Deer Hunts and Town Notes in Wiscasset
Local residents report deer taken by Leland Chester of Boothbay and others. A Portland shop opens in Middle Street. various residents travel to New Jersey and Boston for visits. The Woman's Club votes for a community Christmas tree, and Lincoln Home fund drives raise over 1500 of 2770 needed. Church services, events, and local meetings fill the parish and club agendas as residents share travel, illness, and charitable efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hall
Ashland
Woman's Club
Ernest Stinson
Bangor
Parker B. Stinson
Emma Stinson
Lincoln
Red Cross
Organ Society
John Merry
Clarence Blagdon
Birch Point
Frank R. Hodgdon
American
Alice Taylor
Joseph E. Hubbard
Somerville
Mass
Lawrence Haggett
Rumford
Murray
Evey
St. Philip's Parish
Local Notes From Sheepscot Echo Dec 26 1904
Thanksgiving weather dreary yet Indian Summer lingered as residents shared visits across towns. Mary Stinson Roy Reed and others traveled to Portland and Waterville while Dr Peaslee may leave Wis casset. Parker Lewis wowed crowds at the railroad station with steer driving. Bath advertisers listed include Waterman LincolN Bank and several local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepscot Echo
Mary Stinson
Roy Reed
Portland
Annie A. Sawyer
Annie L. Sawyer
Minnie Varney
Bristol
Esther Weeks
Helen Dickinson
Colby College
Waterville
Peaslee
Wiscasset
Parker Lewis
Parker
Bath
Waterman
Lincoln National Bank
D. T. Percy & Sons
A. D. Stetson & Son
Herberts. Harris
Eastern Steamship Co
F. L
J. W. Norton
H. A. Bates
Ragon
Samuel Anderson
J. N. Meloney
C. L. Farnham
H. T. Passmore
Personal notes on Thanksgiving travel and visits across New England
Mrs Edward Kelly plans to leave Friday for Gloucester Massachusetts to visit friends. Miss Marie Jack and brother Fred Jack will be Thanksgiving guests of Dr Wilbur Brown and sister Geraldine Brown in Brunswick. Mr and Mrs William J Perry and son Francis of Crescent Street with daughter Adelie Burton a Gorham normal student will be Thanksgiving guests of Mrs Perry's mother Mrs Frank Colby in Topsham. Mrs Clayton B Armstrong and daughter Eleanor Roberta, staying with Mrs Armstrong's parents, plan to leave Saturday for Harrisburg Pennsylvania to join Mr Armstrong associated with McClintic Marshal Co.
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Edward Kelly
Gloucester
Mass
Marie Jack
Fred Jack
Wilbur Brown
Geraldine Brown
Brunswick
William J. Perry
Francis
Crescent Street
Adelie Burton
Gorham Normal School
Perry
Frank Colby
Topsham
Clayton B. Armstrong
Eleanor Roberta
Armstrong
Amos Perry
Summerstreet
Harrisburg, Pa
McClintic Marshal Co
Rocky Stone Set to Fight Jack Young in Augusta Show
Promoter Mihalos stacks Friday night bill in Augusta featuring Rocky Stone meeting Jack Young after Young stopped Al Bedard in four rounds. Lemieux Clukey and Baby Lemieux vs Clukey added. Joe Gillo may rematch Cowboy Clark with changes to seating and improved balconies for ringside view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Bene
Jack Young
Augusta
Killer Brown
Bangor
al Bedard
Lewiston
Mihalos
Capital City
Lemieux-Clukey
Lemieux
Young Clukey
Biddeford
Joe Gillo
Cowboy Clark
Gillo
Clark
Joe
Pat Harper
Morse High Opens Candidate Call For 1940s Basketball Team
Coach Sammy Cutts issued the first call for Morse high basketball candidates for 4.30 Monday. A 23 man squad was to report for the varsity, chosen from last week’s inter-class tournament. The lineup centers on Stan Whitehouse Ralph Crocker and Jimmy Miller with Whitehouse moving to forward. Lloyd Perry may be eligible, Jack Conley seen as leading center candidate. The list of called out players includes Captain Whitehouse Ralph Crocker Jimmy Miller and 20 others.
