Oldest House in Bath Continues Through Time and Tales
The Bath article recounts the Philbrook family history and the early builders of the region. It notes Jonathan Philbrook’s bear tale, tax commissions under colonial governors, and how Peleg Tallman secured the Jonathan Philbrook house before William Winslow acquired it in 1830. The house’s 2 1/2 front was added by Anthony Rasmond, and the original section remains standing as a testament to enduring timber and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Philbrook
Jonathan Pillbrook
Witch Apri
Joshua
Shirles
Massachsetta
George II
England
Georgetown
Joshua Philbrook
Bath
Peleg Tallman
Jonathan Philbrook
William Winslow
Squire Tallman
Anthony Rasmond
Mary Faxon Duncan remembered as local musician and teacher
Mrs Mary Faxon Duncan died Monday night at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston after a long illness. Born April 26 1883 in Stonington Conn she became a noted contralto and organist in Bath Brunswick and Brooklyn. Survived by four daughters and a son Donald Duncan aboard the Rhode Island. remains brought here on the noon train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Faxon Pincan
Central Maine General Hospital
Lewiston
New York
Duncan
Moale
Stonington
Conn
Sarah Forshew
Elisha Faron
Faxons
Hudson, No Y
Mary
Brooklyn
Errani
Dr. Storrs Church of the Pilgritsa
Emma Thurnby
Miss Faxon
Ida Sweetses
Misa Faxon
George F. Danran
Ivan Morawski
Boston
Erminie
Kirmess
Bath
Brunswick
Thomas Jones
Mabel Duncan
FE. W. Appleton
Dorothy A. Duncan
City
Donald Duncan
Rhode Island
Roswell C Harris dies after long local influence and Civil War service
Roswell C Harris aged 71 years and 10 months died after a brief illness at his Lincoln Street home. A prominent Roswell merchant for four decades, he ran a model grocery on Center Street and served on the City Council. Born in Last Brunswick, he fought in the Civil War, rising from private to first sergeant and later second lieutenant, serving in the 21st Maine Infantry and the Union Signal Corps. His record includes action at Port Hudson and Donaldsonville before muster out in 1863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell C. Harris
Lincoln St
Mr. Harris
Last Brunswick
David Harris
Kent's Hill Seminary
Emma Woodattle
West Bath
Signal Corps
Department of the Gulf
Indian Bend
Grand Lake
Goard
J’eanier Barretta
Fort Burton
Gordon
Grover
Weitzel
19Th
Port Hudson
Donaldsonville
Augusta
Mississippi River
Hiram A. Huse
James J. Hunt
Luther Small
21St Maine
Edwin A. Merrill
Thomas S. Hall
John A. Abbott
George R. Herbert
Samuel T. White
Westport Notes on Weddings Travel and Local News
Westport items report Jay James H Knight attending Edna Jewett and Herbert Fuller's wedding in Franklin Massachusetts. Captain A J Knight visits Bath. Amos Knight buys lumber on Silas Bailey lot. several residents head to Smettville for fishing season. South schoolhouse and North church plan Christmas trees. Local chain of visits and health notes conclude with Southport ties and new South Sunday School books.
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James H. Knight
Franklin
Mass
Edna Jewett
Herbert Fuller
Vermont
Jewett
Kirvin Jewett
Benjamin F. Jewett
Saulsbury
Vinal Hills
Amos Knight
Silas Bailey
Song Ae
Manfred Knight
Fawny
Cone
Smettville
Ralph Jewett
Wendall Stevens
Ason
Miss Path White
Bosten
Willows
West Bath notes school start delay and local farming activity
In West Bath the winter term starts one week later than usual. Local traders J M and J B Lemont bought hay in Bowdoinham and plan to haul it to their barns. C S Wikies bought hay in Bowdoinham while John White and family moved into a new Sanford Crossing home. Mrs J R Brown visited South Portland, and Mrs J A Tarr with daughter Jessie joined friends in Topsham. Joseph Larralee marketed white Pekin ducks and chickens in Bath.
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J. M
J.B. Lemont
Bowdoinham
Merry Ymeeng
Wikies
al Wydle
Bowdeinham
John White
Sanford
Sanford’s Crossing
Bath
White
Sanford Place
R. Brown
Jfown Pronk
South Portland
Eugene Brown
J.A. Tarr
Jessie
Topsham
Joseph White
Emma Ryan
William Ti. Melcher
Joseph Larralee
BE. Temont
West Bath
Lacy Jarington
Mrs Don F Cook Moves To City For Grocery Firm
Mrs Don F Cook of Winnegan chews packing in Keene New Hampshire as she prepares to relocate to join her husband who runs the grocery business of the late John L in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don F. Cook
Keene, N. H
John L
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Severe Infant Eczema Report
Mrs. Inez Lewis of Baring Maine recounts her four month old daughter’s eczema that spread to the face hands and body. After applying a cloth mask and medical efforts the family used Hood's Sarsaparilla and the child recovered, now a healthy boy. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic available in liquid or chocolate tablet form.
