Rotarians See Columbia River Highway Through Harris Pictures
Bath Rotarians viewed Ed win A. Harris of Portland images of the Columbia River Highway with descriptions of its scenery and construction. The slide show featured salmon fisheries, snowcapped mountains, waterfalls, tunnels, and the famed Enagle's Nest 3000 feet above the river. Attendees included T. S. Kohler, Capt. Richard Quick, Laton Jackson, and Howard Deering.
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Bath
Columbia River
Oregon
Pacific Ocean
Portland
Hood River
Edwin A. Harris
Maine Typothetae
King Tavern
Northwest
Enagle
Harris
Mr. Hood
Mr. Harris
TI. S. Kohler
Indianapolis
Capt
Richard Quick
Laton Jackson
Howard Deering
People's Church Juniors Organize Bath Youth Baseball Team
In Bath this summer a new junior baseball squad, the People's Church Juniors, formed by boys averaging 15, invites other church teams to challenge them. Manager C Lloyd Hooker lists players and schedules a practice with the Christian Endeavor nine, Friday at six on Dead Horse. Dr J W Loughlin of the State Health Department visits Bath camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
People’s Church
C. Lloyd Hooker
Christian Endeavor
Kelley Field
Washington Street
Hooker
Cothran P
Dutton
Small
Lincoln
Grant
Jackson
Gray
McCrater
J. W. Loughlin
Damaricotta
State Health Department
Maine
Veteran cashiers 86th birthday noted in Bath
William D. Mussenden a former First National Bank cashier born in 1863 recently celebrated his 86th birthday in Bath. Known for long service in banking he helped found Bath Trust Co and remains connected to financial circles with his son William J. Mussenden as treasurer. He hosted a family birthday dinner with wife and children in Bath.
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William D. Mussenden
William Mussenden
Mussenden
First National Bank
Maine
Oliver Moses
United States
Boston
Mursenden
Bath Trust Co
William JB. Mussenden
Mr. Mussenden
J. Houghton McLellan
Rupert H. Baxter
Bath
Garden Street
Marine engineer James T. Greenlow dies at Sailor's Snug Harbor
James T. Greenlow aged about 60 a prominent marine engineer and Parker Head native died August 10 at Sailor's Snug Harbor New York The son of James Greenlow he worked as chief on coastwise steamers before retiring due to illness He leaves a step mother two sisters Julia Rideout of Brunswick and Jennie Hyde of Pennsylvania The funeral was held at Sailor's Snug Harbor Saturday morning.
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Albert L. Strout
Solar Lodge of Masons
Sailor's Snug Harbor
New York
James T. Greenlow
Parker Head
Mr. Greenlow
James Greenlow
Abel Blaisdell
Orion
Chief Blaisdell
Pleiades
Frank C. Purington
Bath
L’arker
Julia Rideout
Brunswick
Jennie Hyde
Pennsylvania
Puringtons Drive Five Miles in Stanley Steamer Tour
Capt and Mrs Frank G Purington completed a long motor outing in their Stanley steamer with George W Wildreth of Topsham at the wheel. They began Saturday with Mrs Purington’s sister Mrs George Daley, paused in Haverhill Massachusetts to visit D W Oliver, and in East Boston were guests of Mrs Alpheus B K Purington. The trip included scenic runs along the beaches near Boston before returning to Bath by coastal routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Purington
Stanley
George W. Wildreth
Topsham
Purington
George Daley
Haverhill
Mass
D. W. Oliver
Boston
Alpheus BK. Purington
Bath
Brothers blown off coast in disabled boat rescued near Boothbay
Oliver and Alton L. Oliver from Winneganee drifted 20 miles off the Maine coast when their motorboat failed and they lost the anchor and oars. A Boothbay seinor spotted their distress signal, towed them to Popham Beach, and safe land was reached. They will ensure proper equipment on future trips.
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Tylestone
Oliver
Alton L. Oliver
Atlantic
Winneganee
Kennebec
Chugchug
Boothbay
Popham
Popham Beach
Governors to greet farmers at Springfield Exposition
Eastern States governors and farmers, with National Grange officials, will attend Eastern States Exposition on Monday September 19 as Governors and Farmers Day. Massachusetts Connecticut Vermont Maine Rhode Island governors have accepted invitations with staffs and state delegates. A $6000 free for all pace is planned with auto polo vaudeville and horse shows as added attractions.
