Community talk on milk safety and a new town house
Dr. George H. Coombs spoke on Malta fever and milk safety urging pasteurization and health certificates for food handlers to protect Maine tourism. The Legion Civil Club of Waco discussed building a community house with a gym, planning a mass meeting and potential incorporation as a philanthropic body. Meanwhile local events included operettas at Red Men's hall, school plays, road work between Wildcat bridge and Willow Tree, and church activities across Wiscasset East Boothbay and Sheepscot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Coombs
Legion Civil Club
Waco
State Department of Health
Malta
Maine
Coombs
Peter Rabbit
Red Men's Hall
Anna Holbrook
Miss Holbrook
Zina Davis
Sophia Preble
Ethel Redennett
Reed
Alfred E. Gorham
Wiscasset
Waldoboro
W. E. Gorham
E. F. Albee
Alice McIntyre
Edward Wise
Woodfords
George Swain
Gerald
Portland
Dana Rines
Haggett’s
Fred Merry
Quinnam
Frank Haggett
Haggett Brothers
Louise Adams
Wiscasset Academy
Royal Typewriter Co
Boothbay Harbor
Wildcat Bridge
Willow Tree
Robert T. Greenleaf
Gilbert
Westport
Charles E. Titus
Boston
Woman's Association of the Methodist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
East Boothbay
Epworth League
Waldo Morang
Holy Week services at St Philip's Church schedule
St Philip's Church announces daily Holy Week services at 4 15 p m starting Monday April 14 with a second Good Friday service at 7 30 p m April 18. Easter Sunday morning service at 10 30 and Even Song at 7 30 followed by The Burden Bearer, a mystery play of the Christian year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Philip’s Church
Frederick J. Shepard
West Newton
Mass
Shepard
Rebecca Nash
Boston
Little Beaver School
Parker 8. Moreau, Jr
Tom G. Akeley
Herbert Pressey
Ralph Hayden
Ezra Farris
St. Stephen's Church
Portland
Richmond White
Beverly Farms
Dorothy Sewall
Chandler Secretarial School
Katherine Pinkham
York, Penn
Charles I. Barnes
George Bemis
Richmond L. White
Helena Bellas
High Street
John Wright
Woman's Club
Bertram E. Packard
Ethel Fisher
Alvin
Camden
Knight
Federal Street
Frank Plumstead
Waterville
Flora Plumstead
Birch Point
Mabel A. Rhoades
Wellesley Hills
Emma Ilsley
Frank Haggett
Frank Grey
Albert Galloupe
Barbara
Waldoboro
Stanley Dodge
Garrison Hill
Nina.Fowles
Florence Sherman
Lee Gorham
Northwood School
Lake Placid
F. F. Pendleton
Pendleton's
Mr. Gannett
The
Press Herald
Wiscasset Echo Items From 25 Years Ago
In the April 22, 1889 issue of the Sheepscot Echo F D Southard repairs his hay scales Mrs Charles Lennox visits Bath Archie Dodge travels to Damariscotta Mary R Emerson returns from Portland Charles L Macurday attends Auburn court F F Pendleton ships a power duty to Provincetown Mrs J Wellington Fowles and Effie Poole return from Bath W F Merrill visits Knox county towns Mrs James Bimson of Bath visits town her mother returns to Bath Mr and Mrs Eugene Dodge of New Castle visit Archie Dodge in town
Local Notes From Lilliputi and Nearby Towns
Miss Eliza Wright visits Bristol relatives while George B. Sawyer hosts the Fire Society at Hilton house Tuesday evening. Winter passes with no snow plow runs on Knox & Lincoln R R. Alice Taylor visits Boston relatives. Charles B. Greenleaf of Portland visits town. Edward, a Shaw's Business College student in Portland, enjoys a short home vacation. In response to a telegram to F A Sears from Pease Providence sailmakers, Sears John E Hutchins of Wiscasset and Joseph Lane of Damariscotta depart for Providence for a two months’ job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilliputi
Eliza Wright
Bristol
George B. Sawyer
Fire Society
Hilton House
Knox & Lincoln R. R
Alice Taylor
Boston
Charles B. Greenleaf
Portland
Edward
Shaw's Business College
F. A.sears
Pease
Providence
R. I
Messrs. Sears
John E. Hutchins
Wiscasset
Joseph Lane
Damariscotta
Corrupt Practices Law Discussed at Rotary Meeting
