Bath sailors race ends with seven starters
The Bath race drew seven entrants, six finished. Clarence W. Smokle II won with strong handling by Mr. Morte. A sparking gear issue sidelined Agere. Fire at Washington street storage caused minor damage and a later blaze on Russell street damaged several tenements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Clarence W. New Boat
Smgle II
Mr. Morte
Con
Agere Ae
Russell Street
Daniel
A Longley
Haroui Safford
Ward MacMahan
Frank Muer
Bullane
Scott
Unclear fragment hints at ferry trip and dockside activity
Fragmentary text reports a ferry voyage and dockside duties with scattered words and names, leaving the event description vague and hard to reconstruct into a coherent news item.
Naval event ends with informal dance and wedding couple
The report notes eight o clock departure of ships from Segulnak area then an informal dance hosting officers and cadets. It covers maritime entertainment, a turtle exhibit later, a wedding at Turner's court, and a fire incident on Court street with prompt suppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Hyde
F. B. Nichols
P Ham
Charles D. Clarke
Henry Wwen, Jr
John Odlin
Puriagion
Fred Cook
A. W. H. Rand
Boston visitor rides through town to Sawyers Island
James A Norton of Boston traveled through the city yesterday on his way to Sawyers Island. He drove in a two seater open top car and arrived after a long night journey, leaving Priest at 3.30. The parade described included shipmen in white uniforms and veterans floats, with music and guests adding to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Impos
Bete
Uwho
James A .Norton
Boston
Sawyers Island
Priest
Wiscasset
Pete
Fifield
Cripprigh
McFadden
Hagan
Oak Grove
Thomas Lewis
Everett
Wellington
Malden
Mass
Warner R. Lewis
Center Street
Escape Report Emerges From Fragmentary Jury Note
Fragmentary OCR notes mention an escape by a female detainee amid jury proceedings. Details are unclear, with repetitive sounds suggesting missing text. Authorities have not released fuller statements or identities at this time.
Fire Damages Property on Bedford Street July Day
A fire damaged a property at 48 Bedford Street owned by R. C. Harris. Charles Coombs, the securing agent, and Henry G. Terrace investigated the scene during the porch week on August 21, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coombs
Henry G. Terrace
Bedford Street
R. C. Harris
Bath News Briefs Highlight Local Goings On
Local items recount William R. Chap visiting the city, Maine Central ticket notices for Richmond Camp Ground sessions, Colby sisters visiting Gardiner and Togus, and Philip Sturtevant visiting Bath. Also noted are Dr Fifield injured by a dog, the shirt factory resuming after a vacation, Whalen’s Shakespearean print, Robert’s fountain plans, and a motorboat race winner Freaque at Bath.
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Durgin
Maine Central
Richmond Camp Ground
Eee Ae
T Valosine
Insurance settlement completes Daniel A. Bishop block fire claim
Aug 23 1908 Wa terville official William R B Campbell settled the Bishop block fire loss with Frank A Small agency Bamburg Bremen Mercantile Fire Marine Co. and they will repair at once. Bath Iron Works draftsmen and staff headed to Southport clambake aboard the Corinna. Captain Richard Quick and daughter Susan Estelle returned from Philadelphia cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William RB. Campbell
Waterville
Daniel A. Bishop
Bishop
Frank A. Small
Bamburg-Bremen Insurance Co
Mercantile Fire & Marine Co
Probate Notice of Estate Action and Executor Named
Public probate notice identifies estate matters and appoints Cutting as executor. It records order and the presentation of documents by the estate and named individual Alice Lancaster. The notice mentions final administration and a true copy on file with John L. Jack, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Howe
de ‘Lancaster
Cutting
Peeck
Ate
Aug 24 1908 Sabine cottage party and local events
Social gathering at the Dain cottage in Sabine drew Mr and Mrs William Armstrong Mr and Mrs Harry Wright Eugene McGrath Mrs A G Oliver and daughter Evelyn son Warren Clara and Marion Dain Gertrude Williams Gen Sec William A Guild of the Y M C A left for a week’s vacation in Medford NH The steamer Corinna ferried a large turtle to Gardiner for exhibition and returned to Bath with Waterville visitors A clambake at McKown’s Cove hosted by Bath Iron Works draftsmen was a success despite stormy weather Frank Clark Jr umpired a ball game The Columbia Shoe Factory near term reopening may create over 100 local jobs.
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Dain Cottage
Sabine
William Armstrong
Harry Wright
Eugene McGrath
A. G. Oliver
Evelyn
Warren
Clara
Marion Dain
Gertrude Williams
Gardiner
Bath
Waterville
Bath Iron Works
McKown’'s Cove
McKown
Frank Clark, Jr
Gainesville
Fla
Thomas Black
Esmond
Notice of Probate Actions in Bath Estate Case
The document orders notice to interested persons of actions on the estates of George F. Cressey Bath and others. It notes first and final accounts by executors and administrators including William Fison, Pratt and Dunton with probate judge approval and publication requirements. The date references August and September and mentions various parties and roles in probate proceedings.
