Maine Central plans winter rail cuts alarm Bath business leaders
An editorial argues that Maine Central Railroad plans to discontinue the midnight and early morning trains out of Bath will disrupt nightly mail delivery, hinder business travel to Boston, and harm local commerce. It urges the railroad to cut costs without reducing essential service and to increase train frequency and modern transit options instead.
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Maine Central Railroad
Bath
Boston
Maine Central
New York
Bis
Thursday's Auction of Yrave Tron Works Dissolution
The dominant industrial plant for eighty years, THURSDAY'S AUCTION of the Yrave Tron Works is accepted by both sides amid mixed feelings. Officials and staff are praised for their efficiency, while concerns about future handling and preservation linger as new owners take over. Bath workmen are noted for shipbuilding prowess.
Bath Bidder Showdown Over Bath Iron Works Lease
The two local bidders Newell and Reid faced off on the Bath Iron Works lease on courthouse steps. Each had secured funds ready to operate, guaranteeing two hundred thousand dollars or more, with interest in Bath’s welfare over personal gain. The process reflected fair opportunity and prudent business judgment.
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Dustry
Newell
Mr. Reid
Court House
Messrs
Reid
Maine
Bath
Double Duty of Hercules ferry eyed for Kennebec crossing
The State Highway Commission considers using Maine Central spare ferry Hercules on the TPath-Woolwich state route to ease auto traffic. Hercules sits in Bath, docks easily, carries up to sixty autos, and could be adapted for rail or auto use with minimal cost, offering a quicker interim solution before Kennebec bridge completion.
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Maine Central
Tpath
Bath
Maine Central Railroad
Kennebec Bridge
Kennebec
Bath Iron Works Seeks New Use As Shipbuilding Slumps
Bath Maine faces a shift as shipbuilding declines and pine forests dwindle. The Bath Iron Works will not be scrapped or moved, but buyers plan to repurpose the plant for nonshipbuilding work at a higher price. Local workers wonder about future roles, yet the plant’s historic reputation remains.
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Kennebec Journal
Bath
Maine
Bath Iron Works
Iron
Bard
Bath retains Iron Works as new owners vow operation
Fortunate Bath cheers preservation of the famed Iron Works after yesterday’s auction. New owners promise no junking and foresee continued manufacturing in some form, hopeful Bath’s economy benefits from reestablished industry in the city with improved Kennebec connection.
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Ranger Commercial
Bath
Yesternay
Maine
Kennebec
Notable Local Figure Passes in Busy Town Tuesday
A local community obituary notes the passing of Larry G Deering on Tuesday as part of a bustling town scene. The report mentions apples, corvanuts, and other produce in garden notes, reflecting a traditional rural context.
Fire Department Praised for Quick Bath Fire Response
A Bath resident praises the local fire department after a March fire at 69 Center Street known as the Aaron Williams store. The writer recalls the rapid alert of bell and horn, the swift response of Combination Nos 1 and 2, and the expertly driven apparatus. He notes compliments from visitors and locals, especially praising the Fire Chief as a credit to New England.
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The
Times
Center Street
Aaron Williams
Bath
City Hall
Cook
Chase
Washington Street
New England
Narrow escape for Bath motorists on South Bristol road
Capt William Elliott of 156 High street and his wife with Mr and Mrs Arthur Hutchins and Doris Hutchins Jr escaped serious injury when their auto skidded in sand on the South Bristol road north of Bath. The car overturned with the top crushed but all occupants walked away unharmed and continued toward Bath.
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William Elliott
High Street
Bristol
Damariscotta
Capt
Elliott
Ome
Arthur Hutchins
Doris
Bath
Miss Elizabeth Milton and Harold Ham Married in Auburn
Miss Elizabeth M Milton formerly of Bath now of Auburn and Harold Ham of Auburn were married Saturday afternoon at 315 by Rev Milo F Pearson in the Congregational parsonage in Auburn. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis E Milton of Auburn formerly of Bath graduated from Maine high and was for years a stenographer in The Times Co office and now works for Seth May deputy prohibition administrator for Maine. She wore brown cut velvet with matching hat. The groom son of Sam F Ham and the late Adelaide W Ham attended Edward Little high and works for the E and Paul Co. They will live at 16 Madison street Auburn after a short trip.
