Teeling Selling Saws Stuns Bystander In Maine Exchange
In Bath to Millinocket travel, Fred Dr Peeling faces a curious inquiry from a bystander at a northern Marine grocery about the saw he was selling. Peeling jokes the windshield emblem resembles Rotary spokes and saw teeth, leaving the bystander intrigued by the ad.
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Fred Dr. Peeling
Bath
Millinocket
Northern Marine
Tee
Teeling
Phe Iam
Tfe
Rotary
Win My Chum Week at Wesley M Church Proves Successful
Win My Chum week at Wesley Memorial church run by Epworth League youths draws sizable nightly audiences. Pastor Frank H. Hall makes strong appeals to youth. A New England Institute will be held Friday with Mrs Maude Junkins Baldwin of Chicago as principal speaker.
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Wesley M. the
Epworth League
Frank H. Hall
New England Institute
Maude Junkins Baldwin
Chicago
Maine
Thanksgiving Union Service Set At Wesley Church
A union Thanksgiving service is planned for Thursday at 10 AM at Wesley church with Rev. Ernest EE Politian preaching and the offertory to aid the local Red Cross chapter. The Bath Ministerial Association held a post luncheon meeting at Winter Street Church to finalize details, with attendees including Rev. David I. Wilson Rev. Edwin Dodge Plardin Rev. Paul Dresser Rev. John OR Browne Rev. Louis Wo West Rev B Wryn Taylor Rev Frank Th Thal Rev Ernest M. Holman Rev Printness A. Gray and Capt. Sweet of the Salvation Army. The remarks from R. W. Emerson emphasize self- mastery through achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
Ernest EE Politian
The
Red Cross
Bath Ministerial Association
Winter Street Church
David I. Wilson
Edwin Dodge Plardin
Paul Dresser
John OR. Browne
Louis Wo West
Bwryn ©. Taylor
Frank Th Thal
Ernest M. Holman
A. Gray
Capt
Sweet
Salvation Army
Milk distribution planned by North-Center P T A
The North Center Parent Teachers Association held a meeting at the Parish house on Prestay afternoon. They reported milk distribution in schools will begin Monday with a generous donor providing the bottles. The group voted to have students donate fruit and vegetables for a Thanksgiving offering to needy families. Miss Kronees Hall, physical director for the lat h schools, spoke on the importance of physical work and its theoretical basis. Wharton Choate assisted with practical demonstrations.
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Kronees Hall
Lath
Pall
Wharton Choate
Kramere
Cosmopolitan Club Dance Lights Up Early Season
The Cosmopolitan club held its first informal dance of the season on Tuesday night with many younger members and friends dancing. Miss Myrna Avery and Reginald Stack performed on piano and saxophone. Patrons included Mrs. Frank D. Nichols and others. committee members listed. Bryant’s Phanatop Biso and the poem Thanatopsis by Bryant are noted with historical context.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Myrna Avery
Reginald Stack
TSO
Prank DB. Dichols
Frank EH. Southard
Mars J. Burpin
Harvard Yale clash could trigger historic triple tie
If Harvard defeats Yale this weekend at Cambridge the triangular series among Harvard Yale and Princeton could end in a three way tie. Harvard would break a long standing pattern, with Yale unbeaten in most meetings, and past near misses cited as context for a potential upset.
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Harvard
Yale
Cambridge
Trinceton
Princeton
Crimson
Army
Brown
Colgate
Washington and Jefferson
Boston College
Haywood Leads School Basketball Talk for Upcoming Season
Coach Raymond Velllywood convened the three upper classes after school to discuss the season and develop play. Tryouts begin Monday at YAECUA with practices Monday and Wednesday afternoons and Thursday evenings. Freshmen are included but missed the meeting. class teams will play games and an interclass tournament is planned.
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Raymond Velllywood
Yaecua
Gales
Thigwood
Panthers Edge Lions In Park Alleys Matchup
The Panthers defeated the Lions 94 to 47 in a Park alleys contest Tuesday night. Farnham of the Lions struggled to maintain his scoring pace while Martin pushed past 1000 in the early strings but faded in the fifth.
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Panthers
Lions
Park Alleys
Farnham
Martin
Pantiters
Ty Pon
Final class contest to close Morse High football series
The final interclass football game at Morse High School will be played Thursday at 3 o clock on Kelley Field drawing a large crowd. Sophomores and Juniors compete for the silver cup prize as players eye future fall recruitment and the chance to join the school squad.
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Morse High School
Kelley Field
Morse High Notes Highlights Debating Plans and Sports
The sophomore class held an assembly in the auditorium reading Blair Wilson’s The Man With Out a Country and other works. Principal Wilson set December 14 for the interclass debate between seniors and juniors and plans for a varsity debating team meet with South Portland and Brunswick later. Students await the basketball season with anticipation.
