Benjamin Green 63 Dies at Bath Home
Benjamin Green, 63, of 121 Court street Bath, died at home of heart trouble after illness of six weeks. Born in Phippsburg, he worked in Hyde Windlass Co machine shop. Survived by wife Mary Darah and ten children, including four daughters and two sons, plus 15 grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. at the residence conducted by Rev L W West. burial in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Green
Phippsburg
Mary Green
Bath
Mary Darah
Hyde Windlass& Co
Alice Smith
West Bath
Minnie White
Mifred Phillips
Nellie Green
John A. Green
Troyd Green
Court Street
L. W. West
The
People’s Baptist Church
Oak Grove
Gilbert Atwood 70 Ship Carpenter Dies After Illness
Gilbert Atwood 70 a noted ship carpenter died Saturday in Phippsburg after a two year illness. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm in Bath at his son's home Wallace Atwood 57 Washington St. Born in Barrington Nova Scotia he lived in Bath over 20 years and in Rockland. He leaves wife six sons Wallace Howard Warold Willard John and Clarence all in Bath and Phippsburg and two daughters Mrs Horace Woodman Bath and Mrs Lora Woodman California along with several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Atwood
Phippsburg
Bath
Wallace Tl, Atwood
Washington Street
Mr. Atwood
Barrington
Shelburne
N. S
Benjamin
Deborah Atwood
Rockland
Wallace I
Howard A
Warold
Willard B
John J
Clarence Atwood
Horace i, Woodman
Lora Woodman
Clifornia
Death of Horace G. Jaquith in Bath
Horace G. Jaquith, 64, dies at home on Center street January 1 from valvular heart and kidney trouble after three months illness and City hospital surgery. Born in Albion to Harrison and Octavia Jaquith, he lived in Bath four years, worked as a meat cutter then for the Park and Cemetery board. Survived by wife Abbie Littlefield of Durham, four children, and one brother. Funeral was Saturday at 1 PM at 18S Court Street with burial in Durham family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace G. Jaquith
Center — Street
Jacquith
City Hospital
Albion
Harrison and
Octavia Jacquith
Bath
Park and Cemetery Board
Asa P. Whittam Dies at 78 in Bath
Asa P. Whittam of Bath died at his daughter’s home 385 Snow Park Friday after a lingering illness. He was born in North Bath to Thomas T. and Abigail Knights Whittam and is survived by two sons Winfield G. Whittam Wollaston Mass and Jed EF Whittam Beachmont Mass, two daughters Stella A. Whittam Wollaston Mass and Mrs. E. E. Morse Bath, two brothers William North Bath and Randolph Wollaston Mass, a sister Mrs. George R. Ward North Bath, and five grandchildren. The private funeral was at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mrs. B. E. Morse’s home 85 Snow Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa P. Whittam
Bath
E. E. Morse
Snow Park
Mr. Whittam
North Bath
Thomas ,T
Abagail Knights Whittam
Winfield G. Whittam
Wollaston
Mass
Red EF. Whittam
Beachmont
Stella
Mrs Justina Walters Dies After Shock in Rutland
Mrs Justina Walters mother of Rutland residents dies after a two week illness. Survived by husband Thomas A Walters and three sons Harry A of this city George and Arlington of Rutland. daughter Edna Flanigan. also a brother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itarry A. Walters
The
Bath National Bank
Rutland
Justina Walters
George W Lowell Dies After Illness At 87 In Sebasco District
George W Lowell, 87, a longtime Sebasco district resident of Phippsburg, died after a four week illness from heart trouble. Funeral Sunday with burial in the family lot. He was born in Phippsburg and lived there his entire life. He is survived by five sons Sumner Harpswell Nathaniel Saco Alonzo Sebasco William Parker Head Lewis Lowell Thath and daughter Mrs Nellie Curran Saco plus several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Lowell
Sebasco
Phippsburg
Lowell
Sumner
Obituary for Michael O'Donnell Bath Longshoreman
Michael O'Donnell 64, a longtime Bath longshoreman, died after a two week illness at City Hospital. Born in Bath to James O'Donnell, he spent most of his life there. Survived by cousins Mrs. James C. Mulligan and Mrs. Joseph Reed in Bath. Funeral held Saturday at St Marys Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O’donnell
City Hospital
Bath
James O'Donnell
James C. Mulligan
Joseph Reed
St. Mary’s Church
James Gilson Burned To Death In Cambridge Truck Crash
James Gilson, driver of a furniture van, was burned to death when his truck overturned in Cambridge Massachusetts. His remains were burned beyond recognition. He has a sister in Bath Mrs Jeannette Decker who lives at Union and Water streets and a father who is a truck driver living in Gardiner.
