Local News Slideshow of Maine Characters and Ventures
Dr Gray of Batescol and Pr I W Moore of Waterville to speak at Rumford First Baptist observance. Fort Fairfield visitors hosted a dancing event at Griswald lumber camp. Miss Bessie Lee aims for Europe and North Africa mission work then graduate study at Columbia. Mrs John F Thompson notes Sunday school superintendents, including a wife. Bates family reunions and centenarian humor feature. Newell couple’s 50th anniversary draws Odd Fellows invites. Lubec sees a 15 foot mud shark stranded near the lighthouse. Rockland praise for Weymouths at the poor farm with bumper butter and increased income. Bangor real estate sale tops local deals. Cement company verdict in Shaw case. Sullivan Ferry sold to Harvard Haven with boats and facilities. Franklin Road freight service to become a flag stop. Charles F E Gregory named Knox Electric trolley superintendent. England, Maine author and former Bryant Pond resident, highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gray
Batescol
First Baptist Church of
Rumford
Pr. I. W. Moore
Waterville
Griswald
Fort Fairfield
George Pesky
Thomas Brackett
Columbia University
Japan
John F. Thompson
Portland
Ted Crommett
Patten
Mr. Bates
North
Maine Woods
F. H. Newell
Lisbon
Central Hall
Libee
Helen Corbett
Rockland
Mrs. Weymouth
Bangor
Charles H. Milton
Catell
New Eaglend Cement Company
George W. Shaw
Shaw
Plantiff
Sradbury Smith
Sullivan Ferry
West Sullivan
Harvard Haven
Franklin Roads
Charles FE. Gregory
Knox County Electric Company
Central Maine, Light and Power Co
Gregory
George Allan England
Maine
Bryant’s Pond
Mrs. Woodsford Credits Dr True's Elixir For Family Relief
East Boston at 23 Samson Street Mrs Nellie Woodsford and her children credit Dr True’s Elixir for improving their health. She reports bloating and bad breath cleared and bowels normalized after use and notes the medicine aided her sick youngest child with stomach worms. Since 1851 the Elixir is praised as a family laxative and worm expeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Samson, St
Nellie Woodsford
Dr. True
Trne
Metropolium Films seeks director for Boston studio
A Boston based Metropolium Films Co seeks a director as talks hinge on adapting many of Mr England's novels and stories to film. The note mentions Miss Marie Met of Kingfield and a Gen Brainer violin of the year 1671 once owned by Sumner Frenchy and later to Miss Merchant for lessons.
Morse High appoints Thomas Bates captain of track team
Morse High select Thomas Bates as captain of its first organized track team in years after a Monday practice. Donald Specht serves as manager, with Bates leading. David Alkazin drills the squad three to four afternoons weekly as Morse prepares for spring meets and state interscholastic games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Thomas Bates
Bates
Morse
Donald Specht
David Yo Alkazin
Echool
Golden Cross Installation Proves A Pleasing Event
The Daath commandery Golden Cross installation on Friday night went smoothly with grand officers meeting at the train and a generous supper in Knights of Vythias hall. Mrs. Lou Baker led the supper committee with assistants, and N C Pratt presided as the degree work was exemplified for new officers Eugene Niles is noble commander and Mrs. Charles Brazier vice noble commander among others. Katahdin Commandery members attended as guests with each member bringing a guest.
Baxter Becomes Governor In Maine Ceremony
Governor Baxter is sworn in with Chief Justice Cornish by his side. State officials present include Rex Governor Milliken Adjutant General Vressen and Insurance Commissioner Smith among others. Chadbourne named private secretary. legislature adjourns to Feb. 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlemen
W. J. Bonney
Roy L. Wardwell
Rupert Baxter
Frank W. Dall
Carl E. Milliken
George McLellan Vressen
Willis E. Swift
Ernest F. Clason
George A. Gregory
Clarence A. Powers
Frank G. Farrington
Paul J. Sargent
Gilbert R. Chadbourne
Park
Gov. Baxter
Justice Cornish
Supreme Court
Senate
Baxter
Chadbourne
Gilbert KR. Chadbourne
Parkhurst
House
Smelt Run Brings Big Catches on Whiskeag Ice
A. K. Ridley and other fishermen report smelt runs on Whiskeag ice larger and earlier this season with average catches from three to 12 pounds per man and some hauls reaching 60 to 300 pounds. Prices at Bath and Portland vary with city markets and weather.
