Old Days on the Bath Branch Continues
A detailed account of a snowbound rail run on the Bath Branch. Jock and crew battle deep snow, stalled engines, and shifting trains from Cathance through Gardiner to Brunswick with multiple engine swaps and delays, describing harsh weather and prolonged delays on April snowstorms.
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Page One
Jock
Cathanee
Richmond
Cathance
George
Charlie Watson
Belfast
Dexter
Brown
Charlie
Brunswick
Bowdoinham
Gardiner
Augusta
Waterville
Lewiston
Leques
Charlie Thompson
Portland
Skowhegan
Rendfield
Renadfield
No. 12
Washingtons Octagon House and Madison Era Furnishings
The article recounts the Madison era moving into the Octagon House in Washington after a fire and the safe-keeping of a Washington portrait. It notes President Monroe’s 1818 residence with wealth and breeding, Congress approving $20,000 for restoration, and $22,000 of Monroe’s own funds. It also mentions John Quincy Adams succeeding Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Washington
New York
Madisons
Col. Taylor
New House
Washington
President Monroe
Monroes
Congress
France
John Quincey Adams
Monroe
White House life and presidents early daily routine
A historical reminiscence surveys presidential habits from John Quincy Adams to Grover Cleveland, detailing diaries, gardens, and routines at the White House. It recalls Jackson’s reception chaos, Bancroft’s account of party excess, Lincoln’s burdens, and ends with the 1886 Cleveland–Folsom wedding in the East Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seatdential
Frise
Scott
Hewlett
Potomac
Kite House
White House
Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
New Orleans
Calhoun
Washington
F. A. Ogg
King
George Bancroft
President Jackson
The Bride at the White House Described as Beautiful
An eyewitness accounts a wedding at the White House featuring a bride praised for a delicate profile and self reliant carriage. The description notes her poised face and simple harmonious dress, with emphasis on the woman over the gown and the charm of the new mistress of the mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Made a Mason in New Temple
Eugene Webber Lewis became the first Master Mason in the new Masonic temple at Solar lodge No. 14 during a special Thursday meeting with past masters in the chairs. A reception followed at the Colonial with past masters performing the work and a supper hosted by Harry E K Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Webber Lewis
New Masonic Temple
Solar Lodge No
W. M. Harry EK. Thompson
Colonial
W. Scott Shorey
W. M
Oscar I. Williams
S. W
Herbert L. Grinnell
J. W
Ralph H. Dunton
Raymond Tk. Welch
Howard B. Johnson
S&s. Do
Langdon T. Snipe
Temperance Day Observed Across Bath City Schools
Bath schools observed Temperance Day on the first Friday in March, with Morse High School led by sub-master Arthur B. Scott. Richard Hall presented a Maine temperance history, Miss Winifred Johnson sang, and other schools featured stories of Neal Dow, recitations, and patriotic songs by teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Morse High
Arthur BB. Scott
Richard Hall
Maine
Winnefred Johnson
Neal Dow
L. M. N. Stevens
Chapman Concert Promises Elite New York Talent
A Chapman concert is set for a date chosen soon with tickets selling fast for a likely packed house in New England. Soloists Miss Julia Floyd coloratura soprano and Everett Bishop will perform with Mr Engel presenting three part harmony and a Verdi duet from Rigoletto and The Rosary by Nevin. Tickets are available at Webber's drug store.
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Chapman
Land
New York
Otte
Julia Floyd
Mr. Engel
Mr. Chapman
Webber's Drug Store
Jefferson theater payment seals Maine opening
The first payment for the Jefferson theater by Malden buyers has been made to Abraham Goodside. The theater is likely to open soon under William J. Bradstreet Jr with strong stock. Lewiston awaits postmaster nominees after Civil Service certification of Rowe Small and Bryant. Lafayette lodge dedicates hall at Rendfield Thursday amid high Mason interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Theater
Malden
Mass
Abraham Goodside
William J. Bradstreet, Jr
Lewiston
Wallace H. White
Civil Service Commissioner
Ralph T. Rowe
Ernest Small
William €. Bryant
Congressman White
Grand Lodge of Masons
Lafayette Lodge
Rendfield
Chautauqua Set for Bath Week Beginning July 21
Charles R. Oliver announces that the Chautauqua will visit Bath for nine days starting July 21 as part of the 10th anniversary circuit. The event features the renowned play Turn to the Right on the fifth night, with the circuit expanding from 41 towns in 1912 to 776 towns in 1921.
