Electricity Farm Demonstration Opens In Topsham Maine
The public opening of Harry Hackley Electrical Demonstration Farm in Topsham is set for next Wednesday August 22 from 10 30 a m to 2 30 p m The event shows practical uses of electricity on Maine farms and home life highlighting equipment financed by local farm bureaus the University of Maine Agricultural College and Central Maine Power Co The Rackley farm illustrates electric milking ensilage grinding and house wiring while showcasing affordable appliances for farmers and families from across the state.
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Harry Hackley Electrical
Topsham
L'Ams
Maine
University of Maine Agricultural College
Central Maine Power Co
Hnckley
Topsnam Village
Augusta
White Farm
Auburn
Charles Clement
West Winterport
Rackiey
Harry A. Hrackiey
Rackley
Death linked to ptomaine poisoning in Bath man
Atrue C. Stover 38 died Monday at City hospital from ptomaine poisoning complications. A Bath machinist and Corliss Street church attendant, he is survived by wife, son Warrer, daughter Alice, father Urial, two brothers, two sisters, and other relatives. Funeral Wednesday at his home 1 Palmer Street with Bowdoinham burial.
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Atrue C. Stover
City Hospital
Bowdoin Center
Urial
Alice Stover
Bath
Hyde Windlass Co
Corliss Street Church
Warrer Stover
Walter Stover
Daniel Stover
Lisbon Falls
H. L. Safford
Martha Thompson
Augusta
Palmer Street
Bowdoinham
Amos Perry Returns From Bristol Vacation to Work
Amos Perry returned from Bristol Connecticut where he spent a week of his annual vacation with his daughter Mrs. Clayton B. Armstrong and resumed duties at Thompson Bros. Inc. on Monday morning.
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Amos Perry
Bristol
Conn
Clayton B. Armstrong
Thompson Bros., Inc
Arthur Aller Optometrist of Bath Trust Co’s Blog
Eyes tested glasses fitted offered by Arthur Aller optometrist at Bath Trust Co. blog. Services available on Monday Wednesday and Saturday with contact by phone 97 W.
Three-Quarter Century Club Plans Bangor Reunion
The Three Quarter Century Club announces Aug 27 reunion in Bangor with reduced railway rates and a state wide automobile pickup system under motor police escort. Members needing car transport should contact their county chairmen. Frank B. Nichols leads Sagadahoc. Maine Central offers one and a half fares round trip, tickets on Aug 25-27 at all stations.
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Bangor
Frank B. Nichols
Bath
Sagadahoc
Maine Central
Auto Collision Likely Leads to Court Filing in Bath
Wilfred Lambert of Lewiston, driver of the car accused of forcing Bath resident Clayton Rowe off the road near Merrymeeting turnout on June 29, may face arraignment in municipal court after Aug. 18. Lambert is at Camp Devens awaiting return as others in the 108th Infantry band defend him, while Rowe’s party and witnesses say Lambert had cut out of line and tried to pass three cars. Rowe’s car left the road to avoid collision, hitting a culvert and ejecting Lloyd Joy through the windshield. Officer George V. Jewett filed the warrant.
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Wilfred Lambert
Lewiston
Bath
Clayton Rowe
Merry Meeting
Lloyd Joy
Rowe
Lambert
Camp Devans
108Rd Infantry
Joy
George V. Jewett
Bath guests Marg Foote and Jane Cushing return
Miss Margaret Foote and Miss Jane Cushing returned to Bath Friday after a week at the Alliquippa House in Small Point.
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Margaret Foote
Jane Cushing
Bath
Alliquippa House
Small Point
Mrs Edmund P Briggs and Mrs Seth S Mullin Pass Tuesday
Mrs Edmund P Briggs and Mrs Seth S Mullin died Tuesday at Pop Place as death notices appear in local obituaries. Authorities have not released additional details pending funeral arrangements.
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Edmund P. Briggs
Seth S. Mullin
Shipping Advocate Sees Bright Future for American Merchant Marine
Alexander R. Smith editor of The Port of New York magazine lauds the White merchant marine act and foresees 100 new ships and 1,000,000 gross tons in ten years. He praises Bath Iron Works and Ship Board vice chairman Edward C. Plummer for shaping policy and rebuilding American shipping.
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Alexander R. Smith
New York
Hotel Phoenix
D. M. Humphreys
Bath
Smith
New
United States Shipping Board
Bath Iron Works
Thomas W. Hyde
Hyde
Edward
John
John H. Kimball
Plummer
Mr. Smith
Shipping Board
Maine
Bowdoin College
Washington
Congress
Alden Smiths Host Supper Then Dance at Newagen Inn
Mr and Mrs Alden G Smith entertained with a supper at their High street home on Friday night and later motored to Newagen Inn where dancing was enjoyed by guests.
