West Bath Wedding Unites Miss E May Tole and Ralph Gorham
Miss E May Tole of Auburn and Ralph Ernest Gorham of Round Pond wed in a double ring ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest B E Coombs in Davis Avenue Auburn Rev J Charles McDonald officiated in the presence of family and close friends The bride wore a blue traveling suit with hat and veil and carried roses and pink dahlias The couple will reside in Round Pond after a wedding trip to the White Mountains The article notes many local guests and social details from the West Bath area, including relatives and community activities around the wedding weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee
West Bath
Mildred Miller
Kenneth BB. Coombs
Gorham
White Mountains
Round Pond
Miers
Edward Little High School
Oscar Holway Co
Hath
Sophie Gorham
Frank KE. Gorham
Sabine
Elmer Hodgkins
Ellen
Bath
Charles Symons
Everett
Mass
Noyes
Samuel F. Bates
Walter Adams
Whittemore Company
Boston
Ernest Williams
Campbell’s Pond
Red Cross
Astl. Donnell
Annie Stackpole
Fred W. Larrabee
A. H. Donnell
H. J. Greenleaf
Morton Wright
Gardiner
Greenleaf
J. Everett Mayo
Portland
Mayo
Dorothy Stilkey
Ruth Riley
Walter Butler
Albert Butler
Butler
Malden
HL. Re Rich
Oscar Smiley
Vaughn
H. A. Owen
Sam Belanger
Smiley Cottage
Arthur Gillis
Fred Butler
Robert Small
John Sylvester
Delwin Small
Winter Quarters
Everett Lemont
Fred Kittredge
Will Kittredge
Lemont Cottage
Charles W. Lee
Auburn
May Tole
Ralph BK. Gorham
Lee
Campbell's Pond
Topsham
Martha King
Stanley
Littlefield
School Improvement League
Lillian Watson
Woolwich
Marguerite Williams
Grange
Wis
David Riehs
Cora Martin
Edna Martin
Louise Trish
Supreme Castle
the Knights of the Golden Eagle
James FE. Perry
Phippsburg
Samuel F. Oates
George Riley
John and
Owen
E.R. Brown
George Marks
E. R. Brown
Barbi
Ruth Eaton
New Meadows
SETHS LETTER ABOUT TOGAS
The Fall changes bring back standard time. Open air band concerts end for the year and movies rise to three nights weekly. Pages describe locals visiting Augusta by bicycle and inspecting properties. A humorous hospital misadventure unfolds as a surgeon searches for his hat. Togus Home, Oct. 14. Seth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
Joe Hayes
Party of Friends
Augusta
William EF. Pond
Charles EB. Curtis
Seth
Topsham Fair Closes After Week of Notable Racing
Topsham fair ended Friday with over 12 000 attendees enjoying premier racing. One minor mishap occurred when Charley Hoyt 2nd veered near the fence at 2 30 and clipped the sky, leaving the horse distanced as the crowd witnessed standout weeklong competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsham Fair
Charley Hoyt
Syky
Dan Q. Catt
Obelon Valley
Forbes
Malcolm Forbes
Webb
Dick Cabel
Cable
Ford
Birch
Bingara
Guy Rayburn
Nelson
Frankfort Boy, Jr
Iste Oee
Maces Cheek Crete
Als Pines LY
Bowlers Plan Local League Formation At Park Alleys
About 20 bowlers met at Park alleys Friday night to form a league. Cedric Martin was elected manager, Marshall White secretary, with Frank Pepper handling averages. Two-man AML teams will bowl five strings per man per match under rules set by Pepper Martin and White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pepper
Cedric Martin
Marshall White
Pepper
Martin
White
AML
Armistice Day Observed With Concert And Ball
A committee from Roland H. Smith post plans a Armistice Day program with a Bath opera house concert on November 11 at 4 pm. Admission is free to ticket holders only as distribution is planned. A patriotic address and performances by noted musicians are planned followed by a grand ball at the armory in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Roland H. Smith Post
A. J
Post
Sewall Webster
Percy Buitd
Odin A. Williams
Elvor Stickney
Bath Opera House
SONS OF VETERANS ELECT NEW OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Eugene Niles resigned as senior vice commander and new officers were elected Monday night. Harry Warner became senior vice commander, Bert L. Bornheimer moved to junior vice commander, and Joseph Day was chosen outer guard succeeding Mrs Bornheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hydecamp
Sons of Veterans
Eugene Niles
Clarence Warner
Harry Warner
Bert L. Bornheimer
Outer Guard
Mr. Warner
Joseph Day
Mmre
Bornheimer
Collie Missing From Bath Visitals Noted Around Basin Area
