Auction Sale Planned for War Time Housing Projects
The Shipping Board housing projects at Luth, Bath, Groton, Wilmington, Ches ter, and Essington, with original costs around 11.659 million, will be auctioned within a month as emergency liquidation. Tenants may have first option to buy. projects include 67 houses and 199 rents at North End Bath with 3 dormitories, a mess house, and brick construction. The city faces costs for streets, sewers, and a school rebuilding within the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Luth
Groton
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Fairview
Camden
N. J
Washington Street
Ligh
Beacon Street
Texas Steamship Co
United States Emergency Fleet Corporation
William M. Adams
Large Fruit Ranch of William Lounsbury at Roseville Calif
William Lounsbury, formerly with Bath Iron Works, has bought 20 acres at Roseville California with bearing trees including 1500 almond and 300 prune trees plus orange, apple, pear, and other fruit trees. He reports a five room house, barn, garage, and income from the land, with an automobile. his brother Sanford notes it as the best ranch nearby. Separately, a federal grand jury opened a probe into Charles Morse and others linked to the Shipping Board, bail posted at 50 000, alleging conspiracy and embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lounsbury
Willism Lounsbury
Bath Iron Works
Pacific Coast
Sanford Lounsbury
High Street Court
West
William
Bath
Lounsbury
Elmhurst
John 8
Hyde
Roseville
Calif
Federal Grand Jury
Charles W. Morse
New York Shipbuilder
Shipping Board
Morse
Two Bath Methodist Churches Invite Rev Hall Back
The Wesley M E church and another Bath Methodist congregation voted unanimously to invite Rev Frank H Hall to serve another year at their fourth quarterly conference led by Rev John M Arters with many church officials present. The meeting elected officers, committees, and noted strong attendance and active church programs across missions, education, and youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Hall
Wesley M.E
John M. Arters
South Portland
Fred W. Armes
Hall
Robert 8. Gordon
Arthur E. Baum
Harry E. Thompson
Herbert L. Hopkins
Harry A. Walters
Gaten
D. Watson
Edgar A. Farrar
Andrew M. Butterfield
Trier of Appeals
BE. A. Farrar
John Conner
Everett
Stackpole
Arthur G. Oliver
Lilie M. Cahill
George A. Cahill
Andrew M. Batterfield
Arthur FE. Baum
Edgar A. Karras
Galen D. Watson
Ida F. Pierce
John Conley
Nellie McCutcheon
Arthur FE. Bann
Sarah Black
John Gage
Tacier’ Aid
Robert S. Gordon
Lloyd G. Daley
Esther Brown
Andrew M. D Butterfielt
Arthur BE. Baum
Free W. Armes
Andrew
Milgar A. Farrar
BTS
Miss Black
Monoerth League
Arters
Ladies’ Aid
Go A. Cahill
Wlelmls
Queen Esther Branch
King’s Heralds
Foot. Hall
Wy Roos
Eyton M. Danap
Dury
Improvements at Hotel Phoenix Win Rota readers’ praise
W W Lehr proprietor of the Hotel Phoenix reports a busy season with a new first floor bath and an extra toilet above, fresh paint and white iron beds in 59 rooms. He and his wife expanded three meals daily and gained steady trade from local and visiting guests. The district note mentions one scholar in 16 North Waterboro, down from previous counts.
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Hotel Phoenix
W. W. Lehr
Hotel
Phoenix
Lehr
Vath
Bowdoinham Arts Boost Nets Over Ninety Dollars
A three act drama "A Little Clodhopper" staged at town hall by the Eastern Star aid raised about 90 dollars. Cast included Septimus Green Vernon Lowell Gump Carlton Jenkins Mrs Chiggerson Bobbs and others. The article also notes school plays, local visits, engagements, and club reorganizations across Bowdoinham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Eastern Star Aid
Septimus Green
Vernon Lowell Ocey Gump
Heck
Carlton Jenkins
George Chiggerson
Charles Berry
Chiggerson-Bobbs
Hannie Denham
Julietta Bean
Mary Nealey
Charihian Carter
Ayerenta Elsie Dickinson
Judy
Helen Gould
Coombs High School
Billy
Nelson
Westmaster Jack
Richmond
Cathance
I. M. Fowle
C. O. Purinton
Gretchen Hulse
Karl D. Hatch
Mary Allen
Maria Gray
Frank P. Webber
Peabody
Hamlet
the Ridge
Gould
William Hutchins
Augusta
Edith Wood
Bowdoin Lilly
Malden
Mass
Emeline Pratt
Florence Fogg
Waterville
Abbie Hulse
Arlington
Grant Hulse
Bert Pierce
Herbert
Harry Starbird
Portland
Horatio Hall
Brunswick
W. J. Graves
G. St. Cutler
Nellie Rideout
Philip Rideout
Master Linwood
F. K. Jack
L. F. Sparks
Ivan Lang
Mary Duran
L. D. Small
Merry Worker's Club
Helen Hackett
Kenneth Webber
Velma Fish
Thelma Wratt
Lorraine Heenie
Myron Heenie
East Bowdeinham
Grange
Richmond Chamber of Commerce elects new board and speakers
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at the Methodist chapel on Jan. 18 included a banquet served by the Ladies' aid. About 70 members attended as directors were elected: Houdlette, Hanson, Roberts, Jordan, Tarr, Peabody, Pearson, Gardner, Simpson. Charles A. Snow named publicity director. George C. Clarke of Augusta urged chamber duties toward community life and economic betterment. Secretary I. F. Roberts reported 128 members and a solid balance. Also noted are horse racing plans and Mrs. Chadwick announcing reduced goods stock and Richmond House lease with a February 6 opening, plus hay for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Chapel
