District Crowd Votes On New Bridge At West Bath
In West Bath a large Monday vote at the town house chose a plan for a new bridge while among the oldest voters were 93-year-olds Mrs. H. R. Rich and Joseph White. Local society notes cover PTA meetings church gatherings and visits among Bath residents and their guests from Malden Auburn Lexington and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bridge
H.R. Rich
Joseph White
Parent Teacher Association
Lowell School
Herbert Gerrish
Winnefred
Kenneth
Malden
Mass
E. R. Brown
Wesley M. E. Church of
Frances Davis
Mayo
Everett Lemont
Bath
Sabine
William Smith
Josiah
Ella Vickering
Gardiner
Annie Trufant
Auburn
Chester Freeman
Donald
Eleanor Bates
Fortland
Samuel F. Bates
Henry Bickle
Fred W. Larrabee
Nova Scotia
St. John's
Bay of Fundy
Halifax
Charles Hatch
Carl Hatch
Frances
Abbie Hulse
Bowdeinham
Dennis Clark
M. A. Ferguson
Clark Camp
New Meadows
John Larrabee
Gordon Preble
Woolwich
Herbert KE. Worrey
Freeman Crosby
Alice Rich
Columbus
Ohio
Rich
Morton Wright
Augusta
I. B. Neiley
H. R. Rich
J. C. Larrabee
Viola Goddard
Melrose
Ida Andrews
Western Avenue
Henry Brown
Maria Bowker
Washington Street
John Paul
Lynn
W. €. Lutz
Cambridge
Barbara Yates
Irene Yates
Lexington
Mary Harrington
Needham
C. L. Walsh
Somerville
Wallace G. Arnold
Guy WP. Estes
Westport
Conn
E. R .Brown
Walter Brown
Small Point
Nellie Starrett
Nellie Healey
Willian A. Brown
J. E. Mayo
Bath Y M C A Directors Open Season Meeting
The Bath Y M C A board held its first meeting after summer recess at the local rooms. Present were Edward B. Smith C D Wilson William H White Charles Low Dr A I Stuart Horace McClure and secretary William C Perkins. The meeting began at 7 45 p m with the president in the chair and ran late. The summer financial report was accepted and plans for winter activities and fall campaign were discussed with the next gathering set for October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Y.M.C.A
Edward B. Smith
C.D. Wilson
William H. White
Charles ©. Low
A. I. Stuart
J. Horace McClure
Willian C. Perkins
Smith
Giant Hubbard squash raised by West Bath grower
Rufus M. Lombard of West Bath raised a Hubbard squash weighing H2% pounds in a window at lase's store. A second squash on the same vine weighed 32 pounds. They were the only squashes on that vine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lase’s
Hubbard
Rufus M. Lombard
West Bath
Fox Farm Established by Brown at Hardings Fox Farm
Fred Brown of Harding advances a new fox farm near Bath with six silver black foxes in 14 kennels. Lister Silver Fox Co and fox expert T H O Neil assist, pledging future growth. Stock is pedigree scored and registered by the Bureau of Economic Fox Standard in Boston. Johnny the silver black fox gets a trim and attention, illustrating early domestication hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brown
Harding
Bath
Lister Silver Fox Co
Mymouth
N. H
J. W. Lister
Lister Kennels
T. H. O'Neil
Moncton
N. B
Hardings
Mr. Brown
Brown Silver- Black Fox Co
Bureau of Economic Fox Standard of
Boston
American Fox Institute of
Washington, D. C
Lister
Johnny
Plymouth
Jim Bonness
Curtis
Bath Woman Writes Its Hot in Arizona
Mrs. Arthur Norton of Bath reports from Mesa Arizona on September 6 that it is 103 degrees there and August saw three days at 122. She notes their move from Youngberg for schooling, the town’s 3000 population with seven tenths Mormon, and that she is the only non Mormon on her street but finds the neighbors fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Norton
Grace Gilbert
Bath
Mesa
Ariz
Maine
Miss Katherine Sanford and Frank Horn wed at St Marys Bath
