Puritan Judges Lenient in Reading of Old Court Records
Historical Records Survey in Boston uncovers 1630 to 1692 Court of Assistants papers revealing harsh punishments. Among cases, Maria a Roxbury servant burned for arson in 1681, and Jack hanged with body burned for similar crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stern
Pitiless
Massachusetts
Boston
Court of Assistants
Maria
Joshua Lambe
Roxbury
Thomas Swan
Jack
Northampton
Anna
Rebecca Lynd
Charlestown
James Fuller
Satan
George Fairfax
Walter Crendall
Joseph Gatchell
Marblehead
Sir Walter Raleigh
William Pope
Leonard Pomery
Grandmother's Graduation and The Graduates Return Exhibits
The Freeport Women's club flower show closed at 4 30 Wednesday after two days. William W. Fish, the only rose exhibitor due to rain absence, entered six fine specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Women’s Club
William W. Fish
Third annual clambake honors Times Co. staff at Trueworthy farm
The third annual Times and Independent clambake for employees and guests was held at Trueworthy farm in East Brunswick with 36 attendees. Ed ward J. Lee prepared the menu of lobster, clams, frankfurters, corn, punch, coffee and crackers as Wilfrid E. Guerin chaired the event. Music by Mr Hopkins and Scott Maxson accompanied swimming before the meal. Thunder and rain ended the gathering shortly after. Notables and guests listed include J A Trueworthy, Ernest R. Avery and family, Nathan E. Coffin and others from Brunswick, Augusta and Woolwich communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Co
Trueworthy
East Brunswick
Edward J. Lee
Wilfrid E. Guerin
Force
Hopkins
Brunswick Road
Donnell
Scott Maxson
J. A. Trueworthy
Ernest R. Avery
Ernest R. Avery, Jr
Cora M
Frank B. Nichols
Paul K. Niven
Brunswick Record
Leslie W. Plant
Silas FE. Plant
Ralph M. Pratt
Arthur K. Purington
Ruby Sprague
Woolwich
Elford A. Stover
Harry C. Webber
Phippsburg Resident Killed by Lightning
Albert Booker Storer 81, a Phippsburg farmer, died from a lightning strike at his Basin district home. The bolt lit the barn, crossed a fence, ran under the house, and struck him as his wife stood nearby. Funeral held in Bath with burial at Oak Grove. Marion Allen leaves North Berwick to teach English in Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Booker Storer
Phippsburg
Basin District
Fred S. Curtis
Bath
George H. Thorburn, Jr
Universalist Church
Ormand Rogers
Ralph Cornish
Cleveland
Paul Holbrook
Oak Grove
Storer
Mr. Storer
Luther
Jane Booker Storer
Puerto Rico
Marion Olive Allen
Louville Allen
Prospect Street
North Berwick
Island Dependency
Miss Allen
North Berwick High School
Gorham Normal School
Bevan Delivers Sermon Amid Local News at Center Congregational
Rev Frank W Bevan of Fremont Street Methodists spoke at Center Congregational Church in Groversville NY, reflecting on the death of neighbor Albert Storer. The service drew a large crowd despite heat and both local residents and visitors attended, with many notable names and extended family among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Bevan
Fremont Street
Hobinhold
Edward Clary
Beaven
Rodney W Roundy
D. D
Maine
Becaue
Hardy Keller
Blackshear
Keller
Misa Marion Higgins
Wra
Wes Georges Drbach
Oaklyn
Clara Perry
Ervene Perry
Basin
Chrsts
Ste Ty
Charles Baker
Avery
Henry Heald Place
Maurie Avery
Williams College
Williamstown
Mass
Scot Mason
Totman
Parker Head
Portland
Annie Pease
PWA
Lyman Barbour
William Barbour
Welms Grant
Pranconia
Crawford Notches
Lake Winnepesauker
Forbes
Phippsburg
Frank Perry
Turner McCarty
Georgia Leach
Brooklyn
N. Y
Susie Hamilton Barbour
Center
Theodore Bevan
Mancheter
N.H
Fred W. Quimby
Rachel Lord
J! Minc
Alfred Carpenter
Daugter Caroline
Calvin VW. Rocers
Bath
Milton Simpson
Roslindale
Marie Simpson
Prank P. Leavitt