Ladies’ Aid
Chamber
H. BE. Houdlette
W. W.hanson
L. F. Roberts
J. M. Jordan
N. L. Tarr
Peabody
N. —R. Pearson
W. W. Gardner
James Simpson
Charles A. Snow
George C. Clarke
Augusta
Clarke
University of Maine
Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
BB. F. Curtis
J. J. Spaulding
Fred Loring
F. I. Peabody
N. R. Pearson
John M. Jordan
I. IF. Roberts
Hood's Sarsaparilla Stamp Tax Ad Promises Value
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as economical and superior for purifying and vitalizing blood. It claims quick, thorough effects on blood, organs, and vitality, cites testimonials, and links to mothers’ trust and broad health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Residents Return to Bowdoinham In 1887 Details
Mr and Mrs EK Kendall have moved to the village after visiting Boston and a Chickering upright piano arrived for Mrs Kendall while in the Hub Arthur Patten of Waterville College is home Saturday busy day in town with hay racks and wood sleds Maine G A R encampment in Bath drew about 400 delegates Our post sent a strong delegation Constable Southerland seized a box at the railroad station containing spirits fromenti whiskey for its owners who pleaded tearfully Grand Orient risen ranks noted Miss Addie Williams finished sixth term at District No 4 spelling school Nellie Starbird excelled in spelling contest ice houses filled with ice from Elliott pond
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Blake
Fisher
Maine
Bath
Dept
Lane
Holman
Lewiston
Dick Gately
Portland
F E. O. Fisher
Whitmore
Brown
Tinker
Adams
Cutler
Lang
Blodgett
Southerland
Will P. Carr
Albert Jack
Addie Williams
Nellie Starbird
Canadian penny fakes spotted at border with silver plating
Four 1917 Canadian penny pieces bearing King George’s head were found among basketball receipts at Calais on Saturday night. The coins resemble the 1920 Canadian 25 cent piece and are the first such discovery publicly reported. People now inspect Canadian silver more closely for similar fakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Calais
Service Officer Perkins Reports for American Legion Post
R. E. Perkins submits a detailed service officer report for Roland H. Smith Post No. 21 Maine American Legion. It covers compensation claims vocational training school enrollments medals clothing and discharge copies, with totals and pending items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Perkins
Roland H. Smith
American Legion
Peep Tres Crete
Monicue Arias Idy Meleste Seared
MIB Eset Eshieseae Ate Erites
Voc
Cipieu
Maing
Chicago Stock Co to Perform at Bath Opera House Next Week
Charles A. Rosskam of the Chicago Stock Co plans appearances at the Bath Opera House all next week. The company is well known in Bath and will present New York successes in a high class, first class manner at popular prices. Moving pictures will be shown at the Winter Street church men's club Friday evening, including scenes from an asbestos quarry the dry cell battery process and leather belting manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Rosskam
Chicago Stock Co
Bath
Bath Opera House
New York
Winter Street
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D.t.percy & Sons
H. P. Boudreau
Evene Wiens
Saination
Stevens Dairy
Stevens
Trott Bros. Grain Company
Broad Street
Paramount
Gaudreau’s Symphony Orchestra
Wesley
Wesley Church
Epgarth League
John Sherm
Dorcas Guild
Bible School
Missionary Societies
Queen Esthers
The
Brotherhood
Milton N. Douglas
William Thistle
Walker Worrey
Charles J. Cain
George P. Davenport
Eugene McGrath
Charles H. eMac
George R. Perry
I. Ronney
W. J. Crafts
M. H. Ae
He McGrath
J. E. C. Sawyer
Ella Douglas
Chale? Bachelder
Marion Dain
M. H. Douglas
Ella Willis
Parker Worrey
R. W. Lovejoy
George H. Perry
Henry L. Adams
Florence Erskine
Carville L Douglas
Fred Bowie
Marion Bowie
Harry Beals
Epworth League
Ladies Aid
H. L. Adams
Doreas Guild
Presiden Brotherhood
Sanford Nickerson
W.F M.S
T. W. Crocker
Ralph Lovejoy
Queen Esther
Isabelle Reed
Benevolences
Foreign Missions
J. B.C. Sawyer
M. WH. Douglas
H. W. Crocker
Home Missions
Fred Willis
H.L. Adams
Florance Erskine
Wiliam Thistle
Vastor
J. EB. CL Sawyer
M. HH. Douglas
M. HE. Douglas
J. B.S. Sawyer
C.J. Dain
Hal Walter
Charles J. Chirkewift
Gatea O. Watson
Toree
Efall
B.A. Farrar
B. M. Dunlap
A. J. Baum
Beacon Street Church
St Serres
Theta A. Attys
Joan Roy Browne
North Waterboro
Bowdoinham
Star Aid
Chamber OF Commerce AT
Buch Horsemen
F. M. Chadwick
Richmond House
H.W. Mann
Auburn
Silverman & Barber
W. F. Senter
Brunswick S
E. Fe
Bowdoinham Advertiser
A. VL. Baker
F. Os. Adams
Elliott Pond
Bath Dept. Store
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