Village social life and winter work notes
Community house whist and dancing party last week featured ten whist tables and prizes won by Mrs I A Trueworthy and Arthur Brown with consolation prizes to Mrs William Robeson and Samuel Jordan. Smelt fishermen report poor luck while Morse's mill crew moves lumbering to West Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way Filediwi
I. A. Trueworthy
Arthur Brown
William Robeson
Bath
Samuel Jordan
Wilton G. Bates
Harry F. Oliver
Edgar Oliver
Mausic
Ruth Williams
Bertha Coombs
Morse
West Bath
John G. Morse
Sherman L. Morse
Frank Perry
Sherman I. Morse
Portland
Herbert Willis
Fred S. Coombs
Joseph N. Day
Jacksonville
Old Dam
Mothers’ Club
Robert P. Manson
Dromore Grange
Enterprise Grange Installs New Officers
Enterprise grange installed officers led by Master George A. Hawkes and overseer Freeman F. Wood with a full slate including lecturer Harriette Patch secretary Claire Bolton treasurer Rebecca Rogers chaplain John M. Jordan steward Everett Douglass assistant steward Chester Foster lady assistant steward Merle Sidelinger gate keeper Charles Foster Ceres Frances Watson Pomona Leona Niles Flora Sadie A. Wood organist Elizabeth Alexander Mr. Blanchard of Auburn aided by L. H. Lamoreau and staff. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Grange
George A. Hawkes
Freeman F. Wood
Harriette Patch
Claire Bolton
Rebecca Rogers
John M. Jordan
Everett Douglass
Chester Foster
Merle Sidelinger
Charles Foster
Ceres
Frances Watson
Leona Niles
Flora
Sadie A. Wood
Elizabeth Alexander
Mr. Blanchard
Auburn
L. H. Lamoreau
Creditors Meeting for Harry George of Bath Adjudicated Bankrupt
Referee William T. Hall notifies creditors that Harry George of Bath was adjudicated bankrupt on January 10. The first meeting will be at 72 Front Street Bath on January 24 at 10 am. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Hall
Harry George
Bath
Front Street
Thrilling Stop Saves Runaway Horse on Front Street
John Gannon halted a runaway horse drawn by Larrabee's coal seeds after it bolted on Front Street around 3 10 Tuesday afternoon. He stepped from the sidewalk and commanded the frightened horse to halt, stopping the perilous dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gannon
Front Street
Larrabee
Hen John
Bowdoinham Clay Sample Request Noted by Chamber
The Leonard W. Cronkite Co of Boston has sent samples of Bowdoinham clay to A L T Cummings secretary of State Chamber of Commerce. The clay shows potential quality for processes used by the applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoinham Clay
Leonard W. Cronkite Co
Boston
A. L. T. Cummings
Secretary of State Chamber of Commerce
Ratpaerie Eagles Plan Easter Ball With Music Ball
Ratpaerie of Eagles decided to hold an Easter ball and engaged Music Ball for the event. The plan emerged at Tuesday evening’s meeting which saw many members present. A number of membership applications were received and a drive is now underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratpaerie of Eagles
Odd Fellows Install Officers for Year in Lincoln Lodge
Henry T. B. Leeman sworn in as noble grand and a full slate of officers brought into service at a well attended Lincoln I O O F meeting. The installation was conducted by C C Blagdon and assisted by district deputies, followed by a banquet with clam stew doughnuts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. B. Leeman
Lincoln Lodge
Odd Fellows ‘Hall
C. C. Blagdon
Arambec
John Williams
Henry T. T. ‘Leeman
Noble Grand
Clarence Rogers
Oscar Thornton
Harry M. Thirlow
Nathaniel Stover
George L. Sawyer
John F. Conant
Henry G. Shaw
Leonard Munsey
Noble Grands
K. I. Lord
Harold Leeman
Charles Ansert
Eugene Long
W. 4. Tibbetts
Frank Farrin
Inside Guardian
A. H. Bunker
Outside Guardian
Arters to Continue as District Head in Portland
Rev John M Arters will remain district superintendent of the Portland Methodist district until the M KE Conference on April 22 when an appointment will be made. His resignation last August to join the Maine State Sunday School Association delayed by law. no new appointment by Bishop Anderson so Arters continues in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Arters
Portland Methodists
M. KE
Maine State Sunday School Association
Arters
William H. Anderson
Boston
Wortland
Reception For A New Pastor At First Universalist Church
A Friday evening reception at the First Universalist vestry welcomed Rev and Mrs George Wilson Scudder and son George Upson Scudder. Hosted by the Ladies Aid and Murray club, the event featured a drawn room setup, music, tea, cake, and a large turnout. Attendees assisted guests of honor. soloists included Carrie Shaw Bessie Hunt and Flossie Beals with other selections by the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Universist