Hawley Birthday Dinner Crowned With Candlelit Toasts
A dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Warren F Hawley on Western Avenue honored Warren F Hawley on his birthday. Guests included WW Darton Will, Denlap Uateh, Allan Speas Low ard Hawley, Stuart DeMolt, Hares Dev, Charles Tall, Carl Anderson, Dan Wile Tins and Harold Thompson. The night featured cake with candles, songs, and a finale of birthday wishes, with several guests unable to attend due to the Colonial Bisiswick chess tournament in Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hawley
Warren F. Hawley
Western Avenue
Aev W. Dayton Hill
Howard Iawley
Chen
Officers Installed by Golden Cross in Bath Commandery
More than 70 attended Bath commandery in Bath for an installation by Grand Noble Commander Herbert McKenney of Vortlind and staff as grand lodge officers. The event began with supper and a well praised degree team. Officers installed include Eugene Niles noble commander, Clara Drasier view commander, Cora Freeman worthy prelate, Charles Pratt pact commander, Morence Robinson keeper of records, Charles Wooster financial keeper of records, Sarah Garcelon treasurer, Howard Pratt worthy herald, Robert Baker outer guard, Martha Wilson inner guard. Assisting were Mr McKenney grand herald, Lou Pelton grand post commander, and Clattenburk grand warden of the finer gate. Pelton is Maine’s only deputy. Clattenburk supreme representative to the supreme lodge in Atlantic City in May. A feature was the presentation of past commander's jewels to Mrs Lena Richardson, Charles Pratt, Mrs Gussie Gregory, Mrs Lizzie Freeman and George Freeman. Mrs Richardson is senior past commander and helped Bath commandery grow to 70 members in one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daath
Golden Cross
Knights of Vythias
Lou Baker
Gussie Gregory
Lena’ Richardson
Laura Colburn
Florence Robinson
Martha Wilson
Baker
Charles Worster
Katahdin Commandery
Bath
Wong
Herbert MelKenney
Vortlind
Katahdin Coretaindery
Eugene Niles Noble
Clara Drasier
Cora Freeman
Charles Pratt
Miorence Robinson
Charles Wooster
Sarah Garcelon
Howard Pratt
Robert Baker
McKenney
Lou Pelton
Clattenburk
Finer Gate
Pelton
Maine
Supreme Lodge
Atlantic City
Noble Commander McKenney
Lena Richardson
Lizzie Freeman
George Freeman
Richardson
Bath Commandery
Begging Charge Arrest Of Charles Goodwin
Chief Wakefield and Deputy Sheriff Robinson arrested Charles R. Goodwin of Bath for begging in Augusta Falls. He pleaded guilty, held on $200 bonds for the April Kennebec county supreme court term, and later jailed with another prisoner. He admitted planning to beg from doctors lawyers and clergymen after touring Gardiner and Augusta. He lived at 11 Middle Street and carried a list of notable targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Augusta
Teag
Middle Street
Bath
Gardiner
Obituary of Jerry Savage in Los Angeles death notice
Word has been received of the death in Los Angeles California Tuesday of Jerry I Savage 46 son of Mr and Mrs Sikes Savage of North Woolwich Maine He worked in real estate in California and on irrigation contracts often in the mountains He left the Kennebec valley for Boston at age 24 where he was a street car conductor He lived in Los Angeles the last Tk years He urged relatives in the east to settle his estate He held real estate interests in California and Massachusetts He was a member of the Masonic order in Massachusetts He leaves a brother Rescoe Savage of Bath a sister Mrs Orville Dink of Massachusetts and two half sisters Mrs W T Stith of Texas and Miss Ella Savage of Hoston He was survived by many relatives and friends The funeral will be from his son McCabe’s residence Marshall Street Monday afternoon at two.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Jerry I. Savage
Sikes Savage
North Woolwich
Tie
California
Kennebbee Valley
Boston
Maine
Suimmer
Tarpswell
Savage
Masssachusetts
Masonic Order
Massachusetts
Rescoe So Savane
S Ferry Street
Bath
Mais
Orville Dink? Aia
W. TE Stith
Tstan Maes
Ella Savage
Hosten
Harriet J Groves Dies After Long Illness at Bath Home
Harriet J Groves eight year old wife of Ezra R Groves died Sunday morning at her Allman Street home after a three year illness from Brights disease. She was cared for by nieces and other family. Born in Brunswick to Stephen and Johann Walker she lived in Bath for TS years and belonged to the Seventh Day Adventist church. Survived by daughter Carrie Witham a stepson Frank Le of Portland and sisters Mrs Lucy Small of Chebeague Toland and Mrs Louisa Leonard of Cambridge Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet J. Groves
Ezra R. Groves
Allman Street
Bright
Tallman
Mitchel Caldwell
Cambridge
Mass
Mrs. Groves
Branswick
Stephen Walker
