Guardianship Petition Denied at Sagadahoc Probate Court
In Sagadahoc county probate court Judge James S. Lowell refused the guardianship petition of Alex and Annie E. Humphrey to adopt William F. and Clifton J. Babb, citing lack of jurisdiction. The children, aged eight and nine, are the offspring of Pearl Babb of Lewiston, and custody had been with their maternal grandparents per a prior divorce settlement. Opponents were Arthur J. Dunton and Benedict I. Mather represented parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
James S. Lowell
Alex
Annie .E. Humphrey
Woolwich
William F
Clifton J. Babb
Pearl Babb
Lewiston
Humphrey
New Rotary Drill for Oil Wells Introduced
A submersible electric motor grips the well casing to power a new rotary drill for oil wells, offering a drilling method that operates inside the bore and reduces surface equipment needs. The device aims to improve efficiency in deep wells and simplify maintenance.
Not the Only One Bath Resident Praises Kidney Pills
F Wilber Brown of Crescent Street testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured back pain from lifting in the printing trade and keeps his kidneys healthy as a preventive. Ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
F. Wilber Brown
Prop
Crescent St
Dean
Doan
Swett's
Mr. Brown
Frigidity Plant Showcases Colonial Ice Storage System
A large snow pile in an alley near Sagadahoe square formed from the Colonial restaurant refrigerating plant. Charles H. Cahill financed the $3,000 system to meet ice shortages, cooling a large storage house and the restaurant, with a 2.5 horsepower motor and automatic thermostat. The plant, capable of producing ice, is not used to manufacture it. Florence Hagan has returned to Worcester for training after illness, traveling with her parents and others to Readfield and Boston for her engagement with Chu Chin Chow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe Square
Colonial
Charles H. Cahill
Albert H. Shaw
Swift
Florence Hagan
Frank Hagan
Memorial Hospital
Worcester
Mass
William A. Armstrong
Bath
Readfield
Community News From Woolwich and Surrounding Towns
Woolwich has been isolated this week as the ferry boat undergoes repairs and telephone lines are down. Local residents and visitors include Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Howe, Mr and Mrs Charles Alexander, Cyrus Gilmore, Miss Starriett Hathorne, and many others visiting, staying or traveling between Bath, Richmond, Portland, and surrounding areas. Notable items cover family visits, military postings, school matters, fairs, hunts, and a Halloween party at the Humphreys' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Nathaniel Howe
Arrowsie
Artell ‘Hayward
W. G. Hubbard
Wiscasset
G. M. Stinson
Fred Hathorne
Richmond
Walter Baker
Rangeley Lakes
Morris Hathorne
Murphy's Corner
E. W. Bailey
No. 1
Partridge Cemetery Association
Frank Preble
Pittston
Marion Carlton
Bowdoin College
Clyde Depuy
U.S.N
Bath Iron Works
Miss
Naval Unit Soldiers Army Training Corps
A. & MM. College
Ensign Lewis
Orizaba
Clarence Young
John Young
Moatsweag
John Reed
Phippsburg
Henry Swanson
Camp Devens
Florence Leightom
Union Bridge School
Cumberland Mills
Albert Humphreys
Andrew Blanche
Bath
Arletta Ricker
Randolph
Miss Gahan
Day’s Ferry
Samuel Buck
Axford
Charlotte
Malden
Mary Buck
Alfred Reed
Worrall Reed
Hallowe’en
Elie Humphreys
Percy Morse
Rockland
B. F. Potter
Hazel Potter
Newcastle
Arthur Young
B. T. Percy & Sons
Julia Akin
Waldo Hathorne
Massachusetts
Charles Alexander
A. W.hall of
John Gilmore
Lillian Blair
Vera Dexter
Bruno Bowles
New York
Bowles
Jake Bishop
Margaret McCullum
C. O. Purinton
F. S. Adams
Linwood Skelton
Albra Small
Bowdoin
Purinton Garden
John F. Baker
Monmouth
Carolyn Sparks
Ethel Graves
John Gage
Davis
Annie Trufant
New Meadows
S. A. Gethell
Bertha Moulton
C. F. Staples
Sandy Point
Capt. Staples
First Open Forum in Bath Draws Crowd and Support
The Bath Red Triangle Open Forum opened at Columbia Theatre with about 200 attendees. John J. Ross praised leader Jack Shaw and Mrs Shaw, with Mary Antin slated for next week, as Y M C A officials emphasized a nonpartisan community venture beyond race or class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Ross
Bath
Shaw
Pinkham
Columbia Theatre
Jack Shaw
Robert S. Pinkham
Bath Y. M. C. A
Bath Red Triangle
Y. M. Ccav
Ross Speke
Mary
Antin
Buffalo Uiere
Mr. Ross
Buffalo Forum
Mgr. Ross
Mary Antin
Daily Thought Quote by Carlyle
Thought once awakened does not again slumber as Carlyle noted. The remark emphasizes awakening of insight and lasting mental momentum beyond mere momentary reflection.
