West Bath Grange Supports Red Cross and Bangor Trip
West Bath Grange voted to contribute to the Bath chapter American Red Cross and to send Master Harry W. Lemont and his wife to the State meeting in Bangor December 12 to 14 with a reception on the 11th. A recent fair cleared 145 dollars and a varied program featured Ruth Morton, soloist Miss Eleanor Bates and others. The meeting included a discussion on what is a farmer and featured local residents William White Harry Peterson Edward Haggett Joan Hodgkins and more. The crowd noted an unusually lengthy winter rest after a mild summer and many town residents were mentioned in social visits and Thanksgiving events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
William White
Harry Peterson
Edward Haggett
Joan Hodgkins
Fred A. Bubier
Stony Brook
West Forks
Lewis Bubier
Harold Tozier
Victor Heselton
Litchfield
Methodist Church
EB. Brooks
Wesley M. E. Church of
Bath
Fred Ellen Woold
Woolwich
Earl Donnell
William Whitlam
Mitchell School Pupils Contest and Spelling Match
Miss Effie Wright presided over a fourth grade spelling contest at Mitchell School with 11 members per team. Roselin Hall and Woodrow Mitchell led the sides, culminating in Arthur Hutchins losing to Woodrow Mitchell. Miss Wright, undefeated in the sixth grade, spelled down all entrants, while Miss Kane's room formed an English club after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie
the Mitchell
Mary Kane
Annie Vlant
Missharlotte Pottle
Mis
Plant
Furcept
Freeman Wileen
Wright
Ami
Miss Wright
Freeman Wilson
Miss Kane
Pujcl
Caroline Plant
Pearl Wilson
Philis Wright
Charles
Margaret Hanes
Ruth Colby
Caroline Piastami
Genevieve Bunker
Epteria
Earis
Pilgrims Saved by Trading Post Thrown into Indian Raid Narrative
Fragmentary page recalls Pilgrims saved by a trading post raid plan and a 1665 sale of pequot land to John Winslow and others. It notes English Indian French conflicts with dormant tithe and a fort sketch of trading vessels, referencing Mayflower imagery and archaeological hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millett
Plsmouth
John Winslow
Shirles Tailt
Gaunett
Post Auxiliary Gains Numbers at Beland HL Meeting
The fragmentary report notes attendees and some tallies from a Beland HL Auxiliary meeting. References to Peirce and Sayles appear among unclear lines, with figures obscured. core event is a meeting where numbers or counts were discussed.
Frain sey 6 ue Peas Pure
Frain sey 6 ue Peas Pure and a local event list appears on the page. The note mentions a pitch tournament and a few names such as Willac and Sutheraull, with small figures like 24 dollars and 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frain
Sa. Moab
Mary
Iteetiee
Willac
Maan
Sutheraull
Medea
Brewster
Achisr
Mother Seeks Adopted Child Custody in Maine Case
A habeas corpus petition by Sadie E. Locke of Brighton Massachusetts seeks custody of minor Anna Titus, daughter of Mrs Locke and adopted by Mr and Mrs Titus of Head Tide Maine. The Augusta hearing featured witnesses from Massachusetts and Maine, with the court to hear further arguments next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie E. Locke
Brighton
Mass
William N. Titus
Head-Tide
Maine
Leslie C. Cornish
Augusta
Anna Titus
Titus
Attorness Mclean and Southard
McLean, Fogg and Southard
Locke
Attierness George
Methodist bishops curb remarriage of divorced clergy
A report adopted by the Board of Bishops in conference at Bal quier outlines a ban on remarriage for divorced ministers and their spouses. The measure urges superintendents and conferences to enforce the church law restricting remarriage except in cases of adultery, aiming to curb lax observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Bishops
Bal- Iquuers
Bishep Thomas Nicholson
Chicago
Richard J. Cook
Athens
Adna W. Leonard
San Frapemec
Book of Discipline
Ernest 7. Richardson
Atlanta
Episcopal Church
Few Turkeys Raised in Sagadahoc County
Article notes scarce turkey production in Sagadahoc County with most birds coming from Vermont New York and western states near Canada. Experienced marketman says patience and learning from experience can reduce processing problems in 2 3 years. Wholesalers market turkeys in 50 pound barrels with price per pound set by buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
Vermont
New York
Sons
Sears
Muse Turker
Ani Tess Watts
Ve?ntey’s Farm Forester Congress in New York
