Farm and Home Market Prices in Aroostook and Bath
Potatoes top six dollars a barrel in Aroostook County with an estimated sixty million dollar crop, half of it still in storage. Prices for cabbage beets onions and poultry rise as wholesale and retail markets mark higher costs. Grain and hay prices vary with limited deliveries due to snow, while local growers report delayed shipments from Bowdoin areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroostook
Maine
Bath
Germany
J. H. Hall
Bowdoin
George Hackett
Bowdoinham
Topsham Grange Hosts Mock Breach of Promise
Topsham Grange staged an entertainment last Saturday night during the Lecturer's hour featuring Ralph Mallett and Miss Mitchell in a mock breach of promise trial. The organization, Sagadahoc County’s largest with 294 members, saw 34 new members this year. Worthy Master Harold Hildreth recently retired after two terms. The Grange reports a $500 treasury and new features in degree work amid strong finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsham Grange
Ralph Mallett
Miss Mitchell
Sagadahoc
Harold Hildreth
The
Grange
West Bath Grange Demonstration Promises Aluminum Ware Souvenir
West Bath Grange held its third degree last Monday night. Next Monday after the regular meeting the Grange will close early for a public aluminum ware demonstration in the dining room. Every lady present will receive an aluminum souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Dirigo Grange Meeting Cancelled by Bitter Cold
The Dirigo Grange planned corn factory talk was postponed from last Saturday due to severe cold. Portland speaker Mr. Forham did not arrive for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirigo Grange
Forham
Portland
Sagadahoc Grange Delegates Attend Lecturers Conference
Mrs. Joanna Hodgkins of Sagada hoc Pomona Grange Mrs. Julia Johnson of Bodwell and Lizzie Small of Sagadahoc Grange led Sagadahoc County delegates at the Lecturers Conference in Waterville. The event featured a grand inspection and a brilliant speaker program, with nonrepresented granges missing a valuable opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanna Hodgkins
Sagadahoc
Pomona Grange
Julia Johnson
Bodwell
Lizzie Small
Sagadahoc Grange
Sagadahoc County
Waterville
Sowing Alfalfa Limited by Shallow Soils and Hardpan
The article notes alfalfa is impractical on thin soils with bed rock near the surface or where shallow hardpan prevents root penetration, and on locations with very dense subsoil that restricts root growth.
Home Ground Wheat For Breakfast And Bread
United States Department of Agriculture guidance explains grinding whole wheat at home to create breakfast cereal and bread meals. It notes comparable nutrition to store brands, longer cooking needs, methods with kettles and crockery, and potential protein gains from using skim milk in the mush, plus the value of home milled whole wheat in daily meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
First Maine House Bill Passes In Sagadahoc Session
The 1st bill of the 78th Legislature signed by Speaker Bonney of Sagadahoc concerns the Old Folks' Home of Bath. Hearings covered clerk pay in Sagadahoe County and the Morris plan industrial banks aimed at aiding small earners and driving out loan sharks. The measure drew broad support with suggestions for safeguards and limited penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonney
Sagadahoc
Bath
Thomas G. Plant
Walter S. Glidden
Rupert H. Baxter
Register of Deeds
Sagadahoe County
Glidden
Baxter
Maine
Committee On Legal Affairs
H. H. Riddleberger
New York
Industrial Finance Corporation
Morris Plan
The
Morris Plan Banks
Riddleberger
Irving E. Vernon
Portland
New York Industrial Bank
Massachusetts
Boston
Haverhill
Lowell
Port
C. B. Hosmer
Lewiston
Auburn
Averill
Prentiss
Rep. Barnes
Houston
Country Life Poems Turned Practical at Farm Fair
A humorous verses praising country living contrasts poets dreams with hard farm chores. It imagines making poets swing a scythe churn milk saw wood and shovel snow to prove life on the farm requires labor and skill. Mrs. W. T. Guptill and her turkeys are noted as a sign of farming success.
Probate Court Grants and Accounts in February Term
At the February term of Probate Court Judge James S. Lowell transacted business including administrations granted for Louis A. Thompson of Bath to Mary A. L. Thompson and Ardella Footer of Bath to Joseph C. Footer. Wills filed for Fred E. Foote of Bath and Annie N. Foote executrix named. Martha E. Brown of West Bath and Eugene R. Brown executor named. wills proved and allowed for Charlotte A. Nevers of Bowdoinham with Philip D. Shaw and Millie A. Shaw as administrators with will annexed. Anna Coombs of Bath with Arthur J. Dunton as executor. Guardian appointed for Ruby E. Rich of Bath. accounts allowed and filed, including first and final accounts for several estates and guardians. Inventories returned for multiple estates including Tabor, Webber, Hatch, Purington, Gilmore, Sturtevant, Sturtevant, and Shaw estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Lowell
Louis A. Thompson
Bath
Mary A. L. Thompson
Ardella Footer
Joseph Charles Footer
Fred E. Foote
Annie N. Foote
Martha E. Brown
West Bath
Eugene R. Brown
Charlotte A. Nevers
Bowdeinham
Philip D. Shaw
Millie A. Shaw
Anna Coombs
Arthur J. Dunton
Clarence G. Rich
Ruby E. Rich
John F
Noble Maxwell
Rachel E. Dunning
Richmond
Lillie A. Polley
Adms
George R. Polley
Bowdoin
Royce B. Purington
Jennie E. Purington
Harry H
William R. Donnell
William T. Donnell
William D. Sewall
Jessie J. Patten
Marica M. Graves
Agnes M. Tarbox
Topsham
Horace J. Whitney
Charles E. Jacobs
Joseph Whitney
George W. Elwell
Mary J. Elwell
David J. Tabor
William T. S. Tabor
Lizzie C. Webber
Elizabeth E. Webber
Admx
Mira E. Hatch
