West Bath Road Tensions Ahead Over Seasonal Repairs
Contained in the West Bath item, residents warn of potential action by county commissioners if the road to the Sabine area remains neglected. Authorities face scrutiny over past repairs and drainage fixes, with Sabine summer residents fearing a move to form a village corporation if neglect persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Cleugh Farm
Sabine
West Death
Bireh Point
Westpath
Dorothy Jeannette Totman dies at twenty after First Communion
On the feast of the Holy Innocents Friday December 28 Dorothy Jeannette Totman youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles V Totman entered life eternal after receiving Holy Communion the day before. Bright friendly dutiful and devoted to home she graduated Morse High School class of 1916 first in her class and showed large promise before her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
In Memoriam Note on Innocents Day Prayer
Abundant usefulness described, but God chose another use for her. Her death leaves an emptiness felt by many, while the Innocents Day prayer gains new meaning with lines urging mortification of vices and steadfast faith unto death to glorify thy holy name. The text emphasizes purity of heart.
Gilman S Briggs 89 dies in Bath after illness
Gilman S Briggs aged 89 died at his home 702 Middle Street Bath Saturday evening after a several week illness. Born Castine son of John W and Eliza Dodge Briggs he sailed from Bath early life and later ran a stevedoring business. He never married and is survived by nephew Henry D Briggs of Lynn Mass. Funeral from Universalist Church at 2 pm Tuesday with burial at Maple Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilman S. Briggs
Castine
John W
Eliza Dodge Briggs
Bath
Henry D. Briggs
Lynn
Mass
Universalist Church
Maple Grove Cemetery
Edwin Totman of Richmond Dies After Illness
Edwin Totman, a prominent Richmond resident born June 14, 1840, died Sunday at his North Pleasant Street home after a week of illness. A Civil War veteran of the 24th Maine Regiment, he served as Richmond’s selectman and tax collector, led the Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society, and held a long official post with Gardiner and Richmond Mutual Fire Insurance. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Minniel L. Waldron and Martha J. Totman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Totman
Richmond
North Pleasant St
Mr. Totman
Totman
Board of Selectmen
24Th
Maine
Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Gardiner and Richmond Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Minniell. Waldron
Martha J. Totman
John Stratos dies after long illness in Bath
John Stratos, born in Spata Greece in 1860, died Wednesday evening after a valvular heart disease. A pioneer Greek fruit dealer in Bath since 1901, he was remembered as generous and devout. Funeral held Friday at 11 a.m. in Clarke undertaking room with burial service by the local Greek priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stratos
Spata
Greece
Bath
Jennie Kakos
Boston
Spelios Karkos
Hil
Stratos
Clarke Undertaking Room
Lewiston
Three jurors named for county court in Cathance
This week in Bowdoinham names B R Temple W W Brown and Gilbert Manwaring were drawn as jurors for the January term. The report notes extreme cold from 20 to 38 below zero, local furloughs for Harvey Ames and Perley Currier who returned to the U S Arsenal, and a busy town with church meetings and Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Ames
Perley Currier
Watertown
Mass
U. S. Arsenal
F. K. Jack
Edwin Totman
Richmond
B. R. Temple
W. W. Brown
Gilbert Manwaring
Georgie Chapman
James Howland
Howland
Nathan Leavitt
C. 'E. Williams
Santa Claus
Epworth League
M. E. Vestry
Ruth McEwen
Leona Risteen
Thomaston
Long Branch Farm
Gretchen’ Chadwick
Portland
Childrens’ Hospital
Tregembo
North Jay
R. Id. Purinton
F. W. Elliott
H. D. Cornish
Horace Millay
Bath
Chas. Blair
Fairfield
IS. of V
Florence Robinson
Daisy Mealey
Annie Leavitt
Addie Pierce
Eulalias Sedgley
Mary Webber
E. Lancaster
Emma Ferguson
Flora Leavitt
Ruby Blanchard
Ida Blanchard
Alice Edgecomb
Elizabeth Bishop
Elizabeth Newton
Herbert Pierce
Mary Pratt
the Red Cross
The Stamped We Now Have Cannot Longer Be Obtained
The fragment notes a decline in availability and suggests that similar quality and price are no longer obtainable. Further context missing prevents full clarification of item, source, or timeline.
