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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1940

Page

9

Forty Years Ago in Bath Fortnight of Local Notes

Items from The Bath Daily Times dated July 31 1900 note Captains F E Hooper John Wilson and others aiding Gen Frank P Miller in Auburn. Ship building at Sewalls yard progresses with over 50 plates on the big ship line. keel for sister ship to be laid in September. Bath residents visit relatives, births, West Point cadets, and marriages. local workers shift jobs. ships Polly and Lehigh Valley tug Shawanese noted. local people travel to New York Boston Lewiston and Popham. local dinners and fireswork displays referenced.

F. E. Hooper John Wilson L. L. Hooker John Shaw Sewall’s

Old Home Week Notes and Local Shipyard Happenings

August 1 1900 report from Bath Maine covers Cap Enoch Reed at home over Old Home Week and progress on foundation work. Mentions Phippsburg Republicans nominating C V Minott Jr for Legislature,养 delegates chosen, ships Williams Carnegie launch, and work at Percy Small yard. Also notes city council approval for vessel parts over Front street and various local personnel changes and incidents.

Enoch Reed Eastern Skibuilding Co

Democratic caucus nominates two representatives to legislature

Last evening at City hall the Democratic caucus chose A A Percy and Joseph Torrey for the state legislature. W H Hartwell and E C Plummer led the proceedings with unanimous support for both men. The meeting was brief and harmonious.

Percy E. C. Plummer Stephen Conley George E. Hughes State Committee A. A. Percy F. W. Hartwell Joseph Torrey

Craven torpedo boat finishes official trial at Narraganset Bay

The torpedo boat Craven built by Bath Iron Works completed her final official trial in Narraganset Bay with Capt. J. J. Hemphill presiding stating the vessel proved satisfactory. Officials Charles P. Wetherbee and S. P. Hinckley attended the trial as well as others connected with the yard and the ship.

Craven Bath Iron Works Narraganset Bay J. J. Hemphill Charles P. Wetherbee S. P. Hinckley The Iron Works

Arrest at Schoppe's saloon on liquor charge in 1900

Deputy Sheriff Harriman, acting on a search warrant, went to Schoppe's saloon with Mr. Dunton on August 6, 1900. They found a bottle with the stopper out but liquor had not spilled before removal. The party called on Friday but reportedly did not obtain any liquor.

Harriman Schoppe Dunton

Real Estate Transfers Dominate Sagadahoc Listings

Bath leads the fortnight realty transfers in Sagadahoc with over half of the deeds. The list shows owner changes on land and buildings across Bath Center Street North Bath York Street High Street and other local towns including Bowdoinham Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath Woolwich and Alton Mitchell reveals a notable spud harvest entry while Knox Camera Club crafts all colored films from a 150 foot lime quarry dig.

Sagadahoc Bath Alice M. Lewis William F. Parks Center Street Arthur R. Chadbourne Anna E. True Front Street Nellie L. Whitney Elmer E. Heal North Bath Harry A. Plummer Rowena F. Blake North Bath Road Walter E. Chase, Jr George I. Lewis Harry L. Thompson Elmer L. Eldridge Dummer Street William B. Blanchard Charles S. Stackpole York Street Lelia E. Moore Herman S&s. Shepard High Street James D. Fraser Lucy M. McPhee Washington Street Bowdoinham C. S. Hardy Alston H. Lancaster Georgetown Russell FE Wilbur F. Senter Knox Camera Club Knox County

Husband reels in 600 pound tuna off Dam ariscove Island

Mrs Chester Worrey admires her husband who captured a tuna estimated over 600 pounds near Dam ariscove Island. Six men helped hoist the fish onto his cat boat after a two hour struggle. Worrey harpooned midship while neighbors tasted the fresh catch later shared among locals.

Chester Hl. Worrey Upper Washington Street Damariscove Island Bath Iron Works Corp Worreys

Destroyer Livermore Launch at Bath Iron Works

The Livermore destroyer was launched at Bath Iron Works amid large crowds along the Carlton bridge and Washington Street as Summer visitors helped fill the turnout. Foreman Daley, despite a hand infection, oversaw the operation with Donald L. Avery assisting. Livermore is the year’s second Bath launch, with plans for two more. Niblack sailed May 18, and construction on a 422-foot freighter for American Export Lines begins on the vacated slip.

Daley Donald L. Avery Bath Livermore Iron Works Niblack American Export Lines, Inc New York City

Sponsor's kin links to famed ship Liver more in Navy lore

The sponsor Mrs Everard M Johnson, tied to Chaplain Samuel Livermore, namesake of the destroyer Liver more, traces roots to Roxbury and Brookline Massachusetts. Livermore, born Concord New Hampshire, studied at Harvard and served as Navy chaplain aboard the Chesapeake and later captained ships in the War of 1812 era.

