Allen family ties mark launch of destroyer Allen
Miss Dorothea Dix Allen, sponsor for the William Henry Allen side, is the great great niece of Lt. William Howard Allen. The article traces the Allen family’s naval service, noting Lt. Allen’s death in 1813 and the heroic voyage of the Argus. It also mentions praises by poet Fitz Green Halleck and commemorative actions by descendants and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Allen
Benjamin F. Butler
Albany
New York
United States
Jackson
van Buren
William Allen Butler
Harriet Allen Butler
Allen
Fitz Green Halleck
William Howard Allen
St. Allen
Halleck
Charles Henry Butler
Montsweag Farm
Secretary of the Navy
Dorothea Dix Allen
William Henry Allen
Williametty Allen
U. S.navy
Local Jottings and Community Happenings in Bath Maine
Central Church group meets in the chapel Monday. Residents report hunting trips and fishing notes from Merrymeeting Bay and Camp Elliot. A mistaken explosion in a police station alarmed officials. A flag presentation at Mitchell School is planned with local officials invited. Memorial Sunday observances Joyful deeds by Bath Elks and a Boston steamer charter news thread through the harbor. Reports on road mud near Blind Crossing and Bath Old Folks Home foundation progress. A sea-washed whiskey bottle spectacle garners curiosity while tugboat brass thefts valued at about 200 dollars prompt police patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Central Church
Arthur L. Pratt
Sherburn
Wis
Dupont Powder Co
Ralph Wright
West Bath
George Corliss
East Brunswick
Merrymeeting Bay
George Pruell
Lisbon Falls
Hyde Windlass
Camp Elliot
Round Mountain
Maine
T. W. Hyde
John A. Small
G. A.R
Bath Lodge of Elks
Lewiston
Lewiston Lodge
Empire Theatre
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Union Square
New York
South America
Edward Peirce
Peter H. Crowell
Felix Taussig
Newport News
Street and Sewer Commission
State Highway Commission
The
Highway Commission
Bath
Nichols
Hospital Point
Texas yard time keeper Edward Vaughan noted
Edward Vaughan serves as time keeper at the Texas yard while Robert Toothaker makes frequent trips to Portland to coach a cast for a season production. Abbie Kelley spends the winter in Jamaica Plain as Frank and Mrs Kelley reside in Watertown Massachusetts. The KC fair adds about $200 to the treasury and praise is given to committees for the three day program. Governor Curtis appoints Harry Huse recorder for Bath and Walter Purington trial justice. Adam Skillen arrives from Montreal to join Texas Steamship Co. Park League results Hyde Windlass over Pilgrims 1260 to 1201. Conductor Dow handles 230 passengers from Rockland. A squirrel begs breakfast from a high street lady. Funeral services for Arthur H. Brown held on Elm Street with floral tributes and pallbearers. Thanksgiving dinner honors Alden Richardson of 88 with family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Vaughan
Texas Yard
Robert Toothaker
Portland
Abbie Kelley
Jamaica Plain
Frank Kelley
Watertown
Mass
Treasury
Curtis
Harry M. Huse
Bath
Charles A. Corliss
Walter P. W. Purington
Topsham
Adam Skillen
Montreal
Drillers of Texas Steamship Co
Skillen
Baltimore
Hyde Windlass
Pilgrims
Dow
Rockland
Maine
Arthur H. Brown
Elm St
Maurice J. Duncklee
Perry L. Thompson
Herbert E. Williams
Fred A. Fuller
Harry E. Mason
Oak Grove Cemetery
Harry O. Richardson
Alden W. Richardson
Richardson
George Shaw
Harold
Woolwich
A. W. Richardson
J. Albert Redlon
Marion
Marbel
Albert Redlon
The Liver and Kidney Health Advice From Dr. Smith
Dr. L. H. Smith discusses liver as a guardian of health and warns against intestinal blockages. He endorses Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and warns against mineral oils, urging water, fasting water, and a mild laxative for bile and toxin control. He also recommends dietary adjustments and Anuric to aid uric acid balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Smith
M. D
Dr. Pierce
R. F. McDonald
U. S. Public Health Service
Bath News and Society in Brief From Bath Maine
Citizens discuss Center St. deal while Busybees Club meets with Mrs. McGlinchy. Bath households receive parcel post dinners and meals. local clubs hold meetings. deer law enacted statewide. Notables include A M Gallant’s Sunset Farm colt Colonial Girl. steamer City of Rockland shifts berths. accidents involve Everett and John McLean. Collin Eagan returns to Bath after 25 years in Arizona.
