Romantic stamp sale aids France amid Von Ferrary tale
The Von Ferrary stamp collection, seized by France, leads to multiple sales with bids reaching into hundreds of thousands of francs. Arthur Hinds of Utica bought a one cent British Guiana stamp for 1,075,000 francs. The Paris sale, guided by M. Gilbert, continues as experts describe the collector Philip la Renotiere von Ferrary as a cosmopolite whose life intertwined stamps, wealth, and wartime upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
von Ferrary
Paris
British Guiana
Arthur Hinds
Utica
N. Y
Postal Museum
Berlin
M. Gilbert
Philip la Renotiere von Ferrary
Duchesse de Galliera
Genoa
Ritter la Renotiere von Ferrary
Republic of France
Daniel Cooper
New South Wales
Rue de Varennes
Phillips Eyes Postponed Stamps Exhibit at Grand Central
Among his intimate friends, Phillips plans an exhibition of stamps at Grand Central Palace next October featuring rare and common specimens. He has purchased many of the finest stamps by Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips New York
Grand Central Palace
Memorial on Broadway Honors Victims of Auto Crashes
A Broadway memorial strip near 64th Street marks the year’s auto crash toll in New York City at 37 fatalities. A similar monument at 72nd Street previously stood with numbers climbing from 256 to 374. Maryland and Connecticut officials urge tougher enforcement and changes in driver mindset to curb reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Marrow Park
Broadway
Sixty-fourth Street
Seventy-second Street
Robbins E. Stoeckel
Connecticut
E. Austin Baughman
Maryland
Concienes
Steeckel
Theotorist
Baughman
Army of Maryland
Bath Rotarians Attend Island Park Field Day
Thirty two members of the Bath Rotary club traveled to Estend Park Winthrop on Thursday for the first annual gathering of Rotary elite of the Kennebec Valley. Representatives from Bath Brunswick Augusta Waterville Skowhegan and Augusta attended. A large meal followed with steamed clams and other fare. Afternoon contests included the men Retarr ans joining in sport. Informal session led by Ralph R Littlefield of D Sardiner. Notable attendees included Forward Wo Bridzham FRerry 42 and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bark Rotary Club
Estend Park
Winthrop
Rotary
Kenneter Valley
Bath
Brunswick
Sardiver Waterville
Skewhegin
Auger
Ralph R. Littlefields
Sardiner
Euirncen
Bridzham Frerry
Deering
Harer W. Furker
J Edward Drake
EL Dh Erirdim
Francis Parry
Weather and storm patterns in Maine and nearby regions
Fragmentary OCR describes July weather in Maine with rain showers and thundershowers, mentions possible storms later in the month and references to changes in wind and temperatures. The text cites dates around July 25 and notes scattered activity across the area including neighboring states.
