Forty Years Ago in Bath Installations and Library Officers
Fortnightly report from Bath dated January 9 1884 covers the installation of Lin coln lodge No 10 I C O F officers by G W D Master G C Greenleaf with aides J H Handscombe A Humphreys C VP Knight and A Douglas names the installed officers including Joseph Fe Remick G F Saw yer W St Hawkes Elbridge Soule I W P Emery C W Swett Louis Pepper and William Hi Mains. It also lists the Patten Library Association annual officers with President John atten Secretary James S Lowell Directors Samuel F Dike John H H McClellan Galen C Mosed John O Shaw and Treasurer Librarian George F E Newman.
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Lincoln Lodge No
G. L
G. C. Greenleaf
J. H. Handscombe
A. Humphreys
C. VP. Knight
A. Douglas
Joseph FE. Remick
T. G
G. F. Sawyer
V. G
Samuel F. Dike
John HH. McClellan
Galen C. Mosed
John O. Shaw
George FE. Newman
Local notes on inspections and events in Kennebec area
Mayor Ledyard and Chief Engineer Knowlton inspected Kennebec No. 3 engine house finding surrounding land ordinary, Sagadahoc Agricultural Society adjourned due to storm to March 23 in Barunschelk. G E Newman slipped on Center street injuring head. Newton recovered by afternoon. Milkmen reported a rough day for milk in the region. Tug Clara Clarita arrived with Effie J. Simmons for Thomaston. Eugene Jackson named fireman at Jath Tron Works. Charles Brown joins machine shop. Ice cutting delayed by heavy rain. pond ice thickened then broke edges. Richmond Bee reporter at trial. extensive coverage planned. Ray worked 22 hours on first day. Posters announce January 17 drill and ball at the Alameda with Portland Montgomery Guards, Lewiston Zouaves, Batleigh School Cadets. Gov Robie and staff to attend in full uniform.
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Kennebec No. 3
Ledyard
Knowlton
Alameda
Bathright Infantry
Portland Montgomery Guards
Lewiston Zouaves
Batleigh School
Robie
John M. Brown
J. C. Byneh
Skating Attractions and Shipping News at Alameda
January 11 1884 crowds gathered at the Alameda for skating exhibitions by Miss Edith Pierce and champion Arthur L Ball with repeated performances promised for the week. Edward McMahon described Etna's sinking near Portland after hitting a rock, with crew rescued by the brigantine Bertha. Ice hauling from Mill pond to J F Hayden’s Middle Street store and 1200 ton capacity noted. The M V B Chase wreck at Popham Beach with 600 tons of ice removed and repairs planned in Portland. Bowdoin and Dennison polo clubs practiced with notable injuries and a large Saturday crowd. Ball performed in Brunswick and Alameda, with Cadet band praised. Snow and ice industry updates continue, including an ice house filling and polo matches.
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Alameda
Hagcett
Edith Pierce
Lowell
Pierce
Miss Pierce
Arthur L. Ball
America
Ball
Tie
The
Mill Pond
J. F. Hayden
Middle Street
Hayden
M. V. B. Chase
Popham Beach
Resolute
Clara Clarita
TOWRA
Portland
Niameda
Badl
Bowdoin College
Dennison Polo
Brunswick
Bowdoin
Finney
Lincoln
Dennison
Eames
Bowdoins
Drof
Boy helps locate grandfather after fall at store
A young boy entered Mr. Simpson's store and led a group of men to his home on Granite Street where he has remained confined since. Mr. Sawyer, an elderly man, suffered a severe shock from the fall.
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Mr. Simpson
Granite Street
Mr. Sawyer
Lee Wiefs
Esate
Seater
Pat Snir
Roy
Wren
Hinds
Woo
Coleman
Virginia
Coleminn
Exhibition by Prof Arthur Ball Draws 500 at Alameda Rink
On January 12 1884 about 500 attendees filled the Alameda rink with most being skaters. Prof Arthur Ball staged feats never seen here including a five chair pyramid and contortion tricks and will extend exhibitions into Monday. Mrs Bibber and young Fred Fuller suffered injuries in separate incidents. A Hungarian Gypsy band is billed for a concert next Saturday.
