Road maintenance and state expenditures draw Maine attention
The piece discusses town road crews smoothing dirt and hauling rock to reduce water damage, urging ongoing maintenance for smooth surfaces. It notes Governor Baxter’s comments on state spending, Maine speed laws enforcement, and the push to display German guns in public parks. Local mentions include Rimford electors seeking a captured gun and Brunswick’s bustling Maine Street.
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Rimford
Adjutant General of
Maine
Legion Boosters Dance Raises Funds at Elks Pavilion
A Bath event drew nearly 200 attendees for a dance at the Elks pavilion to aid the Roland H. Smith West American Legion fund. The night featured top local musicians led by Johnny Grindle, with Frances McPherson on piano and punch served by Mrs. Alice Grindle and Miss Margaret Hennessey.
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D. T. Percy
Elks
Roland H. Smith West
American Legion
State House
New Meadows Inn
Johnny Grindle
Frances McPherson
John
Ed Druin
la Pointe
McMennaman
Bath
Alice H. Grindle
Margaret Hennessey
Fler Valnable
William A. Pall
Charles R. Farnhai
Auto Licenses Granted to Date in Maine Shows Rise
Maine reports higher automobile registrations and licenses for the year to date compared with the same period last year. The automobile bureau released figures showing total receipts and registrations by operator, chauffeurs, motor vehicles, and dealers with the year over year increase in fees collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
UU Ag Mohan
Pereart
Suviget
Gardiner Ends Daylight Saving With Third Reading
Gardiner votes to abolish daylight saving with a third reading. City Clerk Mil liken will proceed with the legal steps. Most believe factories will keep current hours while city operations shift to standard time, and local clocks remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Milliken
Representative White as Radio Expert in Congress
Congressman Wallace H. White of Maine’s second district is noted as Congress’s radio expert amid growing broadcasting noise from amateur and commercial stations. The piece traces his role on the conference committee and his effort to curb interference while highlighting his background at St Mary’s and education in Manchester and York County.
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Wallace H. White
Maine
Congress
Uae
Augusta
State House
Baxter
White Wallace
Tfl White
Lewiston
Pennistone
Charlytt Cine En
Townes
Guy P. Gannett
Baxter Presses Open Government in Maine Rally
Governor Percival Baxter told Knox County Republicans at Oakland Park Rockland that state operations are open and accountable. He praised Mary Gannett for organizing Maine women and cited rising school building investment from 5.5 million to 20 million dollars. He invited all Mainers to view state offices and promised candid budget reporting.
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Baxter
Knox County Republicsi
Beekland
Nugist
Angus
Gine
Expr
Strate
State House
Percival P. Baxter
Knox County
Oakland Park
Rockland
Knox County Cathering
Sid
Maine
William T. Cobb
Mars
Mary Perry Rich
Maine Lobster King Keeps Basement Kitchen Thriving
In New Meadows Inn basement, Jake Conant runs a busy operation with three helpers who shell and split lobsters for hundreds daily. Longtime staff include Robert Bonnell, Dob, Bryan Scanlon, and Theophile Thebarge, all famed for speed and precision. Jake, Maine’s veteran head, oversees crews after a life of farming, chips, and seafood sales, shaping a legendary seafood routine at the inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Conant
New Meadows Inn
Jake
Robert Bonnell
Dob
Bob
Bryan K. Scanlon
Maine
Bryan
Theophele Thebarge
Teo
Adams Farm
Prowbridge Place
Thardings
Maine Officials and Campaign Tour Across New England
The article notes Maine shipping interests and party leaders in Washington praising Governor Daxter. It covers a Republican State committee tour with Miss Betsey Edwards of Indiana, Chairman Peacock, Representative White, and Mrs. Gannett. Schedule includes July 26 at New Meadows Inn Sagadahoe county and July 27–28 Franklin county tours.
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Maine
Washington
White
Daxter
Gannett
New Meadows Inn
Sagadahoe County
Pranklin County
Rogers Family Reunites With Lost Dog Sport
Mr and Mrs J F Rogers and son Lynn of St Charles Michigan were visiting George W Rogers in Detroit when their dog Sport wandered off after being left at home. A wide search followed across Diath and surrounding areas with help from a passerby who spotted a dog matching the description two miles from the court house. The dog was found on a country road and returned to the family who decided to stay over the week to keep Sport secured and part of the trip.
