Five masted schooner Joseph S Zeaman launched at Percy & Small
The five masted schooner Joseph S Zeaman of New York, 253 ft long and 1812 tons, was launched at Percy & Small, Inc. in Bath amid damp skies. Capt. Fred L Dunton to command. vessel to load 12 000 barrels of crude oil for Genes Italy and likely 300 tons of steel with a deck cargo of lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Zeaman
New York
Percy & Small, Inc
Genes
Italy
Fred L Dunton
Robert P. Murphy
Percy & Small
David Cohen & Co
Seaman
Dunton
Jennie Tiarnden
Frank Harnden
Seguin
Zeaman
J. W. Proctor
Pres. M. Ginsberg
A. Kaplan
American Star Line, Inc
Joseph M. Zeman
Verry & Small Inc
Tireadway
N. Y
Fred Rideout
William H. Clifford
Oregon
Punton
Hyde Windlass Co
Judson W. Baker
Charles A. Coombs
Fred N. Colby
Hiram RR. Ptattee
Charles FI. Oliver
Alfred Parks
Frank A. Palmer
William I. Stearns
Mrs Addie D Marston Dies In Augusta Widow Of Bath Man
Mrs Addie TD Marston widow of Walter F Marston formerly of Bath died Thursday in Augusta The body will be brought to Bath and funeral services will be held Saturday at two at the home of Harry W Tucker 934 Middle Street Mrs Marston leaves four sons Charles F Fred C James W Marston all of New York City Ray G Marston of Augusta a daughter Dorothy of New York one brother Albert G Winslow of Bath and one sister Mrs Emma J Hathaway of Cambridge Mass
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie TD. Marston
Walter F. Marston
Bath
Augusta
Harry W.tucker
Middle Street
Marston
Charles F
Fred C
James W. Marston
New York City
Ray G. Marston
Dorothy
New York
Albert G. Winslow
Emma J. Hathaway
Cambridge
Mass
Islander Steamer to Return on Augusta Boothbay Route
It is understood the Islander captained by Ellza Dunton will resume the Augusta to Boothbay harbor run around mid May. The vessel will be hauled for hull inspection on the marine railway and overhauled and painted to enter the coming season in first class condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellza Dunton
Augusta and
Boothbay Harbor
Marine Railway
Grace Church Lenten Recital draws parishioners nightly
Grace church Lenten organ recitals offer rest for parishioners and others at the little red church on the corner. Miss Melcher's Thursday program featured Sunset Meditation by Richard Keys Riggs and selections by Lemare Rousseau and Guilmont with Adagio from the Fifth Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Little Red
Miss Melcher
Richard Keys Riggs
Edwin H. Lemare
W. Wolstenholme
Rousseau
Fifth Senate
A. Guilmont
No Name Card at Mrs Pr McFadden Home
A Thursday gathering at the home of Mrs Addison Pr McFadden on Middle Street featured a luncheon with salads sandwiches pickles hot rolls ices cake candies and coffee. Guests enjoyed music and a pleasant afternoon concluding one of the season’s nicest events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clob
Addison Pr. McFadden
Middle Street
Close of drive highlights lists of names and supporters
A long parade of names appears in the wrap up of a fundraising drive. The list includes individuals tied to businesses such as Boston Fruit Co and Bath Opera House, plus groups like Parent Teachers Association and Bath Orchestral Society, with new memberships announced Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Fruit Co
L. Bennett
William F. Barstow
R. C. Mitchell
George E. Thompson
J. F. Clary
H. W. Crosman
N. Gratz Jackson
J. A. Winslow
0. Bullman
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
G. J. Crateau
R. P. Fram
M. 8. Povich
O. M. Redlon
Luis Dpd. Orazio
William A. Furber
W. F Earl Webster
Arry M. Huse
Boston
Robert Goldstein
Bath Home Bakery
Bath Musical Instrument Co
Robert Stagg
N. W. Brown
J. L. ?. Burke
W. G. Cahil
Charles W Clifford
Commercial Street Junk Co
Feldspar Co
J. W. Cummings
Cut Price Market
Daniel T. Dougherty
H. E. Douglas
J. H
H. Freidriehs
A. Stuart Angus
Frank E. Horn
Schubert
Story of Texas Company
A. S. Merrill
Antonio A. Puna
Charles P. Wetherbee
Harry G. Deering
Dennis H. Comeau
N. J. Horan
George D. Dean
Thomas Malin
Charles FE. Curtis
Seneca H. Conley
Frank Young
F. H. Kimball
Jessie G. Donnell
8. Hitchcock
A. H. Shaw
George B. Drake
H. (. Wright
VP. Kimball
F. M. Deering
I. Wright
F. Young
PD. L. Howard
Soteros Vering
Robert Kennedy
Clarence A
William Fields
F. P. Gilboy
Susan WB. Quick
Walter P. Kingsbury
Texas Employes Set Good Example for Chamber Membership
A Bath readers letter lists Texas S. S. Co. workers who joined the Chamber of Commerce to demonstrate support for plural memberships. The signers include foremen and newcomers, with plans to urge others in town to join and justify dues by working for the common good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas S. 8S. Co