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The
Alameda
Arthur Ball
Bath
Boston
January 15 1884 notes on health travel and local sports
Cant. W W Lincoln sails to Hot Springs Arkansas for health reasons. Horace Stinson considers a Boston Electric Light Co post. Fred Cann visits town. Capt. Snow hosts a party. Ellen M. Stuartne loads ice at Boothbay for Apalachee. Bath hosts Bath Light Infantry drill and polo at Alameda with Bowdoin and Dennison teams. Bowdoins win most innings. Team rosters listed for Bowdoin and Dennisons.
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W.W. Lincoln
Arkansas
Alameda
Bowdoin
Dennison
Brunswick
Bath
Bowdoins
T Bowdoins
Dennisons
Phinney
W. C. Cornish
Lincoln
We Richardson
Davis
S. Stinchfield
Howe
Customs Raid Seizures At Bar Harbor Estates
Howe Wiggins collector of customs for Southwest Harbor raided the care takers at the McCormack and Moore estates in Bar Harbor on Thursday. He seized 41 cases of liquor and other stimulants based on information received.
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Howe Wiggins
Southwest Harbor
McCormack
Moore
Bar Harbor
Derivation of Names in Androscoggin Region
The article catalogs local place name origins in Androscoggin County and surrounding towns. It links tribes, rivers, and early settlers to modern localities such as Bowdoinham Bowdoinham Bath Georgetown Kennebec Merrymeeting Bay Phippsburg and Nequasset, noting origin stories and historic references from colonial times.
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Mary Welham
Early Maine Place Names and Settlement History
The article traces the origin of Maine place names and settlements along the Kennebec and Androscoggin regions. It notes Peejepscot as a crooked water name, Swan Island’s history, the founding of Pownalborough and Perkins, Phippsburg, Georgetown Richmond, and Portsmouth Bay area, with references to early settlers, Native names, and colonial grant events. It covers Forts, land transfers, and tribal nomenclature, including Sagadahoe and Winnnegannsege boundaries, concluding with Woolwich’s settlement in 1638 and fort destruction in 1676.
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Androscoggin
Transweck Falls
Merrymeeting Bay
Powanalborough
Dresden
Swan Island
Wats
Creorgetown
Richmond
Pownd
Art Richmond
Richmond Village
Christopher Lawsor
Madians
Kennebec
Swain
Perkins
Lawson
Chirk and Lake
Mehmoodsae
Robinhood
Padinn Sagamere
Anneigat Sagadahoe
Maine
Magdiaihoe
Am Biedisie Teanie
Ted Ty
Sagadahoe
Candela Suaieh
PGE
Charles
Menurel
Sigedihoee
Saenidiahioe
Kennebee
Merry
Jay O
Ocean
Nhennehree
Rennehes
Phippsburg
Francis Small
Topsham
Maehind
Pownstaim
Tos
Photmias
James Gales
York
Sneoteh Trish
North
Bath
New Mouldons
Phippsbnarg
Sagadahoe River
Casco Bay
Woolwich
England
Nequosset
Pirst
Milward Bateman
John Brown
Robin Plood
Messrs. Smith
Cole
Phins
White
Georgetown
Y M C A approves dancing after games at Auburn Bath and Augusta
Directors vote to allow the Y M C A to permit dances in the gymnasium after basketball games and on special occasions with female chaperones. The measure, described as experimental for the season, aims to make the Y a community center and follows similar steps in Maine and Bath.
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Y. Mlc. A
EL Ov
Auyiliany
gMany
Auburn
Ancusta
Bath
Testimonial Dinner Honors Dr Augustus Thomas in Portland
The Maine Public Health Association hosted a testimonial dinner Monday night at the Congress Square Hotel in Portland for Dr Augustus Thomas president of the World Federation of Education Associations and land Commissioner of Education for Maine.