Robert K. Hatch
Guardian
Royce D. Purington
David Gilmore
Auburn
Washington
A. M. Soule
John P. Sturtevant
Emma C. Sturtevant
Mary C. Shaw
Boston
Mass
William H. Vincent
Obituary Joseph Winter of West Bath Dies at 92
Scores of friends in West Bath mourn the death of Hon. Joseph Winter of West Bath who died Wednesday night after a short illness. He observed his 92nd birthday on December 10. Born on the family farm, he was a son of Alden and Mary Pettengill Winter. When
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Joseph
Winter
Alden and
Mary (Pettengill) Winter
Civil War Veteran and Longtime Maine Politician Dies
The late resident served three years in the 19th Maine Regiment without injury and was a loyal Republican. A 20 year Selectman, 1888-89 Representative, he farmed and baked in his career, and later spent years in New Orleans. Funeral at 1 PM from his home, Oak Grove Cemetery burial. He leaves Emma J Winter, Fred D Winter, Charles H Winter, and Mrs Samuel Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. K
19Th Maine
New Orleans
Elm Street
Charles D Roberts dies after six weeks illness at Bath
Charles D Roberts aged 651 years died Thursday at Bath City Hospital after a six weeks illness. A Bath native and son of Capt Dennis Roberts he sailed as first officer on the Mallory and Morgan Lines and on the C W Morse. He held an ocean license and later worked at Bath Iron Works before his illness. He was active in the Socialist party and survived by his mother two sisters Mrs Charles R Higgins and Mrs Frank L Staples and brother Harold C of Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Roberts
Bath City Hospital
Dennis Roberts
Mallory and Morgan Lines
C. W. Morse
Hudson Navigation Co
Bath Iron Works
Socialist Party
Charles R. Higgins
Frank L. Staples
Harold C
Washington, D. C
Death of William H. McIntire 81 in Bath resident
William H. McIntire age 81 years seven months died Thursday at his home 1386 Washington Street after a long illness. Born in Phippsburg, son of the late Philip McIntire, he was a Bath resident for 76 years and a ship carpenter of notable skill. He retired years ago and leaves his wife two sons Clarence Bath and Horace Sheepscot three daughters Mrs John A Norris Mrs Elbridge F Wright both of Bath and Mrs Annie Dale of Halliwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. McIntire
Washington St
Phippsburg
Philip McIntire
Bath
Clarence
Horace
Sheepscot
John A. Norris
Elbridge F. Wright
This City
Annie Dale
Hallowell
Miss Ruby Cromwell Died in Richmond at 14
Ruby A Cromwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver S Cromwell of Bath died at her grandparents home in Richmond on Wednesday noon She had lived in Richmond most of her life and was fourteen years old Survivors include her parents two brothers and one sister Miss Harveys private dancing class held a ball Thursday evening in the Parish Hall Oak Street for members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby A. Cromwell
Oliver S. Cromwell
Bath
Henry Wond
Richmond
Ferries Move 15000 Cars Across Kennebec on Hockomock
More than 15,000 automobiles have been ferried across the Kennebec the past year by the Hockomock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Hockomock
Rheumatic Diet Advice by J. H. Watson M D
The physician urges reduced meat intake as costly and unnecessary, promotes milk, eggs, and vegetables for health, and links excess uric acid to kidney disease and rheumatism. He prescribes hot water with lemon and Anubee, plus weekly vegetable laxatives, as a routine remedy and kidney tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Watson
M. D
Futcher
Minkowski
Hans
Vogt
Reach
Bright
Dr. Pierce
Democratic banquet in Augusta hosts 40 legislators and 60 guests
E W Larrabee of this city spoke at the Augusta banquet for the Democratic members of the Legislature. Speakers included former governor O C Curtis and other state leaders. A telegram to President Wilson urged strong support in the national crisis, signed by Gilford B Butler for the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Larrabee
Augusta
Kennebec Journal
E. W. Larabee
Bath
John M. Googen
Lewiston
O. C. Curtis
E. P. Murphy
Bangor
G. B. Butler
South Thomaston
Frank Mace
David R. Hastings
Auburn
John E. Bunker
Bar Harbor
E. E. Newbert
R. T., Burrabarger
Lubec
H. P. Gallagher
B. G. McIntire
East Waterboro
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Gilford B. Butler
Salvation Army Midwinter Camp Meeting Sees Steady Attendance
The Salvation Army reports strong turnout at its midwinter camp meeting with 37 attendees on Wednesday night. The topic was The Harvest of Iniquities with Thursday's subject Does Jesus Care Rev 8. A. Evans is scheduled to speak tonight. Since the start, 12 converts have joined and interest continues through February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Jesus
A. Evans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old Folks’ Home
Morris Plan Bank
Rley
Senate
Tuo
Country Life
Probate
Joseph Winter
Larrabee
Everybody's Column
Springers
E. C. Locke
Wiscasset, Me
Charles Philbrick
Bowdoinham, Me
Swift & Company
Commercial St
Bath Independent
State of
Joseph M. Trott
Rebecca H. York
Susan Borjesson
George L. Dillaway
Malden
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Melissa J. Dillaway
Baxter Springs
Cherokee
Kansas
People's Safe Deposit
Savings Bank
Pine St
S. EF
Rebecca Young
Young
S.W
Vernon Mitchell
Mitchell
Albion Marr
Marr
S. E. Corner
Scott
Highland St
Horace Marr
Annie Morrison
Bath Trust Comany
People’s Safe Eposit and Savings Bank
Topsham and Brunswick Twenty-five Cent Savings Bank
Brunswick
Cumberland
Topsham and Brunswick Poh
Topsham and
Brunswick Twenty
Herman L. Stover
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!