Bath sailors, yachts, and lodge events noted at city harbor
The Corliss Street church committee hosted ice cream and entertainment at Gahan's while Bath Division Uniform Rank K P held a special meeting initiating two candidates and planning for ice loading at Houghton’s wharf. Prank Purington visited from Boston and built a cabin on the steam yacht Navarch, with repairs underway after a fire. The steam yacht Gleam, 80 feet long, mahogany finished and 12 knots, waited at Woodward’s wharf with six men aboard awaiting better weather. Officers Poole encountered a Bath machinist en route home. The Saffioeet list from Bootie er morning was read. Ward and Gardiner prepared for a day’s outing. Mayor Spear hosted a city welcome before a Bath outing to Boothbay. John Médie schooner finished a voyage from the New Bath. ice up river to be led by Tigeihg. Bath and Popham lodges I O G T to elect officers next quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Purington
Boston
Navarch
Bath
Woodward’s Wharf
August 4 1892 city items and upcoming launches
August 4 1892 notices report John H Brown troubled with back pain on an up street morning. Roanoke expected to launch at Sewall yard on August 20. Revere House landlord Wyne returns from Ban gor. Front street blotters begin work for paving. Lermond residence on Washington street near occupancy. Old Gentlemen's Home planned near Corliss street church on donor Rodney Hyde site. Belknap tow boat from Kennebec Towage Co to be used on river. Y M C A excursion last night and orchestra music by association chorus. Clerks and dealers join the excursion. Division U R E P to leave Kennebec Steamboat wharf at 6:45 August 5. Paving stones at depot. Cambake at Gowell's Grove tomorrow afternoon. Dr and Mrs George W Hawley return to Barnstead NH after visit. C T Jackson and C M Clough week trip visiting resorts route back via Kennebec station.
Bath News in Brief From August 1892 Era
Mrs. Fred Morse of Newton visits her parents in the city. Hattie Matthews returns from a two week stay in Washington. Dennett completed two sails for John Moore and plans to load ice upriver. Mail carrier Charles Law of Walhort visits town and attends by Phi Rho society. Moonlight excursion to Squirrel Island on the Wiwarna steamer. Portland visitors including J. B. Rumery and others tour Small Point. Hyde Light Guards drill, muster at Augusta next week, about fifty to ride the special train. A. H. Shaw seeks a replacement wheel after a factory accident threatening two weeks’ shutdown. Bath Division D. R. K. of P. excur sion to Boothbay praised despite rain. Young Republican club meets in Bath lodge. Good Templars reunion and installation banquet. Driver E. E. Emery resigns. George R. Sheffield to drive currently. Mitchells return from Popham. Islander party to Boothbay. Democrats open Young Men’s club room. Potter Perry and Ham my supply music for a Popham dance. Glass show window at Anderson’s drug store attracts heat from sun rays. towels and articles damaged. Officer Gaudreau stationed as incident unfolds.
Local notes and social events in a 19th century town
The column records a mixed set of items including sports results with George E. Thompson noted for best score and Mr. Merrill praised for an ohee shot. It mentions Miss Annie Fisher and Sidie Hitchcock returning from Philadelphia to Salem aboard a three masted schooner Roanoke, and upcoming launches on the 20th. Excursions planned to Monhegan from town next Friday at 7 AM, hotels on the island, and a large Ammon ram casting hauled to Bath Iron Works. Socials include a lawn sociable hosted by Mr and Mrs Berry Fowler, Miss Fannie Moulton's whist party for Lotie Tucker and Miss Milliken, with prizes awarded to Lottie Shaw and Ray McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Moulton
Lotie Tucker
Milliken
Lottie Shaw
Ray McDonald
St Cecelia Picture Arrives for Morse High School
