Community News From Augusta and Vicinity This Week
Hunter of North Adams, Baas wes and Ignées last week in Augusta. Misses Knight guests in South Paris. Jack Myer from New York to stay with mother on Federal street. Mrs Emma Stinson and sister trip to South Bristol and Pemaquid with Solon guests. Louise Blagdon hosts White Elephants party for Ina Lord Emery of Kezar Falls. Stella Hodgdon recovering from Bath hospital operation. Various visits to Salem, Vinal Haven, Bath road cottages, and Wells. The St Philips Parish plans the mystery play The Burden Bearer on Aug 17. Lincoln home renovations underway. Ministers association meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emma Stinson
Miss Jackson
Bristol
Pemaquid
Fred Magoun
Solon
Louise Blagdon
White Elephants
Gardiner Road
Kezar Falls
William Lewis
Frank Adams
Benjamin Adams
Harry Mosher
Carl Larrabee
Frank Quinnam
Clinton Bailey
Harry Bailey
Stella Hodgdon
Bath City Hospital
Jasper Rines
June
Joseph Groves
Salem
Mass
Philip Munsey
Raymond Sherman
Vinal Haven
Alma Rines
Wells Cottage
Bath Road
Charles Dunton
Joseph Plumstead
Edward
Wilmington
Del
Antoinette Plumstead
Ray Minster
Hunt
St. Philips Parish
Marshall Norton
Charles Douglass
Snell House
W. S. Warland
Miss Sortwell
Quebec
Murray Bay
Carl Binter
Pasadena
Cal
Moatsweag Farm
J. Kenneth Burnham
Metcalf
Elmhurst
L. I
Tom G. Akeley
Lincoln
Charles E. Titus
South Poland
Titus
Lawrence Averill
Sheepscot
Lincoln County Ministers’ Association
Local notes on services and town travel in Wiscasset
A service begins at 7 30 evening. A Wiscasset delegation visited Montsweag church to hear Henry F Merrill of the 13 class Portland. Various residents made motor trips to Boothbay Harbor Readfield Waterville and other towns. An automobile collision near Farmingdale injured Mrs Dodge and Mrs Dow. Several residents changed jobs moved homes and hosted visitors in town during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Montsweag
Henry F. Merrill
Portland
Charles E. Emerson
Boothbay Harbor
East Boothbay
Ben” Kelley
Norris A. Miller
Linwood N. Luse
Readfield
Stanley W. Dodge
Ralph Compton
North Andover
Mass
Farmingdale
Compton
Dodge
Wiscasset Grain Co
Maurice W. Flynt
M.C.R.R
Earl -Dow-house-on- Hooper Street
Louise Matthews
Boothbay
H. S. Sherman
Federal Street
D. S. Hawes
Winslow
Harry Hawes
North Vassalboro
H. W. Hawes
Inez Sherman
Edgecomb
Irank
Charles Sherman
Ella Abbott
Alna
C. E. Emerson
Flora Lowell
Wiscasset 25 Years Ago Highlights Local Visits
From the Sheepscot Echo August 5 1905 the column notes visits and travels of residents and guests. Joseph Hubbard of Havana Cuba arrives in town while Capt Ballard buys a four seated automobile. Others include Miss Mabel Chase of Portland visiting, Miss Gertrude McKenzie of Boston spending the month with Mrs Sylvester, and Roy Dickinson with Mark Stinton to Old Orchard for work. Several families return from visits and a notable Concert of Nations features Boston performers including Gertrude Lowell Evelyn Potts and Hadley Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hubbard
Havana
Cuba
Ballard
Guy Dow
Skowhegan
Charles Vaughn
Mabel Chase
Portland
Archie Dodge
Gertrude McKenzie
Boston
Sarah Sylvester
Roy Dickinson
Mark Stinton
Old Orchard
Herbert F. Lewis
Charlestown
Mass
Sanford Lewis
Mary Wright
Orono
Miss DeForest
Jenkins
Frank DeForest Sewall
Elizabeth
N. J
the Albee
Wood Allen and Sons
Bowman
John Greenleaf
Council Bluffs
The
Albee
West
Walter S. McIntosh
Alan
West Roxbury
F. W. Burleigh
Gertrude G. Lowell
Evelyn Potts
Hadley Polk
Wiscasset Notes From Old Files in 1891 Echo
