Captain Edward Sewall completes cross continent voyage in 21 days
Obituary notes Capt Edward Sewall of Bath dies after long service as a sea captain. Born in Bath, he shifted from ships to steamers, built wealth, and led a notable cross continental trip with family members traveling in a Dodge. He leaves three brothers and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keiward
Sewall
Bath
Capt. Sewallers
Math
Aca Sewell
Sewell
Wealsetersis
Forbane University
Edward Sewell
Cage
Zack Siew
Wien
Karen
Caryt. Sewall
S. J
Josepin
Nerypore
Bath Contractor Makes Good Progress On Joe Bath
Bath contractor reports steady progress on the Joe Bath project with substantial work completed and plans advancing toward the next phase. Local builders, suppliers, and crews coordinate tasks as timelines tighten and materials move to completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Auto Driver Fined and Appeals After Incident
ABrunswick driver was fined and filed an appeal after a traffic incident near Auburn. The case involves Judge Julia and references to Menard, Dantes, and local officials. Readers see a sequence of names and places in a weathered report with unclear details about charges and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menara
Brunewick
Mar Pound
Agerat
Auburn
Julia
Ledeter
Gale
Ducael
Personal notes hint at late summer arrival
Fragmentary notes mention dates and events toward the summer season. References to locations and people are unclear, with phrases like arriving Wednesday and orders of the Summer. The text shows jumbled spelling and missing context for definitive interpretation.
Funeral of Mrs Almira P Sedgley Preserves Town Native
The funeral of Mrs Alma P Sedgley life long town resident was held Monday at her Spring Street home with Rev A M Wentworth officiating. She leaves husband Emery Sedgley and two sons Caleb and Walter. Burial in Village Cemetery. A lawn party at Mr and Mrs Iver Road Friday benefits the M E Ladies Aid with a cafeteria lunch and Mother Goose pantomimes.
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Almira P. Sedgley
Ladies’ Aid
Spring Street
A. M. Wentworth
Emery (. Sedgley
Caleb W
Walter E. Sedgley
L. F. Roberts
Richmond
Village Cemetery
Iver
M. E. Ladies’ Aid
Paul Ames
James Amex
Mis
Jessie Ames
Hellix Crommett
Weeks’ Mills, Me
Aute
Charles Newton
Wilhelmina Newton
Dot Dickinson
Alfred
Raymond Rendell
FL Adams
Bowdeinham
Arthur Goodwin
Fall River
G. J. Adams
Lyon
Gertrude Adams
Leon
W. W. Adams
Worcester
Mass
Charles Berrell
Facet
Eoston
Bay View Farm
Abugadasett
Johnson
Sarah Swall
George Urown
Roland Small
Mire
Erfflid Moyers
dSessie Cromwell
Portland
York Crown
Thomas
Haines’ Landing
Gardiner
Whena Brown
Marie Jack
J. F. Marsden
George King
Boston
Earle Brown
Quebec
Jack
Lorenzo Minott
James Allen
Judge Amer
Village National Bank
Gaasable Te
Ase National Bank of Vortland
Kendall
Homer
Told Bank
Sacramento
Jonesy Coma
Dportland
Chongelow
Jobe Purington
Catta
Myre Cutty
Dager
Gesuglar
Mie
Semple
Berta
Beta Ernie
J Spear Place
Wade
Lizzie Lake
John
Framingham
Margaret Blake
Curtis
Viola Coombs
W. T. Hardie
Lawser’s Island
Capt. Swett
Ella Nash
Webber
Frank Gowker
Bowdoin Center
Adrianna Fulton
Elia Aderton
Elisha Webber
Brunswick
Henry Cornish
Mixs
Florence Perry
New York
Hattie Derry
T. W. Carr
Mary Metcalf
Orr's Island
Charles Perry
Perry
Saco
Bowdoinham Notes On Families and Local Events
A Bowdoinham letter page lists residents visiting relatives, illnesses, and recoveries. A. K. Pike of Boston visits a farm over the weekend. Mrs. W. J. Graves and Mrs. Jack recover from illnesses. Local deaths include Mrs. Lillian E. Humphrey and her funeral details. Several residents are visiting Brunswick and Richmond, with community updates on farms, road work, and social visits.
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A. K. Pike
Boston
W. J. Graves
Bertha
Josephine Hollis
Charlie Temple
Bickford
Elmer Wade
Little
Pittsfield
Mass
Wade
Tina Jack
Mrs. Jack
Lillian E
Benjamin F. Humphrey
Richmond Corner
Nelson
W. H. Gould
W. Small
Florence Gile
Evelyn Heath
Brunswick
Notes of interest continue from l'age Six
Freighters from Douglas in Oregon blocked the Washington street crossing with long stakes for the Kennebec bridge construction. Orrs Island draws many visitors as contractor F. W. Carton advances the bridge to Bailey Island. Rock is hauled by lighters on the Royal River for piers. The Bain Inn in Phippsburg opens for the season. Bath residents receive invitations to a Fort Williams club dance hosted by Col. George E. Foge. A Democratic State committee meeting is planned in Augusta to map campaign strategy. Attendance at Squirrel Island and Bath traffic expectations rise with western travel toward Maine. Repairs proceed on the Bath Military Asylum roof and the Galan bridge project along with detours on Washington Street South End.