Hyde Purchases a Yawl for Popham Beach Fleet
Charles H. Hyde of Boston, visiting on Thursday, sails for his Pepham Beach summer home. An old Popham Beach resident now with E. H. Tate Mop and Cordacre Co., Hyde will use a new 28 rate craft fitted with a 4 h. p. Buffalo engine and a cabin. The yawl, sailed Boston to Popham last fall in record time, augments the local fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Hyde
Boston
Pepham Beach
Mr Hyde
Popham Beach
Mr. Hyde
Popham
Pupils Raise Money for the Athletic Fund at Morse High
Morse high seniors raised 66 dollars for the athletic association with an old fashioned baked bean supper and evening of entertainment in the assembly hall. Tables filled from five to seven with food and crowds, including a wild man tent, fortune telling, a violin solo, dances, and a side show. Donations and auctions followed supper, with students and staff assisting in kitchens and cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
The
Athletic Association
Warren Parris
Donnell Carr
Douglas Armes
Randolph Many
Lillian Rogers
Lilian Miller
D. Wilson
Amos F. Perry
Esther White
Mildred Jones
BE. DD. True
Elmer McFarland
Lloyd Coombs
Donnell
Stubby” Carr
Paul Steward
James Hanson
Irving Shamban
Irving
George Cahill
Stubby
Carr
Elsie Lake
Rachel Webster
Rose Dreams
Florence Webster
George Moses
Mandalay
Carolyn Stearns
Madelyn Oliver
Helene Stearns
Madelyn Chandler
James Thinson
George McFadden
Roger Worrey
Teatrice Nichols
Jacob Arenstam
George Field
City Council Extends Thanks at Year End Session
The city council praised the mayor for fair leadership, extended thanks to Presi dent White Clerk Ham and Messenger Gilmore, and honored City Clerk Grassy on retiring after 20 years. A rising vote also commended Councilman Oliver for highway and sewers service and cited his honest accounting as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President White
Ham
Messenger Gilmore
Oliver
Board of Highways and Sewers
Blake
Uall
Grassy
Tie
Cite Cammeil
Cahill
Real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoe registry
Five property transfers in the past two weeks were logged by Registrar Hiram T. Stevens. The deeds cover Richmond Bowdoin Phippsburg Topsham West Bath Woolwich and other Maine towns naming multiple buyers, sellers, and the involved entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Sagadahoe Registry of Deeds
Hiram T.stevens
Arrowsie
William A. Terry
Percy C. Bailey
Bath
Alphonse Dube
Gertrude Dube
Harvey W. Schoppeo
James FE. Stinson
Wilbert F. Stevens
J. Fred Tobey
Bowdoin
John BF. McCarthy
Fred ©. Golder
Benjamin Moody
Frank L. Pinkham
Phippsburg
Edith L. Small
Anne B. Oliver
Thomas J. Southard
Perley
Coast Guard Rescues Power Boat Off Popham Beach
Sunset rescue at Stage Island as Coast Guard from Popham Beach tows a 25 foot power boat after engine trouble and lost bearings. Captain Harvey Berry and crew retrieved Captain John W Larsen Alex Andersen and Avin D Petrocross all from New York. Boat purchased in Rockland planned to fish near Cape Ann. Passengers sheltered at station while repairs completed Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham Beach
Stage Island
Harvey Berry
John Wy. Larsen
Alex Andersen
Aven D Petrocross
New York
Rockland
Cape Ann
Capt. Berry
Lucky Five Win at Volley Ball in Junior High
An after school volley ball series ends with Capt Edith Renaud leading Lucky Five to victory over Capt Feanor O Brien in the championship. Eight teams formed by divisions played, with all girls involved. weather permitting a new outdoor series will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Renaud
Feanor O'Brien
Speedlers
Lucky Five
Lettie Woodworth
Doris Hart
Bertha Arsenault
Patrice Burgess
Plan to Locate Summer Camp in Bath Area
Dr. Jane G. Bunker of New York City and Miss Jonnie V. Richlin of Newark New Jersey arrived in Bath on Friday and left by sleigh for Phippsburg on Saturday to inspect proposed sites for a high grade summer camp for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Jane G. Bunker
New York City
Jonnie V. Richlin
