War Time Experience Continued From Page One
Eyewitness recounts capture by military authority under Gov. Moore and General Twigs, confinement in calaboose and prison, release aided by a landlady, and perilous escape through Confederate lines to Maine aided by a safety document. He recalls suspicions in the border states and finally reaching freedom in Kentucky and Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O| Moore
Paris
Wits
Chapman
Cairo
Mepis
Prion
Maine
Moore
Learing
Confederate States
Louisville
Kentucky
Jeffersonville
Committee of Safety
Smedd
Towasta
Miss Lucile Miney Hosts Bridge Party at Parents Home
Mrs R H McCabe formerly Miss Mae Morse of this city attends a bridge party in Nashville hosted by Miss Lucile Miney at her parents home. Guests include Mrs Maney, Mrs Cherry Orchard, and Miss Beverly Orchard. Prizes include an ivory fan and a leather traveling case. An ice course featured green and white colors. Mrs Stark plans to accompany Mr and Mrs McCabe to Los Angeles in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. McCabe
Mae Morse
Ginehem
Nirse al. Stark
Lucile Miney
Hi Cate
Cleus Jo Cve
Etwee Witrarth
Elventh
Nashville
New York
Los Angeles
Cal
Miss Maney
New Meadows Social Notes and Weather Update
Miss George A. Coombs of Augusta visited over Sunday. Grace Purington Ethel and Nonie Brook stay a week at Harvey Tarrs cottage. Mrs Read visits daughter Mrs Wm Davis. Church had no services due to heavy rain. Dances at Wigwam Casino every Wednesday and Saturday. Haying slow from damp foggy weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Coombs
Augusta
Grace Purington
Ethel
Noniebrook
Harvey Tarr
Read
Wm. Davis
Wigwam Casino
Real estate transfers recorded last week in Bowdoin and nearby towns
Registry of Deeds logs show Angie A. Bosworth and others selling to George H. Bryant in Bowdoin and multiple transfers to Michael J. McCormick in Phippsburg and Woolwich. Listings include West Bath Georgetown Bowdoin and associated properties in Phippsburg and Bath provenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Registry of Deeds Office
Angie A. Bosworth
George H. Bryant
Bowdoin
Myra E. Rogers
Michael J. McCormick
Hester A. Webty
Woolwich
Fannie L. Bartlett
Charles A. Coombs
Bath
Charles T. Small
Michael
George M. Stinson
Gershom DD. Trott
Lizvie M. Blake
Frank G. Aderton
Rufusie Springer
Leon N. Williams
Elizabeth P. N. Averill
Josephine S. Marston
Georgetown
Charles W. Brown
George W. Lowell
Phippsburg
Bowdoin Social Notes and Local Visits
Mrs. Ella Turner visits eastern Bowdoin due to her mother Mrs. Adams illness while Mrs. J A Taylor recovers from illness and nearly blindness. Numerous relatives from Manchester New Hampshire Lewiston Waltham and Topsham drop by Bowdoin as Far from home guests and kin gather. A blueberry crop is reported in the Bowdoin vicinity as Mrs Lucy Small welcomes visitors from Bowdoin Portsmouth and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Turner
Adams
J. A. Taylor
Benle Pharmigrete
Dora Curtis
Missy Ella Thaver
Fred Martin
Maria Grads
Springfield
A. Mr Bront
Richmond
Dexter Higgins
W. B. Hervey
Alina Ready
Ruth Wallace
Manchester
N. H
Charles Kellam
Lewiston
Sarai Rideout
Bow
J. J. Goostee
Audrey
Waltham
Mass
A. D Strout
H. E. Goshee
Ernest
E. H. Jordan
Watie Small
Hallowell
Bowdoin
Gilbert Mane
Topsham
John Card
Lisbon Falls
Lucy Small
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad from Bath
An advertisement urges kidney sufferers to use Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and urinary issues. A Bath resident James Wright testifies to relief after trying other remedies, stating the product gave him relief and recommending it to others. The ad notes Webber's Drug Store as the supplier and claims Doan's as the sole U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
James Wright
Shepard St
Aloy S
Doan
Webber’s
New York
United States
Farmers Union forms. Bangor meeting adopts constitution
The first Farmers Union meeting as a corporate body met in Bangor on Tuesday. Officers include F. J. Crosby of Bath as president, B. L. Bayielder of Dover as vice president, W. C. Stetson of Waterville as clerk, S. W. Rogers of Cathance as treasurer, and M. Ss. Lyons of Calais as director. John P. Buckley and C. E. Embree elected directors at large. executive board created to handle routine union matters. C. E. Embree named manager, with constitution and by laws adopted and plans to market the fall crop discussed. The union aims to be ready to commence business soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Bangor