The St Cecelia club of Bath presented a memory picture for Morse High School to hang after the new term. It honors Miss Jennie R Morse class of 1871, last president of the club, with meetings once held at her Washington street home. The Carlo Dolci painting copy from Florence features soft blues and reds, framed in antique gold. the 18 club members still living are named in the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecelia
St. Cecelia Club
Bath
Morse High School
Jennie R. Morse
Miss Morse
Washington Street
Carlo Dolci
Florence
Italy
Police Hearing Yields No Charges as Complainants Skip Meeting
The committee on police met Thursday evening to hear complaints but produced no results since none of the alleged complainants attended. Alderman Eugene A. Youland said on Saturday that the witnesses had been notified of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Police
Eugene A. Youland
Funeral for Alfred C. Clouse Held at Home
The funeral for Alfred Clark Clouse was held Thursday at 2 PM at 324 Washington Street. Rev. Charles R. Sims officiated. bearers were Wilfred W. Chaney, Lester Munsey, Harry Farnham, and Alexander McConnell. Burial followed in Oak Grove. In Bangor, two Brewer girls and a friend from Easton paraded with a baby skunk found by a Brewer boy. Maude Island claimed ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Clark Clouse
Washington Street
Charles R. Sims
First Baptist Church
Wilfred W. Chaney
Lester Munsey
Harry Farnham
Alexander McConnell
Oak Grove
Kitty
Bangor
Brewer
Easton
Maude Island
Helen Putnam
Doris Lynch
Mosquito War Spreads Jobs Along Massachusetts Coasts
Massachusetts undertakes a broad mosquito control campaign funded by a 130000 state appropriation. The effort extends from the South Shore to the North Shore, employing hundreds of men to dig drainage ditches and open marshes. Crews are staggered to share work and are chosen via welfare and municipal recommendations, with residents along Cape Cod Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard contributing funds and labor to combat the pest and provide relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hehier
Mies
State Réclamation Board
North Shore
South Shore
South Essex
Ely
Cape Cod
Nantucket
Massachusetts
Reclamation Board
Gloucester
New Hampshire
Plymouth
Quincy
Kingston
Duxbury
Marshfield
Scituate
Cohasset
Hingham
Hull
Beverly
Boston
Danvers
Salem
Marblehead
Swampscott
Lynn
Saugus
Revere
Medford
Malden
Winthrop
Everett
Chelsea
State Reclamation Board
Merrymeeting camp birthday party and probate notices
The article describes Merrymeeting camp celebrating its 17th birthday with themed tables, seasonal decor, and performances by groups Spring Summer Fall Winter. A later probate notice details multiple estates in Sagadahoc County with appointive actions and forthcoming court dates.
Squirrel Hits Car Window in Bath Narrows Escape
Five Bath residents on a Brunswick to Bath trip reported a flying squirrel entering the right front window at 30 to 40 mph. The animal clung to the upholstery in the rear after a stunned ride and was killed by the driver with a folded newspaper. The incident occurred near Trueworthy's roadside stand and the group planned a two week trip to Lake Winnipesaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
BrunsWick
Trueworthy
Squire
Campers Join In Circle Of Song At Gathering
A group of campers formed a circle and sang together, sharing in a musical moment during the retreat. The moment highlighted communal spirit and shared enjoyment among participants.
Quarantine Lifted Over Corn Borer Due to Cash Shortage
Secretary Hyde announced the revocation of the domestic corn borer quarantine citing insufficient funds to sustain control efforts. The House reduced the needed 795000 to 295000, deemed inadequate to prevent spread, prompting cancellation of federal restrictions and allowing states to issue their own protections. The move ends long standing measures since 1918 in Massachusetts and 1921 in the Midwest, aiming to limit infestation while enabling continued district scouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde
House Committee On Appropriations
House
Senate
Massachusetts
Middle West
