Bay gunner fever hits ducks as early season opens
Open waterfowl shooting at the bay draws crowds of gunners, with reports of high bag counts and varied skill. Veterans warn of excessive firing and inexperienced shots amid a hoped for strong season, noting coots arriving and ducks dominated by black duck and teal. Notable shooters include Wilbur Howe, Harvey Hathorne, and Harry Witham among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrymeetng Bay
Wilbur Howe
Harvey Hathorne
Woolwich
Sidney Higgins
Grown
Guoning
Charles W. Clifford
Bay
Horace Mitchell
Harry Witham
Merton
Webber
al Ridley
James Knight
Fred Wittam
Frank Edgecomb
Roland
Charles Brown
Percy Morse
Chester Talbot
Lig Marshes
Omar Verry
Winneganee Creek
George Conway
John Howe
Rodney Ross
Hyde Windlass Co
Down River Gairshes
Benjamin KF. Savage
Bath carpenter dies in fall at Prout's Neck
Henry Colby of Bath was fatally injured when scaffolding collapsed while working on Rev. F. F. Smithers cottage at Prout's Neck Saturday noon. Foreman Horace Meserve sustained minor injuries. Colby, 38, native of Westport, leaves wife two daughters Jessie and Winnifred and siblings. member of Odd Fellows and Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Smithers
Voughkeepsie
N. Y
Prout’s Neck
Henry Colby
Bath
Horace Meserve
Portland Street
Portland
Ff.al Runnery Contracting and Building Co
Colby
Sullman
Mr. Colby
Wortland
George Kumery
Westport
Joseph Colby
Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows
Solar Lodge of Masons
Jessie
Winnifred
Chester D
Willam
Lockland
Jacob Colby
Harry Marcy
Medford
Mass
Morse High Plans Weekly School Paper Staff
Morse High announces a weekly newspaper produced by its press club. Editor in chief Dorothy Crown leads editors Edith Courser Louise White Doris Brown David Grown and others with athletic editor Mark Hennessy. Circulation starts at 500, ads from local businesses, first issue in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Dorothy Crown
Axis't
Edith Courser
Ass’t
Louise White
Doris Brown
David Grown
Mark Hennessy
George McFadden
Business Mgr
Warren Oliver
R. V. Hayward
PLAN TO PROTECT BUYERS OF WOOD
Wicked stories of profiteering and short measure in city wood sales. Three cases last week show a two cord delivery for three ordered, a bill for three cords, and a one cord short payment hold. Two dealers charged different prices to different buyers. Plan suggests official measurement and certificates for all wood sales to protect buyers and sellers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis
Long Time Service for Traveling Man
Lewis W. Savage of Bangor of the L. W. Savage Cigar Co. was in Bath Wednesday. Savage has been coming to Bath for 42 years as a cigar salesman and is probably better known among Maine’s retail cigar dealers than any other salesman. He has many warm friends in every town and few traveling men in Maine are more popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Savage
Bangor
L. W. Savage Cigar Co
Savage
Bath
Maine
Clam Bake at Westport Guests Named
A clam bake with picnic lunch drew a party to the east side of Westport aboard the Parris launch Ad die. Guests included Mrs. George Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thurlow, Mrs. Fannie Thurlow, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Be Parris and Kendall Lord, John Worrey, Mrs. Lyda Sampson, Mr. and Mrs. John Parris of Barn, and Miss Evelyn Goff and Arthur Wood of Dortland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Parris
Addie
George Richardson
Harry Thurlow
Fannie Thurlow
Edward Be. Parris
Kendall Lord
John Worrey
Lyda Sampson
John Parris
Barn
Evelyn Goff
Arthur Wood
Dortland
Reading meat market prospering in Richmond leader Frank Anderson
SUCCESSFUL MARKETMAN Frank Anderson, a former Bath Iron Works riveters foreman, now runs the reading meat market in Richmond. He operates from the same store where he began as a boy with his father as proprietor, gaining local popularity as he did at BLW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Anderson
Bath Iron Works
Reading
Richmond
Frank
BLW
Woman vows dawn peanut roll on city thoroughfare
A Risdkdeford resident pledged to roll a peanut with a toothpick along a major street at 4 AM, claiming the sidewalk will be deserted for the stunt. The strange bet centers on the visibility and reaction of passersby to the morning challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risdkdeford
Benefit Concert at Sebenoa Hall Woolwich
A benefit concert is planned at Sebenoa Hall in Woolwich on Friday to aid the family of Arthur Allen who drowned in the Kennebec River after a dizzy spell. Performers include Mime, Dolora La Croix soprano, Prof. Anthoine Fortin baritone, Jeffrey Vermette tenor, and Patrice Pouillot pianist. Allen leaves a wife and two young children. tickets are sold at Leonard & Mitchell and William Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebenoa Hall
