The Passing Show of Navy Power and Maine Militia
The article argues from a naval officer’s public image to the need for real readiness through training and recreation. It notes the Far East showing of the American fleet, Maine’s National Guard quota, and the push for a steam whistle fire alarm. It also comments on pipe smoking as a social trend and the changing street image of pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Far East
Asia
United States
Manila
Pacific
Atlantic
Maine
National Guards
England
Night Editor's Miscellany of Wry Observations and Gossip
A collection of humorous quips and social jests on figures like Dewey, Manila battles, and Emperors. Light satire on news, fashion, and local quirks. Mentions Maine figures and a playful tableau of city gossip and a notable ascot fad.
Local N ames Of Points Near Bath And Surrounding Country
P. M. Reep reviews historic local place names around Bath Maine showing misnamings and origins. Doubling Point once called Doubling Oint for ships doubling the point from Kennebec. Condy’s Harbor named after Condy owner. Small Point tied to Cape Small. Dromore renamed from Drumore after Irish landowners. Squirrel Point linked to 1717 treaty with Indians. Cape Small adopted by cottagers. Cox’s Head from John Cocks. Perkins Island named for Benjamin Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Fiddler’s Reach
Doublingoint
Kennebec
Doubling Point
Dublin
Cundy’s Harbor
Condy
Harpswell
Dromore
Drummore
Ireland
Lord Dromore
Grean Isle
Small Point
Coast Survey
Cape Small
Phipsburg
Francis Small
Small Point Harbor
America
Cox’s Head
John Cocks
High Head
Squirrel Point
Gov. Shute
Boston
Arrowsic
Butler's Cove
Phipsburg Centre
Squirrel
Perkins Island
Benjamin Perkins
Ben
P. M. Reep
Keep Your Temper Coin Found In Garden Dig
A High street resident digging in his garden at his wife’s request found an English pocket piece dated 1842. The coin bears Victoria Regina on the obverse and a seated lady with the inscription Keep Your Temper on the reverse. He keeps the small coin as a charm and is reportedly influenced by it when anger arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Bravo Ladies Abstain From French Goods During War
Washington and New York society women pledge to stop buying French goods amid the Spain war. They cite France's unfriendly stance toward the United States and the influence of Spanish bonds held by French interests. Some suggest limiting purchases to hare produced articles, following Empress Josephine’s example to aid the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Society
Spain
France
America
Josephine
Maine National Guard Camp Menu by Day
The Augusta Maine National Guard mess list outlines daily meals for a week. Each day includes breakfast lunch and dinner choices such as fish pork roast beef mutton and boiled dinners with vegetables and prunes or hash for sides. Beverages are coffee or tea with bread and potatoes appearing frequently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine National Guard
Augusta
Loyalists of the Revolution and the Kennebec
Sagadahoc Historical Society chronicles the Tory figure with regional ties to Pownalboro and Cobbessee. Dr. Silvester Gardiner’s landholdings and exile are tracked, along with the Goodwins, their loyalties, and Castine's siege. The piece contrasts Bailey and local Loyalist views, noting economic distress and confiscations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvester Gardiner
Boston
Pownalboro
Cobbessee
Swan Island
Maine
Jonathan Bowman
Charles Cushing
Gardiner
England
William
John
Dresden Mills
John Gardiner
Massachusetts
Squire Thwing
Castine
Bailey
Williamson
Moonlit Lovers Leave Jake's For Blissful Flight
A Bath couple dines with a party at Jake's then strolls by moonlight to a blissful path. They dream of romance and kiss while their friends wait with coffee and cakes. They hitch up a team and ride off toward Orion, returning later with Pullman tickets proving their cheap bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Jake's
Boy
Orion
World Claims Credit for Manila Fight Against Dewey
In a swing at credit for the Manila naval engagement, the New York World asserts it deserved the honor rather than Admiral Dewey, acknowledging the President, Government, and American people for support and influence. The piece satirically elevates the paper’s role in the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Dewey
Manila
New York World
Admiral Dewey
New York
In Memoriam Georgia V Walker Bonn Germany 1897
In loving memory of our sister Georgia V Walker who died after a long illness in Bonn Germany on May 11 1897. Her family remembers her with enduring affection and honors her memory.
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Georgia V. Walker
Bonn
Germany
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Anderson’s Drug Store
W. A
W. E. Rowe
DD. S
Crosby Block
Qoentre Street
Bath Gas & Electric Co
Front Street
Royal
Bath + Bakery
Centre Street
R. CG. White
Poli
Diversi
Italy
Leonard & Mitchell's
National Guard
Tles
Gobbles
Independent
Yale
Porto Rico
New Haven
Merrymeeting Bay
Lieut. Carranza
Lee
Sigsbee
Montreal
Thomas Cat
Ledyard
Satan
Chicago
N. Y. 13Th
David
David Owen
Bangor
Penobacot
Dave
Aroostook
OUR Sanctum
Revolution
THE
Charles E. Allen
Sagadahoc Historical So
Ciety
Major Goodwin
Worcester Buckeye
Johnson Bros
Bath, Maine
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