West Bath Grange Ladies Sew To Aid May Sale
The West Bath Ladies Sewing Circle met in the hall to finish items for the May sale including a quilt. Supper featured baked beans pickles cake and coffee and a large evening turnout supported by committees and longtime members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Ce Tin
Yes
Phueetien
Bey
Aiterestiba
Plorence Prish
Marion Ulupillier
Dazzie
Binar
Chice Henderson
Migjor Wilhaan Michall
Ebuer Rieh
Worthy Minstrey
Owen Rogers
Stanley Peterson
Wits Height
Roduce
Cis Furter
Corpet Sole
Dave Clenderson
Joseph Melrose
Mildred Wardasiel
Miss Munsey
Mr Melrose
Grange
Charles W. Clifford
Bowdoinham Baptists End Sessions With Resolutions
Bowdoinham Baptist association delegates met on Corliss Street and recorded a resolution urging the state convention date revert to September. They praised Corliss Street Church hospitality, endorsed missionary cooperation, and featured a pageant by Sundias school pupils titled Two Masters. Rev. Alte Page spoke on China mission work and medical units aiding evangelism. Association reports showed 25 churches, 1 net loss, 2 gains, next meeting in Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoinkane United Daptist Association
Corliss Street
Darel
Fresedd
Canal
Bowedornhiaie
Davypetist Association
Splicklers
Sundias School
M. Pegg
China
Ching
Nathalie Brown
Helen Page
Thelma Ringrose
Elizabeth Libby
Velmar Ayer
Virginia Royal
Marjorie Parker
Marion Clinch
Eleanor Cushing
Alte Page
Baptist Academy
Swatow
Rockport
South China
Brunswick
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Stimpson by Local Operators
Miss Bessie Stimpson, chief operator at New England Vel and Tel Co, was surprised at a party hosted by Mae and Nellie Congdon in Bronswielk. Guests enjoyed a full supper and cake with blue and white telephone decorations. Present: Stimpson and many local women. a white ivory toilet set was gifted and remarks were made by Miss Nelle Congdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Me Stimpson
New England Vel & Tel Co
Tada
Serence
Mae
Nellie Congdon
Price
Stimpsen
Congdon
Dronswick
Syibadie c
Nelle Congdon
Inel
Cora Savage
Miss Stimpson
Marguerite Hennessy
Margaret Poster
Verna Philbrook
Commercial Department
Two Former Mayors Avert Storm Damage
During a severe early morning storm in Bath, former mayors helped prevent major damage to Woolworth store glass. Capt. John A. Small, Patrolman Horace Pottie, and ex-chief of police Cahill joined forces to brace the awning and secure the frame while the store manager opened the mechanism. One large glass light was badly damaged and had to be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Woolworth
Sagadahoe Square
John A. Small
Ton
Charles Hi. Cahill
Colonial
Cahill
Horace Pottie
Stall
Pliss
Mesntine
Gliss
Divorces Decreed in Lincoln County
Lincoln County justice Morrill grants multiple divorces during the term. Featured case includes Ada Leighton vs Prominent Perth society figure and Adam Leighton amid allegations of cruel and abusive treatment. Additional decrees include Wesley of York from Tina Deve and others across Waldo and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Age Wiscasser
Morcill
AL Leighton
Perth
Dineband
Adam T. Leighton
Anthony
Lincoln County Supreme Court
Leighton
Leigh Bodames
Justice Morrill
Wesley
Tove
Southport
Tina Deve
Adiee PL
Ditton
Wiscasset
Joseph Pe Dalton
Massachusetts
Alta M. Brown
Arthie TL Brown
Wruldobore
Dora al Butler
Annie M. Kumebeth
Boothbay Harbor
Hen
Akiughter
Sikes
Notable Speakers at Springfield Conference Announced
Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania will discuss Making Aieriea Dry at the Methodist Men's Convention in Springfield Massachusetts. Senator Simeon J. Fess of Ohio will present The Rational Substitute for War. The event runs May 10 to 17 with 3000 delegates and features several bishops and editors as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Springfield
Massachusetts
Part I. Smith
Garland
Chicago
United States
Simeon J. Fess
Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mary
Sherwood Eddy
New York City
Edwin Hf. Tinghes
Toston
Francisco McConnell
Pittsburgh
Lincoln County Court Proceedings Summary
