Picnic fund benefit and community notes in Biber's Woods
Miss Florence Fogg hosted a Saturday picnic to aid music pupils in Biber's Woods with eleven attendees. The town reports hare and hound races, spelling contests, and various social visits, trips, and local events across Coombs High School, the Grange, and neighboring towns, highlighting travel, frosts, sermons, and a large mix of family and town activities.
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Florence Fogg
Biber’s Woods
Mable
Irene Millay
Coombs High School
Lilly’s Shore
George F. Denham
Richard Denham
Little Con Raymond
Massachusetts
Merrying Grange
Margaret Purinton
Ethel Hackett
Hortens+ Cannon
A. Newton
Benger
Waterville
Fred Writt
Vidlasper
Brunswick
Safie
Henderson
Donald McCullum
Bath
I. M. Fowle
EP. Kendall
Clara Fogg
R. D
Charles Fisher
Bexston
Boston
Fiher
Cummings Lodge
Cornieh
C.F. Staples
Clarence Plackinan
Eltie Sickinson
Mercury
Ira Feest
Kenneth
Gardiner
T. Johnsen
Allentown
Venn
Carrie Nf. Kendall
Methodist Episcopal
Frank Curtis
Helen Mandal
Elizabeth Gas
Eliza Ferguson
Albion Hillman
Masachusetts
I. BE. Ware
Fairfield
Florence
Hattie Andros
Charles Hall
Brooklyn
Mere
HD Cornisi
Amelie Purinton
Mt. Washington Amd
Bowdoinham 1888 Rain Heavy Hurt Crops and Roads
Oldest resident recalls weeklong rain that damaged crepe fields and stored grain. Oats, acres damaged, repairs on Main Street, Bowdoinham. Local residents including Miss Rebecca and Jerre Millas hosted a supper. Damages noted to pickle factory, river conditions, and frost threats. Local folks travel for repairs and events amid tough weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Melger
J. W. Lang
Johu Gray
Main
Dridge
Whittiore
Doston
Bowdeinhiwn
Stinson House
Dirist
Rebeccs
Jeli Millas
Inda
AN. W. Williams
Litefield
George Wo Proctor
Millian
Sutherland
Thas
Tesco
Baiegrad
Truncated OCR notices on Green Wakefield and Woodellend deaths
Fragmentary text describes the deaths of Green and Woodellend residents with references to pallbearers, a person named Mr He on Wa, and a court case involving Mishaughter of Green. Mentions Mrs Creepy and an employee connected to Woodine, but details are unclear due to transcription errors.
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Ellendris
Mars Laonise
Frans Liev Green
Wierkefield
Povur
Ahr
Collie Drives Night Ride Near Nine Mile Trek
A proud collie rode in the wagon seat while a horse pulled a carriage through fields and roads at night. After the halter failed, the animal guided the team about nine miles, returning the wagon safely to Roscoe Savage’s field with no injuries to horse or harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Savage
Old Lighthouses Are Passing Away
The Jann of an old lighthouse on the New England coast has been extinguished and turned into a museum. Experts warn the change signals the end of an era as government spending and deaths linked to building such beacons rise. Modern tech promises automatic operation, radio compass, buoys, and electric plants cutting the need for constant keepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Mimseum
America
New York Harbor
W York Harbor
Mary Elizabeth Coombs Dies After Illness at Home
Mary Elizabeth Coombs of Washington Street died after a several year illness. Born in Brunswick in 18, she was the daughter of Captain James Cowin and Elizabeth Cowin. She sang in the East Brunswick church choir, married to Mr. Coombs, and was a member of the Congregational church. Funeral services will be held at her home Friday afternoon.
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Aroostook County
George Warinton
O'brien
Gardiner
Brunswick
Charles Hatch
S&s. A. Clark
Bibber’s Grove
FE. Cornish
Ida Cornish
Rt. W. Carr
Minnie Waldron
F. E. Jack
Bath
Be, Ferguson
Elsie Dickinson
Thelma Merrick
Carrafunk
Ferguson Ford
F KK. Jack
Litchfield Plains Cemetery
Frank J. Nichols
Waterville
Owl Jack
Joseph Sewall
Marie Jack
Flora Leonard
DCL
OL. Browne
Pleasant Pond
Emma Stevenson
Philip Rideout
Emily Rideout
S.A. Getehell
Charles Hackett
Viola Coombs
L. Mosher
Cutler
FO KL Jack
Ida B. Belay
Augusta
Richmond
K. Jack
William Chapman
Wlotl Gould
Cres
Ta Fowle
North Harpswell
Clara Fogg
W. J. Bonney
Bo. Kendall
J.0 Temple
Ro OD. Purinten
Sousa
Porth
Libbats Grove
Clarence Blackmon
Woo Kendall
Mary Elizabeth Coombs
Voulow
Charles AL Creimbs
Woeshingtonm Street
Muesday Hight
Merse
Jare Coodushe
Betnoof
Serviake Qoes
Sto Treet
Bath Clergyman Busy At Several Revivals
Ler Saul Aevane of Bath attends multiple services and revival gatherings across Gray Descon Street and Freeport. He participates in Colbertiad United Bape event and delivers sermons while engaging with local congregations and speakers.
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Saul
Sotelo Thor
Whitetiell
Dianariscotta
Gray
Stermphogh
Hasford
Descon Street
Boar
Freeport
Tex
Chartgee
Ferayer
Corliss Street
Elireh
Titus Fen
Birthday fete outlines Woolwich social list
Miss Eleanor Hathorne celebrates birthday with music and games in Woolwich. Attendees include Rev. Furgerson, Albert Hathorne, Evelyn Fogg, Elizabeth Oliver, and the Blanche, Leeman, and Dollott families. many local residents appear in a long social notices compilation with callers and visits across town. The piece also notes fire prevention week plans and various local visits and gossip from Woolwich and surrounding areas.
