Forty Years Ago in Bath Aug 5 1885 News Bits
A Boston to Bath steamer dispute details the Meteor case with a keeper, the Bath market reports scarce poultry and high egg prices, and a public notice of Gen Grants funeral and Bath firings. Local figures include M G Shaw Wo lwich and J W Kimball Boothbay, plus a Bath fish market owner.
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the Times
Washington Street
Annie A. Hanson
Boston
Cyclone wrecks Camden area. Melcher injured in South Camden
Letters describe a fierce cyclone that damaged nearly 1,000 houses in South Camden and Camden. Shipbuilder William H. Melcher was severely injured in the American Kregding Co. building, rescued from ruins with two workers killed. His mother cared for him as rain drenched the ruined home. Despite critical injuries, he is expected to recover. Also notes council meeting, memorial plans for Gen Grant, and juror list for August term.
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Camden
N. J
William HH. Melcher
American Kredging Co
South Camden
Mar
Melcher
Elliott
Greenleaf
Charles C. Preble
Dummer Street
Dummer Street Court
F. J. Merriman
W. H. Crocker
Wylie Farm
Gen. Grant
Supreme Court
Hiram L. Chase
William C. Dunton
Jesse G. Donnell
John C. Ellers
David S. Harris
Frank W. Parris
John G. Richardson
Memorial Service At Winter Street Church Tomorrow
On August 7 1885 a memorial service is announced for tomorrow at 1 30 p m at the Winter Street church. Reuben Weeks and Gordon Gratton seamen from a fishing vessel wrecked off the Banks arrived aboard the Star of the Hast and will be honored.
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Winter Street
Sharp
Reuben Weeks
Gordon Gratton
Knights Templar Visit Dunstable Palestine Parade
Aug 11 1885 Belfast Talestine commandery No 14 arrived to Dunlap commandery No 4 Bath. Procession formed from Front to Linden with Queen's Band and Bangor Cornet Band, marching past the Post office square to the Sacadahock House. Palestine officers listed, banners displayed, and a large crowd admired the regalia and bands. A reception and concert at Alameda rink followed by a grand formation.
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Palestine Commandery
K. T
Belfast
Bantan
Dunlap
Belfast Commandery
Bath
Dunlip
Bath — Commandery
Frank A. Pahner
Alfred D. Stetson
George H. Nichols
W. D. Mussenden
Dunlap Commandery
Sagadahock House
Bangor
Giveen
Alameda
R. TD. Bibber
F. H W. Twitchell
Edward F. Foote
A. M. Potter
Frank M. Hyde
F. C. Whitehouse
FE. J. Merriman
Postoffice Square
Front Street
Center
Washington
Snagadahoeck House
Middle
York
Sagadahoeck House
Talestine
Knights Templar
Brunswick
Hiram Welch
John W. Ballou
Palestine
Qveen
H. C. Eaton
Dunton Commandery
K. T. Em
W. T D. Mussenden
Sir George Moulton, Jr
Knigst Moulton
Triggins
Washington Street
Linden
Sacadahock House
G. P. Toombard
M. C. Marshal
Robert Burgess
B. A Hall
C. Wf. Field
A. (. Burgess
M. F. Hastings
HW. S. Kilgore
John Frost
A. Wadsworth
Bangor Pond
Charles FE. Johnson
Chase A. Z
F. Ingraham
Fal Follett
O H. Moody
OF. G. White
Ansel Wadsworth
N. FE
Andrew Whittier
R. P. Chase
A. J. F. Ingraham
A. F. Follett
R. WH. Moody
0. G. White
Ansell Wadsworth
H. FE. McDonald
Charles Baker
James H. Perkins
James Fernald
Littlefield
George F. Ryan
Alameda Rink
Knights
Old Yacht America Triumphs In A Noted Race History
Builders certificate for the schooner America details its build in New York 1851 by William H. Brown and George Steers. The yacht, commissioned by New York yachtsmen led by Commodore John C. Stevens, defended honor in the 1851 Isle of Wight race, finishing sole and earning fame for speed and seaworthiness.