Lincoln County court records show Nornein Dodge of Newcrastle found guilty of lewdness and sentenced to three years in a state penitentiary as a first count. Dodge’s attorney was W. Dridehson of Daath. In State vs Drake of Boothbay, breaking and entering led to a directed verdict of not guilty. Drake was represented by Jol Everett of Massachusetts. Alonzo Curtis of Lath faced intoxication charges, and a driving while intoxicated second indictment was quashed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nornein
Dodge
Newcrastle
Uriel
Wiscasser
Hdaware W. Dridehson
Daath
Drake
Boothbay
Jol Everett
Msssechusetts
Alonzo Curtis
Lath
Agus. Curth
Three New Members Gain Admission to Colonial Club
Andrew Ro Cahill Abbott Ed Redlon and Mo OW Sewall were elected to membership at the Colonist club during the May meeting Monday night. The dance committee report was accepted and plans for the annual banquet at New Meadows Dan June 16 were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ro Cahill Abbott
Ed Redlon
Mo OW
Sewall
Colonist Club
J. BR. Hopkins
Frank Mo Talbot
Thrace Go Morse
Charles Holbrook
Dance Committee
New Meadows Dan
Transit of Mercury Visible in Maine at Sunset
Mercury appears as a small spot on the sun’s disk during a transit partly visible in Maine at sunset. The report notes Mercury leaving the sun’s disk as observers wonder about a wiggling object near the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Old English penny found during power work at Ryan's Nequasset
Alexander McDougall of Central Maine Power Co. uncovered an 1742 English penny while wiring a gasoline station at Ryan's Nequasset. The coin lay a short depth beneath surface and gleamed brightly after clearing. He plans to keep it as a pocket piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan’s
Nequasset
Alexander McDougall
Central Maine Power Co
Officials Named for Maine College Meet
The Maine Intercollegiate Track and Field Association met at Waterville to select officials for the annual championship meet on May 17 at Gareelon field Lewiston. A long list includes Referee William L. Garcelon and many judges, timers, clerks, marshals, and prize custodians from Bowdoin Bates Colby and Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Maine Intercollegiate Proyok and Field Association
Plotellélywood
Waterville
Phutsdiy
Gareelon Field
William L. Garcelon
Frank T. Briggs
Hichiard Walsh
Joseph DE. McCabe
Hugh Oh. Metrath
Bostons
Finist
Prank
Phillips
Porthind
Charles 4.Kinmer
Porth
James J. Walsh
Roger V. Snow
Austin Mc Goodwin
Woodbury Tlowe
Portland
John K. Stanley
Frank N. Whittier
Brunswick
George F. Parmenter
Frank N. McGrath
Boston
Charles Melkenwey
Linwood
So Darrein
Denjasmin
Porter Phonigpson
Bowdoin
John Gilman
Bates
Willian Pord
Colby
Rowe
Meine
Meniupten
Dites
Henry Johnson
Sturtevant
B. Kentine
University of Maine
Inspectoars
W.od
Ireland
Poviliod
Epl Myrifinan
Archer Jordan
Auburn
Frank Dpreli
Daniel S. Dexter
Ray Shaw
Norman Komas
Ted Sionall
Lawrence BB. Smyth
Banger
EF. S. Sprague
Crono
Karl S. Woodcock
Women to Sell Pinks for Mothers Day in Maine
The Maine Public Health association fundraiser organizes pink sales by three Parent-Teacher groups for Mothers Day. Districts cover the city with headquarters near Center Street and Morse High girls beginning at nine. Colored pinks are ordered due to last year’s disposal issues with white stems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Public Health Association
Western Union
Center Street
Carroll AL Deering
Russell Street
Robert Bo Hateh
Russell
Albert. BF. Austin
Center
Beacon Street
Scott M. Golder
Morse High
Maine Central Station
Ferry
Albion I. Corliss
Harry J. Litelield
W. A. Downing
Admon Ry Perry
Paving Differences Settled At Last
The Dromswick selectmen announce a settlement after conferences with representatives of the Notescooiein and Kennebec Street railway. The millwary will shape tracks to receive bituminous paving, the town to install paving from Pleasant to Mill streets, and the railroad to pay $2000 toward expenses. A single Cranch off curve will be built to permit granite block paving, with the town contributing to the east area and similar paving on the branch to the freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromswick Selectmen
Querneys
Nndtescoeein
Kennebec Street Railway
Maine Street
Pleasant
Mill Streets
Maine
Pleasant Streets
Hedrick Neagle and Diedvick Tie in Navy Church Nuptials
