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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1952

Page

8

Bath Chronicle Highlights 1912 Era Social Events

In Bath area notes from 1912, H Merrit Sebasco and Rufus Lombard hosted a summer party at Sebasco Bay with 50 residents, while Richard M Hallett, Boston native and Harvard alum, signs a writing deal with the Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post. Bath society includes baptisms, naval uniform debates, local visits, and community gatherings at North Street, City Landing, and Popham Beach.

H. Merrit Sebasco Rufus W. Lombard Weet Ree Ummer E E Sebasco Ra Ololock Rane Lombard Casco, Bay Merritt Brown New York Convent Charles Lee Bliss West Bath Richard M. Hallett Andrews Hallett Boston Harvard Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post Mr. Hallett King Harvard Akin Stoker Europe Suez Canal England America Bath Alice Jackson

Water street child builds brick monument near City Hall

An amused Water Street three year old yesterday afternoon gathered loose bricks near City Hall and erected a small monument. A police officer later chased the child who vanished down the street, remarking on the curious sight of a boy wary of a policeman. The item reflects local youth activity and street life.

Water Street City Hall Center Street

Deer and traffic woes in local river crossing tale

A report recalls drivers ignoring a Go Slow sign on a bridge while crossing times stretch. Nearby, a deer swam the Kennebec at the Narrows pursued by dogs, then returned to the river and swam toward Woolwich.

Kennnebec Woolwich

Bath News Peeks at City Hall Gift and Local Events

A Bath man hints at a future City Hall gift while residents note hotels full at Poland Springs and Christmas Cove. Local outings include L. L. Lowell and Warren A. Lowell trips to Augusta for horse races and a trolley ride to Lewiston and Gardiner.

Bath Poland Springs Christmas Cove L. L. Lowell Warren A. Lowell Augusta Kennebec Hallowell Gardiner Richmond Bowdeinham Eek Ernest Eaton Chester Oliver Myrtie Morris Agnes O’connell Lewiston and

Sturgeon Slim Season Catches Dwindle on Kennebec

August 9 1912 reports poor sturgeon runs on the Kennebec with fish lingering between Gardiner and Augusta. Commodore Guy P Gannett and party dine at New Meadows Inn aboard To paz IV after docking near the Kennebec Yacht Club.

Kennebec Gardiner Augusta Guy P. Gannett Augusta Yacht Club New Meadows Inn Lennox Kennebec Yacht Club Belfast

Astrachan apples sell 40c per peck in local sale

Mr and Mrs Herbert M Sawyer of Worcester Massachusetts return home after a ten day outing at Coxs Head as guests of his brother Edward Sawyer of Lampscott Massachusetts. Mr Sawyer

George L. Curtis Portsmouth N.H Bluff Head Mr. Curtis Kittery Navy Yard William Hurt Arrowsmith Hurt Charles A. Coombs Grace Clara Roy Tramp Maine Astrachan Herbert M. Sawyer Worcester Mass Cox’s Head Edward Sawyer Lampscott Sawyer

Bath Market Sees Grabs for Fish Along Coast

August 12 1912 Bath market notes report boats from Boothbay and coastal hotels join in grabbing fish and lobsters at high prices. Tinker mackerel sold at 14 cents a piece as Bath men struggle to compete.

Bath Boothbay

Bath items and Boothbay steamer incident update

The Southport steamer of the Boothbay Line struck near Southport Island in fog but landed passengers safely at Southport and Bath. Repairs planned in Camden with return to service by week end. Other notes include Major Holman F. Day aboard the Davy Jones and John S. Hyde at Peskebegat Lodge on Lobster Lake. Miss Villa Fredericksen serves at New Meadows Landing.

Rockland Boston Boston and Kennebec Bath Bangor United States George Wolfe Pennsylvania General Jackson Hotel Bath Portland Hotel Matilda Meyer Mabel Duncan New York D. T. Percy & Sons Miss Duncan New Meadows Charles Foote Augustus A. Percy Luttan Retex Ruth Parker Harriet Henderson Henry Biggins Martin O’laughlin Percy Marks Dreamland Arnold Appleton Barstow Ledyard Luther Pharmacy Tom E. M. Fuller W. G. Webber Boothbay Harbor Boothbay Harbor Pilgrims Lewiston Fine Fettle Emmons Grassy Southport S. 8. Corp Southport Island Brewer Camden John S. Hyde Lobster Lake Peskebegat Lodge Moosehead Lake

Delayed New York Train Sparks Rush for Newspapers

The Sunday train from New York arrived nearly two hours late causing a rush at Shaw's Book Store as Manhattan papers ran behind schedule. Shoppers crowded the outlet by 11 a.m. amid speculation about promotional giveaways.

New York Manhattan Shaw’s Book Store Shaw’s

Peary Reaches North Pole On April 6 1909

Explorer Robert E. Peary is reported to have reached the North Pole on April 6 1909, marking a historic milestone in polar exploration and national pride.

Robert E. Peary North Pole

Probate Notices From Sagadahoc County Bath August 1962

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County issues notices for estates including Ernest A Rogers Sr Eva Rogers Spiros Economopoulos John Small Lewis J Sanborn Raymond K Cummings Jennie S Butler and heirs. Actions include appointment of administrators without bond first and final accounts licenses to sell real estate and probate hearings forthcoming in September and publishment required. A free copy of the original order is noted.

Bath Sagadahoc Ernest A. Rogers Nippspurg Eva Rogers John M. Rogers Aphrodite Economopoulos Spiros Economopoulos Bond John Small Bowdoin Milton H.mall Lewis J. Sanborn Alice Manborn Raymond K. Cummings John P. Carey Guardian Jennie S. Butler Beth Y A P. Bartlett Dana W. York J.ee

Annual Field Day Brings Wet Yet Busy Grange Gathering

Past Masters' Asso Leet Council met at Rock Hill Inn with State Deputy Joseph W State Emma Larrabee in attendance as volunteers kept lunches moving. Members enjoyed a lunch lobster and clam outing to Hardings to dine with Mrs Elfreda Perkins a year master. Plans for fall fair discussed and hospitality extended to Senator Kee and wife. The field day, long a county social highlight, attracted many grangers despite rain.

Asso- Leet Council Rock Hill Inn Joseph W Emma Larrabee Hardings Elfreda Perkins Etterolan Merrymeetin Kee

Mrs Beven Visits Cousin In Manchester New Hampshire

Mrs Theodore Beven of Manchester New Hampshire arrived tonight for a short visit with her cousin Miss Mildred G Nichols of High Street.

Walter S. Wiggin Somerville, Mass Charles A. Lockery York Street Theodore Beven Manchester N. H Mildred G. Nichols High Street

Probate notices from Bath and surrounding towns

True copy of probate orders listing estates including Shepard Bates Heald Lilly McLellan Sawyer and Brennan. Petitions seek administrators or guardians without bond, with accounts filed by executors and trustees. Attest dates 14 21 28 by J Horace McClure.

Woolwich Elwood A. Eer Elrod Charles E. Shepard Bath Charles A. Shepard Charles Judith Ednane F. Rice Ralph F. Rice Martha Bates West Bath Mar E. Bates Charles M. Evi Georgetown Heald Joel R. Lilly Grace A. Wrie Wilmote M. Kee of Kennerson Earl H. Kennerson Louise T. McLellan Z. Houghton McLellan, Jr Harry B. Sawyer Jennie 8. Brennan Harry S. Brennan I. J. Horace McClure One Eugene E. W. Ingalls Burton T. Pierce Lillian B. Pierce Prashoning John Kostecki Phippsburg Wanda C Artece Dun ’ A J. Horace McCrime

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