Ernest Rovers
Chebeague Island Sunder
Mia
Swarthmore
Harold Battison
West Somerville
Reese
Lucinda Spraovue
Ruth
Mary
Sebasco
Popham Beach Folk Discuss Electric Service Proposal
Popham Beach villagers consider backing local electric service with a guaranteed annual amount. A committee led by Dr William E Hill and others will survey 56 to 60 property owners to determine support for Ralph W Brice of Central Maine Power Co plan to run by cable from Bay Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fite
Popham Beach
William E. Hill
Naugatuck
Ralph W Brice
Bath
Central Maine
Bay Point
Kenmepec
Powys
Thane
WPA
John C Fitzgerald
Fred C Scribner
Pert
Rolpi P. Marsh Fast Orance
Edward W. Bridgham
Stanley W Hydi Yarmouth
Ways
Henry W. Owen Jr
Fred C. Scrioner
Portland
Donald Small
Vernon H Mattsen
Newton
Mass
Stanley W Hyde Yarmouth
Frank Scott
Popham
Donald N Sinail Bath
Summer Visitors and Residents at Popham Beach Cottage Rows
Popham Beach notices a steady stream of visitors and seasonal residents to cottages around Bath and nearby towns. Families from Melrose to Somerville and Punta Gorda holiday week by the shore, with local keepers and dignitaries also seen at lifeguard stations and light houses. A clam chowder supper by the Popham Beach Improvement Society raised over 40 dollars, reflecting community activity during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Parons
Som David
Melros
Man
Allan Spier
Joep
Donald
David M. Rodgerson
Grovevil
Edgar L Drake
David Andrews
Richard Clark
Kassinato
Mic
Donnell Cottage
Ethel Luke
Carolyn Rodgerson Mix
Barbara Donnens
Dorothy Waldo
Kilimann Mich
Mix Donnell
Waldo
Tamworth
N_H
LDG
Sabine Hill
Forrests
Bath Memorial Hospital
Elmer Shepher
Annabelle Dillon
Stoneham
Mass
Prank Dillon
Somerville
Morse Cottage
Raymond Weoster
Gorham
Webster
LE Drak
Muri Walker
Auburn
Long Island
Bernice Drike
High Street
Bath
Ale Weston
Millard Urquehart
Sevain Island
Lght
Carolyn Rodgerson
Groveville
Seaman Drake
Horace Morse
Martha
Mary
John
Horace, Jr
James Sullivan
New York
Hatch Camp
Edwin Powers
Junior
Thomas Cummings
Mr. Cummings
John S. Jackson
Punta Gorda
Fla
Stanley Hyde
Mr. Hyde
Sedgemere
Birchwood
Georgetown
Leaman Drake Mondiy
Weather and town notes from Bath and surrounding towns
Residents in Bath and nearby areas report a stormy Saturday with heavy rain and thunder. Lightning struck a riverside cottage formerly owned by Albert Willard Smith of Portland and now owned by Wade of Lewiston, causing damage observed in multiple locations. Woolwich Grange resumed meetings after a July 7 recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham Beach
Sthespear
Woolwich Grange
Best Ever Season at Sebasco Lodge Shines for Guests
Sebasco Lodge reports its most successful season with cottagers enjoying moonlight dances on the terrace, golf, shuffleboard, swimming, pool games, fishing and canoeing on the lake. A newly tarred road from Phippsburg improves driving from Bath to Le Barre. Mrs W Merritt’s Rock Garden Inn hosts a busy summer as drought‑tolerant gardens thrive. Guests plan to stay into September for Maine fall weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebasco Lodge
Phipp
Bepamsy
Wanliduurdry
Bath
le Barre
W. Merritt
Rock Garden
Toomarkaty
Epier
Mens Sebasco
Maine Coa
Legislators Attend Clambake and Share Views
A gathering of Maine legislators including Senators Fortin Laughlin Sprar Blanchard Hussey Owen Burket Worthen and representatives Plummer Coolidge Maxim Paul Mayo Payson Meserve Seabury Ellk Wyman Thurston Brown Eddy Whitney Hinman Prince Everett Robinson Wallace Bragdon plus many spouses met for a clambake. Attendees discussed state issues informally with warmth as preparations and a hearty seafood meal unfolded under canvas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F Fortin
