Bath Townnotes and Changing Local Ties
Forty years ago in Bath a bank officer assists during Mrs Lula’s absence while William Mussenden resumes duties. John M Emmons returns home after 30 years in San Francisco, planning to stay. Mrs C R Brown of Wollaston and her children visit relatives. Miss Amanda Mahoney departs for New Brunswick. Dr Mortimer Warren and Miss Pendexter to wed August 22 at Central Church. Bath residents with relatives in New York and New Jersey mingle at cottages. A cow dies under an electric trestle near Brook turnout. Weekend visits include MacMahan Island and Donnell cottage at New Meadows. A prize contest yields a dollar prize from Home Journal sailing tour prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Emmons
Georgetown
San Francisco
Leoward P. Emmons
Mary Pendexter
W. W. Pendexter
Mortimer Warren
New York
Central Church
Miss Pendexter
Bath
Ath High School
Bellevue Hospital
Local Social News and Family Visits
August 8 1906 notices of traveling relatives returning from vacations in Maine and Massachusetts. Families including Jacobs McFadden Robinson Fish Perc y Poote Wallace Dowling Magoun Hartleb Dunton Hovey Day and Palmer are cited with visits, lawn party and a marriage announcement for Clara Stearns Trufant and Elmer D Hodgkins at 8 pm with a reception at 37 Middle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Stearns Trufant
Elmer D. Hodgkins
Middle Street
Weddings Highlight Quiet Evening in Local Homes
August 9 1906 two marriages occurred in city homes. Clara Stearns and Elmer F Hodgkins wed at Mrs Trufants on Middle Street with Rev O W Folsom officiating attended by relatives and Whatsoever Circle members. Nellie B Fletcher and H T B Leeman married at Elm Street Baptist church by Rev Rouillard with a small guest list and a short reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Stearns
Clara
Williams Trufant
Elmer F. Hodgkins
Hodgkins
Elm Street Baptist Church
H. T. B. Leeman
Woolwich
Nellie B. Fletcher
Somerset Place
Bath residents and visitors mingle in autumn scene
Mrs Charlotte visits, Mr and Mrs Jeffords from Portland enjoy two weeks’ Maine vacation. Thomas Small of Winneganse finishes haying at 43 acres, oldest in state to work daily this season. Bath lists 23 automobiles. voting booths contract awarded for wards. many locals travel and guests visit friends and relatives around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
City
Mr. Jeffords
Maine
The
Associated
Garnett
Thomas W. Small
Winnegance
la Small
Small
Visit encircles Bath and nearby towns in 1906
August 12 1906 notes Mrs H F Foster and daughter visiting Bath Chelsea visitors Frank Perkins of D T Percy & Sons enjoying Southport two weeks outing Sedgwick circle Ladies of the G A R meet at Pine Grove Hill with Mrs Clifford hosting a large patriotic gathering Traverse jurors named for August term of S J Court John A Morse Harrison E Bowie Isaiah S Coombs Charles S Bagley Fred Co Leonard Daniel Ridley Emery P Edgecomb Mrs Frank A Lord leaves for Blue Hill Rev and Mrs David L Yale visit Ellsworth James S Lowell heads to Eau Claire Wis George Owen and Mrs Fred E Witham guests at Center Essex L Barker visits New Harbor George Merrill to Portland for eye operation Marion Lloyd leaves for New York outing E Leonard family at Bay Point Taunton Mrs John Cummings guest at Shannon House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick Circle
L. M. Clifford
Pine Grove Hill
Winneganee
Amos Haggett
D. E. Marsh
C. Greenleaf
E. M. Grindell
H. G. Work
Alice Southard
Baker
Blaisdell
Gorgena Small
E. J. Pease
Simpson
Curtis
Clifford
S. J. Court
John A. Morse
Harrison E. Bowie
Isaiah S. Coombs
Charles S. Bagley
Fred Co. Leonard
Daniel Ridley
Emery P. Edgecomb
E. Leonard
Bay Point
John Cummings
Taunton
F. J. Matthews
Shannon House
Batt
Iris
Bath
Ten O'Olock
Rose FP. Murphy
Edward W. Bridgham
W. Bridgham
Esate
Nathaniel.m. Morse
Phippsburg
John P. Carey
Ace P. Morse
Jeannette F. Billington
Pen County
Penobscot
Esther M. Billington
Ida M. Brown
Mars
Aroostook
Maine
Minnie Auputs
Carlos C. Purington
Beth
Peenies
Edward V. Coombs
Carrie B. Potter
Mrs Richard Quick Hosts Hot Air Club at Middle Street
Mrs Quick entertained the Hot Air club last evening at her Middle Street home. The special session featured games and refreshments enjoyed by all members.
