Wet weekend notes and church group gatherings
Local notices describe a string of church meetings at Wesley M. E. and First Baptist, plus the Unity Guild and Epworth League. Reports mention hunting trips, a St Mary’s confirmation, and an airship contest progress with Red and Blue fleets traveling from Canary Islands to Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Wesley M. E
Hunnewell
Unity Guild of the First Baptist Church
Lily Pray
Maple St
Ted
Maurice Snow
Arthur Macallum
Bay
St. Mary's Church
Walsh
Portland
Mons
Central Church
Canary Islands
Gibraltar
Jerusalem
Four pairs of Henry White's horses return from Waldoboro
Local notes report four pairs of Henry R White horses back from State road work in Waldoboro Sunday. Beacon Street Church groups held socials and a seven cent social admitted every seventh person free. Morse High girls hoop team opened the season with a loss at Freeport, then prepared for a rematch at the YMCA.
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Henry R. White
Waldoboro
Beacon Street
Dorcas Guild of
Harry B. Sawyer
New York
North End
Morse High School
Freeport High
Freeport
Morse
Y.M.C.A
Bo Robinsons
1. G
H. Sturtevant
R. G
M. Tourtelotte
J. c
M. Kelley
1. C
K. Landers
Albert E. Desmond
Leon Knight
U. S
Sonoma
Vera Cruz
Knight
Paulding
Desmond
Charles H. Lincoln
Boston
Massachusetts
State Library
Augusta
Maine
Lincoln
Local notices court and lodge reports in Bath region
Local group meetings include W C T U at GS1 Washington and J Lincoln Lodge conferring second degrees. Norwich and Brunswick events feature Bowdoin Lodge performances and Knights of the Golden Eagle whist parties. Community notes cover school events, church activities, sailors returning, water shortages, and a funeral at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
Washington &J. Lincoln Lodge
1.C.C.F
Evelyn Mary Sparks
Grace Church Parish
Hove
Maine Lodge
N.E.O.P
Brunswick
Bowdoin Lodge
Sedgwick Circle
G.A.R
Vater
Colammpar
Edward Stickney
Hampton
Jerry Harrington
Bath City
Kennebec
Sasanow
C. W. Pratt
Lincoln Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Lincoln Hall
Rexford
Jeroy Long
Middle St. Court
Canton
Eurekas
Stovers
Clothiers
Hyde Windlass
Beacons
Plumbers
Oriental P. and
O. Line
The Body Poisons Itself How To Prevent Auto Intoxication
Article explains auto intoxication from intestinal residue causing headaches vertigo and bilious attacks. It cites constipation and excessive meat as causes and promotes Pinklets laxative as a gentle, non grog producing remedy. Sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY with 25 cents per bottle and free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
No Shade to November Free of Catarrh
An advertisement notes November brings catarrh troubles and presents Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a constitutional cure. It links catarrh to scrofula and consumption, claiming the medicine eradicates scrofula, cures catarrh, and prevents consumption when taken timely. It proclaims Hood’s Sarsaparilla America’s Greatest Medicine for America’s Greatest Disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
America
Local notices and maritime updates from Portland area
A compilation of brief items from Portland and nearby towns reports shooting, boating, and church events. Mentioned are Horace Mitchell’s opids, Cliff and church happenings, clam shipments from Turtle Point, barge movements on the Casco, and ship activity including the Rodney Parker running aground near Cranberry Island with life-savers rescuing the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Mountain
Sasanoa
White Mountains
Camden Hills
Rodney Parker
Cranberry Island
Crantberry Island
Caroline M Shaw Obituary in Richmond Mass
Mrs Caroline M Shaw widow of al eer he ela es ofle home of James Chadbourne at ite lindale Mass death due to heart trouble. She was born in dut h Dec 25 1860 and had lived in Richmond for many years. Survived by sister Mrs Sixson Parsons and several nieces. Remains brought to Richmond last Thursday. Funeral services conducted by Rev J W Layton.
