Common Sense Highway to Rebuild Kittery Portland Road
Chief Engineer Paul D Sargent of the Maine Highway Commission states the Kittery to Portland road will be rebuilt with two nine foot concrete lanes for each direction and a central tar macadam strip to separate traffic. The plan aims to speed travel and reduce collisions on a heavily traveled route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D Sargent
Maine Highway Commission
Kittery-Portland
Sargent
Bath
Warning to Gunners and Tremor News Across Maine
A Lewiston businessman's accidental shotgun death prompts renewed warnings against carrying loaded firearms in cars and highlights a broader tremor brief across Maine New England area with scientists predicting continued quakes but little risk. Maine and Florida announce cooperative publicity to attract winter visitors and investors as readers seek seasonal plans.
Comanche Clyde Line Fire Leaves All But One Safe
The steamship Comanche of the Clyde Line burned and abandoned Saturday night. Officials report that all but one person aboard have been accounted for since early reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Line
Ais Greaut
Arkansas prayer storms bring rain then halt in churches
In Arkansas dry conditions prompted prayers for rain that resulted in substantial showers across parts of the state. A Sunday service later saw congregations praying for the rain to stop as unexpectedly heavy rainfall subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Maine Officials Attend National Conference In St Louis
President Charles J Ault of Auburn and Executive Secretary Benjamin F Cleaves of Portland will attend a conference on industrial problems called by the National Industrial Council at the Chase hotel in St Louis this Friday and Saturday. Maine big game season opens in eight counties at midnight tonight with one deer bag limit. moose protected for four years. Quoddy power project eyed at New England Conference in Worcester on Nov 19. Maine Association of Letters of Weights and Measures seeks larger local sealers funding at Augusta conference. Daughters of American Revolution Amariscoggin chapter formed at Rumford with 17 members led by Mrs Clyde Watson. Maine Sunday School Association convention closes with pageant City Beautiful and officers reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J Ault
Auburn
Execu Itive
Benjamin F. Cleaves
Portland
Associated Industries of Maine
National Industrial Council
Chase Hotel
St. Louis
Uppper
Maine
Quoddy Bay
Quoddy
New England
Worcester
Maine Association of Letters of Weights and Measures
Augusta
D.A.R
Daughters of American Revolution
Rumford
Clyde Watson
Amariscoggin
B. G. W. Cushman
Cutler
John McTlroy
Lewiston
D.ar
Maine Sunday School Association
City Beautiful
George H. Hinckley
South Portland
Mark Proctor
Saco
Philip I. Milliken
George M. Graffam
Fred W. French
Yarmouth
Marion TL. Ulmer
Owung People’s Division
Ruth A. Carter
Boy Escapes From Reformatory Inmate Break
Arthur Sullivan of Bangor escaped from the reformatory at South Windham on Thursday night marking his fourth escape since commitment a few months ago. Two deputies rushed to quell a disturbance among inmates at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sullivan
Bangor
Reformatory
South Windham
Brown Elected Maine Association of Sealers President
C C Brown of Augusta was chosen president of the Maine Association of Sealers of Weights and Measures at the annual meeting Thursday. Clement F Fickett of Portland was elected secretary and Daniel J Mooney of Brewer treasurer.
Fatal Injuries From Automobile Jumping Boy In Sanford
Seven year old Richard A. Ouellette son of Mr and Mrs Joseph C Ouellette of Sanford died at Ross hospital after being struck by another car while running to greet his mother as he rode home from St Tenatius parochial school The incident occurred when he leaped from a car in which he was riding home with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Dellaire
St. Tenatius Parochial School
Richard A. Ouellette
Joseph C. Ouelette
Sanford
Ross Hospital
Leroy Cash
South Portland
Maine General Hospital
Cash
Bowdoin Arrives From Arctic To Winter In Southport
The Bowdoin schooner returned from its third Arctic voyage and will be laid up in Southport for the winter. Commander Donald MacMillan plans a Labrador expedition next June and has returned home to Freeport. His mate Ralph P. Robinson of Merrimac and engineer John M. Jaynes of Somerville prepare the vessel for winter storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin
Arctic
Southport
Donald Bo MacMilan
Labrador
MacMillan
Freeport
Ralph P. Robinson
Merrimac
Mass
John M. Jaynes
Somerville
State Health Dept Moves to New Location
The State Department of Health settles in its new home at State House with all equipment moved from the former state hospital grounds. Dr Chirence F Kendall, State Commissioner of Health, occupies the third floor room that was Paul D Sargent's private quarters, chief engineer of the Highway department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
State Hose
State Hospital
Chirence F. Kendall
State Commissioner of Health
Paul D. Sargent
Highway Department
Auto Smash Wrecks Car in Malden Broadway Square
