Dial Telephone System Invented by Missouri Man
Walter I. Sweet outlines the origin and progress of automatic telephone exchanges from 1889 to the modern dial system. He notes Strowger's patent and the shift from manual to automatic switching, with 3,000,000 dial phones in operation worldwide and continued advancement in New York City developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Walter I. Sweet
Public Service Commission of
New York
Sweet
Telephone and Telegraph
Alexander Graham Bell
New York City
A. G. Strowger
Kansas City
Mr. Strowger
Hewtt
Joseph Harris
A. F E. Keith
Brush Electric Company
Baltimore
Chicago
la Porte
Ind
Baptist Circle Elects Officers At Church Meeting
The Ladies sewing circle of the Baptist church gathered Thursday evening for its fiscal meeting and elected officers for the coming year. Elsie Crosby led the nominating committee with officers including Falgar Murphy president Mae Stanchard vice president Lincoln Wailey secretary Ponta Harrington assistant secretary Herbert Norton treasurer and Crosby flower committee chair. The first meeting will be held the first Tuesday of January at the vestry with an all day session and covered dish dinner. The circle has supported church welfare activities over the past year.
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Baptist Church
Elsie Crosby
Falgar
Murphy
Mae Stanchard
Lincoln Wailey
Ponta Harrington
Miz
Herbert Norton
Mi Kie
Crosby
Adda Larrabee
Mae Blanchard
Edward Cook
Laura Blarengton
Buss Fortion
Clureh Jn Taans
Fire Dept Responds to Grass Fire on Elsinore Avenue
Box 312 reported a grass fire on Elsinore Avenue Saturday afternoon. Firefighters arrived and cut the blaze, while Mrs. W. J. Brown of Augusta planned to visit her sister-in-law and then join her husband in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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Elsinore
Jet
W. J. Brown
Both
W. Brown
Augusta
Erie
Penn
West Bath Pomona Grange Meets with West Bath on Dec 30
Sagadahoc county Pomona Grange and West Bath Grange plan a December 30 session. speakers include Merle J. Harriman of Winthrop and Charles M. White, chief of the markets bureau in Maine's agriculture department. Fifth degree will be conferred at the Pomona gathering, with prior degrees on the preceding Mondays.
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Sagadahoc Pomona
West Bath Grange
Sagadahoc County
Pomona Grange
West Path Grange
Merle J. Harriman
Winthrop
Maine
Charles M. White
Bureau of Markets
State Department of Agriculture
West Bath Girl Heads New Association
A West Bath girl leads a newly formed association. The meeting notes mention dates and local figures though many words are unclear, indicating an organizational launch with community involvement and scheduled activities for coming months.
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West Bath Girl Head OF New Association
Personal notes on family and neighbors during holidays
Fragmentary reminiscences mention a sister Mere and various neighbors. The writer refers to holiday gatherings, medical notes, and friendly exchanges with people including Mr. Warren and Miss Viydia Becerales. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Mere
Viydia
Warren KL
Seaita
I wonder if there is any way to wash a flag
Mrs E A Garcelon asks readers how to wash a flag and explains Americans love the flag and hate to see it soiled. She asks to print the inclosed piece for guidance and signs the note from 488 Middle Street dated December 11.
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the Independent
Washing Old Glory Properly Says Army Official
Sergeant Frank Latourette of the U S Army recruiting station at Rockland Maine released an official Washington statement on flag care. A flag may be laundered with decorum using tepid water and pure soap, avoid wringing, rinse in clear waters, hang stripes vertical and blue field over the line, and dry in the shade. When worn out, the blue field is removed and the flag cremated with ashes scattered on the parade ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Latourette
Sth
U.S. Inf
U.S. Army
Rockland
Washington
Latourette
Flood of impostors reaping a harvest in New England
A wave of imposters posing as Salvation Army officers has swindled charitable funds across New England. Police report arrests, noting genuine Salvation Army workers carry a signed identification card by William A. McIntyre. Authorities urge donors to verify cards before contributing.
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Salvation Army
New England
Narvation Army
Haverhill
Mass
Salvationist
Army
Wiliam A. McIntyre
Salvation Arms
Fonds Ami Conner
Plan Aerial Service From Boston To Maine
A proposed aerial operation from Boston to Maine outlines a plan for air routes over the Penobscot River area. The draft discusses launching, flight paths, and stationing at set points with officers noted along the coast and inland between feacerne and Maine.