Chamber of Commerce
Ben
Bath
L. B. Jackson
Aaron Ward Destroyer to be launched mid April
Work on the destroyer Aaron Ward is advancing quickly and is expected to be launched near the middle of April. The Winterstreet Ladies aid meeting, postponed by the storm, will convene Saturday afternoon at the parish house with Mrs W W Weeke and Mrs Yeving Trufant as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Ward
Winterstreet Ladies’ Aid
W. W. Weeke
Col. Dummer Sewall
D.A.R
Cosmopolitan Club
Henry R. White
Carrie King
Alice Stebbins
Harry McGlinchy Leaves on Three Weeks Providence Trip
Harry McGlinchy departed Friday morning for a three week business trip to Providence Rhode Island. He recently joined Watson Frye Co as foundry foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McGlinchy
Providence
R. I
Watson, Frye Co
Phippsburg Eyes More Road Work and Tax Clean Up
Phippsburg plans substantial road projects this year with special appropriations for Basin and Meadowbrook roads. If the legislature approves a $5,000 main road grant to Popham Beach, town funds could add $1,000 for a solid showing. The new board aims to collect back taxes to reduce borrowing and extra printing costs, while schools reopen April 7 and local residents engage in community updates and personal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thilipsburg
Small Point
Basin Road
Meadowbrok
Sam Day Hill
Popham Road
Percy Johnson
John H. Stacey
Popham Beach
Whippsburg
Board of Selectmen
Susie Stamilton
Chebeague
Charles L. Knight
Worthaid
Nellie Perry
Brunswick
J.C. Perry
Ed. J. Curtis
Dora Frisbee
Sebasco
Everett Starrington
Charles Morton
Clara Perry
Abbie Minott
Eleanor Harrington
Morse High School
Everett Harrington
Lillian Roderick
Bath
William Wilson
Silas Oliver
Thomas Moore
Margaret Perry
Andrew
Susie Hamilton
Walker
Madeline Davis
Ina Pease
Horace Woodman
HW. W. Cutting
Dromore
Walter Farnsworth
Portland
Phippsburg
Kelly
Farnsworth
Bowker Yard
Hezekiah Harrington
Irving Harington
Cranbury Point
Herbert Doughty
Clinton Beals
Cranberry Point
Irving Harrington
G. C. Beals
Comet
Chaffee Bros
Frank DeWolfe
Merven Blaisdell
Ashdale
Spectacular blaze destroys bunk house on Hagan Hill
A wooden bunk house at 1302 High street on Hagan Hill owned by H P Cummings Construction Co. burned completely after an overturned wagon wheel caused a hose snare during firefighting. Fire appeared accidental. no injuries reported as nearby residents noted strangers but not proven arson. Firemen fought the blaze after 8:45 p.m. with horses and hose lines from Hose 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Cummings Construction Co
Hagan Hill
North End
Frank W. Hagan
High Street
Park Street
Hagan
Upper High Street
Cummings Construction Co
Texas Steamship Co
Knights of Columbus to Launch Bath Home Drive
Sagadahoc council Knights of Columbus plans a Bath home drive with an estimated cost of 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. A committee led by Joseph McCormick will organize meetings to plan the project and secure suitable lots. Corp Oscar Wright, a Bath native and veteran, has returned home after service with contingents in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Knights of Columbus
Bath
Joseph McCormick
J. Ll. I. Burke
James Royal
James FP. Meegan
Francis Crotean
Peter Clinto
Eugene Hartnett
Corp
Oscar Wright
E. Mason Wright
Wimp _street
Wright
Portland Harbor
Purdy Watch and Charm Presented to Bath Iron Works Foreman
J G Purdy foreman fitter at Bath Iron Works for a year leaves Monday for Miami Fla. He was given a gold watch and chain and tobacco by coworkers. A Damariscotta native veteran of shipbuilding he is vice president of Purdy Boat Co with brother E D Purdy as president. The firm runs a Detroit branch and plans speed motor boats using Detroit summers and Miami winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Purdy
Bath Iron Works
Miami
Fla
Purdy
Purdy Boat Co
E. D. Purdy
Detroit
Mich
Advise Increase in County Officials Salaries
A legislative committee on salaries and fees recommends raises for Bath and Sagadahoc county officials. Proposed increases include Bath municipal court judge 1200 to 1500, bath recorder 75 to 200, probate judge 300 to 900, probate register 800 to 900, deeds register 1000 to 1100, county attorney 600 to 700, sheriff 1200 to 1500, and clerks at courts of record raised to 780 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Legislative Committee
Clerk of Courts
Register of Deeds
Register of Probate