Bath Rotarians heard attorney Ellis L. Aldrich outline the Corrupt Practices Law and its loopholes since Maine's primary law began. He noted expenditures limits for candidates, the lack of reporting for large postage costs, and the call to extend reporting to all costs. The meeting also set nominating results for officers and planned to host Morse High graduates and other class presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Ellis L. Aldrich
Topsham
Maine
United States
Aldrich
Harry T. Passmore
Edmund P. Briggs
John Conti
Henry W. Owen
Harry W. Tucker
Arthur B. Scott
Eugene Desmond
Chester Plant
Harry Bridge
Lawrence A. Brown
Brunswick Rotary Club
Morse High
West Bath Grange plans 55th anniversary observance
The West Bath Grange marks its 55th anniversary next Monday with past masters in the chairs and Houston bound state master Harry B. Crawford as guest of honor to deliver an address. Living past masters urged to attend, program led by past masters and their wives with lecturer Mrs. Harry E. Peterson. A previous meeting featured Maine history trivia by Hayden Rogers, alphabet quotations by Charles Comeau, stories by Charles Checkley, a music contest led by Mrs. Peterson and William H. White, judges Sheriff Albert Henderson, Lois Conant and Alvah Snow, and an illustrated reading No Red Without the White and Blue with Lorraine Balham as Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Harry B. Crawford
Houston
Harry E. Peterson
Maine
Hayden Rogers
Charles Comeau
Charles Checkley
Mrs. Peterson
William H. White
Albert Henderson
Lois Conant
Alvah Snow
Capt. White
Lorraine Balham
Columbia
Sheriff Henderson
Robert Oliver
Edwin Haggett
Harold Freeman
Mrs Harry F Morin Hosts Contract Club Luncheon
Mrs Harry F Morin entertained her contract club at luncheon Monday noon at her Washington street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Morin
Washington Street
Local Notes From West Bath Community Digest
West Bath residents share news of Red Cross meetings at Miss Annie Trufant s home on April 16 and a covered dish lunch. Local people are visiting, returning home, or traveling, including Evelyn Sotheard, Larrabee family, Stackpole from Bates College, Williams family, and Foster s Point cottages. Campbell s Pond ice breakup and road drying update, plus nearby visits by Waterman brothers and Edith Stewart assisting at J B Lemont home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie H. Trufant
Annie
Miss Trufant
West Bath
Red Cross
Annie Trufant
Evelyn Sotheard
Pine Street
John Larrabee
Walter Marco
Charles Landry
Court Street
Philip Stackpole
Bates College
Lewiston
B. H. Stackpole
Campbell's Pond
Lillian Brown
Bath
Foster's Point
Harry Williams
Harry Jr
Marion
Portland
Lincoln Williams
Marguerite Williams
Winthrop
Ernest E. Williams
Larrebee
Fred Brown
Bertha Dean
Pearl Street
William Furber
Brigham’s Cove
W. H. Larrabee
Merton Wright
Woolwich
Edward Sampson
Brigham's Cove
Waterman Brothers
Somerville
Mass
Edith Stewart
J. B. Lemont
Collier Berwindvale Heads Downriver After Engine Troubles
The Berwindvale discharging 6800 tons of bituminous at Kennebec Wharf cleared her dock Tuesday morning and passed the bridge before anchoring. Bath Iron Works crews had been adjusting her engines after a Norfolk to Bath trip and only minor work remained. A southwesterly smoky weather limited visibility to a few miles as she awaited further repairs with Capt. Llewellyn Oliver aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwindvale
Kennebec
Pond
Seguin Islands
Llewellyn Oliver
Coast Guard
Gardener James O Russell Dies after Illness
James O Russell 45 a well known gardener who worked for Harold Sewall and Governor Gar diner at summer home Woolwich and home Gardiner died Monday at Central Maine sanatorium Fairfield after five months as a patient. Born Bowdoinham he was son of William O and Rose Russell and survived by four brothers Walter Wilton William South Boston Ernest Wendell Bath and two sisters Rose Lightbody and Ada Breed Bath. He was a member of Sagadahoc Veteran Firemen association. Funeral Wednesday at Ernest Russell's home 54 South street. Burial in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Russell
Harold M. Sewall
William Tudor Gardiner
Woolwich
Gardiner
Central Maine
Fairfield
Bowdeinham
William O
Rose Russell
Walter O