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Augustus . Thomas
World Federation of Education Associations
States of
Maine
Congress Square
Portland
The
Maine Public Health Association
Dr. Thomas
Laddie Dictates Letter From Dog Laddie to Friends
A playful tale presents a letter supposedly written by Laddie the smart Pembroke dog to Mr. Mitchell in New London. The canine shares daily walks, visits to Pequot Light and Quon Beach, and notes on a nearby girl, church visits, and listening to radio music.
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Lardhire
Sug
Pembroke
New London
Conn
Sue
Bath
Tre
Gama
Min Omether
Wei
Vegas
Julia
Thas
Tan
Furface
Schenectady
New York
Visit to the Valley of Kings and Nile Temples Tour
The traveler describes leaving the Valley of Kings after a long underground stay, noting cooler air on the surface and a river-side temple complex at Thebes. He recalls Queen Hatshepsut’s tombs, temple visits near Thebes, and plans to sail from Alexandria to Beiruth, then travel through Greece, Constantinople, and the Holy Land, with upcoming stops on the Italian Riviera and a cruise toward Venice, Florence, Rome, and Sorrento.
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Caire Museum
Seane
London
Valley of Kings
Vallles
Carey
Daneh Wee
Phe
Ancient
Thebes
Nile
Bael
O the
Phinses
Canrse
Prisheper
Pie Wing
Caire
Alexsanmelein
Bevronth
Seria
Bantbek
Dee
Mirrseilies
Riviers
Athens
Acropolis
Meype
Greece
Constantinople
Black Sea
Onur
Jerusalem
Citachel
Cairo
Dro
Bosphoris
Post
Foo. Hardin
Winter Street
Ater
Palestine
Dead Sea
Jordin
Serica
Bethelehem
Riviera
Venice
Florence
Rome
Sorrento
Naples
Change of Air in Winter Apple Storage
Instructions from the department urge proper winter storage for apples. Key points: maintain near freezing temperature, ensure ventilation, and control air moisture. Storage systems with crate arrangements and raised floors improve condition after months. Dry air prevents rot and shriveling.
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Pennsylvania
Jealurve
Innotice Issumds
Am Apple
Houlton Miner Finds Superior Granite Ledge Near Nickerson Lake
W. T. Watts of Houlton began work at the Houlton Granite and Marble Works 14 years ago using Smyrna quarries. This season he discovered a new granite ledge near Nickerson Lake in Aroostook County. Samples show a quality comparable to Vermont granite. Sixty tons have been extracted. plans await safe lake passage to haul more.
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W. TL. Watts
Houlton
Miss Anna Gerry Speaks at Bangor Rotary Luncheon
Miss Anna T. Gerry, field director for New England of the American Society for Organizing Family Social Work, addressed the Rotary Club at the Bangor House on Monday. She praised Bangor welfare efforts and stressed the need for organization in every community.
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Anna T. Gerry
New England
American Society For Organizing
Rotary Club
Bangor House
Miss Gerry
Bangor
State's Market Bureau Report on Maine Agriculture Trends
The report notes shifts in crop profitability with potatoes and dry beans as leading crops and barley and wheat declining. Silage corn remains stable. dairy and other livestock sectors appear to favor crops with better returns. Farmers in Maine show cautious optimism compared to last year as price signals influence production and marketing decisions.
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New England
Maine
Stasia Noceule
Tee Qaneh
Tabor
Sarecin Paren
Aupe
Coor
Ge Deli
Carnegie Institution Deeper Study Aims To Advance Energy Research
An obscure 19th century note from the Carnegie Institution describes ongoing efforts to study energy sources and biological and physical factors affecting human life. The document hints at future breakthroughs in energy use, medicine, and diet, with a goal of extending lifespans and improving work efficiency. The note lists the address 1731 Kilbourne Way, Washington.
