Lectures at Morse High on Paper Pulp and Small Fruits
Last Friday evening, Bailey School of Industries at Morse High hosted two lectures. Professor Gus A Durgin discussed the history and modern production of paper pulp from wood and demonstrated chemical methods and dyeing, noting U.S. dependence on Germany for dyes. A. K. Gardner spoke on Small Fruits, focusing on strawberries, soil prep, fertilizer, and cultivation methods, with emphasis on runners and bed formation.
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Bailey School of Industries
Morse High School
Gus A Durgin
Assembly
Durgin
England
Germany
Maine
New York
L. B. Chapman
C. W. Barber
Bailey School
Beacons Lead Park League As Clothiers Chase
Park League standings show Beacons building a strong lead over Clothiers after last week’s games. Hyde Windlass remains atop the second division as the official results from Saturday are reported.
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Beacons
The
Clothiers
Hyde Windlass
P.C. Beacons
Shipping cargo risk proposal eyed for Atlantic trade
EB C Plummer of Bath, secretary of the Atlantic Carriers Association, reports a 1915 government return showing 240,938 tons capacity in four to six masted schooners and square-rigged ships. He says insurers limit cotton carriage and urges government sea-risk coverage to mobilize these vessels for overseas trade.
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Washington
Boston Herald
EB. C. Plummer
Bath
Atlantic Carriers’ Association
Department of Commerce
Senate
Atlantic
Gulf Ports
Plummer
Redfield
Real estate transfers and local court action reported
Real estate transfers were recorded in Arrowsic Topsham Bowdoin Georgetown Bath Woolwich and Richmond with numerous property handoffs. Two shipments of liquor libeled by Sheriff Oliver were forfeited to the county after claimants failed to appear in Municipal Court. Park League game saw Eurekas edge Clothiers in a tight match with high scores led by Martin 99 and a Clothiers dummy totaling 276.
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Registry of Deeds
Milo A. Everest
Edwin M. Hall
Arrowsie
Drusilla L. Furbish
Als
A. Crosby Kennett
Topsham
Charles R. Smith
Andrew Byhns
Bowdoin
Charles EF. Pettengill
John Alan Groves
Georgetown
Ella R. Towle
Et. Als
Pearl P. Smith
Woolwich
Bertha S. Bernatto
Esther S. Mains
George King
Bath
Abbie F. Reynolds
William R. Noble
Emeline S. Gray
Edwin H. Phinney
Elmira
George Arnold
George M. Lampher
Richmond
Susan D. Noble
Bertha M. Sholes
Charles F. Norris
Walter H. Gordon
Oliver
Eurekas
Clothiers
Martin
Pinklets Gentle Laxative Claim for Constipation
An early 20th century advertisement touts Pinklets as a safe laxative to relieve gas on the stomach and constipation. It claims quick relief from coated tongue headaches backache and skin eruptions and promises long term correction with regular use.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Bath's L A Purington Reaches Ninety in 1915 Tribute
Mrs. L A Purington of Bath celebrated her ninety first as her daughter Mrs Oscar Merrill hosted the observance in Durham. The Bath resident, longtime Elm St Baptist Church member, recalls over seventy years of local history. A poem honoring her encircled the event describing age as a crowned oak.
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L. A. Purington
Bath
Oscar Merrill
Durham
Elm St. Baptist Church
Portland Teachers Plan Educational Trip For April Vacation
The Portland Teachers Association executive committee proposes an April vacation educational trip open to Maine teachers. Three options are Bermuda Atlantic City and Montreal with varied accommodations and excursions. A special committee will finalize plans, aiming to make this a major, beneficial project for the association.
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Portland Teachers’ Association
Portland
Maine
Portland Association
Bermuda
Atlantic City
Montreal
Fred H. M. Witham
Helen M. King
Clara B. Smart
Association
Notable Cumberland County Farmer Aid Keeps Man Afloat
An elderly Cumberland County farmer recalls helping a down and out man eighteen years earlier after the latter was arrested in Portland. The stranger later traced him in Boston, rewarding kindness with $19.59 and a $500 bill, revealing the power of aid to alter lives and fortunes.
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Cumberland County
Worumbo
Earth
Boston
Friend St
Kirt
Portland
Jimmy
Newton
Richmond Playground Donation From Maine Reader
In Bath Maine on January 18 1915 M J McCormick sends 1.09 to the Richmond Playground Association via W F Dunham secretary to honor the sponsor known as Kiddie The note explains the child was born in Richmond though now thirty one and expresses hope the playground benefits local citizens both old and young.
