Forty Years Ago in Bath Navy Day Tragedy and Local News
A Bath shipyard scene recalls the death of Morton J. Sanford, 52, a ship carpenter, who fell from the Eleanor A. Percy and was killed. The article also notes a Boston wedding, a light school board meeting, plans for a Squirrel Island village corporation, a maiden voyage of the houseboat Solitaire with guests, and various local outings and visits around Bath including Kennebec Canoe Club and Tug Job Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton J. Sanford
Eleanor A. Percy
Walton
N.S
Bath
Lemuel
Brunswick
Annie
New York City
James
George W. Wells
Percy
Bath Iron Works stock to power battleship project
The Bath Iron Works receives daily material for the battleship program with about 300 freight cars needed to transport stock, not counting armor plates requiring a 100-car train. Launch of a cruiser and keel laying of a battleship mark two major Kennebec shipbuilding events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Bath
Kennebec
Iron Works
Georgia
Cleveland
Hayrack ride to Birchwood and idle park vacations noted
A group of 18 gathered Thursday for a hayrack ride to Birchwood organized by Misses Mary Mullaney Nora O Brien and Mollie Barrett with Mrs E J Murphy as chaperone. Fred Johnson drove the party and William F Pond leaves on vacation for a week at Idle Park and a week in Massachusetts. A philanthropist on Court Street enjoys flowers lining her sidewalk inviting passers by to help themselves to nasturtiums. The Kennebec Yacht Club prepares its new clubhouse with a festive opening and a gaily decorated dance hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birchwood
Mary Mullaney
Nora O’brien
Mollie Barrett
E. J. Murphy
Fred Johnson
William F. Pond
Idle Park
Massachusetts
Court Street
Kennebec Yacht Club
Gtaes
Woolwich
Maine
Kennebec River
Butlers Bridge
Tallman Street
Barley Neck Road
Ryan's Corner
Murphy's Corner
Moatsweag
Gardiner Estate
Kennebrec River
Sasanoa River
Chiffton Gainsley
Kennebec Yacht Club Gala and Local Events Spotlight Bath
August 10 1901 A lively river scene centers on the Kennebec Yacht Club annual gala and the formal opening of its clubhouse. Wedding day at MacMahan Island marks Miss Jane Wilson Seavey of Bangor marrying Theodore S Lazell of Boston. Bath notices include shipyard leader Charles Wetherbee taking charge of torpedo boat Biddle, obituaries for Herbert Goddard 43, and Alwyn Small former Atlantic Works foreman. School Board meets electing superintendent and ninth grade principal and vaccination policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Yacht Club
Jane Wilson Seavey
Bangor
Theodore S. Lazell
Boston
MacMahan Island
St. Cuthbert’s Church
George B. Moody
Fred H. Kimball
Emma Small
Minnie White
Bath
Charles P. Wetherbee
Portsmouth
Biddle
Bath Iron Works Corp
Alwyn Small
Benjamin Small
Atlantic Works
Oliver Moses
Small
East Boston
Schoors
Duncan
Anna E. Scott
John O. Shaw
George P. Davenport
Sophia M. Rich
William T. Hall, Jr
Joseph M. Hayes
Edwin M. Fuller
James O. Lincoln
Albert L. Strout
George F. Jackson
Edward H. McLachlin
Funeral for H E Goddard Held Sunday at Goddard Street
The funeral for H E Goddard was held Sunday at one o'clock from his late residence on Goddard Street. Rev F W O’Brien officiated. Attending were Shea William Mample Edwin H Cook Fred White Rev and Mrs D B Holt Mrs John Gage Mrs Lon Morse Mrs Samuel Rogers Mrs J F E Conley Mrs Healey Mrs Blair Mrs Stinson Mrs Afficault and Misses Ethel Holt and Mabelle Larrabee, guests of E S Crosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Larrabee
