No Straw in Brick Making Says Public Roads Bureau
The article debunks the belief that straw is used to make bricks, explaining that bricks are made from finely ground shales or clays and vitrified through high heat. It notes that straw seen on piles is packing material, not in the bricks, and mentions upcoming lantern slides and films by the Bureau of Public Roads and the Department of Agriculture about vitrified paving brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Baising
Israel
Pharaoh
Amon
Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Masses Day Wins With Sun Dried Bricks As Binder Used
The team credited their victory to sun dried bricks and a binder to keep pieces intact.
Chapman A Bowdoin Class Star Dies At Brunswick
JohnFB Chapman a well known Bowdoin College class member died at Brunswick. He was a popular tenor and longtime Youth's Companion editor for nearly a decade. His death brings genuine regret to classmates including notable figures like Rear Admiral Perry and Governor Coburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FB. Chapman
Brunswick
Bowdoin College
MST
Robert Eh. Perry
William T. Cobl
George T. Little
Charles W Morse
Philip G. Brown
Orlando
Lord
Carroll W. Morrill
George OL Marquis
John E. Chapman
Henry L. Chapman
Bs College
Mr. Chapman
Hyde Camp Auxiliary Jolly New Year Party Held
The Hyde Camp auxiliary held a cheerful New Year party Tuesday night with names exchanged and gifts given. Performances included songs in the style of Harry Lauder by Mrs. William Walkerfield, recitations by Priscilla Blake, readings by Mrs. Joseph N. Day and Mrs. Martha Wilson, and vocal solos by Eleanor Blake, Miss Staples, and Ruby Wilson. Dancing followed as engagement news surfaced for Thelma Hirzel to Frank J. Snow of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Tyde Camp
Willis Walkefield
Priscilla Blake
Joseph N. Day
Martha Wilson
Eleanor Blake
Miss Staples
Ruby Wilson
Maine Scenes in Etchings Exhibit by Ernest Haskell
New York artist Ernest Haskell, summering near Bath Maine, presents a 35 etchings show at Anderson Galleries Coles. The works fuse New England landscapes with economical line and atmosphere, signaling a fresh approach in American etching admired for its precise drafting and bold light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Ernest Haskell
New York
Christian Science Monitor
Sebasco
Bath
New England
Rumford Bowler to Meet Maine Champion
George Savey of Rumford will face State Champion Mike Cyr for the Maine bowling title this season. The first strings will be rolled either January 15 or January 22 with the second ten strings two days later. Cyr said the first come, first served rule applies and the Savoy match is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Savey
Rumford
Mike Cyr
Maine
Cyr
Savey
Savoy
George McConville
Portland
Bank
McConvill
Lewiston
Pig killed and dressed yields 875 pound weight
B O Parvins of Upper Washington Street killed an April pig which, when dressed, weighed 875 pounds, according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.O. Parvins
Washington Street
South End PTA Plans Card Party at Central Church
The South End PTA set a January 10 card party at Central Church Parish House with table reservations via the president or members. Five dollars was donated to the Old Ladies' Home silver tea. Miss Sile Cahill of Bath Trust Co spoke on personal and household budgets, urging record keeping to curb expenses and save about one tenth of income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
I.T.A
Central Church Parish House
Old Ladies’ Home
Sile Cahill
Home Service Department
Bath Trust Co
ATL
Cahill
South Ind
Militia Orders and Muster Roll Listings 1813
Regimental and company muster orders issued from Bath and Brunswick outline upcoming inspections and assemblies. Brigadier General Payson McCobb and Lt Col Andrew Reed issue dates for regiments, artillery, cavalry, and adjutant duties, with elections for captains and ensigns at local meeting houses and church venues. The 12th War Society in Portland invites new members via the rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genk Wood
Denny McCobb
Bath
Charles Thomas
James Rogers, Jr
Sams. Seavy
Caleb Lincoln
P.O. Alden
John Hotten
Thomas
Benjamin Ames
Fie
Payson & McCobb
Clap
Lambard's Hotel
King
Joseph Dy Wingate
Stevens
South Meeting House
Said
LH. G. Allen
William Dbourk
Adjutant Hyde
Andrew Reed Lab
Col. Z. Hyde
Society of
Is12 War
Portland
Maine
NO POLITICAL ASPIRATIONS DENIED BY BATH LEADER
Hon Harold M Sewall of Bath Maine a member of the national Republican committee denies congressional ambitions as a Maine paper suggested he would seek nomination if Congressman White runs for present office. Christopher Hillard of Boston visited Bath with BE Wo Nash Baint Co. ONe Gifford and the late Charles Magoun were firm friends with Magoun passing his illness at Magoun's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Sewall
Bath
Maine
National Republican Committee
White
Sr. Sewall
Christopher Hillerd
BE. Wo Nash Baint Co
Boston
Ome
Gifford
Charles By Migoun
Community Christmas program lights Bowdoinham hall
