The Mills of God and the Civil War Sea War
The piece compares current European civil war aid to the Confederate commerce raiders Alabama and its sisters. It recalls Britain’s 1860s involvement, arming ships to prey on Union commerce, and argues that English actions then helped ignite international tensions. It warns that Britain may face belated consequences if it repeats such transgressions.
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Europe
America
New York
New England
Great Britain
England
Italy
Germany
Portugal
Confederacy
Alabama
Well Deserved Honor for Bath Judge Appointment
John P. Carey is named judge of the Bath Municipal Court in a locally pleasing appointment. A native son, he earned respect through effort and service in public roles and as a lawyer. The Governor and Carey are both congratulated on the anticipated decorum justice and wisdom in the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Carey
Bath
Carey
Detective Skill Outruns Crime Headlines From Boston Leg Discovery
The piece argues that real crime solving rests with official police rather than amateur detectives. It cites a recent Boston incident where a human leg was recovered and notes investigators soon identifying the owner. It praises police departments for competence despite political interference and public apathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
October Weather Delivers Clear Skies and Crisp Mornings
The month of October shows itself strongly with cooler mornings and bright skies. Forecasters note a pattern shift from September's heat, bringing comfortable temperatures and drying conditions across cities, with residents enjoying outdoor routines and early fall scenery.
October Delights Outdoors Impress Maine Readers
The text extols October as a delightful month in Maine with pleasant weather and outdoor appeal, noting a milder than usual September. It contrasts seasonal views held by those who only see Maine summers and expect frost and snow, praising woods colored by fall and inviting sunlit days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Maine Receives Federal Aid Under Social Security Plan
About 8,800 needy men women and children in Maine are now covered by public assistance and unemployment provisions of the Social Security act. Federal funds amount to 300 573 supporting aged blind and dependent children aid with monthly reports showing 4300 aged 1200 blind and 3300 children assisted in September. The state could gain more if unemployment compensation is enacted and Maine would join the federal old age benefits system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Social Security Act
Robert J. Wiseman
National Emergency Council For
Social Security Board
First Casualty of the Hunting Season
Harold D. Deering of Woolwich formerly of Bath suffered severe burns when a gasoline stove exploded at his Merrymeeting Bay gunning camp. He burned his left forearm and right hand while preparing the stove, forcing him to miss the first day of the duck season.
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Harold D. Deering
Woolwich
Bath
Mr. Deering
Gardiner R. Deering
Merrymeeting Bay
Optimist push to revive Bath Universalist church
Pastor Rev. George H. Thorburn Jr leads efforts to reopen the Bath Universalist church and boost attendance. He promotes an Optimist Club with no dues, a creed of cheer, and encouragement, inviting members to join Sunday services at 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Thorburn, Jr
Bath
Optimist Club
Will Provides Auburn Branch for First Church of Christ Scientist
Emma A. Gilman of Auburn leaves a probate plan for a church branch to teach and practice Christian Science as Mary Baker Eddy taught. On her son Arthur’s death, trustees are to provide for a church edifice land and building to establish the society in Auburn. The will is filed at the regular probate term in Auburn next Tuesday.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Auburn
Emma A. Gilman
Arthur
Mary Baker Eddy
Par ish Meeting to Reopen Old Swedenborg Church in Bath
A special meeting of the First Parish of the New Church in Bath is called by President Arthur Sewall to decide reopening the church and handle related business. The Swedenborgian church, Maine's oldest, traces to the 18th century with founders King Hyde, William D. Sewall, and John Bernard Swanton, and its first pastor was Rev. Dr. Samuel F. Dike. The reopening drive gained momentum after hosting the Maine association's annual meeting.
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Arthur Sewal
Temple
Middle
Winter Streets
National Association
Maine Association
Maine
Bath
King Hyde
William D. Sewall
John Bernard Swanton
Samuel F. Dike
The
Old Golds Lead Colonial Bowling With Slim Margin
Clint Wilson and the Old Golds jumped to the early lead in the Sixth Annual Colonial Club bowling league at Park Alleys by winning seven and a half of eight points. Johnny Levya and Dave Mullin’s Spuds and Marvels trailed close behind with seven points, tied for runner up as captains Levya and Pratt led in several categories. High single string went to Levya and Pratt with 108, while Levya’s 288 across three strings topped the field. Allie Jewett and Emery Footer posted notable scores as well.