Arrowsic Bridge
Riggsville
Kennebec Yacht Club
Blanche Metcalf
Moopee
R. F. McDonough
H Owen, Jr
Fred Alexander Lacy
Edith Alice Glendenning
F. W. O’brien
Washington Street
Morton J. Sanford
Pleasant Street
Walter C. Stewart
Grace Church
Oliver Bigney
George A. Merrill
Albion Marr
George Small
Oak Grove Cemetery
Percy & Small
Herbert E. Goddard
Goddard Street
Robert H. Goddard
Auburn
Robert
H.E. Goddard
F. W. O'Brien
Shea
William Mample
Edwin H. Cook
Fred White
D. B. Holt
John Gage
Lon Morse
Samuel Rogers
J. FE. Conley
Healey
Blair
Stinson
Afficault
Ethel Holt
Mabelle Larrabee
E.S. Crosby
Charles H. Sampson, Esq
Bowdoinham
Rizesville
Kelvin Riggs
Moses H. Sampson
Portland
Kennebec Yacht Club fete ends in largest social yet
The annual fete day at the Kennebec Yacht Club near Garnet culminated Saturday evening with a large informal social in the new clubhouse. About 200 members and friends attended the event, the largest gathering recorded, as the club’s facilities were highlighted by verandas and a polished dance floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Bath Golfers Triumph Over Wawenock in Interclub Match
Eighteen Bath Country Club golfers traveled to South Bristol to play the inter club event against Wawenock, winning 16 1 2 to 71 2. Notable members joined, with Eddie Gibbons unable to compete due to insufficient Wawenock players. A return match is planned at Bath on the last Sunday of the month, followed by a Sept 1 trip to Augusta to meet that club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Country Club
South Bristol
Wawenock Club
Wawenock
Francis Winchenbach
Francis McLaughlin
George Fortin
Allan Spear
Dave Henderson
Dick Hersham
Elwood Toothaker
Harold Cole
Charlie Sadler
Dick Meisenbach
John Grindel
Edward Downing
Robert Brownell
Tom Berry
Edwin Andrews
Edward Sewall
George Swigguin
U S. N
Clarence Eaton
Eddie Gibbons
Augusia
Two Autos Stolen From Pilgrim Garage Break In
A break in at Pilgrim Garage on Front Street Monday night saw the theft of two cars, a 1989 Chevrolet sedan and a 1940 Chevrolet sedan. Investigators suspect the same culprits as a prior break a week earlier, when two similar Chevrolets were abandoned on a highway in Arrowsic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Garage
Pilgrim
Front Street
Arrowsic
Local Social Notes From Bucksport to Bath
Bucksport guests stay with Mrs Culilty’s brother Nathaniel Percy at Cox’s Head for a few days. Friday finds F C Bowker in Meadowbrook. Mr and Mrs Mark Harrington visit Boston with two sons, returning to see Irving and Mrs Harrington. Miss Barbara Footer joins Dr Charles F Rush’s office after Miss Mary Lee moves to Bath Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Staples
Mr. Staples
Rockland
Bath
Bucksport
Cullity
Nathaniel Percy
Cox's Head
F.C. Bowker
Meadowbrook
Mark Harrington
Boston
Irving Harrington
Barbara Footer
Charles F. Rush
Mary Lee
Bath Trust Co
Bay State raises lobster size limit starting 1942
Massachusetts Governor signs a bill raising the legal lobster size from 31 16 to 31 8 inches. Sea and Shore Fisheries Commissioner Greenleaf weighs impact on Maine fisheries and Boston markets, noting potential losses for Boston and Canadian shipments and possible shifts to Maine and New York markets. He sought power to adjust Maine's limit but was denied. Action may require a special session or wait until 1948 legislative biennium. Greenleaf will study consequences and counter adverse effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Arthur R
