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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1914

Page

7

Experts Report on Maine Coal Fragments Reveals Exotic Origin

The analysis finds the black mineral in a Maine coal fragment to be tourmaline in worn granite pegmatite, not coal. A second coal piece shows low rank, likely from a foreign source or wreckage, not from Maine deposits. specimens sent to F B Nichols for review. The article notes local events: Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus meeting with Mr. Davis of Bangor presenting and entertainment planned.

Rockledge Popham Beach Maine Kennebec River Goldingsfeldspar Georgetown E. S. Bastin U.S. Geol. Survey Small Point Road Nova New River Pocahontas Nova Scotia Potomac West Virginia Small Point Milne Auy United States Canada F. B. Nichols Bath ‘Wate Sagadahoc

Morse High School Washington Trip Itinerary

The Morse High School senior class plans a March to April trip to Washington D C with stops in Bath Boston Providence Philadelphia and New York via Maine Central New Haven and Pennsylvania Railroads and Colonial Line steamers. The cost is 34.40 per person with possible increases for extra roommates. transportation and meals are included.

Washington, D. C Morse High Bath Ineton. m Maine Central R. R Boston South Union Station New Haven R. R Providence Colonial Line New York Pennsylvania R.R Philadelphia United States Mint Independence Hall Washington Cochran Hotel Sauustaas Mt. Vernon Union Station Vie Colonial Line Maine

Kennebec Yacht Club Elects Nine to Membership

Nine members were elected at the Kennebec Yacht Club meeting held Monday evening with Commodore Ledyard presiding. A standing committee was formed to pursue admittance to the United States Power Squadrons in cooperation with Bath and Augusta clubs. A memorial was read for Albion M Potter, and new members named include William Lambie John W Kimball Arlington A Marr Captain JL S Wiley John Thompson James B Hunter Arthur W Kimball He A Chippendale Albion Keaeis. Dura J Howard was elected rear commodore. A clam dinner for 35 members followed Sunday at the clubhouse with Stewards Barker and an upcoming dinner planned in two weeks.

Guy P Gannett Augusta Yacht Club Augusta Kennebec United States Bath Organization Clarence J Martin Commodore Ledyard McFadden Howard Albion M. Potter William Lambie John W. Kimball Arlington A. Marr Capt JL. S. Wiley John Thompson James B. Hunter Arthur W. Kimball He. A. Chippendale Albion Keaeis Dura J. Howard Steward Barker

Bowdoin Names Three Bath Seniors in Provisional Commencement Appointments

Three Bath boys Allan R. Cole William H Farrar and Leonard N Gibson Jr are among Bowdoin College seniors voted provisional commencement appointments Bath is the only town sending more than one student this year Each of sixteen appointed students will write an essay and the six best will be chosen for delivery at June exercises The funeral of Leroy J Kenney was held Tuesday from Center Street residence Rev S A Evans of People's Baptist Church presided A mixed quartet sang and interment followed at Edgecomb on Wednesday

Bath Bowdoin College Allan R. Cole William H. Farrar Leonard N. Gibson Leroy J. Kenney Center St S. A. Evans People’s Baptist Church Edgecomb

Bath's Artillery Operations and Training Details

The article describes a coastal battery's fire control and loading process. Range corrections are computed by a range board and telephoned to the emplacement within seconds. Deflection calculations account for wind drift and target movement. A crew of specialists handles loading, breech, firing, and ammunition. Training combines class work and Fort visiting drills, with Maine companies striving for top battery drill quality.

Etn Ekire Fort Baldwin Popham Hardman Fort Williams Maine

Lipton Seeks Tow Route For Shamrock Rival In Cup Trials

Sir Thomas Lipton plans to ask the New York Yacht Club to permit towing his new Shamrock IV across the Atlantic to begin Cup trials, a move likely denied by the deed of gift requiring the challenger to sail on its own bottom. Lipton’s Shamrock IV, plus the 23 meter vessel, are slated for May readiness as preparations heat for defense against the American Half Moon.

Sir Thomas Lipton New York Yacht Club Atlantic Sir Thomas America Lipton New York Club Herreshoff Yards

Probate Court Adjourned Session Grants and Appoints

Judge Lowell presided at the adjourned March probate session. Administrations granted include Sarah A. Bibber of Bath to Vinnie E. Bibber and Silas C. Trafton of Georgetown to William A. Todd. Wills proved for Arnold C. Morse of Phippsburg, Tantha M. Morse administratrix, with will annexed, and others. Guardians appointed for Elizabeth Wetherbee and Harriet Theobald. First account filed for Martha Parsons estate. Inventories filed for George W. Alexander, Arthur S. Donnell, and Ellen H. Turner estates.

