Bath ship burned off Cape Horn in thick snowstorm
The American ship Japan built at Bath Maine in 1868 and owned by Geo F Patten burned while sailing from Liverpool to New York with coal and general cargo. Fire discovered August 22 1870 deep in the hold among coal. Captain Emmons and crew rescued by the British brig Matchless after a hazardous transfer in heavy seas.
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BATH
Cape Horn
Japan
George P. Patten
Seward P Emmons
Georgeioen
Boxton
San Francisco
Cap
Dawes
Matchiex
Emmon
Dave Bacre
Cd Master
Maruer
Lawes
Bester
Maine
Geo. F. Patten
Liverpool
Tins
Matchless
Valparaiso
West Bath Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting
West Bath Farm Bureau met all day Thursday at West Bath Grange Hall with 11 present including visitors Mrs William Davis and Ms Errold Quint. Mrs John H Bryant led cooking demonstrations and dinner. menu featured meat and vegetable stew tomato aspic salad shredded cabbage rust cake and coffee. Next meeting set for April 15 in Bath at Mrs Harris Readick home with topic Nothing Accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Walliam
Coombs
Earle
Lirmond
Sidelinger
Ellery E. Whittemore
Blue birds arrive at Park Street home
The article notes blue birds arriving and one perched atop a snow fort at the home of Mr and Mrs Aubrey Steen on Park Street. A field behind Park Street houses attracts many birds with song sparrows robins juncoes and trackles already making appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauty
Aubrey Steen
Park Street
Doughty Family Returns From Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Donald Doughty of the Britton apartments Portland returned Monday after spending the weekend with Mrs Doughtys sister Mrs James T Gardenier on Upper High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Doughty
Britton Apartments
Portland
Local Social Notes from Wollaston and Bath Community
Residents and visitors from Wollaston Mass and Bath Maine are noted in social items. Highlights include Mr and Mrs John Malcolm of Wollaston enjoying a short visit at Summers home, Ralph Pre Jr ill with influenza, Miss Cora Campbell opening her home on Blaisdell road, Capt and Mrs William Perry spending summer at the Campbell farm, and Mrs Bertha Nickerson returning from Bath. Also mentioned are various calls, travels, births, illnesses, and community events across Bath and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Malcolm
Wollaston
J. Ramilton McCourt
Chebeague Island
Ralph Pre. Jr
Smail Point Road
Maurice Grand Black
Brown
Ernest Gibley
Gertrude
Melrose
Cora Campbell
Blaisdell Road
William B. Perry
Howard Atwood
Bath
Bertha Nickerson
Piteh Pim Hill
Peres Baiey
Woolwich
Howard Bowker
Donald Hart
George C Beal
Portland
Frank Higein
Princes
Willie
Howard
Bowker
Ray Campbell
Harveys Henderson
Georgee C. Beals
Charles Hughes
Biddeford
Martha Beals
Lester
Dromore Grange
Sagadahce Pomona
Progressive Grange
Richmond
Elfreda Perkins
A. Owen
Annie Malcolm
Howard H Barter
Celina Desjardins
Edward Kennes
Hubern T McCarty
Ralph Kenney
Abe Nathan to Top Friday's Fight Card
Abe Nathan Portland fighter, noted for a second round knockout of Benny Lizotte, returns to Arcade arena Friday. Gab Poulin joins Nathan as a top welter, with local bouts featuring Jackie Davis, Eddie Burke, Williams, Dave White, Lou Cooper, and Farmer Brown, plus Young Gorham and Percy King in four rounders.
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Abe Nathan
Portland
Fied
Benny Lizotte
Waterville
Agai
Arcade Arena
Poulin
Mihalos
Pine Tree
New England
Andy Callahan
Jackie Davis
Eddie Burke
Williams
Burke
Forest City
Dave White
Harpswell
Kid Williams
CCC
Alfred
Lou Cooper
Woolwich
Nelson Westbrook
Alfred CCC
Young Gorham
Farmer” Brown
Percy King
Hwh
Kid Arnold
King
Ayer Family Guests Visit Gardiner Relatives
Mr. and Mrs William Ayer with their son and daughter-in-law Brenton Ayer visited Mr. and Mrs Walter Ayer in Gardiner on Sunday, relatives formerly from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William “Ayer
Brenton Ayer
Winship Street
Walter Ayer
Gardiner
City
Item of Century Ago in Bath and City Hall Funds
A Bath resident recalls 1827 Bath town surplus allocations for alms house and ferry, and reports debate over using funds for a City Hall and Alms House. She cites local officials and residents including Mrs Charles N S Delano and Charles H Greenleaf, noting shifts in how the surplus was divided and spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bimstreet Topsham
Maine
the Independent
Lam
Ollon
Crwzem
Bazadato Ferry Company
Breens Bridge
Charles NS Delano
North Street
Hitler
Charles H Greenleaf
Washington Street
United Statn
Congress Shirt Co Seeks Additional Factory Space
The Congress Shirt Company reports a $20,000 rent increase from a new city addition and now faces storage shortages. Managers say expansion would add 20 to 25 jobs and lift annual payroll beyond $100,000. A municipal committee met Wednesday to discuss an extra story and rear additions to the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Pas Rel
Congren Shirt Co
Thy
Arthur Ho Price
Suilliwist
Municipal Committee On
Ievenrth
Application Filed To Operate Buses In Bath Lisbon Falls
Charl B Doyle has filed with the Public Utilities Commission for permission to run bus service between Bath and Lisbon Falls replacing trolley service set to discontinue May 15. Hearing on April 15 in Augusta. Doyle plans two main buses and a suburban bus with 20 and 12 seats respectively. The Osceov y in Kennebec Railway Co. will not continue Bath service or Bus substitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charl B. Doyle
Brunswick Road
Public Utilities Commission
Bath
Lisbon Falls
The
Commission
Augusta
Harold P. Smail
Doyle
Lisbon
An@oscovyin & Kennebec Railway Co
Waterfowl Nesting Report at Campbell's Pond
A Medomak Audubon Nature Camp visitor notes Campbell's Pond hosting nesting black ducks, slate colored long legged birds, tan meadow birds, and twelve more black ducks after ice left. A flock of wild geese passed overhead, greeting the pond residents in a brief, picturesque scene.
