Traveling Hazards Across Rail Travel And Local Roads
The piece notes rail safety relies on traveler caution with 1920 data showing 64 passenger deaths and 1,299 injuries from boarding and alighting. It discusses Bath NH area housing bids rejected by the U S Shipping Board and prospects of selling the North End project. Also reports Rockland auto parking limits and emergency road work on the Small Point route between Bath and Small Point with calls for road dragging and patrol enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railway Association
Esape
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
North End
Bath
Shipping Board
Roadwork Timing Before Dusty Conditions Noted
The report notes work done earlier in the month before the frost thaw and prior to roads drying enough to become dusty. It emphasizes timing of construction activities relative to soil moisture and dust risk.
Galilee Waters to Supply Power and Aden Israel Plant Plans
The article details Palestine power plans by Pinhas Rutenberg to harness Jordan River waters from Lake Tiberias for hydroelectric energy, enabling electric lighting, industry, and irrigation across Jerusalem Jaffa Haifa. It also notes a British approved seventy year concession and railway electrification steps with political peace aims between Jewish and Arab communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Jaffa
Jordan
Pinhas Rutenberg
Sea of Galilee
Jisr-el-Majamyeh
Lake Tiberias
Tarmuk
Rutenberg
Pennsylvania
Lake
Tiberias
Haifa- Damascus
Jerusalem
Haifa
Jaffa-Jerusalem
Europe
Diseased Meat Not Sold Here
Health Officer Kingsley explains tuberculin-tested cattle condemned in Sagadahoc county are carefully processed. diseased spots are cut out or cattle are treated in vats and used for fertilizer if the disease is widespread. About 60 head have been sent to Penley abattoir in Auburn as testing continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe
Kingsley
Penley Abattoir
Auburn
Sister Henrietta King Dies While Awaiting Brother
Miss Henrietta Madelyn King 14, daughter of Lewis E. and Lillian M. King of 608 Middle street, died Thursday at 3 10 PM after four months illness from influenza. She was a Morse high freshman, St Mary’s Church attendant, loved by many. Her brother Alfred L. King, from Cincinnati, arrived just after her death at midnight. Requiem high mass will be held Monday at 8 15 AM at St Mary’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Madelyn King
Lewis E
Lillian M. King
Middle Street
Miss King
Morse High School
St. Mary’s Church
Alfred L. King
Cincinnati
St. Mary’s
Levi W Stockman dies in Bowdoinham veteran farmer
Levi W. Stockman 86 died at his Bowdoinham home after a short illness. He lived in the town all his life and farmed for many years before retiring to the village. A Civil War veteran and Knights of Pythias member, he is survived by daughter Nellie Rideout three grandchildren and sister Mrs. Sarah Carr of Bowdoinham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi W. Stockman
Bowdoinham
Mr. Stockman
The
Knights of Phythias
Nellie Rideout
Sarah Carr
Sowdoinhsin
Charlotte Whitmore Patten 92 widow of Capt Jarvis Patten dies
Mrs. Charlotte Whitmore Patten, 92, widow of Capt Jarvis Patten and former Bath resident, died May 22 in Washington DC. She leaves three daughters Hortense Philbrick of Springfield and Katherine Patten and Anna Patten in Washington, plus son Goldwin S. Patten. Funeral held at Kendall House Washington. Ruth A. Follansbee, visiting Brooks Memorial parsonage, left for Presque Isle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Whitmore Patten
Charlotte Whitmore
Jarvis Patten
Bath
Washington, D.C
Hortense Philbrick
Springfield
Mass
Anna Tb
Katherine K. Patten
Washington
Goldwin S. Patten
Kendall House
Ruth A. Follansbee
Brooks Memorial Parsonage
Presque Isle
Differential rates prevail on route Portland to New York
Portland and New York Steamship Co announces differential freight rates for water service between Portland and New York. El Mar departs Brown's wharf Portland every Wednesday and Saturday and Pier 27 Mast River New York every Monday and Friday. Inquiries by mail or phone Porthind T7596. postal address Brown's whiff Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
New York
el Mar
Brown's
Tabernacle Night Draws Enthusiastic Boston Audience
An enthusiastic crowd filled Union Rescue Mission Boston on Tabernacle Night with participants for Wiscasset tabernacle meetings. A telegram to Lawrence Green wood of Wiscasset reported the group raised 115 dollars for the campaign. Also noted: Capt Elias Reed, longtime ship captain and Bowdoinham resident, died in Brunswick aged 79. Memorial Day brings Percy & Sons visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Reed
Runswicck
Bowdoinham
Brunswick
Alta M. Reed
Cleora Reed
Porthnd
Famous Walker of Many Years Ago Visits Bath
David Bright famed long distance walker visits Bath to see his brother George W. Bright before continuing toward Bar Harbor for the summer. He recalls prime walking records, has toured worldwide, and recalls Bath's early matches while noting his endurance and health through years of exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Bath
