Social notes and gatherings fill local week
Women from Universalist aid meet at Sunnycrest hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Del Varney with a five o clock supper. Local residents attend fairs, visits, and vacations including many couples and families across Brunswick Bath Yarmouth and Gorham with church activities and juror notices for October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Aid
Sunnycrest
del Varney
Rachel Varney
Richmond Fair
F. K. Jack
C. E. Hackett
RK. E. Ferguson
Thelma Merritt
Emily Rideout
Philip Rideout
Mixx Hertha Hackett
O. Purington
J. M. Fowle
Elizabeth Gass
Brunswick
C. L. Mosher
G. R. Cutter
Eastern Star
Augusta
Ida B. McKay
Myra Fowle
Bar Harbor
L. M. Fowle
Harry Starbird
Bath
Bert Pierce
J. L. Temple
Belgrade
Pax
J. PD. Elliott
Newtonville
Mass
Ida Bragdon
Ella Willis
Sarah Powers
S. A. Clark
Mixx Abbie Hulse
Lewiston
LT. Johnsen
Earl Johnsen
Little
Robert
Yarmouth
Cobweb Social Stirs Wesley Eproorth League Gathering
A cobweb social on Union Street draws young locals for games and a snack after a string tether activity. Details include a Halloween party plan, church notices, and a farm sale ad with mixed community notices and local business chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Eproorth League
Portland
Weeler Leaguer
Tee Mo Gjerx Plummer
Local Notes From Benéensham Advertiser
Capt James Sampson of Portland visited Kowdoinham this past week. A colt injured by stepping on glass near Bowdeinham is being saved. Excursion to Cheona ten Rockland and Maine State prison planned with special train, return trip tickets include prison admission. Dramatic entertainment slated at town hall with two farces The Mut of a Ged Thing and The Editor In. Admission expected to be high for a crowded house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sampson
Portland
Kowdoinham
George L. Hinckley
Parker M. Spear
Bowdeinham
Elidha Pratt
Topsham Fair
William Newtons
Bowdeinham Ami
Carr Ami
K. W. Carr
Alice Adams
White Mountains
Ham
Lisbon Falls
John M. Temple
Amexbury
Mass
Solon
Cheonaten
Rockland
Maine State
Bendinhem
Tn Septiement
Molas
Creek
Breizge
Ion
Local Notices Record Family Moves and Visits
Mrs Sylvester and family visit with Helen Hackett and Ena Leigh ton. Mr and Mrs Varnes plan winter on their farm. Hareb Varmers visit New Hampshire. EL Savage checks their home and leaves town. Ko Ware recently moved to Fairfield is in town. Fred Aderten visits Math. Alber Smith and Ernest Smith visit Frank Aheak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester i
Pei
Helen Hackett
M. Leighton
Varnes
Hareb
Nee Hamphire
EL Savage
Ko Ware
Fairfiek
Numdlay
Fred Aderten
Math Ha
Amd
James
Bledzell
Alber Smith
Ernest Smith
Dortami
Frank A. Heak
Sundar
Bath tub wins first at Topsham Master
A damaged racing report from the Topsham fair notes bath tubs contending in the 6th Zumex event with prizes described. Results mention the first class winner and a list of participants from Sagadahoc and nearby towns amid unclear OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altheough
Sagadaher Agricultural and Hertiesitoral
Ramimax
SIS
Albert Havener
Harkland
Miainss Am Niagara
Gruswi
Mark
Maewhith
Birniewiek
Bremen
Injunction Bars Harpswell Officials from Orrs Island Bridge Plan
A temporary injunction ordered town officers of Harpswell to stop any actions or funding for the Orrs Island Bailes Island bridge project after a contentious town meeting. Selectmen Henry Alien and George L Roberts signed the warrant. Clerk Perley A Hackett declined. Service attempted on Town Treasurer Charles K Dogan. Hearing to be set later in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpswell
Orr's Island-Bailes Island
Henry Alien
George L. Roberts
Igneld
Perley A. Hackett
Charles K. Dogan
Ass Oociate
Sunday Schools County Officers Elected and Meetings Reported
Readable fragments show county Sunday schools choosing officers, committee appointments, and notes on church activities. The report lists delegates, chairs, and conference speakers including Rev George F. Kendall and Rev I. W. Weer, with remarks on church training, prayer services, and youth work.
Funeral Notice for L. H. Andrews
The obituary records the funeral for L. H. Andrews with mentions of services, location details, and attendees. It includes remaining family names and scheduling information alongside brief notes on the deceased’s life and affiliations.
Ambitious Students Seed Local Education Drive
Fragmented OCR text notes a student-led effort to advance schooling with plans and notes on schedules. Mentions of teachers, sessions, and community involvement appear but details are unclear due to transcription issues. Entities referenced include schools and local leaders.
Is Your Blood Good or Thin and Watery
A garbled OCR inspired health blurb questions blood consistency and suggests dubious remedies. It mentions fatigue appetite and strength, with references to questionable products and claims without credible medical support.
