Reverend Wilmott Resigns Pastorate at Elliot Congregation
The Rev B A Wilmott offered his resignation as pastor of the Elliot Congregation in Texas due to health issues. A meeting was held to discuss the resignation and succession as plans were announced for a new pastor. A Thursday gathering will form a committee to review the process and appoint a replacement, with local church members and a residence move noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besjamiin
Bletcher Duurker
Willett
Elrareh
Chen
Walnut Avenue
Cora Fred
Feof
Bethany Enurei
Quines
Peepee
Voneenr
Char Chet
Dev
Marl Witlasett
Bath tourists return from winter in South
Mr and Mrs Harry U T Lawser drove from Mt. Petersburg Florida after a winter there. They faced a mix of excellent and poor roads on the return, with spring rains causing delays in two instances. The trip included extensive Florida travel before heading north, ending with an invigorated outlook. Mrs Hazell Wing and children visited Mrs Wing’s brother George Plophins in Saee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry UT. Lawser
Seturdas de Automobile
Mt. Petersburg
Fla
St. Peterrstris
Recall Blizzard of April 27 1871
One of the worst blizzards of the season hit on April 27 1871 as Water weather dumped heavy snow. Abram C York was born during the storm in Meadowbrook Phippsburg. Snow covered ground forced reliance on runners and caused property damage before a warmer spell ended the season.
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William York
Frank H. Beal
Brunswick Road
Meadowbrook
Phippsburg
Abram C. York
Brunswick benefits from Mrs Booker’s will
In Brunswick, the will of Mrs. Booker provides benefits to local residents. The document mentions heirs including Jhet of Spot Ad and others in the village, with executors and guardians named. Provisions include home improvements and gifts to church and community, and stipulations for the distribution of funds to Po rtals and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itin- Wien
Mars
Mortal C. Petes
Portal
Cnet Withias Tyre Sette
Tiger Eterie
Ta Booker
Drunswick
Bangs Thacher
Natori
Local Ladies Society Meeting Hosted on Winter Street Church
A listed group of attendees chaired by Mrs. Arthur Leisentelairmeen gathered Tuesday at the Winter Street Church near the meeters. Names include Mrs. Charles 1 Mhaisted, Mrs. Vhemas Slack, Mrs. Died Eaansens, Mrs. Charence Wo Mepse, Miss Nbugadd Carter, Mr. Francis Cooke, and other residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deiiae
Winter Street
Arthur
Leisentelairmeen
Charles
Mhaisted
Anthne
Laimpeon
Willen BR
Francis
Cooke
Hedehur
Mere
Arthur K. Por- Messeenn
Funeral Services of Late J. C. Varnum
The funeral for Civil War veteran and former alderman Joseph C. Varnum was held Wednesday at his home on Floral Street with Rev. Disid J. Wilson of Central Congregational Church officiating. Delegations from several fraternal orders attended and Knight Templar rites were conducted by Frag Vis Ge Cooke of Dunlap, with Melvin H. Beerwort as prelate. Burial was in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph €. Varnum
Dunlap
Melvin H. Beerwort
N. Gratz Jackson
August Walter
Charles Curtis
George Qciehks
Dintay
Vurial Wa
Oak Grove
Buildings Endangered by a Forest Fire Near East Neck
Residents of Nebteboner and adjacent towns fought a forest fire that burned over a hundred acres at East Neck. The blaze swept land owned by Sohn Pedg hing and threatened houses of Ralph Wallnder Trask, Dloomtell Ben ne, and Warren Dhall. Volunteers battled the flames for hours, saving several fort buildings and valuable pine growth.
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Nebteboner
East Neck
Neblebore
Sohn Pedghing
Ralph Wallnder Trask
Dloomtell Benne
Warren Dhall
Viens
Woolwich Grange to Host Supper Saturday Night
Woolwich grange members plan a supper next Saturday with brothers serving and clearing the dishes while women provide the program. A Med Cross meeting at Sagadater Ferry school house discussed Community Day May 21 and appointed committees led by Mrs Wilven Wright and Mrs J A Brown.
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Woolwich Grange
Med Cross
Sagadater Ferry
Vhore
Folerwin Bsdren
Wilven Wright
Msnager
Mere J. A. Vrown
Georgie Walker
Sipersheen
Polister Bee
Mae Giluere
Mere
Werdleyt
Meauriew Stythherrsie
Peres Vustdes
Mer- Leon Kelly
Mes
Walwin Moulton
Mariel Shea
Arrowsie
Clarence Derete
Cosmopolitan Club Sets May Wedding and Spring Sale
Cosmopolitan Club plans a May wedding production involving about 60 children and seeks public support. The annual Spring rummage sale is set for May 1. The club will discontinue Sunday afternoon hours until fall. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night. Daylight saving time starts next Monday for local mills and shoe factories, with Lewiston and Auburn clocks remaining standard. transit will adjust. Mrs Ralph Edwards departed for Boston after her daughter Ruth Heaton fell ill.
