Candlemas day notes and local church events
Local jottings report Candlemas customs in Maine with mentions of Mrs Frank H. Percy visiting in Boston and a Wesley Church united band service at 53 Court St. Community notices include a Woolwich Center Baptist Hall event, Epworth League gatherings, a schooner wreck off Cape Henry, and new commissions in the Boothbay Harbor area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
Ida Pierce
Court St
E. A. Farrar
Woolwich Center Baptist Hall
Nequasset Lake
Cambridge Cottage
Spinney Cottage
Maine
Brunswick
Epworth League
Brunswick League
Bath
Beacon St
Wesley League
Frank E. Swain
Boston
United States Coast Guard
Cape Henry
Aberroth
Revenue
Seminole
Victor K. Montgomery
East Boothbay
William King
Frank Muse
Snowy hazards and winter social notes from Bath 1915
The Bath area reports heavy snowfall with warnings of more slides as warm days melt roofs. Police stations receive four beds, cold Monday night. fishermen bring shiners across the ferry. Social events include a whist party, a Singer Songer girls dance, and church meetings postponed due to storms. A planned Odd Fellows report highlights membership gains and local league plans form in Boothbay. A potential Blind Crossing rail project to ease crossing costs is discussed, plus Bath Democratic support for reappointing Postmaster Hyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Aerie, F.co.e
Bath
Brotherhood
Elm Street
Singer Songer
Music Hall
Stanton
Woolwich
Bath Gun Club
Woolwich Field
Putnam
Rogers
Smiley
Weld
Orr
Footer
Blue Rock
L. Berry
Odd Fellows of
Maine
Odd Fellows
Order
Boothbay
East Boothbay
Back Narrows
Boothbay Center
Lincoln County
M.C.R.R
Willows
Blind Crossing
E. W. Hyde
Hyde
Postmaster Hyde
Weather, crime, and local updates from Brunswick area
North End sees heavy drifts while sailors share cold work conditions at Portsmouth Navy Yard. A bridge revival proposal for Merrymeeting Bay is under consideration. Deputy Sheriff libelled eight quarts of whiskey at the depot after a Pullman arrival. Royal Arch Chapter offers B A degrees and a banquet. Brunswick votes 12 minutes to approve a new High School to replace the burned building. Tramps seek shelter at the police station and many head upriver for ice work. Eurekas beat Hoywinceos 1275 to 1182 in Park League. Frates leads singles and three string totals. George E. Hughes campaigns for Bath postmaster. Sunbeam schooner receives stern and quarter rebuilds. Capt. Barter commands. Naturalization applicants listed for May term. Legislative hearings address People's Ferry Co and Bath hospitals. Nap Pineau retires after 27 years as organist. daughter Emma assists. Lincoln elm glistens with ice near federal building. Missing barge Annie, towed by Paul Jones, later found with Marion Chappel. Annie unlocated. Owners: New England Coal & Coke Co. built 1903 by Kelley Spear Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Merrymeeting Bay
Aterton
Montgomery
St. Bernard Royal Arch
Universalist
Germany
Brunswick
Eurekas
Hoywinceos
Frates
George E. Hughes
E. W. Hyde
Hughes
George E. Murray
Sunbeam
J. N. Spinney
Barter
S. J. Court
William Charles Hamacher
Maine
Peterborough
Canada
Walker St
Bath
Harold Hassell
Saba
Dutch West Indies
John Henry Coutreau
Yarmouth
N. S
Sam Finerman
Zincer
Russia
Water St
Legislature
People’s Ferry Co
Bath Military
St. Mary's Church
Emma
Lincoln
Federal Building
Abraham Lincoln
Elisha Clarke
Annie
Rock Island
Marion Chappel
Paul Jones
Jones
New London
Aries
Providence
Block Island
Newport
The
New England Coal & Coke Co
Kelley, Spear Co
Mixed Local Updates From Bath and Vicinity
Reports note a large flotilla of ducks along the river flats and several church and club gatherings in Bath. Events include service talks by Rev T N Kewley, Wesley and Universalist church activities, a baked bean supper, Easter sale plans, and musical and social gatherings amid storm disruptions and late transport.
