Maine guardsmen vote while on duty in Texas
The Maine Second Regiment of National Guardsmen in Laredo exercised their right to vote for governor two U S senators four congressmen and minor offices under Civil War absentee voting laws. Each voter received a unique ballot listing county candidates and including residence, ward, and precinct details. A motor truck detachment carried ballots to Zapata to secure the battalion’s votes.
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the Times
Maine
Laredo
United States
Zapata
Rio Grande
Personal Reminiscences No 98 of American Ship Builders
George L. Norton recalls eminent maritime figures in a Marine Journal tribute. Biographies cover Arthur Sewall of Bath and General Thomas W Hyde founder of Bath Iron Works and Hyde Windlasses, noting Sewall's presidential bid and Hyde’s Civil War service.
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George L. Norton
The
Marine Journal
Arthur Sewall
Bath
Sewall
Democratic Party
William Jennings Bryan
Thomas W. W Hyde
Bath Iron Works
Hyde Windlass Co
General Hyde
Hyde
Atc
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
House of Representatives
Washington
Loss of three-masted schooner George E Dudley reported
Boston ship broker David W Simpso ne received a cable advis ing the loss of the schooner George E Dudley formerly of New Haven Connecticut. The vessel sailed from New York July 18 for Siglefjord Iceland. Built in Madison Connecticut in 1891 the 400 ton ship was formerly owned by Benedict Manson Marine Co.
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David W. Simpsone
Boston
George E. Dudley
New Haven
Bay State steward visits town amid rockland layup
A. W. Lowe, steward on the Bay State of the Portland Boston Division, was in town Tuesday. He previously served on the City of Rockland during the summer, and the Rockland is now laid up in East Boston.
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A. W. Lowe
Bay State
Portland-Boston
City of Rockland
Rockland
East
Boston
Opening of duck season draws huge turnout at Merrymeeting Bay
The Merrymeeting Bay opening attracted many sportsmen led by George Clough and son Ned with eight birds and Ridley the King of the Bay with six. Ducks filled the sky from Butler's Head to the Big Sands as hunters underestimated caution, with some estimating up to a million birds. Separately, Maine's Department of State notes political expense reporting rules require all campaign treasurers and agents to file itemized sworn statements within 15 days after elections, or face $25 daily fines.
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Merrymeeting Bay
George Clough
Ned
King of the Bay
Ridley
Butler's
Secretary of State
Department of State
Brunswick Golf Club Invites Bath Citizens To Join
A cordial invitation extends to Bath residents to join the Brunswick Golf Club. The links are in fine condition and improvements are ongoing after the club purchased the land around the clubhouse. Fees are low and instructor John Graham offers lessons in Brunswick, Maine by appointment.
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Bath
Brunswick Golf Club
Brunswick
Maine
Hes Links
John Graham
Sister of Monmouth Doctor Dies in Los Angeles
Lorettus S Metcalf of Monmouth learns of the sudden death of his sister Mrs Marilla Metcalf Walker of Los Angeles Cal She was born in Monmouth and spent her early life there Remembered by older citizens of the place Dr Metcalf planned to spend winter in Los Angeles with his sister.
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Lorettus S. Metcalf
Monmouth
Boston
Marilla Metcalf Walker
Los Angeles
Cal
Pleasant Party Highlights Maine Automobile Tour
Mr and Mrs John Edward Oliver and daughter Lillian of South Georgetown were guests of Mr and Mrs John Youngflesh for an auto tour through Wis casset and nearby towns. The ride was enjoyed as a first view of that part of Maine. Waterville Sentinel reports John Nelligan suffered an apoplectic shock at Maine Central station but is resting comfortably at home. he has many friends in this city who wish him well.
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John Edward Oliver
Lillian
South Georgetown
John Youngflesh
Wiscasset
Maine
Waterville
John Nelligan
Maine Central Railroad
Nelligan
Woodbury Revenue Cutter Changes Ownership to Bridgeport Firm
The well known cutter Woodbury once stationed at Portland has changed hands for the third time since condemnation and sale by the U S Government. The Lake Toronto Boat Company of Bridgeport Connecticut has purchased her from a New York moving picture concern which used her last winter and spring to shoot a local scenario. The future use of the vessel remains somewhat of a mystery.
