City Sprays Park Trees to Fight Elm Leaf Beetle
Bath authorities spray shade trees with arsenate of lead under the park board in cooperation with state officials and Mayor Cahill. Limited supply delays full treatment. officials seek annual $1,000 funding for June and August spraying to protect elms and preserve city beauty. Nearby work with Central Maine Power and New England Tel aims to trim branches over wires to save trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park and Cemetery Board
State Department of Agriculture
KE. BE. Philbrook
Charles H. Cahill
Bath
Harold M. Sewall
Central Maine Lower Co
New England Tel & Tel Co
New Dredge Ship Advances Maine Fish Scoop
A new flat bottom steamer named the Ocean Harvester was launched in Florida to follow porgies and menhaden into shallow waters along the coast and scoop them up wherever they are found. The craft is designed to operate in the South and to harvest fish formerly abundant on the Maine coast in the 1870s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Bath
Boothbay
Pemaquid
Round Pond
Maine
Moulton
Goss Marine Iron Works
Southport
Ocean Harvester
Florida
Funeral services for Julia F Barker held at home
The funeral for Mrs. Julia Barker took place Saturday at 3 p.m. at 740 Washington Street with Rev. David L. Wilson of Central Congregational Church officiating. A large floral display filled the room with roses and lilies. bearers were Able H. Shaw, Charles R. Donnell, Charles V. Wetherbee, and J. Edward Drake. Burial followed in Maple Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Barker
Washington Street
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Iit Bath
Tath Medical Club
Old Ladies Home
H. Shaw
Charles R. Donnell
Charles V. Wetherbee
J. Edward Drake
Maple Grove
Funeral of Chief Swan in West Bath
The funeral for Everett fire chief Joseph T. Swan who drowned in Houghton’s pond near Birch Point was held at the Universalist church. Citywide business paused, flags at half mast, bells tolled as fire officials and relatives paid final respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Swan
Everett
Chelsea
Thomas A. Qualey
Medford
Walter H. Vierce
Arlington
James M. Casey
Arthur L. Kimball
Revere
George L. Johnson
Waltham
Sewall M. Rich
Somerville
Woodlawn Cemetery
George ¥. Hatch
Howard C. Hughes
Hughes
Swan
First Universalist Church
That
Funeral of H K Oliver at Chadbourne rooms
Funeral held Saturday afternoon at 1 30 in Chadbourne undertaking rooms Broad street Rev Samuel A Evans officiated Delegations from Saga Veteran Firemen s association and Bath fire department Combination 4 pall bearers Joseph Cloutier Milton Savage William Dwyer Joseph Mrd Sagada hock Veteran Firemen s association Maple Grove burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Oliver
Houghton Kimball Oliver
William C.chadbourne
Broad Street
Samuel A. Evans
People’s Baptist Church
Saga Veteran Firemen's Association
Bath Fire Department
Joseph Cloutiér
Milton Savage
Combination 4
William Dwyer
Joseph M Rd
Combination
Sagadahock
Veteran Firemen’s Association
Maple Grove
George Popham Club Hosts Clam Chowder Supper
The George Popham club held a clam chowder supper in the society hall with chowder pickles crackers doughnuts pies cakes and coffee served by Mrs. Cummings Shaughnessy Spinney and others. The committee chair Mrs Motley Fuller oversaw the event as Hatch acted as cashier. The club postponed its evening meeting and announced a later time. A dance with feature dances songs and novelties by Mr. Dalley is planned for Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Popham Club
Popham
Edward Cummings
Helen Shaughnessy
Ernest Spinney
Stacy Moore
FE. Motley Fuller
Robert
Obituary for Thomas Henry Paymaster in Navy Service
News of the sudden death in Philadelphia on July 18 of Thomas Henry a 57 year old paymaster in the U S Navy was received by his sister in law Mrs M A Haggett of 13 Bath Street via telegram from her daughter Louise Haggett. The body will go to Sherbrooke Quebec for burial. He served over 30 years in the navy including duty on the Marblehead in the Spanish American War and aviation corps paymaster in England during World War I. He leaves his wife Annie Hayes, a brother in law John P Hayes and sister in law Mary Haggett, plus three nieces and a nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Thomas Henry
U.S.N
M. A. Haggett
Bath Street
Mies Louise Haggett
Sherbrooke
Navy
Portsmouth
N. H
Bath
Marblehead
England
Aviation Corps
Annapolis
Haggett
Baltimore
Annie Hayes
John P. Hayes