George Wilson Scudder
George Upson Scudder
Ladies Aid
Charles F. Rideout
Murray Club
Amos Perry
Henry G. Hodgdon
Harry Bowie
Carrie Shaw
Bessie Hunt
Flossie Beals
Carrina Shaw
Bath Elks Show Delivers Entertainment and New Members
A Bath lodge of Elks held a lively Thursday meeting admitting several candidates including Jimmy Evans Musical Revue members from the Opera House. Past Exalted Ruler L Eugene Thebenno announced Feb 12 as past exalted rulers night with Herbert Grinnell presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks
Jimmy Evans
Opera House
Eugene Thebenno
Walter Whitney
Herbert II
Grinnell
New Bedford Lodge
Portland Woman Visits Her Mother You Know Who
Mrs Norman Oliver of Portland visits her mother Mrs Lilla Lewis at 440 High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Oliver
Portland
Lilla Lewis
High Street
Reed Farm Gasoline Mill Runs Day and Night Shifts
Local notes report the Reed farm gasoline mill operating around the clock due to water shortages hindering the two steam mills which can only run part time. Several townsfolk and visitors are mentioned including Miss Abbie F Minott and Miss Susie Nichols in Roxbury and Wortland, plus residents in Bath Small Point Sebasco and Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Farm
Abbie F. Minott
Alice Minott
Roxbury
Mass
A. J. McCourt
Minott
Susie Nichols
Wortland
Pacific Coast
Bath
EB. A. Harrington
Royal Arch Chapter Officially Inspected in Maine Visit
John V. Tucker of Sanford, District Deputy Grand High Priest, led an official visitation to Montgomery and St Bernard R A Chapter on Thursday night for inspection. Grand High Priest Rev David L Wilson of Bath and Grand Captain Harold Smith of Gardiner attended with Grand Principal Sojourner George J Goodwin. A Genesta chapter O B S supper preceded the convocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John V. Tucker
Sanford
Grand Royal Arch
Maine
Montgomery & St. Bernard R. A
David L. Wilson
Bath
Harold Smith
Gardiner
George J. Goodwin
Ladies of
Grace Sampson
Sarah Shaw
Vyueker
Messrs
Howard B. Johnson
Henry G. Hodgdon
Delmar FE
Bates
Francis G. Cooke
W. Percy Marks
Donald I. Young
M. 3d V
Herman L. Shepard
M. 2d V
Albion Si. Corliss
M. 1St V
Peter Innes
Sentinel
Grand Exalted Ruler to Visit Portland Elks Night
Joseph G. Price of Columbus, Ohio, grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, will visit Portland on Tuesday evening Feb 17. Portland Lodge will host a State of Maine Elks Night with a banquet and speeches. The event aims to draw many Maine Elks members for what promises to be a landmark night in Maine Elk history. Miss Alice Walker teaches at Murphy's Corner school in Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Price
Columbus
Ohio
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Portland
William H. Ohler
Portland Lodge of Elks
Price
James G. McFarland
Ritter Price
Maine
Rounds Would Propose Maine Bridge Investigation Commission
Former Representative Edgar E. L. Rounds of Portland plans a bill creating a five member commission to study a Kennebec River bridge below Gardiner. The panel would report to the 1927 Legislature, cost sites, and seek federal and Maine Central railroad input with a $25,000 appropriation for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Eelrounds
Portland
Kennebec
Gardiner
Rounds
Senate
House
Winslow's Rocks
Telegraph Point
Chops
Richmond
Bath
Maine Central Railroad
Brewster
War Department
Maine fair managers to meet in Waterville
Plans for the Maine Agricultural Fair Association state meeting in Waterville on January 15 and 16 are nearly complete. Speakers include Hodgdon Buzzell senator Leon Tebbetts Waterville Frank Washburn Bernard Austin, Frank Fox, Isaac Morill. Banquet at 6 30 pm Elks hall with music and vaudeville acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Agricultural Fair Association
Waterville
Paul R. Baird
Central Maine Fair Association
Hodgdon
Buzzell
Belfast
Maine Senate
Mayor Leon
Tebbetts
Frank C. Washburn
Agriculture
Bernard C. Austin
The
Trotter and Pacer
New York City
Frank Fox
Reinsman
New England
Isaialy Morrill
Brunswick
National
Maine
Elks Hall
Keith
Boston
Wirth
Hamid
Waterville and Skewnegan Fair Association
Young People’s Union Elects Its Officers