Harry James Kelley of Alfred and Mr and Mrs Samuel Gagner of Sanford were riding in a car wrecked Friday in Malden Massachusetts at Broadway Square after colliding with a second car owned by Frederick A Howland of Malden. Kelley suffered facial and hand injuries. others escaped harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry James Kelley
Alfred
Samuel Gagner
Sanford
Malden
Mass
Broadway Square
Frederick A. Howland
Kelley
Harvard emeritus professor Sheldon dies after illness
Professor emeritus at Harvard University died Friday after several months of illness. He served Harvard for forty years as instructor in modern languages, assistant professor, and professor of Roman philology. Born in Waterville, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Harvard University
Harvard
Prof
Waterville
Notable Maine People and Events From an 1851 to 1872 Era
Highlights include a Waterville founder’s son who earned Harvard training and contributed to linguistics, a Fort Fairfield luncheon with major league stars including Babe Ruth and Eddie Collins en route to New Brunswick, Maine state bond actions for highways, a fatal hit now under investigation for the driver, a Lewiston Armory wedding amid a pageant, and savings bank leaders elected in Bangor with Litchfield at the helm and other officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Fairfield
Auto Smash Near Freeport Injures Three
An October 14 collision on the state road near Freeport involved three cars, injuring three people. Mrs. George Eastman of Freeport suffered the worst injuries, with her daughter Miss Mabel Eastman and Mrs. Barker, wife of an Auburn police officer, also hurt. two cars were practically demolished.
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Freeport
State Road
George Eastman
Mabel Eastman
Mirs. Barker
Auburn Police Department
Eastman
Favor Milk Bill Endorsed by Portland Farmers Club
The Portland Farmers Club backs the milk grading bill approved by the last Legislature and to be decided in a referendum on the first Monday in December. President Fred N. Dow was authorized to form a 10 member committee to run an educational campaign in support. John Houlehan Augusta druggist dies after seven months illness born June 29 1854 in Augusta.
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Portland Farmers’ Club
Fred N. Dow
John (. Houlehan
Maine
Augusta
Houlehin
Dies From Wounds of Accidentally Discharged Gun
Lewiston businessman Thomas Saucier died at St Marys General Hospital after a gunshot wound from a gun he was removing from his car. The accident occurred in front of his Lisbon street office as he prepared for a hunting trip. An emergency operation was performed but he did not survive. In other news John W Morill of Gray has been promoted to oversee prohibition enforcement in western Massachusetts with headquarters in Springfield, marking his fourth career promotion in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Thomas Saucier
St. Mary’s General Hospital
John W. Morrill
Gray
Massachusetts
Springfield
Largest log cabin hotel from Saurncewold to Boothbay Harbor
Log Cabin Colony reports construction of the world’s largest log cabin hotel at Saurncewold and the new Summer cabin colony at Boothbay Harbor. Fifty two buildings have contracts to be ready for occupancy by June 1, aiming to create the continent’s largest log cabin group in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saurncewold
Boothbay Harbor
Man Killed In Sedan Crash At Old Orchard Crossing
George Hutchinson 25 son of Mr and Mrs John FP Hutchinson proprietors of Hotel Brunswick at Old Orchard was killed instantly Sunday when a Boston bound train due there from Portland at 8 53 struck his sedan at the crossing. Only small fragments of the car remained after being hurled 50 feet. Bowdoin Alumni Day Draws 1000 Plus Alumni For Bowdoin Bates Game At Whittier Field Attractions include the Bowdoin Bates football clash and an all day program as alumni circles expect a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hutchinson
John FP. Hutchinson
Hotel Brunswick
Old Orehard
Porthind
Old Orehard Street Crossing
Origin of D.A.R. Described and Early Organizational Steps
A historical overview traces the origin of the Daughters of the American Revolution detailing key events from October mid 1890s through 1896. It covers adoption of colors, insignia designs, incorporation, first state regents, the Chicago chapter, early conferences, construction plans for a memorial hall, charter members, lineage books, and the society’s publication efforts. The narrative notes the White House reception, fireproof home plans, and reliance on Lineage Books and magazines to advance historical research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiam Cabell
Washington
Brown Goode
N. B. Hogg
Pennsylvania
Joshua Wilbour
Rhode Island
Louise McAllister
New York
Deb TR. Keim
Connecticut
William Wirt Henry
Virginian
Chicago
William B. Cabell
White House
Benjamin Harrison
Lineage Books
E. H. Walworth
State Department
Society
Grover Cleveland
Smithsonian Institution
Carriers Wanted During the Christmas Rush
Post Office seeks temporary carriers for the holiday rush with applications due before November 15. Limited positions, preference to previous good service. Applicants must be 18 to 45, with recommendations sent to Washington by November 15. Also notes revised Maine Central mail timing and last westbound mail departures from Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine Central
Bath