Fragmented OCR text describes a forestry congress with alleged deception and reputational concerns. Mentions Forestry Association, Beeten, and Twenty-tith anniversary, with references to a gate, walls painted, and possible allegations of misrepresentation at a forestry event in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing
Giamd Forestry Con
Porestry Association
Dell
New
Harvest Dance Proves Success At Masonic Temple
Harvest dance at the Masonic temple drew a large crowd with a grand march led by P. M. and Mrs. William A. Furber and 70 couples. George C. Quicksall organized autumn décor and the Liberty Waltz andBoston fancy entertained dancers. Perkins' orchestra played bright fox trots like All Muddled Up while sweet cider refreshments flowed as the event grew in popularity for Masonic Winter socials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
P. M
William A. Furber
George C. Quicksall
Boston
Edward T. Whitehouse
Perkins
H. S) Perkin
Clarence Reed
John F. Stacy
Masonic Social Committee
Ralph Wright
George ©. Quicksall
William +. Sketton
Harry A. Walters
Francis G. Cooke
Edward E. Morse
Howard Blake
Garret J. Galvin
T. P. Fowler
Fred S. Curtis
Roy Colby
John Wilson
Charles KR. Higgins
Maine Colleges Form Intercollegiate Baseball Association
A tentative Maine Intercollegiate Baseball Association was formed by four college managers at the Augusta House. Officers include A Galen Eustis Colby president and R M Hutchinson Jr Maine secretary. Meetings planned mid year to schedule the Maine intercollegiate championship and align rest of schedules with dates. The 1925 schedule announced covers Apr 19 Bates at Lewiston and Colby at Waterville, through June 6 Colby at Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Intercollegiate Baseball Association
Maine
Augusta House
Augusta
A. Galen Eustis
Colby
R. M. Hutchinson, Jr
R. G. Wade
Bates
B. E. Savage
Bowdoin
C. H. Edwards
Ben Houser
The Youths Companion Offer Amid Frayed Mind and Home
A lively ad contrasts shabby houses with shabby minds, urging readers to enrich the mind over merely furnishing rooms. It promotes The Youths Companion magazine for 1925, highlighting serials, poetry, and features, with subscription details and pricing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Companion
Inet
AMD
Thrifty Young Women and Fashioned Clothes Pawns
A New York Sur report notes strained relations between thousands of thrifty women and local pawnbrokers, who operate under the sign of the three golden balls. Women pawn seasonal wardrobes with plans to redeem later, but rapid fashion changes leave uncles unable to loan on outlandish outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ull
New York Sur
Wedding of Camilla Sewall and Senator Edge to unite in Grace Church
Mrs. John Winslow Williams of Baltimore will be matron of honor at the December 9 ceremony for Miss Camilla Losull Ashe Sewall and United States Senator Walter Evans Edge of New Jersey. Best man will be Senator Frederick Hale. Bridesmaids include Dorothy Sewall and Louise Sewall. ushers include Howard Edge and Loyall Sewall. After the wedding the couple plan residence in Washington with a European moon, then a home near Ventoor New Jersey after sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Winslow Williams
Baltimore
Camilla Losull Ashe Sewall
Harold Marsh Sewall
Bath
United States
Walter Evans Edge
New Jersey
Grace Episcopal Church
Frederick Hale
Maine
Dorothy Sumner Sewall
Louise Crosby Sewall
Englewood
N. J
Herbert McIlvaine
Philadelphia
Eimerson Richards
Atlantic City
Europe
Washington
Ventoor
Edge
Senator Borah Quotation on Bonuses and National Drift
A Senate figure named Borah is cited warning that a nation altered by bonuses gratifications and subsidies has embarked on a perilous path. The remark portrays concern over political influence and national direction, suggesting that past retreat from dangers has been poorly managed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Borah
Barbara W. Aground At Cuckolds Lighthouse Maine
Three masted schooner Barbara W. of Parrsboro Nova Scotia ran aground near Cuckolds lighthouse after a snow squall. Captain Rollo Morton and six Coast Guard crew rescued the crew of ten as the vessel, bound from Weymouth to Nova Scotia with phosphate and fertilizer, drifted onto the rocks and was considered a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara W
Parrsboro
N. S
Rollo Morton
Coast Guard Station
Damiscove
Weymouth
Mass
Nova Scotia
Southport
Boothbay Harbor
Boston
Tower
Obituary of William AL Whittam 71 of North Deeth
