Descendant of Baron Castine May Visit Castine Maine
Maine may welcome Col. J W Castine of Adelaide Australia a direct descendant of the Baron Castin who gave his name to Castine. The 80 plus year old scholar plans a summer trip with family to the historic Maine peninsula and town once ruled by a French noble leading Abenaki fighters in colonial conflicts.
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Col
J. W. Castine
Adelaide
Australia
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St. Castin
Castine
Penobscot Bay
Col. Castine
Pyrenees
France
Europe
Quebec
America
What
Modockawanda
Old
Annual Outing of B. Peck Co. Employes
The RB Peck Co annual outing at New Meadows Inn drew about 150 including employes guests and company officials. Special cars from Union Square Lewiston carried attendees. Prizes were awarded in races and contests with Esther Green Bath Hazen Jewett Marie Simard Edna Diggle among top winners.
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RB. Peck Co
New Meadows Inn
Union Square
Lewiston
Esther Green
Bath
Hazen Jewett
Marie Simard
Edna Diggle
Beatrice Libbey
John Maher
Joe Poulin
Beatrice Libbes
Sumner Peck
Alberta Allen
Mildred Wilson
Shepard Bound Over To The October Term
In Richmond, Lisle L. Shepard was arraigned in municipal court on desertion charge filed by his wife. Judge Keegan found probable cause and set bail at 1000 with bonds posted by Alfred D. Trott and Grover C. Mariner.
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Lisle L. Shepard
Richmond
Lena C. George W. Heselton
Gardiner
Burns and Jeffs Wed in Bath Courtship Bond
Alfred S. Burns of Fort Fairfield and Elva P. Jeffs of the same town were married at Central Congregational parsonage in Bath by Rev. David L. Wilson, with Mrs. Wilon as attending sister. Burns, a noted local automobile dealer, and Jeffs, daughter of the late Fred Jeffs, plan a Portland honeymoon.
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Alfred S. Burns
Fort Fairfield
Elva P. Jeffs
Bath
Central Congregational Parsonage
David L. Wilson
Wilon
Burns
Frank W. Burns
Fred Jeffs
Portland
Bank Stock Loss Drives Brunswick Tax Rate Same as Bath
Brunswick sets this year’s tax rate matching Bath at 33 per thousand, despite a reported town valuation drop from 5,011,552 last year to 4,17,480 this year. Assessors note gains from bank stock and automobile valuation losses offset the apparent decline, with real estate 2,481,500 held by residents and 1,120,441 by nonresidents, and personal estate including 428 automobiles and 407 musical instruments. Total town commitment 1656.58, state and county shares outlined. village Corporation valuation and tax 4,114,447 with total commitment 12,710.21.
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Brunswick
Bath
John R. Stanwood
Tindley to Speak at Old Orchard Camp Meeting
Dr Charles Albert Tindley of Theophia Philadelphia, a famed Black preacher, to speak at Old Orchard camp meeting opening July 22. He will also deliver The Flag of Our Country at Clark Memorial church Portland on July 26.
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Charlies Albert Tindley
Theophia
America
Bath
Maine
Clark Memorial Church
Portland
Treasury Certificates Reach Bath Office
A new invoice of Treasury Certificates in 31000 and 100 denominations arrived at Bath post office. Postmaster Owen says the rapid demand shows Bath residents see these as a safe, attractive investment with good interest today as supply had exhausted earlier in the week.
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Treasury
Owen
Portland Loses bid for Eastern League baseball franchise
A vote among Eastern League owners led by President Dan O Neill decided not to sanction the transfer of the Fitchburg franchise to Portland. High travel costs between Portland and Springfield, the nearest Maine city, were cited as the reason for the rejection.
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Dan O'Neill
Fitchburg
Portland
Springfield
Maine
Brunswick tubs coming to muster in Bath event
Niagara Veteran Firemen's Association and the Kennebec V. FLAL of Brunswick plan to bring their tubs to Bath for the muster on August 12. The gala, practiced several times, features a crew of about 30 and a water throw of 210 feet.
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Niagara Veteran Firemen’s Association
Kennebec V. Flal
Brunswick
Bath
Pioneer of American Vaudeville Silas Steggs Disappears
Silas W. Steggs of San Francisco, heir to 400000, began vaudeville dreams by spending freely in Europe and London. He planned a New York Alhambra, hired hundreds to come to the United States, but his funds ran dry and he vanished after leaving his party in New York bay.
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America
Silas W. Steggs
San Francisco
Europe
Alhambra Music Hall
London
New York
United States
New York Bay
Five Islands Summer Notes and Visitor Tide
Five Islands residents and many visitors fill the season with sermons, cottage stays, and social events. Names include Nehemiah Boynton, Leonora Knight, Evelyn Rowe, and families from Westport Bath Swampscott Norwood Santa Monica and Columbus. A Grange program outlines singing and readings with Rev Boyd and several locals taking part.
