Movie Plays and Players Little Alice Take Has Come into Her Own
Metro picks a strong slate of talent with Alice Take to star alongside Harold Bloyd who returns after an injury. Dorcas Mathews joins Paramount Artcraft, Louise Huff plans a brief return, and twelve Fox Sunshine Beauties head coastward for camera tests. Me first William Russell feature Sacred Silence tops Fox plans with Agnes Ayres praised, while Buck Jones and George Walsh discuss lens focus and Boston memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Take
Metrol
Alice
Metro
William Russell
Fox
Sacred Silence
Agnes Ayres
Mr. Tussell
Capellani Pictures Promises Big Things for 1920s Film Era
Albert Capellani leads a rising film company now joining the ranks of great producers. The studio will feature stars such as June Caprice Marjorie Rambeau and Dolores Cassinelli in upcoming titles like The Web of Lies and Little Mother Hubbard. Capellani, Paris born, directed Nazimova’s early successes and has worked with Pathé World Selznick Mutual and Metro. William Farnum plans Quebec exterior shoots for Pierre Le Grand as his new play nears filming. Madelaine Traverse rests after six months steady work, Gladys Brockwell expands her expressive repertoire on Flames of the Flesh, Ah Ying Wing’s presence inspires chatter, and Shirley Mason charms a Fox studio monkey while shooting Her Elephant Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Capellani
Albert, Capellani
Waghand
Naziggova
Nazimova
Ma,Capellani
Paris
Pathe Paris
World
Ile
Selznick
Mutual
Metro
Hints for Storing Autos for Winter
Automobile owners planning winter storage should weatherproof garages seal cracks and openings keep interiors warm and snug wash the car thoroughly and relieve springs and wheels of weight by using four wooden trestles to lift the car off the floor and reduce dampness and stress on components.
Notice of Administrator and Minor Guardianship in Sagadahoe Maine
A damaged probate notice from Bath Maine in Sagadahoe County announces Charles Low as administrator of Mary E K Pratt late of Malden Massachusetts. It also covers guardians William Robbins for Elsie May Robbins Hazel Marie Robbins and Chester Tyler Robbins seeking consent to sell parcel of marsh land in Arrowslie for twenty five acres at two dollars per acre with court order to publish notices in Bath Independent three weeks before a January 1920 hearing.
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Mary EK. Pratt
Malden
Massachusettts
County of
Middlesex
Bath
Maine
William &. Robbins
State OF
Sagadahor
Path
Sagadahoe
Car Winterizing Notes From A Historic Maintenance List
Detailed steps describe preserving a vehicle for spring use. Instructions cover removing tires, draining radiator and block, storing battery with Vaseline, charging, oiling and greasing components, cleaning rims, and covering the car. Emphasizes dry storage, moisture avoidance, and written reminders.
Band Meeting Chooses Officers At Armory Gathering
Local band musicians held a Sunday night meeting at the Armory. Gaudreau was named director with R M White as secretary and treasurer. A three member committee including Ralph Knight Octave Breton and Gaudreau was appointed to arrange a series of dances. No band name has been chosen yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Gaudreau
R. M. White
Ralph Knight
Octave Breton
Ik Gaudreau
Lieut Henry Lamb Torpedoed Aboard Schuylkill
Lieut Henry T Lamb of Camden veteran seaman and US Navy reserve officer recounts his service aboard the Schuylkill sunk off Africa in November 1917. He later ferried supplies to Bordeaux aboard US transports and witnessed gas warfare preparations before the armistice. The tale includes escape to Algiers, Marseilles, and a return to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T.lawnb
Camden
Merchant Marine Service
U.S. N. KP
U.S. S. Selinglkill
Africa
Bangor
P. C. George
Nome For
W. H. Kelley
Olive Heights
Lamb
Capt
C. M. Lamb
Atlantic Seaboard
Lieut. Lamb
United States Naval Reserve Forces
New York
Schuylkill
Algeria
Loc Krench
Algiers
Marseilles
France
Bordeaux
Austria
United States
Lient
Atone
Itss Niinaries
York
Edison
Bejepscot Paper Co Changes Owners in Major Sale
W H Parsons Co of New York sells controlling interest in Bejepscot Paper Co and subsidiaries to Julius H Barnes of Chicago US Wheat administrator. Estimated price exceeds 750000, with 21000 shares outstanding and Barnes controlling 12000. Includes Bowdoin Paper Co Topsham Pejepscot Paper Lisbon Falls Fibre Co Salmon River timberland and Sagadahoe Towage fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bejepscot Paper Co
