Forty years ago in Bath Bathed in 1884 town notes and society items
The Alamedas decline an exhibition game with Biddefords in Gardiner. T. E. Conley leaves for a three month course at Eastman Business College. A card party at James Plummer’s on High street. I. McKendrew and James Madden return from Boston. Logs drifted down river and will soon stop. The Arthur C. Wade is moved to Portland. Alameda polo suits arrive from Oliver & Ditson costing 60.20. J. C. Wiggins displays Harold Tr. Bibber views in his studio. Mrs. Henry W. Field suffers a fall injuring both ankles. Whippsburg’s Charles V. Minott returns from New York and Boston. Larrabee travels to Brooklyn for C. W. Morse’s wedding to Miss Hussey.
Local Notices Include Games and Regatta Planned
April 10 1884 items note Frank Reynolls return from New York trip N Sewall of Yale visiting Gardiner hosts Alamedas and Tewistons play tomorrow night new uniforms seen. Bath High School Cadets to Cadet Ball Rockland next Tuesday Bath Rowing Club to hold first annual regatta Decoration Day on Kennebec with single double and four oared shells races McKay and Caughlin expected to compete for top honors spectators promised a good day of sport
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamedas
Tewistons
Gardiner
Lincoln
Bath High School
Rockland
Path
Bath Rowing Club
John Patten
Gas Works
Kennebec
McKay
Caughlin
Newark
N. J
Fire alarm at City Hall as residence fire breaks out
At 10 20 last night the City hall bell sounded an alarm of fire after a call to the central office. Flames issued from Capt Delano s residence corner of North and Washington as neighbors helped move valuables to safety before water was applied. The blaze likely started from a gas pipe near the furnace and caused considerable damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
North End
Northe Street
Alameda
Washington Street
North and
Washington
Capt. Delano
North
Middle Streets
Alamedas Host Polo Night Exposition and Banquet
On April 12 1884 the Alamedas receive the Saco polo team with cadet band then move to Sagadahock House for tea and an exhibition rink game. A banquet of flowers awaits the visitors and Mayor Nichols will preside at the Sagadahock House event attended by about 500 citizens. J O Patten remains in Washington during vacation. Damage to Capt Delano house from fire and water runs 1500 to 2000 dollars. Lewiston commandery Knights Templars involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamedas
Sacopolo
Sagada Shock House
Sagadahock House
Nichols
Capt. Delano
Local News And Notes From Lowell On April 14 1884
Collector Wakefield and wife visit Lowell while Kimball returns from Mexico. Minott returns from New York and Boston. Wages cut at two Winneganee sawmills spark discontent among experienced mill men. Minnie Parington visits Miss Thatch Miery in Bath. Bath Light Infantry prepares for May 10 ball with five member committee to secure colors. Moulton’s machine shop nears completion on Delhi Collins and works on Stelhie Marion Wavenock and tug Seguin. Knickerbocker boiler project advances amid anticipated boiler work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ato Moulton
Delhi Collins
Wavenock
Seguin
Trobsen
Knickerbocker
Village News Pulse April 15 1884 Report
The page notes illnesses and deaths among locals with John Stevens returning after a month long illness. Capt Woodward remains ill with pneumonia while S T Woodward and H W Stinson are mentioned in health and travel notes. A high school staff change includes J O Lincoln starting as Latin Greek instructor and J J Milliston leaving for Rockland. A fire destroys a barn in Woolwich with 15 to 20 tons of hay. sparks from a westbound train blamed. An oxen team incident on Center street causes a driver to be dragged briefly. Harold M Sewall speaks at a Democratic club dinner in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goss & Sawyer
Woolwich
Marines urged to study at Washington institute
Maj. John A. Lejeune, commandant, urges all Marines to study at the Marine Corps Institute in Washington. Enrollment exceeds 7,000 active students and diplomas have been awarded to over 1,000 Marines. Training covers many subjects via correspondence and enrollment is voluntary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Lejeune
U. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Institute
Washington
Gen. Lejeune
Onantico
Marine Corps
Red Cross Executive Meeting Pledges Junior Plans
Mrs S S Mullin presided over the Red Cross executive committee meeting Monday afternoon. Routine business was handled and Dorothy Conley and Florence Chellis reported on Junior Red Cross plans for the eight grades. Mrs Arthur Crockett was named a delegate to the New England Division Spring conference in Boston May 8 and 9. Arline Smith from Lewiston is visiting her mother. Mrs Kate Smith is convalescing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Mullin
Red Cross
Dorothy Conley
Florence Chellis
Arthur Crockett
New England
Boston
Time Element of Study in High Schools Examined
Supt Clinton Dy Wilson summarizes a University of Wisconsin report on high school study time. The study analyzes 258 282 judgments across the U S, notes errors in student estimates, and presents interval-based results by school size region and subj ect with findings that school size affects time spent little and regional differences exist particularly in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Dy. Wilson
Morse Mentor
University of Wisconsin
U.S