Isa Macurda visits friends at Pemaquid. Harry Greenleaf returns from Boston on vacation. George P. F. Hobson visits his old home. Bank cashier receives a fine rattan chair from Joseph P. Tucker. John Southard sails to Greenock via Portland. Groves and Abramhs return to South Boston. Wesleyan Echo debuts in Machias with motto Good Will to Men and church illustration. Morning greeting between C E Knight and C E Emerson at Main Street corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepscot
Isa Macurda
Pemaquid
Harry Greenleaf
Boston
George P. F. Hobson
First National Bank of
C. E. Knight
C. E. Emerson
Main
Bicycle Collision In Wiscasset City Streets
A bicycle crash halted traffic as riders and machines tangled in dust. Both riders suffered only minor bruises and the editor finished second best. Knight’s wheel was damaged while Emerson’s bike showed severe strain. Caution urged for slower approach to corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
Emerson
Wiscasset
Summer Visitors at Parker Head
Mike Brady a leading golf figure and Wipgfoot club manager from Mamaroneck New York and Mrs Brady are expected to visit sister Mrs Alston E Oliver. Many Boston and Massachusetts families occupy cottages in Parker Head for August with several residents listed and one local illness improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Brady
Wipgfoot Club
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Brady
Alston E. Oliver
Elizabeth Holmes
Watertown
Mass
Oliver
Herbert
Bassett
Blanche
Boston
E. M. Wyman
Annie B. Wayne
Melrose
John Terrell
Terrell
New England Telephone Co
Anderson
East Boston
John Christophora
Revere
Mank
Howard Milton
Lyndon Parker
Alicia Webber
Milton
C. A. Rollins
A. B. Webber
Watts
Winthrop Cottage
Edwin J. Marsh
Uncle Sam Dredge Plan Aims at Atkins Bay Harbor
A petition filed with the Boston based United States Engineering Office seeks dredging of about 20 acres at the mouth of the Kennebec River to create a safe harbor between two state reservations. A hearing is set for August 13 at Popham as engineers conduct a preliminary survey with government funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins Bay
Kennebec River
United States Engineering Office
Boston
Casco Bay
Sheepscot River
Kennebec
Engagement Announced for Priscilla Footer and Edwin Powers
Miss Priscilla Madelyn Footer and Edwin T. Powers announce their engagement. Miss Footer is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Footer of 38 South Street and a Morse high school graduate of 1923. Mr. Powers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Powers of 18 Cummings Street, is a Morse high school graduate of 1925 and works at Craft’s Battery Service. The couple plan to marry in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Madelyn Footer
Edwin T. Powers
Joseph Charles Footer
South Street
Powers
Raymond Powers
Cummings Street
A. Hallett & Co
Craft
Center Street
Morse High School
Footer
Joseph Charles Footer & Sons, Clothiers
Salvation Army Drive Progress Near Target
The Salvation Army drive for 3000 dollars advances steadily with a noon tally of 1000 and four days remaining. Promised major gifts and ongoing support suggest success, with checks urged to Daniel Williams at First National Bank. Alderman Arthur Sewall buys a Johnson outboard boat from Harold P. Small Co for Kennebec River use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Daniel Williams
First National Bank
Arthur Sewall
Johnson
Kennebec River
Harold P. Small Co
West Bath notes social visits and summer activity
West Bath residents hosted and visited relatives and friends across nearby towns. Cottages at Sabine Birch Point Foster's Point hosted many guests from Bath Larrabee's Grove Lewiston Everett Roslindale and Boston while Red Cross members held a picnic and area families enjoyed August stays and lawn events.