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Woodbury
Portland
U. S
New York Moving Picture Concern
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Bridgeport
Bath Times industrial supplement highlights shipbuilding
The Bath Times issues a fine industrial supplement focusing on its chief industry shipbuilding and its financial resources. At Kennebec Yacht Club’s adjourned meeting on Monday evening the main business was planning the annual clambake with Captain W. G. Small A. K. Purington and Commodore J. P. Ledyard named to lead the event.
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Portland Express
Bath Times
Times
Kennebec Yacht Club
W. G. Small
A. K. Purington
J. P. Ledyard
Bath band thrills big crowd at Opera House concert
A Bath band performed before a large audience at the Opera House on Monday night with a well received program. One spectator reacted to the music with anxious commentary about whether the Republicans were celebrating a recent victory.
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Bath
Opera House
Mrs. Morse Returns Home From Summer at Small Point
Mrs. Eugene H. Morse, who spent the summer at Small Point, has returned to her home in the city.
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Eugene H. Morse
Small Point
Candidates for State Supt of Public Schools
Governor Curtis may appoint to fill the vacancy created by Payson Smith’s resignation. Temporary appointee Glenn W. Starkey has held the post since July as Curtis reviews the field. The salary is 4000 dollars yearly. The list includes D Lyman Wormwood, Charles A. Rush, DeForrest H Perkins, John A. Cone, Major George B Heath, Mortland W Swett, William D Fuller, James L McConaughy, F E McGouldrick, H H Randall, F W Wright, and Leon W Gertish.
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Curtis
Payson Smith
Augusta
Massachusetts
Glenn W. Starkey
D. Lyman Wormwood
Bangor
Charles A. Rush
Berwick
DeForrest IH. Perkins
Portland
John A. Cone
Brunswick
George B. Heath
Calais
Mortland W. Swett
Knox
William D. Fuller
Old Town
James L. McConaughy
Dartmouth College
F. E
Burglars Break Into Lily Bay Camp of F H Kimball
F H Kimball reported Monday that burglars broke into his Lily Bay camp, scattering household effects and causing considerable damage while ransacking every room. This marks the second time the Kimball camp has been targeted by thieves.
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F. H. Kimball
Lily Bay
Kimball
Augusta schools delayed to October due to epidemic
Public schools in Augusta will not open for the fall term until October 2 because of an infantile paralysis epidemic. Miss Jennie Sawyer and Miss Anna Torrey of Augusta are local teachers at Augusta High School.
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Augusta
Jennie Sawyer
Anna Torrey
Wesley Items Reflect Church Events And Educational Notes
The Wesley church Sunday service introduced by college pennants and a helpful Sun day School report by Supt. Flood shows shrinkage in advanced classes with few primaries reaching high school. The Ladies Aid will serve coffee for county S S S Assn delegates and supper at moderate cost to encourage social inter course. Roll Call planned around Oct 27. A Mission Study Class began with Miss Louise Child meeting Mondays 7 to 7 45 pm in the parsonage. Text is In Red Man s Land by Leupp U S Indian Service.
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Flood
Ladies’ Aid Society
S. 8 S. Assn
Louise Child
Red Man’s Land
Leupp
U. S. Indian Service
Mitchell His Name Editor of the Times
A visitor named Mitchell from Philadelphia recalls his Maine-born family links. He mentions his father ran a bakery at Arch and Commercial Streets, brother Benjamin served in the 7th Maine Regiment and was killed in service, and notes schoolmates including Dr. Fred W. Payne and W. J. Rouse as part of his narrative.
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the Times
White Mountains
Bath
Mitchell
Tom Hyde
Ben
L. Newton
Fred W. Payne
W. J. Rouse
G. Davenport
C. R.donnell
S. Curtis
R. D. Bibber
F. Stinson
F. Upton
O. Sheldon
G. Place
B. D. Farnham
Fam
Clapp and Boynton
Mitchell Lane
Deering Class Social At Corliss Street Church
The Corliss Street Church Deering Class held a social in their new room on Monday evening. The program featured singing readings and Victrola selections. Rev D L Wilson spoke on The Man and the Church of Today. The unveiling of Pastor Rev B P Browne’s portrait surprised him as he leaves for a new field after four years of service.
