Ada F. Brown Sailed to New York Buyers for 105000
Four masted schooner Ada F. Brown built in 1901 by C. V. Minott of Phippsburg sold in New York for 105000 to New York parties. Vessel, 1294 tons, 221.5 feet long, 41.5 feet beam, 18.9 depth, will sail cargo of crude oil to South America. Captain Chester T. Wallace returns home after eighteen months. plans farm life in Small Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ada F. Brown
C. V. Minott
Phippsburg
Mr. Minott
I& Cargo
Case Oil
South America
Brown
Co. V. Minott
Norman Merry
Carl F. Cressey
Chester T. Wallace
Capt. Wallace
Small Point
Boothbay Harbor Cold Storage Elects Directors
The Boothbay Harbor Cold Storage Company held its May 10 annual meeting at the plant offices. F. E. Stanley joined the board as director and officers were elected: L. A. Dunton president Capt. George W. Nelson vice president treasurer and manager W. T. Marr clerk. The firm reports a prosperous year with 1140 barrels in storage and a strong herring supply, mostly food fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay Harbor
L. A. Dunton
George W. Nelson
W .T. Marr
F. E. Stanley
Newton
Mass
F. W. Carlton
E. T
Welch Denies Sheriff Campaign Ties in Bath Maine
Samuel Welch declares he runs for Sagadahoc County sheriff on his own behalf not to aid any ally and promises a businesslike administration if elected. The letter also notes Mrs. Marcie Warren’s stay in Fairfield with her sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur C. Oliver
Sagadahoc County
Samuel Welch
Marcie Warren
Fairfield
Albert Small
B. F. Laurence
Steam yacht Winchester makes swift Rockland trial run
The steam yacht Winchester built at Bath conducted a trial on the Rockland course Monday. The craft slipped away so fast that observers could not determine her exact speed or actions.
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Rockland
Phippsburg Scene Sees Visitors and Local Happenings
Ruth Eaton visits from West Point with Irene Oliver of Bath while Mrs. Stevens arrives to assist in church. Local residents travel to Bath, Dromore, and Small Point as cottages, taxis, and steamers handle daily life. A basin fire scare at Sebasco Estates ends with quick help and town activity continues through weekend travels and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Eaton
West Point
Irene Oliver
Bath
Walter Chase
W. W. Percy
Small, Point Beach
James Thompson
William Gilman
Martin Wyman
Emma Wyman
Ernest Rogers
Pauline
Wilbur Wyman
Wyman
Clyde McKenney
G. G. Deering Jr
Dromore
Joseph Crocker
Kelley-Spear Yard
Charles L. Stevens
Grand View Cottage
Stevens
Meadowbrook
Eleanor Harrington
Cranberry Point
Henry Wyman
Massachusetts
Calvin
Walter Rogers
Martha Rogers
Ralph Baker
Guy Croker
George Popham
Virginia
Laura
Forest Mains
Wilson Home
Charles
John Kenney
Dora Frisbee
Guy Crocker
Edward Wallace
H. W. Cutting
John D. Rogers
Fred Daley
Frank M. Bowker
Mr. Rich
West Bath
Mr. Bowker
Frank Bishop
Mr. Bishop
Arthur Nelson
George D. Weston
Sebasco Estates
George Sprague
Frederic
Sebasco Estates Clubhouse Fire Contained By Pye’s Quick Action
A chimney fire at Sebasco Estates Clubhouse threatened the building and nearby bungalows. Edgar M. Pye climbed to the roof, doused flames with water, and, with help to cut holes and remove shingles, stopped the blaze. The clubhouse opened that Sunday for the season as guests arrived for a festive menu and sunny day.
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Sebasco Estates
Edgar M. Pye
Mr. Pye
Merritt
Mr. Merritt
Sebasco Estates Club House
A. A. Percy
C. C. Troop
R. B. Hatch
Agnes Humphreys
Ollie Humphreys
F. W. Humphreys
R. A. Toothaker
A. F. Williams
Herbert W. Cutting
Bath Hospital Trustees Hear Growing Needs and Plans
Bath City Hospital trustees hear a rising demand for beds and services as operations births and admissions rise in early 1916. Miss Marshall urges a nurses home laundry children’s ward and more private rooms with a committee to seek funds. Also notes the death of James W. Gorman in Boston at 62.
