Two Men Hold Up Bowdeinham Citizen
Earl Brown of Brown's Point Bowdeinham says he was robbed crossing Abasadasset bridge at dawn Friday by two strangers who demanded his money. He could not identify them well though one carried a bar of iron. Brown, around 40, was bound for Brunswock and reported the incident to Trial Justice J H Ames, and Sheriff A Trenderson. investigation underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Brown
Brown's Point
Bowdeinham
Abasadasset
Brown
Brunswock
Heoo
J. H. Ames
Albert Trenderson
Supreme Court
Death of Rev Aten Brown Saddens Bath Parishioners
News from Ports mouth N T L reports the sudden death of Rev Aten Brown aged 61 on January 25. He pastored the Universalist church in Bath from 1910 to 1914 and was beloved for his work with boys. A planned summer voyage abroad with Dr Gross of Washington was noted in a letter. Born in Sparte Michigan, he studied at Ferris Institute and Tufts College, ordained 1804, later serving Norwalk Ohio before Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N.tl
Aten Brown
Bath
Universalist Church
Brown
Pat Anne
Compang
Gross
Washington
Mr. Brown
Sparte
Mich
Joseph Brown
Ferris Institute
Bis Rapids
Tufts College
USC
Nottingham
N. WE
Bata
Norwalk
Maine Central reports December revenue declines año 1927
The Maine Central Railroad reports December revenue fell from 1926 levels. Passenger revenue dropped about 28 000 dollars while freight declined 45 008 dollars. For the calendar year total railway operating revenues reached 902 094 535, down 206 277 from the prior year, with surplus after charges down from 12 700 000 to 551 025.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central Railroad
Republican committee gears for annual municipal campaign
Members met January 25 to plan the mayoralty caucus around mid February with ward caucuses the night before. An additional meeting will be held soon to formally issue the calls for both caucuses. Mrs. Harry Churback has returned to Bridgewater Massachusetts after a 10 day visit with her sister Mrs. Vinal Haskell at 500 High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
Harry Churback
Bridgewater
Mass
Vinal Haskell
High Street
Past Masters Night a Great Success in West Bath
West Bath grange held Past Masters Night with 15 quarters living and seven speakers among 125 attendees including 21 visitors. Floral decorations honored past masters and the program featured readings, music, and a principal address by Clarence Purinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Dusters
Grange
J Joseph Lemont
Melvin Smith
Bath
Joseph White
Herbert J. Hodgkins
David Henderson
Lincoln Williams
West Bath Grange
Hayden Conant
Dromore Grange
Eva Lemont
Augusta
Hope Ward
Albert Tenderson
Annie Wylie Stockpole
Fred Cary
Verkins
Dromore
Clarence © Purinton
Bowdoinham
Clarence O Purinton
William LE Grould
Dodge
Cannon
Merriman
Sagadahoe Grange
Harry Rackley
Christine
Topsham
Fred Soule
Mer
Asbury Bailey
Woolwich
Phippsbur
LE. Mason Wright
Stanley Petersen
Herbert Simpson
Lucy Ward
Alice Johnson
Ethel Bruce
Eyal Atwood
Albert Henderson
Owen Rogers
Everett G. Leniwont
Slarey EB. Peterson
Edwin [Laggett
Joanna Pledgkins
Maviouw Ulunmune
Lillian Rogers
Metropolitan Academy of Aeronautics to Base Maine Center in Bath
Boston based Metropolitan Academy of Aeronautics Inc plans to establish a Maine branch with Bath as its central hub for summer aviation work. Harold L. Adams, Bath manager, reports Maine and New Hampshire operations and a likely dedication pageant for the Kennebec bridge on May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
Kennebec
Metropolitan Academy of Aeronautics Inc
Boston
Harold L. Adams
Adams
Batu
Arge HE. Johnson
Academy
Bas
Metropolitan Academy
Kennebec Bridge
Sumner
Charles T. Cahill
Samer
Down River
