New Meadow's Island to Host 80 Girl Summer School
Hon. E. W. Hyde acted as agent in selling 33 acre Long Island in the lower New Meadows Bay to E. L. Montgomery and R. A. Kane of Natick High School for a summer school for 80 girls. The site near Foster's Point will host buildings this June with Montgomery, former Morse High principal, moving his eastern summer school there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hyde
Long Island
New Meadows
E. L. Montgomery
R. A. Kane
Natick, Mass
Foster’s Point
Montgomery
Morse High School
J. C. Mulligan
H. W. Howard
E. L. Thebeau
Boothbay Camp
Kennebec
Bath
Fifty Years Wed Mr and Mrs George H W Barton
Mr and Mrs George H W Barton observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. They returned from a trip to Freeport and Portland and were guest of honor at a special anniversary dinner in Portland. Both natives of the city they have long resided here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. W. Barton
Freeport
Portland
Mrs. Barton
E. L. Dunscombe
Oliver Moses Operated in Boston for Acute Appendicitis
Oliver Moses, treasurer of the Worumbo Mfg. Co., of this city, underwent an operation last Friday night at 11 oclock at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston for a sudden attack of appendicitis. He left the previous Saturday to pass the condition and is reported resting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Moses
Worumbo Mfg. Co
Peter Brentingham
Boston
Illness Forces Train Stop and Sudden Surgery in Boston
Holiday travelers in Boston and New York split weekend visits with a Friday return to Boston for New Year’s Eve at the Copley Plaza Hotel. Mr. Moses fell ill on the train and was attended by Dr. Fred B. Percy of Brookline upon arrival. An operation was performed that night by Dr. Homer, a noted Boston physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Copley Plaza Hotel
Moses
Fred B. Percy
Brookline
Homer
Park League Standings Shake Up In Pars Series
Hyde Windlass and Moose share first in the Pars League as Moose climbs from third. Orioles overtake Knights of Columbus to seize second division lead. First division remains tightly bunched with no postponed games as round two begins. Official standings list Monday rankings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Windlass
Moose
Orioles
Knights of Columbus
Fisherman Refuses Shorts Lobsters and Breaks Them
Down river a fisherman who opposed a new lobster size rule defends his catch by breaking the short lobsters’ backs before releasing them. Nearby neighbors accused him of defying the law as he hauled pots. In other notes, William M. White, a railroad brakeman, was killed on Christmas Day at Wiscasset and was a nephew of a former Rockland deputy sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. White
M.C.R.R
Wiscasset
White
Rockland
Bath
Household Remedies Advertisements Inspire Cures
A collage of old time ads promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil Burdock Blood Bitters and Deans Regulats with small price tags. Claims include pain relief skin itching and general health, urging simple lifestyle and exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Pulpit Wit Recalls Evanglist and a Timed Sermon
A Corliss Street meeting ended with some depart ing congregants and a traveling evangelist who quipped he would not preach to traveling congregations. The column recalls Chancellor Day of Wesley Church in Syracuse who once preached exactly 200 minutes, finishing on time with his watch on the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss St
Wesley Church
Chancellor Day
Syracuse
Wesley
Dr. Day
Bath Shoe Co. Creditor Meeting Elects Trustee
The first meeting of creditors for the Bath Shoe Co. was held in the office of referee William T. Hall. Attending were Wood, Brigham, Briggs of Lewiston, attorneys Hyde Oliver Reed Coombs Ralph Hughes Perow and stenographer. Edward W. Bridgham elected trustee, with appraisers Church ill Johnson and Humphreys chosen. The meeting adjourned to February 17 for officer examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Shoe Co
William T. Hall
Stanley W. Wood
Edward W. Brigham
Edgar M. Briggs
Lewiston
E. W. Hyde
Charles H. Oliver
Fred B. Reed
Charles A. Coombs
Roy A. Ralph
George E. Hughes
Augustus Perow
Edward W. Bridgham
George A. Churchill
Howard B. Johnson
Fred W. Humphreys
Fire at South End Destroys Washington Street Grocery
