Bath officials seek abolishment of Blind Crossing grade crossing
A petition from Bath Municipal Officers to the Maine Public Utilities Commission urges abolishing the at grade crossing where the Maine Central Railroad tracks cross the Brunswick road known as State highway C. The plan details a new route to separate grades and pass the highway under the railroad, citing public safety concerns and a formal request dated February 20, 1915. Also included is a record of support for Ernest F. Kelley for his work with Bath's Bailey School of Industries and the Evening School, praising his efforts and urging public gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Board of Public Utilities
State Board
Dunton
Public Utilities Commission
State of
Maine
City of
Sagadahoc
Brunswick
Brunswick Road
Maine Central Railroad Company
Arthur J. Dunton
John A. Small
Edmund P. Briggs
Roscoe P. Ham
Roscoe P. Higgins
Elmer W. Rogers
Charles A. Bachelder
Ernest F. Kelley
Bailey School of Industries
Kelley
Bailey Evening School
Mr. Kelley
Gordon G. Holbrook
Harry M. Adams
Delmar E. Bates
Thomas P. Black
William J. Blackwood
Daniel S. Brierley
Earle B. Lermond
William C. Richards
Walter E. Snow
John N. Taylor
Park League Standings Show Beacons Still Lead
In the Park Bowling League last week no standings change occurred as the Beacons maintained their championship lead while Percy's team continues atop the second division. Official standings to Saturday detail the unchanged order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacons
Percy
Rolfe Webster wedding ties Malden and Portland figures
Miss Beulah Andrews Rolfe daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick W Rolfe of Malden Massachusetts and Ward Webster of Portland secretary to Morris McDonald president of Maine Central Railroad were married Saturday at eight at the bride’s parents home Rev Eugene C Webster of Malden officiated father of the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Andrews Rolfe
Frederick W. Rolfe
Malden
Mass
Ward Webster
Portland
Morris McDonald
Maine Central Railroad
Eugene C. Webster
Small Addresses Ward Six Voters On Mayoral Suitability
John A. Small spoke to about forty voters in Ward Six Monday evening. Chairman L. B. Swett of the Democratic committee opened the meeting with N. E. Norton presiding. Small portrayed himself as a fit candidate for mayor, advocating good government and prudent spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Small
L. B. Swett
Democratic Committee
N. E. Norton
Progressives Name Republicans for Brunswick Town Posts
The Progressive party caucus in Brunswick nominated Republicans for town offices in the coming election. Nominations include President of the board of selectmen William Hawley Davis, selectmen Herrick T. Nason Charles A. Randall Israel Racine, town treasurer Samuel T. Forsythe, collector John Stanwood town agent Herrick T. Nason, school committee Adelbert J. Hutchins, and auditors Harry Thompson Franklin C. Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party of
Brunswick
Board of Selectmen
William Hawley Davis
Bowdoin College
Herrick
Richmond Races Highlight Kennebec River Meet
Three horse races ran Saturday on the Kennebec River Course at Richmond. Starter M. T. Cortello directed the events with judges J. S. Carter and timers Harry Douglass and Harry Carr. The summaries follow.
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Kennebec River
Richmond
M. T. Cortello
J. S. Carter
Harry Douglass
Harry Carr
Baker and Crocker Wed at Lewiston Free Baptist Church
Ralph I. Baker and Mildred Crocker were married Saturday morning at the Main Street Free Baptist Church in Lewiston by Rev. A. T. Salley. The groom, son of Major and Mrs. George A. Baker, works in Bath Iron Works steam fitting. They returned to Bath and reside at 19 Milan Street.
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Ralph I. Baker
Mildred Crocker
William Crocker
Woolwich
A. T. Salley
Main Street Free Baptist Church
Lewiston
George A. Baker
Bath Iron Works
Bath
Milan St
Monahan Lectures on Poultry Houses at Morse High
Friday evening at Morse High W. C. Monahan delivered a lecture on poultry houses detailing construction, ventilation, and care to local residents and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
W. C. Monahan
Birthday Social Held by Farther Light Society in Lincoln Hall
A Washington birthday social at Lincoln Hall Center St hosted by the Farther Light Society of the People's Church drew a large appreciative crowd. The program featured piano violin cornet and various readings and solos with a Bible school orchestra, and attendees enjoyed cocoa coffee and Washington cake. A small flag souvenir was distributed, and the society treasury gained about seven dollars.