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J. F. Rogers
Lynn
St. Charles Mich
George W. Rogers
Trufant Street
Sport
Rogers
Heme
Spor
Rogers Faiily
Michigan
Diath
Adcross
Court House
Rogerers
Taking yawl to Marblehead in a 25 foot craft
Frank Treland of Phippsburg started out Saturday cooking in a 25 foot power catboat to deliver the craft to George Peres of Salen formerly of Bath. It is the type built for the government and is enclosed with a light frame intended to sail a boat owned by Charles Thryce of Malden. May, also for delivery at Marblehead, sits dieh equipped with a Buffalo engine to the bow. The boat has a cabin addition on its beat pra] hull with new whip boards finishing a comfortable cruiser.
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Frank Treland
Phippsburg
George Peres
Salen
Bath
Merton Liver
Charles Thryce
Malden
Dis
Fire Laddies To Dance Revel Highlights Local Fundraiser
A fire company dances to raise funds in a recent event at the fire house. Everett Green, Emor W Rogers, Joseph Everard, and Edward Whitehouse are named organisers and a portion of money raised supports the company’s relief fund. Reports mention thick crowds along Asian Draneh and promise a good season ahead for the group.
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Amg
Comets
Everett Green
Emer W. Rogers
Joseph Everard
Edward Whitehouse
Pie Amoney
Aroostook
Bertmuanm
Tdigneer Saturcos
Maine Geologists Meet in Auburn Lewiston on Aug 11
The newly formed Association of Maine Geologists schedules its first field meeting in Auburn and Lewiston August 11. Professors Tubbs and Merrill will speak. headquarters at Auburn Chamber of Commerce. attendees urged to register. The event aims to study Maine rocks and minerals and boost public interest in the state's resources.
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Association of Maine Genologists
Auburn
Lewiston
Frank J. Tubbs
Bates College
N. 1
Traty J
J. C. Bateman
Mt. Apatite
Maine
Lewiston Pally
Maine Ranks Second in Certificate Sales
A Postmaster reports Maine placed second among New England states in the sale of Savings Certificates for the six months ending June 30 this year. Massachusetts led in total value, while Maine ranked second in per capita sales. New Hampshire and Rhode Island followed in various metrics.
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Maine
Quven
New England
Massachusetts
GAT Ateteters
Ces yAneey
Ces
Asa New Philpshire
Rhode Island
New Pnehenied Trowill
Wesley Excursion Proves Fine Event
Wesley Sunday School members enjoyed a July excursion aboard the steamer Catherine to Phare Bay near the port. Guests report a grand sail and an exciting sack race with Don Preble winning multiple events. George Cahill Jr. began duties as purser aboard Catherine.
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Wesley Sunday School
Eothbasy
Catherine
Phes
Cook Shipyard
Sager Os Spartstek
Donald Preble
Warren Oliver
Don Preble
George Oal Cahill Jr
Catherines
First Wireless Pioneer Thomson Claim Reexamined in Philadelphia
Prof L M Knoll of Central High School asserts that Elihu Thomson produced and tested the first wireless set twelve years before Hertz. He describes Thomson’s experiments at Philadelphia’s Central High and later work with Houston and General Electric, noting early demonstrations of radio waves and sparks through air.
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Heinrich Hertz
Elihu Thomson
Philadelphia
L. M. Knoll
Central High School
Philadelphi
Prof
Knoll
Prof. Thomson
Thomson Research Laboratory
General Electric Co
Lynn
Mass
University of Bonn
Hertz
Marconi
Thomson
General Electric Review
Monroe Th. Snyder
Journal of the Franklin Institute
ISTG
EF. Houston
Aviile
Astronomical Observatory
Synder
Thowisen
Gsts
Pelepherus
Piha Viemeen
Fugland
Parrents
Ust
Gorefessor
Eletistey Terg
Isa
Successul
Thetson Herston Eleetric Co
Isso
Mans
Thomscon-Houston
Baison General
General Electric Tu
Jearing
Divs
Thomsen
Electricia Aand
Fundatientalis
Electrica
United States
Yale
Harvard
Thorsen
Tie
Hanford
Teton
Eseu
Franklin Dustivde
Elliot Crescan
Jun Scuttma
John Fritz Medal Honors Pioneering Electrical Invention
The John Fritz medal recognizes achievements in electrical invention and science, established by four major national engineering associations to honor notable contributors. The award underscores lasting impact in engineering progress and technology innovation.
