Morse High girls weather storm after Rockland game
The Morse High School girls basketball team returned home Saturday after playing in Rockland the night before. The Hercules took over two hours to cross the river and over forty minutes to land, leaving the players drenched as they reached their final homes.
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Morse High School
Rockland
Central Church
Knights of King Arthur
Blanche Matthews
Shannon House
Mary P. Hill
Winter Street
Charles F. Hathaway
Son Waller
Huron Avenue
Cambridge
Mass
Berkeley
Cal
Frederick Fischer
Bath
Popham
Fischer
Hathaway
Paul Sperry
Music Hall
Ockland High School
Charles R Donner
Lucy Neff Sets Sail From Shipping City On Long Crossing
The freighter Lucy Neff under Capt. Harding departed the port yesterday for a 15 000 mile voyage to San Francisco via the Straits of Magellan. Ice near the dock caused steering difficulty until Capt. Coss of the Hockomock aided. The ship will call at New York to load carbide then proceed with crews including Harry Blaisdell chief engineer and Arthur Berry second mate.
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Lucy Neff
Harding
Detroit
Mich
San Francisco
Woolwich
Coss
Hockomock
New York
Straits of Magellan
Evans
Harry Blaisdell
Robert Shea
Roger Pierce
Frank Shepard
William Merry
Oilers
Frank Skeffield
Parker Head
Arthur 8. Berry
Gardiner
Pius Fahey
This City
Rudolph Markdraf
Peoria
Bath City Politics Heat Up As Parties Name Nominates
Local political campaign gains steam with Republicans planning caucuses and a straight ticket. Alderman Wilbur C. Oliver is the only name linked to the Republican mayoralty, open to nomination if offered. Democrats likely to renominate Mayor George E. Hughes amid hints of a citizens ticket to support his reelection. Edward W. Larrabee mentioned as potential candidate on a citizen slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur C. Oliver
George E. Hughes
Citizens
Hughes
Edward W. Larrabee
Free I C S Courses in Bath Seek Applicants
About 300 people in Bath and vicinity take International Correspondence Schools courses and many have improved wages and positions. The Independent invites others to request a free course by sending name address and desired study to the Independent Enterprise Bath Maine.
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Bath
Tne Enterprise
Maine
City Republicans set ward caucuses and mayoral vote
The Republican city committee schedules ward caucuses for Tuesday evening February 1 with the mayoralty caucus set for Wednesday February 19. Names include Walbur C. Oliver, president of the board of aldermen and chairman of the party committee.
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Ceanin ‘Tee
Walbur C. Oliver
Board of Aldermen
Republican City Committee
Bowdoin Selectmen Settle Plans For Annual Meeting
West Bowdoin notes Charles H. Allen returns from Farmington after business trip Mrs Georgia Holbrook visits Mrs Joel Allen Wednesday Bowdoin selectmen schedule annual settlement at the grange hall a week from next Monday
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Charles H. Allen
Farmington
Georgia Holbrook
Joel Allen
Bowdoin
Grange Hall
Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias Installs Officers
Acadia Lodge No. 13 Knights of Pythias installed officers led by D. D. G. C. Welch of Yarmouth. New officers include William A. Bickford vice commander Harry C. Webber. Ernest A. Allan prelate. C. W. Dingley master of work. Cyrus W. Longley keeper of records and seals. A. A. Seiders master at arms. Henry G. Hodgdon junior grand. John A. McCabe outside guardian. Seth Stewart inner guard. A ticket committee was named to coordinate a card party for City Hospital. Ice cream cake and cigars followed the ceremony.
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Acadia Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
D. D
A. A. Seiders
Henry G. Hodgdon
J. G
John A. McCabe
Seth Stewart
W. E. Ricker
Portland
Acadia
E. C. Plummer
Orville J. Guptill
O. C. Rogers
Lowell Temple
Pythian’Sisters
Peculiar Accident Injures Mrs Alton Oliver
Mrs Alton Oliver of the South End Winneganee district suffered a severe scalp wound after slipping on a slick walk this week. Her weight pressed on the back of her head as a large back comb became driven into the scalp and had to be pulled out with difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Oliver
South End
Winneganee
Brunswick Merchants Plan Local and State Association
Brunswick businessmen form a Merchants' association similar to Bath. They will join the State association. President George F. Thompson and Vice President Fred H. Kimball receive invitation, with ex President Harry E. Stetson and Secretary Harry C. Webber invited to Brunswick to explain organizing for local and state membership.
