Groton Ion Works Forms In Groton Connecticut
Bath born officers lead Groton Ion Works forming a shipyard in Groton Connecticut planning a large fleet. President Erwin Morse and vice president Harry Morse head the company with engineers managers and purchasing agents already named. The firm expects to start six ships with 3 million dollars to be invested and 500 additional workers to be hired once housing and water access are secured.
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Bath
Groton Iion Works
Groton
Police Revive Annual Ball Plan in Armory Hall
The city police revive their annual ball after years of prohibition by the council. A grand ball is set for Thanksgiving eve in Armory Hall with Stevens orchestra providing music. The force vows a clean event, avoiding past saloon ticket schemes and the crowd of lower status. The Murray Club and League of Central Church host meetings and Halloween events the same week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
Stevens
Four Weeks in Hospital Cleveland Woman Recovers
Mrs. W. C. Brown of Cleveland Ohio says after four weeks in hospital with severe lower body pains and fainting Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her symptoms quickly. She urges others to start with a bottle from the local drug store before leaving hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Brown
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia E. Pickham
W. C. Brown
12Th St
Maine Heavy Field Artillery Reorganized After War Plans
The First Maine Heavy Field Artillery unit with four Bath boys including Revert Dunton Carl K Anderson Galen Low and Edward Rogers faces reorganization under adjutant general orders. Northeastern department abolishes Gen Leroy Sweetser’s depot brigade and shifts to Army and Corps troops as war department drafts Pershing backed plans with British and French input for overseas trench warfare. Other New England regiments affected include the 6th and 5th Massachusetts infantry 1st New Hampshire infantry 1st Connecticut infantry and 1st Vermont infantry with Orig. Gen. Sweetser remaining in command.
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Maine Heavy Field Artillery
Bath
Revert Dunton
Carl K. Anderson
Galen Low
Edward Rogers
Adjutant General’s Department
KB. Leroy Sweetser
Westfield
Framingham
Mass
War Department
New England National Guard
Army
Pershing
New England
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Vermont
Orig
Sweetser
Red Cross Appeal Boosts Bath City Work Start
An appeal to Bath women to donate time to Red Cross work yielded a strong start. In the first week under a new regime fourteen workers attended Friday evening in rooms led by Mrs. Arthur Baum and Miss Martha Feete. Plans call for more evening sessions if feasible as the effort progresses.
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Bath
Red Cross
Arthur Baum
Martha Feete
Fish Warden Frees Shorts Lobsters in River Dump Plan
Warden Daniel McDonald seized and freed four barrels of alleged short lobsters from a westbound train at the station. He has liberated over 500 short lobsters recently in the New Meadows River between the Maine Central bridge and Foster's Point and plans to further dispose of any future catches between Foster's and Birch Points.
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Daniel McDonald
McDonald
New Meadows
Maine Central Bridge
Foster's Point
Foster's
Birch Points
Morse High Girl Serves as Red Cross Nurse in France
Dorothy M. Tarbox of Morse High class of 1910 writes from France dated Oct 12 to her mother Mrs. J. H. Tarbox Westport describing Red Cross nurses preparing a hospital for American troops. She notes rainy season, water must be boiled, and reports grapes pressed into wine which she fears could injure soldiers.
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France
Red Cross
Dorothy M. Tarbox
Morse
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fitchbnre
Mass
Miss Tarbox
J. H. Tarbox
Westport
Bath Ministerial Association Elects Officers and Thanksgiving Service
The Bath Ministerial Association held its annual meeting Monday afternoon electing President Rev. David L. Wilson Vice President Rev. Sydney J Willis Secretary Treasurer Rev. Clarence M Fogg and a program committee comprising the officers and Rev Culbert McGay The union Thanksgiving service will be at Beacon Street Church Sunday evening November 25 at 7 15 featuring speaker Rev J Willis.