United States
New England
Middle Atlantic
Central West
Southwest
Northwest
Rockies
South
Pacific Coast
Visit to Azores Pleasing Discovery of Flores on Arrival
The voyage continues from Boston Light with smooth sailing for the crew and passengers. On the fifth day out, travelers gathered on deck near the rails and cheered the sight of land, Flores marking the westernmost point seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Helmsmen
Flores
Maine Guardians Seek Sale of Woolwich Real Estate
Rossa A Brookings guardian for Ethel and Marion Brookings asks probate court for license to sell two parcels in Woolwich. The first lot includes undivided 4 percent of certain land with rights of way by Maine Central Railroad and State Road excepted. The second is a wood lot known as the Smith Lot bounded by state road and neighboring lands. Proceeds would benefit the minors. sale may be public or private. Notice to interested parties ordered for May 13, 1924 in Bath Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagarene
Rossa
Brookines
Ethel BR. Brookings
Marion W. Brookins
Woolwich
Meade
Winshin Lille
Mary Dodee
Tittle
Ppl Smith
Maine Central Railroad
Necuts
Soradahee Ferry
State Road
Rossa A. Brookings
Xfame Sagadatioc
Bath
Said
Beth
Maine
Sagadlahar
Ada M. Ball
Rath
Ada Mc Fraser
William Warren Ball
Ball
Adam
Sagadahoc
Syedahoc
A. W
Lena Pottle
Snaendahoc
Apeth
Seniors Rehearsing for Class Play Pays to Advertise
The Senior class stage adaptation Pays to Advertise directed by Miss Preenan will be performed at the Columbia Theatre on April 25. The 72A class touts this production as a standout, with a cast drawn from stars of other plays and featuring Mary Grayson Carrie Shaw Charles Small Rodney Martin John Hayes Carl Pinson Cecile V prevent et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snappy
Miss Preenan
Columbia
Eliiss
Mary Grayson
Carrie Shaw
Cas Netl
Chris Et
Charles Small
Rodney Miartin
John Hayes
Sates
Pele Carl Pinson
Countesse de Bonureen
Cecile Veneuns
Gwynne Dresser Pinhos
David Brown
Mary O'Brien
Donald Mee Eer Neyo
Beron Spinnes
William Smith
Kenneth Sheldon
Legion Auxiliary Holds All Day Session at Legion Hall
The Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall for an all day session with a noon fish chowder hosted by Crosby. Mrs Morse chaired, Miss Thompson presided, and entertainment by Mrs Leda Cosiain and Miss Lewin followed business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf Smith Poost
American Legion
Legion France von Aperth
Fen
Crosby
Benelines
Mars
Leaniee Ds. Morse
Jennie Thompson
Leda Cosiain
Cliadys Ihroughoon
Ul. Warnes McClove
Ceylon Tea Exports and Leading Importers in 1928
Exports of black and green tea from Ceylon in 1928 reached ISR.SOLO2S pounds with Wee Mie exports about 6 million pounds below the ten year average. The United Kingdom was the leading buyer at 121 010 832 pounds, followed by the United States with 4 takine IASG 508 pounds, reflecting a rise over prior imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
United Kingdom
United States
Largest clock order sent to Seth Thomas for Jersey City plant
An order for the world’s largest clock has been placed with Seth Thomas Clock Co. It will install a dial fifty feet across on the Colgate factory building in Jersey City. The minute hand will be 27 feet 6 inches and the hour hand 20 feet long, with a total weight of about a ton, visible from the New York shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Thomas Clock Co
Colgate
Jerseys City
Persey
New York City
Othe Leur
New York
Record Canadian steel output and Sagadahoc probate notices
The 1925 Canadian steel output totaled 4,700 gross tons with August the peak month at 105,066 tons. December production fell to 41,248 tons. Sagadahoc probate notices record several estate actions including appointments of executors and guardians, name change requests, and final accounts.
Morse High Girls Excel In Spring Outdoor Contest
Morse High girls finish with several players scoring as Ward tops with a high point total. Puixter and Choate contribute multiple goals while Wiarre and Perkins provide steady scoring efforts. The team secures a strong showing in the spring outdoor game and builds toward future matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Miss Ward
TD Basekts
Miss Choate
Shor
Cen
Ad MS Wiarre
Austria's 1923 Trade Decline in Key Commodities
The Nmstris foreign trade statement shows Austria's 1923 imports of finished manufactures like oils fell by about 1000 crowns, while export of Austrian finished manufactures dropped by roughly 2000 crowns. Decreases in goods such as groceries and perishables are noted, with overall trade activity subdued compared to prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nmstris
TMS
Pourthy
Togo
Railway for Iceland An Icelandic line survey contract
An official of the Norwegian State Railways signed a contract with the Government of Iceland to survey and plan a 65 kilometer railway linking the main agricultural region with the coast. The route is expected to be in snow and the presence of abundant waterfalls may allow future hydroelectric energy use along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwegian State Railways
Iceland
Creditors Hearing Notice From Willisand T Pid Terea
A garbled creditors hearing notice directs creditors to file proofs of claim by a specified date at a meeting. The document mentions Willisand T Pid and a planned proceeding at a referenced location with a timetable for proof submission.
