Widow Nancy Cornish of Bowdoinham dies at 91
Mrs Nancy Berry Cornish 91 widow of George Cornish died at her Bowdoinham home after an eight month illness. She leaves two sons Frank of Brooklyn and Henry, with his wife and Mrs Ida Cornish, a daughter-in-law. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev I F Johnson officiating, burial in Bath. The town and community note planning for a 1500 dollar chemical fire engine and upcoming town meeting with 32 articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Berry Cornish
George Cornish
Bowdoinham
Frank
Brooklyn
N. Y
Henry
Ida Cornish
Main Street
Cornish
Reguards
Fortenomed
News Journal
Lancaster
Methodist
John L. Sawyer
Loy Scouts
Sawyer
National Council
Bowdoinuham
Julia Davis
Scott
Albert Henderson
O. Purinton
Helen Townsend
Pert
W. Lakes
Town Hall
Nancy Cornish
I. F. Johnson
Lillian Berry
Edith Horne
Richmond
Ivan Lang
Waterville
Robert Brown
Brunswick
Bath
BK. W. Warren
AL Warren
Bertha Moulton
Portland
R.A. Dickinson
Elsie
W. L. Bonney
L. Mosher
Lal Hackett
George’ Purinton
Alice Maxwell
F. OK
Jack
Legion
J. 2. Stanwood
Frank Cornish
N.Y
Electa Chapter
O.E.S
Red Cross
Inen
Horatio Hall
L. Browne
Leander M. Small
Wen. Om
Ridge Cemetery
Charles Lambert
Duffate
Gomme
Angie Purinton
Lisbon Falls
Local Family Moves and Visits Across Towns
Miss Hunt stops at brother Charles Hunt. Mr Merryfield and son Peddie move to Richmond with Merryfield’s daughter. Helen Merryfield to live with brother Albert in Gardiner. Mrs Sarah Elliott ill in Massachusetts with her son. Mrs Mabel Smalley visiting Mrs Frank Jenkins. Bert Temple and four children visit sister Mrs Carl Savage in Richmond. Mrs Harold Jack and family guests of Richmond parents. Miss Helen Gould guest of friends in Topsham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hunt
Charles Hunt
Mrs. Hunt
Mr. Merryfield
Peddie
Richmond
Helen Merryfield
Albert
Gardiner
Sarah Elliott
Massachusetts
Mabel Smalley
Frank Jenkins
Bert Temple
Carl Savage
Harold Jack
Helen Gould
Topsham
Death of Charles E. Prince in Falmouth after illness
Charles E. Prince died February 10 at his home in Falmouth after ten days of illness from grip and congestion of the lungs. He had a one year struggle with neuritis forcing him to give up stone cutting in Bath. He is survived by his immediate family and a sister Josephine Prince Roberts of Worthind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Prince
Falmouth
Bath
Josephine Prince Roberts
Vorthind
Registration at Congress Square Hotel Porthind
Among guests reported at the Congress Square hotel in Porthind were Byra FP Buekmaim and Ruth Morgan of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Square Hotel
Porthind
Byra FP. Buekmaim
Ruth Morgan
Bath
Bowdoinham 1887 News Recap and Local Notices
Bowdoinham notes include Mrs Fisk renewing a subscription and bringing yellow eyed beans, Will Donnell in Boston after leaving Portland Business College, and Rufus Prince invited to speak at the county Grange in Tops ham on March 30. Local religious services, Kiwanis and Masons activities, and a humorous Oriental order vignette are mentioned along with civic generosity and forebears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Lodge
K. of T
Frank Reed
George Pratt
Business College
Cortland
George
Nickerson
Green
A. W. Hamlin
Grand Orient
K. of PY
Sublime Orient Chate
Portland
Great Artists to Appear in March Chapman Concert
