German cruiser Emden's crew and the Frye sinking debate
The German officer claimed the Emden crew fought alone and sank merchant ships, not warships, and that they awaited admiralty orders from Berlin via the Washington embassy. The Frye's sinking was deemed routine. prisoners from the Eitel Friedrich may be freed, with four detained for arms refusal. Three other prisoners face disqualification due to disability. Remaining German warships include Kronprinz Wilhelm, Dresden, and Karlsruhe sought off various seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emden
Chili
Falkland Islands
Berlin
Washington
Frye
Florida
Compagnie Generale Trans-atlantique
New York
H. W. McCafferty
Old Point
Newport News
Germany
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Brazil
Dresden
Chilean
Karlsruhe
West Indies
William P. Frye Ship Launched by Sewall & Co at Shipyard
The William P. Frye, named for Maine Senator William P. Frye, was launched October 3 1901 by Arthur Sewall & Co at their city shipyard with sponsor Caroline Frye Briggs and a prominent crowd including Senator Frye and Congressman Littlefield. The vessel mirrors the Edward Sewall in size and design and targets foreign trade as the 101st vessel built by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Frye
Arthur Sewall & Co
U. S
Maine
Merchant Marine
Caroline Frye Briggs
Frye
Littlefield
D. B. Dearborn
George
Joseph Dean
Frank Deloche
Thomas Spence
Edward Sewall
Queenstown
Seattle
A. Sewall & Co
Bowdoin Interscholastic Baseball Schedule
Four teams Brunswick South Portland Thornton and Morse compete in the Bowdoin league. Schedule lists games from April 17 to May 22 with venues at Brunswick Bath South Portland and Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin
Pinklets Offer Gentle Aid for Chronic Constipation
An old medical ad claims chronic constipation stems from poor diet and stresses gentle relief with Pinklets sugar coated granules. Harsh laxatives are said to aggravate the condition. persistence with Pinklets is promoted, with free samples or a 25 cent bottle through the Dr. Williams Medicine Co. of Schenectady, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Resettlement survey details traced to 18th century island lots
An accurately traced copy of homelots from an 1829 survey drawn by Nathl. Groton and certified by Hill, Sewall and Shaw. John Watts with Robinson and Bennett completed the island remainder into 100 acre farm lots. Heath of Roxbury oversaw the work and the draft bears Brunswick April 3 1720 indicating earlier field work likely in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heal
Nathl
Joseph L. Heath
Roxbury
Mass
Richmond
Brunswick
Evening contest closes with energetic student program
Nearly 250 attendees watched E. R. Hildreth’s side win the contest after a long program of farces songs duets and readings. Captains and organizers presented a mix of original papers and performances highlighting local talent and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Hildreth
Alice Deschenaux
Rythme
Mr. Bickford
Local residents tied to Portland and nearby towns
Hon A A Percy spent Wednesday in Portland. William Armstrong visits relatives in Lewiston. Clarence Hodgkins was a business visitor in Portland Tuesday. Martha Richardson left Wednesday for a Boston visit. William A Hill of Rockland was a business visitor Wednesday. Louise McCormick, guest of cousin Ada McCormick, returned to East Pittston Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Percy
Portland
William Armstrong
Lewiston
Clarence Hodgkins
Martha Richardson
Boston
William A. Hill
Rockland
Louise McCormick
Ada McCormick
East Pittston
Georgetow n mink skins case ends in fines and appeals
In Georgetown Municipal Court, Clifford Cunningham and Clifford Matthews were found guilty of larceny for stealing four mink skins and one skunk skin from A. E. P. Oliver. Each was fined 20 dollars plus 11.80 dollars costs, and they posted 190 dollars bonds for the higher court while appealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. P. Oliver
Georgetown
Harry Oliver
Popham
Cunningham
Matthews
Oliver
F. P. Sprague
Bradzham
Willis
Olivers
Clifford H. Cunningham
Clifford Matthews
Woolwich Congregational Church Service and Local Events
