Kennebec Bridge bids set for April 22 opening
Kennebec bridge directors vote to open bids at 2 p.m. April 22 in Augusta for a combined highway and railroad bridge across the Kennebec River between Bath and Woolwich. Plans include assessments for approaches at Bath and Woolwich, conduit provisions, lighting, and bore surveys, with bids expected from about a dozen contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Bridge
State Highway Commission
Augusta
Kennebec River
Bath
Woolwich
J. A. L. Waddell
New York
Maine Central Railroad Company
City of
Waddell
Senator Carlton
FF. W. Carlton
Ernest A. Robbins
Camden
Ernest J. McLean
Charles Hi. Innes
Saco
William J. Lanigan
Waterville
Charles Murray
Wangor
Hyde Windlass office damaged by fire in private room
A fire in the Hyde Windlass Co. private office of Gen. Man Fred J. Andrews on Federal Street was believed caused by defective wiring. The sprinkler kept the blaze under control with extensive water damage. firemen arrived shortly before three on Saturday. Ladies Aid of Beacon Street Church plans a supper in the vestry Wednesday with committee assignments listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Fred J. Andrews
Hyde Windlass Co
Federal Street
Ladies Aid
Beacon Street
Wred B. ‘Leeling
Irving Varnes
Lelind Vlommer
Nis Curd
Charles Madden
Elizabeth Tedford
Herman Crocker
Tierbert Wuggard
Scott Tibbets
Maine Farm Census Reports Population and Mortgage Debt
Maine farm census preliminary figures cover farm population road types cooperative sales radio equipment tractors and dairy products among others. It shows mortgage debt totals for all and full owners as of Jan 1 1925 with 1920 comparisons and implies ongoing corrections. Miss Bessie Galvin, 1082 High Street, resumes work after illness.
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Department of Commerce
Maine
Bessie Galvin
High Street
Ceurene
Maine Popcorn King Faces Troubles on Snowbound Trip
Bill Bailey of Boothbay Harbor, brother of GG Bailey, travels from Boston to Bath by auto for his popcorn business. Delayed by snow from Haverhill to Freeport, he spent hours shoveling 150 yards. He has a new assistant, Charles Henry Bailey, born January 10 in Marlboro Massachusetts, and a son and a two year old daughter.
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Bill” Bailey
Boothbay Harbor
GG. Bailey
Bath
Boston
Portland
Haverhill
Tle
Freeport
Preeport
Brunswick
Firestone Rubber Co
Hudson
Boothebay Harbor
Hiscusset
DSN
Charles Henry Bailey
Marlboro
Miass
Auction date changed for Bath Iron Works sale
The Bath Iron Works auction date shifts from March 2 50 and 31 to April 6 7 and 8. Auctioneers announce the plant will be sold in piecemeal lots only.
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Bath Iron Works
Perquisites of a Congressman Stir Public Debate in Washington
The essay by Rev. O W Folsom defends Congress against critic Davey of Ohio and highlights Ida Clarke's Uncle Sam Needs a Wife. It cites alleged excesses, useless committees, and perks such as clerk hire and mileage allowances, urging reform and exposing costly payrolls in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Folsom
Washington
Davey
Ohio
Mark Twain
Congress
Washington Post
Sil
Ida Clyde Clarke
Pictorial Review
Sam
House
Representatives
New York
New Jersey
Thix House
Senate
Capitol
Tao
Slan
Equity hearing opens on Swett deed in Bath
A Maine equity hearing began in Sagadahoc County probate court to validate a 1913 deed of trust for Horace W. Swett of Bath. The trust, with James S. Lowell as active trustee, involves about 45000 dollars and benefits Swett and his heirs, with Bailey School of Industries as ultimate beneficiary.
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Horace W. Swett
Bath
Supreme Court
Sagadahoe County Court House
Harold K. Cook
Kennebec County
Cook
Swett
James S. Lowell
Sagadaboe County
Mr. Swett
William D. Sewall
William BE. Mussenden
George W. Heselton
Gardiner
Edward W. Sridgham
Judge Lowell
Walters
Glidden
City of
Bailey Moening School
George S. McCarty
Lewiston
Lewis L. Swett
Mr. Bridge
Horace Swett
Lowell
Sewall
Mr. Mussenden
Lewis B. Swett
Horace
Washington and
Summer Streets
James 8S
Bailey School of Industries
Ustering
James
Walter S. Glidden
Heselton
Hornee
The
Bath Trust Co
McCarty
Mr. McCarty
Rausymond Vowers
W. TL Swen
ISW
TOLT
Thomas Malin
Front Street
Swett Grocery
Elprace
State Pier at Portland Earns More Than Expenses
The Maine State Pier’s annual reports show strong earnings above operating costs and growing freight business. Intercoastal and Trans Atlantic traffic expanded with new lines and higher volumes, boosting local employment and port prosperity.
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State Pier
Portland
Maine State Pier
Pacific Coast
Vier
SUACO
Grand Trunk
Intercoastal Line
Maine Coast & Canada Steamship Company
Papettyercocdes
Maine
Brunswick Woman Honored by International Art Society
Mrs. John P. Winchell of Brunswick was elected an honorary member of Le Graveur Originale en Noir, an international artists society, and invited to submit two miniatures for the Spring salon opening March 16. She has shown in Philadelphia and New York, is active with the Haylofters in Portland, and will display two child miniatures and a watercolor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Wineckel
Brunswick
le Gravure Originale En Noir
International Society of Artists
Rotary Club Dance Invites Hold March 12 at Masonic Hall
The second Rotary Club invitation dance will be at Masonic hall on Friday March 12. Grindell's Orchestra provides music and cards are available for non dancers. Admission is by invitation only. attendees should mark the date.
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Rotary Club
Masonic Hall
Grindell
Mained
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J. Frank Bilodeau
Augusta House
Ralph O. Brewster
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A. M. Spear
Anna C. Witherlee
Schubert
Cony
Ilaskell
Chase
Antonio Landry
Lillian Susall
Miss Chase
W. Steele
H. L. Sherburne
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W. Steel
New World Symphony
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Sagadahoc County
Independent
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Johnson Bros Co
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