Village faces drought as wells run dry. residents seek rain
The village suffers from drought with cisterns and wells running dry while gardens need rain to sustain water supply. Residents attend social visits, travel plans, and family gatherings as noise of daily life continues. Notable mentions include Joshua Tibbetts at Rockport, Miss Marietta Parshley, the Olivers en route to Florida, and a Bath obituary for Mrs Abbie Parks White. A community night at the Community club house is planned with cards and children’s games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua N. Tibbetts
Rockport
Dromore Grange
Marietta Parshley
Gardiner
Harry
Lincoln
I. A. Trueworthy
Rockland
Bath
Abbie Parks White
Fred J. Parks
Fred L. Parks
Hayden Conant
Emeline Williams
Fva Hunter
John G. Morse
Harry C. Webber
Westbrook
Charles L. Foge
Hartford
Personal Notes Chronicles Local Travel and Visits
Miss Catherine Emmons left Tuesday for a few days with relatives in Orono. Herbert Riese Jr. visits grandparents in Bangor and Washington Street. Mrs. Irving Bancroft and family enjoy a week at Camp Rest East Brunswick and visit Bath friends. Several Bath residents travel to Fairfield and Moosehead Lake area for weekends and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Emmons
Orono
Herbert Riese, Jr
Herbert Rice
Bangor
Margaret Richards
Washington Street
Melvin Rice
Dummer Street
Irving Bancroft
Peulah
Bernard White
Stoneham
Mass
Camp Rest
East Brunswick
Bath
Berlin
N. H
Moosehead Lake
Lily Bay
Lily Bay Houe
Athens
Solon
Dover- Foxcroft
Notice of Petition for Estate Administration in Sagadahoc
Mattie S Varney of West Bath Maine petitions for admin of Howard E Varney who died August 11 1926 intestate leaving at least twenty dollars personal estate and a widow Mattie S Varney. Heirs include Margaret Stevens of Malden MA and William Montgomery with unknown residence. The court orders notice by publication in Bath Independent for three weeks and a probate hearing September 8 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagan
Mattie S. Varney
West Bath
Howard E. Varney
M-rgaret Stevens
Malden
Mass
William Montgomery
Harry J. Rich
Spe
Canary
Sagadahoc
Beeson
Arthur J. Dunton
Maine
Bath
Bath Independent
Mb v
Amd
Ess
Lowell
United States Leads In Telephone Expansion Worldwide
An analysis shows the United States has one telephone for every seven people, vastly outpacing Europe where ratios range from one in 11 to one in 71. The contrast highlights the US surpassing European developments by more than tenfold, with Europe still catching up to the 1900 US level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Germany
Great Britain
France
French Republic
Europe
Sagadahoc Democrats at the Inn discuss campaign
Sagadahoc Democrats met at New Meadows Inn after dinner led by L Eugene Thebeau. Charles M Starbird of Auburn spoke on Democratic success as 28 year old candidate for congress while other speakers included Mayor McLean supporters and several local nominees for legislature, sheriff, county commissioner, and probate judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County
New Meadows Inn
L. Eugene Thebeau
State Committee
Charles M. Starbird
Auburn
Congress
Starbird
Marion J.crosby
Henri Crosby
Bath
J. Trne Crosby
Wesley Methodist Church
Rs. O. B. Frost
Augusta
Mclean
Kennebec Bridge
Richmond
Kennebec River
Dresden
Frost
Marshall A. Haraden
Ralph C. Covel
Ernest F. Kelley
Fred W. S. Blanchard
John PF. Carey
James B. Lemont
West Bath
H. Augustus-Leonard
John FE. Fitzgerald
George Gould
Woolwich
Foster B. Meserve
Topsham
Pythian Sisters Host District Deputy Visit and Plans
Miss Sophia Mikels and Mrs. Mary Curtis led the Lowell temple as guests of honor at New Meadows Inn. Mrs. Lila Haskell of Auburn, district deputy grand chief, attended with many members. An afternoon sewing circle, dinner, and social session preceded district convention plans for October 27 at Odd Fellows hall with delegates from Bowdoinham Yarmouth Freeport Brunswick Boothbay Harbor and visiting grand officers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Mikels
Mary Curtis
Grand Lodge
Lowell Temple
New Meadows Inn
Lila Haskell
Auburn
Cahill
Odd Fellows Hall
Bovwdoinham
Yarmouth
Freeport
Brunswick
Boothbay Harbor
St Marys Lawn Party Ends After Successful Run