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James Gilson
Cambridge
Mass
Gilson
Bath
Jeannette Decker
Union
Water Streets
Gardiner
Woman in New Auburn Finds Relief with Dr True's Elixir
A New Auburn Maine woman shares how she suffered in silence from stomach issues and headaches until she tried Dr True's Elixir, calling it mild, pleasant to take, and effective. She reports a clearer complexion and improved appearance and urges others to try the laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Auburn
Maine
True
Dr. True
Bath Chautauqua Praised for Self Sustaining Model
The Bath piece cites The Billboard praising Swarthmore Pennsylvania Chautauqua System for funding via intrinsic merit. It chronicles growth from 41 towns in 1912 to 500 by 1920 across 15 states and three provinces, arguing communities should avoid profiteering through chautauquas and lyceums.
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Bath
Chautauqua
Swathmore
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Chautauqua
Swarthmore
L.a
Lyceum
Canada
Vanl M. Pearson
Two Cars Derail Without Serious Damage on Maine Central Run
At 12.35 Friday, two cars derailed while being hauled from the ferry Ferdinando Gorges. Ice struck the stern causing a brief derailment, but train and boat crews acted calmly. cars were jacked up and reset with minor damage and no serious accident.
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Maine Central
Ferdinando Gorges
European Relief Fund Contribu tors Listed for Bath
The European relief fund in Bath reached 1 685.90 by January 18. Several donors contributed through churches and schools, including Central Congregational church Edward W. Bridgham and others such as Grace Episcopal Elizabeth Gould and Thompson Bros. The list also notes many unnamed supporters and anonymous friends.
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Bath
European Relief Fund
Edward W. Bridgham
Central Congregational Church
Ton
Elwell
Crosby
Richard C. Gachenbach
Carl Fuller
Grace Episcopal Church
Elizabeth G. Gould
James B. Drake
Miss Marie McAllister Hosts Birthday Party
Miss Marie McAllister celebrated her twelfth birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McAllister on Drummond street. The event featured music, dancing, parlor games, a cake with 12 candles, treats, a peanut hunt, ghost stories, and prizes for Ethel Lumsden and Alice Dowie. Attendees included Lucile Beals, Mabel O'Hara, Marion O'Hara, Bessie Crosman, Alice Towie, Ethel Bowie, Ethel Tumsden, Adeline McAllister, Mary McAllister, and Dorothy McAllister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew McAllister
Drummond Street
Marie
Ethel Lumsden
Alice Dowie
Miss McAllister
Lucile Beals
Mabel O'Hara
Marion O'Hara
Bessie Crosman
Alice Towie
Ethel Bowie
Ethel Tumsden
Adeline McAllister
Mary McAllister
Dorothy McAllister
Turbine innovation revolutionizes propulsion at Iron Works talk
The Bath Iron Works address highlights a successful experiment uniting turbine and propeller that modernized turbine design. Charles P. Wetherbee, VP, describes connections to Parsons of England and shares anecdotes from his visit. A recent gale at Whiskeag caused losses including a camp, vest, watch, and oil staves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Wetherbee
Bath Iron Works
Wetherbee
Parsons
England
Fred Hart
Maine News Roundup Includes Temple Petition and Local Incidents
In Bangor a 27 year old fireman Fencces Comeau dies in hospital from an apparent sleeping sickness. Maine Central Railroad remains active as Hardy era topics mix with local tributes. A Bangor committee reports 100 excess signatures for a Mystic Shrine temple to serve Eastern Maine, with Kora Temple Lewiston backing. Brooksville wool into homespun for a Senator Harding suit is noted. Nelson Luce, 86, remains a key Maine education official with over 60 years in service. Court actions involve Pope McKinnon and Charles Krinsky over illegal liquor. multiple fines and jail terms. A new Mount Sinai Cemetery corporation is formed to replace a two year legal dispute. Fractured leg for Frank Fasulo after a Grand Trunk accident. Disappearance of Martin Paulin unresolved. rumors of body false. Biddeford Republican club hosts Spring campaign planning. A man Siegel is treated after a carbolic acid incident at Adams House in Biddeford. Rev. Robert J. Evans accepts a post in Albany and will wrap Fort Fairfield duties. Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce talks by law changes. strong turnout despite cold. Woolwich fishermen report smelts gathered on frozen Woolwich ice. six pounds caught by Bradford Belanger.