Coffin Family Vacation in Milan New Hampshire
Mr and Mrs C S Coffin and family take a two weeks vacation in Milan New Hampshire. Mrs Cyrus Wingley returns for a week’s visit with George. Mrs Faith Crosson, the San Francisco girl, has been visiting her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C.S. Coffin and
Milan
N. H
Faith Crosson
San Francisco
August 1906 Delights and Local Visitors Reported
Miss Estelle Franks and Helen Nichols enjoy a two week vacation in Boston and nearby areas. C F Allen an electrical expert at Bath Iron Works and Mrs Allen head to Sebago Lake. Mrs Annie M Morgan and daughter Emma visit her brother John H Brown in Newburgh. Joseph Bimson of Portland visits with his brother J A Bimson, chief draftsman in the engine department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie G. Hovey
Boston
Etta Bowker
Phippsburg
Estelle Franks
Helen Nichols
Vicinity
C. F. Allen
Bath Iron Works
Annie M. Morgan
Emma
Newburgh, N. Y
John H. Brown
Joseph Bimson
Portland
J. A. Bimson
Bath municipal court docket features driving and intoxication cases
A Monday Bath municipal court session led by Judge Deering handled three speeding cases, six intoxication matters, and a reckless driving charge. Deering fined defendants and noted others guilty. state trooper Frank Powers filed the complaints. Two sodomy cases were continued to Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Gardiner . Deering
Curtiss G. Attridge
Morristown
N. J
West Bath
Everett Johnson
Norman Sawyer
Mechanic Falls
Charles L. Beals
Brunswick
Frank Powers
Unemployment Rise Affects Bath Area Workers
The Bath employment picture shows 3 372 active job seekers including 2 834 men and 538 women with 30 percent veterans from World War II. About 1 000 to 1 500 openings may appear this fall, but many may not use high skills, prompting workers to switch jobs or relocate. Also notes displaced workers may seek different fields or move away due to limited opportunities. Albert and Camille Dionne host visit. Albert recently discharged from U S Marines in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clude
Bath
Small
Bat Disturbs Family In One Bath Home
A Bath central city home reported a bat in a maid’s room. The creature moved through the house, lingered in a bathroom where it died after being cornered. The small bat had wings spanning unexpectedly large for its size, resembling a crow in flight.
