Woodrow Wilson Dies After Prolonged Illness
Woodrow Wilson, the twenty eighth U.S. president, died peacefully after a long battle with ill health. The nation mourns a scholar and statesman whose leadership during and after World War I shaped early 20th century policy and peace negotiations. His death ends a storied career marked by conviction and endurance amid harsh political criticism.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Evory
America
Theo
Woodrow Wilon
Americana
Sind
Mayr
Wilson
Fle
Conservatism in Maine Banks Seen as Safe and Steady
A Maine writer argues the East’s caution keeps banks safe while Westward blame for failures is attributed to overexpansion and risky lending. The piece cites New York World figures on Northwest bank failures and urges reliance on conservative, well vetted loans for solid community service.
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Tt O
Maine
West
New York World
Northwest
New England
East
Sheriff Oliver Won't Seek Reelection Amid Surprise
Sheriff Wilbur C. Oliver announced he would not seek renomination in the primaries causing surprise and expressions of regret. Supporters credit his efficient enforcement of the liquor law with maintaining orderly conditions, especially during wartime activity when Bath was crowded and largely free of disturbances.
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Wilbur C. Oliver
Oliver
Bath
Long-serving Oliver Wins Reelect. Maine Prohibition and Local Education
Oliver succeeds late county leader John W. Tetleu and wins reelection amid strong support. The piece notes Sagadahoc County enforcement of early prohibitory laws and the Walstead Act's influence, plus Morse High girls cutting graduation costs by limiting dresses and flowers. It also mentions cedar fuel shortages and Maine’s shift to hardwood railroad ties from Stockton Springs for the Philadelphia & Reading system, signaling potential regional market gains.
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John W. Tetleu
Oliver
Afr
Sagadahoe County
Maine
Saguchiha
Othe Center
Morse High Celeal
Dma
Parent-Pescher
Tronsas
Sterr
Roidds
Stockton Springs
Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Maine Governor and Council back Wisseasset Edgecomb road work
The Governor and Council in Augusta unanimously recommended immediate start of Wisseasset to Edgecomb road work. The plan covers building across the Dike and rebuilding from the bridge end to Boothbay Arbor road, fixing a longtime troublesome section between Bath and Rockland. Congressman Wallace H White Jr hints at renomination decisions and fears Maine may lose a representative if a reapportionment bill passes.
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Maine
Augusta
State Highway Commission
Wisseasset- Edgecomb
Boothbay Arbor Road
Bath
Rockland
Couneil
Wallace H. White, Jr
Lewiston
White
Congress
Mr. White
Judge Deering Rules Out Gubernatorial Run
Judge Deering states he will not seek the Republican nomination for governor nor accept a port of Portland collectorship if offered He previously pondered a run after Mayor Day's death but now aims to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention to back his college classmate and roommate President Coolidge for the nomination
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Judge Deering
Port of Portland
Day of Jangor
President Coolidge
One-Armed Passenger Discovers Missing Arm Sleeve
In the smoking car a traveler spots an empty cart sleeve and a fellow passenger remarks, Youve lost an arm. A one armed man, holding the sleeve, exclaims, Bless my soul I believe youre right.
Auburn Community Service Carnival Sets Three Day Winter Fair
Auburn Community Service announces a three day carnival event titled Biggest Carnival in the Winter Sports State. The program runs December 14 to 16 with a series of car nival activities across the town.
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Auburn Community Service
Bath Y M C A benefit supper raises about $180
North End hosts a chicken pie supper at Beacon Street vestry to aid Bath Y M C A with nearly 250 served from six to eight thirty. A red white and blue decorated meal featured crepe paper attire and flowers donated for shut ins and hospital guests. The event included a full musical program, readings and solos by local performers and a final note of thanks plus a $25 donation from W B.