The Y. P. U. of the Universalist Church organized January 4 held its first devotional meeting. George Upson Scudder led. Miss Carrie Shaw was pianist. Officers elected by unanimous vote include Miss Dorothy Furber president, Miss Gertrude Maxwell vice president, Miss Eleanor Verry secretary, Edwin Spaulding treasurer, with committees for executive, devotional, membership, social, missionary education, and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
George Upson Scudder
Carrie Shaw
Dorothy I’urber
Gertrude Maxwell
Eleanor Verry
Edwin Spaulding
Béatrice Reed
Bernice Gilley
Goldie Harford
Cyrus Longley
Charles Maxwell
Bernice Carr
Helen Furber
Idoyd Coombs
Frederic Irish
Donnell Carr
City restricts to three hills for lawful sliding
City Marshal Hall warns that only South street Hill Winter street Hill and Beacon street Hill may be used for sliding due to safety. Police patrols target intersections South and Middle streets and Winter and Middle streets to prevent accidents as winter recreation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street Hill
Winter Street Hill
Beacon Street
Food Sale Nets 50 Dollars for Morsey Cafeteria
A North-Center P T A food sale at McFadden's drug store cleared 50 dollars Saturday to fund dishes for the Morsey high cafeteria. Committee in charge included Mrs. Charles R. Farnhium Mrs. Seth Mullin Mrs. William S. Newell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFadden
Charles R. Farnhium
Seth
Mullin
William S. Newell
Robert B. Hatch
John A. Legro
Scott M. Golder
Bath pastor Evangelist attends Springvale ministers meeting
Rev Samuel A Evans of Bath a Baptist pastor and education board member led special services at the Baptist and Free Baptist churches in Springvale and attended a Sanford and Springvale ministers association gathering last week as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Evans
Bath
Baptist Denomination
Bath Board of Education
Baptist and Free Baptist
Springvale
Sanford and Springvale
Morse High Considers Dropping Baseball Next Spring
Morse high athletic council met at the YMCA and voted that baseball be cut from the list of sports next spring to form an interclass league to develop players for 1926. The meeting also discussed selling basketball tickets, budgeting for next year, and noted girls basketball profit for the first time. A rally for tonight's Brunswick game and a girls game Saturday followed, with several school officials speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High Athletic Council
Arthur B. Scott
Raymond Small
Athletic Association
Morse High
Lillian Lee
Tea
Brunswick
Hallowell
George Wotton
George B. Wealstenholme
Supt
C. D. Wilson
Maynard
Marion Wagner
Lothers
Real estate transfers dominate Sagadahoc towns in two weeks
Phippsburg and Bath show the most transfers with equal counts. Bowdoinham has four transfers, Bowdoin three, Topsham two, and Richmond and Woolwich one each. Arrowsic and West Bath report none. Notable transfers include Bath Clara T Gowell to Charles H Morse and Minnie M Morse, and Bowdoinham Charles B Randall to William B Kendall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Bath
Sagadahoc
Bowdoinham
Bowdoin
Carolyn L. Jordan
Clyde A. Maines
Frank A. Norton
Harry L. Haynes
Loren M. Smith
Lydia G. Rankin
Valeria E. Kingsbury
Frank H. Yattaw
Llewellyn T. Yattaw
Fred K. Small
Russell H. Parker
Flora BE
Hatch
Als
John BE. McCarthy
Charles B. Randall
William B. Kendall
Wiliam T. Hall
Sarah A. Hutchins
Francis A. Hutchins
Charles M. White
John FE. McCarthy
Fred H. Brigham
J. D. Hallen
J. J. Hallen
the Basin Quarries, Inc
Frank H. Beal
James C. Perry
Herbert W. Cutting
Funeral for George W Johnson in Richmond
Funeral services for George W Johnson were held in Richmond with Rev J R Clifford officiating. Johnson, born in Bowdoinham in 1844, lived in Richmond most of his life, and was Civil War veteran with Co K 12th Maine. Survived by daughter Minnie Dickey and three sons Austin Edward Everett. Burial in Cotton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Johnson
Richmond
J. R. Clifford
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Johnson
Bowdoinham
Co. K
12Th Maine
Progressive Grange
Richmond Corner
Sagadahoe
Pomona Grange
Minnie Dickey
Austin
Cambridge
Mass
Edward
Somerville
Everett
Jamestown
R. J
Cotton Cemetery
Change Waiting Room in Brunswick Trolley Service
The Brunswick trolley waiting room moves from the Auto Supply store to the Atlantic Express office at 67 Maine Street. The express interior is partitioned, serving Lewiston Bath line and freight routes from Freeport to Portland. The Yarmouth car will run to the Maine and Dunlap corner before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Atlantic Express
Maine Street
Lewiston and
Bath Road
Freeport
Portland
Yarmouth
Maine Street Square
Maine and
Dunlap
