Installation Night At Arambee Lodge Draws Wide Notice
Wiscasset records a large turnout as Arambee lodge officers are installed by Brunswick grand officers led by Fest Purrington and Tedford. The event includes Cone Rebekah lodge officers and a joint installation with Chewonki Tribe and Pocahontas group, followed by a communal supper and praise for the flourishing lodges. Community notes mention local appointments, church events, mid year exams, and various visits and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arambee Lodge
Loop
Brunswick
Frest Purrington
Tedford
Charles Thom
O. A. Corey
D.D.G
Ralph Derby
DOD
Edward Moore
Reymond Moore
Las
Joseph Smith
Ros
N.G
Harry Lewis
Pata
Mark Catena
Tine Cone Rebekah Lodge
Leona Oster
Mary Thompson
D.D.M
Round Pond
Ramily F. Groves
Nina G2 Colby
Tania Cutrleton
Mabel Lewis
Jeinen Collin
N.cs
Surg
Obey
Hattie Cowley
Martha Perkins
Susie Lewis
Josephine Merry
Commetor
Fy Groves
Annie Dunton
NoGi
Addie Merny
Unside Guardians
Gray
Onitsuke Ganerdian
Dna Pomeroy
Chesmist
Stomarks
Bath
Chimes of Wawenock Block Blown Onto Bank Roof
A gale early Wednesday blew the Wawenock block chimes onto the Augusta Trust Co roof causing damage estimated at 800 dollars. The blast dropped about fifty feet, rattling the bank and nearby area but sound limited by the storm’s force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawenock
Augusta ‘Trust Co
Estimmiteyt
Pally
Wright Declares Candidacy for Sagadahoc Sheriff Nomination
Councilman Matson Wright announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Sagadahoc sheriff. He says he is not a politician but has strong GOP encouragement from Bath, Topsham and Richmond and aims to run as a plain citizen. He follows Sheriff Albert Henderson and former sheriff J Horace McClure in entering the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matson Wright
Sagadahoe
Bath
Topsham
Richmond
Corweilmain Wright
Wright
Albert Henderson
Dowdeinham
J. Horace McClure
Obituary Charles S. Thompson 76 Bath native
Charles S. Thompson 76 died at City hospital after an illness. Born in Bath son of John D. and Lucy Thompson he worked as a painter and marine engineer in Boston for over 70 years. He lived in Bath the last 25 years and is survived by his son EHield of Bangor and four brothers Samuel J West Bath Frank W Levi T Bath and George E Thompson of Mast Brunswick. A funeral will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eration
Wo. Patterson
Elizabeth Patterson
Janet
Tun
Nettie Simmons
Warren
Emery C. Deane
Augusta
Robertson
Waterville
Paul Wyman
Porthnd
Rob Reed
Porthind
Fo BK. Drake
IL J. OR. Tewksbury
W. Lorts
Portland
Donald FL. Wood
Banguer
BG. Daland
Posten
Laurenes
Se. Lancaster
Mass
And
Mes
T. W. Foster
G. LL Maxwell
Cortland
Goff
Wol. Milliken
Katherine Pinkham
Boston
Plittford
New York
Pinkhan
Charles S. Thompson
City Hospital
Bath
Soniof John DL
Lucy
Thompson
Tle
Ehield EL
Bangor
Samuel J
West Bath
Levi T
George EE. Thompson
Mast Brunswick
Mineral
Riedl Cros
Othe Grange Hall
Hose
Taneh
Fred W. Larrabee
Bow. Daggett
W. T. White
Georgie Knight
Mroo
J. DM. Lemont
Westbath
Pomona Grange
Topsham Wednesdry
Lowell School
Stacy Robbins
Larrabee
Larrabee’s Grove
Stanwood Street
Brunswick
Lillian Brown
Moster’s Point
Worthiod
Samuel F. Bates
Sabine
J. Everett Maye
Mixes Alma Reid
Russell Street
William Bailey
Helen Rogers
Gorham Normal School
Llewellyn Rogers
Loring Small
Wilbert
Mer
Samuel FF. Batex
Sabin
Erwin Whorff
John Whorf
Morin
Dad
Rodger Holden
Brown
Edward Chemings
New York City
Hh. W. Phaggett
J. J. Lemont
Sheldon
Washington
West Bath Red Cross annual report for 1927 shows busy year
