Seven Days of Cold Halt Grange Meeting in Bath
The grange gathering planned for Monday night in Bath was postponed due to extreme cold. Clarence C. Ton of Bowdoin is to install officers next week, with Miss Florence Netley and Miss Margaret Bates resuming school and social activities nearby. Temperatures ranged from 20 to 32 below zero, freezing New Meadows River and delaying barn repairs along with other weather impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence C.ton
Bowdoin
Mafine State Grange
Alice Bates
Beachmont
Mass
Charles Bates
John Rideout
Florence Netley
Topsham
I. B. Nelly
Margaret’ Bates
Morse High School
Bath
Samuel Bates
Lillian Brown
Mary Brity
Grove Street
Henry Holden
Texas Steamship Co
Annie Trufant
Ladies’ Aid
Wesley Church
H. S. Hopkins
Spring Street
Mabel Rogers
Dover
George Hookers
S. A. Morse
Bath City Hospital
George Crooker
Old Ladies
High Street
New Meadows
Muddy Bridge
Tani
John
Potatoes Cause A Train Wreck In Maine Tragic Scene
Passengers saw the Maine Central train final act of a potato tragedy when a car broke from the track into the Abba river. Charles Leen, a caretak er, buried under potatoes with a leg through the ice, was rescued and rushed to Brunswick in serious but not critical condition. Wrecking crews burned the car as they cleared the wreckage and potatoes lay frozen on the ice. The crash damaged the trestle but did not block traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upiver
Maine Central
Providence
R. J
Charles Leen
Sherman
Brunswick
Crake
Hearing on Complaints Against Electric Car Line
Residents from Bath to Brunswick pressed the Public Utilities Commission in a three hour Bath hearing. Albert H. Ford admitted service faults but blamed power limits and promised upgrades at Bath substation within a week.
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Lewiston
Augusta
Lewis
Benjamin F. Cleaves
William B.skelton
John E. Bunker
George F. Giddings
Connor
William M. Bradley
Pres. Ford
Alfred Sweeney
Phippsburg Pennings Portray Life on Lower Kennebec
Local column details a Bath party visiting Popham Beach for a warm community gathering at Fort Baldwin. A Christmas style meal for soldiers, gifts, and a program with music by Robert Stetson of Brunswick highlights a day of hospitality amid a cold spell. The piece also notes Fort Baldwin water and coal shortages and a voyage of the steamer Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg Pennings
Lower
Kennebec
Bath
Popham Beach
Fred Kimball
Carrol. Watson
Fred Metter
Arthur
Mess Hall
O Fort Baldwin
U. S
Society Hall
Robert Stetson
Brunswick
Mr. Graham
Yi M.C.A
Apt. Lambert
13Th Co
Fort Baldwin
Fort Williams
New Year opens busy Sagadahoc probate court session
New Year’s proceedings in Sagadahoc County probate court feature numerous actions. Administration granted for Bartholomew Hf. Coughlin of Bath to Rupert H. Baxter. Wills proved for Sarah A. Baker of Bowdoinham with Randall B. Andros as executor. Barbara W. Cotton of Boston and Percy E. Walbridge of Malden named as executors. Will filed for Benjamin M. Cromwell of Bath with Almenia G. Plummer named executrix. Guardian appointed for Lena M. Robey of Bath, James F. E. Casey as guardian. Adoption of minor child of Walter D. and Ruby M. Richardson by Lorin E. and Carrie J. Darling of Phippsburg. Accounts filed for Royce D. Purinton estate and Rose M. Higgins estate. Continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
James S.lowell
Bartholomew Hf. Coughlin
Bath
Rupert
Baxter
Sarah A.baker
Bowdeinham
Randall B. Andros
Barbara W. Cotton
Boston
Percy E. Walbridge
Malden
Mass
Matthew T. McKenney
Arrowsic
George P. Spinney
Benjamin M. Cromwell
Almenia G. Plummer
James_ FE. Casey
Lena M. Robey
Walter
Ruby M. Richardson
Phippsburg
Lorin E
Carrie J. Darling
Royce D. Purinton
Jennie E. Purinton
Bowdoin
Rose M. Higgins
From Historic Georgetown Budget Brings New Relief
Budget items from Georgetown promise new measures as residents report an epidemic of colds following severe weather. Elders note the cold snap sets a regional record while community health efforts focus on cold prevention and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Death of Dr Charles T Clarke Ends Vermont Roots
Dr Charles T Clarke of Bellows Falls Vermont died suddenly while in a sanatorium near Boston. He was 55, survived by his wife and two daughters Miss Marion Clarke of Boston and Mrs Clarence B Hill of Brookline. Funeral services were held at Saxtons River, with out of town relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Clarke
Bellows Falls
Clarke
Boston
Marion Clarke
Clarence B. Hill
Brookline Ave
Saxtons River
Hill
William Horne
Rockingham
Massachu
Setts General Hospital
Boston Dental College
Tufts Dental College
Alstead
Walpole
N. H
N. M
Denver
Roswell
Pat Bridgham Sanatorium
Dental Soviet
New England
Maine
Georgetown
Vermont
New Hampshire
Dr. Clarke
Reed Sherman
Bath
Fire Threatens Historic Bath Music Hall Rescue of Clerk
A fire at Bath Music Hall caused an estimated 7000 dollars in damage to building and tenants. Miss Merle Huff, bookkeeper for Recorder Harry M. Huse, was trapped inside but escaped after she smashed a window and was pulled to safety by Charles Merry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Bath
Merle Huff
Harry M. Huse
Miss Huff
Mr. Huse
Center Street
Charles Merry
Washington Street
January City Council session short despite broad agenda
The Bath January City Council meeting was brief with Mayor Small and a list of aldermen in attendance. Treasurer Merrill reported $191,184.95 in tax collections and discussed the Rogers farm special while a German watch committee was formed. Overdrafts and petitions were noted as routine actions continued.
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Small
Covel
Tobey
Peaslee
McGrath
Rand
Dunton
Temple
Cutting
Burgess
Kelley
Hart Mason
Swett White
Leeman
MacDonald
Starbird
Andrew SS. Merrill
New England War Department
Bath
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OUR Good West Bath
Baby Boy
J I
Sagadahoc County
State Department of Education
Bowdoinham
Richmond
West Bath
Arrowsie
Westport
Woolwich
Imaine
Aroostook
James P
Battery Boy
France
George F. Green
Bates College
101St Trench Motor Battery
J. B. Green
Lisbon Falls
Green
Army and Navy
Y.M.C.A
England
LIA. & W. Round
Ant Schofield
MR. and
Mrs. Claus
Malcolm
Alaska
Popham
Red Cross
Timothy Perry
George C. Pease
Virginia
Golder Leach
Russell
Moore
Lowell
Wills
Clarey Pond
Candy Row
Markson Bros
Charles T, Clarke
John M. Clark
WM. C. Chadbourne
Front St. Tel
Broad St
New York
Howsing Beetles
Campbell Bros
Broad Axes
Campbell Bros. Adzes
Peavey
Drew
Johnson Bros. CO. Bath
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