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Cosmopolitan
Cal
Sam Thumb
Lewiston
Auburn
Massacuusetts
Maine
Portland-Lewiston
Auburs
Ordination service progresses with scripture and prayers
Rev. Alice M. Whittier read Scripture and offered prayer while Rev. Ella G. Nash gave a brief address on the ordinance's significance. The service was impressive and beautiful. Next Sunday candidates to be baptized will join in fellowship at Bowdoinham Cap fist church, with the Lord's Supper to follow after the morning service and Sunday school.
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Co . Purinten
Helen Townsend
Portland
Mary Seavey
Kennebunk
Lena Skelton
F. 8. Adams
Lizzie Small
Bowdoin
Angie Tracy
Oakland
Kate Mulligan
Stella Randall
Margaret Hatch
K. Jack
EK. Wackett
Mildred
O. Purinton
L. Mosher
Helen Britt
Minnie Warren
Arthur Carr
Mazel
Beverly
Mas
Smere
Carr
FO AL Small
Mildred Ridley
North Say
Hazel Cornish
Wreddy Fellows
Dalton
Richmond
Wls. Given
Frank Heath
H. B. Williams
Topstrell
Mane
Wilson
Vert Fulton
Levi Leathers
Waterville
Milton Trott
Freeman Trott
Bath
LM Fowle
Carrie Merrill
Frances
James
Chapman
Emily Wideout
Massachusetts
Kenneth Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Connecticut
Archie Hanson
Lasmnes
Read Acres
Middle Road
S. AL Getehell
Merrymeeting Grange
Sagadahoc
Bowdoinhamn
F. Staples
Bowdoinham
Ormedy
Brunswick
A. Getchell
The
Baptist Church
Bowdeinham
H. UL
Alice M. Whittier
Ella G. Nash
Bowdoinham Capfist
Mysterious man jumps from office window at freight depot
Patrolman Rice fired a pistol shot at a man who leapt from a Mime Central freight depot window around dawn Friday. He vanished after fleeing along the wharves, with authorities believing the intrusion was deterred by the officer’s timely intervention.
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Pice
Maine Central
Seo
Mime Central
Mel Mice
Front
Rice
Bowdoinham Gossip and Local Happenings 1889 1890
Local items report Purington Duthaing shingles, five trout caught near Morse's, Sessions from Rumford and Upton from Bath visiting town. An entertainment titled Battle of Gettysburg to be shown at the town hall. Groves leaves Capt Maton’s, moving to Richmond. James Hayes visits from Richmond. A man’s body found at Brown's Point remains unidentified, likely a Stenneber accident victim. A wagon with a bull attracts crowds. Killaker remedy advertised. Sagadahoe County Pomona Grange holds a dinner and discussions. Capt James Milly returns from Phoenix, Arizona.
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Patley
Woo
Carr
Mor. Groves
Maton
Richmond
Boston
Grove
Brunswick
James Hayes
Sowdoinham
Sagadahoe County
Pomona Grange
Grange
James Milly
Bowdoinham
Tie
Phoenix
Ariz
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Bridge-Merrill
D. T. Percy & Son’s Department Store
Hades
Handsome
Mitral
Tati As
Punt
Assy Eneder
Jeor
Ceeter
Percy
SIAN
Searle
Andy
Elie
B. A. Wilmott
Johar
Devtor Ay Tern
Barnes Design
Mrs
Mildred Harley
New York
Summer Butterick Quarterly
Bath Department Store
Old Fool Home
J. C. Varnum
Woolwich
Corrie Main
Meedd
Silvester Gregors
Digcor
Florence Uiaker
PW. Baker
Vea Vuviles
Dechert Pevnn
Brogher
Mere Prank Carter
Liver- I
Tenn
Inex
Miedo
Neqiuasset
Woodbury Merrit
Son Sack Hive
Amd
Vernard Vreshs
Norssa
Alice Stinson
Meh
Cibo
Little Son
Rewkha
Harold Vist
Kester
Murphy’s Corner
Lilly
Maurier Wathorne
Kathleeny Crocker
Bixercice
Master Vietors
Robert Moulton
Mam Soule
Kenneth Soule
Raymond Catherine Sippelwoe
Whelia Burleigh Keeitay
Flanders Lilies
Roberta Hathorne
Vaoline Higgins
Pauline Wiggins
Sam Soule
Exereice
Clyde Soule
Linnette Brookings
Elva Corners
Raymond Hathorne
Terusihires
de Chad
Roberta Dathornse
Frank Brookings
Linnette Droolings
Whelon Brown
Cawrence Fogg
Vietrola Selection
Joy
Wileon Page
Erea Cnet Eee
Seeetione
Lee
Madelyn Higgins
Ulizabeth Stott
North
Cosmopolitan Club
Ralph Eaiwards
Hber
Ruth Heaton
Sherwin- Williams
C. W. Fisher
Stone Cottage
Lower High Street
M. O. Wright
Center St
Award Coal Co
Mere Point
Ernest A. Allan
O. Times Office
Winslow
Freeport
Senter
Aroostook Cobblers
W. S. Given CO
Bowdoinham Advertiser
Hall
Crockery
Hall’s Variety Store
Center Street
Bath, Maine
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