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Bath Ministerial Association
David L. Wilson
Sydney J. Willis
Clarence M. Fogg
Culbert McGay
Beacon St
J. Willis
Winter Street Church Ladies Aid Entertains and Plans Sale
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street Church hosted about 40 members Friday week, sewing rugs and fancy items. They plan a rummage sale soon, with tea and crackers served. John P. Stinson's funeral Friday week at 266 Washington St conducted by Rev. C Wilson Harrison. Pallbearers Wil L Stinson and Frank M Stinson. Burial Oak Grove cemetery. Stanley Wallace, skull fractured after a fall from a freight car on the car ferry, left the city hospital Saturday.
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Winter Street
Isabelle
Abigail Carter
John P. Stinson
Washington St
C. Wilson Harrison
Wesley, M. E. Church
Wil L
Frank M. Stinson
Oak Grove Cemetery
Stanley Wallace
Commerce Chamber Expands to Record 128 Members
At a Chamber meeting Hon. Edward W. Hyde led as president as the group approved a drive to add new members. The enrollment now stands at 128 the largest in chamber history. Membership fees are 5 dollars for firms or corporations and 2.50 for individuals. A stand and get-together night is planned at the YMCA with a Lyceum bureau speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Edward W. Hyde
Rupert H. Baxter
Walter E. Chase
Augustus A. Percy
Robert B. Hatch
George A. Churchill
S Corporation
Lyceum Bureau
Scott R. Irye
Fred H. Kimball
L. Eugene Thebeau
Edward B. Smith
War Camp
R. O. Walter
Major arrives with Dutch bulbs at Pine Tree State Seed
Two business cases of Dutch flowering bulbs appeared at Pine Tree State Seed Co on Saturday surprising Major W. R. Kimball who thought they were lost with a sunken ship. The lot, ordered over a year ago, includes hyacinths narcissi crocus and tulips. Major Kimball says bulbs can be planted until ground freezes without danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree State Seed Co
W. R. Kimball
Major Kimball
Visitors From Amar Tour San Francisco Notables
Mrs William Kerr and Mrs James Boobar from San Francisco visited Mr and Mrs Charles R Higgins en route to Montreal and the Canadian Pacific. James Boobar, born in Bath about sixty years ago, and Mrs Boobar toured the old Erudition schoolhouse. Dr Kerr, a leading San Francisco physician, died last March.
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William Kerr
James Boobar
San Francisco
Charles R. Higgins
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Bath
WED TEN YEARS MR AND MRS KENNISON CELEBRATE
Walter Kennison and his wife celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary at their home on upper Washington Street. Guests included Marshall and Mrs Oliver, Mr and Mrs Sivers on, Mr and Mrs Ayers, Mr and Mrs McLellan, and Mr and Mrs J M Toring. Mrs Kennison received many presents and well wishes. Refreshments were served as the evening passed pleasantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kennison
Upper
Washington Street
Marshall
A. ©. Oliver
Siverson
Robert Ayers
George McLellan
J. M. Toring
Kennison
Red Cross Work Drives Week Two at Local Room
The second week of the new Red Cross schedule began Monday with strong prospects for continued effort. The article urges every woman to contribute, emphasizing steady faithful labor rather than spur of the moment help.
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Red Cross
Patriotism Sunday Observed With Prayers Across Churches
In line with President Wilson's proclamation local churches held Patriotism Sunday on October 27 with prayers and services for strength for liberty. Grace church featured special music in both morning and afternoon services. A fire near the Maine Central roundhouse prompted use of a hose line from Water street to douse the big ash pile.
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Wilson
Grace Church
Maine Central Roundhouse
Water Street
Funeral for Oliver S. Cromwell in Richmond
The funeral for Oliver S. Cromwell a longtime Hyde Windlass Co. employee occurred Friday afternoon at 2 in Flags's undertaking room Richmond. Rev. G. B. Cornish of the Richmond Methodist Church officiated.
