Bath Daily Times 1909 Reunion and Local News Highlights
Prom reads of the Bath Daily Times report a family reunion at New Casco hall Far Foreside with members from across the United States. L C Cooper, factory manager, notes summer vacations for all workers to keep full crews. The weather has been dull since May and rain is hoped to aid crops. The auxiliary schooner yacht Old Duck, owned by Paul E. Reed of New York and captained by W C Elbridge, is moored near the Yacht club after arriving from Rockland.
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New Meadows
Cane Fettace Casino
National Family
Casco Hall
Foreside
United States
L. C. Cooper
Mever
Old Duck
Yacht Club
Paul E. ‘Ere
New York
Comby
W. C. Elbridge
Rockland
New York Yacht Club
Bar Harbor
Rain Brings Hopeful Yields Across Local Farms
August 18 1909 farmers rejoice as soaking rain lifts with wells low and crop prospects improve. Miss Cora M Kingsbury to Boston area for Mount Ida School for Girls. John M Hill visits Biddeford while Mrs Hill undergoes treatment at Trull hospital. Capt Charles M Snow remains summering at Sabine with trips to Boston. City Clerk Grassy reports July vital statistics: 13 births, 13 deaths, six marriages. Bath City Hospital extension and renovations to proceed under Architect J Calvin Stevens. funds insufficient for full plans but used as far as possible. Basement heating room to be added. Dr Horace Fox nominated by Gov Fernald for county examiner of insane convicts, term begins Sept 7. Other examiners A C Hogarthy and Orris S Vickery. Bath-Lewiston Maine Central engine No 52 arrives, old engine sent to repair. No 52 rebuilt at Bath Iron Works last year and serving Farmington Port line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora M. Kingsbury
Boston
Mount Ida
Irls
Ise High School
John M. Hill
Bidde
Trull Hospital
Bath City Hospital
J. Calvin Stevens
Portland
Horace Fox
Fernald
A. C. Hogarthy
Ellsworth
Orris S. Vickery
Belfast
William Hennessey
Bath-Lewiston
Maine Central
Bath Iron Works
Farmington-Port
Old Point fishing schooner wrecked at Little Small Point
A two masted five ton fishing schooner was wrecked at Little Small Point. L B Swett, owner of the corner Marion and Front property, is making extensive improvements including a new plate glass front and two shops. Joseph Mullaney the barber will occupy one. Frank S Wakefield welcomes a daughter. Arthur McCullum launched a 20 foot boat for Joseph Footer. A musicale at Highland street and a Chauffeurs Club gathering at New Meadows Inn are noted among local happenings.
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Point
Little Small Point
L. B. Swett
Marion
Front Streets
Joseph Mullaney
Automatic block signal system planned for Bath Brunswick line
Maine Central deliberates installing automatic block signals on the Bath to Brunswick division to prevent rear end collisions. The two blade posts warn of trains in the next or second block ahead, signaling distances along the line. Capt. W F Jewell resumes duties aboard the steamer Georgia after illness. Capt. Warren departs to New York. Rev and Mrs Francis W OBrien report a lively abroad trip. They stayed with Sir Henry and Lady Dockrell near Dublin and expect to return around the 10th. Mr and Mrs Charles W Clifford and daughter Madeline, after attending a Bath England pageant, plan to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath-Brunswick
Maine Central
W. F. Jewell
Georgia
Maine Steamship Co
Portland
New York
Warren
Jewell
Manhattan
Francis W. O'Brien
Marion
Dublin
Ireland
Sir Henry
Dockrell
Charles W. Clifford
Madeline
Bath
England
City delegates and resignations mark start of term
Miss Clifford serves as a delegate chosen by Governor Fernald. Two public school resignations were received this week from Supt. Freeman. Isabelle Turner resigns Grade Five North Grammar School and Vernie Thomas resigns from North Bath school. School opens Tuesday Sept 7. Ruth Thompson hosts a Popham Beach house party next week with Abbie Scott Mary Spear Annie Cutting Gladys Parker Earl Pinkham Earle Thompson John Black Peter Olinto Frank Kelley. Kennebec Yacht Club hosts the Andrews Cup motor boat race tomorrow at 3 PM with entries accepted until just before start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Freeman
Isabelle Turner
North Grammar School
Vernie Thomas
North Bath
Ruth Thompson
Wilson Cottage
Popham Beach
Abbie Scott
Mary Spear
Annie Cutting
Gladys Parker
Earl Pinkham
Earle Thompson
John Black
Peter Olinto
Frank Kelley
Kennebec Yacht Club
Andrews Cup
Signs and social ties mark Bath city life in 1909