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Clint Wilson
Park Alleys
Johnny Levya
Dave Mullin
Levya
Arthur Pratt
Capt. Pratt
The
Fatimas
Capt
Allie Jewett
Emery Footer
Omieg Ordery Seks
Benoue E
Crete
River channel nearly clear to Augusta
The Atlas steam lighter from Portland, owned by Jacobson & Sons, cleared upriver to aid navigation. Capt. Joseph Firander commands with pilot Capt. Perry Colby and a crew of 15 plus a diver. After inspecting piers damaged by March’s freshet, Colby estimates 15 feet depth to Gardiner, 13 feet to Hallowell, and 11 feet to Augusta, the first sizable boat this season.
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Atlas
Jacobson & Sons
Portland
Gardiner
Kennebec
Colby
Hallowell
Augusta
Methodist Clergy in District Conference Augusta Maine
The Augusta district of the Maine Methodist conference met in Oakland on Oct 5 and 6. Plans for co operative church activities were made. Rev. Ernest Heywood and Rev. Harley A. Shattuck represented Bath ministries. Discussions covered the national preaching mission evangelism gambling liquor and religious education with a forward looking program adopted. The group appreciated newspaper coverage of church matters and Augusta district conference reporting.
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Augusta
Maine Methodist Conference
Oakland
Ernest Heywood
Wesley Church
Harley A. Shattuck
Beacon Street Church
Bath
Woolwich Grange Plans Degrees For October Twenty First
Woolwich Grange voted Wednesday to confer the first and second degrees on October 21 and to plan the third and fourth degrees later, with 11 candidates to be initiated into the grange.
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Woolwich
Paul Bailey Advancing to Private First Class Rank
Paul Bailey of Wiscasset Academy class of 1983 is stationed at Schofield Barracks Hawaii and has been promoted to private first class in First Battalion 13th Field Artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bailey
Frank M
Wiscasset Academy
Schofield Barrecta
Epolylu
13Th Field Artillery
Beacons Street Vestry Re dedicates renovated church hall
Beagon Street church, now renamed Beacon Street Vestry, rededicated on Wednesday October 7. The service featured readings and remarks on the church as a community force, followed by a chicken supper hosted by the Ladies' Aid. Committees led kitchen and dining room duties, and the evening ended with the quarterly church conference reporting strong department conditions and favorable outlook for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beagon Street
Ieee
Atin Ax
Fea Eng Faghan
Cassius
Arthur A. Callaghan
Milton H. Douglas
Mr. Callaghan
Antoinette Teeling
Leland
Plummer
Raymond Clark
Arthur Norton
Edward St. Martin
John Howe
Doris Crocker
Laura Craft
Gertrude Wallace
Rebecca Miller
Doris Armstrong
Dromore Farm Bureau Holds Busy Let’s Fix It Meeting
Dromore Farm Bureau reported a good turnout for its October 7 meeting at the Winnegamie Community Club House. Guests included Mrs. Henry Minott of Portland and Rev. Charles Stevens of Alfred, with advice on repairing cords and wallpaper care shared by extension worker Mrs. Whittemore. The group planned a future session on October 16 to make fancy articles and discuss the fair. Flowers were sent to two hospitalized members, Mrs. Omar Perry and Mrs. George Ingalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Farm Bureau
Winneganee
Omar Perry
George Ingalls
Bath Memorial Hospital
Gion Ladies Form Nominating Committee in Auxiliary
Mrs Ralph Gay Mrs Bertram Willis and Mrs J Horace McClure were named a nominating committee at a special American Legion Auxiliary meeting in the Legion home. A supper was planned before the installation of officers at a later date and a rummage sale was also planned for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gay
Bertram Willis
J. Horace McClure
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Woolwich Pastor's Wife Honors Guest
Mrs. Wilson M. Wright of Woolwich entertained Friday afternoon from three to five at Bonnie Brae for Mrs. Willard Rand wife of Woolwich Union pastor for Christian Service. Nequasset district women 165 attended. Mrs. John W. Brown poured and Mrs. Bleike Reed of Butler toasted sandwiches. Mrs. Wright was assisted by Mrs. Percy Bailey and Betty Wright. Yellow candles flowers autumn leaves decorated the home. Rand received a large basket of jellies for the parsonage preserve closet.
