Lawrence men complete 18000 mile auto tour in 29 days
Two Lawrence Massachusetts men drove an eight cent repair total across an 18000 mile route covering every state in the Union in under thirty days. They averaged over six hundred miles daily with a peak near one thousand miles in a single day while meeting governors and officials on tour. The trip showcased road conditions and travel potential of two drivers. The Maine drought, while harming crops, slowed white pine blister rust as moisture aided spores and helped limit damage to currant and gooseberry bushes, with many bushes removed to curb spread.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts
Union
Maine
Forestry Department of
Portland
Bath
Maine Primaries Near as Field Grows for Senate Seat
Discussions of candidate steps for the U S Senate race highlight Wallace H White ex governor Brewster and possibly Arthur Gould. State highway improvements east from Portland cause detours and elicit relief that rains revived crops after drought while boosting Maine’s vacation appeal.
Mohawk Trail Closed for Rebuild Between North Adams and Greenfield
The Mohawk Trail between North Adams and Greenfield Mass is not open to tourists this season while straightening and rebuilding work occurs. The halt has hurt local tourist revenue, but once finished motorists will return to inspect the changes from the road.
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North Adams
Greenfield
Mass
New England
State to host visitors and boost Massachusetts economy
The plan foresees at least ten additional visitors at the affair and a substantial business boost for Massachusetts. It is estimated visitors will leave behind not less than 500 million dollars in the state, creating wide publicity for Boston and the Old Bay State.
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State
Massachusetts
Boston
Old Bay
Massachusetts Round-Up Nets Over 100 Vehicle Offenders
Massachusetts law enforcement and town police conducted a broad round-up reporting more than one hundred arrests for stolen cars unlicensed drivers improper registration unsafe brakes illegal lights and liquor transport. State registrar praised the results achieved by the joint effort.
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Massachusetts
Kennebec Bridge Revenue Hints at Strong July Profits
The piece notes potential revenue from a Kennebec river bridge, citing a daily intake near a thousand dollars and a July figure well above last year. It frames the bridge as a lucrative state asset and signals optimism for continued earnings.
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Kennebec River
Tolly
Hywincos Fall To Brunswick In 13 6 Bath Cubs Slugging Beats
Brunswick pours 13 runs on 16 singles, erasing Hywincos 6 in a five inning outburst. Cannonball Oliver shines after sixth, Whitmore makes a leaping center field catch, and Gagnon hits his third homer in three games as Brunswick mounts a decisive victory in a Riverside tilt.
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Hywincos
Brunswick
Brunswickians
George Colby
Hywinco
Cannonball Oliver
Jerry Gilmore
Billy Gove
Spider Carlton
Bath Boys
Carlton
Whitmore
Bathing guests enjoy Lakewood night scene in Maine
Bath residents report a lively Lakewood weekend with nine in a party occupying two new bungalows and several other cabins. The group attended the Lakewood theatre to see Tweedies, praised for its Broadway quality. Lakewood is expanding with improvements to grounds, water front, streets, golf, and new bungalows, with the Inn noted for fine service. Overnight stays fill early and advance reservations are advised.
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Bath
Lakewood
Fred E. Drake
Arthur Sewall
Rodney E. Ross
Henry C. Wright
Harry G. Deering
George W. Merrill
Lakewood Theatre
Tweedies
Maine
Mayo of Old Town Buys Local Undertaking Firm
Arthur F Mayo of Old Town has purchased the Chadbourne undertaking at 32 Broad Street from the Chadbourne estate via Arthur R Chadbourne of New Bedford Mass. Mayo, a 29 year veteran, will continue the business as Chadbourne. He is married with three sons and will operate under the Chadbourne name.
