Potatoes Boosted by Bath Stock Company Plan
A Bath capitalistic vision aims to form a stock company with Brunswick partners to develop large scale potato farming on Brunswick Plains. The plan leverages sandy soil near Thompson’s Brook and Bruns wick Plains, where potato quality and market demand are strong, signaling potential regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Bath
Brunswick
Thompson’s Brook
Brunswick Plains
Brunswick Men
Harpswell
Auditor Appointed In Estate Settlement Hearing
Probate court appointed an auditor to review the second account for the estate of John N. Meloney of Bath. Hon. William T. Hall of Richmond represented the executor while Miss Ethel Meloney's heirs were represented by Staples and Glidden. The hearing, held Tuesday afternoon, proceeded without friction as Charles E. Palmer was chosen to reassess the books. further action awaits the auditor’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Meloney
Bath
William T. Hall
Richmond
Staples & Glidden
Ethel Meloney
Meloney
Power Trouble Delays Lewiston Street Cars
Long distance power from Deer Rips supplies Lewiston street railway as Brunswick water wheel fails. Cars rely on car stable transformers, but between Brunswick and Lisbon Falls power is weak. Monday morning delays occur as first car from Winnegance runs after seven, causing workers to be late.
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Lewiston
Brunswick
Lisbon Falls
Winneganee
Temple Brothers Operate Portable Mill at Phippsburg
In Dro more district near Phippsburg Temple Brothers run a portable mill sawing thousands of feet of lumber as well as cutting cord after cord of wood. The green wood at the mill proved unsuitable for fuel so this week they have hauled dry wood from this city to the mill to be used as fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Brothers
Dromore
Phippsburg
Open Letter to Bath Merchants on Service and Prosperity
An open letter argues that modern civilization rests on service and exchange. It praises the Bath Merchants Association, urges energy and confidence, and urges harnessing natural power to boost employment and purchasing power through better labor demand and practical investments.
County to Organize for Merchants in Sagadahoc and Lincoln
After a Lewiston meeting the Maine Retail Merchants Association executive committee assigned Elisha Winter to work in suburban towns to recruit merchants. A Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties meeting is planned in Bath to form a county organization, aiming to unite business men across the region. The Sagadahoc date is not set, but it will likely occur later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Retail Merchants’ Association
Lewiston
Elisha Winter
Sagadahoe
Lincoln
Bath
Sagadahoc
Bowdoinham Rail Crossing Narrow Escape Prompts Alarm
At Bowdoinham Main street crossing trains rush daily and a Kendall mill team narrowly escaped to safety when a fast express approached. Gate Tender McKay lifted the gate but the horse and wagon sped across the tracks just ahead of the oncoming train.
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Main Street
Bowdoinham
Kendall Mill
Kendall Storehouse
Martin Chapman
McKay
Mr. Chapman
PEEPING TOM NABBED AFTER WINDOW SIGHTING
A Bath woman spotted a man peering at her window last Saturday. A male boarder aided her and pursued the intruder in snow and slush, capturing him. The man faced municipal court on a charge of intoxication, with the couple agreeing not to pursue further action if he promises not to offend again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fierery
Through the Ice by Bowdoin Ham Man Survives River Plunge
Benjamin Blanchard of Bowdoinham faced a dangerous ice accident while hauling wood. His team and loaded sled broke through Cathance River, forcing him to swim ashore and stumble a mile for help. The team was rescued but the horses suffered severe ice cuts and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Blanchard
Bowdoinham
Cathance
Blanchard
Press On to New Achievements For Daytime Progress
A call to industry leaders to expand consumer purchasing and seize the day. The speaker urges timely action, discipline, and steadfast faith to build stronger foundations and pursue grander goals before time ends.
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Father Time
Arets
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People’s Column
J B Neily
Old Cowies Home
Emma J Small
Vane Street
Plymouth Rock
Hillcrest Pontry Farm
Eston
Treas PO Winn Guance
Small Point Rocks
Joseph A Dunning
Montana
N & W C Covel
S. Bath
Hodgdon
Deoall
Jobber
John M Clark
Wm. C. Chadbourne
Front St
Sagadahoc Co
Chas. C. Larrabee
Front Street
Fulton’s
F. P. Sprague
Bath, Me
Room
William H. Small
Charles Lederer
Washington Street
Maine
McKievers
Calvin S.lane Architect
Congress St
Portland
Illic
Orn
Charles A. Harriman
COAL
Newcastle
Bath Business
Bath Merchants’ Association
Carlyle
Fancy Hose
Carter Tor
Children
Odd Pitcher
Sale
David T. Percy
Lincoln National Bank
Page 'S
George P Davenport
Fred F Blaisdell
Frederic H Low
Davis
Johnson Bros
Donnell’s
Cat
W. R. Cdonnell
Centre Street
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