Forty Years Ago in Bath Echoes of Summer Life
A Bath column recalls Harold Oliver’s birthday celebration with a rain riven party for 36 friends en route to Lewiston. Other items note Captain Skillings taking command of the new Mexico steamship, gifts for James Gorman at Bath Iron Works, and local social events, haying reports, ferry service talks, and community notes from Bath in July 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Oliver
Lewiston
Erry
John F. Skillings
Newark
Colon
Mexico
Seval
The
Steamship Alliance
Exico
Five Islands incident and local events in Georgetown area
July 26 1905 report from Squirrel Island outlines weeklong exercises planned for Aug 17. Roy Percy, aboard the iwurna, fell overboard near Five Islands but was rescued by the engineer and mate. Former Mayor Hyde hosted Grace church bay choir at New Meadows camp with transport by electric car and boat. Board of Assessors adjourned after three days of hearings over property valuations. Kennebec Yacht Club begins Commodore Hyde’s cup races Saturday at 2:30, current holder Owen J. Ledyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirrel Island
Roy Percy
Five Islands
Hyde
Grace Church
New Meadow
New Meadows
Kennebec
Roxy
Hyde Camp
New Meadows Inn
Bath News: Parsonage Work, Storms, and Local Happenings
July 27 1905 report covers completion of foundation granite for a Catholic parish house. Portland granite first course expected soon. Notes on local politics, property damage hearings, and former mayors. Weather storm severe with heavy rain and wind. gardens damaged. Lincoln of Bath sports and social events including excursions, yacht trips, and theater plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
North End
Local Storm Destroys Tree Limb Near Tax Collector Home
A tree limb about a foot in diameter broke off during the July 31, 1905 storm and narrowly missed Tax Collector C. H. Greenleaf's house. Twins arrived at Mr. and Mrs. Clarke's home this morning for coon kittens. Morse High School basketball team, led by Ruth Thompson and Madelyn Hunt, returned from a two weeks outing at Popham with chaperones Torrey and Farnham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Clarke
C. H. Greenleaf
Morse High School
Ruth Thompson
Madelyn Hunt
Ethel French
Clara Pierce
Florence Andrews
Marguerite Hennessey
Torrey and
Farnham
Popham
Kiss and Tell staged by Lakewood Players in July performance
Lakewood July 31 Kiss and Tell a popular comedy by F Hugh Herbert directed by Carlton Miles opened to an unusually large audience. The Archer and Pringle feud centers on Corliss Archer a 16 year old girl and Dexter a 17 year old next door youth with a cast including Robert Lynn Katharine Meskill Gene Fuller and Billie Lou Watt. The production highlights six teen setting on the Archer porch and runs through the week with Arsenic and Old Lace to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
Lakewood Players
F. Hugh Herbert
George Abbott
New York
Corliss Archer
Corliss
Dexter
Pringles
Carlton Miles
Boston
Chicago
Kiss and Tell
Billie Lou Watt
Robert Lynn
Katherine Meskill
Gene Fuller
David Garden
Raymond
Matthew Smith
Te Ille
Elaine Ellis
Helen Mayon
George Baehr
Owen Coll
Howard Lenters
Philip Truex
Helen Green
Archer
Post Graduate Jungle Fighting Training Expands Across The Pacific
War Department plans retraining for veterans of Europe to combat Japan. Marines soldiers and fliers will be retrained in the United States China India Burma Ha waii and other theaters to learn brutal Pacific warfare from hand to hand combat to jungle disease and cave rescues. The shift aims to prepare troops for Iwo Jima Okinawa and beyond with a hard edged lesson: the only good Japanese are dead ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stinnett
Washington
War Department
North Africa
Italy
Europe
Japan
China-India-Burma
Hawaii
Mississippi
Pacific
Tarawa
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Local residents mark milestone birthdays in Bowdoinham
Richmond officials note Mae Hagan of Georgetown visited son Thomas Hagan in Bowdoinham. W. E. Whitney and family attended Fred C. Trott's 90th birthday in Westbrook. Henry N. Skelton, Bowdoin native, turned 90 at his son Irving’s home on Kimball Street, after a long farming life on Langdon Road. He belongs to the Methodist church and the Golden Sheaf Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Douglas
Bowdoinham
Mae Hagan
Georgetown
Thomas Hagan
W. E. Whitney
Westbrook
Whitney
Fred C. Trott
Henry N. Skelton
Irving
Kimball Street
Mr. Skelton
Bowdoin
Langdon Road
Alexander Road
Vernon Young
Skelton
Methodist Church
Grange
Probate Notice for Estate of Addison H. Rice
Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc July 16 1945 orders publication of notice for heirs and interested parties to appear August first to object to the will and petition for probate of Addison H. Rice deceased Letters testamentary with no bond to Earl A Rice executor issued per order judge Arthur J. Dunton. Attest John I. Jack Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Addison H. Rice
