Spear Case Appea l Dismissed for Laches and Lack of Proof
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court dismisses Erminee B Spear's petition for leave to enter and prosecute an appeal in the Spear probate case. The judge finds no ceremonial marriage evidence and rules the petition as to both questions of fact. the decree below is affirmed and costs awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Spear
Erminie B. Spear
Erminee B. Spear
Daniel Howard Speag
Bath
Sagadahoc
Supreme Judicial Court
Supreme Court of Probate
Mira W. Spear Dean
Daniel Howard Spear
Staples
Wilson
Wiithout
New York
D. Howard Spear
7 Co
Mr. Drake
Drake
Two Fine Yachts at Boston Harbor Events
A. R. Mitchell of the Cort Theatre Boston R. G. Mitchell of Boston and James P. Bartolomay of the J P Bartolomay Co Dorchester arrive to oversee organ work at People's Church and install a water motor. AJ R Mitchell eyes his hydroplane Nobody at North End shop, ready for a four cycle engine turning 1200 rpm. Nobody expected to reach at least 24 mph with a robins egg blue canvas deck and dual ignition E M and Delco. Engine to be installed in about ten days. Chester McCabe to pilot around New Meadows. Bartolomay’s Ida Batys cruiser sails Sundays, a 30 foot fast craft at 15 mph, built by Ayres, seating 30 and bunking 19 in mahogany and cock finish, to be enrolled in New Meadows and Salmon Hill Yacht Club. Owner from Oakedge summer colony to command with R G Mitchell.
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A. R., Mitchell
Cort Theatre
Boston
R. G. Mitchell
James P. Bartolomay
J. P. Bartolomay Co
Dorchester
People’s Chirch
AJ R. Mitchell
Robert Ayres
Delco
Chester McCabe
New Meadows
Capt. Mitchell
Oakledge
Bartolomay
Ida Batys
Sundas
Ida B
Ayers
Kelley, Spear Shipyard
Couk
Mahogany
Salmon Hill
Mass
New Meadows River
Oakedge Colony
Mare
Proposals to Raise Passenger Rates on Boston and Maine Line
The Boston and Maine railroad filed further proposed passenger rate increases with Massachusetts Public Service Commission on Monday. If approved, the hikes would take effect July 1 and aim to add about $150,000 yearly to railway income. The revision seeks standardization of rates at two cents per mile. Sunday evening a large congregation enjoyed a ceremony at the My Crowning Sunday school pageant with children crowned in white and veils, accompanied by spring flowers for the Virgin Mary. Tomorrow is the first communion noted as a glorious Sunday to index June.
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Baton & Maine Railroad
Public Service Commission of
Massachusetts
Stomach Tonic Aims at Atonic Indigestion
Atonic dyspepsia or lack of tone in the stomach causes gas sour rises and constipation. Thin blood weakens stomach nerves and glands. Dr Williams Pink Pills act on the blood improving appetite energy and overall health. Free diet book What to Eat and How to Eat offered by Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY. Drugstores sell the pills.
Obituary for Mrs. William E. Freeman of East Brunswick
Mrs. William E. Freeman dies at home May 27 after a long illness. She leaves two brothers Samuel and George Ward a sister Mrs. Harry Nichols of New York and children Myra Ward Richardson Ethel Jemont and Harold E. Freeman. Interment was at Harding's Cemetery with Rev N B Cook officiating. She was a devoted wife mother and steady household keeper remembered as a faithful servant.
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William E. Freeman
East Brunswick
Freeman
Robert Ward
Bay Shore
Ward's Cove
Charles Payne
Samuel
George R Ward
Harry Nichols
New York
Fred A. Man Farm
Fred A. Willis
Myra
Percy Richardson
Ethel
James Jemont
Harold E. Freeman
Harding's
N. B. Cook
Beacon Street
New Hampshire
Death of Bangor native George T Moody noted in military family
Lieut George B Moody of the 4th Company Coast Artillery was recalled to Bangor by the death of his father George T Moody in Union after a brief illness. Born in Bangor, he lived there most of his life and was a popular singing master involved in local music activities. He leaves a widow and two children, Lieut Moody and Mrs George Landenberger of Philadelphia.
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George B. Moody
4Th Company
Coast Artillery Corps
Bangor
George T. Moody
Union
Banzer
Bath
Lieut
Moody
George Landenberger
Philadelphia
Gold discovery on Strawberry Hill Strawbery Hill Mt Desert
Horace D. Joy a Mt Desert real estate agent reports an outcropping vein of quartz with high grade gold on his Strawberry Hill property. An on site analysis by a local jeweler praised the quality and Joy expects further surveying to determine the deposit. A Flag Day note follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace D. Joy
Strawberry Hill
Mt. Desert
Edgar Lord
Joy
Mr. Joy
Mount Desert Island
Why Farmers Should Advertise in the Newspapers
In Farm and Fireside J M Taylor urges farmers to use small newspaper ads in nearby markets. He argues direct selling boosts profits as cities have buyers and farmers should proudly brand their wares with names like Smith. He stresses repeat business if quality is proven. The Bath Independent advert price starts at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farm
Springfield
Ohio
J. M. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Smith
Bath Independent
Bath dealer loses small sum on tire sales scheme
A travelling salesman offered a free inner tube with tire purchases at 26 dollars, listing prominent citizens to boost sales. A local buyer, fooled by the names, paid in advance and later learned from a dealer he was short 1.47 dollars. Strawberries dropped to two boxes for 25 cents Monday.
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Bath
Divorce Petition in Sagadahoc County Maine 1914
Edith M. Millett of Bath files for divorce from Frank E Millett claiming desertion since February 12, 1902, after marriage on December 15, 1897, with no contact or support for three years. The petition notes she has resided in Maine for one year and seeks a divorce by default in Bath, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Supreme Judicial Court
Bath
M. Millett
Frank KE. Millett
Edith M. Anderson
Frank FE. Millett
T. W. Folsom
Frank Millett
EK. Millett
Millett
Mdith M. Millett
Maine
Maing
Howard W. Bridgham
Ly Virestion
Frank RE. Millett
Supreme Court
Sipidahoc
Saugadahoe
Leslie
Cornish
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John Bibber
Jr. White
Lewiston
Bibber
Mr. White
Camden
Bar
Steuart
Ness
Bar Harbor
Jennie
Ned
Melford Hotel
Hartford
New England Telephone
Misha Lephon
New England
L. F
Atwood
Ous
Guilford
L. F.’ Atwood
Sealands
Kennebec Point
Popham Beach
D. H. Todd
Georgetown
W.F. Young
Temple St
Maas
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