The large collie belonging to Irving McIntire of Bath disappeared near the Campbell place while visiting his daughter Mrs Eugene Coleman. The dog was injured days earlier by a car but could walk. eight years with McIntire. Revival meetings at Basin chapel draw crowds with an all day service planned. Sebasco attendees include Capt Butler and Mrs Eastman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving McIintire
Bath
Eugene Coleman
Campbell Place
McIntire
Coast Guard
Wopham Beach
Basin Chapel
Sebasco
Butler
J. J. Eastman
Porthind
John Eastman
Belle Washiee
Oliver
Basin Road
Rotary Club
King Tavern
Fred Morrison
A. J. Coffin
George (. Beals
J. H. Pease
EF. Jewell
Etta Bowker
Walter Storey
Margaret
Thomas Bartlett
Portland
Sebasco Hill
Pentecostal Church
the Basin
James C. Perry
George (. Dense
Center
Margaret Perry
Andrew Perry
Meadowbrook
Edward Chaplin
William Roderick
Nelson Seald
West
Pownal
A. L. Hodgkins
East Boston
J. I. Eastman
William R. Bowie
William R. Bowker
John I. Rogers
Our Town
L. Knight
John D. Rogers
John Reid
Woolwich
Stormy night strains at POPHAM BEACH steamer Diana arrives
The steamer Diana from Bath brings passengers to Pond Island and Seguin but waves prevent landing. Guests include Mr. Pinkham and family at the Hotel Riverside, Mrs. Beal, Mr. Ford the fisherman, and Ed McNulty planning a short Eastport trip. The Coast Guard aided a river wreck, staying on scene overnight. Robert Long, Erie Rail Road official from Jersey City, vacationed at the Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
Bath
Pond Island
Seguin
Joston
Riverside
Tie
Ed McNulty
Eastport
Thompson
Stacy
South Beach
Robert Long
Hillsdale
Erie Railroad
Jersey City
N. J
Sloop Clyde Esther Runs Ashore and Sinks
Auxiliary sloop Clyde Esther about 80 feet long owned by Charles Johnson of Bath ran aground in the Kennebec between Spinney’s Mills and Doubling Point range lights. Coast Guard at Pophim Beach rescued crew, raised the craft, and towed her into the creek near amills for the owner. Johnson had been deep sea fishing with Wyman. Johnson later returned upriver, wind failed, dragged on rocks, and the Coast Guard left the sloop in the creek awaiting his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Esther
Charles Johnson
Bath
Kennebec River
Spinney’s
Coast Guard
Pophim Beach
Amills
Mr. Johnson
Wyman
Phippsburg
Johnson
Derry
Coast Guard Station
Fiddler
Spinney's
Copper Wire Favored Over Brass for Best Picture Support
Scientific American reports tests in England show a single strand of plain copper wire outperforms twisted brass wire for picture support and copper resists rust, suggesting reliability in display setups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scientific American
Irish Question Discussed in Bath at Liberty Theater
Hon W J Kerley of Dunwalk Ireland addressed a mass meeting at Liberty theater for 90 minutes. He praised Ireland for aiding US colonies, criticized English policy and Black and Tans, and cited Washington and Franklin ties. He urged US support for struggling nations and noted Protestant leaders of Irish freedom. an executive committee to organize further drive was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Kerley
Dunwalk
Ireland
Liberty Theater
Marshall A. Haraden
Mr. Kerley
United States
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
France
John Bull
Congress of the United States
Washington
America
Kerley
Great Britain
John Redman
Daniel O'Connor
James McNeil
American Association For the Recognition of the
William J. O'Brien
Columbia Chambers
George Morse
Martin Flaherty
Comeau
W. J. O'Brien
John >. Fitzgerald
Eugene Hartnett
John J. Keegan
Robert C. Hannigen
John P. Hayes
Francis McDonald
John Mulcahy
John L. V. Burke
James C. Malligen
Bath girl named sponsor for Rose Bush on Rose Way
Miss Lydian McLellan Baxter of Bath, daughter of Senator Rupert H. Baxter, is chosen by Governor Percival I. Baxter to sponsor a rose bush for Oregon's Rose Way. The planting ceremony runs October 17 to 21, with ceremonial plantings October 25 by a representative from each state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia M. Baxter
State of Maine
Oregon
Lydian McLellan Baxter
Bath
Rupert H. Baxter
Percival I. Baxter
Baxter
Orlena H. Olcott
Ben W. Olcott
Olcott
United States
Portland
Royal Rosarians of
Funeral of Mrs Cony Highlighted by Kennebec Spiritualists