Local notes show varied events on a Bay area day
Mercury at 50 Tuesday evening. Black ducks and whistlers numerous on the Bay. Half a dozen lodgers at the police station over night. John Preston joined the carpenters at Texas. Benjamin Arsenault paid his fine and was released. Mrs. Dunton shopped in Portland. Partridges remain in neighboring coverts since the law. Steam lighter Noble Max steamed from Rockland for Boston. Automatic player piano entertained at the Texas club. Morse High solicits ads for the new school paper. Pinkham of Hockomock off duty with tonsillitis. Wellman crew report mosquitoes plentiful at Texas yard. Mason attended funeral of Arthur Brown. A new railway laid near Old North location to the pier. Arthur Brown and John Swanton noted as Bath High grads who died. Salvation Army reported $41.07 from Central compared to Lewiston churches. Y.M.C.A. practice ahead of Friday opener against Portland Independents. Mr. Monk arrived in town for family visit after voyage on the St Louis. Plan No. 4 steamship voyage included 4000 tons of munition steel and cotton. crews praised. Monk to remain ashore until Shawmut turbine ship ready next June. Chief Mank shares France trip tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Boston
Texas Club
Morse High Boys
Morse High Log
M. Pinkham
Hockomock
Wellman
Texas Yard
Harry E. Mason
Portland
Arthur Brown
Bath High School
John Swanton
Salvation Army
Central
Lewiston
Y.M.C.A
Portland Independents
Harry TD
Monk
Phippsburg
New York
St. Louis
Harre
Havre
Lakes
F. J. Lisman
Seaconnet
Shawmut Steamship Co
Chester
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Bath Tallow CO
Vine St
Miss Porter
Torrington
Connecticut
George Prentiss Butler
George P. Butler & Bro
New York City
Ellen Mudge Butler
Palisade Ave
Yonkers
N. Y
Benjamin Franklin Butler
William Howard Allen Butler
Howard
Miss Butler
Hudson
Argus
William H. Crawford
France
L’orient
Alen
Watson
Plymouth
Allen Street
Captain Allen
Ashburton
England
America
Decatur
Mediterranean
Bay of
Algiers
Congress
China Sea
Matanzas
Matary
Popham
F. H. Hodgkins
Virginia
the Times
William G. Small
Moulton
Center St. Deal
Busybees Club
Harry McGlinchy
Winship St
Parcel Post
Waterville
Esther Rebekah
Androscoggin
Cumberland
Kennebec
Knox
Lincoln
Sagadahoc
Waldo
York
A. M. Gallant
Sunset Farm
Schenectady N. Y
South End
Walter Reed
George E. Hughes
Edward W. Bridgham
Hughes
Andrew S. Merrill
Central Maine Power Co
Middle Bridge
Dresden
Wiscasset
Hywinco
Hufman
Eurekas
Windlass
Leete
Russell
Maine Hotel Association
Lafayette Hotel
N. L. Jackson
King Tavern
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Collin Eagan
Phoenix
Arizona
Tennessee
Eagan
Independent and Times
Mexico
West
Thomas Reynolds
Bath Trust Company
Bath Trust Co
Bath National Bank
Front St
County of Sagadahoc
State of
Bath, Me
F. D. Hill
Cashier
Piest National Bank OF Bath
First National Bank of Bath
WM. S. Shorey
Auburn
Sagameay-epperrat
Ann M. McLellan
William B. Mussenden
John A. Ee
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