Newland
Ontario
Canada
Indiana
Nebraska
Petition to prove will in Sagadahoc Probate Court
Julia F Andrews asks the Sagadahoc Court to admit the will of Frederick L Andrews deceased of Bath dated July 13 1932 and grant letters testamentary to Julia F Andrews executrix without bond. The will names heirs and the petition was sworn July 30 1932. The probate is set at Bath with notary W S Shorey witnessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred T. Barker
Bath
Sagadahoc
D.b.n
Julia F. Barker
Sidney E. Grover
Lisbon Falls
Sylvia J. Boucher
Georgetown
Sidney E. Chere
Martha B. Bridge of
Harry P. Bridge
Eunice T. Pert
Edwin H. Pert
Matne
Julian Andrews
Said
Frederick L. Andrews
Julia F. Andrews
R. Andrews
Maine
Charles R. Andrews
Flushing
N. Y
A. D
Sagadahoc. Ss
W. S. Shorey
State OF
Sagadahor
State OF Maine
Daisy G. Steeves
West Bath
Colentin E. Steeves
George Steeves
Great Barrington
Mass
Asie E. Jacobs
Charles Jordan
Eel County
Federal aid to fight corn borer ends due to funds
Representatives from twenty eight States and commercial interests urged continued federal protection against the European corn borer entering uninfested regions. Quarantine officials note funds are exhausted and withdraw from the protection program, leaving states to act independently to prevent further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Veterans lose land for planned home on old bridge approach
Clark and Leslie Camp, United Spanish War Veterans of Brunswick, believed the town owned land for a larger house after tearing down a second schoolhouse. A town vote had granted the veterans two schoolhouses and permission to build, but they were later told the land would revert to neighboring owners and could not be given to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Leslie
United Spanish War Veterans of
Brunswick
Old Bridge
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Corliss Street
Gahan's
Houghton
Poole
Saffioeet
Eer
Waterville
Augusta
Spear
Boothbay
John Médie
Finnes
Tigeihg
Bath and Popham
John H. Brown
Roanoke
Sewall’s
Wyne
Revere House
Front Street
Lermond
Rodney Hyde
Knickerbocker Towage Co
Belknap
Kennebec Towage Co
Association Orchestra
Kennebec Steamboat Wharf
Gowell’s Grove
George W. Hawley
Barnstead, N.hs
C. T. Jackson
C. M. Clough
Fred Morse
Newton
Hattie Matthews
D. C. Dennett
John Moore
Charles Law of
Walhort
Phi Rho Society
Squirrel Island
J. B. Rumery
B. J. Larrabee
A. Small
Capt
L. W. Tibbetts
Portland
Codl
Small Point
Hyde Light Guards
Hill
Kenneber Steamboat Company
M. G. Shaw & Son
A. H. Shaw
Young
Social Republican Club
Bath Lodge
Good Templars
E. E. Emery
Long Beach No. 2
R. Sheffield
G. Fred Mitchell
Popham, Sete Eey
E M. Puller
Messrs. Potter, Perry and
Hammy
Popham
Anderson
Gaudreau Siiiring
Mr. Merrill
George E. Thompson
Porgy
Annie Fisher
Sidie Hitchcock
Philadelphia
Salém
Monhegan
Bath Iron Works
Mason
William E. Hogan
Harrison and Reid
Richmond
George Giles
M¢Padden Bros. Teamsters
Kennebec
McLellan’s Iron Store
Giles
Lewis
New Bedford
Kelley & Spear
Berry Fowler
Old
Alfred C. Clouse
BAY State Fichts
Merrymeeting Lp
Bing
Laura Lyon
Buffalo
Hope Wobster
Providence
R. I
Louise Kig
Dayton
Ohio
Katherine Bachman
Cincinnati
Fredlig
Arthur R. Webster
Merrymeeting
William F. Dunham
Martha Bridge
Lois C. Swett
Minor
Walter S. Glidden
Register
Sagai Shoe
Lewis B. Swett, Jr
Harry Bridge
Glidden
Atwood’s Medicine
Window OF
Lake Nnepesau- Veer
William Steeves
Waterbury, Conn
James Steeves
Dorchester
John Steeves
Long Beach
Cal
Samuel G. M. Steeves
Hilsboro
New Brunswick
D. C
John Greenacre
Twin Mountain
N. H
Mariaetta Steeves
John E. Bishop
Petitcodiac
Lizzie Steeves
Raymond Chinkford
Brrie
Hazel Leary
WM. Craft
Saga
Independent
Eat Beeeee
Elsine
Maud G. Téehan
Woolwich
Sterling
Hbelant
Lbelee
Virginia M
Maud G. Teefhan
Edward W. Bridgham
Superior Court
At- Bath
Arthur Chapman
Fred H. Thompson
Gladys M. Palmer
Ruth L. Jordan
West Roxbury, Mass
Samuel M. Jordan
Bath, Maine
Alfie E. Jacobs
Affie
E. Jacobs
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