West Bath burglarized as family away on Fourth
A break in Sanford's Crossing West Bath saw intruders enter by removing a door panel and bolt. They rifled a bureau and stole $11 while the Lemont family and neighbors observed two strangers. the crime likely occurred between 7 and 3. The Larrabee area hosted extended holiday gatherings as residents returned from Cambridge and Somerville. Renowned locals and visitors filled cottages in Larrabee's Grove and nearby Sabino for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Lemont
Sanford’s
West Bath
J. M. Lemont
Edward Lemoine
Somerville
Mass
Mayo
Orchard
Annie Williams
Bowdeoinham
Murray Brewer
Boston
Elmer Craig
Harpswell
Frank Carter
Julia
Livermore Falls
BE. O W. Haggett
Carter and Haggett
Joseph White
Fred W. Larrabee
Larrabee’s Grove
Sabino
No Joint Debate Planned Between Fernald and Redman
George L. Emery chairman of the Republican state committee announces there will be no joint debates between Senator Fernald and Democratic candidate Kud-ton J. Redman for U S senate. Redman had challenged Fernald to joint discussions on political questions. Fernald said his itinerary is controlled by the Republican committee and questioned Redman's ability to return to Maine in time for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Emery
Biddeford
Republican State Committee
Fernald
Kudton J. Redman
Ellsworth
United States
Redman
All County Ballots Sent to Augusta in Primary
Sagadahoc county led in the recent primary with all ballots forwarded to the Department of State in Augusta. Secretary of State Frank W Ball urged towns and Bath to submit ballots. four cities and 122 towns and plantations were still outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Department of State
Augusta
Bath
Frank W. Ball
Roy R Hall of Damarisecotta in Bath Monday
Roy R Hall of Damarisecotta was in Bath Monday in a brief local visit. He met residents and spoke about community concerns during a short stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy R. Hall
Damarisecotta
Bath
Maine’s past VP nominees echo Maine’s political reach
Fred K. Owen recalls Maine’s presidential ticket history with Arthur Sewall of Bath and Hannibal Hamlin. The 1896 Democratic convention nominated Sewall after a tight ballot, reflecting Maine’s long influence in national politics and its two notable father-son connections to future Republican figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Pattangall
Maine
New York
Hannibal Hamlin
Lincoln
Arthur Sewall
Bath
William Jennings Bryan
Fred K. Owen
Portland Sunday Telegram
Mr. Sewall
Chicago
St. Louis
McKinley
Hobart
Bryan
Richard P. Bland
Missouri
Robert BE. Pattison
Pennsylvania
East
ZOO
McLean
Sewall
Republican Party
Harold M. Sewall
Hannibal FE. Hamlin
Ellsworth
Hamlin
Sagadahoc Probate Court Logs Minor July Session Actions
Judge James B. Lowell presided as bonds were filed and approved for the estates of James Gillis Bath and William T. Tabor Bath. inventories, accounts, and final settlements noted for Rebecca Holden Richmond Grace Devine Bath Bath National Bank Estate Adeline Massey Georgetown Minnie Winslow Luantha Farley Bath Richmond and related executorships. Distribution petition filed for Luantha Farley Richmond and certificate of sale recorded for Ethel Brookings minors Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
James 8
Lowell
Ehstate
James Gillis
Bath
Charles C. Low
William T. S. Tabor
Pate
Lucinda J. Sprague
Rebecca A. Holden
Richmond
John Holden
Grace L. Devine
George Devine
Bath National Bank
Adeline S. Massey
Georgetown
Minnie SF. Winslow
Luantha H. Farley
Seth Morse
Margaret E. Morse
Minnie F. Winslow
Ethel W. Brookings Et al
Woolwich