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Elizabeth M. Milton
Bath
Auburn
Harold Ham
Milo F. Pearson
Lewis E. Milton
Maine
The
Times Co
Seth May
Sam F. Ham
Adelaide W. Ham
Edward Little High School
E. & Paul Co
School for Housemaids Opens in Chicago This Fall
Society women plan the only U S housework maid school in Chicago starting in October for three months. No tuition, no matriculation, model residence training, and student maids take turns as mistress. Instructors will include skilled cooks and maids in service. Largest class set for Thursday as the maid class week begins. Employers may need to encourage attendance by offering extra afternoons for duties and observations.
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United States
Chicago
Feng
Tribute from Governor for Councilor Burnham
Governor pays tribute to Ralph Fo Burnham of Auburn praising his integrity and public service in both city and state. The tribute notes his private life matches his public ideals as Executive Council member and business leader, leaving a lasting memorial in a Maine community.
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Ralph Fo Burnham
Auburn
Hibife
State of Maine
Whee Breight
Executive Council
Gulf Island Development to Harness Androscoggin River Power
Central Maine Power Company announced in Augusta that the Gulf Island Development on the Androscoggin River above Lewiston Auburn will proceed. The $4 million project aims for 27 000 horsepower with potential for 36 000, featuring a 2700 foot long dam, a 50 foot high structure creating a nine mile long lake, and three 9000 horsepower generators with room for a fourth. Two million feet of lumber and thousands of cords of wood will be cut from the flowage area this winter. Construction may start soon with completion planned for early 1927, bringing major industrial growth to Maine and supplying surplus power to cities and towns served by the interconverted system.
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Augusta
Central Maine Power Company
Lewi -Auburn
Androscoggin
Gulf Island
Maine
Lewiston-Auburn
Hippes
Commission Praised For Exposition Building In Maine
The Maine Building Commission is praised for the Springfield project completed within the approved funds. Maine architect John Calvin Stevens receives acclaim for a structure praised as a fine example of Colonial architecture with practical and aesthetic appeal. Citizens who contributed half the funds are thanked, highlighting state cooperation between agriculture, industry, and administration. The commission members named are J Sherman Douglas, John S. Leland, Lawrence R. Carroll, Frank P. Marshall, and Frank S. Washburn.
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Maine
Building Commission
Springfield
John Calvin Stevens
J. Sherman Douglas
Lamoine
John S&s. Leland
Sangerville
Lawrence R. Carroll
Norway
Frank PD
Marshall Exq
Portland
Frank S. Washburn
Derry
Two Cars Collide Injuring Man In Bath Street Crash
A Franklin sedan and a Ford truck collided near High and North streets around 7:50 pm Friday. Jecci Le venla of Wrunwick was treated at City Hospital for shoulder injuries and discharged Saturday. Pedestrians and occupants included L Arthur Whitten and his daughters Mabel Mabie Whitten, and Arline Harmon from Bath. George Wall drove the truck with Mrs. Dail and J venla aboard. The crash caused a loud impact but limited damage.
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Franklin
Jecci Levenla
Wrunwick
A. Pearce
FE. J. Marston
L. Arthur Whitten
High Street
Bath
Mabel
Mabiel
Whitten
Arline Harmon
High Select
George Wall
Y M C A Notes and Seasonal Updates at the Club
The Y M C A notes festive activity with a warm fire, a new season for the baseball squad, and pride in the winter routines. Members are urged to claim entitlements, and a trophy discussion underscores ongoing team spirit and recognition. A wedding anecdote closes the page, highlighting press curiosity.
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Institut
Strong program planned for Bangor Sunday School convention
The 56th Annual State Sunday School Convention will be held in Bangor October 13 to 15 with a high quality program. Conferences for children's workers young people and adults run each afternoon starting at 2 pm except October 13 at 3 30. Key figures include Ruth A. Carter Boston Rev Erwin L Shaver Chicago Miss Alice Louise Brown and Dr Paul H Veith. Delegates gain Bangor lodging and meals under Harvard Plan with railroad rates and representation rules for Maine Protestant Sunday Schools.