Miss Katherine M Sanford of Bath and Frank E Horn of Brooklyn were married in a nuptial mass at St Marys church Bath conducted by Rev Fr Joseph Devaney. Attended by the bride’s uncle and aunt Edward and Mrs McAuliffe. After the ceremony the couple left for a Canada tour and will reside at 625 Beverly Road Brooklyn NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine M. Sanford
Bath
Frank EK. Horn
Brooklyn
N. Y
St. Mary's Church
Joseph Devaney
Edward McAuliffe
Horn
J. N. Sanford
Crescent Street
Morse High School
U. S. Navy
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
Texas Steamship Co
The
Times Co
A. J. Horn
Texas
Owen Perkins couple wed in Westbrook Baptist ceremony
Humphrey A. Owen and Charlotte Perkins were married Saturday at the Westbrook Baptist Church with Rev. Berton Tilton officiating. The couple, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Robbins, has been active in the Subing Improvement Association and resides at 100 High Street. Mr. Owen, a former local letter carrier for SH years, retired four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey A. Owen
Charlotte Perkins
Westbrook
Baptist Church Parsonage
Berton Tilton
Arthur Robbins
Owen
O Owen
Subing Improvement Association
High Street
South Dresden Biddies Capture Fair Prizes
South Dresden and Bath figures attended the Lewiston Main State fair where W. O. Burger won seven dollars in prizes. He claimed first prize for stewing with hens and cockerels, with multiple second and third places, and plans to take the blues to the Lincoln County Fair next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
W. OT. Burger
Bath
Phe
Lewiton
Tod
Elena
Lincoln County Fair
Judge Keegan Named Trustee in McMillan Bankruptcy Case
At a Saturday creditors meeting in the Alfred A. McMillan bankruptcy, Judge John J. Keegan of Bath was elected trustee. Assets include a warehouse stock of goods, fresh and new, placed into the estate earlier last June and to be converted into cash by the trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred A. McMillan
Willian VT
John J. Keegan
Bath
Local driving case ends with fines and appeal
Newbert of Neton and George McMann of Bath were found guilty of reckless driving. Judge Keegan imposed 200 dollar fines and costs of 35 dollars each. Appeals will be heard in the October term of Sagathele court. Trial began Friday and continued Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wok
Newbert
Neton
George McMann
Bath
Geailty
Reckle
Keegan
SSSP
Satiteedas
Sudden Death of Louis Benes Thackeray Reported
Mrs. Ethel Bruce traveled to Haverhill Massachusetts after the sudden death of Louis Benes Thackeray seven months old son of Lagi and Fieanor Bruce Thackeray. The infant’s loss was received by his grandmother Mrs. A. W. Bruce of Highland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Bruce
Thursdas
Haverhill
Mass
Louis Benes Thackeray
Lagi
Fieanor Bruce Thackeray
Grambother
Mes
A.W. Bruce
Uighlind Street
Two Bath Residents Reunited Upon Kauai Visit
Mr and Mrs Cuthbert Wilson former Bath residents were on Kauai island in Hawaii where the seaplane was towed into port. They likely were among the first Americans to greet aviators deemed lost and afloat on the plane for nine days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert Wilson
Bath
David L. Wilson
Small
W. G. Small
Kauai Island
Distinguished Maine man Gardner Colby
Gardner Colby a Maine native and railroad developer philanthropic benefactor of Colby College born Bowdoinham September 3 1810. He built wealth in woolen manufacturing and dry goods, led Wisconsin Central in 1870 and became a major railroad financier across the northwest. A Baptist donor Brown University Waterville College Colby University supported by gifts and trusteeships until his death in Newton Center Mass on April 2 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Gardner Colby
