Building Boom Sparks Bath Growth in 1909
Forty years ago Bath faces a spring of construction with the Bath National Bank block enlargement and Bath Savings Institution expansion on Front Street. A large concrete garage for Harry Washburn rises on Commercial Street, and Bath Auto & Gas Engine Co. plans to take more of the block near Arch and Commercial with a new entrance. Several new houses are planned, including a concrete bungalow at the North End. The Times notes Lincoln stamps commemorating the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth and mentions gifts to Bath City hospital from Captain James Morse and Mrs Rideout. Local activity includes a shift to engine horses for snow plowing, a parlor stove accident injuring Letter Carrier Harvey Erskine, and post ponement of The Tourist and the Maid at the Alameda Theatre. A new campaign cartoon by W. H. Small appears in Wat son’s window, and social notes cover Miss Mae Hayes of Boston visiting Bath. Commodore E W Larrabee appoints fleet captain Sewall W Percy and H H Bonnemont as House committee chair, with town residents visiting relatives in York and Oak streets. Capt J L Coombs returns to Norfolk to rejoin the Frontenac.
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Bath
Bath National Bank
Bath Savings Institution
Front Street
Commercial
Harry Washburn
Bath Auto & Gas Engine Co
Ice rescue near Gut skates by eager onlookers
February 17 1909 reports a boy named Rice skated across a channel at the Gut Woolwich when the ice broke. He plunged into water but surfaced on the stronger edge and crawled to safety. He received a ducking and fright but escaped serious harm.
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Woolwich
Rice
Bath Masons seek 99 members to fund temple project
On February 18 1909 The Times reports Bath Masonic building committee received a $1000 offer from Dr W J Rouse contingent on 99 other Bath Masons raising $99000 for a grand Masonic Temple on land south of the Bath National Bank. The piece notes Bath hosts 700–800 Masons and mentions local events from races to dances and club gatherings.
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The
Times
Masonic Building Committee
W. J. Rouse
Bath
Masonic Temple
Bath National Bank
Rouse
Bath Marine ships 21-foot motor boat for Boston show
February 19, 1909 report that Bath Marine Construction Co sent a fine 21 foot mahogany and cedar motor boat to Boston for exhibition in the Boston show. Postmaster Snipe notes forthcoming mail service with Double Star locks, March 1 activation, and distribution of new key system. Eagle locks will be called in and remade. new keys will not unlock them. The text then mentions the graduating class of the
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Bath Marine Construction Co
Boston
Snipe
Post Office Department
Busy Social and Civic Notices From Bath in 1909
In Bath on February 22 1909 the Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters host an evening program after initiations Dorothy Gaby leaves for Fitchburg Mass friends bid farewell Florence Pepper hosts a Middle Street party for Burton Fuller Melrose to be wed this Spring T C Brooks visits with his mother a Willard Memorial by the WCTU at the YMCA and local Dorcas and Ladies Aid meetings Aldermen and councilmen candidates are listed for all wards Bath theater audiences enjoy Talk of New York Nellie Hodgdon hosts a bridge party for Miss Meacom prizes awarded refreshments served
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Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters
Dorothy Gaby
D. T. Percy & Sons
Fitchburg
Mass
Bath
Florence Pepper
Telephone Exchange
Middle Street
Willard
WCTU
YMCA
Nellie Hodgdon
Meacom
Lynn
Harry Passmore
Clarence Lindsay
North Center PTA Meeting Features Superintendent Talk
North Center PTA met Monday evening with Superintendent R Addison as guest speaker. Addison discussed pending federal state and local education legislation, school facility needs, teacher shortages, and tax comparisons. Attendance award went to Carrie Smith. refreshments served by mothers. next meeting March 21 with Alta Couzie on remedial reading.
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North Center Pta
R. Addison
Addison
Carrie Smith
North Sub-Primary
Louis Annis
Harry Allen
Donald Greene
Adams
Everett Fraser
Alta Couzie
Teen Age Sewing Circle Holds Meeting at Mrs Colby’s Room
The Teen Age Sewing circle met Thursday at noon with 15 girls, Marie Michaud and Jean Brown chosen for the county leader’s meeting in Auburn Saturday. Mrs Colby distributed notebook materials. the group voted to alternate social and sewing meetings. Martha Wood chaired the entertainment committee with Jane Allen Elaine Pinkham and Kate Jose among attendees.
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Granville Colby
Marie Michaud
Jean Brown
Auburn
Ann Cohen
Janet Cohen
Elaine Pinkham
Jane Allen
Kateri Costain
Harriet MacDougall
Marjorie Bourget
Marlene Bryant
Kathryn Lenfest
Joan Batchelder
Martha Wood
Virginia Whitney
Morse Defeated in Hard Battle by Capers
Morse high lost 40 to 36 to South Portland in a tight gymnasium contest. Both teams played stout defense with sharp ball handling. Capers led 8 to 6 after the first period, 14 to 12 at halftime, and 34 to 28 after three quarters, then held on to win as Capers’ set shots and higher shooting percentage helped seal the game. The Morse locals repeatedly closed the gap in each period.
