Fire destroys Merrifield home near Richmond Corner
Fred Merrifield’s house on the State road near Richmond Corner burned last week Tuesday. Mrs. Merrifield, ill and alone, left her bed to raise the alarm and later died at 52. She left a husband and four children including Helen and Fred at home. Ernest Glass accompanied his mother’s body for burial in Village cemetery. Various town notices follow including elections, budget plans, church events, and community activities with names of local residents and organizations.
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Fred Merrifield
State Road
Richmond Corner
Rufus Glass
Glass
Robert Warren
S.A. Getchell
Portland
Francis G. Cook
Bath
Albert Henderson
Bay Shore Road
S. A. Barry
D. B. Cornish
Friends
Methodist Church
Helen Gould
Maxie Wparinton
Jessie Ames
Johnson
Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Grange Hall
Carrie Kendall
Japan
Grange Hell
Grange
Miss Kendall
Sagadahoc Grange
Bowdoin Center
Saaturday
P. Kendall
Maine General Hospital
Josiah Jones
Litchfield
William Curtis
Harold Varney
Eastern Star Aid
Electa Chapter
OLS
Hhelen
D. S. Jacques
R. H. Jack
Waterville
BE. W. Warren
Shirley Lancaster
W. B. Donnell
Brunswick
Alma Cheney
George Littlefield
Ethel Cheney
Philip Nealey
Boston
Jake Bishop
Richmond
S.A. Brivy
George A. Littlefield
Lisbon Falls
Miriam Isabel
Dane Bowdeinham Road Commissioner Candidate Announcement
Announcement states Daniel B. Cornish seeks election as Road Commissioner of Bowdeinham for 822 at the town meeting. He pledges to serve the town and asks for votes and public support. Also, Mrs S A Barry offers home based work making thin coats from manufacturers, claiming light neat work at good pay.
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Bowdeinham
Daniel B. Cornish
S. A. Barry
Death of Mrs. Fannie M. Hamlet
Friends and neighbors mourn the death of Mrs. Fannie M. Hamlet after a short illness. She was taken to a private Woodfords hospital where she passed away. She leaves two sons, one daughter, three sisters, one brother, and many friends.
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Fannie M. Hamlet
Woodfords
Eowdoin Class of Year 1877 45th Anniversary
At the Dowdoin College commencement the class of 1877 will observe the 45th anniversary of graduation. Of the original 44 members, all but four are living with several in Maine and others across the country. Notable names include Rear Admiral Peary and Charles W. Morse, the latter under government inquiry while noted for his early prominence in Portland.
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Dowdoin College
ISU
Slo O
Porthind
Philip G. Brown
Carroll W. Morrill
Maine
John FE. Chapmen
George L. Thompson
Brunswick
William T. Cobb
Rockland
Edgar M. Cousin
Teener
Frank H. Hargrave
West Barton
Curtis A. Perry
Bridgton
Johan A. Roberts
Augusta
Robert E. Peary
Cliss
Orlando M. Lord
Portland
Charles W. Morse
Bath
Straight Line Shortest Distance Between Points
John H. Stacy of Popham Benes visited town Tuesday en route to Boothbay on business. He critiqued the roundabout route as unnecessarily long for such a short distance and noted that an outside passage water trip from Popham to Boothbay spans about ten miles. Currently travel requires Bath steamer, or rail to Wiscasset then steamer, wasting a whole day.
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John H. Stacy
Popham
Bath Business Men Willing to Serve the City
A joint Bath city committee picks a nonpartisan list of mayoral and alderman candidates. Joseph Torrey is named for mayor with years in Bath politics and Torrey Roller Bushing Works. Aldermen include Harry Crosman, Samuel Verey, John Legro, James Morse, William Newell, Oliver Moses, Rupert Baxter, and others from Bath Iron Works and local firms. Capt Percy may still accept.
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Bath
Joseph Torrey
Torrey Roller
Torrey
Common Council
Harry W. Crosman
John A. Legro
James Lester Morse
Roland Jf. Smith
American Legion
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works
Bath Water District
Bath Rotary Club
Oliver Moses
Percy
City Officials Blocked From Nominee List
A city government source states that none of this year’s officials should be included among the nominees elected, signaling a purge or reclassification of candidates.