Everard M. Johnson Livermore Samuel Livermore Roxbury Mass Stephen B. Davos Fall River Amy Putnam Boston Brookline Concord N. H Warvard College U.S Chesapeake James Lawrence U.S. Navy Shannon Proke Livermore Det Gh. S. Ss. President United States Navy Massachusetts Guerriere Deemturs Mediterranean Spark Alchers Ele Ous Blorenes Ada Judy Pan Upjohn Florence Davol Witiser School Botton Westover School Middleburs Ayatin Harvard Teitus Columbia University New York Upjolin West Risdee Mr Davol Hor Path Richard Vani Amy Prutnans Upieha Ame Davol

Launch of Livermore Destroyer Draws Crowds on Bath Bridge

Crowds gathered along the Carlton bridge to view the Bath Iron Works ship launch. The destroyer Livermore was not due to depart until 1 15 p m on Saturday from Bath. Police patrolled the bridge for crowd safety as spectators crowded the vantage point over the Kennebec River.

Description of ship Livermore destroyer details and armament

The Livermore is a sister ship to the Gleaves and Ni black, launched by the Iron Works on December 9, 19389, and May 18 respectively. Classified as a first dine destroyer, it carries a battle fleet number 429. Navy statistics list the Livermore at 841 feet waterline with a 35 4 inch beam and 10 2 inch draft. The largest guns are five inch calibers. the exact number of five inch guns is not stated.

Livermore Gleaves The Iron Works Navy Department Navy

Dawson Praises Ship Plant and Shopmates

Editor William E. Dawson of the Independent expresses pride in USS Livermore and Bath Iron Works Corp. workers. He commends shipyard management, notes lifelong service in ships, and praises the shopmates for defending Bath Iron Works and their country.

Dawson USS. Livermore Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Tron Works Corp A.L.S. Livermore William E,. Dawson

Wiscasset Weekend Visitors and Moves Reported

Wiscasset notes a busy weekend with visits from Woodfords, Wellesley, Boston, and New York figures. Families plus property moves around Gardiner road and nearby towns are highlighted, with Gasline era residents extending travel to Rangeley, Exeter, and Connecticut. A nervous breakdown recovery at the local telephone office is also mentioned.

Personal notes from Bath and Portland social roundups

Mrs Richard M Young visits Portland while her year old son Harry N Young is under observation in Maine General Lee George C Wotton Jr CPA will return to Boston after visiting his mother at 721 Washington Street Miss Helen Boyden returns to Eastport after two weeks with her sister Mrs Franklyn W Morse and Mr Morse 70 High Street Webster Starr of White Plains arrives to Bath for several days with fiance Dorothy The beau announced July 20 Miss Mary C OBrien set to arrive from Washington DC to stay three weeks with her mother Mrs Harry W Lemont 22 Lincoln Street Miss Ferne BE Pettengill resumes duties at J A Newberry Co after two week vacation with Bay Point Hampton and St John NOB Twenty five members of the South End PTA meet at Mrs Orris Ames 12 Cherry Street Assistive hostesses Mrs Raymond Palmer and Mrs FL Arthur Berges Plans for the next business meeting announced on the near fire

Nathan Brown Albert Woodfords Arthur Brown Betty Johnson Wellesley Mass Virginia Pease University of Maine Pease Arthur Erskine Raymond Quinnam Portland Roger Cowley Belgrade Lakes Evander Gamace Eilwin Grace A. Cowley Federal Street Mabel Jones Gardiner Road Russell HW. Bickford Mabel Rich Wiscasset-Dresdentine Gariner Road Dorothy Colby Earl Colby Betty Carolan Boston Lawrence Carolan Duther Jiel Winona Leavitt Hall Henrietta Edith Miner New York City Mary Wobsornm Mary Y. Benus Fedecil Street Mary Woswney Boston City Hospital Fred Moody Rangeley Exeter N.H Connecticut Belle Dodge Damariscotta Fred Erskine Manchester N.rk Alton Erskine Richard M. Young Harry N. Young Maine Lee George C. Wotton, Jr C.P.A Washington Street Helen Boyden Eastport Franklyn W. Morse Morse High Street Webster Starr White Plains N. Y Bath Mr. Starr Dorothy Thebeau Ferne BE. Pettengill J. A. Newberry Co Miss Pettengill Bay Point Hampton and St. John Nob W. George Pettenpill South End PTA Orris Ames Cherry Street Raymond Palmer Arthur Berges Mall de

Probate notices record of multiple estate actions and sales

The notice lists various probate matters including sales of real estate by administrators and executors, hearings, and filings. It names estates such as John York, George Ko, and Joseph Mo Tenet, with agents Harvey A Terterson and Arthur W. Dunton, detailing publication in Bathport press and timing for objections and court actions.