Automobiles lined High street near St Marys church as the lawn party extended to a third night. The event drew a large crowd with strong attendance at booths and fortune teller, music, ice cream and cakes selling out. Community from Brunswick joined in a financially and socially successful affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tong
High Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s
Brunswick
Public library opens with gifts and visitors in Parker Head
Albert F. Totman library welcomes patrons Wednesday with Mrs. George C. Pease as librarian. 49 volumes donated by Mrs. A. F. Williams of Portland. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Roland Eaton of Philadelphia and others from New York, Bath, Waltham, Revere, and Maine towns. Fire disruptions and local events arc noted along with a Dromore grange entertainment and Parker Head church fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert F. Totman
George C. Pease
A. F. Williams
Portland
Roland Eaton
Philadelphia
Annie Hovey
Revere
Maxs
Warren Ryan
Waltham
B. F. Chick
Massachusetts
Perry Farm
Mechanic Falls
Ernest Blaixdell
Leland
Elizabeth
Olive
Oscar Stinchfield
Everett Blake
Pownal
Atkins Bay
Elbridge Morse
McCollet Place
Parker Head
Sebasco Estates
William
Bath
Grange Treasury
W. G. Jefferson
Vermont
Windsor
Ascutney
Green Mountain Range
Connecticut River
Cornish
N. H
St. Gaudens
Great Master
Kneechee Gulf
Old Brattleboro
Bennington
Newfane Hill
Circle Nets $247 By Annual Sale
The ladies of Popham Beach held their annual fair with afternoon entertainment and evening programs. They cleared $247 to pay church and library repairs, fund a new Riverside Walk, and save for future improvements. Over 2000 feet of walk have been laid this season. Notable residents occupied nearby cottages through Labor Day. Next Sunday marks the 319th anniversary of the landing of George Popham with planned exercises by local clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham Beach
Riverside Hotel
Spinney’s
Coast Guard
Col
C.D. Wainwright
Stegelmann
Reichinbach
Watertown
Mass
Stacey House
Charles Stevens
George Popham
Extensive repairs on the Bath Orphans Home
Bath Military and Naval Orphans' asylum undergoes major exterior painting in colonial yellow with white trim by William W. Hosmer and crew. Roof overhauls at the mansard, copper flashing, and heavy asphalt shingles cost about $1,000. Interior painting planned before Fall. officials warn the expense will strain the state appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
William W. Hosmer
Chase & Perry
Maj
William Kt. Kimball
Association
Independent
SASANOA BLUFF PLANS HELD UP BY THE STATE
Syndicate buyers who purchased Saxanoa Bluff near Woolwich shore and the Kennebec bridge await state and railroad land needs before advancing the real estate scheme. About 25 parcels have buyers ready, contingent on official plans, with a large summer colony expected at Sebasco Bluffs. Miss Rath Skillings hosted an upper party with bridge for Miss Aline Colton of Lee. Mass. Priscilla Magoun won first prize, Mrs. Bruce H. M. White second, and Miss Colton received a guest prize. Attendees included Miss Muriel Staples of New Haven and Mrs. John S. Boyd of Haddonfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxanoa Bluff
Woolwich Shore
Kennebec Bridge
The
Independent
Sebasco Bluffs
Rath Skillings
Aline Colton
Lee
Mass
Priscilla Magoun
Bruce H. M. White
Colton
Muriel Staples
New Haven
Harmon Foundation to aid playgrounds in cities and towns
The Harmon Foundation plans a $50 000 grant program to create and expand safe playgrounds in U S communities with permanent populations of 2500 or more The fund will cover up to 50 percent of land cost and up to 1000 per playground with a minimum of two acres per site The effort aims to reduce child accident deaths and improve health through outdoor activity and civic cooperation with schools and local officials
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon ‘Foundation
United States
National Safety Coane
William FE. Harmon
C. B. Scott
Council
Chicago
America
England
Wales
London
Harmon Foundation
Harmon
Clergyman Skillin to Lead Bath First Church
Rev Harlan L Skillin of Winthrop Street Baptist Gardiner has accepted a call to the First Baptist Bath to succeed Rev John A Swetnam resigning. He comes mid to late September after nearly five years in Gardiner. Mrs Skillin active in women’s work. Marion Skillin choir member and Sunday school teacher. Gordon Skillin Bates College graduate with Lewiston firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan L. Skillin
