Old Days on the Bath Branch Continues
A continued reminiscence recounts long service by Bath area bridge and maintenance crews. It highlights Blake and Curtis era workers, later iron bridge replacements, lingering veterans, and life on work trains. Notable names include Blake Woodside Staples Mountfort Merriman Melcher Williams and several conductors and engineers who shaped Bath’s rail history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Corydon Curtis
J. D. Pennell
Edward Woodside
John Green
Benjamin W.chandler
R. W
Wells
Seth Reedy
Charles Murray
Josiah H. Staples
Rufus Smith
William S. McManus
John Hodgdon
Frank Carey
Willian’ Berry
William’ Mountfort
Edwin Bowker
Stephen Winslow
Thomas Ross
William 7. Blake
Hiram Merriman
Frank Darington
Vis
Reuben Blake
Josiah Staples
William Montfort
Thomas Melcher
Vintage Elixir Ad and Probate Notice Blend
An old advertisement touts Dr True's Elixir as a trusted laxative and worm expeller for children, claiming quick relief from worm symptoms, constipation, and digestive distress. The ad anchors with a household tone and a price line of 400, 60e, 81.20. The second fragment is a Maine probate notice dated 1922, outlining Mary V Lakin’s estate, heirs, and an executor, with court scheduling and publication directives in Bath Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro
Maine
Sageelaine
John F. Lakin
Mary’ V. Lakin
Bath
Festate
Tole Po Pachin
Predorich
Leon
Dalia
Wotton
New York City
Calif
Set
Addie Carson
Tortlind
Florence Sellers
Mechanie Falls
Berthe Peene Ambon
Titena Crosty
Mechanic Falls
Pero Ji
Mont Beod
Tom F. Lakin
Sapeetitaie
Court of Probate Notices From Sagadahoc County 1922
In Bath Sagadahoc County Maine probate notices announce first and final accounts for J Edward Hughes administrator of J Edward Stinson estate Woolwich Edith M Trott estate Henry W Hanson administrator Edith Trott Samuel Hansen Bath estate Tam Deering appointed executrix of Frank M Deering estate Bath with probate hearings set for April 1922 and March 1922 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
James S. Lowell
Sagadahioc
Sagadahoc
Henry W. Hanson
Edith M. Trott
Tames
Lowell
Samuel Hansen
Amess. Lowfli
Tatu Deering
Frank M. Deering
Sagadahoe
Tlarrett FE. Morse
Herbert O. Morse
Ordfred
Joseph M., Trott
Hattie I. Lermond
Date
J. Parker Morse
Richard Mann
Phipnsburg
Subordinates Elected in Bath City Council Meeting
The Bath city council organized with officers and committees, naming Oliver Moses as finance chair and John N. Taylor as a representative. Seven assistant assessors were appointed for wards, with specific names and compensation set. Provisions were made for hearings on utility poles and a census of residents, births, and vehicles for taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox & Lincolf
Charles H
Cahill
Anseseor
Tatles
Oliver Moses
John Shai
Arthur K. Purington
Arthur W. Brown
J. Edward Drake
Charles C. Durham
Herbert J. Edgecomb
Charles R. Farnham
Herbert L. Grinnell
George W. Hilton
Ernest F. Kelley
Allen A. McDonald
James ©. Mulligan
James E. Mitchell
Charles R. Oliver
Alton L. Tripp
William H. White
Joseph L. Higgins
Arthur
Harold S. Walker
Henry BR. White
Edward Sewall
Mark W. Sewall
Costello P. Hall
Sidney R. Walsh
William F. Sawtelle
Frank M. Otley
Harry W. Thebeau
George FE. McKay
Flores C. Wellman
John R. McDonald
Matthew McQharrie
Teter
A Olinto
Herbert I. Grindell
Joseph Webster
Walter F. Abbott
Charles I. Oliver
Alonzo A. Morse
Board of Aldermen
Board of Highways and Sewers
Common Council
John N. Taylor
Torrey
Pres
Crosman
Board of Common Council
Moses
Taylor
Central Maine Power Co
Robinson's Lane
Bruce Street
Aldermanic Chamber
Maine
William D. Coombs
Hirey W. Thebeau
George W. Thistle
James A. Hain
Burke
Austin
Legro
Dean
Bragg
Beerwort
Morse
Thebeau
Jones
Howe
Trott
Purington
Miller
Sampson
Athletics
Newell
Hayes
Ledyard
Sewall
Baxter
Dunton
Deering
John W. Gilmore
Mayflower time close at hand in Bath area
The notice describes local interest in Mayflowers and arbutus blossoms in nearby woods as Bath residents anticipate hikes to collect them. It also contains a lengthy probate petition from Alton R. Covell of Bath seeking administration of the estate of Lillian R. Covell, detailing heirs and court dates in Sagadahoc County, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Sagadahoc
Alton R. Covell
Bath
Lillian R. Covell
Esther M. Johnson
Islesborough
Almatia Macey
Wilder
Grace Meservey
Owls Head
Rose Gray
Rockport
Anid
Prices of Onions Highest of the Year in Bath
Onions in Bath reach a yearly peak retailing at 12 cents a pound, up from six cents a year ago, with wholesale bag lots at 11 cents. Scarcity and late Texas crops push prices higher as imports from Egypt and Argentina arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
United States
Egypt
Texas
Lone Star
Pomona Grange Hosts West Bath Meeting with State Master