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Sammy Cutts
Morse High
Cutts
Basketeers
Coach Cutts
Stan Whitehouse
Ralph Crocker
Jimmy Miller
Whitehouse
Lloyd Perry
Morse
Jack Conley
Capt. Whitehouse
Paul Wilson
William Gove
John Levyn
J. Green
J. Mullaney
H. Mc- Elman
W. Green
E. Rollins
R. Mc- Elman
E. Legard
W. Oliver
F. Russell
Hatch
N. Wilson
R. MacDonald
H. Ring
Henderson
F. Gowell
Brackley Rites Conducted at Center Street Home
The funeral for Charles E. Brackley was held Sunday at 2 PM at his home 277 Center Street. Rev. Weston P. Holman of Beacon Street church officiated. Acadia lodge K of P attended in a body and the Pythian ritual was performed. Bearers were William Mann, Robert Sutherland, Charles Plant and Harry Sullivan. Burial followed in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Brackley
Center Street
Weston P. Holman
Beacon Street
Acadia Lodge
K. of P
William Mann
Robert Sutherland
Charles Plant
Harry Sullivan
Oak Grove
Radio Carollers to broadcast in Bath during Thanksgiving
The Caroller group arrives in Bath with Prof Fletcher leading music and Burleigh Sylvester among principal speakers. Half the troupe are Maine youths from across the Pine Tree state. Listeners should tune WCSH Thanksgiving evening for a preview of the weekend visit and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sician
Prof
Fletcher
Institute
Bath
Caroller
Burleigh Sylvester
Maine
Eustis
Sylvester
Pine Tree State
WCSH
Carollers
Pupils Pack Thanksgiving Boxes For Red Cross Aid
Four high school foods classes pupils packed Thanksgiving boxes for delivery to needy families. Each box includes a chicken and typical holiday items, prepared under Miss Alfreda Semmn, with delivery to Bath Red Cross chapter chaired by Mrs Seth Mullin.
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Red Cross
Alfreda Semmn
Ore Economics
Genesta Corliss
Seth 8. Mullin
Bath
Thanksgiving Socials and Visits in West Bath Area
West Bath residents and visitors gather for Thanksgiving plans and family visits. Local families share holiday stays in Bath, Parallel towns, and nearby cottages including Birch Point, with teachers and officers from Nazarene church meeting to plan Christmas. Several wreaths and trips noted among residents and guests from Portland to Auburn and Quincy.
Musical Revue Delights Crowd at St Mary’s Show
A large audience attended the first St Mary’s Musical Revue at the Columbia under Jack Shaw. The eight o clock curtain opened Part I with many hits including the barn dance and notable solos. Performers Mary Cunningham Pearl Oliver Kathleen Leonard William Lundrigan Jimmy Comeau Woodbury Bailey and others drew enthusiastic notices. the organizing committee earned praise for the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Jack Shaw
Mary Cunningham
Pearl Oliver
Kathleen Leonard
William Lundrigan
Jimmy Comeau
Woodbury Bailey
Francis MacDonald
Blanche White
Walter Marshall
Charlotte O'Brien
Marion O’hara
Joe Milliken
Jack Mulcahy
Bernard Comeau
Celina Desjardins
Malen Genthner
Woman to be ordained to Universalist ministry Sunday
On Sunday at 7 30 p m a service at the Universalist church will ordain Mrs Dorothy Til den Spoerl wife of Rev Howard Davis Spoerl pastor of the church to the Universalist ministry Rev Stanley Manning of Augusta will perform the ordination with help from Rev George Macran of Avevsta and Mr Spoerl will deliver the sermon Mrs Spoerl has preached as assistant to Universalist ministers in Charlestown Mass and Detroit Mich and has long been active in young people's work Also noted Mrs Laura Lamont of West Bath will visit her daughter Mrs Edwin W Hagett for the holidays
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
Dorothy Tilden Spoerl
Howard Davis Spoerl
Universalist
Stanley Manning
Augusta
Maine
George Macran
Avevsta
Spoers
Charlestown
Mass
Detroit
Mich
Spoerl
Nationa Brenent
Tulane University awards Geiger Medal for public health thesis
Tulane University in New Orleans has created the Geiger Medal to be awarded annually to a senior or graduate student who writes the best thesis on a public health topic relevant to the Southern states. Named for Dr. J. C. Geiger, associate professor of epidemiology at the University of California, the award honors his work in botulism studies and public health service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulane University
New Orleans
Geiger
John C. Geiger
Essor
California Medical School
Journal of Public Health
Southern
J. C. Geiger
University of California
Rural Carrier Examination Announced for Woolwich
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier exam to fill a Woolwich post. Bath hosts the test. applications due December 27. Exam dates to be listed on admission cards mailed after filing closes. Salary starts at 1800 dollars annually for 24 miles plus 30 dollars per extra mile. additional equipment allowances apply. Open to qualified citizens domiciled in the post office territory. sex may be specified by appointing officers. Form 1977 and blanks available from the vacancy office or Washington, D C. Apply before close of business at Washington. bring two unmounted photos within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Woolwich
Bath
Washington, D. C
Commission
Horse slides down icy Center street hill
A Howard Coal Co horse slipped on ice halfway down Center street hill Monday morning. Spectators watched as the animal slid about 50 feet, briefly regaining footing twice before reaching the hill’s bottom. It was fitted with caulked shoes after the scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street Hill
