Robbers hold up dike traveler on Woolwich road
Herman Bly a fruit peddler near Woolwich was attacked Thursday evening by three men on the dike while driving toward the ferry. They robbed him of 27 dollars and fled. Bly reached Bath to report the crime and identified one assailant by voice later on the Bath ferry, but police were hampered by communication limits. Local residents report several suspicious characters in the area this summer.
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Herman
Bath
Woolwich
Mr.ly
Wacasset
Ely
Mr. Bly
Sr. Ely
Final leg of Andrew’s Silver Cap race set for motor boats
The final race in the series for the colt R. Andrews cup will be sailed by motor boats in winter conditions. Smyle II, Romp, and D. T. claimed earlier legs for Clarence W. More, Ralph Passmore, and James D. Tabor, with a regatta committee arranging the finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. More
Smyle II
Ralph Passmore
James D. Tabor
D. T
Boothbay Steamship Schedule Changes Announced
The Eastern Steamship Co. alters schedules as fall changes take effect. The Nahan ada makes its last early trip from Boothbay Harbor at five o clock in the morning with a return trip at 6 40. The Wiwurna continues early morning runs at 5 49 for several days more. The Ransom B. Fuller makes its final Sunday trip tomorrow bringing Labor Day crowds from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay
Eastern Steamship Co
Nahanada
Boothbay Harbor
Wiwurna
Elwy
Ransom B. Fuller
Boston
Wrestling Carnival Opens Season At Alameda Monday Night
Two big matches anchor the card at Alameda Monday with Jack Sullivan versus Farmer Burns and Cy Jane Mack facing Bob Somerville. Somerville returns from Boston, tough training, hoping for a swift bout while George W. Toohey of the Boston Herald serves as referee along with several promising preliminaries drawing a large crowd.
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Alameda
Jack Sullivan
Farmer Burns
Somerville
Cy Jane Mack
Philadelphia
Bob Somerville
Hatch
Boston
George W. Toohey
Boston Herald
Boothbay Harbor steamers eyed for Boothbay landing
Bo th Bay harbor reports a renewed push to land Kennebec division steamers from Boston at Boothbay Port. The plan faced past feasibility issues due to dense fog and harbor traffic, making a return likely but still uncertain for next year.
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Boothshay Harbor
Kennebec Division
Eastern Co
Boston
Pany Jong Ion
Gardiner
Boothbay
Old Mill at Nequasset in Woolwich Remains Silent
The 100 year old mill beside Lake Nequasset in Woolwich, once a source of water power and income from alewives and fish, sits unused. A. Denke cared for the mill and fish operations, but the site now gathers dust while water rights and revenue fade from the stream’s legacy.
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Nequasset
Woolwich
Wootwiel
Grange Fair Opens Dromore Season At Eight Tonight
Dromore Grange of Phippsburg kicks off the fair season with an annual show on Thursday evening. An eight o'clock program features entertainment followed by a clam stew with pies and cakes. Transport from the Winn Kance car line to the hall is likely, with a big crowd anticipated and committees named for entertainment supper and various table and decoration duties.
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Dromore Grange of
Phippsburg
Dromore
Winnkance
Oks
Mesale Dickinson
C. Campbell
D. A. Merry
Charles B. Wiliams
James E. Peery
Kate C. Weston
W. A. Rowera
M. R. Haley
C. Ca
Perry
James E. P. William C
Covel Hall
Jones
Henry Minatt
Drummond
W. A . William. Bowker
D. A Herbert
Bowker
Thoma Fy
George Te
Guess
Abbie Minott
Ea Bowker
Howard Varney
Hampton and
Fancy
State Cut
Ownels
Alice Minott
Janie Harnden
Eleanor
Turner
Igace Dickinson
Esonia Leach
Lizele Haggett
Lizzie Minott
Tried to Cheat Jam Unsuccessful Mrs Thompson Jailed
Mrs Susan Barter Thompson of Nater Street attempted to evade Auburn Jail by ingesting carbolic acid. City physician Dr. Fuller gave an emetic, she recovered enough to board the 5 44 train with Deputy Wardwell. Wardwell confronted her, and she admitted the act as they sped toward the jail.
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Susan Barter Thompson
Nater Street
Auburn
Elm. Puller, Jr
Sherif Wardwell
Wardwell
Thompson
State road work to begin in Phippsburg Monday
Road Commissioner Morse Jr announces Monday start of state road improvements in Phippsburg. Work includes removing a hill on the main road near Stony Brook stone bridge and leveling the creek footside. Morse expects completion may not render the road entirely passable but aims for workable condition until finished. James J. Spinney identifies project layout to meet department requirements.
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Phippebure
Morse Jr
Stony Brooking & Stone Bridge
Mr. Morse
Jaimes J. Spinney
Maine
Sidewalk to Come Up After Field Day at Popham
Town officials instruct removal of the sidewalk in Phippsburg immediately after the Odd Fellows field day at Popham on Monday. It will be carried to a high and dry location and reinstalled when next June arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Popham
Obadiah Dyer Teases Highlight Campaign Gaffe
In a city gathering last Tuesday a stranger persistently called Obadiah Dyer Mr Dyer during the event. Dyer laughed it off as he noted the error, while the audience and supporters found humor in the misnaming amid the gubernatorial campaign chatter.
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Ovadiah
Mr. Dyer
Winter steamboat service eyed for Boothbay voyage plan
Discussion centers on an all winter steamboat link between this city and Boothbay Harbor for 1998 09 season. If Boothbay division plans proceed, the Boothbay Harbor Wiscasset service now used in past winters may end in favor of an outside route via Kennebec and Sheepscot rivers, subject to ice and wharf privileges negotiations with Wiscasset railroad interests.
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Boothbay Harbor
Boothbay
Eastern Steamship Co
Wiscasset
Bath
Bothby
Kennebec
Sheepscot
Bowsbay Hartor
Democratic rally in local city features Obadza and Morey
The first campaign rally Tuesday evening drew a good crowd as Obadza of Rockland and Lewiston’s Mayor Frank A. Morey spoke with Mayor George E. Hughes presiding. Music by the Bat band and a dance followed though Morey battled a hoarse cold.
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Obadza
Ardner
Rockland
Frank A. Morey
Lewiston
George E. Hughes
Morey
Gar
Boothbay Harbor
D. J. McGillicuddy
Only Way to Save Tim e and the Oak Trees
The article notes the largest and sole trove of large oak trees in Winneyance facing brown tail moth damage. Clearing costs to remove the pests are expected to rise, and experts warn many trees may die before spring, jeopardizing their timber value.
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Winneyance
Impracticable Plans During Hard Section Conditions
The remark notes that during the peak of the section the stated approach becomes impracticable under current conditions, reflecting constraints and challenges that hinder full implementation. It indicates a recognition of limits and the need for alternative strategies given prevailing circumstances.
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Wm. C. Chadbourn
Front St
Charles A. Harriman
Charles C. Larrabee
Front Street
N Gratz Jackson Undertaker
Andrew
Edie
Phipp
Lizzie Upton
Addie E. Peers
Althea Cutting
Hattie Bowker
George L. Horry
Ralph Trask
William Work
Fred Brigham
Bessie Dickinson
Grace Trask
Drummond Cutting
Reuben Purington
Harry K. Webber
Frank Harnden
Agnes Cutting
George L. Berry
DA. Merry
Fannie Merrs
Harry H. Donnell
Zina Eaton
Hbert
Muri
Badia
Aks
Tim
Johnson Gbros
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