Old Days on the Bath Branch
The narrative recalls the Newport locomotive built in 1871 with 15x24 inch cylinders and five foot drivers. It proved a hard riding engine on Bruns a gravel train and on Lewiston runs, with Ed Rowe and crews handling brisk schedules. A Sunday paper train to Waterville tested the crew, while old railroad figures like Ira True and Louie Norman feature in incidents, ending with a tease for continued stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Rowds
M@nains
Maine’Central
Newport
Frank Small
Ed Rowe
Lewiston
Danville Junction
Grand Trunk
Ed Wis
Waterville
Portland
Ira True
Lisbon
Brunswick
Louie Norman
Express Company
Louie and
True
Braceetts
Fine Christmas Music Programs Highlight Service
Christmas programs feature prayer response Vergins Lullaby with Dudley Buck solo and Esther Brown. Responsive readings include Christmas Gloria and the anthem Awake Put on Thy Strength. Offertory Nocturne by Otis N. B. Card. Children’s message and hymns No. 112 There is a Song in the Air and No. 360 Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Buck
Esther Brown
Field
Otis N. B. Card
Dr True's Elixir Lauded By Reader For Family Use
A St John New Brunswick reader endorses Dr True's Elixir as a pleasant to take laxative for children and families. The ad promotes the label as the Family Laxative and Worm Expeller and lists worm symptoms such as constipation swollen lips stomach pains pale face and teeth grinding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. True
Benediction Postlude Evening at Seven Fifteen
A church program lists a 7 15 evening service with sacred music including Darkin violin solo Otis N EF, Hyam Joy to the World, Ernest A Dick Boenedissian pieces, and performances by Charlotte Cook Lora A Colburn Esther Brown Erlon M Dunlap Robert Gordon and Otis N FE with Mrs E M Dunlap as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkin
Otis N
Hyam
Winter Street Church Concert Cast and Program
Winter Street Church presents a morning service program featuring Carol A Wonderful Quest, Nevin Anthem Sing O Heavens, Simper solo Night of Nights by Allan Ramsay, Virgins Lullaby, Radiant Star offertory, and a Shelley Choir led by Mrs Hatch with soprano Mrs Robert Hatch alto Mrs A J Hufstader tenor Allan Ramsay and Allen M Irish bass. Organist Mrs M L McKenney accompanies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevin
Simper
van de Watter
Allan Ramsay
Whitney-Coombs
Hatch
The
Gory
Shelley
Robert Hatch
A. J. Hufstader
Allen M. Irish
M. L. McKenney
Christmas Program at Church of the Nazarene
A Christmas program at the Church of the Nazarene featured singing, recitations, and instrumental pieces led by local children. Performances included songs like Joy to the World and A Christmas Song, plus multiple readings and a violin solo, ending with a distribution of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazrene
Glenn Orr
Christine Thibodeau
Audrey Judkins
Grace Lewis
Dorothy
Orin Riley
Barbara Strout
Dorothy Wright
Gladys Strout
Dorothy Campbell
Doris Tibbetts
Sie Des Donis Moore
Muriel Lewis
Bath Schools Open On Tuesday January 3
The Bath Board of Education delayed the start of Bath schools to January 3 due to New Year’s holiday. A special meeting at City hall addressed geography concerns but produced no action. Members Leland R. Mitchell Mayor Cahill William Furber Keegan and Supt. Smith attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Board of Education
City Hall
Messrs. Drake and
Keegan
Leland R. Mitchell
Charles H. Cahill
William A. Furber
John J. Keegan
Charles L. Smith
Sagadahoc
Hell
Sagadzhoc
William D. Oliver
Clara L. Oliver
James S. Lowell
Marriet L. Mitchell
Eugene A. Mitchell
Children Enjoy Universalist Vestry Christmas Party
The Universalist Sunday school held a Friday afternoon party in the vestry for the cradle roll and primary department. About 50 children enjoyed a Christmas tree, gifts for each child, candy bags, Santa Claus, ice cream cake and cookies, plus two reels of moving pictures by D. Volz, YMCA secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist
Santa Claus
D. Volz
YMCA
Phi Lathea Class Party at Corliss Street Church Home
Mrs Eula Wright hosted the Phi Lathea class on High Street with a Christmas tree. Gifts were given to teacher Mrs John Hunt. Santa Blanche Heald distributed. Dining room Christmas cake, ring, button and thimble games followed by music and carols. Mrs Eleanor Moulton arrived from Boston for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Wright
Philathea
Corliss Street
High Street
Misx Blanche Heald
Santa Claus
John Hunt
Philothea
Merry Christmas
Hupt
Ada French
Cigra Coombs
Susan Fletcher
Clarence Laken
Blanche Heald
Fula Fielding
Mis Susan Fletcher
Clara
Christina Larrabee
Joseph Thurlow
Franklin Wright
Fanola Wright
Wesley Church Christmas Tree Program Recites Joyful Childrens Exercises
The Wesley Church Sunday school held a Friday Vestry Christmas program with Santa Claus arrival by Harry Ward. Children performed recitations and songs including The Best Christmas Gift Ila Abbott and There Was Once a Small Boy Louise Stewart. Students such as Marjorie Thompson and Anna Baum presented pieces and gifts were distributed by Dorix Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Sunday School
