Shipping Liquor Shows Red Tape For Sheriff Oliver
Sheriff Oliver faces a maze of federal and state forms to ship liquor from the strong room at the Court House. He must arrange with a Massachusetts firm, obtain five federal blanks sworn before a notary, secure approvals from Seth May, and attach certificates to each barrel. Permits require multiple copies, various approvals, and end with sheriff signatures before shipment by rail or express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur CC. Oliver
Court House
Massachusetts
Seth May
Auburn
Mr. May
Federal Prohibition
Oliver
Interval Revenue
Maine
United States
Geston
Maine Sunday School Association Meet In Augusta
The Sfrd annual convention of the Maine Sunday School Association will be in Augusta Oct. 17 and 18. Delegates from all sections of the state and Protestant denominations will attend. Augusta churches unite in entertaining and form committees to coordinate duties for finance enrollment and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sfrd
Maine Sunday School Association
Augusta
City
Nightshirt Fashion Returns as Men Suit Up
Fashion writers mock a new male nightwear trend with trouserless pajamas and double-breasted coats resembling a Mandarin tea gown. The United National Clothiers anticipate a shift toward nightshirt dress and accessories like suspenders and rubbers, while noting its humorous and impractical side for ordinary tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United National Clothiers
Madarin
Winter Street Sunday School Picnic at Merry Meeting Park
Winter Street Sunday school held a Friday picnic for 40 members. Captains Louise White and Jeanette Smith led games on the church lawn before a trolley ride to Merry Meeting Park. After a basket lunch the group returned by four. The last session before summer ends will be Sunday at 11 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Meeting
Winter Street
Louise White
Jeanette Smith
Merrys Meeting
Bath
Junior Chautauqua Library Committee Leaders Named
Miss Mary Lord announces the junior Chautauqua shelf organizers for the library, with assistants Elizabeth Randall, Sarah Courser, Donald Crosby and Carl Oliver. Juniors are urged to send their names to her home or to Miss Foote the librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lord
Elizabeth Randall
Sarah Courser
Donald Crosby
Carl Oliver
Miss Foote
Bath Boy Becomes New Superintendent at Bath Iron Works
William Sehanbel, eight years at Bath, left for Philadelphia after completing duties as superintendent of the boiler shop. Merrill A. Foss is named the new boiler shop superintendent, a deserved promotion to a capable employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Sehanbel
Bath
Bath Iron Works. Ltd
Philadelphia
Sehanbel
Merrill A. Foss
Roeland A Chadbourne Dies In Hough's Neck Home
Roeland A Chadbourne a native of Bath died early Saturday at his home on Plough's Neck Massachusetts after an illness of over a year. He was born January 10 in Bath and moved to Massachusetts in 1873 residing first in West Roxbury before moving to Hough's Neck about four years ago. He was a skilled house joiner and leaves four brothers Arthur Thomas James Chadbourne all of Hough Neck and William Chadbourne of Bath and a nephew Arthur Chadbourne of Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roeland A. Chadbourne
Drath
Plough’s Neck
Mass
William A. Chadbourne
Mr. Chadbourne
Bath
Wls
Hamuash M. Chadbourne
Tie
Massachusetts
Heir
West Roxbury
Hough's Neck
Arthur
Thomas
James BE
Chadbourne
Hough Neck
William CL Chadbourne
Arthur RE. Chadbourne
Manchester
