Willard Blake Dies After Nine Weeks of Suffering
Willard Blake 65 of Wellesley died at home on April 5 after nine weeks of illness. He leaves a wife formerly Miss Lizzie Raymond of Bowdoinham, a son John and a daughter Mrs. Perley Davis both of Massachusetts, and an aunt Miss Viola Coombs who visited him in Bowdoinham. Funeral services were held Sunday in Bowdoinham with Universalist minister officiating and Masonic burial at Coombs cemetery. The town noted community sympathy and a flurry of local activity including Grange minstrels, fire engine purchase, and busy streets amid a period of illness in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Blake
Wellesley
Mr. Blake
Lizzie Raymond
John
Perley Davis
Massachusetts
Viola Coombs
Bowdoinhain
Boston
Bowdoin
Universalist
Brunswick
Coombs
Grange
Richmond Corner
John Jack
W. H. Blanchard
Ebner Allen
Nellie Getchell
H. L. Cornish
George F. Denham
Frank P. Webber
F. K. Jack
Selectmen
S.A. Getehell
Lottie Cobb
C. Th. Randall
Wortland
J. A. Pendleton
Bowdoinham Notes and Local Happenings 1888
In Bowdoinham 1888 Rev William A Birch of New Bedford preached at the Baptist vestry Monday evening and the vestry was offered to Adventists by the Baptist society. S D Thorn sent Maine maple sugar to C V L B Russell of Glenwood Iowa. James I Stevens Brunswick sportsman visited town last week and Sunday. Capt Frank Purington left to join his ship. People may join a painting class starting mid May by writing Miss M Catten Boston. Page White of Co F 19th Maine visited Capt G J Whitmore. Israel Leavitt back in his old Bowdoinham Ridge church place. Drama The School Maam to be revived with modest admission. Rev Kellogg unable to preach Sunday 15th but hoped for soon. In Hadlowell the artist John Mahoney designs at Hallowell Granite works including Plymouth Mass monument and Gettysburg soldier monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Birch
New Bedford
Mass
Baptist
Baptist Society
S. D. Thorn
C. V. LB. Russell
Glenwood
Iowa
Maine
Cyrus Parington
James I. Stevens
Brunswick
Frank Purington
M. Catten
Hoffhan House
Colinbis Avenue
Boston
Page White, Esq
Co. F
19Th Maine
G. J. Whitmore
Siday
Litchfield
Israel Leavitt
Hadlowell
Scrvhe
Hallowell
Plymouth
Gettysburg
John Mahoney
Local Greetings and Household Visits Reported in Trallowell
Helen Merryfield stays with her brother in Trallowell and visited Dorothea Temple last week. Miss Helen Hackett resumes teaching at the road school this term. Mrs. Thomas LeZura visited her aunt Mrs Augusta Hawes and cousin Willis Sewell several days last week. Mrs. Elmer Wade of Massachusetts visits her parents Mr. and Mrs H W Sack. Mrs. Nellie Tharnard returned to Medford Mass. on Thursday. Varneys plan to move to their new home in June after purchasing from Mars Hayward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Merryfield
Trallowell
Dorothea Temple
Helen Hackett
Thomas LeZura
Augusta Hawes
Willis Sewell
Elmer Wade
Massachusetts
H.W. Sack
Nellie Tharnard
Medford
Mass
Varney
Mars
Hayward
Capt Richard Quick of Bath Leaves Floating Home after Twenty Years
Captain Richard Quick of Bath born in Newfoundland celebrates a life at sea spanning five decades. He recounts vaunted voyages including ten global circumnavigations and forty six trips around Cape Horn while awaiting orders from The Texas Steamship Co. He rose from poverty, worked on coasting and distant trades, helmed vessels Sewall and Edward Sewall, survived a 1918 hurricane at Port Arthur, and endured a coal fire ordeal in Honolulu. He now enjoys shore life with his family while the Sewall sails on Bristol Bay ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Quick
Washington Street
Globe
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Horn
Texas Steamship Co
Capt
Quick
Mnny
The
Times
Tie
Newfoundland
Sewall
Bristol Bay
Bidward Sewall
Capt. Quick
Uim
Edward Sewall
Gulf Coast
