A Sketch of Phipps and His Maine Roots
The Maine Historical Society in Portland heard two papers on Sir William Phipps and Lieut. William Burroughs. Rev. H. O. Thayer traced Phipps from Woolwich to Phipps Neck and debated shipyard sites, while Nathan Goold sketched Burroughs, captain of the Enterprise, from an old volume in the society.
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Maine Historical Society
Vortland
H. O. Thayer
New York
Charles Thornton
Libby
Sir William Phipps
Nathan Goold
William Burroughs
James P. Baxter
Sarsaparilla cures and maritime memories from old Maine
The article blends a patent remedy advertisement with a historical reminiscence of Indian attacks on Arrowsic fort and the Phipps family. It recounts John Dale warning Sheepscot, a ship’s voyage to Boston, deeds of Jeremisquam Neck, and the long life of Mr. Powers noted for his governor vote. It mentions Capt. James Sullivan and David Phipps in a debt judgment, and Cotton Mather’s fanciful tale about Phipps keeping sheep.
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Thayer
Phipps
Day's Ferry
Woolwich
Cotton Mather
Kennebec
Maine
Mather
James Phipps
Neqnasset Plantation
Phipps Neck
Edward Bateman
Pemaquid
Whipps
Mary
William
Wiliam
White
Mary Phipps
Noertspencer
Saco
John Hull
Sheepscot
Rufus K. Sewall
DD. J. Cushinag
Alexander Johnson
Sheepstot
William Phipps
Elizabeth Phippa
Mr. Thayer
Arrowsic Fort
John Dale
Sheepscot Farms
Boston
Jeremisquam Neck
John
Mary White
Spencer Bennett Phipps
David
James Sullivan
Funeral of Mrs Eliza Grover in Winchasset
Mrs Eliza Grover died Saturday February 11 and funeral held Tuesday February 14 at her home in Winchasset. Rev HLA Lincoln led a religious service above a life of charity and kindness. She leaves four sons William, Charles, Warren, Elias all of Wiswasset and daughter Martha Knight of Kirkee India along with two sisters and nine grandchildren. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery with bearers John Robinson Charles Leavitt Bion Mahar and John Ed McKenny.
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Eliza
A Grover
Wincasset
Hla. Lincoln
Grover
Jland
William G
Charles H
Warren W
Elias W
Wiswasset
Martha Knight
Kirkee
India
Bombay Presidency
Mary Millett
Arlington
Mass
Elmira Wellington
Wollaston
Boston
Maine
Woodlawn Cemetery
John Robinson
Charles Leavitt
Bion Mahar
John Ed McKenny
Man credits Keeley Cure for sobriety in Rumford Falls notice
The letter from Rumford Falls Maine dated January 26 1911 praises the Keeley Cure in Portland Maine claiming the writer is now free of the desire to drink and fully satisfied with the treatment after visiting the institute on March 16 1908.
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Rumford Falls
Keeley Cure
Portland
State Cattle Commissioners Corrects Legislative Doings
Hon Frank S Adams corrects a Maine report on the cattle commissioners hearings. He notes the assertion a five dollar a day pay and Sunday work was false, stating he logged 271 days in 1909 1910 and that Commissioner Deering had a few more days and he never charged for Sundays.
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Independent
Board of Cattle Commissioners
Legislative Committee
Maine
Augusta
Frank S. Adams
Bears
Commissioner Deering
Deering
The New Science of Management Introduction
In the March Century, Will Irwin describes Taylor a Harvard Exeter and Stevens Institute graduate who rose from journeyman to foreman at Midvale Steel Works. He notes the shift from engineering efficiency to applying scientific study to workers, aiming to end soldiering and boost output through bonuses and process changes.
