Bath Chronicle notes varied summer scene and events
June 23 1914 Bath items report the City of Augusta bringing Grand Commander Ballou for a knightly reception, local crime warnings about unlit autos and bikes, cargo and labor changes, harbor and wharf politics, real estate moves, hotel and hotelier plans, Bowdoin and camp events, and summer tourism notes on Popham and Boothbay while reporting on local society, schools, and civic affairs.
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Augusta
Knights
Kennebec
Municipal officers approve waterbound road contract and wharf project
June 24, 1914 the municipal and State Highway Department sign a contract for 600 feet of waterbound macadam with bituminous surface from Sewall's driveway on Brunswick road to 1600 feet west, near Punds residence hill. The Spinney house on Long Island is being remodeled and a new wharf will be built for landing of vessels this summer. New Rockledge at Popham plans to open to the public Wednesday with proprietor Goodwin announcing the opening.
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de- Peranent
Sewall
Brunswick Road
Punds
Long Island
Kennebec
Bay Point
M. O. Mollaber
New York City
Goodwin
the New Rockledge At
Popham
Mill Pond Bridge
Board of Highways and Sewers
State Highway Commission
Yarmouth
Thieves Steal Savings From Local Family On Washburn Street
Sneak thieves entered the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Page on Washburn Street via the cellar, taking two small banks with their sons Sumner and Earl’s savings, about 37 dollars and 50 cents. The tulip tree near Sherman Tabor’s place blooms with over 100 flowers. John Leydon, a Worcester academy principal, is spending the summer in Bath. Charles W. Jack of Richmond qualified to fill an expired county commissioner term, after governor and council confirmation. Jack Johnson defends heavyweight title by beating Frank Moran in Pittsburgh. Mr and Mrs Fred C Nickels and son Horace of Minneapolis are visiting for a few days.
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John Pages
Washburn Street
Sumner
Earl
Bright Times
Middle Street
Sherman Tabor's Place
Kimball Homestead
Charles W. Jack
Richmond
Dedimus
Fred H. Thompson
Board of County Commissioners
Morrell McKenney
Jack
Hines
Fred C. Nickels
Horace
Minneapolis, Minn
City of Rockland steamer to join Kennebec Line
The City of Rockland will enter service on the Kennebec Line of the Eastern Steamship Co tomorrow, sailing from Boston tonight with Capt. Austin Linscott at the helm. The ship will run its first trip from Boston and offers 50 cent excursion rates to Five Islands for the Fourth.
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City of Rockland
Kennebec Line
Eastern Steamship Corp
Boston
Austin Linscott
Portland Line
Portland-Boston
Kennebec
Islands
Eastern Steamship Co
Joseph Oliver Purchases 194 Model 40HP Five Passenger Car
Alderman and Mrs. Edmund P. Briggs return from Bailey's Island cottage. Glenwood Ayer departs for Popham to work as summer bellboy at the Riverside.
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Joseph Oliver
Alderman
Edmund P. Briggs
Bailey’s Island
Glenwood Ayer
Popham
Riverside
Summer steamer service begins on Boothbay division
The Boothbay division opened summer service on June 29 1914 with the Westport under Capt Biggins on the 530 trip and the Southport on the 835 morning run. Crowds of summer vacationers traveled to the islands as 1080 cars ferried by Hockomock up to last evening.
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Westport
Biggins
Southport
Hockomock
Mrs Albert Losier Honored At Bath Birthday Party
Mrs Albert Losier was guest of honor at a surprise birthday gathering at 44 Pratt Street hosted by her son and daughter in law. Daughters of the honoree co hosted. guests from Bath and Brunswick enjoyed music, cakes, and gifts.
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Lloyd Losier
Pratt Street
Charles Rogers
Martin Losier
Horatio White
Losier
Sherry Robinson
Kathy Robinson
Lesier
Andrew Lozier
Celina Emero
Virginia Partridge
Harold Corliss
Roger Robinson
Dorothy Rogers
Katherine Grainger
Bath
Thomas Mitchelson
East Braintree
Mass
Kittery
Helen White
Doris White
Brunswick
Stork Shower for Mrs. Cecil Wheeler at sister’s home
A surprise stork shower was given for Mrs. Cecil Wheeler at Mrs. Donald Cady’s home on Sunday evening. Blue white and pink decor, a cake with a doll nursing bottle centerpiece, and refreshments accompanied gifts for the guest of honor. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Wallace Mrs. Ralph King Mrs. Barbara Wallace Mrs. Carlton Johnson Mrs. Robert Smith of Wiscasset and Miss Dottie Hart of Bowdoinham. Givers were Mrs. Eula King Miss Mary Smith Mrs. Don Cousins and Mrs. Richard Nason.
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Cecil Wheeler
Donald Cady
Middle Street
Barbara Wallace
Carlton Johnson
Robert Smith
Wiscasset
Dottie Hart
Bowdoinham
Eula King
Mary Smith
Don Cousins
Richard Nason
Harrisburg Tax Boost Draws Early Payments
Harrisburg residents show willingness to pay a higher per capita city tax with a $10 rate, while early payment rates have climbed over the years. Despite doubling the total tax, early payments in the first two months increased slightly. New York drivers receive more warnings from Connecticut police than drivers from other states, followed by Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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Harrisburg
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Stranger Pursuit Ends with Barricade in Drug Store
James Medley Jr. sped through six stop signs at 65 mph in St. Louis before barricading himself inside a drug store. An off duty officer, in plain clothes, flashed badge through a glass door and warned Medley. Police Judge Dowd fined Medley $60 for stop sign violations and set a $50 speeding fine.
