West Bath Woman Fends Off Burglary With Gun
Mrs Lillian M Brown of West Bath woke to a prowler at her Miami Florida bungalow. Grabbing a gun she confronted the intruder who fled in fear leaving his bicycle in the yard. Her calm stance impressed friends who note her gun skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Brown
Miami
Lillian M. Brown
West Bath
Fla
Bertha McCullough
Bath City Hospital
Carroll Webster
Sanford & Crowell Co
Ithica
N. Y
William Webster
School of Poultry
Grange Hall
W. H. Brown
Eugene Johnson
New York
Johnson
Mila Bowker
Lemont Street
Bath
Clarence Gerrish
Ita
Fred Coombs
FE. R. Brown
J. Everett Mayo
the Nazarene
Vortland
Samuel F. Bates
Sabine
John King
James Mitchell
Mary Pratt
Grange
Grace FE Martin Dies at Bath City Hospital
Grace FE Martin 40 widow of Thomas Martin died in Bath City Hospital early Tuesday. Born in Hallowell she moved to this city 10 years ago where her husband worked in the Texas yard. Survived by mother Lizzie Hurd Augusta brother Cherence Hurd and three children Henry 8 Eula 12 and Dorothy 6. Funeral Friday at 2 30 at 26 Trufant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace FE. Martin
Thomas Martin
Bath City
Hallowell
Ezra Hurd
Texas Yard
Chirence Hurd
Augusta
Lizzie Hurd
Henry
Eula
Dorothy
Trufant Street
Bath Friends Beg Off Politics Denial by John F King
John F King told a Times reporter on Wednesday he is not a candidate for the overseers of the poor and wishes to keep friends in Bath. He emphatically denied any desire for political office or membership in the overseers. The Port of Portland directors plan to mail widely printed circulars with a State Pier picture to inform water transportation users for port information. The Brunswick Orchestra and Choral Society held its second annual event at the town hall, drawing pleased citizens in the college town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
John F. King
Times
Mr. Ning
Mr. King
Port of
Brunswick
College Town
Chautauqua Festival Move Planned For Bath
Bath prepares a fall indoor three day festival replacing the traditional seven day tent program. Swarthmore Association supplies talent for a three afternoon and three evening schedule with emphasis on the Junior department. Local committee pays 500 dollars, adult season tickets are two dollars and juniors one dollar. Dates range from September to December with venue to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Chautauqua
Swarthmore Association
Maine
Bath Built Yachts To Have A New Rig
Six Seawanhaka-Corin thian schooners built last year by Bath Iron Works will feature new rigs this semester. The redesign adds a taller mainmast eight feet higher, a bow sprit, and a foremast staysail rig, with sixteen boats in two divisions for class racing. Fred Pendleton builds a 64 ft schooner at his Wiscasset yard for Elmer J. Bliss of Boston, echoing lines of the Malabar VIL for an entry in Bermuda race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Cox & Stevens
Fred Pendleton
Wiscasset
John G. Alden
Elmer J. Bliss
Boston
Mr. Alden
West Bath Girl Heads Bates Latin Club
Miss Carolyn M Stackpole of Camp Bell’s Wond West Bath presided at Bates College Latin Club meeting. Beatrice C G McGrath Lewiston and Beatrice A Ingalls were tied for best paper prizes. The club, comprised of Bates juniors and seniors interested in teaching Latin, is newly formed this year and active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn M. Stackpole
Campbell’s Wond
West Bath
Bates College Latin Club
Beatrice Cgc. McGrath
Lewiston
Beatrice A. Ingalls
Iubec
Bates
Colming
National Grange visit to select November meeting site
John Ey Abbott of North Berwick Maine and Lestere Smith of Massachusetts plan a Portland Lewiston and Bangor tour to pick the National Grange meeting location for November. They will confer with a local chamber committee to evaluate candidates in each city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ey Abbott
North Berwick
Maine
Hion
Lestere Smith
Massachusetts
National Grange
Abbot
Portland
Lewiston
Banger
Atoegel
Smith
Abbott
Chamber of Commerce
Missing details on Pomel ot hawad Th Dinket report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a morning event at an unnamed location with vague timings. The text mentions Miss Mada Miregedl Miron and a guest arrangement in Portland with references to Bath and Bronewick, but key facts are unclear and names are partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mada Miregedl
Miron Feek
Thie Elry
Ayy Wong
Bronewick
Portland
Veel
Fa Bath
Peles
Farm Bureau meeting and local notices in Woolwich
About 80 ladies attended the Farm Bureau at Mrs. Herbert Munsey's home for an all day session with a waist pattern lesson led by Thelma Randlette of Lewiston. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Edgar Blanche's home. Various local movements include town votes to fund Maine resources promotion and several residents visiting or returning from trips. life events cover illnesses, visits, and small social gatherings.
