State road spending signals real Maine progress on roads
The article notes Maine spent 500000 on state roads and 690000 on state aid roads totaling 1100000 alongside city spending, urging conservation of existing surfaces and criticizing neglect of upkeep such as Lincoln Street in Bath. It comments on local governance, public safety, weather impact on work, and the push for universal military service. It also mentions Aviator Carlstrom’s speed and future air travel potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bath
Lincoln St
Brunswick
Eliot
Bath Receives New Home for Aged From Thomas G Plant
The public institutions of Bath gain a further charitable home for aged persons funded by Thomas G Plant. The gift brings welcome relief to the community and extends support for elderly residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Thomas G. Plant
Food value of shell fish and comparison to milk
The article equates nutritive content of oysters to milk and compares marine sources to bread and beef. It notes oysters yield about 18 percent dry solids with roughly half protein, one third carbohydrates, one sixth fat, while clams and scallops show higher dry solids and protein content with little to no fat, highlighting quality differences among shellfish.
Scallop fisheries suffer as shells prove empty
Scallop fishermen at Rock and Monroe Island beds report mostly empty shells despite drag hauls. Twelve boats from Ira W. Feeney's Owl's Head fleet yielded 12 gallons on Wednesday and likely under 60 gallons on Thursday amid high costs for steel warps, gasoline, and gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Monroe Island
Ira W. Feeney
Owl’s Head
Turtle Head
Mark Island
Penobscot Bay
New York Born Frank Taylor Leads Winthrop Apple Growers
Frank Taylor a former Bath boy joined by his brother in law Daniel Clements has become a top Maine apple producer at Orchard Slope Farm. This season they harvested 1500 barrels of high quality apples selling at 2.50 to 4.00 per barrel and shipped some McIntosh Reds to Europe. Taylor moved to Winthrop eleven years ago after clerking at Davis Hatch shoe store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Taylor
Bath
Winthrop
Daniel Clements
Maine
Orchard Slope Farm
Europe
Taylor
Davis Hatch Shoe
Alte kamp and Jewett Tie In City Nup at Drake Home
The marriage of Miss Alva Alte kamp and George V. Jewett occurred Tuesday at J Edward Drake’s residence. Rev Maurice J Duncklee officiated. After a brief wedding tour the couple will reside at 32 Chestnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Altekamp
George V. Jewett
J. Edward Drake
Maurice J. Duncklee
Chestnut St
Advertised Letters Listed for Women and Men
The notice lists names of women including Miss Sadie Adams Miss Katherine Footer Mrs Ivan E Jackson and Mrs James Powers and men H E Burns Charles Cole Frank Chase and C Wilson Le.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Sadie
Footer
Katherine
Jackson
Ivan E
Powers
James
Smelt Fishing Noted in Woolwich and Bath Wharves
In Woolwich and along the Bath wharves good smelt fishing draws interest. Guy Crowley of the Popham Life Guards was a local visitor Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Bath
Guy Crowley
The
Popham Life Guards
Victory for the Canadians Fruit-a-tives promotion
Boston man Jas J Royall recounts relief from years of constipation after using Fruit-a-tives from Montreal. He bought two dozen boxes and reduced dosage over months, reporting his condition became perfect. Fruit-a-tives sold at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50. trial size 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. J. Royall
Boston
Central Wharf
Mass
Montreal
Fruit-a-tives Limited
Ogdensburg
New York
Local Jottings and Community Notes Highlight Fall Activities
Miss Marion Ricker state director of domestic arts visited area schools to report on work quality for state aid. First Baptist Church reports growing evening services and a series on Bible Paradoxes. Partridges snared by North End boys prompt warnings from Game Warden Oliver. Bath grain imports rise as prices jump 10 to 25 cents daily, stressing farmers with cattle and poultry feed. WelLesley ban on public amusements lifted for outdoor events. indoor venues still restricted. Bath youths cause mischief on Middle St damaging railing. repairs cost about ten dollars and authorities urged to act. Reports cite barkentine Olympic bought for $90,000 and Belfast sold from Lima, Peru. Wesley Church Sorority celebrates sixth anniversary with chicken supper for 22, Ena Bucknam elected president. Various letters from former members in Malden, Berlin Mills, Everett, Eastport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Ricker