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Bath Institution
Bath City Hospital
C. W. Clifford
Clifford
R. H. Baxter
F. H. Percy
A. J. Dunton
Local Happenings In Winnegance And Nearby
Mrs Jennie Frank visits Lewiston this week. Miss Clara Oliver tours Long Island for the summer. Edward Conant dies after a spell while checking a fire threat to his brother’s home. Funeral at Oak Grove Bath with Rev Evans officiating. Cautionary notes on Boston mail delay due to a storm. Various residents travel, work changes, and home improvements noted including Oliver and Morse families and Bath Iron Works staff.
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Jennie Frank
Lewiston
Clara Oliver
Long Island
Robert Coombs
Foster's Point
Frank Jaques
West Bath
Bath
Edward Conant
Will
Pitch Pine Hill
Hayden
Conant
S. A. Evans
People’s Baptist Church
Roy Colby
Edward Bonney
Frank Newdick
Freeman
Oak Grove Cemetery
Tom Trainor
John A. Morse
Parker Head
Warren Pashard
Charles Preble
Nancy Trask
Fred Oliver
Bowker
Phippsburg
Texas Company
Clarence Perkins
Charles Perkins
George Rogers
Ormund
Walter Morse
Eva Wallace
Small Point
Abram Oliver
Richard Morse
New Meadows Merry Club Elects Officers For Year Ahead
The Merry Club met at Miss Lottie Howard's with all members present. Officers chosen are Mrs. Florence Jackson president Miss Sobie Halbrook vice president and Mrs. Clara Halbrook treasurer. Parish votes to reinforce interior with a steel ceiling and other repairs. Charles Snow buys a new Overland touring car. Albert and Mrs Henderson visit from Bowdenham in a Studebaker. Mercy and Calesta Holbrook return from Portland for the weekend. Ladies Aid entertained at Mrs Lettie Clifford's. Colonial Club banquet next week at New Meadows Inn opening the following day with chef Mrs Anna Rairden arriving early to prepare for opening day.
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Merry Club
Lottie Howard
Florence Jackson
Sobie Halbrook
Clara Halbrook
Charles Snow
Albert Henderson
William Davis
Bowdeinham
Studebaker
Colonial Club
New Meadows
Anna Rairden
Flag Day Proclamation Urges Maine Observance in 1916
Governor Curtis calls on Maine residents to observe Wednesday June 14 as Flag Day citing national heritage and the need to foster patriotism. The proclamation urges public observances in schools and public places across the state.
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Oakley C.curtis
Republic
Maine
Oakley C. Curtis
Riggsville church reception for pastor draws crowd
The vestry filled with about one hundred attendees at a pastor’s reception. Women organized decorations in red white and church colors with American flags. Ice cream cake and fruit punch were served. Guests came from Arrowsie Center and other nearby areas bringing music and remarks.
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Arrowsie
Stein
McFarland
Hattie
Mildred
Mina Snipe
Ann Clark
Miss Cole
Wilder Hagan
Charles Crosby
Howard Heald
Harry
Jones
Agnes Jones
Mr. West
Mr. Churchill
North End PTA Succeeds WithBeacon Street Event
The North End Parent-Teacher Association held a successful entertainment at the Beacon Street vestry on Monday evening. Proceeds added to their fund, with a program featuring piano solos, skits and a farce by Upper Grammar School girls.
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North End
Parent-Teacher Association
Beacon St. Vestry
Erma Gilman
Red Riding Hood
Miss Douglass
Miss Day
Pineville
Children plan vacation through Memorial Day week
Two school children map a vacation route for the upcoming break counting the 26th through the end of the week. They expect to wrap plans by Wednesday after Memorial Day.
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South
America
Annie Leathers
Harriet Johnson
N. W. Eaton
Charles’ Chick
William Trufant
Worcester
Chebeague
Lewis Collins
Frank Ridley
Connecticut
Melvin Wallace
Emma Ridley
Walter Ridley
Mr. Collins
Basin Chapel
Floyd Wallace
Moses Wallace
John Murphy
Abbie Wallace
Wilken
Sanford Prince
Orr’s Island
Portland
Kk. M. Pye Fire Hero
James W. Gorman
Boston
Mr. Gorman
New England
Foxboro
Winnegance News
Misses Mercy
Calesta Holbrook
Crex
Waite
James Fef
Will Co
Brunswick
Curtis
Ida Murphy
George West’s
Ladies’ Aid
Morse
Dunton
Everett Campbell
Owen K. Marr
Pinkham
Riggsville
Fine Entertainment
Marion Bowie
Smith
Deletra Rogerson
Thompson
Mary Costain
Davis
Gertrude Bowie
Wright
Flora Frasier
Bertha Brown
Perkins
Helen Powers
Bernice Worrey
Irene Loring
Myrtle
Annie Shepherd
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