Debt and leadership changes in Sagadahoc Society meeting
At the Brunswick annual meeting the Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society reported about 5600 in debt due to bad October weather, with 4000 after state stipends arrive. Isaiah R. Morrill was elected treasurer, succeeding Lyman E. Smith, who is wintering in Florida. The event also names new executive committee members and auditors.
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Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society
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Smith
Florida
Owen E. Rogers
North Bath
E. L. White
Bowdeinham
Arthur B. Johnson
Topsham
Ira P. Booker
Daniel Brown
Richmond
Alfred S. Dunning
James Millay
Bowdoinham
Frank S. Adams
Bowdoin
Edwin C. Patten
Isaiah R. Morrell
Leonard Jones
David W. Scribner
Linwood T. Skelton
Bath
Hiram Totman
East Harpswell
Adelbert J. Hutchinson
Treasury
Colonials Club Keeps Waiting List and House Revamp
At a recent Colonial Club meeting members discussed raising the 1590 member cap, but a close vote kept the limit unchanged. A proposed trespass amendment failed, improvements to club rooms proceed with about $250 spent, and discussions include lowering the age limit to 16 and future joint tournaments with Lewiston and Brunswick clubs. The Mikado production in Brunswick Thursday night is highlighted.
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Bath Boy Wins at Pomological Show in Lewiston
Clement and Taylor orchard demonstrators in Kennebec county show dramatic gains after spraying, cultivation, and fertilization. They win first prizes on Russets and McIntosh boxes and barrels, Russets McIntosh Yellow Bellflower plates, and county exhibits. Frank Taylor elected VP of Pomological Society. Their neglected orchard, purchased by Clement and Taylor, proves the value of improved orchard management amid canker infection.
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Clement & Taylor
University of Maine
Kennebec County
Frank Taylor
Bath
Pomological Society
New England
Maine
Fine Property Sold Two Morse Farms in Phippsburg Reach
Two Morse farms on the Kennebec at Phippsburg Reach draw attention. One 259 acre tract, once owned by the late E H Morse, sold to Harlan Gregze Co of Nashua NH with timber to be harvested. The adjoining Morse property, also about 259 acres and once owned by Captain James T Morse, remains unsold. Auction activity expected to pick up after the holidays.
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Reach
E. H. Morse
Harlan, Gregze & Co
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James T. Morse
Gardiner Board of Trade Targets Shoe Factory Expansion
The Gardiner Board of Trade, after years of effort, secured a shoe plant that now employs over 1000 workers and plans a large addition to expand employment by several hundred. Vacant houses are scarce as rents rise, boosting local prosperity. Bath is noted as a potential site with suitable buildings and incentives, and the article urges Bath to attract a factory.
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Gardiner
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Auburn Trials Firetrap Method Against Brown Tail Moths
City forester reports that areas with firetrap use show fewer nests this fall as leaves drop, while untreated sections have many nests. He urges repeating the traps next year and suggests Bath consider acquiring equipment to cut costs in clearing nests during the moth flight.
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Auburn
Bath
Curtis Wins Portland Mayoral Election Triumph
Curtis won re election as Portland mayor Democrat Oakley C Curtis held office with a reduced majority 1499 last year shrank to nine this time and the city government on joint ballot shifted Republican. Democrats had claimed Governor Haines relied on Portland outcome for renomination but failed to win back the prior years majority.
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Oakley C.curtis
Haines
Lobster Prices Fall as Fishermen Report Fair Catches
Lobster fishermen along the coast report fair catches while prices plummet to 14 cents per pound paid by the smacks. Analysts say only colder winter weather can push prices back up. Tomorrow marks the second Sunday in Advent season.
Cutler to Leave Bath for Coast Shipyard Role
Edward O. Cutler and his wife will depart Bath Earls next month as he accepts the assistant manager position at Craig Shipbuilding Co. of Long Beach California. He has served 14 years as assistant to Superintendent John McInnes in Bath while the company expands to build freight and passenger steamers with a large drydock near Los Angeles. The Panama Canal opening is expected to boost Craig Shipbuilding’s business.
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Knights Host Col. Brown at Acadia Lodge Event
Col. Edgar J. Brown famed Maine Knights of Pythias official visited Acadia lodge in Waterville. A knight was conferred, a banquet followed, and Brown’s parade leadership for next week’s Carnival in Waterville was noted. The parade is scheduled for Tuesday.
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Edgar Brown
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Westport May Get New Hotel Before Summer Season
The Independent reports a rumor that Westport may welcome a fine new hotel ahead of the next summer resort season. Westport, a popular summer destination, could see big business if a hotel is built on the island. Next week concludes the church Christmas sales series.
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Grace church men plan new Winter street club
The Grace church Men's club success spurs the Winter street society to form a similar group. A committee has many signers and quarters will be prepared. A meeting at the Winter street chapel discussed plans for the new organization.
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Great Excavating Progress on Brunswick Road Improvement
City crews push ahead on the Brunswick road project with steam drills and dynamite breaking the rock at the south side east of Rowell Place. A portable stone crusher processes the mined rock to widen and improve the road, transforming the area.
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Christmas tree funds discussed by joint organizations
Tuesday evening the finance committee of the joint organizations met at the Bath Merchants' Association rooms to plan securing funds for a Christmas tree for the city’s poor children. Chairman John H. Hyde presided and the committee expects sufficient money to ensure a successful event.
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John H. Hyde
Weather Oddity Delays Snow Fall in Maine Towns
Snow covered Brunswick with several inches while Bath saw rain rather than snow last Saturday, leaving streets and ground wet and slick across the region.
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Brunswick
Bath
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