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Beacon Street
North End
Y.om. Cl. A
Mere
Venel Lemont
Florence — Piegan
Bothoy
Red
Peding
Marton Phimmer
Lettie Witverdee
George Wallace
Phyli Nn Non
Prank Oliver
Wiliam Pond
Roger Viercee
Walter Bowers
Herbert Huggard
Helen Mutliguin
Ledton Lord
Mies
Fred Saweer
Flora Risteen
Clifton Bedford
Marion Dain
Nathan Bo. Coffin
Abs
Thelma Crocker
Scott Golder
Jota Gilmore
Mind Longley
Everett Lemont
Pred Wittridge
Willian Kittridge
Alice Mulligan
Betsy Ross
Lillian Rogers
Woolwich
Sanford Nickerson
Lady
Vances Lane
Clarney
Ann
Pred Carey
Danny Boy
Oliver V. Webster
YML CL
Tie
Mr. Webster
Bath
John Sheldon
Ohio
Carey
Plis
Nathan Shaw
Shaw
Willa Frederickson
W. B
Bath boy Kendall aids Bowdeinham committee drive
Kendall of Bowdeinham, once a Bath boy, has been a motivating figure for the aid drive. The committee notes the ready response from all, with Mrs. Harry Ring providing piano accompaniments for every program number in her efficient manner.
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Kendall
Bowdeinham
Harry Ring
Maine people sick of weather in south
Residents in Florida report record cold spell during peak tourist season. Mrs. R. Eby notes blankets and cold rooms despite southern warmth, while others adapt with hot water bottles and flat irons. Despite travel disruptions, entertainments keep visitors engaged as spring delays.
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Maine
Rod. Eby
Draytons Teach
Pla
Mes. Dzimes S. McParlind
Arrowsie
Florida
Virgin timberland disappearing as forests dwindle nationwide
The New York State College of Forestry Syracuse University warns one third of land and all Americans are affected by forest loss. Only about one sixth of virgin timber remains as reforestation lags, with waste land larger than several European nations. Eastern states rely on Pacific lumber and farmers, railroads, publishers all face shortages and higher costs.
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United States
New York State College of Forestry
Syracuse University
Germainy
Denmark
Holland
Seleium
Prsamnee
Switzerland
Spain
Portugal
Pacific Coast
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Lake States
Central States
Weeks Street Pupils Form Athletic Club
Pupils in grades five seven and eight at Weeks Street School establish a Boys and Girls Athletic Club with Emery Wilson as president and Frances Knowlton as secretary. A banking committee led by Seth Snipe aims to boost weekly deposits, with two teams competing to raise savings for the Bath Trust Company. About 1200 public school pupils now deposit weekly, fostering thrift at a young age.
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Weeks Street
Emery Wilson
Frances Knowlton
Seth Snipe
Jack Stewart
Frederick Gaudet
The
Bath Trust Co
Sile Cahill
Trust Company
Minneapolis Maintains Real Holital School for Tuberculosis
The January issue of School Life describes a special hospital school in Minneapolis for tuberculosis children kept in open-air rooms at 45 degrees. Pupils travel daily by streetcar, attend regular work, and may transfer between the hospital and regular schools without loss of standing. The program includes Eskimo suits, two light meals and a full meal, a sleeping period, sun lamp treatments, and hospital wards with physician and nurse care.
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Minneapolis
United States Bureau of Education
Regulus
Youthful Mother Seeks Divorce in Androscoggin Court
In Auburn, Associate Justice John A Morrill heard the divorce case of Dorothy Lemont 14 of Lisbon who seeks to divorce Charles M Lemont of Bath whom she wed in October 1921 She requests custody of their child and child support funds stating she was married at age 15.
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Androscoggin County Supreme Court
Auburn
John A. Morrill
Dorothy Lemont
Lisbon
Charles M. Lemont
Bath
Obituary for Mrs Philena Tarbox Sr
Mrs Philena A Tarbox Sr widow of Samuel Tarbox died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Weston L Bonney in Bath after a paralytic stroke she never recovered Born in Westport she lived in Bath nearly 50 years active in Beacon Street Methodist church She leaves one son Thomas Tarbox two daughters Mrs Paul Orvis Mrs Weston Bonney a step daughter Mrs A M Phillips eight grandchildren six great grandchildren and one brother A A Pierce
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Philena A. Tarbox
Samuel Tarbox
Weston L. Bonney
Bath
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Thomas TH. Tarbos
Providence, R. L
Paul W. Orvis
Searsdale
N.Y
A. M. Phillips
Sacramento
Cab
A. A. Pierce
Perth Amboy
N. J
Death of Thomas King 83 Bath Native with Civil War Service
Thomas King 83 of Bath died at National Soldiers' Home Togus on Sunday and Tuesday morning. Funeral with full military honors held January 29 in the Home chapel, Rev. I L Phalen officiating. Body shipped to Bath for prayers at Fred S. Curtis Funeral Home and burial at Hardings East Brunswick. Born April 26, 183ish in Bath he served in Co D Tth Me Inf enlisting December 21 1858 and discharged July 2 1865 after two wounds. Survived by wife three sons Melvin Frank Mitchell King of Bath two daughters Annie Fletcher Mary Quimby Bath a sister Margie Poor Bath three grandchildren Thomas Fletcher Delian Haley Bernice Quimby Bath.