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Hood
Mra
Inez Lewis
Baring
Maine
Local Craft and Social News Highlight Busy Winter Work
Mentions Miss Annie Traskin and assistants, Frank Card to build a 25 foot shing boat, Olney Perry planning a new launch, and a previous craft by Marry Oliver. Mrs Mary J. Purington ill, William E. Purington of the Cristobal returns to address family illness, Alton Oliver to install a Roberts engine, D A Merry buys a new car. Miss Katherine Morse hosts a Colonial T R T club party with old fashioned gowns and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Traskin
Frank Card
Walter C. Perry
Olney Perry
Oliver
William E. Purington
Cristoballa
Mary J. Purington
New York
Panama
Alton Oliver
Roberts
D. A. Merry
Katherine Morse
T. R. T. Club
Maine Dairymen Debate Alfalfa Growth and Seed Sources
At a Maine Dairymen's Association meeting in Augusta, Hon. F. Adams of Bowdoin described his failed alfalfa attempt. Fred J. Rose of Bath, one of the youngest dairymen present, credited Montana seed for three years of successful stands, while others questioned the climate's suitability and the crop's value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Dairymen’s Association
Augusta
Maine
F. 5. Adams
Bowdoin
Fred J. Rose
Bath
Montana
Seed Choice Sparks Debate Over Effort and Yield
The discussion centers on whether significant gains can be achieved with reduced labor if the correct seed is obtained. Some argue that labor saves still require careful handling, while others believe seed quality alone could shorten the effort needed.
Guardian seeks sale of Ruth Goodwin's Old Orchard Real Estate
Grace A. Goodwin petitions the Sagadahoc Probate Court in Bath to license the sale of two Old Orchard lots owned by minor Ruth Goodwin. The properties include Morningside cottage and a second bungalow on Atlantic Avenue. Notice ordered for interested parties to appear January 3, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Grace A. Goodwin
Bath
Maine
Ruth Goodwin
Old Orchard
York County
Morningside Cottage
Atlantic Avenue
Biddelford Electric Ine
Beach Railway
A. D
Probate Court Petition for Tax Determination in Maine
In Sagadahoc County Maine the executors George H Theobald and Frank A Stetson of Richmond report Samuel N Grose died March 1 1910 and seek court aid to value estate and determine taxes due under Chapter 146 of the public laws. They note an inventory is filed and publish a notice for interested parties to appear January 3 1911 in Bath to show cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Don F. Cook
Bath
Abbie E. Cook
Said
John J. Cook
Dbon I. Cook
Maine
Iid
Mrabbie I. Cook
Don F. c
Fred'k A. Harford
State OF Maine
Sagadahoe
Sagadathoe
James
Lowell
Cyrus W. Longley
George H. Theobald
Frank A. Stetson
Richmond
Samuel N. Grose
Tereunto
Geo. H. Theobald
Chas. D. Newell
James S. Lowft
Register
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Mary Fanon Duncan
George Henry Duncan
Pyre
Rite
J Dans
Lincoln
Ate Pritz
Twitchell
Shi
Winter Street Church
A. A. Percy
Fos. Curtis
Robert Toothaker
Mr. Archibald
John Shaw
New Church
People's Baptist Church
Scott
Rosweeds
Harris
Westport
Jay
Byron B. Knight
Southport
James Fowle
Paul P. Hilton
Hilton's Mills
Salem
Mase
Sedgwick Post
A. R
Signal Corpse Association
Thomas G Harris
Portland
Fred C. and
Roswell H. Harris
Nantasket
Herbert P
The
South Sunday School
Tenderfoot
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Rayo
Re Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Fidelity Trust Company
Monument SQ
Exchange ST
Portland, Maine
Hoosk
West Hamh
Fletcher
State OF
Sard
Maine Central Railroad Co
Skowhegan
Belfast
Bangor
Bucksport
Watervill
Calais
Washington County
Vanceboro
St John
Waterville
Bane
Bar Harbor
Kucksport
Foxecrof
Greenville
Mattawamkeag
Water
Woolwich
Rockan
F. E. Boothby
Morris McDonald
Portland Mc
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