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Register
William H. Brown
New York
Brown
12Th Street
East River
New York Yachtsman
George Steers
New York Yachts
John C. Stevens
Gen. Schuyler
Alexander Hamilton
England
Amerie
Commodore Stevens
Britain
United States
America
Dick Brown
Sandy Hook
Hyvre
Cowles
Isle of Wight
British Isles
Royal Yacht Squadron
Volante
Queen Victoria
John de Blaquiere
Mediterranean
St. Johns River
Florida
Immont
Jacksonville
Boston
Annapolis
Swan
Bath Veteran Firemen Capture Tenth Place
At the New England firemen muster in Brockton Saturday the tub Sagadahock of Bath took 19th place after delays and tire issues on the return trip. The Enterprise of Brockton won the event with Nonantum of Providence close behind. Hancock of Brockton placed third.
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New England
Brockton
Senator Baxter
Bath
Segadahock
Baxter
Sagada Dock
Hampton Beach
Yarmouth
Bath Grain Co
John Hart
John McNeil
Ford
Joseph Everard
McNeil
Portsmouth
Mr. Hart
Ambrose McNeil
Everard
Boston
Enterprise
Hancock
Salem
Monatiquet
South Braintree
Neptune
Newburyport
Alabama Coon
Stoughton
Protector
Columbian
New Bedford
Red Jackets
Cambridge
Winnisimmettee
Chelsea
Defender
Bristol
R. Ieee Sagadahock
Fire King
Pawtucket
I. I
Cochata
East Braintree
Paul Revere
Revere
Charlestown
Two Military Bands Plan Excursion to Fort Popham
Tomorrow at 11 o'clock two commanderies with their bands and friends will travel to Fort Popham. After dinner at the hotels there they will proceed to Boothbay and sail up the Sasanoa River to this city.
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Fort Popham
Boothbay
Sasanoa
Queen Esther Rebek th Lodge Funeral Notice
All members are expected to attend the funeral of Mrs Angieletta T wife of Fad win I Cornish Wednesday at two at her home 20 Highland street They should meet promptly at 1 20 at Pine and Highland streets.
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Queen Esther Rebekth Lodge
Angieletta T
Fadwin I. Cornish
Highland Street
Pine
Highland i Streets
Christmas Cove Hosts Larrys Library Bulletin Feature
The article spotlights Christmas Cove Maine as a lively hub with Larrys Library Bulletin edited from The Sea bird's Nest. It highlights contributor lists from major papers and presses, the Texas Corner charity, and praise for The Autograph Library founded by Larry Chittenden. The piece notes Chittenden's Ranch Verses and aims to strengthen Maine Texas goodwill through literary connections.
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Library Bulletin Board
Larry's Library Bulletin
Seabird’s Nest
Christmas Cove
Maine
The
Portland Express
Lewiston Journal
Boston Globe
Boston Herald
Transcript
Current Opinion
Lincoln County News
Montclar Herald
Montclair Times
Brooklyn Eagle
Boothbay Register
Dallas-Galveston News
Dallas Texas Journal
Newark News
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dallas Times Herald
Abilene Reporter
Western Enterprise
Woman's Viecepoint
National Arts Club Palletia
World Traveller
New Haven :Register
Hollands Farm and Ranch
Hollands Magazine
Dallas Texas
Palm Beach Post
Palm Beach Times
Palm Beach
Teas
Larry Chittenden
Ranchman
Texas
Dallas News
Rio Grande
Probate notices from Sagadahoc Court in Bath Maine
Sagadahoc probate notices list Annie F Lee of West Bath as executrix and widow of Charles W Etheridge or Ee deceased, with heirs and kin named. Petitions seek proof of will and letters testamentary. other orders appoint administrators and publish notices in Bath Independent for September and August court dates.