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Eleanor Hathorne
Samuel Hathorne
Furgerson
Albert Hathorne
Evelyn Fogg
Frank Head
Elizabeth Oliver
Ernest Slathorne
Edgar Blanche
Marion
Eleanor Dollott
Bath
William Leeman
Emma Leeman
Wendell Prebie
Alva Davidson
Malden
Mass
Sagadahoe Poment
Woolwich Grange
Lelind Cunningham Treswonag
John Carter
Frank Gould Rothitipe
Elta Brookings
New England
HL FB. Butler
Percy Dailey
M.D. Webster
William Robson
Shaw Paper
Mary Hunnewell
Fula Wright
Ethel Bailey
Pearl Jenks
Boston
John Sheldon
Everson Stinson
Flora Leonard
Bowdoinhiain
Albert Griming
Lubee
Sydney Lermond
Chira Albee
Jasper Mains
South Porthand
William Lincoln
Bernard Pratt
Casper Hartley
Alfred Trott
Bay Point
Maria Leonard
Massachusetts
Waldo Hlathorne
Connecticut
Maine
North Methodist Church
Freeman Trott
Hebron
Walter Rogers
Whixkeag
Clarence
Colonial Homes Still Standing Are Landmarks
The Philbrook house in Bath, dating to 1753, is described as a timber, nearly windproof structure built by Jonathan Philbrook from 1742 arrivals. The long, two story great house on a hill features a central five foot square chimney, oak corner posts, hewn logs, large oven, and plaster history. The property links to early Bath life, Rev. Solomon Page services, and later figures like Major Edward Page and Governor William King, with connections to the Murphy house and local history.
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Philbrook
Bath
Murphy
Jonathan Phitbrook
Saco
Nathan Donnell
Kennebec
New Meadows
Prince
High Street
Jonathan Philbrook
Maine Central
Solomon Page
Witch Spring
Philbrook House
Mintjor
Edward Page
William King
Maine
Overnor
Wli. Rouse
Jonathan
Joshua Philbrook
Sarah Iposaid
Long Beach
George
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Washington
Joshua
County Road
Pgh Street
Daniel
James F. Murphy
Elisha Huggins
Jane
Lev
First Congregational Society
Maine Sunday Schools Plan Big Convention in Augusta
The 58th State Sunday School Convention will meet in Augusta on October 17 with delegates from about 1,000 Maine Sunday schools and nearly 100,000 members. Leaders from religious and educational circles, including Mary Abernethy and professors from Boston University, will attend. The program features the theme Building a Righteous State, music, pageantry, a world education visualization, and extensive conference sessions.
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Augusta
Maine
Chamber of Commerce
Howard TL. Brown
Penney Memorial Baptist Church
Lewiston
TIS
Mary HL
Abernethy
Gary
Indiana
S. I. Drice
New York
TL Re Tralle
Philadelphia
Owen C. Brown
Herbert C. Mayer
Boston University
T. WK. Leedy
Lucy Stock Chapin
Hartford
Conn
Mendelssohn Club rehearsals and Carmen performance plans
The Mendelssohn Club met at the Parish house on Oak street Tuesday night for weekly rehearsal. A binge sale occurred Wednesday afternoon to raise funds, with various contributions. The chorus will present Carmen on the third night of the festival wearing bright robes, Spanish headpieces, and lace mantilla accessories, aiming for a striking appearance similar to Ada’s prior performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Street
Paris
Reopening Talk At Bath Meeting Led By Ministerial Group
A Bath gathering discussed reopening the YOM rooms with Rev. cot Mardin from the Bath Ministerial Association leading. President A Duzzo chaired, and after a focused hour long session, concrete steps toward reopening were agreed upon with Pres. Buzze to guide the planning committee led by Peter A. Olin. Visitors Meg Wied, Mas Ann DL, Tupper and Booth Vans Urls attended.
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Cot Mardin
Bath
A Duzzo
Peter A
Meg Wied Mas
Ann DL Tupper
Booth
Vans
Teihas
John Guthrie Dies in Lodging House in Bath
Roger Guthrie reports the death of his brother John Guthrie who was found dead in his room at a Bath lodging house on Free Street. A Maine Central yard master in Portland for 85 years, he passed away after illness. A Bath Iron Works employee during the war, he aged 58 and never married, leaving siblings in Bath Charlestown and Boston. Funeral held at Maple Grove with out of town relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Guthrie
Porthind
John Guthrie
Free Street
Harry Oliver
Bath
Ligonia
Mr. Guthrie
Patrick Guthrie
Maine Central
Maine Central Railroad
Portland
Bath Iron Works
Roger
Frank
Boston
Mary Hamilton
Charlestown
Mass
Maple Grove
Martin Guthrie
Andrew Guthrie
Medford
Seaplane Pilot Cuts Bath Visit for Skowhegan Flight
Harry M. Jones left Bath by seaplane Sunday noon aboard his flying boat. He carried passengers in the morning, shortened his Bath stay due to no suitable landing place and strong tidal currents, and is booked for Skowhegan. Hundreds gathered along the riverfront to view the sky trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Jones
Gardiner
Tie
Bath
Skowhegan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed by Indiana Justice of the Peace
A well known Justice of the Peace in Indiana says Hood's Sarsaparilla makes food taste good after taking three bottles. A grateful woman praises Hood's for relieving tiredness sour stomach belching and helping her feel made new. Get Hood's, and only Hood's.
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Hood
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Cambridge
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First Congregational Church
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Milton C. Dean
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Rev. I. I. Brewster
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Charles H. Hunnewell
Murphy's Corner
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