Wiscasset News Highlights Local Club Meetings and Appointments
Wiscasset reports a combined Women and Men's Farm Bureau meeting at Montsweag Grange Hall on Feb 4 with dinner and special desserts. The town notes Bowdoin College preacher W B Mitchell at the Congregational church and various club elections, parish reports, and community visits across January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Hutchins
Merry
Charles Barnes
Nina Groves
Jessie Jackson
Andrew W. Wilband
West Somerville
Mass
Women’s Farm Bureau
Men's Bureau
Grange Hall Montsweag
W. B. Mitchell
Bowdoin College
Congregational Church
Henry W. Webb
Florence McLoud
Carl Fuller
Bath
Mary Nute
Lewiston
A. H. Lennox
Portland
Fred Bailey
Birch Point
Simon B. Crosby
Stanley R. Walsh
Rockland
Bangor Theological Seminary
Salvation Army
Local Notes From Lilliputi February 2 1889
Dr. Kimball of Portland visits Lilliputi Miss Grace Ingalls stays with Mr Joseph H Manley in Augusta Emma Hilton visits Portland Mrs S B Hilton. Smelt catchers cheer cold weather aiding haul. Albert Erskine leaves for Boston Tech. W H Small seen near office. Collector Rundlett ill with rheumatism. Waters family go to East Boothbay for vessel work. Mt Desert legislator Grindle visits Rev C H Leverton. Joseph Tucker dies at 67 in Wiscassat January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilliputi
Dr. Kimball
Portland
Grace Ingalls
Joseph H. Manley
Augusta
Emma Hilton
S. B. Hilton
Albert Erskine
School of Technology
Boston
W. H. Small
Lilliputian
Rundlett
Joseph Waters
George
East Boothbay
Waters
Adams
Grindle
Liglature
Mt. Desert
C. H. Leverton
Wiscassat
Jouseph Tucker
Local notes and incidents from the Sheepscot Echo
Miss Alice Meservey of Rockland visits sister Mrs Charles E Cowley. Mrs Charles L Macurda visits Boothbay Harbor. Mrs Hilton and Mrs W F Merry visit Alna. Wiscasset bridge breaks again. narrow gauge railroad tied up amid heavy snows. Miss Harriet Williamson dies after months of suffering. Fire at court house chimney prompts caution on fires. Miss Emmeline Weeks hosts 20th birthday party. gifts include a gold locket. A local man solves a Boston Post mystery about a farmer inventor, with a spelling tweak to Singeer.
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Sheepscot Echo
Alice Meservey
Rockland
Charles E. Cowley
Charles L. Macurda
Boothbay Harbor
Hilton
W. F. Merry
Alna
Wiscasset Bridge
Harriet Williamson
Miss Williamson
J. W. Day
Emmeline Weeks
Miss Weeks
Boston Post
the Echo
Gorham
Gibbs Family Visit Noted Across Maine Towns
South Bressden residents Mr. and Mrs. Willard Gibbs of Edgecomb and Mrs. Ida Gibbs of Wiscasset visited Mrs. Gibbs' mother Mrs. Emma Hatch on Sunday. Joseph Slegars stayed with aunt Mrs. James Lynch in Richmond. James Lynch and daughter Florence of Richmond dined with Mrs. Lynceus siegars. Alfred Lilly and Miss Robinson spent Sunday in Boothbay. Richmond Sargent visited his father in Massachusetts for several days last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Gibbs
Edgecomb
Ida Gibbs
Wiscasset
Gibbs
Emma Hatch
Joseph Slegars
James Lynch
Richmond
Florence
Lynceus
Leland Siegars
Alfred Lilly
Miss Robinson
Boothbay
Richmond Sargent
Massachusetts
St. Marys Parish Supper and Card Party Planned
St Marys society schedules a parish supper at St Marys hall on Thursday starting 5 30 p m dine in until eight followed by entertainment and a card party. The event expects seating for about 300 with tax and accommodations indicated. Colby College reports two sets of twins in the freshman class sharing names but born in different places and not related.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Hall
Colby College
Bath Team Defeated In Wiscasset Game
The Bath basketball team lost to Wiscasset Cities Service Five 51 to 31 at Wiscasset. Harold Lyden led Bath with high scoring, using a late lineup and first games for several players. Wiscasset’s Overlook, Winslow, Perkins, Red Reed and Cannonball Oliver strengthened the visitors in a game decided largely by the first half. A return game will be held in Bath soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Basketeers
Wiscasset
Cities Service Five
Bath
Shipping City
Wilt
Harold Lyden
Morse
Grace Church
Overlook
Winslow
Perkins
Red Reed
Church League
Cannonball Oliver
Cy Longley
West Bath Club Holds First Meeting of the Year
The Keep It Up 4H club in West Bath elected officers Hayden Rogers president Anstress Larrabee vice president Betty Rose secretary Marion Rose treasurer Littley Rr 3 flag bearer and Rogers Rose on the refreshment committee plus Larrabee Neiley and leader Joseph Larrabee on the program committee Other items note Red Cross session Feb 5 at Annie Trufant home Pomona Grange met at Topsham with locals attending Illnesses and absences include I B Neiley recovering Earl Donnell infection in hand and Paul Lemont bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Joseph W. Larrabee
Hayden Rogers
Anstress Larrabee
Ich
Betty Rose
Marion Rose
Littley Rr
Stanley Rose
Walter Larrabee
Larrabee
Joseph Larrabee
West Bath Red Cross
Annie Trufant
Annie Peterson
Mabel Brown
Carrie Cary