Announcement for the March 10 Chapman concert draws wide interest with out of town inquiries. Miss Julia Floyd soprano and Everett Bishop bass baritone will perform, while Gabriel Engel violinist heads the lineup. Proceeds support the local Festival chorus and chorus work. Tickets at popular prices available at usual music offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
New York
Julia Floyd
Everett Bishop
Miss Floyd
Mr. Bishop
Gabriel Engel
America
Engel
Boston
Chicago
Bath
Maine
Mr. Chapman
Adelaide M Chadbourne Dies After Brief Illness
William Chadbourne received news Thursday of the death of his sister Adelaide M Chadbourne aged 64 in Quincy Massachusetts hospital after a brief illness following an operation. She was born in Bath grew up on High street and was last living with brothers. Survived by five brothers William C Arthur G Thomas C James E and Roland A and many nieces and nephews. Body sent to Bath for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William (. Chadbourne
Adelaide M. Chadbourne
Quincy
Mass
Bath
Chadbourne
High Street
Orphans Home
William S and
Hlainnah M. Chadbourne
Massachusetts
William C
Arthur G
Thomas C
James E
Roland A
Quincey
Arthur R. Chadbourne
Barbara W
Otto W. Chadbourne
Manchester
Memorial Tribute to James Phinney Baxter Read in Portland
Dr. Henry S. Burrage president of the Maine Historical Society delivered a memorial tribute to the late James Phinney Baxter at a Portland meeting. He recalled Baxter’s life, public career, and the art and applied science fields he influenced, noting movements and projects Baxter supported or proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Burrage
Maine Historical Society
Portland
James Phinney Baxter
Burrage
Cman
Daxter
Ers Lite
Merc Bunter
Plans for Sale Housing Projects Auctioned by Shipping Board
The Shipping Board approves selling its housing projects as whole units then auctioning individual properties. Prospective buyers must list bid component prices and tenants may buy their homes within 30 days from the lump sum purchaser under set terms. Auctions start with Union Work housing in Wilmington and run through all listed projects in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, Ohio, and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Union Work
Wilmington
Del
Union Wark Gardens
Buckman Village
Chester
Essington
Essington, Pa
Groton Wark
Groton, Conn
Bath
Lorraine
Ohio
Wyandotte, Mich
Lewiston Knights to Build New Home in Town
Lewiston council and Knights of Columbus officials negotiate a site for a new K of C building. The plan includes the second largest Lewiston hall with 1200 to 1500 seats, swimming pool, lounges, ballroom, bowling, billiards, to relieve the Lisbon street location. Project cost about $125,000. membership may rise to 1500 in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Lisbon Street
Edward F. Joyce
West Rose Hill
Women Play Volley Ball At YMCA Club Event
A YMCA Y M C A gymnasium experiment had business men inviting their wives to play a few games including center ball tag and a modified volley ball. Participants included Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Feriuson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E B Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Albert J Thifstader, Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles I Siaith, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles T Voz. The event ended with a social at Mr. and Mrs. Volz’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Feriuson
Harry EB. Thompson
Albert J. Thifstader
Mar
Lucian Fuller
Charles I. Siaith
Charles T. Voz
Cumd
Volz
Attempts To Poison Dogs Shock West Side Resident
