Widow Westport notes town socials and frost affected travel
Westport brief recounts social gatherings at Charles Cromwell's and South End school events to raise funds for the pastor and school room. It mentions Capt Thomas McLaughlin visiting from Farmington, a near drowning incident on the river ice at Smellville, illnesses, baptisms, and locals visiting, plus road conditions and frost patterns across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McLaughlin
Farmington
McCarthy's Landing
Dennis Tarbox
Elmer Greenleaf
Smellville
Charles L. Cromwell
Rachel Greenleaf
Dr. Wyman
Georgetown
Lomeltville
North End
South End
Capt. T. McLaughlin
McCartyr
Bath Advertises Wyoming's Launch Photos
The Youths Companion notes Bath as the home of the big six master Wyoming, launched from Percy & Small yard in November. Two photographs by Arthur H. Brown depict the launch and the vessel under full sail on the cover page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Youth's Companion
Bath
Wyoming
Percy & Small Yard
Arthur H. Brown
Poultry Economics Showcases Biddy the Bird
US poultry stats reveal 1909 value of American hens eggs and meat at 625 million dollars with eggs half the value. Farmers get 18 to 45 cents a dozen while consumers pay 25 to 50 cents. About 150 million hens lay 120 eggs yearly, each hen generating 2 dollars in egg value with 50 cents for upkeep, yielding a 1.50 net profit per hen annually and a $20 per hen capitalization at five percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wall Street
Biddy
KIEPORM IN ATHLETICS
A remark from January Century cautions that rampant emulation in American sports may tempt youth to overdo athletic pursuit and neglect reading the value of moderation. The quote emphasizes balance between athletic zeal and scholarly activity.
Bowdoin Farmer Sells Prize Cattle to N E B Curtis
H Maxim of Bowdoin sold his farm and seven head of prize Devon and Swiss cattle to N E B Curtis of Bowdoin. Maxim, a longtime cattle farmer, has earned prizes statewide and is related to inventor Hiram Maxim. The note places the sale two days past in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Maxim
Bowdoin
N. EB. Curtis
Maxim
Hiram Maxim
Bath Merchants Endorse City Council Library Appointment
The Bath Merchants' Association votes to support the City Council action on January 19 electing Ernest K. Kelley to the Patten Library book committee. A five member committee is named to study industrial welfare and report at the next meeting. A three person committee is appointed to pursue matters with Maine Central railroad officials and others for forthcoming findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Parker
W. E. Chase
George Ek. Thompson
Charles H. Mason
George F. Jackson
Bath Merchants’Association
Ernest K. Kelley
Patten Library
Maine Central Railroad
Richmond Maine News Review of Local Events and People
Ice dealers fill houses as Curtis crew works at icehouses and Turner Center creamery. Miss Mary Hall visits Boston. Miss Jennie Hall attends Ellis concert in Portland. Pianist Olga Famaroff performs. Mrs Stratton travels to Melrose for ill mother. Dinsmores return from Boston. Charles Alexander visits Augusta. Capt Darrah and son arrive from Boston with Horatio L Foss load of lumber. Victor Ring sells John Smith farm to Hiram Hanover. Local figures: Pike of Wayne guest of Saunders. Pushard visits Gardiner and Augusta. Willie Baker falls through ice. rescued unharmed. Eastern Star Assembly meets at Curtis Hall. Skelton teaches in Winslow. Annie Larrabee visits Ruth Maxwell. Dillie Oliver visiting Georgetown. Ice houses nearly full. quality praised. Knight ships potatoes to Massachusetts. profit about $1.20 per bag. Farmers and Mechanics club elects 1910 officers. fair time noted. Samuel Ring dies in North Abington at age 11. Obediah Curtis dies in Tops ham. Maria Temple injured in sleigh accident. Alexander visits Augusta. Walter Hayes heads to Aroostook for year-long potato work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Skelton
Winslow
Annie Larrabee
Lewiston
Ruth Maxwell
Dillie Oliver
Georgetown
Old Homestead
Q. F. Knight
Massachusetts
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Club
George M. Curtis
Edwin Totman
F. G. Libby
S. B. Hathorn
C. Shepard
B. R. Shepard
A. Pinkham
Z. E. Douglas
B. Hathorne
N. H. Skelton
Wm. Faircloud
Samuel Ring
Edgecomb Quarterly Meeting Schedule at Corliss Street Church
The Edgecomb Quarterly meetings unfold Tuesday through Thursday at Corliss Street Church in this city. Programs include prayers, devotions, and multiple sermons from ministers such as Rev. Jas A Shaw Rev O W Folsom Rev G E Kneeland Rev Edwin Blake Rev J J Hill Rev A C Brown and Rev Geo W Kelley with topics The Religions of India Turning the World Upside Down The Boy Problem and Proving God among others. The schedule features conference business quiet hours addresses conference conducting the local Sunday School and adult class sessions, plus a strategic discussion on improving attendance and profitability of Quarterly Meetings.
