Obituary for Mrs Fannie L Berry of Five Islands
Mrs Fannie L Berry wife of Wm L Berry died Sunday evening at her Five Islands home after a several weeks illness. She was daughter of the late Charles Stevens of Georgetown. She leaves a husband and five children the oldest sixteen Misses Madelin Minnie Madelyn Alton and Arthur. Mrs Berry was the last of a large family. She was aged forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie L
Wm. L. Berry
Five Islands
Charles Stevens
Georgetown
Madel IF
Minnie
Madelyn
Alton
Arthur
Berry
All Diseases and Weaknesses of Men at Peabody Institute
An 1860s Boston medical pamphlet promotes cures for male ailments from the Peabody Medical Institute at No 4 Bulfinch Street. It advertises consultation in person or by letter, and offers a free vade mecum titled The Science of Life, plus a priced medical book with engravings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch Street
Revere House
Boston
Mass
Harvard Medical College
Reg
Buson Herald
Reminiscence of Bath tavern tale and a curious mast debate
A reminiscence recalls a cold night when a millinery apprentice was harmed by a hot iron, the assailant fleeing after the accidental injury. The piece ends with a note about ship masters debating mast names for the schooners Geo W Wells and Eleanor A Percy, as Captain Jewett contemplates numbering the fourth and fifth masts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Centre Street
Geo. W. Wells
Camden
Eleanor A. Percy
Jewett
Percy
Capt
Pain Killer Perry Davis No Equal Remedy Adverts
Pain Killer and internal remedy praised for summer complaints diarrhea dysentery and quick cures. Liniment relieves bad sores burns scalds and sprains. Also claimed to ease sick headache and toothache. Urges avoiding substitutes and touts Perry Davis Pain Killer at 50 cents per can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Gardiner Steamer Ends Season Amid River Hopes
Chas H Greenleaf sold Sabine property to Geo W Dean of Hyde Windlass Co likely to build a summer cottage in spring. After a successful season the Gardiner completed work Saturday evening and will stay at Gardiner briefly before wintering at Southport. The river steamer will be missed along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas.h Greenleaf
Sabine
Geo. W. Dean
Hyde Windlass Co
Gardiner
Southport
Prohibition Rally Draws 500 In Bath Under Temperance Banner
A large Prohibition meeting in Bath drew about 500 attendees from Sagadahoc County and nearby towns including Topsham and Brunswick. Arthur J. Dunton chaired the event with Rev. O S French offering opening prayer. Speakers criticized Manley Wakefield and Sheriff Ballou for Prohibition enforcement while praising Pearson after a 45 minute address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
Sagadahoc
Topsham
Brunswick
Capt. Wright
Arthur J. Dunton
O.S. French
O.S. French. Mr. Dunton
Maine
Bath
Front Street
Hoe
Pearson
Tuttle
Molly
John
Manley
Wakefield
Sheriff Ballou
Jefferson Davis
Mr. Wakefield
Sister Wakefield
Mr. Pearson
Former Bath Boy Jerry Millay Nominated for Arizona Legislature
A notice from the Arizona Republican profiles Jerry Millay of Phoenix, a long time Republican candidate for territorial council. Born in 1854 in Maine, he came to Arizona in 1882, practiced law, served as assistant US district attorney, district attorney, and held roles in territorial government. The piece praises his legal knowledge, speaking ability, and campaign vigor. Edward O. Siiness of Providence is compiling a digest of Rhode Island Supreme Court decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Millay