W. H. Parsons Co
New York
Julius H. Barnes
Chicago
United States
Barnes
Bowdoin Paper Co
Topsham
Pejepsecot Paper Co
Pejepscot
Lisbon Falls
Maine
Quebec
New Brunswick
Sagadahoe Towage Co
Kindergarteners Help In Thanksgiving Cheer
Miss Dorothy Jewett's kindergarten class organized a large Thanksgiving basket filled with squash, pumpkin, chicken, potatoes, fruits, butter, milk, jams, and baked goods. Each child contributed items, wrapped in crepe paper in orange, green, and white, under Miss Jewett's guidance, to bring joy to a recipient. J. E B. Sanford of Fitchym, Mass., visited Albert Sanford in Bedford Street for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jewett
Duffy
Keeping Health in Winter with Pink Pills Advised
An old health ad extols Dr Williams Pink Pills to prevent thinning blood during winter. It tells of Mrs. Walter Donnellon of Clifton Mass who felt better after two weeks of treatment, noting improved appetite sleep and energy. The piece urges proactive blood building and lists 60 cents per box with a free booklet on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Fool
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Nooh
Adwy
Cottreau Wagon Wrecked By Car On Commercial Street
Trenry Cottreau and Oliver Carter were loading coke when electric freight car No 500 of the A K Railroad struck their wagon at the foot of Oak street. The wagon’s wheels were destroyed and the horse dragged ten feet. both men escaped serious injury. Onlookers feared serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenry Cottreau
Commercial Street
Oliver Carter
Cottreau
A. K
Oak Street
Carter
Cottrean
Navigation above Bath season ends on Kennebec
The US Shipping Board tug Keystone has towed down the Old Co. barge Coaldale at Augusta ending navigation above Bath for the season. No further up river traffic expected until spring. Two years ago barges froze in at upper Kennebec docks requiring light house tenders to free them. Anticipation grows for a 1500 ton barge from Philadelphia, though no recent word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
United States Shipping Board
Keystone
Old Co
Coaldale
Augusta
Kennebec
Seguin
Howard Corl Co
Philadelphia
Republicans Open State Headquarters in Augusta
The Republican State Committee opened offices Monday in the Puolinton Block Augusta rooms 5 and 6 with G R Chatbourne in charge as executive secretary. Chatbourne spent 16 years on the Lewiston Journal staff and 10 years as editor of the Kennebec Journal, with wide connections among Maine and national leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Puolinton Block
Augusta
G. R. Chatbourne
Chadbourne
Lewiston Journal
Kennebec
Maine
Lobster Seller Charged After Bath Iron Works Visit
Kennebec fisherman who regularly sold lobster to Bath Iron Works faced a court appearance after authorities found his stock to be undersized. The encounter occurred when a fish warden confronted him during a recent visit to the works. Herbert Moseley spent the weekend with his parents in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Herbert Moseley
Boston
Master Builder Miles Merry Dies After Stroke at 76
Miles M Merry 76 a Bath master builder died Sunday at his home 69 Dummer Street after a stroke four weeks earlier. Born in Damariscotta March 31 1844 he moved to Bath at 16 and soon started his own business. He built for Goss Sawyer Packard Sewall and Percy Small and claimed 175 vessels to his credit. A real estate owner and horse enthusiast he retired five years ago to devote time to family and business. Survived by widow three sisters two brothers and two nephews. He belonged to Solar lodge Masons and Bath lodge Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles M.merry
Dummer “Street
Mr. Merry
Damariscotta
Miles Mr
Elizabeth Brown Merry
Bath
Goss, Sawyer & Packard
William Rogers
Sewall
Percy & Small
Merry Shad
Ile
Solar Lodge of
Masons
Bath Lodge of Elks
Merry
Josiah Heal
Lynn
Maas
Albert E. Mank
Union
Rodney
Mclntire
Thomaston
Levi
South
Grocers Set Holiday Closing Schedule in Hath
Grocers and provision dealers in Hath adopt a closing plan for holidays and regular days. They will close all day on New Year’s Day Washington’s Birthday Patriots Day Memorial Day July Fourth Labor Day Thanksgiving Day and Christmas observing the day before or after as needed. They close every Wednesday at noon unless a special holiday requires different hours. Year round Saturdays close at ten o’clock and daily closing hours vary by season with six o’clock in warm months and five thirty in colder months.