Bowdoin Debates Debating Plan At Hubbard Hall Rally
Bowdoin College opened debating activities with a Thursday rally in Hubbard hall hosted by Dean Paul Nixon and Herbert R Brown. Lawrence M Read of Worcester presided as debating council president. Veterans from last year are limited. Merritt Hewitt remains among current students as the team prepares for September debates with Tufts and a Southern trip, plus interclass events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin College
Hubbard Hall
Paul Nixon
Herbert R. Brown
Dean Nixon
Brown
Lawrence M. Read
Worcester
Mass
Read
Merritt Hewitt
Augusta
Athern Daggett
Thomas Fish
Hildreth
Tufts
Funeral of Daniel W Spinney in Bath
Daniel W Spinney died recently and his funeral was held Thursday at Fred S Curtis funeral home in Bath with Rev David L Wilson officiating. Bearers were T W Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Spinney, a former Co G 82nd Maine Volunteer, was a famed Bath shipbuilder and longtime local resident who spent years in California after retirement. He was survived by his wife Frances Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Spinney
Fred S. Curtis
Center Street
David L. Wilson
T. W. Hyde
Sons of Union
John Shaw
Vernon W. Miller
William Wakefield
Joseph Day
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bath
Co. G
82Nd Maine Volunteers
Frances Lowell
California
Florida to License Real Estate Agents and Brokers
The state will license real estate agents and require brokers to pay ten dollars while agents pay five. The system grants licensure upon payment and enshrines rules for practice. Notably, the act states that the sale of a single property makes the seller a real estate agent subject to licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Bath audience enjoys excellent concert by Baker company
A good sized Bath crowd attended the Percy B. Baker Concert company from Boston at the Central church parish house under Knights of Pythias auspices Thursday night. Highlights included Miss Theresa Sprague's lyric soprano and Mr. Percy Baker's baritone in multiple duets, with Miss Eunice Scriven delivering vibrant violin and piano numbers. The program featured whistling, humor by Herbert A. Clarke, and a blend of local references enhancing the performance, closing with a sung duet by Sprague and Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy B. Baker
Boston
Central Church
Knights’ of Pythias
Garden of Your Heart
Theresa G. Sprague
Percy F. Baker
Miss Sprague
Arditi
Miss Scriven
Mr. Baker
Mandalay
Dana
Herbert A. Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Harry Datrder
Tosti
Jack
John Shaw
William Mann
Russell Kenney
L. A. Roberts
Real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoc county
Over the last two weeks the Sagadahoc registry of deeds lists transfers in Bath Bowdoin Bowdoinham Georgetown Richmond Topsham Woolwich. Notable moves include Arthur C. Reid et al to George F E Legard The Old Folks Home to Edith G Stewart and multiple Lebel to Lebel exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Registry of
Bath
Arthur C. Reid
George FE. Legard
Edith G. Stewart
Alice V. Roach
John A. Allen
Bowdoin
Hilma V. Shaw
Winnifred B. Hackett
Bowdoinham
Benjamin Adams
Joseph H. Denham
Richard F. Denham
Abbie Gretchen Hatch
Georgetown
Jennie M. Rader
Louise I. Bailey
Frederick M.L. Reid
William T. Card
Nellie C. Shea
Louise Howard Phippsburg
Frank DP. Sprague
J. Bradford Sprague
Helen C. Olinto
Charles W. McKay
Jane Holland
Walter A. Keyes
Helen K. McElhone
Herman C. Smith
Richmond
Flora Hk. Mersereau
James BE. Pray
Florence G. Wheeler
Benjamin Tk. Douglas
Topsham
William Haigh
Sarah C. Seals
William C. Noyes
Joseph Lebel
Joseph T. Lebel
Florien Limarre
George
Carlos
Woolwich
John BE. Bodge
Richard B. Keirstead
Charles Baker
Donnell Vhwing
David &. Carter
Herbert I. iGrindell
Pine Tree Limited Service Extended
The Pine Tree Limited route between Waterville and Portland expands westbound departures from Brunswick at 5 PM and Bath 1 25 PM, with Brunswick connections to Augusta Waterville and other points. The night Pullman No 127 shifts to run Portland to Waterville via Lewiston, serving Brunswick night patrons at 11 15 PM and improving eastward service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central
Waterville
Portland
Boston
Brunswick
Rockland Teanch
Bath
Augusta
Lewiston
Bangor
Points East
Sheriff Praised by Fair Officials for Vigilance
Sagadahoe county Sheriff McClure received praise from Pres Totman and fair association officials for vigilance at the annual fair last week. They credited officers with patrolling for bootleggers and gamblers and reported remarkably clean stair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Sagadahoe County
Pres. Totman
The
Fair Association
Otcers
Poston man guilty of manslaughter in liquor crashed ride
David Goldberg of Poston is found guilty of manslaughter for the deaths of two young women he was driving as passengers at about sixty miles per hour while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Goldberg
Poston
Independent's Cross Word Puzzle Clues List
A compact horizontal and vertical crossword clue list with numerous numbered items, including 1 lively dance and 8 canine, plus 9 Across fruit preserve and 1 Across fruit preserve. The puzzle promises a solution in the next issue and includes a final line hint about a shovel.
