Maine Central Rail schedule change adds Sunday Rockland Brunswick train
Bath shares in the full Fall schedule change of MaineCentral Railroad service. A new Sunday train in both directions between Rockland and Brunswick will run via Portland, Bath, and Rath with quicker east and westbound times than last year. Several trains are shortened or shifted, and several connections are noted with No. 16 43 48 and sleeping cars to Boston.
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Bath
Maine Central Railroad
Rockland
Bruns- Wick
Rath
Brunswick
Portland
Raith
S18
Ruckland
Boeckland
Waterville
Bangor
Rock Ind
Boston
Pine Tree Limited
Radio Broadcast Elevates Dempsey-Punney Heavyweight Fight
Thousands gathered at the Sesqui-Centennial Stadium as Gene Punney defeated Jack Dempsey in ten rounds amid rain. Announcers Graham MaseNamee and Major J. Andrew White provided blow by blow radio coverage. Radio fans followed via WCSH Portland, with party crowds at Small's Radio Shop and Bath Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Weld
Gene ‘Punney
Graham MaseNamee
Major J. Andrew White
Small
Powell
Bath Opera House
Battery H
Jack Announces Candidacy for Republican Nomination
Lisbon Falls attorney Leuig A. Jack becomes the fourth major figure to announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination. Percival P. Easter and ex-State Senator Arthur R. Gould have already announced earlier runs for the same nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leuig A. Jack
Lisbon Falls
United States
Percival P. Easter
Arthur R. Gould
Aroestook County
Unclear Note on Immigration Quota Mention
The readable fragment references an immigration quota topic involving the Irish Free State and a policy mention. No clear event, date, or named official is established in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Free State
Bath Chapter of DAR calendar and officers listed
The Bath Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution opens its twenty fourth season with programs scheduled from October through June. Activities include local history programs, colonial America addresses, and elections for Continental Congress delegates. Hostesses and officers for 1926 27 are named along with committee assignments and yearlong duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Dar
Maine
William KE. Palmer
Amsie L. Palmer
Harry
Webdder
Allen M. Irish
John A. Morse
America
Wilmst B. ‘Micehell
Bowdoin College
Howard B. Johnson
Mixe
Alice G. Shorey
Alice K. Robbins
Charlies
Low
Ebmer W Hodgkins
Teaveh
Ally Mico Jane
Murphy
Dew
Continental Congress
James Murphy
Jane
Harrys
Allen M. Ivish
Elwina F. Durgin
Elmer D. Hodgkins
William D. Willes
Mary E. Brrry
Presse
Freibert Calderwood
McMillan speaks to Bowdoin students at chapel
Lieut. Com. Donald B. MacMillan urged Bowdoin College students toward Arctic graduate work and noted Greenland coal mines, fossil forests, tropical plant remains, and whales killed in Far North. He cited abundant Arctic fish and potential oil from whale products, and President Sills praised his courage. MacMillan visited Boothbay Harbor and Portland after the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. MacMillan
Bowdoin College Chapel
Bowdoin
Greenland
Commander MacMilan
Arctic
President Sills
Commander MacMillan
MacMillan
Boothbay Harbor
Portland
Blaisdell Williams Vows Tie East Boston Pair
Charles Henry Blaisdell Jr of East Boston and Dorothy Williams of Bath wed at 477 Washington Street in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Robert H. Carey. Only relatives and intimate friends attended as flowers decorated the home and ice cream and cake were served. The groom, an engineer, is the son of Charles H. Blaisdell of Phippsburg, and the bride is the daughter of Selden F. Williams of Bowdoinham. They will reside in Boston.