Newark N. J
Phippsburg
What The States Are Doing For The Ex-Service Man
State bonus laws compiled in a Marine recruiting service folder details each state act as it affects veterans. It covers bonus plans, compensation methods, disability provisions, land grants, education, and pending measures through February. Cooperation with American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars aims to widely distribute this concise state-by-state digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Yes Recruiting Service
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Morse Debates In Bates Interscholastic League
Morse high enters Bates Interscholastic Debating League after winning Bowdoin cup. Preliminary debates Friday feature Morse versus Rumford with eight debaters. The motion is That the Federal government should own and operate the coal mines. Morse affirmative Doroth y Brown Warren JD Oliver Elizabeth Gray alternate. Morse negative Margaret Cummings Robert Bloom Douglas Armes alternate. Debates held at Morse High Assembly Hall and Edward Little Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin
Morse High
Bates
Rumford High
Morse
Margaret Cummings
Robert Bloom
Douglas Armes
Edward Little
Auburn
Obituary Capt Amos Pinkham 69 a Bath Sea Captain
Capt Amos Pinkham 69 died morning after a paralytic stroke suffered February 25. He lived in Bath since 1896, born July 8 1853 in Trevett. He sailed vessels early, became commander of small ships, retired a decade ago, then worked at Bath Iron Works until last August. He leaves wife three sons Victor Carl and J T B Pinkham, daughters Elwell Pinkham and Alice Jones and Mrs Samuel Sudds, brothers Elwell Edward Simeon James, sisters Mrs James Giles and Mrs Arvilla Day, and grandchildren Earl and Herman DeWolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Pinkham
Bath
Trevett
Benjamin
Margaret Pinkham
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
Capt
Pinkham
J. TB. Pinkham
Ngg Rock
Kar Harbor
Victor
Carl Pinkham
Elwell G. Pinkham
Alice Jones
Samuel Sudds
Boston
Elwell
Edward Pinkham
Simeon
Vineyard Haven
Mass
James Pinkham
James Giles
Boothbay Harbor
Arvilla Day
Portland
Earl
Herman DeWolfe
James H Chatman 69 Salt Expert Dies After Long Caretaker Career
James H. Chatman, 69, caretaker of Houghton Bros. property at 56 Water Street for over 40 years, died of pneumonia at City Hospital. A Bath native, he helped grade salt in New England, trained at the Houghton firm, and left a wife, two daughters Inez McNeil and Ruth Chatwin, a granddaughter Marjorie McNeil, and resided at 580 Middle Street. His birthday was Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Chatman
Houghton Bros
Water Street
City Hospital
Bath
James H
Delia Chatman
New England
Inez McNeil
Ruth Chatwin
Marjorie McNeil
Mr. Chatain
Middle Street
Mrs Frances Louise Lincoln Dies In New Jersey Home
Mrs Frances Louise D Lincoln 89 widow of George M Lincoln of Bath died Sunday morning at her son Charles M Lincoln home in Montclair New Jersey She was a native of Georgetown daughter of Joshua L Berry Most of her life was spent in Bath with recent years in Montclair She leaves two sons Dr James O Lincoln Bath and Charles M Lincoln a daughter Mrs William JR Campbell of Portland The funeral was Monday at Winter Street chapel Rev Bu win Dodge Hardin officiating Burial was in Oak Grove
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Louise D Lincoln
George M. Lincoln
Bath
Charles M. Lincoln
Montclair
N. J
Lincoln
Georgetown
Joshua L. Berry
James O. Lincoln
William JR. Campbell
Portland
Winter Street
Buwin Dodge Hardin
Oak Grove
Horace C Williams Dies in Chelsea Mass at 57
Horace C Williams 57 native of Bath died in Chelsea Massachusetts February 25. He was the son of the late Samuel W Williams a longtime Bath shoemaker. The family lived at 851 Middle Street Bath. He worked in the shoe trade in Massachusetts. Survived by wife two children and two brothers Oxear F Williams of Bath and John D Williams of Rochester New York. Funeral services were held February 28 at 39 Jefferson Street Chelsea.