West Bath Red Cross saw 17 meetings in 1927 with an average attendance of 25 and activities spanning clothing drives with 110 items. social events at the grange hall and at Miss Annie Lefrant’s home. quilts and felting projects. donations to the Mississippi Mood fund. and community outreach through auctions and penny collections. Notable notes include gatherings at West Bath Grange, updates on local families, and ongoing town news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
The
Red Cross Shows Organization
Red Cross
Jane
Jades
West Bath Grange Hall
Janelle
Annie ‘Lrefant
Wath Grange
Grange
Sagadahock Veterans Vote to Continue Organization
Sagadahock Veterans Association met Tuesday to decide to keep the organization active and not disband. They aim to strengthen the group, with meetings set for the second and last Wednesdays monthly and a slate of officers headed by Lowell Staples as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagandaheck
Firenan's Association
Sagadaheck
New England
Lowell Staples
Emerson J. Glidden
George Lacy
Archie Carey
Ambrose McNeill
John Dwyer
Chester H. McCabe
Albert Sanford
Harold Swain
Stephen Osborn
Linwood Higgins
Benjamin Aea
A Republican State Committee Clash Over Governor Focus
Daniel F. Field of Phillips attacked Gov. Ralph Mrewsier at a Republican meeting in Augusta but the committee took no action. The group set March 28 to April 10 for a state convention at Bangor with about 100 delegates, naming Congressman Carrol Leedy as temporary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Daniel F. Field
Phillips
Republican State Committee
Augusta
Field
Gavbrewster
United States
Arthur
Gould
Wresque Isle
United States Meneter
Bert M. Fernald
Aepublican Committee
Lewis OF. Darrows
Penobscot County
Banger
Carrol Leedy
1St District
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Sagadahoc Registry
Real property transfers documented in the Sagadahoc registry of deeds list numerous deeds between multiple buyers and sellers. Names include Kath Wythian, Mary I Yule, Fannie Bo Clement, Herbert Bo Kendall, Elvira AL Coombs, Madelyn AL Montgomery, and more across towns Georgetown Wittsburgh West Bath Woolwich and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Registry of
Kath Wythian Building Association
Sath Trust Co
Mary I Yule
Ernest Milton Everaed
Fannie Bo
Herbert Bo Kendall
Vivian
Clant Et al
Elvira AL Coombs
Frank C. Montgomery
Madelyn AL Montgomery
Lizzie Li
Coombs
Vivian OC. Viant
Towdein
Charles D Doughix
Detase Fortin
Dennis C. Small
Joseph Chilerdeseu
Bowdeinham
Kelph Foo
Fred F. Seavey
Vining
Dunlap
Ella S. Daechelder
William 0. Kendall
Charles L. Doersghiam
Bath
A. Dodglas
Bensjamin B. Douglass
John F. Hysler
John F. Oysler
Elmer Allen
Georgetown
Charles L. Douglas
Kiuth A. Douglas
Wittsburgh
van K. Kavanagh
William (. Albrecht
Winfield W. Morse
Arthur L. Totman
al. Richmenich
Fdna Lo Tarr
Benjamin
Donndiane Topsiam
Frances K. Curtis
Elmer W. Tripp
Felix Flagg
William HL Jordan
West Bath
Lra
Margaret A. Kaler
Lula FE
Bruce
Carleton BE. Trott
Former Bath Man Freeman C Curtis Seriously Ill
Friends of Freeman C Curtis formerly of Bath report his serious illness at Punta Gorda Florida. Curtis, born in Bath, son of Thomas and Mrs. Curtis of Pearl Street, lived near Judge Walter S Glidden later rebuilding a home on Lombard Street. He worked in insurance and bank circles before retiring to Sandy Creek near Bridgton where he ran a chicken and fruit farm. His wife died years ago and he has spent winters in Punta Gorda as his health declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman C. Curtis
Bath
Punta Gorda
Fla
Curtis
Thomas Curtis
Pearl Street