Earl A Rice
Earl A. Rice
Arthur J. Dunton
Arthur E. Sewall
The
Superior Court
Memories of Longtime Local Leader Emerge in Obituary
The obituary recalls a man who served as master at three times and held roles as secretary for about 15 years and chaplain for 10. He was honored on his anniversary with cards and gifts, visited by his niece Mrs. Percy Marriner and her grandson from Topsham. Also noted are Mrs. Sarah M. Preble, 91, and David Andrews, 87. Refreshments were served on the lawn by Mrs. Skelton with help from Pamela Lamoreau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skelton
Percy Marriner
Topsham
Edwin F. Pratt
Sarah M. Preble
David Andrews
Pamela Lamoreau
Citizens Discuss the Ice Shortage at City Hall
Citizens meet with Mayor Walter C Rogers and Health Officer Chester A McCabe to address an ice shortage endangering the city with only one day of supply. Mechanic Falls holds 600 to 700 tons to purchase within 48 hours. local suppliers like Edward Daly warn current 6 to 9 tons daily is insufficient. Financing and CPA price ceilings are debated as two Bath businessmen consider joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Walter C. Rogers
Chester A. McCabe
McCabe
Mechanic Falls
Edward Daly
Wiscasset
CPA
Bath
Woman With Baby Falls Down Shore Staircase
Mrs. Fred Wilson of Gerald Street, staying at Foster's Point, fell from a shore stairway while carrying a baby. The stair broke, she tumbled down the steps, but the infant was saved by being held up. Nearby priests assisted and Mayo ambulance transported her for care.
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Fred Wilson
Gerald Street
Foster's Point
Frank L. Moriarty
Cars Today and Future Objections to Postwar Cars
A recent article on cars of the future notes design flaws such as difficult tire changes from fender shapes, low seats with poor visibility, small rear windows and weak mirrors, slanted rear glass, parking hindrances from fender design, and tall doors risking hat knocking. It expects many issues to be corrected in postwar models.
Truman Press Conferences Spark Contemporary Washington
Washington report notes Truman’s press conferences deliver rapid, clear statements with multiple stories per session. Critics say spreading big news over several days would aid deadline handling, while supporters praise direct, decisive delivery. Absenteeism in Congress cited as disruptor to legislative flow.
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Washington
Bath women return from Hartleb cottage stay at Popham Beach
The Misses Phyllis Delano June Varney Mildred Wallace Eleanor Davis Annette Godfrey of Bath Gertrude Hanley of Thomaston and Barbara Lait vnen Peabody Mass have returned from a week at the Hartleb cottage at Popham Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Delano
June Varney
Mildred Wallace
Eleanor Davis
Annette Godfrey
Bath
Gertrude Hanley
Thomaston
Barbara Laitvnen
Peabody, Mass
Hartleb
Popham Beach
Probate notices list executors and administrators
Sagadahoc County probate records show William H. Shea of Bath named executor without bond on July 10 1945 and Jane McDonald Shea appointed with bond. Ondrej P Kondascin of Topsham named administrator with will annexed on July 10 1945. Attest 1996.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
William H. Shea
Bath
Jane McDonald Shea
Ondrej P Kondascin
Topsham
John RP
Bickrist
Arthur J. Dunton
Mrs Sylvester Visiting Relatives in Southport
Mrs Frank Sylvester nee Frances Lemont of Kittery is spending two weeks at Southport visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lemont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sylvester
Frances Lemont
Kittery
Southport
Mrs
Frank Lemont
Maine Equity suit seeks clear fee title to Bath property
In Sagadahoc County Bath, Michael R. Connolly sues unknown heirs and other claimants over a 1930 sale to Lester A. Witham. The complaint argues the deed lacked warranty covenants, creates a cloud on title, and requests publication service, a fee simple grant with full covenants, and further relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagaduhoc
Michael R. Connolly
Lynn
Bath
Sagadahoc
State of
Maine
High Street
David Trusent
Trusent
Lester A. Witham
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Edward W. Bridgham
Harold J. Rubin
Sagadahoc County
Registry of Deeds
Lester A
Witham
Essex County
Massachusetts
Michael R. Connelly
David Trufant
Trufant
Stone Wall
George W. Witham
Stella Martin
Ideile Witham
Cumberland Loan and Building Association
Marion C. Witham
Sald
Marion E. Witham
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Beex
Levena L. Broyderick
Probate notices from Sagadahoc County Bath 1945
A Bath probate court in Sagadahoc County set for August hearing on wills and widow’s allowances. Georgie L Donnell and Woolwich and Georgetown estates seek letters testamentary and sale licenses. Final account filed for Rutherford B Parrish and Mabel A Dionne administrator.
