Second Session Probate Court Passes Routine Business
Sagadahoc County probate court in session Tuesday approved second and final accounts for Horace H. Hawthorne estate and for John Trainer estate. Also filed inventories, guardian appointments, wills, and bonds for multiple estates in Bath Bowdoinham Richmond Topsham and Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
James 3. Lowell
Christine H. Hawthorne
Horace H. Hawthorne
Woolwich
George W. Heselton
Henry W. Howard
John Trainer
Bath
Joseph M. Trott
William J. Shaw
Ward and Seigars Estates Hearings In Bowdoinham and Topsham
Frank J. Wood named administrator with will annexed for the estate of Mary L. Ward of Topsham. Frank H. Seigars appointed administrator of the estate of William Henry Seigars of Bowdoinham.
First Baptists Seek Fund for New Pipe Organ
A First Baptist Church committee led by Rev. C. Raymond Chappell met to plan raising funds for a new pipe organ. Members include A. L. Tripp Mrs. Herbert E Worrey Mrs. Maxwell Powers Miss Alice Varney H W Moulton and W H White with Esther J White as secretary. The drive lacks a completion date. the existing organ dates to 1551 and was bought secondhand from another church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
C. Raymond Chappell
A. L. Tripp
Herbert E. Worrey
Maxwell Powers
Alice Varney
H. W. Moulton
W. H. White
Esther J. White
The
Baptist Society
Valentine Remembrances Sent To Local Homes
Under Mrs. Nellie McCutcheon direction the W C T VU completed Valentine remembrances mailing to Old Folks home guests. North end members visited Old Couples home delivering valentines and confections. Mrs M F Taylor hosted graciously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie McCutcheon
Louise Packard
North ‘End
M. F. Taylor
Beauty secrets and a grateful testimonial from Miss Gertrude Mitchell
A woman credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with ending years of pain and making her feel stronger and regular. The letter describes relief from various female illnesses after use, with a note that trial packages of Favorite Prescription Tablets were mailed on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eball
Buffalo, N. Y
Recollections of Lincoln Told During War Service
The account recalls Mr Cressey meeting President Lincoln in a mess room on a hospital visit where Lincoln distributed strawberries to soldiers. Lincoln’s simple, democratic bearing and sincere concern left a strong impression on troops and staff.
Charles W Wheeler recalls meeting Lincoln on 1863 guard duty
Charles W Wheeler of 58 Center Street recalls shaking hands with President Lincoln and Mrs Lincoln during a Georgetown chain bridge drive in 1863. He describes the meeting as awe striking, then later visiting the White House and Ford's Theatre. Wheeler, born in Windsor Vermont, enlisted 1862 in Keene New Hampshire, serving with the 14th New Hampshire Volunteers through Winchester Cedar Creek Fisher's Hill and Strasburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Wheeler
Lincoln
Center Street
White House
Mr. Wheelere
Chain Bridge
Georgetown
Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Lincoln
Lincoln VII
Ford’s Theatre
Pres. Lincoln
Windsor
Keene, X. H
Co. C
New Hampshire Volunteers
Washington
Wheeler
Winchester
Cedar Creek
Fisher's Hill
Straasburg Ai
Shenandoah Valley
Haz
Five Islands Grange Plans Two Day Summer Fair
The Grange held a well attended meeting on Tuesday evening with singing by Warren Davis and an Encore by him and W L Berry. Two applications for membership were presented and a two days fair was voted for next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Warren Davis
W. L. Berry
Lelia Davis
Alexander Cunningham
Bertha Scott
J. ©. Blaisdell
M. B. McMahan
J. G. Stevens
W. T. Boyd
Julia Davis
M. B.mcmahan
Victor Pinkham
William Marr
W.T. Boyd
Georgetown Center
Sarah Stevens
America
Washington
Our Republic
Berry, Scott
Holland
James McMahan
Wm. L.berry
Boyd Grange
Julie Davis
J. G. Rowe
Bath
Mr. Delano
Grange Hall
W. E. Rowe
Leona
Gladys Pinkham
Stevens
Ellsworth Pinkham
Eddie Fay
Eva Beals
Lizzie Cook
Boston
Alonzo MacMahon
Cambridge
Mr. Williams
Leon Williams
L. H. Rowe
Grange Meeting
Ralph Davis
Frank Ryder
Southport
Five Islands
Ladies Aid
J. E. Blaisdell
Clara Marr
Gains Six Pounds in Fourteen Days Rhode Island Man
Rhode Island resident E. S. Southwick recounts illness due to thin blood and credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with rebuilding his blood. He reports a six pound gain in two weeks, improved appetite and energy, and relief from rheumatism and back pain. The ad promotes the pills as a blood-building remedy with contact details and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
E. S. Southwick
Woonsocket
R. I
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Henry G Turner recalls Lincoln and Grant together
Henry G Turner, a Bach man, recalls seeing President Lincoln and General Grant reviewing troops. He remembers a single day when the two great figures appeared side by side during a troop review and the vivid image remains with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Turner
Lincoln
Mr. Turner
Gen. Grant
Valentine Party Hosted by W C T U at City Home