Swastika Exchange To Bath Ladies For Christmas Tree Event
A Bath party braved zero weather to visit Popham on Saturday. They arrived in closed cars, had dinner at one, and smoked in the mess room as a special privilege. A Christmas tree with gifts, hospital tour, and Society Hall entertainment followed with solos, mandolin numbers, and dances. about 80 people benefited from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham
Society Hall
Davis
Frances Rideout
Mary Elliott
Brunswick
Bob Stetson
Madelyn Chase
Frances Cummings
Jennie Sawyer
Margaret Torrey
Louise Robinson
Miriam Kimball
Bath
Pythian Officials Elected at Acadia Lodge Meeting
Officers of Acadia lodge K of P were nominated and elected at a Thursday meeting in G A R Hall. Chancellor commander Walter L. Moshier heads the slate with Theodore M. Larson as vice commander and Cyrus W. Longley as keeper of records. Others include William McKenzie prelate and Frank H. Beals master of work and William Mann master of finance. Fred D. Hill exchequer and Harold Jaquith master at arms named. Guards Held by Fred E K Witham and Edward H Hartwell. Delegates William Mann and Frank H Beals to grand lodge with Harry H. Donnell and Edward A. McLellan as alternates. Harry N. Donnell named trustee for three years. Sewing Circle meets with Mrs. Red King. Mrs. W. G. Small noted as visiting Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acadia Lodge
K. of P
G.A.R. Hall
Walter L. Moshier
Theodore M. Larson
Cyrus W. Longley
William McKenzie
Frank H. Beals
William Mann
Fred D. Hill
Harold Jaquith
Fred EK
Witham
Edward H.hartwell
Grand Lodge
Harry H. Donnell
Edward A. McLellan
Harry N. Donnell
Liberty Income Tax Explained for 1917 Returns
Washington outlines the 1917 war revenue act with income and excess profits taxes. File between today and March 1, pay by June 15. rates vary by filing status and income, with surtaxes and installments available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Internal Revenue
Washington
Internal Revenue Collector
Congress
Treasury
Roper
Texas ships lead in praise of Bath shipyards output
The steamers Maine and Rhode Island built by Texas Steamship Co have earned high praise after recent government handover. Maine carried barbed wire to Italy and returned with acclaim for its builders, while Rhode Island departed with hay, ammunition and cars for allies. Their speed exceeds expectations and they prove seaworthy beyond prior hopes. A caution urges readers to consult a plumber for hot water boiler questions during cold weather to prevent hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Steamship Co
Bath
Maine
Rhode Island
Italy
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Rienview Devonshire
Pleischer
Hank Pleischer
Brunswick, Maine
Aeble
L. Farnhamco. Inc
Elm St
D. M. Humphreys & Co
O.K
Dorothy J. Totman
Gilman
Briggs
Bowdoinham
E. C. McFarland
Cathance
Ing
Ava Cornish
Rupert Miller
Mrs
A. M. Cornish
The
Sunshine Society
C. A. Newton
W. L. Bonney
T. W. Fogg
Annie Dion
Hazel Cornish
Margaritte Brown
Mary Brown
Margaritte
Wiscasset
Arthur Stanwood
Shaw Auld Co
Julia Pennell
Frank Currier
Erland Rogers
Sophia Niles
Rogers
E. C. ‘McFarland
de Forest Pratt
McFarland
Robert and
Clarence
Massachusetts
G. A. R. Post
Littie
Bethel
Wood
Washington,d. C
National Cemetery
E. F. Jackson
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Hardy
Bowdoinham Post Road
Prof. Staples
Staples
George Jack
Ida Purington
Ada
Walter Purington
W Terville
Red Cross
Mak
James Millay
Harold Purington
Crocker
Myrtle Jack
Lester Longfellow
William Tregembo
Jay
B. B. Douglass
Rotheus
Murray Club of Universalist Church
Eva Pratt
Cosmopolitan Club
Ingersoll
A. G. Page Company
Egint
Swastika Exchange
Lord’s Missionary Band
Red King
Court St
W. G. Small
National Defense
Campaign of
Education
Texas
Victor
Victrolas
Columbia Grafonolas
Mikelsky’s Music Store
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