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Charles Henry Blaisdell, Jr
Boston
Mass
Dorothy Williams
Bath
Annie Williams
Washington Street
Robert H. Carey
Corliss Street
Meg
Charles H. Blaisdell
Phippsburg
Selden F. Williams
Bovwdoinham
Belated Brunswick Engagement Announcement
Mr and Mrs Ed Willis announce the engagement of their daughter Katharine Louise Willis to Kenneth Harlburt Pond of Deerfield Maine. Katharine Louise Willis graduated from Bowdoin College and has served as private secretary to the Bowdoin College librarian. Kenneth Harlburt Pond graduated from Bowdoin College and works for the Motor Company in Cleveland Ohio. They plan to reside in Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Katharine Louise Willis
Kenneth Harlburt Pond
Deerfield
Maxa
Morse Loses Narrow Opener to Cony High in Augusta
Morse High football fell 6 to 0 to Cony High in Augusta as a last minute stand failed near the goal line. Key plays featured Bowker and Lyden on defense, Hagan leading on offense, and a 90 yard interception return by a Cony back. Morse showed promise with six new players and strong line plays despite the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Augusta
Morse
Cony
Oliver
Blue and White Warriors
Bath
Buddy Hagan
Capital City
Capt
Hilton
Orse
Mitchell
Bowker
Kemper
Bill Oliver
Kenney Orr
Jake Lyden
Charlie Miller
Hagan
Doyle
Longley
Billy Oliver
Dennett
Slagan
Phillips
McDonough
Orr
Phippsburg
Lyden
Miller
Gravelling Starts on New Road South of Town Farm
Work on the State road south of the Town farm began Monday with extensive gravelling and widening. News from town includes visits by Rev C L Stevens and Mrs Stevens at the Center, school notes at Parker Head, and a large real estate transfer in Eastport involving Stilwell Hotel. The piece notes local deaths, family visits, and travel details, including several residents and visitors from Bath, Meadowbrook, and other nearby towns.
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Flora Ludwig
C. L. Stevens
South Deerfield
Center
Anthony Thomas
Path
Eric Carlson
Parker Head
James FE. Percy
Cox's Head
North Bergen
N. J
Mark L. Percy
Elbridge Morse
Elijah Morse
Small Point
Frank S&s. Bowker
Charles ‘Thistle
Topham
Theodore Bearson
New Britain
Alston EF. Oliver
Watertown
Mass
John EF. Carter
Woolwich
Allen (. Brown
Stonyybrook
New Bridge
Bath
C. Campbell
Hope
Bath City Hospital
Ernest Morgan
Cortland
Charles R. Higgins
Louise Staples
Jones C. Perry
the Basin
John F. Leach
Ridge
Key West
Fla
John Golder Leach
Deston
Henry W. Butler
Lath
Annie Lowell
Portland
James EK
Percy
N. W. Eaton
Ashdale
Alston
Oliver
Boston
Thomas Donohoe
Alpheus Vharington House
Eastport
Stilwell
Oscar H. Brown
Boynton Street
Water Street
Stillwell
Cooper Dam
Fastport
Maine
Justice Dunn of Maine Supreme Court Seen as Accessible Leader
Justice Charles J. Dunn based in Orono with Bangor ties blends bench dignity and approachability. Born in Houghton County Michigan he trained in New York and Maine and rose from Orono attorney to Maine House member to Old Town judge before 1918 appointment to the Supreme Court. He has long shown strong University of Maine support as treasurer prior to his current duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Dunn
Supreme Judicial Court
Bangor
Orono
Justice Dunn
Houghton County
Michigan
New York
de Maine
Maine
House of Representatives
Old Town
Supreme Court
University of Maine
Fire department drivers face dismissal after reckless driving ruling
Commissioner Kerrigan ruled after a September accident that firemen driving to fires are limited to 25 mph in thickly settled city areas and 40 mph outside, with a 15 mph return limit. A hearing found one driver at fault and another charged with reckless driving. both were reprimanded. Suspension could follow for future offenses.