West Bath Grange entertained Saga of Houghton County Pomona Grange with visitors from across the country. Special guest State Master W. J. Thompson of South China attended as the program included opening, greetings, a fifth degree, readings, a history of West Bath Grange, and a series of songs, readings, and tableaux. The next meeting will be with Enterprise Grange of Richmond on April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Enterprise Grange of
Richmond
Corliss Returns From Florida Visit
Charles A. Corliss has returned from a six week trip to Florida where he toured Winter resorts and principal cities along the coast and interior. He found prices high near resorts and did not buy land. He favors Florida mainly to escape northern winters but was not impressed overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Corliss
Florida
Mr. Corliss
Brunswick
Corliss
Maine
Thursday Night Radio Programs On WJZ And Other Stations
Radio listings outline Thursday evening programs across stations WJZ Newark WBZ Springfield WGI Medford Hillside and WVP Fort Wood. Featured are Little Jack Rabbit stories astronomy lessons by Gaylor Johanson Montclair Glee Club concert Paul Haeussler recital and various vocal instrumental performances with noted contributors and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WJZ
Newark
N. J
David Corey
New York Evening Mail
Gaylor Johanson
Macmillan Co
Montclair Glee Club
Mark Andrews
Charlotte Hamilton
Herbert Greib
Paul Haeussler
Brooklyn
KDA
Pittsburgh
Trinity Episcopal Church
Frank Hl. Nelson
Christchurch
Cincinnati
Banker
Farmer
J. T. Holdsworth
Bank of Pittsburgh
Mass
Owen B. Ames
WVP
Signal Corps
U.S.A
Fort Wood
N. Y.C
Vivyen Levett
Mayflowers and the Spring Maiden Legend in Bath
A Bath segment recounts Whittier's The Mayflowers linking flowers to Pilgrims' hope after winter. It retells an old legend of Winter Manitou facing the Spring Maiden whose sunlit talk shrinks him to water and leaves, with flowers hidden for children to find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
Bath
Winter Manitou
Manitou
The Torture of Indigestion Advertisement
An old advertisement explains indigestion as stomach churn and gastric digestion. It touts Fruit-a-tives fruit juice tablets as a cure, claiming they strengthen stomachs and digestion and price details: 50 cents a box, six for 2.50, trial 25 cents, from Fruit-a-tives Limited in Ogdensburg New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N. Y
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New England
Ien
Till Wammond
SK. & Tous
Androscoggin
Teoyard
Reguiaar
Popsham
George
Lisbon
Bill
Jules Fairbrother
Dexter
Mid St
Fred Williams
Lewton-Bath
Portland
Egineer
Hammond Hind
Wm. Sewall
Bath Yard
Frank Foster
Hilly Carroll
Billy
Woodfords
Deering Junction
Yarmouth
State OF Maine
Saendahne
Mathino
Faresik
Sagada
Opomty
Belack
William F. Dunitam
Phe
Virgil Wopape
Rath Aa
Guanty
Samadahne
Lizzie M. Vaselot
Ratt
Saga
Apa
William PF. Ditniam
Jud Tunkins
William F. Duntiam
Roeister
William. P. Dunham
Sagadanoc
Rupert H. Baxter
James Stowel
Duntiam
James 5S. Lowell
William F. Dunham
James S, Lowell
William F
Dunham
George Y. Spinney
Arrowsic
Edwin C. Upton
Annandale
Hudson
New York
Toshua F. Upton
Phippsburg
Elizabeth M. Oliver
A.D
Joseph M. Trott
Ath
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Said County
Anna I
Ferdinand
Margaret F. Sinclair
Georgetown
Forendon
Attes William F. Dunham
Sawadahae
Charles H. McIntire
Sarah T. McIntire
James S. Lowflli
William F. Dunstam
Register
Willard M. Colby
County of Sagadahoc
Sarah J. Colb
Board of Assessors
William 8. Newell
Roscoe I’ Ham
Amos W. Butler
Rath
Said
F. Dunham
State OF
George FE. Smith
Roselia F. Smith
Henry D. Smith
George F. Smith
Daisy S. Hinckley
Sadie S. Drake
Lexington
Sagadahoec
Fred H. Thompson
Causine
J._G. Holland
Sagadaoc
Flora A. Hathorn
Woolwich
Joann
Tibbetts
George W. Tibbetts
Colusa
Sagadahoc. Ss
Jelly H. Thompson
M Sreadahoe
Saradehee
A. D
Attes Willam F. Dunham
Marshall W. Trafton
Rachel J. Trafton
Norman H. Trafton
Gardiner
George BR. Trafton
Albion O. Trafton
Florence Meader
Philadelphia
Marshall M. Trofton
Marshali
W. Trafton
Arthur J. Dunton
Saradahoé
Alton P. Reed
Ira W. Lewis
William PF. Dunham
Thomas McDougall
Thomas McDouugall
City Hospital
St. Mary's Church
Sagada- Oc
Nellie W. Percy
Frank H. Percy
Nellie W. Dpercy
Sewall W. Percy
Edward O. Cutler
New London
Conn
Langdon
S. Simons
Brookline
William FE. Hogan
Savadahoc
Sagecesahon
William
Sagadance
Ada L. Marston
Lizzie Brown
Ada I. Marston
Edward Brown
Harriet M. Fisher
Moore's Mill
DA L. Marston Sagadahoc. Ss
William FF. Dunham
James .S. Lowell
Pomona Grange
West Bath Grange
Annie Stackpole
Eula Wright
Harry Peterson
Fred Wright
Lillian Lemont
Reading
Hope Ward
EE. C. Patten
O. FB. Rogers
Lillian Rogers
Cora Martin
Louise Trish
Rev. M. DD
Webster
William White
Radiophone
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