August 22 1909 notes include the removal of the E B Drummond Coal Co sign on Commercial street after 42 years, new ownership by Henry W Howard, and a coincidence linking the Simp son house. It also traces Edward B Wolston’s Bath visit, a reunion with Ex Mayor Samuel R Percy, and family hay business links in Massachusetts and Ohio. Other items report a 76th birthday surprise for Joseph White, a fifth grade appointment for Lara B Goodwin, and Lina Carr Andrews hosting guests for the Reid torpedo boat destroyer launch attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Drummond Coal Co
Commercial Street
Thomas Simpson
Henry W. Howard
Mr. Howard
Edward B. Wolston
Bath
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Squirrel Island
Samuel R. Percy
South
Mr. Wolston
Sharon
Mass
Richard Wolston
Leipsic
Ohio
J. R. Andrews
Lina Carr Andrews
Mildren Claflin
Newton
Marguerite Jackson
Chicago
Melina Joiner
Great Barrington
Reid
Miss Andrews
Kennebec Fish Market Bought By John H Neagle
On August 23 1909 John H Neagle bought the Kennebec Fish Market planning a full fresh fish line for the season offering huke cod swordfish mackerel halibut clams and lobsters. The ocean tug Charles W Derker Jr of Kelley Spear Co for Commercial Towboat Co Boston arrived at Boston at 645 PM after nine hour passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Neagle
Kennebec
Charles W. Derker, Jr
Kelley, Spear Co
Commercial Towboat Co
Boston
Harry Lord
Bath Iron Works to build new fireproof storehouse
Ground was broken at Bath Iron Works for a large new storehouse on the present site. The reinforced concrete building will feature brick curtain walls and be among the best equipped fireproof structures in the region, built by W F Kearns Co of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
W. F. Kearns Co
Boston
New England
Junior Legion team guest of Rotary Club
The Rotary Club hosted junior legion players and staff including Francis McLaughlin athletic director and coach Bill Johnson who praised the team. Guests Eugene Desmond Ronald Buffam Harold Roberts and visiting Rotarians attended as players listed many team members and officials were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle
Francis McLaughlin
American Legion
Francis
Legion
Sewall Field
Bill Johnson
Togus
Johnson
Junior Legion
Paul Johnson
Jim Beck
Henry Henrickson
Sonny Munsey
Clayton Grover
Brad Stover
John Parker, Jr
Dick Johnson
Bill Wing
Mel Tukey
Carl Black
Doug Champion
Dick Jackson
Billy Haggett
Jimmy Smith
Bob Larson
Bobby Philbrick
Eugene M. Desmond
Club
Ronald M. Buffam
The
Congress Shirt Co
Harold Roberts
Alexandria
M. C. Fischer
Cheshire
Conn
Harold Bowen
Lawrence
Mass
Edward Stern
Boston
Smoke Cloaks Bath Area From Northern Fires
Bath was enveloped by smoke from multiple outbreaks in the northern part of the state. Residents believe the heavy pall stems from fires near Dead River and a major blaze at Flagstaff, with reports of at least 12 fires burning out of control in the province of Que. The smoke drifts toward Portland and suggests sources in the upper state or possibly Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Dead River
Flagstaff
Que
Portland
Canada
Indians Clinch Schoolboy Baseball Title In Dramatic Finish
The Indians beat the Dodgers 12 to 11 at Sewall's Field to win the Legion Baseball School championship. Champion earned the win with two pivotal double plays, while Holt added three triples and Champeon made key plays including a leaping grab to end the game. Dodgers' bats included Trafton, Boucher, and McCole with multiple hits as Fitzpatrick and McCole pitched.
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Indians
Legion Baseball School
Dodgers
Sewall’s Field
Champion
Champeon
Holt
Hersom
Ketchum
Fitzpatrick
McCole
Trafton
Boucher
Russell
King
Cummings
Libby
Bishop
A. Marshall
Crocker
Marsh
R. Marshall
Harrison
Edgett
Johnson
Allen
Panelf
Minott
Freeman
Skibos clinch second win beating Bath Bus 22 to 2
The Skibos routed Bath Bus at Kel ley Field scoring 22 runs in six innings before darkness. Christiansen led with nine hits combined in the win with Csorosz and Sturtevant aiding the attack as Skibos pitchers dominated allowing eight Bath Bus hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skibos
Bath Bus
Kelley Field
Winnegance
Basmen
Bus
Belanger
Bert Reid
Reid
Woodard
Christiansen
Csorosz
Sturtevant
McLain
Farthing
Bronson
Pangburn
Fitzpatrick
Bath
Andy Csorosz
Largay
Old Folks Outing Set For August 31 In Town
The event features speakers as highlights of the day and prizes for top choices in several categories. Members bring box lunches while the Publicity Bureau offers free coffee to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publicity Bureau
Duplicate Oil Composition Guidance for Lubricants
The note explains that duplicating No 20 oil with No 80 oil is not feasible due to kerosene components evaporating faster. It states kerosene often evaporates more quickly than lubricating oil components and that some automakers advise adding kerosene to lubricants for very low temperatures. Follow manufacturers directions in such cases.