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Bangor
Ruth A. Carter
Portland
Erwin L. Shaver
Boston
New England Education Society
Congregational Church
Alice Louise Brown
Maine Methodist Conference
Paul H. Veith
Chicago
International Council of Religious Education
Young Peoples
T. J. Winslade
Herbert F. Milligan
Alex Henderson
Gertrude Carter
Maine
Harvard
Miss Myra L Preble Dies in Richmond
Miss Myra L Ul Preble 71 of Richmond died Friday September 25 at her brother N Banks Preble s Beedle Road home after a long illness She was born in Richmond daughter of Joseph and Jane Trott Preble She is survived by several nieces and nephews Funeral was Sunday at 4 PM at the Beedle Cemetery with Rev John Stevens of the Dresden Methodist church officiating
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Myra UL. Preble
Richmond
N. Banks Preble
Beedle Road
Joseph
Jane
Trott) Preble
John Stevens
Methodist Church of
Dresden
Lurial
Beedle
Many Thrills on Solitaire
A sailor recalls the Solitaire disaster with fire, explosions, and a fatality. A wireless operator died after being blown overboard during the ship’s blaze. Rescue boats, burning fuel, and a chaotic scene are described as crew members escaped to a barge. The writer contemplates discharge after an investigation starts and vows to quit oil tankers if possible.
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Lin
Tath
INDEPENDENT CROSS WORD PUZZLE CLUES
Horizontal clues include Inscribe kind of fruit grit exists approves receives with favor and more. Vertical entries cover body joints im personal pronoun beverage ancient slave divisions of time levers for rudders highways open to view and more. Solution to appear next issue.
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Royal Navy
Myrtle Lodge Annual Meeting Elects Officers
At the Myrtle Lodge annual meeting Odd Ladies elected officers including Elizabeth Pollard as senior representative Lillian Wright junior representative Elsie Higgins past lady Gertrude Wilson noble lady Lucy Dike vice lady Lizzie Chaney recording secretary Mary Gillespie lady reporter Gertrude Stewart financial secretary Lucy Perry treasurer Nellie Hunt chaplain Edith Nash senior warden Fra Atwood junior warden Amel Mitchell conductor Mary Lowell guardian Mary McIntire Amelia Mitchell and Margaret Nelson trustees. A supper prior to the meeting was served by Nellie Hunt with a contest won by Elizabeth Pollard. Dahlias decorated the tables with baked beans cabbage salad hot rolls assorted cake and coffee.
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Myrtle Lodge
Odd Ladies
Elizabeth Pollard
Lillian Wright
Elsie Higgins
Gertrude Wilson
Lucy Dike
Lizzie Chaney
Mary Gillespie
Gertrude Stewart
Lucy Perry
Nellie Hunt
Edith Nash
Fra Atwood
Amel, Mitchell
Mary Lowell
Mary McIntire
Amelia Mitchell
Margaret Nelson
Marked Respect Shown for Torrey Founder at Funeral
The Torrey Roller Bearing Works plant closed all day Saturday in honor of founder Francis B. Torrey. Funeral held at 8:30 a.m. at Central church parish house with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. Bearers were veteran employees Ambrose J. McNeil Walter W. Smith Arlington R. Armstrong and Joseph Gallan. Body laid in the Torrey family tomb in Gardiner.
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Torrey Roller Bushing Works
Francis B. Torrey
Central Church Parish House
David L. Wilson
Mr. Torrey
Ambrose J. McNeil
Walter W. Smith
Brass Foundry
Arlington R. Armstrong
Joseph Gallan
Gardiner
Paris Press Club barred women reporters in bid for equality
Women journalists face another setback as arts newspaper men refuse feminine coworkers admission to the Paris press club. The statewide institution bars women despite general French support for women’s rights.
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Arts
Women Admission Defeated by 78 to 48 at Club Vote
The club’s general meeting discussed reform but failed to admit women as members. The decisive vote stood 78 against and 48 in favor, reflecting longstanding resistance within the organization.
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Cub
Bath Express Frequent Delays at Bath Station
Public utility neglects Bath shipments with trains arriving too late for delivery. Boston noon goods bound for Bath wait in Portland overnight, delaying perishables. Fisherman W V Spencer arranges same day fish by meeting Stronswick train and trucking to market. Express company lack of on site representative blamed. Also notes Dawes narrowly escaped a car, Ireland boundary dispute won by free states, and potash found in Texas.
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Bath
Boston
Wortland
W. V. Spencer
Sronswick
Mr. Spencer
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Charles MacKay
Port Avie
Texas
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Merve
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Asorriian
Larry G Deering
Ham
Milton
Chicago Society
Councilor Burnham
Miss Feith Longfellow
Kath
Lewiston
Arthur DL. Campbell
Lomien
Androscoggin River
Central Maine Power Co
Ile Jim
Wey Bat Court
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Western Newspaper Union
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