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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1938

Page

7

Forty Years Ago in Bath News Tidbits and Notes

Fortnightly Bath chronicle dated April 1898 lists visitors from Richmond Boston and Maine University guests, local officials shifts, firefighting and court notices, theatre news, burglaries, shipyard activity, and social events with a bustling town scene, including local politics, militiamen talks, and war era anxieties. The item also notes deaths and marriages, plus civic appointments and upcoming dances.

Local notices and social updates from Brunswick

Mrs Powers born in this city and leaves a son Gilbert. John B. Place, appointed night watch, to report to City Clerk Raymond. Ex policeman William A. Jack becomes Bath Iron Works night watchman. John B. Hyde buys Hayden homestead on Washington St from Frank H. Percy. Percy to move to High St with improvements. D. T. Percy & Sons sell seven bicycles including Speirs special. Milton A. Lloyd, formerly of this city, died in San Francisco last Sunday. A Brunswick elopement ends with the girl’s brother bringing her home. she 15, her partner ten years older. Eighth annual Easter concert and ball at Alameda by Court Sagadahoc Foresters of America, large audience. Patriotically decorated rink, McKinley portrait over stage. Conductor Denham and 14 musicians perform. One hundred couples in grand march led by E. J. Murphy, Nicholas Haubrick, and Miss Annie Leavitt. Intermission supper.

John 8. Place Raymond William A. Jack Bath Iron Works Brunswick Alameda Court Sagadahoc Foresters of America McKinley Denham E. J. Murphy Nicholas Haubrick Annie Leavitt

Pine Cone Troop Girl Scouts Meet at Winter Street

Pine Cone troop, Girl Scouts, held a Monday afternoon meeting at the Winter Street parish house with Mrs. Easton and Mrs. Rubin in charge. Tenderfoot test passed by Phyllis Curran and second class signaling by Virginia Trott. Planned a seven sharp departure for a breakfast hike to Sasanoa Bluffs, needing written parental permission.

Pine Cone Winter Street Glenn H. Easton Harold J. Rubin Phyllis Curran Virginia Trott Easton Sasanoa Bluffs

Ross' Baker Boy Holds Third Place In NH Derby

A Bath owned dog named Rodney Ross' Baker Boy took third place for dogs under two years at the first American derby of New Hampshire field trials held in Hooksett New Hampshire last Wednesday.

Rodney Ross Baker Boy New Hampshire Hooksett N. H

Trustees Accept Matron Resignation at Orphan Asylum

At the Military and Naval Orphan Asylum meeting, Mrs. A Jetson’s resignation as matron was accepted effective May 1. Miss F. E. F. Brown, current assistant matron of the Industrial School at Hiallowel, was chosen as her replacement. A separate city meeting appointed E. F. Barry to a three year term on the board of health, to succeed Charles F. Rideout. George W. Luce named liquor agent. Night policemen confirmed include Peter Gaudreau and others. Thomas F. Reynolds selected for day office.

Board of Aldermen Torrey Jack John Place William H. Parker Reynolds Military and Naval Orphan Asylum A. Jetson FE. F. Brown Hiallowel E. F. Barry Board of Health Charles F. Rideout George W. Luce Peter Gaudreau William A. Merrill Thomas J. Lundrigan Frank W. Card Johns. Place Thomas F. Reynolds

Junior Aid Meeting Omitted Due to Lent at Beacon Street

Regular meeting of the Junior Aid of Beacon Street church was omitted this week because of Lenten services. The aid handled the attendance for Monday night service and a fine congregation attended. Later there was a short business meeting to plan Easter arrangements.

Aid Beacon Street Church

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