Funding plea for new ferry boat and slips in Bath region
Senator Baxter asks the legislature to appropriate 190000 for a new ferry boat and slips for the People’s Ferry Co. The article notes the ferry’s statewide importance, postwar demand, and financial losses for Bath and Woolwich, urging timely construction to ease lengthy delays. It also mentions Bath’s council victory in a milk regulation issue and stresses sanitation and stock care over container choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
People’s Ferry Co
Bath and Woolwich
Bath and
Wholwich
Kennebec
Bath
Woolwich
New England
Republicans Line Up For Municipal Election And Drake Renomination
The GOP plans Drake's renomination three weeks before the city vote and will push his record as the reason for endorsement. Some Democrats eye cross party support for a single ticket, while others oppose it. Representative Stacey seeks $5,000 yearly for two years to repair the Popham road, citing safety concerns. The piece notes looming nationwide prohibition starting July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Drake
Drake
John H. Stacey
Phippeburg
Popham
Stacey
Phippsburg Seeks State Aid for Road to Popham Beach
Town of Phippsburg presses for a $5,000 annual appropriation for 1919 and 1920 to fund State aid Road No. 2 from State aid No. 1 between Bath and Small Point to Popham Beach. Supporters argue the existing road is in poor condition causing travel losses, with some suggesting a 25 percent increase from local funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Popham Beach
Bath
Smell Point
John H. Stacey
Kippsburg
Au- Kliotit
Charles V. Minott, Jr
Frank Williams
Frank 5. Bowker
Stacey
B. I. Merrill
Auburn
Hezekiah Harrington
Cranberry Point
Merrill
Bertha Roderick
Pinehurst
North Carolina
Frank Allegrin
Elsie
Ora Hallett
Parker Head
James Harrington
William Hallett
Frank S. Bowker
Clara Perry
Roxbury
Mass
Rebecca Brown
Boston
Alice
Abbie Minott
Thomas McCormick
Chaffee Bros
Arthur Decker
Malden
Nelson Heald
George L. Rogers
Pitch Pine Hill
P. J. Nickerson
Bath Grain Co
James C. Perry
Basin
George C. Pease
William B. Perry
Doris
South
Dr. Walker
Cora Beals
Petitions Urge Return of Soldiers and Wartime Pay
Bath residents circulate petitions to Secretary of War Baker urging early return of soldiers who served brilliantly. The pleas seek authority to pay military wages for six months after discharge to help veterans find employment and support themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Baker
America
Funeral for Mrs Maud Isabelle Nichols at 18 Russell Street
Large attendance and a floral display marked the funeral of Mrs Maud Isabelle Nichols wife of Arthur J Nichols held at their home 18 Russell Street Tuesday at two. Rev Frank H Hall of Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church officiated. Burial followed in Oak Grove with C Troop Fred H Thompson Fred Randall Nichols in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Isabelle Nichols
Arthur J. Nichols
Russell Street
Frank H. Hall
Wesley ‘Methodist Episcopal Church
C. Troop
Fred H. Thompson
Fred and
Randall Nichols
Oak Grove
Regent shipments of cowoonuts arrive at the Manda port
Regent shipments from the West Indies of cowoonuts reach the fruit Manda port amid trade activity. Local merchants note steady arrivals and quote buyers showing strong demand for nut crops. The report highlights regional exchange and port handling of the cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Ruit Manda
Automobiles Urged to Light Up After Dark
Citizens demand stricter enforcement as drivers fail to carry headlights and taillights at night. A Brunswick motorist narrowly avoided a collision with an unlit horse drawn team, underscoring public law requiring lights on all wheeled vehicles from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Annual Meeting of Home for Aged Couples Directors
At the adjourned annual meeting in the city hall, officers were elected with George P Davenport as president and George F Jackson as vice president. The report notes nine regular meetings, one new inmate, and efforts to farm the land by inmates, with a fair apple harvest and hay crop. Thanksgiving and Christmas were observed, and thanks were given for acts of kindness to inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
George F. Jackson
George P. Davenport
Boston
Horatio A. Duncan
E. Randall Leonard
Randall Leonard
Edward W. Hyde
Omar W. Folsom
Harry B. Sawyer
Harold M. Sewall
Charles C. Low
Arthur J. Duncan
Henry C. Rowe
Charles J. Cain
Celia Hatch
William E. Palmer
Horatio A
Our Lady Directors
Dirigo Tanker Prepares for Trials in Midmonth
A large crew finishes launching the steel tanker Dirigo by The Texas Steamship Co on Nov 9 and gears up for trials midmonth. Engines were turned over last week and a wireless system is being installed as a government inspector is expected for a late-week inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirigd
Texas Steamship Co
Shen
Farewell party for men at Fort Baldwin ends Bath visit
Soldiers stationed at Fort Baldwin receive a farewell party organized by Bath residents led by Emile Burlett of the Bath Y M C A. The men traveled aboard the government steamer Whitson to Society hall for dancing, ice cream, cake, and a gift for Miss Miriam Kimball. The event, featuring Perkins’ orchestra, marks their imminent transfer and departure.
