Old Steamboats on the Kennebec and Boston Run
Calvin A. Cole known as Guy Cole, aged 54, recalls Hallowell’s steamboat era. From 1834 to 1857 and beyond, vessels like the McDonohu Huntress and Eastern Queen shaped the Kennebec trade, with Star of the East as flagship. He recalls captains, crew, ferry landings, Civil War impact, and local figures who staffed the boats, plus the shift to tenders like the Della Collins and City of Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin A. Cole
Guy” Cole
Hallowell
Kennebec
Boston
McDonohu
Huntress
Cole
New York City
Alfred Beals
Winthrop Street
Milliken’s
Water Street
Hodges
Union
Star of the East
Kennebec-Foxton
Gardiner
Gardiner Bridge
Star
Samuel Kimball
Chestnut Street
Jason Collins
Hiram Fuller
Charlie Fuller
Charlie
Hiram
Jesse ‘Tuck
Charles Richards
John Ewers
Eo Oe
Academy Street
Patrick’ Colpoe
Charles Green Wall
Hallowellites
David B. Lowe
John Sullivan
Dave
John
Sagadahoc
New York
Hudson River
Balloon
Halifax
Clinton
Clarion
City of
Waterville
Della Collins
Augusta
Mr. Cole
Old Tiger Engine Company
Blaze in cargo of a Bath ship in long hold fire
Fire broke out in No 5 hold of the Bath built steamship Thomas P Beal while on West Coast delivery from Boston. More than 100 tons of charcoal burned in the lower hold and firefighting continued for five days with hatch flooding and pumping until the blaze was extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Beal
Intercoastal Sea Carriers’ Line
San—Pedro
Boston
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
Balboa
Panama
New Jersey
Bath Plant
Port Arthur
Texas
No. 5
Thirteenth Birthday Surprise Party for Miss McAllister
A Friday night birthday surprise for Miss Marie McAllister at Aunt O'Hara's Bowery street home. Thirteen candles lit a birthday cake as guests presented gifts, with music, games, ice cream, cake and kisses. Attendees included Louise Bornheimer, Mabel O'Hara, Marion O'Hara, Ethel Bowie, Alice Bowie, Lucille Beals, Carolyn Clarkin, Bessie Crosman, James Erskine, Dean Bonney, Vernon Bornheimer, Stewart McAllister, John Wallace and Albert Spaulding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie McAllister
Mrs. O'Hara
Bowery Street
Miss McAllister
Louise Bornheimer
Mabel O'Hara
Marion O'Hara
Ethel Bowie
Alice Bowie
Lucille Beals
Carolyn Clarkin
Bessie Crosman
James Erskine
Dean Bonney
Vernon Bornheimer
Stewart McAllister
John Wallace
Albert Spaulding
Popular Bath Boy On Trip To Orient
KF. P. Sprague of this city received a letter from his son C Myron Sprague third mate of the steamer Bay State written in Seattle. The ship, a 21000 ton liner of Admiral line, sailed Philadelphia Nov 1, reached Seattle Dec 7, loaded lumber at Tacoma and Seattle, then departed for Yokohama and Hong Kong Jan 7, touching at Victoria for Vancouver passengers and freight, and due back in Seattle late March. Mr and Mrs William Richardson hosted Miss Mae McDonald in Brunswick after a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KF. P. Sprague
C. Myron Sprague
Bay State
Seattle
Orient
Admiral Line
Philadelphia
Tacoma
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Victoria
Vancouver
Five Islands School closure and community notes
Five Islands school closed Friday after an 18 week term. The town tale includes attendance, visits to Wiscasset and Bath, and Grange activities with talks on post office work. Notable locals mentioned: Evelyn Gray Arthur Rowe L H Rowe Alton Reed Mrs Percy Savage Mrs George Gray and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Gray
Arthur Rowe
Wiscasset
George Rowe
L. H. Rowe
Alton Reed
Percy Savage
Ladies Aid
George Gray
al Davis
Portland
Reed & Savage
L. G. Lewis
L. G. Lewis, Arriving Saturday. ‘Elson Field Is Cutting Wood For J. G. Stevens
Lester Powers
Robinhood
Five Islands
Ferris Leonard
Bath
Millard Oliver
Vernon Gray
T.W. Blaisdell
W. T. Boyd
Forrest Hanna
Clifton Matthews
Georgetown
Charles Hanna
Will Stevens
J. G. Stevens
Henry Rowe
J. E Blaisdall
Old Town
Mr. Rowe
A. H. Rowe
Llewellyn Rittall
Lena Carter
Ellsworth
Pembroke
Jae
Boothbay
Harold Rowe
Manfred Newdick
John Hickley
Sherbourne Rowe
Charlie Boucher
Gertrude Leonard
The
Grange
Charles Mains
Eddie Clarey
Addie Davis
Alice Cromwell
James Stevens
Fred Rittall
Gertrunde Leofard
Amanda Blaisdell
Lore Orchestra
L. H
Westport News Briefs and Travel Notes