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Herbert Munsey
Farm Bureau
Thelma Randlette
Lewiston
Twin County
Edgar Blanche
L. C. Feero
Bath
Messing
Maine
Fred Scott
Waldoboro
J. J. Hathorne
John Rice
Frank Carter
Livermore Falls
David Carter
Henry Dubar
Augusta
Mary Dodge
Bungdikien
Charles Rogers
Winnegance
Nealley Wins Dixon Prize for Graphite Products List
Hi A Nealley head of the New England office in Boston has won first prize in a Joseph Dixon Crucible Co contest for the most valuable list of graphite products with practical commercial uses. The judges reviewed scope value and presentation among many suggestions tied to Dixon mines at Ticonderoga and global graphite imports. The firm plans a centennial year next featuring Elbert Hubbard's list of influential makers and Nealley’s Bath origin ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dixon Crucible @o
Hi. A. Nealley
Ugland
Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Dixon
Ticonderoga
N.Y
Elbert Hubbard
Joseph Dixon
Joseph Dixon Crucible Co
Nealley
Bath
Resolutions of Respect for Dro George Fulllerton
Woolwich Grange mourns Brother George Fulllerton a faithful member who served as master and later as treasurer. Resolutions note his dedication to the Order and request publication in the Bath Independent and mailing to his family. Committee on Resolutions Wilson L. Bailey Ron Carter Nellie Bailey provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dro. Geo
Wilson LL. Bailey
Ron Carter
Nellie
Bailey
Independent appreciates renewal letter from Bath graduate
Dedla MM Lewis writes from Ville Lar Salle expressing appreciation for the Independent and renewing subscription. The letter notes she was raised in Bath and is a graduate of Bath High School as part of the class of 19XX.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedla MM. Lewis
Ville Lar Salle
Quebec
Independent
Bath
Ain Ae
Charles Brooks Wins Fiddlers Contest at Bath Opera House
Charles Brooks of North Edgecomb, a 71 year old veteran fiddler and former carriage driver, won the old time fiddler contest at Bath Opera House drawing cheers from a crowd of locals and visitors. Raymond Davis of Sebasco placed well, Maurice Luce of Popshant took second, and Benjamin Savage of Bath earned third amid praise for all performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles BB. Brooks
North Edgecomb
Bath Opera House
Brooks
North Edgecombs
Raymond Davis
Sebasco
Maurice Luce
Popshant
Popshiam
Aoman
Savage
Tout
Sauvage
Henor
Mir. Savage
Davis
Sebasece
Mnd
Charles Brooks
Willing Candidates Dominate City Office Race Chat
Incoming city council members report an abundance of willing candidates for subordinate city offices. Many have been approached and some may drop out before the meeting night. One member said it will take perspicacity to pick the best fit for each post while pledges are not widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varios
Hordy Part
Ny One
Bowdoin Student Committee Recommends Freshman Evolution Course
Bowdoin College students urge a required duty robed course in evolution for freshmen and oppose adding practical courses aimed at immediate job training. The report, submitted to President Wenneth C. M. Sils, outlines progress for the next ten years and reflects the committee’s findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres
Wenneth C. M. Sils
Bowdoin College
Sundar
Pres. Sis
Parcel Post Horse Short Run Shatters Sleigh Near Thompsons Corner
