Westport Excursion to Boothbay Harbor Sets Passenger Record
Eastern Steamship lines report the steamer Westport carried 1499 passengers, the largest crowd from Bath division. The ship left early, disallowing many on the wharf, with a one hour stop at Boothbay Harbor. An outside trip to Popham was enjoyed two hours at sea, with beach swimming Fort Baldwin and soldiers' camp visits noted.
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Eastern Steamship Lines
Westport
Boothbay Harbor
Popham Beach
Bath
Boothbay
Manny
Popham
Pssengers
Fort Baldwin
Old Fort
In &N “Yo Owitys
Ross Ham Leaves Times for Bathtron Works Editor Post
Roscoe P. Ham the City Editor of the Times for years has completed duties and accepts a position at the Bathtron Works. The Times staff honors him with a twenty dollar gold piece with his final pay. A. G. Oliver becomes city editor and Owen Flanders joins the Times staff bringing long experience from Massachusetts and Maine.
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Roscoe P. Ham
the Times
Bathtrom Works
the News
Ross
The
Times
Owen Flanders
Portland Express
Mr. Flanders
Massachusetts
Maine
Revival Series Held at Saga dahoe Ferry School House
A well attended revival service at Saga dahoe Ferry school house Woolwich Sunday at 7 30 p m featured Rev Milan J Smith Methodist minister and Mr Porter, with music by the Curtis brothers and Mrs Proctor and Mrs Brackley of Bath. Due to demand a second meeting was scheduled for a week from next Sunday at the same time and place.
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Sagadahoe Ferry
Woolwich
Milan J. Smith
Porter
Curtis Brothers
Fred and
Harry
Fred Proctor
Clara Brackley
Bath
Baxter Engagement: Miss Sarah Baxter to Prof Langley
Brunswick announces the engagement of Sarah L. Baxter to Prof Miles K E Langley of Bowdoin College. Langley, MIT civil engineering 1913 graduate, has served on Bowdoin faculty since 1914 and recently joined the second Plattsburg camp. Baxter is active in dramatics and clubs.
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Hartley C. Baxter
Brunswick
Sarah L. Baxter
Miles KE. Langley
Bowdoin College
Christian Association
Langley
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bowdoin
Lowell Observatory
Plattsburg Camp
Miss Baxter
Two Lewiston Officers Assigned to France in Artillery Reserve
First Lieutenants Dwight D Chapman Lewiston and Horace Baker Forest Williams are the only two men of the Artillery Reserve Corps recently graduated and assigned to duty in France. Miss Minnie Gireen returned to Lewiston after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Green.
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Dwight D. Chapman
Lewiston
Horace Baker
Forest Williams
Artillery Reserve Corps
France
Minnie Giireen
Samuel Green
Bath Boys Bowled Over by Diamond Match at Biddeford
Bath baseball team was routed 19 to 8 by Diamond Match of Biddeford Saturday afternoon. Pitcher H. Gill fanned ten Bath batters as Diamond Match built a 2 0 2 3 0 0 5 2 0 scoreline. Game lasted 1 hour 40 minutes with umpire Clayton.
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Bath Boys
Biddeford
Bath
H. Gill
Best
Maguire
Soest
Punean
Thomas
Lightford
St. John
Gill
McNeil
Knights
Woodcock
Lasky
Clayton
New Army Physical Standards Relax Height Weight Rules
Chairman Judge J. J. Keegan of Sahadahoe County Exemption Board reports updated Army exam rules. The Surgeon General authorizes accepting men at 61 to 63 inches with minimum weights and allows 64 inches or taller or lighter weights if temporary causes explain the variance as per medical examiner Dr. B. F. Barker.
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J. J. Keegan
Sahadahoe County
Former steward faces liquor charge in transit to Bath
Charles McDougal a former steward boarded a Boston bound boat Saturday morning. In Portland that night liquor deputies seized 13 quarts and two pints of whiskey he was taking to Bath and jailed him on unlawful possession. He was discharged in Cumberland County court Monday but the liquor remains held pending potential federal action.
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Charles McDougal
Boston
Portland
Bath
Cumberland County
Aliens On Sawyer Island Register To Meet Law
Two foreigners living peacefully at a Sawyer Island camp were questioned by Deputy H. W. Bishop about alien registration under the new safety law. Rudolph Volkner and R. J. Wassin admitted German and Austrian origins, both claimed to be too young for the draft, and were registered in Wis.