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Morse High
South Portland
Morse Gymnasium
Capers
Invaders
Bath Rifle and Pistol Dominates Postal League Matches
The Maine State Rifle Association reports Bath Rifle and Pistol remains undefeated after a 940 to 935 win over Oakland Scouts. Bath also won two Sharp shooter division matches, 995 to 884 against Fairfield B and 906 to 884 against Farmington, with one loss in five matches by the local club.
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Maine State Association
Bath Rifle and Pistol Association
Bath
Oakland Scouts
Fairfield
Farmington
Ducks Unlimited draws capacity crowd at meeting
An overflow crowd packed Topsham Grange Hall to view Ducks Unlimited films and hear speakers, including Ray Benson, about waterfowl preservation. The event featured a roast beef dinner, two films on waterfowl, and remarks on DU projects in Canada and the United States. Notable attendees included former Gov Horace Hildreth, sports writer Gene Letourneau, and several game wardens.
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Topsham Grange Hall
Ducks Unlimited
Merrymeeting Hunting and Sports Mans Association
Grange Hall
Jomn L Jack
Merrymeeting Hunting and Sportsman's Association
Introman
Maine
Baxter
Ray Benson
National Ducks Unlimited Organization
Benson
Canada
D. U. Organization
United States
D. U
Arkansas
Horace A. H.idreth
Gene Letourneau
Portland Press Herald
Hilltop Leads Monday Night League at Park Alleys
Hilltop increased its Monday Night League play at Park Alleys with eight points. Team scores include Hilltop 49 to Wilsons 35, Bankers 36, Post Office 24 to High School 15, CIMPCa 14, Hilltop 8, Bankers 4, Post Office 0, Central Maine 4, Wilsons 8, High School 0. High single Mayo 134, high three strings Hagger 327, Hilltop high team single 527, high team total 1425.
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ELKS
Guards
Park Alleys
Royal Purples
H. McElman
H McElman
Hilltop
Park
Wilson's
Bankers
Post Office
Central Maine
Wilsons
Mayo
Hagger
Probate Notices Listings of Bath Estates Executors
Probate notices list executors and guardians for Bath estates. Alice M Sawyer is named executor without bond on February 1 1949. Joseph Hart Raymond C Hart and Ethel M Weebber are named executors without bond on February 1 1949. Arthur J Dunton Judge of Probate attests the true copy by John Liack Register dated 10-17-24.
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I. John L Se
Alice M Sawyer
Bath
Joseph Hart
Raymond C Hart
Ethel Mooucw Weebber
John L Jack
Segadshor
Petate
Gresers
Woolwich Grammar Team Triumphs In Benefit Game
The Woolwich Grammar team defeated Dameriscot 27 to 16 in a Morse gym benefit game for Bruce Baker. Woolwich led 3 0 at the end of the first period and stretched a 12% halftime margin, increasing the lead to 16 by the fourth frame. Rameau scored seven points with Foog netting several baskets to help secure the win.
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Pontiacs
Parkallevs
Steeves
Woolwich Grammar
Frankin' Grammar Scho
Dameriscotta
Morse Gym
Bruce Baker
Woolwicheam Waal
Wich
Rameau
Woowich
IZ Peirta
Foozg
Fae
Peation
Far Wreanks Felt
Docricg Ceten
Woolwion
Central Grammar Tops Lincoln Academy in Prep Win
Central Grammar defeated Lincoln Academy 69 to 21 at Mors Gymnasium in a preliminary to the Woolwich Franklin game. Central led 14-2 early, stretched to 27-6 by three quarters, and finished strong with Stover on 12½ points and Coffill scoring 15 for Lincoln Freshmen. Sprague led Central with eight points.
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Central Grammar
Mors Gymnasium
Walloping
Lincoln Academy
Woolwich- Franklin Grammar
Central
Kwala
Stover
Coffill
Lincoln
Newell Team Wins From Battery B
The News reports Newell teams defeated Battery B last night at the Bach State Armory with a score of 536 to 30. Star players led scoring runs and Newell maintained strong control throughout the game, ending with a wide margin as Battery B struggled offensively.
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Eng -Eeam
Batery
Bach Scate Armory
Afersein
Serea
Alice
Onree-Ysericrima
Nal Starz
Éripnet
Probate Court Notice of Estate Matters in Bath
The Probate Court of Bath issues an order directing notice to all interested parties to publish for three weeks in the Bath Independent that they may appear on the first Tuesday of March at ten o'clock in the forenoon to be heard on the estates of Jean Baptiste Augustin Bernier and others. Executors and guardians are named or moved, including Marie Clemence Bernier as executrix, Margaret Jacob Meirsher, Doria M. Coggeshall, Emma C. Morse, and John Green as executor or administrator with bond, as presented by respective claimants and guardians. Judge Arthus Hsu presiding.