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Arthur F. Mayo
Old Town
William C. Chadbourne
Arthur R. Chadbourne
New Bedford
Mass
Broad Street
John M. Clark
Mr. Chadbourne
Mr. Mayo
Boston
Claremont
N. H
Keene, N. H
W. E. Craig
Mayo
Chadbourne
Rotary Attendance Swelled by Guests
Summers visitors to Bath Rotary boosted weekly luncheons at Hotel Phoenix with extra chairs. Notable guest Former Governor N. E. Kendall of Town applied for Bath club membership. Speaker C. M. Batchelder of First National Bank of Boston discussed stock markets, water power growth, and electric machinery shaping prospect for three years. Visiting Rotarians listed from several states.
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Rotary
Hotel Phoenix
N. E. Kendall
Sebasco
Bath Club
C. M. Batchelder
First National Bank of
Boston
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Batchelder
Fred D
New England
Rob Cauley
Wallingford
Conn
C. M. Page
Indianapolis
Ind
George Morse
Boonton
N. J
Dick Vose
Cambridge
John Giles
George Gray
Lynn
Edward B. Varney
Fall River
Walter Scott
Hartford
Norman Smith
Brunswick
Fred Galvin
Malden
Alvin Brainerd
Arlington
Thayer Sherman
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Maine Weather Prophet Predicts August Weather
Lewiston's Sam Merrill, famed weather prophet, challenges the almanac on dog days dates and offers August forecasts: normal to below temperatures, normal to above rainfall, two storm periods from the 8th to 14th and 18th to 24th, warm later in the month, and unsettled conditions with thunder showers the second and third weeks.
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Sam Merrill
Lewiston
Sam
Personal notes on local residents' visits and stays
Capt William Small of East Boston spends a few days with family at Getchell street. John Sanborn visits his parents on Cherry street after weekend in Norridgewock. Robert Feero vacations with relatives at Phippsburg, weekend with Clyde Feero. Mr and Mrs Francis Lee return to Quincy after Bath visit with Edwards Lee family. Harry Thompson and daughters from Brewer visit Ella Gilman in Bath. Ralph Gay of Hyde Windlass Co visits for a week. leaves for Sanford to visit relatives. Mrs Palmer Cobb and Lei Chen of Haverford Pa visit Bath, then Bristol for two weeks. Milton D Thomason and son Warren of Fairhaven with Annie Merry of Scarboro Beach guest of Mrs Albert Light. Miss Urie Merrill rests after appendicitis operation at Brunswick hospital.
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William Small
East Boston
Getchell Street
John Sanborn
Norridgewock
Lewis Sanborn
Cherry Street
Robert Feero
Phippsburg
Clyde Feero
Turner Court
Francis Lee
Quincy
Mass
Bath
Mr. Lee
Edward J. Lee
Pearl Street
Harry Thompson
Marjorie
Jeanette
Brewer
Thompson
Ella Gilman
Middle Street
Ralph Gay
The
Hyde Windlass Co
Gay
Sanford
Palmer Cobb
Leichen
Haverford
Cobb
Frederick Drake
Bristol
N. H
Milton D. Thomason
Warren
Fairhaven
Annie Merry
Scarboro Beach
Albert Light
Palmer Street
Utarie Merrill
Jason A. Merrill
Grove Street
Brunswick Hospital
Leon
William M. Palmer
L. P. Clark
R. E. Smith
B. M. Keys
New York
Nettie Snowman
Eugenie Farwell
Miss Fields
Auburn
George Lloyd
Groton
Harry Greenlaw
Harry
Boston
Greenlaw
Robinson Cottage
Arthur Berry
Proctor Hagan
Christine Carey
Elizabeth Carey
Rockland
Arlene Adams
Oakland
Marion Stevens
Stevens
Carlton Hinckley
Evelyn Hinckley
Carl Pierson
Alton Reed
Winnegance
Ida Rowe
Preston
Elsie Howard
Howard
D. L. Howard
Marion McQuilkin
Boothbay Studio
Marjorie Bartlett
Graham
Arlington
F. M. Biggins
Walter Savage
Kittery
Percy Savage
Louis Hagan
Baby
Hagan Cottage
Thomas Hanna
Mr. Southard
Mr. Joy
Definition of Flats Point in Municipal Court
Four men from Cundy's Harbor faced misdemeanor charges for digging clams on West Bath flats without a town permit. Judge Keegan fined Warren Alexander, Lyman Alexander, Jerry Wallace, and Harvey Dunning $5 each plus $4.12 costs, after a two hour hearing that debated whether the Middle Grounds West Bath were flats. The defense argued the area lay beyond low water and not flats, citing a Maine Supreme Court definition. the prosecution argued the Middle Grounds were West Bath flats. Bonds set at $25 each for future court appearance.
