Phippsburg votes to raise funds for road to Wayuam Beach
At a special town meeting in Phippsburg voters approved an $8,000 local raise to reconstruct the road from Phippsburg Center to Wayuam Beach, enabling a $6,000 state grant to be used once the town provides $1,000. Work to begin this season with May start, July state funds arrival. The project includes passing through Parker Head and restoring mail service. other town actions include opening the Dromore school, appointing new selectmen and tax collector, and plans to collect back taxes.
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Phippsburg Center
Wayuam Beach
Phippsburg
Parker Head
Popham
Sam Day Hill
Dromore
Alex J. Coffin
J. F. Upton
Winneganee
Meadowbrook
I. W. Carlton
Woolwich
Grace Percy
Pownal
Asa Perey
Parker ‘Tread
George T. Oliver
F. C. Worrey
Oliver
George L. Davis
Transwreck
Nelle Card
Bath Braet
Havener
Bath
Irving Harrington
H. S. Bowker
Annie Cutting
George C. Beals
Ben
Til. M. Heald
Everett Harrington
M. J. Percy
A. F. Williams
Ayer
Mass
John Leach
Turner McCarty
Chelsea
Lukey
Bowker Yard
Dr. Bongartz
West Point
George C. Pease
Bath Grain Co
James
C. Gillies
Sebasco
Smalk Point
Kennebec River
Knight and
Hornes Woodman
Lewis W. Berry
Milliken-Tomlingson Co
Portland
Texas Oil Team
Ina Pease
George Davis
Brunswick
Martha Cutting
Margaret Pevey
Bath Tron Works Janitor Ernest Johnson Easter in New York
Ernest Johnson of Bath Tron Works janitor force spent Easter in New York. Mr and Mrs Edward Reed left Saturday for a several days visit in Boston and vicinity.
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Ernest Johnson
Bath Tron Works
New York
Edward Reed
Boston
Vicinity
New wage scale boosts pay for telephone operators
Boston conference yields wage increases for operators across Maine exchanges. Lewiston local president Mrs Hazel M Foss announced retroactive raises from January 1. Bath staff receive step based pay up to 16.50 for ten years and 18.50 for supervisor positions, with maximums noted.
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Mainé
Boston
Hazel M. Foss
Lewiston
Bath
Ituu
Painter Injured Falling From Garage Roof
Painter James Jewett was injured Wednesday afternoon after tumbling from the garage roof at Capt. Samuel R. Percy’s home. He suffered severe shoulder pain but no bones were broken, was taken to his Washington street home by Curtis, and treated by Dr. Peaslee after being helped into Rev. Frank H. Hall’s house.
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James Jewett
Samuel R. Percy
Jewett
Frank H. Hall
Dr. Peaslee
Mr. Jewett
Washington Street
Fred 8. Curtis
Hartleb Cheltra Sell Their Bottling Plant to Lewiston Buyer
Harry Day of Lewiston purchases Hartleb and Cheltra bottling business after a generation of growth. A sum of money changes hands this week with 30 days to finalize the transfer. Day concluded preliminaries locally and visited the Bath plant, the firms having long led the state bottling trade.
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Harry Day
Lewiston
Hartleb & Cheltra
Mr. Day
Day
Bath
Hartled & Chestra
Dennett Smith Couple Wed At Lewiston Parish
Menander Dennett and Mrs Laura Fk Smith of Lewiston were married April 18 in United Baptist church by Rev George K Finnie. Dennett, a noted reader and entertainer, recently appointed Lewiston postmaster, previously paymaster at Androscoggity mills. The bride is a Lewiston milliner. They will reside on Lake Auburn shores this summer in a cottage.
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Menander Dennett
Laura Fk. Smith
Lewistin
United Baptist Church
George K. Finnie
Dennett
Lewiston
Androscoggity Mills
Lake Auburn
Tuesday Fire in McCutcheon Woods Traced to Water Drill
A Tuesday afternoon blaze in the Joseph B. McCutcheon woods near Five Mile swamp was fought with a white pumper and 2300 feet of hose from High Street hydrant. Firefighters used water from a brook and returned to Water Street at 5 30 tiring from the effort. The fire spread over a wide area but caused limited damage, mainly to brush and timber trimmings.
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Joseph B. McCutcheon
Five Mile Swamp
High Street
Lemont Street
Water Street
Birthday bowler smashes two records at Park alleys
Fred McFadden celebrated his birthday by setting a new Park alleys record of 155 and totaling 641 with strings of 93 94 4 155 97 plus a 641 overall. He also tied Morris Reynolds’ record by surpassing two other marks, with Jack Russell of Lewiston tying Reynolds’ 579 by 147 111 114 106 101.
