Bowdoinham News Highlights and Local Talks
Bowdoinham hosts a baseball win over Bowdoin in 14 innings 7 to 6 and reports on residents traveling, a new milking machine purchase by Albert Henderson, and local social visits. Miss Hazel Holden sails home from abroad while Mrs. Warren hosts guests at New Meadows Inn. Local rallies and community events fill the week with notices from Bowdoinham and Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Philip Wood
C. L. Mosher
Bowdoinham
Bowdoin
G. H. Doesett
H. O. Andros
Ore's Island
Harpswell
J. J. Temple
Cornish
Maine
Bo B. Douglas
The
Post Road
Old Orchard
Stella Berry
Ro i Jack
Berry
Helen Nichols
Bowdeinham
Topsham
George F. Denham
Harold R. Phipps
Lee, Maass
Miles M. Reed
Linn
Mass
Henderson
Sagadance County
Hazel Holden
John Holden
Bay Shore Road
Rotterdam
3. B. Bell
Attleboro
Death of Thomas Allen Reported in Bowdoinham
Word arrived of the California death of Thomas Allen born in Bowdoin Mo. He was the uncle of Mrs. C. B. Crocker and brother of Mrs. Etta Merriman of Bowdoin. Local names appear in a string of family notices including Puringtons Ursquo and Curtis family travels and property work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Allen
California
Allen
Bowdoin
C. 8. Crocker
Etta Merriman
Walter Purinton
Bruunswick
iseenOohken
Merton Umberhind
Augusta
F. P. Curtis
Ida Purington
Ada
Portland
Local arrivals and departures noted in Worcester area
J Jossfarrington and family returned to Worcester after a sunnier spell. H H C Dodd also returned to Worcester, Bridas Ernest left for Boston for a short visit. Schooner Antoinett arrived Thursday with a cargo of acid phosphate for Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jossfarrington
Worcester
Mass
HH. C. Dodd
Bridas
Ernest Free
Boston
Antoinett
Our Harbor
Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co
Local Social and Civic Notes from Litchfield Area
Mrs F K Jack and Mrs Sarah C Young visited Litchfield on Thursday. P C Nealley and wife took a gunning trip this week. game scarce and Mrs Nealley a sharp shot. A moonlight sail on Walker Wilds's boat along Cathance and the Kennebec produced a fine trip and pleasant evening. Republican rally set for Tuesday at Town Hall with ex Governor Fernald addressing. Musie to attend. Cecile G Dunham praised for principal role at Brewer summer school. Melvin Pratt visiting Jay area. starts work mid month. Dr Grant family back from Orr’s Island outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Jack
Sarah C. Young
Litchfield
P. C. Nealley
Nealley
Walker Wilds
Cathance
Kennebec
Hattie O. Perry
Lonie Sparks
Margaret Sparks
Emma Furgeson
Hazel Cornish
Cecile G. Dunham
Gerummer
Brewer
Melvin Pratt
James Pratt
Pratt
Jay
Grant
Orr's Island
Dowling Arch W Dowling Obituary
Word reached from Boston Tuesday of the death of Arch W Dowling formerly of this city aged 42 years and 11 months a well known barber born in Gardiner son of the late Thomas B Dowling and long resident here He went to Boston fourteen years ago and worked at John Sally tonorial parlors on Friend St He is survived by his mother a brother John R Dowling a wife and three children Ralph Marion and Thomas He was a member of the Boston Barbers Union Mrs Dowling and son John left for Boston Tuesday afternoon Remains were brought to Bath for interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Archie W Dowling
Gardiner
Thomas B. Dowling
John Sally
Friend St
John R. Dowling
Ralph
Marion
Thomas
Boston Barbers’ Union
Mrs Emily Rice Dies at 90 in This City
Emily Rice aged 90 years died Thursday at her daughter’s Granite Street home after a nine week illness. A native of Vassalboro and widow of Henry J. Rice, she lived with daughter Mrs. Bragdon for 20 years and attended Beacon Street Church. Survived by daughters Mrs. Bragdon and Mrs. George Baker and son Clarenden Rice. sister Mrs. Sarah Powers. Interment planned in Fallwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Rice
James A. Bragdon
Granite St
Vassalboro
William Andrews
Henry J. Rice
Bragdon
Beacon Street
George Baker
Ruth Plaisted Dies at Home in Nor
Mrs Ruth Plaisted died at her Nor home in the evening. The obituary notes her death and mentions her connection to a local event or person. The report preserves the basic facts of the passing and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Plaisted
Plaisted
Family Notices Mention Health and Relatives in Obituary Snippet
The fragment notes Math occupying a Wellslington home with Mrs Varnes, mentions sister Mrs Plaisted and the late Walter G Weh ner, plus a sister Mrs KR Sawyer of Indiana Pa and a brother Dr N Nickerson of Meriden Conn. It notes poor health and survival details. adds nursery ad lines for Dineen Brothers Nurseries Rochester NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Varnes