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Deering
Corliss Street
D. L. Wilson
Central Church
B. P. Browne
Browne
Bay Point Notes on Visits and Seasonal Trips
Mr and Mrs E J Stewart and their son left Kennebec Point for the season Monday. Mrs Ross formerly of Overlook has been a guest of Mr and Mrs Henry Todd of West Georgetown and returned to Massachusetts. E S Crosby visited Bay Point Monday to adjust insurance on the Sumner Tucker cottage. The Emerson cottage was insured with E W Hyde. Fairfield Whitney was at his Bay Point cottage for the weekend with Mrs Whitney and daughter who will stay for at least a fort night longer.
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E. J. Stewart and
Kennebec Point
Ross
Bartlett
Overlook
Henry Todd
West Georgetown
Massachusetts
E. S. Crosby
Bay Point
Sumner Tucker
Emerson
E. W. Hyde
Fairfield Whitney
Post Office Call List Includes Local Ladies and Firms
The Bath post office announces on call fat letters for residents and firms including Aitken Miss Helen Grace Mrs William Jones Mrs A W Rhone Mrs M aes iaeile Bennett A. E. Bostwick 8. A. Laird Alexander Newman Motor Co. Newman H. L. Vaner Smith 8.
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Bath
Aitken
Miss Helen
Grace
William
Jones
A. W
Rhone
Maes Iaeile Bennett
A. E
Bostwick
Laird
Alexander
Newman Motor Co
Newman
H. L
Vaner
Smith
Dressmakers Rush Gowns for Festival-Traveling Town Residents
Local dressmakers rush to craft gowns for residents traveling to the festival, aiming to outfit attendees with festive attire and timely outfits for the event.
Schooner George Churchman Carrying Coal for State Hospital Sinks
The schooner George Churchman which went ashore near City Island on Sunday and sank was laden with 400 tons of South Fork coal for Augusta State Hospital. It sailed from South Amboy New Jersey. It was unclear on Monday if the coal would reach the hospital.
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Kennebec
Captain J. Ross Kenniston Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
Boothday Register notes Capt. J. Ross Kenniston marked his eightieth birthday on Sunday. Old friend W. D. Mussenden joined the celebration in Bath while Sheriff John W. Ballou, another longtime companion, had died in the past year. The trio had long kept birthday gatherings and Kenniston remains active daily at his son Charles F. Kenniston’s news store.
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Bath
Boothday Register
J. Ross Kenniston
W. D. Mussenden
John W. Ballou
Capt. Kenniston
Charles F. Kenniston
Southport Begins New Bridge Project in Maine
Work started last week on the Southport bridge and closures will last several weeks. The Boothbay Register notes the bridge will be among Maine’s finest wooden structures when completed. Contractor F. W. Carlton of Woolwich leads with foreman Will S. Reed of Woolwich. Estimated cost around $14,000.
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Southport
Maine
Boothday Register
F. W. Carlton
Woolwich
Will S. Reed
Landry Bound Over for Illegal Possession in Richmond
Landry Bound Over for illegal possession after a Lisbon Falls arrest. He was arranged before Trial Justice Curtis in Richmond Monday and bound over in a $200 bond. He is charged with selling liquor at a dance at Bowdoin Center.
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Arthur Landry
Lisbon Falls
Curtis
Richmond
Bowdoin Center
Deering Class Fetes Pastor Browne Before Bangor Move
The Deering class of Corliss Street Church hosted a farewell reception for Rev. B. P. Browne Monday evening. A similar program Friday night announced his departure to Bangor where he has accepted a new call.
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Deering
Corliss Street
Rev
B. P. Browne
Mr. Browne
Bangor
Conductor F C Eaton Succeeds Ill E L Risteen on Maine Central
Conductor F C Eaton fills in on the Knox and Lincoln division for Conductor E L Risteen who was taken ill at his Thomaston home with a stitch in his back. Warren Alexander of Cumberland Mills and his wife visited in town at the Potter home. Alexander has served as engineer at Warren Paper Mills for over three decades. Edward Rice of Woolwich, night watchman at Texas Co yard, shot four large black ducks at Negpasset Lake head in Maine Brook Saturday morning.