A Sunday dawn blaze leveled the Washington Street grocery near Gahan's bridge in Ocala. Owner W Alvin McDonald, new to the shop, occupied the building only months. former proprietor Elbridge F Wright. The fire, seen by Mrs. Charles Plant, spread quickly and no stock or structure could be saved. McDonald, a rheumatic, took indoor work in the burned stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gahan’s Bridge
Washington St
W. Alvin McDonald
Chebeague Island
Elbridge F. Wright
Charles Plant
High St
South End
McDonald
Birthday party marks Mrs Gilbert's 78th year at Beacon Street
A pleasant gathering occurred Saturday at 73 Beacon Street celebrating Mrs William Gilbert turning 78. Guests included four of her children and many friends and she shared entertaining needlework and reading without glasses. She enjoys reading the Boston Post and latest books and has six children, 18 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gilbert
Beacon St
Boston Post
Lemont and Kirschner Tie The Knot In Lewiston Home
Miss Vivien Marie Lemont daughter of Mr and Mrs Lucius M Lemont Middle Street and Lewis Kirschner of Lisbon Falls an employee of the Lewiston Augusta and Waterville Street Railway Company were married at the bride’s parents home. Rev D L Wilson of Central Congregational Church performed the ceremony. Mrs Kirschner is a Morse High School graduate. They will reside in the Foye residence on North Street and have many friends’ best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barton
Barton
Ida Louise Oliver
Wesley Methodist Church
Cyrus W. King
David Crocker
Washington St
H. A. Duncan
George F. Stacy
Annie Cook
Joseph E. Anderson
William Corliss
Portland
Daughters of Revolution
Evening Star Lodge
Little Sunshine Society
Central Congregational Church
George W. Barton
Vivien Marie Lemont
Lucius M. Lemont
Middle St
Lewis Kerschner
Lisbon Falls
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville St. By. Co
D. L. Wilson
Kirschner
Morse High School
Obituary Edward C. Purington Dies in Brunswick
Edward C. Purington died just before midnight December 31 at his home in Brunswick after a brief pneumonia illness. A 20 yearRailway Mail Service employee on the Boston Bangor route, he fell ill on duty and left his car in Brunswick. A native of Bath, son of the late John L. Purington, he attended Bath High School class of 1888. Survived by wife Marion Luce, son Clarence, and brothers John N. Purington and Arthur K. Purington. He belonged to Brunswick Baptist Church and was mourned by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Purington
Brunswick
Boston
Bangor
City
John L. Purington
Bath High School
Marion Luce
George W. Luce
Clarence
John N. Purington
James F. Will
Mrs Emma Gilmore Death of Bath ship captain’s widow at 80
Mrs Emma Gilmore widow of Capt. Gilmore who commanded the Ellen M. Goodspeed and other Bath ships died last Wednesday at Capt E H Marwick's Farmington home aged 80. Her remains were taken to Sangerville for interment beside her husband who died 20 years ago. She left two brothers in England, had no children, and was born in England. She married Capt. Gilmore in New York at age 15 and sailed widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Gilmore
Bath
Ellen M. Goodspeed
E. H. Marwick
Farmington
Sangerville
England
City of
New York
Woolwich
Obituary Notice for John S. Jaques
John S. Jaques died last Friday at about 75. A Boston resident for 20 years, he formerly lived in this city and worked in rigging. Survived by wife and son Galen. He was a member of Solar Lodge No. 14 F and A M. Body brought to Bowdoin for interment. Galen Hinckley is a nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Strout
Solar Lodge
Boston
John S. Jaques
Anurie touted as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble
A reader endorses Anuric Tablets from Dr. Pierce as the best kidney remedy for backache, frequent urination, and rheumatism. The notice cites tests at Dr. Pierce’s hospital claiming 87 times the relief and invites readers to obtain a trial or 50 cent package, with optional water sample analysis by the chemist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Anurie
Pierce
Henry A. Love
Dr. Pierce’s Hospital
Parish Meeting Reports and Elections At First Baptist
The annual parish meeting of the First Baptist Society elected officers including Clerk J Edward Pomeroy and Treasurer W H White. Committees for music flowers ushers and prudential affairs were formed and redecorating and lighting costs were covered by reports showing a small deficit. Joseph J Flanagan promoted to commercial agent for Maine with Bangor HQ effective Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Society