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Thomas King
Bath
National Soldiers’ Home
Togus
Rev
I. L. Phalen
Fred S. Curtis
Center Street
Hardings
East Brunswick
Mr. King
Co. D
Tie
Tesides
Melvin
Frank
Mitchell King
Annie Fletcher
Mary Quimby
Margie Poor
Thomas Fletcher
Delian Haley
Bernice Quimby
Proper Care of Food in the Home to Prevent Waste
Practical guidance from Farmers' Bulletin 1874 on keeping foods safe and fresh at home. Emphasizes cleanliness, cooling, proper storage, washing produce, avoiding raw meats, and using airtight containers for fats, tea, and spices. Recommends refrigerator use, dry storage, and preventive measures against bacteria and pests.
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Farmers’ Bulletin
Bureau of Iome Economies
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Sarah E. Smith of Bath Dies in Auburn
Former Bath resident Mrs. Sarah E. Smith died in Auburn after a lengthy illness. Born in Whitneyville, she lived much of her life in Bath with husband A F Smith. She was active in Central Congregational church and in Odd Ladies Rebekahs and Eastern Star. Survived by sister Mary E Stackpole of Farmington. Rev David L Wilson officiated the Lewiston funeral with Rev Wolf assisting. Burial was in Tremington.
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Sarah E. Smith
Bath
Auburn
Whitneyville
A. F. Smith
Washington and
King Street
Lewiston
Mary E. Stackpole
Farmington
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Mr. Wolf
Tine Street
Atertimington
Abbie E Williams Dies At 83 In Bath Home
Abbie E Williams 83 wife of George F Williams died Saturday afternoon at her Bath home after a six month illness confined to bed for a few days. Born in Litchfield to Athenia and Elizabeth Thompson she lived in Bath 50 years and was twice married. She leaves her husband two sons George Sabb Bath and Jesse Babb Gardiner an adopted daughter Mrs Chester Emery Kittery Point and several grandchildren.
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Abbie FE. Williams
George F. Williams
Mrs. Williams
Litchfield
Athenia
Elizabeth Thompson
Bath
George Sabb
Jesse Babb
Gardiner
Chester Emery
Kittery Point
Bartlett E Folsom Dies in Augusta Cerebral Hemorrhage
Bartlett E Folsom father of Mrs Kerry Steward of Skowhegan formerly of Lath died from a cerebral hemorrhage. His body was found in his Augusta grocery store by police who broke the lock at Mrs Folsom’s request. death occurred about an hour before discovery.
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Augusta
Partlett
E. Folsom
Kerry Steward
Skowhegan
Folsom
Maurice Green Teases Time With His Mother
Maurice Green of New York City is visiting for a few days with his mother Mrs. Samuel Green of Washington Street, sharing a family reunion.
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Maurice Green
New York City
Samuel Green
Washington Street
Bridal gowns in Madura reveal patient craft and gold detailing
In Madura on the Dutch West Indies island, girls marry young and craft bridal gowns from hand woven silk. Embroidery with thousands of stitches and gold filigree adornments create elaborate, valuable dresses. Brigadier Thomas I. Hughes bids farewell after leading the Salvation Army’s Northern New England district and moving to Philadelphia.
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Fasten
Dutch West Indies
Madura
Springfield Union
Thomas I. Hughes
New Eingland
Salvation Army
Portland
Philadelphia
Senator Hale learns Americans on Mexican plantation safe
The Strate department informs Senator Hale that the American consul in Salina Cruz Mexico received a telegram signed Merriam stating that Cyrus Merriam of Scarboro and other Americans on a Mexican plantation with him are safe and well.
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Hale
Strate Department
Salina Cruz
Mexico
Merriam
Cyrus Merriam
Scarboro
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Fred A. Bowie
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EB. C. Walker
Bangor
Marshal Haraden
Harry J. Mayers
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Bridgton
Henry Cotteau
Charlee
Toothaker
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Department of Agriculture
Abbie E. Williams
Bath Times Job Department
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