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Blair Wilson
Wilson
South Portland
Brunswick
Selfmade Men Under Challenge From Educators
A professor at a teacher’s college criticizes the self-made man as attendance declines in upper grades due to the pernicious cult of self achievement. A young man explains his college aspiration by noting the arrogant “gentleman” who lacks education and yet is admired by others.
The Pencil Word Origin and Graphite Core
The term pencil once meant a fine brush used by artists. It now mainly refers to the wood cased graphite implement. Lead pencil is a misnomer since no lead is used. The core is graphite, a carbon mineral also called plumbage from plumbum.
Bowdoinham Knights of Tythias Fair Week Events
Bowdoinham lodge holds annual fair at town hall Wednesday and Thursday with booths prizes and attractions. Cy Slick from Punkin Crick shows Wednesday night and One on Dick runs Thanksgiving night by the Pythian Sisters. Grand ball closes the fair Thanksgiving night with Nelson's orchestra.
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Kennebec Lodge
Knights of Tythias
Bowdoinham
Cy Slick
Punkin Crick
Pythian Sisters
Nelson
Caroline Fisher
Freeport
QLES
Adah
Electa
Genesta
Hawthorne
Casco
Oxford
Bethay
Iona
Lone Star
Garrison Hill
Mt. Carmel
Bath
Aute
Newton
Gog
C. J. Browne
Horatio Tall
Ro OW. Cary
Capt
EF. Staples
Massachusetts
Cyrrs
West Medford
Staples
Wakefield
Alina Cheney
South Portland
James Graves
Helen Randall
New Haven
Ida Blanchard
Portland
Ralph Winslow
Bowdoinham 1887 notices and local updates
Counsellor John C. Coombs of Boston visited Bowdoinham on Tuesday. Emery Center bought Clarence Butler’s house and he moved in last week. Local items note trades, schooling moves, mail matters, and upcoming ice season prospects amid storm-related delays.
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Councellor
John C. Coombs
Boston
Emery Center
Clarence Butler
Fred Umberhind
Pratt
Hutchins
Bowdoin
H. A. Gray
George Pratt
Walter Donnell
Porth
Alton Small
Allie
MLC Rar
Gen
Winter
Alaska
Charles Fisher
Kent's Hill
SS. Tarr
Richmond Corner
Randall
Bath Road
Joel Curtis
Brown
Couple to Wed in California Nearby Bride to Marry Nov
Cumberland Center Miss Agnes M Strout and Millard Kurtz of Sacramento plan marriage about November 15. After a San Francisco honeymoon the couple will reside in Sacramento. Strout, a popular young lady, leaves many friends who wish her happiness in the new home.
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Gorham TL. Farwell
Agnes M. Strout
Millard. Kurtz
Sierttrento
California
San Francisco
Adelaide Farwell dies after illness in Cumberland Center
Mrs Adelaide Farwell aged 83 died after a three week illness at her Cumberland Center home on October 27. A Staples family matriarch of North Yarmouth born August 23 1837 she lived 64 years in Cumberland Center, 58 of them in her final home. She leaves three children Ida C Gorham TL Farwell of Cumberland Center and Mrs Henry McEwen of Livermore Falls two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Adelaide Farwell
Cumberland Center
Farwell
Staples
North Yarmouth
John and
Jane Staples
Ida C
Gorham TL. Farwell
Henry McEwen
Livermore Falls
Remarkable Names in Divorce Court and Registry Entries
A witness in divorce court reveals his name is Jolly Death. Somerset house registrars list surnames such as Boadicea Basher and Judas Iscariot Burton. Mrs Lang recalls a courier whose children bore place names like St. Petersburg Naples Kattegut Skaggerrak and Vienna.
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Somerset House
Boadicea Basher
Happy Driggins
Haystack Brown
Anna Domini Davis
Judas Iscariot Burton
Ananias Cutting
Odious Heaton
Andrew Lang
St. Petersburg
Naples
Kattegut
Skaggerrak
Vienna
Manchester
Earth Fragrance Traced to Thread Bacteria Odor Source
Scientists identify soil thread bacteria as the cause of the spring and after rain scent. Two species emit a distinctive odor and retain it when grown on diverse substrates including inorganic materials like pea soup milk glycerine and starch paste.
Perpetual Calendar Claim By Italian Scientist
The Argonaut reports Francesco Scntigna of Locorotondo in Bari province Italy claims to have found a perpetual calendar using two overlapping discs to reveal day week and month. Herschel reportedly doubted such a calendar could be devised.
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Francesco Scntigna
Locorotondo
Bari
Italy
Herschel
Rheumatism Grows Worse If Neglected
An old public notice promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for rheumatism. It claims the condition worsens without constitutional treatment and cites a testimonial from Cy r. Goodrich of Polivar, Missouri, who attributes health to yearly use of the remedy.
