Harold M Sewall Remembered as Bath’s Loyal Civic Leader
The Bath native Harold M. Sewall dies suddenly in late Tuesday afternoon. A diplomat, Republican national committee member, and adviser to the American Delegation to the Arms Conference he defended the United States abroad and supported world peace. Known for hospitality and philanthropy his death casts gloom over Bath as friends recall his love of ships nature and civic duty.
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Bath
Boshood
Mr. Sewall
Harvard University
Sewall
Samoa
Maine
Republican National Committee
Americ
Harold M. Sewall
Washington
Absentee ballots rising as voters seek time away
Many Americans away on election day seek absent voters ballots to preserve suffrage. About twenty five million stay-at-home voters exist nationwide with twenty four states allowing mail voting for absentees in primaries and general elections. Maine reports a spike in use during June primaries and September elections.
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United States
Maine
Secret Australian ballot face of Maine elections sparks concern
The article notes vulnerabilities in the Australian ballot system in Maine. It discusses how voters can show their ballots to others, undermining secrecy. Observers expect possible legislative changes to close this loophole in the next session.
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Maine
Bath Man Passes Up Chance at Fortune
William A. Jack of 473% Washington Street learns of a supposed easy way to obtain a fortune by funding a Spaniard in a Barcelona prison. The plan promises a third of a 2600000 windfall if he assists with the prisoner’s release, despite the implausible context and warnings of a scam.
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William A. Jack
Washington Street
Barcelona
Mr. Jack
Jack
Dilly
Submarine Now in Port and Yankee Navy Valor
The article extols the U S Navy including Commodore Isaac Chauncey’s capture of a British royal standard at York and highlights historic feats of the Constitution frigate. It notes mutinies avoided in the Marine Corps, the capture of thousands of prisoners, and long service aboard Old Ironsides. It also cites the Navy as healthiest and hardest to kill among world navies.
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Isaac Chauncey
US. Navy
York
Canada
Ist
Lake Champlain
la Hogue
Great Lakes
Great Britain
Marine Corps
Constitution
Ins
Tripoli
Admiral Brok
Guerriere
Java
Levant
Boston Navy Yard
Eagles Honor Large Bath Gathering For Grand Trustee Visit
More than 150 people gathered at the Bath Eagles session honoring grand trustee Thomas TB Murphy of Boston. Dr Malone of Portland introduced Mr Murphy who praised the order’s pension plan medical service and member welfare. A trio orchestra buffet lunch and dances completed the evening.
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Bath
Thomas TB. Murnvhy
Boston
Malone
Portland
Maine
Murphy
Eagles
Miss Theresa Levigne Attends Navy Day Ball in Armory
Miss Theresa Levigne of Brunswick visited Monday as guest of Miss William Lewin and attended the Navy Day ball held in the armory.
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Theresa Levigne
Brunswick
Willian H. Lewin
Armory
Epworth League Hosts Surprise Birthday for Mix Myrtle Shepard
Beacon Street Epworth League residents staged a surprise party for Mix Myrtle Shepard of Rumford at the church last Tuesday night. Guests arrived in pink and white decor, a center cake and a green gold pin gift. The event featured a candlelit cake, ice cream, games, singing, and a toast by the guest of honor.
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Epworth
Emis
Miss Shepard
Lowise Oiver
Othe League
Old Forts on the Kennebec Forts and Popham memorials discussed
The Maine legislature discusses fortlands and forts along the Kennebec including Popham, Machias, Knox and Edgecomb as state ownership expands to Fort Baldwin. The event features remarks by Fritz I. Jordan and Mrs. Houghton with a Woodbury salute for George Popham.
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Simancas
Fritz I. Jordan
Portland
William Addixon Houghton
Maine Society of Colonial Daames
Jordan
Maine Society of Colonial Wars
Woodbury
Atkins
George Popham
Popham Colony
Wadsworth
New York
Senate
United States
Maine
Maklwin
Sabinoead
Popham Beach
Fort Edgecomb
Edgecomb
Fort Knox
Bucksport
Tenobscot River
Fort Machias
Machiasport
Fort McCleary
Wortsmouth Harbor
Fort Constitution
Viscataqua
Fort Popham
Whippsburg
Hunewells Point
Kennebec River
St. Georges
Robinsons Point
St. George
St. Georges River
Knox County
Sugar Loaf Island
Sugar Loaf Islands
Bath
Tate
Thomaston
Fort Baldwin
Atkins Bay
Popham
Fort St. George
Pemaquid
New England
England
Ferdinando Gorges
Vopham
Tron
John A. Poor
President Popham
Maine Historical Society
Diamond Island
Fort Gorges
Fort Preble
Mrs Drake Attends New England Episcopal Meetings
Mrs. Frederick F. Drake of Washington street attended the New England province meetings of the Provincial Synod of the Episcopal church in Worcester Massachusetts on October 27 and 28. She heads the Church Service League of the Episcopal church in Maine.
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Frederick FE. Drake
Washington Street
New England
Provincial Synod of the
Episcopal Church
Worcester
Mass
Drake
Church Service League
The
Maine
Campaign for Funds for Bath Y M C A Will Start At Once
The Bath Y M C A board appointed Charles R. Oliver as campaign manager to raise at least 1500 from friends to reopen the building for winter activities. A $2000 goal would fund a broader program and year‑round operation, with opening around mid November depending on public generosity.