A parcel post horse collided with a sleigh near Thompsons Corner just before Saturday. The wagon overturned, damaging tracks and a street, while driver Perry was dragged a few feet. The horse sustained only a slight cut to its rear left hoof. Alonzo G. Fisher traveled to Boston for several weeks. his son Philip runs the Fisher store on Front Street in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Thompsons Corner
Howe
Perry
Alonzo G. Fisher
Boston
Philip
Fisher
Front Streek
City Government Bids Farewell at Last Meeting with Thanks
City Council and Board members gathered for a farewell session honoring late Mayor George W. Dean. Alderman-elect Skillings presided. tributes praised Cahill Quimby and Merrill for fair leadership. Magoun portrait donated by grandson Harry W. Magoun was unveiled. Overseers of the Poor report filed. toll accounts of 2005.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger D. Skillings
Pres. Merrill
Mr. Skillings
Harold E. Cutting
Harold I. Troop
Elson FE. Harford
Eugene A. Youland
John L. Russell
Fred E. Bragg
Leigh W. Reed
Oliver F. Brown
Lorin J. Eggleston
William M. Congdon
Charles H. Kidder
Chester A. Plant
Samuel C. Mulcahy
Fred W. Quimby
Claude N. Wifield
William A. Arimatrong
George W. Dean
Board of Aldermen
Charles H. Cahill
Quimby
Mulcahy
Pres. Quimby
Gilmore
David CC. Magoun
Bath
Magoun
Harry W. Magoun
Aldermanic Chamber
Eaton
Nathan Vovich
Center Street
Cornell
Obituary of Amelia X Graves Former Bath Woman Dies in California
News reports the death of Amelia X Graves formerly Amelia Catchelder of Bath. She lived in California after marrying Sewall P Graves in 1866, with homes in Santa Cruz Petaluma Alameda and Berkeley. Survived by three daughters a son 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death in Santa Cruz.
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Bath
Amelia X. Graves
Santa Cruz
Cal
Graves
Amelia Catchelder
Basin District
Whippsburg
Capt
Wimothy Batchelder
Robinson
California
ISGG
Sewall PY. Graves
Vanama
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Petaluma
Alameda
Women's Relief Corps
EB. P. Bemis
G. Byrne
Anon Graves
Derkeley
Dunlap Commandery Elects Its Officers
Dunlap Commandery IK U elected officers at the annual meeting held Wednesday night. William J. Robertson was named commander, Ss. Malling captain general, Donald Young senior warden, Fred Curtis junior warden, Charles E. K. Curtis treasurer, George J. Goodwin recorder, Langdon T. Snipe prelate, J. Edward Drake member of the house committee. The first three officers were appointed to arrange the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap Commandery
IK. U
Willmn J. Robertson
Ss. Malling
Donald 38. Young
Fred §. Curtis
Charles EK. Curtis
George J. Goodwin
Langdon
T. Snipe
J. Edward Drake
Clever Bath Dogs Attract Readers With Tricks
Bath dog stories stir public interest as a collection planned and readers urged to contribute. The column notes ongoing canine feats sent by mail and in person and mentions a dog that greets Mr Lemont each morning at 5 30. The animal favors doughnuts and coffee as its morning treat.
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Mr. Lemont
Bright dog Jack distributes kittens in South End
Edward C. Dunning owns a lively dog named Jack who, after a litter of kittens appeared, began a neighborhood kitten distribution. He first leaves one kitten at several houses, then two at one, and finally four at the Old Folks Home with its large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Dunning
South End
Jack
Jack and Wallace Atwood’s dog rescue plan
A South End tale recalls Jack guiding Wallace Atwood’s dog after a car hit it. The dog vanished for about two weeks then reappeared fit and rugged. It is believed Jack fed and sheltered the wounded animal and later kept it safe from traffic by steering cars away.