William AL Whittam 71 lifelong resident of North Deeth died Monday after a long illness. Funeral Wednesday at two with private burial at Oak Grove. Reverend J G Rogers of Beacon Street Methodist Church officiated. Born in North Bath son of Thomas To and Abigail Knight Whittam. He farmed most of his life and ran a mail route. previously he worked in boat building. Survived by wife two sons Harry North Bath and Clarence Boothbay? and four daughters Mrs Nsniold Lewis Boothbay Mrs Givorge Plarnish Southport Mrs Earl Dioanell West Bath and Mrs Tiare Littlefield Wort land one brother Randolph Whittam Wollaston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian AL Whittam
North Deeth
Wis
J. G. Rogers
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Oak Grove
Mr. Whittam
North Bath
Thomas To
Abagail Knight Whittam
Tie
Leo
Harrys
Clarence
Wittery
Nsniold’ Lewis
Boothbay
Givorge Plarnish
Southport
Earl Dioanell
West Bath
Tiare
Littlefield
Wortland
Randolph Whittam
Wollaston
Mass
Harriet Barnes Dies at Old Folks Home After Three Years
Harriet M. Barnes died Tuesday afternoon at the Old Folks Home where she had been a member of the family for three years. Funeral services are planned for Friday night at seven, with the body to be prepared for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Barnes
Burial Pending for Mrs Barnes in Alna Saturday Morning
Mrs Barnes born in Richmond to William and Content Powers lived much of her life in Bath. She married Nathaniel Plummer of Alna and later Albert Barnes of Bath. She leaves two nieces Mrs Wiley Dickinson of Bath and Mrs J W Dickinson of Berkeley California. Her brother Andrew Powers died in Whippsburg eight years ago at age six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alna
Barnes
Richmond
William and
Content Lenvan Powers
Bath
Nathaniel Plummer
Albert Barnes
Andrew Powers
Whippsburg
Nerces
Wiley B. Dickinson
Batn
J. W. Dickinson
Berkeley
Cal
Veterans Night of Hyde Camp Observed at Grand Army Hall
A large gathering of T. W. Hyde camp and auxiliary members met at Grand Army hall for Veterans night. Major George C. Webber of Auburn delivered an inspiring address. Ice cream and cake followed a social evening with a program chaired by Carroll Watson including readings, duets, and Gettysburg address by Gardiner Crocker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hyde
Grand Army Hall
George C. Webber
Auburn
Carroll Watson
Harry W. Maniton
Evelyn Plomaner
Puan Colby
Edward Ripley
Raymond A. Colburn
John Carter
Beltram Crocker
Edward A. Firrac
Beltran Crocker
Priscilla Pornheimer
Dr Masse to Speak in Bath at People's Baptist Church
Rev J O G Afisse of Tremont Temple Boston reports Dr Masse will speak in Bath at People's Baptist Church by invitation from Rev Louis W West. Date to be set by Dr Masse, following his Auburn conference address that inspired the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. OG. Afisse
DSWD
Tremont Temple
Boston
Bath
People's Baptist Church
Louis W. West
Masse
West
Court Street Free Baptist Church
Auburn
Mr. West
Continued hearing in Thistle bankruptcy before Referee Hall
The continued hearing for Charies UH Thistle, bankrupt, before Referee William T. Hall adjourned to January 10 at 2 p.m. after Thistle and creditors and witnesses discussed schedule and time to obtain further witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charies
Thistle
William T. Hall
Mr. Thistle
Augustus Perow
Jamesg. Drake & Sons
Arthur J. Dunton
Ralph ©. Dale
Edward O. Bridgham
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Walter T. Brown
Eugene
David
Brown
FE. R. Brown
Marion Purington
Rangeley
Miles Purington
J. Everett Mayo
Andrew Green
George Shorey
Brunswick
E. S. Stackpole
Mildred Strout
Murray Brewer
Bailey Evening School
Morse High
J. Higgins
Oon
Massachusett
E. J. Rieh
Harry Wright
Portland
Harry FL Petersen
Sam Stanley
Lannes Fuller
Robert
John Higgins
Fredric Beaudreag
Blanch White
John White
Barth
Sanford S Crossing Hes Aerepter 2
Waries LL Smith
Llewellyn Engere
Prevalence
Fli
LD. Roger
Lem Rnt
J. Hell
Hares Lemwent
Beth
Boe
Ani
Ant
Mares
Anc
Arek
Mer- Beeri
Perniner
Rte
T. Hopkkins & Sos
Imitchell School
Wilgrir
Pieterit
ST. Marys
Lincoln County Folk
Teague
Gate Aerners Ataerintie Hardy
Pia
Maine Colleges
Bate-Colby
Waterville
Bates-Maine
Orena
Bruns-wick
Bates-Bowdein
Lewiston
Bowdoin-Colby
Cadi
Orona
Haven Bowdoin
Brunwick
Maine-Colby
McCall
Cosgeenith Ave
St. Mand St. Dees
Camilla Sewall
Phillips
Dlas
Rumford Falls
Oquessoe
Rangeley Village
Madison
Jou
United States of America
Madewell Union Suits
Bates Street
Thompson Bros. Inc
Thompson Bros
William H. Whittam
Veterans
DR. Masse
Atwood
L. F.” Medicine CO
Portland, Maine
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