Richmond Meeting Hears Town Warrant Bets on Ads and Hydrants
A joint Richmond Chamber of Commerce and American Legion meeting discussed urging town warrants to fund Maine advertising and the installation of two hydrants for property protection. Other notes include a horse race win by Governor Langdon’s horse, social calls, a town play for library funds, and various local births, visits, and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
The
American Legion
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
W. R. E. Carey
the Legion
George Wilson
Chamber
Maine
K. V. KR. S. Carey
Virginia Dunkley
H. L. Tarr
C. J. Young
J. W. Randlette
Kennebec River
Richmond
Governor Langdon
Harry White
B. F. Densmore
Pinehurst Park
Fla
Methodist Church
J. &. Clifford
George Melvin
C. B. Kennedy
Harold Ballard
Maude James
Dorythea Temple
Marion Blair
Homer Alexander
Gardiner
Sle
Augusta
Opera House
Hichmond Library
Walter Maxwell
South End
Vanessa Beedle
Adoniram IL
Yarmouth
George Leavitt
Stephen Springer
Lynn
Mass
Norris Thompson
FE. Messenger
Marion Messenger
Grange Hall
Nelson
Dexter Seigars
Dexter Calvin
Etta Lilly
South Dresden
John Mcleod
Edward BE. Durand
Durand Shoe Co
McLeod
Frank Tracy
Damariscotta
Town
George Bailey
Dresden Mills
FF. J. Peabody
Arthur James
Lyon
Charles Ht. James
Brunswick Road
Aid of
Interprise Grange
Robert Stewart
Pleasant Street
J. VP. Favor
C. A. Alexander
Mars. M. Tarr
Freeman Wood
Mars
Mary de, Shaw
Legion
Lawrence Bond
Boston
Frank Millay
Robert Dickerman
Raymond Blair
Worthind
Durand
Florence G. Maxwell
Columbia Hotel
Mortland
Karl Douglass
Dowdeinham
Lawrence Call
Lincoln Rittal
Ralph Lowell
Dresden
Lemual Lamoreau
Bowdoinham
Two Week Old Child with Two Teeth Born
An unusual case reported Alma Louise born two weeks early with two teeth and noted for being underweight yet progressing. The text also describes a high school play that raised funds for the Athletic association Garnet and the debating club with praise for Miss Harriette Page and a post performance dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eanerson
Andy
Anita Loos
Wilson
Harriette KE. Page
Helen Specht
Ethel Simmons
Mildred Beedle Chester Linney
Glenn Lamoreau Latte
Iss
Naka
Hilda Vera Donald Swift
Carleton Randall Roger Shields
Gerald Grondin Badie
Bioont
Hatch Eile Ewiteou
Alice Oddy Nally
Reet
Katherine Souie
Annie, the Maid
Laura Grondin
fLaxi
Carl Anderson
Mother's Night Out Proposed by Grace Thornton
Miss Grace Thornton of Boston fame urges a weekly mothers night out to let mothers enjoy music dining and companionship. She suggests Wednesday as a midweek break with children escorting or treating their mothers to concerts theaters and a cozy restaurant. If abroad, she recommends writing home or helping a less fortunate mother in place of a night out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grace Thornton
Bath
Morse High
Boston
Oscar Thornton
Boston American
The
American
Grace Thornton
Havre Street
Mast
Delightful Valentine Party Brings Bath Guests to Cleveland Park
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Blackwood of Washington entertained many Bath friends at their Cleveland Park home with a Valentine card party Saturday evening. Guests included Herbert J. Williams, Francis G. Cooke, Harold Roberts, William Reed, Clarence Bickle, Randolph I. McKenny, Otto Folsom Jones, and Caroleta Seamans. Williams and Roberts won top prizes. music came from Mrs. Blackwood, Williams, and Tell. Refreshments followed for a pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Blackwood
Washington
Bath
Cleveland Park
Valentine
Maine
Herbert J. Wilhiams
Francis G. Cooke
Harold (. Roberts
William Eeell
Clarence Bickle
Hath
Randolph I. MckKenny
Portland
Otto Folsom-Jones
Lisbon Falls
Caroleta Seamans
Ecards
Herbert E. Williams
Harold. Roberts
Phippsburg Selectmen Busy Closing Year Books
Winneganse Town Hall scene with Parker O. Rogers and the Phippsburg selectmen finalizing year end affairs. Herbert Morse filled in as schoolteacher Monday as regular teacher Mrs. L A Trueworthy attended a funeral.
