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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1954

Page

7

Bath notes from Aug 11 1914 cover trade, ships, people

A Bath telegraph of Aug 11 1914 reports a German drug shipped from Darmstadt weighing one ounce priced 1.50 with a 2.50 bill, local shipping activity includes schooners barges and steamers near the North End waterfront, sugar prices rise and a moonlight sail is sold out, notable residents travel, and public notices of rail and shipyard activity appear alongside local events and anniversaries.

Darmstadt Germany

Fishermen Advertise Fresh Catch at City Landing August 12 1914

Fishermen show fish to sell by hoisting hake mackerel or shark at the mast head as crowds observe arrivals. Black ducks and bird flocks are sighted in Bay Back River Hinckley’s Landing and Little River. Marine safety fines arise for lacking life jackets or lights. Real estate at 21 Lemont Street sells at auction with Mr Fitzgerald as auctioneer. buyer named Mr McDonald.

City Landing Frank Merritt Bay John Wilson Back River Hinckley's Landing A. Dyer Little River Lemont Street Tuesay Fitzgerald McDonald

Bath Tells Of War Fears and Local Happenings In One Paper

Aug 13 1914 reports on European tensions and Kaiser questions, Maine lumber flows to 125000000 feet, Bath crowds plan Southport excursion with Stanton’s Military Band, local auctions, street incidents, repairs, and social notes from Bath and nearby areas.

Germany Bath Southport Belle Stanton

Port captain leaves for Portland to rejoin Warren

Burg, captain of the steam coal carrier George E Warren now in Portland, left today for that city to rejoin his ship which sails tonight at dusk. The Hockomock ferried 3 010 cars across the Kennebec up to last night.

Sheriff Oliver Pattee Frank Osgood George A. Churchill Augusta Oliver Island Park Kennebec County Governor Haines Peters Kahn California Burg George E Warren Portland Kennebec Hockomock

Shipping Bill Threatens Bath Vessels In Coastwise Trade

A Bath vessel owner warned that passage of a shipping bill allowing foreign ships under the American flag in coastwise trade could kill local business. A New York broker cited hopes for timelier American sailing vessel charters if the bill passes. Bath shirt factory closes for three weeks with 60 workers taking vacation. Manager A H Price and wife depart for St John via Rockland and the Provinces. Captain Henry W Owen Jr and his Fourth Company receive an invitation to attend Columbia Theatre’s Coast Artillery reel night.

John S. Hyde Bath Iron Works Times House Senate Europe New York Bath A. H. Price Henry W. Owen, Jr C.A.C Columbia Theatre Columbia Coast Artillery

Emergency March of Dimes Starts in Sagadahoc County

The Emergency March of Dimes campaign runs through August 31 in Sagadahoc County. Volunteer workers mailed 3,000 solicitation letters, with Bath’s Marion D. Shaw aiding distribution of coin collectors. The Sagadahoc Chapter funded $12,000 of a Topsham girl’s medical costs and continues support, while highlighting polio’s broader impact beyond children. Basil O’Connor notes ongoing pledges and chapter fund use.

Leslie C. Shumway Sagadahoc County Marion D. Shaw Bath Mr. Shumway Hyde Memorial Home Topsham Sagadahoc Portland Massachusetts Shumway National Foundation Basil O'Connor

Americans pledge to provide care for all polio victims

The speaker asserts the nation must ensure polio victims receive the best care regardless of ability to pay and calls on the American people to support funding when help is needed.

Morse High Teachers Earn Merited Degrees at University of Maine

Several Morse High school teachers received merited degrees at the University of Maine Summer school in Orono. Recipients include Frances Young Eugene Hunter Ethel Wright Harry Halsey Maria St Angelo Jean Danforth Abbie Harvey with ties to Bath and Bethlehem Conn. Phyllis Rolfe of Bath led an elementary workshop during the session.