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PLAN
Boston
Maine
Feacerne
Pendspeet
Eerie Osha
Dies of Dr Bottomley in Boston Home
Dr SGH T Bottomley dies at his Boston home after a long illness. The report notes memorial plans and mentions a social gathering at a local house as part of remembrances, with peers and family names implied in the damaged text.
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T. Bottomley
Boston
Christmas program charms Day's Ferry pupils in Woolwich
Pupils at Day's Ferry school gave a Christmas program featuring carols dialogues and readings on Friday afternoon at 2 40. Many guests attended and gifts from a well loaded tree were enjoyed while decorations brightened the house.
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Day's Ferry
Georgiana Lilly
Wiscasset
Leon Kelly
Carlton
Bath
Sod
Far Kennerson
Delia Card
Burton Hodgkins
Dana
Augusta
Eben Dana
Delmer Trott
Howard Miller
Somerville
Mass
Mix
Florence Weaker
Monmouth
D. W. Baker Milton Hathorne
Gardiner
Sagadahoc Ferry
Artell Hayward
Harold Leeman
North Woolwich
Sarah Hirgina
Loring Soule
Maine Officials See Rising Interest in State Prominence
Secretary of State Frank W Ball returning from the Miami convention notes widespread public interest in Maine and believes advertising is turning the tide toward the state. A Maine Fair Association meeting is set for Skowhegan with speeches and a reception to follow, as local officials prepare to welcome Mellie’s home and celebrate upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Frank W. Ball
Miami
Fla
Weeks Street school presents Christmas program and plays
The seventh grade at Weeks Street grammar school staged A Visit to Santa Claus during a Friday Christmas recess closing. Miss Berenice Quimby coached the program and cast, with invitations sent to parents and an exhibit of drawing, penmanship, arithmetic, history, geography and grammar for viewing by families.
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Stackpole
Mildred Strout
Arunawick
James EK. Verry
Meadowbrook
Nan Brown
Portland
F. R. Brown
FE. A. Sotheard
Bath
Diamond Usu
Campbell’s Pond
Berrs
B. P. Stackpole
Campbells Pond
Eleanor Bate
Amd
Samuel F. Bates
Sabine
Win Bonney
Russell Street
Ernest E. Williames
Campbell Pond
E.R. Brown
Lois Palmer
Red Cross
Grange Hall
I. B. Neiley
Steh Dist
Elmer Craig
Walter Hill
Revere
Mass
Hill
Helen Mitken
Jessea Me Uerialiapital
Bath Grange
Grapze
Selemi
Clee
Biaisdell
Bert
Weeks Street Grammar School
Santa Claus
Berenice Quimby
Miss Quimby
Mothers Case Nares
Helen
A& Southern
Arthur Stutchins
Mage Cagled
Myrtle Knight
William Small
Sever
Lillian Murray
Stephen Marshall
Leslie Swettmas
Harvey Fleming
Henry Thibeault
Evelyn Lancaster
Ernest White
Florence Cromwell
Evelyn Reed
Prize Winning Beef Attracts Attention
A prize winning beef from the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago draws interest at W E Chase Co market. The exposition aims to educate farmers to raise better beef and to show the value of prime corn fed cattle versus lean meat for tenderness and taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Swift & Co
United States
Christmas Party at Old Folks Home Delights Residents
Mrs Catherine O Hara, matron, hosted 31 residents for a Christmas party in the Old Folks Home. A musical program by Mr and Mrs Shaw, Ernest Wood, Mrs Laura Appleton and daughters, Mr Ethel Warks and Parker Child entertained the group with piano duets and vocal numbers. Ice cream cake and crackers were served as a gift bouquet of Christmas pinks from Fo Nichols accompanied the decor.
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Catherine O'Hara
Beautiful Home
John Shaw
Ernest Wood
Laura Appleton
Dorothy
Mary
Ethel Warks
Parker Child
Lorton
Appleton
Oifara
Fo. Nichols
Board of Trustees
Junior League Plans New Year's Eve Party
The Junior Hospital League announces a New Year’s Eve event with options for dancing or card tables. Reservations are through Miss Baleaier Moulton at 140, with balcony access for non-dancers and an acclaimed orchestra. Tickets available from league members.