George W. Bright
United States
David Bright
Bar Harbor
Bright
Damariscotta
Bangor
Mexico
South America
Cuba
British Isles
France
Germany
Europe
Chemistry Pupils Tour Bath Bottling Plant
Morse high chemistry classes visited Bath Bottling Co to inspect the ozone water purifier. M. J. and H. A. Isaacson demonstrated the apparatus and explained how electric oxidation cleanses water through ozone gas and a series of plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Bath Bottling Co
M. J
H. A. Isaacson
Mrs Helen Chaney Dies in Vassalboro After Shock
Helen Chaney 44 wife of Earle J. Chaney died in Vassalboro Friday after a second shock. Capt L T Chaney, her father in law, learned of the death. Born in Bath she was daughter of the late Pliny and Helen Lyon and moved to Vassalboro 19 years ago. She leaves four children Helen Earlington Clyde and Robert. Funeral Sunday at the home. Body brought to Bath Monday for Oak Grove burial. Funeral party left Augusta at eight for the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Chaney
Earle J. Chaney
Vassalboro
L. T. Chaney
Bath
Pliny
Helen Lyon
First Baptist Church
Helen
Earlington
Clyde
Robert
Oak Grove
Augusta
Lawrence A. McNeill Dies After Illness at 18
Lawrence A. McNeill aged 18 prominent youth dies early Saturday after a two day illness from spinal meningitis. He worked as a clerk at M. B. & B. A. Hodgdon grocery on Washington street and is survived by parents Roy H. and Helen McNeill and siblings Howard Lloyd Evelyn and Olive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence A. McNeill
M. B. & B.A. Hodgdon
Jost Washington Street
Roy H
Helen McNeill
Howard
Lloyd
Evelyn
Olive McNeil
Maurice Todd dies at Togus after long Bath residence
Maurice Todd longtime Bath resident died at the National Soldiers Home in Togus on May 24 from complications of diseases. He enlisted in Co. C, 21st Maine Infantry at Augusta on September 10, 1862 and was discharged August 25, 1863. He was admitted to the home on July 7, 19SS and was about 85 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Todd
Bath
National Soldiers
Togus
Co. C
21St Maine Infantry
Augusta
Tie
Isss
Wis
Nellie Follett Leaves for Portsmouth Visit
Miss Nellie Follett departed Friday for Portsmouth Illinois to visit at the home of Arthur Duncan for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Follett
Portsmouth
N. IL
Arthur Duncan
Tree Planting Campaign Dots Prairies With Groves
Prince Albert Sask topographical ideals meet prairie settlement as 60 million trees are distributed by government nurseries to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Settlers plant Russian poplar willow and caragana for shade shelter and beauty while diversified farming and dairying boost regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Sask
Canada
United States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Isles
NOTES FROM SETH NOW AT TOGAS
The notes report Seth at Togas with daily four o clock concerts except Monday. Builders work on town buildings for the Board of Managers visit in July. The Home has suffered winter deaths from Civil War ranks, with fewer than 700 residents. June pensions prompt travel until fall return. Seth recalls Bath forty years ago with Sam Newcomb and names Walter Chase Randall Leonard Henry Hodgdon and Henry Howard as longtime locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
Sam Newcomb
Bath
Walter Chase
Randall Leonard
Henry Hodgdon
Henry Howard
Bath Delegates Join West Coast Rotary Convention Trip
Mr and Mrs Harry W Tucker left Bath for Boston to join New England Rotary delegates on the New England Rotary Special train to Los Angeles for the 40th annual International Association of Rotary Clubs convention June 5 to 9. Dr Briry, Melrose Rotary past president, also travels with the group and Shriners in the party will participate in the San Francisco parade June 14. The special returns via Seattle and Vancouver, arriving in Boston June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Tucker
Boston
William
Barry
Rotary Clubs of
New England
Rotary
Los Angeles
Cal
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Briry
Milton S. Briry
Bath
Melrose Rotary Club
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Shriners
New England Rotary
Seattle
Vancouver
High School Forms New Shared Committee
A joint committee formed by three parent teacher associations with Mrs William H Small as chairman selects three high school teachers as active members. The panel includes representatives from South End PT A South Street Association and North Center with nine named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian H. Small
South End
PT. A
William Rich
William Small
William Jack
South Street Association
William M. Adams
Arthur G. Oliver
Eugene
Bates College Alumni Lead MillionDollar Campaign Effort
