Ensign Sprague Introduced to Old Neptune at Sea
Bowdoin College graduate and naval reserve ensign Myron J Sprague who served aboard the Dutch vessel Soestoyk on South American runs and to Finland Sweden and Rotterdam recounts his equator crossing rites as Neptune ceremonies aboard ship and the impact of American trade practices abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron JT
Sprague
U. S. Navy
Franklin P. Sprague
Naval Service
Young Sprague
American Marine
United States
Bowdoin College
Naval Reserve
Boothbay Harbor
Soestoyk
South America
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Rotterdam
America
Bowdoin
Neptune
Equator
King Neptune
Judge Advocate
Devil
Robinson Crusoe
Bath Masons Hold Multi-Degree Ceremony in Auburn
Twelve Bath candidates earned Scottish Rites at Auburn with the Princes of Jerusalem and the Chapter of Rose Croix. Afternoon degrees were followed by a banquet in Shrine hall and a Rose Croix ceremony in the evening. Notable attendees included Rev. David L. Wilson and Capt. Richard Quick who arrived with a rare diploma from the Southern Jurisdiction. The Bath delegation is set to receive the Consistory in Portland on May 76.
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Bath
Princes of Jerusalem
Rose Croix
Auburn
Shrine
William FE. Ash
Charles Conners
David Alkazin
William W. Choate
Dr. KB. Motley Fuller
Oliver Moses
George CC
Quicksall
Noel Parent
Nathan F. Prince
Charles Leavitt
Clinton O. Thompson
Hugo Wimmer
David L. Wilson
John L. Bates
CL Mitchell
John Conant
Charles Roberts
Henry G. Shaw
KK. EB. Morse
Fred Brackley
Fred S. Curtis
Benjamin Murray
Harry G. Deering
John Wishart
Albert Strout
Richard Quick
Quick
North America
Portland
Graham Guests Visit Pennells After Haiti and Pines Visit
George M. Graham stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Pennell on Academy street on Tuesday after returning from a Winter trip in Southern Pines North Carolina and Haiti. Twenty eight Marines on the same boat as Graham headed to the Portsmouth Naval Prison to serve two to eight year terms for alleged crimes in Haiti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Graham
Sylvanus Pennell
Academy Street
Graham
Southern Pines
N. C
Haiti
United States
Mr. Graham
Portsmouth Naval Prison
Welcome to Cleveland Chicago travelers? Not specified
A Ridgewood New Jersey letter urges courteous treatment of visiting motorists to foster a positive city image. It shares a New York incident where a cyclist was bailed, notes a Newark policy for summons only, and recounts a Cleveland driver’s experience where a police officer offered directions and a courteous card to travelers to ease navigation and encourage goodwill.
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Ridgewood
N. J
Herald
Douglas S. Colyer
Nutley
New York City
Tim
Enright
New York
New Jersey
California
Cleveland
Meunicipal
Mea
Tostid Towas
Nonain
CA Strager
Middle West
Beleve
Astern
Bath's Oldest Woman Now 99 Years Old
Bath Maine Mrs. Margaret J McFarland widow of John McFarland marked her 90th birthday Friday at home 113 Dundar Street friends planned calls She was born in Grand Manan New Brunswick daughter of James Kendrick married at 22 and moved to Bath 65 years ago Since last year an accident has kept her living with Mrs Carlisle Previously she lived alone Cora May Pearson celebrated her fourth birthday at grandparents Ephraim and Mrs French Washington Street Guests delivered games ice cream cake and gifts
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Margaret J. McFarland
Bath
Dunder Street
McFarland
John McFarlind
Grand Manan
N. Bo
James Kendrick
Aosster
Carlisle
Cora May Pearson
William Pearson
Ephraim French
Washington Street
Curtis Pearson
Edith Kiowlton
Elisabeth Pinkham
Rachel Scott
Carre Wilson
Mary Wilson
Fred Wallace
Roy Stover
Merritt Scott
James Kalter
Grange Hall
Grange
Warren Davis
W. L. Berry
J. M. Stevens
L. WH. Rowe
Chester McMahan
W. T. Boyd
Jester Davie
Thomas Hanna
Apehetase Teeters
Riwe
Ati
Pete
Shana
Marist
Mia
L. HW. Rowe
PW Waldron
Portland
Walter Reed
Seguinland
Arthur Rowe
Sorafield
Mas
George Gray
Woodrow
Leland Plumimer
Frank Plummer
Helen Phimimer
George Rowe
TW. Blaisdell
Joe Greenleaf
Winneganee
J. G
Ladies Aid
Sunshine Circle
Alice Pinkham
Merton Davis
South Portland
Davis
C. Davis
Blaisdell & Greenleaf
Fred Carr
Lewiston
Newel Dwight Hillis
New York
America
Will Rowe
Kenneth Winkham
William Belanger
J.T. MacMahan
MacMahan
Victor Pinkham
Alton Reed
Chetteer MacMahan
Charlie Pinkham
Georgetown
Five Islands
John Thibodeau
George Delano
Brunswick
Clayton Rowe
J. EF. Blaisdell
Five Islands Grange Night Draws Largest Attendance
Five Islands Grange held men’s night at the grange hall with the largest turnout of the season. The program featured singing, a clog dance, readings, instrumental duet, and closing thoughts, followed by refreshments.