Woolwich Ferry Extra Saturday Run Petitioned
Petitions from Woolwich residents, led by Mrs Frank A Hedigdon, request an extra Saturday night ferry trip between Bath and Woolwich from December 1. The plan seeks one round trip leaving Woolwich at 6 45 and Bath at 10 15, with service resuming in spring. The aim is to ease Kennebec river travelers for recreation and shopping on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Hedigdon
Woolwich
Bath
Public Utilities Commission
Bath-Woolwich
Kennebec
State of
Maine
Sagadahee
Lincoln
Pont Ami
Kes
Graham
Randolph
Nessput
John
Beret
Peter
Christ
Jesus
Rocz
Thertsa
Metin
Beth
Phoenix
Ariz
Main
Corton
Moosehead Lake
Maria Leonard Ha
Ami
Eberry Getefell
Lyon Maes
John Reed
Mer Gsetefeell i
Tesnager
Shee Marchine
Lynn
Gsetehell
Seuthpeer
Kurh Payward
Death claims former Maine Chief Justice William Venn Whitehouse
William Venn Whitehouse former Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Court died at his Augusta home after a brief illness aged 70 0 He was survived by his wife and two sons Robert Trent Whitehouse of Portland and others A lifelong Republican he served as judge and held multiple civic roles including trustee positions and headed Maine national defense efforts The obituary lauds his courteous nature mercy in justice and respected stature
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Venn Whitehouse
Maine Supreme Court
Grove Street
Augusta
Robert Trent Whitehouse
Portland
Judge Whitehouse
Willian Venn Whitehouse
Waxssnboro
John Roberts
Hannah Vercival Whitehouse
Waterville College
Colby
Bowdoin
Evelyn M. Treat
Robert Treat
Frankfort
Maine
Robert Treat Whitehouse
Whitehouse
Kennebec County
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Tie
Kennebec Savings Bank
Isss
State Trust Coe
Jorge Whitehouse
Maine League For National Defense
Maine Conference of
Unitarian Churches
William Peon Whitehouse
Merey
Jackass Sambo balks at ferry crossing on Commercial Street
A strange scene unfolds on Elm Front streets as a braying jackass named Sambo resists boarding a Kennebec river ferry to Woolwich. The one armed driver struggles to urge the animal aboard while an auto passes. A van advertises a scissors sharpener business. Maine agriculture figures appear amid the odd episode and a quotation from John Mason ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. King
Jackass
Sambo
Kennebec River
Woolwich
Deleiseemeone
Elm Street
Fish and Game Laws Declared Constitutional
Commissioner Parsons says inland fisheries and game laws are constitutional and can authorize rules. The Sea Shore Fisheries case upheld most of the law except one clause. the court clarifies no repeal power exists, ensuring regulations align with legislative intent and preserving open hunting areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Court
William A. McKenney
Als
Alton IB
Farnsworth
Sea Shore Fisheries Commission
Inland Fisheries and Game
Friends of Fish and Game
Katahdin Park Game Preserve
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game
A. M. Spear
Dodge
Maine
Holbrook and Wade Vow at Grace Church Rectory
Willis Holbrook of Portland formerly Bath and Miss M Louise Wade of Bath wed at Grace church rectory in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a blue suit trimmed with gray squirrel and gray hat. They will reside at 4S Congress street Portland after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Hl. Holbrook
Portland
Bath
M. Louise Wade
Grace Church
C. Myron Tubbs
Sarah Wade
Leonard Munsey
Congress Street
Holbrook
Ursula Holbrok
Sumner Dayis Aing
S. Fr. Wade
Upper
Washington Street
Morse High 1917
Bath Garage
Bath Motor Mart
First Coined Money Attributed To Lydia Power
The earliest coined money is attributed to Lydia under King Croesus. Coins possibly began as stamped lion head or king with bow and quiver. Originally money may have been cattle, giving rise to the word pecuniary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Croesus
Central Church League plans public supper and Christmas sale
The Central Church League met at the chapel with over thirty members. Hostesses were Mrs. W S Newell and Miss Jane Moulton. The supper date moved to Oct 25 and open to the public. A committee led by Mrs. B W Appleton was named. Plans also set for a Christmas sale on Dec 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church League
W.S. Newell
Jane Moulton
B. W. Appleton
Red Cross Executive Committee Meeting Features Mrs Amey Visit
The Red Cross executive committee met Monday afternoon at the Red Cross rooms with good attendance. Monthly reports were read and Mrs Amey of Beeston spoke about her eight years heading Hale House in Boston. Aroostook reports potato yield about half of last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Amey
Beeston
Aroostook
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Ladies’ Aid
S. J. Court
Gath
W. L. Dim
Xmere
Charles E. Lamoreau
Traverg
Walter E. Sedgley
Edwin E. Baker
M. H. Blackwell
Earl Harvey
Auburn
J. H. Ames
Son Wallace
A. G. Hulse
Denham Corner
Nar
Epworth League
Verena Moore
Misx
Beatrice Small
Methodist Church
Montgomery
James Holme
Wesley Epworth
Maine Central
Ressimz
Reller
Sualde Ujten Farm
Benéensham Advertiser
Bowdoinham Post Road
Sagadahocks Land
Nizzare
Fatt Bort Wei
Byrone Near
Beeck
Borin
Cour Perth
Peetle
Baptist Church
Devpie
Geerse
Teoprshons
First Baptist
George FF
Keaidiart Tepsham
W. Weer
Bars Ami
Pearen
Kiehsuetel
Committee On
Bess EL
Everett Lerd Arting
Sarah Cremb
Ie Parker
Dixioeem
Beiveard HL Brewster
Mertiami
M. FE
Pearson
Auharn
L. H. Andrews
Bec SA
Raizhrof
Rey Cotes
Rene
Pleasagy
Amt
Fake
Ferrari
Erie
Bereta
Sith
Peirce
Forte Ory
Berens Dreeker
Seto Phere
Manoot Booth
Sammel Merere
Kiihd
Herbert
Fereh
Elise Cep
Speockres Cerfericleri
Thetua
Frank Leonard
Rheir
Elendrera
Granel
Nish
Chadwick
William P. Whitehouse
Aebverter
United States
John Mason
Charles H. Hunnewell
Murphy's Corner
F. W. Carlton
John E. Fitzgerald
Bruntswick
Senter
Parsons
Patson
Brodbine
Revere
Commonwealth
Crowningshed
Sisson
Bath’ Dept. Store
Bath Dept. Store
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