Woolwich
Arthur Allen
Kennebec
Dolora la Croix
Anthoine Fortin
Jeffrey Vermette
Patrice Pouillot
Allen
Leonard & Mitchell's
William Mann
Vessel charter market holds steady with limited trading
The chartering market shows little variation in recent days with most activity in CartWise UCC and coastwise freights modest. Demand for tonnage in offshore trades remains flat, offering no gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CartWise Ucc
McMillan Guest of Bath Rotary Club Luncheon
Bath Rotary Club hosted Donald B. MacMillan and party at King's Tavern, marking a record attendance as he discussed Arctic voyages aboard the Bowdoin. Guests included Mrs. MacMillan and numerous members from Augusta, Bangor, Boston, Greenwich, Bath, and New Haven, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Donald DB. MacMillan
Maine
Bath Club
Jackson
Eugene Desmond
Rotary
MacMillan
Baffin Land
Bowdoin
Bowdoin Harbor
Thomas A. Cooper
Augusta
Harry G. Carpenter
Pawtucket
RL 1
A.W. Boyd
Bangor
Harris F. Carpenter
Central Malls
Willian F. Dunham
Richmond
Stuart C. Rand
Boston
Frank N. Pennoyer
Greenwich
Conn
Charles R. Oliver
Chester
Kingsley
J. Hardin
George P. Davenport
William QO. Elliott
Jammies Gillis
New Haven
Alfred I. Tarbox
William J. Wheeler
Tampa
Postpone suit over ship hire in Portland court
Five U S actions seeking payment for five ships hire by United States Transport Co were moved to November in Portland before Judge John A Peters to allow better case preparation. Ships Hartford Holland Namequeeg Quinniac Worcester totalling 170000. Defense cites DA office delays and unexamined company books held in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Transport Co
U.S. District Court
Portland
John A. Peters
Hartford
Holland
Namequeeg
Quinnipiac
Worcester
Morse
Much
Federal
Washington
Tiddeford High School Faces Crowded Fall Influx
Fall enrollment at Tiddeford High School includes 250 new students, straining limited classroom space. Officials report persistent crowding as a concern among educators and parents this season.
Bath Lady Receives Five Tausend Kronen Letter
A Bath woman received a letter from her brother in Europe written September 3 at the Grand Hotel in Nuremburg. The letter contained five large Tausend Kronen notes printed on currency-like paper, claiming the amount equals real United States money, with 1400 marks exchanged for a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Nuremburg
Germany
United States
Former Bathman to Start Plant in Florida
Mr and Mrs Desper W Oliver of St Petersburg Fla visited Parker Stead and plan to open a cruller factory in St Petersburg Maine Cruller before returning to Florida They ran a fish market here for years and started small before expanding Their trip included a 11 day North truck journey and a recent illness struck Mr Oliver during the visit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desper W. Oliver
St. Petersburg
Fla
Parker Stead
Maine Cruller
Oliver
Phippsburg
Party Reaches Constantinople After Pleasant Voyage
Bath friends of Dr and Mrs RB Van Dyke West learn they arrived in Constantinople after sailing from New York August 25 on the Megali Hellas and reaching September 12. Dr Post, professor of Roberts College, and Mrs Post, sister of Rev BE D Harden, were in the city. Cable notified the arrival Tuesday. Also reported surgeon Wilfrid HE Post, brother of Professor Post, residing in Constantinople, now among Americans in Smyrna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
RB. van Dyke West
Constantinople
United States
New York
Post
Roberts College
Be, D. Hardin
Winter Street
Wilfrid HE
Professor Post
Smyrna
Pythians Plan Freeport Visit for District Convention
Knights of Pythias members from Waseus toge lodge Yarmouth Freeport Kennebee Bowdoinham D Brunswick Acadian Bath plan a Oct 20 district convention in Freeport. Supper at six served by Freeport lodge with caterer William Mann of Diath. Wescustogo Yarmouth will open. ten minute speeches by Grand and Supreme lodge officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aca
Knights of Pythias
Freeport
Pythians
Weseustoge Lodge
Yarmouth
Freeport Lodge
Kennebee Lodge
Bowdoinham
D Brunswick Lodge
Acadian
Bath
William Mann
Diath
Acadia Lodge
Wescustogo Lodge
Portland man Robert Kershaw injured in road accident
Robert Kershaw of Portland, a longtime Bath journalist and National Cash Register agent, was injured when his car overturned on Warren road near the bridge in Rockbund after failing to avoid an obstruction. He was taken to Knox hospital with bruises to his right knee and body, in non serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kershaw
Portland
Bath
National Cash Register
Sian
Warren Road
Rockbund
Kershaw
Rockland
Knox Hospital
Jewish New Year Comes On Saturday Observances Noted
