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| Death announcement for Ida Spurling Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Death announcement for Ida Spurling Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: An obituary for Ida Spurling. This article says "Ida M. Spurling, 95, died April 5, 1994, at a Mount Desert Island health-care facility. She was born Sept. 20, 1998, in Jonesport, the daughter of James and Esther (Bagley) Bagley. She was a 1918 graduate of Jonesport High School. Ida is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Harry Spurling of Southwest Harbor and Islesford: Tow daughters and one son-in-law, Marion Dawes of Southwest Harbor and Isabelle and Welch Forbis of Spring Hill, Fla.; five granddaughters, seven great grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Edna Alley and Ethel Bagley; and one brother, Lloyd Bagley. Graveside funeral services will be held 10a.m Friday at Sand Beach Cemetery, Islesford. Friends who wish may make gifts in Ida's memory to the Neighborhood House, Isleford, in care of Karen Fernald, Islesford. The ferry leaves Northeast Harbor at 9:10 a.m Friday. Arrangements By Fernald Funeral Chapel, Mount Desert." [show more] | |
| "Couple to end 63 years teaching here - Retiring in June." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  "Couple to end 63 years teaching here - Retiring in June." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A clipping of a newspaper article about Mrs. and Mr. Andrew McSorley. The article gives the teaching backgrounds of both people and gave an official retirement date. | ||
| "Call Me Hurricane Julia." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  "Call Me Hurricane Julia." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A newspaper article honoring Julia Chabourne's 100th birthday. The article says "Mrs. Chadbourne, who figures she's the nation's oldest country newspaper correspondent, is seated by some of the 100 roses she received from friends and a card from President Eisenhower fronts other greeting." | |
| Marr- Louise H. Marr Certificate of Birth. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Marr- Louise H. Marr Certificate of Birth. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Birth certificate for Louise Marr. She was born on May 16th, 1910 in Westbrook Main. She was born to Wade Marr and Frances Spurling. |
| "Centenarian Helps 'Kid Sister Celebrate On 88th Birthday." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  "Centenarian Helps 'Kid Sister Celebrate On 88th Birthday." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A newspaper article honoring Lilla Marr's 88th birthday which she celebrated with her older sister Julia Chadbourne who was days away from her 100th birthday. The article proceeds to mention that Marr was on of seven children, but only her and her sister where the ones left. It also mentions how she married George Marr, ran a business with him and also studied public reading in her younger years. The photo that goes along with the article is captioned "Sister Julia is rather an expert judge on birthday cakes, having had 100 herself." [show more] | |
| "Edward Preble, Hero" Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  "Edward Preble, Hero" Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A publication of "Edward Preble, Hero." An address by Colonel Robert R. McCormick. This booklet tells a story about Edward Preble in the Naval war of 1812. |
| Marr - Louise Marr Newspaper Clipping Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Marr - Louise Marr Newspaper Clipping Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: "Washburn Chapter, O.E.S, has Attractive Installation Ceremonies." This article is about the Order of the Eastern Star installing new officers. Louise Marr was one of this new installments to the Order. It says she was installed as a "sentinel, Ozro Roys." | ||
| Note about Ernie and Abbie's death day. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Note about Ernie and Abbie's death day. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A hand written note about the death of a man named Ernie and a woman named Abbie. This note says Ernie G died June 29th at 34 years old. its also says that Abbie died on April 15th, 1878 at 3 years and 11 months old. The author of this note is unknown. | ||
| Letter to a friend. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter to a friend. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A letter to Fannie Spurling from her friend named Addie . This letter is mostly just Addie catching Fannie up on the latest news. Addie tells Fannie about about weddings, her mother, and also asks about Fannies summer. She signs it "Love to all, Addie" | ||
| Receipt For Rent Money. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Receipt For Rent Money. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A receipt for received rent money from Ben Spurling. This note says " Rec'd from B.H Spurling fifty dollars for rent of house in full to May 1st, 1886." The name of the person who signed the paper cannot be read. | |
| Marr - Louise H. Marr Vaccination Certificate. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Marr - Louise H. Marr Vaccination Certificate. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A smallpox vaccination record for Louise Marr. She got vaccinated for small pox because she was traveling to South America. Marr got her vaccine in 1950, but there is stamps on the certificate from 1952. |
| Marr - Louise H. Marr Personal Identification Card. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Marr - Louise H. Marr Personal Identification Card. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A personal identification card for Louise H. Marr's trip to South America. This identification record has her finger prints from both hands and her signature. This record was administered through the Boston Police Dept. |