Morse High School University of Maine Orono Frances Young Eugene Hunter Ethel Wright Harry Halsey Maria St. Angelo Jean Danforth Morse High Bethlehem Conn Bath Abbie Harvey Sanford and Windham Clinton D. Wilson Catharine Leonard Frank Danforth Eleanor Alton Swett Painted Post N. Y R. Clinton McFadden Georgianna Edmund M. Staples Lydia Gifford Baltimore Phyllis Rolfe

Hammerberg Heroic Diver Succumbs After Rescue Effort

Hammerberg died eighteen hours after aiding fellow divers in a dangerous mission. His cool judgment, professional skill, and selfless risk preserved two comrades and upheld United States Naval Service traditions. He was survived by his father.

Hammerberg United States Naval Service

Hammerberg family note references Detroit death

Jonas Hammerberg of Arnold and his mother Elizabeth Hammerberg now Moss resided in Detroit Michigan at the time of his death.

Jonas Hammerberg Arnold Elizabeth Hammerberg Moss Detroit Mich

Pre Nuptial Shower Held for Martha Holmes

Miss Martha Holmes was guest of honor at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Henry Henrikson and Mrs. Douglas Daggett at 1291 Washington Street. Pink and white decor, gifts, and a cake with a miniature bride and groom highlighted the event.

Martha Holmes Henry Henrikson Douglas Daggett Mrs. Henrikson Washington Street Miss Holmes Connie Kerwin Ardenne Haines Floyd Goding Dana Hagerthy Kay Libby Margaret Chase Hollis Kennedy Marion Halmes Arthur Holmes Joseph Henrikson Joan, Marie Sylvia Henrikson Mary Gaudreau Harland Maddocks

School Calendar Sets Elementary Tuition at 125

The board votes to set elementary tuition at 125 dollars for the coming year, a 25 dollar increase. West Bath will implement the higher rate after the first half of the school year. High school tuition to be announced later. Board seeks council approval to move boiler from Weeks Street to Washington Street Primary. Weeks Street building slated for deuse. Washington Street needs a new furnace.

West Bath Weeks Street Washington Street Washington Street School Dike Mitchell Weeks

Five Islands Residents Attend Friday Dance at Howard's Hall

Mr and Mrs John MacGillivary of Bath visited town Friday to attend a dance at Howard's Hall. Mr and Mrs Harlan Pinkham and their son were recent visitors in Richmond. U S hospitals housed 20 million patients in 1953.

J. W. Leicht Wilkesbarre Victor Pinkham John MacGillivary Bath Howard's Hall Harlan Pinkham and Son Richmond U. S

Petition to Remove Cloud On Title in Sagadahoc Maine

Walter S. Hutchins of Bath files to remove a title cloud on land in Phippsburg. The petition details ownership, chain of title from Emma Brown to Charles Doughty, and long adverse possession. It lists potential heirs and heirs of Charles Herbert Doughty and Rosella Doughty Colby, seeking court action to quiet title. Dated August 12, 1954 in St. Maine.

Bath Sagadahoc Winifred H. Brown Winifred H Brown Edmund A. Lenfest Ruth L. Dennison Nancy Ann Pratt Nancy Ann Blair Edward W Bridgham Edwin E. Scott Phippsburg Evelyn A. Dodge Evelyn A Scott Evelyn Abolge Raymond Reid New York Newport Maine Lillian H. Reid Illam H. Reid J. Dunton Vacat Walter Stanley Hutchins Harold Doughty Cloud Sunor Court Ath State of Maine County of Sagadahoc Fred H. Brigham Gowy Frank Sprague Ss Small Heirs Emma Brown Charles H. Doughty Charles Herbert Doughty Oppsburg Hutchins Rosella Doughty Rosella Doughty Colby Edgar T Colby Carrie Larrabee Mary Brown Seth Doughty Herbert S. Doughty Nelson Pughty D Sanford Doughty E. Frances Doughty F. Henrietta Doughty Edgar T. Colby Charles Colby Doughty H. Annie Doughty Sagadahoc Registry of J. Harold Doughty Saugus Massachusetts Bertha I. Russell Swampscott Lillian Towers East Lynn Della Mc Janson Marblehead Abbie Hampie Almond E Doug J. Eleanor Pelkey Nelson P. Doughty Sptember Flora Skinner Lorraine Rice Almond E. Doughty Sanford Doughty Frances Doughty Henrietta Doughty Edgar T Superior Court Dabor Adahoc

Oath Taken on Petition in Sagadahoc County Maine

Notary public John P. Carey records that Walter Stanley Hune swore to a petition on August 12 1954 in Sagadahoc County Maine. He attested the facts are true to his knowledge and belief with information and belief noted as such.