Stella Hedrick of Bath and Thaddeus Diedvick of Elkins wed Sunday at Navarene church with Rev George Riley officiating. Best man Thomas Bishop of Portland and Mrs Bishop as matron of honor. Guests included Mr and Mrs Freeze and Mr and Mrs Willis Mullen. The ceremony used the double ring rite. The groom, a paper marker and World War veteran, is son of the late Benjamin and Christina Hedrick. The bride, a bookkeeper, wore blue traveling suit with matching hat. They will reside at 120 Bedford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Mo. Neagle
Bath
Thaddeus Diedvick
Elkins
George J. Riley
Navarene Chureh
Highland Street
Thomas Bishop
Portland
Benjamin and
Christina Hedrick
Sagadahoc County fills quota for 1924 Citizens Camp
Postmaster AL W Owen Jr announces Sagadahoc County has two new accepted cadets for Devens, completing the eight seat county quota plus one extra. Names include Harold R Heypert George T Shaw Harold J Carter James I Wam Clifton G Melvin Charles W Soule Philip A Randall Kenneth R Webber and Donald B Wilson. The article explains Basie Red Blue and White courses and expected ranks upon graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL. W. Owen, Jr
Sagadahoe County
Military Training Camps Association
Devens
Sagandahoe
Harold R. Heypert
George T. Shaw
Richmond
Red Infantry
Harold J. Carter
Bath
Red Signal Corps
James I. Wam
White Infantry
Clifton G. Melvin
Charles HW. Soule
Richmond Basie
Philip A. Randall
Red Cavalry
Kenneth R. Webber Bowdeinham
Donald B. Wilson
Basie
Arm
Department of Service
Public Health Nurse Reports April Clinic Activities
Public Health Nurse Mis A Stevens filed April report noting 24 pupils examined and 45 home visits to school children. She lists 7 corrected defects, 10 class talks, 500 parent conferences, 70 notices, 8 school inspections, 6 dressings, 7 drills, dental care items, and several medical treatments including tonsils and adenoids, mastoid abscess, and a nervous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don A. Stevens
Kingsley
Stevens
Erveius SV Toms
Prisoners Bound for Thomaston Under State Escort
State Probation Officer Fish escorted four prisoners to the Maine state prison at Thomaston. Alfred Cronkite, an escapee from St John, is among them. Others include George W Lovell sentenced for assault and James Colson and Lesa Colson each for breaking and entering and larceny. The group traveled from Brunswick to Bath by train to board for Thomaston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish
Maine
Thomaston
Alfred Cronkite
St. John
No. D. Cronkite
Aroostook
George W. Lovell
James KL Colson
Lesa We. Colson
Supreme Judicial Court
Milsworth
Pieho
Brunswick
Bath
Sos
Phomaston
Free lodging for Sanford vagrants reported by police
Chief of Polles Granville notes Seamians of Sanford report an average of 35 men receive free lodgings at the Sanford police station each month during winter. Ages range youth to elderly, many over 40, some cripples, all without funds. Officers provide meals when possible as there is no feeding program. Lodging covers one night unless extreme need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polles Granville
Seamians
Sanford
Police
Maine University Plans Bear Fur and Research Camp
The University of Maine trustees authorize leasing five acres at Bar Harbor for a summer biology station and 200 acres at Winkers Island Blue Hill Bay to study fur bearing animals and test a summer camp director training program. Dr Little aims for self funding through these ventures and involves undergraduates for academic credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maine
Bar Harbor
Winker’s Island
Blue Hill Bay
George B. Dorr
Lafayette National Park
Cl Little
Rockies
Inkind
Little
Hind
Tinker’s
William Underwood Co
University of Maine College of Agriculture
Littl
Avocomp Te Tral
Maine
University of Maine de Partment of Education
Mrs White Recalls Bath Ties At Winter Street Church Meeting
Mrs. Plenty White of Alhambra Cal writes to former Bath friends in a letter read at the Winter Street church Women’s Missionary Society annual gathering. Officers elected include Miss Whagan Carter president and Miss Isabel Carter’s class members performed the Kimono play with cast Jequnelte Smith Catherine Leonard Barbara Austin Arabelle Lord Gertrude Stewart Catherine Emmons and Telen Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plenty RR. White
Alhambra
Cal
Women's Missionary Society of
Winter Street
White
Bath
Missionary Society
Whagan Carter
Mars. Galen
Jequnelte Smith
Catherie Leonard
Barbara Austin
Arabelle Lord
