King Family Prominent in Early Bath and Maine History
A Maine Historical Society talk by Augustus F. Moulton surveys the King family, starting with Richard King of 1748 Danstan Landing and tracing eight children across roles in law, politics, and state-building. Mus of William King, first Maine governor, Mus Cyrus King of Saco, and Mufus King of New York illuminate Maine’s path to statehood and national growth.
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King
Bath
State OF
Maine
Maine Historical Society
OC Trence Wale
Augustus F. Moulton
Danstan Landing
West Searhern
Richard King
Watertown
Mas
Willian King
Michard Kite
Louisburg
Lexington
Mufus
William
Cyrus
Harvard College
Theophilus Parsons
Newburyport
Massachusetts
Continental Congress
Tie
United States
Alexander Hamilton
Washington
England
New York
US S
Vicw
Munroe
William King
Topsham
Lranswick
National Gallery
Columbia College
Saco
Congress
Woolwich Grange Adds 53 Members and Raises 148
The Woolwich Grange reports a year of growth with 53 new members and 148 dollars raised to purchase dishes for Grange use. Many local activities include Christmas events, visitors from Portland, town meetings, and church and school notices.
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Woolwich
Destroyer Paulding Built by Bath Iron Works
The torpedo boat destroyer Paulding built by Bath Iron Works launched April 12, 1910. Named for Admiral Hiram Paulding she set speed records in trials and served in World War I before transfer to the Coast Guard. She operated off Boston under Division 2 with a 51 man crew.
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Paukling
Bath Iron Works
Sss
Hiram Paulding
Lincoln
ISG
Mixx Emma Vaulding
Navy
Navy Department
Coast Guard Service
Destroyer Division
Charlestown Navy Ygred
Cuxstomhouse Puilding
Uosxton
Toston
Paulding
John 8. Baytix
City Hall to Use Local Labor for New Building
The City Hall Building Commission favors employing local labor for the new city hall. Charles G. Loring of Boston will design the building and begin drawings, with actual construction likely in spring after February site-clearing bids. A room may be set aside for the Sagadahoe Historical Society per Miss Mary VP Will of Topsham.
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City Hall
City Hall Building Commission
Charles G. Loring
Boston
Loring
Sagadahoe Square
Sagadahoe
Edward W. Hyde
Asociite
Sagadahoc Grangers Meet Amid Small Attendance
Sagadahoc Grange held its regular Bowdoin Center meeting Saturday evening. Poor road conditions reduced attendance but the program remained engaging with a master-elect report on a state visit and several community questions and answers including entertainment by local performers and remarks on agriculture.
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Sagadahoc Grange
Bowdoin Center
State Grange
Weene
Carp Tire McGee
Brother Roberts
Sister Freeman
Stanley Cornish
Bro
Red
Cornish
Dros
Webber
Coombs
Murphy
Brother Freemain
Cora Loberts
Personal notes of holiday visits and returns
Henry Wright has returned home on Washington street after two weeks in New York Baltimore and Washington DC. John Newell of Phillips Academy Andover Mass arrived Friday to spend holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs William S Newell on Washington street. Flwood Toothaker attending U of M arrived Saturday to spend Christmas vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles C Toothaker on North street.
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Henry
Wright
Washington Street
New York
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
John Newell
Phillips Academy
Andover
Mass
Williams. Newell
Flwood Toothaker
U. of M
Charles C. Toothaker
North Street
Progressive Grange Elects Officers Twice Told
At Friday’s regular Progressive Grange meeting the annual election of officers occurred. Harold Baker and Otis Gray were among those chosen for key posts with Bertha Gray, Floward Knight, Mabel Lancaster, William Dingley, Lucy Tarr, Evelyn Smahl and Nellie Dingley named to various steward and committee roles.
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Progressive Grange
Harold Baker
Orman Douglass
Bertha Gray
Otis Gray
Floward Knight
Mabel Lancaster
William Dingley
W. Treasx
Lucy Tarr
W. Lee
Allen Waddell
Evelyn Smahl
W. Ceres
Even Knight
Pomona
Nellie Dingley
W. Flora
Dorothea Temple
Rae Wed
Grange Fair Postponed After Regular Meeting
The regular grange meeting occurred Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs W. Rogers traveling to West Palm Beach were in Washington on December 14 and report good roads to the city.
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W. Rogers
West Palm Beach
Washington
Sunshine City visit by John H. Stacey in Bath and St Petersburg
Hon. and Mrs. John P. Stacey winter in St Petersburg, Bath, with a Bath Independent note. Stacey describes travel from Everett Chambers to Portland, visits to Washington officials, and a sunny stay in Southern Pines and Bath. He meets Bath residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry D.B. and recounts a Sun celebration in the city.