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Sawyer’s Island
H. W. Bishop
Lincoln County
Rudolph Volkner
R. J. Wassin
Wiscasset
Popham Beach Draws Huge Weekend Crowds
Excursionists packed Popham Beach on Sunday with hundreds joining visitors from Bath Fort Baldwin and Brunswick. The Virginia and Westport steamers brought 200 plus and 400 plus respectively while Catholic parish Sunday School scholars added 11 visitors. Locals and summer guests arrived by automobile and launches, making it the largest crowd the observer had seen at this resort.
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Popham Beach
New England
Virginia
Bath
Fort Baldwin
C. A
Westport
Brunswick
Augustus Small
Horace Spinney
Cox's Head
Herman Spinner
Bae Point
Popham
Connors Captured After Escape From State Prison
Percy White alias George T Connors who escaped Aug 1 from the State Prison was recaptured in Stratton after riding through Bath in custody of Constable Fortin. He faces charges of stealing a horse wagon and automobile and breaking entering and larceny in the night. He likely will remain at the prison for an extended period.
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Percy White
George T. Connors
State Prison
Earden
Bath
Fortin
Stratton
Percy
Advances in draft policy enforce deserter penalties
Drafted men who fail to report for service will be classed as deserters and punished. Sent to United States district attorneys and Justice Department agents to enforce. Attorney General Gregory and Provost Marshal General Crowder rule that nonappearance for examination will be accepted automatically only if exempt, with exemption claims denied.
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United States
Department of Justice
Gregory
Crowder
Bath Men Sail To Join New Shipyard Work
Fifty Bath ship carpenters and joiners were to depart Monday for a new shipyard in a nearby state. three had left by noon. The workers were cautious about a new undertaking and not eager to test the untried proposition.
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Bath
Preparations for Western Maine Festival Underway
Preparations for the Western Maine Festy2 association festival move forward with a new executive committee including Mrs. Herbert J Brown and Mrs. John G Gehrine. Seating, pricing, and boxes will mirror last year as choruses begin rehearsals and programs near completion. Mail orders with payment will fill seats in order after the auction, with over 500 orders already received. single-seat sales run until Sept 24. A Washington grant supports a pedal for bush to Percy Grant and the Wilson-Grant benefit for the Red Cross.
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Maine
Herbert J. Brown
John G. Gehrine
Alrese
Washingon Graint
Percy Grant
Wilson
Obituary: George F P Dumon Dies in Portland at 5 Years
George FP Dumon died at home in Portland at age 5. Funeral Thursday at 3 p.m. from its PS Woes Street. Burial at Bath. The deceased, son of C Duncan, had links to Quaker City and Mark Twain era. Survived by relatives including Horatio A Duncan and George P Davenport of Portland and several siblings and half siblings.
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George FP. Dumon
Portland
Buria
Bath
Duncan
Rain Park
C. Duncan
Amer
Quaker City
Mark Twain
Twain
Pert Lonid
Obituary fragment for Mrs Porney L Paraker
Fragmentary notice reports the death of Mrs Porney L Paraker aged about 52 in Bath New Jersey. Loved ones listed include sisters Mrs H Herr Geld and Mrs Priscilla Roth along with brother Steeltom Pa and parents Mr Mazon Baebe.
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Harry
Pottsville
Herr Geld
N. J. Fem
Day
Bath
Harriet
Steeltom
Pa Mazon
Baebes
H. Ba
Priscilla
Roth Csrmm
Eaddlermtield
Wreck Delays Trains Near East Waldeboro Saturday
A derailment on the Knot and Lincoln division near East Waldeboro halted train service for hours. A freight car brake wheel broke, derailing a wagon and blocking rails. A Portland-bound wrecking train was dispatched to clear the track and restore service.
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Waldeboro
Knot
Lincoln
East Waldeborn
Portland
Mall
Funeral of Mrs Mary J McIntire at Small Point Baptist Church
The funeral for Mrs. Mary J. McIntire wife of Charles H. McIntire was held Friday afternoon at the Baptist Church in Small Point. Rev. Pietcher conducted services and pallbearers led a large congregation of relatives and friends. Interment followed at the Marine cemetery with floral tributes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. McIntire
Charles H. McIntire
Baptist Church
Small Point
Mr. Pietcher
Former Bath Sailor Oliver Returns From Boston Trip
Sheriff Oliver came back Saturday from a business run to Boston where he met Joseph Kelley a former Bath resident. Kelley last left Bath 17 years ago and fished out of Pensacola then tried ship rigging with William White now at Morse yard in Noank. Kelley joined Sailors Snug Harbor last spring for deep water service in Bath ships and plans a pleasant Bath visit though his leg pains slow his pace.