Walter S. Glidden
North End
Emily J. Foster
Elks Home
Lombard
Mayor Cahill Named Director at Kennebec Towage Co
Charles H. Cahill was elected a director to succeed the late Harry G. Deering at the Kennebec Towage Co annual meeting. Fred N. Buxton was re elected president with Edward L. Russell and others named to key posts as the Seguin boat undergoes overhaul for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hion
Charles H. Cahill
Kennebec Towage Co
Harry G. Deering
Bath Trust Co
Lhe
Seguin
South Porthand
Keonobee
Fred N. Buxton
Gardiner
Rupert P. Buxtee
Bath
Thomas S. Gibbons
Rex
Boston
Vres
Baxter
Treas
Gibbons
Lawrence Varinton
Augusta
L. L. Cooper
Tredney KE. Ross
Buth
Levin T. Williams
Hallowell
Mayor Cahill
Edward L. Russell
William S. Newell
Augusta Praises The Bad Man at Tuesday Show
HL Augustus Huxe directed The Bad Man in Augusta on Tuesday night under the YMCA Ladies department. The Kennebec Journal praised Mr House as the standout performer while noting his skill enhanced the polished production without overshadowing his cast mates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Huxe
Augusta
Ym.clal
Mr. House
The
Kennebec Journal
Last Year Breaks Records At Rigby Yard Portland Terminal
The year long traffic at Rigby Yard of the Portland Terminal Co a Maine Central subsidiary set new highs with 472,523 cars moving to and from the Maine Central, 354,727 to the Boston and Maine and 26,068 to the Grand Trunk Railway. The post flood period saw traffic surge but move smoothly under C H Priest the yard superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigby Yard
Rigby
Portland Terminal Company
Maine Central Railroad
Doston & Maine Railroad
Grand Trunk Railway
Boston
Portland
C. H. Priest
Portland Terminal Co
New England
Maine Central
Boston & Maine
Road Cleared Early After the Storm
About six inches of snow fell late Thursday night and Friday morning. The Board of Highways and Sewers had a tractor plow out early and laminar routes were cleared from Brunswick to New Meadows river. Street crews scraped sidewalks and city cars operated on the main line with service returning to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abouit
Main
Board of Highways and Sewers
Brunswick Real
New Meadows
Bruthwick Ato Xenture
Twe Oelock
Lisbon
Sifth
Brunswick
Drake attends meeting on Kennebec bridge pageant plans
Senator J Edward Drake joined the Kennebec bridge dedication subcommittee in Augusta for an informal session to discuss details of the pageant tied to the May dedication. Fellow members include Clyde H Smith William S Linnell Guy Torrey K E Robbins and Edwin W Clifford with another meeting set for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Drake
Augusta
Kennebec Bridge
Clyde H. Smith
Skowhegan
State Highway Commission
Drake
William S. Linnell
Worthind
Guy Torrey
Bar Harbor
Executive Council
Col
KE. A. Robbins
Camden
Kennebec
Edwin W. Clifford
Winthrop
Holley Declines Gubernatorial Candidacy in Maine
Frank Holley of North Anson president of the Maine Senate announces he will not seek the Republican nomination for governor in the upcoming primaries. His decision was communicated to political allies in letters dated the previous Saturday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Lemont of Eliot are visiting relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Vronk Oo] Holley
North Anson
Maine
Senate
Wtix
Mro
Herbert Lemont
Eliot
City
Union Veterans' Sons Prepare Permanent Memorial Home