Style as a Manifesto of Artistic Clarity
The author argues that style emerges from deliberate effort to speak clearly and decisively. He cites George Samp Boll’s view that style results from purposeful expression rather than showy ornament.
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George Samp Boll
Auxiliary formed for Sagadahock Veteran Firemen
An auxiliary to Sagadahock Veteran Firemen's Association organized Tuesday with 14 members. It will handle social functions for the group and hold regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. Founders include Mrs. Joseph Melzard as president and Gladys Russell as vice president, with Madelyn Hinckley as second vice president Leona Swain as clerk, Mrs. William Swain as financial secretary and Mrs. Clifton MekKay as treasurer.
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Sagadahock
City Council Calls Special Meeting for Temporary Loans
A special city council meeting is set for Thursday to act on a temporary loan of 1000 for highway and sewer work and 3800 for the school department. The loan was previously killed at a Nov 2 auction by the common council but later endorsed by the finance committee in a joint session with the Board of Highways and Sewers. The finance committee approved 3300 for the school department after a session with the Board of Education.
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Board of Common Council
Board of Highways and Sewers
Board of Education
Their Real Reason from Three Loving Ladies by Mrs Dowd All
A dialogue on marriage and gender roles explores why men are adored for their strengths while women trade on flirtation or deception. Mrs Vachell argues women love men for what they lack while men enjoy superiority and rest from competition. The excerpt critiques social dynamics of love and power.
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Mrs. Vachell
Mrs. Dowdall
Why Dogs Bark At Humans And Intruders
The article notes dogs bark mainly when around people and in burglar situations. When alone they groan growl or whine. Barking is described as the dog's method of talking about food and signals like bedtime readiness.
Better'n an Ice Wagon
Two Irish boys asked a woman in an electric car for a ride. She agreed and they sat silent as they rode to a street they chose. Upon alighting one boy remarked that the ride was better than riding an ice wagon.
Thanksgiving Sunday at Central Church Programs
Central church marks Thanksgiving with a 10 30 morning service featuring a Selaire composed prelude written shortly after the Armistice and a new Arthur Miller anthem dedicated to John Shaw eid. A 4 pm vesper presents The Harvest cantata by I A Reinecker with the choir and attendees shown to enjoy the musical program.
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Central Church
Selaire
Porthind
Arthur Miller
New York
John Shaw Eid
I. A. Reinecker
Nobility of Health in Carlyle's Sir Walter Scott Essay
Health as a central virtue is praised as a measure of harmony and merit. The piece contrasts the healthy with the wealthy and well-dressed, noting the healthy individual as the most meritorious product of nature and a symbol of true order.
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Carlyle
Walter Scott
Giving Em a Sample Speech Tease by Detroit Leader
The chairman jokes that a future speaker will outshine him as he previews a planned address. He notes the speech would have been longer and stronger if the guest had spoken. The crowd awaits the introduction of the key speaker.
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Detroit Free Press
Odd Assam marriage custom described in brief
In Assam a strong marriage custom has the bride sometimes initiating the match. She fetches the bridegroom and he resists until carried off. Wealthier women may choose a temporary husband, paying him off to take another.
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Assam
Spring Bathing Is Good
A playful quip notes enjoying famous springs with a tramp joking about bathing in the spring of 86, as recalled by a tourist through light comic banter in the Orange Peel.
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D.T. Percy & Sons
H. P. Boudreau
UNION
R. W. Emerson
North Center Association
Bryant
Wilharo Collen Bryant
North Americaan Review
Iste
Sey
Mary
Bath Opera House
Paramount
Gaudreau’s Symphony Orchestra
Liberty Theatre
Paramount Pictures
Haywood
Lions Farnham
TIS
TSG
ISS
Morse
Kennebec Lodge of
Pythians
Helen Townsend
Portlind
C. O. Purinton
Dorothy Williams
J. HL. Ames
Harry Mosher
Wiscasset
Grange
C. W. Sedgley
Sarah Elliott
O. Purinton
Ida Cornish
Frank Small
Sarah Small
Earle Johnson
Harry Bison
Nova Scotia
Selden Williams
Evelyn Johnson
Yarmouth
Cornish
Newtonville
Mass
Silas Hamilton
BE. O W. Warren
A. Newton
Marie Jack
Sewall
Maury Purinton
Star Aid
Methodist
LT. Johnson
B.S. Leathers
Baptist Church
Coo. Kendall
Washington
Jessie Lines
Town Hall
J. T. Ames
Thev. Plos. Leathers
F. S. Leathers
Teva
Bowdoinham Advertiser
Adelaide Thompson Farwell
Senter
Bath Dept. Store
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