Plymouth Pilgrims and Kennebec Trade Grant 1629 1630
The Plymouth settlers led by Edward Winslow expanded their Kennebec trade for beaver and corn, seeking stronger authority. A 1629 grant from the Plymouth Council extended jurisdiction from Cobbesseecontee to Waterville with 15 miles wide, enabling governance and long-distance administration of the Kennebec territory.
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Edward Winslow
Kennebec
England
Plymouth Council
Cobbesseecontee
Gardiner
Waterville
Norridgework
Cape Cod
Maine
Piventaquis
Hense
Penobscot
Plymouth Colony Trade Decline at Cushnoc and Kennebec
Fragmentary record traces Plymouth colony trade struggles at Cushnoc and Kennebec. It notes misdeeds, magistrates, and eventual sale of the river territory in 1661 to Bowes and Company. By 1669 rents fell as trade waned, Indian conflicts rose, and the venture neared failure before dissolution.
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New England
Kennebec
Plymouth
Plymouth Colony
Custhnoe
Vicinus
Cushnoc
Bowes and Company
Edward Naylor
Obadiah Walker
Christmas Launch of Irene barge ends with overboard incident
A Christmas week launch of the Irene barge for the Commercial Towboat Company of Boston ended when the coal carrier went overboard from Kelley Spear Company’s ward in a public ceremony. Miss Adeline Chase Deverett christened the vessel in front of spectators and officials. the Irene is among the Atlantic coast’s largest coal barges. The event also reported a successful children's Christmas tree and satisfied United Clubs.
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Irene
Commercial Towboat Company of
Boston
Ward of Kelley Spear Company
Adeline Chase Deverett
Darrow, Mann Company
Atlantic
Masons Set Monday Installation At Masonic Hall
The Masons plan a special communication next Monday evening at Masonic Hall to install officers elect. N Gratz Jackson will lead the ceremony with assistance from Henry R White and Rev T M Kewley. A post ceremony entertainment and banquet follow.
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Masonic Hall
N. Gratz Jackson
Henry R. White
T. M. Kewley
Green Christmas Snow Storm Delays Holiday Shopping
A major storm shifted from snow to rain in the area Tuesday night into Wednesday, hindering holiday shoppers. Lewiston saw heavy snowfall with over a foot, Bath’s main line cars were snowbound, and the streetcar line faced ice disruptions, reflecting widespread winter conditions.
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Lewiston
Bath
Progresives Set to Speak on City Candidates Early After Year
Local political scene heats up as Progresives claim they will have influence on city governance candidacies after the new year. Report notes early activity and calls for organization among party members amid ongoing discussions.
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Manyor
Bath Postoffice Sets New Volume Record This Week
Bath postoffice reports unprecedented parcel post activity this week. A large force of extra clerks and carriers aided service, and patrons praised Postmaster Edward W. Hyde for efficient handling of mail and wait times.
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Bath
Edward W. Hyde
Sheriff Surprises Bath Poker Party On Brunswick Pullman
Sheriff Oliver boarded a Brunswick Pullman last Saturday night to detect liquor entering Bath for Sunday. He surprised a basement poker gathering at the south end, obtained the names of attendees but made no arrests. He plans further watch to stop Bath poker.
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Oliver
Brunswick
Bath
Gardiner G Deering Ready To Return To Sea
The schooner Gardiner G Deering near completion of repairs at the G G Deering Company yard. She will sail next week as a sturdy and handsome ocean carrier, resuming her career after the earlier ram by a steamer near the Kennebec.
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Gardiner G. Deering
G. G. Deering Company
Kennebec
Ovean Currier
Great Surf Scenes Captured Near Bath by Local Photographer
A photographer photographed dramatic surf at Kennebec's mouth with high breakers over Fox Island and Pond Island. The scene described as in great shape, with potential display in Bath's entertainment lineup next month alongside a local minstrel show.
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Kennebec
Fox Island
Pond Island
Bath
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