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Sunshine City
John H. Stacey
Bath
John P. Stacey
St. Petersburg
Bla
Steex
the Independent
Everett
Porthind
Porthid
Navy
Washington
Southern Pines
Noe
Delgader
First Avenue
Harry DB
Clearwater
Tarpoon Springs
The
Independent
Mothers' Club Seeks Candy Bags for School Christmas Tree
Members of the Mothers' Club meet at Community House on Friday evening to make candy bags for the school Christmas tree. The club hosts the regular weekly party on Wednesday with Christmas week features and notes several attendees and visits around town.
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Mothers’ Club
John G. Morse
Comimutus
Mere. Clarkes
Parahii
Marker
Wagers
Gloucester
Elliot
Frank Verrs
Bred Fiver
George Mc Patten
Meberta Manson
Jotai
Morse
Lacen Willits
Springfield
Mise
Hades de
Tefi
Kittery
Pridgeport
Otis Hunt
Herbert Morse
Sagamore Wis
Poath
Winter Street
Walter S. Glidden
Unclear Passenger Train Note From Old Letter
Fragmentary letter describes a journey with remarks on banners and town prospects. Mentions Maine in Summer and Florida in Winter and comments on light passenger traffic. Travel from Washington to Alexandria with multiple passengers shared car and dated sign‑off from J. UD Stacey.
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Washington
Alexandrina
Prem Southern Vines
Bathman Confirmed Safe After Langley Explosion
Telegrams relieved families after an explosion aboard the USS Langley in San Diego. Charles Street resident Mreemin of the Photography Department, related to Frederick W. Freeman, was aboard during the incident. A prior Langley generator explosion in New York harbor was noted. Monkeys are raised for the medical market.
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CLSUS
Langley
San Diego
Cl. Pieschag
Ter Oawen
A. Mreemin
Charles Street
Aerol
Ele
Giashere
Mreenni
New York Harbor
Tle
Mars
Frederick W. Freeman
John Freeman
Special Christmas Gift Prices On Menswear
Special prices on sweaters shirts coats and accessories with items like wool crew neck sweaters dress jackets silk and wool hose fur lined gloves dress gloves fancy ties and overcoats. Men's suits and pants are also on sale with prices highlighted to attract shoppers.
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Spinney Wood Lot to be Cleared for Timbering Crew
Spinney pasture near Spinney wood lot will be stripped of all logs down to ten inches diameter. George Spinney of Arrowsic, Maine, plans to bolt a camp there to house the choppers. Selectmen and town clerk discussed appointing George McNulty as traverse person for the next term of the Supreme Court. Various local residents and families are noted with brief mentions of moves, illnesses, and daily affairs.
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Arrowsie
Yesturday
Cgeorge MeNulty
Supreme Padies
Tod Walker Morse
Winneganee
Popham
Benest Spinney
Math
Wcoter Walkiee
Seboseaux
Modlin
Gacy
Parker Phesal
Dheben
Endersan
Ishand Piesday
AL Wyman
Lea Ly
Delhi Morey
Anthony Mhomsaes
Bather
Deii Young
N. OW. Baten
Ash
Bath
Mas
Puech Gilmore
Hinek
Topsham Grange Christmas Tree Planned
Topsham Grange held its regular meeting Saturday evening. Winnifred Rackley reported on the state Grange meeting trip. The Ladies' Aid will meet December a large attendance was urged. A Christmas tree was approved. A program featured talks, music, and readings by members, with demonstrations and a closing thought on the Grange.
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Topsham Grange
Winnifred Rackley
Porthind
Dee UD
Grange
Irowas
Dee
Minnie Mummer Pinte Salas
Margaret Clifford
Christus Bells
The
Othe Anim Highway
Ralph Patten
Harey Rackles
Hiya
Hlarrs Palgeon
Marietta Wilson
Veenul
Gertrude Hennessey
Alessie Morrill
Harry Adgcombh
Cince Sprague
Christmas Health Seal Poster Contest Opens in Maine
Posters arrive for a Christmas Health Seal contest at the Maine Public Health Association in Augusta. Prizes include a camera for first place and a poetry book for second. posters must be in by December 27. County entries include Hancock, Somerset, and Piscataquis with work described as clever and appropriate.