Arthur L. Dunning Berlin Walter Stanley Hune John P. Carey

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The Bath Daily Times North End Popham S. S Stone House Farm Sonia Eel C. W. Church Norfolk Keegan Bath Grain Co Moulton Wharf Commercial Street Roberts Fountain Consolidation Coal Co Parker's Flats Gardiner Park Louise Talbot Center Street Charles A. Perry Catherine Edward Sewall Phildelphia Pacific Coast Bahia Blanca Honolulu Seattle Bethel Paris Automobile Department Secretary of State John C. Tourtillotte Bath Aer F.O.E Kansas City H. D. Baron Wright North Bath Nicholas J. Horan Church of the Immaculate Conception of Calais St. Mary’s Church J. P. O’brien R. W. Phelan William C. Redfield MacMahan Island Pittsfield Mass Wilson Washington Harold C. Preble Merrimac Bs.w Webb Academy A. P. Terrell John A. Terrell King Boston Terrell Parker Head New England Telephone Co Capt. Hanning Terrell Homestead A. D. Stetson Stetson Kindred America Norwood Arthur J. Thompson Arthur, Jr Danielson Thompson Lancashire England Arthur Thompson Albert Thompson Frances Cummings Vinalhaven Hebron Academy Clarence and Percy Oliver Kennebec River Moosehead Lake Fitzgerald Bros Front Street Silas Adams Waterville the Orphan's Home Mrs. McFadden South End Winship Street Thompson Bros E. B. Smith Charles H. Marston Charles T. Jackson Frank Edgecomb Wallace Riddles Young Riddles Swan Island Temple Roy Hosmer Frost Park Peleg Sprague Harriet Johnson Cox’s Head Kelley Field Defiance St. Mary's Church Winn Father Cassidy Father Horan Father O’brien F. B. Nichols Squirrel Island W. M. Brooks Malden Sarah Brooks Marcia Street Brooks Elmer Avery Henry Hartleb, Jr Hartleb Popham Beach William Schaubel Philadelphia Frank S. Wakefield Elsie Concord John Matheson J. F. Sheffield Phipps George Davenport Coombs Davenport Roscoe H. Shaw Spectacle Island Lake Winnepesaukie Allen Brown Norwalk Ohio Jose A. Cortinas Santiago de Cuba Harvey Perry Winnegance Braves Red Sox Bath Tron Hall William F. Pond Halbert P. Gardner Alvin L. Gilmore Binghamton Binghamton Bridge Co., Inc Pearl E. Dunbar Mrs. Dunbar Lynn Richard Quick Susan Clarabel Capt. Quick E. W. Haggett Mr. Haggett Fort Williams T. H. G. Marston E. C. Tibbetts Oakledge Mr. Marston T. H. G. Marston Sign Co Coast Resorts E. C. Plummer Winnipeg Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias Oliver Bros South Paris West Paris Mechanic Falls Oxford Mrs. Oliver Hyde Windlass Morse High Win Charles S. Turner Waltham Commonwealth of Massachusetts Harold R. Turner Nine Harold Turner Arthur J. Dunton Lillian H. Heai Lillian H. Heal Register Gordon Berry Worcester Leslie Sawtelle Berry Albion L. Corliss Woolwich Olivia K. Corliss Jeanie R. Sanborn Frederick N Sanborn Lillian H. Heat Dorothy D Plummer Bernard L. Plummer Mary E. Hunnewel Josephine A Plumstead Harry M. Frye Margaret F Frye Lillian H Hea Sagadahoc, Is State of, Maine FRANCIS W_ SULLIVAN
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