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Washington
Lincoln Hall
Center St
Farther Light Society of the People's Church
Ray Cummings
Fred Dwyer
Austin Holbrook
I. Ti. Hooker
Fred Bragg
Bath Chamber Elects New Members and Sets Yearly Committees
The Bath Chamber of Commerce met Monday with President Charles A. Harriman presiding. New members named include Charles T. Jackson, Samuel Lavine, Fred W. Hartnett, Sewall W. Percy, H. M. Wilkshire, O. P. Coffin, and E. Randall Leonard. Committees for the year were appointed, including Executive, New Industries, Advertising, Finance, Transportation, New Members, and Legislation, with several members listed for each. An Armory visit invitation from Capt. Henry W. Owen was accepted, and a Bay Bridge progress report noted good bill passage prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Chamber of Commerce
Charles A. Harriman
Charles T. Jackson
Samuel Lavine
Fred W W. Hartnett
Sewall W. Percy
H. M. Wilkshire
O. P. Coffin
E. Randall Leonard
Henry W. Owen
4Th Co
C.A.C
Bay Bridge
New Industries
George E. Thompson
M. A. Haraden
Frank B. Nichols
Thomas S. Gibbons
Wilbur GesOlivens
Buxton to Lead Boothbay Undertaking Firm
The Boothbay Register reports Roy J. Buxton, licensed undertaker and embalmer, will take charge of the Pierce & Brewer undertaking business from Monday. Buxton, formerly with Fred C. Curtis, is described as a first class man with active Masonic and church involvement and many friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay Register
Pierce & Brewer
Roy J. Buxton
Buxton
Fred C. Curtis
Rheumatism Mystery and Blood Tonic Claim
An old newspaper item argues rheumatism worsens with each attack and cites blood quality as a key factor. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Wills from the Dr Williams Medicine Co of Schenectady NY, claiming hundreds improved and offering a free pamphlet on building up the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Washington Program at Dummer Street Primary School
Pupils celebrated Washingtons birthday by raising funds for a Victrola through a candy and popcorn ball sale. Mary Conleys Betsey Ross and Alfred McNeils George Washington led the program which featured songs, costumed performances, and a narrator wrote The Making of the Flag.
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Dummer St
Tittle
Mary Conley
Betsey Ross
Alfred McNeil
George Washington
Childr
Geores Washington
Larle Freeman
Moers Conley
Naugilty
George
Mary Lord Sprine
William Armstrong
Four Story Fireproof Tenement Planned for Bath Street
John T. Little reports bids received for a four story fireproof concrete tenement to be built by Miss Marie FE Little on Bath Street. The plan includes multiple family suites, a shared roof drying area, a janitor office, steam heating, and exterior fire escapes. Little acts as agent. he will return to Bath next week for further steps.
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Times
Bath St
King's Tavern
John T. Little
Little
New York City
Bath
Emma Larrabee Little
Bath petition filed to establish city Board of Education
Strong petition from Bath citizens and officials endorses House Bill No 2 to create a Bath Board of Education. The list includes mayors, former school board members, physicians, lawyers and residents signing in support at Augusta hearing on the education measure. The record notes opposition scarce with only one supporter from Auburn.
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Maine
Board of Education
Bath
Arthur J. Dunton
George E. Hughes
Edward W. Larrabee
Frank \. Small
Joseph Torrey
Samuel R. Percy
John S
George F. Wallace
M. O. Webber
J. E. Hughes
Ho Ba Williams
Charles 2. Wetherbee
E. Motley Fuller
B. F. Barker
Eben J. Marston
A. Peaslee
Edward E. Barry
Horace Fox
H. F. Morin
B. R. Browne
Evans
Maurice J. Duncklee
David IL. Wilson
Sidney J. Willis
Charles A. Harriman
Frank H. Percy
A. G. Page, Jr
Fred A. Page
Edward B. Smith
Fred C. Cox
Edward D. True
F. P. Shaw
Frank N. Thompson
Geo. E. Thompson
Wm. D. Sewall
M. W. Sewall
Harry B. Sawyer
Chas. C. Low
Scott R. Frye
If. S. Carlisle
H.W. Tucker
H. R. White
R. B. Hatch
H. G. Hodedon
Shorey
Chas
Brown
Charles H. Cahill
A. D. Stetson
Harry E. Stetson
W. B. Mussenden
Carl C. Troop
Fred M
Representative Haraden Talks On Electric Road Bill
Representative Haraden of this city spoke during the debate on a bill to aid travellers on electric roads. He noted Mr. Brown of Auburn claimed broad support, but only Brown appeared at committee hearings. Haraden questioned the breadth of backing and cited a superintendent's testimony on the request.