Santa Claus
Harry Ward
Leiste
Marjorie Thompson
Sapeenroiase
James Temple
L’rimary
Wesley Lemont
Ila Abbottner
F. H. Hall
Elizabeth Butterfield
Merthine Ward
Frances Sulpher Christman
Anna Baum Christman
Annie Baum
Louise Stewart Holly Berries
Margaret Gordon
Dorothy Parshley
Arthur Seekins
Arthur W. H. Rand, Jr
Jesus
Jane Wing
Linwood Temple
Paul Stinson
Sargant Stanley
Edwin Bates
Stanley Small
Charlotte King
Alice Hogue
Leora Gullifer
Marjorie Dearborn
M Fadden Wins 10 String Match at Park Alleys
Fred McFadden veteran bowler defeated Cedric Martin in a 10 string match at Park alleys Monday afternoon by 2 pins after a see saw battle. Martin led early and late, but McFadden surged in the final strings to win by two pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McFadden
Cedric Martin
Park Alleys
Martin
McFadden
Maples
Miss Charlotte O'Brien Given a Fine Birthday Party
Miss Charlotte O'Brien was guest of honor at a party hosted by her grandmother Mrs. William O'Brien at the Columbia Chambers on her 11th birthday. Attendees included Evelyn Lightbody Marjorie Troop Kate McCarty Mildred McQuarrie Margaret Slavin Gladys Koughan Mac O'Brien John and Hubert McCarty Frederick and William Drake Joseph O'Brien Paul McCole Marguerite Koughan Minnie Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pees O’brien
William O'Brien
Columbia Chambers
Marjorie Troop
Gladys Koughan
Evelyn Lightbody
Kate McCarty
Mildred McQuarrie
Margaret Slavin
Mac O'Brien
John
Hubert McCarty
Frederick
William Drake
Joseph O’brien
Paul McCole
Marguerite Koughan
Minnie Brown
Miss O'Brien
Dancing Party at Cosmopolitan Club House
Miss Katherine Mayers and Miss Ellen Newell hosted a dancing party at the Cosmopolitan club house Friday night with over 30 guests. Guests included Mrs. Fred T. Mayers, Mrs. W. S. Newell, Miss Mayers, Miss Newell, Miss Martha Eastman of Portland, and out of town visitors Wilcott Andrews of Chicago Miss Katherine Beekman of Lewiston Montana. Myrna Avery and Reginald Stacy provided the music as the party lasted until nearly midnight with punch ice cream cake nuts and candy served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Mayers
Ellen Newell
Cosmopolitan Club House
Fred T. Mayers
W. S. Newell
Miss Mayers
Miss Newell
Martha Eastman
Portland
Myrna Avery
Reginald Stacy
Wilcott Andrews
Chicago
Katherine Beekman
Lewiston
Mont
Bath nurses hold Christmas tree and charity gifts event
Nurses at Bath City Hospital gathered for a Christmas tree at the Nurses Home on Friday night. Gifts and fruit were provided by Rev. F J Horan and the Daughters of Hygeia. The hospital area was festively decorated with evergreens. Mr and Mrs William M Worden visited Bath after Christmas with Mr and Mrs Harry E Stetson of Middle Street. Ralph G Stetson of Washington stayed with his parents.
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Bath City Hospital
F. J. Horan
William M. Worden
Portland
Harry E. Stetson
Middle Street
Ralph G. Stetson
Washington
Flour gift brightens Christmas for Sagadahoc families
Percy L. Nickerson of Bath Grain Co. distributed flour cereal and calendars to 96 families, following weeks of planning with Overseas of the Poor. The act harmonized with seasonal tradition and aimed to spread holiday cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy L. Nickerson
Bath Grain Co
Nickerson
Russell
Overseas
Highway Law Marks Distinct Step Forward
Federal highway policy gains momentum as Townsend bill grants state systems seven percent of mileage with three-sevenths interstate priority. States may shift funds to key routes while expanding federal aid and future planning. New provisions boost maintenance standards, war surplus use, and state matching requirements to speed nationwide trunk highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray JD. Chapin
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Chapin
Secretary of War
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary ‘of Agriculture
Htt
Wesley People Enjoy Cantata at Christmas Service
Christmas Sunday in Wesley featured the Wesley Choral Society with the cantata Christ Our King by Ernest A. Dicks. Esther Brown sang two songs, Robert S. Gordon led solos, and the performance extended slightly beyond the standard program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Wesley Choral Society
Christ
Winter labor upon highways advances in Minnesota program
Minnesota outlines a $2,500,000 winter highway plan to create 800 jobs, surfacing 300 miles with gravel, grading 50 miles and paving 50 miles. Col Arthur Woods notes Canada and the U S can extend outdoor construction in winter, with snow and frozen roads aiding work and contractor bids for year-round activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Hoover
Canada
Charles M. Babcock
Arthur Woods
United States
Col. Woods
Canadian Employment Service
Abor
Kennebec Yacht Club building move postponed to spring
The Kennebec Yacht Club building will not be moved this winter from its present site to the D A Bishop Trading Co. location at the river’s south end. Boathouse crew led by FE A Giles was delayed by severe cold and drifting ice. Bishop, who bought the building from Edward W. Hyde, plans to proceed after the ice thaws, citing tips gained from earlier failed attempts.