Brotherhood
L. A. Low
Cedric Martin
H. W. Moulton
H. W. Houlton
Prudential Committee
Arthur J. Dunton
J. Edward Pomeroy
Jennie A. Goodman
Esther White
Lily Pray
Arthur Stewart
W.C. Richards
Wes Union Telegraph Co
Joseph J. Flanagan
Rn Union
Maine
Bangor
Fatal Railroad Fall Kills Brakeman William White
Autopsy deemed unnecessary by Medical Examiner Dr G A Gregory of Wiscasset in the Christmas morning accident near the Hermon’s Pond wharf. William M White of Hermon’s Pond, a train brakeman, instantly killed when the freight rounded a curve. Both legs broken one foot crushed jaw broken and skull badly fractured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Gregory
Wiscasset
William M. White
Hermon’s Pond
White
Retiring New England Telephone official honored in Portland
Manager Arthur E Bishop attended the New England Telephone Co managers meeting in Portland last week where a handsome testimonial was presented to retiring commercial superintendent Frank L Rawson who retired Saturday. The ten page illuminated book bears the inscription To Frank L Rawson. The testimonial lauds his high esteem among the company and notes Eugene R Spear, Belfast and Rockland division manager, as the senior commercial employee in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Bishop
New England Telephone Co
Maine
Portland
Frank L. Rawson
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Rawson
Eugene R. Spear
Belfast
Rockland
Mrs. Joseph Webb Dies in Massachusetts Funeral Held
News from Quincy Mass reports the death of Mrs Joseph Webb Sunday night at her daughter's home Mrs Fred M Betts The Woolwich native leaves daughter Mrs Betts and sons Daniel L Webb and Winfred F Webb of Somerville Mass The body was brought to Woolwich for services at Day's Ferry Church Wednesday at two oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mass
Joseph Webb
Fred M. Betts
Woolwich
Betts
Daniel L
Winfred F. Webb
Somerville
Day’s Ferry
Mrs James Pinkham Dies in Buxton at 72
Mrs Mary Esther Hern Pinkham died at her son George Pinkham’s Buxton home December 28 at age 72. She leaves a son and a daughter married to Rev Austin Davis formerly of this city. A former Saco resident and School Street Methodist Church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Esther Hern
James Pinkham
Buxton
George Arthur Pinkham
Buxton Lower Corner
Austin I. Davis
Saco
School Street
Cottage Break-In at Georgetown Seizes Bedding and Furniture
Fred H. Stilphen, visiting his Georgetown summer cottage, found it broken into last week. Thieves gained entry through a large window and stole bedding and furniture, with an estimated damage around fifty dollars. He offers fifty dollars to bring the culprits to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Stilphen
Georgetown
Hatrance
Bath Residents Join Lewiston Brunswick Mérrymbling
Several Bath French citizens traveled to Lewiston and Brunswick to observe the old year ending and participate in merrymaking in those towns with local celebrations and customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Lewiston
Brunswick
Hogs Slain for Winter Larder at Aged Home
Two hogs about 350 pounds each were killed at the Home for Aged Couples and Old Men and will be used to stock the larder for the coming winter season.
L.F. Medicine for Appetite and Digestion
For poor appetite and weak digestion the ad promotes L. F. Medicine as a family remedy. It claims rest for the stomach and brief doctoring will restore appetite, digestion, and strength. Available as a 35 cent bottle from local stores or by writing L. F. Medicine Co. Portland, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F.”' Atwood
L. F.” Medicine Co
Portland
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Morse High
the Park League
P.C. Hyde Windlass
Bo Ww. Woodmen
Redmen
Orioles K. of C
Elmhursts
Epicures
P.C
M. Oliver Cutting
Williams
Frates
Martin
Tedford
Mann Billings
Miller
Daley Dickerson
Neal
Powell
Norman
Woodmen
M. Oliver
Sally of Evangelist
Lemont-Kirschner
Edward CO. Purington
Mrs
Emma Gilmore
John
Jaques
Albert Gross
Court Street
William B. Webster
William Staples
Ose Castoria
Chilaren Ory Pap Fletcher
Ohirare Ory
FLETC
Ens
Glastoria
Castori Ria
Dele Flame
C. M. Humphreys
Room
Sagadabock Block
Bath, Meso
Abs Elile Railroad
Rom
Maine Central Railroad
THD
Maine Central
F. Ss. c
Centre Street
Artis
Bath, Maine
Cyrus. W. Longley
Balun
Union Street
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