Colby College
Bowdoinham
Charlestown
Maxs
Gardner
South Cove
Boston
Wisconsin Central
United States
Brown University
Maine Literary and Theological Institution
Waterville
Kennebec River
Waterville College
Colby
Colby University
University
Newton Center
Mass
Maine Fair Dates and Events Schedule
A detailed list of Maine county fairs and agricultural events with dates, locations, and organizers across Sept to Jan. Notable entries include Somerset Agricultural in Av on, Sagadahoc Topsham, and Lincoln County Dam ariscotta. The article also notes a Gardiner evening school committee considering plans and a brief personal item about Frank Arel visiting his brother Alderman Mitchell Arel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Central
Skowhegan
G. H. Plummer
Waldo and
Penobscot
Monroe
F. W. Curtis
Oxford County
Paris
W. O. Frothingham
North Franklin
Phillips
N. W. Worthley
Norridgewock Agricultural
Norridgewock
S. A. Crommel
North Knox
Ed B. Denny, Jr
New Gloucester
Danville
L. McCann
West Oxford
Fryeburg
Kennebec County
Readfield
EB. Peacock
Cochnewagan Agricultural
Mermouth
KE. Reynolds
Topsham
FE. C
Patten
Greene Town
Greene
L. Coburn
Maine State
Cushing
Maine State Poultry Assocation
Portland
Chester I. Adams
Bangor Poultry Associaten
Bangor
H. FE
Mongovan
South Berwick Poultry Association
South Berwick
We Thomas
Frank Arel
Witte River Junction
Vito
Alderman Mitchell
Arel
Cobb Road
Maine Music Festival Opens with Tibbett Gobbi in Portland
The 29th Maine Music Festival in Portland runs October 7 to 9 with star soloists. Lawrence Tibbett headlines the opening concert with Mme Gobbi, plus Wagner’s The Prayer and Finale from Lohengrin. Martha opera on night two with a Metropolitan cast. Mme Matzanauer featured on night three. The matinees feature the New World Symphony and a children’s program. Rehearsals begin next Tuesday for the Mendelssohn club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
William Rogers Chapman
Lawrence Tibbett
Mr. Ford
Metropolitan House
Mr. Tibbett
Metropolitan Opera House
Nellal
Wagner
Mile
Gobbi
Mr. Milla
Mr. Wolfe
Martha
Metropolitan
Joan Ruth
Kathleen Howard
Vampilio Malatesta
Ralph Errole
James Wolfe
Walter Mills
Mr. Mills
Mr. Chapman
Maine
Big Beautiful
Mme. Matzanauer
Metropolitan Opera Touse
Lewiston
Salos
Symphony
New World Symphony
Dvorak
Gladys Russell Cook
Walter Mille
Raymond A. Crawford
Jean Ruth
Mendelssohn Club
Maine Three-Quarter Century Club Holds Augusta Registration
Members from 208 Maine towns registered at a club meeting in Augusta on September 1. A total of 978 people aged 75 or older registered, with an estimated 700 more not signing in. Including relatives and guests, total attendance neared 4 000, while casual visitors brought the crowd to 5 000 to 6 000. Public health officials credit community cooperation and newspaper support for the event’s success and its health education impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Augusta
Maine Public Health Association
Maine Pioneers
Latmere
I Nen
Kiwanis and
Close Attention Saves New Cars
Practical guidance for early life of a new car stresses low speeds and frequent checks. Reads like a vintage maintenance list: tighten belts and nuts, adjust springs and head belts, inspect oil strainer, water pump packings, spring eye bolts, brake bands, timing chain, valve clearances, clutch pedal, distributor timing, and minor fuel system draws.