Gertrude Stewart
Catherine Emmons
Telen Harvey
Purington
Sagadahoc County Men Going to Camp Devens
Over 1600 New England youths applied for the M24 Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Devens Massachusetts in August. The list shows Sagadahoc County residents accepted for camp and urged to submit applications early for others interested in attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
M24
Camp Devens
Mass
Youngen O
Sagadahoe County
Yang Onan
Carter
Harold J
Tallman Street
Baths
James L
South Street
Bath
Wilson
Donald Burns
Mid- Me Street
Webber
Kenneth Roben
Bowdoinham
Herbert
Hireld
Pleasant Street
Mehmond
Melvin
Clifton George
Prout Street
Richmond
Randall
Philip He
Soule
Charles TL
Puller Street
Corliss Street Church Elects Officers and Reports Healthy Treasury
Corliss Street Baptist church reported all bills paid and a treasury balance. James W. Coombs was elected moderator, with Nellie G. Hunt as clerk and Sidney L. Maton as treasurer. Three new members were admitted to the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street Baptist Church
James W. Coombs
Nellie G. Hunt
Sidney L. Maton
Ebbl French
We. W. Chaney
Mars. Ambros Merradden
Wlw Chaney
Harry MeIntire
Clifford Rus-Sotl
Cemirtes
Clark
Lekind
Reo Mitchell
Carroll A. Deering
Sawyer resigns from Western Somerset Municipal Court
Elmer W. Sawyer of North Anson resigns as judge of Western Somerset Municipal Court. Appointed in 1920, he will continue his North Anson business while spending most time in Portland and Boston to manage his interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer W. Sawyer
North Anson
Western Somerset
Sawyer
Portland
Boston
Obituary of Sophia H. H. Clark 87 Widow of Calvin P. Clark
Sophia H. H. Clark 87 widow of Calvin P. Clark died Friday morning at home after months of illness. Born Boothbay November 10 1886 she lived 65 years in Bath attended Wesley Methodist church. She leaves daughter Mrs Mary Conant and son John K. B. Clark Bath eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia HH. Clark
Calvin P. Clark
Liberty Street
Clark
Boothbay
William
Nancy Campbell
Wesley Methodist Church
Mary
Conant
John KB. Clark
Bath
Lillius EF. Larrabee
John F. Conant
Bessie Clark
Mildred Clark
Frank J. Clark
Lizzie Burnham
Sadie Harnden
Litchfield
Gladys Dodge
Baltimore
Osman Uy Coffin Prominent Bath Clothier Dies
Osman Uy Coffin a former Bath clothier and prominent citizen died Thursday night at St Barnabas hospital Woodfords after a weeklong illness. He led Coffin Bros clothiers for years and later worked as a traveling shirt salesman. He leaves a wife and son Ernest of Yarmouth Jimelion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osman Uy Coffin
St. Barnabas Hospital
Woodfords
Mrr. Coffin
Coffin’ Bros. Clothiers
Mr. Coffin
Bath
Tie
Polar Sur Lodge
Miasons, Montgomery & St. Bernard
RAC
Genesta Chapter
O.els
Coffin
Ele
Ernest
Yarmouth Jimelion
Mrs Jennie Gowell Dies In Bangor At Age 72
Mrs Jennie Chase Gowell wife of John D Gowell Bath boy and marine engineer died at home on Hudson Street Bangor aged 72 years eight months A Bangor resident for ten years born in Birch Harbor she is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Bark Chase daughter Katherine and son John Is Gowell Jr funeral from White's undertaking rooms Thursday at 2 PM with church ties noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Chase Gowell
John DR. Gowell
Hudson Street
Bangor
Gowell
Birch Harbor
Bark DD. Chase
Danger Ound O
Apherine
John Is. Gowell
Asex Street Baptist Church
White
Rev James H Gray Dies After Illness at 55
Rev James T Gray former district superintendent of the eastern Maine Methodist Conference died at his Boothbay Harbor home after a two-year illness. He retired last year due to health. He served in Rockport Harrington St Albans Caribou Rockland and Boothbay Harbor. Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Gray
Theastern
Maine Methodist Conference
Boothbay Tarbor
Bor
Point Elgin
N. B
Boston University School of Theology
Estelle Prodgeton
Boothbay Phurbor
Tie
Rockport
Harthind
St. Albans
Caribou
Rockland
Here
James Pittman longtime Bath builder dies after illness
James Pittman T2 well known retired master builder in local shipyards died Thursday afternoon after a long illness at the home of his daughter Mrs William Thistle 19 Mechanic Street He was born in Newfoundland and had lived in Bath about 60 years He belonged to Solar lodge of Masons He leaves his daughter two grandsons Arthur T and Harold J Thistle both of Bath
