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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1934

Page

7

Forty Y ago in Bath items from 1894

A compact review of Bath happenings from July to July 31 1894 notes social visits and local outings. Mentions include Alvert Winslow at Five Islands Masons party McFadden clerk returning from Boston Gowell on duty and various residents traveling to Moosehead Belfast Gardiner and Popham. A whist party at Capt John Lowells and steamer repairs at Bath Iron Works are highlighted.

Bath Iron Works Lowell Bath Boothbay

Blades Expected to Boost Boat Power and Speed

Cast iron blades ground to a knife edge promise reduced resistance and smoother action enabling higher revolutions for the same power. In Shaw's fixtures, Richardson Tigers and Winneganee boys played to a 40 minute tie amid dark conditions with many spectators. The Katahdin's launch window extends to October due to government armor supply delays, with preliminary trials set for September.

Shaw Tigers Richardson Street Winneganee Boys

Births and social notes fill Kennebec river news

The piece notes a birth announced by Amory M L Houghton and celebration by the yacht Juno, visits by Miss Katherine Patten and George Owen, a lawn sociable by Corliss Street church, a new house plan at Washington and Bowery, a Naval Cadet Band rehearsal, Spider club’s 25 foot sail boat plans, a career move for Daniel Dougherty at Swett's drug store, steel ceiling work on Percy's store, and embossed Empire plates used in Bangor.

Daniel T. Dougherty Kidder’s Drug Store Swett’s New Drug Store Centre Washington Streets J. Start Percy Electrical Exchange New York City New City Hall Bangor

Maine Leaders Rally For National Policy Defense

County leaders gathered to discuss leadership and support for New Deal policy while criticizing press control and constitutional reform. Speakers included Senator Hale and Aldrich urging voter engagement, fiscal caution, and a slogan to Save America as public attention remained high.

Maine United States Tugwell Brain Trust Frederick Hale Aldrich Party America

Mrs Martha Campbell Funeral Held In Bath

Funeral services for Mrs Martha Augusta Campbell widow of Asbury R Campbell were held Wednesday at 2 PM at Fred S Curtis funeral home 105 Center St Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated bearers included James Lester Morse William Blaisdell Percy R Low L C Feero Willard Atwood G C Marriner Burial followed at Oak Grove Bath

Martha Augusta Campbell Asbury R. Campbell Phippsburg Fred S. Curtis Center Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street James Lester Morse William Blaisdell Percy R. Low L. C. Feero Willard Atwood G. C. Marriner Oak Grove Bath

Mrs G Clifford Madden and Narice Visit Bath Relatives

Mrs G Clifford Madden and her daughter Narice of Emery street Portland are visiting Mrs Madden’s father in Winthrop. They will travel to Bath on Friday to spend a fortnight with Mr and Mrs Charles T Madden of Mechanic street and other Madden relatives.

Two Injured in State Highway Intersection Crash

A New York woman and her nine year old daughter suffered severe cuts when their vehicle collided with a car driven by Fred W. Brown of Brunswick at the New Meadows road intersection with State highway opposite Stepping Stones Inn. Mrs Bartlett and June were treated at Stepping Stones Inn after two stitches were given to June, as Rev. and Mrs. James E. Bartlett and Brown’s party avoided more serious injuries. State officer Crosby and Patrolman Green investigated the crash.

New York New Meadows Road Stepping Stones Inn Kel Bartlett June Fred W. Brown Brunswick James E. Bartlett Newark Valley N. Y Bartlett Bath Mr. Bartlett J. T. Haugh North Ridge Bar Harbor Sunbeam John P. Crosby Langdon Green

Tax Collections Show Improvement Over Last Year

Real and property tax receipts at the 2 percent July discount totals exceed last year by about $10,000 through July 25, with discounts ending July 31 and August payments accepted. Starting Sept 1 interest at 7 percent accrues on unpaid taxes from July 1. Poll taxes lag behind last year by roughly $300 due to unemployment and ERA hardships.

Rothwell buys Snappy Speed Boat Little Gar Wood runabout

Edmund A. Rothwell of 969 Washington street owns the Little Gar Wood runabout, a solid mahogany 28 foot craft with double planking and an eight cylinder 150 hp Chrysler engine. The boat travels up to 40 mph, carries ten people, and was shipped from Eagles Lake near Port Kent, Maine, arriving in Bath on July 3.