Bath man injured in fall from stage
Albert Minige, a painter, fell from a stage at Pinespreer and suffered injuries including a fractured knee, rib injuries, and possible lung pain. He was rushed to the hospital immediately. his condition is being treated by Dr. Sonflin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert BF
Pinespreer
D A R Field Day Open With New Regimen
The D A R field day opens with a new regimen on the tei dew at Sew Meatyws Ene Tuesday. Plaine Vile of Xugasta, a regional land mire, participates as William E Fisher, regent of the Segreehaprey, oversees Bath members and trolley departures from Sugedaine toward el.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geste Bath
Sugedaine
West Bath cottage guests linger as child saved from wharf
A small child nearly drowned off Foster's Point wharf when the youngster slipped into the water. the mother Mrs Walter L Griff then plunged in and rescued the child. Several families from Miami Florida, Bath and Sabine are staying at local cottages along Foster's Point as summer visitors, with many guests and hosts listed across Sabineville and Topsham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster’s Point
New Meadows
Walter .L. Griff
George Barcus
Miami
Fla
Foster's Port
Griffin
Barcas
Hiram Brown
Mien
Littl Barcas
Henry Brown
Willson Brown
Broeswick
Emma Coombs
Massachuset
Wlee
Andrew Greene
Lisboe Falls
Deoald Freeman
Portiam
Semday
Hoone
Sainr F. Bates
Sabine
William Foster
Topsham
Rebert Saal
Hemer Fletcher
Lemont Cottage
Sabu
Tara
Madeiys Nopr
Everett
Mass
Noses
Sabime
J. EL Mase
Ida Keenes
Amd
Groarien
Kaseli Street
Bath
Kennes
Dsugster
Ernest EW
Williaore
ampSril- Heien
James Sener
Ketert Himsam
Charles Koper
H. J. Kimsanep
Seavercille
Kimsawe
Perth
Bore
Korgs
Frank Deoren
Maes
Sebunne
Jenner Sissy
Ami
Kaveri
Beth
Mears Gueet
Lanrate
Mabomi
Levliebay
Karis Bates Ami
Hensy Hewdere
Beariauvee
Bari
Levin Wadd
Fend
Aime Evienrti
Lie Levies
Mey
Mivuteu
Pier Cine Andes
Elie
Barness
Sean Lester Leeens
Mere Davies
Serre Acun
Gil Suds
Edeugier
Captain Bree
Chester Freeman
Donald and
Mies
Eleanor Bates
Portland
Landay
Sameel F. Bates
Sabineville
Rosedale
William JF. Pwd
Charles Bates, Jr
Amos
E. & Stackpole
Edwin Whiting
Som Charies
Wiethrop
Annie Wells
Seanerville
Frank Drinkwater
Chester Gustin
Somerville
Mertom Stackpole
Durham
Charies KE Betts
Charies
Jean
Karbara
Freak
Belmont Ami
Hears Healles
Fath
Dera Thempeoon
Verey Phusmamer
Albert White
Linkem
Bets
A. W. White
Fosses
Larrabee’ Grove
Emi
Heliday
Fred Freeman
Jenephime
Somsbaries
Che
Kath Helbrosk
Diath
Neu Meradeus
Bata
Frank Jaggees
Jetin Clough
Sotem Jr
Arimgiso
Ralph HM. Deuntem
Bat
Marie Jeunten
Harid Iruntom
William Douaten
Hears Brown
Edward H. Nic death observed at Sacred Heart charity
A somber funeral service for Edward H. Nic. samt is described with a requiem mass at the Sacred Heart charity hospital chapel. Fr Cares led prayers as family and friends gathered, with floral tributes marking the esteem for the departed and the service concluding at the cemetery with Father J. S. Werrin officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Nic
Local Fund Supports Education At Riverside Institute
A community fund at the Riverside Institute supports children's education and safety programs. The fund, created by local leaders, now operates to aid families and students through donations and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syewuzl
Angie
Miversde
Audi
Ate Duildine
Tina
Saies
Local notes and names from Bedford to Cambridge roll call
A fragmented list of individuals and places including Warren, Hart Fury Sem, Mr. Lane of Bedford, Mr. Dunegh Heri of Hart Fury, and others such as Charles 8. Serden Bele Ure, Maw Downes, Mine Harry Vosstaenett, and Mr. M.S Teauel. The note mentions returns to ECechamiul, a Feuntie Hetty, and plans around hotel guests and local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthett