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Fencces
Comeau
Bangor
Maine Central Railroad
Ferdinand Comeau
Holyoke
Mass
Webster
Maine
Lewiston
Brooksville
Harding
Laura Jackson
Vermont
Boston
Jackson
Senator Harding
Nelson Luce
State Educational Department of
Tha
Freedom Academy
Waldo County
Luce
Great Forest
St. John
Fort Kent
Pope Dr. McKinnon
Pangor
Charles Krinsky
Houston
Archibald
Worts
Mel Whinnon
Krinsky
Military Street
Albert Ferguson
Richmond
N. T
George M. Hlanson
Chambers
Portland
Hebrew Benevolent Burial Association
Trebrew Synagogue Society
Mount Sinai Cemetery Association
Frank Fasulo
Arcadia Street
East Deering
Grand Trunk
Maine General Hospital
Martin Paulin
Rumford
Biddeford
Republican Club
Republican
M. Harry Wehlan
Albany
N. Y
Fort Fairfield
Evans
St. Pauls
Chamber of Commerce
U. L. Evans
Robinhood Reports Signs of Spring In 1921
Williams & Brumayer report a northward goose flight on Jan 21 1921 a turtle found on the highway travelling north and a zero degree day. Birdsong at sunrise and robin redbreasts heard lately mark a late winter transition in Robinhood with unusually mild weather for January.
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E. A. Williams
Williams & Brumayer
Robinhood
C. P. Powers
Mercury
Thomas Hagan
Robin Redbreast
Rodinhood
Band Buys Trumpets Costing Over $700 for Concert Use
Gaudreau's Concert band upgraded its cornet section with five Vega Standard trumpets costing over $700. The instruments, same pitch and tone as those used by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, replace varied personal instruments and promise improved concert sound ahead of the next Bath Opera House program. The band has also spent hundreds on uniforms and other gear and plans more performances in Maine towns this season. Rehearsals occur Sundays with Conductor Gaudreau preparing a new program for the Bath concert early next month.
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Gaudreau
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston Opera
Land Loys
Maine
Hoon
Gandresu
Hovporary Mimbers
Bath Opera Louse
Vespers Delight Bath Audience with New Cantata
Vespers at Central church featured a new cantata The City of God by Alex Matthews written for the 400th Protestant Reformation anniversary. The four part work, opening Great is the Lord and closing Awake, Awake, impressed the audience with fine solos by Mrs Hatch and Mr Shaw.
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Central Church
Bath
City of God
Alex Matthews
Witten
Zion
Mia. Hatch
Mr. Shaw
Jerusalem
Shaw
Lincoln
Many New Members Join Bath Rifle Club
New members flock to the Bath Rifle Club as its popularity grows. The club plans matches on Wednesday or Thursday nights depending on gym availability, with the first event possibly next week. Members will be classed by ability and Maine State Pair officials announce fall dates. Also notices of an annual stockholders meeting for Watson Frye Co Ltd in Bath on Jan 18 1821 and probate court orders in Sagadahoc are recorded.
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Bath Rifle Club
Dist
Magnet
Volz
U.mlc.a
Maine
Watson, Frye Co. Ltd
Y M.C
Bath
Sagadanoc
Sagadahoc
A.T
Harriet FE. Palmer
Mary Alma Palmer
Laura B. Palmer
County
James S. Lowell
State OF
Sagadahoe
Sagada
Ly Cattsine
Cai County
Sagadahioc
William D. Sewall
Emma D. Sewall
James S. Lowfuelt
Tennary
Wilbur C. Oliver
Chester M. Oliver
Gadahec
Seaid
Rath
James S. Lowfli
Jonathan Dodge
Saradahoe
Ath
Sagadatee
Ald An
Said
Ald
Forendon
State OF Maine
Sagadahot
Guy G. Crocker
Joseph W. Crocker
Waine
Annie M. Crocker
Mabel I. Crocker
Bath Driving Club plans big season for horseback races
Bath Driving club members forecast a strong season with races at Lily Pond weekly as long as ice holds. They plan to classify Bath horses into groups and may add a horse show and derby featuring riders of both genders. Announcements will follow on club actions.