Members of T. W. Hyde camp and the Sons of Union Veterans with the auxiliary plan a permanent memorial for Civil War veterans. They will buy the former Mallwart property at 60 Mitte Street, renovate it, and form the Union Veterans' Building Association with Joseph O. Day as president and Percy N. Nickerson as treasurer. The association seeks attorney general approval for incorporation and expects to take title within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hyde
Sons of Union Veterans
Tso” Mitte Street
Center Street
Vatch Soox of Union Veterans’ Building Association
Joseph O. Day
Percy N. Nickerson
Attorney General's Office
Edward W. Dyridgham
A. W. Fawcett
J. Edward Hughes
City of Bath Property Dispute Heads to Arbitration
Sagadahoc county commissioners met in Bath to hear the City of Bath's plan to take land on Front Street for widening. No hearing occurred as the case was continued at the city and landowner’s request. Attorneys agreed to arbitrate costs with three arbitrators to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Front
Lombard
Vine Streets
Bath
City of
Edward W. Bridgham
Walter 8. Glidden
Winslow Rouse
Roxbury
Mass
Rouse
Bad Chimney Fire At George Wright Home
A chimney blaze at the George Wright residence on North Bath prompted a call to the fire department Saturday morning. Engine 4 and Chief were alerted, with Clef Parks Driver Cloutier and volunteers rushing to Jack Hart's horse sled scene. Firefighters arrived with chemicals and stayed busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wright
North Bath
Engine 4
Clef Parks
Driver Cloutier
Jack Hart
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Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Peninsylvani Museum
Philadelphia
Padtimore & Ohio
Francis Cook
Main Street
Benjamin Quinnaima
Lewis Lowell
Dresden
Grace Day
East Eddington
Zina Chivis
Turner System
Cloverdale Co. Te Center
Water Street
Fr. OH. Gray
R.R. Reed
Deadford-Sortwell- Wright Post
American Legion
Commander Gray
Charles Keeler
Keeler
Midland
Academy
Mary Chase
Ralph Dunbar
Augusta Prest Co
Brewster
St. Philip's Church
St. Philip's Parish
Welock
Chewonki
BROM
Wiscasset Couneil
Pocahontas
Redmen's Hall
Leon G. Grover
Bradford C. Mcdonnett
Sachem
Cart M. L. Larrabee
Sagamore
Clarence 2. Bailey
Byron Adams
Prophet
John Merry
Wimp
Frank DB
Adis
Warmprun
John EB
Dickinseny
Forest Keble
Charles Cunningham
Walter Adams
Willian Gorham
Debn Mayo
Tlarry Lewis
Charles Dunten
Fred Mercy
Sannap
Edgar Ubten
Linwood Dilton
Dtines
Guard of the Forest
Rhingdon
Sachem Redennett
Dutley Simpson
Saumip
Peank Metcalt
Sugustius Young
Dirmariseetta
Plov
Nash
Pocahontas Mail
Blanche Pfilten
Mires
Sophia Preble
Alma Dickinsom
Phi Commer
Zina Davis
Dedi Maye
Ming Cowley
Wanopeia
Dreme Meteah
Thelen Cowley
Mable Trutelins
Pauli Riles
Riley
J. A. Laibhie
Adele Prebbs
Reg Hodson
Wats
Mmn
Herreheerse
Fewar Wats
Methodist Ehurch
Mir Roberts
Walcot Andrews
Stilmen Infirmary
Harvard College
Atmabee Lodge
No. Ti
W.oal Lowell
Noga
Misey
V.G
Santer
Not
Lethillenty
V. S
Sawyer
AL Peasdee
Rot Rundlett
J.C. Budd
W. Gs. Tribbard
Blk. Johnson
Chas
Eo Einerson
W. G. Hubbard
Minerscom
Franklin Club
Iss
Pianesduer
Liz
Io Neal
Miss Leafrox
Gold Sands
California
Cool
Dennison
Miss Probson
We. Sewall
Charles Sewallo
Anusie
Miss Hobson
Miss Lagalls
Longfellow
Miss Varney
God
PL Dicbson
Louise Lincoln
Mr. Holmes
Maine Federation of Women's Clibs
Maine Fed
Augusta Trust Company
Wiscasset, Maine
DR. Pierce
Golden Medical
Mississippi Mood Fund
Financial Report
Beattel
Ian Seagate
Annie Wylie Stackpole
Sagadahock
Carrie M. Sampson
High Street
Arthur V. Sampson
Columbia Road
Woodfords
ATE
Cahill
Frank Holley
Union Veterans’ Sons
Rel
Y. C. Lab
Sparta
Berkeley
Cal
Thrilling
Arlington St
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