Sense
Erie
Lane
Bedford Tees
Wnd
Dunegh
Heri
Hart- Fury
Poe
Pamice
Pny Nire
Cestelly
Mall
Westy
Ecechamiul
Charies
Serden
Linu
Bence Waver
Seoumg
Mortae
Waleer
Lares
Celie
Arthur Libbs
Oral Jard Fare Lake
SN. i
Ambridge
Burrard Wisest
Seven year old Kahler earns prize for perfect attendance at Bath school
James Kahler seven son of Mr and Mrs Kahler of Sagadahoc Ferry received a prize for perfect attendance at North Primary Bath. His sister Anna in Sth grade also has perfect attendance this year. The article lists local visitors and church notes from Woolwich with community events and summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kahler
Bath
Kahler
Sagadahoc Ferry
James
North Primary
North Street
Woolwich
Anna
Artell Hayward
Harry Hayward
Elmer Hayward
Portland
Harold Leeman
Hollis Leeman
Gath
Charles Crosby
Arrowsie
Thomas Reed
Cumberland Center
Feraet
Egypt
America
Sarah
jAiliss Bagley
T. H. Fernald
Waldoboro
Eleanor Hathorne
Farmington
John Mice
Farnham Rice
Ernest Hiew
Richmond
Eugenie Bartlett
Brunswick
Winship Reed
Moses Kennerson
Dellaard
Josiah Walker
Boston
Frank J. Walker
Maxine
Gorham Normal
Leland Savage
Ralph
Nellie
Augusta
G. W. Marston
Vernon Ayer
Little Son
Harpswell
Joseph Swift
Gertrude
Wn Robert
Massachusett
Eben Dana
Autumta
Burton Maodzkian
Wilbur Howe
Ko Lb
Mr. Hiewe
Willian Wright
Ieelia Card
Krotine
Mass
Feed Soule
Wiscasset
Herbert Wright
Sunata
Harmon J. ‘Toothaker
Charles C. Toothaker
David TL. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Donald Wilson
William Oliver
George Larrabee
Charles MacDonald
Joseph McLaughlin
Alfred Gannon
Oak Grove
Bath Company Leads Maine 240th Coast Artillery Departure
Scenes at the Portland harbor depot recall 1917 as about 200 members of the 240th Coast artillery depart for Fort Preble. Company H of Bath, 58 men under Capt J Horace McClure, leads the Bath contingent with Lieuts Elva Stickney and Edward Hartnett, escorted by Lieut Col Henry W Owen. The battalion trains two weeks near South Portland, returning on the 17th with Bath noted for the largest representation from the state segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
240Th Coast Artillery
Washington Street
Rockland
Camden
Thomaston
Hanks
Bath
Bath considers motorized pumper to replace Seagraves truck
Alderman Ralph Covel chairman of the fire committee weighs purchasing a motorized pumper for No 2 North End and converting the Seagraves into a hook and ladder. The city already has one pumper, Combination 4, on Water street. A lighter pump truck could improve response and efficiency. Covel favors supporting Bath industries after overhauling Combination J at Bath Motor Mart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seagraves
No. 2
North End
Ralph C. Covel
Committee On Fire Department
Bath
Malden
Mass
Covel
Combination 4
Water Street
Combination J
Bath Motor Mart
Three Year Old Boy Drowns in Local Pond
Mrs. Charles Cole of 212 Lower Middle Street learned Friday of her grandson Raymond A. Smith Jr. dying by drowning in Stockton Springs the previous day. The three year old, born in Bath, wandered near the bank while playing with others and fell in. Survived by his parents Raymond and Gertrude Smith, a brother Otis age 1, and a sister Marie age 6. The father previously worked for Watson Frye Co. and moved to Stockton Springs about three months ago to farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cole
Lower Middle Street
Stockton Springs
Raymond A. Smith, Jr
Bath
Raymond
Gertrude Smith
Otis
Marie
Watson, Frye, Co
Pastor Extended Call for Another Year
At a meeting of the People's Church on Thursday night Rev. G B Wolstenholme was unanimously called for another year. The church praises spiritual and social blessings under his leadership and looks for continued success with the Wolstenholmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Church
G. B. Wolstenholme
New Air Mail Delivers Gift Letter in New Service