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F. C. Eaton
Knox ,& Lincoln
Maine Central
E. L. Risteen
Thomaston
Warren Alexander F
Cumberland Mills
Town
Walter H. Potter
Alexander
Warrren Paper Mills
Edward Rice
Woolwich
Texas Co. Yard
Negpasset Lake
Maine Brook
Injury at Bath Iron Works Affects J Card
On Monday J Card of 71 Richardson Street injured his right ankle after his foot was caught between two pieces of iron. He is employed at the Bath Iron Works.
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J. Card
Richardson Street
Bath Iron Works
Iron Works Employee Seeks Eye Treatment After Injury
Tuesday morning George Jones of 13 Charles street, an Iron Works employee, went up town for treatment after suffering an injury to his right eye.
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George Jones
Charles Street
Iron Works
Hyde Windlass Crew Man Suffers Thumb Injury
Saturday Malcolm Crabtree of the Hyde Windlass crew caught his thumb in a cog gear and received medical attention for a lacerated wound.
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Malcolm Crabtree
Hyde Windlass
Deep Waterways for War Prep Across Atlantic Coast
The article argues for deepening and linking Atlantic ports via canals from Delaware to Chesapeake Bay and beyond. It contends canals would protect naval operations, provide multiple exits, aid submarine and destroyer movement, and support civilian supply needs during war.
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Atlantic
Delaware
Chesapeake Bays
Chesapeake Bay
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Delaware River
New York Harbor
Long Island Sound
Germany
Fred Chapman Joins Lincoln Academy Music Staff
Fred Chapman accepted a teaching post at Lincoln Academy as music instructor. He formerly resided here, led public school music in Cambridge Massachusetts for years, and later moved to Portland Oregon. He will direct Community Sings at Montsweag beginning with the Baptist Church service Wednesday night.
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Fred Chapman
Lincoln Academy
Mr. Chapman
Cambridge
Mass
Portland
Oregon
Chapman
Montsweag
the Baptist Church
Waterville men return to posts after Belgrade Lakes canoeing
Milton James and EB C Lee of Waterville resume duties after a weeklong canoeing trip through the Belgrade Lakes region. James goes back to the Belgrade fish hatchery while Lee returns to Bath work.
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Milton James
EB. C. Lee
Waterville
Belgrade Lakes
Mr. James
Belgrade Fish Hatchery
Lee
Bath
Bath News in Brief on Local Appointments and Ship Movements
Thomas Lundrigan leaves the local electric express for a yard service post with the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad in New Haven this week. The schooner Pemaquid, captained by Perkins, finished lumber loading at Augusta Lumber Co and was towed by Ariel toward Bridgeport, Connecticut. Park Bowling League season opens with Red Men facing a Texas Co. yard select team at Park Alleys. Bath youths entering Bowdoin College this week include Thebeau Hanson McLellan Lowell Skllings and Weinblatt from Class of 1920.
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Thomas Lundrigan
Local Electric Express
N.Y
New Haven
Perkins
Augusta Lumber Co
Bath
Ariel
Bridgeport
Conn
Park
Texas Co. Yard
Bowdoin
Co. L. Thebeau
Henry Hanson
Houghton McLellan
Percy Lowell
Roger Skllings
Robert Weinblatt
Lucky Boys
Street Improvements Extend Across Center Street
High street between Center and South gains granolithic walk extension led by Con. Grady of Bangor. Center street slated for future improvements as the next project.
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High Street
Center
Con. Grady
Bangor
Center Street
Miss Susie Cutting on Vacation at Phippsburg
Miss Susie Cutting of the novelty department at Percys enjoys her vacation at her home in Phippsburg. Miss Evelyn Stetson is acting as substitute.
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Susie Cutting
Percy’s
Phippsburg
Evelyn Stetson
Pauls Return Home After Visit to Bath and Wiscasset
Mr and Mrs Chauncey D Paul complete a visit hosted by Mrs Pauls parents Mr and Mrs B Blagdon in Wiscasset Maine and with friends in Bath they returned to Quincy Tuesday.
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Chauncey D. Paul
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Texas
Links OF
Bath Camp
Wesley
WM. J. Rouse
Corliss ST
STATE
George Churchman
Landry
Walter M. Potter
People’s Safe Deposit & Savings Bank
Central Maine Power Co
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