Notable Local Moves and Visits Across Portland Bath and Augusta
A long list of residents and visitors includes George T. Cutting passing away in Portland, fish warden Ab Johnson in town on Friday, and Samuel Titecomb visiting Bath. Others travel to Boston Lewiston and Concord, with relatives and shipyard personnel from Bath Iron Works and the North End taking part in tours and business trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Cutting
Portland
Ab. Johnson
Samuel Titecomb
Augusta
Bath
Sewall P. Strout
Lewiston
Edwin C. Knight
M. J. McCormick
Boston
Capt
A. B. Clark
Town
F. W. Carlton
William M. Adams
Oscar
John J. Wilson, Jr
Gard
H. T. Madden
Bath Iron Works
Lynn
John Matheson
Concord
N. H
Frank
Wakefield
South St
H. Feero
Hallowell
Clyde
Emily Dodge
Brunswick
Maurice Snow
Julia Sawyer
Rockland
Fred K. Sturtevant
EF. W. O'Brien
Union Square Church
Somerville
Mass
Andrew F. Fredericksen
Ernest Candage
New London
R. J
North End
M. Crowe
Suncook
Local notes from Sebasco and nearby towns
SEBASCO reports Hezekiah Harrington visiting Mrs. Annie Richardson while William Alexander travels to East Yarpswell to see relatives. Mrs. Mattie Dunning improves after three weeks of illness. Miss Allegra S. Harley and Lyman Alexander wed Jan 30 at Cun d's Harbor. Two Sebasco fishermen, W. S. Harley and Lyman Alexander, cross the gale to trade with E. C. Holbrook and return safely after engine checks and stormy seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah Harrington
Bath
Annie Richardson
William Alexander
East Yarpswell
Mattie Dunning
Ethel Penne
Brunswick
Eugene Perry
Beulah Larrabee
Candy's Harbor
Will Barnes
James Wallace
Augusta
Capt. Gott
Portland
Iceland
Allegra S. Harley
Lyman Alexander
East Harpswell
Cund's Harbor
Rev. J. House
Sebasco
Harley
E. C. Holbrook
Cedar Ledge
Alexander
Central Maine General Hospital Visit and Local Socials
Charles Kincaid and Prentice Holbrook visited Ralph Kincaid at Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston Sunday. A West Harpswell band concert and dance at Dirigo Grange Hall drew many locals who enjoyed a fine evening. A portable sawyer injured an eye on a knot last week. Ladies' Aid was hosted by Grace Purinton. The Merry Club met at Mrs. Harvey Jordan's with all members present and refreshments served. Saturday whist at the Jordans had eighteen attendees with high scores by Lina Randall and Forest Jackson. Mrs. Charles Snow and Mrs. Cean Jordan have been ill with indigestion. Charles Kincaid led a Brunswick sleigh outing Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Strout
Calvin Austin
Oak Ridge Cotage
Ledgewood Road
Peaks Island
Portland
J. M. Titus
Urser
Bradford
Days
Dyer
Levi Oren
J. A. Maker
Benjamin Seaury
Swampscott
Daniel Ader
Empire Eater
J. A. L. Lorrette
Rnest
Young Men’s Christian Association
High Choor
Outlaws
Grace Church Boy Scout
Central Church Troop
Phi Rho Society
Scout Council
Popham
Wesley Church
N. B. Cortell
Washington St
Charles C. Low
Combination Four
Bath City Hospital
State House
Augusta
Zailey
Morse High School
A. Jamison
A. J. Deering
University of Maine
Thurlow Pinkham
Cant
Edna
Marshall
Back
Holy Ghost
Us Society
Shiloh
Colonial Club
Robert B. Hatch
C. H. Cahill
Ray Dunton
Fred A. Fuller
Elmer Dinsmore
Lewiston
Myron A. McNeal
Loring D
A.S. McFadden
Wiley
Alice May Davenport
V. Beau
Germaine
Joseph A. Martin
H. R. Wilson
Millinocket
James Bonness
Curtis
Charles McCausland
Harry McCausland
Charles Kincaid
Prentice Holbrook
Ralph Kincaid
Central Maine General Hospital
West Harpswell
Dirigo Grange Hall
Sawyer
Grace Purinton
Merry Club
Harvey Jordan
Lina Randall
Forest Jackson
Charles Snow
Cean Jordan
Brunswick
Favors Hyde to the Editor of Independent
A letter from Scott R. Frye argues that Republicans and Democrats should support E. W. Hyde for Postmaster, praising Hyde’s four years in office and criticizing Democratic candidates as office seekers while noting Frye voted for Wilson. He cites Twilight Sleep comparison and urges Hyde’s retention for another four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
E. W. Hyde
Wilson
Scott R. Frye
Squirrels Celebrate Candlemas Amid Cold Storm
Those High Street squirrels celebrate Candlemas day despite the cold storm by gambolling in the trees near Court House square, bringing a brief scene of lively animal activity to an otherwise harsh day.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank H. Percy
Charles W. Fisher
T. N. Kewley
Winneganeee Church
Cahill
Middle St. Travis
Legislative Committee
Lincoln Hall
Iner
James Gibson
Fred W. Brown
High St
J. F. Butler
Richmond
J. W. Haley
Perkins Island
Hollis Bailey
Charles Soule
Corliss St
Frankie Dinsmore
Sabattus
C. C. Toothaker
Edward H. Sampson
Helen Thayer
City Hospital
Carrie Snow
Martha E. Curry
Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene
Center St
Fall River
Pennsylvania
Maurice
Walter
New York
Snow
New Meadows
Favors Hyde
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