Busy Bath News Roundup Includes Rains and Races
Local items report 1.8 inches of rain, summer visitors in Bath, and painters preparing electric poles. Army moves, sailboat news, and shore dinners mark a busy week. Schools, court sessions, and city hall upgrades progress as Bath hosts band concerts, baseball games, and a judge’s term. Highlights include the Dewey in a Commodore’s Cup race, touring steamers to Garnet, and the Tuttle store partnership with R S Ware.
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Bath
George A. Tuttle Co
Gardiner Baseball Club
Bath Naval Cadet Band
Merrymeeting Park
Rumored Kennebec River Steamboat Rival Expected
Talk runs along the Kennebec about river line service to Boston with possible fare changes due to a new company. Rumor says a Kennebec operator may enter, challenging the current combination as the New England Steamship Line opens Portland to Boston service with the Surprise on a thrice weekly schedule at $1.00 including dinner and breakfast, refitted for the route at a cost of 40,000, with O. F. Williams named Boston agent.
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Kennebec
Iste
Boston
Independent
New England Steamship Line
Portland
O. F. Williams
Old Line
Fraud case widens as Betts Fisher and Bailey appear in Boston
Fred Betts and J M Fisher, accused of a fraudulent brokerage operation in Boston, appeared before US Commissioner Fiske. Ellen M Bailey, treasurer of Cobb Everett Investment Co, was also arrested. Fisher and Betts denied conspiracy. bail set at 10000 each. Bailey denied conspiracy. held for continuance to Sept 5.
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J. M. Fisher Co
Fred
Fisher and Betts
J. M. Fisher & Q Co
Cobb-Everett Co
Betts
Fisher
Miss Bailey
Dunn Appointed Sheriff’s Successor by Governor Hill
Prohibitionists welcomed Governor Hill’s choice of Charles Dunn of Portland to fill the late Sheriff Pearson’s unexpired term. Dunn, a Democrat and former Cumberland County deputy sheriff, was Sheriff Pearson’s last wish. The appointment surprised some who expected a Republican, but Prohibitionists statewide praised the move.
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Hill
Charles Dunn
Portland
Pearson
Dunn
Cumberland County
Jere McAuliffe Stock Co at Columbia Theatre
The Jere McAuliffe Stock Company brings three nights plus a Saturday matinee to the Columbia Theatre starting Thursday August 21. Bangor News notes opening at the casino Thursday with A Young Wife praised. McAuliffe stars as Dobing, praised support from Evers Clarke and the cast, a large ladies orchestra adds appeal, and Friday features The Man From Italy with seats on sale at Hailets. Ladies night is Thursday.
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Columbia Theatre
Jere McAuliffe Stock Co
Bangor News
Jere McAuliffe
Casino
Mass Convention at Nobleboro Draws Statewide Guests
The Sanday School Mass Convention for Knox Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties meets in Nobleboro next Wednesday with Gov Hill and several speakers. Miss Sarah M Hall will sing. a brass band plays open air. One thousand souvenir badges for Sunday school children. Children assemble at temple at 10 a.m. Free ice water and hammocks provided.
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Knox
Lincoln
Sagadahoc
Nobleboro
Gov. Hill
Sarah M. Hall
F. Palladino
Trials Before Judge Fogg See Two Local Cases
Yesterday two notable trials before Municipal Court Judge Fogg drew large crowds in City Hall. Frank Robinson faced larceny charges over a stolen North Bath watch, with key witnesses including George F. Wright and the Worrey family, but the judge ordered his discharge after finding insufficient proof of involvement. In the second case, Lendall BE Lewis v Edwin S Morey over assault and battery on a schooner, both parties faulted. Morey was discharged due to warrant wording, after testimonies described a heated exchange and blows on deck.
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Fogg
Repaska
City Hall
Frank Robinson
Charles G Wright
North Bath
Robinson
Frank L Staples
George W. Hunt
Staples
Worrey
Ferry Street
Woolwich
Lendall
Lewis Va
Edwin S. Morey
Emma F. Angell
Deering’s Yard
Morey
Lewis
Pulpit and Pew at People's Church on Washington Street
Reverend F W O Rien preaches two services, 2 and 7:15 PM, with topics A Determined Man's Resolve and Something We All Forget. Choirs sing at both services, featuring Miss Stetson as soloist. People's Church choir to sing Wake the Song. Miss Stetson to repeat Eventide.
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People’s Church
Washington Street
Miss Stetson
People’s Church Choir
Tug John G. Chandler Leaves Bath For Boston Tow Mission
Amid steam whistles and colors, the new tug John G. Chandler built for Commercial Towboat Co. of Boston departed Bath yesterday noon bound for Bangor to take a barge in tow for Boston. Upon arrival in Boston harbor she will perform general towing. She is described as one of the best Bath built tugs.
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John G. Chandler
Commercial Towboat Co
Boston
Bangor
Boston Harbor
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Hoss Reporter
Augusta
Jake
Colonial Club
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Garnet
Rockland
Old Orchard
The
Kelley, Spear Co
Samuel P. Bowers
Lewis Preney
Walton White
Supreme Judicial Court
Judge Savage
Auburn
South Porlana
Bath Iron Works
Lincoln Street
Andrew Merrill
Brunswick
B. T. Haviland
Knickerbocker Towage Co
Broad Sound
Braymann Brothers
Toledo
Ohio
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
George C. Nichols
Dental College
Baltimore
Times
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Phippsbourg
HB. A.ates
Supreme Court
A. R. Savage
George H. Gould
Lewis J
F Avery
Alonzo A. Morse
Harry Estetson
Orrin
Lindsey
Charles A. Jaombs
Charles L. Turner
Hunt
Greenleaf
O.K
Hudaaysit
George A. Tattie Company
R.8. Ware
Lewiston
Big B. Peck
Tuttle
John 8
Mil Rn
Ware
Nimses
Firm
J M Fisher Company
S.S Mass
GREEN
Mayers & Reed
Front Street
Torghon Lages
Velvet
Fleisher
Oliver
Jed
Prouty
Hallets
Caminot
Hallet
Sagadahoe
William T. Hall, Jr
Arabella Reed
T, Hall
Harry C. Webber
Guyer
Quyer
Edward
Center Street
Caine
Wateri N
Jones
C. P. Jones
Centre St
Swanton, Jameson CO
Trike
Bath Business College
W.D. Smith
State OF Main
Horatio A. Duncan
Charles A. Davenport
Davenport
Washinton Street
William Hl, Starkey
Alto
Hw.a, Duncan
Adminisrater
State OF Maine
SaGapsnor
Ata
Bath Isprvenn
Ad Ingald
Mnio
Esase
Wol L. Hall
Columbia
Atch's
D. Hatch
Maine
Hotel Riverside
John H. Suicy, & Co
Popham Beach, Me
Maine Savings Bank
Chas. F. Goodhue
Fortland St
Boston, Mass
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