Mrs Herbert B. Worrey of 1207 Washington street received Friday a letter from her daughter Mrs Frederick Cox of Hartford Conn carried by the new air service inaugurated Thursday between New York and Boston. The envelope bears a special air mail stamp and cancellation attracting stamp collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert BE. Worrey
Washlington Street
Frederick Cox
Hartford
New
Air Service
New York
Boston
Vostage
Annie H Biggins died. Bath to Portland plans urged
James and Henry M Biggins learned Friday of their aunt Mrs Annie H Biggins widow of Edward Biggins formerly Annie Seales of Bath. Body sent to Bath for burial. Hippolito Villa, brother of a famed bandit, faces charges of train robbery conspiracy and assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Henry M. Biggins
Annie H. Biggins
Bramhall Street
Portland
Edward Biggins
Annie Seales
Bathazins
Bath
Hippolito Villa
Salvation Army Appeals for 1500 to Aid Bath Work
The Salvation Army appeals for 1500 to sustain and extend its Bath activities. Last year 215 Thanksgiving diners, 415 Christmas dinners, 81 meals, 24 garments, 26 shoes, medical aid for 5, lodging for 22, employment for 4, and transportation for 6 were provided. Summer vacations for 25 children are planned, with 249 street meetings, 374 indoor services, 1095 young people meetings, 11287 attendees, and 1518 hours of visitation. Captain H Weatherly leads. advisory board includes J Edward Drake, Daniel Williams, Edward Bridgham, Harry Webber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Bath
Christmas Cove
H. Weatherly
J. Edward Drake
Daniel Williams
Edward W. Bridgham
Harry C. Webber
Survivor of Custer fight dead at 71 in Portland
James A. Richardson, 71, longtime Army sergeant who escaped the Custer massacre while on detached duty, died in Portland after 35 years of service. Born in Uvalde Texas, he rode, fought and taught marksmanship, later serving as Fort Popham’s one-man garrison and working as a solicitor for Northern Electric Telegraph Co. He left a wife, a daughter and three sons. He was active in Bath Masons and Woodfords Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Richardson
Custer
Fort Popham
Portland
Tom Custer
Col
Guster
Tth
Uvalde
Tex
7Th Cavalry
Coast Artillery Corps
Army
Bath
Woodfords Club
Boys and Girls Arrive for Summer Camps in Boothbay
Summer camp season opens with Webster led camps at Boothbay Island and Chopps Point. About 65 boys from the Middle West and 60 girls are expected. Counselors include West, Dawson, Ablewhite, Heater, Dougherty, Bushman, Wilson and James aided by Miss Hoffman and others. Funeral services held for Harmon Toothaker with burial at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay
Thorne Island
Chopps Point
A. R. Webster
Cincinnati
Mr. Webster
Middle West
Niagara’ Falls
Ronauld West
Columbus
Ralph Dawson
Newark
N. d
Washington
Philadelphia
Webster
Hayward Ablewhite
Piqua
Harold J. Heater
Dayton
Belmont Tiffany
George Cash
John Dougherty
Duayton
University of Pennsylvania
John Bushman
Howard Wilson
Middletown
Uniontown
Gettysburg
Charles “Buck” James
Pittsburgh
J. “Pop
Blake Hillyer
New York
New Jersey
Helen Hoffman
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von Pferrary
Pierre Marie
Burward
Schmidt de Wilde
Ferrary
Ruses
Pwr
Ania
Nouwar Mepicwe Co
Norway
Monument
Island Park
Elendy
Mons Ehange
Daly
I’ Fale
West Bath
See Baer
Willan Ad Campbell
Famti
Serenity Benen Rane
Meena Rtnesetier In
Fuse Ge Guartrier
Fabien
Bates
Boeres
Purchand
MES. E
Southern School Fund
Morace Colby
Wixcasset
Montsweag
Supdas
Llewedlyn Gailey
Vela
Mas Prescott
Carmel
Ralph Siegars
Hazel
Wortamouth
N. UL
Mea Harvey Mailex
Charl Henry Bintler
Kin Me
Breekis A Botanic Garden
Asia
Siberia
Rope
North America
Japan
Battery H
Portland Harbor
NEW Air Mail
Popham
L. F.” Atwood
L. F. Medicine Co
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