Funeral of Mrs McBean Held at 2 50 Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah A McBean widow of Daniel McBean who died suddenly Friday morning at the Old Ladies Home will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 50 at the Home Rev John G Rogers of Beacon Street Methodist Church officiating in the absence of Rev Charles E Brooks of Wesley church to which she belonged The tide of Summer travel is now at its height with tourists coming and leaving the State
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. McBean
Daniel McBean
Old Ladies’ Home
John G. Rogers
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Charles E. Brooks
Wesley Church
McBean
Five Islands Grange Sale and Supper Planned
The Grange announces its annual sale supper and entertainment set for Tuesday afternoon and evening August 22 with committees led by Mrs. Charles Noeton Mrs. Stearns Scott and others. A long list of volunteers handles advertising entertainment supper and various stations including ice cream candy aprons and decorating. A separate note mentions guests visiting the Young cottage and several local residents and visitors arriving from Somerville Cambridge Boston and other places. The evening features a Grange program with singing readings and a closing thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grange
Charels Noeton
Stearns Scott
M. Mune- Mahan
Everett Higgins
J. G. Stevens
Ida Hf. Rowe
Sh. H. Rowe
Elbridge Mains
Madge O'Brien
M. Bb. MacMahan
Fred Rittall
Isabel Stearns
Pinkham
Almon Marr
Reid
Ellen Hagan
C. W. Noeton
Manfred Newdick
L. H. Rowe
Julia Davis
Amanda Blaisdell
Flom
Addie Davis
Ida Williams
Ethel Todd
Beryl Reid
Alice Cromwell
Lulu Rowe
Sarah Pinkham
Bertha Lewis
J.C. Briggs
Winnifred
Susan
Somerville
Abbie Blanchard
Medford
Melba Davis
Sadiesaid
Walter Moore
Tallowell
Mex
Nettie Snowman
George S. Worrell
Ogden, Va
J. B. Hortor
Edward Lewis
Augusta
Bide-a-Wee
Manfred Miller
Cambridge
Robert TW. Kelly
Boston
George Yeo
J. W. Skelton
Mass
E. Rowe
Rowe
Leon Lewis
Proctor Hagan
Mark
Adoniram
George Glen
Edward Lenk
Arlington
Tath
Grange Ellie Ess
Ceoeiiee Gray Searseuue
Grange Topie Wu
State of Maine
Salvation Army Campaign For Funds Opens In Bath
The Salvation Army Home Service drive begins this week in Bath led by campaign director HL N Vlummer from Boston. He arrives to oversee the appeal amid long standing local needs. Mrs L F Wolmes of Hartford, formerly of Bath, visits her friend Mrs Harry, and Richard sends her Summer home at Beach Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Section
Salvation Army
Bath
HL. N. Vlummer
Boston
L. F. Wolmes
Hartford, Conn
Harry
Richard
Bireh Point
Bath boy wins a cadetship at Coast Guard academy
John A Lord Jr son of Lieut and Mrs John A Lord of 50 Pearl Street won a competitive exam in Boston June and received a cadet appointment in the line with orders to report to the commandant at the Coast Guard academy New London Conn for a three year program Cadet Lord the sole successful candidate among 28 vacancies from exams held June 24 to 28 in 33 cities and parts of the United States The Coast Guard now enjoys equal status with army and navy in rank pay and retirement benefits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
Boston
John A. Lord Jr
John A. Lord
Pearl Street
United States Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London
United States Coast Guard Service
Revenue Cutter Service
Army
Navy
Young Lord
United States
Lord
How the Muffler Muffles the Noise
A historical explainer describes muffler design, its chambered housing, and the multiple small escape holes that reduce sound by expanding and cooling exhaust gas. It notes early cuts in power from muffler defects, and urges owners to clean the muffler to prevent clogging from carbon buildup.