Foreclosure Notice on Richmond Lot Mortgage in Sagadahoc
Verlie A. Qwen of Brunswick Maine deeded land in Richmond Sagadahoc to Robeus A. Douglass Bowdoinham. Mortgage dated July 1 1944 recorded in Book 228 Page 481. Breach of condition triggered foreclosure claimed by Robeus A. Douglass dated July 27 1945 at Bowdoinham.
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Verlie A. Qwen
Bruns Wick
Cumberland
Maine
Sagadahoc
Richmond
George M. Curtis
Irving Hodgdon
W. P Carr
8 C Watson
John Easter Ang
Rotherus A. Douglass
Bowdeinham
Rotheus A. Douglas
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Bath Daily Times
James Gorman
Gilmor
Bath Iron Works
Turday
Bureau of Construction d Repair
Gorman
Epworth Ague
Wesley M. E
George W. Oakman
Oston
Noble
Ethel Holt
F. Wagan
Emery Wing
Sumner Brown
S S
Pullman
Richard J.pton
Boston and Rocknd
Montreal
Bath Company
Beacon Street
Chaol
Pophamach
New England Co
Gadahoc Square
Niel Miller
Percy Miller
M. Sparks
George Winchester
Diner
Merrymeeting Park
Seca
Gibsons
Franklin Street
Hildreth
Merrymeeting Bay
Dromore Grange
Dromore
Morse Bros
Oregon
Kelley, Spear Co
F. S. Bowker & Sons
Phippsburg
H. A. Duncan
Ladies’ Aid of People’s Church
Dennett
Frankfort
Board of Assessors
George W. Dean
Sabine
Mr. Dean
Charles E. Hyde
C. P. Weatherbee
Board of Aldermen
James C. Ledyard
Center Street
Charles M. Snow
Mr. Snow
Carrie F
Lester W. Bradstreet
Randolph
California
Bradstreet
W. O. Wagner
Eastman House
Washington and
Center Streets
Maine Central
Bar Harbor
Epicures
Small Point
Charles S. Brown
John F. Berry
Kennebbec Wharf
M. J. Garrity
Jefferson Theatre
Garrity
Cahn & Grant
Jefferson
Old Orchard
Alice McDonald
Jesse W. Lambert
Dan Hart
Kennebec River
Do. M. S. McLellan
Shuberts
Edwin Reed
Andover
Mass
Phippsburg Center
Mr. Reed
Franklin Reed
Houghton
Boothbay
James A. McLellan
S. S. Sewall
W. D. Sewall
James F. Murphy
D. M. Humphrey
Jann O. Shaw
George E. Hughes
Frank L. Sewall
San Francisco
Carl Hessel
Hyde Windlass Co
Holmes
Hessel
A. W. Rafnell l
C. H. Jordan
Kiko
Sae
Hyde Light Guards
Mayor Crosby
Eugene C. Sm&h
Clarence G. Blanchard
Musi Hall
Alice Rich
Edith Rice
Miss Rich
Conservatory
Florida
Miss Rice
Germany
Paris
Charles A. Coombs
Washington Street
Willliam Hartwell
Mosher
Mr. Coombs
Ransom B. Fuller
Knights of Columbus
John McLaughlin
Thomas A. Brennan
Augusta
Felix Ryan
Bangor
James H. Car
Orono
Bassett
Ballou
Brunswick
James and
Jack Hart
Middle Street
Walter J. Noyes
Bay Point
John I. Jack
Litttle
Truman
Jack Sinnett
Sare
Washington News
Roosevelt
White House
Pres
Claude Pepper
Congress
G . Pe
Senate
House
State OF Maine
Ss Superior Court Equity
Michael R. Connolly Ve
Hiram T. Stevens
Hiram T Stevens
Superior Court In Equity
Esther, Brawn
John A Jack Register
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