Patten of Bath Laid to Rest in Public Tribute
The Bath Independent mourns John O. Patten at 38, praising his generous nature and lifelong service. The obituary recalls his kindness to the poor, leadership in Maine journalism, and unselfish support for colleagues and friends amid health struggles and public duties.
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Arizona Sunday
John O. Patten
Bath
Arizona
Mr. Patten
Sons of Bath
Independent
Times
Jack
Jack” Patten
Ata
Brunswick Telegraph
Earth
Transfers Open Call for City Line Transfer Checks
The Independent urges the Electric Company to issue transfer checks to city line patrons to reach L E and E R R destinations without extra tickets. It notes public support and potential popularity for the railroad by granting this favor now while dismissing concerns about Iron Works entering the Shipbuilding Trust.
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Electric Company
New Meadows Inn
Jake's
Brunswick
Shipbuilding Trust
Bath Iron Works to Add Vast New Machine Shop
Work was begun at the Bath Iron Works on the foundation for the addition to the new machine shop, which will make, when completed, a magnificent brick structure 320 by 100 feet, the largest building of the kind in Maine, supplied with all modern improvements, including the latest machinery.
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Bath Iron Works
Maine
Comedy at Qua Corner Grocery Sparks Local Drama
In Bath the Rosy Cheeked Proprietor at Qua Corner Grocery chats with customers while a Short Fat Man and Long Thin Man arrive. A erased blackboard cartoon mocks Bath politicians, showing King William and Littlefield in a pig wagon with Lewiston banners, provoking comments from shop regulars.
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America
Cuba
England
Chas. E. Littlefield
William
See
O. Fuller
Theckland
Pickwick Club debates Bath water saga and city policy
The piece lampoons Bath civic water history led by a witty club figure, tracing a century of misguided contracts. It contrasts influential bodies and intelligent citizens with the Bath Pickwick Klub that championed a flawed system, foreshadowing ongoing town disputes and public critique.
DROWNED RIDER FALLS INTO DOCK NEAR FERRY
Edwin Crummett a year switchman for the M O R R in Waterville fell from a ladder while trying to board the ferry Hercules. He drowned in the dock as watchman failed to catch him with a pole. His body was recovered two hours later and taken to Waterville for burial. He was 28 years old and left a widow and young daughter.
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Edwin Crummett
Vassalboro
Hercules
Benj. Fogg
Robert Shea
Drummett
Merrill
Groner Ballou
Portland
Waterville
Pattern Parted Hits Granville Lemont in Shop Accident
While making a sleeve pattern at a turning lathe running 1000 revolutions per minute a dog mechanism failed. The pattern parted and a piece of wood struck Granville T. Lemont across the nose and right cheek, stunning him and causing brain concussion. He was found in a pool of blood and taken home.
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Granville T. Lemont
Mr. Mont
Bright
Bath marks 90th birthday of venerable Charles Davenport
Next Tuesday commemorates the 90th anniversary of Bath resident Charles Davenport birthday. Davenport remains in good health and more vigorous than many younger men, handling considerable business for his age.
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Bath
Charles Davenport
Brights Hacks On Duty Day And Night
On duty day and night careful drivers receive prompt courteous service from BRIGHT who never misses calls or trains. This item emphasizes reliability and punctuality of the hack service run by Geo. Bright with a focus on attentive transportation.
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Geo. Bright
Bright
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Rochester
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L. P. Hazeltine
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Diamond Spring
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Webber
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Elm Street
Ana
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A. J. Snow
First Nat'l Bank
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Bertie
Moenney
Sagadahoo
Fanny Mitchell
Herbert W.mckenney
Union Insurance Company of Philadelphia
Penn
Hollinshead
E. B. Donnell
F. J. Hinckley
Popham Beach
Rockledge
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