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Sheriff Oliver
Boston
Joseph Kelley
Bath
Mr. Kelley
Pensacola
Groton
William White
Morse Yard
Noank
Kelley
Snug Harbor
Bath Defeats Soldiers at Fort Preble Diamond
Bath team stops in Portland and defeats Fort Preble 3 to 1 on the Fort diamond. Early play tight, but Bath rallied in the later innings to pull away.
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Fort Preble Diamond
Bath
Portland
Fort Preble
Fort Diamond
Bath Boys
Anthon Stevens dies in retirement after sea service
John Stevens aged 72 or 75 dying Saturday in Sailors’ Rest is noted as retired from seafaring life. He left a widow and children including Vincent Hutchins of Bristol and several siblings in New York City and Yarmouth. The obituary recalls his long career as a ship’s captain and crewman with ties to Massachusetts and Harbor regions.
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Johm
Smith
Receir Stotem
Stevens
Earth
Hoes Earp
Bristol
Mrs. Hutchins
Mary Jane Mason Rites Held at Mason Home
Funeral services for Mary Jane Mason were conducted Sunday at 2 30 p m from the residence of her son Charles H Mason 732 High Street with Rev S A Evans of the People's Baptist church officiating The pallbearers were H H Feere Samuel Furbish S C Mulcahy and Charles Brackley Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery A large attendance of friends and relatives attended and floral tributes were abundant
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Mary Jane Mason
Charles H. Mason
High St
C. H. Mason
Oak Grove Cemetery
Salmon Protection Leads to Fines for River Permit Violations
Alderman J Odilon Bainette Special Officers Edward Pomertean and Herbert Weston Forrest Barnes and Louis Paquin were fined 25 and costs after August arrest for illegal salmon fishing in the Kenebec River Paquin netted and others speared two salmon weighed 16 and 14 pounds The season marks a rare upstream salmon appearance prompting protective actions A visitor to Kit tery from Mareia Sr George P Williams with Frieda and Eleanor Landers noted among weekend guests.
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J. Odilon Bainette
Edward Pomertean
Herbert Weston
Forrest Barnes
Louis Paquin
Kenebec
Paquin
A “Heer
George P Williams
Mareia Sr
Kittery
Frieda
Eleanor Landers
Sunday Visitor Thomas McDonough at Gurnet
Thomas McDonough served as a Sunday visitor at Gurnet, engaging with local community parish activities and overseeing worship services. His presence highlighted ongoing religious observances in the area.
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Thomas McDonough
Gurnet
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Hickey
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Knight
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General Crowder
Liquor IN Transit
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Pall
George IF. Duncany
Henry Ward
Breokthe
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C. H. Mei
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Philad-Inhie
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Trier
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State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Kadwand
A. Williams
Georgetown
Insaid County
Henry Totman
Teeorgetown
Insaid
iCtate
Ruth A. Tetman
Tetman
Menry Tetman
Henewit
Edward A. Williams
Edward A Williams
Fafeure Inc
Fred H. Thompson
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Cyrts W. Longley
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Ansai
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Caid
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Berthwathia
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Maid County
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Register
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Lizzie
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James & Loweaa
James Thompson
Bradford Sprague
Miles Webber
Harry Hosmer
A. C. Johnson
Marine Cemetery
Eleanor Mitchell
State OF
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Morse
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Phipposbug
Sherman Morse
Phippsburg
Clyde Morse
Emma
Webber
California
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Arthur
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Savadahoc
Sald
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Cyrus W. Longley
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Suffolk
Charles B. Attayva
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Michael Attava
Abraham Attava
Atlas Math
Sagadavee
Suaheeny Saraty
Exid
Sneall
George Marston
Said Marston
Trevett
Annie HW. Troi
Lewis Blackmer
Wlackmers
Franklin Street
Joseph N. Attaya
Bath Independent
Eid
James Lowfii
F. Morris Fish
Hallowell
Kenneter
Jamess F. Fish
Pati
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James F. Fish
Delia M
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Charles A. Corliss
Della M. Fish
Joseph M. Trott
Sagadahoc, Se
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Aid
Mary A. L. Thompson
Louis A. Thompson
Vrs
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Bath VS
Soldiers
Anthon
New York
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Fiezon
Willian Steater
Cor2z
Pear
Yarmouth
Mrs. Mason
P. J. Cheney
Drwezist
Toke Hells Pamily Pitts
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