Johann Lake Walker
Bath
Seventh Day Advent Church
North Street
Ter Hin Centra St
Hosea B Wade 67 Dies at Home in Woolwich
Hosea B Wade, 67, died at his Woolwich home from blood poisoning in his hands. He lived there all his life, born to Joseph and Laura Wade in Woodwich. Survived by sister Mrs. Laura Ames of Richmond and nephews Horace Wade of Richmond and Willard Wade of Lewiston. Funeral Monday at William Chadbourne Undertaking Rooms, Woolwich Center Burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosea B. Wade
Woolwich
Mr. Wade
City Hospital
Woodwich
Joseph
Laura Jacquith Wade
Mary Louisa Hateh Dies in Richmond After Long Care Work
Mrs Mary Louisa Hateh widow of Cyrus Hateh died at her Moynton street home in Richmond Saturday evening. Born May 8 at Litchfield she lived 22 years in Richmond, known for tending the sick and needy. Survived by daughter Miss Adela Hateh. Remains to be taken to Litchfield for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louisa Hateh
Cyrus Hlatel
Moynton Street
Richmond
Tlateh
Litchfield
George Gnd
Martha Gold Goarth Neal
Adela Hateh
Litenfield
Charles H Hunnewell Dies of Typhoid in Woolwich
Charles H Hunnewell aged 62 died Sunday morning in Woolwich from typhoid fever. born in Bath on May 10 1859 he served three years as assistant superintendent of the Bath division of the Maine Water Co later ran a livery stable at Sagadahoc Ferry. He was a member of Montoweng Grange and the Free Will Baptist church of MontSweang. Survived by his wife two sisters Mrs Etta Trott of Bath and Mrs George Fullerton of Wiscasset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Hhunnewell
Woolwich
Hunnewell
Bath
Maine Water Co
Sagadahoc Ferry
Tle
Montoweng Grange
Free Will Baptist Church
Montsweang
Hinnewell
Etta Trott
George Fullerton
Wiscasset
Socks Sought by Bath Red Cross for Convalescent Soldiers
Bath Red Cross appeals for a large sock donation to clothe convalescent soldiers. Yarn is available at the Red Cross office for buyers to knit socks. A local anecdote notes a musician in camp attracts fish, as Charles Weeks caught 60 pounds of smelts after playing an accordion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
The
Red Cross
Charles Weeks
Arrowsie
Weeks
Gaudreau
Arrowsie Ice
Mrs Hattie M Robbins dies at City Hospital
Mrs. Hattie M. Robbins aged 66 wife of Ned L. Robbins of 2S Shepard Street died at City hospital Saturday night. She was born at Winslow daughter of Alphus and Mary Welch Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie M. Robbins
Ned L. Robbins
Shepard Street
City Hospital
Funeral of Mrs McCabe at 11 Marshall Street
Funeral services for Mrs Anna McCabe were held Monday afternoon at her son Eliakim Mc Cabe’s home 11 Marshall Street. Rev Elwyn O Taylor of Corliss Street Baptist Church presided with four grandsons as bearers. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McCabe
Eliakim McCabe
Marshall Street
Elwyn O. Taylor
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Smelt Catch Report From Arrowsie Fishing Ground
A. FE. McLellan captured 17 pounds of smelts at Arrowsie fishing ground. Mon day and Edward Savage caught 25 pounds. The smelts were not biting so well as on Saturday and Sunday. Last week five lots of fishermen moved their camp from Whiskeay to Arroewsie and Woolwich ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FE. McLellan
Arrowsie
Edward Savage
Arroewsie
Woolwich
All Space Is Sold at Automobile Show in Boston
The Mechanics Building show opens March 1 with space fully booked as hundreds of water car and accessory makers seek exhibit real estate. Dealers anticipate a revival in auto demand and expect large crowds, with Boston a key annual nexus for industry trends and new products. Manager Chester Campbell aims for a lively display and broad appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Building
Chester J. Campbell
New England
Boston
Nighistry
Aomeuth
Chester 2
Campbell
Tie
Talk on Education at Sunday's Forum
Dr Sternheim spoke on the value of education at Sunday's forum, urging more time for inspirational subjects, trained teachers, and community service. He noted leisure use and service in youth groups like Cow Scouts and Camp Fire Girls, with Rev Dresser presiding and a high school boys orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sternheim
Tle
Venth
Tie
Cow Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
Sternheims
Ex Governor Cobb Named Director for Sagadahoc County
Ex Governor William T Cobb was chosen as director for Sagadahoc county of the State Chamber of Commerce and Agricultural League by Harry M Verrill of Portland, chairman of the league's professional directorate. The slate lists directors for each county, including Lewiston William B Skelton and Portland Fred D Gordon, with others from Ellsworth Rockland Bangor and Biddeford among the counties named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Cobb