Contented Robin Visits Porch In Mild Weather
Mrs. Walter Kingsbury of 8 Richardson street reports a cheerful robin perched on her back porch Monday afternoon and pecked at bread crumbs prepared for neighbors. The bird appeared content despite harsh earlier weather as farmers face snow and heavy wood hauling with a thaw hoped for to ease travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kingsbury
Richardson Street
Valentine social boosts League treasury at First Baptist
Georgetown describes a Valentine social by the League at First Baptist Church with decorated rooms and a menu of sandwiches, cake, coffee, and candy. Activities included games and a small band performance. several local residents were noted for visits, arrivals, or events.
Georgetown Notes Highlights Local Family News
Miss Dora Maing returned home after visiting her grandmother. Mrs. Gladys Waller visited Bath to consult physicians. Mrs. Morris Hinckley gave birth to a nine pound boy named Morris Glynn Hinckley Jr. William Wallet dined with the Matthews. Mrs. Charles Maing spent Saturday with her daughter Everett Higgins. Miss Alfie Mains returned home. Marjorie Hinckley visited Aunt Ida Matthews. Will Hallet hauled weed with Charles Mains' horse, which died in a deep snow drift. Mr. Mains mourns the loss of his working horse after planned weeks of hauling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
First Baptist
H. G. Heald
Billings
Williams
Hinckley
Harold Brown
Susie
Howard Heald
Webster Harley
Everett Kimball
Lewis
Elyn
Howard
Josie Williams
Charles Oliver
Bath
Mark Marr
Vassalboro
Sherman Campbell
Seguinland
Roy Moore
Morris Hinckley
I. Hi
Woodside
George F. Oliver
First Baptist Church
Thomas Hagan
Alice Cromwell
Cecil Stevens
Newark
N. J
James Stevens
Five Islands
Jennie Todd
Arthur J. Todd
Lisbon
Ida Lewis
Walter Newdick
Howard G. Heald
T. N. Williams
Frederick T. Rouse
Worcester
Mass
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Rey
Rouse
Kennebec Point
William Hallet
Herman Hallet
Miss Very
Eileen Reid
Thomas Reid
Horace Freeman Murray
George Gray
William Jerry
Everett Cromwell
WW. G. Heald
B. U. Woodside
George K. Oliver
Dora Maing
Gladys Waller
Ida Higgins
Morris Glynn Hinckley, Jr
William Wallet
Matthews
Charles Maing
Everett Higgins
Alfie Mains
Marjorie Hinckley
Ida Matthews
Will Hallet
Charles Mains
Mr. Mains
Obituary of Simon F Mlummer of Yarmouth Maine
Simon F Mlummer, 60, of Yarmouth born in Freeport died after a four day illness at his East Main street home. A Royal River Manufacturing Co. veteran, he married Elizabeth Bennett and left three sons Monard Werbert Edward, plus four sisters and a brother Col Wiminmer of Bath. Funeral is Thursday private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon F. Mlummer
Edward
Elizabeth Bennett
Yarmouth
Monard
Werbert
Col Wininmer
Sath
George C. Corrier
Ada Lane
Annie Cary
Worthind
Ella Pease
Cundy'’s Harbor
Coronation of Miss Doris Fuller Leads Bath Winter Carnival
Miss Doris Louise Fuller is crowned Queen of Bath's Winter carnival after elected December 24 1925. The Bath Opera House stage set with royal guards pages and four ladies in waiting. A key to the city and a golden crown are presented amid a parade down Front street with Morse band and Royal procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Louise Fuller
Bath
Bath Opera House
Jueep
Miss Fuller
Byron Spinney
Masters Willham Mussenden
Warren Stawley
Edward W. Carrabee
Charles H. Cahill
Vatricia Whitehouse
Doris Verkins
Harriet Crown
Katherine Thompson
Francis Duprey
Gordon Harrington
Edwin Johnson
David Mullen
Corention
Billy Mussenden
Dori Fuller
Doris Fuller
Doris Louie Fuller
Denis Louise Fuller
Front Street
Thompson's Corner
Center Street
Court House
Morse
Fred F. Wall
Morse Band
Esite
TL AL Huse
Miss McAulind
Buick
Lath Motor Mart
Committee Organizes Republican City Committee
The Republican city committee organized Monday night with J Verace Mc Clure as chairman Harriet Morse as vice chairman Charles H Bilder as secretary and Owen J Ledyard as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
J. Verace McClure
Mrs
Harriet . Morse
Charles H. Bilder
Owen J. Ledyard
Five Islands Endures Winter Storm Hampers Mail and Travel