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Wilson M. Wright
Woolwich
Bonnie Brae
Willard Rand
Woolwich Union
Christian Service
Nequasset
John W. Brown
Bleike Reed
Butler
N. J
Wright
Percy Bailey
Betty Wright
Mrs. Rand
Cooperation Between Home and School Emphasized by Langworthy
Mrs. B F Langworthy of Winnetka Ill president of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers told the Lewiston Auburn Rotary Club that cooperation between home and school is essential. She said schools can do all they can for a child's welfare but without parental support efforts are wasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Langworthy
Winnetka, Ill
W National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Museum Adds Marine Specimens From Bea and Shore Fisheries
The Knox Arboretum collection gains marine growth pieces donated by Ney E. Feyler of Bea and Shore Fisheries to Norm W. Lermond, enriching the museum’s display of natural history specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Arboretum
Norm W. Lermond
Ney E. Feyler
Bea
Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers Convention At Waldoboro
More than 400 attended the Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers association convention at Waldoboro High School building last week. W R Kempton of Bristol was elected president and Charles Gagne of Whitefield vice president, Ruth Powers of Georgetown secretary treasurer. Dr Bertram E Packard was principal speaker, with demonstrations in rural and sixth grade history, English teaching, and reports on NEA and other sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln- Sagadahoc Teachers’ Association
Ate High Ders
Waldoboro St
W.R. Kempton
Bristol
Leon Spinney
Topsham
Charles Gagne
Whitehe
Ruth Powers Georgetown
Bertram E. Packard
John Carter
Woolwich
Powers
Helen Beauchesne
NEA
Portland
Ore
Margaret Gilman
Harry Edwards
Sidney Hail
Virginia
Gertrude J. Diggery
Morse High
Vierling Kersey
White Ribboners Hold Regular Meeting at Nazarene Church
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday afternoon at the Church of the Nazarene with Miss Carrie H Trott as program leader and Mrs Elizabeth Trott leading devotion. Members answered roll call with short reminiscences and Miss Alice May Douglas recited A Penny Is Just as Good as Gold. A business session elected a silver tea date and appointed Mrs Trott and Mrs Nellie Brown to arrange. The postponed Temperance and Missions program will be held Wednesday October 28 with Rev Martha Curry as guest speaker.
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W.C. T.U
Church of the Nazarene
Carrie H. Trott
Elizabeth Trott
Alice May Douglas
Ella
Stover
Trott
Nellie Brown
Martha Curry
Lillian Mayo
Mary PR. Sims
Surprise Shower for Woolwich Couple
A surprise shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Clayton F. Stinson on October 6 at the Stinson home on Barley Neck road Woolwich. About 75 friends attended and watched as gifts were opened amid games and mingled thanks.
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Clayton F. Stinson
Central Church Men Resume Club Meetings
The General Church Men’s Club held its first meeting of the season in the parish house with a 6.30 supper served by Russ Bailey and Karcher Jackson. Business discussions followed, and Dr. Wilson shared highlights from his Costa Rica visit. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening Oct 27 with committees named.
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General Church
Russ Bailey
Karcher Jackson
Wilson
Costa Rica
Free Will Workers Set Date For Sale
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church chose December 9 for their Christmas sale and supper at the parsonage after a meeting last Wednesday. Hosts were Mrs. Frederick P. Moffatt Mrs. Edward Robbins Mrs. Warren H. McIntire and Mrs. John H. Hunt. President Mrs. Fred Coombs led the session which voted to donate $10 to the boys basketball team. Monthly reports were satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Will Workers
Corliss Street
Frederick P. Moffatt
Edward Robbins
Warren H. McIntire
John H. Hunt
Fred Coombs
Civil Service Examinations Announced
The United States Civil Service Commission issued open competitive exams for several posts. Positions include cereal technologist at $3,800 annually and associate pathologist for forage crops at $3,200. Also listed are principal industrial toxicologist and pathology roles at $5,600 and $2,000 respectively, with postings at the post office in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Plant Industry
Public Health Service
Children's Bureau
Department of Labor
Ton Ih
U. S. Civil i
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers
Puzzle prompts list across entries such as 21 Bulge a man 22 A landing 28 Notices place for 80 Bang boats 31 Gape 23 Chop 34 A domestic 24 Conclude cutting tool 26 Arrange via used by line Eskimos 27 A title of re 86 An adver spect in golsary dressing Answer to previous puzzle.