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Lewiston
Kertigan
Kerrigan
Portland Receiver Sues Over Tax Overpayment Claim
Irving FE Vernon as Portland receiver of Parker & Thomas Co sues Frank J Ham of Augusta in federal court claiming an overpayment of taxes due to an earnings misstatement led to an erroneous assessment and tax refund, seeking 17803.95 including interest from June 15 1921 with protest payments and refusals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Fe, Vernon
Portland
Parker & Thomas Co
Frank J. Ham
Augusta
Federal
Internal Revenue
United States District Court atPortland
Bangor man arrested after liquor bottle find
William Doucette of Bangor walked into deputies on Union street and was found with bottles containing an liquor with kick. He posted bail at the jail for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Doucette
Bangor
Lower Union Street
Doucette
Old Town House Moves Along Milbridge Road in Steuben
In 1926 Steuben residents recount the old town house being moved after a new deed from a Townsley descendant. The event, noted alongside a century‑old mud turtle sightings near Tank stream, stirs town curiosity about future changes and local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben
Milbridge
Jacob Townsley
Tank Stream
Smithville
Mr. Mud Turtle
Armistice Day Lineup In Bangor Includes Parade Football Show
Three features planned for Armistice Day in Bangor include a forenoon parade a Bangor vs Brewer high school football game in the afternoon and an evening bazaar show staged by the Williams Post of the Legion with a Bastrel program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Brewer
Bangor High
Williams Post of the Legion
Bridgton Academy Seeks Saturday Football Game
Bridgton Academy football management searches for a Saturday contest as a major Western Oxford County event. The effort highlights the school's scheduling priorities and regional athletic interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgton Academy
Oxford County
Government Sues Tucker and Amsterdam Casualty Co for Damages
The government seeks 10000 in an action against W. A. Tucker formerly of Winslow and his surety Amsterdam Casualty Co for an expense account alleged to total 351 dollars tendered ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Tucker
Winslow
Amsterdam Casualty Co
Bangor Court Rules On Motor Vehicle Offenses
In Bangor Monday a number of motor vehicle cases were heard with fines totaling about 150 dollars. Leroy S. Wilson faced the heaviest penalty a 100 dollar fine and 60 days in jail for operating an auto under the influence of alcohol and appealed with bonds of 1000 dollars for the January Superior court term. The government also filed a 500 dollar suit against George Vinall of Portland over damages from a crash involving a car driven by Mrs Vinall that damaged a machine owned by the United States and operated by Karl Kittredge at Houston on August 24, 1925. Tucker, in service with the Federal government, sought transportation home from South America.
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Tucker
South America
Federal Service
George Vinall
Portland
Vinal
United States
Karl Kittredge
Houston
Jewell and
Carson
Bangor
Leroy S. Wilson
Sproul
Vermin Trap Captures Five Skunks and Three Cats on Glidden Street
A resident of Glidden Street in Dam Smixcotta maintains a large trap near his front door. He reports catching five skunks and three cats to date.
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Glidden Street
Damsrixcotta
Retirement shakes Auburn court as Donahue named judge
Lewiston Journal reports Judge Harry Manser of the Auburn municipal court may seek the Maine Superior Court seat after Justice Henry W. Oakes nears retirement. Gov Brewster appointed Neal A. Donahue to the Auburn judgeship, widely noted as Manser’s likely successor amid statewide speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston Journal
Harry Manger
Auburn
Oath of Allegiance Administered to 28 New Citizens at Auburn Court
In Auburn Supreme Court 28 new citizens took the oath with 40 petitions on the list. Twelve applicants failed to appear or had cases continued to January. Among admitted are 19 from Great Britain, four from Russia, two from Czechoslovakia, and one each from Lithuania and Greece. A Daughters of the American Revolution representative presented flags and instructional booklets. Chief Justice Scott Wilson spoke on citizenship duties. Separately in Portland Municipal Court two youths, Alvin St Jernquist and Rocco Pesce, were held on $200 bail for theft of 29 golf balls from Portland Country Club links, with larceny set for Sept 30. They were arrested Wednesday by deputies Carroll Ayer and Frank Hawkes.
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Supreme Court
Auburn
Great Britain
Russia
Czecho-Slovakia
Lithuania
Greece
Mary Dillingham
United States
Scott Wilson
Portland Country Club
Portland
Carroll R. Ayer
Frank M. Hawkes
Alvin St. Jernquist
Washington Avenue
Rocco Pesce
Arcadia Street
Early Closing Looms in Maine Sardine Factories
A weak market forces the Maine sardine canning industry to close many plants within days. In 51 years of operation this is the earliest shutdown. Despite abundant supply and cheap prices no labor troubles, 1925 sardines remain unsold and are being stored in private cellars and railroad and steamship warehouses awaiting better demand.