Kennebec Gar Wood Edmund A. Rothwell Washington Street Chrysler Rothwell Bath Eagles Lake Maine Port Kent

Notice to Eating and Lodging Establishments and Libel for Divorce

Notice warns owners of eating lodging and overnight camps to secure licenses from the State Bureau of Health or face action by county attorneys. The second item is a libel for divorce filed in Sagadahoc Maine by Charles W Muise of Bath against Gladys Forbes Muise alleging cruel and abusive treatment and unknown residence, with a decree sought.

State Bureau of Health Superior Court Bath Sagadahoc Maine Charles W. Muise Smithfield Gladys Forbes Muise Newton Massachusetts Dudley State OF Maine Wilton Campbell Sabattus Androscoggin Kate Gibbons Georgetown Needa Hoe Wilton S. Campbell

Rangeley Talk Delights Rotary With Moose Photo Saga

At the Phoenix luncheon the Rangeley trip inspired Albert G. Richards to share photographs of a live bull moose joining a herd near Farmington. He also recounted fishing exploits, including a beaver on a light trout rod. Committees for the new year were announced by President Chester Plant with note of an evening Bath Country Club meeting next week to discuss plans. Rotarian visitor R. Carl Monntser attended from Charleroi. Rev. Wilfred G. Rice returned home after visiting family in Tur ner court and Yonkers.

Rotary Club Phoenix Albert G. Richards Rangeley Farmington Chester Plant Plant Owen Hibbs Winchenbach Furber Page Passmore Jackson Sewall Nichols Snipe Passimore Kennedy Kershner Hill Conti Dougherty Gillies Bridgham Desmond Fuller Low Maney Richards Bath Country Club Worthing R. Carl Monntser Charleroi

Divorce Libel Granted in Bath Maine Case

Emma Elizabeth Luce of Baltimore seeks a divorce from Braxton Luce of Bath Sagadahoc Maine alleging cruel and abusive treatment after their 1925 Alexandria Virginia marriage. The court orders notice by Bath Independent publication and a hearing on the third Tuesday in October 1934.

Charles W. Muise Edward W. Bridgham State OF Main Sagadahoc Ss. Superior Court A.D Gladys Forbes Muise Bath Y. Manser Trbel Superior Court Skgadahoc Maine Emma Elizabeth Luce Baltimore Maryland Alexandria Virginia Braxton Luce State OF Maine Wilton S. Campbell Arthur J. Dunton Glidden Gordon Berry State OF Sagadanc Reda Walter 8 John L. Jack Register Elizabeth E. Hathorne Myra G. Thwing Woolwich Walter Marion P. Erswell Leon L. Spinney John J. Keegan James B. York

Mrs Martha A Campbell Dies at 86 in Phippsburg

Mrs Martha Augusta Campbell 86 widow of Asbury R Campbell died Monday at her Morse road home after long illness. Born in Phippsburg she lived there 66 years. Survived by daughters Mrs William B Perry and Miss Cora Campbell both of Phippsburg, granddaughter Mrs Walter J Pierce of Brooklyn, three brothers James E Perry Lester A Perry Walter C Perry, and two sisters Mrs John D Rogers and Mrs Charles A Coombs.

Martha Augusta Campbell Asbury R. Campbell Morse Road Phippsburg William Alden Perry Margaret Clifford Perry William B. Perry Cora Campbell Walter J. Pierce Brooklyn N. Y James E. Perry

Thousands See Dewey Launch At Spectacular Overnight Event

Thousands gathered to view the Dewey launch with crowds and smaller boats adding lively motion. Irving Brown of Portsmouth Virginia and his wife visited Mrs. Melvin Ferris on Park Street to be with Brown's ill mother, Mrs. Irene Brown, while Brown works as a draftsman at Norfolk Navy Yard.