| McSorley - Andrew Albert McSorley Birth certificate. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  McSorley - Andrew Albert McSorley Birth certificate. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Andrew McSorley's Birth Certificate. Andrew was born on March 9th, 1912 to John and Estella McSorley. He was born in Isleford Maine to Dr. Marsh. |
| Marr - Louise Marr Receipt for a Distinctive Cemetery Memorial. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Marr - Louise Marr Receipt for a Distinctive Cemetery Memorial. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A receipt from John A. Finn & Co. for a Distinctive Cemetery Memorials. The work that was done was cutting an inscription in the cemetery and a duplicate marker set . | |
| Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Covenant for Perpetual Interment Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Covenant for Perpetual Interment Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Covenant for Perpetual Interment for Clarence Wilson Chamberlin. This is a document from the State of Florida as a receipt for a grave plot on the Gulf Pines Memorial Park. |
| McSorley - Doris Preble McSorley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  McSorley - Doris Preble McSorley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Doris McSorley's teaching records from the 40's. | |
| Marr - Doris Preble Marr Placement Committee Application. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Marr - Doris Preble Marr Placement Committee Application. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A placement committee application for Doris Marr. This application is asking questions about training records, extra-curricular activities, and college achievements. The application had to be written in the candidates handwriting. |
| Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Certificate of Death. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Certificate of Death. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: The death certificate for Clarence Wilson Chamberlin. It says that cranberry islander Louise Marr was the informant of the death. Chamberlin was 75 years old when he died of heart disease. |
| Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Certificate of Birth. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Certificate of Birth. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Birth Certificate for Clarence Chamberlin. Born on August 31, 1903 to Charles and Maude Chamberlin. The certificate was issued 64 years after the birth of Clarence's birth. |
| Marr - Louise Marr. Name Badge For A Young Louise Marr. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Marr - Louise Marr. Name Badge For A Young Louise Marr. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A name badge for a young Louise Marr. Although there is no first name on the badge, the photo on the front confirms that it is Louise. The front of the badge has Raytheon MFG Co. and a photo of Louise, and the back has a name, clock no, and dept. number. | ||
| Livermore Falls - Special Despatch to Sunday Telegram. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Livermore Falls - Special Despatch to Sunday Telegram. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: This article features a brief marriage announcement of Mary Marr and Edward Saxby. This also features mentions names like Louise Marr and Andrew McSorely, who were both islanders on Great Cranberry. | ||
| "Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  "Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: "Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." Part 192 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like other stories in this series this one follows the journey of Edward Preble through the Navy. This article talks about a sick Preble following out his orders despite his illness. Preble ended up being too sick by the mission arrived and he was asked to relieved, he ended up being granted leave and bought a house. This article ends by saying "Few in power, from Jefferson on down, realized that the stern Portlander would be the Father of our modern navy. [show more] |
| Dyke - Hamlin L. Dyke. Marr - Wade H. Marr Warranty Deed for the Pleasant View Cemetery. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Dyke - Hamlin L. Dyke. Marr - Wade H. Marr Warranty Deed for the Pleasant View Cemetery. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A warranty deed between Hamlin Dyke and Wade Marr for a parcel of land in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Livermore Falls, Maine. | |
| "Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  "Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: "Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." Part 193 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like the other parts of this series this article tells a story about Edward Preble and his journey with the Navy. This article ends by saying "Preble was precise and these young men were inclined to think of him as a tyrant, but a tyrant who would fight was acceptable to them." |
| "Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  "Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: "Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." Part 188 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like all of the other articles in this series it follows a small tell of Edward Preble. This article talks about the stories that led to Preble becoming a rather cold man. It also shares the story of him getting added to a smaller force of Warships. |