Winthrop Street Baptist Church
Gardiner
First Baptist Church
Bath
John A. Swetnam
Skillin
Gardiner Church
Patten
The
Missionary Society
Miss Marion
Gordon Skillin
Bates College
Lewiston
Beals and kin visit locals as relatives travel
Harry A. Beals stayed overnight with daughter Mrs G Clif ford Madden on Cumberland Avenue in Portland. Mrs Nelson Rice and her Woolwich children travel to Boston to visit relatives. Lieut John A. Lord returns to Charlestown Navy Yard after a week with family. Addie P McFadden returns from Newton Mass after visiting nephew Walter Sias. Mrs Harriet Higgins of Farrin Street visits niece Mrs Fred Pinkham in Harpswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Beals
G. Clifford Madden
Cumberland Avenue
Portland
Nelson Rice
Woolwich
Boston
John A. Lord
Charlestown Navy Yard
Addie P. McFadden
Newton
Mass
Walter Sias
Harriet Higgins
Farrin Street
Fred Pinkham
Harpswell
Weekend Guests and Visits Across Several Streets
Numerous residents and relatives are listed as weekend guests and visitors in towns including Westport Junction Richardson street Portsmouth New Hampshire and Buckfield. Names include Mr and Mrs Winfield Stevens Mrs Alonzo Parks Mrs Eugene Sprague Miss Frances Sprague Mr and Mrs Fred M Flint Mrs Orrin F Frye Mrs Julius Berg Edith Berg Mr and Mrs George A Curtis Mrs Thomas L Pearce Mrs William H Shea Miss Edith Fogg Miss Mae McDonald and Miss William Richardson. The notes detail travel visits summers and family connections across multiple households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Stevens
Lower Washington Street
Westport Junction
Alonzo Parks
Portsmouth
Walter Kingsbury
Richardson Street
Eugene Sprague
Christmas Cove
Frances Sprague
Fred M. Flint
Forrest Avenue
Portland
Washington Street
Shorey
Corinth
Miss Fogg
Albert Winslow
Melville Druim‘mond
Arrowsic
Miss McDonald
Brunswick
William Richardson
Pleasant Street
Remington Typewriter Co
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hackensack
Bath social notes include visits and entertaining
Mrs Ferdinand Sthyer of Robinhood dies Wednesday in Bath. Emma Ayer sails two weeks visiting Boston relatives. Lydia and Emma Moses guests of Mrs Philip Deering in Portland. Mr and Mrs C E White host Mrs Winnie Seavey of Boston. McCabe family returns to Boothbay Harbor after stay on Flor al Street. Guilford Sprague, Portland, recovering from automobile accident and in town. Mrs Edna B Oliver en route to Robinhood for annual outing with daughter Mile Thelman Oliver. Marion Bowie returns from New Haven after fortnight with Bowie sisters. Mrs Alonzo G Fisher and Barbara and Marjorie plan mid September return from Woods Hole. Mrs E F Doughty of Portland hosts Sheridan Cottage clambake at Quaker Point with large party including many named guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Sthyer
Robinhood
Bath
Emma Ayer
Winship Street
Boston
Lydia
Emma Moses
Portland
Philip Deering
C. E. White
Rice Brothers
Floral Street
Guilford Sprague
Edna B. Oliver
Lynam
Mass
Mile Thelman Oliver
Marion Bowie
New Haven
Samuel Baurnham
H. W. Frisk
Everett Rediman
Rediman
Louis J. Frisk
Betty Fletcher
M. J. Sheridan
E. F. Doughty
Emily Rediman
William Daffey
Lela Carringan
Harlan Carrigan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winneyance
Matties
Varney
A. D
William PF. Dunham
Rest OF the World
Sagadahoc Democrats
Pythian Sisters
Totman Memorial
Clara Oliver
Winneganee
Ladies Aid
Parker Head Church
A. E. Oliver
Ora Hallet
Galen Daley
Lafayette Oliver
Herbert Bassett
Temple
Frank Hubn
Cambridge
Gov. Fuller
Everett Ryan
Cliff Island
J. H. Pease
Ryan
Reilly Holy
Weeks Mills
Arthurp Savage
Andrew Butterfie
Abner C. Johnson
Alice Johnson
Alice Cahill
Fannie Thurlow
W. H. Daley
Holmes
BE. P. Storse
William Temple
N. HS
Alston FE. Iver
Ora Hollett
Cathanee Tweslay
Thomas Donahoe
East Boston
A. E. Purington
James Stacey and Son
Hotel Riverside
Howard FE. Vanderchute
O. H. Tarp
Marjorie Tarp
Fred Tarp
Hillsdale
N. York
Angenilli Parry
Eleanor Parry
New York City
W. A. Curvin
J. J. Datz
Pittsburgh
Circle Nets
Orphans
Sasanoa Bluff
First Baptist Church In
Wiscasset
Wiscasset Collegians
Lisbon Falls
Falls Grounds
Mill Town
Kiszonak
Redfield
Hartsgrove
Perry
Stover
Times
Collegians
Gay
Carlton
Ear
Whittier
Harding
Dugas
Raum
Dumas
Booker
Sparsam
Dearenewea
Lixbon
Karkes
Ae Sam
Hartsagrove
Bath Savings Institution
SS New
Springfield
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