Y M C A Shower Baths Draw Local and Visiting Members
Shower baths at the Y M C A have been very popular this past week with many out-of-town visitors using them alongside members. Despite reduced summer activities, the cool comfortable rooms attract crowds and Secretary Volz continues summer service solo while planning fall and winter improvements starting in September. The first term of Boston University Summer School at Ellsworth ended Thursday after a brief holiday, with classes set to begin Monday.
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Volz
Boston University
Ellsworth
Edith Fo Mitchell Engaged to Robert Fulton at Home Party
Friday engagement party at Mr and Mrs Leland Mitchells celebrated Edith Fo Mitchells engagement to Robert TD Fulton. Wannenock camp fire girls attended, games and luncheon followed a pink and white decor with crepe rose centerpiece featuring a gilt ring. Edith, a Morse high graduate, is from Morse. Fulton works at Hatch shoe store.
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Leland 2
Mitchell
Edith Fo
Robert TD. Fulton
Wannenock
Robert
Edith
Miss
Miss Mitchell
Morse High
Mr. Fulton
Morse
Hatch Shoe
Percy’s Clerks to Boost Bath Boosting association formed
The David T. Verey’s Clerks Boosting association in Bath aims to aid city government and the chamber of commerce. A dance and lawn party was planned with proceeds to Roland H. Smith post American Legion for their Home fund. Over 40 attendees plus guests from Rumford attended the reunion at New Meadows Inn.
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LD. T. Percy
Bath
New Meadows Inn
David T. Verey
Roland H. Smith Post
American Legion
W. A. Fall
Margaret Hennessey
Ruth Farnham
Gardiner Rogers
Sagadahoc Square
Randall Coombs
Miss Brown
Lown
William A. Fall
Treasury
Charles Webber
Richard Quick
President Fall
Henry M. Biggins
Mildred Nichols
Harriet Cook
Edith Mariner
Paris
Portland
Bessie Clark
Bernice Fuller
Everett Lord
Arthur Stewart
Alice Grindell
Annie McCausland
Howard Webber. Rumford
Association
Governor Baxter Enjoys Salmon Fishing at Kennebago Camps
Governor Baxter and party, including private secretary Gil bert R. Chadbourne and Senator Rupert H. Baxter, fished at Grant's Kennebago camps where the salmon run was strong. Charles J. Sawyer of Hudson, Mass., reeled a five and a quarter pound salmon, splendidly planked for the Governor’s dinner. Landlord W. J0. Grant and staff contributed to a pleasant visit.
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Grant
Kennebago
Gilbert R. Chadbourne
Rupert H. Baxter
Data
Daniel F. Field
Phillips
Braxter
Charles J. Sawyer
Hudson, Mass
Kennebago River
Ryder
Walker
Morse Severs Ties With Steamship Company in 1919
Benjamin W Morse son of Charles W Morse faced extradition hearings in Boston as his counsel argued he severed links with United States Steamship Company in May 1919. He testified he resigned as an officer on May 27 1919 and sought to show non affiliation during the period tied to a New York indictment for fraudulent mail use.
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Benjamin W. Morse
Charles W. Morse
United States Steamship Company
United States
Hayes
Boston
Morse
New York
Portland
Steamship Company
Wrights Mark 11th Wedding Anniversary at Pleasant View
Mr and Mrs Ralph E Wright celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary Thursday evening at their Pleasant View farm home in North Bath. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Purington Mrs Walter Purington Alma Harjula Celia LeFavor Hollis Watson Allan Eggleston and Edward Johnson. Local farming notes mention sunshine needed to ripen grass for harvest and forecasts of a large blueberry crop from the blueberry plains.
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Ralph E. Wright
Pleasant View Farm
North Bath
James Purington
Walter Purington
Alma Harjula
Celia LeFavor
Hollis Watson
Allan Eggleston
Edward Johnson
York County
Special service and social notes at Georgetown churches
A Georgetown area notice details a Sunday evening service at First Baptist with an organ dedication and a program led by Mrs. Frank Heald and others. It also lists a lengthy round of weekend gatherings, visitors, and local residents staying at cottages, with multiple names and places across Georgetown and nearby towns.
Maynard Returns Home to Lrookline Mississippi
Maynard came back Monday to their home in Lrookline Mississippi. Mrs Fred Hinckley of Bath spent the weekend at their Summer Home. Fred Thomas bought a Ford truck. George South drove to Bath Monday with his team. John Eliver and Ellsworth Lovett visited Bath on Monday. SS Oliver and Mrs WL AL Todd missed Monday night as guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Newman.