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Junior League
Dascing
Baleaier Moulton
Monte
Giustasium
Justly
St Marys Guild Holds Large Seasonal Meeting
The St Marys Guild of Grace Episcopal church drew the season’s largest crowd Monday night at the parish house. An arts tree featured gifts, with clever guessing games organized by Miss Ellen Wh. Turner and Miss Anna Yrov assisting. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served, ending a delightful evening.
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St. Mary's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church
Min
Ellen Wh. Turner
Mixx
Anna Yrov
Three Teams Share Bath Church League Lead
Universalist, Central and Corliss top the standings with 1000 apiece after a Saturday YMCA game night in Bath. Wesley beat Beacon 71 to 12, while Corliss upset Elm Street 26 to 6 with strong defense and sharp passing in the second half.
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S.C. Universitlist
Winter Eich
Crete
Universalist
Central and Corliss
Bath
Alec Burden
Seth Snipe
Wesley
Beacon
Jewett
Meister
North End
Orange and Black Warriors
Corliss Street
Elin Street
Elm Street
South End
Corliss Cheel
Brewster
Perry
VP. Eaton
Sercky
McMann
Trott
Drewster
Welling
McMann Trott
Futon
Deen
Snipe
Burden
Orr
Eee
Eye
Wilson
Gove
Lemont
Fraser
Crooke
Stover
Johnson
Reed
Timers
Douglas
Central
Winter Street
Central Crew
Centralites
Jackson
D. Leavitt
MacDonald
Leavitt
Pinson
Oliver
Black
Central i
Miller
McDonald
Ft Brown
Jenkins
Auliker
Spinney Scoorers
Park Alley
Lothrop
Red Sox
Frates
Thomas
Ham
Cubs
Dodgers
White Sox
Braves
Lothrop Dee
Oliver Ce
Robinia
Coffill Ee
Boardman
Martin Ee
Farnkamps
Wheel Waters
Jones
Huggard
Daley SD Pa
William ‘Crane
Shaul Blakney
Peer
AGG Braves
Giants Peewee
Yankees
AOD
Thomas Abet
Oster
Christmas Trees for Pupils at Central Church
A kindergarten Christmas tree event was held at the parish house Wednesday afternoon at three. The Sunday school tree and entertainment are planned for Friday evening.
Street Signs Warn Crime Won’t Pay in New York
Placed as a crime discouragement, street placards declare You can t win 13 000 police sworn to get you alive or dead One little slip means Sing Sing. The message shows authorities asserting a tough posture against crime in the city.
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New York
Divorce Granted to Minneapolis Woman in Custody Case
A Minneapolis woman has been granted a divorce from her husband and custody of their two children. The husband spent all his spare time at the radio.
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Everett
Rice
South Windham
Everett Larrabee
Florence
Augusta
Edward Crocker
Edgar Glanche
Day's Ferry
Brunswick
Susan Preble
Gorbain Normalsche
Evelyn Hussey
Farmington Normal School
Erland
Torrey
the Mann
Ruckfield
Camye
Fairfield Lewis
Woo
Basie
Paris
Theusie
Lewis
Chet
Minneapolis
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Baptist Circle
West Bath
Feet Tnsell- Mise Maend Tot
Pate
E. A. Garcelon
Middle St
Puente City
Bree
el Meespes
Hhe New Charethh
Luinewlg Street
Asi
Arthur Newall
Tivse House
Woolwich
Day’s Ferry School
Robins
Bridgton
Skovhesag
San US
Nerieulural Society of
Cesmentuen Iy
Bard Waterville
Nihas Perr
Mrecagie
Mellie
Tajke
Desoate
Pipunae
Jmvinde
ST Mary’s Guild
Bath Savings Institution
Bath Church League
Central Downs
Corliss
Elm
Grant
Toothaker
Higgins
Davis
Rge
Eaton
Sussell
O Eaton
ELM G
Hirrington
Ty ” O ” Grant
George Winkhaim
Pinkham
Igon
Galvnntes Peett Johnson
Wilson-Douglas
PARK
Federal Reserve Bank For the
Iowa District
Iowa
Brookline
North Street
George. Quicksall
Oak Street
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