Basin area names and family ties documented in local notes
The item records scattered Basin family names from the Perry and Bachelor farms through to Decker and McCobb, noting seafaring roots, a brig on a voyage to Bath, and several members born in the 1740s to 1770s with many dying 1817 to 1838. It mentions Center News by local girls, Four H walkers earning badges, and various personal items including neighbors traveling and seasonal moves.
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Taeco
Cnet
Perera
Perry and Bachelder
Synod
Decker
Josiah
James McCobb
St. Lewes
Bath
Center News
Gisays Tt
Jean
Betty Bowker
Adele Hunt
Minnie Wallace
Land and buildings transfers listed across multiple streets
Transfers of land and buildings involve numerous individuals and entities across towns like Bath and Woolwich with addresses on Oak Street Center Street and Richmond. Names include Evangeline Vachon Mildred J. Bernier Beatrice Cummings Chester MacMahan Christopher F. Wallace and William Pelletier among others with properties on Western Avenue Washington Street and Richmond.
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Arrowsie
David C., Stinson
Henry L. Leveque
Bath
Evangeline Vachon
Mildred J. Bernier
Paul R. Dyer
Crescent T
Louise A. Robinson
R. Eaton
Oak Street
New Nd Ta Tel
Cote Jobn G
Mare
Washington
J. E
Beatrice ‘Cummings
Mas A
Donaldson
Land
Estern Avenue
Certe
Parks
Ss al
Warren A
Lloyd E. Steeves
Abraham Ke Kramer
H.rson
Gerald F. Land
B Carver
High Street
Otis ‘L. Carver
Charles F. Cumies
Con
Arthur
Christopher F. Wallace
Helen M. Leavitt Oliver
Chester G. King
Richmond
Ethel
Ray
Byron W. Durgon
Willis M. Bailey, Jr
Woolwich
Philip N. Rattleff
George O. Delano
Beatrice B. Yphanus
Percy C. Bailey
Edward F. Mayo, Jr
John W. Hickson
Alton H. Munsey
Raymond C. Crooker
Queen Esther Lodge Installs Officers in Double Rite
Mrs Ethel predistrict deputy president of the Rebekah Assembly District 4 presided at Queen Esther Lodge as deputy marshal Mare Ree Boynton helped install officers. A double installation with the Odd Fellows followed with Es master Harlan Boynton marshal. Mrs Potter planned a supper to start at 9 p m.
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Ethel Pred
Rebekah
Mare Ree Boynton
Queen Es. Rebekah Cagset
Odd Fellows
Frank’ ‘Cromwell
Harlan Boynton
Pellows
Halloween weekend at area cottages and visits
Residents and visitors spread across Bath and Brunswick towns over the Halloween weekend. Mr and Mrs Warren White, Miss aur 88, and others were seen at cottages and beaches. Abbie Ann, Dr Heal, Leon Renee, Mininotti, George Oliver, and Stanley Hyde joined relatives and friends from Bath, Auburn, and Brunswick for gatherings and home projects.
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Warren White
Orace Morse
John
Bath
Bond Island
Abbie Ann
Heal
Seenes, J
Toon Pana
Leon Renee We
Brunswick
Nday
Mininotti
George Oliver
Percy
Crate
Mass
Stanley Hyde
Yarmouth
Auburn
Charles Soe
Andrew Savage
Franklin, Jr
Joan of
Lemont Pesteee Bath
Albert Vachon
Carl Bickford
Frank Scott
Stacey
Elisha Bridges
Public Exhibit Of National Guard Equipment At Lincoln Street
Public viewing of gear issued to Ba' B, 703d AAA Battalion includes Garand M1 rifles M1 carbines M83 Tommy guns 50 caliber machine guns and range and communications equipment. Battery members will demonstrate use. Exhibition runs Friday 6 30 to 9 30 pm and Saturday 8 am to 5 pm on Lincoln Street State Anco. Battery aims to reach 96 strength. current roster lists Capt Fred O Hayward Jr 1st Lt S C Harvey 2nd Lt Waldo Weston Jr 1st Sgt John Tourtillotte Sgt Harvey Rowe Sgt Thomas N Lowery and others.
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State Anco
Lincoln Street
New
National Guard
Varandi
Battery B
Fred O. Hayward
S.C. Harvey
John J. Lowery, Jr
Harold MacMahan
Robert McKennark Harrington
Joseph Paulin
Ivates William Aig
Gallant D. Foss, Jr
Jean H. Hamel
Robert Kes
Richard Torrey
Alchole’ Turcotte
Edwin William L. Wilson
Toont
C. Staples
Lawrence H. Kieth Pierce
Clarence White
Clifford E. Henry, Jr
Ralph C. Champeon
Unclear OCR fragment on travel times and schedules
Fragmentary text cites Joseph Missouri and Pacific routes with a 7 days 17 hours period, mentions Lincoln's inaugural and Butterfield stage speeds, but the garbled OCR yields little coherent event or date details to summarize.