The worst winter storm of the season hit Five Islands on Wednesday, delaying the Back River boat from Bath and blocking roads. Mail carrier Charles Hanna struggled to Georgetown, with the next morning boat trip resuming service. Town crews labored to clear streets, church services were canceled, and local note takers report widespread activity and social events despite the severe weather. Cecil Stevens of Newark, N J, died at 26, sending condolences to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hanna
Georgetown
Bath
Charles Lewis
Valentine
League
Barrowes
Boothbay
Fred Carr
Barrowes Alay
Sarah Stevens
T. J. Wanna
Southport
Nev. FE. VY. Kimball
Charles Aunteen
J. M. Stevens
Lath
L. H. Rowe
F. H. Preston
Deathbay
Sid
the Grange
I. L. Stevens
J. KK. Blaisdell
Mixx Bertha Lewis
Chester MarMahan
Charlie Davis
Newark
N. J
Cecil Stevens
James M. Stevens
Tie
Franz Stevens
Elizabeth Stevens
E. Hanna
Maine Real Estate Draws Florida Buyers For Summer Homes
Florida buyers purchase tracts in Wesley Washington county and near Casco as part of a Maine development push. St. Petersburg investors back a Cumberland County colony plan with five-acre lots and a civic clubhouse. State promotion urges residents to fund statewide advertising to boost Maine’s summer appeal and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Harrie Sh. Coe
Maine Publicity Bureau
James Ashe
Iwan
St. Petersburg
Fla
Wesley
Washington County
St. Peterburg
Am Campo
Amd
Florida
New Lruuswies
Nova Scotia
Casco
TS. Mancork
VN. Ceeuedl
New York-Pennsylvania Leaulty Co
Flakes
Staly
Cumberland
Casey
Sumbaer
Garritt Fort
Weston & Maine Railroad
United States
Increased numbers at training camps in New England
Maj. Gen. Preston Brown has authority to train 3000 young men this year at Citizens' Military Training Camps in New England, up from 2500 last year. Camps at Devens Fort McKinley Fort Ethan Allen Fort Terry and Fort Adams offer military training and character building with free government funding. Applicants should contact the Army Base Boston MA for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Brown
War Department
New England
Jast
Wyattsburg
New Engand
Camp Devens
Maas
Fort McKimley
Vporthind
Fort Ethan Allen
Central Maine Power to Build Brick Block on Maine Street
Cro J. McDowell announces sale of property on Maine Street Brunswick opposite the town building to Central Maine Power Co. The site includes two houses and two small buildings. The company will take possession March 1 and begin erecting a brick block with offices and store. The Maple Street plant may close when the new building opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cro J. CO. McDowell
Maine Street
Brunswick
Central Maine Power Co
Dr. McDowell
Vinseilla
Wheeler & Boucher
Pew
Toudreau
A. K E. Thompnall
Mrs Percy Granted Decree of Divorce in Paris
Judgment of divorce given at Paris on Thursday to Mrs Hallie Davis Percy from George A Percy of Cam Zeseley Weremiarri Washington. Mrs Percy said her husband left their domicile. George A Percy, divorced Thursday in Paris by Wallie D Percy, was well known in Bath and Popham Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Europe
Lee, Higginson & Co
Harvard
Arlington
Hallie FE. Davis
John T. Davis
West Virginia
Henry G. Davis
Memorial Drive
Cambridge
Hallie Davis
Percy
Paris
Hallie Davis Percy
George A. Percy
Cam- Zeseley
Influence of Navy on Foreign Relations
Professor Edward Mead Earle of Columbia University writes in Current History that the U S Navy has grown in diplomatic significance. He notes the fleet’s rise from decrepitude to power under Roosevelt and its use as defense and a diplomatic tool, culminating in the 1907 world cruise and protection of U S citizens abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Edward Mead Earle
Columbia University
Current History Magazine
Earle
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Japan
California
Roosevelt
Burke Returns to Portland After Weekend at Hotel Phoenix
Jack Burke arrived in Portland on Monday following a weekend stay at the Hotel Phoenix. He plans to resume his usual schedule and pending engagements in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Burke
Portland
Hotel Phoenix
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Everett M. Treudlett
Isaac
Sophia
Haylind) Houdlette
John Stevens
Pine Grove Cemetery
Carrie
Reed) Hondlette
Mimer H
Harold
William Nut
Alma Louise
Contented
Robin
Independent
Daisy Mains
Simon F. Plummer
Witure Magazine
Tropics
E. W. Larrabee
Kuppenheimer
Clothcraft Co
John J. Desmond
Entral Maine
Big Power Company
Mrs. Percy
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadabock Block
Bath, Ma
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