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M. J. McCormick
Playground Association
Richmond
W. F. Dunham
Richmond Bee
Bath
Maine
Mr. Dunham
Bee
Obituary of Mrs Jane M Swett 74 at 22 Oak St
After an extended illness Mrs Jane M Swett widow of Edwin W Swett died at home 22 Oak Street on Sunday evening aged 74 years 9 months 23 days She was born in Arrowsie daughter of William and Pamela Potter resided in the city twenty years Her husband a lumber merchant died 27 years ago Survived by son Harry G Swett Jennie M Swett three brothers Edwin A Potter Chicago John G Brooklyn Williams Arrow sic and sister Mrs James G Dunning Springfield Funeral held Tuesday at 2 PM from 32 Oak St
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Arrowsie
Sife
William
Pamela Potter
Swett
Winter Street Congregational Church
Harry G. Swett
Jennie M. Swett
Edwin A. Potter
Chicago
John G
Brooklyn
Williams
Arrowsic
James G. Dunning
Springfield
Oak St
Wreck debris from Alice M. Lawrence reaches Bath for reuse
The boom bowsprit martingale and chains from the schooner Alice M. Lawrence wrecked at sea have arrived in Bath. They will be refitted and used on the Dorothy Palmer, which is currently being repaired at Percy & Co.
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Alice M. Lawrence
Bath
Dorothy Palmer
Percy
Woman in Bad Condition Praises Pinkham Remedy
Montpelier Vermont resident Mrs Mary Gauthier reports improved health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She cites regularity reduced pain and less bloating and urges others to try the remedy. The ad notes the company's confidential advice from Lynn Massachusetts and promises a woman will respond.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Gauthier
Ridge St., Montpelier, Wt
Lydia E.pinkham
Probate petitions and notices in Sagadahoc Maine 1915
A compilation of probate actions from Sagadahoc County Maine 1915 includes petitions in the matter of Oscar T Sewall estate and guardianship accounts for George J Taylor and Charles F Magoun. Court orders require publication in Bath Independent to notify interested parties and for appearances at probate hearings in Bath.
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Sagadahoc
Bath
Mary J. Taylor
George J. Taylor
Said
Notice of Foreclosure on Maine Mortgage Property
Henry Fawcett announces foreclosure of Richard O Emmons mortgage on real estate in Bath Sagadahoe County Maine due to breach of condition. Property area bounded by Western Avenue and land of Coombs Standish Leonard and Leonard estate with Thomas Leonard’s lands. Foreclosure claim dated January 19 1915.
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Richard O. Emmons
Path
Sagadahoe
Maine
Reed
Bath
Western Avenue
Fred W. Coombs
David G. Standish
Fred C. Leonard
Thomas Leonard
Henry Fawcett
SALE OF LARGE CHICKS AND SALES REPRESENTATIVE OFFER
Red chicks for sale hatch dates June 15 22 29 at ten dollars per hundred from Hannah Howard Winthrop Me contact Tel. Also SALESMAN WANTED to handle Sagadahoc and adjacent counties with salary or commission The Harvey Oil Co renee g
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SAILE
R. I
Hannah Howard
Winthrop
Sagadahoc
Harvey Oil Co
Renee G
Probate notices from Sagadahoc County 1915
Court orders petition a widow and trustees to publish notices in the Bath Independent. Administrators and executors must show cause why accounts or requests should be allowed, with three weeks of public notice in Bath. Dates reference January and February 1915 in Sagadahoc County.
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Sagadahoc
Josefa Crosby Sewall
Englewood
New Jersey
Edward Dpd, Douglas
Rye
New York
Oscar T. Sewall
Bergen County
Sagadahoe
Edward D. Douglas
Edward Dpd
Douglas
State OF New York
Elizabeth Fitzsimmons
New York Register
State OF
Maine
Bath
Said
Guardian
James
Lowell
Helen H. Magoun
Charles Fr. Magoun
Tuth
Orverel
James ‘S. Lowell
Alice
Good
Cumberland
Edward W. Wheeler
State OF Maine
Ieeras
Elmer FE. Prince
D.b.n
Jeremiah M. Prince
Bowdoin
James 8
Annetta Higgins
Daniel H. Higgins
Topsham
Sagadahioc
Ann E. Thompson
James S. Lowell
George E. Hughes
Margaret J. Kiggs
Georgetown
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Oftal
Fletcher
Castoria
Cate Lleyd
Chichester S
Chichester
Assa
Heaven
Nellie P. Merrill
Burrenet Arene
Denver Post
Edwin W. Swett
Jane M
Ning
Cyrus W. Longley
Register
F. S. Curtis
Centre Street
Bath, Maine
Goud
Warren W. Goud
Alice 8. Goud
Lester Goud
Waltham
Mass
Edna ‘Goud Dyer
Jesse Goud
Bangor
Horatio A. Duncan
Laura A. Duncan
Emma E. Little
Atte Cyrus
Longley
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