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Frank Heald
Billings
W. C. Todd
James Stevens
Martha Rich
Grace Wray
Rich
W. Oc
Todd
Todd Doxology
Pease
First Unitarian Elurch
Fitchburg
Mass
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Nashville
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Indian Point
Lillien Ferry
Walter Berry
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Sales
Azuba Holland
Richmond
Frederick M. Reid
Georgetown
Willian Berry
Five Islands
Harry Horne
Chester
Duath
Lillian A. Derry
Ida Hooker
Josephine
Reba O
Arlington
Martha BE. Rich
Overlook
Auten
Othree
Miss Oaks
Tiners
Autom
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Bertha Shoals
Doydia Wiver
Roscoe Todd
Martha Thnckley
Helen Thompson
Stearns Scott
Joseph Wiggin
Woodfords
Rev
Gray
Robinhood
Skagan
Buffalo
Charles Wilbur
James Stuart
Iva
Wilton Campbell
Ralph Dunton
Carroll Powers
Bath
Lester Powers
E. J. Hunt
Harriet Deering
Joseph Dearse
Melvin Cunningham
Harold Hunt
Newport News
Henry Albers
George Williams
Waterville
Archer Thayer
Cora Searles
West Georgetown
Elwin Kennedy
Quincey
John Blackie
George Oliver
David Quiver
Marrtown
Frank Taylor
Vassalboro
Madeline
Capt
Mark Marr
Dorothy Files
Dorothy Stuart
Charles Pullan
Cook
Deathbusy
Mars
Ralph Dunren
Vernona Oliver
Portland i
Nanney Oliver
John Coughlin
East Boston
J. O) Henry
White Rocks
Maynard
Lrookline
Apt.amad
Fred Hinckley
Fred Thomas
George South
John Eliver
Ellsworth Lovett
Oliver
AL Todd
Roy Newman
Esquimau Soap Belief Debunked By Alaska Missionary
Rev William A Thomas of Teint Hope Alaska dismisses a libel about Esquimau dislike of soap. He argues cold climate requires cleanliness to prevent freezing. notes Point Hope residents, including Mrs Thomas, use soap in daily purchases and travel, countering the stereotype with practical facts from the Arctic settlement.
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Willian A. Thomas
Teint Hope
Alaska
Point Hope
Arctic Circle
Episcopal Church
Thomas
France
Nenana
Esquiman
Esquimanx
Eskimo Grooming and Living Habits Described in Alaskan Life
A narrator explains Esquimau hygiene and igloo life detailing home huts built from seal skin over whalebone frames, thick walls, and skylight roofs. He notes harsh trail conditions force minimal water use, melting snow for drinking and washing, yet at home soap is essential and personal care is prioritized.
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Esquimaux
Esquimau
Alaska
Esquinaux
Funeral of Mrs Hall at Union Street Home
The funeral for Mrs. Julia P. Hall widow of Newell W. Hall was held Monday afternoon at three at 55 Union Street. Rev. Paul Dresser of the Church of the New Jerusalem officiated. Bearers were Herbert L. Grinnell Frank H. Turper Arthur B. Stearns and Dora L. Howard. A committal service followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Julia P. Hall
Newell W. Hall
Union Street
Paul Dresser
Church of the New Jerusalem
Herbert L. Grinnell
Frank H. Turper
Arthur B. Stearns
Dora L. Howard
Oak Grove
Funeral for Everett A. Chase in Bath and Freeport
The funeral for Everett A. Chase, a Bath resident for eight years, took place Monday afternoon at his brother Albra Chase’s home in Freeport after his death Friday night at City Hospital. Floral tributes came from Acadia lodge Koo of Bath and William McKinley lodge of Wakefield, Mass., of which he was a member.
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Everett A. Chase
Bath
City Hospital
Albra Chase
Freeport
Acadia Lodge
Koo
William McKinley Lodge
Wakefield
Mass
Mr. Chase
Kennebec and Boston Line July schedule details
The Kennebec Navigation Company lists sailings for the City of Rockford from Bath to Boston on Tuesdays Thursdays Sundays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 30 a.m., with return trips from Boston to Bath on Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. Autos cost 18 dollars each way with two or more persons. Service to Boothbay Harbor connects at Bath, with Boothbay trips at 5 30 a.m. and 10 a.m. daily including Sundays, and 7 15 p.m. daily except Sunday. Rost departs Boothbay Harbor for Bath at 2 30 p.m. daily except weekends, and 5 30 p.m. daily including Sunday. Schedule effective July 6 and subject to change. request timetables from Publicity Department, Kennebec Navigation Co. Bath.
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Bath
Boothbay Harbor
Islands
Rost
Publicity Department
Kenneher Na Ieation Co
Bosame Bath Maino
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