Woolwich Bee Hive Discovery Yields 125 Pounds Honey
A Woolwich home attic discovery leads to cutting a roof hole uncovering a thriving bee hive and extracting 125 pounds of excellent honey. Experts warn of potential structural risk and advise professional removal. Local authorities report no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Honey leaks from Woolwich roof as town residents get stung
Last week at the Josiah Walker farmhouse in Woolwich a roof leak yielded honey drawing neighbors to the scene where most were stung. Duncan Mcintosh cut away the roof to recover 25 pounds of honey and was stung five times. Many local residents visited the home during the incident and carried on with daily duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Walker
Woolwich
Duncan Mcintosh
Harry Dewick
New York
Esther Bailey
Fast Boston
Fred Carlton
Sarah Bailey
Gardiner
Ieora Stinson
Bath
Fred Hitchcock
Myrtie Vannah
Damariscotta
Costello P. Wall
Frank Carter
Livermore Falls
Nequasset
Bradford Belanger
Boston
Louis Dunn
Alton B. Thwing
Chester Duncan
Winthrop
Boston University
Hartley Hathorne
ID. J. Hathorne
Augusta
Leland Savage
Ethlyn Marston
Auburn
George W. Marston
Delmar Trott
Somerville
Mass
Howard Miller
David Reed
Boothbay
Leon Kelly
F. W. Carlton
Hollis Bailey
Montsweag
Kennebec Bridge
Frank W. Gould
J. B. Dority
Damariscoftia
G. W. Shaw
Fr. W. Carlton
Rockland
Chapman to Have Fine Program
Chapman presents a strong concert program featuring Joan Ruth and Metropolitan stars. Martha the opera will headline with Kathleen Howard and Pompilio Malatesta as premier artists, alongside Mme Matzenauer as the lead Friday. Course tickets and attendee names are coordinated by Miss Mirian W. Kimball, with a Friday deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Tibbett
Metropolitan
Martha
Joan Ruth
Metropolitan Opera Company
Prof. Chapman
Caruso
Whrin
Pompilio Malatesta
Sir Tristan
Kathleen Howard
Nancy
Mmne
Matzenauer
Lewiston
Miriaann W. Kimball
Miss Kimball
Gray Rock Sunday guests and local note highlights
Personal notes record hospitality at Gray Rock with Mr and Mrs Harry W Tucker hosting guests including Mr and Mrs F A Capelle of Janesville and Miss Doris Cornish who is recovering from appendicitis. It also mentions Edward True and son Ed leaving for MIT after vacation, a Bath dining party at Dingley Island, and Gilbert Laite of Bangor winning an OTH WT Scholarship with performances at Kent's Hill and Bath Rotary club predicting a bright future for his baritone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Tucker
Gray Rock
F. A. Capelle
Janesville
Doris Cornish
Edward True
Edward
Boston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Gray Rocks
Dingley Island
Walter E. Chase
William V. Percy
Owen J. Ledyard
Winter Street
Game Refuge Bill To Be Reintroduced In Congress
Reintroduction of the Game Refuge Public Shooting Grounds Bill, as passed by the House, aims to expand federal cooperation under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act while preserving state rights. It would fund refuge purchases from hunting license revenue, provide feeding and resting spots during migration, and ensure equal access to shooting privileges under regulated conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Representatives
House
Concrete Road Work on Front Street in Bath
Work has begun on a new state aid highway segment on Front Street from Oak to Vine between Oak and Summer. The 20 foot wide concrete road will include a Y inch girder rail laid by A. and K. Ry. Co on a cement base with paving between the rails. The route replaces the original Oak to Commercial to ferry alignment. no Oak street work this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Front Street
Oak Street
Vine Street
Oak
Summer Streets
Bath
Commercial Street
Ferry
Thayer mill owner killed in car crash in Harwich Conn
Thayer a wealthy mill owner and chairman of the Safety Council was killed when his car skidded injuring three others. Bradford Belanger of Boston is spending his vacation with relatives in Harwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayer
Harwich Conn
Safety Council
Bradford Belanger
Boston
Comrade stamps abroad highlight questionable issues
Stamp news flags Portugal for new Comrades of the Great War issues linking 1925 with 1484 and 1918, and notes plans for a monument to Marquez de Wombal. Additional designs for postage and due stamps, Jan 5 dates, and a Japan silver wedding set draw attention. Hungary unveils sporty eight-value set sold at premium to fund sports groups. Chicago Union Station opens a chapel for the dead in transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
John N. Luff
Scott
Hem
Campens and
Bronco
Flanders
Marquez de Wombal
Japan
Hungary
Cigarette Machine Output Rises to 400 A Minute
A new or improved cigarette machine can produce 400 finished cigarettes per minute, equating to about 190000 per standard working day, highlighting efficiency gains in large scale tobacco manufacturing.
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AL Rani
Norway
Mephivs Co
FOX
Brown
Bath Woman
Arizona
Sanford
Owen-Perkins
Louis B. Thackeray
Kauai
Gardiner ix
Chapman
Maine Festival
Coltec
Chiropractors
Bath, Maine
Action of
Union Railway
Chicago
S.curtis
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