Arizona
Arizona Republican
Territorial Council
Phoenix
Maine
Bowdoin Colege
Mississippi Valley
Bath
United States
Gen. Sabriskie
Territory
Irwin
N.O. Murphy
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Edward O. Siiness
Providence
Supreme Court of
Rhode Island
State OF Maine
Probal
Sagadaho
Emma W. Brighal
George B. Pa
Coastal Shipping News Port Scene Amid Dense East Coast Traffic
A detailed ledger of arrivals, cargos, and sailings lists ships and schooners along the Atlantic coast and Gulf, with destinations from Boston to Baltimore, Philadelphia to Portland. Notable names include Abbie Ingalls, Marie Palmer, Nellie Morse, and Elizabeth aboard various freighters and brigs bound for Bath, Newburyport, and Norfolk. The record notes coal transfers, port calls, and vessel movements through Halifax, Cape Henry, and Delaware Breakwater, reflecting a booming 19th century maritime network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
William A Clifford Wiley
Jbaltimore
Henry O Barrett
Swain
Fhiladalphins
Laura O Anderson
Harris
Philadelphia
Boston
Marie Palmer
Norfolk
Oliver Barrett
M Golder
New York
Fred Roessner
Bath
Ellen M Baxter
Somes Sound
Boothbay
Arthur O Wade
Baltimore
Henry Linnett
Calais
Sid
F T Delano
Cardenas
Cape Henry
Alice 'M Ootburn
Tofa
Jacksonville
Nellie T Morse
Portlands
Hitchcock
Co. Fernandina
Lavinia
Addie Fuller
Shulca
Newport News
Fortuna
Felt River
Mery W Rowen
Nora Hyannis
Isaac Oberten
Winnegance
Annie & Reuben
South River
LA Plummer
Addyville
Bangor
Geo P Davenport
J M Kennedy
Eliza Keepers
Henry Lippett
Howes
Gray
New Raven
New London
Kate B Ogden
Olys Moore
Patchogue
Mabel Booper
Levi Hart Pendleton
Clara E Randall
Bath Boston
Maud Palmer
Mount Hope
Helens
Spartel
Rondont
Kennebec
South Amboy
Augustus West
Brunswick
HW Clinnen, Jr
McLaughin
Jennies Hail
Watts
Providence
Fanny Rich
Rockland
Dutch Island Harbor
William Duren
Newport Newa
Georgie L Drake
Sheffield
Georgia
Helen W Martin
Ross
Katherine Dreer Garfield
Odell
Ellsworth
Pascagoula
Willam J Lermond
Love
Lavinia Campbell
J Holmes
Birdsall
Chauncey EB Burke
Delaware Breakwater
Brf
Hart
Chelsea
Charles A Campbell
Portsmouth
Arthur C Wade
Fries Boothbay
Demerara
John Cadwallader
Elton M Golder
Henry D May
Daisy Reed
Parahyba
Anna BE J Morse
Mart
Edgar O Ross
Charleston
W C Pendleton
Annie P Chase
Coastwire
Francis M. Hagan
Gloucester
Ben Hur
Promised Land
Georgetown
Myra W Spear
Hinkley
Delaware
Breakwater
Hyannis
Mattie J Alles
Mobile
Clara A Phinney
Phinney
Coatzacoalcos
Ella M Storer
Haskell Boston
Hampton Roads
Woodward ,Abrahams
Marshall
New Haven
Charles L Mitchell
Sildith
F T Stinson
Wallace
Major Pickands
Anne Trainor
Gardiner
Marcus Hook
Pasasd
Nettie Champion
Susquehanna
Bailey
Hilo
Vineyard Haven
Rpd Bibber
GenEs Greeley
Blackburn
Charles Davenport
George H Walcott
Reed
Nerve food promise from Scott and Bowne ad
An advertisement claims Scott’s emulsion of cod liver oil nourishes nerves and brain, cushions nerves with fat, and aids appetite. It offers a free sample and cites Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Turn of Life Promises Relief From Change of Life
Three letters attest to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aiding women during the change of life. The testimonials describe relief from uterine ulcers, bleeding, back pain, and general weakness after several months of use, praising the remedy as a sure cure and urging others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Dean
Praznam
Charlotte Jounson
Monclova, Ohio
Charlotte Johnson
Monclova
Ohio