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Washington County
Maine
Bishop Brewster To Ordain Kenyon At St Peter's Rockland
The Right Reverend Benjamin Brewster will ordain the Rev Ernest Ogden Kenyon to the priesthood at St Peter's Episcopal Church Rockland on September 29 at 10 am. Kenyon, 27, of Auburn is a St Stephen's College alum and a former student of Bishop Seabury Divinity School. A luncheon will follow the ceremony attended by churchmen and laypeople.
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Benjamin Brewster
D.D
Maine
Ernest Ogden Kenyon
St. Michael and All Angels
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Rockland
Kenyon
George O. Kenyon
Auburn
St. Stephen's College
New York
Bishop Seabury Divinity School
Fairbault
Minn
Rockland Church
St. John the Baptist, Thomaston
Beerman Brothers Firm Key Player in Maine Legal Scene
The text profiles four Berman brothers from Lewiston and Portland who became lawyers in Maine. Jacob H. Berman, 40, and Edward J. Berman, 28, of Portland, plus Benjamin L. Berman, 34, and David V. Berman, 26, of Lewiston, trained in Lewiston High School and Boston University Law School. Jacob served as Cumberland County attorney in 1915 and 1916 and is US commissioner for the Maine southern district. The brothers form the firm Berman & Berman with Edward joining in 1923, illustrating a notable family in Maine law and public service. It also notes Florence I. Eliz of Portland leaving substantial bequests to Congregational Missionary Society of Maine and the New York City Christian and Missionary Alliance, with a $1000 trust for a sister and a residue to the Maine organization.
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Congregational Missionary Society of
Maine
Christian and Missionary Aliance
New York City
Florence I
Eliz
Portland
New York Missionary Society
Maine Society
Merle &. Brown
Missionary Society
Massachusetts
Lnn
Jacob H. Berman
Edward J. Berman
Benjamin L. Berman
David V. Berman
Lewiston
H. I. Berman
Howard Street
Jacob
Boston University Law School
Cumberland County
United States
Edward
Berman & Berman
Bangor N A A chapter reelects entire board at annual meeting
At the Bangor chapter annual meeting the full slate was reelected: President Edward R. Godfrey, vice president Robert H. W. Lowell, secretary Fred W. Rowell, treasurer Y. Eldridge. Godfrey also read his National Aeronautic Association convention report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
National Aeronautic Association
Edward R. Godfrey
Robert H. W. Lowell
Fred W. Rowell
Y. Eldridge
Godfrey
Notable candidates to speak at Auburn Chamber meeting
Ex Governor Baxter and Arthur Gould vie for U S Senate with Morris McDonald Maine Central president and Bradford C Redennett well known attorney set to be heard at the State Chamber of Commerce gathering in Auburn on October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Arthur Gould
U. S
Morris McDonald
Maine Central
R.R
Bradford C. Redennett
Wiscasset
State Chamber of Commerce
Auburn
Oct
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Suuday
Jack
McMillan
Blaisdell-Williams
Cony High
Charles H. Green
Green
Biddeford
Ardeen Cote
Sylvia Courbron
Yarmouth
Keith Driscoll
Rockport
South Windman
Cumberland County Superior Court
Thomas O. Mains
Naples
Driscoll
George R. Bryant
Bath Savings. Institution
Henry S. Howe
Pepperell Mills
Robert L. McArthur
Lawrence & Co
Pacific Milla
Russell H. Leonard
Pepperell
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
Howe
Leonard
Léonard
A. Ws
Lowell
Cannee
Middlesex
Monwealth
Hem
Gada
Cewle
Thistle
Topsham Ancnswick
James F. Cox
Topsham and
Bowdoin Road
James WP. Cox
Walter Cox
Alexander Graves
W. Pu
Herbert Aead
Epsham
Toy
Gremises
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