Brunswick Rotary club to be sponsored by Bath club
A Brunswick Rotary chapter plan was outlined at Augusta with Bath club to sponsor the new group. Attendees included President Fred I Shaw and Sheriff Wilbur Oliver among many others while Arthur E Bishop and others handled organizing duties. Damages in a Bangor court case totaled 3625 dollars after a passenger claimed injuries from a vehicle incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Charles H. Mason
Ninwig FB. Chase
Charles A. Harriman
Wen J. Ledyard
Wilbur G. Cahill
Supreme Court
Augustus Currier
Bangor
Bangor Aa
Plaintif
News Notes From Winnegance Families In Mourning And Moves
The passage reports on a missing diamond engagement ring reappearing after a furniture move and notes multiple family movements. It mentions deaths in the Willis family and attendance at funerals in Winnegance Port land, Richmond, and Bridgton. Rev S C Livingstone leaves Bridgton for Thomaston duties November 1.
Working man injured climbing over cars at Bath Tron Works
G W Tibbetts of the Bath Tron Works pipe shop tried to climb over a freight train blocking Water street noon hour Tuesday. His foot was crushed in a coupling as he moved from car to car, injuring him badly and causing days of suffering ahead. He was returning to work after lunch when the accident occurred at the end of the second car from the locomotive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Tibbetts
Bath
Campaign Launches Roosevelt Memorial Drive in Town
An open air booth in front of the Independent office rallied locals to join the Roosevelt memorial. Mrs Milton S Kimball and Miss Lani Sewall oversaw the effort enrolling adults for $1 or more, highlighting large enrollment over funds. The campaign drew broad local support with many memberships secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Memorial
Independent
Milton S. Kimball
Lani Sewall
Roosevelt Memorial Association
Disappearance Reported Near North End Shore
A fisherman team reports a smoke prior to last week near the North End shore as schools of fish have fled the area leaving crews wary and awaiting the next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoeks
Watt
Navy Recruiting Office Promotes Navy Enlistment Benefits
The Navy Recruiting station at the post office reports strong enlistment interest. Chief Phillips notes many men are taking advantage of the Navy’s broad opportunities. Enlistees go to Newport Great Lakes Norfolk or San Francisco and can learn one of about 52 trades including electrical radio yeoman and culinary programs. Call between 1 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Chhief Phillips
U.S. Navy
Newport
R. I
Great Lakes
Norfolk
San Francisco
Cal
Mare Dies From Overeating At Mr Busch Farm
Oscar Busch mourns the loss of a valued mare that died Saturday after overeating oats. Bought for 825 dollars sixteen months ago, the horse escaped her stall Friday night and entered the grain bin where she killed herself by overeating. A devoted dog stayed with the mare until men arrived to bury her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Busch
Mr. Busch
Presenting Books distributed to local institutions by Sewall
Arthur G. Staples editor of The Lewiston Journal arranged the distribution of Just Talks on Common Themes among Bath area groups. Harold M Sewall presented copies to the Colonial club Cosmopolitan club Morse high school Junior high school City Hospital public Terrary Old Folks Home and Old Ladies Home. A former Bath resident died in Worcester and funeral services were held at Grace church with Rev Culbert Mc Gay officiating. Bearers included Frederick E. Drake Frederick W. Bakem Henry Seymour and William P. Hl huvial. burial was in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Arthur G. Staples
Lewiston Journal
Harold M Sewall
Sewall
Colonial Club
Cosmopolitan Club
Morse High School
City Hospital
Public Terrary
Old Folks Home
Old Ladies Home
Merly
Worcester
Mass
Grace Church
Culbert McGay
Frederick E. Drake
Frederick W. Bakem
Henry Seymour
William P. Hl Huvial
Oak Grove
First Concrete Ways at Bath Iron Works Under Construction
The Bath Iron Works begins building its first concrete ways between destroyers 345 and 346. The 420 foot structure will use 1300 yards of concrete, 1800 tons of steel, and 6000 bags of cement, with 225 new piles driven to support coffer dam foundations. The project aims to be completed by January 1 and will permanently benefit the yard. The cargo carrier, to be built for Crowell and Thurlow of Boston, will be the largest vessel yet at the Tron Works, alongside the historic Georgia’s-era design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Cedric T. Reynolds
North Jay
Iron Works
Georgia
Tron Works
Crowell & Thurlow
Ba@ston
Welix Taussig
Newport News
Jealousy Cited in Municipal Court Row Between Two Men
In municipal court Judge Kentgan Keegan fined Peter McNally ten dollars plus costs and Edwin Stacey five dollars plus costs for mutual assault and battery after a street fight in front of the Cut Price Market on Front Street Saturday night. The dispute stemmed from jealousy over Mrs Stacy taking lodgers, with the judge warning the three involved that further trouble could bring harsher penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentgan
Peter McNally
Edwin Stacy
Front St
Defendents
McNally
Stacey
Stacy
Keegan
Bath poised for aeroplane arriving visitors says Gagne
Louis Gagne predicts Bath will host air travelers within two years and that the city must plan landing places for summer visitors. He was inspired after paying $15 for a flight in New York and finds air travel smoother than autos. He also brought Hilaire the Human Spider to Bath and plans a Human Bird show with a top aviator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gagne
Bath
Mr. Gagne
New York
Hilaire
Lewiston
Wedding Secret Kept Until Return Visit Reveals Match
Mrs. Benjamin Killarney of Cambridge Massachusetts arrived Monday to visit her sister Mrs. John W. Cummings of Oak Street. The marriage to Benjamin Killarney occurred September 4 at the Cathedral in Boston in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev. Fr. McDonald. The bride, formerly Miss Alice Lemieux, was once employed at Webber's Drug Store and recently moved to Boston for similar work. The couple are now living in Cambridge and Mr. Killarney works as a conductor for the Boston Elevated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Killarney
Cambridge
Mass
John W. Cummings
Oakstreet
Local agricultural clubs hold annual event at Bowdoinham Grange
Bowdoinham rumors of civic activity fill the week with the annual boys and girls agricultural contest at the grange hall Friday night. Exhibits include poultry potatoes corn and canned goods plus raised bread by the girls cooking and housekeeping club. County agent Harold Shaw and extension worker Miss Martha York attend.
