Happy quartet at old folks home with 380 total years
A photo at the Old Folks Home features four residents with a combined age of 380 years. Francis I. Torrey, born August 23, 1828, John Clifford born January 9, 1832, Margaret McFarland born 1822 and nearing 100, and Robert Shea born May 11, 1826. The quartet are cherished guests who enjoy home comforts.
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Francis I. Torrey
Bath
John Clifford
Suth
Margaret McFarland
Robert Shea
Francis B. Torrey
White House at Washington Declared Most Interesting House in America
The Independent argues the White House is the most interesting edifice in the country next to the Capitol, detailing its history from Washington’s cornerstone in 1792 through architecture, rooms like the Bast Room, Dolly Madison’s social prominence, Madison era events, and the 1814 British burning raid. It notes Washington’s simple exterior, the eight acre lawn, and notable residents.
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White House
Washington
America
the Independent
Capitol
District of Columbia
John Adams
Martha Washington
Virginia
Executive
Congress
Rock Creek Park
Franklin
Jefferson
Lincoln
Library of Congress
Quincy
Migs
Thomas Jefferson
English Board of Agriculture
Society of Paris
Tie
Monticello
University of Virginia
James Madison
Dolly Madison
Executive Mansion
Madison
Ottawa
Canada
Potomac
Carroll
Carroll, A Friend, Came To Hasten and Assist Mrs. Madison
Lively Meetings Reported in Sagadahoc Towns
Large attendance at county town meetings on Monday with many women among the audience. Good sleighing in the morning drew crowds, though it slumped by noon. In several towns women were elected to office for the first time and vigorous debates occurred over warrants and articles in the assemblies.
Town Meeting Draws Large Crowd In Historic Turnout
Monday’s town meeting drew one of the largest attendances in town history with over 150 present. Women participated for the first time and many newcomers joined at the town house. The contest focused on the board of selectmen, where despite 11 candidates and extensive campaigning, the old board was reelected though no one reached 79 votes. Walter J. McCourt Winfield W. Morse and J. Bradford Sprague will serve another year. Additional candidates included Herbert W. Cutting George C. Pease and Charles Cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
Walter J. McCourt
Winfield W. Morse
J. Bradford Sprague
Herbert W. Cutting
George C. Pease
Charles Cutting
Dike Homestead Burglarized and Then Set Ablaze
The Dike homestead on Lincoln street was burned Thursday morning in a burglary arson. Chief Engineer Parks suspects incendiary action started from an overturned kerosene lamp after burglars looted valuables, with fire racing to the attic and roof. Loss estimated over 5000 dollars, partially insured, as burglars carried off fine linens, china, cut glass, and bric a brac.
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Lincoln Street
Parks
Mr. Bean
Street Department
City
Fred Emmons
Green and
Lincoln
Emmons
George H. Pratt
Chestnut Street
J. A. Kimball
Edward Ss. Kimball
Wilmington
Del
Samuel F. Dike
George C. Quicksall
Oak Street
Bath Boy Wins Fine Position By Good Work
Ralph G. Stetson son of Mr and Mrs Harry Stetson 959 Middle Street was appointed recently and began duties as a member of the Committee of Appeals and Review of the United States Treasury department. The appointment was made by Andrew W Mellon secretary of the treasury. The committee is one of the most important in the Income Tax unit. There are nine men on the committee and Stetson is the youngest at 33. The job pays 7500 dollars and its decision is final for the treasury department with courts as the only remedy for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph G. Stetson
Harry Stetson
Middle Street
Committee of Appeals and Review
United States Treasury Department
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Stetson
Treasury Department
Drive for cash to insure Bath a shoe factory
Bath Chamber of Commerce directors back a shoe factory plan led by Charles E. Allen of Auburn. The project aims to produce a line of children's shoes, employing 25 to 35 initially and expanding to 125 at full scale, with a potential daily output of 600 to 700 pairs. Investment details include 50,000 preferred stock shares and 500 common shares, with Bath residents asked to provide $30,000. Allen contributes $10,000 plus options on remaining stock.
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Bath
Bath Chamber of Commerce
Charles E. Allen
Auburn
Allen
Massachusetts
Maine
New England
Citizens Elect All Candidates On Their Ticket
Monday's municipal election passed quietly with a civic ticket of Republicans and Democrats sweeping into power. Mayor Joseph Torrey won by a plurality of 1001 over Lois T. McKeever, while aldermen and education board members were elected across seven wards and one school post.
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Joseph Torrey
Harry W. Crosman
Melvin H. Beerwort
John A. Legro
James L. Morse
William S. Newell
Oliver Moses
Rupert H. Baxter
Frank G. Purington
Edwin M. Jones
John N. Taylor
Jeln L. P. Burke
Harry G. Deering
John’. Hayes
Archibald Miller
Just B. Wold
John H. Freeman
Ralph H. Dunton
Owen J. Ledyard
Horace G. Morse
L. Eugene Thebeau
Albert F. Austin
Edward Seweall
George W. Dean
Walter W. Smith
John M. Howe
Ralph W. Bragg
Edward W.sampson
Milton C. Trott
Board of Education
John KE. Burkhardt
Joseph Torréy
Lois T. McKiever
City Government Dines Its Clerk at Last Session
The March adjourned city council meeting, last for this council, closed informally at Colonial cafe with a dinner for retiring City Clerk Albert J. Grassy. Officials praised Cahill, Potter, and Grassy while adopting tuberculin testing rules for Bath cows and approving highway and snow-removal credits.
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Colonial Cafe
Albert J. Grassy
Cahill
Potter
Tobey
Golder
Shaw
White
Lermond
McCabe
Miller
Marks
Hooper
W. H. White
Tabor
Tripp
Blake
Oliver
Bath
Board of Highways and Sewers
State Highway Department
Highway Board
Sec
Public Utilities Commission
Zina M. Eaton
Charles H. Cahill
President Potter
Old Days On the Bath Branch Remembered
John F. McLellan a veteran engineer on the Portland Kennebec and Maine Central Railroads recalls Bath area service from 1864. He details early pay and rules, sparse equipment, and a 1897 98 winter storm that crippled trains, with multiple engines stuck and dangerous snowdrifts across Deering Junction to Portland, illustrating harsh conditions.
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John F. McLellan
Portland & Kennebec
Maine Central
Augusta
Bath
Brunswick
al Kilgore
Richmond
Portland
Skowhegan
John Jewett
Pac
Vortland
Deering Junction
Woodfords Street
Woodfords
Forest Avenue
Mechanic Street
Lincoln Street
Pearl Street
Charlie Barton
Harry Gordon
Pearl Street Crossing
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Sagadahoc
Phippsburg
DIKE
Ralph C. Covel
Bath Boy
Edward Burke
Port
Highway and Other Boards
Charles
Chestnut
Prospect Street
Bangor
Buxport
Penob
Brewer
Vbhnskjen
Charlie Evans
Waterville
Jock Butler
Lealha Crossing
Solon Cahill
Newport
Wilber Lawrence
Clem Cobbett
Solon
Falmouth
John Brown
Gasg¢ House
China
Lambert
Johnson Bros CO
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