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Alden G. Smith
High Street
Newagen Inn
Democratic Rally Highlights Veteran Support for Smith Campaign
The Democratic rally in the armory drew strong veteran attendance led by Judge James S. Lowell Rev Alpheus B Hervey Alden Perkins and William Dunning all over 80. Edward C Moran Jr and Ex U S Senator Obadiah Gardiner spoke praising Smith while Moran urged a strict corrupt practices act and opposed water export. Parker Lewis and Fred Reed joined in assisting the event which also held a West Point meeting in Phippsburg with Rev Ralph J Walker presiding.
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James S. Lowell
Alpheus B. Hervey
Alden
Perkins
William Dunning
Ralph C. Covel
Board of Aldermen
Herbert E. Holmes
U. S
Alfred E. Smith
New York
New York City
Sodom
Gomorrah
Smith
Bowery
Chicago
Philadelphia
Parker E. Lewis
Fred B. Reed
West Point
Phippsburg
Ralph J. Walker
St. Simeon Episco
Houston
Arthur Footer Arrives From Millinocket for Month Stay
Arthur Footer travels from Millinocket to spend a month in town. He will reside at a local lodging and participate in community events during his stay.
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Arthur Footer
Millinocket
Million Dollar Yacht to Be Built by Bath Iron Works
Bath Iron Works Corp awarded a contract to build the largest clipper stem Diesel pleasure yacht in the United States for delivery by May 1, 1929. The ship, designed by Henry J. Gielow, Inc., measures 261 feet long with a 35 foot 6 inch beam and 14 foot 6 inch draft, powered by two 1200 horsepower Bessemer Diesel engines for 15 knots. Nine guest staterooms and an expansive deck house plus owner’s suite and living areas are planned. the project sustains local employment and signals optimistic times for shipbuilding after the 1927 reopen.
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Bath Iron Works
U.S
United States
Bath Iron Works Corp
Henry J. Gielow
William 8. Newell
Republican whirlwind tour planned in Sagadahoc County
A Republican candidate tour across Sagadahoc County is set for next Wednesday, arranging stops from Bath to Five Islands Georgetown Center Woolwich Richmond Bowdoinham Bowdoin Center Topsham West Point and a mass meeting at People's Auditorium. The itinerary lists meetings with U. S. Senator Frederick Hale Governor candidate Col. William Tudor Gardiner Congressman Wallace H. White and party officials with brief speeches and receptions.
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Sagadahoc County
Eagle
Bath Post Office
Carlton Bridge
Five Islands
Georgetown Center
Todd's
Nequasset Church
Woolwich
Kennebec River
Dresden
Richmond
Richmond House
Grange Hall
Bowdoin Center
Monument Square
Bowdoinham
Town Hall
Topsham
Phippsburg
West Point
Snug Harbor Inn
Bath
People's Auditorium
U. S
Frederick Hale
William Tudor Gardiner
Wallace H. White
Daniel F. Field
Phillips
Eva C. Mason
Dover- Foxcroft
Republican State Committee
Arthur K. Purington
Frederic H. Lord
Sagadahoc
William F. Dunham
Purington
Smith's
Webber Family Visits Relatives Across States
Mr and Mrs Frank Webber journeyed from New London Connecticut with Esther and Ralph Merry to see Mrs Webber s parents Mr and Mrs Charles Harrington at Parker Head and to visit Mrs Henrietta Webber in Small Point. Mr Webber a noted marine engineer long employed as chief engineer for CV ships in New London and New York. Also visiting were Mr A J Steadman of West Newton Massachusetts and Miss Louise White of Sandwich New Hampshire, who have returned home after seeing Mrs Fred F Butler.
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Frank Webber
Esther
Ralph Merry
New London
Conn
Webber
Charles Harrington
Parker Head
Mr. Webber
Henrietta Webber
Small Point
Roe
C. V
New York
A. J. Steadman
West Newton, Mass
Louise’ White
Sandwich, N. H
Fred F. Butler
Old Colonial Homes at Wiscasset Open for Public Viewing
Yesterday the Village Improvement Society held Old House Day in Wiscasset famous as The Prettiest Village in Maine. Visitors from Bath and nearby resorts toured interiors and exteriors of historic Colonial houses on a warm ideal day, while William D. Patterson recounts local history of Wiscasset from early exploration to 18th century settlement and trade.
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Village Improvement Society
Maine
Bath
Wiscasset
William D. Patterson
DeMonts and
Champlain
New World
Sheepscot
George Waymouth
St. George
St. George’s River
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Helen Payson
Mary Mayberry
Shore Acres Course
Sebasco
Harry Hackley
Portland
Payson
Mrs. Mayberry
Snares Acres
Miss Payson
Mayberry
Arthur Aller
Optometrist
Bath Trust Co
A. R. Smith
Armory
Bessemer
Sperry
George Davie
Cornwall
Devon
England
Davie
Winchester
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