Bath Traders Debate Co operation Versus House Sales
The piece argues farmers favor selling at homes over co operatives to maximize profits with town merchants potentially pressed by price competition. It notes Bath merchants may meet Maine officials on pure food law enforcement and praises local officials as town reports show resilient finances. Capt James F Murphy sails from Honolulu Feb 12 aboard the William P Frye with sugar to Philadelphia due July 1.
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Bath
Charles
Woods
Maine Experiment Station
James F Murphy
Honolulu
William P. Frye
Philadelphia
Congressmen Granger Dies in Washington
Rhode Island Democrat Daniel L. D. Granger, former mayor of Provindy Dee, died Sunday in Washington. Reports note his prominence and leadership roles in state and national politics.
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Daniel L. D. Granger
Rhode Island
Washington
Provindy Dee
Plummer Pleased With Shipping Policy Moves
Plummer returned from Washington pleased with the Atlantic Carriers Association effort and Congress policy to deny registry to foreign vessels. Merchant Marine Committee blocked coastwise ships from requiring ocean navigators and postponed revision report action. A 31 page bill on navigation laws was to be delayed to next Congress. Philadelphia shipping men held a special meeting as Plummer outlined proposed legislation including subsidies and steamer support. The Haverhock County Teachers Convention meets next Friday at Morse High School with Prof. C T Files of Bowdoin College presenting an illustrated lecture on German Literary Landmarks.
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E. ¢. Plummer
Washington
Atlantic Carriers’ Association
Congress
Merchant Marine
Plummer
Senate
Frye
Philadelphia
Plimm
Greene
Thie Merchant Marine Comittee
Havedahoc County
Morse High School
C. T. Files
Bowdoin College
Funeral for Frank T. Stinson in Brooklyn
The funeral for Frank T. Stinson formerly of this city was held at his Brookly n home. He was born here and for 49 years led in New York insurance circles as president of the Pacific Fire Insurance Co. He also served on the New York Board of Underwriters and was vice president of the Salvage Corps of Brooklyn. He left a widow, a daughter, and a sister Mrs William R Shaw of this city.
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David T. Stinson
New York
Pacific Fire Insurance Co
Willam Kr, Shaw
Mrs Fan nie Hogan dies in Boston after Bath service
Word came Monday of the death in Boston of Mrs. Fannie Perry Hogan, longtime matron of the Old Ladies' Home in Bath. She leaves two daughters in Lynn and Cambridge, and was widow of Vincent M. Hogan, former manager of Bodwell and Vaxnon granite works in Hallowell. Her career in Bath included devoted care of home inmates and faithful administration. The note also mentions local political burials.
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Boston
Fannie Perry Hogan
Charles Hannaford
Lynn
Orville C. Oliver
Cambridge
Mass
Hogan
Old Ladies
Vincent M. Hogan
Bodwell & Vaxnon -Cranite
Hallowell
Bath
Mother Geass Yeet Powders for Children Sale Ad
An old advertisement touts Mother Geass Yeet Powders for Children claiming to ease sickness in kids. It promises cures for colds feverishness constipation teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles and offers a free sample by sending the address to Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen & Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Approves of License Plan for Maine Lobster Industry
A Bath Times letter by N J Hanna of New Harbor argues for a lobster license law to curb short lobsters and illegal practices. He cites past measures, supports a one dollar license, bonds for non residents and seizure of gear, aiming to protect Maine’s lobster industry and state revenue.
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Jacques
Towdoin
Nest
Maine
Sherman
Cuamberland County
Maine Coal Dealers Plan Annual Meeting in Augusta
Secretary Edward W. Larrabee of the Maine State Coal Dealers Association has issued notices for the annual meeting in the New Augusta House Augusta on Wednesday February 24 at eleven o'clock. George H. Cooper of Pfitsfeld Massachusetts will discuss the object and benefits of joining Kokoal and William F. Spear of South Portland will share experiences with Kokoal. A general discussion will follow and lunch will be served at 12 20. The association officers include President Fred S. Wingate Hallowell Vice President Peter S. Nickerson Portland Second Vice President M. J. Googin Lewiston Third Vice President C A Ross Skowhegan Treasurer F B Purinton Augusta Secretary Edward W. Larrabee Bath and an executive committee with George Webb Yarmouth Henry F. Merrill Portland and others.
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Edward W. Larrabee
Maine State Coal Dealers’ Association
New Gusta House
Augusta
Wedlay
George H. Cooper
Pfitsfeld
Mase
New England Coal Dealers’ Association
William F. Spear
South Portland
Cooper
Freds. Wingate
Hallowell
Peter SS. Nickerson
Portland
M. J. Googin
Lewiston
C.A. Ross
Skowhegan
F. B. Purinton
Bath
Fred R. Spear
Rockland
Geo. Webb
Yarmouth
Henry F. Merrill
W. E. Cloutier
Levi T. Williams
W. H. Soule
Freeport
W. J F. Spear
Death of Uiland L Fairbanks of Bangor
Uiland Lockwood Fairbanks Esq of Bangor died Monday after a short illness from tuberculosis. He leaves a widow and three children, his parents Captain and Mrs H N Fairbanks of Bangor, and sister Mrs Alfred K Bennett of Merchantville NJ. Bowdoin 1595 and Harvard Law 1898 graduate, famed Bowdoin football star.
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Uiland Lockwood Fairbanks, Esq
Bangor
iMneas
H. N. Fairbanks
Alfred K. Bennett
Merchantville
N. J
Bowdoin
Harvard Law School
Fairbanks
Lincoln Birthday Observance at Longfellow School
Dresden reports a Lincoln birthday program with student readings on Lincoln’s life and times by Lindrup Robinson Miller Philbrook Goodwin Rittal and others plus songs Battle Hymn Glory to Georgia and America. Visitors read Lincoln portraits including Birthplace Lawyer and Mother. Valentine’s Day noted with a box. Community households relocate to South Gardiner and west town areas as residents move.
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Longfellow School
Lincoln
Louis Linderup
Isa Robinson
Frances Miller
Ruth Philbrook
Helen Goodwin
Pearl Rittal
Clinton Philbrook
South Gardiner
James L. Ham
Arthur Yeaton
Death of Capt. Robert Blair Prominent Malden Sea Captain
Capt. Robert Blair of Malden died at his home on Plymouth road after months with Bright's disease. He was 53 and long known as master of the five masted Bath schooner Augustus Hunt, which earned $186,015.92 in dividends and cost $55,938.43. Blair later commanded the Marcus L. Urann, supervised its construction, and remained at sea until illness. A Mason, he leaves a wife, two sons, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral is Thursday afternoon.
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Robert Blair
Malden
New England
Plymouth Road
Bright
Capt
Blair
Augustus Hunt
Portland
Newport News
Hunt
Marcus L. Urann
Minott'’s
Phippsburg
James Blair
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