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Bath
Brunswick
Mary A Blair
James Blair
Washington Street
T. N. Kewley
Beacon Street Methodist Church
J. E. C. Sawyer
C. B. Swett
William Thistle
Allie Cavanaugh
E. B. Hodgkins
Oak Grove Cemetery
Caroline M. Shaw
al Eer
Sixson Parsons
Richmond
J. W. Layton
George T Hanson Civil War veteran dies in Portland home
George T Hanson, Civil War veteran and longtime Delano Co. associate, died at his Ocean Avenue home in Portland after a shipbuilding career. He leaves wife Lydia Lincoly Hanson, two sons Fred and Charles, and two daughters Ada Nichols and Winnie Saunders, plus several lodge memberships and a large circle of friends. He resided in Portland since buying the Ocean Avenue home about 25 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Hanson
Ocean Avenue
Portland
Bath
Thomas Hanson
Lydia l Lincoly
Fred
New York
Charles W
Ada Nichols
Wellesley
Mass
Winnie
Arthur Saunders
Boston
Hanson
Bramhall Lodge
Maine Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Easter Star
Co. 1
12Th Maine Regiment
Delano Co
Forest
Tom
Ocean Avene
Albert B. Erskine Dies After Long Illness at Alna
Albert B. Erskine of Alna died November 4 after months of illness. Born December 7, 1841, he served as town treasurer, 17 terms on the board of selectmen, and two terms as Lincoln county commissioner. He and Mary A. Erskine married 49 years ago. two children survive, Flora Hodgdon of Boston and John Erskine of Alna. A Mason, he worked in lumber manufacturing. Funeral held at 2 PM Monday at the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Erskine
Alna
Mr. Erskine
John
Mary Jewett Erskine
Maine
Lincoln County
Mary A. Erskine
Newcastle
Flora M. Hodgdon
Boston
John Erskine
Powers man dies after long illness in Riggsville home
Powers aged in 70s or older died Sunday at his son Burnsides home in Riggsville after a long illness. He lived in the Powers homestead for 76 years and was a respected Method ist church member. Survived by two sons Burnsides A Powers Levi W Powers two daughters Clara Campbell and Mary Powers and brother Elias Powers of Bowdoinham. Funeral held Tuesday at 1 p m from his late residence in Riggsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovi Rd
Powers
Sanda
Burnside NO Powers
Rigesville
Luther Powers
Powers Homestead
Methodist Church
Lirnside A
Levi W. Powers
Clara Campbell
Mary B Powers
Elias II, Powers
Bowdoinham
Riggsville
Bath Bath Fire Department 1971 Torch Crew Roster
Old time Bath firemen recall past hand engine days with a 1971 roster for Torrent Engine No 2. The list names members promised to serve one year starting May 1 and pay fifteen dollars per man. Officers include Foreman John W Swett Nath Hill and Benj Stimpson clerk I C Eastman and steward Charles Gibson. Chief engineer Wm Hodgdon approved the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morse
Bath
John Wy
Swett
Nathaniel Hill
Benj. Stimpson
James Arak
Henry Farrell
Benj. Brown
Robert Graham
Albert Hagerett
Daniel Haggett
Peter McDonald
Ira Morrison
Jevi Oliver
Henry Pike
Thomas B. Reed
George Remick
Samuel Rogers
Amaziah Southard
Charles Jones
John Edwards
John Farrell
Harrison Haggett
John Stevens
Duncan Frazier
Ezra Groves
Emery Hersey
Frank Hersey
Edward Osborn
Torch Boys
Foreman
John W. Swett
Nath’ Hill
Eastman
Charles Gibson
Wm. Hodgdon
Self Help at Maine Students Work to Cover College Costs
A University of Maine study shows one third to one fourth of students rely solely on personal earnings. An average of 82 percent of surveyed 1914 1915 engineering students earned their own money, mainly from vacations, with some paying all expenses. The university employment committee aids students in finding work. Polar Star lodge F A M conferred the PLC degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maine
University of Milne Queen
Health Elixirs and Remedies Advertisement Snippet
An old newspaper ad block touts Burdeck Blood Bitters for impure blood and liver issues at 1.00 per bottle, plus Dean regulars 0.20 per box. Itch relief with Dou's Ointment 0.50 per box. Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil offered in 0.25 and 0.50 sizes for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I . Pation
Dean
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Tony Pauri
Keegan
Pauri
Sagadahoc County
Oliver
Justice Haley
Supreme Court
Portland, Bath, Casco Bay Rapid Transit Co
Harry L. Cram
Sherman
Gould
W. N. Reid
Waterville
Messrs. Cram
United States
Marse High
Deering High
Deering
Biddeford
Shaw
Pullman
R. G. Goodwin
Arthur Merrill
Charles H. Burgess
U.S
Virginia
Navy
Charlestown Navy Yard
Mr. Burgess
Horace Mitchell
Eloos
Boothbay
ST Whar
Os. Parken Cadman
Tik Point
Virnis Moudacs
Tus Peiepscot
Central Church League
J. Barker
Washington St
Roker Sutherland
George
Sanford
Westport
Capt. Crocker
Eastin
M.C.R.R
Antoinett
Georgetown Tarry
Maud Dudley
T. W. Hyde Camp
Sons of Veterans
Lisbon Falls
Dexter W. Ridley
Cony House
Greenville
Moosehead Lake
Carl Andows
Nhl Hall
Boothhas
Evans
West Falmouth
Frank Benjamin
Seth Stewart
Percy
Phippsburg Road
Howard Dodge
Matt
Jeff
Charles L. Nichols
Bath Street
Caroline M. Selaw
Lincoln Lodge
No 3
Masons of
Wiscasset
Baptist Church
Standard Oil Company OF
Buffalo
Albany
Levee
Polar Star Lodge, F & A. M
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