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Carlyle
Military Ball Planned by Bath Co USA E P
Bath County USA E P schedules a big military ball in the armory next Wednesday with a 12 piece American jazz band. The event, moved a week earlier than the company’s annual ball, aims for strong attendance. Mrs. Fred T. Mayers, previously a Bath epidemic nurse, is ill with influenza at home after serving in Bowdoinham and Bowdoin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Co
USA
E.P
Armory
Fred T. Mayers
Sheep Purchase Highlights Bowdoinham Trade Ties
Bowdoinham notes featured include J. K. King of Ottawa visiting Long Branch farm to inspect fine grade sheep and purchase 40 head shipped to Canada. Massachusetts visitors taped farm flock photos, signaling growing New England sheep business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. King
Agricultural Department
Ottawa
Canada
Long Branch Farm
William B. Kendall
Massachusetts
New England
James Brown
Board of Trade
Phill Stewart
Brunswick
Brunswick Made Arrangements With Mr. Brown
Myra Fowle
Bar Harbor
Katherine Preble Reed
Fred G. Robbins
Fred M. Robbins
Brokline
Mass
Robbins
Harvard
Tufts Dental Colleges
Camp Greenleaf
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Reed
Susan Rideout
George Rideout
Stinson
Bertha Moulton
Frank C. Maynard
Claremont
N. H
Maynard
O.E.S
Masonic Hall
A.C. Williams
New York
Zacheus Small
Bathson
Elbridge Mains
Gill Brown
W. W. Brown
William Blanch
Lard
Benjamin ‘Geele
Kingston
E. W. Warren
W. D. Darton
P. A. Cannon
Richmond
Bowdoinham
W. P. Carr
Newtonville
Boston
Viola Coombs
Bowdoin Farm
Richard Denham
Eagle Garage
B. Durant
Portland
L. D. Small
F. L. Penley
W. R. Kilbourn
Auburn
Milton Given
John King
Ridge
West Bath
George Alexander
The
Red Cross
Village Lodge
A. M
Freeman Upton Dies in Washington After Short Illness
Frederick Eugene Upton 70, formerly of Bath, died in Washington Wednesday night after a brief illness. Son of Elijah and Mary Foye Upton, he graduated Bath High School in 1864, attended Harvard exams, then Annapolis naval academy class of 1868. He served on U.S. war vessels worldwide, retired in 1880, served as U.S. representative to Managua, later worked on the Washington government board of education. He was married twice, leaving three daughters and three sons living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Board of Education
Washington
Catherine Stinson Gannett
Michael F. Gannet
Bath
Pattangall
William R. Pattangall
Miller Hudson wedding ties Worcester man to Woolwich bride
Herbert T. Miller of Worcester and Mrs Emaline A Hudson of Woolwich wed at Beacon Street Methodist parsonage with Rev E Hilton Post officiating. The couple leave for Northboro to spend the winter as friends wish them well. Miller, son of William Miller of Harpswell, long involved in electric railroading in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert T. Miller
Worcester
Mass
Emaline A. Hudson
Woolwich
Beacon Street
E. Hilton Post
Northboro
Miller
William Miller
Harpswell
Maine
Worcester, Leicester
Massachusetts
Worcester Consolidated St. Ry
Edward Henry Hilton
Westboro
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Chilton
C.L. Farnham CO. Linc
Elm St
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
Colonial Care
John Clark
Abbie Hulse
A. Grant Hulse
Eva Rideout
Camden
Nellie Rideout
Gretchen Hulse
Rh. E. Ferguson
Edith Fulton
Charles Berry
Blanch
Temple
Howard Pratt
Emeline Pratt
S. of W
Benjamin Blancnard
Bert Pierce
Sunshine Society
J.L. Maley
Ridge Cemetery
Roscoe Wood
Coats
D.T. Percy & Sons
Frederick E. Upton
Miller-Hudson
Bath Dept Store
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