Limelock
F. 3. Crosby
Bath
B. L. Bay Ielder
Dover
W.C. Stetson
Waterville
Lerk
S. W. Rogers
Cathance
M. Ss. Lyons
Calais
Frank Haynes
Fort Fairfield
John P. Buckley
Aneista
C. E. Embree
Lone Island
Texas
Ebiree
Crested
Thies
C. EL Embree
Captain Returns to Visit After Twelve Years Abroad
CAPTAIN RETURNS Sedgwick P. Greenleaf of San Diego arrived Tuesday for a few weeks in the area. A Westport native and former Bath resident, he sailed as ship’s boy on the Nimbus and later served on the Pocahontas and Crescent City before commanding a Boston bark in the New Zealand trade. He left the sea twenty years ago for mining in various regions and has since visited nearly every country, now living on income from property in Los Angeles. J. T. Stowell reports shipping 62 turkeys to Gov. Hill farm, the largest local shipment in four years, crediting care and feeding for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick P. Greenleaf
San Diego
Tie
Mr. Greenleaf
Westport
Bath
Middles St
North St. Primary School
John R. Kelley
Pocahontas
Cy. Oliver
Crescent City
Frank Delano
New York
China Sea
Boston
New Zealand
Alaska
Mexico
Western States
Australia
Los Angeles
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Remedy Praised in Patient Testimonials
Readers from Peoria Illinois and Jessup Pennsylvania report relief from serious female ailments after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Maria Christina Reed and Mrs Joseph A Lynch describe tumors and inflammation avoided surgery, urging others to try the product before operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Lydia E. Pinkham
Christina Reed
Mound St
Peoria, Ill
Jessup
Joseph A. Lynch
Veteran Engineer Recalls Kennebec Ice Boom and Towboats
Charles H. Cutting, recently retired to Phippsburg, recalls a career spanning tugboats, steamers, and yachts on the Kennebec. He describes 1890 as the peak ice year with up to 50 vessels at Parker’s Flats, compares past busy seasons with today’s smaller towing fleet, and notes his stint on the Islander between Augusta and Boothbay Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whennebec
Charles H. Cutting
Phippsburg
Kennebec
Parkers Flats
Maine Centra Ailroad
Islander
Augusta
Boothbay Harbor
Scarce Good Green Peas Hit Local Markets This Year
Local markets report good green peas remain scarce this year. Vendors note supply tightness and higher prices as the season progresses, with shoppers seeking affordable options amid limited consignments.
Sagadahoc County Bath Receives State School Funds
Bath in Sagadahoc County gains 21,218.65 from state sources for school and mill funds and the common school fund. School and mill share totals 9,876.05 by scholars. common school fund 8,492.00 by valuation and 2,860.65 by scholars. Overall common school fund 11,342.65. Rate per scholar 3.65 for school and mill and 1.05 for common school. Distribution by valuation at 1.15 per thousand. County totals show 1,540.40 and 5,507.42 in listed categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Vala
Enone
Bao
SY Bowdoin
Bowdoinham
Giles
Rare blue-faced great ape at Howe's London Shows
A giant blue-faced ape with rib-nosed features captivates crowds in London Shows. Described as a wonder and mystery, the creature's eerie grins and studied expressions spark smiles and reflections as scientists ponder its true nature. Howe's Great London Shows Continental promises the act as the greatest circus attraction, arriving Thursday, August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
London
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California
New Meadows
Bowdoen
Thorn
Dean
Neys
Chichester S
Chichester
Draggtat
Ask
New Farmers’ Union
Pacific
J. T. Stowell
Gov. Hill Farm
Stowell
R. T. Felix Gouraud
L. A. Sayre
Gouraud
Canada
Europe
Ferd. T. Hopkins
Greet Jones Street
Charles Cutting
Mr. Cutting
Charles R.malcohn
Cutting
Resolute
Morse & Co
Charles W. Morse
Benjamin W. Morse
Falmouth Koreside
Portland
John Morison
Sebago
Portland Harbor
Kennebecke
Here
Sagadahoc County
State
R. D. Bibber
Front Street
Camp Comfort S
Camp Comfort
Standard Oil Company OF
Ae York
Buffalo, N
Albany
N. Y
Johnson
Sky
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