Tidal power in Bath would spur city’s future growth
J N Dennett urges Bath readers to embrace tidal and river power to fuel growth and attract industries. He argues undershot wheels in Merrymeeting Bay could supply cheap, ample power, linking tides to steam-era needs and boosting Bath toward a multi-city Maine prosperity. He cites Kennebec and Androscoggin rivers, future factories, and large-scale potential. Dennis is Sagadahoc Council and Knights of Columbus member. notes Fox Island sea conditions at Popham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
Bath
Kennebec
Maine
Merrymeeting Bay
Androscoggin
Union
United
Massachusetts
Boston
Commonwealth
Leaning to Wards Sawyers The tavern tale from Bath to Boston
Dr Edward E Bairy of Bath Maine recounts an As the World Wags clipping about Sawyer s tavern on the Bath to Boston post road. The piece recalls stage travel inns stone walls and towns along old routes and notes how Sawyer fed and entertained travelers. It reflects on temperance and church life in early New England and the warmth of rural worship.
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Mr. Sawyer
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Bath
Boston
Ipswich
New Meadows
Upper High Street
Sawyer
Edward E. Bairy
THAT MORSE SHIPYARD BEGINS TO TAKE SHAPE IN GROTON
The Noank shipyard report says the Groton site covers 30 acres with a large up to date plant to build modern steel vessels. Officials push preliminaries to award contracts for buildings. An officer predicts one of the finest plants in the country. Henry W Howard and Nathaniel Howe enjoy a Saturday stroll leading to deer harvests. Zeb Drummond also shoots a deer on Arrowsic while another hunter named Howe secures one Tuesday.
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Noank
Groton
Henry W. Howard
Nathaniel Howe
Arrowsie
Henry
Zeb Drummond
Arrowsic
Howe
Modern Health Crusaders Form To Fight Tuberculosis
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis launches Modern Health Crusaders to engage 5 to 18 year olds in selling Red Cross Seals. Members earn badges from Squire to Knight Banneret for seal totals and join local leagues within schools churches and clubs.
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United States
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
Red Cross
Crusaders
National Legion
Charles M. DeForest
National Red Cross
Mananger
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
East 22Nd Street
New York
Maine woodlands and forests urge protection against waste
Emma Eaimes de Gogoria warns farmers about theft and destruction of pine forests by portable mills. She argues Maine’s woods and scenery draw summer visitors and urges unity to safeguard natural beauty for enduring wealth and safety. An inch of rain came down the Gut Tuesday morning as a notice of local events mentions a Thanksgiving dance at the K.Y.C.
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Maine
United States
Niagara Falls
Emma Eaimes DE
Wesley Church Youth Social and Beacon Street Services
A Wesley Church vestry gathering hosted by the Boy Scouts led by Scout Master F W Armes featured games and a popular skit Ten Little Scouts, followed by a neck washing tale, round games, and devotions. Upcoming events include a December Bazaar prep by the Ladies Aid and special Beacons Street services with Major Hillman and Dr Keeney.
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Wesley Church
Wesley
F. W. Armes
E. A. Farrar
Bath
Beacon St
Ladies' Aid Society
Men's meeting, bowling results, and shipyard developments
About fifty attendees at the YMCA Men’s meeting heard M J Sayward of Bath Iron Works speak, with music by McPherson and Colby. Park Bowling League saw Red Men win 1372 to 1327 over Woodmen, plus 290 by Olinto. Texas Scrubs beat Texas Shipbuilding Co office team by 189 pins as a new fuel oil tank goes up at Texas Steamship Co yard. The Scribe invites readers to the Halcyon launch parade at Boothbay Harbor on Thanksgiving Day 1916.
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M. J. Sayward
Bath Iron Works
Winter St
Harry Dunton
M. J. Duncklee
Francis McPherson
Arthur Colby
Fred Armes
Percy Miller
Boys’ Council
Salvation Army
Opera House
Park
Red Men
Woodmen
Farrar
Olinto
Williams
Texas Scrubs
Texas Shipbuilding Co
George B. Drake
Texas S. S. Co
L. B. Jackson
Leutenant
New York
Clifton Dodge
Edgar Guerin
U. S
Halcyon
Boothbay Harbor
Maine
Pythian Opera House
Townsend Yards
Sues
Texas Steamship Co
River closing revised to fall of the moon Dec 9
Some river men have revised their closing above Bath to occur on the fall of the moon, Dec. 9. The change affects boats and crews along the stretch, with expectations of smoother water levels and safer navigation timing.
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Bath
Beacon angler nets 17 pounds of smelts at Whiskeag
Bernard Pratt of Beacon S&t was caught Tuesday afternoon with a line and hook delivering 17 pounds of smelts at Whiskeag.
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Bernard Pratt
Beacon S&t
Hook
Local Jottings From Richmond Coast Almanac
Richmond notes include Charles D. Newell visiting town. Bay fishing reports by Al Ridley and H. W. Delong. New Meadows cottage piazza extended. Local court cases involve intoxication and poolroom minors fines. Bath harbor extension petition by Texas Shipbuilding Co. Billy Sunday sermon critique by Rev S A Evans after Boston revival.
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al Ridley
H. W. Delong
New Meadows
Jeff Southard
Water St
Brunswick
Curran
Municipal Court of
Lewiston
McCarron
Board of Aldermen
Texas Shipbuilding Co
Bath
Texas Company
U.S
Billy Sunday
Boston
S. A. Evans
People’s Baptist Church
Billy
Mr. Evans
John the Baptist
Mr.Evans
Sheriff Oliver
Bath and Brunswick rail and shipyard progress amid winter prep
The report outlines activity across Bath and Brunswick including 100 tons of hay on F H Kimball farm and large preparations at the Texas yard. It notes shipyard deck work on a steamship, a City of Rockland wintering delay, a guarded bridge being fully planked, and a fall at the Texas yard requiring medical care. The Old North removal and start on a new plate shop are cited, along with State road work near Cook's Corner continuing despite snow.
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F. H. Kimball
Texas Yard
Texas Shipbuilding Co
City of
Rockland
Houghton’s
New Meadows
D. D
Court Live Oak
Lewiston
G. C. R. F. W. Heffernan
Augusta
Boyd
Colby
Brunswick
Bath
Cook’s Corner
State Highway Commission
Advice On Diet And Cleanliness For Longevity
Dr. I H Watsoun advocates limited meat intake to once daily and a fiber rich diet including vegetables, whole grains, onions, carrots, cabbage, and sauerkraut. He promotes a Purported May-apple and aloe laxative and recommends hot water before meals plus outdoor exercise to prevent kidney and heart ailments and gout. Anurie is cited as a daily aid before meals to aid kidney function.
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I. H. Watsoun
R. V. Pierce
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J. N. Dennett
Sagadahoc Council
Knights of Columbus
Popham
Fox Island
Dr. Barry
Boston Herald
MORSE
New Society
Health Crusaders
Mme, Kamel
K.Y.C
Wesley Notes
Woolwich
Montsweag
Cartmill
Herbert Douglas
Messrs
Corthell
MacCormick
Cumberland
Portland
M. D. Cressey
Percy & Small’s
McDuffey
Pond Island
Howard’s
James F
Charles D. Newell
Richmond
Ladies’ Aid of the Universalist Church
Jennie Morse
Washington St
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