Bowdoinham News Briefs From Brunswick and Nearby
A Brunswick resident Emmons was knocked down by an Augusta auto near W. Gould’s home. his head cut, after stopping to buy at a vegetable stand. Miss Lucinda Baker, formerly of Bowdoinham, died in Bath at 76. Various social events, visits, and local projects fill the week, including weddings, a large Grimes reception, baseball plans, and neighborhood improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE. Emmons
Brunswick
W. H. Gould
Augusta
I. T. Johnson
Vermont
Harry Warington
E. L. Wilkinson
Lewiston
George Sedgley
Clara Fogg
Beatrice Small
Portland
James Whittemore
Little Son
Whittemore
Maine General Hospital
Willard Cromwell
Jessie Cromwell
John Beals
Myrtilla
Florida
Freeman Trott
Bath
Fannie Williams
Kya L. Rogers
Litchfield
F. K. Jack
Evelyn V Pratt
Jeffie
Litchfield Academy
Little Linwood Rideout
Dr. Peabody's Hospital
CO. Purington
Keene, N. EL
Coleman Casey
Walter
Philip
Bowdoinham Notes from 1888 Local Visit and Events
Marshall Curtis of Lynn arrives for a few days in Bowdoinham. Mrs Crocker sold her hill house to Mes L F Sparks. William Jintebius visits Phillips. Albert Jack plans a year away in California. Annie Patten visits Capt Patten. Webber books town hall for Aug 20 and Sept 1. George Tyler and family tour from Boston with Miss Lillie Fore of Bath. Hinckley and Small head to Kent's Hill seminary. George H Fisher attends 16th Maine reunion in Lewiston. Eddings unloaded at the wood factory. Mrs Georgie Robinson visits town. Brunswick club to play Bowdoinham. game at 2 pm. Schooner Alsatian loads brick. William Purinton visits from Bangor. Addie Trufant returns from Old Orchard. Dresden camp ground tickets tally 27 at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jack
California
Annie Patten
BL Patten
H. Price Webber
George Tyler
Boston
Bowdeinham
Lillie Fore
Bath
Kania Hinckley
May Small
Kent's Hill Seminary
George H. Fisher
Maine
Lewiston
Treland
Georgie Robinson
Bowdoinham
Brunswick Baseball Club
Alsatian
William Purinton
Bangor
Addie Trufant
Old Orchard
Dresden Camp Ground
America Eternal a New Legion Song by Judge Taylor
Judge Taylor of Brooklyn writes a patriotic anthem titled America Eternal for the Ameri can Legion. Parks Commissioner Harman and Arthur Pryor heard the piece and predict high status among national songs. The music and words are original and inspired by World War experiences and will be played in Prospect Sunset Carroll Winthrop and Bushwick parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Judge Taylor
Brooklyn
John N. Harman
Arthur Pryor
Prospect
Sunset
Carroll Winthrop
Bushwick Parks
Bunker Hill
America
Sail Jidge Taylor
Phere
Directors vote to close YMCA amid debt and winter outlook
The YMCA board led by president Arthur E. Buzza voted to suspend all activities and close the building section devoted to YMCA use including the gym. They cite slow progress on bills, debt liquidation, and uncertain heating fuel for winter as reasons. Endowment income of 2000 to 4000 dollars yearly would service debts. secretary Volz will remain briefly to secure gym gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur KE. Buzza
Volz
Chiropractor H R Hill to Visit Bowdeinham Home
Richmond chiropractor H R Hill will lecture at the residence of C A Newton Center Street Bowdeinham on Mondays and Fridays from 4 to 5 30 p m. The notice appears in the local column dated August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
C. A. Newton
Center St
Bowdeinham
Imo
Boys Pay Bill Through Mistake During Maine Trip
Sixteen boys from eight states and Japan, part of a Camp Dennigewassett group, were detained at a Maine police station until they paid a $20 lodging bill at a D Boat Harbor hotel. The misunderstanding arose after doctors in charge allegedly settled the bill. the boys paid when Deputy Sheriff John D. Kelley contacted Capt. Charles B. Witham. The group then continued their coastal excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Empire of Japan
Camp Dennigewassett
Wentworth
Maine
Charles BF. Witham
Dbootabay Harbor
Edward Fauver
J. Reed
John D. Kelley
Sherif
Capt. Witham