Greenleaf
Maine
Boston
New York
Bay State
Camden Rockport Fete Celebrates 150th Incorporation
Camden and Rockport Maine mark the 150th anniversary with pageants a street parade and a week of events August 14 to 20. Ben Ames Williams speaks at Camden Theatre Richard Matthews Hallet conducts an interview, plus dances bonfire band concerts and historic talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Rockport
Maine
Penobscot Bay
Ben Ames Williams
Richard Matthews Hallet
Camden Theater
Bok
Thomas M. Griffiths
Bertram E. Packard
Country Club Dance Delights 100 Guests At Seasonal Event
The supper dance at the Country club drew about 100 guests including visitors from nearby summer resorts. A lobster salad preceded dancing with William Colleran's orchestra providing music. Miss Mildred G. Nichols of Page street visited Portland for the weekend with Miss Annie Mc Govern of Congress street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
William Colleran
Mildred G. Nichols
Page Street
Portland
Annie McGovern
Congress Street
Probate Notices and Estate Administrations in Bath Maine
John I Jack registers probate listing numerous estates in Sagadahoc County Bath. It details appointments of executors administrators and guardians with bonds and forthcoming court actions including licenses to sell real estate and probate hearings set for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jack
Baesdhoe
Adrin
Bath
Seteerd
Miuide
Stuart Bath
Maine
Bistate Cihiries
Aanar
Janes Nixon Tate
Arrows
Kalward W Bridghaim
Nth
Bend Antes
John G Lemont
Tele
Harriet M Lemont
Bath Maine
Bond
Margate Guy
Ralph Gay
Collingwood C. Shea
Arrowsie
Tarr
Sagadahoc
James FE Perry
Irving
Wright
Lave
Beth
Lara D. Wright
Pers
Toairy
D. Wright
Extete
Teon LeCare
Eva L. Crowley
Yyrd Ryn
Crowley
Jennie M Gower
Annie M. Vanehan
Sed
Annie Maurhan
Worham Collins
Bova B. Bailey
Helena
Sarah Spence
Phippsebure
Annie M Simonds
Annie M Smonds
Porte Janes
Ruth
Woodside
Greentown
Florence R Weoodat Oxen
Moevy G. Fulterton
Woolwre
Ruth B
Dubar
Lemont
Deerved
Byerets
Seth Stewnart
Finn
Gertrude Strewart
Witte
White
Trott
Rich
Myrtle F ‘Trott
Miriam Augusta Coombs
Rath
Sarah Elizabeth Coombs
Adhve Strain Estate
Woolwich
Allan Spear
Jamie Tiene
Alton C Berry
Wetiie
Gertrude
Greenfert
Reeth
Elizabeth W. Greenleaf
Galen P Daley
Thood D Perry
Arthur J. Dunton
County of
Cumberland
Thomas C. Given
Charles E. Given
Brunswick
County of Cumberland
Copartners
Given Bros
Murdock EK
MicKenzie
Charlies W. Messenger
Murdock
MacKenzie
Front
Linden Street
John C. TaHman
George Lemont
Stuart
Flying Cadets Enroll At Quoddy NYA Center
The National Youth Administration at Quoddy Village opens a three month refresher course for 50 young men ages 20 to 25 from Maine and five other states to train as army flyers. Those who pass may become pilots or train for navigator or bombardier roles with pay up to 245 dollars outside posts, while others may study ground work or mechanics. vacancies are allocated by state quotas and NYA enrollees are filling some spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Army
The
National Youth Administration
Quoddy Village
NYA
U.S
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New York City
Quoddy Center