City Boards Pass Notices and Permits in Bath Meeting
The boards approved licenses and leases, read Navy and city correspondence, and allocated funds. A 30 day closure was ordered for Ted's Diner pending health inspection, with a midnight reopening allowed if standards are met, and adjournment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Navy
Bath
U. S. S. Lst
City of
Howard C. Rogers
Committee On
Ernest W. Prest
Washington Street
Chester H. McCabe
Donald Duncan, Jr
LST
Edward E. Sonia
Kelly Spear Yard
Soni
Committee On Finance
Sonia
McCabe
Ted
Hunter
Plummer
Music supervisor from Freehold visits Woolwich friends
Mrs. J. P. Stitt of Freehold New Jersey supervisor of music in the public schools for twenty years has been guest of Mrs. Sarah Bagley Wright of Woolwich. On Saturday the two visited Kennebunkport where they were entertained at the home of Mrs. George Littlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Stitt
Freehold
N. J
Sarah Bagley Wright
Woolwich
Descriptions of Postwar Bomb Tests and Pacific Travels
The diary of Mr. Newell recounts visits in Manila with officials including Secretary of Labor, travel to Corregidor and Shanghai, impressions ofTokyo and Hiroshima after the second atom test, and detailed notes on ships at Bikini. Entries cover July 18 to July 30 1946 with observations of radioactivity, naval wrecks, and ship conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nila
Manila
United Seamen's Service
Newell
Philippines
Manuel Roxas
Corregidor
Shanghai
Yokohama
Tokyo
MacArthur
General MacArthur
Imperial Hotel
Hiroshima
Kure Kobe
Osaka
Japan
Fujihama
Bikini
Mt. Washington
Saratoga
Arkansas
Hughes
PGM
U. S. S. Sumner
Kwajalin
Federal
Barton
Union Fair Race Program Announced for 1946 Season
Union Fair reveals the 1946 race program with pacing and trotting purses from 600 to 900 dollars and pari mutuel betting. George Finler of Washington is race secretary. officials include Otto Irvin, Joh Dane, Jack Kingley, Charles E. Treworgy, and others. Entries closed August 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Fair
George Finler
Washington
Union
Otto Irvin
South Warren
Joh Dane
Portland
Jack Kingley
Rockland
Charles E. Treworgy
Howard Small
Richmond
L. M. Morton
Augusta
Ray H. Lamb
Harrison
Ludger Sylvain
Frank R. Whitman
Joan Hall
Warren
Voyage Log From Kwajalein To Pearl Harbor To San Francisco
A naval crew reports a 30,000 mile journey by air and sea from Kwajalein to Pearl Harbor then to Hamilton Field California arriving July 31 1946. The diary notes two boilers in use and a date line crossing. It mentions rest in San Francisco until August 3 for a joint Seamen's Service meeting and plans to travel to Washington New York and Bath by August 8 or 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwajalein
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
Hamilton Field
California
San Francisco
United Seamen's Service
Pacific Coast
Washington
New York
Bath
Wiscasset A C defeats Camden Shells in free batting game
Wiscasset A C won 7 to 3 over Camden Shells as Merritt pitched well with men on. Sherman and Winters each had three hits for Wiscasset while Heal led Camden with 3 for 5. Errors by Heal Turner Merritt Sarkis. Stolen bases Farnham McCobb. Time 1.55. Twilite League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riit
Holland
Merritt
Dalton
J. M. Lyons
Bears
Wiscasset Legion A. C
Camden Shells
Sherman
Winters
McCobb
Wiscasset
Heal
Camden
Shells
Turner
Sarkis
G. Sherman
Prince
Heald
Hall
Burkett
Farnham
Ames
Lewis
Abbott
Twilite
Judge of Probate Order Copy Attested
A true copy of the original probate order is presented with Attest by JOHN I. JACK as Register, confirming official status and authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
John J. Nolan
Bath
Jennie M. Nolan
MB Te Chatiss M. Miller
Charles E. Miller
William H. White
Esther W. Perry
Arthur J. Dunton
Register
John
Jack
John L
Ann M Neon
David C. Stinson
Frances R. Blake
Elmer F. Blake
Annie Murray
Sadie E. Barstow
P. Carey
Annie H. Tre
Twilight Waves Narrow Victory Over Bams Asia Ning
Twilight Waves edged Bams Asia Ning in a close finish. The report notes a tense game with key plays securing the win for Twilight Waves.
West Bath Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Visits
West Bath residents share visits and travels from York Village to Marblehead. Notables include the McMann and Larrabee families, Mildred Bowie’s Sabine visit, and extended trips to Augusta and Winthrop. A Pfc Frank Donnell report on P X affairs and Doris White’s hospital treatment are noted.
