Bowdoinham Natives Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Wm H Whitney of Richmond marked fifty years since their 1864 Lewiston wedding. Born Bowdoinham, Whitney sailed widely before settling into carpentry and local business. Their family includes three children and four grandchildren. community roles span Masonic Lodge, G A R, Knights of Pythias, and Eastern Star.
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Wm. H. Whitney
Richmond
Lewiston
Whitney
Lucy Davis
Capt
Levi and
Mary (Hutchins) Whitney
Bowdoinham
Isaac and
Wrania (Hatch) Small
Bow
Levi
Frank Reed
Moulmein River
Burmah
Alabama
Red Sea
Mr. Whitney
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Maine Heavy Artillery
Moses
Bath Clergy Plan Aggressive New Year Church Campaign
Bath clergymen organize a strenuous drive to boost church attendance, urging residents especially men to attend services tomorrow. Large store window cards and newspaper ads will promote the effort under the slogan You need the church and the church needs you, with an innovative publicity plan eyed for statewide novelty.
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Bath
Independent
Bath Boys Prospers as Rumford Falls Lifts Local Talent
Rumford Falls notes Bath citizens include James D. Clark who runs a thriving shoe store Charles Beals in cigars and tobacco Guy Meader in furniture and undertakings Charles Leary cigar and tobacco dealer and magazine shop Howard Webber plays violin with Cheney Opera House orchestra The town supports its emigrant sons and they return the favor with success and affection.
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Rumford Falls
Bath
James D. Clark
Charles Beals
Guy Meader
Charles Leary
Howard Webber
Cheney Opera House
City Farm Improvements Highlight Inmate Care And Repairs
Independent reporter visits the city farm to inspect improvements over the past year. The Mitchells, in charge, describe rebuilt chimneys, new hospital ward, cleaned wards, new bunks, and bright neat rooms. Inmates number seven plus one boarder. meals and Christmas gifts noted.
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City Farm
Independent Reporter
Fred W. Hartnett
Thomas S. Gibbons
James W. Savage
Eugene Mitchell
Mitchell
Keegan
Mrs. Mitchell
House of Correction
Mr. Mitchell
Quite a Difference in Smelt Catches This Season
William A. Jack reports that through mid December last year he supplied local trade and shipped over a half ton to Boston and New York. This season he cannot meet local demand as fishermen blame heavy rains that churned waters and have not settled yet. Most catches are large, but scarce.
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William A. Jack
The
Independent
Boston
New York
Edwin M. Brown Announces Candidacy for Register of Deeds
Edwin M. Brown of Topsham Maine declares his Republican candidacy for the register of deeds at the June primaries. He asks fellow citizens for their support and promises his best efforts if elected. Public notice dated December 30.
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The
Independent
Office of Register of Deeds
Bath Iron Works Builds Defiance For America’s Cup Quest
Work is underway on a big yacht for a Bath Iron Works syndicate aiming to defend the Cup against Sir Thomas Lipton’s new flyer. The vessel named Defiance signals readiness, and Bath’s success with fast boats raises expectations it may race the English challenger.
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Bath Iron Works
Thomas Lipton
America
Bath
Bath Defiance Cup Defender Named for Bath
The Bath Iron Works built vessel is chosen to be named Defiance defending the cup. Maine newspapers praise the ship for quality and speed and hope for victory in the defense. The name reflects resolve and competitive drive.
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Defiance
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Maine
Portland Argus
Waterville Sentinel
Designer talks at Grace Church Men's Club on yachts
George Owen of Boston designer of the Bath Iron Works yacht spoke to Grace Church Men's Club on yachts and yachting during a Saturday evening meeting.
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Grace Church
George Owen
Boston
Bath Iron Works
River Closure Reported on Kennebec Near Bath
Charles FE Tallman of Richmond notes the Kennebec river above Bath closed to navigation last Monday December 29 after a 127 year record. The New Meadows froze over Wednesday night December 31 for the first time this season.
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Charles FE. Tallman
Richmond
Kennebec
Bath
New Meadows
Waiting Room Proposed for Bath Side of Kennebec River
A Woolwich resident urges Bath leaders to erect a waiting room near the Kennebec ferry slip to aid residents, especially women, who shop by mail and are left in the cold while awaiting transport. The letter suggests the Bath Board of Trade or Merchants' Association should take up the project as a boon to local business.
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People’s Ferry Company
Kennebec
Independent
Woolwich
Bath
Bath Board of Trade Or Merchants’ Association
Cattle Raising Move Aimed at Maine Growth
Secretary W H K Abbott of the Waterville Chamber of Commerce leads a push to boost cattle raising in Maine with emphasis on the Kennebec valley. Backers say the plan promises prosperity for farmers and general business. probate court meets next Tuesday.
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W. H. K. Abbott
Waterville
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