named as delegates and Edith Stewart Lilla Lewis as alternates for the Cambridge Massachusetts district assembly on April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nazarene Church
EL Tr. Brown
Irving Warrington
Mase
Edith Stengerm J. EL Mase
Nellie Tirown
Mary Riley
Lois Pichner
Isebell Blunt
Lilla Lewis
Jester Lewis
Cmd
Edith Stewart
Caambridge
Mass
Miss Leois Deanison Injured In Spruce Head Incident
Miss Leois Deanison of Spruce Head was taken to Silsby hospital Monday morning suffering a bullet wound to the left side. Her condition was reported as critical. The accident occurred near Roehingd Tuesday morning and her father AML W. E. Dennison said he could not determine if her daughter meant to injure herself or not and offered no reason for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leois Deanison
Spruce Head
Roehingd
Silsby Hospital
ghout @ welock
W. E. Dennison
Funeral of Mrs Tracey at NorHooght Sean St Mars Church
Funeral service for Mrs Ann Tracey held at NorHooght Sean St Mars church with a large attendance of relatives and friends. Out of town relatives included John Maria Lewiston Miss Elizabeth Curtis and John Lee Porthind. Floral display noted. bearers were four grandsons John Crane Bath Thomas E. Traces Worcester Arthur Tracey Quincy John Woodward Newton. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Tracey
DAR Meeting Miss Palmer Hosts Col Sewal Delegates
Miss Annie Palmer and Miss Mary hosted Col. Dummer Sewal's chapter gathering at Palmer's North Street residence. Delegates to the State conference were read from the Bath March 1 report. Miss Alice Robbins read a paper on Historic Trees. Coffee and light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Palmer
Mary
Col
Dummer Sewal
Miss Palmer
North Street
Oshieh
Bath
Alice Robbins
Early sardine season opens amid Canadian packers activity
The sardine season near opens with Brothers Limited and Black's of N FL leading the first catches this year as American factories delay awaiting elapsed legal time limits. Early season signals good conditions. US fleets show 4.25 million meter cars and 4 million meter trucks at end of 1928, while a timber wolf is described as beyond a dog’s reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poses St
Brothers, Limited
Black's Set N
United States
Alma Sims Named to Maryland Board Staff in April
The Maryland State Board of Charities and Corrections announced Miss Alma Sims of Brunswick will join the staff on April 21 after graduating from Gorham Normal. Miss Leslie, Brunswick supervisor, is to attend the social service workers congress in Toronto from June 25 to July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Alma Sims
Brunswick
Miss Sims
Gorham Normal School
Elizabeth Leslie
Congress of Social Service Workers
Toronto
The Go Getter of the Times
A sharp note contrasts the go-getter with the lazy and indifferent, urging swift passage as obstacles fall away. The piece extols initiative and drive while criticizing complacency in the ranks.