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Kennebec Yacht Club
D. A. Bishop Trading Co
FE. A. Giles
Boothbay Harbor
Bishop
Edward W. Hyde
Townsend Campaign Successful Highlights Highway Reform
The educational campaign led by Senator Townsend to clarify the highway problem is deemed successful. The passage notes that the government will stimulate study and analysis of fundamental highway issues as part of the broader campaign.
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Townsend
Bath Poloists Win Two Games In Rockland
Bath roller polo team improved with Rupert Wing in the lineup as they won two games in Rockland. In the afternoon Bath defeated Rockland 3 to 1 with McCabe scoring all goals. in the evening they won 4 to 3 after seven minutes of overtime with McCabe scoring twice and Wing the decisive goal.
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Bath
Rupert Wing
Rockland
Bath Boys
McCabe
Shaughnessy
Tatk
Rush
Wing
Wright
Mart
G. Rockland
Kenney
Rodney Skinner
Rink Skinner
Sullivan
Scott
New Remedy Claims Cure Constipation and Piles
Mrs Capozzi testifies that Fruit-a-tives tablets relieved years of chronic constipation and piles after trying many physic remedies. The ad notes prices 5c per box or 2.50 for a larger supply and lists Fruit-a-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg New York as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asnurorp
New York
John Capozzi
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N.Y
Wesley Choral Society Praises Cantata Performance
Dunlap as director and tenor soloist received congratulations for a cantata performance. Charlotte Cook and Mrs Lara A Colburn sang soprano solos. Mrs FE M Dunlap played organ and Otis No EB Card played violin. Two choirs over ten voices joined the congregation in fine music with printed cantata words for easy following. Mrs A oD Stewart visits Pleasant street with son Charles a Wesleyan senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Choral Society
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Perini
Greenwood
Foote
Christ Our King
Ernest A. Dick Ween
Winter Street Church
Church OF the Nazarene
Dorothy Ellemore
Foster Pratt
Madeline Thibodeau
Largo
George L. Riley
Teddy Berry
Wilma Clark
Irving Harrington
John Riley
Verne Judkins
Theo Radley
Junior Radley
Eleanor Bruce
Francis Carol
Lillian Quimby
Oakley Thibodeau
Echoen
Bethlehem
Children’s Party
Eleanor Moulton
Boston
John O. Monulton
Dummer Street
Wesley Church
Dorix Stanley
M’fadden
Martin Wana
Charlotte O'Brien
Dancing
First National Bank OF Bath
William S. Shorey
Bath National Bank
Front Street
County of Sagadahoc
State of
Maine
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Julia Augusta Foote
William Fpf
Dunham
Nelson H. Terry
Delia Frares
Libby
Nelson N. Terry
William 7. Dunham
Walter Leslie Terry
Jate
Cashier
Artine Powers Troop
Sacadahoc
Carl C. Troop
William F. Dunnam
John I. Murphy
Phippsburg
Louisa D. Murphy
Nhat
John H. Murphy
William F. Dunham
Frank FE. Purrington
Bethel
John H. Rogers
Mass
George M. Rogers
State OF Maine
Eva Povich
Arl
Simon Povich
Nathan Povich
Jennie Solovich
Rauzhierida
Miller
Annie Isaacson
New York City
Dora Preble
Providence
Benjamin Gediman
Sagadahoc. Ss
Koha
Arthur J. Dunton
Ceki
Sagalaioc
Commers
Attes William F. Dunham
Joseph E. Sewall
Willard
Mary J. Gove
William F. Dunbam
Harry G. Deering
Frank M. Deering
Calvin W. Rogers
Gardiner G. Deering
Thomas N. Williams
Martha J. Williams
Georgetown
Illiam F. Dunham
Charles H. McIntire
Sarah J. McIntire
Charles H. Crane
S Teta
Ella Jo Pocker
Randolph
Kennebec
Arletta E. Gahan
Ftta
J. Ricker
Clarence J. Chaney
Dresden
Ernest Dunton
Whitefiely
Frank Cheney
Carne Fossett
Gardiner
Delia Moore
Augusta
Julia Stilphen
East Saugus
Bebie Little
William Cheney
Harry Cheney
Georgie Frye
Walter Stilphen
Arthur Stilphen
Warren Stilphen
Mae Hilton
Alfred R. Ames
Woolwich
Ald
Etta J. Riker
A.D
Donald S. McNaughton
Sagarlatioc
Sai
William F. Dosham
Keatster
Sayachee
John JL. Murphy
Louise D. Murphy
Loring P. Wallace
Flora D. Wallace
Rexina Black
Gordon Preble
John 7 Murphy
Main
Saeadakoc
Rachel F. Nichols
Sagadahoe
Charles L. Nichols
A. Od Stewart
South Andover
Johan Stewart
Pleasant Street
Charles
Wesleyan University
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