Horse Drawn Truck Halts Trolley Traffic on Front Street
A horse drawn truck blocked the Front Street trolley track near Corner Brook Foundry & Machine Co for about 30 minutes as heavy mill machinery was en route for repairs. A rear wheel rim detached when passing Summer Street, causing the vehicle to be stranded on the track. Miss Ruth Meister returns to duties as clerk at Shaw's Book Store after vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Corner Brook
Ruth Meister
Shaw's Book Store
Local Notes From Woolwich and Nearby Towns
James Marr and family were among those connected to Mrs. De Card as the week closed. Mrs. Clayton Dolloff and family returned from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Prior in Loudville. Fred Hathorne drove to Gardiner. Center residents attended Montsweag services Sunday afternoon. Leora Stinson went to Augusta for work. George M. Carlton and three sons arrived from Philadelphia to spend summer with the Ryans in Nequasset. Hartland family with two children stay at James Colby’s. Edward V. Reed of Hyde Windless Co. takes his annual vacation. Mrs. Forrest Carlton travels to Bucksport for summer work. Rev. J. B. Shaw and three children visit New York relatives. Henry Farnham of Wellesley Hills visits aunt Miss Laura Farnam. Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmore and Harold and Frederick Gilmore motor through Northern Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marr
F. Ofcut
de Card
Clayton Dolloff
Jack
Philadelphia
Lawrence Ryan
Nequasset
Hartland
Bath
James Colby
Edward V. Reed
Hyde Windsoe Co
Forrest Carlton
Bucksport
J. B. Shaw
Ruth
Benjamin
Senter
New York
Henry Farnham
Wellesley Hills
Laura Farnam
John ©. .Gilmore
Harold
Frederick Gilmore
Alh
Maine
Montsweag Church Hosts Variety of Sept Events
A large Montsweag church audience heard Henry F Merrill of Portland speak on Abraham the Faith Pioneer. The Lincoln County Ministers' association will present a surprise program Thursday. The Peabody Pew comes Aug 14 with a local cast and community sing. Hillcrest hosts cradle roll party Aug 15 with a health clinic and young children activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsweag Church
Portland
Henry F. Merrill
Merrill
Abraham
Hillcrest Lawn
Montsweag
Lincoln County Ministers’ Association
Hillcrest
Pejepscot Man Fined for Assault Case
Mike Pagurka of Pejepscot pleaded guilty in municipal court before Judge John J. Keegan to simple assault and battery on Miss Carrie Smith of Fryeburg. He was fined 50 dollars plus 94.25 dollars costs totaling 148.25 dollars and given six months in jail suspended on good behavior for a year. The incident occurred in Pejepscot last Friday night as Miss Smith walked with Mike Woitka. Deputy Sheriff Frank Carver of Topsham led the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Pagurka
Pejepscot
John J. Keegan
Carrie Smith
Fryeburg
Keegan
Miss Smith
Mike Woitka
Pagurka
Frank Carver
Topsham
Visiting Friends In Town Noted In Weekend Calls
Fred White of Kennebunkport called on relatives in town. Gardiner residents Mrs. Albert Hodgdon and Mr. and Mrs. George Perkins with daughters Marjory and Arline visited Mr. and Mrs. Har old Wall. Gardiner pair Mr. and Mrs. James Hammond with children Helene and Richard called on Mrs. Harold Wall. Rotary Rest Room visitors included Helen Strum Watertown Mass B Vera Dexter Woolwich Anna Liddell Readville Mass Annie Smith Brockton Mass and Cora Libby Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred White
Kennebunkport
Albert Hodgdon
Gardiner
George Perkins
Marjory
Harley Libby
Arthur Siegars
Arline
L. H. Siegars
Joe
Harold Wall
James Hammond
Helene
Richard
Rotary
Helen D. Strum
Watertown
Mass
B. Vera Dexter
Woolwich
Anna M. Liddell
Readville
Annie R. Smith
Brockton
Cora G. Libby
Portland
Herbert C Stevens Celebrates 67th Birthday Party
Mr and Mrs Herbert C Stevens of 9 Cobb road hosted relatives and friends from Portland Auburn and Hallowell for a Sunday birthday gathering in his honor. Attendees included their daughter and grandson and multiple families from Portland Auburn and Hallowell. Stevens received gifts and a large birthday cake as refreshments were served and well wishes were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Stevens
Cobb Road
Portland
Auburn
Hallowell
Stevens
Earl Randlett
Herbert
Hubert Bishop
Ralph A. Peaslee
Frances
Leon Hamiston
Milton Aldrich
Mabel Aldrich
Mabel
Lindell
H. C. Fuller
Helen
Sarah
David
Carl S. Aldrich
Clara