Annie White
Earl S. Thompson
American and Electric Co
New York City
George Thompson
Hardings
Pomona Grange
Topsham
I. B. Neiley
Earl Donnell
E. R. Brown
Bath Street
Bath
J. Everett Mayo
Paul Lemont
J. B. Lémont
Ira B. Neily
Grange Lecturers Convene at State Meeting
One hundred fifty delegates attended the 18th annual conference of Grange lecturers in the State House, with speakers including Governor Gardiner and National Grange Lecturer James C. Farmer of South Newbury New Hampshire. State officials and Grange leaders discussed Farm Board, marketing efficiency, talent discovery, and character-building programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Grange
State House
Gardiner
National Grange
James C. Farmer
South Newbury
N. H
Charles M. White
Division of Markets
State Department of Agriculture
Farm Board
Grange
Allison P. Howes
Palmyra
May F. Robinson
Peru
St Marys Defeats Wiscasset in Local Basketball Clash
St Marys basketball team defeated Wiscasset academy 28 to 12 at the Y gym last Wednesday. Bath led early and held on as Wiscasset rallied in spots. Hayes and R McElman scored twice in the third period, Gaudet shone in the fourth, and Callan directed play. St Marys travels to Wiscasset for a return game on March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Wiscasset Academy
Bath Lads
Wiscasset Boys
Wiscasset
Bath Boys
Hayes
R. McElman
Gaudet
Callan
H. McElman
Malia
St. Mary’s
Woman Injured in Auto Collision at Blind Crossing
An accident on state highway near Blind Crossing left Mrs. Hope Ward of East Brunswick with lacerations after the coach she rode in with John F. Larrabee of West Bath collided with a sedan driven by Daniel Rosen of Dorchester Massachusetts. The icy road caused Rosen to lose control and hit the Larrabee vehicle head on. State Highway Officer Harry L. Thompson investigated the crash. The Eastern Gum Co. spruce gum factory at Monson opened briefly in winter to meet rising orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Ward
East Brunswick
John F. Larrabee
West Bath
Daniel Rosen
Dorchester
Mass
Larrabee
Rosen
Brunswick
Bath
Fastern Gum Co
Monson
West Bath Grangers Have Fine Program
Attendance reached 94 as West Bath grange presented a varied program. Songs, piano duet by Mrs. Carver and Mrs. Barter, Carver Jewsharp duet, current events by David Henderson, and solos by young Bobby Carver. An entertaining neighbor qualities question was hosted by Owen E. Rogers and David Henderson. A five year old Louise Carver sang solo. An original sketch by Robert Oliver and Leland Plummer. A card party committee was formed for an upcoming hall event chaired by Mrs. J Edward Drake with members Mrs. James B. Lemont and Mrs. E Mason Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
the Grange
Carver
Barter
Bobby Carver
Jew Sharp
David Henderson
Owen E. Rogers
Louise Carver
Robert Oliver
Leland Plummer
J. Edward Drake
James B. Lemont
E. Mason Wright
Keen interest in question box at high school PTA
Parents and pupils show strong interest as the High school PTA installs a Question Box. The next meeting is Feb 11 with questions due by Feb 4 for submission to William Skelton, A B Scott, or Mrs Herman Crocker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ixeen
William Skelton
A. B. Scott
Herman Crocker
Montsweag Nequasset Notes Include Funerals And Meetings
Local items report services for Capt. Edwin A. Day at Day's Ferry Congregational Church. Visits from relatives include Frank J. Walker and Mrs. Walker from Boston, with daughter in Connecticut. Community plans cover church events, straw ride to Bath, prayer meetings, and the Montsweag church 130th anniversary preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Day
Frank J. Walker
Boston
Bertram Crocker
Damariscove Island
Nequasset
Ann Dodge
F. Benjamin Shaw
King Auxiliary Holds Annual Installation in Brunswick
King Auxiliary to Canton King of Brunswick installed its officers Friday evening. Past Lady President Louise Stevens presided with aid from Past Captain Henry T. B. Leeman of Canton King as adjutant. Incoming president Addie R. Dillman of Topsham. other officers named. retiring president Nellie Leeman of Bath received a jewel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Canton
King of
Brunswick
Louise Stevens
Henry T. B. Leeman
Nellie Leeman
Bath
Addie R. Dillman
Topsham
Helen Holt
Bernice Willis
Lillian Leeman Rice
Woolwich
Effie Berry
Anna Ham
Harold Willis
Seymour Holt
Auxiliary
Canton King
Lillian Rice
Grange leaders urge focus to boost political influence
Obadiah Gardner of Rockland told Maine Grange lecturers that the National Grange loses power by covering too much ground and solving too many problems. He urged concentrating on a few economic and political goals, mastering them, and pursuing informed legislation. Also featured were Mrs. Maude B. DeWhiting, Kate B. Ellis, and Rev. A. Watkins. Norway reports roads kept open this winter as ambulance praise follows a nine mile call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grange
Obadiah Gardner
Rockland
U. S
Maine State Grange
Gardner
Grange
Maude B. DeWhiting
Turner
Kate B. Ellis
