Veteran Maine farmer and former sea captain Carde profile
The article chronicles the life of Mr. Carde of Bowdoinham now running a thriving Bath area farm. It recalls his early days commanding ships like the Elizabeth and John Colby, surviving a 1846 storm, and later shifting to farming and meat trading. It notes his large stock, extensive butcher business, and memories of 19th century Maine rough trade and muster days.
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Bath
Boston
Butler
Hall Macomber
Mr. Carde
Maine
Cardle
The
Independent
Carde
Canada
Canadian
Bowdoinham
Old Mustard Tavern
Arde
New England
Bowdeinham
Promised Stories of Old Times Recalled by Aged Gentleman
The passage recalls a genial old gentleman nearing ninety promising more tales of former days at a later date. His friendly nature and long life frame the memory of those conversations as a cheerful, lingering image.
Westport Notes of Guests and Local Changes
Westport social notes list Mrs. C. W. Welch of Hotel Phoenix Bath visiting the old Center, J. H. Knight and B. B. Knight in Southport, land sales, summer guests from Boston and Bath, illnesses of Stella Thomas and Myr. Frank Manley party, and a grave health report on Mrs. Rhodes. The longer item relays a tale from Elder Rhodes of Bowdoinham, praising faith and miraculous cures, with family details and farm life at Maple Grove Farm.
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C. W. Welch
Hotel Phoenix
Bath
J. H
B. B. Knight
Southport
Len Cressy
the Hollow
E. W. Stanwood
Swanton
Boston
Newcomb
Muddy Cove
H. E. Greenleaf
Clara
Somerville
Mass
William Burt
Brookline
Lyre's Nest
Edward Perkins
Brighton
J. L. Lowell
Stella Thomas
Dr. Fox
Silas H. Greenleaf
David
Omaha
Nebraska
Gertrude Greenleaf
Myra Fowle
Susan C. Hodgdon
F. W. McFarland
C. E. Kelley
R. A. Shaw
Chestnut Avenue
FL. OW. McFarland
Ruth A.shaw
Elder Rhodes
Angie M. Thomas
Hryttie M. Purington
Mary E. Tarr
Maple Grove
Anctent Blacksmith Anecdotes From Ashdale Homestead
A reader recalls the Ashdale homestead of Blacksmith Blaisdell near Echo Lake and its Blaisdell relatives. He notes the Blaisdells as natural mechanics, highlights Daniel senior and Stephen Blaisdell, and reflects on generations in Small Point and lower Phippsburg with a mix of memories and a closing proverb about time and glory.
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Geo. W. Hunt
Ashdale
Blacksmith
Stephen Blaisdell
Daniel
Small Point
Steve
Lower Phippsburg
Malaganians Move Amid Long Island Spotlight
The islanders face an ongoing story with a future seen as likely to yield more notable chapters in their history. Local attention remains high as events unfold and momentum builds for forthcoming developments.
Commission government takes hold in Trenton New Jersey
Victory hailed as pivotal in eastern states reform gives Trenton a five member commission to govern. Primaries were held July 18 with elections set for August 15. Move ends mayor and 28 councilmen's control, marking a major municipal change rooted in late 19th century reform movements.
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Department of Public Affairs
Des Moines
Trenton
Trenton Commission
John J. Hamilton
N. J
New Jersey
Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Pain
Rest and health to mother and child. Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup has been used for over sixty years by millions of mothers for teething, soothing the child, easing gums, and relieving pain. It claims to cure windcolic and diarrhoea, is described as harmless, and sold for twenty five cents a bottle.
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Ile
Canker
Rhodes
Bowdoinham
Condi
Doan's Ointment and Regulats Promote Relief
Purporting to cure itching piles Doan's Ointment promises relief after years of suffering. Doan's Regulats are sold to prevent constipation with mild bowel action. Advertises fast earache toothache and sore throat relief with Dr Thomas selections.
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Doan
Thomas
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Clear Skin
Advertises Burdock Blood Bitters as a cleansing blood tonic to treat skin eruptions scrofula pimples and rashes. Claims it makes users clear-eyed clear-brained and clear-skinned.
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Albert M. Carte
Head of Tide
J. Pearle Carde
True
Adea Kimball
Evie Notte
Waverhith
Mary Blackburn
Concord Junction
Gertrude Barrows
Hello Carde
Minneapolis
Cora Ewen
Jersey City
Westport
G. A. Gregory
RE. P. Webber
David Cressy
Willis Paine’s
Fred Greenleaf
Fret Wo McParland
R.A. Shaw
Watertown
Hattie
Galveston
Massachusetts
California
Washington
South Carolina
Houston
Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Dennison
el Paso
Sherman
Greenville
Austin
San Antonio
Marshal
Palestine
Waco
Corpus Christi
Public Affairs, Accounts and Finance, Publice
Fletcher
Albert Shaw
Europe
Amo
Castory
I Plilolav
New
Bears
Castoria
Fidelity Trust Company
Monument Square
Portland, Maine
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