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Eastern States
National Grange
Joshua L. Brooks
New England
Channing IL Cox
Massachusetts
Everett E. Lake
Connecticut
James G. Warkness
Vermont
Percival P. Baxter
Maine
Emery J. San Souci
Rhode Island
North Atlantic
Mrs Amy A Whitten 83 Dies in Westport After Stroke
Mrs Amy A Whitten widow of Charles Whitten died at her Westport home after an illness following a paralytic stroke. One of the island town’s oldest residents she was known for berrying work and needle skills. She leaves three daughters Annie Hodgkin New York City A W Farrar Monson and Flora Jewett Westport.
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Amy A. Whitten
Charles Whitten
Westport
Annie Hodgkin
New York City
A. W. Farrar
Monson
Flora Jewett
Kennebec Navigation Announces Summer Sailing Schedule
Kennebec Navigation Company announces a schedule effective June 27 with City of Rockland leaving Bath for Boston on Tue Thu Sun at 7:00 pm. Special daylight trip Bath to Boston on Saturdays at 6:30 am. Boston to Bath runs Mon Wed Fri Sat at 6:00 pm. Bath to Boothbay and Islands departs Tue Thu Sat Sun at 5:30 am. Daily daylight and other times vary. send for timetables.
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Kennebec Navigation Company
Bath
Boston
Boothbay
Islands
Maine
Five Islands Grange Fair a Bustling Midweek Success
The Grange Fair on Wednesday drew a large crowd, featured a full evening program led by Miss Christine Carey and Mrs. Madge O’Brien, with operetta, readings, solos, duets, and a baby show. Prizes went to local children, and the event raised $205. Community support, decorations, and a well-attended supper completed a lively day at Five Islands.
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Madge O'Brien
Christine Carey
Beatrice Nichols
Flora Moore
Evelyn Rowe
Addie Davis
Ida Carey
Janet O'Donnell
Della Davis
Aurelian Gray
Bessie Daugherty
Theodoxia
Nancy
Latitia Jen
Elizabeth
Katharine Houghton
James O'Brien
Ruth Crowell
Evelyn Roche
Bers Reid
Lara Gray
Corrinne McMahan
Frances Reed
Este Orchestra
Reading
Leslie Ainley
Delia Davis
Aurelia Gray
Old Tallady
Warren Davis
Bessie Daugherty Moen Olona
Adele St Teins
Torsleff
Banger
Billy Berry
Phyllis Harford
Oliver
Glendon Ayer
Glenn Gould
West Neton
Mass
Knowlton
Evanston
TD. J. Line
Andrews
Vath
Mr. Maddocks
Doathbay Arbor
Leonora Knight
Westport
Sarah Stevens
Cleveland Davis
Stinson Davis
Julia Davis
H. Rowe
Portland
William Belanger
Woolwich
Fred Hildreth
Blanche Cosworth
Mabel Carwell
Ida Rowe
Alfred Rowe
Bath
Frank Weiggins
Arlington
Fremont Rowe
A. FE. Rowe
Old Town
Henry Rowe
Alonzo Thibodeau
Seguinland
Marion Stevens
Iva
Alice Cromwell
Iva Wilbur
Robinhood
Everett Cromwell
Commodore Davenport
Darold Rowe
McFadden
Elizabeth Warren
Eugen
Ath
Hazel Dorr
Vivalene
Boston
Georgetown Social News and Local Visits
A birthday surprise for Miss Iva Wilbur at a friend’s home featured games and cake with many local residents and visitors. The column lists numerous guests, town visitors, church and Sunday school notices, and several shifts in local homes and summer calls across Georgetown.
Carlton Wins Bridge Repair Contract for Wiscasset Bridge
The executive council awarded SW Carlton of Woolwich the Wiscasset and Edgecomb bridge repairs contract at his Friday bid of 010. The council also moved 10,000 from the State contingent fund to the Wiscasset bridge appropriation, as the legislature had declared the initial amount insufficient. Farmers receive 20 cents a dozen for green corn.
