Coast Pilot issued valuable navigation aid for navigators
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey releases a expanded Coast Pilot with added data for small craft and motor boats. Includes largest drydocks and marine railways tables, fog hours and meteorological tables, and tide and current data sourced from the Weather Bureau and light vessel observations.
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United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
United States Coast Pilot
United States Weather Bureau
Pollock Rip
Vineyard Sound
Wings Neck
Buzzard’s Bay
Cape Cod Canal
Belgian refugee Emile van den Eynde finds work in Bath
Emile van den Eynde, a 45 year old Belgian carpenter driven from Jumont by war, arrives March 17 and settles in Bath to support his scattered family. He fled via Norway and England, but his wife and relatives lost homes and addresses in Belgium. He plans to stay and work while seeking his family.
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Bath
Belgium
Europe
America
Lewiston
van den ‘Eynde
Jumont
France
Eynde
Norway
England
Two youths arrested after Sunday Bath incident
A Sunday incident in a neighboring town led to a long chase and the arrest of one youth by a constable. His companion objected and a scuffle occurred, ending with both youths in custody in the donjon keep. The third participant escaped.
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Donjon
Kennebec Yacht Club Hails Lively Season and Planned Events
The Kennebec Yacht Club met with Commodore James P. Ledyard presiding and planned a May 1 opening smoker. Regatta committee to run river racing, with a complimentary sail and picnic for Orphans’ Home children. Committees elected to organize outings, memberships admitted, and hospitality extended to members’ wives with possible summer events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Ernest Ff. Kelley
Edward W. Larrabee
John Ss. Hyde
Fred M. Cook
Frederick KH. Drake
Michael J. McCormick
Frank B. Nichols
Ernest F. Couture
Albert H. Shaw
John McInnes
William R.kimball
Charles P. Wetherbee
Arthur K. Parington
Charles T. Jackson
Harold Lenfest
William W. Ketritson
Robert
Perry L. Thompson
Joseph L. Gaudreau
Lawrence Putnam
Arthurl. Footer
Harold W. Pinkham
Ed. Burke
Maine Club of Lynn Reports Forestry Work and New Members
The Maine Club of Lynn held its annual meeting at the home of Dr and Mrs Carolus M Cobb with a screen showing a Curtis Guild letter praising Charles A Lawrence the Lynn artist for work on the Weeks forestry bill For the event Lawrence displayed over 100 forest scene photographs from New Hampshire Charles C Phillips presented three motion reel films illustrating a tree route from the Maine woods to pulp mills and newspaper print The business session announced 33 new members bringing total membership to about 500 Officers reelected were Charles H Stevens president J C Gibbs vice president Ida C Gray Bagley secretary W A Carter treasurer and Dr Arthur E Darling and Mrs Russel on the executive committee Although the April meeting marks the typical year end the club may meet again next month with members returning from vacations
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Curtis Guild
Charles A. Lawrence
Lynn
Mass
Carolus M. Cobb
Maine Club of
Gov. Guild
Lawrence
New Hampshire
Charles C. Phillips
Maine
Charles H. Stevens
J. C Gibbs
Ida C. Gray-Bagley
Sec
W. A. Carter
Treas
Arthur E. Darling
Able Fire Fighter from Bath Named Veteran of Salem Fire Dept
Edward M. Mason, driver of Truck One, is highlighted as a veteran with 27 years in Salem’s fire department. Born in Bath, he joined in 1887, served as a horseman on Engine One, logged fires citywide, became relief driver in 1892, drove all equipment, and was made permanent Ladder Co. One driver in 1894 with expertise in horse handling.
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Mason
Salem Firemen’s Relief Association
State Relief Association
Bridge Street
Alexander
Alphonso
Baltimore
Fred
Standard Oil Co
New York
Bath
Salem Evening News
Ira Mason
Edward M. Mason
Ed’’ Mason
Ladder Co
Obituary of Mrs. Mary F Oliver of Popham Beach
Mrs. Mary F Oliver wife of Lyman A Oliver of Popham Beach died at home from pneumonia aged 45 years six months. She leaves husband son Ernest W and four sisters and four brothers. A longtime Free Baptist member she was active in the Popham village church and known for kindness and devotion to family. Funeral arrangements could not be held immediately due to illness in the household. Interment occurred Wednesday at two in the Daley Cemetery Parker Head.
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Mary F
Lyman A. Oliver
Popham Beach
William A
Zina B. Butler
Phippsburg
Charles H. Butler
Berkley
Cal
Frank H. Butler
Tulare
Oliver
Georgetown
William
Elizabeth Butler
Free Baptist Church
Little Village
Popham
Mr. Browne
Corliss St
Oliver Lot
Daley
Parker Head
S. H. Anderson
Lewiston-Rockland Run
Kennebec
A. W. Flynt
Portland
Ransom B. Fuller
Boston
Bangor
L. A. Whitam
U. S. District Court
Mechanic Falls
M. J. Parson
Gloucester
Mass
Boothbay Harbor
F. W. Carleton
Mr. Parson
New England
Lesten Hemore
Minnie Blake
Pine Bluffs
N. C
Lara
E. T. Emerson
Bangor Telephone Service
Virginia
Emerson Cottage
Bay Point
Emerson
S. E. Stevens
Center St
City
Henry W. Pollard Dies at 73 in Winslow After Illness
Henry W. Pollard of Benton avenue Winslow died April 9 after months of illness from a paralytic shock. Born March 9 1842 he served three years in Company G 3rd Maine Volunteers and fought at Gettysburg. Survived by wife Adeline A Brown and 12 children ten living, siblings and grandchildren. Funeral held at his home Monday at 2 pm.
