Maine Baptist Church History Traces Early Persecution and Growth
The piece chronicles the Maine Baptist movement from its harsh early persecutions in the 17th century to a gradual expansion across Maine and New England. It details key figures like William Screven, the formation of early churches, and the rise of associations culminating in a statewide network and robust educational ties.
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Maine
New England
Littleand
William Screven
Whittery
Kittery
Province of
Screven
Willian Screven
Edward Risworth
aAereven
Elder Tall
Boston
Humphrey Churchwood
Robert Williams
John Morgandy
Richard Cutt
Timothy Davis
Leonard Crown
William Adams
Humphrey Azell
George Litten
Mr. Screven
Cooper River
South Carolina
Charleston
England
Screver
Bridget Qutts
Colby College
Hebron Academy
Coburn Classical Institute
Waterville
Higgins Classical Institute
Ricker Classical Institute
Houston
Death of Mrs Almira Oliver Berry in Georgetown
The death of Mrs Almira Oliver Berry wife of John L Berry occurred last Sunday at her Georgetown home where she had lived since marriage six years ABC. She aged 182 years and nine months and was highly respected for her kindness and helpful nature. Her husband survives, and the funeral was held Tuesday from the little church at Georgetown with a large attendance.
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Berry
John L. Berry
ABC
Berrys
Georgetown
Richmond Mills appoints new agent as Fish resigns
Richmond Mills selects Rich mond C F Manock of Plymouth Mass to succeed George Fish who resigns to become superintendent of the New York Mills Co New York Mills N B W Kidder of Newridgework visits his parents Albert and Mrs Kidder Miss Alice Pierce goes to Boston for a telephone exchange job Mrs Mary E Trott of Manchester NH visits friends Mrs Fred Preble of Bingham stays with aunt Mrs S M Preble Mr and Mrs H C Reed plan a several weeks trip to Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia Dr James Somers returns from a ten day hunting trip in Canada Geo Fish departs for Utica NY to assume superintendent role at New York Mills Co F L Billings reports a ripe strawberry from his greenhouse Mise Harriette Cole visits Augusta relatives Sidney Gray travels to Dead River for a hunting stay
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C. F. Manock
Plymouth
Mass
Richmond Mills
George Fish
New York Mills Co
New York Mills
H. C. Reed
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
James Somers
Canada
Geo
Richmond Mills Co
Utica
N. Y
Mise Harriette Cole
Augusta
D. J. McGilhcuddy
Sidney Gray
Dead River
New Meadows Church Supper Raises Funds and News
A successful church supper at Mrs. Ada Holbrook's on October 19 drew many attendees and raised about 15 dollars for church use. Miss Mercy Holbrook visited from Portland with Miss Harriet Cox of Durham staying as guest.
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Ada Holbrook
Mercy Holbrook
Portland
Harriet Cox
Durham
Centenary at Reach Church Ends Milestone Celebration
The Reach Mal centenary observances led by Rev. C. R. Chappell proceed with a full two day program. Sunday schedule includes organ preludes prayers readings anthems sermons and offertories followed by Rally Day in the Sunday School led by John L. Purington. Evening services feature a Christian Endeavor topic Our Church at Work for Missions and a historical address by Rev. C Raymond Chappell with hymns and scripture.
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John L. Purington
Christian Endeavor
Jennie Goodman
Our Church
Family Reunion Plans Highlight Evening Program
On Monday October 1 1910 a family reunion chaired by Judge Arthur J Dunton will feature a supper at the vestry followed by roll call and reading of letters. Addresses by Rev A G Stanton and Rev C R Chappell will close the program. A local rumor about a film at Foster's Point near Bath is noted as having been seen on Middle Street this week.
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Co. R. Chappell
Arthur J. Dunton
Foster's Point
Middle Street
Old Bath
Mending Booth Draws City Interest At Fair
At a church fair a mending booth offered volunteered service and donated materials. Customers paid a reasonable rate for mending ranging from fine lace to boys stockings, with bachelors in town seizing the chance to have clothes fixed.
Vida MelIntire Hosts Card Club Social Evening
Edwin Small and Milton Morse returned from a trip to Dresden. A dangerous hole at the Bath end of the bridge required street department attention this week.
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Bath
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Bath Reader
Mrs. A. A. Smail of 102 Academy St Bath Maine reports kidney pain backache and swelling eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She says the remedy cured her after six years of illness and urges others to try Doan's, available from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 60 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Bath
A. A. Smail
Academy St
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Thas Dater
New Hampshire Association
County of
York
Wells
Nathaniel Lord
Welly
Joseph Eaton
Shapleiagh
Lyman
Bowdoinham
Thomaston
Harpswell
Androscoggin
Cumberland Association
Penobscot River
Blue Hill
Eastern Association
Baptist Church
Cumberland
Lincoln
Hancock
Kennebec
Oxford
Somerset
Penobscot
Aroostook
Dambariscotta
Piscataquis
Rowdeinham
Owen
Maine Baptist Missionary Convention
Fletcher
Castoria
Jr. A. Winslow
Son, Bath
Almira Oliver
Almira Oliver Berry
Richmond
B. W. Kidder
Newridgework
Mrs
Albert Kidder
Alice Pierce
Mary E. Trott
Manchester
N. H
Fred Preble
Bingham
S. M. Preble
F. IL. Billings
New Meadows
Son Prentiss
Bethel
The
Mr. Kelley
Mary Jordan
Brunswick
Emily Coombs
Doxology
Hyman
Eeriphure
Gloria
M. Joseph Twomey
Rev
C. Raymond Chappell
A. G. Stanton
C. R. Chappell
T. Felix Gouraud
Oriente
LD A Sayre
Rawton
Reuraud
Europe
T. Hopkins
Creat Jones Street
Mow
Doan
Fidelity Trust Company
Monument SQ
Portland, ME
Ptc
Pideiny Truck Company
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