Mississippi
River Platte
Port Arthur
Newport News
Honolulu
No. 2
Tae Edward Sewnall
John Ena
Oleson
Honolulua
Philadelphia
Cape Town
South America
John Inn
Veson
San Francisco
Frisco
Cypr Quick
Golden Gate
Meson
Sewa
Edward Sowall
Susie
Rosie
Chinabel
Keith Ryan to Sing at Central Church
Augusta tenor Keith Ryan will assist Central church choir in morning offertory and 4 pm cantata selos. The performance features The Daughter of Jairus and marks Master day observances. No rehearsal planned at John Shaw's home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Bath
Susie
John Shaw
Oak Street
Conveyor Installed to Bunker Tugboats for Sugadahoe Towage
Gibbons Coal Co awarded the contract to bunker Sugadahoe Towage Co tugs. A scoop conveyor will bunker the Pejepscot in 1 hour 15 minutes, far faster than the four hours with teams. The system is portable and electrically driven, dropping coal into cross bunkers with minimal trimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbons
Newport News
Gibbons Company
Texas Steamship Co
Gardiner G. Deering
Willian Reed
Cyrus M. Reynolds
Smith an Expert on Handball in Local YMCA Clash
One of the city’s fastest handball players Charles Lester Smith, famed for pool endurance and volleyball, faced a tough challenge from coach Raymond Hayward at the YMCA gym. In a thrilling series Hayward led three games to Smith’s two, though Hayward admits new to the game and is open to future matches with Allan Spear or Peter Olinto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lester Smith
Raymond
Hayward
Smith
Allan Spear
Peter Olinto
City Hall Notes on Budgets and Appointments
Municipal officers granted Central Maine Power Co. approval to place three poles on Brace Street under restrictions and supervision of the Board of Highways and Sewers. The board discussed the budget plans for the finance committee while Tour of Education reviewed its budget. Mayor Torrey terminated Edwin N Balls as deputy constable and named Wilbur Oliver and Raymond Paley as constables, confirmations by the board. City Clerk John W Gilmore received his commission as notary public and justice of the police and was sworn in by Decimus Justice Walter S Glidden. A joint standing committee on printing is set for Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine Power Co
Brace Street
Board of Highways and Sewers
Tour of Education
Torrey
Board of Aldermen
Edwin N. Balls
Wilbur
Oliver
Raymond Paley
John W. Gilmore
Walter S. Glidden
Winter Street Aid Sale Proves Successful
Winter Street church aid sale raised 250 dollars at its Wednesday event with strong turnout. Dresses were sold by several volunteers, children's garments and various departments were staffed by named workers, and overall success noted by organizers and club president.
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Winter Street
Piano in School Delights South Street Students
South Street grammar school pupils organized fundraising events to support a new piano installation. The group, meeting Wednesday afternoon last week at Tivpal, expressed enthusiasm as they assist in paying for the instrument and plan further entertainments for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street Tivpal
South Street Gramar
For Sale In Portland Rooming Houses and Real Estate
For sale in Portland. Rooming houses from 6 to 20 rooms all occupied. Also real estate of every description. List your saleable property with me and get results Metcalf 515 A Congress Street Portland Maine.
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Portland
Metcalf
Congress Street
Maine
Children raise funds with banks placed in rooms
Miss Mitchell's primary class helps with a growing fund as banks placed by Mrs. Charles R. Farnham yield $32.75. Students plan more fundraisers and a "work vacation" to boost totals. The association will run a card party on April 20.