Sc. Re Tfarman
New Rochelle
No. Yo
Fred W. Finke
Cleveland
Walton A. Pearse
He. J. Leverich
Montclair
N.ood
Robert Ts. Bolles
Joseph Close
Jack Towle
Toledo
William Day
Pittsburg
Donald Tasker
Gordon W. Gordon
Length of Cars Is Ferry Constraint on Kennebec Route
A Sunday timetable change limits ferrying seven car trains on the New York and Bar Harbor line due to long baggage and coach cars. The Woolwich and Rockland transfers swap power cars to move trains, with baggage cars left to travel Monday. Local notes mention Yeaton guests, Miss Chick visiting Monmouth, Leighton family visits, Mr. and Mrs. Wade returning from Maine, Miles Hawkins’ recovery, and the Girls' club concluding with a new leader, Miss Phelen Goold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York and
Bar Harbor
Kennebec
Woolwich
Rockland
Porthuel
Bath
Portland
Roeckland
New York Express
Tne
Mrs. Yeaton
Springfield
Mass
Torace Millay
Miss Chick
Monmouth
James Millay
Mr. Leighton
Cortland
Leighton
Elimer Wade
Maine
Pittsfield
Mia
Miles
Miles Hawkins
Auburn
Statewide Teacher Certificate Examinations Set for Morse High
Dr Augustis Thomas state superintendent announces a teachers state certificate exam for elementary and secondary grades at Morse High School on Friday with a full schedule across reading arithmetic history civics geography spelling and school laws plus preliminaries and last period sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustis © Thomas
State Superintendent of Public Schools
Priday Oat Morse High School
Nmber
Liu
Gromer
Pem
Ein
Mlastilner
Tito Ta Oh
Woolwich minister shifts fortune amid radio worship debate
Rev. W. St. Calder of Attleboro now in Woolwich awaiting probate of a fortune left by his brother to be divided with Rev. Walter Calder of Scotland. He discusses radio sermons, believes public worship may still require church attendance, while noting the wealth includes thousands in property and 500 pounds in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio World
W. St. Calder
Christian Missionary Alliance
Attleboro
Mass
Woolwich
Walter Calder
Scotland
Calder
Mr. Calder
America
Nova Scotia
United States
Fin
The Health Value of Blood Medicine
The article extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a near fifty year standard remedy for blood disorders. It claims the medicine works through the blood to improve overall health and reports an anecdotal testimonial of renewed vigor after starting regular courses.
Daredevil Club at Old Orchard Enjoys Bath Outing
The Bath Veteran Daredevils club traveled to Old Orchard Beach for an annual outing. Members included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Marr, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McGrath, Marion Dain, and others. They rode in three autos, enjoyed Pine Point, and visited attractions like the Jack Rabbit and Temple of Fun. Mrs. Stendrup was briefly trapped in a revolving barrel but rescued. the group returned to Bath by three the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Old Orchard Beach
Richard Marr
Eugene McGrath
Marion Dain
Wend
A. G. Oliver
Ena Bucknam
Warry Stendrup
Andrew M. Butterfield
Arthur K. Baum
Lile M. Cahill
Galen Watson
Pine Point
Diddeford
Mrs. Stendrup
Bath Party
Gilbert Named Rum Runner in Brooklyn Arrest
Bath reporter says Capt. Mark D L Gilbert, longtime maritime figure, was arrested in Brooklyn on a liquor law and crew shanghaiing charge tied to the rum running schooner Marion Mosher. Bail set at 25,000 as details emerge from a crewman’s claims and recent seizures off Fire Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Mark DL. Gilbert
Brooklyn
N.Y
Marion Mosher
Ife
Raymond Street
Thomas L. Chat
Gilbert
Mestie
Conn
Lesaulce
Manhattan
Fire Island
Morse Steamship
Nitti
George Cox
Old Slip
Picnic Bridge at Small Point Aids City Hospital Fund
A perfect day at Small Point hosts a charity picnic bridge for City Hospital. Bath and New York guests opened summer homes, with cake auction and 17 card tables. prizes included The Cruise of the Kawa and a sweet grass basket. Total proceeds reach 21 000? as auctioned cake netted 15. The event, chaired by Mrs. Harold M. Sewall and Mrs. George S. Dearborn, boosts hospital funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Harold M. Sewall