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Sion
Bowdoinham in 1887 Snow storms and cold grip Bowdoinham
Bowdoinham records a severe snow storm from Wednesday night to Friday morning with two feet or more drifted snow and temperatures from zero to 25 degrees below. The piece notes the shovel brigades, compares regional events, mentions Eugene Thomas admitted to the bar in Boston, John Adams injured from a load of hay, and reports a Pasadena Daily Union clipping about Mrs Millay’s funeral. It also covers a liquor case, a moonless night, and a fundraiser at M T Marshall’s for South Bowdoin Cemetery fence, raising about $10 from a quilt sale and admissions.
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Cathance
Maine
Eugene Thomas
Boston
Tremont Street
Thomas
Bowdoinham
John Adams
Pasadena Daily Union
Universalist
Mitheyenmne
Lath
Sayper
M. T. Marshall
South Bowdoin Cemetery
Colonial Party Highlights DAR Chapter Meeting in Bath
February gathering of the Daughters of the American Revolution Bath chapter featured colonial dress with one member portraying George Washington. Delegates and alternates to national and state conventions were elected. four new members were initiated and 27 members attended. A Lewiston Journal extract noted Mrs Miller’s reminiscences of Gen Knox’s era. Refreshments followed as Mrs John A Morse presided.
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Col Diammer Sewall
Daughters of the American Revolution
B.D. Hardin
Washington Brees
George Washington
Miss Miry
Tenshins
Melinda Tarbox Allen
Brooklyn
Riu
Low
Michel Page Dunklee
Idgeport
B.C. Planner
Washington
Mie
FL Blaisdell
Trenton
N.ord
Mark BP. Pendleton
J. S. Crosby
John A. Morse
Jane S. Murphy
Alice Minott
Abbie Minott
James FP. Murphy
de Ogites
Lewiston
Marvel
Mary PL Wit
Topsham
Joh AL Morrise
Jane Murphy
Carrie Varney
Bath
Stella N. Given
Bowdoinham
Brown
Alice SK. Robbins
Agnes Humphries
Charles
Law
Mark
Pendleton
Flora Dd. Cutler
Pred Bo Courser
Bhaer
Plode
Kins
Mice G. Shores
Fred C. Will
Vath
Presen
Lewiston Journal
Wis Nerd
Miller
Gen. Knox
Thomaston
Seth
Miss Murphy
Ward One Voters Meet at Marshall Street Hose House
Routinate voters of ward one gathered at the Marshall street hose house Tuesday evening to discuss the political situation. Attendees from other wards listened as Charles Robinson presided and there was talk of forming a ticket from that ward.
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Marshall Street
Charles Robinson
Morse Sickness Story From Maine to Rome Reveals Kidney Case
Dr G L Crockett reports on Charles W Morse 65, of Rockland Maine, left kidney ossified and nonfunctional. Morse traveled from Portland to Boston then Washington, weighing 100 pounds at pardon time, gaining 65 pounds at Wesshaden spring. The tale includes X ray findings and varied expert opinions on operation.
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Charles W. Morse
New York
G. L. Crockett
Rockland
Boston
Dr. Crockett
Rockland Courier-Gazette
Morse
Portland
New York City
Pullman
Taft
Atlanta
Rome
Italy
Macchiafava
Pope Pius
Wesshaden
America
Smbrectiafayier
Ile
Pope
Olinto Deserves Chance in State Bowling Race
Bath bowlers question why Peter Olinto was not listed as contender for the state championship at Bowl ing. Emery Russell of Lewiston was announced as the competitor, despite Olinto leading Bath in averages and Farrar leading the Park league. Olinto and supporters call the selection a frame up by a clique of bowlers.
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Bath
Peter Oliinto
Emery Russell
Lewiston
Park
Russell
Olinto
Q Olinto
Portland
Wreston Farrar
Farrar
Reynolds
Clinto
New Regulations for Radio Operators
Bath Radio club learns an order for temporary suspension of amateur broadcasting has been announced by the Commerce Department. New regulations will cover broadcasting once a plan is formed. Radio broadcasting is a new wireless service that has rapidly developed, sending market quotes, crop estimates, health talks, weather forecasts, and entertainment. The result is air traffic of radio reports harming commercial and necessary service.