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Medomak
Campbell's Pond
Popham Beach Residents and Visitors Noted in Local Roundup
A crowded Popham Beach area snippet lists Capt Milliard Urquehart keeping Sexuin Island Light on vacation with family, Bath visitors Mrs Nina Larrzb and Capt Holbrook, and many locals including Miss Frances Shauuhiwamy and a group from Bath visiting Brunswick and Lebo. The item notes Seaman Drake’s return to duty after a ten day family vacation and mentions a Bermuda trip by Drang Mrs. Hii with other medical professionals.
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Milliard Urquehart
Sexuin Island
Tfe
Urquehart
Jonesport
Pauline Meron
Wiessurr Thayer
Ralph
Lise
Palix Baturdas
Morong
Popham
Lewellyn J Olive
Bath
Nina Larrzb
Holbrook
Merrimac River
Swm
Waiter Spray
Eva Dobbin
Afernoon
Shirley Morons
Som Boy
Lebo Pal
Fane M Coolidge
Georgrtore
Seaman Drake Bunday
Frances Shauuhiwamy
Cam Eugene Ong
Popham Light
Owes
Boothbay
Fransluke
Rober
Pathim Wednendiay
Marguerite Mitsuls
Walter Sprague
Eporucue
Barbare
Yarmouth Avudens
Clarence Pernins
Norman Ash Stank
Virginia
Franciis
Peti
Ben Bowie
Linon
Napolem Feces
Pom Island
Ord
Fickett
Helena Bowe
Spraceville
Ariene Perkinna
Clarence Perkins
Mideion
Hamilton
Bermuda
Nspital
Weterbury
Hill
Naugatuck
Norman Marsh
Isle of Shoals
White Head
Marsi
Stephen Etnier
Gilbert’s Head
Lone Island
Wilbon
M D of
Brunswick
Fleanor Lowell
Perley Chandler
Ernest Oliver
Auxiliary Decides to Close Season at YMC A Meeting
At a YMCA Auxiliary meeting on Monday afternoon the group voted to end the season now rather than in May and deferred officer elections until fall. Current officers will serve until then, and meetings resume the first Monday in October. Since last October the Auxiliary has donated 25 to the Y for relief, held a card party, renewed subscriptions, and purchased aluminum pitchers for the kitchen. The slate includes Irving Charnes president Alice F Johnson vice president Reinald Stacy secretary and Ernest Freeman treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMC
Irving Charnes
Alice F. Johnson
Mire Reinald Stacy
Ernest
Freemen m Easures
Chief Engineer Dies After Fire Tragedy
Obscure details show the chief engineer died Thursday amid a major blaze that damaged a Texas yard. The incident involved the city council and fire department, with other officials and relatives named in a fragmented report. Sophia G Wright of Los Angeles is noted among incoming cards.
High Tribute Paid Memory of Baths Late Fire Chief
Readable remnants honor Bath memory of Chief Parks of the Bath Fire Department. Service at Bantim church and Oak Grove cemetery followed by a funeral procession. Foreman Filmer W Roger and others served as bearers. city officials and firemen attended. Local tribute praises his prudent leadership and concern for property owners and crew safety. The Bath Daily Times notice quotes Gratz Jackson on his legacy.