Fairfield
A. Watkins
Norridgewock
Norway
Pinson Soule couple wed in Central Congregational Church
Miss Dorris L Soule daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A Soule 52 Corliss street and Edwin E Pinson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Pinson 81 Washington street married Saturday at four in Central Congregational church Rev David L Wilson officiated The bridal party included maid Christine C Leckery best man Harry Pinson The couple plan to reside in Skowhegan after March 1 with Mr Pinson employed by Central Maine Power Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorris L. Soule
Charles A Soule
Corliss Street
Edwin E. Pinson, Jr
Forrest S. Davis
Portland
Bowdoin College
John Shaw
Christine C. Leckery
Harry Pinson
Colby College
Pinson
Morse High
Colgate University
Hamilton
N. Y
Nassan Institute
Paragon Yacht Leaves Bath Iron Works for New London
The Diesel yacht Paragon left Bath Iron Works dock at 10 AM bound for New London Conn. Owner Charles J Davos of Providence RI planned to sail but was called away by a relative illness. Paragon, 136.3 feet, 182 foot beam, 12.6 foot draft, two 350 hp Winton Diesels, designed by A L Swasey.
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Paragon
Bath Iron Works Corp
New London
Rockland
Bath
The
Iron Works
Davol
Charles A. Blair
Bath girl stars in Officer 666 at Waterville City Theatre
Miss Helen Freeman of Bath head of Waterville High School English directs the comedy Officer 666 at the City Theatre. The Waterville Sentinel calls it the best Waterville High production yet and presents Freeman with a bouquet of rosés. The cast and crew receive high praise for professional staging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Freeman
Bath
Frederick W. Freeman
York Street
Waterville High School
City Theatre
Waterville
Waterville Sentinel
Lakewood Players
Waterville High
Louis Pooler Leads City League Scorers
Louis Pooler of the Hyde Windlass team holds a big lead in scoring after the first round of the city league. Allie Jewett of the Colonial club is narrowly ahead of Stretch Harrington for second place, as Colonial places four men in the top seven scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Pooler
Hyde Windlass
Allie Jewett
Stretch Harrington
Coloniz
George Brackley Lied in Court After Smelt Shanty Arrest
George Brackley of Centre Street extension was arrested Friday afternoon in a Sasanoa River smelt shanty after a warrant dated October 25 1929. He was arraigned Saturday before Recorder Owen J. Ledyard and the case was continued to Monday at 10. The raid that sparked the case seized 94 pint bottles of alleged beer and five quarts of alleged corn whiskey. Bowdoin College analyses claimed the alcohol content exceeded the legal limit. Brackley disappeared during the two-day analysis period and was located by the sheriff along the Arrowsic shore. Franciscan nuns of Auburn opened a new convent valued at $25000 last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brackley
Centre Street
Sheriff's Department
Sasanoa River
Owen J. Ledyard
Brackley
Bowdoin College
Arrowsic
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Sol Holbrook
H. v. B. Nash
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D. R. Sortwell
Warren Rice
John Ed McKenney
B. E. Blagdon
E. W. Holbrook
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Keirstead
Miss Bellas
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Mary Hilton
Medames
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Dyer
Farnham
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Webber
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Woman's Association
Methodist Church
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Luther Carney
Titus
James Barre
Bangor
Fiske House
Damariscotta
Petrie
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Bar Harbor
Mediterranean
Africa
Donald Wilband
Bernard Bailey
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Jennie Gray
Dorothy Fischer
Doris Foye
Helen A. Cowley
Garrison Hill
O. E
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Mary Chase McFadden
Byron Adams
Hattie M. Cowley
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Lulu Riley
Florence Sherman
Jessie M. Jackson
Laura Evans
Sidney G. Evans
Frank B. Adams
Harry Mosher
Henry C. Rines
Roy R. Marston
D. Mi. Humphreys & Co
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ST. Mary’s Society
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Trask
Peer
Bath A
Stover
Oliver
Lyden
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Rf Reed
Smith
Dickinson
Wiscasset Lads
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Harry L. Thompson
Paras Yr
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King Auxiliary
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Carter
Doris L. Soule
Edwin E. Pinson Jr
That City
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Jewett
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Small
Butler
Auburn
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Arthur F. Mayo
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