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Fred McFadden
Park Alleys
Morris Reynolds
Jack Russell
Lewiston
Reynolds
Greeting to Lightkeepers at Sagada county meeting
At the W C T U meeting held April 18 in Sagada county Mrs Sarah Aderton led devotions and reports from several superintendents were heard. Easter greetings were sent to lightkeepers. Mrs Addie Robbins was named permanent chair of the program committee. The society will suspend fund drives during the Liberty Bond campaign per government request. Miss Alice May Douglas spoke on peace and kindness to animals week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Aderton
Sagadahoe County
Addie Robbins
United States
Alice May Douglas
Maud H. Dudley Sold From Lutz Shipping Fleet
The schooner Maud H. Dudley built in Bath in 1884 and once owned by Captain Frederick J. Hinckley was seized by the alien property custodian from Lutz Shipping Co. and sold in Pensacola Florida. The 400 ton Crescent and the 328 ton Dudley were bid in by C. H. Turner of Pensacola for 26450 dollars, while schooner John Francis of 285 tons sold to J. B. Fragnez Co. of Tampa for 8100 dollars.
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Maud H. Dudley
Io Bath
Gost & Sawyer
Frederick J. Hinckley
Lutz Shipping Co
Pensacola
Fla
Crescent
Dudley
C. H. Turner
Pengecola
John Francis
J. B. Fragnez Co
Tampa
Funeral of Thomas L. Savage in Woolwich
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at his Woolwich home with Rev Samuel Ax Evans of People s Baptist Church officiating. Bearers named were Thomas Long Clarence Getchell Arthur Heteh Nelson Wright and burial followed in the Baptist cemetery at Woolwich.
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Thomas L. Savage
Woolwich
Samuel Ax Evans
People's Baptist Church
Thomas Long
Clarence Getchell
Arthur Heteh
Nelson Wright
Baptist
Veterans honor Senator Baxter handtub in Bath parade
Bath veterans announced a new handtub named Senator Baxter, formerly the T. W. Priest, purchased from Portsmouth veterans. The 10 inch Button type will serve Bath’s association for competitive work only. Transported by White Transfer Co. truck, it arrived Sunday and will be repainted with the new name. The Bath association, about 10 members strong, seeks entry in the New England Veteran Fireman's league.
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Baxter
Portsmouth Veteran Fireman's Association
Bath Association
Bath
T. W. Priest
White Transfer Co
Bath Veteran Fireman's Association
Soldiers Asking for More Books in World War Effort
The State Librarian reports a War Library appeal seeking 5000 Maine books by July 1 for soldiers overseas. The ALA plans to ship 750,000 books abroad, including 500,000 as gifts, with Ralph Connor and Zane Grey among preferred authors. Send books to the nearest public library or to State Library Augusta Maine marked for soldiers.
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War Library
France
Arny
Maine
Ralph Connor
Zane Grey
Kipling
O’'Henry
Stewart Edward White
Jack London
Oppenheim
Joseph Lincoln
State Library
Augusta
Mrs Lucinda M Shaw Dies After Five Week Illness
Mrs Lucinda M Shaw of Bath died Wednesday morning after a five week illness. Born in Phippsburg to Abner Dunham and Elizabeth Lee Young, she taught school and married Nathaniel S Morse of Bath, later Seth H Shaw of Woolwich. Survived by son Guy D Morse and two Bath Morse step sons, plus a Richmond step daughter and a Bath granddaughter. Funeral will be private Friday afternoon.
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Lucinda M. Shaw
Shaw
Phippsburg
Abner Dunham
Elizabeth Lee Young
Nathaniel S. Morse
Bath
Seth H. Shaw
Woolwich
Mrs Wakefield of Bath Died After Illness
Mrs John C Wakefield aged 57 of 181 Center street Bath died Tuesday afternoon after about four weeks of illness. Born in Phippsburg Feb 18 1862 she was daughter of the late Benjamin S Oliver and Eunice E Oliver. Survived by husband son Frances Wakefield granddaughter Marion Wakefield sister Mrs William Harington and brother Asa D Oliver all of Bath.
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Hlannah Elizabeth Wakefield
John C. Wakefield
Center Street
Wakefield
Phippsburg
Benj
Eunice E. Oliver
Bath
Capt
Samuel Wakefield
Frances Wakefield
Marion Wakefield
William Harington
Asa D. Oliver
Kennebec Log Driving Co opens season with extended booms
The Kennebec Log Driving Co finished setting booms along the river for the season. A wing boom and many sorting booms are in place, with four foot wood to be driven to Hollingsworth & Whitney, Winslow, and D Warren Co. at Kennebec. Water levels were falling on drives, but are expected to rise Monday due to Moosehead lake gates.
