The Sewall Farm Romantic History in Farmington
Virgil L. Craig recounts the Sewall family saga in Farmington from early settlement after the Revolutionary War to the 1914 autumn farewell of Arthur Sewall. It follows Dummer Sewall and Joseph Sewall, their land dealings, a life on the Sandy River Valley, marriages, losses, inventions by Bradford Sewall, and the farm’s quiet passage through generations ending with a reunion absent in the old home.
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Sewall
Farmington
John Craig
Sandy River
Samuel Butterfield
Francis Tufts
Massachusetts
Maine
Dummer Sewall
Bath
Joseph
Dunning
Hannah
Shaw
Joseph Sewall
Tippy Hill
Katharine Shaw
Christian Mirror
William
George
Old Town
Mercy
Cony
Bradford
Waugh & Cothren Co
The
Chronicle
Benjamin Titcomb
Brad
Iowa
Mary
Arthur
Virgil L. Craig
Franklin Journal
Colonial Victors in Season Opener at YMCA
The Colonial Speed Boys defeated Rexford Club of Portland 34 to 9 at the YMCA. Key players included Thompson Marks Farnham Fitzgerald and Spear. The local team dominated with superior passing and defense while Rexford struggled to keep pace.
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Colonial
Speed Boys
Rexford
Portland
Y.M.C.A
Forest City
Thompson
Marks
Farnham
Spear
Honey’ Fitzgerald
Martell
Cash
Fitzgerald
Bath
Payne
Fitz
Hawley
Black
Spear-Fitzgerald- Farnham
Rexford Thompson
Cook Marks
Rf Iz
Hawley Farnham
Cash Fitzgerald
Lg If
Martell Spear
Rg If
McCormick
Dunton
Ramses
Sagadahoc Agent Charts Farm Demonstration Work Ahead
Harold Shaw Sagadahoc county agent for farm demonstration work has mapped future aims and locations. Bath will focus on Crosby swine. Bowdeinham, Douglas, and Lamoreau will handle poultry and dairying. Richmond will pursue poultry and dairying with Patten and Dingley. Topsham includes Patten Morgan Sprague Shaw and Dingley on dairying and poultry. West Bath lists Donnell on poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Shaw
Sagadahoc
Bowdeinham
R. A. Douglas
L. H. Lamoreau
Richmond
A. G. Patten
W. M. Dingley
Maine School Enrollment Figures From State Report
The annual report by Hon. Payson Smith shows 91 358 pupils in graded schools and 29 089 in ungraded schools. Graded distribution lists 17 683 in Grade I and 11 532 in Grade II, with lower counts in higher grades. The large Grade I to II gap is attributed to late-year entry and students spending part of two years in Grade I.
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Maine
Payson Smith
Augusta
State Superintendent of Public Schools
Maine State Grange Session Sets Committees in Lewiston
The Maine State Grange meets in Lewiston December 15 to 17 with most time devoted to committee reports and discussions. A full list of chairmen and their reporting topics covers order of business auditing resolutions agriculture education taxation and more.
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Maine State Grange
Lewiston
Edward Frans
Mary M. Burrill
East Holden
A. P. Howes
Pittsfield
Leon S. Merrill
Crono
Maine
F. S. Adams
Augusta
J. H. Edwards
Oxford
C. S. Mansur
Lewis
Gentle laxatives offer relief for chronic constipation
Advertises Vinidlets Pinklets as a gentle, non nauseating laxative that eases constipation, aids digestion, and prevents buildup. Claims harsh laxatives worsen the condition and promises after-dinner benefit with persistent use. Seeks readers to buy 25 cent bottles from Dr Williams Medicine Co and request a booklet and free sample.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Three Maritime Bills Debated in Short Congressional Session
The upcoming short session of Congress will push three key measures. The Government steam ship bill, the seamen's bill championed by La Follette, and the licensed officers bill aim to expand licensed officer roles on merchant vessels. A fight over lifeboat Manning pits La Follette three year experienced able seamen against the Alexander plan allowing any crew member deemed competent by inspectors.
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Congress
LaFollette
Senate
House
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E. Ss. Crosby
Fletcher
Supt. Smith
State Grange
Belfast
W. S. Rogers
Cathance
E. T. Clifford
Win
Throp
J. A. Roberts
Pomona Granges
E. B. Sanderson
Greene
Temperance
C. W. Brown
Dover
Ralph P. Mitchell
Yrone
F.C. Patten
Mr. T. Felix Gouraud
Ford T. Hopkins & Son
Great Jones St
N.Y. C
F. S. Curtis
Centre Street
Bath, Maine
Cyrus W. Longley
W.f.young
Temple St
Springfeld
Mass
Oh Lie
Maine Central Railroad
Maine Central
Portland, Maine
M. Humphreys
A. B. Watson
New York
Chiropodist
Union Street
Brunswick
Mwe Chasay
Reston
Reape
Olid
Samlel
Bears
Castoria
the Centaur Company
New York City
Fidelity
Fidelity Trust Company
Monument Sq
Port Feartast
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