Nice How-De-Do State Act on Abutting Property Assessments
The Bath city sidewalk project advances with Grady contractors laying granolithic walks along Middle Street. Sections from the Special Acts authorize the city to levy assessments up to half the cost on abutting properties, with a lien on real estate until paid and collection by tax methods if overdue after November first.
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Grady
Middle St
Center
South St
Maine Central
Washington St
Phoenix Hotel
City of Bath
Board of Highways and Sewers
Board of Assessors
Mme Bieler Lectures on The Soul of France in Bath
Madame Bieler spoke at Winter Street Congregational Church morning about The Soul of France and at Cosmopolitan Clubhouse afternoon described her sister’s Lille mission aiding factory workers soldiers and families separated by war. Mrs Arthur Bishop led a collection for Mademoiselle D Auigbne. Lydia Tracy sang Ashford My Task with Charlotte Cook at piano.
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Madame Bieler
Bath
Winter Street
First Baptist
C. Raymond Chappell
Maurice J. Duncklee
France
Mme. Bieler
Lille
Arthur Bishop
Mademoiselle D’aubigne
Lydia Tracy
Ashford
Charlott- Cook
Special Pullman Car Service From Bath to New York Express
A special Pullman car from Bath on the 7 16 p m New York express began Monday. A local passenger car will attach to the arriving train from Rockland to ease transfer from boat to rail. The service aids summer resort travelers. C A Harriman jewelry store is receiving a fresh exterior paint coat.
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Bath
New York
Rockland
C. A. Harriman Jewelry Store
Forger Caught In Boothbay Harbor Checks Worth Eighty-One Fifty
A young Italian forger, about 18, swindled tradespeople in Boothbay Harbor of 81.50 in under two days. Assistant Cashier Wilder B. Blake of the First National Bank identified him after a shop called in suspicious checks signed H F Sawyer and Son. He was captured after being tracked to a three o’clock Bath boat and later confessed to deceiving several merchants with checks drawn to J Thompson. He faces $1000 bail and possible Auburn jail time.
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Boothbay Harbor
Wilder B. Blake
First National Bank
Bath
H. F. Sawyer & Son
Sawyer
J. Thompson
Simpson & Perkins
James H. Crooks
Archie W. W Hodgdon
Gardner W. Roberts
E. L. Porter
Blake
Thompson
John S. Spinney
C. R. Tupper
Lincoln County
Iver Johnson
Tupper
Auburn
Joseph Angelo J. A
Germantown
U.S.S. Birmingham
Frances di Cenza
O'Neil
Georgetown potash hopes spur island industrial growth
The Island of Georgetown faces a shift as demand for agricultural potash rises due to limited German supplies. Feldspar shipments to Liverpool for china clay also contain potash. scientists work to make it soluble, with trials already earning substantial sums. Prospectors scout feldspar pockets across Georgetown.
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Germany
Georgetown
Liverpool
Big Island
Miss Mildred Bowen Resigns as Morse High School Teacher
Miss Mildred Bowen tendered her resignation from the Morse High School commercial department to take a better position in Chelsea Massachusetts. The notice notes her departure from the local teaching force and implies a transition to a new post.
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Mildred Bowen
Bath defeats Boothbay Harbor 8 to 2 on the diamond
Bath took the deciding series game 8 to 2 at Boothbay Harbor. Kenney held the lead in early pressure while strong Bath defense stopped Boothbay in the later innings. Oliver, Bragdon, and Kenniston helped drive Hill from the mound in the fifth as Bath notched four straight wins, with Lewiston Nationals visiting Kelley Field next Saturday.
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Bath
Boothbay Harbor
B. H
Kenney
Boothbay
Bath Wrecking Crew
Oliver
Bragdon
Kennistoh
Hill
Maine Feldspar Lead Praised In State Mining Report
Editor E. A. Williams notes Sagadahoc County produced 27 878 tons in 1915 with Auburn Topsham Cathance and Georgetown key deposits. Potash rich feldspar could boost value after byproducts are used for roofing material chicken grit and cements. In Riggsville Maine letters urge investment and home enrichment while L A and W railroad workers repaint the Front Street waiting room.
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the Independent
Maine
United States
Sagadahoc County
Auburn
Topsham
Cathance
Georgetown
Sagadahoe
Sagadahoe County
Connecticut
Delaware
Maryland
Building Up the Blood with Dr Williams Pink Pills
Advocates non coercive feeding and notes pale languid children may signal thin blood. Recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe tonic to improve blood and health, especially for teen girls, with a free booklet offered by the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
Lungmotor Installed At Undertaker Curtis Firm
The lungmotor, a new resuscitation device similar to a pulmotor, is favorably praised by observers. It can be adjusted for any age and breathes for the patient, aiding drowning and gas suffocation cases. Curtis plans to carry it on every call for emergencies and emphasizes simple operation by anyone who can seal the mouth pocket.