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Pinkham
Coastal Shipping Notices From Diverse Ports
A coastal shipping log lists numerous schooners and vessels with origins and destinations including Baltimore Philadelphia South Amboy Newport News Boston Bath Bangor New York and more. Entries record sailings and routes such as Nellie F Sawyer from Newport News and Sarah A Reed from New York while noting positions like Oct 10 at 38 80 latitude and 74 longitude and reports of a ship bound for Boston short of provisions but supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
White
Connor
Eastport
Sarah A Reed
New York
Philadelphia
Falmouth
Rehobeth
Delaware
Carrie A
Lane
Boston
Beanandina
Savannah
Ella L Davenport
Vineyard Haven
Nat Meader
Portland
Blackburn
Gardner
Newport News
Charles Davenport
Pinkham
Thomas
Dennison
Wade
Hope Haynes
Tibbetts
Ella F Crowell
Rondout
Sarah C Ropes
Bangor
Norfolk
Winstow
Smith
Luis G Rabel
McKown
Fred Gower
Sargent
Alftela B
Cresby
Wormell
Kate B Ogden
Lucy
Sid
Mary Wiley
Palaer
Katelie Phinney
Dean
Waltham
Madalene Cooney
Baltimore
Weehawken
J Cadwallader
Halifax
Helena Maud
John
Genesia
Baton
Hong Kong
Mary L Cushing
Pendleton
Colon
Flora Motang Henderson
Pascagoula
William H. Sumner
Charleston
Lillian Woodruff
Farnham
West
Africa
Evil Eye and County Fair at Columbia Theatre
Pretty girls catchy music and intricate mechanical effects highlight Chas H Yale’s Evil Eye tonight at the Columbia Theatre The curtain rises on The County Fair with Neil Burgess as Abigail Prue delivering a commanding performance Burgess captivates audiences with his comedy and human nature as the New England scenes unfold
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Ballet
Phasey Troupe
Gus Bruno
Mayme Mayo
Chas. H. Yale
Columbia Theatre
Neil Burgess
Abigal Prue
New England
Deaths in Phippsburg and Guinot family notice
James D. Sprague died in Phippsburg October 8 1900 at age 81 years 6 months 2 days. Mary Ann Guinot daughter of Matil and MH Guinot died October 8 1900 aged 8 weeks 6 days in this parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
James D. Sprague
Oth
Mary Ann
Matil
Guinot
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Fannie Berry
Washington, D.C
Geneseej Pure]Food Co
LeRoy, N
C. F. Myers
Aguz
Alu
Castortie Beara
Rene
Cas
Castorita
Lave
Temperance
Ship News
Port Os Bath
Geo A McFadden
Clara A Donnell
Washington
Jas W Elwell
Frederick Roessner
J Hanson
BC Allen
Hallowell
Abbie Ingalls
John Rose
T Donnell
Oak Ames
National City Bank of
Lynn
Perry Davis & Son
Frank J. Boyle
Margie M. Dill
F. W. O’brien
James Reed
Bowdoinham
Walter E.chase
Lottle W. Tarh
James O. Tarbee
Agnes BH. Tarbox
John W .Tarbox
Tate
Bathingard County
Water Street
Said Street
Lottie W. Tarbox
State OF
Sagadhoo
WM. T. Hall
Rus W. Longley
Proba
Addie M. Wilson
Ruth E. Brown W
Fred A. Brown
Addie Mi Wilson
John M. Loring
Wellington Loring
Alice F. Nason
Woolwich
Walter Loring
Biddeford
M. Wilson
Bagadahoo
C. W. Yarrabee
Justice of the Peace
Our Lord
Bat
Yrus W. Longley
Register
Edward P.mitchell
N.Y
Mary E. Mitchell
George D. Mitchell
San Francisco
Harry J. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Norman M.pierce
Binghamton
D. Pierce
Albert G. Page
Frank H. Page
Chicago
Albert
Maria F.page
Page
Mary J. Page
Fred F. Page
Carrie D. Hawley
Borett Potter
Bransawick
Cumberland
Sal
Emma W. Brigham
Gadahoc
CHAS
H. Greenleaf
Buth Insa
Cyrus W. Longley
Bowdotnhan
Humphrey Puring
David Scribner
Mount Araret
John Rolfe
R. McDonald
Attocney
Sewall
WM. D.bewall
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