Frank H Holley rising force in Maine politics
Frank H Holley of North Anson emerges as a leading Maine legislator and budget committee chair. The Portland Sunday Press notes his rapid rise, wide district support, and influence on state finance while highlighting his local popularity and early state career.
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Frank Rolley
Maine
Frank H. Holley
North Anson
House of Representatives
Dhe
Bath
Portland
Milliken
Aod
Peresi
Tronse
Holley
Chatman Hetley
Franklin Colls
Porrington
Uotles
Chet
Syson
Ember
Concord
Starks
Munder
Farrington
Nort Anson
Republican County Committee
Embden
Somerset
Frank Holley
Mending a Sagging Door and Canton Waterways
The story describes fixing a door by replacing a loosened upper hinge with new wood after tightening failed. It then shifts to Canton detailing river navigation, tidal channels, Whampoa, and the estuary near Boca Vigna with extensive water life and European housing.
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Canton
Oeinossetry
Chica
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Fragment discusses focusing on virtues rather than faults and urges imitation of good examples to remove faults as dead leaves fall away.
Five Islands Grange Social Nets Funds and Local News
The Saturday grange hall social clears 12 from ice cream cake and pie sales. A custard pie by Mrs J Blaisdell sold twice for 1.59 then 2.00. Social attendance, comings and goings feature Bend of local residents and Friday through Monday visits. Several members attend church supper planning and youth group meetings.
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Grange Hall
Capt
Frank Davis
H. E. Rowe
Bath
Lila MacMahan
Chester MacMahan
George Delano
Hagan
Grange
Vivian [Deals
Frank Southard
Everett Cromwell
Clara Marr
George Gray
Walter Williams
Lydia Totman
Alonzo MacMahan
Cambridge
Hartley Harley
George Irsy
Norman Harley
Leona Brooks
Carroll
Portland
Charles Pinkhall
Rissie Davis
Sarah Bowman
Hunt
Ferris Leonard
W. T. Boyd
Georgetown Center
Chester Gerrish
Sumner Mains
Chester Pinkham
Kenneth Pinkham
Elson Field
Ruth Pierce
Southport
Geo
Hanna
Deaths and society notes from Westport and nearby towns
Funeral in Portland for Grace Ames, daughter of Tarbox family, with Westport ties noted. Local fire incident at Mrs. M O Webber’s home caused minor damage and smoke damage to rooms. School term closed at center with Miss Grace Coley as teacher. Local officials and residents feature in town events and marriages, including Eva Cromwell and Orrin Leavitt wedding in Wiscasset.
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J. H. Tarbox
Mabel P. Heal
Portland
Westport
Collingwood
XN. J
John T
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburgh
Meta
Lincoln W. Jewett
Portlaind
James H
Cornelius Tarbox
Weert
M. O. Webber
Grace Coley
Clara Reed
Woolwich
Board of Selectmen
Amos J. Knight
Wiscasset
Haggett Zarage
Byron B. Knight
France
12Nd Regiment
Southport
James Fowle
W. FF. Hodgdon
Leathers
Eva
Cromwell
Orrin Leavitt
Topsham
Patriot Wiscasset
Ryall P. Colby
Neuritis Pain Relief From Pink Pills A Medicine Cure
An anemia recovery notice touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for neuritis and related pains. It cites Charles Campbell of Keene NH who regained strength after taking seven boxes, claiming restored energy, color, and sleep. The ad urges readers to seek guidance from their druggist and to request diet booklets from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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Charles Campbell
Main Street
Keene
N. H
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Unusual Visitor Enters Five Islands Home
George Hanna’s home at Five Islands was recently entered by an unttistal visitor a partridge. The bird flew through the kitchen window passed the dining room into the living room and remained there before being discovered. He released it once found.
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George Hanna
Five Islands
Hanna
Wedding of Grace Colby and Byron Knight
The bride Grace Colby and Byron Knight wed in a ceremony at home under arches of greens and American flags. Attended by about 51 relatives, the couple received numerous gifts including silver knives and forks from the Westport Grange. After a luncheon they departed for a short trip amid showers of rice and confetti.
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Grace Colby
Byron Knight
France
Westport
St Marys Amateurs Score A Success In The Matchmaker
The St Marys amateurs staged The Matchmakers before a good crowd at the Columia Wednesday night with Pred J Harvey as Father Daly and James Burns as Pierre Wolf delivering standout performances. Proceeds go to convent repairs and Sisters of Mercy charity.
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St. Mary's Pa
Columia
J. Harvey
Father Daly
James Burns
Pierre Wolf
Frank Zellar
Frank Gethro
Adrian Collins
John Sansom
Marion Cosby
James Reardon
Alice Lemieux
Ford J. Harvey
Helen Reardon
Edward Sansom
Harold Pooler
Coufort
Sisters of Mercy
Elks Home Damaged by Fire Driverless Vehicle Report
A fire damaged a local Elks home and prompted quick dispatch of a responding crew. Investigators noted a damaged truck observable during the incident and are reviewing the errands connected to the scene.
Elks Home Fire Traced to Unknown Source on Lombard Street
A Wednesday night blaze at the Elks home on Lombard Street caused heavy smoke and rapid fire spread. Comb 4 responded, a general alarm followed, and the fire was confined to the basement and first floor by hoses from three hydrants. No fatalities. structure mainly damaged by fire, smoke, and water. Meanwhile, Bedford Street extension plans were advanced with a public hearing set for city consideration.
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Elks
Lombard Street
W. A. Barker
Colonial
Wight
Nequasset
Combination 4
Water Street
Bedford Street
Lincoln Street
McKay Park
John Street
Committee On
New Streets
Albert JL. Strout
Stephen Litchfield
To the Gap Barrel: A Simple Method of Finishing
The text describes cleaning a gun barrel with nitric acid solution and water, forming a blue film, then washing with warm water, drying, and finishing with linseed oil. It presents a basic, step by step process for barrel preparation.
Bit More Shop Helps City Children With Tiny Delights
The Bit More Shop run by Netra greets city children and offers small treats. A proprietor shares food and candy to encourage good deeds, while stories reflect a moral balance among those who neglect, perform, or exceed duty.
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Netra Greet
Ios
Eric
Christian Pheridold
Snappy Clothes Sparks Odd Banter in City
A humorous exchange described by the Birmingham Age Herald features a glib salesman urging a snappy suit while a cautious speaker rejects the term, insisting no clothing defines him and explaining a preference for an open-faced watch to avoid anything snap worthy.
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Birmingham Age Herald
Leven
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Franic WH. Homley
Canton City
Grange Social
New Hampshire
ST. Mary’s Amateurs
Brunswick
Blaze
City OF
City of Bath
Augusta
F. S. Curtis
Center Street
Bath, Maine
A. B. Watson
New York
Union Street
Maine Central Railroad
Anl
Maine Central
Industrial Bureau
Portland, Maine
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