Tessa A. Brookings
Canal dredge deepens Golden Gate channel for ship access
The dredge Culebra works day and night to deepen a Golden Gate channel to 42 feet at low tide. Over 18 months 2000000 cubic feet of sand will be moved from the ocean bed to widen a route allowing ships of any size to enter or leave. The Culebra, built for the Panama canal, was the first ship through after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Culebra
Golden Gate
Panama Canal
Cape Horn
Hollingsheads Plan September Visit After Bath Repairs
Dr. L. B. Hollingshead of Pemberton New Jersey passes a few days in Bath to oversee repairs to his summer home on the Kennebec near the Reach. Mrs. Hollingshead is unable to accompany him due to ill health but they plan to return in September for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Olinto
Olinto
Cary
Lillian Mayo Reiding
Annes
Hope Ward
Emma Cox
Annie Stackpole
Lillian Rogers
Ellen Hodgkins
Barbara Freeman
Fred Cary
Peterson
Bath
Elmer Hodgkins
Elwell
Crosby
Helen Qlinto
Alicia
Junior
Harriet Oliver
Carrie Conley
Julia Johnson
Kya Cahill
Annie White
Esther Perry
Florence Tjrish
Joanna Hodgkins
Charlotte Perkins
John Cavapaugh
Margaret Quinlan
Marie Marco
Lizzie Haggett
Annie Williams
Mary Dean
Mabel Brown
Bowdoin Center Hall
Norman Curtis
Henry Webber
Marshal Merryman
Grange
Daniel Jacques
Mary Etta Coombs
Martha Williams
Mabel Adams
Hughey
Lisbon Falls
E. C. Hrarmen
Caroline Quimby
Lila Purinton
L. B. Hollingshead
Pemberton
N. J
Kennebec
Reach
Conventions Through History Shared at Bath Rotary
Professor James F. Johnson of the Carnegie Institute spoke at Bath Rotary on the evolution of nominating conventions from Washington’s era to modern times. He traced caucus use, state legislature delegates, and the rise of platform planks, noting effects on party conflicts and responses to transportation changes. Rotarians O'Brien and Young attended. a condolence letter to President Coolidge was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Johnson
Washington
Department of Historical Research
Carnegie Institute
Bath Rotary Club
Davis Island
Wiscasset
Henry F. Butler
Bath Club
George Washington
Congress
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Democratic Party
Benjamin J. O'Brien
Dedham
Mass
Alfred J. Young
Boston
Coolidge
Calvin, Jr
Gasoline In Sweden Sold Automatically
Swedish engineers patent three devices for motorists: an automatic crossing beacon for railroads, an automatic gasoline vending mechanism usable any time by inserting a krona, and a battery protection switch using suction and gravity to cut off power when the engine stops. The beacon rotates to show red to traffic when trains approach and is designed to operate in snow and ice.
Board of Education Holds Monthly Meeting
At the monthly Board of Education meeting, Marion Gorham's resignation from the Mitchell building sixth grade was read and accepted as she moves to Concord Massachusetts with a $400 salary increase. Ella Wall transferred to North Gramar. Anna Averill and Gwendolyn Vaughan from Bath added to staff but unassigned. Roll of accounts No 5 for $1,004.38 approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Marion Gorham
Mitchell Building
Gorham
Concord
Mass
Ella Wall
Weeks Street
North Gramar
Anna Averill
Gwendolyn Vaughan
Bath
Marshall H White dies. Bowdoinham farmer, longtime local figure
Marshall N White, 76, a Bowdoinham farmer with wide ties in Bowdoinham and nearby towns, died Sunday night. He was a Ridge Baptist Church member, Merrymeeting Grange patron, and Republican. Survived by his wife Shaily Libby and two sons Charles and Edward, plus six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall N. White