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Executive Council
SW. Carlton
Woolwich
Wiscasset and
Edgecomb
Councl
Wiscasset Bridge
Sale and entertainment at the Methodist church event
An Aug 24 sale and entertainment at the Methodist church offers ice cream cake and pie. Community mentions include visits by Mrs Mabel Wharf, Mrs Nellie Blagdon, and Dor Dorothy Chitley. Local figures discuss a forthcoming minstrel show and Bathlodge of Elks plans to attend in nearby town.
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Mabel Wharf
John Lilly
Marion Fitch
A. J. Tibets
Nellie Blagdon
Portland
Dana Chitley
Dorothy
Bertha Lilly
George Pashard
Tommy DoNeal
Wiscasset
Ted
Libel Filed Against Kreger Vessel Over Towage Debt
A libel filed in U S District Court by Central Wharf Tow Boat Co Portland seeks $250 for towage of the schooner Jennie Blood Kroger in Portland harbor April. The vessel owned by Crowell and Thurlow Boston and Capt W Kreger, seized at Boothbay Harbor, suffered collision damage and extensive repairs cost about $40,000. A hearing before Judge Hale is set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. District Court
Central Wharf Towboat Co
Portland
Jennie Blood Kroger
Boothbay Harbor
Marshal Cleary
Crowell & Thurlow
Boston
W. Kt. Kreger
Cumberland
Atlantic Coast Co
Hale
Fine Old Ladies Enjoy Excursion From Kennebec Co
Ten residents of the Old Ladies' home plus staff sailed the Catherine to Christmas Cove on a sunny day. Matron Mrs. Annie Williams and nurse Mrs. Coffin aided the group, with thanks to Mr. Crosby and the Kennebec Navigation Co. for the trip and to Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Kimball for organizing the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Navigation Co
Catherine
Christmas Cove
Annie Williams
Coffin
Albert Til. Shaw
Frederick E. Kimball
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Columbia River Highway
Stuart
Optometrist
Front St
Beaver
U.L. Farnham Co, Inc
Commonwealth Hotel
Bowdoin Street
Beacon Hill
State House
Hotel Avery
Avery Street
Morse Bros. Managing Directors
F. S. Curtis
Center Street
Otis N. E
Liberty Street
Howard
Octave Breton
New Method
Front Street
Springfield
Rockland
Georgetown
Miss Wilbur
Miss Iva
Delle Teald
Dorothy Stuart
Sadie
Rena Campbell
Wilton Campbell
W. T. Boyd
Bina Billings
Roland Stuart
Wendallaker
Ulery Teal
James Stuart
Roy Campbell
Maine Bible Society
Howard Heald
Raymond Dexter
Baby Elizabeth
Augusta Todd
Winfield Rowe
Albert Towne
I. M. Rowe
Karl Pottle
Harlen Trafton
Son
Dorchester
George Oliver
Olive Rowe
Charles Oliver
Roosevelt
Sewall Oliver
Vina Kingsbury
Everett Teaston
A. B. Wyman
Sabattus
J. T. Woodside
Mr Todd
Jennie Todd
Doris Phillips
Augusta ‘Todd
Miss Phillips
Edward Wren
Stuart Rand
Katherine
Rand
Bri
Eleanor Uollis
B. Nf. Woodside
Irving Hunt
Florence Monroe
Hunt
Mra
Leon Oliver
Newburyport
Spinney’s Mill
W. C. Todd
Missex
Norah
Louise McHale
Berlin
Clarence Oliver
Henry
Alvah Reynolds
Clifton Matthews
Son Clark
Augusta
Harvey Oliver
Ernest Weald
Tath
Roscoe Todd
Melrose Highlands
Walter Newdick
Ralph Thompson
Taunton
Maxx
Radcliff
Thompson
Helen Thompson
Joln BK
Pettengil
Frye
Steward Cusling
Arthur Duzzo
Kuppenheimer
John J. Desmond
Carlton
Dresden
Kreger
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
Fletcher
Lizz
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RK City
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