Sagadahoe
State Chamber of Commerce and Agricultural League
Harry M. Verrill
Portland
Verrill
Kennebec
Washington
Androscoggin
William B. Skelton
Lewiston
Aroostook
Leonard A. Pierce
Cumberland
Fred
Bath men oppose storage bill at Augusta hearing
Walter Chase R J Moulton and M H Beerwort traveled to Augusta to testify before the judiciary committee against a cold storage bill affecting provisions dealers and food storage practices. Delegates also presented resolutions from the directors of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce opposing the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter FE. Chase
R. J. Moulton
M. HL. Beerwort
Augusta
Judiciary Committee
Duth Chamber of Commerce
Foreclosure Notice for Bath Maine Mortgage 1921
Arthur W. Ray of Bath Sagadahoe County Maine defaulted on a mortgage dated December 19 1919 for a parcel on Water Street Bath described as a three acre lot with buildings. The notice, dated January 27 1921, declares intent to foreclose under the deed and outlines the property boundaries and prior chain of title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Ray
Bath
Sagadahoe
Maine
Bath Amd
Stein
Water Street
Jeremis
Robinson
Wates Street
James Cambbell
Deel
I Feel It My Duty to Tell You About Fruit-a-tives
Ashford New York resident reports nightly use of physic for three years failed to relieve constipation and piles. After trying Fruit-a-tives one box, bowel movements normalized and piles gone with no after-effects. Recommendation to friends. 50c a box or 2.50 for trial size 25e. Available at dealers or from Pruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashford
New York
Pruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N.Y
Unclear Travel Record for Mr Moulton and Duss Trip
Fragment describes a journey by Mr Moulton and an entity named Duss and notes enforcement costs burdening Laxpasers. Context is sparse with no clear date place or outcome. Further readable details are needed to form a complete news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Moulton
Weight Test Results Spur Milk Diet Increase in School
After a weight examination in a public school, three underweight children in one grade had their milk intake raised by a quart daily. Nurse Miss Mary McDougal praises parent cooperation as signs of real improvement emerge from the program. Native eggs sold at five cents per sleven in a Front Street store amid a cold snap reducing hen production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe
Mary McDougal
Front Street
Legislative notice on petitions and bills due date
The House concurring orders time for reception of petitions and bills for privat special legislation be limited to February 10 1921 at 4 PM and any filed after will go to next Legislature. Secretary of the Senate to publish until February 21 1921. Also probate notices in Bath Sagadahoc County outline real estate of Cynthia J Adams and requests for sale authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
The
Senate
Emsa Mitchell
Bath
Sagadahoc
Toseph Ro Mitchell
Emma FE. Mitchell
Charles V. Micott
Phinesburg
Lucey Rovers
Phippsburg
Charles V. Mipott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Metropolium Films Co
Mr. England
Marie Met
Kingfield
Gen ‘Brainer
Sumner Frenchy
Miss Merchant
Nelson
Nelson's Encvelopedia
Drake
Stone House
Warland
Maine Commercial Travelers’ Associgtion
Falmouth Jy
Halbert 1
Gardner
Robert J. Brace
S.elsemore
Otter Lake
Mich
Andrew
Elsemore
Plantation No. 18
Michias
James P. Elsemore
Michigan
Cutler
Elizabeth Dennison
David Dennison
Dennison
Sons of Veterans of Rumford
A. K. Ridley
Bean Rock
A.K. Ridley
Loring & Plummer
Wiskeag
Brown's Cove
Berry's Mill
Witch Spring
Misherman Sadler
Bowdoinham
Commission
Woolwich and
James Cary
Nequasset
Charles I. Tibbetts
North End
Carl Goodwin
Heonee Mitchell
Horace Kenison
Parris Brothers
Honry Mitchell
John Gowan
Julius Berg
Kivyan Scanlan
W. M. Colby
Fred Hanson
Chappell's Point
William Day
John Taylor
John King
A. IK. Ridley
Syde
Benjamin Vere
Edward Rice
Hockomock
Arrowsie Bridge
Warren
F. Hawley
Goodwin
Jerry
Anna Rose McCabe
Anna Hose McCabe
Mary Louisa Hatch
Charles H. Hunnewell
Mrs. McCabe
Automobile
Cobb
John
John Capozzi
Srapt
Aloe
Thornton
Clyde R. Chapman
State OF Maine
Sarvadahoe
Jonathan Dodge
Fasile
Cynthia J. Adams
Sant Woolwich
Wiscarset
Charles Hunnewell
Wilson — Bailey
Wilson Bailey
Ieee Ca
Tonatitan Dodge
Staines
Seeadahae
Sagedabos
James S. Lowell
William Fr. Duniam
William F. Dunham
William PF. Dunham
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