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Edward W
New Meadows Inn
Lyman Alexander
Dale
Brinigham
West Bath
Foster’s Point
Brunswick
Bridgham
Maine
Lillian M. Brown
New Meadows
West Bath Flats
Sagadahoc
Industrial Accident Cases Heard Here
The Industrial Accident Commission held hearings on multiple cases Thursday including Ba lessio vs Litchfield and Royal Indemnity with Keegan and Carey representing. Afternoon dockets included Cameron vs Blais dell Aetna and Sheldon vs Bath Box Co and others against Bath Iron Works American Mutual Co Samoset The Samoset Co and related firms with Murray Pushard noted. White vs Downing Century Insurance Co was dismissed and McKiever vs Kerr Houston New Jersey Fidelity Co continued. Earl Russell presided as associate legal member.
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Industrial Accident Commission
Joe Balessio
Stephen Litchfield
Royal Indemnity Co
John J. Keegan
Balessio
John P. Carey, Jr
Robert Cameron
H. B. Blaisdell
Aetna Insurance Co
Lee Sheldon
Bath Box Co
Federal Mutual Insurance Co
Joseph Grace
Bath Iron Works
American Mutual Co
Eva Sanford
The
Samoset Co
Linwood Murray
T. R. Burns
Loring Pushard
Carey
Murray
Pushard
Alva White
N. W. Downing
Century Insurance Co
Jack McKiever
Kerr & Houston
New Jersey Fidelity Co
Earl Russell
Invitation to Cooper River Bridge Opening in Charleston
Hon. N. Gratz Jackson receives invitation from Cooper River Bridge Inc to attend the opening ceremony of the Cooper River bridge in Charleston South Carolina on Thursday August 8 at noon. The event honors an engineering milestone with federal state municipal and business leaders attending. C K Allen served as resident engineer on the project following his work on the Carlton bridge.
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N. Gratz Jackson
Kennebec Bridge Association
Cooper River Bridge, Inc
Cooper River
Charleston
S. C
C.K. Allen
Carlton
Reverend Carey Ends Corliss Street Pastorship
Reverend Robert H. Carey preached his farewell sermon on July 27 at Corliss street church and leaves Saturday for Portland to establish temporary headquarters for several months. He has many invitations to fill pulpits or accept other pastorates but plans a rest for the remainder of the summer. At Sunday’s close he was presented a framed motto and gold coins by parishioners for his three years of service. Mrs. Arline Troop and others enjoyed a New Meadows picnic Thursday night.
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Robert H. Carey
Corliss Street
Portland
Vacation School Ends With Fine Pageant
The vacation school concluded after a three week session, led by Rev R H Carey and Miss Eva Grant. Students created soap carvings, vases, painted blackboards, and made bookmarks and napkin rings. The pageant The Triumph of Happiness featured Edward Butterfield as interpreter and Elizabeth Trott as the Spirit of Happiness. A Christmas tree scene raised funds for the Philippines, with a packing box to arrive by Christmas. several pupils received certificates and Rev Carey received a leather pocketbook from the pupils.