Charles Arik of Rumford, formerly of this city, visited Wednesday to arrange the observance of the Jewish New Year beginning Friday night and lasting through Saturday. A Portland rabbi will likely conduct services here. The legend ties New Year to creation and to the birth of mankind, emphasizing common birthright for all men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Arik
Rumford
Arik
Portland
Baxter Named For Council Chair In Maine
The Portland Press Herald analyzes the governor's council setup and suggests Rupert H. Baxter of Milford as the likely next council member from the sixth district, aligning with the apportionment rules. It notes Dr. Herbert A. Lombard of Bridgton may serve another term, with York, Cumberland, Androscoggin, and other counties also positioned for upcoming appointments and debates over rural vs urban representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert H. Baxter
Bath
Portland Press Herald
Herbert A. Lombard
Bridgton
Cumberland County
Cumberland
Cnnecus
York
Oxford
Henry H. Hastings
Bethel
York County
Cecil F. Clark
Hollis
George W. Norton
Portland
Lombard
Sagadahoc
Franklin
Androscoggin
Ernest F. Clason
Lisbon
Baxter
State Senate
Kennebec
Somerset
Willis EK. Swift
Augusta
Somerset County
Leroy Folsom
Noridgewock
George A. Gregory
Boothbay Harbor
Lincoln County
Apple Crop Outlook Mixed Across New England
Government crop report notes dry conditions in northern New England with showers and rapid crop growth, while southern New England faced excess rain delaying fruit markets. Apples coloring improves though size is small and much of the crop may be sold in bulk. Maine notes veteran support as a positive point. A former Kennebunk man becomes San Diego Post president. A Walker of Albion reports a sizable sweet corn yield from four acres worth $408.17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Maine
Kennebunk
Eugene C. Merrill
San Diego
Cal
Revolver Shots Startle Phippsburg Couple
In Phippsburg near Witch Pine hill on Tuesday night Mr and Mrs Hayden Conant heard a pistol shot. Two cars with no lights sped past their house as shots rang out. Police say nothing reported and locals speculate about possible dry law activity or chased runners. Officers have been patrolling the lower end of Phippsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witch Pine Hill
Phippsburg
Hayden Conant
Mr. Cohant
Boston Navy Yards Seeks Shipwrights For Ongoing Work
Boston Navy Yard announces forty shipwrights are needed to continue work now in progress. The job pays 50 cents an hour for a 54 hour week on a five day, 54 hour shift. Work lasts until further notice. Applicants must have at least three years of shipwright experience and may apply via Form 1500 at the Custom house civil service secretary or in person at the Navy Yard Recorder of the Board of Labor Employment office, with details tying to local officials and a recent election outcome involving Miss Grace M Ridley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Civil Service
Jetter
Recorder of the Board of Labor Employment
Boston
Water heater gifted to Morse high students
Morse high athletes welcomed a new hot water heater installed in the boys basement by H. M. Huse. The unit, a gift from Peter Clinte, replaces years of cold showers. Gas currently heats the water with plans to connect to Morse high boiler when heat is unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
H. M. Huse
Peter Clinte
Personal Service Drive Aims to Improve Bath Telephony
New England Telephone workers in Bath form a Personal Service committee to gauge customer experience and identify faults. They urge subscribers to report issues when a Personal Service representative calls, promising to fix problems and better the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Telephone Office
Bath
Beth
Ting
North Center Darent Teacher Association Elects Officers
At the first meeting of the year at the Parish Houses on Oak Street, officers were elected: Mrs. Paul Dresser president, Miss Martha Hooper vice president, Mrs. Charles M. Tubbs secretary, and Mrs. Charles Oliver treasurer. A joint entertainment and milk provision for the North primary school were also decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darent-Teacher Association
Oak Street
Paul Dresser
Martha Hooper
Charles M. Tubbs
Charles Oliver
Witsbane
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Prout
M’millan
Rotarians
Explorer
Corded
Tiddeford High School
Florida
Senator Baxter
Council
George W. Stearns
Millinocket
Penobscot County
Pisentaquis
Penobscot
William S. Owen
Milo
Senate
House
Robert J. Peacock
Lubec
Washington County
Republican State Committee
Aroostook
Clarence A. Powers
Fort Fairfield
A. of. Walker
Albion
Edwin L. Emmons
Bath Veteran Firemen's Association
Emmons
Boston Navy Yards
Alfred Sull
Grace M. Ridley
Registrar of Deeds
Alfred
Us86
Miss Ridley
Parent-Teacher Association Elect
Oxford Baskets
Johnson Bros Co
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