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Oliver S. Cromwell
Hyde Windlass Co
Flags
Richmond
G. B. Cornish
War Relief Sisters' Exhibit Sends France Garments
At the Sisters' school tied to St. Mary's Church an exhibit showcased six hundred handmade garments destined for orphan children in France. War Relief volunteers knitted dresses, afghans, shirts, and baby quilts, noting the effort will comfort war displaced children and aid Red Cross drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
France
St. Mary's Church
Hamburg
Mme. Exumes de Gogorza
Red Cross
Fort Baldwin
Yacht Club
Local Grocers Urged to Send Biweekly Price Lists
The Maine Food Administrator asks two Maine retail grocers to forward price lists every two weeks to align with current prices and advise economical substitutes for food products needed by armies and allied citizens. Grocers urged to mobilize with farmers and wholesalers to reduce waste and advise on storage, while butchers push pork storage and grocers promote late Saturday specials on fruit and greens.
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Maine
Kaiserdam
St. Paul
Bath Builder Palmer Unveils Self Designed Five Masted Schooner
Nathaniel T. Palmer, a Maine shipbuilder, displayed a self drawn blueprint for a five masted schooner. The plan calls for a 250 foot length, 44 foot beam, and 21 and a half foot depth. Palmer has long designed and built his own vessels since Sarah E. Palmer launched about 25 years ago.
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Nathaniel T. Palmer
Maine
The
Times
Mr. Palmer
Sarah E. Palmer
Wesley Notes Highlights from School Board and Community Events
E A Farrar was named temporary superintendent of the Wesley Sunday School to fill for Arthur Baum until he recovers. Florence Watson was elected primary superintendent with Mrs Cortell, Mrs Wood, and Mrs McCutcheon named as teachers. Merrymeeting Circuit League met at Wesley Church with Brunswick members as guests and Halloween stunts featured. International Go to Sunday School Day aims for 200 pupils. A candy shortage in Bath stores is attributed to sugar scarcity.George F Jackson notes high candy consumption. A weekly pitch party by the Sasanoa Tribe Red Men will begin, with 32 players and Frank Farrin winning a briar pipe. Arthur Mouch and G F Lilly of Yarmouthville were in Bath on business.
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Wesley Sunday School
E. A. Farrar
Arthur B Baum
Florence Watson
M. B. Cortell
Jillian Wood
Nelfie McCutcheon
Merrymeeting Circuit League
Wesley Church
Brunswick League
Hallowe’en Stunts
Sasanor Tribe
Red Men Wag
Frank Farrin
Arthur Moouch
Brunswick Home Destroyed by Quick Fire
The Howard W. Owen residence on Great Island Road Brunswick Maine burned this noon. Mrs. Owen discovered the fire while going to the barn as high winds fed the blaze. Two digs and a little furniture were saved. Loss about 1800 with 500 insurance.
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Brunswick
Howard W. Owen
Great Island Road
Death of Emery D. Oliver in Kittery shocks Bath area
Emery D. Oliver 18, a Bath native, died in Kittery from acute indigestion. Son of Desper W. Oliver, he leaves a brother Newberry and sister Maiel. Body moved to Bath and funeral set for Wednesday at 10 from Mrs. George Duley’s residence, 16 Ninety Street.
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Kittery
Emery D. Oliver
Bath
Desper W. Oliver
Newberry
Maiel
George Duley
Nintey St
Maloney White Daly and Mise wed in city church
Jennie Maloney and Daly White along with Mise Jennings were married Friday in Rev. M J Duncklee’s church. Amos W Crowe funeral held Friday from 226 Washington Street with wall bearers the four sons George N Wilbert J Amos W Jr and Leonard P Crowe. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
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Daly White
Mise Jennie Maloney
M. J. Duncklee
Amos W. Crowe
Washington Street
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
George N
Wilbert J
Amos W. Jr
Leonard P. Crowe
Oak Grove Cemetery
Appointment request in Maine probate case 1917
Arthur J. Dunton of Bath petitions the Maine Probate Court for Jadahoc County to appoint an administrator for the estate of Jerusha Coombs. Emma Coombs, named administratrix, died before completing administration, leaving at least twenty dollars in goods and estate to be settled. Dunton seeks appointment as administrator or another suitable person. Dated October 25, 1917.