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Jack
Wallace Atwood
Atwood
A Knowing Letter About a Bath Dog’s Dinner Time
Older Bath residents recall Blish the setter owned by Dr. Charles A. Packard. When Packard was away, Mrs. Anderson cared for the dog. At noon the dog grabbed her knitting and carried it from the library to the dining room, dropping it into her lap to prompt her to resume knitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Blish
Charles A. Packard
Bevo the Circus Dog Steals the Show in Town
Mrs. Frank R. Mason and family visit a circus. Their spaniel slips in the ring and performs with a clown’s dog, delighting spectators. The dog returns to its owner after the tricks, while Bevo at the Wennebee store is famed for paw tricks and refusing breakfast without an apple.
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Frank R. Mason
Boy and Dog Save From Spankings
Linwood Temple aged seven at 1 Tlnckley Street writes of his Boston bull dog Diek. He says Diek jumps on his back during spankings and has saved him from many spankings, noting Diek is three years old and keeps him company.
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Linwood ‘Temple
Tlnckley Street
Diek
Tie
Teetor McQuarrie’s white bulldog Hector delivers Boston Globe
The late Teetor McQuarrie had a white bulldog named Hector who regularly read the Boston Globe at noon. At Center Street crossing a train arrival prompted Hector to snatch a Globe from the news agent and trot to his master’s store to deliver it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teetor McQuarrie
Hector
Boston Globe
Boston Papers
Mike
Center Street
Dog Smokes Out the Dark I Needles Woodrow Watch
Mrs. Harry Lemont of 557 Washington Street writes about her dog Woodrow who will extinguish any lit match cigar cigarette or burning paper he sees and may react if someone lights an item near him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lemont
Washington Street
Woodrow
Do dogs think or dream like this reader notes
A reader letter from the Independent describes Jim the dog living between a shed and a lounge, loved by the family. It recalls his daily guard, bedtime calls, and a cold night when he fetched his shawl before returning to the lounge. It ends by asking Do dogs think.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
Jim
Famy
Tim
Seth Contributes Bath Dogs Tales From Hampton Va
Samuel Welch known as Seth presents a Bath dog collection from Hampton Virginia where he winters. He recalls Coach pedigree dogs tied to local figures like W J Mussenden and Ralph Covel. Jumbo the dog praised for grit and rat-killing ability lies with Billie Pond as a steadfast friend.
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Samuel Welch
Seth
The
Independent
Bath
Down
Hampton
W. J. Mussenden
First National Bank
Grover Cleveland
Ralph Covel
Spot
Ralph
Welch
Seth O. Rogers
Two Friends: Bath Man and His Bulldogs Ride Horses
A Bath man famed for horses keeps a brindle bulldog named Skipper as a close ally of his prized mare Dolly. Skipper leads Dolly to the watering trough each evening and the pair race between trough and barn, with Dolly sometimes swinging her halter as Skipper clings on. Another dog Shamrock often rides on Gypsy, mimicking saddleback tricks for delighted onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Skipper
Dolly
Dollye
Shamrock
Gypsy
Spider the canine ferryman to Bath and Woolwich tale
Spider, a clever bulldog loved by Guanee in Woolwich, twice daily crossed the river by ferry and then rail car boat. After a broken shaft delayed the ferry he returned home via Bath shore, while City Marshal Fred FB Hall seeks re election, noting nine years with the Bath police and two as city marshal.
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Spider
Woolwich
Wing
Maine Central Railroad
Maine Central
Bath
Fred FB. Hall
New City Council
Police Department
St. George
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Dixon Company
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Bowdoin
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