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John Fritz
National Engineering
Real Estate Transfers in Bath Records Seven Deals
Seven real estate transfers were recorded in Sagadahoc County over the past two weeks, nearly half the county total. Transactions include Arrowsic Harlan Gregg to Henry Carlton, Bath and Topsham listings, and several Clark and Smith family transfers among others.
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Bath
Sagadahoc
Dedds
Stevens
Arrowsie
Harlan Gregg Et al
Henry Carlton
Charles BR. McKay
Marriet F., Hale
Edward W. Sridgham
Wallace K. Jenkins
Gertrude Hobbs
Arthur H. Kaedon
J. A. Dodge
Frank N. Carroll
Mary E. Cooper
Speeding Auto Driver Fined in Augusta
Charles W. Bond of Augusta paid a $15 fine plus costs totaling 21 and 50 cents in a municipal court Friday for speeding on the state highway between Wisconsin and Woodville ferries. State patrolman T. L. Thorpe testified to the speeding incident. Bond claimed the delay after passing was misrepresented. The testimony conflicted with both sides offering differing timelines.
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Charles W. Bond
Augusta
Wiscasser
Woodwiel
T. L. Thorpeon
Thompson
Creditors Meeting Held in Shepard Bankruptcy Case
First creditors meeting for Lisle B. Shepassd of Miciuseud addressed by Referee William T. Hall in Bath. Shepard, operating a garage since June 14, 180, faces liabilities of 281 and 5066.62 dollars. Attendees included wife Lena Shepard and several local officials and creditors with Willis A. Bibber named as trustee.
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Lisle
Miciuseud
William T. Hall
Bath
Shepard
Hon
O. B. Clasan
Augusta
Lena Shepard
Mattie Sith
Thomas J. Southard
Harry FE
Mowdlene
Harry L. Tarr
Bere C. Ludwig
Charles E. Hewitt
Arthur Gilpatrick
Richmend
Ralph D. Verniesn
Arthur J. Deumten
Atk
E. Huudieit
Tal
Willis A. Bibber
UG. A. Farnham
Augustas FE
Radio Concert Delights Chautauqua Audience
After Chautauqua Friday night Charles Poole from New Zealand led a radio concert at the Hotel Phoenix with the Deurhar quartet. Thomas Fowler oversaw lightship contraction for Bath Iron Works Lab while Mr Powler impressed with a powerful voice.
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Chautauqua
Charles Poole
New Zeakand
Terturer
Deurhar
Hotel Phoenix
Ty Thomas I Fowler
Bath
Department of Commence
Powler
Parksturg
Pal
Seremedads
Males
Tie
Veteran Diver Natianiel Gorden Die in New England Drave
Natianiel E. Gorden, renowned veteran diver in New England, died Friday afternoon at his home in Northinda. Born in Foxy, he led a long career as a marine diver and later worked in salvage and engineering. Survived by his wife and several children, funeral arrangements pending.
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Natianiel E. Gorden
New England
Morthinda
Direem Foxy
Natianie
Amd
Plizabells
Keunexs
Jeerda
de Ware
New York
Eita
Mor Gaertot
Ware
Sears
Portland
Duking
Darter
Adaushter
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Ange Albert
Heyener
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Pattee
Trevor
Bev
Conedins Oosuilivan
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Gece Greersey Suter
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Fedeca Plaebibe Sepred
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N. PL
Yorkey
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Werk
Peacock
Mi Vcrcoek
Ceres
Mir Pienek
ASC
4Lis Wark
New Meadows
Adams
California
Ile
Charles H. Cahill
Maine Central
Hardings
Baim
Cahill
Marblehead
Meeting OF Geologists
Wesley
Norway Medicine Co
Norway
W. E. Dillingham
Naples
L.F
Atwood
Lf”? Medicine CO
Inworld
Nathaniel E. Gorgon
Deane
Turks
Tee Due
Castoria
Fletcher
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