Androscovein
Gail Laughlin
Arthur G Sprar
Cumberland
John F Blanchard
Franklin
Leroy F. Hussey
Robert Owen
Kennether
Fred E Burket
Knox
Harold W. Worthen
Penobecot
Percy F Plummer
Lisbon
J Guy Coolidge
Nlivermore
Aston T Maxim
S Arthur Paul
Walter Mayo Payson
Portland
Fred L Meserve
Sebago
Wells
Barrows
Baker and Owen
Bath
Larrabee
West Bath
Bay Point Social Roundup Includes Guests and Beach Outing
Auburn visitors Mr. and Mrs. Charles McFadden stay at Comfort cottage with the Quances. Jean Bowman and Harry Bowman bid farewell to Chicago aboard the boat. A Bay Point luncheon picnic follows at Bowmans Island. Miss Rain E Keen receives a surprise party at Idle Hour. Friends and visitors from Bath and Berwick enjoy gatherings, sketches, poems, and games at local spots as fog shifts travel plans and a ceramic bath yacht anchors offshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McFadden
Auburn
Walter Quance
Comfort Cottage
Jean
Harry Bowman
Chicago
Mr. Gordon
Carol
Alfred Farrow
Robinhood
Bay Point
Alfred
Arthur Smith
Mrs. Barron
Hazel Niles
Mollie Stewart
Kennebec Point
Ceramic Fildpar Co
Bath
Portland
Conoly
Mark
Anchorage
Elizabeth Butterfield
Roslindale
Ted Stewart
Norman Swift
Norman
J. Otis Swift
Carl Hentz
Long Island
Harry Crosman
Crosman
Thomas Hagan, Jr
Ruth Keen
Clayton Taylor
Lawrence Perow
Popham Beach
Laura Morse
Carolyn Oliver
R.N
Morse Honor Society to Dine at Webber's in Wiscasset
Morse High Chapter of the National Honor Society will hold its Fall banquet Tuesday evening August 31 at 7 30 at Webber's Tavern in Wiscasset. Members must RSVP by Monday noon to committee chairpersons. After the banquet a busts meeting with officer elections will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse’ High Chapter
National Honor Society
Webber’s Tavern
Wiscasset
Ketcer H. Drummond
Hiurmaian
Dorothy L. Parshby
Ana Durant
Lenape Kamendai
Barbara L. Nickere
Phish
Stanley Ao Rovers
G. Ronald Suath
Vicre
Prisein Cosby
Bmlae M Crooker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward C. Plummer
Henry W. Owen, Jr
TeCeneres
Clark & Lake
Sagadahock
New Town
Augusta
the Times Co
Front St
Weymouth
Trueworthy’s
E. J. Lee
Albert B. Storer
Curtis
Forrest Staples
Richard
Constance
Dorchester
Medd
Wbrook
Tillian Cattle
Carrie Little
Howard S. Bowker
Bobby Percival
Nellie Tracey
New Meadows
H. B. Parker
Gas
Mixa Emma Perr
Rosesay
Corot
Cobb
Rosebay i
William Greverss
Mira
Gardiner Ross
Seti
Anmm Wyvkirc
Geer - C Shepherd
Sm Fror
Avvevelle Dillon
Flowham
Shepherds Wich
Mr Berry
Mir
Gilsioss L
Grahz
Gues
Grever
Mere
Rene
Bmiabdell
Caxton
Epiviser
M- Alviosa Ovi¢er i
Bro
Stan- Rewe
Pevcy
Jar Ann of
Jamie
Plain Mars
Marie Simp
Prose
Sunpeon
Mirse Simpson
Mes Jarcise
Vranz
Lynch
Eleanor
Caria
Bers- Vet
Frei Morrison
Fiid Blaisde
Moses
Charles
Moe Ruth
Quincy
Howard MacRone
Aovaca
Eston
Ion & Norn
Sabicea
Budwell Grange
George W Larrabee
Mark Ja Kton
George
Gregory
Jory Mills
William B. Perry
Cora Campbell
Walner Pierce
Ada Catherine
Rivena Oliver
David William
Willati Bartlett
Frank P. Leavitt
Arthur Bean
Sidney
Wiwaset
Fiora
Leonard
Mildred
South Portland
Ambros McFadden
Hattie Adams
Wilird Stair
Newagen
Neaton
Improvement Association
Florence Carson
Harriett Clouv
Frarin Scott
Pgpham Beach
Lord Stindas
Peter
Roemt
Mernine
Ruth Jackson Bartlet
Concord Mass
Androscomegin Historical Society
Parttett
Livermore
Bartlett
John and
Polly Bigelow
Livermore Center
Barbara Swift
Barbara
Kennebec
Morse Honor Society
Webber Tavern
William H Dunnack
North
St. Petersbure
Bowdon College
Bancor Theological Seminary
Con- Heetocut
Maccatchiusetts
Rhode Ishia
Virginia
E. S. S. Wharf
Sasanoa
MacMahon Island
Five Islands
Southport
Capitol and
Squirrel Islands
Boothbay Harbor
D.S.T
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