Monster 1000 Pound Horse Mackerel Captured at Small Point
Amos and Lemuel Wallace of Small Point landed a 1000 pound horse mackerel after a two hour battle off Cape Small Point near Mark Island. The fish towed their Hampton boat a mile and a half before being brought to port and shipped to New York City. The fight captivated local fishermen as the massive catch, weighing 750 pounds after dressing, set a new Atlantic seaboard record.
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Portland Express
Atlantic Seaboard
Portland
Amos
Lemuel Wallace
Small Point
New York City
Hampton
Wallace Brothers
Wallace
Mark Island
Cape Small Point
Summer Grub Seasonable Suggestions to Maine Housewives
Summer approaches bring heat and monotony in cooking. Housewives should adjust routines, favor cooler diets, like fresh salads and light desserts, to sustain energy and efficiency while meeting family needs.
Edward E. Munroe Dies at Portland Home After Half Century Residence
Edward E. Munroe a Portland resident for fifty years died at his Willis Street home. Born December 16 1833 in Portland he worked as a ship carpenter in Bath and Boston and later for the Boston and Portland Steamboat Company. He married twice first to Miss Coombs of Bath and then to Miss Guillema P Roberts. his children Osman C Dexter Warren W and two others survive along with two sisters Mrs Bentley of Boston and Mrs Shaw of Waterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Munroe
Portland
Willis St
Mr. Munroe
William and
Beatrice Atherton Munroe
South Waterford
Bath
Munroe
Boston
Willis Street
Boston and Portland Steamboat Company
Tremont
Central Scouts Defeat Paramounts 4–1 at Kelley Field
Central Scouts beat the Paramounts of Brunswick 4 to 1 on Saturday at Kelley Field. McDonald and Attaya led the Bath team with timely hitting as the standout features of the win.
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Central Scouts
Paramount
Brunswick
Paramounts
Kelley Field
Bath Boys
McDonald
Attaya
Hyde Windlass Beats Damariscotta In Eleven Inning Game
Hyde Windlass defeated Damariscotta 7 to 4 in eleven innings at Damariscotta field. Bath led 3-0 after the first half of the eleventh, while Damariscotta rallied to tie in the eighth before Bath pulled away. Dodge pitched for Damariscotta, and a return game is set for Kelley Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Windlass
Damariscotta
Bath Boys
Dunbar
Bath
Hockomock
Atwood
Bradbury
Damariscotta Boys
Dodge
Bowdoin
Damariscottas
Kelley Field
Bathites
Woolwich Ferry
Wiscasset
Adjutant General Reports Kindness From Bath Firm
General Presson of the National Guard thanks Bath Iron Works president Joan S Hyde for granting leaves of absence and half per diem pay to National Guard members during 1915-16 encampments. The letter stresses patriotism and preparation for war in peace, noting appreciation from the Department of Militia Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Md
Presson
N.G.S.M
John 8. Hyde
4Th Co
C A.C
Joan S. Hyde
Bath Iron Works
Bath
Maine
Lear
Henry W. Owen
C.A.C
4Th Company
National Guard of
Department of Militia Affairs
Washington
George Mcl
Adjutant General
Baseball summary of tough innings and key hits
Struck out by Mary nine times in innings and Dodge three strikeouts in three innings. Billings allowed seven runs in five innings, McNeill pitched six innings. Cutting had a three base hit while Billings Sprague and Oliver added two base hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Windlass
Po Cutting
Coss
Oliver
Ss Knight
Kenniston
Burns
Billings
Bedford
Talbot
Glidden
Sprague
Witham
Rice
McNeil
Dodge
Po Richards
Mary
McNeill
Notable Visits Highlight Local Socials
Mrs. Charles Van Schoten arrives from New York City while Mrs. Batterson of Old Orchard visits town. Mrs. Wittian Fildes returns from Portland, and Mrs. Mars E. Wood of Valhalla Nz Yu guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Wood. Earle Soutter from Charles Town visits Warren A. Parris. The Parris household hosts abated guests from Brockton. Mrs. E. L. Gaudreau and son return to Portland after visiting J. J. Parris. Henry Gilman returns to Natick after visiting his son, Edgar, a conductor. Mrs. William Ginn and family host Miss Sally Ginn of Boston at Hill oal Bay Poi. Mrs. R. P. Mank and family return from Waterville and Messalonskee visits. Mindoro and yawl of the New York Yacht Club visited Kennebec Yacht Club with owner Curtis and party aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars E. Wood
Valhalla
F. M. Wood
North St
Earle Soutter
Charlestown
Mass
Warren A. Parris
Upper
Washington St
rSvenes Mate Cearnicg
Brockton
Frank W. Parris
Upper Washington St
E. L. Gaudreau
Portland
J. J. Parris
Henry Gilman
Natick
Edgar Gilman
William Ginn
Gardiner
Maine
Sally Ginn
Boston
Hillooal Bay
R. P. Mank
Shirley
Henry
Waterville
Messalonskee
Henry Pollard
W. W. Berry
Kennebec Yacht Club
Mindoro
New York Yacht Club
Curtis
Local Visitors and Residents Take Short Trips
Capt John Snow visits after a long absence in town. Carl Chapman arrives from Boston for his annual vacation. Frank Rice drives a 1916 Buick bought from Bath Garage. Frank R Jones of Gibbons Coal Co. visits Hebron with Thomas Gibbons. In Pasadena Miss Jennies Morse and niece visit Oscar Rogers' family. Miss Alice K Robbins of Patten Free Library leaves for a ten day Wolfeboro trip. Miss Ethel Cochran steps in to cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snow
California
Carl Chapman
Boston
Frank Rice
Bath
Frank R. Jones
Gibbons Coal Co
Sundas
Hebron
Thomas 3. Gibbons
Pasadena
Jennies Morse
Oscar Rogers
Alice K. Robbins
Patten Free Library
Wolfeboro
N. H
Ethel Cochranthas
Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil Featured for Emergencies
An advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a splendid remedy for earache toothache pains burns scalds sore throat and other emergencies. It emphasizes rapid relief and suitability for households seeking a versatile early treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
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Atlantic
Liggalte Myers Tobacco
President Hyde
BLLW
Charles van Schoten
Batterson
Old Orchard
Wittian
Fildes
Rata
Tae
Gouraud
C. M. Humphreys
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Mais
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