Farmers Debate Pay to Keep Roads Open at Sagiadit Pomona
A lively January meeting of Sagiadit and Topsham granges debated paying farmers to keep roads open. PS 12 voted against with 24 in favor. Speakers included Gould Patten Rogers Lemont Rackley Patten and others. The day featured solos readings and a main address by Tron Bilis Aldrich on "Freedom."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagiadithoe Pomona
Topsham Grange
William EL Gould
Ralph Patten
K. AL Rogers
James Lemont
Peter Cushing
Low. Neiley
Millward Patten
Harry Rack
Fred Soule
George Wright
William 2. White
West Bath Grange
Dorothy Blayward
Upsham
Plairry Rackley
B.C. Patten
Pairt
Gertrude Hennessey
Millward
Patten
Mrs Hilton's Funeral Rites Held for Lara D Dilton
The funeral of Mrs Lara D. Dilton wife of Elmer B. Pilton was Sunday afternoon at the home of her brother Fred D Mininems on Lincolnia Street Rev Toward D Spoers of Uni versalist church officiated Bearers John D Moulton Charles A Lewi th S vtoane Urry Burial followed at Oak Grove. James Babine son of Mr and Mrs Eve Babine of Hinckley Street recovering after weeks in City hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara D. Dilton
Elmer B. Pilton
Fred D. Mininems
Lincolia Street
Toward DD. Spoers
Universalist Chorch
John DD. Moulton
Charles A. Lewith
Kinors
Oak Grove
James Babine
Eve Babine
Hinckley Street
City Hospital
Bailey Evening School Starts Third Unit
The Bailey evening school begins its third unit allowing unregistered students to enroll Monday evening. Programs include tailoring and dressmaking, handicraft items like laps and crocheted rugs, plain upholstering, manual training projects, and commercial work in shorthand typing and bookkeeping. Nursing and Americanization courses also continue with a detailed schedule for each class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Evening School
Howe
Dailey
Marion VP
Brswell
Katherine Huse
Beatrice Jenkins
A. E. Heald
Sadie Percival
United Motor Fuel Station Opens in Bath Maine
United Motor Fuel Corp opens Station No. 10 in Bath at Vine and Water streets. Manager Carroll Watson and Fred Higgins lead. station features large concrete front, dual electric pumps, 2000 candlepower flood lights, modern office with rest room, oil storage, rotary lift, and stockholder pricing with lower rates for stockholders. Parking lot expansion planned. location near bridge touted as ideal, signaling strong prospects for the chain’s Maine rollout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Motor Fuel Corp
Maine
Vine and
Water Streets
Carroll Watson
Fred Higgins
Fat Garage Co
Watson
Bath
Thas
Telephones in Bath Show Record Uptick in 12 Months
Bath residents show unprecedented demand for high grade telephone service and refinements. Party lines remain popular among new residents while many switch from two party lines. Extension telephones are growing, with a net gain of 34 phones, the largest in seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
William Carmichael Dies A Noted Painter
William Carmichael a well known painter died on a Wednesday June 25 after living the last two years. He was a native of Pictou Nova Scotia and had lived in Bath for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carmichael
Pictou
N.o S
Bath
Sewall Hosts Dinner With Friends Thursday Night
Mr and Mrs Mark W Sewall entertained a few friends at dinner Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark W. Sewall
Community notices and social events fill local life
Local groups report changes in dances with Kerry’s orchestra replacing the Modern Woodmen. A PTA dinner raises funds for Coombs high library. Residents attend Grange, Maine Research Club, and Universalist events. Births, marriages, repairs, and weather impacts reflect a busy town calendar.