Funeral services for Mrs E Josephine Cony of Augusta and formerly Bath drew many Spiritualists from the Kennebec Valley. She led the Augusta society as president and was Maine society vice president. State council member Nettie Smart presided, with Rev A Francis Walch of the Universalist church assisting. Attendees included Mrs Alvin Armstrong Mrs Ethel McFarland Arlington Armstrong and Raymond Powers after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Josephine Cony
Augusta
Bath
Kennebec Valley
Augusta Society
Maine
Nettie Smart
State Executive Council
A. Francis Walch
The
Universalist Church
A. W. Stewart
Alvin Armstrong
Ethel McFarland
Arlington Armstrong
Herbert Leeman
Raymond Powers
Waterfall 1994 Feet High in New Zealand Noted
New Zealand reports a tallest waterfall the Sutherland at 1 904 feet with a recorded height of 1 994 feet in descriptions of natural landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Social events and visits in Woolwich and surrounding towns
Woolwich school groups host a social raising funds with ice cream cake and candy. Frines Sortwell from Wiscasset visits Montsweag with friends from New York. Local residents host callers and attend festivals and harvest suppers. Several residents travel to Portland Augusta Bath and Box ton for visits events and weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montswenag School
Mixx Alys Voole
Frances Sortwell
Wiscasset
New York
Montsaweag
H. Butler
Jeannette Flagg
Montsweag Farm
Dr. Rowe
Bath
Thomas Gibbons
W. G. Shaw
Pemaquid
Ruth Eaton
Lowell School
West Bath
Asbury Bailey
Harriett Hathorne
Cumberland Center
Chester Dailey
Pittsfield
Hall
Nobleboro
Percival Parker
Maurice Shaw
I. G. Otter
Leon Kelly
Belgrade Lakes
William Carlton
Franklin Dradeen
Boston
Earl Fowler
Arthur Young
Augusta
Eugenia Hunnewell
Emma Barnes
Cora Corliss
Frank G. Trott
Worcester
Max
Alfred Trott
Hollis, Bailey
Woolwich
Moatsweag Farm
Mixs Slattery to Speak at Keith's Theatre Portland
Mixs Slattery, noted lecturer and writer on secular and religious education and child welfare, will speak at Keith's theatre in Portland on October 23 under the Portland YWCA auspices. She addresses teen girl welfare, life in war-torn lands, and global perspectives. Her books include He Took It Upon Himself and The American Girl and Her Community, with several translated into Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixs Slattery
Keith's Theatre
Portland
Portland Y. W
America
Miss Slattery
Japan
China
India
Egypt
Wedding of Mixx Muriel Oliver Stokes in Haverhill
Capt and Mrs Frank G Warington of Bath attended the wedding of Mixx Muriel D Oliver to Dr Samuel H Stokes at the Stokes home on Brooklyn Avenue Haverhill on Saturday morning Rev H W Hook officiated. The bride wore a white georgette gown with pearls and carried lilies of the valley. Guests included Despar W Oliver Georgetown Mass A K Purington Boston J L Stokes Rochester N H and Vurington Bath among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Warington
Bath
Haverhill
Mass
Mixx
Muriel D. Oliver
Despar W. Oliver
Samuel H. Stokes
Brooklyn Avenue
H. W. Hook
Gilbert Elliott Stokes
Gordon Dudley Stokes
Leroy T. Stokes
Real Estate Transfers in Sagadahoc Registry
Recent transfers filed in Sagadahoc registry list multiple listed parcels and parties across towns such as Bowdoin Georgetown Perkins Richmond Topsham West Bath and Woolwich. Notable names include Colby Benson Card Lake Lee Seekins Viollette Wood and Kaul among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe Registry of Deeds
Hiram T. Stevens
Suth
Mary A. Colby
Frederick Wright
Fred N. Colby
Donald Mel. White
Fred W. Summerton
Ellen Vowers
Donald Mcl
White
Bowdoin
Charles W. Benson
Edwinard
Edward S. Card
John M. McQuarrie
William ©. Adams
Rosa M. Summerfield
George J. Bangs
Frank FE. Small
Georgetown
Glenn C. Gould
Frank K. Knowlton
Perkins
Seekins
Fred C. Lewis
Frank Viollette
Topsham
Fred W. Melvin
Frank J. Wood
Lenwood A. Hunter
Albert I. Croxtin
West Vath
Angeline F. Spaulding
Harry J. Rich
Evelyn RK. Kaul
Coleman FE
Steeves
Woolwich
George A. Maixon
Dorothy M. Moeisen
Horn Named Vice Consul for Copenhagen Appointment
Carre G. Horn, formerly of Bath and now an immigration inspector in Portland, has been named vice consul at Copenhagen Denmark. He plans to sail around Nov 1. A native of Acton he previously worked as a draftsman at the Watch Iron Works before joining the immigration service. He has served at Rochester Nova Scotia Yarmouth Nova Scotia and Island Vanda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S
Yarmouth
Island V
E Josephine Cony Widow of F L Edward Cony Dies in Augusta