M Quarrie Makes A Clean Record
The article lauds Matt Quarrie a baggage handler known as reliable and hard working. Though not imposing in appearance he has never mishandled a trunk entrusted to his care and is well liked by colleagues and customers alike despite occasional illness and busy, fast-paced days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Morse High Girls Begin Practice at YMCA
Coach Allan Spear welcomed about 50 girls at the YMCA gym for Morse high girls basketball practice. Two veterans Leola Ward and Madelyn Moore look less promising, but around a dozen returnees show potential. Daily practices run four to five except Saturdays, with a Dec 1 game set against Camden high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Spear
Morse High
Y.M.C.A
Allan
Leola Ward
Madelyn Moore
Camden High
Fine New Portraits of Ex Governor Baxter
A portrait of ex Governor Percival P. Baxter, described as an exceptionally fine likeness, will be hung in the State House rotunda by order of the governor and council. The gift from his brother Rufert H. Baxter of Bath will replace the existing portrait showing Baxter with his dog Garry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival P. Baxter
Rupert H. Baxter
Bath
State House
Garry
Greenleafs Return From Bath and Westport Visit
Mr and Mrs Clarence Greenleaf of Everett Massachusetts have returned after a brief visit with relatives in Bath and Westport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Greenleaf
Everett, Mass
Bath
Westport
Boothbay Doctor Weds Miss Ricker In North Harpswell
Dr George A Gregory of Boothbay Harbor and Miss Elizabeth D Ricker of North Harpswell daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Ricker, are honeymooning at Dr Gregorys Carrabassett camp. He is a Maine Medical School graduate and fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a 32 degree Mason and former Baxter administration aide, owns St Andrews hospital. bride a Maine General Hospital graduate and former superintendent of St Lukes hospital. They will reside in a newly completed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Gregory
Boothbay Harbor
Elizabeth D. Ricker
North Harpswell
Edward. Ricker
St. Andrews’ Hospital
West Harbor
Maine General Hospital
St. Luke’s Hospital
Gregory
Bath Car Damaged in Pleasant Pond Collision
Otto F Bullman a Bath grocer escaped injury when his brougham collided with a roadster driven by Arthur Lee near Pleasant Pond while returning from Augusta to Bath. Mrs Lee suffered facial cuts and shock, but by Saturday morning was much improved. she reportedly admitted responsibility for the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto F.bullman
Augusta
Bath
Arthur Lee
Pleasant Pond
Italian Papers Faced Repeated Censorship Delays
Some Italian newspapers must be revised five or six times before censorship approval, delaying publication and reflecting strict control over press content by Italian authorities. Editors adjust wording to satisfy censors while preserving core reporting.
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the Times Company
B. Nichols, Pres, and
Treas
Front Street
Meine
TeRus
Oster
Sumner
Kenneber & Androscoggin Street Railway
David N. Sheldon
Colby College
Germany
France
Weblafer
State of Maine
Charles A. Litchfield
Androsscoggin County Savings Bank
Savings Banks Association of Maine
Charles C. Low
Bath Savings Institution
Richard F. Goodwin
C. H. Wentworth
Gordan
Franklin R. Cresley
A. Montgomery
Bowdoin-Bates
Whittierfield
Bowdoin Debates
D. W. Spinney
Bath People
Pine Tree Limited
Independent
New Zealand
Mt. Etna
Thi
Nevada City
Eodore Bbr
David
Coral Reef
North America
Western Newspaper Union
M’quarrie
Joseph Anderson
Baxter
Iirir
Liinin
Lindite
Iolulth Smie
Tirialy
Gregory-Ricker
Marr
Miss Ricker
the Times
Compan
Bath, Maine
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