Mr. Haggett
Death of Houghton K. Oliver in Bath Sanatorium
Houghton Kimball Oliver of Bath died at the Fairfield sanatorium after nearly three weeks of TB treatment. Son of Houghton Oliver, who drowned at Union wharf, and of Mrs. Susan Oliver, killed by a trolley in Topsham. Formerly with White Transfer Co. and Bath Iron Works last winter. Died from pneumonia after a severe cold. Leaves several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton Kimball Oliver
Bath
Fairfield
Mr. Oliver
Houghton Oliver
Union Wharf
Kennebec
Susan Oliver
Topsham
Oliver
White Transfer Co
Fire Department
Bath Iron Works
Mrs. Julia Barker 78 Widow of Samuel Barker
Mrs Julia F Barker 78 widow of Samuel Barker died Thursday at home 740 Washington Street after a three week illness. Born Bath Oct 31 1842 she lived here all her life. Survived by son Dr Byron F Barker. She served for years on the Board of Managers of the Old Ladies Home and belonged to Central church. Her death drew numerous tributes praising her kindness wit and wide circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia F. Barker
Samuel
Barker
Washington Street
Central Church
Board of Managers of
The
Home
Five Islands Sunshine Circle Plans Monday Sale
The Sunshine Circle met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Iva Cromwell and Mrs. Alice Cromwell to finalize a sale of fancy articles ice cream and cake for Monday evening An entertainment is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Circle
Iva
Alice Cromwell
H. W. Howard
Bath
Byron Stevens
Mr. Stafford
Meriden
Conn
Henry Rowe
Arthur Marr
Medford
Mass
Theodore Thibodeau
Esther Worthing
Malden
Quimby Cottage
Walter Rowe
Allan
Dorothy
South Portland
Victor Snowman
Rowe
Snowman
Merton Davis
Mr. Davis
C. C. Davis
Harry Jordan
Auburn
Jordan
Walter Houghton
New York
Schooner Augusta G Hilton Reaches Boothbay After Collision
The schooner Augusta G Hilton, traveling from Boston to Norfolk, put in at Vineyard Haven last week after a collision with the steamer George Washington that badly damaged her. She arrived Saturday night at Boothbay Harbor in tow by the tug N P Doane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta G. Hilton
Boston
Norfolk
Vineyard Haven
George Washington
Boothbay Harbor
N. P. Doane
Kennebec Navigation Routes Between Bath Boston and Boothbay
The Kennebec Navigation Company lists departures from Bath to Boston on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays at 7 00 p m. A special Saturday trip leaves Bath at 30 a m. Boston to Bath runs Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays at 6 00 p m. Bath to Boothbay and the islands operates Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays at 5 30 a m with a 10 00 a m daily service and a 3 00 p m daily service except Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Boston
Boothbay
Islands
Sungore
Kennebec Navigation Company
Maine
Community thanks for kindness after bereavement
The Marr and Lewis families express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during their recent bereavement and for the beautiful flowers. Five Islands, July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Marr
Br. M. Lewis
J. D. Lewis
W. H. Davis
Five Islands
California Weather Prevails In Bath Area
California weather fixtures span from San Bernardino to Bath with hot days in the Pacific coast town, yet not hotter than years past. The piece recalls 1901 temperatures and notes seven 100 degree days in 1921, while Bath area workers attend supper and dance at Garnet pavilion with colleagues from Brunswick and Lisbon Falls offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Bath
San Bernardino
Cal
Maine
Oscar C. Rogers
People’s Safe Deposit and Savings Institution
Santa Fe Building and Loan Association
San Bernardino Daily Sun
Georgetown Mourns Capt Ira W Lewis Died At 85
Capt Ira W Lewis of Georgetown aged 85 died Thursday night. He commanded the steamer Della Collins, transfer boat for Boston steamers between Gardiner and Augusta, and refused to sail the City of Augusta when built new. Survived by wife four daughters three sons and several siblings. Numerous local social notices follow including visits, church events, and Red Cross relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira W. Lewis
Lewis
Thomas
Clarissa Lewis
Della Collins
Boston
Gardiner
Augusta
City of
Kennebec
Hinky Dee
Edward
William H. Davis
J. P. Lewis
Medford
Marcs
Almon R. Marr
Tollands
J. Pinkham
Mabelle
Sara
George Wilson
Mester
Eleanor
Joe
Murphy
Rook
Douglas
Bath