The W C T U held a February Valentine party at the City home Tuesday afternoon under Mrs Nellie McCutcheon. Twenty four members attended with lunches and confections provided by dealers and ice cream cake and coffee from Mrs Eugene Mitchell. Mrs Mitchell arranged the luncheon tables and a valentine sat at each plate while Mrs McCutcheon shared the Valentine story and Mrs Roy Colby and Mrs Bragg performed songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
Nellie McCutcheon
Union
Eugene Mitchell
McCutcheon
Valentine
Roy Colby
Bragg
Local Notes on Families and Camp Devens Dispatches
Dick Towle and his father haul hay from the Chester Green leaf barn while Robert Greenleaf mails wood to Bath this week. Capt Elmer Greenleaf, discharged from Camp Devens heating plant, is at home. Marion Soule resigns from North school after two years to teach in Brunswick. The Montsweag bay and back river stay open most of winter with two feet of ice last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Towle
Chester Greenleaf
Robert Greenleaf
Bath
Co. E. Colby
Burt Place
M. A. Cromwell
George
Rhine Valley
Capt
Elmer Greenleaf
Camp Devens
Swansey Wilson
Irving Fowld
Charles H. Colby
Byron Knight
James Knight
Marion Soule
North School
Brunswick
William Benton
Boothbay
Montsweag Bay
Back River
Court Hears Replevin Over Cow Between Crocker Families
In municipal court Judge John J. Keegan presided as Mrs. William H. Crooker sues George H. Crooker over a 12 year old cow. Testimony shows the cow was bought as a gift to Mrs. Crooker in 1910 and loaned among relatives before dispute over ownership. Sen. Hale announces a West Point competitive exam on Feb 1 for one principal and two alternates, with age and eligibility rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Sen. Hale
West Point
Bath boy promoted to authorized representative
George K Nichols of Bath rises to authorized representative for the Emergency Fleet Corporation at Harriman Pennsylvania after years at Bath Iron Works Newport News Shipyard Fore River and US Shipping Board service. Nichols born 1880 Bath son of Charles L Nichols. previously assistant representative in Harriman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Nichols
Bath
Merchants Shipbuilding News
Harriman Pa
Nichols
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Harriman
Fleet Corporation
Mr. Nichols
Charles L. Nichols
Bath Street
Bath Iron Works Ltd
Newport News Ship & Drydock Co
Newport News
Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation
Quincy Mass
United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation
Next Sunday Forum Explores Five Hundred Years Fight for Freedom
Red Triangle forum lecture centers on the Czecho Slovaks struggle for nationality with slides by Albert H. Gilmer Tufts College professor of English. Gilmer is the first speaker to use slides in this series with subsequent talks by Raymond G. Getchell and Clarence R. Skinner. Also notes social guests visiting Richmond from Rich mond with Crosby families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Gilmer
Tufts College
Gilmer
Prof. Gilmer
Raymond G. Getchell
Clarence R. Skinner
Renewed Testimony on Dean's Kidney Pills
Bath resident George J. Farren of 490 Lower Middle Street testifies in 1904 and 1915 that kidney trouble and back pain disappeared after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Webber's Drug Store. He notes continued good results since first recommending the remedy. 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Makers, Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
George J. Farren
Lower Middle St
Dean
Webber
Farren
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Portland man pays fine after Bath reckless driving case
Walter Fernald of Portland paid a fine of 14 dollars plus 5.62 dollars costs in Bath municipal court after pleading to reckless driving involving Edward McAuliffe, a letter carrier struck at Front and Broad streets. Fernald said his engine stalled on car tracks and the rear wheels refused to leave them, causing the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fernald
Portland
Bath
Keegan
Fernald
Edward McAuliffe
Mr. McAuliffe
Bath completes orchestral society plan after meeting
A Bath orchestral society forms after a Sunday Armory hall rehearsal where 28 musicians united under conductor E L Gaudreau. The ensemble includes six first violins six second violins three cellos viola flute drums tympani and brass. A concert may follow to benefit a city institution and the band rehearsal suggests Bath may have its best band this season. Miss Margaret Nutter and Miss Joanna Nutter recover from pneumonia and Miss Vernieta Sidelinger returns from Boston after visiting her aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Armory Hall
E. L. Gaudreau
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New Spring Haberdashery
Thompson Brothers
Emily J. Whitten
Topsham
Sarah E. Whitten
Everett W. Dixon
Caroline T. Dixon
First Baptists
Beauty
Marion Buzzo Soo
Stearnis Scott Reading
Wm. Holland
Star Spangled Banner Grange
Pers Ferry
Jonurown
Lee
Salvannah, Ga
United States District Court
H. S. Melcher Co
Westport
Wiliam H. Crocker
Purington Place
Purington
Bath Boy
Next Sunday Forum
Peter A. Clinto
Pauline Hatch
Dunlap Hatch
Richmond
Carl K. Crosby
John Crosby
Loginty
Margaret Nutter
Oanna Nutter
Vernieta Sidelinger
F. Frank Cross
F. S. Curtis
Bath, Maine
A. B. Watson
New York
Maine
Union Street
Maine Eshes
Sassas
Maine Central Railroad
Maine Central
Industrial Bureau
Portland, Maine
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