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R. Hare
Church School
Eva Grant
Yarmouth
Sadie Coombs
Bertha Corfield
Ruth Watson
Edwina Thornton
Evelyn Trott
Hibbert Norton
Edward Butterfield
Elizabeth Trott
Philippines
R. H. Carey
Partridge Seeks Congressional Nomination in Maine District
Donald B. Partridge of Norway announces his bid for the Republican nomination in Maine's second district, joining Zelma M. Dwinal of Camden in a race to succeed Wallace H. White Jr. Partridge, Oxford county Republican chair and local official, is Bates College alumni and active in Kiwanis, Masons, and Knights of Pythias. Dwinal, a lawyer and legislator, has drawn early support and broad friendships. The June primary will determine the hopefuls for the seat in Congress.
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Donald B. Partridge
Norway
Maine
Wallace H. White, Jr
United States
Gould
Zelma M. Dwinal
Camden
Knox County
Partridge
Oxford County
Republican Committee
Bates College
Paris Trust Co
Kiwanis Club
Masons and
Knights of Pythias
Dwinal
Bath Parrot Sings National Anthem
A harbor views shop owner declines an offer to enter talking pictures for his parrot Buster who can sing a full stanza of My Country Tis of Thee on his own. Vitaphone cameramen hope to film the ability but the bird performs only by its own choice. Buster occasionally belts the first verse with a hearty chuckle.
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Buster
Arthur Kateon
Harbor Views
Vitaphone
America
Hall of Fame
Golf Tournament Plans Tabled By Colonial Club
A special committee appointed by President Marks of the Colonial club will study the advisability of a golf tournament with the Brunswick club. Another committee will arrange for the annual clambake and club golf tournament. Jack Dougherty and Edward Rowe changed membership status.
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Brunswick Club
Pres. Marks
Colonial Club
Jack Dougherty
Edward Rowe
Ardmore man John Fitch treated at City Hospital
John Fitch of Ardmore Pennsylvania visiting Popham Beach this summer is admitted as a patient at City hospital receiving medical care.
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John Fitch
Ardmore, Pa
Popham Beach
City Hospital
CROSSWORD PUZZLE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL LISTS
The page lists a cryptic crossword with horizontal and vertical clues, including names, places, and common terms. It references an international syndicate and various world items, with clues ranging from Saxon chiefs to plant products and royal terms.
Islands: Summer Visitors and Cottage Occupants Summary
Local notes list residents and guests at Bath area cottages and camps. Families from Boston, New York, Quincy, Oakland, West Newton, and Dorchester vacation at multiple cottages. several Bath residents host relatives and friends. a funeral service for Elsie Howard cited among visits.
Richmond Residents Gather at Te Fest Tents
Rich mond residents occupied Te Fest tents over the weekend with W D Edwards of Belmont visiting family. Higgins of West Medford spent time with Mrs High Lodge and Mrs Albert Rassmusson and daughter Pauline. Pollyanna events featured Miss Porter and several New York and Boston visitors including Miss Clara Ketcham Mt and Mrs C B Taylor Medford and Miss Doris Barker Swamp Scott.
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Richmond
W. D. Edwards
Belmont
Higgins
West Medford
C. B. Taylor
Medford
Doris Barker
Swamipscott
Jessica Kinney
Boston
Williams
Brant
Jitney Players Draw Warm Bath Reception
The Sicarie Mounay troupe played The Murder In the Red Barn under Cosmopolitan club auspices in Bath with a capacity crowd. The melodrama, lively satire, and comic interludes delighted the audience, making the first Bath visit of the era a financial and social success for the club. Curtain calls were many and a return engagement seems likely.
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Sicarie Mounay
Cosmopolitan Club
Bath
How Milan Street Got Its Name Story
An old tale explains Milan Street name origin from landowner Joshua Winslow who offered his land to route a new street after negotiations with Harding who ran a Bath to Day's Ferry. Town meetings finally accepted, and the street was named My Land then shortened to Milan. Also notes visitors to 163 High Street and local connections.
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Milan Street
Joshua Winslow
Milan
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Herbert Calderwood
Dayton Hil
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Rexton
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Lafayette College
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John Clark
Louise
Ralph Cornish
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