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Brunswick
Merchants’ Association
Bath
George F. Thompson
Fred H. Kimball
Harry E. Stetson
Bath Merchants’ Association
Harry C. Webber
Maine Retail Merchants’ Association
PULPIT AND PEW Church notices February 9 1908
Sunday church services listed for First Baptist Grace Episcopal People's and Wesley churches with times sermon topics choir singing and cordial welcome. Names include Dr Ralph C Thomas Rev Canon Ogden Rev F W O Brien D D and Mr Holbreek
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First Baptist Church
Washington and
Elm Streets
Ralph C. Thomas
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Grace Episcopal Church
Canon Ogden
People’s Church
F. W. O'Brien
Holbreek
All Wesley Church
1S Voices
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Health and Restored Vigor
A historic advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for impure blood and tiredness. Testimonials from residents of Taunton Massachusetts Parkerford Pennsylvania and Worcester Massachusetts claim improved appetite sleep and energy after using seven bottles or long term use. The ad notes the product is sold everywhere in liquid and Sarsatabs with 100 doses for one dollar and is prepared by C I Hood Co Lowell MA.
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Hood
Mars
A. A. Howarks
Taunton
Mass
Perry Street
Well
C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Havoc In Popham Beach Cottages Struck By Storm
Reports from Popham Beach describe Thursday's storm exposing riverbank cottages to gales. Saunders cottage toppled after earlier propping, Rev A F Duniels of Lowell Massachusetts reports roof damage to the piazza, and the destroyed sea wall leaves the cottages vulnerable until repairs.
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Popham Beach
Saunders
A. F. Duniels
Lowell
Mass
Local Visits And Social Rounds In South Dresden
South Dresden residents recount visits and family stays with cousins and grandparents. Etta Lilly and Mabel Siegars visit Vesta Siegars and stay with relatives in Dresden Center. Nellie Robbins and Frances Carlton visit family. Relatives from Massachusetts and Connecticut visit local homes as clubs meet for a light lunch.
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Etta Lilly
Vesta Siegars
Mabel Siegars
Henry Groves
Frances Carlton
Mire Co
Seekins
Wiscasset
Robert Perkins
Walter Reed
Massachusetts
Irving Lilly
E. A. Siegars
Larkin Club of Ten
G. L. Siegars
Frank Southard
Connecticut
Webster Southard
Ada
Lizzie Costello
Storm damages shelled structures and local residents
In South Harpswell a storm damaged the cupola on several cottages and a bridge while a chimney blew off two houses. Local residents including R. M. Bibber and G. Elwood Johnson travel to Portland and others recover from illness or return from trips. An old timer clam measures 3% inches long and 3 inches wide.
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R. M. Bibber
Portland
Helen
S. A. D. Toothaker
Howard Alexander
G. Elwood Johnson
Cape Elizabeth
Happy Thought
Merrill
Geo. R. Johnson
Chas. S. Stover
Silas Savage
Sagadahoc Ferry Hall Co to Open New Hall Sebenoa
Miss Sophia Wright returns to Providence after a visit with her father Lewis Wright. Wilbur Tibbetts and family improving, Melvill Hedge sick with Dr R D Bibber attending. Mrs Lincoln Bailey visiting Boston. Sagadahoc Ferry Hall Co to open their New Hall Sebenoa with a fair and entertainment on February 6th.
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Sophia Wright
Providence
RR. L
Lewis Wright
Wilbur Tibbetts
Melvill Hedge
R. D. Bibber
Lincoln Bailey
Boston
Sagadahoc Ferry
Sebenoa
Litchfield Corner Social News Highlights
Miss Laura Hall suffers a severe sore hand needing medical care. George Smith of Lewiston visits family here. Mrs Amasa Smith improves enough to go out in fair weather. Rev J S Richards and wife host Mr Richards sister. Addie Earle Kennerson and George Weston Anderson announce marriage. they travel south on bridal tour. Mrs Horace Jordan remains unable to walk after a church fall. injuries painful and serious.