Bath Bates College alumni organize a million dollar campaign with Rev. Ernest M. Holman as chairman Ida Taylor as vice chairman and Arleene Farnham as secretary. Local Bates graduates listed include Clinton J. Wilson David Y. Alkazin Edna Hunt Pickard Edith F. Richards Ethel F. Smith Russell N Cross Marguerite Chapman Gile Chester A. Soper Franklin T. Sprague and others in the Bath area. Steamer Wiwurna of Kennebec Navigation Co tied up at Boothbay Harbor undergoing upgrades including guards a new sponson a new forward deck and more as the boating season approaches. Captain Ross Dickson mentioned and Carrie Dunton dies in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bates College
Ernest M. Holman
Ida Taylor
Arleene Farnham
Bates In
Clinton J. Wilson
David Y. Alkazin
Edna Hunt Pickard
Edith F. Richards
Ethel F. Smith
Russell N Cross
Marguerite Chapman Gile
Chester A. Soper
Franklin T. Sprague
Wiwurna
Kennebec Navigation Co
Boothbay Harbor
Ross Dickson
Enjoyable Musical at North End by Hagan Home
A large audience enjoyed a music feast at Capt. and Mrs. Frank Hagan’s Upper High street home on May 25. An orchestra including Margaret Hanson, Herbert Douglas, Jacob Arenstams, James Hanson, Wilbur Hagan, Iva Hagan, Carrie Chaney Buck, and Norman Howard performed with Ethel Oliver delivering a solo and duet encore. A quartet sang Sometime Somewhere, a kitchen dance followed, and refreshments included iced milk and various cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hagan
Upper High Street
Margaret Hanson
Herbert Douglas
Jacob
Arenstams
James Hanson
Wilbur Hagan
Iva Hagan
Carrie Chaney Buck
Norman Howard
Ethel Oliver
Jessie Pond
Fred Edney
Miss Hanson
Clinton D. Wilson
Harold Small
Lawrence
Fred Fedney
Mabel Lord
Margaret
Lillian Hanson
Mary T. Cummings
Frank Oliver
Bessie Arenstam
Hattie Brown
Lillian Leeman
Mrs Victoria A Williams 85 Dies After Hip Break
Victoria A Williams 85 died Sunday at the city hospital where she had been a patient since breaking a hip on February 22. Widow of George Williams she had lived in Winneganee with Charles and Marcia Tubbs Lee for years. Nieces Annan and Emma Lee of Malden Mass. survive. she was part of the Od Ladies Home for eight years and a member of Wesley M F Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria A. Williams
City Hospital
Bath
Charles
Marcia Tubbs Lee
Winneganee
George Williams
Annan
Emma Lee
Malden
Mass
Od Ladies' Home
Wesley M. FB. Church
Japanese Naval Officers Visit Bath Shipyards
Commander T Kawahigassi and H Tomaka of the Imperial Japanese Navy with Chris Hansen of New York Shipbuilding Co visited Hyde Windlass Co in Bath on Friday. They inspected machinery for a carrier build at NYSC and showed keen interest in details. The carrier under construction in New York is described as the first US built for the Japanese navy in 25 yen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Kawahigassi
H. Tomaka
Imperial Japanese Navy
Chris Hansen
New York Shipbuilding Co
New York
Bath
Hyde Windlass Co
United States
Senator Baxter Tub To Be Tried Friday Night
The old reliable Senator Baxter is to be given its first tryout of the season Friday night at 6 30. Every member of the Veteran Firemen association is urged to report for duty that night to test the tub and assess winter condition with light tests followed by two or three vigorous break downs if fit. Rockland Veterans report with their tub the Havener they can throw a stream of 187 feet with twenty men on the brakes recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Ath Veteran Firemen’s Association
Rockland
Havener
Mass for Miss King in Saint Marys Church
A high mass for Henrietta Madelyn King 14 daughter of Lewis E and Lillian M King was held at St Marys Church Monday morning conducted by Rev Fr Nicholas J Horan. Bearers were cousins Fuller D D Lewin Sidney A Knight Harold W Summerton Charles Dutton Alton L King and Fred Summerton with burial in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas J. Horan
St. Mary's Church
Henrietta Madelyn King
Lewis E
Lillian M. King
Fuller DD. Lewin
Sidney A. Knight
Harold W. Summerton
Charles (. Dutton
Alton L. King
Fred So Summerton
Turial
Oak Grove
Aiken Family Opens Cottage at Sabine
Horace Aiken and his family of Revere Mississippi have opened their cottage at Sabine. The move marks a quiet seasonal retreat for the local family with plans to enjoy the peaceful roadside setting and nearby waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Aiken
Revere, Miss
Sa‘bine
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the Times
Compa
P. B. Nichols
Front Street
Beth, M
Ronnine
Small Point
Thomas Spence
Phippsburg
Galilee Waters
M. W. OF A
Bath Camp
Modern
Woodmen of America
Auburn Hall
Ralph F. Johnson
Lincoln
Neb
Androscoggin
Knox
Maine
Johnson
Fairfield Camp
Auburn Camp
Ralph FE. Johnson
Derby
Conn
Oldtown
Waterville
Gulford
Caribou
Rochester
N. H
Henry E. Dunnack
George (. Woods
Banger
Henry W. Oakes
George C. Webber
Russia
Italy
Valestine
Keremsky
Petrograd
Norway Maphine Co
Norway
Elizabeth Riese
Dot. Percy & Sons
Dave Bright
Brother
Lawrence A. McNeil
Gouraud
FED, Hoped & Su
Seth
TOGAS
West Coast
Bath Bates College
Carrie Dunton
Baxter Tub
Liccerr & Myers
Tonracco Co
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