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Thrace
C. Williams
Helsea
Mass
Bath
Samuel W. Williams
Middle Street
Horace
Massachusetts
Oxsear F. Willliams
Jath
John TD. Williams
Rochester
N. Y
Jefferson Street
Chelsea
Funeral service for Mrs John Lakin held at Corliss Street church
Mrs Lakin long time church member nearly 85 years. Funeral conducted by Rev Elwyn O Taylor. Four sons Albert Frederick Samuel of Bath and Rev William Lakin of Everett Park N Y served as bearers. Burial in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lakin
Corliss Street Church
Funeral service for Mrs. Mark Gillis held in Bath
Funeral of Mrs. Gillis was held Monday afternoon at one at the residence West Bath. The body was brought to Bath and entombed. Rev Louis W West officiated. Bearers were T A Merry, William Work, Ernest Williams, Sidney J Coffee. The funeral was postponed from Sunday afternoon due to a severe storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Gillis
West Bath
Bath
Louis W. West
T. A. Merry
William Work
Ernest Williams
Sidney J. Coffee
Richmond man John T Toole dies after long illness aged 53
John T Toole died in Richmond on Thursday after a long illness. He was born in Richmond and was 53 years old. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Dailey and another sibling not named in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Toole
Richmond
John Dailey
Guardian Appointment Petition for Minor Attayas in Bath
Salem C Attaya of Bath seeks guardianship of minor Attayas John born 1905 Carl 1908 Helen 1912 Dora 1912 Ferris 1915, children of Rose Attaya deceased. Court to publish notice in Bath Independent three weeks, March second, 1522, to show cause why guardian should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Maine
Sagadahoc
Salem C. Attaya
Bath
John A. Attaya
Carl Attaya
Thomas Attaya
Helen B. Attaya
Dora FE. Attaya
Ferris Attaya
Rose Attaya
Salem Charles Attaya
Savadahor
A. D
John Attaya
John J. Ieegan
State OF Maine
Samadahoc
Rath
Ames S. Lowell
Walter S. Glidden
Sagadahne
Feruary
Sagadahoe
Said
James S. Lowell
Grace A. Goodwin
Ruth Goodwin
James S. Lowelt
Indigestion relief claimed by Fruit-a-tives ad
A vintage advertisement for FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited promotes Indigestion relief claiming benefits for digestion and associated ailments. It states tablets strengthen stomach muscles increase digestive juices and ease constipation. Pricing listed as 50c a box six for 2.50 and a 25c trial size. Sold through dealers or OG Densburg NY address.
Mrs Alice Gillis Dies After Weeklong Illness
Alice G. Gillis aged 44 of West Bath died Thursday from double pneumonia after a week of illness. Born in Farmingdale to the late William A. Merrill, she was the daughter of a former Bath policeman and city marshal and lived most of her life in Bath. A member of People's Baptist Church and Queen Esther Rebekah lodge, she is survived by her husband Mark Gillis and three sisters Mrs Harmon Tennell of Brunswick, Mrs Ralph Emmerson of Skowhegan, and Mrs Walter Powers of Gardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice G. Gillis
Mark Gillis
West Bath
Farmingdale
William A. Merrill
Bath
People’s Baptist Church
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Harmon Tennell
Brunswick
Ralph Emmerson
Skowhegan
Walter Powers
Gardiner
J H Chatman Funeral Held In West Bath
The funeral for James H. Chatman long time salt expert at Houghton Bros was held Tuesday morning at ten at his home 580 Middle Street Rev George D Riley of the Nazarene Church officiated Miss Mabel Manning sang Abide With Me The bearers were Witten F Ham Fernald D Crocker Fred W Crocker and F C Given Burial followed in Witch Spring Cemetery West Bath
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Chatman
Houghton Bros
Middle Street
George D. Riley
Church of the Nazarene
Mabel Manning
The
Nazarene Church
Witten F. Ham
Fernald D. Crocker
Fred W
Funeral of Mrs Paradis at Small Point
Funeral of Mrs Leo Paradis was Thursday afternoon at the residence Small Point Rev David T Wilson officiating Burial was in the Daley cemetery Parker Head J W Walker Belmont Mass civil engineer of the U S Coast Guard passed Monday night at Popham Beach guest of Capt Harvey Berry of the coast guard there Rev David L Wilsen addressed the Congregational club of Newcastle Monday night at one of their banquets His subject was Problems of modern democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Paradis
Small Point
David T. Wilson
Daley
Parker Head
J. W. Walker
Belmont, Mass
U. S. Coast Guard
Popham Beach
Harvey Berry
Coast Guard
David L. Wilsen
Congregational Club
Newcastle
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WHITF
Treart
Capitol
New Temple
Maine News Notes
Hyde
Miss Stackpole
Arthur B. Scott
LUCKY
Bates League
Nextwar
Mephixe Co
Norway
Frances Louise Lincoln
Horace C. Williams
Gillis
Tur Htenmann Or
Henry Deehan
Frank Toole
J. H. Chatman
Mrs. Paradis
Gray's
Montreal
D-Watson & CO
Larg
York
Lulu Deerine
Frank M. Deering
Alice May Deering
Gardiner R. Deering
Harold D. Deering
Lillian H. Deering
Lulu Deering
Sagadahoc, Ss
William F. Dunham
Atte William F. Dune
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