Morse High School Football Practice Starts September 6
Morse High announces football practice begins September 6 at Kelley Field with equipment issued at the high school from 10 30 a m to 12 noon. Afternoon sessions begin at 1 30 p m. Freshmen report to Coach Moody Flint at Central Grammar during the first week of school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Kelley Field
Moody Flint
Central Grammar School
Bath Iron Works Annual Field Day Returns After War
Bath Iron Works employes resumed their annual clambake at Brown's field West Bath sponsored by the BSW Recreational Association. Events included a motor speedboat race between J Edward Drake and Edgar W Oliver, a greased pig contest won by R Stilphen, tug of war led by Herman F Coombs, and several foot races with winners Ronald R Bean and John Gaudet among others. Carlton W Perry chaired the committee with Ralph E Hutchins assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Corp
Brown's
New Meadows
R. Stilphen
Herman F. Coombs
Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers
Alfred
Pete” Norton
Harry M. Wilson
W. C
Pete” Westervelt
Merton L. Deering
Ronald R. Bean
John Gaudet
Theresa Gallant
Marilyn Oliver
Marie Carstairs
Biggest Sailboat Racing Event of the Year at Foster's Point
The New Meadows River Regatta Association plans Sunday races at 3 p.m. off Foster's Point in Winneganee bay, with all classes participating and several boats from Small Point. The event coincides with Lions field day at Elmer Williams home starting 1 p.m. Ray Small serves as starting official and Randall Cook's cruiser acts as committee boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Meadows River Regatta Association
Foster's Point
Winneganee Bay
Small Point
Elmer Williams
Lions
Williams
Ray Small
Randall Cook
Committee
Mrs Sewall Hosts Bath Garden Club Meeting
Mrs Sewall chaired the Bath Garden Club gathering hot topics included berry varieties for nibbling pies jelly and drinks and a long list of shrubs and vines providing food for birds. Mrs Arthur J Dunton was named September hostess with Mrs Maybe Huntington of Damariscotta to discuss preserving flowers.
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Mrs. Sewall
Bath Garden Club
Soloman
Arthur J. Dunton
Maybe Huntington
Planetarium Rarity Across Five American Cities
A note highlights that only five American cities house planetariums and most Americans have never visited one, underscoring limited access to this space science experience.
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America
Probate Notices in Sagadahoc County
John L. Dabate Register of Probate certifies in Bath estate of Minnie M. Love and Herbert Snipe, with Otty Steen appointed administrator and Jessie E. Morrell as administratrix on August 9, 1949, Arthur J. Dunton Judge of Probate attests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
Herbert Snipe
Bath
Otty Steen
Arrowsie
Minnie M. Love
Jessie E. Morrell
Little Torrent 1 Wins Second Prize at Essex Muster
Little Torrent 1 took second prize in the second class at an unofficial New England League handtub muster in Essex Massachusetts. It earned $50 for a 137 ft 1.5 in run, narrowly losing first to Hancock Ashburnham at 138 ft 3.5 in for $100. Strong winds hampered the machines. Neptune of Newburyport won top in the first class with 173 ft 1 in, Essex 2 second at 170 ft 2.5 in, and Passaconaway third at 168 ft 3.25 in. Protection No. 1 was fourth with 167 ft 2.75 in. Other entries included Oko’s Marblehead Erie 4 Georgetown and Gov Bradstreet North Andover. A Chestnut and Lincoln streets tryout is set for Thursday at seven. The Torrent will compete at Marblehead muster next Saturday, with loading Friday at 5 pm and departure Friday night.
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Little Torrent
Essex
Mass
Hancock
Ashburnham
Neptune
Newburyport
Essex 2
Passaconaway
Seabrook
N. H
Protection No
Oko's
Marblehead
Erie
Georgetown
Gov. Bradstreet
North Andover
Chestnut
Lincoln Streets
Sunday Boat Races Canceled By Wind At Winneyanee
Extremely windy conditions canceled the weekly Winneyanee races Sunday afternoon. New Meadows Pine Tree class boats traveled to Small Point where eighteen boats entered. A Small Point picnic drew about 200. First was New Moon owned and skippered by Owen Williams Foster's Point. Second was Shardie Ed Drake Birch Point. Third Yellow Peril formerly owned by Stuart Candy's Harbor. Fourth Lana Sanford Nicker son Sabino. Fifth Buccaneer Archie Main Jr Birch Point. Sixth Winsome Sumner Sewall Small Point. Seventh Tern Mrs Raymond Trott Small Point. Eighth Lordship Ned Lord Small Point. Ninth Colonia Dave Dearborn Small Point.