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Five Islands Grange
Dealers report slow season yet early car deliveries scarce
Dealers say demand remains weak for new autos as they struggle to obtain early deliveries. Miss Annie Cutting returns from the Training School for Spencer Corsetieres held in Portland last week.
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Annie Cutting
Spencer Corsetieres
Portland
Kenneber Yacht Club considers sale of property
The Kenneber Yacht Club will move floating stages from winter quarters and seek proposals to sell club property. Directors will decide final disposal while retaining current officers. Club may build a smaller clubhouse or lease quarters. next meeting set for May at the club house. A note on porcupine quills is also included.
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Kenneber Yacht Club
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Ben Franklin's Family Roots and English Migration
Benjamin Franklin's father Josiah Franklin emigrated to America from England around 1685. His mother, the second wife, was the daughter of Peter Folger a prominent settler renowned for philanthropy and tolerance.
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Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Josiah Franklin
America
England
Peter Folger
Bath area social notes and town incidents
The Bath Chronicle town notes list local visits and stays by residents including Mrs Leretta Mle in Berlin, Miss Trina Gilmeth visiting Bath, and Mr and Mrs Hollis Webster of Lexington at their Sagadahoe cottage. Reports mention people touring, shop outings, cottage repairs, church events, and a steady housing demand with many residents traveling, visiting relatives, or attending functions across Bath and nearby towns.
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Working League
Leretta Mle
Berlin
Clarence Oliver
Joseph Pechnik
Bath
Trina Gilmeth
Tlartle
Harley
Seguin Janes
Hollis Webster
Lexington
Mass
Sagadahoe
Webster
Frank Heald
Thomas Pagan
Ansel Lanriet
Medford
Kennebec Point
To ON
Hagan
Mdeach Wren
Kes- Dordale
Clayton Rowe
Bom. Rowe
John Williams
W. OA. Todd
CO. Hunt
Crosby Mills Press
Stearns Scott
Horatio Douglas
Kirriet Deering
Dissebine
Ruby Moore
Mars
Rey Moore
Efarald Punt
Arthur Rowe
Springfield
Miss
Mr. Rowe
Ts. M Rowe
Charles Maies
Poukbom
Howard Picard
Eugene Reynolds
Mro
A. B. Buzzer
William Wardwell
Deston
Ralph Reynolds
Charles Maine
Ostesford
West George Town
Louise Reynolds
Uth
Robinhood
John Merk
Boyd
Wo Cromwell
Everett Hwigens
A. K. Rowe
Wo Scott
Charlie Campbell
Grange
Five Islands
Professor Wren
Tufts Eollege
Paut
Ket Point
Thinking in Straight Lines and Market Milk Prices
An essay on the axiom that straight lines are the shortest path to goals and the need to define start and end points before planning. It notes many fail by vague aims and cites Milkuwen milk price drops to 12 to 13 cents a quart as context.
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John van Deventer
Veteran of War Struck by Truck in Tragic Accident
Ona Stith, son of Mr. and Mrs. A Keres, was fatally injured after a truck struck him on a Swift de Oo track. Witnesses say the driver admitted fault and will face charges as Small of Lisher Falls recovers. the victim returned to his home before dying days later.
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Ona Stith
Unreadable remark about a friend and borrowed money
An unreliable acquaintance mutters a garbled line about a friend and the act of borrowing money. The speaker admits not understanding the source while noting a habit of frequent money loans.
Proxy Marriage of an Officer Sparks Legal Debates
A convoluted article notes a proxy marriage involving an officer and mentions Miss Klein wed to Li felhes at the Vertugess consulate with Abraham Klein present as proxy. A second ceremony is planned in Meringal to recognize the union when the couple returns to the country.
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Reese
MA Jrar
Miss Klein
Vertugess
Abraham Klein
Meringal
Betetho
Disorder and Loneliness Warned By Jeremy Collier
A fragment quotes Jeremy Collier describing theater as an inlet to disorder and licentiousness. He argues idle people grow weary of their own company and seek dissolution through vice.
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Jeremy Collier
Unpardonable Sin Accusation in Ohio State Journal
Quote from Ohio State Journal asserts that in a person of different race or faith the unpardonable sin is being smarter than we are. The remark reflects sectarian bias framed as a moral condemnation.
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Ohio State Journal
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Ensign Sprague
Bath Bay
Oman
Tle
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagaedahock Block
F. S. Curtis
Center Street
Bath, Maine
Einikchace
A I Stuart
Optometrist
Front St
Beaver
C. L. Farnham C9, Inc
H. C
Cedar Street
Commonwealth Hotel
Bowdoin Street
Beacon Hill
State House
Boston
Hotel Avery
Avery Street
Bath and Tower
Morse Bros. Managing Directors
Otis N. E
Liberty Street
Poward
Carter Street
Octave Breton
Porcupine
Todd
Mr. Dyer
Indian Point
Owen Marr
Everett
Charles Campbello
Serge Special
John J. Desmond
Ora Small
Brunswick Road
Ich Matt
Castoria
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