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Charles R. Oliver
128
North Street
Friends of the Institution
Bath
Travelers Return from Tour of Europe
Mr and Mrs Charles Henry Butler of Montsweag Farm Halifax came home Tuesday from a July start trip across Europe. They visited Norway Italy England Berlin Stockholm and London and met in Brunswick with their son Henry Butler. Mr Butler attended American Bar Association in London and International Association in Stockholm and noted benefits to international ties. He said Europe remains unevenly recovered from World War I and Europe is not yet back to normal. He observed a conservative trend in England and criticized unemployment relief. The couple’s first summer away since 1910 ends with the remark it may be their last summer trip.
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Charles Henry Butler
Montsweag Farm
Washington
Europe
Halifax
Laconia
Brunswick
Henry FL Butler
Dler
American Bar Association
London
International Association
Stockholm
Sweden
Aud
Butler
Norway
Italy
Eureope
United States
England
Mr. Butler
Berlin
Mrs. Butler
Moatsweag Farm
Successful Supper by Ladies of St. Marys
A St Marys church supper held at the Clifford house on Chestnut Street on October 22 drew a crowd from five to eight pm. The menu included beans cold meats pickles rolls cake pies and coffee. about 100 dollars was cleared. The organizing committee led by Mrs Stephen Conley included Mrs John M Conley Mrs Charles Comeau Mrs Joseph Hart Mrs Phoebe Hart Mrs George McElman Mrs Coleman OBrien Mrs Oscar Tanguay Mrs John V P Hayes and Mrs Hill who also served as waitresses.
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Clifford House
Chestnut Street
St. Mary's Church
Stephen Conley
John M. Conley
Charles Comeau
Joseph Hart
Phoebe Hart
George McElman
Coleman O'Brien
Oscar Tanguay
John VP. Hayes
Hill
Needlework Guild Receives Broad Winter Aid
Contributions pour in for the Needlework Guild aiding families in need for the winter. Read of a ill child wrapped in a man's undervest given warm nightgowns and a seven year old girl made comfortable by first underwear in five years. A deserted baby received tiny shirts and sheets were supplied in two illness cases.
Grace Church Auxiliary Delighted at Nequasset Party
The Woman's Auxiliary of Grace church was delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. Frank A. Hodgdon in Nequasset. About 40 members attended as automobiles met guests at the ferry and a luncheon followed. It marked the 18th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hodgdon with gifts including a piano for Mrs. Hodgdon.
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Grace Church
Frank A. Hodgdon
Nequasset
First Masonic Dance Opens Fall Winter Series
The first in the fall and winter series of Masonic dances is Friday night with a newly replaced floor in excellent condition. Grindell's orchestra with two extra players will provide music. Committee members include Edward W. Sampson Dr Mullin J Wilson J Maurice Haynes Roy Colby.
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Grindell
Edward W. Sampson
Mullin
John Wilson
J. Maurice Haynes
Roy Colby
Woods Fires Burn Sunday Near Stone House Farm and Oak Grove
Firefighters battled two woods fires Sunday afternoon one near Stone House Farm and another west of Oak Grove cemetery. The Oak Grove blaze raged fiercely and Combination No 4 pumper operated about two and a half hours before control was gained.
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Stone House Farm
Oak Grove Cemetery
Hon H M Sewall’s Sudden Death Stuns Bath
Prominent Maine Republican Hon H M Sewall dies suddenly after a life of public service. As U S minister to Hawaii he helped transfer sovereignty, backed expansion, served in Maine legislature and senate, fought political corruption, and hosted national figures at his Bath home. Funeral planned with family arrivals from New York and Baltimore.
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Harrison
Samoa
Robert Louis Stevenson
Sewall
United States
Pago Wago
Ile
Germany
Portland
Thomas T. Reed
Maine
House of Representatives
Hawaii
U. S
U.S
McKinley
Philippine Commission
Spain
Pacific
Atlantic
Dewey
Philippines
Bayard
Republican Party
Republican National Committee
Senate
Lakes
Congress
Daniel J. McGillicuddy
Lewiston
Charles F. Hughes
New England
Bath
Sumner
Bath Rotary Luncheon Features Bible Talk by Rev Edwin Hardin
Bath Rotary members heard Rev Edwin D Hardin of Winter Street church discuss the Bible as the road book of life in a historical talk. Lewiston Rotarians S A Andrews and four members attended as official visitors. Eugene Desmond sang readers after illness, and city clerk records marriage notices for Darius Cousins and Flora Mae Thompson married Oct 25 by Rev C Myron Tubbs.
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Bath
Gideons
Hardin
Rotary
Lewiston Club
S. A. Andrews
John Coburn
G. Ernest Tainter
Charles S. Lugrin
BF. PV. Webster
Andrews
Eugene Desmond
Gene
John W. Gilmore
Darius DB. Cousins
Flora Mae Thompson
Cousins
Lillian M. Cousins
Albert Thompson
C. Myron Tubbs
Surgeon plans gorilla study using flamethrower in Africa
Dr. W S Reid a former Rome New York mayor proposes a decade long expedition into East Africa to study gorilla life. He plans a semi permanent base in the Kenyea mountains to live among gorillas without guns using a flamethrower for protection only.
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W. S. Reid
Rome
N. Y
East Africa
Dr. Reid
Kenyea Mountains
British West Africa
Tle
Federal Laboratories
Pittsburgh
Sv. Reid
New Zealand
Australia
Rehabilitation Proves Backward in England
Felix J. Blake told Leeds Chamber of Commerce that England’s slow rehabilitation stems from excessive spending. He cited 1923–24 board of trade data showing a $1.06 billion adverse balance, rising imports, and higher living costs. He warned of extended adjustment unless all segments cut back and lived more modestly. John J. Everett of Augusta, auditor for Central Maine Power Co., was in the city Wednesday.
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England
Felix J. Blake
Chamber of Commerce
Leeds
Board of Trade
Blakemore
John J. Everett
Augusta
The
Central Maine Power Co
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