Bowdoinham Post Road KO and local guests noted
BOWDOINHAM Post Road KO Cornish has bix saw mill ready to saw for people. Harry Varinton of Portland was weekend guest in town. A chimney fire at Frank Meath’s home was quickly extinguished with help from neighbors. The Millay brothers received a carload of grain Monday. Various local visits are noted including Mrs. Annie Cobb and Mrs. Charles Meserve in Topsham. Weather reports from Orlando, Bla. are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry
Weelman
Hamilton Ax
Koof VY
Coombs High School
Serves
Dwight L. Meed
Karl DD
Hatch
Pal Cannon
DL. Cornish
John Warington
Horace Millay
Grange Hall
Grange
Neil Bishop
Ul of M
Jake Bishop
Dora Meart
Gorham Normal School
John Meart
F. V. Huntley
Geraldine
Drunswick
KD. Warinten
Mary Jilly
Clara Fogg
Hazel Cornish
Lewis Leavitt
Brunswick
Myrtle Trone Moore
Lee Gogging
George A. Hackett
Main Street
Charles Lantrean
Olis
Olive Blanchard
Livermore
Clarence Purinton
Augusta
Maine Research Club
Hod) Cornish
Temple
Helen Britt
RK. Cutler
Portland
Hlattie Knight
Willian Knight
Wilbur Sisall
Frank Seigars
Silas Hamilton
Pleasant Street
F. K. Jack
Iver Road
Vernon Lowell
Methodist Aid
Henry Cornish
Star Aid
Perkins
Solomon Eaton
Sewdem
Aml
Francis Baton
John Alden
Flower
Kiston Millay
Aml Nicer
Wilbur Brown
Williams King
Ao Nine Pound
Charles Edward
King
Meg
Stephen Vratt
Thin Village
Grace
Red
Young Wratt
Modern Woodman
Douglas
Richmond
Miliay
Millay Dros
Asihan Leavis
Kennebec Lodge WK
Guy Stimpeen
Stomswick
Sta
KO Cornish
Mex
Harry Varinton
Frank Meath
Mixx
Evelyn Heath
Nellie Temple
Charles Meserve
Topsham
Millay Brothers
Three Elderly Women Drive Jelly Plant Progress
On the Newall Jelly Manufacturing site progress is noted as three varieties, plain epiced and mont, with three interesting old ladies seen along the road Mrs Mary Graves Mix Helen Mandall and Mrs Augustus aging swiftly yet active in the industry.
Bowdoin Ladies Aid Meets in January Meeting
Bowdoin Bowden Ladies Aid held its January 26 gathering led by President Mrs J W Varin ton with DP members present. Members planned rotating topics with rug-husking to start a sequence and meetings hosted at Mrs Herbert Adams home. Sagadahoe Grange met at Bowdoin Center despite cold with low turnout. The Perm Bureau held a stenciling session at Bowdoin Center on January 18 with 14 attendees. Starbird returns home after recent work in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bowden Ladies Aid
Mra
J. W Varinton
Herbert Adams
M. V2. Smith
Wingham
Charles Ualle
Ula Adams
Harold
Springfield
Mass
Sagadahoe Grange
Bowdoin Center
Perm Bureau
Proposals Sought To Remove Sagadahoc Front Street Buildings
The Sagadahoc building commission will accept proposals to remove three wooden structures on Front street near City hall Jot up to four o'clock Thursday. They will convene Friday at 11 a.m. to open bids. Card notices announce the marriage of Arletah El Jen Winslow to Irvin Claire Elrod on January 24. Elrod is described as a descendant of Death, with her father a son of Dr. William J. louse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Sagadahoc Square
Building Commission
Bath Gunner Bags Two Foxes on Small Point Hunt
Frederick P. Wilson of 160 Middle Street harvested two dark red foxes within five minutes on a Small Point gunning trip. Each fox measured 52 inches tip to tip. Hike, the hunting dog owned by Charlies Toothaker of North Street, aided the hunt. The shoot occurred near Sam Day Hill on the Small Point road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick P. Wilson
Middle Street
Small Point
Charlies Toothaker
North Street
Sam Day Hill
Small Point Road
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Rev. Brown
Maine Central
Republican Committee
Harriman
Lew
En Harger
al Cop
Ellis Soule
Newcastle
Aviation Academy
Bath Center
Harold Adams
Pomona Grange
Mrs. Hilton
United Motor Fuel Station
Carrol Watson
Berry
Maine ID
AL RL
Viola Coombs
Congress Square
Salem
Martha Larnes Perkins
Capt
Henry
Martha Faton Darnes
Senter
Bowdoinham Post Road
Bowdoin
Gunner
Bath Department Store
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