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Grange Hall
Girla In
Harold Shaw
Martha York
Ivan Lang
Carrie Sparks
Lauris Wilson
Lola Lang
Augusta
Jack
Ida McKay
G. St. Cutler
A.M. Cornish
Riverside
Elizabeth H. Rines
Bell
Abbie Davis
Raymond
Wallace
Portland
T. W. Fogg
Annie Tyler
New York
Albert Henderson
R. D. Purinton
Parlin Pond
J. &. Cornish
H. D. Cornish
Clara
Charles McCarty
Ernest Carr
Detroit
Mich
A. Newton
Merry Meeting Grange
Topsham
Seth Carey
Frank Millay
John Jewell
Mary Hall
Richmond
K. W. Small
Mildred Millay
Nassan Institute
Springvale
Ida Fowlée
Gladys Raymond
Dyer's Corner
Harpswell Road
David Bridge
Vassalboro
Milton Given
Star Aid
Electa Chapter
Millware Patten
Mary Dickinson
Westport
I. M. Fowle
Lena Cobb
Methodist Aid
Ralph Currier
Haverhill
Mass
Benjamin Adams
Albert Senderson
R. J. Purinton
Mary Lilly
Moving Pictures
Brunswick
Carroll Ames
Camp Devens
J. H. Ames
Forest Wall
Brookline
Senator Baxter Wins Water Street Contest Over Sagadahock
Senator Baxter defeated Sagadahock in a handtub race on Water street with a 203 ft 8 in stream versus 196 ft 3 in. Judges, stake holder, and officials were named. Baxter claimed the $100 prize amid postrace protests and rule disputes.
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Baxter
Sagadchock
Water Street
Henry R. White
Hiram R. Pattee
Roscoe P. Ham
John C. Wakefield
Charles McCabe
Arthur K Purington
Lower Water Street
Bath Iron Works
Maine Central
Sagadahock
Town notes on road work and social visits in Auburn area
Sons have gone to Vassalboro to work for Mr. Bridge on the state road building project. Mrs. Bertha Moulton hosts visitors including Capt. T. I. Bonney who has just returned from overseas service. Miss Charlotte Foster's engagement to Albert Roberts is announced at a Sebago lake cottage party. The postmaster reports carriers inspecting routes covering about 75 miles. sidewalks are deteriorating and awaiting large repairs before winter. Funds are nearly exhausted and help to complete projects is hard to secure. the water tank pipe awaits installation amid staffing shortages.
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Vassalboro
Bridge
State Road
Harold Cooper
T. ID. Bonney
Auburn
Bertha Moulton
Capt. Bonney
Charlotte Foster
Bowdeinham
Wortland
Sebago Lake
Albert Roberts
Smith's Mills
Belle Umberhind
Farmington
H. O. Fisher
Dexter
Reverend John W Hatch Marries Nellie May North in Bangor
Reverend John W Hatch D D former district superintendent and Montpelier Seminary principal married Nellie May North of Bangor on October 5 at the bride’s parents home in Bangor. Hatch, a Presque Isle native, previously served pastors in eastern Maine. Mrs Hatch was a longtime successful teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hatch
East Maine Methodist Episcopal Conference
Montpelier Seminary
Vermont
Nellie May
Bangor
Hatch
Presque Isle
Montpelier
Monster Potatoes Arrive Weighing 18 Pounds Total
John Levasseur of Waterville received twelve potatoes from his Caribou brother. Onlookers said they never saw a group of such large vegetables and noted they were very even in size, averaging one and a half pounds each based on the total 18 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Levasseur
Waterville
Caribou
Hood's Sarsaparilla for Catarrh and Biliousness
An advertisement asserts chronic catarrh harms nose throat lungs and digestion and may lead to consumption. It recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy and Hood's Pills as a thorough laxative for biliousness or constipation, claiming satisfaction to families over three generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
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D.T. Percy & Sons
Tel
Bath Opera House
Liberty Theatre
Paramount and
Artcraft Pictures
Hill
Europe
Kelwin Houdlette
Sherman
LL. Morse
William I. Willis
J. Walker Morse
Herbert Willis
Sherman L. Moose
Winnegance
William F. Awillis
S.ct. Livingstone
Bridgton
Thomauston
Roosevelt
Navy Recruiting
Watson, Frye Co
Bowdoinham
Maine
Senator Baxter
Chester McCabe
Sagadahock Crew
New England
Hase
Levi Thompson
Bath Veteran Firemen's Association
Gwinns Flour
GWINN
Oscar -Holway Company
Gatarrh
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