Bowdoinham
William H. White
Ridge Baptist Church
Merrymeeting Grange
Bowdeinham
Shaily Libby
Lewiston
Charles M. White
Augusta
Bureau of Markets
State Department of Agriculture
Edward L. White
State Vnomological Society
Local Visits Highlight Damaris cotta Resident Guests
Mrs. Roxanna Maddocks of Damaris cotta visits Mrs. Lemont on School Street as a guest. She previously spent a Tuesday with Mrs. James Lockery on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxanna Maddocks
Damariscotta
Lemont
School Street
James Lockery
Washington Street
Lewiston Star Sets New Broad Jump World Record
Former Lewiston High and Georgetown standout Bob Legendre shatters the broad jump mark with 25 feet 6 inches at the Olympics, surpassing Ed Gourdin of Harvard by three inches. He placed third in the pentathlon. Legendre’s leap is hailed as extraordinary and unexpected by Olympic observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Legendre
Lewiston
Olympica
Ed Groudin
Harvard
Legendre
Lehtonen
Olympic
New York
Ife
Boston
Maine
Gourdin
Lewiston High
Thebron Academy
Georgetown University
Bob
Pales
America
Newark
Newark A. C
Paris
N. J
American degrees sold in England warnings from Dr. Maclean
Dr. George K. Maclean, former president of Iowa University, warns English readers against bogus American colleges offering cheap degrees by correspondence. He cites cases of B D and D Litt degrees earned through fake institutions and notes many clergy display such initials on cards and church signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
George K. Maclean
Iowa University
United States
Illinois
America
Case of Harry George Set for Friday Trial
Local chatter notes Sheriff Oliver alleging search and seizure in the case of Harry George to be tried Friday. Deputy Aderton retrieved George Littlefield from Sanford for municipal court arraignment on alleged non support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry George
W. C. Oliver
Oxhorn Corner
Wiscasset
John W. Gilmore
State House
Augusta
Chester C. Aderton
Sanford
George Littlefield
Oliver
Littlefield
Sterling Bible Class
Deerning
Corliss Street Church
Pomeroy Brothers Attend Harvard Summer School
J Edward Pomeroy a Morse high school mechanical drawing teacher and his brother George H Pomeroy a Livermore Falls high school instructor left Sunday night for Boston to attend Harvard Summer School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Pomeroy
Morse High
George H. Pomeroy
Livermore Falls
Boston
Harvard
Morse Team Faces Lean Years After Sharp Season
The Morse baseball squad, led by Captain Olinto, showcased depth at every position with Wilson catching, Spinney at third, Boutin hampered by injury, and McCabe serving as versatile All‑round player. The team finished strong with close losses, a 16–2 Belfast win, and a 10–4 Edward Little victory, setting up many returnees for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Bath
Sheridan
McDonald
Bonney
Oliver
Sam
Bill
Alec
O. K
Red” Spinney
Wilson
Veilleux
Pinson
McPhee
Eddie Pinson
Eddie
Vielleux
Ted
Tony Olinto
Tony
Stubby Boutin
Stubby
Red
Spinney
Bill Perry
Ed Pinson
Joe Butler
George Dow
Mac
Cony High
Kents Hill
Belfast
Edward Little
St Marys Forfeit Wins Twilight League Game
The Shipbuilders failed to appear at Kelley field last night, giving St Marys a forfeit win. Twilight League standings show Shipbuilders with 0 wins and 4 losses. North End, Times and others have scheduled postponed games and mixed results. Local notes mention Congressman Wallace H White Jr returning home from Mexico City and planning summer campaign work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Kelley Field
V.C
DMI Y Lotte