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Laura Hall
George Smith
Lewiston
Amasa Smith
J. S. Richards
Mr. Richards
Addie Earle Kennerson
George Weston Anderson
Boston
Harpswell Center News Briefs
Perley Hackett plans to return from Southern Pines South Carolina this month. Miss Lillian Allen returns to Portland on Monday. Joseph and Geo Curtis are cutting ice. Miss Lizzie Moody returns from Bowdoinham.
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Perley Hackett
Southern Pines
S. C
Lillian Allen
Portland
Joseph and
Geo. Curtis
Lizzie Moody
Bowdoinham
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Liver and Digestion Toning
Advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters tone the liver and improve digestion and blood purification. It targets readers feeling sluggish or with headaches and unsettled stomachs. Includes promotional language and medical wellness claims.
Regulats Relief Promises Regular Bowels Says Tex Grocer
A. E. Davis of Sulphur Springs Texas testifies that Regulats eased habitual constipation and strengthened bowels ensuring regularity since starting use.
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Dean
A. E. Davis
Grocer
Sulphur Springs
Tex
Dean's Ointment Promises Skin Relief
Soothes itching skin and heals cuts or burns without a scar. Cures piles eczema salt rheum and any itching. Your druggist sells it.
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Dean
Cheapest accident insurance claims from Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Advertising copy asserts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil stops pain and heals wounds and that all druggists sell it. The item is marketed as inexpensive accident insurance with universal availability.
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Thomas
Republican Caucus in Bath seeks mayor and commission nominees
The Bath Republicans call a caucus at Alameda on Wednesday February 19 at 7 30 p m to nominate a mayor candidate and one Street and Sewer Commission member, plus conduct other legal business. Sanford L Fogg will chair. A warp caucus meets February 18 at 7 30 p m in ward rooms to nominate and elect city officials per order Wilbur C Oliver chairman.
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Edward C. Plummer
Washington, D. C
William R. Donnell
William T. Donnell
Morristown
N. J
Judge Staples
Portland
Sam KE. Connor
The
Lewiston Journal
Ladies of Universalist Church
Jennie R. Morse
Washington Street
William Ledyard
Boston
Gilbert E. R. Patten
North Street
D. Howard Spear
William E. Hogan
Supreme Court
Androscoggin County
Auburn
Bath
the Alameda
Street and Sewer Commission
Sanford L. Fogg
WARP
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Edward ©. Carter
Washington, PD. C
George W. Johnson
George B. Moody
Charles F. Magoun
St. Mary's Guild
Green Street
Ruth Thompson
Wellesley College
Wellesley
George FE. Thompson
Canon Orden
Woodfords
Grace Church
Fred D. Hill
Chester Andrews
Central Church League
High Street
Culbert McGay
Rumford Falls
W. O. Kinball
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Geo, CC, DeMott
Percival Safford
Rochester N. H
Frances Weeks
Grove Street
Turner McCartyv
Roberta Black
David T. Percy & Sons
Henry G. Turner
Annie Shepard
Miss Black
Harry Lemont
Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary
Ruby Trefethern
Thimble Club
Col. Dum
Mer Sewall
D. A.R
Carrie Chaney
South
Walter S. Russell
North Street Free Baptist Church
Thompson Bros
Sisters’ Hospital
Daniel McDonald
Dorcas Guild of
Beacon Street
Methodist Church
Upper
Francis Hopkinson Smith
Baltimore
Governor’s Island
Race Rock
New London
Additon
Om Grogan
Caleb Westy Que
Hopkinson Smith
Strang Ii
Frank H. Percy
Sewall
Anna
Julia Watson
Raymond & Whitcomb
Pacific Coast
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New Orleans
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Coronado
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Mr. Percy
Robert Bosworth
Frank Sewall
Santa Barbara
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Chicago
Big Steamer
Local Matters
West Bowdoin
Acadia Lodge
Dresden
Henry Gray
Nellie Robbins
Dresden Center
South Harpswell
Litchfield Corner
Harpswell Center
Lena May Brooks
Prairie Hall
Macon County
Ill
Dr. Williams
Republican
Cers
Maine Central
R.R Paassenger
Eastpor
Wash Co
Bar Harbor
St Stephens St John
Bangor
Beeton
Montreal
Quebec
Bridgton
Febyane
Bartlett
Bruns
Skowhegan
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