Old Belcher proclamation on Dunbar lands in Sagadahoc story
In 1732 a royal order in council revoked David Dunbar’s authority over Sagadahoc lands and required his removal from Fort Frederick and surrounding parcels. The proclamation by Governor Jonathan Belcher explains the dispute, settlement rights, and Crown authority, noting prior attempts to govern the region between the Kennebec and St Croix rivers.
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Maine
Portland
Jonathan Belcher
Massachusetts Bay
Sagadahoc
Lincoln
Belcher
David Dunbar
Ireland
King’s Woods
Dunbar
Nova Scotia
Pemaquid
William Henry
Fort Frederick
Prince of Wales
Sheepscot
Muscongus
Townshend
Boothway
Harrington
Bristol
Walpole
Nobleboro
Pemaquit Point
England
Board of Trade
Colonel Dunbar
Portsmouth
N. H
St. Helena
East India Company
Island
Napoleon
Province
New England
Kensington
Kennebec
St. Croix
Kingdom of Great Britain
Richard Phillips
Woods
Penobscot
Province of
Boston
Lord George the Second
Great Britain
France
C. J. Belcher
Josiah Willard
God Save the King
Train Stalls Near Bath Delays Brunswick Line Five Hours
A Bath to Brunswick train derailed when rear tender wheel housing bolts broke near Sanford's Crossing. Passengers were moved to Brunswick by electrics while workers jacked the tender and replaced bolts. The Brunswick to Rockland branch was tied up for five hours. Bath passengers waited at the depot. Rail officials, including Prison Inspector C. B. Randall, observed the delay as the 6:15 pm arrival finally reached Bath at 10:25 pm. No injuries or major damage were reported.
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Bath
Brunswick
Sanford’s Crossing
Rockland
C. B. Randall
Bowdeinham
Thomaston
Front St
Wiscasset native Josph E. Anderson honored in surprise birthday
Josph E. Anderson aged seventy eight received a warm surprise in his city when friends showered him with postcards and congratulations. A former Maine Central employee now retired on pension for his long service, he was educated in Bath and hails from Wiscasset where he began wood carving and engraving.
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Josph E. Anderson
Anderson
Maine Central
Maine
Wiscasset
Bath
Veteran railroad man dies after long service in city
The article recounts a lifelong railroad employee who began as a tradesman then rose to engineer and conductor on lines including the Kennebec and Port land and Androscoggin and Maine Central. He served as station agent in the city from 1893 until retirement four years ago, remains active, attends Masonic lodge meetings, and has two children Silas H. and Mrs. B. F. Savage.
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Kennebec & Portland
Androscoggin
Maine Central
Bangor
Portland
Skowhegan
Lewiston
Bath
Mr. Anderson
Silas H
B. F. Savage
Wiscasset Tragedy Report From 1745 Dispatches
The account describes six men in Wiscasset killing one Indian and wounding two in the woods at night, with Saracy Harry killed and captains Jo and Andrew wounded. Five were jailed. the killer headman escaped. Disguised rescuers later aided escapees, confirming the event as an early colonial crime report.
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Boston
Wiscasset
Saracy Harry
Andrew
York
Wedded 69 Years A Bath Tradition of Read Nichols
Granddaughter Mrs. A A Percy and others send telegrams of greeting as Charles Read Nichols enters his ninety third year and Mrs Nichols eighty eight. Nichols, born Bowdoin 1822, has lived in Bath since 1839 and remains active in Read Nichols Co. leadership. He has served Bath as overseer of the poor chief engineer of the Fire Department and city council member, shaping the Shipping City’s industrial and commercial life.
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Charles Read Nichols
A. A. Percy
Eee
Arthur A. Nichols
A. Drew
Colingswood
N. J
George
Quincy
Mass
Stamler Pierce
New York
Byron F. Near
Boston
Manville Co
Nichols
Mrs. Nichols
Read Nichols Co
Bowdoin
Bath
Mrs Newmey J. White Dies at 72
Obituary for Mrs Newmey J White widow of Jordan White who passed away at age 72 years and eight months in an unspecified location. Her survivors or funeral details are not listed in the fragment.
Obituary of Mrs. White of Lisbon Falls and Topsham
Mrs. White died at her son Himer E. White’s home in Topsham after a brief illness. She was a longtime Baptist church member in Lisbon Falls and leaves three sons Elmer E. Topsham William H. and Ernest L. Seattle along with twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at her Topsham residence with Rev. C Raymond Chappell officiating.