Marriage of Midgar AL Warren and Mars Sylvia Barnes
Sylvia Barnes of Georgerowh married Midgar AL Warren of Georgerowh on a Saturday night at the pars del Gavorgerowh Center officiated by Rev Wo P Tawa. Warren is described as a skilled carpenter and the couple will reside at the groom's home in Georgebow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Warren
Mars
Sylvia Barnes
Georgerowh
Wo P Tawa
Pars del Gavorgerowh
Mr. Warren
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Bath Times
Biddefords
T. E. Conley
G. W. Tice’s
Eastman Business College
Poughkeepsie
Aoe
James Plummer
High Street
I. McKendrew
James Madden
Goss Tron Works
Alameda Polo Lab
Oliver & Ditson
J.C. Wiggins
Dtory
Harold
Tr. Bibber
Traynor
Dunlap Commandery
He aoarEs
Henry W. Field
Charles V. Minott, Esq
Whippsburg
Doston
B. W. Morse
George Moulton
M. Moulton
B. O W. Thinthorne Pel
Larrabee
Brooklyn
N. Y
C. W. Morse
Miss Hussey
Frank Reynolls
N. Sewall
Yale College
Dory Harold T. Tibber
Rockport
Mass
Capt. Traynor
Dory
Harold T. Bibber
Gloucester
Nay
Knights of Pythias
George Oliver
J. O. Patten
Lewiston Commandery
Knights Tem
Wakefield
Lowell, Mass
Lol. Kimball
Mexico
Mr. Kimball
Re To
Phippsburg
Win- Heganee
Minnie V Parington
Parker's Hlend
Thatche Miery
South Bene
Pridsy
Bath Light Infantry
D. P. Pembroke
John () Stevens
S. T. Woodward
H. W. Stinson
Nequisset
J. O. Lincoln
J. J. Milliston
Rockhind
Stack
Center Street
Harold M. Sewall
Trarvard Law School
Democratic Club
URGFS
Arline Smith
Lewiston
Kate Smith
Wilson
Neue Chiseaiy
Tlome Economics
Saci
Azores
Monhegan
Islind
Portugal
Santa Cruz
Principa
Mt. Pico
Bpico Island
Athintic
Tsoq
Ponta Delgada Conmole
St. Michaels
Capitel
America
Betanien Gardens
St. Joseph's
Teuwn
G. A. Lang
Washington, D.C
State Department
Madeira
Gibraltar
Algiers
W. T. Boyd
Georgetown Center
Path Ministerial Association
Country Church
James S. Lowell
Atte William FE. Dunham
Register
Legion Auxiliary
Canadian Iron and Steel
Leslie A. Fowles
Massachusetts
Charles R. Brown
Wollaston
Haverhill
William J. Baker
Thames I
Calais
Sacalehoe
William Shepperd
Sagadshee
Baker
Thomas WP
William FL Dunham
Heriven
Charis C. Taw
Sigedahoc
Filen T. Shaw
Charles C. Low
Trevet
William P. Duntlam
AMO
William F. Dunham
Walter E. Reid
Georgetown
Clare M. Reid
Walter M. Reid
NEW Indian Blast Furnaces
Tata Iron and Steel Company
Jafshedone
India
Wesley E. Shaw
Portland
Sagatahoc
Etea Edgar W. Bailey
Carl Carlton
Woolowich
Ath Independent
Caroline FP. Baker
Wendell P. Baker
Paul County
Attes Wwill
F. Dee Register
Ee Gee
Hell
ACI
AGS
Helen G. Morton
Walter A. Barker
William F. Duntam
Mason M. Lemont
Katherine M. Leach
Margaret H. Loach
State OF
Wedahcare
Neweadl
Gearon
Thal
Verhorean
Sagienikae
Meare
Beacon Street
Soundwest
Tie de Lyons
W. Tiewand
Sal
Sant Real Petite
Wiscasset
AIM
James S. Loweet
Attech
William FL
Dunstam
Sagadatioc
Sagedahoe
Grace FE. Clark
Lucy A. Jameson
Newt
Atte Willeam F. Dunham
Ayo
Norwich Union Firs Ltd
Norwich. Eng
DEC
INS. Society
Land Blan Se S
D. M. Humphreys & Co
MORSE/HIGH
Lisbon
Porthina
Westhront
Austria
Ogdensburg
N.Y
Sis Theonimister
Otis Thewly Ghediers
Pam
Willisand T. Pid Tetera Ca Hankerinptey
Oof
Tiner
Dore
Riehaneml
Oejuelborted Tecakipe
Norik
Beth Ap
Be Ati
Tristee
Liege
Warren-Barnes
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