At Woolwich Congregational Church a Sunday evening union service featured Rev Dr Bailey of Boston with strong choir offerings and soloists. A birthday tribute for Mr and Mrs Perkins followed at their home with a reading from Miss Buck and two poems by Mrs Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Congregational Church
Bailey
Boston
Allen
Center
A. B. Thwing
Lily
F. Carter
Dodge
Perkins
Rev
W. R. Calder
Edward Fullerton
E. R. Warren
Alfred Ames
George Gilmour
Boys’ League
Warren
Walker
Miss Buck
Wright
Lewiston Prepares for State Board of Trade Meeting
Lewiston Chamber of Commerce organizes elaborate reception for State Board of Trade meeting on Thursday. Banquet at Park Street block with Chandler’s orchestra and Bates College Quartet. Officials include Col A B Nealley chair and President C Fred Maines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Chamber of Commerce
Col. A. B. Nealley
E. A. Mellheron
O. D. Bliss
C. Fred Maines
Chamber
R. N. Randall
Chandler
Bates College
State Board of Trade
Maines
Arthur Chapin
Orren C. Hormell
Bowdoin College
Arthur G. Staples
Lewiston Journal
Maine
Fred E. Eastman
Portland
J. P. Roach
Gardiner
School of Salesmanship
Estate of Jane M Swett to be settled on April date
The estate of Jane M Swett of unspecified location is to be settled on the first Tuesday of April next. A true copy attested by Cyrus W Longley is provided for records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus
Wy. Longley
Register
Cyrus W. Longley
Attes Cyrus Ww. Longley
Probate Court Notices from Sagadahoc Maine 1915
Notices announce filings and required public notices in Sagadahoc County Maine. Includes petition orders for publication in Bath Independent and final account submissions with deadlines of early April 1915. Names include Emma W Colburn Cyrus W Longley Alice N Drummond Alonzo R Donnell and Robert W Donnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Bath
Katie B. McNary
Martha J. Brown
James S. Lowell
Linden E. Little
Helen M. Little
Laura Coombs
State OF Maine
Frank Coombs
Said
Jes S. Lowell
Cyrus W. Longley
Emma W. Colburn
Chas. D. Newell
Sagadahogc
Alice N. Drummond
S. Parker Swett
Arrowsie
Alonzo R. Donnell
Robert W. Donnell
Arthur S. Donnell
West Bath
James
Lowell
Eorge W. Parsons
State OF
Maine
Charles V. Minott, Jr
Phippsburg
Bedford Kelley
Said County
Drummond Kelley
Esyphena Kelley
Chas. V. Minott, JR
Walter S. Glidden
Lillia D. Nason
Brooklyn
New York
Abbie P. Deering
John S. Deering
Brooklyn, N. Y
Eeroy
William Adams
Petition to Sell Real Estate for Debts and Costs
The personal estate values 32.00 and cannot cover debts and administration costs. To raise 389.00, part of the real estate must be sold, as the residue would be greatly decraved by any sale. The petitioner seeks license to sell all real estate at public or private sale to pay debts and expenses. Bowdoinham, March 9, A. D. 18-20-27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
William Adams
Topsham
Mary Call
Bowdoinham
Testate
Sagadahoc County
Booker
L. D. Small
Frank Addison
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Eitel
Topsham Grange
Arleen Wilson
Elizabeth Whitney
Janie Mountfort
Mrs. Quint
Earl Griffin
Hazel Noyes
Mr. Turner
Queen of the Fairies
Mr. Morgan Tableau
Tired Fairies
Erwin Turner
Mr. Utecht
Millward Patten
Howard Willis
Walter Williams
Edwin Hildreth
E. Y. Shaw
William Dunning
Gladys Wilson
Mrs. Fairservis
Mr. Haywood
E. C. Patten
Morning Call
Mr. Tetley
Mr. Dunning
the Farmer Boy
Samuel Cobb
Beatrice Tarr
Keegan
City Hall
Woolwich
Lemuel Stinson
Mr. Calder
Thomas Talbot
Walter Elder
Lynn
Hyde Windlass ‘Co
William H. Small
John F. Stacy
G. A. Oliver
M. E. Thomas
Lincoln St
Phillips
Henry C. Brown
Yrus W. Longley
Senate
Jane M. Swett
Lummer
Breslau
Bernice Coombs
Bangor
A. PD
Emmi W. Colburn
Charles D. Colburn
Joseph Gaubert
T. J. Gaubert
Augustus Colburn
Denver
Col
Call
St. Johns
Ore
Louise M. Lyon
Evanston
Ill
Cyrus W Longley
Egister
Rus W. Longley
A. D
Joseph On
C. Hilton
James 8. Oveles
Atte Yrus. We. Longley
Fred S. Deering
Quincy
Abbie
Starkey
Annie L. Rogers
New York City
Sagadahoc, Ss
Cyrus v. Longley
W. Longley
Cyr Register
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