Elaine
Mr. Stevens
Summer round up of children planned
The Summer round up of preschool children is progressing. Many entering school this fall have been examined, but a large number have not. Parents are urged to ensure examinations before Sept. 1 and may contact Mrs Rosanna McFadden or Clinton D Wilson for information and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosanna McFadden
Clinton D. Wilson
Duncan McInnes Guests at Sebago Camp
Duncan McInnes from Boston arrived Saturday to spend two weeks with his mother Mrs J McInnes of Ashingtons. They were end guests of Cecil E Paine and Miss Mary Paine at their camp at Sebago where they were joined by Rodger McInnes of Boston and John McInnes of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McInnes
Boston
J McInnes
Ashingtons
Cecil E. Paine
Mary Paine
Sebago
Rodoer McInnes
John McInnes F
New York City
Auto crash injures Sands family at Hunt's Corner Malden
Morning crash on the Malden turnpike sends Mr Sands and his two daughters to Malden hospital with injuries. Mrs Sands fractured skull and facial lacerations. Miss Marjorie and sister Trene badly hurt but improving. X rays planned. Mrs Una Trull Sands, formerly from Bath, is among the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt’s Corner
Malden
Mass
Trene
Malden Hospital
Mr. Sands
Sands
Bath
Una Trull
Hart Sells Transfer Business to Bates in Bath
The oldest trucking business in Bath changed hands Friday when John E. Hart sold Hart's Transfer and its steamboat Virginia agency to Capt. Harvey A. Bates. Bates will run the operation from the city landing and 222 Water Street with three horses, jiggers, a truck, and the transfer and freight business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
John E. Hart
Hart's Transfer
Virginia
Harvey A. Bates
William W. Mason
John Hart
Capt. Bates
Texas Oil Co
American
Texas Co
Hart
City Landing
Water Street
Bath to Host Six Day Circus Next Week
A six day circus comes to Bath starting Monday featuring 18 acts including clowns bands aerial artists acrobats gymnasts jugglers and animals Adele Nelson and her performing elephants headline. The circus travels from Rockland this week and arrives in Bath Sunday for a week long engagement at Ride Out's field. Miss Marianne Watson of Boothbay Art Studios stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert S Watson in Candy's Harbor over the weekend with Harriet Lord of 50 Pearl Street as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Adele Nelson
Rockland
Rideout’s
Field
Marianne Watson
Boothbay Art Studios
Robert S. Watson
Candy’s Harbor
Harriet Lord
John A. Lord
Pearl Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ford
Buick
G.M.C
Haggett’s Garage
Parker Head
Uncle Sam
Atkin’s Bay
Popham Beach
Oes
Norway Medicine Co
Norway
Elmer Craig
Mac Henry Footer
Hardings
James B. Lemont
Carol Coombs
Natick
Robert Metcalf
Harry Williams
Lincoln ‘Williams
Foster’s Point
L. D. Rogers
Laura Lemont
E. W. Haggett
Fred W. Larrabee
West Bath
William Burke, Jr
William Burke
Larrabee’s Grove
Camp Gregory
Itar Lake
Marguerite Williams
Campbell’s Pond
Winthrop
Jack Willard
John
East Braintree
Campbell’s ‘Pond
Willard
Martha King
George Hunt
Harry Hall
Hunt Cottage
Birch Point
Richard Ahlin
Clarence McCarty
Everett
Swan Cottage
Alvah White
Lewiston
Annie Staples
Staples Cottage
Edwin Ahlin
James Scott
James, Jr
Joseph
Florence Swan Chadwick
Red Cross
Annie Trufant
James Cameron
Sebasco
Merton Wright
David Neilson
Roslindale
John Larrabee
Douglas Shaw
Arthur W. Brawn
Billerica
Shaw
Brawn
Julia Coombs
Amy Coombs
Frank Jaques
Almena
High Street
Ernest E. Williams
Campbell's Pond
Horace Aitken
Russell Folsom
Beachmont
Aitken
Sabino
Everett Lemont
Fred Kittredge
William Kittredge
Lemont
Eben Talcott
Janet
Chester Stevens
Alston Oliver
Holmes
H. A. Owen
Owen
Sabine
William Small
Raymond
William, Jr
Spring Street
Delmar
4-H Club
John Willard
John, Jr
Rosedale
Higgins
Edward McShane
Martha
Belle Donnell
Ralph Williams
Chester Davis
Brookline
Ernest Rose
Dresden
L. F.” Atwood
Bath Savings Institution
Larrabee
Brown Farm
New Meadows
Walter T. Brown
Joseph Larrabee
Anstress
Emily
John F. Larrabee
Emma Sears
Gordon F. Prebic
Edgar C. Murphy
Elizabeth Hunt
Harry Byram
Harry Byram Jr
Harriet Royal
Walter Royal
Freeport
J. Roy Larrabee
J. Roy Jr
Graham
A. R. Green
Robert
William
Phyliss
E. E. Mildred Graham
Brown
Barbara
Nellie
Margaret
Eugene
William H. Sands
BATES
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