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State OF Maine
Sacadahoc
Frederick E. Woodman
Horace B. Woodman
Bath Maine
Frances M. Purineton
Bath
Minnie C Cressex
Eliza B. Lugton
Hyde Park
Mass
Charles W. Woodman
Ebert A. Wowtman
Frederick C Woodman
Seon
Sid
Tuly
Fredfrick Woodman
Scandabonc
AL D
Fred H Thom
Savadakoc
Rarin
Sagadahac
Sagadaher
Sagadahoe
Ho Haley
Ann FE. Haley
Woolwich
Sail
Bath Independent
James S. Lowell
Reese
Harriet L. Johnson
Sagadahoc
Howard B Johnson
Sagidahoc
Annie F. Lee
West Bath
Charles W [Ee
Annie F Lee
Evecutréx
Fule
A. D
Fred H. Thompson
Price
Protte
Sevadshoec
Reenectiulley
Joseph M. Trott
Henry C. Wright
Wright
Bathim
Nenroy
Nersoms
Hartate HH Anderson
Charles D
Frercon
Bocton
Saur
Ioseph
MO Trott
Henry ” Wright
State OF
Maine
Tatabone
Pat
Sigatrhoc
Rath
WILLIAM F_ DINHAW
Sagadahwec
Ezra F. Borchers
Mary A. Brown
Saul County
Josiah L. Walker
Josephine Walker
Bat
Said
Bernice Oliver Meserve
Annie Wikles Oliver
Alberta E. Knight
Ora A. Toothaker
William F. Dunham
Register
Segadahoc
Rust
Girard Trust Company
Admidietveter
Benjamin M. Plummer
Sedakoc
S. Lowell
F. Dunham
Styasabor
Lilian M. Weight
Melville O. Wank
Allowanc
Fexecutsix
Prin
Bathem
County
William F. Duntiam
R-gister
L P. Miller
Sagadaboc
Lula Miller Kate
Leonard P. Miller
Oil paintings greet summer at The Sea Birds Nest library
Library welcomes Frank Van Housen, a young artist from New York and Munich, in residence for the summer with his wife at The Sea Birds Nest. Mrs. William Mann, Miss Frances Mann, Reuben Mann and nurse Miss Robinson depart for a motor trip to Montreal and Quebec to visit Mrs. Mann’s relatives.
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New York
Munich
Frank van Housen
William Mann
Frances Mann
Reuben Mann
Robinson
St. Barnabas Hospital
Woodfords
Montreal
Quebec
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Bath Daily Times
M. G. Shaw
Dr. Hubbard
Buttercup
Squirrel Island
Hattie Whitmore
Emma Small
May Field
Rockaway Cottage
John W. Kimball
Pilgrims
William White
J. Bailey
Bailey
Court House
E. L. Hinkley
Walworth Manufacturing Co
Coombs
Knox & Lincoln Railroad
Rockland
Weeka
East Orland
Gratton
Fillsworth
Ulysses
Grant
Center Street
Winter Street Church
J. O. Fiske
Stackpole
Mr. Atwood
Ste Rideater
PenyerPro
Parke
D. D
Haven
F. Dike
Benediction
Wakefield
Children of the Orphans’ Home and
Sedgwick Relief Corps
Goss Marine Iron Works
Mitchell
Goss Marine Tron Works
Mr. Mitchell
Alden W. Richardson
Richmond
Judge Bowman
Tracy
Hanson
W. S. Shorey
Bridgton
T. J. Lundrigan
Woodstock
St. John
John W. Farrin
Sagadahock
William F. Dinham
Artest
Salmagundi Club
Chittenden
Putnam’s
William F. Ditwifat
Charles A Corliss
Notary Public
Oem
Lee William F. Dunham
I Register
L. F
Atwood
L.F
L. F. Medicine Co
Portland
Aldz
Berny
Alred M. G. Soule
Framces Jame Gilmore
lLete
Alfred M. G. Soule
AG DT
William F Dunham
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