Bath
George S. Dearborn
New York
Sewall
Horace Ropes
Minneapolis
Minn
Dearborn
Jed Hector
Virginia McGilvra
Sewall Webster
Small Point
Back From Visit To Native Land In Sweden Return
Carl Groden returned Friday from a 10 weeks visit to Gothenburg Sweden his first homeward trip in 36 years He learned his father died 27 years ago and his mother three years ago He is uncle to 16 children and great uncle to four Three sisters remain married with nine six and one children respectively The cost of living in Sweden is very high with thousands unemployed and the government dole mentioned Also Mr and Mrs Warren Hawley and son Warren Jr visited Poplin Beach over the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Tateh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Getchell
Harvey Ames
Watertown
Mass
J. H. Ames
Lorretta Hodgdon
Auburn
I. M. Fowle
Ida Fowle
Gladys Raymond
Amesbury
Paul Hatch
Madelyn Dagge
KR. W. Carr
Ida Cornish
Georgetown
Harry Horne
Medford
F. H. Jack
Anna L. Bure
Gardiner
Mildred Tlowes
Augusta
Florence Baker
D. J. Tlathorne
Fred Hathorne
Mre
Ralph Rice
Little Son
James Cameron
Jefferson
Frost Bailey
Pharpswell
Lillian
Ralph Clary
Warren Bailey
Prank Walker
Castine Normal School
Harley Colby
Frances
Richard Grover
Mildred
George Grover
Wiscasset
Chester Dailey
Harvey TL Bailey
Elsie
Sagadahoe Perry
Frank Colby
Jesse Bisiley
Marea Stinson
Freeman Trott
Bowdeinham
Margaret McCullum
Ovanl
David Robbins
Virginia
Boston
Wilson Bailey
Ray K. Prescott
L.A. Bailey
Buncoro
Royal
Bailes
Votlis Bailey
Providence
Wisesssettiber- Daele
Tsarhiod Qiggins
Howard Bell
SHG
Pleulbon
Bernard DB. Bailey
Ray
Bangor
Rey Bailey
Dprovidenes
Tsabelle
Priscidha Lewis
Kathleen Bailey
Velma Bailey
Angie Hunnewell
Alec Erskine
Dinamariseetta the Typhon
Poss Higgins
Madeline
Pipaline
Llewellyn Bailey
Hollis
Kathleen
Welton Bailey
Bernard Bailes
Westport
Clarenee Bailey
Weetper
Alten Bailey
Carl Groden
Gothenberg
Sweden
Foremen Trade Shirts After Tub Race Bet
Wild Bill Shaughnessy foreman of Senator Baxter tub received a red shirt from A Niles foreman of Havener tub Rockland by mail after a Saturday bet on their tubs at muster. Niles had not left his shirt but mailed it. Shaughnessy reportedly chased a broom as Niles sent the shirt, and the exchange highlights a lighthearted local competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Bill
Shaughnessy
Baxter
Niles
Havener
Rockland
Foreman Niles
Baxter Tule
Bath
Bill
Rockland Courier-Gazette
Dull
Mr. Niles
Courier-Gazette
Albert RK
Postage woes and a stamp laden letter from Russia
A Brooklyn actress received a letter from relatives in Maorolay Russia carrying 600 stamps in twelve sheets. The stamps weighed far more than the letter, yet only the first sheet was cancelled. The piece highlights the high cost and effort of international mail in Soviet times. Prof William R. Chapman plans a Bath Maine Mendelssohn club rehearsal with the Brunswick chorus at Oak Street Parish House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet
Russia
United States
Vera Gordon
Throop Avenue
Brooklyn
Gordon
Maorolay
William R. Chapman
Maine Music Festival
Brenda Hill
Mendelssohn Club of
Bath
Brunswick Chorus
Oak Street
Chapman
Fall Plains
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Ceives
J. Hall Dunham
B.S. Lancaster
Carrier Hatch
Mrs. Hatch
Seiberling
Parry's Tire Store
Bowdoinham Advertiser
Marshall Curtis
Lynn
BE PL Crocker
Mes. L. FL Sparks
William Jintebius
Phillips
America Eternal
NEW Legion
William
Waterville
East Second Street
Long Beech
Mas
Phiines
Thines
H. R. Hill
Bowdoinham Post Road
W. R. Calder
Hollis Bailey
Center Baptist
Isabel McDonald
Frank Whittum
Fred Conant
West Somerville
Lowell Brown
Clara Hathorne
Calais
A. A. Stott
Geraldine
Alfred Soames
Reading
Daredevil Club
Charge Gilbert
U. S. Quartermaster Corps
Senter
Warren FL Hawley
Warren Jr
Poplin Beath
Robert DB. Tateh
Foreman
H.W. Howard
The
Bath Dept. Store
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