Eesti Marpey Uialey Cba George Ko Watt Fay Harvey Eovator John Pheoria Matis Neal Trey Wizardtian Eiaiate Wietaurl Larry Gari James Joseph Mo Tenet Harvey AO Terterson Arthur Dun Ton Droletes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times Minnette Southard Gloucester Daisy Southard Pearl Street Cat Fred W. Hartnett North Street Helena Kelley, Spear Co Philadelphia Walter B. Nute Welch Co Mr. Grant Winneganee W. C. Uageett Thomas Lynch Groton, Conn Eastern Shipbuilding Co Tron Works Polly Read Nichols Co Harold C. Roberts West Point Military Academy West Point Ned Scott H. B. Sawyer T. J. Dillon Popham Rockledge Galen C. Moses S. S. Andrews Ledyard’s Capt. W. R. Kimball A. W. Butler H. W. Butler Sebasco Lehigh Valley R. R Shawanese Bazarro Brockton, Mass James Murray Maus Shore Scott R. Frye Miss Flossie Specht Jennie Hopkins Lewiston Charles Colby Cox's Head Fred W. Chaney Mrs A. K. Chaney Medomak Motley Fuller Charles C. Low New Meadows Inn George C. Stetson Jennie Parshley J. T. Crosby Wesley Parsonage Humphrey A. Owen Phippsburg Charles V. Minott, Jr West Bath Topsham Arrowsie Woolwich C. V. Minott, Jr Willard H. Daley Ephraim Marr Chew the Bag Harry Tarbox Roy Tom Black Bert Ernest Harry Stinson William Morse William Donnell William C. Carnegie Clifford Percy & Small George Edward Harding Central Church D. B. Cornish Mitchell Times Recentnish Pattenlodge Jake Conant New Meadows Arthur Sewall & Co S. J. Court John A. Morse Aston C. Lermond James A. Bragdon Henry T. Passmore Joseph E. Remick Ernest W. Mitchell Daniel T. Dougherty James F. Murphy Arthur Sewall W. F. Pond Charles Snow Sabine Gustavus Pease Henry Clausen, Jr Jacksonville John H. Jackson Darien New England Co William T. Donnell Bath Granite Co Harry Swett Swett John Trevor Saturn U. S China Lower High Street Marcia Upper Washington Streets C. E. Blaisdell Douglass Haynes W. B. Parris Mildred Nichols Loring C. Ballard M. W. Sewall Albert Wood Hallowell A. H. Shaw Madeline Greenville Bartlett Morse A. A. Morse Vine Street James C. Marshall Western Union Telegraph Office J. F. Conlon Charles L. Davenport Rockland Bangor Cox & Green Woodward Coal Co Admiral Ernest Monseaux Sisson Ridge N. B England France Scotland Denmark Ernest Wil Edward Brown Aoe Aia J. W. Savage Wiscasset Paul Revere H. M. Hartley Popham, A E. W. Hyde Kennebec E. D. Jameson Boothbay Harbor Roger James McKeiver Edward McKiever Middle Street Thomas Bowser Kennebec S. F. E. Co. No. 3 Jack Wilson E. C. Purington Harry Colby Newfoundland J. Walter Higgins Charles ‘Tierney Weymouth J. B. Wescott Standish C. E. Ripley Appleton Mrs. Ripley Norma Roscoe P. McFadden J. O. Shaw Naval Veterans H. E. Stetson Yacht Club North Atlantic J. H. Parsons Caulk H. P. Mason Consolidated Coal Co Baltimore Piedmont Mrs. D. Monard Spear Pleasant Point Roland A. Fisher al Spinney Damarin Bowker’s Yard Hartwell Shaw Washington, D. C Sandy Point Templar Joyce Coal Co Chesapeake Street Standard Oil Co Sewall Yard G. W. Marston Nellie Connelly George McManus E. L. Emmons Maynard Wiley B. Frank Jacobs Elizabeth Ina Packard Waterville Henry Sheppard Knickerbocker Towage Co George E. Thompson Middle Dam Rangeley Lakes Henry Potter Harriet A. Ham Chicago Sewall Ham Joseph Avery Myrna Maurice Boothbay Daniel Miller Triton Charles Kingsbury Oscar, M. Duggan Ira F. L. Staples Arrows Frances J. Allen William Hart Cora N. Hart Eben Dana George O Delano Joseph P. Fernandez William Raymond Holman Duncan L. Woodworth Houston North Road Woodworth Mrs. Worrey Hubby Bath National Guard National Guard San Guard Carlton Bridge LOO Spa Kernnebec Wighwas Polie Csafets the Independent Mary C. O'Brien Harry W. Lemont Lincoln Street Ayer John F Hewiater
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