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Henry W. Pollard
Benton Avenue
Winslow
Mr. Pollard
Levi and
Melvina (Reynolds) Pollard
Maine Volunteers
Maine
Gettysburg
W. S. Heath Post
Adeline A. Brown
Fred S. Pollard
Westfield
N. B
Albert
Bath
Harold E. Gurney dies at 41 5 in Lewiston area
Harold E. Gurney aged 41 5 died at his home 887 Washington St after illness He was born in Lewiston son of Charles R Gurney a noted marine engineer who worked in Boston and on towboats on the Kennebec He was chief engineer with William G Small and shore chief with Kennebec Towboat Co He is survived by his father his wife and two daughters Lena and Arletta
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Harold E. Gurney
Washington St
Mr. Gurney
Lewiston
Charles R. Gurney
Boston
William G. Small
Kennebec
Obituary Note for Harry L. Gurney East Boston
One brother Harry L. Gurney of East Boston is mentioned. Mr. Gurney was respected by his employer and associates, who will greatly miss him.
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Harry L. Gurney
Boston
Gurney
Mrs Margaret A Groves Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Margaret A Groves widow of William Groves aged 84 years and 4 months died Monday afternoon at the home of her grand nephew George Rice after a long illness. A Woolwich native, daughter of the late Stephen Blackman she lived in the town most of her life. Since her husband's death she resided with Mr Rice and she was a member of the Methodist Church.
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Margaret A. Groves
William Groves
George Rice
Woolwich
Stephen Blackman
Mr. Rice
Methodist Church
Mrs. Emery B. Cushing Dies at 76 in Lisbon Falls
Mrs. Emery B. Cushing wife of Dr. Emery B. Cushing of Lisbon Falls died early Tuesday aged 76. Born in Bath on December 10 1838 she was the daughter of Peter and Maria Knight. She lived in Lisbon Falls for twelve years and previously resided in Laconia New Hampshire. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at her residence.
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Orianna A. Cushing
Emery B. Cushing
Lisbon Falls
Cushing
Bath
Peter and
Maria Paseley Knight
Laconia
N. H
Mrs C L Welson dies at 22 in Brunswick
Alice Fortin Wil son, daughter of Péter Fortin of Brunswick, died Sunday in this city at age 22. She is survived by her mother and five sisters and a brother Hermenegile Fortin and several sisters all of Brunswick.
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Alice
Carl L. Wilson
Péter Fortin
Brunswick
Hermenegile Fortin
Napoleon Gagne
James Lavigne
Joseph Boisbert
James Couillard
Will Derosher
Our Own People in Portland and Nearby Notes
Numerous short items record local people visiting or traveling. Miss Frances McDonald passes in Portland. Miss Lotta Smith returns from Bath. Mrs Elbert Lakin visits Randolph. Marty McCausland spends weekend with parents in Augusta. Mrs Chandler Carter on two week visit in Brewer.
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Frances McDonald
Portland
Lotta Smith
Rockland
Bath
Elbert Lakin
Randolph
Marty McCausland
Augusta
Chandler Carter
Brewer
Fred A. McCormick
Albany
W. A. Moore
Grace Percy
Cox's Head
Pownal
Boyd A. Leavitt
Laconia
N. H
S. E. Stevens
Portland and Gardiner Folks on Business and Travel
Numerous notices show individuals such as Joseph C. Varnum Chester Plant James Jones Eula Chapman and George P. Albee traveling on business between Boston Gardiner Portland and Geary Indiana. Local officials and steamship figures include S H Anderson M A Haraden and E N Emerson. An executor notice for Elda C. Oliver appears alongside insurance company financials from Indiana and Worcester.
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Joseph C. Varnum
Boston
Chester Plant
Portland
Serst
James Jones
Gardiner
Eula Chapman
Roxbury
George P. Albee
Geary
Indiana
The
American Bridge Co
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U. S
Motion Pictures
Woods of
KE. M. Mason
Salem
Mrs
C. L. Welson
John F. Walsh
Farmington
Maine Central
A. H. Durgin
Edward E. Cook
Portsmouth
Capt. Cook
Kittery Navy Yard
George W. Morse
Perry
Frank Barker
Manda Small
Maine General Hospital
Cora Small
Ray P. Eaton
Howard Rice
Bertha Russell
Lena Donnell
Dummer St
F. J. Thrasher
Railway
Albert Thompson
Montreal
Hotel Victoria
Amanda Small
Elda C. Oliver
Tewksbury
Massachusetts
Arren P. Oliver
Indiana Lumbermen's Mutual Ins. CO
Indianapolis
Ac- Cfugantaxes
B. Drake and Sons, Inc
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company
Ganitaieene
Brainerd
C. S. Blake
Milk St
C. BE. Roberts
the Masonic Protective Association
Worcester
Walter S. Russell
INES
Aetna Accident and Liability Company
Startford
Conn
Jersey Fidelity & Plate
Newark
JER Rion
Gae
Continental Casualty Company
Hammond
Bgt Ie
Nee
United States Fidelity & Guaranty CO
Aetna Life Insurance Company Accident and Liability Department
Maine ST
Hartford
SN Ae Etatoe
Lens Falls Insurance Co
Glens Falls
N. Y
E. S Crosby Co
Bath Maine
Eee
Ewes
Aeros
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