Maine pensioner breeder earns fame with Jersey herd
In 1874 George Blanchard of Cumberland Centre Maine bought a pure bred Jersey heifer calf for 50 dollars. He built a herd to fifty head, sold butter locally, and tested many daughters. His gold medal sire Darling's Interested Owl led a line with multiple gold and silver medals and strong butter fat records. His Jerseys have traveled to many states boosting Maine dairy breeding.
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George Blanchard
Cumberland Centre
Maine
Blanchard
Darling
American Jersey Cattle Club
Darling Owl
Owl
Oppy
May Moon
Aherlee Glen
Jersey
Glen
Fluffy Owl
Mr. Blanchard
Automobile Thieves Growing Bold Here
Local police pursue bold thefts of automobiles last week with a Brunswick owned vehicle recovered after theft and a Miss Martha Barker garage steamer returns mud splattered. Gasoline siphoned from cars at Rodney Baxter's shop. one car stolen and abandoned elsewhere. Several clues but no arrest. mention of La Follette and Supreme Court decision critique. George A Cahill Jr A of M 26 returned to college.
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Brunswick
Gediman Bros
Martha Barker
Rodney Baxter
Grunswick
Fight to push Arnold Trail to Canadian line faces setback
A special Maine Supreme Court committee ruled against Franklin County’s plan to build an international highway from Maine to Quebec via Arnold Fund and Ivustis Chil of Woods. The majority opposed the road while a minority supported it, and proponents say they will appeal and continue proceedings until a favorable decision enables the Arnold rail highway to Quebec to open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Maine
Franklin County
Maine
Quebec
Ivustis
Chil of Woods
Arnold Fond
Megantie
Farmington
Joseph P. Gould
Bangor
Alfred S. Ames
Machias
Albert H. Shaw
Bath
Frank
Vase Neveu
Joseph B. Gond
Alfred I. Amos
Albert TL Shaw
Fanklin County
Mustis 23
Trunk Highway of Canada
Lewiston
Porthamd
Elmer D. Diehards
Josiah HT. Thompson
First National Bank
Board of County Commissioners
Rescue canoeist from the waves near Toronto coast guard aid
George H. G. Smyth of Toronto was rescued when his 15 foot open canoe overturned in heavy surf at the lower beach Friday morning. He lost a travelling bag and other items were soaked, and he remained at the coast guard station. Smyth, 54, from Sidney Nova Scotia, plans a long voyage by canoe to England and France, praising the coast guard crew for their help. He left Sidney July 2 and has covered 80 miles so far.
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George H. G. Smyth
MacKenzie Avenue
Toronto
Can
Coast Guard
Mr. Smyth
Sidney
N. S
New York
Berry
Hudson Bay
Bath Schools See Slight Dip in Total Registration
Registration data collected by Supt. Clinton D. Wilson shows Bath area pupils total 1615 this opening period, down from 1652 a year ago. Grades total 1080 versus 1154 last year, with high school enrollment at 585 up from 515. Six students are in a postgraduate program.
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Bath
Supt
Clinton D. Wilson
Directory service costs mail delivery in New York City
Officials note that 200 million pieces of mail yearly require directory service to verify addresses. Postal workers divert time from handling and dispatching mail to provide accurate addresses, costing about $500 daily in New York City.
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New York
Majority Report Foils Arnold Trail Road Ride
A county court committee’s majority report opposes the Arnold Trail road from Franklin County to the Canadian line, while a minority supports it. Proponents vow to pursue further proceedings, citing broad local and Quebec support and petitions signed by thousands.
Bath Iron Works Sees Busy Prep For New Steamship
Bath Iron Works Ltd gears up for the New England Steamship Co. steamer with all departments active. Fire under furnaces, molds shaped, plumbing begun, and blocks laid for Ways. Local gains include home-sourced castings from Tyde Windhiss Co and strong New Haven Railroad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
New England Steamship Co
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co
Kvej
New York, New Haven & Startford Railroad Co
Bath
Bath Tron Works
Bath Iron Works
Islander
New Bedford
Martha's Vineyard
Mantucket
Bowdoin expedition aims for Wiscasset homecoming Saturday
The Bowdoin crew led by Dr. Donald B. MacMillan faced a severe storm off St George N F as they sail toward Wiscasset and hope to reach on Saturday. Radio operator Donald Mix reported 2 way links with 09 stations and noted oil limits and summer daylight delays. Friends in Bowdoin and Wiscasset prepare a gala welcome with committees ready for a parade and formal greetings on shore.