Misa Mabelle Pinkham
Raphel Rowe
Howard A. Pease
First Parish Unitarian Church
Fitchburg
Mass
Shore Acre
Kennebec Point
First Baptist Church
B.L. Rich
Roby Redfern
B. J. Peterson
103D Infantry
Maud Todd
Walter Cummings
Howard Feltcher
Mary Thompson
Elizabeth Thompson
Ethel Todd
Dorothy Oliver
Minnie Clark Hicks
Clayton Rowe
Arthur Rowe
Roy
Elmer Campbell
Sabattus
Wilton Campbell
KK. OT. Lewis
Five Islands
Ralph Dunton
Starry Strout
Bowdeinham
Clara Campbell
Burnside Powers
Bath Visit Highlights Family Guests Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Karl Hagan motored to Bath Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jake Horne and son Jack of Portland visited Mrs Mary Thompson. Mr and Mrs Edward Wren returned from Roslindale with Wren’s sister visiting for a week. Mrs Joseph Bearse was a Bath shopper Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blackie
Topsham
A. G. Steadman
Snow
Harry Horne
Richmond
Karl Hagan
Bath
Jake Horne
Jack
Portland
Mary Thompson
Edward Wren
Roslindale
Starbird Now Trouble Fixer in Portland
Accompanying a vivid cut of Plaurry A. Starbird of Portland, formerly Bath, the Portland Express Adver tiser features a sketch. Starbird works with New England Telegraph & Telephone Co. as assistant to general manager Lester Ayer in handling telephone service issues. He joined in 1919 after serving in the U.S. Army, previously worked for The Texas Steamship Co. in Bath. A Mason and an Odd Fellow, he studies commercial subjects and enjoys fishing in his spare time. He is noted as a genial figure who often listens to customer complaints during long hours at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Starbird
Portland
Bath
Portland Express Advertiser
New England Telegraph & Telephone Co
Lester (. Ayer
Harry
Uncle Sam
Camp Devens
The
Texas Steamship Co
Ile
Local Notes From Dresden and Vicinity
Mr and Mrs Walter Fitel visited relatives in Dresden while Miss Thelen Lilly stayed with her aunt Mrs Georgie Lilly in Puesday. Walter Piteh and bride enjoyed a Lexington vacation with her mother Mrs No A Fitch. Mrs Veda Siegars visited daughter Mrs Fred Starrett in Warren. Mrs Sybil Houdlette of Winneganee spent days with Mr Charles Lilly. Ed White and daughter of Wiscasset visited his sister in Dresden. Athana Congdon returned from Bath to Lewiston to resume telephone duties after two weeks at home. Archie Miller and daughter Margaret arrived in France July 1 and sailed to England and Scotland to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Reid
Fred Reid
Forrest Putnam
Higgins
Bath
Ralph Dunton
Frank Oliver
Popplars Beach
George Oliver
Augustus Dennis
John Dennis
Trenton
N. J
Annie Jones
Carroll Powers
Todd
W. C. Todd
I. H. Woodside
W. A. Todd
Roy Newman
A. B. Rowe
Arthur Rowe
Ethel Todd
Edward Wren
Georgia Knight
Alice G. Stickney
Roberta Bailey
Arlington
John Thibodeau
Maynard
Henry Albers
A. TL. Barbour
Haverhill
W. T. Boyd
Red Cross
Five Islands
T. N. Hagan
Frank Heald
Sthelen Lilly
Georgie Lilly
Puesday
Rosco Savage
Som Thrace
Tati
Walter Piteh
Bride of
Sybil Houdlette
Winneganee
Charles Lilly
Ed White
Daughte
Wiscasset
Mrs. Harrington
Richmon
Anni Trull
Athana Congdon
Lewiston
William M. Congdon
Bruce Street
Archie Miller
Magaret
France
Big Ocean
Berengara
England
Scotland
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Stuart
Optometrist
BYZS
Front St
Beaver
C. L. Farnham Co, Inc
Julia F
J. T. Swan
Commonwealth Hotel
Bowdoin Street
Beacon Hill
State House
Hotel Avery
Avery Street
Morse Bros. Managing Directors
F. S. Curtiser
Center Street
Bath, Maine
Embalmer
Otis N. E
Liberty Street
Howard's
Octave Breton
New Method
Front Street
I. Ross
Helen Andrews
Marion Stevens
Wortland
Walter Moore
Hallowell
the Grange
L. VP
Melvin Harford
William Phimmer
Hutchinson
Waterville
Johnson
Mattapan
Carrie Stevens
Tra W. Lewis
Capt. Lewis
Alonzo MacMahan
Elson Field
Tath
Fred Soule
Woolwich
Alton Berry
Rockland
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
Brunswick
Lisbon Falls
Central Maine Power
Garnet
Nath
William Robertson
Tred Stover
Chester Plant
Carolyn
Edna Bliss
Elvira Coombs
Beatrice Merrill
Ida Coffee
Mrs. Young
Charles Gamage
Roland Bachelder
William Sherman
Otfjo Dessaiggy
Adjuiyy Pty
Ulpluyy
Uosteal
L Piabet
Jouoy
Georgetown
Veteran Steam
Section
Ladies Aid of Robinhood
George Gould
Cambridge
Jennie Todd
Thomas Williams
Dayton Hunt
Arthur Todd
John J. Desmond
Bath’s Livest Men’s Shop
Starbird
Dresden
Walter Fitel
Dinsmor Town
Fletcher
Ara
Castoria
Ork City
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