Westport residents report travel to New York by Mr and Mrs Lloyd K Grover of Rockmore Farm left town on Saturday for relatives and friends. Visitors include Arthur B Stearns Miss Annabel Stearns of Trath and Mrs Alice Wratt of Mansfield Mass at H Swanton's. Martin Thomson of New York visiting Thomas F Dickson. Alonzo Tarbox of Lincoln Neb injured slipping down stairs breaking four ribs. Tarbox former Westport and Arrowsic resident. H M Jewett of Bath with crew lumbering on William McKinney place. Lester Hodgdon buys a horse from Jewett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Kk. Grover
Rockmore Farm
North End
New York
Arthur B. Stearns
Annabel Stearns
Trath
Alice Wratt
Mansfield
Mass
H. =. Swanton’s
Martin Thomson
Flying Fox
Thomas F. Dickson
Alonzo Tarbox
Lincoln
Neb
Judge Tarbox
Westport
Arrowsic
H. M. Jewett
Bath
William McKinney Place
Lester Hodgdon
Marjorie Ballou and John Rust Wed in New York Ceremony
Miss Marion Katherine Ballou daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ballou of New York wed John Jacob Rust of Tennessee at North Presbyterian Church New York. Rev John R Mackay officiated with matron of honor Mrs Glenn Thompson and bridesmaids Avis Tlanter Mary Rust Mildred Coffin Idell Ballou. Best man Francis E Quick ushers Russell Der Harold Adams Joshua Vaughan Hosea Lallou. Reception at Park Hill Yonkers. Honeymoon in Washington and Virginia. They will reside in New York City and spend summer at Little Wood Island Casco Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Katherine Ballou
George Marsena Ballou
New York City
John Jacob Rust
Tennessee
North Presbyterian Church
John R. Mackay
Glenn Thompson
Avis Tlanter
Mary Rust
Mildred Coffin
Idell Ballou
Francis E. Quick
Russell der
Harold Adams
Joshua Vaughan
Hosea Lallou
Park Hill
Yonkers
Washington
Virginia
Little Wood Island
Casco Bay
California Mountains Surpass in Name Count Yet Remain Unnamed
The United States Geological Survey notes over 60 California peaks exceed 18 000 feet but remain unnamed due to diverse scenery. If placed in the East they would attract millions yearly. California also has 70 more peaks above 13 000 feet named, totaling 180, plus about a dozen over 14 000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
United States
Inquisitions Images Haunt a Dentist Waiting Room
A dentist shows a witty exchange about torture scenes on the walls. The patient observes they recall historical cruelty, while the dentist notes that dental work now feels mild by comparison.
Erlon Newbdick Named Next Chief of Plant Industry
Erlon L Newbdick former Bath native and longtime Maine Agriculture official is to succeed Maj Edward Philbrook as chief of the division of Plant Industry. He will assume the post Feb 1 while Philbrook retires to become Portland port surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlon L. Newdick
Bath
Georgetown
Department Ofriculture
Edward Philbrook
Frank
Washburn
Maj
Philbrook
Port of Portland
William M. Ingraham
Newdick
Legion
Maj. V Philbrook
Maine Department of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
University of Maine
154Th
Roberts
Alfred
Maine Seed Improvement Association
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Augusta
Agricultural Department
State House
Conceit a Masculine Trait in Men and Its Effects
The piece argues that conceit is a defining masculine trait, shaped by social dynamics between men and women. It notes that husbands often see humility as waste, while flattery from women can induce vanity, aiding social ascent. The essay suggests self-satisfaction motivates male success and that women have historically fostered conceit by praising men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's
Beacon Street Sleigh Ride Brings Joy to church group
Beacon Street church society youths held a jolly sleigh ride and two hour tour through North Bath roads led by Capt. Frank Hagan and David Walsh. A hot oyster stew awaited them back at the church with Mrs H W Crocker and others assisting Pastor Rev J R Browne and Epworth League president John Sherm. The event featured full moon lighting and ample food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street Church Society
Frank Hagan
David Walsh
Bath
H. W. Crocker
Weston L. Bonney
Ralph Lovejoy
Harry Beals
J. R. Browne
John Sherm
Epworth League
No Better Vacation Motto Echoes from Pliny Reminder