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Orty
Lula
C. R. Brown
Wollaston Mass
Sally Moses
Groton
Lydia Moses
Amanda Mahoney
New Brunswick
Milton H. Douglas
Thompson Bros
Miss Lucy
South Framingham
William Besaw
High Street
Mrs. Marr
Miss Howard
Is City
Ahan Island
Laura Cotterer
Englewood, N. J
H. E. Ragan
George Reed
Donnell
New Meadows
Arade Mi
Joseph Lemont
E. W. Larrabee
Biase
Hull Department
oBan Bon
Givn
Es Home Journal
Ashi
D. C
New Orleans
W. J. Jacobs
Charles McFadden
H. A. Robinson
E. S. Fish
Whitefield
Harry T. Passmore
Dummer Street
Schnuer
Alice
Norway
Mrs
A. K. Percy
Popham
Mrs. C.M., Poote
East
Co. E. Wallace
Thomas B. Dowling
Archie
H. W. Magoun
Cambridge
H. Emma Magoun
Henry M. Hartleb
Natick
Buckfield
Mrs. LaForrest
Alma Palmer
Allen Street
Tucson
John E. Fitzger
Sarah L. Sampson
Miss Brown
William H. Watson
Edward P. Shaw
Malden
Mass
Misses Shaw
Elm Street
Third Maine Regiment ‘Assn
W.W. Michaud
Vernie
Fort Fairfield
Harry M. Adams
Center Street
William E. Rice
Mrs. Penney
Montreal
Lake Memphremagog
Canada
Mary Biggins
Michael Biggins
Chestnut Street
Gile
Melrose
A. H. Shaw
Robert Cochran
John P. Madden
Maud Ayles
Newton
Waldoboro
Bernice Morse
Miss Green
W. O. Parker Co
Wei
Rein
Mrs. Charlotte
da F. L. Thompson
Indy's Harbor
Thontne
Welch
H . Street
Sas Wagon Son
Peleene Trightees Wagon
A. F. Smith
Charles Greenwood
Mere Point
Harry McGlinchy
Providence
Rere
W. A. Bickforder
Litchfield
A. P. Otis
Alice Pettengill
West Dresden
H. L. Grinnell
Ere McDonald
Brookline
Wi Winnie Guthrie
Jule Kate Doherty
Southreet
Mark L. Hill
George W. Hill
Ethel Hill
Quincy
Miss Hill
North Street
Alderman Robinson
Harry Stratton
Charles L. Pratt
Memonome
Wis
G. C. DeMott
Charles H. Wolston
Samuel Dagew York
Cahill
Robinson Lane
Albert E. Totman
Helen
H. F. Foster
Chelsea, Mass
Frank Perkins
D. T. Percy & Sons
Southport
E. H. Sampson
Edward
Parker Head
Frank A. Lord
Blue Hill
David L. Yale
This City
Austin Foster
Ellsworth
James S. Lowell
Eauclaire
Minneapolis
George Owen
Waltham
Fred E. Witham
E. L. Barker
New Harbor
George E. Merrill
Stevens
Marion B. Lloyd
Jam Ferlend
Daug
Soryam McFathy
Vine
Frank S. Wakefield
Roscoe
P. ‘Adden
Great Tracadiech, P.ei
Miss I
New
Ames L. Hogan
Cyrus W.ngley
George
Albert Dionne
Billy
Old Town
Camille Dionne
Clark Circle
U. S. Marines
Roland F. Hill
Cynthia J. Adams
Annie Mr. Adams
C. T.a
Herman F. Dodge
Isabel C. Ames
Ina B. Leeman
Lawrence B. Greenwood
Edward W. Brigham
Trafton Swain
York Village
Edward McMann
Joseph Larrabee
Leon Belanger
Robert
Bonnie
Mildred Bowie
Sabine
Charles Hardy
Nock
Wing. Graydon Smith
G. C. Smith
Motor Mart
Joe
Leohard Smith
David
Ralph H. McNary
My P. Clough III
Judith Susan
Marblehead
John H
Charles Dunham
Frank Donnell
Earle Donnell
P. X
Frank
Doris White
Herbert White
Sanford’s Crossing
Memorial Hospital
Doris
West Bath Grange