Howard Coal Co
Oakhurst
Funeral Services For Mrs Elmira Fairservis
Funeral Monday at 2 30 in First Parish Brunswick for Mrs Elmira Fairservis 80 widow of Robert Fairservis who died Saturday night Many from West Bath and Topsham granges attended She held roles in Sagadahoc pomona West Bath grange and Eastern Star Born Brooklyn 1849 She lived in Topsham and Brunswick later Cottage near Cook's Corner Leaves three sons two daughters six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Major Frank I Hanscom will conduct services in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Parish
Brunswick
Elmira Fairservis
Robert Fairservis
West Bath
Topsham Granges
Frank I. Hanscom
106Th Infantry
Fairchild Chapel
Lutheran Cemetery
Brooklyn
Fairservis
Theodore
Elizabeth White Adams Wilson
Topsham
Brunswick Road
Cook's Corner
Topsham Grange
West
Mr and Mrs Pease visit Thomaston after old friend's death
Mr and Mrs Theodore W. Pease of Cobb Road were visitors in Thomaston, their former home, drawn by the death and funeral of an old friend. The trip marked a return to the town they once called home as they paid respects to the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore W. Pease
Cobb Road
Thomaston
Local notes from Woolwich and area gatherings
Woolwich residents featured in a string of town updates. Frank Head remains a patient at Maine General Hospital in Portland. The Dolloffs and their son Clayton suffer severe colds. Mrs Melvin Howe hosted a friends birthday party with gifts from about 20 guests. Mrs Wilson Wright returned from a visit to her daughter in Wi eelark. Hecht returned from business in Boston. Neighbors of Isaac Howard hosted a housewarming with cake and fruit. Rev Harris preached in town. Lemuel Preble and family hunted in Bangor, bringing back a deer. Flora Leonard visited Bath friend Miss Jack. A I Oliver, district superintendent, visited on Monday. Edwin Moulton hunted and captured a deer. Clarence Bakerson and family to Lynn for holiday plans. Laura Blanche returned from Gardiner and Bath trip. William Elliot and wife plan to travel south for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton Dow
Hodge Street
Herbert W. Barter
Jackson
N. H
Ella
Alice ‘Greenleaf
Lowelltown
Wiscasset
New Hampshire
N. Main
Brunswick
Henry Johnson
Emma Johnson
Irvin R. Lewis
North Carolina
Marion Haggett
Grace Pease
Portland
Lincoln Lodge
A. M
D. Sherman
F. C. Stone
Edgecomb
Maine Central
St. Philip's Church
Charles E. Titus
Methodist Church
Lincoln Home
Kennebec Valley
Nash
Ralph Hayden
Ernest Kenyon
Thomas Akeley
Nelson Bryant
Herbert Pressey
Charles Tubbs
Arthur Stray
Bowdoin College
Frank’ Head
Maine
Curvier E. Dolloff
Clayton
Mélvin “Howe
Bria
Wilson Wright
Eeelark
Wil Hecht
Boston
Isaac Howard
Harris
New Harbor
Town
Lemuel Preble
Bingham
Bath
A. I. Oliver
Edwin Moulton
Clarence Bakerson
Irving
Thelma
Lynn
Mass
Laura Blanche
Gardiner
William Elliot
South
Social Roundup from South Dresden and Nearby Areas
South Dresden residents Mr and Mrs Walter Campbell and Mr and Mrs Walter Underwood with son Robert of Gardiner visited Mr and Mrs Leland Siegars recently. Isaac Wail visited his son Harold in West Dresden Sunday. L H Siegars and son Joe hosted Heather Marquis and Samuel McDonnell at Ran dolph. Albert Tibbetts returned from Richmond and Gardiner after two weeks visiting relatives. A south end crowd attended the West Dresden schoolhouse program Tuesday evening led by teacher Margaret Pushard, with about $10 in proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Campbell
Walter Underwood
Robert of
Gardiner
Leland Siegars
Isaac Wail
Harold
West Dresden
L. H. Siegars
Joe
Heather Marquis
Samuel McDonnel
Dunlap Praised On Its Work At Grand Commandery Event
A large Bath gathering of 35 Dunlap commandery members and visitors from Gardiner Augusta Waterville Skowhegan Lewiston and Westbrook attended a banquet and ceremonial on Tuesday night. The Malta degree wowed the crowd with a 23-officer full ceremonial rendition led by Eminent Sir Samuel L. Furbish and Eminent Commander Donald B. Young. The escort received praise for drill work and may perform at the May Grand Commandery meeting with an expanded 24-member roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sanford L. Fogg
Augusta
Walter P. Ordway
Skowhegan
David L. Wilson
A. Francis Walch
Yarmouth
Charles W. Vigne
Waterville
Arthur B. Stilphen
Harold Smith
Gardiner
Frank E. Southard
Lewiston
Westbrook
Ladies of Genesta
Grindell
Ted Stanwood
Arthur Pettengill
Dunlap Commandery
Ordway
Donald B. Young
Malta
Samuel L. Furbish
Brunswick
Dunlap
Young
Seth S. Mullin
William A. Furber
John O. Moulton
Mullin
Grand Commandery
Maine
Edwin V. Coombs
John H. Freeman
Magouns Return After Ten Days in New York and Philadelphia
Henry A. Magoun and Miss Priscilla Magoun return to their Green Street home after spending ten days visiting New York City and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Magoun
Priscilla Magoun
Green Street
New York City
Philadelphia
Monroe Stores to Take More Space Expansion plans in Monroe
The Monroe Stores Inc plans to occupy two basement shops on Center Street starting Jan 1. The Auto Store and Radio Shop run by Joseph F. McCole and Stinson's barber shop will be combined into expanded facilities. The move doubles storage and allows adding departments for more house furnishings and hardware. Manager Clarke B. Smith cites improving local industry and growing patronage as reasons.