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James Medley, Jr
Medley
Robert G. Dowd
Last Rockford Blacksmith Shop Closes After 63 Years
Gust Djupstrom recalls three smiths in his shop that once shoed 86 horses daily as Rockford loses its last forge. The 63 year old’s home and business forge will be torn down while old timers swap tales of horses tied at saloons and schooners of beer for a lone horse.
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Broken Rockford, Ll
Rockford
Gust Djupstrom
Making Fresh Apricot Preserves
Recipe note explains you need one and a half pounds of apricots to yield about three cups cut up. Aims to guide buying and preparation for preserves.
Legion Drum Corps To Present Drill At Brooks Lions Event
Monday at 7 30 the Legion Drum Corps departs for Brooks to take part in the Lions club field day parade at 10 a m and then perform a drill exhibition after luncheon.
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Brooks
Lions Club
Bath men chosen by De Molay Chevaliers
St. Albans Commandery aided two young men to receive the Degree of Chevalier. Herman Elston and Robert Brown of Forest City Portland assisted in the ceremony.
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Forest City of
Engagement of Barbara Jean Ireland to Richard Torrey
Mr and Mrs Richard P Ireland announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Jean to Richard Torrey son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Haviland Torrey Miss Ireland of 17 Tallman Street graduated from Morse in June and attends Lewiston beauty school Torrey graduated Morse 1950 served three years in the Army and works at Parry s Fire Store No date set for the wedding
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Tallman Street
Barbara Jean
Richard Torrey
Joseph Haviland Torrey
Cobb Road
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Morsesuch
Elletier
Lewiston
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Morse
Parry's Fire Store
Ensure an appliance is cool before cord wrapping
The guidance warns to wait until the item is cool prior to wrapping its permanently attached cord around it. This prevents heat buildup and potential damage or hazards from wrapping a live cord.
Popham Beach cottages welcome guests for July weekend
Hon and Mrs Donald N Small and children opened their Popham Beach cottage for the season. Joseph Small of New York City will visit for the Fourth of July. Henry Cylkowski and family arrive July 3 to occupy the Webber cottage. Cylkowski leads Talcott Screw Machine Products Inc in Meriden. Dr William Hill Jr and daughters Susan and Mary Louise of Naugatuck have arrived to spend July at the Hill cottage. Dr Hill Sr and Mrs Hill of Naugatuck and Fort Myers will spend a fortnight in August at their summer home.
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Popham Beach
Joseph Small
New York City
Henry Cylkowski
Webber Cottage
CyTkowski
Talcott Screw Machine Products, Inc
Meriden, Conn
William Hill, Jr
Susan
Mary Louise
Naugatuck
Bonney Captures Maine Junior Golf Title
William Bonney of Kennebec won the Ag Junior Go championship at Bath Country Club defeating Richard Johns of Bridgton 2 and 1 in the three day Maine youth tourney final. Bonney led early, with a late rally by Johns on the 15th and 16th, and sealed victory with strong drives and a steady final putt run.
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Kenne- Cane
Pe Bath Country Club
Bonney
Richard Johns
Bridgton
Johns
Maine
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Brunswick
Bonneys
Palmer Wedding Highlights Couple’s Waterville Home
Mrs. Palmer, graduate of Williams High School in 1953, and her husband, Williams class of 1952, were married with a reception at the groom’s home. They plan a Norfolk trip before settling at 30 Pleasant Street in Waterville. Attendants received bracelets and earrings. best man got a gold tie clasp. ushers received gold tie pins. Guests from Woolwich, Bath, Brunswick and beyond attended.
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Palmer
Norfolk
North Pond
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Stanley Elwell
Carla and
Lynn
Woolwich
Clarence Bailey
Louis LeMay
Julianne
Phippsburg
Clayton Bailey
Cynthia
Claude Dyer
Fenton I. Moore
Bath
Otto C. Nutting
Mt. Desert
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Lawrence, Jr
Robert
Brunswick
Muddy Evidence Leads to Boy Seizure in River Bottom Case
Detective John Zaloudek, assigned to locate boys tied to an accidental river bottoms shooting, identified Missouri River mud on a suspect’s boots. He arrested a boy after confirming the mud and hearing an initial account of the incident.
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John Zaloudek
Zaloudek
Probate notices for estates of Bailey and Warren in Bath
At a Bath court of probate notices are issued for the estates of Irving P. Bailey deceased and Lewis H. Warren deceased. Gladys B. Chase seeks appointment as administratrix without bond for Bailey. Katherine E. Warren seeks letters testamentary without bond for Warren. Judge Arthur J. Dunton presiding.
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Gomee
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Gladys B Chase
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Lillian H. Heal
County of
Sahereby
Mood Wills Ip
Fred L
Arthur J Intton
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