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Fort Baldwin
Portland
Bath
Emile Burlett
Bath Y. M. C. A
Whtson
Society Hall
Miriam Kingball
Capt. Reed
Miss Kimball
Baldwin, Perkins’ Orchestra
Dorman
Perkins
Norman Howard
Litchfield Home Burns Amid Fast Fire Loss
Fire destroyed John Purington’s home, barn, and outbuildings in Litchfield, with contents mostly lost. Neighbors helped as flames spread between 8 and 4, saving some furniture and vehicles. The Puringtons, former local mail carrier, now stay with neighbor Oscar Hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Purington
Litchfield
Richmond
Litchfield Plains
Purington
Oscar Hatch
Wilhelm to Hard Labor for World War I Crimes
Prof. Harry F. Ward argues in New York at Columbia Sunday that sentencing former Kaiser Wilhelm to hard physical labor would serve as a stronger moral lesson than execution. The forum explored treatment of international offenders with emphasis on the ex-monarch. Jack Shaw led singing and offered a solo as part of the event continuing biweekly lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Harry F. Ward
Union Telhological Seminary
New York
Columbia
Ward
William Hohenzollern
Persant
Jack Shaw
Fire Damages Bath Fruit Co Stock on Chestnut Street
A blaze at Bath Fruit Co. 29 Chestnut Street damaged a large portion of the grocery stock after an overheated plate caused fire spreading to a blind attic. Two lines of hose and one from the chemical company fought the fire for about ninety minutes, with water damage judged heavier than the stock loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Fruit Co
Chestnut Street
Farrar
Fire protection trench near Tex Steamship yards
The Emergency Fleet Corporation wires an eight inch steam main from Washington to Front streets. A boiler sits near Bowery and Front to supply steam for drills. It lies under electric power lines, with a roof appliance to divert heat away from the wires.
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Emergency Fleet Corporation
Texas Steamship Co
Kelley, Spear Co
Washington
Front Streets
Bowery
Front Street
Box Factory to Re Open in Bath Next Week
Bath Box Co. plans to reopen its plant Friday shutdown on February 10 at 8? accessible times. Manager says the return is good news for Bath residents amid inquiries about the indefinite layoff announced Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Box Co
Bath In
Preparations Begin for Coming City Elections
The upcoming municipal election is four weeks away with little public stir. Republican mayoral renomination for J Edward Drake appears assured at the caucus Feb 19, while ward caucuses follow on Feb 20. Democrats plan a full ticket and some back Drake, while former Alderman Ralph C Covel pursues the Democratic nomination with notable party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Drake
Drake
Ralph C. Covel
Minstrel Show Set By Central Church Choir
Central church choir plans a minstrel show on February 18 and 19 directed by John Show renowned for his minstrel and choral work. Tickets go on sale soon from choir members and will be limited to chapel seating capacity.
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Central Church Choir
John Show
Munro Stone Couple Wed At Bath In Simple Rite
Andy J. Munro a carpenter and Mrs Adel Stone both of Bath were married Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at the groom’s Center street home with Rev Samuel A Evans of People’s church officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by Ralph A Munro Etta L Munro and several friends. They will reside at the groom’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munro-Stone
Andy J. Munro
Adel Stone
Bath
Grooms
Samuel A. Evans
People's Church
Ralph A
Etta L. Munro
Successful Whist Party at K. C. Hall
Knights of Columbus hosted a whist party at the K C Hall Monday night with Miss Evelyn Shaughnessey Miss Viola O Hara Miss Katherine McNeal and Margaret Hennessy aided by Frank Keating. Fifteen tables were active eight to 1030. Women first prize lingerie clasp second candy box won by Miss Avery and Mrs Edwin Arsnault booby Miss Gertude Conley. Men first prize stick pin Charles ODonnell second candy box George McCormick booby Charles Folliard. Miss O Hara at piano Leon Quabarge songs James Burns Francis McDonald performances. Guests praised the handling and plans for next week’s event already discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Evelyn Shaughnessey
Viola O’ Hara
Katherine McNeal
Margaret Hennessey
Frank Keating
Miss Avery
Ednwin
Arsnault
Gertrude Conley
Charles O'Donnell
George McCormick
Charles Folliard
Miss O'Hara
Deposit Required for New Library Borrowers
The Patten Free Library board voted five to one to require a $3 deposit from all new book applicants, refundable after one year or upon card return, or an agreement from a reputable citizen to be responsible for borrowed books. The action aims to curb losses from borrowers who move away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patten Free Library
Colonial Club Nominates Officers for March Election
26 Colonial Club members heard Andrew Merrill named for president Edwin F Ramsey for vice president Edward D True for treasurer Fessenden N Chase for clerk George B Moody for director for three years and William E Further for two years on the finance committee President Allan Irish presided and a five member committee was approved to plan a ladies night Resignation of S R Barrows was read and accepted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Merrill
Edwin F. Ramsey
Edward D. True
Fessenden N. Chase
George B. Moody
William E
Colonial Club
Allan Irish
Walter A. Murtaugh
Donald Thompson
Merrill Foss
Earl Collins
S. R. Barrows
Bath Soldier Talks of War Experience Before Brotherhood
Priv Harold Fish of H F A recently returned from overseas told Baptist Brotherhood members about cantonment life the voyage to Glasgow England and travel to France. He described the St Mihiel and Argonne campaigns and the homeward journey while displaying souvenirs and answering questions for half an hour. Doughnuts cake and coffee were served as a church committee reviewed alterations for a room for the brotherhood with A H Price R H Haskell and Sumner Annis named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Fish
H.F.A
Baptist Brotherhood
Cantonment
Glasgow
England
France
St. Mihiel
Argonne Forest
Priv. Fish
Church
A. H. Price
R. H. Haskell
Sumner Annis
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Winneganee
Elbridge Morse
Frank Thompson
West Point
Court Street
Thompson
Hyde Windlass Co
Grange
Dromore Grange Hall
Percy Sprague
John Carter
Small Point
John Williams
A. Ff. Williams
Annie Cutting
Dromore
Wyman
Thursdy
James
Mrs. Maud Nichols
Dirigo
Clinton B. Pratt
Beacon Street
Baldwin
Wilhelm
North End
Center Street
John
Deans
Williams
Swett’s
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K. C. Hall
West Bath
Pred J. Bose
Board of Selectmen
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