Reduced Freight Rates Spark Farm Protest and City Development Plans
Farmers in Maine and rival states demand relief as railroads discuss ten per cent freight cuts on farm products. The piece cites New York and Boston lines, compares distances and rates, and notes potential profitability impacts for potato and hay shipments. It also sketches Bath Maine’s need for diversified industries, a coordinated campaign, and cautions against flashy public events in favor of sustained, organized action. It ends with political calendar chatter and a note on the 1922 automobile show season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New York, Haven & Hartford
Boston Ue
Maine
Aroostookounty
Indianapolis
New York
Presque Isle
Grand Rapids
Michigan
33Rd Street
York
88Rd Street
Etien
Ial
M Bath
Bath
Nequasset Dam litigation traced through 1838 ruling
Historic account outlines dam and mill rights on Nequasset stream from 1730 to 1838. It covers Hathorn v Stinson, 1838 damages, and later 1894 action. The narrative notes fish-way exemptions, land flow impacts, and conclusions favoring eminent domain to secure a public use dam modification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset
Hathorn
Stinson
Joseph Paine
Cadwallader Ford
Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court
Lincoln County
Peters
Glidden
Nequasset Dam
Eminent Domain: Taken Property Must Be Proceeded With
The text states that once a taking by eminent domain occurs, proceedings cannot be dropped by the district and must be carried through, with the outcome dependent on any agreement terms and subsequent actions.
Dougherty Drug Store Fire Confined to Prescription Dept
A blaze at Dougherty Drug Co on Center street started under or around a sink in the prescription department shortly after 2 AM Thursday. Firemen confined the flames to that area though smoke damaged stock and fumes hindered crews. Building owned by Markson Bros with adjacent tenants affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty Drug Co
Center Street
Ralph Dodge
Joseph Cloutier
Prescription
Edward Cook
Sidney Dorfman
Markson Bros
S. H. Conley
Acadia Lodge Elects Officers for Six Months
Acadia lodge Knights of Pythias held a semi annual meeting Thursday night electing Noel Parant as chancellor commander Sidney Munro as vice chancellor Alvin H Polley as prelate Joseph P Fernand as master at arms Russell Kenney as master of work Charles H Volz keeper of records and seal John H Freeman master of finance Fred D Hill master of exchequer Fred B Witham inner guard Edward H Hartwell outer guard William Mann trustee for three years Noel Parant and Percival G Mann as grand lodge representatives James P Sutherland and Augustus A Seiders as alternates Remarks on lodge welfare were offered by Parant Hodgdon and Volz A pool game between Mann Sutherland and Hartwell McLellan ended 100 to 60 in favor of Mann and Sutherland Plans call for a social room tournament after lodge meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acadia Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Noel Parant
Sidney Munro
Alvin H. Polley
Joseph P. Fernand
Russell Kenney
Charles H. Volz
John H. Freeman
Fred D. Hill
Fred B. Witham
Edward H
McLellan
Mann and Sutherland
Salvation Army Christmas Tree Brightens Citadel Crowd
About 150 children gathered at the Salvation Army citadel Monday night for a Christmas tree program organized by Mrs. Forrest Potter and the Army Sunday school. Santa Claus distributed more than 600 gifts and candy to the youngsters, with support from W. H. Smith & Son, Woolworth's, Bath Department Store, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citadel of the
Salvation Army
The
Army Sunday School
Forrest Potter
Santa Claus
Edwin L. Emmons
W. H. Smith & Son
Woolworth’s
B. T. Percy & Sons
Bath Department Store
W. FE. Chase
Wade McCollett couple wed in Bath
John E. Wade and Mabel A. McCollett of Gardiner formerly Bath were married December 24 in a double ring ceremony at the Randolph M E church officiated by Rev A H Graham. The bride wore blue georgette and carried roses. The couple, who visited Dorchester, Mass., for holidays, will live at the Wade home on Washington Street upon return.
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John E. Wade
Bath
Mabel A. McCollett
Gardiner
A. H. Graham
Randolph Methodist Episcopal Church
Peter Stewart
Randolph
F. G. Daley
Dorchester
Mass
Wade
Upper
Washington Street
Lang of Waterville attends Bath Rotary meeting
Ivan E. Lang of Waterville a former deputy state insurance commissioner was a business visitor in Bath Tuesday. Lang a Bowdoinham boy and Augusta Rotary member attended Bath Rotary at King Tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan E. Lang
Waterville
Bowdoinham
Bath
Mr. Lang
Augusta
First Baptist Society Reports and Elections At Parish Meeting
The First Baptist Society treasury shows 38 a glance in the treasury. At the annual parish meeting Hon Arthur J Dunton presiding, J Edward Pomeroy clerk. Reports by Miss Alice E Varney and William T White. new officers include Pomeroy clerk Varney collector Corrie Varney assistant collector and Pratt and Varney named for committees. Social hour followed with refreshments. The fire at Opera Fruit Co remains under investigation by the State Insurance Commissioner. Leon W Nelson inspected the case. findings not yet released. A large mainsail for a schooner yacht owned by B M Statler was shipped to Fort Myer Florida by F B Silsby & Son.
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First Baptist Society
Arthur J. Dunton
J. Edward Pomeroy
Alice E. Varney
Willian T. White
Alton L. Tripp
Prudential
Lena Ring
Hettie Hogdon
Mr. Dunton
Corrie H. Varney
Wil
Winifred Burgin
Freeman Crosbyiffs
Jane Goodman
J. E. Pomeroy
Flower
Hettie Hodgdon
Lottie Eaton
Alfred R. Pratt
Womon
Dee. 15
Opera Fruit Coy
Center Street
State Insurance Commissioner’s Department
Leon W. Nelson
B. M. Statler
F. B. Silsby & Son
Fort Myer
Fla
Statler Co., Inc
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Matis
Fens Fm
Boston
Nequasset Stream
Old Saw
Old Fish House
Woolwich
Dougherty Drug Store
Wade-Mccollett
Central Maine Power Company
State of
Central Maine Power Co
Augusta, Maine
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