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Kennebec Log Driving Co. Thaa
Shawmut
Five Mile Island
Kennebec
Augusta
Hollingsworth & Whitney Co
Winslow
West Bath Tops County Victory Loan Quota First
Congratulations to West Bath for becoming the first town in the county to reach and exceed its Victory loan quota, marking a notable local achievement in the fundraising drive.
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West Bath
End Sewer Ard Proposition Nears Completion
A Bath project by Litchfield and Prest driving a 2000 foot northeasterly sewer from Winship Street to the river involves blasting ledges up to 14 feet high. The 24 inch main includes 21 man holes, with 18 inch pipe at the end extending 20 feet beyond the low tide line. About 25 workers reside in a temporary shack while Prest’s blasting plan aims to spare the water main on Washington Street.
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Litchfield & Prest
Winship Street
Washington Street
Prest
Charles Bowker
Brunswick and
Topshawk
Litchfield
Bath
Rimergency Fleet Corporation
Community Social Proves A Success At Corliss Street
A large turnout of about 200 residents from the South End attended a Sterling Bible class organized community social on Corliss street Tuesday night. The event featured singing by Edith and Catherine Thompson, a violin and piano duet by Thelma Rich and Mary Rich, a reading by Sidney Eaton, games and various contests. Ice cream, cake and fruit punch were served by the entertainment and refreshment committees led by Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney and others.
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Corliss Street Woetry
Sterling Bible Class
South End
Edith Thompson
Catherine Thompson
Thelma Rich
Mise
Wilfred W. Chaney
Orvis Gray
Perley Pratt
John Huot
Carroll Deering
Archie Bucklin
Old Peabody Pew Again Successful in Church Play
The Central Church League presented The Old Peabory Pew to a lively audience on Monday evening. Old fashioned matrons in period costumes enacted a lively skit while children offered songs and recitations. Robert Wishart performed Harry Lauder’s Roamin in the Gloamin with spirited Scottish charm.
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Central Church League
Robert Wishart
Harry Lauder
Returned Discharges At Red Cross Home Service Office
Discharges for listed individuals have been received at the American Red Cross Home Service Office and must be claimed at the earliest date. The office is open afternoons 2 to 6. If the man cannot attend in person, a friend may pick up with a written order from the discharge owner.
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Home Service Office
American Red Cross
Frank P. Daley
John F. Ames
James F. Sullivan
Samuel J. Smith
Frank L. Higgins
Percy B. Bull
Floyd F. Creamer
Frank Passonia
Verdie Allen Grant
Erland C. Rogers
Amos H. Richardson
Joseph Dubey
Frank Card
Morse High Play The Man From Mexico at Bath
The Morse High senior class presents The Man From Mexico on April 30 in Bath. Casts have worked for over two months to deliver a top comedy and hope many residents attend to support the seniors.
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Morse High School
Bath
Mexico
Leroy M Reynolds Rites Held In Town
Leroy M Reynolds aged 24 and only son of Mr and Mrs Cyrus M Reynolds of 44 Cherry Street died Sunday after a year long illness. Born February 11 1895 he was a rivetter by trade and attended Wesley Methodist Episcopal church. His funeral will be Tuesday afternoon at two at the family home.
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Leroy M. Reynolds
Cyrus M. Reynolds
Cherry Street
Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church
Court suspends sentences over intoxicating beer claim
Two men appeared before the lower court on Tuesday and had their sentences suspended during good behavior. They said they became intoxicated drinking 24 percent beer believed by many to be intoxicating. Police report many others claim similar intoxication. Sheriff Oliver will test the beer in the May term of court. It is said to be the seal beer sold in Boston bars and sat On De.
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Oliver
Boston
Veteran Firemen's Association Embereti Water Event
The Veteran Firemen's association plans a harbor water event from Portsmouth with a trial set for tomorrow evening. Strong local groups and officials are expected to attend as part of the embereti program.
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Bexter Revent Pty
Portsmouth
Norrow
Mayflower Carrying on Trains and Trolleys
On trains and trolley cars nearly every woman carries a bunch of mayflowers while many men wear lepriga of them in their hat holes.