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pittman
William Thistle
Mechanie Street
Newfoundland
Bath
Tle
Solar Lodge of Masons
Thistle
Arthur T
Harold J. Thistle
Miss Clara Purinton Dies After Long Illness at 70
Miss Clara Purinton aged 70 died April 2 at her home in West Sudwood after a long illness. She was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Turinton and had lived all her life on the family place. She was the last of her family and was cared for by her nephew Ray Purinton and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Purinton
West souWdoin
Mreo
Joseph Turinton
Miss Turinton
Ray Purinton
James Pittman Funeral Held for Joane Pittman Family
The funeral for Joane Pittman was held Sunday at two in the afternoon at the Methodist church on Mechanic Street. Attending were relatives including nephews Wilson Corbett and George Pittman of Dorchester Massachusetts and Reed of Bath. Pittman leaves his daughter Mrs. William Thistle and two grandsons Arthur Pittman and Harold Thistle, plus two brothers and one sister Rev Arthur Pittman of St John Newfoundland and Elizabeth White of New Pelican Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joane
William Thistle
Mechanic Street
Funeral of O. P. Coffin at Yarmouth Junction
Eminent commander Francis G. Cooke generalissimo N. Gratz Jackson of Dun lap Commandery Greenleaf Mayo and Ralph Wright attended the funeral of O. P. Coffin at Yarmouth Junction Sunday afternoon. The Masonic service was conducted by the Yarmouth lodge of Masons. Mr Coffin was a member of the Bath bodies including the commandery and belonged to the Shrine. Floral pieces came from the three organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis G. Cooke
Funeral of Mrs. Clark Held at Liberty Street Home
The funeral of Sophia IV, widow of Calvin DP Chirk, occurred Sunday afternoon at her home 7 Liberty Street with Rev. Charles H. Brooks of Wesley Methodist Church officiating. Bearers included A. Al Reekast of Chelsea, Mass, John I. Conant, Alphonso Burnham, and W. Lows ard Larrabee. Burial followed in Ohio Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia IV
Calvin DP. Chirk
Liberty Street
Charles IH. Brooks
Wesley Methodist Church
A. AL Reekast
Chelsea
Mass
John I. Conant
Alphonso Burnham
W. Lowsard Larrabee
Ohi Grove
Dr Donnell Indian Vegetable Oil Sold At Bath Drugstore
Dr Donnell Indian Vegetable Oil relieves coughs colds rheumatism strains sprains and muscle soreness chafed hands and bronchial trouble. Available at Webber's Drug Store in Bath Maine on March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber’s
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Grange Circle
Hazel Wass
Munehias
Teneher
George Weelaard
Donesport
Poin Tforthaneddin
A. Veith Sinn
Pees
Woodward
Hie
Mielnas Hosh
Beth
Pier
Woodard
Sumner
Pyankdin Light
Ruth Dorsint
Nazarene Church
Res
Ferree
Pennesivania
Canada
Meron
Harold Gerrish
Rook and Pormierty
Oaten
Crerrish
Barter
Ftenehoer
Dittlefield School
Eleanor Wing
Maydereh
Dorothy Stulkhey
J. Everett
Edward We Sanpeet
Birch Poin
Chester Freemont
Donald
Woodford
Grange Hal
Maine Children’ Home Society of
Augusta
Edith Stewart
Wath
J. B. Mirye
Parent Teacher Association
Lowell School
Annie Trufant
Walters
Union Street
Lillian Brown
Poster's Point
Miami
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Thaggett
Larrabee
J.B. Lemont
Joseph White
Charles Lemont
James DB. Lemont
Red Cross
Grange Hill
Rey
Charles E. Brooks
Wesley Church of
Ernest Bye
Minnie Lord of Danger
Brown Murrias
EB. Peterson
Bowdoinham Baptists
Bessie Stimpson
Bronswielk Savings Trostitution
Barrett Potter
Shimel J. Forsath
Gilbert M. Biliett
Hilary
Day
Thomas FH. Riley
Cioles
Thomas Hl. Riley
Thomas H. Riley Jr
John A. Cone
Arthur DB. Johnson
Board of Corporateurs
Lincoln County
Lincoln County Court Proceedings
Colonial Club
el Paso Herald
Maine College
Hedrick—Neagle
Camp
Genesta
OL B.S
Hawthorne
Drunswick
Misonie Temple
Ednth Savage
Ada Deering
Kiate Perkins
Lillian
Bertha Dean
Fula Sprague
Esther Oliver
Susanna Congdon
Ellen Dick
Perkins Orchestra
Millward Watten
Topsham
Jed J. McTeer
Wisensset
Mrs. White
Sagadahoc County
Sophia H. Clark
Osman P. Coffin
Mrs
James H. Gray
O. P. Coffin
Mrs. Clark
DR. Donnell
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