Wilton
Funeral of Joseph F. Carvill Held in Norfolk
The funeral for Joseph F. Carvill former purchasing agent of The Texas Steamship Co and late port superintendent of The Texas Corporation at Norfolk Virginia was held Wednesday at three in the afternoon at his home in Norfolk following a sudden death from pneumonia on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Carvill
The
Texas Steamship Co
Texas Corporation
Norfolk
Mrs. French Visits Skowhegan Mother Illness
Mrs George French of Skowhegan arrived Monday evening called here by the illness of her mother Mrs John Crosman of High street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George French
Skowhegan
John Crosman
High Street
Fire destroys house and barn at Cumberland
A fire Sunday destroyed a house and barn owned by Thomas Reed of Cumberland, believed started by a defective chimney. Local activities include a Union of Christian Service meeting after the service, and various residents visiting or returning home from travels in Bath, Windham, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Drake
Bath
Unio of
Christian Service
Thomas Reed
Cumberland
Warren Robbins
Hartford
Conn
Charlotte
Cleveland Buck
Lawrence Ryan
Philadelphia
California
Nequasset
Pette Rachael Gilmore
Farm Bureau
James Colby
Everett Rice
South Windham
Minnie Rice
Joseph Gaudreau
Little Son
Lewiston
Percy Marston
Avis
Winthrop
Busy April probate session in Saga dahoc Court
Judge Walter S. Glidden presided over a crowded second April session of Saga dahoc Court Tuesday. The docket included wills admitted, estates probated, administrations granted, bonds filed, inventories and accounts approved, and claims and inheritance tax actions involving residents of Bath Bowdoinham Phippsburg and Richmond. Major filings covered Isaac L. Lake George F. Manson Leonardo Chaney and others with executors administrators guardians and heirs named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Glidden
Sagadahoc Court
Isaac L. Lake
Richmond
William A. Bibber
George F. Manson
Boston
Mass
William W. Towle
Henry A. Partridge
Arthur H. Partridge
Everett N. Williams
Bowdeinham
Emily Jane Williams
S. Redd Allen
Charles F. Wade
Swan Island Township
Harold B. Wade
Leonardo B. Chaney
Bath
Susan E. Chaney
Harry E. Whitney
Bessie Lancaster
Abbie F. Purington
Topsham
G. Allen Howe
Bernard E. York
Phippsburg
Helen G. York
Marjorie E. Palmer
Sarah J. Palmer
Elizabeth M. Skolfield
Ida Skolfield
Henry W. Skolfield
Wallace E. Curtis
Ellen Goodwin
Elbridge B. Malcolm
David C. Malcolm
Ralph O. Dale
Charles W. Amazeen
Annie Anderson
John Oscar Anderson
Charles J. Cain
Jennie S. Rideout
Charles F. Rideout
Willard F. Cromwell
Calvin E. Cromwell
Joseph Hall
Bowdoinham
Emma S. Millay
Charles Brackley
Mattie M. Simpson
Addie E. Amazeen
William A Butler Found Dead In Phippsburg Home
William A Butler age 71, a longtime Phippsburg ship carpenter, died at his Small Point road home after years of ill health. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Agnes Curtis of Los Angeles and Mrs Ella J Perry of Phippsburg, plus several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held Thursday at two in the afternoon at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Butler
Phippsburg
Small Point Road
William and
Elizabeth McIntire
Agnes Curtis
Los Angeles
Cailif
Ella J. Perry
Death of George Merrill in Belgrade Lakes
Word has been received of the death of George Merrill 37 at his home in Belgrade Lakes He lived in this city during the war while employed in the bookkeeping department of The Texas Steamship Co He was nephew of Andrew S Merrill and had stayed with Senator and Mrs F W Carlton Funeral held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade Lakes
George Merrill
The
Texas Steamship Co
Andrew S. Merrill
F. W. Carlton
Local residents celebrate Sunday in Togus
Mr and Mrs Walter Fitch of 35 Russell Street and Mr and Mrs Edward Phillips of 6 Crocker Street passed Sunday in Togus, marking a brief family reunion and outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fitch
Russell Street
Edward Phillips
Crocker Street
Togus