Welllington
Plaisted
Walter G. Wehrer
KR. J. Sawyer
Indiana
N. Nickerson
Meriden
Probate Court Transacts September Session Business
Probate Court actions include administrations granted for multiple estates such as Frank Starbird Georgie M Bailey Lovina M Loomis and Deborah Meserve. Wills filed named executors and administratrixes with accounts and inventories recorded for related estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate Court
Lowell
Frank Starbird
Bowdoin
Flora Starhbird
Georgie M. Bailey
Woolwich
J. Gould Bailey
Lovina M. Loomis
Rinchmond
Ada FE. Stilphen
Deborah Meserve
Topsham
Charles E. Meserve
Social notes from Woolwich and surrounding towns
Mrs J W Blair returns from Milford Mass and Alexander Robertson arrives for a weekend in Manchester Mass. Miss Lina Gertrude Jones weds Clement P Wight in Brunswick in a Friends ceremony. Local rallies planned for Republican events and a Sept 11 town meeting at Parish Hall to discuss the future fair and other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Robertson
Thomas E. Jones
The
River Road
Wight
W. N. Wight
Old Orchard
Church
Mabel Jordan
Taunton
Mass
Andrew Blanche
Day's Ferry
Woolwich
Comine Town
Bath Market Reports Rich Variety of Fresh Produce
The Bath markets show abundant green corn and peas with prices edging lower on some goods. Lettuce, celery, carrots, beets, beans, potatoes, onions and squash appear in steady supply, while fruits like melons, grapes, peaches and berries fetch varied wholesale prices across crates and baskets. Meat and dairy prices remain modest with beef and veal around 12 to 14 cents per pound and butter 25 to 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
New Meadows
West Bath Grange Program Delights Members
The program lists Seb. tending Decription of labor-saving devices in the house by Belle Donnell and Lillian Rogers, in the barn by O. E. Rogers and T. F. Perkins. A duet by Weslie and Armstrong, guessing pantomimes by two younger members. Question debates worker discouragements in trades. speakers include A. H. Donnell and Harry Passmore. Hooner Antoinett arrived Wednesday loaded with phosphate for Bowdeinham fertilizer mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seb
Belle Donnell
Lillian Rogers
O. E. Rogers
T. F. Perkins
Weslie
Armstrong
Mrany
A. H. Donnell
Harry Passmore
H. Donnell
Hooner Antoinett
Bowdeinham Fertilizer Mills
Woolwich Seeks Bigger Fall Fair After Last Year’s Success
Woolwich plans another large fall fair aiming to surpass the first year’s success after a spur of the moment crowd-pleaser this past season. Organizers hope for record attendance and expanding attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Saxzadahor County Sunday School Convention in Nequasset
The Saxzadahor County Sunday School Association holds its convention at the Congregational Nequasset next Tuesday Sept 8. Dinner and supper are free for delegates. An evening train to Bath arrives at 11 19 to allow participation in the evening session. The Colonial Club also plans its regular September meeting next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset
Bath
Colonial Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. Carlton Jenkins
Pauline Purinton
Bowdoinhim
Kennebunkport
Mr. Jenkins
Millay Road
Messrs
Sewall
Milliken
Rielaaond Corner
Treshiay Wthernoon
Bowdoin Center
Crane Hall
Porto Els
Bowdoinham Post Road
Staples
Massachusetts
R. B. Temple
Merryfield Farm
Charles Sylvester
Mr. Sylvester
Town
Archie W. Dowling
Vhs
Dbrawedon
Anit St
Fallowell
Dineen Brothers Nurseries
Rochester
New York
Probate
Luecy W. Purington
West Bath
Hiram C. Purington
Charles P. Maxwell
Maxwell
Helen T. Fogg
Clara N. Fogg
John T. Fagan
E. Susan Trott
N. Foster Trott
Albion C. G. Meser
Jantha M. Morse
E.t.a
Arnold C. Morse
Phippsburg
W. H. Haley
Mary E. Preston
Frank J. Morse
J. Frank Morse
Alonzo Purinton
Antoinette P. Snow
Joseph M. Trott
Mary A. Sonia
Arthur J. Dunton
Annie 3. Flyne
W. D. Coombs
Marian Thomson
Soule
Annie M. Williams
Clarence E. Sawyer
Thurza Crockett
Horace H. Hawthorne
Mary Hedge
Woodwich
William D. Coombs
Mary Thompson
N.c.m
John J. Keegan
Mary McDonough
Ida L. Morse
Eugene H. Morse
James Litch
Richmond
Jank M. Yeaton
Annie J. Hodges
Henry ©. Reed
J. W. Blair
Milford
Lillian Wood
Harold Webb
Somerville
Herman Perkins
Clifford
Gladys
Mehitable Knapp
Hame
Edward W. Bridgham
North Woolwich
Montsweag Meeting House
Wosehenon
Tion
Concord
Malagas
Tokays
Knickerbocker Suits
Thompson Bros
Percy
Conley’s Specialty Store
County Sunday School Association
Congregational
P. Bates
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