Bowdoinham held a well attended Town hall Christmas night with a band program recitations and solos and a story book pageant by Miss Clara Fogg. Youngsters Harmon Smith James Merrill the Johnston children and Misses Ames Heath were highlighted with solos and encores as gifts were distributed from the tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Occaasion
Clara Fogg
Harmon Smith
James Merrill
Littl Johnston
Jessie Ames
Evelyn Heath
Pearl Raymond
Bartlett
N. EL
A. EB. Raymond
Ida Fowle
F. S. Adams
Anson Given
Brunswick
Clarence Blackman
Bert
Geneveive
Minerva Dunlap
James Dunlap
Wilson
J. C. Trish
I. VY. Kendall
Randall
Beryl Burnham
Ridge School
Beatrice Stall
Erland Rogers
Bowdoin
Mildred Ridley
North Jay
Hazel Cornish
Carl Brown
Dee
Harry James
Kate Blair
Bath
E. I. Gile
Clara Foger
W. J. Bonney
I. P. Kendall
Temple
J. B. Cornish
R. D. Purinton
Fannie Gass
Horatio Hall, Jr
Philadelphia
C. L
Browne
Pierce Ree
Westfield
James Henderson
Eva Rideout
Camden
Bowdoinham
Grange Hall
Philip Rideout
Christmas Visitors Gather in Bowdoinham Post Road
Among the Christmas visitors listed are Russell Given and Lewiston kin at grandparents W. O. S. Given. Mrs. Florence Cornish and two Portland children at Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Graves. Mrs. Gordon of Richmond at Miss Helen Gould’s. Merton Umberhind of Augusta at Ma and Mrs. B. F. Curtis. Howard Sewall of Auburn at Will Sewall’s. Arthur Varney stayed with his parents. Miss Vachon of Portland vacationed with her parents. December 20 brought the first sleighing of the season as families relocate to Millay road farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Given
Lewiston
W. OS
Florence Cornish
Portland
W. J. Graves
Gordon
Richmond
Helen Gould
Merton Umberhind
Augusta
Curtis
Howard Sewall
Auburn
Will Sewall
Arthur Varney
Brunswick
George Barnes
Vachon
Eld
Cornish
Sawmilh
Millay Road
Annie Cobb
Marcia Paine
James Cornish
Charles Fogg
Mr. Handson
Bath
John Henry Millay
John Millay
Obituary for William Walter Payne of Waterville Area
William Walter Payne born in Weld April 2 1865 moved to South Paris as a young man worked as a contracting carpenter. He died at the New England Deaconess hospital Boston after three major operations and a post operative shock. Survived by widow Laura Winslow Payne four children Otis Card Lulu Herbert Agnes Tufts Roland Payne and others. He was active in South Wales lodge Masons I O O F Waterville M F Church. Funeral in South Paris with burial in family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis N.Y. Card
Turner's Court
William Walter Payne
New England Deaconess Hospital
Boston
Card
South Paris
Mr. Payne
Weld
Rumford
Waterville
Payne
Deaconess Hospital
South Wales Lodge Masons
I. O.O. FL
M. FB
Laura
Bowdoinham in 1889 in Bowdoinham Advertiser
Charles Fogg of Fairfield visited Bowdoinham last Thursday. Captain Kilburn Maxwell hosted a New Year dinner Tuesday night for relatives and friends. Miss Gertie Merrow and Miss Mamie Andros gathered pansies amid mild weather. A watch meeting at the Methodist vestry included Rev. Record and Rev. Burbank. Rinaldo Reed of Woolwich visited Thursday. Mr and Mrs Charles Temple celebrated their fortieth anniversary with gifts. George Pratt returned from Farming-ton for a stay. Harvey Campbell and wife had a carriage accident but escaped serious injury. Kennebec lodge, K of P, elected officers for the term. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Frexett wed with many gifts. Ring of Smith & Hall, Richmond, visited Saturday. C A Crocker and family visited Maple Grove farm Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fogg
Fairfield
Kilburn Maxwell
Gertie Merrow
Mamie Andros
Sim- Mies
Methodist Vestry
Record
Harvey Campbell
Jellison's
Kennebec Lodge
K. of Py
William H. Small
C. C
Joseph L. Temple
Charles Hirot
L. M. Fulton
Charles Sessions
William Blanchard
M. E
R. WD. Purington
Richmond
C. A. Crocker
Maple Grove Farm
Bowdoin
Unity Guild Elects Officers After New Year Tree
Unity Guild of the First Baptist church held a tree gift event in the kindergarten room Tuesday night followed by its annual officer election. Mrs. David Rich was elected president Miss Lily Pray vice president Mrs. Elna McCabe secretary and Mrs. Lotta Eaton treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Guild
First Baptist Church
David Rich
Lily Pray
Elna McCabe
Lotta Eaton
Olney Verry
Harry Husey
New Year Supper Party at 115 North Street
Ex Alderman Francis 3B Torrey Jr and Mrs hosted a dozen friends for a New Year Eve supper at their home 115 North Street. Radio broadcasts were clear as the group watched 1928 pass and the new year arrive at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Torrey, Jr
North Street
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Iliary
Pred E. Oliver
Robson
Thelma Hirzel
J. Snow
Porthind
Wittows
Areli Forester
Jean Baptiste Corot
Hall
Odds and Ends
Center Street
Bath, Maine
Columbus
America
Edison
Bell
Wright Bros
Marconi
R. A. Hall
South End P. T. A
Miss Like Cahill
Jams Williams
Woolwich
Williams
Josiah Trott
Vernon Mitchell
Quincy
Mass
Robert C. Mitchell
Weeks Street
Bolivia
Senter
Bowdoinham Post Road
Bowdoinham Advertiser
Bath Department Store
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