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Edgecomb
Corliss Street
Geo. W. Kelley
Portland
E. B. Tetley
Topsham
Pres
Sagadahoc Co
S. Assoc
J. J. Hill
Lewiston
Maine State
S. S. Assoc
Dont Experiment With Kidney Trouble Says Bath Citizen
A Bath resident urges using Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain urinary issues and dizziness claiming it cured her two year struggle. She bought from Webber's Drug Store took four boxes and was relieved with system built up and symptoms dispersed. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bath
T. C. Stevens
Russell St
Doan
Webber's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Illness and quarantine at Talbot home in Winneganceh
Frank Talbot, son of Charles Talbot, is ill with diphtheria and the house is under quarantine. An early week warm spell caused the ice to break up, opening a clear channel to the Morse mill, a rarely seen sight for this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Talbot
Charles Talbot
Morse Mill
More Pinkham Cures Reported By Worried Patients
Oronogo Missouri woman says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased her nervous wreck symptoms and bearing down, while St Louis resident reports relief from female weakness and backache after regular use. The ad urges other sufferers to try the remedy, claiming cures for inflammation ulceration and related ailments at a low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oronogo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
Mae Meck Nici
St. Louis
Pinkham
Lydia Fr. Pinkham
Engagement of Larmond Rowe and Genevieve Davis Reported
Local notices describe Larmond H. Rowe and Miss GenevL. Davis engagement and a scarlet fever case at the town’s lower end leading to quarantine. Other items note doctors attending H. G. Rowe, Ada McGilvery visiting from Portland, and residents’ activities including fishing, clamming, and school closings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada McGilvery
Portland
Larmond H. Rowe
Genevall. Davis
Roy Moore
George Rowe
Bath
Warner Lewis
South Dresden Notes Include School Schedules and Local Installations
South Dresden reports town schools closed Friday except Center Bridge for another week due to recess in scarlet fever period. Residents attended South M E church meeting and sleighing thrived as farmers harvested ice. Willis Perkins returned from Maine. people joined Richmond installation on Friday night January 21. Modern Woodmen installed at Pownalboro hall. Mrs Bickford recovering from appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Bridge
South M. E. Church
Willis Perkins
Maine
Richmond
Pownalboro Hall
E. G. Bickford
Don’t Invite Rheumatism With Pink Pills Claims
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood building cure for rheumatism. It cites a Philadelphia man’s relief after weeks of treatment and asserts lasting immunity if the blood stays pure. The pitch notes tonic use, dosing costs, and a free booklet offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Robert W. Shoemaker
Ludlow Street
Philadelphia
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Maine Central R R Schedule October 4 1909
Train timetable for Bath and branches shows Eastbound and Westbound departures with multiple daily slots. Lists Bath routes to Skowhegan Belfast Bangor Bucksport Augusta Waterville Calais Eastport and Washington County connections. Includes branch lines to Rockland Lewiston Farmington Bruns wick and Sunday schedules. Ends with official signatures Morris McDonald and general supervisor in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Skowhegan
Belfast
Bangor
Bucksport
Augusta
Waterville
Calais
Washington County
Vanceboro
St. John
Helfast
Jar Harbor
Foxcroft
Greenville
Mattawamkeag
Eastport
Wash. Co. R. R
Bar Harbor
St. Stephens
Way
Portland
Boston
Montreal
Quebec
Fpabyan
Lancaster
Bridgton and
Bartlett
Rockland
Lewiston
Farmington
Brunswen
Woolwich
Nerangern Morris McDonald
Peearee
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Westport
Louise Brooks
Boothbay Harbor
A. E. Gove
Wiscasset
J. E. Gove
Horace Lewis
Phelan
Allen Gove of
Trevett
Ladies’ Aid
G. G. Judkins
E. L. Sawyer
A .E. Gove
Frank Tarbox
J. S. Knights
Alice Shea
Scott
Hank
Child
Kieporm
Giiporte
Weas
R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Worup’s Dispensary
Meprcat Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Johnson
S. Johnson & CO
Boston, Mass
Parsons
B. F. Curtis
Turner Center
A. T. Dinsmore
Amy Dinsmore
Charles Alexander
John Darrah
Horatio L Foss
Ber
Victor Ring
W. D Hutchins Co
John Smith
Hiram Han
A. J. Pike
Wayne
W. H. Saunders
Thomas Pushard
Gardiner
Willie Baker
Eastern Star Assembly
Curtis Hall
Ent
Maria Temple
A. Alexander
Walter Hayes
Aroostook
Jas. A. Shaw
India
O. W. Folsom
J. A. Purinton
G. E. Kneeland
Clarence L. Wheaton
Boothbay
Edwin Blake
West Falmouth
Heavenly Vision
J. B. Cow
Pres. Maine
F. B
Frank A. Varney
Arthur A. Heald
Laymen's Sec. of
A. C. Brown
Ashdale
Hibbard Lockhart
Chas. Stevens
Phippsburg
C. C
Crosty
Arrowsic
H. G. Rowe
Sarah E. Snowman
W. H. Holland
W. F. Boucher
Charles Hanna
Morse
William Hart
T. A. Huston & Co
Auburn
E. C. Merry
George Boyd
Jennie Blaisdell
Harmon's Harbor
Madeson Berry
Dresden
Pratt’s Poultry Food For Sale B
Glenwood
Atwoods
Charles Scott
Atwood
Ritters
Lewis J Sawyer
Washinton St
Carlton Block
Maine Central RR
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