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Haraden
Brown
Auburn
Speaker
Boothbay Harbor Couple Announces Engagement
Capt and Mrs Benjamin E Pinkham of Boothbay Harbor announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Louise to Dr James H Cook of Braintree and Quincy. Miss Pinkham a Boothbay Harbor High School graduate and former assistant postmistress. Dr Cook born in Newcastle Maine and a Tufts Medical School graduate class of 1909.
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Benjamin E. Pinkham
Boothbay Harbor
Marion Louise
James H. Cook
Braintree and
Quincey
Pinkham
Boothbay Harbor High School
Dr. Cook
Newcastle
Tufts Medical
Obituary Willis Gould Dies After Illness in North Anson
Willis $8 Gould aged long illness died in North Anson at his sister Nettie Williams home after moving from Wiscasset a year ago. Born in New Portland he worked as a traveling salesman for Olds Gas Power Co and Torrey Roller Bushing Works Bath and served as chief engineer in San Domingo and on pleasure yacht lines. Survived by widow and daughter Aurelia and sisters Eva Maxfield Mae Andrews and Nettie Williams.
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Willis
Gould
North Anson
Nettie Williams
Wiscasset
Mr. Gould
New Portland
Alexander and
Nancy (Lovejoy) Gould
Olds Gas Power Co
Boston
Torrey Roller
Bath
San Domingo
Aurelia
Eva Maxfield
Yarmouthville
Mae Andrews
Solon
Miss Frances Barnes 1 Dies in Woolwich After Shock
Frances A. Barnes aged 1 dies at home in Woolwich after a Saturday illness. Daughter of the late Captain William Barnes she lived in Woolwich all her life. Survived by sister Miss Emma Barnes and nieces Sarah F. Bagley and Mrs. Fred M. Files. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Woolwich residence.
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Frances A. Barnes
Woolwich
William Barnes
Emma Barnes
Sarah F. Bagley
Fred M. Files
Mansfield
Mass
Mrs John H Little Dies in Brooklyn
Mrs John H Little daughter of Capt William P Larrabee died at her Brooklyn home on Friday February. She leaves two children Miss E Marie Little and John O Little. Burial was held Monday at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Little
Emma_ Larrabee
Brooklyn
New York
Minstrel Rehearsals Underway for Bath Opera House Show
The Phi Rhos begin active rehearsals for the minstrel at Bath Opera House on March 17. Rehearsals are in Stanton's band hall with Miss Louise Robinson as accompanist and John Shaw directing. Four couples will perform a specialty dance among new novelties.
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Phi Rhos
Bath Opera House
Stanton
Louise Robinson
John Shaw
West Georgetown Officials Visit For Local Business
William o A Todd a clerk and Joseph Stevens first selectman were up from West Georgetown Wednesday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O A. Todd
Joseph Stevens
First Selectman
West Georgetown
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Bailey Eves
P. A
Progressives
Alexander O
Cagar
Vassar V
Rye
Onige
Carter
Kenton
Ring
Joscelyn
Call
Mand
Connor Quito
Houdlette
Robert B
Perkins
Sypsy
People's Baptist Organization
Carrie Trott
Knights of Old
Bertham Crocker
Echoes of Love
Roy Colby Reading
A. Evans
Edith
Katherine Thompson
Katherine Trott
Home Sweet Home
Ruth Crocker
Lauriston Trott
Reading
Paul Thompson
Star of the East
Chamber OF Commerce
Merton O. Webber
H. S. Carlisle
Howard B. Johnson
F. M. Wood
Harry C. Webber
Augustus A. Percy
F. B. Torrey, Jr
James W. Moulton
Robert B. Hatch
L. Eugene Thebeau
Orren F. Frye
John J. Desmond
Edward W. Bridgham
Harraden
Fred H. Kimball
James S. Lowell
Charles H. Mason
Little Sisters
Pauline Perean
Top Shop
Mother Loose
America
Bath St. Hill
Hyde Board of Education
Yarmouth
Mr. Brown
the Times Company
Bath, Maine
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