Freeman's Barber Shop Reopens After Renovation
Freeman's barber shop on Front street is fully renovated by carpenters and painters. A new hardwood floor and fresh interior paint, completed by John Marks of New York, accompany a season highlight in Boston. The musical The Dutch Girl opens Monday at Majestic theatre with Mrs. Crosby in the lead and an acclaimed singing cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman's
Front Street
John Marks
New York
Boston
Majestic Theatre
Governor Deliberates On Highways Taxation And State Aid
The governor surveys highway bonds, tolls, private toll bridges versus ferries, and the balance of public vs private roles in transport. He warns against rushed intangibles taxes, supports pay-as-you-go policy options, and notes railroads and water power under regulated private initiative. Education funding, election laws, and women’s political role are touched with call for reforms and advocacy for state resource publicity without creating new state bureaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Bath Ferry
Jacksonville
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Public Utilities Commission
National Guard
Lrewster
Maine
Nine year old injured sliding down hill in city
Thelma Richards aged nine of 65 Richardson street suffered multiple cuts to head and body when a fast going shooter rolled under a car on Saturday forenoon. A physician treated her at City hospital. she is not believed to be seriously hurt. She was with grandparents Mr and Mrs Joel T Maines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Richards
Richardson Street
Hardson Street
Joel T. Maines
Historic Swedish Estates Open for Home Colonization
Historic estates and industrial forest lands in Sweden are being redirected to support small farms and homesteads. The movement plans to raise the crown estate to about 80 percent of its current size, freeing thousands of acres for colonization. Organizations gain access to 340000 acres of industrial lands to parcel out to small families. The birthplace of Gustavus, Sweden's famed king, is cited among the historic sites affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toric
Sweden
Gustavus
Tees i
Canton King Officers Installation Attended by Local Unit
Lieut Henry T B Leeman of Canton King hosted a Brunswick trip for Harry Thurlow Russell Cross A H Bunker and Rogers to attend the annual installation of officers. Attendance was the largest in years with lunch served. Officers installed include Clyde E Stevens captain Henry T B Leeman lieutenant Harold W Willis ensign Russell M Hosmer park Raymond L Soule assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. B. Leeman
Canton King
P. M
Harry Thurlow
Russell Cross
A. H. Bunker
Rogers
Brunswick
Ins
Himer, Nickerson
Auburn
Cantona King
Carl H. Battrett
Robert Upham
Clyde E. Stevens
Harold W. Willis
Russell M. Hosmer
Park
Raymond L. Soule
Daughters of Revolution Hold Whist Party at Cosmopolitan Club
The Oak Dummer Sewall chapter of the D A R hosted a whist party at the Cosmopolitan club Thursday afternoon with 19 tables in use. Mrs. Sarah Fisher won first prize, Mrs. B F Barker took second, Mrs. Ernest Fulton third, and Mrs Fr D Hill earned the consolation prize. Committee in charge included Mrs Charles Brown Mrs ae Willis Mrs Thomas F Per al Herbert C Calderwood Miss pret Foote Mrs Clarence E Johnson William Given and Mrs Fred D Hilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Oak Dummer Sewall
Sarah Fisher
B. F. Barker
Ernest Fulton
Fr D. Hill
Charles Brown
Ae Willis
Clarence E Johnson
William Given
Fred D
Hilly
Standard Oil Truck Goes Over Embankment Near Willows
A Standard Oil delivery truck bound for Brunswick left the State highway Friday near Blind Crossing by the Willows. The driver swerved to avoid another car and wrecked, tipping onto its side and coming close to turning over. No injuries are reported, and officials say the truck rolled over the embankment with momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Brunswick
Willows
Blind Crossing
Arthur Branch
Miss Inez Reed Joins Momakie Congress Square Building
Miss Inez Reed now employed in the Momakie Congress Square building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Reed
Momakie
Congress Square
Also Mentioned on This Page
ODD: Fellows
Universalists
Royal Arch
Montgomery and St. Bernard Chapter
Alice Walker
Murphy's Corner School
Woolwich
Portland. Man
Young People's Union
Howard Miller
Ralph Norwell
Morse High Assembly Hall
Howard
G. W. Johnson
Bath Savings Institution
Cial
Sta
Helong
Daughters OF Revolution
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