Boat Users Tax In Revenue Bill Sets Length Based Fees
The 1941 Revenue Bill taxes boats 16 feet or longer with brackets from 5 to 200 dollars based on overall length. Vehicle tax is flat 5 dollars. Tax applies annually and a stamp or tag will be issued for display. Boats 28 feet and up move through higher brackets up to 200 dollars for vessels over 200 feet. The 1932 act set a 28 foot minimum and a 5 dollar start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Blake Couple Guests of Andrews on Union Street
Mr and Mrs George W Blake of Rochester New Hampshire visit Mr and Mrs Carroll Andrews at 100 Union Street in a social note detailing a local house call or friendly visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Blake
Rochester, N. H
Carroll Andrews
Union Street
Maine divorce petition from Wilfred G Allard
Wilfred G Allard of Bath Sauadanghoc files for divorce from Philomaine Allard, married in Amgul Quebec in 1912, alleging desertion since 1929, cruel treatment, and unknown residence of the Libellee. He has resided in Maine for over a year and seeks a decree of divorce. Noted by Notary Edward W Bridgham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sacadahoc
Bath
Sagadshoc
Wilfred G. Allard
Sawadahoc
Libellee
Imeelf
Servadahoe
A.D
Rsbove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur S. Hyde
Madelyn
Eleanor Hyde
Missary Brewster Brown
John M. Brown
George S. Derby
Derby
That City
Supt
Winslow
Sec
Messrs. Maxcy
Davenport, Chase and Carter
Squirrel Island
Samuel Belanger
Fred Klippel
Nequasset
Freedom N. Munroe
Walter Schuman
Biddeford Pool
F. B. Lockery
Job Baker
Arthur Brown
Rockaway
Foster's Point
Carl Troop
Frank Thompson
Thompson Cottage
Sabine
Fee
Augusta
Langdon T. Snipe
Samuel R. Percy
John W. Ballou
Eben J. Marston
John Shea
A. F. Varney
Melvin Leach
Bridgeport
Mass
Fred E. Witham
Seth Watson
Mabelle Ingraham
Richmond
Lucy Mulligan
A.M. Cutler
Vine Street
Singer
San Francisco
Roanoke
Arthur Sewall & Co
Amesbury
Virginia Capes
Mare Island Navy Yard
Mercer and Langmaid
School Street
William Besaw
High Street
Dennis Coombs
Sidney Lermond
Dunlap Commandery
K. T
William J. Shaw
Bath Savings Institution
Lizzie A. Rolfe
N. H
Shaw
Henry F. Palmer
Alford V. Ramsey
Young's Hotel
Middle Street
Harold Kingsbury
Willie McNeal
Uncle Tom
Ralph Whitten
Topsy
Willie Mains
George Harris
Eddie McNeal
Eva
William H. Hennessey
Margaret L. Conley
St. Mary’s Church
M. C. McDonough
Lizzie Shaughnessey
Daniel T. Dougherty
Melvin A. Haggett
Hennessey
Warren McIntire
Greenleaf Cottage
Silas Owen
Westport
S. R. Frye
Patten Lodge
Monhegan Island
Boothbay
John R. Houghton
Samuel Sewall
Charles W. Larrabee
J. Harry McLellan
James F. Murphy
J. O. Shaw
George Fisher
Joseph Sewall
William E. Rice
Hyde
Lower
A. L. Tarbox
Bernard Tarbox
Jere Hall
Louise
Harpswell
Small Point
William Morse
Bay Point
Chew the Bag Club
Emma Hudson
Newport News, Va
Mrs
Warren Knight
H. B. Johnson
Bath Co. No. 5
Scott R. Percy
Johnson
Florence G
William A. Marr
Frank O. Winslow
East Livermore
Garnet
Philadelphia
Arthur Sewall
Hilo
Hawaii
Sewall
Hawaiian Islands
Capes
Gaffery
North Pacific
James F. Dunton
Ella Davenport
Mildred Nichols
Saco
Josephine Crosby
Fred Scribner
Stowe, Vt
Mabel Travis
Mrs. Pratt
Lynn
Julia Craft
Charles Oliver
Phippsburg
O Goodwin
Tate
George J Goodwin
Bach
Suyene Bend
Garrett J Galvin Jate
JOHN_1
John L
Quoddy
Charles Messenger
WII
Fred G. Atard
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