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F.s.curtis
United States
Curtis
Salutation Chief Farnham Hosts Kennebec Fishing Trip
Chief engineer James Farnham of the ocean tug Salutation enjoyed a vacation in the city and led his annual fishing trip last week along the Kennebec to Seguin. Dense fog and heavy seas limited the catch. Guests included Albert E. Desmond Joseph F. McCole William H. Adams Hiram Wyman and Herbert Bassett. A sumptuous luncheon followed and Farnham was voted the prince of entertainers.
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James Farnham
Salutation
Kennebec
Seguin
Chief Farnham
Albert E. Desmond
Joseph F. McCole
William H. Adams
Hiram Wyman
Herbert Bassett
Joy Ride Tragedy Near Yarmouth Bridge Fatality
Roland Bragdon 28 and married died when the automobile truck he rode in went off a bridge into Cousins River late Saturday. Driver Clyde J Stackpole is detained on larceny charges. Harold Brown and James Maskery face drunkenness and disturbance charges. County attorney Berman to decide further actions after investigation. Bragdon drowned. others had minor injuries.
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Roland Bragdon
Yarmouth
Clyde J. Stackpole
Harold Brown
James Maskery
Berman
Bragdon
Bath's City Home In Bath Maine Charities Report 1916
The Bath City Home and House of Correction report dated April 27 1916 notes Superintendent and matron Mr and Mrs Edward Brown salary 500 per year. Inmates present include 12 people with 2 under sentence and separate quarters for those under sentence. Facilities adequate for sex separation and basic amenities all in good condition. The almshouse functions as a house of correction with thorough repairs and improvements noted and no major criticisms beyond its dual use.
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The
Maine Charities and Corrections
Bath City
House of Correction
Fine Man George M Rogers celebrates 78th birthday
George M. Rogers of Whiskeag marked his 78th birthday with a day of visitors and well wishes. About 25 callers visited his home. a bountiful dinner for ten was served by Mrs. Rogers and daughter Rose. Grandnephew Samuel Rogers Jr. presented a birthday cake.
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George M. Rogers
Whiskeag
Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Charles H. Rogers
Emerald of Philadelphia Visits Bath Coast Cruise
The yacht Emerald of Philadelphia owned by Maxwell Wyeth and his party arrived Sunday evening from Portland for a Bath coast visit. Built in 1906 in Wilmington, she carries a crew of 21 and is on a six week cruise. Captain A. J. Brune commands the vessel which cleared Monday for an eastward trip.
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Emerald
Philadelphia
Portland
Maxwell Wyeth
Bath
Wilmington
Meadow Brook Residents Report Red Fox Incursion
Meadow Brook residents report a red fox seen in local fields, described as roaming near back yards. No injuries or property damage reported, wildlife officials advised to keep distance and secure animals.
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Meadow Brook
Lavoie Blair Wedding at St Marys Church
Sunday morning at 11 30 Joseph Ferdinand Blair and Miss Marie Delia Lavoie united in marriage by Rev N J Horan at St Marys Church. Laura Barstow bridesmaid and F William Barstow best man. The couple will reside at the corner of Palmer and Maxwell streets in a newly furnished home.
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St. Mary’s Church
Joseph Ferdinand Blair
Marie Delia Lavoie
N. J. Horan
Laura R. Barstow
F. William Barstow
Palmer and
Maxwell Streets
Blair
Mengel Jr. Schooner Arrives in New York to Load West Africa Cargo
The four masted schooner C. C. Mengel Jr. under Captain Peterson reached New York last week to load general cargo for the West Coast of Africa and then sail to Pensacola with mahogany. Built by Percy & Small, the Mengel left Bath last Sunday and a duplicate is under construction at the same yard.
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C. C. Mengel, Jr
Peterson
New York
Africa
Pensacola
Mengel
Percy & Small
Bath
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NICE
Spectal R. R. Service
Forger
Chelsea
Willie
Thomas
Bath Boys
M. Oliver
Stover
Kenniston
Marr
Dague
Sullivan
Fields
Robbins
Wallace
W. Roy
Flaherty
Doherty
If Sullivan
R. Oliver
O Kenny
McCarten
Coonly
MecDonnall
I , Marr
C “ Kerrigan
Rf Connor
Coffey
I Brown
Aey
E. A. Williams
Riggsville
Front St
Undertaker Curtis
Jim
Sedgwick Circle
G. A-R
Man
George
Wyeth Yacht Emerald
Ourand
T_ HOPKINS & SON
New York City
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
Chichester
Piers
A. B. Watson
Brunswick
Union Street
Close Percey
Maine Central Railroad
Centre Street
Cyrus W. Longley
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