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Baths
Chit Charlies E Pzrxs
Board of Fire Engineers
Vilewhey
Midale
Wolstenholme
Bantim
Res Tames
Maney
St Marys
Water Street
Bar
Ciel
Middle Street
Corteus
Oak Grove
Parks
Beott Morne
Richard Frat
Board of Fire Engines
Filmer W Roger
Miyyvir
Envir
Aldaman Wiliam O Robhon
Cuounes
Jinan Prank Ho Turner
Bath Daily Times
Jose
America
Fire Department of
Bath
Leeman Dow of Woolwich Wed in Easter Ceremony
Leeman Dow Williman Lolemen and Mrs Sadi e Dew of Woolwich wed by Rev Rand Jr at the Day Ferry parsonage at Easter service. They traveled to Rockland for a view then returned to Woolwich to adopt the name Clarence D Chamberlin, famed aviator, and his bride Louise Ashby who flew with him from Miami to Washington, DC.
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Willim Lolemen
Sadie Dew
Woolwich
Willard J Rand Jr
Rockland
Leeman
Sor Harod
Clarence D Chamberlin
Augusta State
Maine
Louise Ashby
Miami
Washington, DC
Squaw Club Weekly Meeting At Mrs Parker Rogers Home
The weekly Squaw club gathering will be held Thursday evening at Mrs Parker O Rogers home. Attendees include Mrs Horn, Mr Merion Olver, and daughter Carchase who recently visited Mr and Mrs Harris Oliver in Bath.
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Squaw Club
Parker O Rogers
Horn
Merion Olver
Carchase
Harris Oliver
Bath
Good Fellowship Dinner Set for April 23
An April 23 Good Fellowship Dinner is announced in Masonic hall with Republican party figures and local dignitaries listed as speakers. The event, sponsored by the Republican committee, aims to bring together prominent residents for a social and fundraising gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Crood Fellowship
Masonic Hell
Barrow
Cnet
Morse Seniors To Stage Tom Sawyer Play In Bath
Miss MaAones Fahey of the Moryn high school faculty and coach of The Adventure announce rehearsals for the Tom Sawyer play. After the success of Crashing Society the Morse seniors expect Bath audiences will enjoy the new production. The performance is Friday evening April 16 in the high school auditorium with a Thursday matinee for city grade school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaAones Fahey
Moryn
Bath
Trial of Aquidneck Set for Next Tuesday
The Aquidneck ferry boat, originally the Beth Tron Works Corp. vessel, damaged by a 15000 blow and set for dock trials after repairs, has its official trial announced for next Tuesday over the Rockland course. The ship, rebuilt in Fen 13, left South Portland for key repairs and returned to the city before resumed work at the plant. Mrs Emma Hackel has registered at the Beekman Tower in New York with plans to pass several weeks.
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Aquidneck
Beth Tron Works Corp
Fen
South Portland
Rockland Cours
Emma Hackel
Beekman Tower
Mitchel Place
New York
Tuna Season Forecast Sparks Gulf of Maine Hopes
Veteran fishermen predict 1937 will be a record tuna year in the Gulf of Maine due to an early appearance off the Maine coast. A school of 50 to 60 fish was sighted March 22 near Portland, with runs extending into October as boats ramp up for the season. Large specimens exceed 1,000 pounds, and areas like York Harbor to Boothbay report thick tuna schools typical of the summer run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Maine
Maine
Portland
Una
York Haroor
Biddeford Pool
Sa Porn
Sebasco
Casco Bay
Boothbay
Miss Shellenbarger Shower Honors Approaching Marriage
Agnes Catherine Shellenbarger received kitchen ware including Pyrex at a party hosted by Mrs John Besaw on 1177 High street. Guests included Mrs Boynton and Thelma Dearing with details of her Morse High School honor student background and her fiancé Mr Upham’s MIT degree and Bath Iron Works position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peacus Upham
Agnes Catherine Shellenbarger
John Besaw
High Street
M Shellenbarger
Besaw
Boynton
Thelma W. Dearing
Margaret S. Gordon
Robert
Morse High School
Miss Shellenbarger
Bird . Shellenbarger
Floral Street
Upham
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Weston
Mass
Lynn
General Electric Co
Bath Iron Works Corp
Government
Lilian Upham
Court Street
Tasbon
Boston
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West Bath Farm Bureau
Harry Lester
Ida
Providence
R. J
Howard MacDonald
Blaisdell Farm
Harry Blaisdell
Gertrude Blaisdell
Wolflaston
J. Errold Elrot
Gaby Poulin
United States Treasury
Congress Shirt CO
Charles B. Doyle
Utilities Commission
Campbell’s Pond
Popham Beach
Auxiliary
Alain
Tural
Texas Yard
Kelles Spea, Co
Frye
Iy Pws
Charles Parks, Jr
Wibaon F. Park
Bot
Am Thiel
Caty
Moree Lagh
Am Aler
Itrolmus
Sophia G Wrieht
Los Angeles
Calif
Citt
Palm Canyon
Palm Springs
Gratz Jackson
Charue
Wu Hood
Cove
Leeman-Dow
O.P. City Committee
Maconic Hall
MORSE
TOM Sawyer
Walter Eugene Upham
Bowdoinham
En Otay Road
Henry Ford
Portland Cement Association
Madison Ave
New York, N.Y
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