Trott Trott Une Awe WD Wedding in Haverford
The Miss Trott of Haverford Pa and Mr. Trott of Bath Maine wed in a ceremony at Fairacres Haverford with Rev Allen Evans assisted by Gason Ernest Co Seremadtine. The bride wore a gown worn by her paternal grandmother and the lace veil belonged to the groom’s family. Attendants included Malcolm Coates as matron of honor and Mary Clare Austin as maid of honor. The reception followed at Fairacres, and the couple planned a motor trip through Virginia.
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Haverford
Houghton Mebb
Point Beach
Satuney
Ora
Sour “Orelock
Allen Evans
Gason Ernest
Seremadtine
Malcolm Coates
Mary Clare Austin
Samuel Hazard
Princeton
Virginia Trott
Provighate
Ruth ] Linenweaver
la Jol- Calif
Ann G. Robb
Allen Evans 3d
Maryboa
William D. Sewall
Bath
E Arthur Sewall
Thomas H
Milton
Mass
E.spencer Smith
Dover
Prince- Following
Fairacres
Anna M. Trott
Y.eer
Deerfield Peelery
Dartmouth College
Anna Trott
Harold M. Re
Sewall Williams
Small Poin
Langdon T. T. Thaxter
Portland
Arthur Sweeney
Sweeney
Contuhewien
Hunters Open Split Duck Season At Merrymeeting Bay
Reports from Merrymeeting Bay on opening day of the split duck season note hot weather kept ducks on the water and energy low. Chief Game Warden Lester E. Brown cites sun heat as the cause while gunners anticipate sunrise crowds today. Daily limits set at four ducks, one may be a wood duck, and four geese with one Canada goose. Scores from Nequasset stream include five ducks bagged by Fire Chief Richard Frates and Clarence Pecei. Harold Adams and son Robert, and B. Wilson with George Lann posted notable bags.
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Merrymeeting Bay
Lester E. Brown
Nequasset Stream
Richard Frates
Clarence Pecei
Urgess
Mora
Harold Adams
Robert
B. Wilson
George Lann
Wild Cabbage Origins of Common Brassicas
The wild cabbage is the original form of the species that gave rise to heading cabbage along with broccoli Brussels sprouts cauliflower and kale as cultivated varieties.
Parker Head Community Notes and Local Visits
Residents plan to attend district PTA meeting at Boothbay while Halloween events loom. School groups raise funds via dues for district improvements. Local teachers from Union 48 attend Nesseea School meeting. next convention in Lewiston. Natives from Bath, Parker Head, and Topsham share visits, meals, and weekend gatherings with families in Brewer and Downeast areas. Midshipman Lloyd D. Lowell of the Maine Maritime Academy returns home with drill squad exhibition at Brewer. Various neighbors host and visit relatives across Bath, Parker Head, and surrounding towns.
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Parker Head
Boothbay
Sally
Bil
David Nd
Barbaréga
Albert Ward
Joyce Gray
Bath
Leston Harrington
Een Koeladeen
Well Grange
Margaret Morse
Earl Lowell
Neseea School
Woolwich
E. S. C. Gilman
Lewiston
Eriand
Brewer
Melba Larose
Arthur Harrington
Francis Lander
Aréostook County
Walter Cushing
Robert
Frances Morong
Hunt
East Boston
Cox's Head Weekend Socials Report
Mr and Mrs Martin F Good win a Brunswick trip while the McLanathans return to Boston after a week at home. Several Bath and Pawtucket residents visit cottages and plan seasonal stays with friends and relatives at Coxs Head and Parker Head.
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Martin F. Goodwin
Brunswick
Richard B. K. MacLanathan
M. Johnson Fuller
Boston
McLanathans
Ralph Seekins
Bath
Wesley Lewis
East Douglas
Mass
Lewis Cottage
Harold Kegwin
Somerville
Gordon Abriel
Laura Dustin
Pawtucket
R. I
Percy
August Pearson
Cima Description in Obscure Column Note
The text fragment discusses a substance labeled cima or zero years in a category of jewels now bought for a few cents per pound. It is described as used like other stomachic and carminative remedies.
National Guard Recruitment in Bath Battery Seeks 24 Men
The National Guard battery in Bath reports a recruiting drive for 24 men aged 17 to 35 who are physically fit. Promoted were Nelson Locas Wil Lenina Ayer George Rorsy and Rowe to sergeants with Norris Southard as corporal, Waldo Weston Jr. named 2nd lieutenant on the commander's staff as new equipment arrives including radios, telephones and 50 calibre guns. Recruits should visit Thursdays between 7:30 and 9 p.m.