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Douglas
Oregon
Washington Street
Kennebec Bridge
Orrs Island
F. W. Carton
Orrs and
Bailey Islands
Royal River
Yarmouth
Galan Bridge
Marshall
High
Middle Streets
Cannonball Oliver Poised For Bright Baseball Future
Oliver, a Morse High School pitcher known as Cannonball, stars for the Times Twilight League squad. He has undefeated Summers with strong hitting, a sharp fastball and a dipping curve, and is praised for poise, work ethic, and potential to bring fame to the City of Ships.
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Oliver
Morse High
Morse Ace
Bash Times
Morse
Maine
Times
Brad Belanger
Y. M
Babe Ruth
Big Lad
Silas Oliver
North Street
Gian
Cannonball
Bill’ Oliver
Granges in Maine Rally to Send 150 Youths to Exposition
Maine granges respond generously to State Chamber of Commerce invite to fund 150 boys and girls from rural areas for the Eastern States Exposition encampment. Androscoggin Pomena grange doubles its gift. Stillwater grange Old Town hosts a town party to fund its share. Chambers of commerce boards of trade and women’s clubs also contribute. Service clubs will be invited to join the effort.
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Maine
State Chamber of Commerce
Androscoggin Pomena Grange
Stillwater Grange
Old Town
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade and Business
Service Clubs of
Quarantine Placed on Narcissus Bulbs
The domestic Narcissus bulb quarantine aims to curb bulb flies and eelworm pests and takes effect mid July 1926. It covers American grown bulbs and requires inspection and certification for interstate movement, with treated or disinfected bulbs allowed only after inspection.
Recent Transfers of Real Estate in Sagadahoc Registry
Real estate transfers recorded over the past two weeks across Bath Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath Woolwich. Listed buyers include Ada Mae DuMas Howard Ek Howard M Tratton Roy H. Flint Mabel K. Maton Earl H. Frost George A. Sprague and William Coffin among others with multiple properties and joint ownerships.
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Sagadahoc
Isaac B. Howard
Harvey A. Henderson
Isaac DB. Howard
Ada May Henderson
Lewiston Auburn Masons Field Day Planned at State Hatchery
The Lewiston and Auburn Masons hold their annual outing at the State Hatchery grounds East Auburn on Wednesday August 1. Grounds open 10:30 am with out of town Masons invited. Luncheon at noon followed by amusements and athletic events including a Lewiston vs Auburn baseball game. Banquet and evening concerts cap the day.
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Lewiston
Auburn
East Auburn
Brigade
Kennebec Bridge Pier Piling Advances With Caisson Launch Near
The Bath Iron Works foundation caisson for pier 4 nears completion and will be launched to be positioned by Chinese anchors. Pier 3 caisson follows. crews may work all eight piers simultaneously to speed construction before winter ice. Lumber arrives in Texas for McClintic Marshall Co. to build the superstructure. officials expected later summer or early fall.
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Kennebec
Foundation Co
Bath Iron Works
Texas
McClintic, Marshall Co
Change in Membership of Augusta Law Firm
Lewis A. Burleigh Jr will retire from active practice in Augusta. Robert B Williamson will become junior member of Locke Perkins Williamson. Pattangall Locke Perkins dissolves as Pattangall withdraws after William R Pattangall’s judgeship appointment. Other members are Herbert E Locke and James B Perkins now in Boothbay Harbor.
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Lewis A. Burleigh, Jr
Augusta
Burleigh & Williamson
Robert B Williamson
Locke, Perkins & Williamon
Pattangall, Locke & Perkins
William R. Pattangall
Maine
Brewster
Herbert E. Locke
James B. Perkins
Bath
Boothbay Harbor
Mr. Perkins
Pattangall & Locke
Sterling Bible Class Plans Lawn Party At Corliss Street Church
The Sterling Bible Class of Corliss Street church met with 21 members present in the Deering room. They voted to host a lawn party soon with date to be set by the committee and that there will be no regular August meeting. next gathering will be the first Monday in September. Hostesses for the current meeting were Mae Hallowell Nellie Hunt Ruby Campbell Ina Spinney. September hostesses will be Fannie McFadden Susan Quick Wallace Atwood Elsa Harford.
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Fannie McFadden
Susan Quick
Wallace Atwood
Elsa Harford
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240Th Coast Artillery
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