Sarah A. Bibber Bath Vinnie E. Bibber Silas C. Trafton Georgetown William A. Todd Arnold C. Morse Phippsburg Tantha M. Morse Susan E. Hughes George E. Hughes Adeline G. Oliver Albert G. Winslow Byron Cunningham Adelaide A. Cunningham Lucy E. Wetherbee Elizabeth Wetherbee N.c.m George H. Theobald Richmond Harriet W.theobald Henry Yeaton Martha Parsons George W. Alexander Wallace N. Price Arthur S. Donnell West Bath Alonzo R. Donnell Ellen IL. Turner

Eggs in Bath Markets Sell for 38 Cents a Dozen

The Bath markets report eggs priced at 38 cents per dozen, reflecting current grocery costs and supplier pricing during the period.

Bath

Brunswick WOMAN 104th Birthday Observed With Quaker Service

Aunt Mary Goddard of Brunswick celebrated her 104th birthday with a Quaker service at her home hosted by Jennie Cox. Elder speakers included Albert Minott and Cyrus Cartland, with a poem by Alice May Douglas of Bath. A luncheon followed and social time.

Mary Goddard Brunswick Nice Jennie Cox Goddard Albert Minott Cyrus Cartland Alice May Douglas Bath

Adelaide A Cunningham petitions probate for Byron Cunningham estate

Adelaide A Cunningham of Bath asks the Sagadahoc Probate Court to prove Byron Cunningham who died January 24 1914 in Bath leaving a widow Adelaide and heirs Howard Cunningham Minnie Getchell Raymond Cunningham Woodbury Bailey as listed. She seeks letters testamentary to be issued to herself as executrix.

Hood's Sarsaparilla The Life Guards Against March Diseases

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the greatest life guards for March illnesses. It claims the tonic strengthens the system, improves vitality, and protects against colds influenza catarrh grip pneumonia. It emphasizes that a weaker system increases disease risk.

Life Guards King's Household Hood

Probate notices in Bath Maine 1914 executor and petition

Court of Probate in Sagadahoc authorizes publication of notices for Burt M. Dyer executor of Almira A. Dyer estate to appear April first and for Sumner Brown executor in the will of Sophronia J. Brown to be granted letters testamentary. Notices to be published in Bath Independent for three weeks.

James Lowell State OF Maine Sagadahoc Bath Peurles James S. Lowell Cyrus W. Longley Sagadahoe Burt M. Dyer Almira A. Dyer Register State OF Maine Ata Probale Said Albert J. Grassy Tuts

Guardian seeks sale of Maine ward’s undivided real estate interest

Nettie C Brown as guardian for Della Pearl Brown and Alma Louise Brown petitions for license to sell an undivided thirty acre estate in Bowdoinham Sagadahoc County. The guardians argue lack of personal estate for ward support and that heirs plan to sell, with proceeds placed to interest. Court set for April first 1934 to show cause why sale should not be granted.

State OF Maine Sagadahoc Nettie CC. Brown Della Pearl Brown Alma Louise Brown Bowdoinham Ezekiel Graves Tsnentredy Elmer Charles Ki. Brown

Bath area probate petition and final accounting notice

Respectfully represents George E. Hughes of Bath that Charlotte CL Ortez of Phippsburg died February 1 1914 leaving estate to be administered with heirs at law named as sister niece and nephew in Maine and unknowns. Petition asks probate court to prove will and issue letters testamentary to Hughes. Also final account of Louise M Hill estate in Bath presented for allowance with a judge order and executive notice to interested parties. A separate classified line offers ladies income from plain neckwear making work from home.

Maine Sagadahoc Sumner Brawn Bath Sophronia J. Brawn Sumner Brown Nime Revere Fronia Alice McDonald Iiva M. Ward A. D State OF George E. Hughes Charlotte CL. Ortez Phippsburg Said Ime Elizabeth Tarbox Lewiston John Knowles Greene Elizabeth Beal Crono Lottie Williams Bangor Sarah Boss Auburn Len Whitney Fannie Teal Georgie Kelley Tarrant Beal Chas. Beal Laura Beal Eugene Beal George BE. Hughes Sagadahoe Fred J. Hill Louise M. Hill James S. Lowell Cyrus W. Longley Deere

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Geo Otis Smith Morse High School the Yacht Club Aba Fargels Kennebec Yacht Club Bowdoin Probate Probate Court G. W. Murphy G. Haskell Haskell Belfast Roseland J. G. Emery & Co Murphy Ida Conrad Benjamin F. Poole F. M. Cole Harrington Wilmington N. C Baltimore William Rogers Hyde Windlass Works Ralph Merry Margaret Hall Everett Hopkins DeWolf F. Deweyer James Tibbetts Times Serpe Howard Cunningham Minnie CC Getchell Wiscasset Raymond G. Cunningham Woodbury G. Bailey Byron Cunninghim Nettie C, Brown Wid Dutch Independent George Lk. Hughes Sagudiahoc. Ss
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