Speeding to catch Woolwich ferry costs Harrisburg man
W. H. Hickok of Harrisburg Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to speeding after racing toward Woolwich ferry in a Dodge with three companions. Inspector Thompson pursued him from Montsweag to Bath where Judge Keegan ordered appearance in court. Hickok paid a fine and costs totaling 16.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Hickok
Harrisburg
Woolwich
Wiscasset
Montsweag
Harry N. Thompson
State Highway Police
Hickok
Inspector Thompson
Bath
Keegan
The Guillotine Named After Dr Guillotin Controversy
An account explains how the guillotine gained its name from Dr. Joseph Ignace Guillotin though he did not invent it. It discusses Louis's blade design, Schmitt's German involvement, and the instrument’s early name Louison before being associated with Guillotin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ignace Guillotin
Louis
Schmitt
Louison
Guillotin
Mrs. Sarah A. McBean Dead at 85 in Bath
Mrs. Sarah A. McBean, 85, widow of Daniel McBean, died Friday morning at the Old Ladies' Home where she had lived since 1912. Born October 5, 1837 in St. David's New Brunswick, she was a Wesley Methodist church attendant. Survived by son John O. McBean and granddaughter Eva Antworth, both of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. McBean
Daniel McBean
Old Ladies’ Home
St. David's
N. B
David Collings
Bath
McBean
Wesley Methodist Church
John O. McBean
Eva Antworth
Funeral of Mrs Spinney Held at Spinney Home
Funeral services for Mrs Mary A Spinney widow of James L Spinney were held Saturday at 10 50 AM at the home of her son J Clifford Spinney 092 High Street Rev Edwin Dodge Hardin officiated. Bearers were Charles H Oliver William J Baker Herbert L Grinnell and Charles A Coombs. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Spinney
James L. Spinney
J. Clifford Spinney
High Street
Edwin Dodge Hardin
Winter Street
Speedsters Captured as Court Fines Hit Vehicle Violators
In Damariscotta court Monday Percy C Madeira from Virginia paid a fine of 10. Alexanderox from Mass paid 16.25 for speeding violations. Thompson continues to pursue speeding motorists as local authorities crack down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarre
Patromnan Tiara Thompson
Damariscotta Court
Percy C. Madeira
Ridal
Alexanderox
Peabody
Mass
Georgetown Annual Sale Sets Committees Dates
Georgetown working league announces its annual sale for August 15 with committees for decorations apron table candy table ice cream and more led by Mrs. W A Todd Arthur Rowe Belle Heald and others. Also notes attendees on weekend trips birthday party and various visits and engagements involving local residents.
Rotarians Hear An Able Speaker On Health
Dr George TH Coombs of Waldoboro director of the Division of Social Hygiene at the State Health Dept spoke to the Rotary Club at King Tavern delivering a talk on contagion control and economic impact aided by moving pictures. President Kershner read a thank you note from Elizabeth Randall of the Orphans Home and noted the children's enjoyment at recent events. Guests included TC Eaton of Nashua club and J AL Reynolds of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George TH. Coombs
Waldoboro
State Department of Health
Rotary Club
King Tavern
Kershner
Elizabeth Randall
Orphans Home
Rotary
TC. Eaton
Nashua. N. UL
J. AL Reynolds
Boston
Taxes discount limit expires in city tax rush
Monday marked the last day of the two per cent discount on tax payments as City Collector Ralph K. Hall handled a steady stream of taxpayers. He estimates the total discounts will amount to about 280 000 to 300 000 dollars, noting a shift toward paying early for the discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph K. Hall
Hall
Annual Outing at New Meadows Grace Church Men Meet
Thirty five Grace church men joined the annual outing at Sandy Beach on the New Meadows River. Activities included bathing waiter sports a hurdle race won by Daniel Williams 400 feet in 22 seconds. Invincibles beat the Braves 20 to 18 after nine and a half innings with lunch served and target practice by Henry W Owen Jr. Rev David L Wilson referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club of Grace Church