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Ares
Imam
Miystery
Omai We
Porsom
Kilbourne
Washingten
Ino
Master Anniversary Celebrated With Notables From Portland
Henry Parshley arrived from Portland for the banquet. Dr Major Medwin to Bunmeans ex Alderman Ralph Covel and Ernest Henry Willis Temple George Parshley and John J Marks were among attendees. The organizing committee included George N Anderson Edward Blake John Tf Troop George Worrey William Miller Frank Portier and Pres Partin. C J Russell of Lewiston has become general manager of the Park and Gijon theatres Bangor, as Travine sold to Park Amusement Co. Stern moves to New York. McPhee and Fernandez join the Bangor operation with Strand and Central theatres in Old Town.
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Henry Parshley
Portland
Major Medwin
Bunmeans
Ralph
Covel
Bavaria
Ernest Henry
Willis. Temple
George Parshley
Nove
John J. Marks
Banquiet
George N. Anderson
Eduard Blake
John Tf. Troop
George Worrey
William Miller
Frank Portier
Pres. Partin
Edward McNeil
Edward W. Vaughen
John TH. Proop
C.J. Russel
Lewiston
Gijon
Bangor
Travine
Park Amusement Co
Bangor Theatre Co
Charles Stern
Stern
New York
Mr. Russel
Érters Rise
McPhee and Fernandez
Oldtown
Strand
Central Theatres
Old Town
Orman TR. Fernandez
William FE. McPhee
Maine educator Henry White dies in Peekskill
Henry IK White renowned in Maine education died Saturday in Peekskill New York. A Bowdoin graduate he served as principal of Lincoln Academy and later Bangor side school before leading Tin Cone Academy and resigning in 112. His daughter Florence White teaches at Vassar College. Dr R J Mooney pastor of Elan Street Universalist church Auburn resigns effective April 16 after four years of service.
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Henry IK. White
Maine
Peekskill
White
Bowdoin
Premiss
TSOP
Lincoln Academy
Bangor Side
Tincon Academy
Florence White
Vassar College
Roderick J. Mooney
Elan Stret
Auburn
Mooney
Wedded but Not Mated Health Ad Offers Pierce Adviser
An advertisement claims many couples lack knowledge of health and sex issues and promotes R. V. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser. The offer sells a cloth bound edition for $1.00 from Doctors Pierce's Invalids Hotel Buffalo NY with room 108.
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R. V. Pierce
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Bath Times
Sagadahoek Agricultural and Tlorticultural Society
Barunschelk
G. E. Newman
Center Street
Mr. Newton
Tl Celock
Effie J. Simmons
Thomaston
Edgar
Eugene Jackson
Jath Tron
Charles Brown
Mr. Thompson
Richmond Bee
Bee
Ray
Anne
Edward McMahon
Etna
Reed Brookings
Parsons
S. C. Sawyer
High Street
Mamie Moulton
Tyrunswick
Cane
J. M. Taylor
Sagadahoek
Testo
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Lowdoins
Dennison Box Shop
Dr. Bibber
Fred Fuller
I. M. Fuller
Winter Street Bridge
Silkby & Co
Cog. Russell
Kate
Hagan
Thomas Call
Wiscasset
Phillip Fitz
Horace Stinson
Electric Light Co. of
Fred A. Cann
Astern
Samuel Snow
Adsuis
Oseny Nocton
Ellen M. Stuanes
Boothbay
Appalavchicola
Lewiston Zouives
Bath Light Infantry
Mary
Tadiaies
Wintheap
Bowdotutien
Neeusset
Georegtown
Massschusetts
Confederation of the Thirteen States
Union of States
Atl
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Ptowas
Tas
Willismesen
Bowdoinhim
Bowdoinham
Plymouth
William Powdoin
Fort Richmond
Ao Fiddler
Fiddler
Hin
Georgetown Gan
George Tsai
Wee
Rascohegan
Swanishimd
Rielmond
Plymouth Company
Lee's Island
Queath
Kennebec River
William Lee
Trveland
McCobb
Chalmerly
Merrywmeeting Bay
Perdinando Gorges
Richard ‘Edgecome
New Somersett
Montaweagz
Toren
Terry ‘O'Malley
California
Laddif
Connesticnt
State’s Market Bureau Report
Carnegie Institution
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