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Bath Driving Club
Lily Pond
Bath
Giave
Harry Thompson
Carrie Chaney Buck
Anna Morse
Driving Club
Eri
Augusta Chamber Charts Winter Sports Push in Maine
The Augusta Chamber of Commerce plans to promote winter sports as Maine’s climate and hardy residents key to the state's athletic reputation. A Florwen Dinner on January 25 will feature W B Findlay of Montreal, a winter sports authority, to spur fundraising for a statewide Winter sports program centered in Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Maine
W. BE. Findlay
Montreal
Quebec
Ma. Findlay
Ife
Augusta Maine
Texas Club Bowlers Defeat Red Men in Park Alleys Match
Texas club bowlers defeated the Red Men by pinfall 1420 to TaS60 with Reynolds starring for Texas. He set a first round five string record of 548 at about 110 average, lifting Texas near the Red Men in team standings. The Baxters faced Washington club later, but that match was postponed for the Boomerang show at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Park
Reynolds
Texas Club
Baxters
Washington
Opera House
Bath Iron Works Worker Hurt By Falling Spall
Edward J. Hogan, a burner at Bath Iron Works, was struck on the head by a spall, a cross beam, as it fell from a crane while workers moved it inside hull SG. He was treated at City Hospital and showed signs of recovery. the impact also knocked out a tooth for Harry Thurlow. Hogan is a veteran and husband with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Edward J. Hogan
Ilogan
Hull SG
Hogan
Ile
City Hospital
Tegan
EF. J. Hogan
Bath Tron Works
Harry Thurlow
Fire on the River Sparks Waterfront Interest
On a windy Friday a drifting oil debris mass from an industrial plant burned midstream, drawing locals to the riverfront. While rumors blamed a campfire, a motor boat, or an ice cake, officials said the oily debris self-extinguished after a torch was applied and the breeze carried it downstream.
Helpess With Rheumatism in Senate Chamber
Paragraphs describe a Senate chamber scene where officials confront rheumatism related discomfort. The brief notes focus on mobility issues and official posture during proceedings. No concrete names or dates are provided in the readable text.
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Benjamin &. Green
Horace G. Jacquith
Mrs
James Gilson Burns
Miss Marie McAllister
Woolwich
Bradford Belanger
Rifle Club
William FF. Dunham
Sapacdahoe
Fred A. Pape
Albert G. Page, Jr
Fred A. Pace
Catherine D. Hawley
Mary B. Pare
Frank J. G. Page
San Francisco
Cal
Donald Pare
Milford
Conn
Laura L. G. Ge
Sylvia Brusati
Florence
Italy
Mary
Fred A. Page
Walter S. Glidden
Sacadahoc
Eaid Courty
Andary
A. D
William F. Dunham
Annette McAllister
John W. Stewart
Beth
Sail Covety
Petitiojer
James
Wil
Dunham
William FL Dunham
Lénna
Savadahoe
Newcastle
Cyrthia J. Adams
Saul Erate
Cynthia J. Adams
Sata
Wiscatset
Dane
Charles Hinnewell
Ham
Hewell Hors Todand
Wilson — Bailey
Wilson Bailey
Wiscasset
As Los UK
Ames S. Lowell
Willi NT
Dunham, Register
Guy'g. Crocker
Arthur J. Dunton
Mainf
Sbath
Said County
Cony
Reristerss
Emma Mitchell
Joseph R. Mitchell
William F. Dunstam
Charles ‘Hate
Lucy Rovers
Charles W. Minott
William. F. Dunham
Lee Foeeseess
Weber
Red Men
Melzard
Caron
Iver
Edward Hogan
Spall
Alexander Munro
OG Densburg
Norway
Deering
Morse
Searboro
Westbrook Sem
Gan
Stu
Senate
Senate Chamber
Siniines Iy
Sert Haen
L. Hrxest Titorn Ton
Secs
Jn Thayer
Clyde R. Chapman
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