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New Meadows
Older workers prove steadier and less injured in manufacturing
The Bureau of Labor Statistics study of 17,800 workers across 109 plants shows employees over 45 sustain fewer injuries per million hours, take fewer absences, and display greater skills and judgment. The main drawback is longer disability recovery, with ages 45 to 59 losing 16 to 19 days per injury versus 6 to 9 days for ages 30 to 39.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Probate Court Notices in Sagadahoc County Bath 1949
Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County orders notices for estates Monroe Elmer Wilbur Alonzo L Fletcher Fred A Bowie Carrie E Hathorne Merritt C Guckenbach. Hearings set first Tuesday September. letters testamentary without bond may issue to Sarah Ella Wilbur. First and final accounts filed by administratrices and executors. publication in Bath Independent for three weeks. John L. Jack, Register.
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Bath
Sagadahoc
Bath Independent
Sarah Ella Wilbur
Alonzo L. Fletcher
Annie M. Fletcher
Fred A. Bowie
Edith G. Rice
Carrie E. Hathorne
Woolwich
Allan Spear
Malden
Massachusetts
Richard Dexter Walker
Merritt C. Guckenbach
Edythe L. Guckenbach
Arthur J. Dunton
Carrie H. Trott
James Lauriston Trott
Bath Junior Legion season ends after hard 1949 run
Bath Maine closes its Junior Legion baseball season after a demanding slate that included a state title for the Bath-Woolwich program. Coach Bill Johnson notes the team earned three decisive victories in the state series and will rest, with plans to return in 1950. Prominent college prospects Billy Porter Ted Lipsie and Harry Agganis will conduct a baseball clinic at Kelley Field, courtesy of the Bath Iron Works Recreation Association, drawing the Augusta Millionaires to Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bill Johnson
Bath-Woolwich
Kelley Field
Bath Iron Works Recreational Association
Augusta Millionaires
Johnson
Billy Porter
Ted Lipsie
Harry Agganis
East
Crack
Junior Legion
Smith-Tobey Post
American Legion Athletic Committee
New
Rutland
Governor's Cup play-offs narrow to four at Bath Country Club
In the Governor's Cup third round at Bath Country Club Dr. Leon Buck defeated George Fortin five and four and Dr. Francis Winchenbach beat Archie Main Jr six and five Tut Young won over Howard Mayo three and one while Tony Toothaker defeated Wesley Marco four and three Semi finals pairings list Winchenbach versus Young and Buck versus Toothaker Finals potential this week Also the annual Caddie Tournament is Thursday at 10 am with nine holes no handicap entrants include Footer Howard Hatch Worden Torrey Powers Wirton Marchetti Ames and others Howard the defending champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Country Club
Leon Buck
George Fortin
Francis Winchenbach
Archie Main, Jr
Tut Young
Howard Mayo
Tony Toothaker
Wesley Marco
Winchenbach
Young
Dr. Buck
Toothaker
Bobby Footer
Charles Howard
Neil Hatch
Billy Worden
Richard Torrey
Henry Powers
Edward Wirton
Joe Marchetti
Orington Ames
Howard
Accidents From Poor Vehicles Rise After War
The article notes a postwar rise in fatal accidents linked to unsafe vehicle conditions. Despite more cars on the road, the National Safety Council reports a break in the trend, yet the share of fatal crashes caused by mechanical issues remains about twice the 1941 level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
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Post Office
Sabine
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Little
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Union Street
Arthur McCullum
Joseph M. Footer
John Jones
Highland Street
Helen
Lilly Jones
Hammacher Bros
Jones
City Hall Square
Myra Merritt
Sig. Testa’s
New Meadows Inn
John Ilson, Jr
Ray Welch
Charles Henderson
Eugene McGrath
John L. Wilson, Jr
Joseph Oliver
Ping” Minott
John Trainor
Harry Washburn
Walter
Miss Clifford
Joseph White
West Bath
Lara B. Goodwin
Munroe
Isabel Turner
Goodwin
Farmington Normal School
A. M. Soule
Hyde Park
Southport
Dr. Soule
Capt
John Soule
Phippsburg
J. A. Soule
City
Miss Partridge
Pearl Kittridge
Catherine Powers
W. O. Parker
Miss Powers
Miss Kittridge
Elizabeth Dunbar
Harry Day
Day
Sagadahoc Ferry
N. W. Hamm
Crescent Garden Theatre
Revere
Matthew
Franklin Park
Rotary Club
Busmen
B. I. W. Employes
Carlton W. Perry
Ralph E. Hutchins
Planetarium
Register
U.S
Annie J. Ham
James L. Ham
Quincy
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Augustus A. Percy
Helen N. Percy
William Potter
Herman A. Spinney
Lila Spinney
Geor
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