Five-masted schooner Carroll R. Deering to launch next Friday
The five masted schooner Carroll R. Deering, named for Gardiner G. Deering’s youngest son, is to be launched one week from today at the G. G. Deering Co. yard. Work has progressed rapidly and she will be water ready soon for sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll R. Deering
Gardiner G. Deering
G. G. Deering Co
Truck Mired On High Street After Muddy Thursday
A furniture truck became stuck in mud on High Street just south of Park Thursday afternoon and remained immobilized overnight. Miss Mary Campbell returned from Medford Massachusetts where she served as a substitute teacher. Miss Dorothy Nichols a Vassar senior spends Easter vacation with her parents. Miss Josephine Fraser of Milan Street returned from Boston after attending an automobile show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Park
Mary Campbell
Medford
Mass
Dorothy Nichols
Vassar
Hon
F. B. Nichols
Josephine Fraser
Milan Street
Boston
Local Notes Highlight Social Visits and Departures
Gardiner residents host and visit relatives while in Boston Hartford Lewiston and Portland are frequent stopovers. Notables include Ruth Merritt of Morse High School and army nurse Dorothy Tarbox. Community events feature D A R meetings and church hostesses in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Merritt
Morse High School
Hartford
Conn
Basque Pelote Basque Game Shines In Spectacular Display
The piece extols pelote basque a sport where pelotaris volley a ball with backhanded throws across long distances. It highlights the chistera glove action near the wall and the swift tactical exchanges as Chiquite or Melchior earns applause from a bright beret wearing referee and cheering crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beret
Chiquite
Melchior
Shea tree draws commercial attention in West Africa
A remarkable shea tree in western Africa attracts commerce by yielding prized nuts and a butter used locally and now exported to Europe. European butter makers already utilize the product, suggesting future commercial importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Africa
Europe
Mocking Bird Noted for Voice and Imitation Skills
The mocking bird is a native bird praised for its vocal powers and power to imitate other birds and various sounds. Its voice ranges from the woodthrush’s clear tone to the eagle’s scream, described as full, musical, and capable of modulation.
Iron supply concerns spark debate on ore depletion
The article argues that fears of an iron famine are unfounded. It notes rising per capita iron use worldwide, potential future demand increases, and historic optimism about ore quality. It cites chemical engineering views that lower ore iron content spurs more ore, with tech advances reducing costs, likening this to copper and other metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Africa
Chemical Engineering
Builder of Pagoda Lexicon of Merit
The Burman who amasses wealth must also gain merit. A pagoda bears a marble slab detailing his expenditure, and he prefers to be addressed as Builder of a Pagoda, declaring to his wife the title before onlookers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Percy & Small’s
Joseph S. Zeman
Mrs
Addie D. Marston
Texas
THE
Texas List
G. B. Drake
A. R. Weber
G. R. Copland
W. Laing
C. ML Schubert
M. J. Hekking
H. Mallard
H. Brousseau
H. Armstrong
G. Kistler
A. Slavin
J. Crawshaw
KE. Varney
T. Mateer
F. Brackley
G. A. D'Arcy
J. F. Carvill
IR. Sinclair
H. MclLeod
J. Herbert
R. Grange
W. Franci
J. Foote
T. J. Raymond
T. Moody
D. Fareh
H. Pendleton
H. Friedricks
S. Brigham
A. Angus
C. Burnham
A. Alton
I. Redding
C. Watson
H. W. Stovold
A. P. Wyman
H. FE. Mank
Guy Hathaway
Gardiner
Samuel Levine
Bath Department Store
Orrin F. Frye
Ralph C. Whitehouse
Lewiston
Frank Bowher
William McMullin
Bath Tron
Proctor Hagan
W. S. Newell
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Maine
Arthur Willis
City
Southport
Arthur C. Lemont
Fred Malcolm
Warren
S. Kingsley
Malcolm
Son
Florida
Ss. T. Annis
Leighton & Mitchell Co
Lincoln and
Academy Streets
Mrs. Annis
Frank E. Southard
Frances Southard
Wellesley
Turrentine
Methodist Centenary Movement
Beacon Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesley Church
First Baptist Church
Fred Larrabee
Herbert B. Worrey
Will White
Alice Lemieux
Eugene Dodge
Evelyn
Dorothy Tarbox
France
Belgium
Red Cross
John W. Needton
Tarbox
Reocar
Amyong
Lee Hooker
Bangor
Koppenheimer Clothes
America
John J. Desmond
C.pyrighs
Rappenhelmeg
Conley
Conley’s Specialty Store
the Mocking Bird
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