Rogers Family Remembered at Dromore Reunion
An article recalls graves at Dromore near Bath in the Kennebec region, detailing Rogers ancestors from George and Isabella Rogers to Capt. Hugh and others. It notes emigration from Londonderry around 1720, early Georgetown settlers, and a planned August 8 reunion at the old burying ground with a picnic and exercises.
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the Independent
Dromore
Phippsburg
Rogers
George Rodgers
Isabella Rodgers
William M. Rogers
Dinah Rogers
Ann Rogers
George Rogers
William Rogers
Hugh Rogers
Hannah Rogers
Samuel H. Rogers
Martha Rogers
Eley
Margaret
Robert Rogers
Jane
Kennebec River
Bath
Brunswick
Topsham
George Hogers
Isabella
Londonderry
Ireland
Georgetown
N. H
William
Dina Rankin
George
Ann Ferguson
Pelham
Patrick
Anna
Bristol
Frances
Boston
David Allen
Capt
John Parker
Beatrice
James McCobb
Bowdoin Man Lord Mayor of Shanghai
Sterling Fessenden born Fort Fairfield September 29 1875 is lord mayor of Shanghai an international city of 2 900 000 with American British French Italian and Japanese warships backing his rule He arrived in 1945 as one of two Americans in the city and by 1905 had formed law practices now dean and head of the Far Eastern Bar Association His annual city income is listed as 310 000 000 with local labor valued at 20 cents a day His last New England visit and return to Maine was in 1920.
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Sterling Fessenden
Fort Fairfield
Bowdoin College
Shanghai
China
Fessenden
New England
Dr Charles Lincoln Bowdoin to Return as College Physician
Former Brunswick resident Dr Charles Lincoln will return in the fall as college physician to replace the late Dr Frank N Whittier. He lived in Brunswick ~21 years, studied at Bowdoin, taught medicine and ran a practice in Sianehal China, and will occupy the Colby residence on College Street in September.
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Charles Lincoln
Brunswick
Frank N. Whittier
Lincoln
Bowdoin
St. John's College
Sianehal
China
Colby
College Street
Change in School Grades Explained for New System
The Times reports on the shift to a nine year elementary system starting in September in Gath. Supt. Wilson outlines grade renaming sub primary through eighth, introduces a subfreshman division to bridge to high school, and details promotion by average rank with six week trials. He notes a meeting for eighth grade parents and states recommendations align with the State Department.
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Puupils
Supt. Wilson
Jume
Wilson
Gath
Brunswick
Bath
State Department
Kow
New Reciprocity Motor Laws In Effect In Maine
A state secretary of state pamphlet explains Maine's new reciprocity for non residents. It details exemptions, license recognition, and registration rules for visitors from Alabama to Ontario and beyond, with varying time limits and conditions for each state and province.
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Secretary of State
Maine
Augusta
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Marsland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minneota
Mississippi
Misouria
Montana
Nebra Ka
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Nevada
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklihoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginns
Wisconsin
Wyomitz
S&s
District of Columbia
Province of Alberta
Province of
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Reunion of Bath Green street gang members from long ago
Two former Green street gang youths, Thomas Henry Eaton of New York City and George Mel Reed, reunited in Bath Maine this week after decades apart. They recall childhood rivalries, visit old haunts, and plan yearly summers in Bath, praising the city and its people. Reed rode mining and show business travels, while Eaton built a banking career and remained connected to Bath through the Eaton family. Both remain ardent Bath boosters.
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Columbia
Portland
Mr. Eaton
Reed
Florida
Bath
Walter S. Russell
William T. Hodgkins
Green Street
Charles
James Murphys
John
William Cushing
John Dike
Vercy Coss
Chestnut Street
Maine
Mel” Reed
Zebulon Reed
Center Street
Leadville
Col
Fen G. Barker
Daniel Mayers
Louis Schoppe
Alphonso Mason
Ezra Hume
Iitter
Mr. Reed
Tony Frank
Forepaugh’s Circus
Zera Lemon Company
William FE. Harriman
Waltham
Mass
Jim
Klondike
California
Canada
Wilbur Wright Aviation
Dayton
Ohio
Alaska
F. B. Kenny
United States Air Service
Philippines
W. L. Sawtelle
Bostonville
Eaton
Middle West
London
New York City
Old Bath High School
Larkin Dunton
Anne Mars Robinson
Kimball
Sewali
Admiral Hughes reviews big dirigible use in war games
Admiral C Fred Hughes of Bath reports on Atlantic war games using the Shenandoah as a scout to locate the battleship Texas. He notes inconclusive results on deploying lighter than air craft in war, cites strong visibility in clear weather, but highlights wind drift, storms, and docking challenges. He urges extensive trials and stresses helium safety and non inflammability.
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Eberle
Naval Operations
C. Fred Hughes
Bath
Fleet Training Division
Atlantic
Texas
Lakehurst
Atlantic City
Admiral Hughes
Admiral Hughes Sass
Long Island
Nantucket Shoal
Nantucket
Delaware River
Germany
Caravan Leaves Wreckage Trail Along Highway
A contractor crew moving steam shovel equipment for a new State road left a wrecked scene along the cut‑off from Wiscasset bridge to beyond. Two poles of New England Tel and Tel were snapped, Central Maine Power wires ripped, and telltale debris blocked the road. F P Proctor aided by clearing wires. The report notes a tongue in cheek reference about in law relations.
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Huces
Bangor
F. P. Proctor. Wiscasset
Central Maine Power Co
Governor Brews Maine Publicity Push For Bath Kennebec Bridge
Governor Brewster reports a 40 percent rise in Bath ferry traffic in June and says a Kennebec bridge will pay for itself faster than expected. He praises Maine business and professional women for hosting the Governors Conference, notes visitors may bring substantial benefits, and urges private support for the State Publicity Bureau to aid tourism development.
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Knox County
Brewster
Portland
Kennebec
Bath
Rockland
Chambers of Commerce
Bath Ferry
Kenneter
Maine
Ituhent
State of
Strate
Cine Vister
Middle West
Battery H. Returns by Special Train
Battery H of the 240th Coast Artillery with 42 men arrived by special train from Portland after two weeks encampment at Fort Williams. Capt. McClure thanked Col. Fogg for the battery’s fine appearance and noted its youth. The unit’s baseball team was declared champion of the 2nd battalion.
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240Th Coast Artillery
Portland
Fort Williams
J. Horace McClure
George E. Fogg
Sagadahoc
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Bowdoin Man
Charles Lincoln Bowdoin
C. D. Wilson
Mel” Reed and
Henry Eaton
Old Home Town
Johnson Bros
Kennebec Bridge
Ralph O. Brewster
Kittery
Fort Kent
State
Battery H
Robert B. Miller
The
Red Cross Safe Saving Service
Combination Four House
Mrs. Gates Murchie
Ted
Center Conway, N. H
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