Fruit a tiv es promise relief for indigestion and constipation
Mrs Hammond of Groton New York describes severe indigestion and constipation eased by Fruit-a-tives a tonic made from fruit juices. The ad claims the remedy relieves stomach and bowel troubles and offers 25 cents a box or sent by Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.C. Hammond
Fruit-a-tives Limited
Ogdensburg, N.Y
City of Rockland Vessel Sealed for Dismantling at Wharf
The City of Rockland, formerly operating between Kersseled and Yarn ton, is being dismantled at White Street wharf Salen. Interior fittings including mahogany doors and brass hardware have been removed, and the engine is on deck awaiting use. The two upper decks are eyed for a resort restaurant and dance hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewkland
Kersseled c
Yarnton
White Street
Salen
Cel Heer
City of
Rockland
Kennebec
WLEL
Whee Wharf
Bath built schooner Camilla May Page endures rough voyage to Portland
The Bath built four masted schooner Camilla May Page, 588 tons, sailed from Jacksonville February 19 with lumber for Richardson-Dana Co. A sequence of heavy gales caused severe damage including a broken rudder and smashed life boat. After repairs in Norfolk and subsequent rough seas, she reached Portland towed by the Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Camilla May Page
Portland
Cumberland
Richardson-Dana Co
Anderson
Norfolk
Virginia
Camilla Mar Vpage
Rotarians Plan Big Masquerade Ball in May
Rotarians organize a masquerade ball at the Masonic Temple on May 6 with tickets in the hands of committee members Harry E. Stetson Edward W. D Bridgham Daniel T. Dougherty Fred S. Teeling Attendance capped at about three times the club membership and entry requires costume and mask Funds raised support club activities including work with boys and the rest room fund
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tath
Vath
Masonic Temple
Harry E. Stetson
Edward W. D Bridgham
Daniel T. Dougherty
Fred S. Teeling
Chautauqua Week Schedules Swarthmore Visit in Bath
Bath announces Swarthmore Chautauqua appearance set for the week of July 10 16 with ticket ads urging readers to prepay a quarter weekly. Maine grows as a potato seed hub shipping about 650000 barrels of certified seed along the Atlantic seaboard to Florida and other markets featuring Spaulding Rose Cobbler and Green Mountain varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
Atlantic Seaboard
Florida
Green Mountain
Animals Speak Over Radio From Ringling Circus Broadcast
The Ringling Barnum and Bailey Combined Circus animals will broadcast live sounds on radio station WIZ New York City and WGY Schenectady. Announcer Lew Graham will introduce the animal stars including tigers elephants and lions as engineers test portable mics to capture growls trumpets and roars for listeners across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
WIZ
New York City
WGY
Schenectady
Cireux
Lew Graham
Sohn Patterson
Art Rownes
Animale
George Denman
Madison Square Garden
Vroadcast Central
Elephant
EB Denassacete
Fanny
St. Lanix
Fanx
Ericux
Real Estate Transfers Flood Sagcadahee Registry Records
The Bath State ferry shows an overdraft of 2409.95 as of the start of the month. Real estate transfers listed include Annie V Deinghin to Charles A Radley and many others across Bath and nearby towns with numerous trustees and individual buyers. The state highway department reports balances across funds with a total mill tax highway fund listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath State Ferry
Vath
Register Stevens
Annie V. Deinghin
Charles A. Radley
Fred K. Ambews
Marilla S. Morse
Annie S Sparke
Florence G
WL Clyde Lake
James IL Cameron
Christine Cameron
Gertrude Dube
Mice M. Lewis
George A. Arey
Larry AL Phunmer
Gert
Adams
First Aubarn Trust Co
Mary Bo Maine
Ella
Kendall
Bendein Vierre Talbot
Georgianna Talbot
Army
Maria Grads
Jesse D. Satches
Dowdeinham
Dockendorf Et al
Dexter RL Fowles
Georgetown
Wilton SS. Campbell
Charles T. Wilber
Merton
Fiske
Ewen AL Clarke
Richmond Alfred J. Vetour
Viola A. Vetour
Horace W. Gilpatrick
Nathaniel Gs. Gilpatrick
EF Veth Gi
Alexander
Henry A. Wortridge
Wallis IL Easter
Central Maine Power Co
Toorham
Leonce Voitras
Eugene Caron
West Bath
Charles
Wil Jia IE Jordan
Woolwich
Barbie S. Watson
Jessie I. Main
State Highway Department
Stlasenlas
Bath
Bath radio fan records sixteen stations in under an hour
A Bath reader tuned across sixteen radio stations in under sixty minutes on a Friday night. The set captured a mix of dance music and solos, with signals mainly from the east and central regions and several western stations coming in together, making it hard to pick out clearer signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BATH
Diath
South
WCAD
Washington DD. Cl
WGY
Schenectady
WOR
Newark
WDZ
Springfield
Mass
WOAR
Philadelphia