Wallace H. White Jr
Auburn
Mexico City
Shipping Board
Congressional Committee
White
Miss Marie Green Guests Miss Mina Snipe in Arrowsic
Miss Marie Green was a guest of Miss Mina Snipe in Arrowsic on Sunday, sharing a social visit and conversation with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Green
Mina Snipe
Arrowsic
Morse High Track Team Aims for Strong Outdoor Season
Morse High School shows rising track strength with state level performers like Larry Palmer and Ray Small. The report highlights wins at Rockland and strong showings at University of Maine and UNH meets, notes on relay prospects, and predicts improvements next year as several stars depart for new schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Morse
Falls
Larry Palmer
Auburn
Eddies
Portland
Bridgeton
Thornton
Bowdoin
Ray Small
Small
Beech
Hebron
Gigure
Jordan
Melrose
Mass
Maine
Jack Magee
Massachusetts
Nan
Ray
Portland Legion
U. of M
Cullen
Palmer
Dunton
Etta
University of New Hampshire
Stover
Tiny Sid
Bates
Rockland High
H. Brewer
Monk Brown
D. Brewer
Connecticut
Donald
Howard
DAR Chapter Luncheon Plans For Next Season
Mrs. William Willis hosted a Cathance luncheon for Col. Dummer Sewuall chapter of the D A R. Present were regent Mrs. Charles C. Low vice regent Miss Agnes Humphreys recording secretary Miss Abbie Minott historian Miss Alice Robbins registrar and others. The board discussed next season program and speakers and entertaining hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Willis
Col. Dummer Sewuall
D.A.R
Cathance
Charles C. Low
Alice Varney
Agnes Humphreys
Abbie Minott
Alice Robbins
Madelyn Bowker Visits Mrs Ed ward Rich in Saco
A brief note records Madelyn Bowker visiting Mrs Ed ward Rich located in Saco, detailing a social call or call-in visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madelyn Bowker
Edward Rich
Saco
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James M. Lemont
Webster House
J. R. Libby
The
Red Cross
Harry Peterson
East Brunswick
Abner C. Johnson
Small Point
Marjorie Cavanaugh
Grace Freeman
Carrie Cary
State School For Children
Whittemore
J. B. Lemont
Edward Footer
Berlin
N. H
Beatrice McLellan
Bertha Belrose
Frank Deering
Kenney Club
Elizabeth Vepper
Middle Street
Lannes Fuller
William Merrill
Emerald Wparington
Navy
Cuba
Gerald Holden
Joseph Melrose
Edward Blaisdell
Walter Ward
Harold Haggett
White Mountains
Ernest BE. Williams
I. Tk. Neiley
Deen
Long Island
Mr. Williams
Eleanor Bates
Samuel PL Bates
Sabine
Charles FE. Brooks
Robert Br, Coombs
Natick
Birch Point
Coombs
Bula
Carol
Robert, Jr
New England Telephone Co
Providence
R. L
Campbell's Pond
Walter Butler
Malden
Harry J. Rich
Byron Speele
Mary
Ernest
Watertown
New Meadows
Sullivan
Frank Durant
Sanford’s Crossing
Harold F. Grows
Grows
Arthur Morey
Eunice
Framingham
Mr. Grows
Fred J. Grows
Hardings
BE. C. Whittemore
Lawrence Specht
Bedford Street
Tath
John Larrabee
Hallowell Rogers
Andover
Fred White
Kennebunkport
William A. Brown
Osmond Higgins
Rich's Mountain
Henry Alexander
Sebasco
H. J. Frost
BK. R. Brown
Frost
Nazarene Church
Charles Betts
Woburn
Fred Butler
Henry G. Drodgdon
Frank Stetson
George W. Dean
Dean Cottage
Eugene McGrath
Elizabeth
Charles Dain
Marion Dain
Dain Cottage
Oscar Smiley
Smiley Cottage
H. A. Owen
Fernald and
W. R. Pattangall
Sweden
Marshall H. White
Pepperell Manufacturing Co
Ernest L. Morrill
Brown
Norway Medicine CO
St. Mary’s
Charles H. Burnham
Charles
James
Jennie
Henry J. Claywood
Keene, N. IL
James IL
Perkins
Fred Stevens
Presque Isle
Miss May Bickle
Kentucky
Louisville
Washington, D. C
New York City
Morse High School
L.F.” Atwood
L. F.” Medicine CO
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