A West Side woman found a lamb piece on her rear door steps that appeared doctored with poison. Her dog ate a nibble and was treated, recovering. Reports say several dogs showed poisoning symptoms recently and others believe spiteful individuals are targetting animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Dow
Bath Couple Observes Fifty-Eighth Anniversary
Mer and Mrs John M Stinson of 476 Middle Street marked their 58th wedding anniversary in Bath as their children Charles Ed Stinson and Mrs Leland R Mitchel visited the home due to Mr Stinson’s illness. They were wed in Bath and have lived there all their married life. Mr Stinson is a sister of the late G G Deering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anni
John M. Stinson
Middle Street
Mr. Stinson
Charles Ed. Stinson
Leland RR. Mitchel
Bhey
Bath
Mr. Aoe
G. G. Deering
Winter concert plans and social visits in Woolwich
Miss Beulah Houdlette hosted the Nequasset choral society at her home as plans form for a winter concert. Numerous local residents and visitors from Bath, Augusta, Portland, and Rumford were noted in Sunday and weekend stays with relatives or attending events around Wiscasset and Day's Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Houdlette
Choral Society of
Nequasset
Jasper Mains
South Portland
John Sheldon
Ira Grover
Wiscasset
John Shaw
Bath
Frank Hodgdon
Doris Turington
Wallace Shaw
Frank Hodgsson
A. R. Grimming
Portland
No. 6
Aes Novella
J. Trott
Augusta
Alice Stinson
Marjorie Trott
Alfred I. Trott
Clara Magoun
G. M. Stinson
Eva Carlton
Leon Kelley
Belgrade Lakes
Tracies
Rumford
Rice
George Rice
Christine Hathorne
Wil
Day's Ferry
Ardenne Stott
Geraldine
Milton Carlton
Roy Larabee
West Bath
Harriett Larrabee
Ernest Porington
West Death
Burton Hodgkins
Dana
Ladies’ Aid and Mission Band
Harriett Hathorne
Washington
G. Trott
Roy
May Hart
Eye and Ear Infirmary
Alfred Robertson
Edgar Bailey
Howard Hartwell
Frank Card
Wallace Reid
M. C. Trott
Alfred E. Trott
Waldo Hathormne
Merle Butts
Stratton
Florence Baker
Maude Hayward
Finnia Hathorne
Bathe
Ambrose McFadlest
Daughters of Iygeia Fundraises for Nurse's Home
Daughters of Iygeia cleared between 60 and 70 dollars for their nurse's home fund with a card party on Oak Street Parish House Tuesday afternoon. Fifty six players enjoyed auction bridge and straight whist, with prizes won by Mrs Edwina Mayers and Miss Sarah Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Iygeia
Oak Street Parish
Edwina Mayers
Alfred Trbox
Sarah Wade
Parent Teacher Sale Aids Milk Fund At South Street
South Street PVPLAL held a Tuesday afternoon food sale at the WW Rogers store. Organizers Mrs. Charles Roe Farnham Mrs. Walter Rogers and Mrs. Russell Kenney oversaw the event which raised about 13 dollars for the milk fund and school mats for the South Street school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street Pvplal
WW. Rogers
Weigs and Means
Charles Roe Farnham
Walter Rogers
Russell Kenney
South Street
Does Your Food Taste Good Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it improves appetite and digestion, enriches the blood, and boosts health. It suggests Hood's Pills for mild laxative or stronger relief and urges readers to obtain the remedy from their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
For Sale In Portland Rooming Houses and Real Estate
Advertises sale of rooming houses from 6 to 20 rooms all full of tenants plus assorted real estate. Instruction to list property with Metcalf at SIS A Congress street Portland Maine. 2-9.