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Mewee BO
Himer E. White
Topsham
Mrs. Sarah F. Pond Rites Held at Middle Street Home
Mrs. Sarah F. Pond aged 70 years and 2 months widow of Frank E. Pond died Tuesday at her son William F. Pond’s home on Middle Street after a year of declining health. A Somerset native who resided here 35 years she leaves two sons William F. Pond assistant postmaster of the city and Fred E. Pond of Wiscasset three sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held Friday at 3 p.m. from William F. Pond’s residence.
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Sarah F. Pond
Frank E. Pond
William F. Pond
Middle St
Pond
Somerset
Mass
Mrs Herbert Douglass Dies After Illness in Augusta
Mrs Herbert Douglass of this city died about four o clock Tuesday evening at Augusta General Hospital following a brief illness and a surgical operation. She was 40, survived by her husband two sisters Mrs George F Reynolds of Augusta and Mrs Charles W Walsh of Bath. She had worked at Bath Steam Dye House and was visiting Augusta when illness struck. Remains were taken to Dover, her former home.
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Herbert Douglass
Augusta General Hospital
George F. Reynolds
Augusta
Charles W. Walsh
Bath
Bath Steam Dye House
Douglass
Augusta Hospital
Dover
Indoor flowers for a winter living room conservatory
The article explains turning a bay window into a winter garden with potted plants, noting the benefits of varied setups. It covers soil mixes using compost loam and sand, photos light, watering and care, plus tip on repotting and using florist soil for those without garden space.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Indoor Plant Care and Fern Maintenance Tips
Practical instructions for potting, repotting, and watering houseplants. Tips cover using improvised pots from cans, drainage with crockery, and placing baskets by windows. Detailed fern care includes light, watering frequency, bathing, and pest control with Mealy bug and red spider remedies.
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Jardiniere
Bath Men’s Club Lectures Plan for Community Entertainment
The editors receive a letter from Bath church Men’s Club members explaining their Entertainment Course. They say the aim is quality affordable shows, not profit, with any surplus used for future local events. They list plans for Katharine Ridgeway on Feb 1 and the Raweis from New Zealand.
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Bath
Katharine Ridgeway
America
the Raweis
New Zealand
Bates Cleared in Indictment Over Tax Records
Former Revere assessor Charles H. Bates, longtime city official and church member, had an indictment for unlawful abatement of taxes and false public records withdrawn by Asst. District Attorney Levelle after a year of legal doubt. Bates expressed gratitude to friends across church, business, and fraternal groups for their support and belief in his innocence.
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Revere
Mass
Bates
Phippsburg
Charles H. Bates
Asst
Levelle
Asessors
Trinity Congregational
Revere Board of Trade
Neptune Lodge
N1.c.c.f
Royal Arcanum
Lodge of Eagles
Mr. Bates
Entertainers Return for Further Appearances at Low Ticket Prices
Enthusiastic reception last winter promises more value as April 2 event date nears. Season tickets at $1 cover four admissions or two people for two shows, available at Shaw’s, Harriman’s, and Leonard and Mitchell’s. Readers urged to buy for two remaining entertainments to support the clubs and secure future seasons.
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Shaw's
Harriman’s
Leonard and Mitchell's
Ready Excuse
Stanley defends his use of exclamations as prayers not swearing in a domestic scene. His mother campaigns against rude language while he insists a misdirected hammer blow and a frustrated response were not swearing. The boy cites church usage and a minister’s teaching to justify the phrase “O Lord.”
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Stanley
Origin of the Automobile Name
The term automobile comes from auto meaning self and mobile from mobilis Latin. It traces to moveo and related forms meaning to move. The origin of who first suggested the name for self propelled vehicles is unknown.
Advice From Lord Bacon
Quoted wisdom suggests entrusting beginnings of great actions to Ama gas with a hundred eyes and the ends to Briarcus with a hundred hands urging cautious watch followed by swift effort.
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Lord Bacon
Amagus
Briarcus
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Historical Facts
Joseph E. Anderson
Boston Post Boy
Mrs. Jordan White
the Independent
The
Times
Indictment Nol Pro’sd
C. H. Bates
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