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Harold Iley
Norris Southard
Technime Hiece
Mere Will
Waldo Weston, Jr
Bath
Rites 3
Junior Hospital Pal members Reinstate Mrs Barker and plan fall activities
The society reports on Fall plans and interactivities as committees present the annual New Year's ball reports. Mrs George Connard becomes overall dance chairman while sewing for the hospital continues. Next meeting is Oct 21 with president Mrs Roger Luke. Attendees include Mrs Horace Herrick Mrs Frank Given Mrs Harry Dey and others.
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George Barker
George B. Connard
Roger M.luke
Horace Herrick
Frank Given
Harry Dey
Alden Anderson
A. M. Main, Jr
Duncan MelInnes
Robert Shaw
Howard Bates
Carl. Dearborn
George Connard
John Dougherty
Roger Luke
George Cary
Mary Pierce
Eleanor Wilson
Morse Jayvees Fall 18 0 to Lewiston Juniors
In Monday action Morse Jayvees lost 18 to 0 at Lewis ton as Lewiston juniors opened with three quick touchdowns. Morse freshmen also fell 14 to 0 at Bath to Lewiston Frosh after a first start setback. Lewiston scored on short rushes with Bois vert Larochelle and Jalbert adding TDs. a fourth TD was nullified by a clipping penalty following an Morse interception. Both Morse squads opened their season with losses and host upcoming battles, displaying aggressive play for future games.
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Morse Jayvees
Lewiston High
Lewiston
Morse
Lewiston Frosh
Bath
Blue Devils
Boisvert
Larochelle
Jalbert
Iquis
Morsessi
Kelley Field
Hebron Academy
Lecompte
Pocahontas Ties Link First Ladies to Founding Presidents
The article notes that the second Mrs Woodrow Wilson and Presidents William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison were descendants of Pocahontas, highlighting a notable colonial lineage connected to U S leaders and a prominent 17th century figure.
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Woodrow Wilson
William Henry Harrison
Pres
Benjamin Harrison
Pocahontas
South End P T A Opens Its Full Season Tuesday
The South End P T A met at Week Street school with officers hosting and committees named for a financial drive. They plan two needed cots for Mitchell and Weeks street schools, will donate magazines to three schools, and join Ye Olde Tyme Faire for Memorial Hospital fundraising.
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South End
Roland Breton
Mark Jackson
Charlotte Redson
Arthur Berry
Orris Ames
Alvah Morse
Carroll Deering
Warren Richardson
Dwinal Cornish
Effie Wright
Mitchell School
Laura Mitchell
South Street
Eleanor Danforth
Weeks Street
Burt Lonn
Donald Benson
J. C. Footer
J. Russell Grant
Edward Cummings
Elizabeth Moffatt
Miss Ruth Keen and Others Visit at Navajo
Friends and relatives gathered at the Navajo for a week of visits. Mrs. Miller's mother Mrs left their home in Bath while Catherine Graham and Arlin Mass were among attendees. Charles Schlatter, Thais Large, Richard Keen, and the Keen family joined the weekend gathering with Fred P. T. and his grandson.
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Catherine Graham
Arlin Mass
And
Bath
Loore
Bobby
Fred P. T
Richard
Mildred Phinney
Ax ‘Rowsie
Keith
David
Walter
Hallowell
Louise
Bath visitor Dunlap recalls Bath history and changes
Robert P Dunlap of Philadelphia tours Bath Maine on Wednesday greeting longtime sites and recalling the Kelley Spear yard fire and the Shannon House fate. He notes significant growth at Bath Iron Works and other town developments since his last visit half a century ago.
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Bath
Robert P. Dunlap
Philadelphia
Janery
Brunswick
Robert Punswick
Maine
Mr. Dunlap
Warma
Bet
Boothbay Harbor
Kelley Spear Yard
Lewiston
Shannon
Carlton Aden
Sagadahock
Ing
Center Streets
Bath Iron Works Corp
Sugar From Wood Fermentable Sugars From Scholler Process
Fermentable sugars are now being produced by the Scholler process at a Springfield Oregon plant whose construction began about two years ago. When fully operational the plant will have an alcohol capacity of 600000 gallons per month.
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Scholler
Springfeld
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Jon Tarfront
Trott
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Marion Loeser
Albert Douglas
Richard Jenkins
Lloyd Perry
Onald Ring
Bart Lonn
Norman MacDonald
Richard Johnson
Leslie Dyer
Donald Hopkins
Heywood Newcomb
Richard Young
Week Street
Elwood Hathorne
Howell Smith
William Cummings
Cecil McNeil
South Street School
Robert McLeod
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Homer Potter
Charles Marble
Fred Thompson
Augusta
Harold
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