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Monroe Oe Inc
Egoard
Sagadahock
Center Streets
City Hall Square
Center Street
Clifford B. Smith
Joseph F. McCole
Stinson
Monroe Stores, Inc
McCole
Front Street
Smith
Dow Carkin wedding in Portsmouth New Hampshire
George Dow of this city and Miss Helen Carkin of Portsmouth New Hampshire were married November 9 at Middle Street Baptist church parsonage Portsmouth. The couple left for a honeymoon in New York state and reside at 903 Maplewood Avenue Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
George Dow
Helen Carkin
Middle Street Baptist Church
Harold Curtis
Samuel Carkin
Montgomery-Ward Co
Elizabeth Dow
Middle Street
Morse High
Bath A. C’s
Badger & Co
New York State
Maplewood Avenue
South End Couple Given a Surprise Welcome
A surprise reception honored Mr and Mrs Frank Curtis at 33 Pleasant Street Tuesday evening hosted by the Sterling Brotherhood and Corliss Street church Research classes. Fifty guests attended with gifts including a rayon bed spread, a floor lamp, linen pillow slips, and cake and ice cream. The couple, newly married the prior Friday, received warm wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Curtis
Pleasant Street
Sterling Brotherhood
Corliss Street
Curtis
A. E. Burden
Bath
Lizzie French
Local students and relatives return home for Thanksgiving
Miss Dorothy Brown returns from a visit in New London to make her home with her aunt Mrs Edgar A Farrar on Bath street. Miss Edna Hallowell a Farmington normal school student will spend Thanksgiving recess at her parents Captain and Mrs Jed F Hallowell on Oak street. Miss Dorice Campbell a Colby College freshman arrived Wednesday evening to pass the holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer F Campbell on Washington street. Miss Louise Irish employed in Lewiston and her sister Amy Irish a Bates College freshman spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Fred Irish on Chestnut street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trufant
Marguerite
Helen
Saco
Wellyn Rogers
Jatas
Jennie
Abee
Portla
John Larrabee
Marguerite Williams
Winthrop
Ernest E. Williams
Campbell's Pond
Nan Brown
Portland
Llewellyn Rogers
Edward Sampson
Bath
Birch Point
Chester Stevens
Auburn
Stevens
H. P. Jett
The
Nazarene Church
J. Everett Mayo
J. Edward Drake
Drake Farm
John Sorensen
Revere
Mass
Harvey Dobbins
Vickey
Albert
Quincy
Sorensen
Fred Rose
Owen Stephens
Rich’s Mountain
James Lemont
James, Jr
Paul
Joseph Larrae
Fred Brawn
Mr. Brawn
Arthur Brawn
C. C. Chesley
F. W. Larrabee
Betty Rose
Emily
Dorothy Brown
New London
Washington Street
Louise Irish
Lewiston
Amy Irish
Bates College
Fred Irish
Chestnut Street
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Newcastle
Elsie Reed
Marie Timms
Wyman
Canadian Northwest
Sidney Evans
Dorothy Fisher
Annie Macurda
Frank Hutchins
Sheepscot
Castle
Woman's Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Rocky Stone
C. E. Brackley Funeral
St. Mary’s
Laura Lamont
Edwin W. Hagett
Tulane
Public Health Award
Dresden
Monroe
Bath Maine
Schadbourne
Ambulance Service