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Will Irwin
Taylor
Exeter
Stevens Institute
Harvard
Midvale
State and National News Roundup of Maine and New England
A rapid-fire summary of regional items: a $100000 Chicago fire caused by crossed wires. Brunswick judge appointment for Harry F. Thompson. measles closures in Portsmouth NH schools. Knox county Sheriff Tolman as Democratic Rockland mayoral hopeful. talk of Governor Foss for vice president. Portland Maine patrol car history. Judge Levi Turner of Cumberland County dies. Dover snow weight collapses Blenthen garage roof. Lewiston inventor touts line-use transparency device. Cora Bickford acquitted in Banor Supreme Court. Cumberland jail plot thwarted. Governor Plaisted reception and ball. Androscoggin cutter rescues Gloucester fisherman Cavalier. W R Pattangall courted by Waterville Dems. J L Brackett box mill fire in Portland. Frank H Costello linked to threats against Ex-Gov Draper and others. Amos L Allen dies in Washington. egg market upset with stale eggs and canning crackdown awaiting recovery.
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Chicago
Harry F. Thompson
Brunswick Municipal Court
Portsmouth
N. H
Sheriff Tolman
Knox County
Rockland
Foss
Massachusetts
Portland
Levi Turner
Cumberland County Superior Court
Blenthen
Dover
Lewiston
Cora Bickford
North
Bradford
Maine
Supreme Court
Bangor
Disease remedy letters list many female testimonials
A catalog of testimonials and names invites women to write for proof that Lydia KE Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female ailments. The list includes addresses across the United States for claimed cures of tumors, maternity troubles, irregular periods, ovarian trouble, nervous prostration, and other female complaints.
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Lydia KE. Pinkham
DeForest
Wisco
Auguste Veaspermann
Dexter
Kansas
Mra
Lizzie Scott
srusw_ewey
Lydia KE. Pinkhaim
Lydia E. Pinkham
Funeral Notices and Local Greetings Across Harpswell Area
The funeral of Mrs Viola Rogers Merriman of Harpswell was held at her brother Everett Rogers home with interment in the family lot. Reed Woodard died of heart trouble at his Lisbon Falls home. two daughters survive and a funeral was held there. Mr and Mrs M A Wilson visited friends. Mrs Hosea Bickford of Lisbon Falls and Miss Mallet of Topsham called on relatives in the area.
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Viola Rogers Merriman
Harpswell
Everett Rogers
Reed Woodard
Lisbon Falls
West Bowdoin
M. A. Wilson
J. O. Roberts
Hosea Bickford
Miss Mallet
Topsham
Mrs Dora Curtis Struggles After Illness
Mrs Dora Curtis, improving from a late illness, was taken worse Saturday as her condition worsened and she faced a setback in recovery.
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Dora Curtis
New Meadows Whist Party Hosts Three Tables of Players
Mr and Mrs Harvey Jordan entertained friends Wednesday evening with whist there were enough present to fill three tables and a grand good time was had by those who attended. Refreshments followed.
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Harvey Jordan
Bath Citizen Testimony Praises Doan’s Kidney Pills
George F. Carr of 9 Crescent St Bath Mo recounts long back pain and sleep disturbance improved by Doan’s Kidney Pills. He says the cure is lasting and keeps his kidneys normal. Sold by Webber’s Drug Store with Foster Milburn Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Bath
George F. Carr
Crescent St
Dean
Webber's
Foster-Milburn, Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan's
Community Social Highlights At Brunswick Club
Mrs Mabel Jordan won the ladies prize and Harry Wheeler the gentlemen prize at the Brunswick club event. Motor boat owners show interest as several plan to join the newly formed Brunswick club. Harry Wheeler returned from the West after six months away. Miss Mabel and Florence Jordan provided music for a dance at Hildreth's North Harpswell. Samuel Holbrook visited Portland recently.
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Mabel Jordan
Harry Wheeler
Brunswick
West
Mabel
Florence Jordan
Hildrith
North Harpswell
Samuel Holbrook
Portland
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America
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W. R. Pattangall
Waterville
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Kennebec Street
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Ebon S. Draper
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Amos L. Allen
Washington
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Asher Hinds
Elmo
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R.F.D
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Galena
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Grayville
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Hudson
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Second St
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Westwood, Md
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Benjamin, Mo
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Lawrence
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Utica
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Knoxville
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Oronogo
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Ivowdoln
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