Nequasset Farm Bureau Honors Two Members
Nequasset Farm Bureau honored two members in memory of their birthdays during last week’s meeting with Mrs. James Colby. Mrs. Sumner Bailey aged 76 and Mrs. Rachel Gilmore, whose birthday was in January, were feted with springtime bouquets and angel food cakes. A demonstration on dishwashing and a square balanced meal were featured, with next meeting planned for April 18 as a semi religious observance. May 16 marks the chapter's 30th anniversary with plans led by past matrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Farm Bureau
James Colby
Sumner Bailey
Rachel Gilmore
Bureau
Frank A. Hodgdon
Edna M. Cobb
Hortense Welsh
Colby
Lincoln Houdlette
Bernice Bailey
Mabel .B. Merrill
Frieda Bagdikian
Maude Phinney
Beatrice Rand
Genesta Chapter Exemplifies Work and Social
Genesta chapter O E S held a Friday meeting with exemplification of the work. A social hour and banquet followed, featuring old time dances, chorus singing led by Ralph Small and Thomas F. Perkins, piano by Mrs Mildred Morse, and vocal solos by Mr Small. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ella Sprague assisted by Mrs Nellie Carr, Mrs Kate Perkins and Mrs Ruby Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta Chapter
Ralph, Small
Thomas F. Perkins
Mildred Morse
Small
Ella Sprague
Nellie Carr
Kate Perkins
Ruby Curtis
Colonial club outlines plans and new members
At the monthly meeting of the Colonial club Edwin M. Fuller Jr of Bowdoin college became a non resident member. Resignations of Maurice Deering and J Edward Drake were read and accepted. A May ball was discussed and a committee appointed. A smoker and an upcoming minstrel show were announced with committee in charge. A tournament with the Elks was set for next Monday. Members agreed to attend People's Baptist church next Sunday. A second tournament for ages over 35 vs under 35 was planned for May. A spelling bee followed with Wolstenholme and Merrill teams. Committees for Smoker and May Ball were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Edwin M. Fuller, Jr
Bowdoin College
Maurice Deering
J. Edward Drake
Torrey
the Elks
George B. Wolstenholme
People’s Baptist Church
G. B. Wolstenholme
Andrew Merrill
Allan Spear
Richard Sprague
J. Haviland Torrey
Smoker
Marius H. Page
F. Waldo Marshall
Fred J. Higgins
Herbert L. Douglas
Redington R. Reed
May Ball
Reginald Stacy
Paul A. Gregware
W. S. Hunter
Homer Potter
Edwin Ramsay
Elford A. Stover
Rehearsal and Pilgrim League Meeting This Weekend
Rehearsal Friday at 6 30 PM at Winter Street chapel for the cast of A Bunch of Fun. Saturday at 6 PM Pilgrim League meeting followed by a rehearsal. Members should bring a box supper. Carolyn Turner from Leslie School Cambridge visiting her mother Mrs Lula Turner Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Pilgrim League
Carolyn Turner
Leslie School
Cambridge
Lula Turner
Washington Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ada Comestock
Harry Bailey
Priday
Thom
Nellie Blagdon
Forrest Pottle
Addie Merry
Federal Stree
Ford Tudor
Ford
Dodge
Buick
Haggett’s Garage
Ford Dealers
Eerieone
Lea
Pedro Gillott
Rita
Mary
Kingston
Gillott
Nat Lincoln
H. M. Prentiss
Bangor
Wiscasset Savings Bank
Albert M. Card
Charles W. Cate
James B. Clark
George P. Colby
Charles E. Cowley
Herman B. Dodge
Charles E. Emerson
Godfrey P. Farley
William Farnham
Abiel G. Greenleaf
Herbert W. Hawes
Weston M. Hilton
Solomon Holbrook
William G. Hubbard
Charles E. Knight
Alfred H. Lennox
Charles L. Macurda
Isaac A. Macurda
Leonard B. Marston
Wilbur F. Merrill
Edward B. Neal
Willam D. Patterson
Clarence A. Peaslee
George F. Rines
Charles S. Sewall
Frederick W. Sewall
Samuel J. Sewall
Richard H. T. Taylor
William Taylor
Jesse White
William D. Patterson
Stanley Raymond
Middle Street
Rotary
Club
James
Russell
J. F. Carvill
L. F
Atwood
Giovanni da’ Verrazano
Esteban Gomez
Bartholomew Gosnold
Martin Pring
Pierre du Guast
Lieu de Monts
George Weymouth
John Smith
New England
Bath Savings Institution
Genesta
H. A. Seavey
Men's Tailor
Woodford Street
Portland, Maine
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