Irving Brown Portsmouth Mr. Brown Melvin Ferris Ferris Park Street Brown Norfolk Navy Yard

Lewiston Woman Olivette Sherburne Dies After Illness

Mrs. Olivette M. Sherburne 59 native of Bath died Tuesday at C M G hospital Lewiston after illness. She lived at 122 Campus Ave Lewiston and was active in local groups including Mr David Sisterhood Dames of Harriet Turner Pray Tent D A R and Daughters of Pocahontas. Born Oct 14 1875 in Bath she spent most of life in Lewiston. Survived by Bath relatives. Funeral held at Teague and Stevens Lewiston Thursday at 2 with interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

Olivette M. Sherburne Bath C.M.G. Hospital Sherburne Campus Avenue Lewiston Lewiston Lodge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times Mrs Alvert Winslow Lewis Berry Masons R. P. McFadden Anderson’s Drug Store Boston Wilbur ‘G. Gahill Moosehead Lake George W. Gowell Ferry Boat Union Charles A. Harriman Belfast Swett’s Drug Store John H. Raymond Raymond's Court Grace Church Squirrel Island Bee le Roy Brothers Congress Athletics Forest Glen Harry Newall P. T. Barnum the Glen Postoffice McMahan's Island McMahan's Frances Morse W. G. Webber Popham Mr. Gushee the Phoenix Gardiner J. F. Barker Miss White Sadie Watson Miss Alice Morse Newry Miss Ladd Roscoe Drummond Rufus Drummond New Bedford Mr. Birlingham J. C. Higgins Cambridge Annie John Lowell High Street Jessie and Nancy Lowell Marion Chapin Gertrude Robbins Charlestown Mass Laura B. Palmer Miss Robbins Dr. Snipe Elmer Hayes Marine Railway William T. Harding Swanton & Jameson’s Bethel Boothbay System Patten Acadia Barbara Coury Thomas Quinn Reva John O’brien J. W. Lash Oak Point Edward Magoun Savage’s Centre Street Magoun Front Street Islander Islands William Carrie Moses Addie Loring Forest City Henrietta Campbell Iss Carrie Page William Thompson Portland Cushing's Island Arthur Hyde Murray Bay Canada Colonel Frank Hawthorne White Mountains Captain Johns A. W. Drew Newport Robert Lord Wrn Ca George McFadden Donnell's Washington Snow Boston Custom House Stone Fort Eleanor Charlotte Hartwell Gertrude Bean Kelley & Spear’s Joseph White West Bath New England Co S. H. Conley Fred Klippell Charles Whitten Lynn Birchwood Messrs Charles Hooper Johnson Rideout Charles Watson B. F. Foote Cox’s Head Thompson Bros. Harms Forepaugh’s Circus Cowan's Field Washington and Winship Streets Parker Hooper Thorn’s Head Crosby Walter B. Ramsay Montreal Y. M. C.A Co. G. Blanchard Swett George H. Shaw Carleton, McDonough and Knowlton Carnegie Fam Mr. Knowlton Katherine Patten Cushings Island Annie Knight George Owen Chicago David Owen the Times Amory McL. Houghton John Houghton Juno Ladies Aid Corliss Street M. W. Sewall Washington and Bowery Streets Naval Cadet Band Spider Club Mrs. Campbell L. F.” Atwood Snappy Speed Boat Fred H. Thompson Wilfred G. Rice Humboldt Park Carleton L. Rice Turner Court Rice Yonkers Betty Rice Thomas Gross Ethel Gross Blanche Smith Sydney Smith James A. Broom Middle Street Harry Manser Bertha K. Scott Stearns W. Scott Andrews Rd Bernice Oliver Lincoln St Bath, Maine Grace A. Mitchell Newtonville, Mass Bertha K, Scott Alden G. Smith Ofadahoc Worcester Commonwealth of Massachusetts Lina G. Sewall Katherine F. Berry Helen Berry Holton Brockton Lida P. Swazey Bucksport Fred Breen West Somerville Oak Grove Cemetery Marion P. Eiswell Cumberland County Addie Frances Purington Miles 8 Purington Miles Marion P, Erswell Brunswick, Maine Marion P. Brswell County of Cumberland Allan Ear Pio M. Heald Phippeburg Walter 8S. Glidden Ethel A Burns Flora A. Bowle Ethel M. Burns Hel White Ethelyn M. Marston Auburn Adahoc Selina A. Trott Edward F. Johnson Elden P. Munsey Wiscasset Warren M. Coffin Ron L. Jack Hazel Frederick Dillon Richmond Patrick M. Dillon Sreotros Nereuy J. Edward Drake Sete Eleanor D. Drake Ot Sagadahoc Yini Martha A. Campbell Asbury R. Cam Dewey Page One MHS Olivette M. Sherburne Lewiston Hospital
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