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Hutton Holes
Annual Meeting Of Old Ladies Home Re Elects Officers
The Old Ladies' Home Association held its annual meeting on Thursday afternoon. Officers re elected include Augustus A. Percy as president William D. Sewall vice president Rev David L Wilson treasurer Mrs Langdon T Snipe secretary and several others as managers for three years. New board members are Mrs Wilbur Cahill Miss Lina Sewall and Mrs Davis E Hatch. The Bath National Bank was named trustee and Charles H Cahill became purchasing agent. The treasurer reported rising expenses with 1918 19 income of 4077 66 and expenses of 58541 8 5. The home houses 16 inmates and enjoys monthly services and physician support amid wartime strain.
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The
Old Ladies’ Home Association
Augustus A. Percy
William D. Sewall
David L. Wilson
Langdon T. Snipe
Albert H. Shaw
Oliver Moses
William Watson
John Kimball
William J. Sewall
Caroline A. Moulton
Elizabeth Moses
Julia Barker
Wilbur Cahill
Lina Sewall
Davis E. Hatch
Bath National Bank
Charles H. Cahill
Bath
Christine ©. Snipe
Board of Managers
Fred Sewall
Sarah A. Nealley
Snipe
F. O. Sewall
Sarah A. Neally
Sewall
Neally
Chestnut Street Juniors Suffer Defeat by North End Cubs
Chestnut Street Juniors fell 1 to 4 to the North End Cubs on Thursday at Dead Horse. Cubs pitcher Landers held the Juniors in check while McPhee starred with the bat and glove. The Cubs erupted for 10 runs in a pivotal seventh inning to seal the win.
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Chestnut Street Juniors
The
Wands of the North End Cubs
Dead Horse
Chestnut Streets
Landers
Cubs
McPhee
Steward
Cart
North End Cubs
North End Cubs—McPheee
Landers P
Parks
Stover
Steward &K
le Munyon
Tripp
Robinson
McNilles
Chestnut Street
L’. Russell
Cary Y. H. Russelll
Moody
N. Povich
Povich
P. Pratt
F. Burns Jr
Gilman
Joyce Denies Groundless Rumor About Acting Contract
A vaudeville item fabricating humor claims actress Joyce has signed with Famous Players Lasky. The record confirms Miss Joyce’s Vitagraph contract remains valid, not expiring until June 1920.
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Yumor
Fampus Players-Lasky
Joyce
Vitagraph
Miss Lucy Rogers 73 Dies at Cousin’s Home in Bath
Miss Lucy Rogers born Georgetown June 12 1846 died at 62 Pine Street Bath early Friday morning after a brief illness. She lived much of her life with her cousin Captain D Rogers and family in Phippsburg and wintered with Mrs Bowker. She leaves a sister Mrs M Stevens of Berkeley California and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Sunday at the Bowker home with burial at Ghost Grove.
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Lucy Rogers
Frank Bowker
Pine Street
Miss Rogers
Georgetown
Francis
Susan Rogers
Rogere Phippsburg
Rogers
Mia
Phipy
Ellis P. Rogers
Comiz
Bath
Bowker
Miss
M. Stevenx
Berkeley
Calif
Angeés
Guk Trove
Oldest Maine siblings trio ends with Mary Ann Given death
Mrs. Mary Ann Given of Bowdoinham aged 98 died at her son Anson P M Given's home. Survived by sister Mrs Whileanor Sparks who recently turned 100 and brother Willing K Denham aged 16. The trio were Maine's oldest living siblings. The obituary notes her long life and family connections.
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Maine
Mary Ann Given
Bowdoinham
Anson P. M. Given
Gace
Whileanor Sparks
Willing K. Denham
Funeral of Mrs Shaw at Maple Grove family lot
The funeral of Mrs Tucinda M Shaw widow of Seth M Shaw was held Friday at 3 PM at her son Guy D Morse’s home 17 Welker Street in a private service conducted by Rev Samuel A Evans of People’s Baptist Church. Bearers were Edwin L Emmons Joseph J Bert Pratt and William Deering in the Maple Grove family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucinda M
Seth M. Shaw
Guy D. Morse
Welker Street
Samuel A. Evans
People's Baptist Church
Edwin L. Emmons
Joseph J. Bert Pratt
William Deering
Maple Grove
First Shad Taken in the Season at Bowdoinham
The first shad of the season in the Bowdoinham area was captured this week and credited to Selden Williams of R Bowdoinham. Fishermen see this as an omen of an early run and report gear checks underway. Some predict a strong year despite long-term declines in catch size.
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Anna Q. Nilsson
Selden Williams
Bowdoinham
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Kennebec Log Driving CO
OLD Peabody Pew
Downee Brothers
Dodge Brothers
Shaw Auto CO
OLD Ladies’ Home
Williams
Norwell
Ministers Association
Chestnut Street Boys
Miss Lucy Rogers
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