Ricker
First Baptist Church
Oliver
North End
Sheepscot
Alex. Grover
J. E. McKenney
Bath
Wellesley
Pendleton
Harvard
Hallowe
Middle St
N. Y. Marine News
Thomas Crowley
San Francisco
Olympic
Libby, McNeil & Libby
W. R. Grace & Co
Belfast
Miguel Garreta
Lima
Peru
Ohio
Michael Garrett
New England Co
Wesley Church
Colonial
Ena Bucknam
King Mer C. W. Bradlee
Malden
Elsie Lowell Bartlett
Berlin Mills
Arthur Leggett
A. W. Call
Eizabeth Cameron
Everett
Mass
Charotte Cook
Eastport
First Baptist BITS Teaches on Bible Paradoxes
A large Sunday evening gathering heard a sermon on Bible Paradoxes by the pastor. Music featured Walter I. Newton on violin and Ethel McLellan singing Billy Sunday gospel hymn Sweeter as the years go by. The Agoga class held a Friday social and the Ladies Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Lemont’s home in West Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter I. Newton
Ethel McLellan
James B. Lemont
West Bath
Sanford’s Crossing
Rigger Starts New Four Masted Schooner At Bath Yard
Frank A. Palmer began his crew on the four masted Sam C. Mengel at Percy and Small’s yard but engine delays hold launch. Bath officials note rising coal prices and a local Bath utility visit by W S Wyman of Central Maine Power Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Palmer
Sam C. Mengel
Percy & Small
Hockomock
Rockland
Portland
Bath
Bert Marchand
Gloucester
Mass
Tallow Co
Harry Melanson
Cumberland
W. S. Wyman
Augusta
Central Maine Power Co
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
New York
Conyngham
United States Navy
Our Own People Highlights from Boston to Jacksonville
Local column notes brief visits and moves among residents. William M. Plummer visits Boston while Fred H. Humphreys spends weekend in Portland. Willard Bates and W. H. Meserve travel from Portland Friday. Maynard W. Church, Hartford engineer, visits town. Freeman Murray leaves East Boothbay to oversee a Jacksonville shipplant. The Wrights spend weekend in Auburn with H. G. Bruce. David A. French, former Maine artillery member, is admitted to the home. Mrs. Willard Rice returns home from Maine General Hospital with improved health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Plummer
Boston
Fred H. Humphreys
Portland
Willard Bates
W. H. Meserve
Maynard W. Church
Terry Steam Turbine Co
Hartford
Phyllis
Auburn
Bath and area note roundup with visits and events
Report covers hunting finds near Third Pond in Bath and Lynn, visits by Powell and Brown of Fore River Shipbuilding, Captain Delano's death, Rockland prison escapes, ship Star of Poland sale, Meadowbrook Inn hikers dinner, Bath bowling results, YMCA gospel service plans, and Salvation Army visit with Capt. Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall
Third Pond
Bath
Lynn
Mass
Powell
Harry Brown
Fore River Shipbuilding Co
C. P. Wetherbee
Bath Iron Works
Clark W. Delano
American-Hassatian Line
Kentucky
New Bedford
Havre
France
Jacob Zacowsky
State
Rockland Courier-Gazette
Star of Poland
Acme
Standard Oil Co
Alaska Packers’ Association
Port Pirie
Aus
A. Sewall & Co
Frye
Meadowbrook Inn
Smith
Young Men’s Christian Association
People’s Baptist Church
H. H. Feere
F. M. Lamb
Brunswick
Henry Wilson
Ray Cummings
Fred Dwyer
Lea Hooker
Clayton Mulcahy
Charles Furbush
A. Evans
Capt. Freeman
Salvation Army
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial from Toledo firm
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice promotes internal use and blood mucous system effects with testimonials and dealer mention in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Chen
F. J. C. Bilaco
All Drugers
Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Times Company
St., Bath
William Stark Newell
Bath Water District
Newell
Times
Fort Vaux
Berlin
Deutschland
Koenig
William of
Hohenzollern
Francis Joseph of
Hapsburg
Poland
Austria
Kaiser Wilhelm
Russia
Washington
Germany
Grady
Poe
Wilson
Charles W. Eliot
Wil
Carlstrom
Hammondsport
Scallopers
Altekamp
Jewett
USA
First Baptist
Hood
Mny
A. D
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!