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Washington
Obituary of Richmond resident Joseph M Odiorne
Joseph M Odiorne lifelong Richmond resident died last Wednesday at his Pleasant street home after a brief pneumonia illness He was born in 1850 and served ten years as treasurer of First National Bank of Richmond until its acquisition by Augusta Trust Co He remained active in town affairs aiding Liberty loan drives He leaves a wife and several children including J Joseph Odiorne of Jefferson Samuel Odiorne of Boston and a widow's list of five sisters and a brother Albra E Odiorne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Odiorne
Richmond
Pleasant Street
Mr. Odiorne
First National Bank of Richmond
Augusta Trust Co
Tie
Hwever
Odiorne
Chisen
Carrie Burn
Brewer
J. Joseph Odiorne
Jefferson
Samuel Odiorne
Boston
Carrie M. Thomas
Farmington
Ada Fogg
Wort
Whitney
Bangor
J. W. Lamont
Frank E. Hathorne
Albra BE. Odiorne
Gunning And Fishing Notice In Sagadahoe County
Close season on shooting deer in Sagadahoe county began Monday. William Stinson of Barley Neck, Bath Iron Works employee, found a deer in his yard after work and shot it. A fisherman at Percy and Small wharf caught a 10 quart pail of smelts. Bath market prices ranged from 28 to 35 cents with Boston and New York markets averaging about 32 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County
William Stinson
Barley Neck
Bath Iron Works
Mer. Stinson
Percy & Small
Bath
Dan Hart
Boston
New York
Schooner Floated After Grounding Near Arrowsic Flats
The schooner Charles H. Trickey, grounded on Arrowsic flats while being towed from Bath, was floated Saturday on high water. The tow plan via Hockomock bay and Back river between Westport and Woolwich was executed. Ernest M. White, Portland lawyer, was in Bath for legal business. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Mooers of Bath visited the Mooers family in Gardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Trickey
Arrowsic Flats
Bath
Wiscasset
Hockomock Bay
Back River
Westport
Woolwich
Ernest M. White
Portland
Charles H. Mooers
Gardiner
Help lessen rheumatism with Fruit-a-tives claim
Alexander Munro says three years bedridden by rheumatism improved after using Fruit-a-tives. He reports pain eased swelling subsided and now walks two miles and does light chores. Price 50 cents a box six for 2.50 trial size 25 cents. From Frust-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R
Lonxr
Alexander Munro
Frust-A-Tives Limited
OG Densburg
N. KK
Cummings Company Expands to Feldspar Plant and Chicken Grit
J W Cummings Feldspar Co expands from rock crushing to farm products and phosphate extraction. A 150000 dollar plant at Reed's wharf employs 24 men with 2000 tons ready for cylinders. John W Cummings aims for higher profits once grinding near the mine lowers costs and dividends rise beyond 1 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cummings Feldspar Co
Georgetown
Maine
John WV. _Cummings
Reed's Wharf
Cummings
Safe Arrival Report From Porto Rico on Miriam Landis
A wife of Captain Proctor Magan announced his safe arrival at Porto Rico aboard the new schooner Miriam Landis. The vessel, launched this fall at Percy and Savall, left Norfolk four weeks ago for her first voyage. The passage was unusually long and had caused anxiety in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Magan
Hagan
Porto Rico
Miriam Landis
Percy & Savall
Norfolk
Gymnasium Games and Billiards Draw Hundreds on Thanksgiving
Three hundred men and boys participated in gymnastic games and billiards in the Y lobby under Secretaries Pinkham and Volx. They enjoyed a movie show in the evening while the reading room and correspondence tables were crowded afternoon and night. W. A. McNeal plans a residence on this land on Dummer street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkham
Volx
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Path Independent
Harold Bloyd
Dorcas Mathews
Robert McKim
Mean Bob
Paramount
Artcraft
Louise Huff
New York State
American Cinema Studios
Long Island
R.A. Walsh
Pergiveas
Willian Pex
George Walsh
del Henderson
Ben
Ah “Ging Wing
Gladys Brockwell
LeSaint
Edwin Booth Tilton
Pogey Hyland
Auld .Lang . Syne
John Hancock
Buck Jones
New
William Farnum
Pierre le Grand
Madlaine ‘Traverse
Miss Traverse
A Thousand Expressons
Ah Ging Wing
Shirley ‘Mason
Fox Studio
Charles ©. Low
James
Lownl
LLIAM
F. Dunham
Register
Henry Lamb
Merchant Marine
Pejepscot Paper CQ
J. E B. Sanford
Fiyim, Mass
Albert Sanford
Bedford Street
Miles
Mi" Merry
Bath Man
Grogers
Cummings Company
W. A. McNeal
Dummer Street
Standard Oil Company OF
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