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Pathm
Segadahac
Notter
Bath
Beth
Sant
Ocinek
Anc Ition
Mare Clemence Berner
Marie Clemence Bernier
Margaret Jaceb Meirsher
Harrer C Weston
Ymount F Bennett
Cocoon
Witnels WB
Witnels WB Merwe
Phippsburg
Doria
Emma
Morse Witox
Jonmm H Green
Fini
James J. Green
Eutetor
Delind
James J
Bath Furst Ontrans
Jomarey
Jomarey Enecutor Presented Arthus ! Hsu
John L Jack
Foreglue Lotet Candiamed Justice of Maine Court
A court notice from Maine dated February 17 announces appearance for a petition at the Governor Court with a path of legal proceedings. The document details required parties, dates, and the order of the court with attestations and official seal.
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State OF Maine
Guserner Court
Bach
Mieterig
Swagaeer
Dsapatatee
Gagerne Court
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the Times
Bath City Hospital
James Morse
Frank Patten
New York
Patten
Nellie
Charleston
S. C
Kineo
Scott
Harvey K. Erskine
Donnell
Columbia Theatre
the Alameda
Morrow
the King
Drummond Yard
W. H. Small
William H. Watson
Jake
Mae Hayes
E. W. Larrabee
Kennebec
John Gray
Rochester, N. Y
Henry Farrell
York Street
Edward Rice
Oak Street
J. L. Coombs
Norfolk
Frontenac
Frank Mikelsky
New Orleans
Alpha Kappa Medical Fraternity
Theta Chapter
Medical School of
Washington
William H. Taft
George A. Baker
Sergt.Davis
Fort Preble
Saco
Uniform Bank
K. of P
Eastern Maine Knights of Pythias
Rumford Falls, Ide
Hetty W. Howard
Rain Coal Co
Brunette
Lewiston
Lewiston & Auburn
Sig. Testa
Bath Aerie
Warren Blaisdell
Isaac Chase
Steward Taylor
Alameda
McLean
Edna Marr
Rockland
C. S. Brown
Augusta
Committee On Taxes
Edward W. Hyde
William M. Adams
Copenhagen
Harry S. Coombs
Howe Street
Merry Wives of Windsor Whist Club
W. KK. Webber
George C. Webber
Briggs
Genesta Chapter Sewing Circle
Morse High School
Assembly Hall
Gettysburg
Edgar E. Shepard
Hallowell
Novelty Cloak
Center Street
E. C. Plummer
Bath Hospital Fund
al Bagley
Boys’ Club
Roland Weeks
Robert Haskell
Alfred C. Dunn
Parker Moulton
Ralph Rand
Harry Tabor
Lester Reed
Perry Thompson
Allen Cameron
Harold Reed
Marius Page
Guild of the
Young Men’s Christian Association
Banking and Mercantile
Swanton-Jameson Co
Sagadahoc
John S. Hyde
Hart's Bakery
Edward H. Sampson
Sampson
P. Curran
Quincy
Fore River Shipbuilding Co
Citizens
Ruth Thompson
Wellesley
Arthur H. Durgan
Maine Central Office
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Portland
William Wilson
John Holland
Sebasco
John C. Wright
Marshall Avenue
Busybody Society
Phippsburg Center
Hannah McCormick
Alma Holbrook
Abbie Snow
Middle Bay
Mary Jordan
Brunswick
T. C. Brooks
Mr. Brooks
S. T. Hicks and Co
Dorcas Guild of
Beacon Street
Florence Hagan
High Street
Ladies Aid
J. L. Rogers
Harry W. Crosman
Thomas S. Gibbons
Owen J. Ledyard
John A. Morse
Charles A. Harriman
Arthur K. Purington
Herbert L. Grinnell
Edwin M. Jones
Scott C. Perry
Otto F. Bullman
Charles
Henry G. Shaw
Sadie Harriman
Empire Theater
Talk of New York
Morse
Ise G
Post Harrison
Rines If
Cornish
Warren
Torrey
Parker
Powers
Portland FG
Stanton
E. Woodsum
Doane
Wildes
Carmichael
Nelson
Petro
Dysart
Maine State Rifle Association Report
Jewett
Plant
St. Martin
Small
Pratt
Oliver
Frates
Mitchell
Hilyard Libby
Price
Harrington
Philbrick
H McCabe
Conley
Fortier
Redlon
A. Jewett
L. Plant
London
Lucretia Mot
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Seneca Falls
NM. Y
Arthur J Dunton
Protate
Frankl Crammer
Damariscotta
Mecravka
Kansas
Haywout
ST Ote of
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Ps Reed
Ramsazz
Peck É Fogg
McElman
Crocker
Zes
Reyne
Hatch
Pelt.a
Dunning
Smithwick
Peltin
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GC FC
Totata
Newell
Marie
Preoam Koes Farms
Bo Carsum
Varrey
Morse High Gym
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Coffae Lf
Richter
Doyle
Munsey
Hughes
Reynolds
Calian
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Gaude
Totas
Lincoln Frosh
Ps Belknap
Erskine
Jacobs
Sprague
Battery B
State OF
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Sra Clesk
Seceadtisteee
Varr
Edward V Creams Guard Estate
Sewart
Tate
Genegetown
Dexeanet Fieow
John L
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