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State OF
Maine
Jadahoc
Arthur J. Dunton
Bath
Emma Coombs
Jerusha Coombs
Estite
Smma Coombs
Fred H. Thompson
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Sugadahoe
Joseph M. Trott
Winfeld S. Percy
Sagadahor
Sagadahee
Cyrus W. Longley
Sagudahac
Henry F. Palmer
Portland
Cumberland
Ada L. H. Clarke
Charles D. Clarke
PoEson
William BR. Harnden
A.D. Plies
Foster B. Meserve
Topsham
John O. Meserve
Said
A. PD
Festite
Nise
Foster
Charles KE. Meserve
Bowdoin
Georgia A. Stevens
East Harpswell
Mary L. Sylvester
Small Point
Judaf Ge
Madane
Hussey
Theorough
Kia B
New York
Erwin A. Hussey
Harriet F. Hussey
Thomas J. Hussey
Sihid
Walter 8
Glidden
Sagadahoe
Gath
Said County
Maude C
Gilbert Perry
AL D
Kim
Prince Edward Island
Canada
Edward Donovan Guest of Crescent Street Hosts
Edward Donovan of Carson City Nevada is visiting Mr and Mrs Archie Trainor on Crescent street. Donovan left Whitefield Maine 57 years ago for the West and is their guest. Deputy Labor Commissioner Charles O Beals and Mrs Beals from Lewiston were Bath visitors Friday on a business trip.
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Edward Donovan
Carson City
Nev
Archie Trainor
Crescent Street
Mr. Donovan
Whitefield
West
Charles O. Beals
Lewiston
Mrs. Beals
Bath
Probate notices and executors in Sagadahoc from 1917
Several probate petitions from Sagadahoc County detail heirs and executors for estates in Bath West Bath and Gardiner. Names include George W Heselton Henry Howard Maude Seymour Ada L Clarke and Maude Seymour with notices to interested parties and required publication dates in Bath Independent. An administrator’s notice for Clara S Arnold of Small Point instructs creditors to present claims and debts to Sydney B Larrabee in Portland.
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Clara S. Arnold
Bite
Small Point
Sagadahoc
Sydney B. Larrabee
Exchange St
Portland
Maine
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Bath Boy
New London
R. O. White
Thomas Spence
Samuel B. Casneday
G. I. Bilderbeck
William Alexander
Loft
I’. Bauereis
Hull
Peter Hynes
William H. Godfrey
Supt
Spence
Betme
Dinisen
Murray Club
the Universalist Church
Harry Deering
Deering St
League of Central Church
Hallowe'en
Courser
Commerce Chamber
Drive
AMAR
Frengoh Orphans
St. Mary's
Wesley Notes
George F. Jackson
G. F. Lilly
Yarmouthville
Mr. Lilly
Woolwich
Quick Fire
James S. Lowelti
Register
Joseph. M. Trott
AL Tey
Awburn
Androscoggin
Auburn
Georgianna Longley
John A. Morrila
Alfoest
James W. Murray
George W Heselton
Gardiner
Kennebec
John Trainer
Mary L. Vrainer
West Bath
Henry Howard
George W. Heselton
A. Teak Ter
Sagadahoe, Ss
Julia T. Cerason
James S. Lowell
James
Lowell
Longley
John J. Keegan
Sore
Pritde
Cirus v
Longley, Register
Sagadahoe, Sx
A.D. Uty
Hegister
Walter S. Gliddfen
Malne Sagudahoe
Agra
Jason Paige
Actm'ry
Sagadaloe
Bertha C. Dean
Allen Loyal Jones
Sligh St
Frederick LB. Perey
Green St
Perey
Percy
Henry W. Field
D. Cushing
Cushing
High St
Frederick BB. Percy
High Bt
Ald
State
Coun
Cyrus W. LO
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