A terse quotation attributed to Merald cites Pliny and Tacitus noting leisure surpasses lack of purpose. The line, recorded by Loston, frames a view on leisure as superior to idleness, reflecting classical wisdom linked to historical figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliny
Tacitus
Georgetown Community Notes Amid League Meeting
At a league meeting hosted by Mrs. W O Oliver officers for the year were elected with C John Williams as president and Mrs Oward Heald as vice president. The social afternoon featured fudge and the library gained 50 books from Miss Elizabeth Thompson. Various local residents were noted for travels, marriages, visits, and daily chores alongside school closures and forestry work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
W. O. Oliver
S. John Williams
Oward Heald
Jadys Oliver
W. A. Todd
Belle Heald
Elizabeth Thompson
Brooklyn
Leon KE. Oliver
Newburyport
Mass
Charles Olives
Card of Thanks for condolences and flowers
Georgetown residents Sadie Smith Drake George E. Smith and Daisy Smith Hinckley express gratitude to friends neighbors and the Working League for flowers after a bereavement dated January 19 in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Smith Drake
Daisy Smith Hinckley
Georgetown
Many Things Used as Money Across Ages and Cultures
The article traces wealth as currency from animal skins to leather money and cattle. It notes Roman and Carthaginian use, Russian circulation into Deter the Great era, and language links such as pecunia and capital. It cites the Zulus and Waflirs as current examples of cattle as wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Carthage
Russia
Deter the Great
Three Ply Glass Promises Safer Fast Transport Glass
A new three-ply glass uses two panes with a thin celluloid layer pressed between and adhered by hydraulic pressure. Tests show it resists cracking under blows that shatter ordinary glass, making it useful for motorcars buses railway cars and other fast moving public conveyances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Earth Steel Core Question Stirring Debate
The article discusses a scientist Dr Miller of the Royal Astronomics Society of Canada arguing the Earth’s center is solid like steel, with a thin molten layer causing deep heat. It also notes a humorous tale of a boastful American farmer in England proposing condensed fertilizer to improve crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Miller
Royal ‘Astronomics Society of Canada
England
Sea Snakes of the Hydro phydes Family
Sea snakes inhabit tropical Indian and Pacific waters between China and Australia. They have small heads, squared body plates, compressed raised tails aiding swimming, tiny eyes and poor vision out of water. Their fangs resemble cobras and venom is highly virulent. They rarely exceed four feet and stay close to land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian
Pacific
China
Australia
Dresses From Dogs Wool Create Fashion Yarn Trend
Women with dogs weave jumpers from pet combings using old spinning wheels. Pekingese combings yield light garments, collie wool warms socks, retriever fur becomes cozy mufflers, poodle combings craft waistcoats for winter sports. Big white dog wool supports hospital garments while tiny fancy dogs provide fine white yarn.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Calvin Cole
Commonwealth Hotel
Bowdoin Street
Beacon Hill
Hotel Avery
Avery Street
Bostonith and
Morse Bros. Managing Directors
Beaver
C.L. Farnham Co, Inc
William Richardson
Pleasant Street
Brunswick
Mae McDonald
Court Street
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Fire and Marine
Room
Sagadahock Block
California’s Mountains
Mental Science
F. S. Curtis
Center Street
Bath, Maine
Pinbarmner
Erlon Newbdick
Beacon Street
Working League
John Thibodeau
Luella West
Horace Brown
Bay Point
John Williams
Frank Heald
Earl Hagan
Stearns Scott
Pinkham
Sarah Pinkham
Everett Higgins
Harry Heald
Eugen Reynolds
Vina Kingsbury
Henry Reynolds
Walter Powers
Levi Powers
Carroll Powers
Fred Thomas
Harold Hunt
Martha Hinckley
John E. Oliver
Everett Trafton
T. M. Hagan
Loe Stevens
Join Williams
Gladys Oliver
E. BK. Hunt
Darling
Eugene Reynolds
A. FE. Buzzo
Farl Hagan
Frank Taylor
Bath City Hospital
Adex
Walter Coppingham
West Georgetown
Ralph Reynolds
T. D. Bill Says
Kuppenheimer
John J. Desmond
Bath’s
Pessimists
Eesu
Gentaur Company
Ana Peeterial
Castoria
the Centaur Company
Cry
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