WEAF
New York
WIAR
Providence
WGL
Buffalo
WCADP
Washington, D. Co
WITAZ
Troy
WAT
Chicago
WIRAS
Elgin
WHIN
CPRAC
Toronto
Cans Kyw
CJCM
Mount Joli
Que
WAY
Oak Park
Bowdoin Prepares for Bates Game After New York Trip
Bowdoin baseball begins drills this week for the opening Bates game weather permitting. The Southern trip was cut by a snowstorm but the New York return offered Coach Houser insights into players' abilities. Sturdy practices will continue until the Patriot's Day exhibition with Dates. Navy and West Point paid full guarantees despite five cancellations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin
Bates
Houser
New York
Navy
West Point
Cyclists Ordered Off Sidewalks in City Edict
City Marshal Fred I Wait warns cyclists to stop riding on sidewalks and directs watchful patrols. Officials say repeated sidewalk riding shows poor judgment and arrests will follow if warnings are ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sievere
Fred I
Trolmen
Hall
Work Advances on Sanford Mills Link to Finish Mill
A summer project period is set to complete the connection to the Sanford Mills finish mill. Contractors report progress on the new link, with schedules targeting steady construction through midsummer and anticipated operational readiness shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Mills
Genesta Chapter Initiates Two Members at Friday Meeting
At Genesta chapter 6 FE. S. Friday night two candidates were initiated and after the meeting ice cream and cake were served by past matron Edith Savage Alice Shackford and Mrs. Charles Welah. A social hour followed with Tom Perkins leading singing. Mrs. Jason A. Merrill and Mrs. Scott Morse presided at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta
FE. S
Edith Savage
Alice Shackford
Charles Welah
Tom Perkins
Jason A. Merrill
Scott Morse
Erie Canal Known as Clintons Ditch and Polly
The Erie canal has been called Clintons Ditch and Clinton's Polly reflecting Governor Clinton's push for the project. The canal became a political issue and Clinton was elected governor in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Canal
Clinton
They Have Their Place in Life
Altoona Kansas Tribune notes praise for strong men but asks who would sing bass in male quartets without the little men supporting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Kan
Tribune
Quotation on Humility and Moderation in Victory
A reflection condemns excessive self righteousness in triumph urging restraint and a parallel with divine temperance. The passage warns against exactions that elevate the performer above moral bounds and calls for measured conduct.
Oliver Defeats Walker in Brunswick Bowling Showdown
Maurice Oliver again defeated George Walker of Brunswick in a bowling contest on Brunswick alleys by 46 pins. It was the second half of a 20 string event. Oliver led comfortably and also won last week by 50 pins. The totals show Oliver closing 1952 and Walker 189? in Thursday night action. The series continues with the last half bowled Friday night next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Oliver
George Walker
Brunswick
Bronswick
Yuateh
Oliver
Walker
ERG
Essn Oliv
Asco
Lestie Phint
Meroche
Jost
Deroche
Phu
Passion Week Services Planned at First Baptist Church
After the conference meeting Rev. John A. Swetnim preached on Challenges of the Day for the Baptists. Arrangements were made to observe Passion week with services every night featuring special music and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
John A. Swetnim
Baptists
Louis A. Jack Expands Into Decorative Furniture
Louis A. Jack opens decorative furniture shop on Center Street adding to his many ventures. He plans a busy toy season while continuing to paint and decorate old furniture with original methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Jack
Center Street
Mar. Jack
Change of Coat Color in Snowy Climates
In cold regions animals alter their fur for winter. Weasels delay whitening until snow arrives, then turn white within hours, while others adopt a white tint as conditions stay snowbound.
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the Times Company
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Path
Sinnert
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Aed
Webb
Siert
Eueters
Camselaanveter
Robinson
Arkansas
Secretary of the Treasury
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Steel Industes
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Walys
SSO
Curtis Id, Wilbur
California Supreme Court
Secretary of the Navy
Wesley Church
Thomaston
Baptist Brotherhood
Nazarene Church
Mrs
Tracey
D.A.R. Meeting
Papa Solomon
Solomon
Papa
Annapolis
Parker Head
Camilla
Johns-Manville
Read Nichols CO
Commercial Street
Passion Week
L. For Children
Atwood
Bath Times Job Department
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