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Line Eskimos
Golsary
Sempér Primus Club Carnival At Armory This Week
Semper Primus club Battery H 240th Coast Artillery sponsors a week long indoor carnival from October 19 to 24 at the Armory featuring nine amateur dances and staged shows. Admission is charged daily with door prizes and a grand weekly prize. For contestants or vendors signups run until 5 p.m. at 34 Broad Street or at 5 Court Street. Committee includes First Lieut Joseph A. Butler president and First Sergt Harold J. Carter treasurer. other members listed.
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Sempér Primus Club
240Th Coast Artillery
Onivin Kirapel Iin
Broad Stree
Court Street
Bath
Joseph A. Butler
Semper Primus Club
Harold J. Carter
Corp
Francis W. Norton
Aeter
Walter J. McElman Mangeei
Arthur J. Paulin
Ad Aie Vertis
William A. Boye
Canton to Calais by Rail Soon Possible
Shanghai reports a completed Canton-Hankow line enabling a through train to cross the Yangtze with a train ferry. Travel from Canton to Calais could be feasible, a 700 mile stretch taking about forty five and a half hours. The project, begun in 1898, faced a 270 mile gap but was closed under Boxer indemnities with modern locomotives joining the route.
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Shanghai
China
Canton-Hankow
Hsu Chia-peng
Wuchang
Hankow
Yangtze
Canton
Peking
Calais
P. W. Bradford
American Express
Lokchong
Lukow
Hunan
Pythians Hear Fine Talk On Pythianism
Acadia lodge K of P hosts district deputy Grand Chancellor Norman Rowe of Bowdoinham for his first official visit with staff. A past Grand Chancellor of New Hampshire gave an enlightening talk and others spoke. Refreshments followed. Mrs. Joseph Larrabee of Trufants Crossing is recovering from pneumonia.
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Acadia Lodge
K. of P
Norman Rowe
Bowdeinham
New Hampshire
Joseph Larrabee
Trufants Crossing
Bath Elks Lodge outlines Halloween party plans
Morning meeting at Bath lodge of Elks discussed activities for upcoming events including an October 30 Halloween party. Members noted the privilege for each to invite one or two ladies and a bowling league will start soon. A tribute was paid to Es. Ruler Edward J. McMann for securing Elks' Home funds and clearing debts with a remaining balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks
Vlettan
Les Plant
Edward J. McMann
Elks
Oldest Clothing Store Refurnished and Now All on One Level
The John J. Desmond Co. at 48 50 Center Street, oldest business of its kind, has renovated to place all stock on the street floor. The suit and overcoat display remains on the main floor with stairs removed to the second floor, now storage. A new dressing room and steel ceiling were added, and patrons praise the convenient redesign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Desmond Co
Center Street
Cenarimenta
Pine Tree Girl Scouts Hold Meeting
Pine Tree troop No. 1 met Thursday at the YMCA girl scout room with several new members. Patrol corners were presented, and leaders shared fall training results. Nature-study work had 38 tree reports, led by Sakakawea patrol for the fourth straight week.
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Pine Tree
G. S. of A
Y.M.C.A
Amber F. Carr
Pauline Nickerson
Martha Torrey
Betty Howard
Sakakawea Patrol
Fire alarms rampage as short circuit roars through Bangor
Bangor residents heard a loud barrage from the town during a nearly 20 minute alarm spree. Investigators traced the disturbance to a short circuit and electricians located the fault, after which the noise ceased and order returned to the quiet town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
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