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Bath Radio Club
Commerce Department
Advertisements and Remedies Collage from a Boston Paper
A mixed ad page lists cures for nasal and throat complaints praising Posad's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy. It promotes Hood's Pills as a gentle digestive aid. Also offered are Maine School of Commerce courses by mail and an employment note for rag rug weaving with contact at 2 Milan Street.
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Maine School of Commerce
Mann
Government To Add Employees In Income Tax Unit
The Civil Service Commission says over 20 000 government employees work on internal revenue taxes with 7 800 in the Income Tax Unit. More than 5 000 auditors and inspectors operate in Washington and the field. An examination to hire several hundred more will be held nationwide on March 8 with salaries from 1 800 to 5 000. New appointees receive six weeks of training and full salary during instruction.
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United States Internal Revenue
Civil Service Commissioner
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Internal Revenue
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Civil Service Board
Post Office
Fire Department Responds Quickly to Store Smoke Hazard
An electric flat iron left on in the pressing room of Tath Department Store triggered a 6 PM fire call. The iron heated a padded board and nearby samples, causing smoke that filled the garment department but did not reach the main store. Firemen extinguished the blaze promptly.
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Tath
Grover Pinkham Couple Wed at People's Church Parsonage
Miss Lora H. Pinkham of Bath and Henry W. Grover of Walpole Mass were married Sunday at the People's church parsonage with Rev L W West officiating. Eleanor Oliver and Rodney Jones served as bridesmaid and best man. The bride wore satin with georgette. the groom is a World War I navy veteran now a papermaker in Walpole. The couple will reside in Walpole. Eugene Desmond is on a business trip to Boston.
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People’s Church
Lora H. Pinkham
Bath
Henry W. Grover
Walpole
Mass
L. W. West
Eleanor Oliver
Rodney Jones
Damariscotta
Georgette
Russia
Texas Steamship Co
Bird & Son
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Central Church Pastor
Central church parsonage hosts a surprise party for Pastor Wilson on his birthday with 382 attendees from the choir and Parish Music committee. Gifts include a gold mounted fountain pen and a large decorated cake. Sunday begins the ninth year of his ministry as church plans convert the chapel into a parish house to meet growth.
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Wilson
John Shaw
Mr. Wilson
Belfast
Central Church
Enrollments Rise in Maine Boys and Girls Clubs
College of Agriculture reports January enrollments in Maine boys and girls clubs reached 460, far above last year’s January total of 138. Cumberland leads with 55 members, Washington 53, York 76, and Androscoggin Sagadahoe 75, as statewide membership likely to exceed last year’s 3337.
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College of Agriculture
Maine
Cumberland
Washington
York
Androscoggin- Sagadahoe
Sleigh Ride Ends in Injury at Small Point
Mrs Lakin slipped on ice after a sleigh ride to Small Point with Mr and Mrs F J Lakin and Mr and Mrs Sylvester. Initial worry of a sprain gave way to a fracture above the left wrist after examination by Dr B F Barker.
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F. J. Lakin
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Mrs. Fannie M. Hamlet
Eowdoin
THE
Park & Pollard
Trott Bros. Grain Company
Broad Street
Bath Opera House
Paramount
Gaudreau’s Symphony Orchestra
Edwin M. Jones
George F. Jackson
Board of Common Council
John N. Taylor
William W. Chote
John L. P. Burke
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
Harry G. Deering
G. G. Deering Co
John D. Hayes
Archie Miller
Just B. Wald
John Freeman
Freeman
Ralph TW. Dunton
Auto Spply
Horace G. Morse
Morse Bros. Co
Thrace Morse
Owen J. Ledyard
Soniof
James (. Ledyard
Eugene Thebeau
Maine Central
Albert FP. Austin
Kelley, Spear Co
Edward Sewall
Loch
George W. Dean
Blyde Windlass Co
Coption
Walter WW. Smith
John HH. Howe
Watson Pryce Co
Ralph Bregg
Bath Tron Works, Ltd
Edward W. Sampson
American Eexpresss Co
Milton (. Trott
Prett Trothers
Oscar Holway Co
Bowdoinham Advertiser
Col. Dummer
Sewall
Catarin
Decker
Milan Street
Metcalf
Congress Street
Jersey
Grover-Pinkham
Eugene Desmond
John J. Desmond Co
Bos Lait
David L. Wilson
Bath Department Store
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