E Josephine Cony aged 68 formerly of Vath and a Whippsburg native, widow of F L Edward Cony, died at home in Augusta after a long illness. She survived by her son Harry V. Cony, a brother Arlington Armstrong, a sister Mrs Alvin Sidelinger, and three grandchildren. An active Spiritualist, she led the Progressive Spiritualist Mercy of Augusta and served as past president of the society and vice president of the State Spiritualist Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Josephine Cony
Vath
Whippsburg
FL Eidlward Cony
Augusta
Severank
Cony
Peter and
Sarah Arimastrong
F. Edward Cony
State Spiritualist Association
Inventor Isaac Babbitt Honored for Bearing Alloy Invention
Isaac Babbitt received a congressional reward of 20000 dollars for his invention of babbitt metal, a soft anti friction alloy used in bearings. The honor highlights his contribution to machinery and industrial materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babbitt
Isaac Babbitt
Congress
Evening School Sees Big Registration Rise
Evening enrollment at the Dailey school climbs with more than 170 pupils already registered. Principal Ernest F. Kelley invites new registrations for the next two sessions as the program expands its nightly offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dailey Evening School
Ernest F. Kelley
Pea Harvest Ripe Early Near Woolwich
Mr and Mrs Clarence Carlton of Woolwich picked a mix of green peas Monday for dinner. Seeds bought from Vine Tree Mates Seed Co in Kath. Vines have borne abundantly and the harvest is one of the latest dates recorded in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Carlton
Woolwich
Vine Tree Mate Seed Co
Kath
Bowling League Opens Monday Night
The Park bowling league held its final meeting Tuesday at TAS at the Park alleys to adopt new rules. A schedule is being prepared and should be finished by Saturday so the league can open Monday night. Ten pairings were set by a committee of Cedric Martin Marshall White and Frank Pepper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Bowling League
TAS
Park Allees
Cedric Martin
Marshall White
Frank Pepper
Miere
Maurice Kesnoldsa
Ralph Loardman
Randall Coombs
Charles K. Farnham
Leon Billings
Frank Daley
Arthur Stewart
Herbert Ke
Preston Farrar
Charles Syde
Horace Morse
Victor J. Coombs
Jason A. Merrill
Maurice Oliver
Philip Liberman
Frank W. Weeks
William F. Fields
Peter A. Olinto
Holy Name Society Whist Party At St Marys Church
The Holy Name Society of St Marys church schedules a whist party at Knights of Columbus Hall Monday night October 24. Alex Burgess chairs the committee with Peter Allen Charles Comeau John Hayes and others. The Children of Mary will run a cake and candy table with a listed committee. The event opens the Holy Name social season ahead of a future speaker event and a November 15 debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society of
Bath Man Named on Vassar Committee
Bath resident Mapert IL aster of Bath and Bishop Menjamin Mrewster of Portland join the national advisory committee for the Vassar Salary Endowment Fund. The panel includes Rev Lyman Abbott Dr Livingston Farrand and other prominent figures in finance education and philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapert IL Aster
Bath
Menjamin Mrewster
Portland
Episcopal Diocese of
Maine
Vassar
Lyman Abbott
Livingston Farrand
Edward G. Vuckland
Nomex Folks
F. ¥. Fletcher
John Whinney
James Herkseker
Otto Kahn
Jules BK. Kahn
Charles Evans Hughes
Skinner to Lead Edward Little Basketball Team
William 0. states Skinner will coach Edward Little for the season after an unsigned but likely ratified agreement. He previously built strong Auburn School teams, including a Tufts contender, and Edward Little is expected to field a bright squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner
Edward Little
William
Auburn
Tufts
New England
Morse High
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Walter Brown
Barbara
North Street
FE. Ht. Brown
Ernest M. Helman
First Baptist Church
Sarah W. Brown
Eugene R. Brown
Brown
Alden Richardson
Newton Bowker
Lemont Street
TH. B. Richardson
Ralph
F. Wilkes
Jordan
Mona
McShane
Simmons
Wilkes, Jr
Roland H. Smith
Irving McIntire
Basin Church
Popham Beach
CLYDE
P. J. Kerley
Liberty Theatre
Bath Young Lady
Rose Bush
Mrs. Cony
Woolwigh
Montsweag Hall
Oliver-Stokes
Highland Knitting Company
Thompson Bros
Horn IS Named
Vice Consul
Bowling League
Holy Name Society
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