Invincibles
Howard Hawley
Braves
Ralph W. Bragg
Hawley
Frederic W. Baker
Fred P. Shaw
Frank H. Turner
Westmaster
Henry W. Owen, Jr
Paul Ol
Charles G. Sanborn
Carroll Watson
David L. Wilson
Central
Wesley Sorority Picnic at Pleasant Pond Cottage
Wesley Sorority held its annual picnic Saturday at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Armes on Pleasant Pond. Twenty eight members attended with beans coffee and cream provided. Boats, swimming and water activities filled the day as the group traveled in six cars guided by Herbert L. Hopkins and others, staying until sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Sorority
Fred W. Armes
Pleasant Pond
Herbert L. Hopkins
Arthur G. Oliver
Harold Armes
Arthur W. Heland
Lloyd G. Daley
George Hopkins
A. G Oliver
A. W. H. Rand
Carrie V Malcolm dies in Malden Mass at 56
Carrie V Malcolm 56 died at her Malden home after a preceding day shock. A West Kath native, she lived 35 years in Malden and sang in Center Methodist church choir. She belonged to United Order of the Golden Cross and Maine club, survived by sisters Mrs Williams and Mrs Mayo and brothers Elbridge, David, and Walter T. Paine. Harold Smith named Webster Jewelry Co representative in Gardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie V. Malcolm
Malden
Mass
Miss Malcolm
West Kath
Elbridge
Rachel Mitchell Malcolm
Center Methodist Church
United Order of the Golden Cross
Maine Club
Charles BB. Williams
Phippsburg
Nellie Mayo
Winterport
Elbridge and
David
San Francisco
Navigation schedule fragment for Kennebec line
Timetable fragment shows Kennebec Navigation Company with early morning departures and daily service notes. The text indicates a 10.00 fare and times around 10:30 am to 11:50 am with daily and weekend (Sat Sun) operations. Details are incomplete due to OCR damage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Sunday Schools Meeting
Wall Streets
Beaver
C. L Farnham Co, Inc
D. M. Humphreys & Co Fire and Marine
Room
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
Junior
Chautauqua Library Committee
Bath Boy
Roland A. Chadbourne
F. S. Curtis
Center Street
Grangers
Salvation Army Campaign For Funds
G. C. Fuller
U.S
Bath, Maine
Spinney
Georgetown
W. A. Todd
B. H. Woodside
Arthur Rowe
Jennie Todd
A. BK
Buzzo
T. M. Hagan
Belle Heald
H. Woodside
Eandy
Frank Heald
W. ©. Oliver
W. T. Boyd
Fred Reid
John Thibodeau
John Williams
H. G. Heald
Hartley Harley
Roy Moore
Owen Marr
William Parnsworth
Boothbay Harbor
Mouse Island
W. A. ‘Todd
Efarald Hunt
Charles MacMahan
Ethel
Sallie Harrison
Dorothy Oliver
Elizabeth Thompson
Th. H. Woodside
Bertha Russell
Francis Harrison
Raymond Marr
Mr. Golden
Missy Marion Hunt
Union Ball
Folly
Marion
Velma Harford
Eleanor Hollis
Reba Hooker
Eleanor Cunningham
Regina Delano
Warren Todd
Chester Horne
Everett Graves
Harlen Harford
Burton Cunningham
Elizabeth Hunt
Marion Hunt
Barbour Cottage
Christmas Cove
Ida Hooker
Harriet Deering
Mattie Hinckley
Sedgemere
David Westhall
Doris
Michels Street
Lewiston
Senter
Robinhood
Sarah Collis
Watertown
Henry Albers
Emwna Billings
Amos Steadman
Loxton
Mr. Steadman
William Noble
F.C. Higgins
Agnes Powers
Annie Jones
Leonard Boyd
Newton Highlands
Emma Dillings
Chandler Jewett
Eugene Jewett
J. Oliver
Althea
John Coughlin
Marrtown
John Marr
William Marr
Frank Moore
Frank Albertson
Popham Beach
Arthur Buzzo
Coates
B.A. Williams
Wilson
Emma Billings
William Wardwell
Ralph Reynolds
Ida Lewis
George H. Coombs
Palm Beach
John J. Desmond
New Meadows
Grace Church Men’s Club
Sandy Beach
Cote
S. Capital Magic Water Company
Congregational Church
Walter T. Paine
Quincy
Webster Jewelry Co
Harold Smith
Hallowell
Gardiner
Kennebec Navigation Company
City OF
Rockland
Cedar Grove
Dresden
Richmond
Maine Central Railroad
Androscoggin and Kennebec
Bath and Boothbay E
Westport
MacMahan Is
Sawyer's Island
Isle of Springs
Southport
Capitol Island
Squirrel Island
Boothbay
MacMahan
Wally
Sun. Lite
Dailyretae
Sun
Pemaquid Beach
Pemaquid Harbor
Christmas Eve
Ocean Point
East Boothbay
Monheran
Ennebec Navigation CO
Kfation, CO
Maing
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