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Donald B. MacMilLan
Arctic Circle
Donald Mix
IMO
Bowdoin
St. George
N. F
MacMillan
Sidney
N.S
Wiscasset
Schnell
Maine
Loeb
Leopold
Franks
Chicago
Refuge Harbor
Honolulu
Yawl Bowdoin
F. H. Schoell
American Radio Relay League
Toyo
Bonne Bay
Mix
Greenland
WNP
United States
Europe
Mississippi
Naval Station
Nss
Arlington
Charles 3
Sewall
Bowdoin College
Louis Pierre
Orleans
France
Sehnell
SLE
Pierre
Charles Sol Holbrook
William G. Hubbard
Sidney G. Evans
Henry D. Webb
John E. McKenney
Samuel J. Sewall
Henry E. Redford
Benjamin F. Blagdon
Henry B. Nash
State Convention of Sunday Schools Set for Portland
The Maine Shire Sunday School association schedules the 65th annual State Sunday School convention and institute at State Street Congregational church in Portland from October 15 to 17. Delegates from Protestant schools will attend with program themes on The Church as an Educator and Evangelizing Maine.
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Portland
Maine Shire Sunday School Association
State Street Congregational Church
Porthind
Quister Gad
Maine
Convention
Zamwy
Hon
Philip
Vito
William I. Andersen
Boston
Vthe
John N. Alexander
Chicago
Convention Church
Smith
Marta
Shelton Smith
eRev
Knolling
Stith
Ruth A. Carter
George Hh
Hinekey
Lindley M
Owen
Brown
Philadelphia
Portland City Hall
Commonwealth — of God
Bath District public meeting hones school repair plan
Bath Maine officials discussed district school problems at a Tuesday meeting at Kings Tavern. Supt. Wilson presented state education figures and a four year repair plan for all buildings, noting Bath’s high teacher ratio and prior neglect of facilities.
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Kings Tavern
Ae Dds
Tagul Springs
Haare VT Bass More
Darth Club
Larry
Ptis
Uist
Bath
Tinton
Wibson
Tittle Foundation
Chetsa Cy
Selbed
Wilson
Morse High
Borkhind
Oldtown
Soodh Im Prunswick
South Porthind
Rumford
Diddleford
Troulton
Westbrook
Port
South Street
Dulin
Reotarian Power
S. Mooney
Niginsta
W. Ote Munter
Offi
Ness Atipatlora
Wade
Cutter Cassin
John J. Burkhards
Sabinoites Hold Winter Social At Small's Farm
The Merry Sabinoites met Monday night at Small's Farm for a charity social. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sigal and many local families from Malden and Beachmont with gifts awarded and a kitchen break down finale in Sabino style.
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Merry Sabinoites
SMALL
Mar Amd
Charles TE Bates
Benetr Tient
Vtiver
Ansedoetta
Riverett
Lemont
Spond
Dieb Stratl
Alg Oliver
Kenent
Vaughin
Smiley
Bob Small
AL Go Oliver
Beluind Murray
Beachimeont
Mass
Louise Suiley
Edward W. Traggett
Louise Smiley
Marjorie
Vaaughen
Almena
Marion Jaques
Wond
Own. Mnight
Malden
Micimund Murray
Ieachmont
Charlotte Perkins
John Sylvester
Fred Wittridge
Joanna M. Hodgkins
Eugene McGrath
Elizabeth
A. G. Oiver
Wilbur Co
Thema Wittridge
Everett G. Lemont
Charles Tee
Snd
Sianuel Bh. Bates
John Pooler
Wastervilley
Charles J. Dein
Marion Dain
Pal Green
Robert Small
Samuel Belanger
Will I Wittridge
Bath Man Shot While Gunning Near Sebattus
A Bath man, Mr. Dearing, died after a hunting accident near Sebattus Tuesday morning. While he and his son Merton were duck hunting, a brush incident caused him to trip near guns and a discharge fatally struck him. He died Wednesday morning in Ste. Marie’s hospital in Lewiston.
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Ste. Maries
Lewiston
Merning
Loondake
Sebattus
Merton
Mr. Dearing
Dearing
Merton Laid Down Their Guns On the Shore and Went After Frush
Fimo
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la Follette
Supreme Court
Congress
George A. Cahill, Jr
Arnold
Nova Scotia
New York City
Pep H Ie
Arnold Trail
M’millan
Esa
Edward EL Brewster
Nau Weeks
Philadelits
Supt. Wilson
The
Rotary Club Answers
Tiareth
National Republics Committee
Calvin Coolidge
Bascom Slemp
Frank W. Stearns
Elacrman
National Committee
Wiliam M. Butler
Charence Baker
Prank Percival
Clinton McPadden
Linekin Day
Canap
Boothbay
Rufus TD Moulton
Colubia
Washington County
F. W. Dearing
St. Marie’s Hospital
Johnson Bros Co
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