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Portland
Metcalf
Congress Street
Maine
Five Men Join the Legion Post
Roland Lt. Smith post held its second monthly meeting at Legion hall Monday evening. Over 40 comrades attended as five new members Lowdoin Gregson Freeman Crosby Ambrose Curran Maurice Alden and Louis Jack were admitted. Keith Morse led a formal ritual with officers and sergeant at arms. A lecture by John Roy Browne on Uncle Sam and education followed, receiving thanks from the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Lt. Smith Post
Legion Hall
Lowdoin Gregson
Freeman Crosby
Ambrose Curran
Maurice Alden
Louis Jack
Legion
Charles Fitzgerald
Ralph Gay
Eugene M. Desmond
Gardiner Rogers
Langdon Hill
John Roy Browne
Ellis Custer
Uncle Samm
United States
Uncle Sam
Browne
C. H. Volz
Chef Oliver
Percy Buitd
Edward Arsenault
Frank McDonald
Obituary: Daniel H Wakefield 78 in Togus Home
Daniel H Wakefield 78 died Monday at Togus Home where he had lived the last months. Funeral Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Togus. Born in Gardiner and longtime Damariscotta resident he served in Co A 1st Maine Infantry Civil War. He leaves a wife and nine children including William W Wakefield Bath and George H Wakefield Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel H. Wakefield
Togus
Gardiner
Damariscotta
William W. Wakefield
Oak Street
Ile
Jay
Co. A
Fort Monroe
William W
George H. Wakefield
Bath
Stephen P
Eugene D
Dorothy
Hazel
Harriet A. Burnham
Camden
N. J
Bernice Wakefield
Oakland
Nellie Pike
Groton
Conn
Death of Horace G. Williams in Chelsea Mass
News of the death of Horace G Williams aged ST years in Chelsea Massachusetts on February 25 was received Tuesday. He was a former Bath boy, son of the late Samuel Winchell Williams, and known in this city by the nickname Hod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace G. Williams
Chelsea
Mass
Mr. Williams
Bath
Samuel Winchell Williams
Capt Lincoln W Jewett Receives Club Write Up
A Wortland Times column notes Capt Lincoln W Jewett long at sea now enjoys retirement at the Woodfords club. The 60 year old skipper, once master of vessels like Eleanor A Percy, built wealth in coal trades and coastal voyages, and remains a prominent Woodfords member and patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortland V’ress
Lincoln W. Jewett
Woodfords Club
Jewett
Booth
Mrs. Brown's Funeral Held at 13 Pear Street Residence
Funeral services for Mrs. Benjamin F. Brown were conducted Tuesday afternoon at her residence with Rev. John R. Browne officiating. The service included her favorite hymn Lights along the shore sung by Mrs. Mary Ellers, followed by a Deacon Street church committal. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. She lived in the city over sixty years, aged 55, born in Truro Nova Scotia. Survived by daughters Mrs. Lincoln Marston and Mrs. Hattie M. Fisher and son Edward, plus four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Brown
Pear Street
John R. Browne
Beacon Street
Mary Ellers
Deacon Street
Walter Brown
Robert Hollis
Lincoln Marston
Manfred Sidelinger
Oak Grove Cemetery
Brown
Truro
Nova Scotia
Hattie M. Fisher
Moore’s Mills
N. Y
Edward
This City
Kenneth Fisher
Moore's Mills
Boston
Edward Brown, Jr
Earl W. Brown
Clifford Banham Bull dies in New York at 30
Clifford Banham Bull a Summer resident of Squirrel Island died in New York February 19 after a four week illness. He loved Squirrel Island and spent about ten summers there with family. A keen baseball fan he is survived by his mother Mrs Clifton Bull sister Miss Harriet Bulk and younger brother Master George Bull. His father died a few months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Banham Bull
Squirrel Island
New York
Mr. Bull
Clifton Tr. Bull
Harriet Bulk
Master George Bull
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Nancy B. Cornish
Town
R. C. Brown
Charles L. Brown
Douglass
Charles McEwen
Milton
University of Maine At
Orono
Mckwen
Bowdoinham Post Road
Charles H. Prince
Zepee
THE
Park & Pollard CO
Trott Bros. Grain i Company
Broad Street
Bath, Me
Bath Opera House
Paramount
Gaudreau’s Symphony Orchestra
Bowdoinham Advertiser
Miss Adelaide
M. Chadbourne
Lewiston Knights
Bath Pythians
Joel T. Maines
Albert Moulton
Frank Dingley
James P. Sutherland
Thomas Wood
Robert Sutherland
Charles H. Volz
Acadia Lodge
Cumberland Lodge
Louis A. Jack
el] Maina Temple
1.C.K.K
Woolwich
2. M. Puller
CL AL Peaslee
HW. F. Morin
A. Peaster
S. Mulbo
BR. F. Barker
I. Z. Snipe
W. BR. Kershner
R. C. Hannigen
BE. M. Puller
Vanity Fair
Mrs. Brown
Bath Dept. Store
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