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Maine Public Health Assocition
State Croft
Augusta
Diane
Abbie M. Duck
Child Hewitt Education
Theresa Anderson
Mill Public Thlealth Association
Kennebec Journal
Maine
Hancock
Somerset
Viscataquis
Funeral services held for well known marble cutter
The funeral of George E. Gale, noted marble cutter, was held Wednesday noon at his home 108 Bedford Street with Rev M. Tubbs of Grace Episcopal Church officiating. Pallbearers were three brothers in law Royal R. Wall, Ray Hall, and James Hall. Burial followed in Norris Cemetery, Damariscotta. A postal from Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Bawner notes they have reached St Petersburg safely and are comfortably situated at 734 Oh Avenue North.
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George E. Gale
Bedford Street
M. Tubbs
Grace Episcopal Church
Royal R. Wall
Damariscotta
Ray Hall
Newcastle
James Hall
Rockland
A . » Phillisco
Norris Cemetery
Harry II
Bawner
St. Petersburg
Oh Avenue North
Bath notes reflect new business occupancy and local events
Bath residents report Belevedere moves and new shops filling Center and Front streets as Lowell’s market shifts to YOM and a Columbia Teltrans block. Radio interference remedies by Harold P Siall and Bank Wakefield ease city power line issues while locals attend contests, sermons, and Christmas events across Bath and nearby towns.
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Othe Gediman
Mieves
Center Street
Bath
Lowell
Imirket
Columbia Totelcontrancr
Harold P Siall
Baank Wakefield
Central Marine Power Co
Toiddle
Giik
Berg
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Woolwich Grange
Hittin
Pues Seth
Dali
Eleanor Unsthernes
Flor
Portland
Stite Grange
Her Trother
Frank Vailes
Casily
Mieke Vectrion Wright
Teaehen
Nellie Kelly
Snackl Polat
Bier Wieter
Mere Sontta Card
Bernard Meise
Neanaeset
Conerega Vieomash Etyrreds
Bagenioe
Manleig
Clatenburk
Moseste
George Shaw
Miermedais
Mere Michardson
Femeont Nitoet
Elizabeth Wright
Colby
Mere Aml
Mere Wileest
Carlton Aid
Annie Connnghwn
Twearsday Cnemis
Pathe
Mins
Masserie
Wim
Gene
Waterville
Gm Tencher
DP Welieoed
Mere
Dollie Leeman
Pathere
Sunday Gieste
Artel Margene
Maxine Walker
Testine Nornsd
New
Ueki Dine
Nequasxset
Ferry Diramistic Elit
Monteweag Grange Hall
Edgar Bailes
Lois and
Klerence Reed
Mar
Nites Stront
Cunberland
Frank J. Walker
Maxine
Norman Dinunemend
FL Wo Sfinckley
South Worthamed
Senstey
Fluor Dwinein
University of
Hostome
Thelma Dailey
Caborn Clausica Tostitute
Diba Tailes
Wile Ask
Sagadahoc
L. F . Atwood
L. F. Medicine CO
Grange Fair
Florida
Bathman
U. S
Max Kutz
Elm Street
Phippsburg
Popham Beach
Popham Deneh
Diora A. Conken
Bath Savings Institution
Jee
Enueht
Jomimedda
Twee
Eeither
Caf
Paidkiyates
St. Petesburg
Pla
Br. J. Bachelder
Lincoln Street
Frank Brown
Rosa Brown
Georgie A. Glass
Liffcoln
Lord
West Bath
Harry B. Sawyer
Dummer Street
Odf Grove
Hayden Rogers
Lerine Heenie
Trareld Hackett
Bowdoinham
University of Maine
Maine Central Railroad
Emilio de Gogorza
Rita Ramos
Brooklyn
Ial
Spain
de Gogorzit Aiso
Albert McLeshin
Gilbert Lewis
Mendy Taewis
Cmd
United St. Navy
Eric Blair
United States Navy
Tiyvde Windnass Con
Brunswick
Wilfred T. Grenfell
Labrador
Phe
Bowlein
State Highway Commission
Bangor
Harold B. Ward
Horace W. Ward
Park
Mr. Ward
Williney R Hearst
Clifton
Ralph Owen Brewster
Cnd
Mere Brewster
Blaine Mansion
Sebo
Ellis L. Aldrich
Aldvich
Ot. Edward Drake
Jeff Reynolds
McClintie, Marshall Co
Kennebec Bridge
Spens
Keegan
Municipal Court
Supreme Court
Louise MM. Holbrook
Philip Boyd
Rice
Police Department
Bath City
Lyde
Tsi
Hiden Hartwell
Elu Dunce
Masonic Temple
Christmmas
Bof
Lillian Miller
Mike Johansen
Hharmony Boys
Martin
G .Mas
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