Profusion of Flowers for Easter Sunday at Kennebec Greenhouses
Easter Sunday blooms fill Kennebec greenhouses with lilies daffodils jonquils tulips roses and pinks. Long stemmed pink snapdragons attract attention while sweet peas are abundant though violets are not. Master orders have been coming in fast the past few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Plan Dance to Raise Fund for Track Team
Morse high track team plans a Saturday night dance at Armory hall to raise money for travel to the interscholastic meet at the University of Minnesota in Orena next month. Coach Alkazin praises the team’s progress as members practice and prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Armory Hall
U. of M
Orena
Alkazin
Maine Women's Club of New York Elects Officers at Waldorf
At the annual business meeting held recently in the Waldorf Astoria, the Maine Women's Club of New York elected officers for the coming year. President is Mrs. William F. Conklin, with vice presidents Mrs. Ambrose H. White and Mrs. Sidney M. Nason, recording secretary Mrs. Charles W. Devereaux, corresponding secretary Mrs. Frank A. Lincoln, and treasurer Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Women's Club of
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
William F. Conklin
Ambrose H. White
Sidney M. Nason
Charles W. Devereaux
Frank A. Lincoln
Mock Trial Held After Business Session
George H. Thomas auditor Miss Mary J. Stinson presided over a mock trial with Mrs Ada Shorey acting as judge. The prosecuting attorney featured Miss Snow and the defense was represented by Miss Bertha L Soule. Defendant was Mrs Archibald Shorey of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Thomas
Mary J. Stinson
Ada Shorey
Miss Snow
Bertha L. Soule
Archibald Shorey
Brooklyn
Kindergarten Pupils Enjoy Birthday Party at Miss Jewett School
Miss Dorothy Jewett's kindergarten held a birthday party with 20 attendees. New Spring term pupils include Betty Burkhardt Anna Baum Ellen Hodgkins and Maurice Huntley. An operetta Under the Sugar Plum Tree will be presented by the children and the Squinque club at Winter Street church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jewett
Geraldine A. Stott
Doris C. Jordan
Miss
Winter Street Church
Eugene Field
James Whitcomb Riley
Winter Street
Ruth Skillings
Sagadahoc council K of C to open new lodge rooms
Members of Sagadahoc council Knights of Columbus plan to occupy the two floors over Weber's drug store with renovations by members. The second floor will host a social room and billiard table, while lodge and ante rooms occupy the third floor. Opening set for early May with an engaging program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Council
K. of C
Webber
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Bowdoinham
Dark Harbor
Mra.ton
Mower
Waterville
Rhode Island
Emily Pendleton
W. T. Hardie
Coombs High School
W. EB. Salie
Yarmouthville
Emma Snell
Riverside
Blanch Rounds
George Pratt
Emeline Pratt
H. EF. Corniste
John P. Jewell
Malcolm
Trish
F. S. Leathers
Park & Pollard
Trott Bros. Grain Company
Broad Street
From, Bowdoinham Advertiser
Bowdoinham Post Road
Bath Opera House
Paramount
Gaudreau’s Symphony Orchestra
Bonne Bay
LT Owas
Labrador
Capt. Wrayton
John Ajlen
Ocean Belle
Aml
Wrayton
Hound
Halifax
Eryangene
Minnie
London
Tpo
Atlantic
Jonathan Sawyer
Dton
Saeco
Rover
Rockland
Young Quick
Talofa
Carrie A. Lene
Henry Villard
Dward Sewall
Elis
Sewalls
Howard Blake
Oscar Fareh
Prank Lark
Robert Sinclair
Mr. Parch
St. Albans
Keith Ryan
Central Church
Handball
City Hall
Tevdies Aid
Psabel Carter
Clarence W. Morse
Willliam Schaubel
A. BE. Wirdwell
Thomas P. Black
Owen Stith
Joli Morse
Abigail Carter
Tlenryll
White
Charles Webber
Blnner D. Todgkins
Fred Sawyer
Marion Lloyd
Samuel Ro Perey
Frost
Charles (. Low
Ruth Shillings
Frances Lord
William
Senter
Aine
Maine Women’s Club OF
Hood
Bath Department Store
Bath Dept. Store
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