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Caus
George F. Cressey
Bath
Willian
Bell
C. T. Fred H. Bratt
Moses
Cynthia M. Moses
Local residents enjoy a seaside picnic and visits
Miss Charlotte Damarel of Baltimore heads a chemistry class at Wilson College and guests attend a puppet show at Indian Point. Ladies vacationing with Ruth Thompson tour Richmond and Boothbay Harbor while others visit MacMahan, Robinhood, and Whitlam’s Island. A historic cottage reunion occurs as the Summer residents return to the Little Sheepscot area after seven years away. The Hornes mourn a large ash tree cut down by Bath’s forester Fred Pecci.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland E. Peterson
Parker
George Powers
Whitlam’s
Sheepscot Bay
Louise Peterson
Belle Heald
MacMahan Island
John Fitzpatrick
Auburndale
Mass
Sheepscot
Wiscasset
Harry Hornes
Fred Pecci
Bath City
Probate notices appoint executors in Sagadahoc estates
John L. Jack, Register of Probate, names executors and administrators for several Bath estates dated in 1948. Listings include Elmer D. Hodgkins, Dura J. Howard, Joseph D. Vachon, Roy Fackford, and Alice F. Shackford, with appointments without bond. The notice is signed by Burt Dunton and dated 12-19-26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
Elmer D. Hodgkins
Bath
Dura J. Howard
Bath Company
Joseph D. Vachon
Estate notices for Ward and Dinsmore in Maine probate
Executors and guardians appointed for Anna M. Ward of Bath and Lydia A. Dinsmore of Woolwich. Galen E. Ward named administrator in Bath at 10th, 1948. Lydia A. Dinsmore estate filing details appear in the probate records with Mattie G. Tooth noted. Judge Dunton issues true copy of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Ward
Bath
Galen E. Ward
Bath Apt
Lydia A. Dinsmore
Woolwich
Mattie G. Tootha
Dunton
Residents of Augusta and Indian Point Hosts and Visitors
Rowes a indells at the Hon me Victor Hag Victor Hagan has to his position at the State House in Augusta after a sick leave of several months. Marionette show at Sagadahoc Cottage on Indian Point honored Joseph W. Lane's birthday with Punch and Judy and Toby the Tuba performances. An aquatic carnival followed the show with a ½ mile swim from Drake's beach to Kennebec Point, won by Bath youths James and Bruce Gillies with other finishers from West Roxbury and Cincinnati.
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Rowes
Honme
Victor Hagan
State House
Augusta
Charles T. Nichols
Portland
Frank Brown
Pearl Knox
Madison
J. C. Bearse
Jane Matheson
Needham
Mass
Ruth Hayden
Hart- Woodenat
Lane
Indian Point
J. Finley Meek
Cincinnati
Ohio
Julianna
Priscilla
Jessica
James, Jr
J. W. Lanes
Sagadahoc Cottage
Joseph W. Lane
Clara Fawcett
Bruce Gillies
Peter Hooper
James Higins
Dillon Gillies
Anne Howard
Trafton
Toby
Perley Keith
James Gillies
Playse
T. F. Russell
Anita Woodward
Sally Hooper
Carol Steele
Alan Steele
Nancy Hooper
Betsy Hooper
Josephine Newman
Rea Lane
Gordon Gillies
Virginia Gillies
Nilon
Drake’s Beach
Brown's Landing
Kennebec Point
James
Bath
James Higgins
West Roxbury
David Russell
J. W. Lane
Hartford
Rose Smith
Georgetown
Ladies Party Heads to Finals In Handicap Match
Park’s short game and putting may threaten Dr Buck as the handicap tournament advances to finals. A large gallery is expected for the match. In the Governor’s Cup club championship qualifiers, Dr F A Winchenbach and Rodney Ross Jr paired with a 3 and 2 win, Russell Young beat Tony Toothaker 4 and 3.
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Dr. Buck
Parks
F. A. Winchenbach
Rodney Ross, Jr
Ross
Russell Young
Tony Toothaker
Court notices of estates in Sagadahoc County Maine
Court at Bath Sagadahoc issues notices for probate of wills and estates. John H Green of Bath and Annie M Walker of Malden Massachusetts seek letters testamentary or probate in Sagadahoc with executors James Green and Richard Dexter Walker. Also mentions real estate and other estate actions and filings in Bath and County courts.
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Bath
Sagadahoc
Ourusand
John H. Green
James Green
James
Annie M. Walker
Malden
Massachusetts
Sagadahoc County
Maine
Richard Xter Walker
Chard Dexter Walker
Egally
Said
Massachuset
James A. Coanbe
West Bath
D. Meteau
Dora L. Howard
Tatate Jo Hint
Neilie
Gusan EC. Nichols
Maine Open adds Lebel as low amateur contender
Ray Lebel matches a 26 year old record by equal par from the back and becomes the third player to do so in the Maine Open. The Caddies Tournament starts this week with qualifying rounds for boys aiming for a trophy like the President's Cup. Club members donate at the Pro shop as the public is invited to Friday events to help cover operating expenses.
Air Parcel Post Expands Scope of United States Mail
The article outlines Air Parcel Post offering expedited service and prepaid rates for a wide range of mailable matter. Parcels up to seventy pounds and within specified dimensions may be sent domestically and to parts of the world at the five cents per ounce rate, emphasizing speedy, efficient air transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Maine Court Notices Divorces and Live Testimony Recorded
The document records a divorce libel filed by Sadie E Hill of Bath against Elmer Hill. It includes residence statements, claims of cruelty and lack of maintenance, and a notice of publication for the divorce proceeding in Sagadahoc County with dates and the Bath court venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Hill
Bath
Elmer Bath
Liane
Rosses
Ted Bath
Eine
Sadie E. Hill
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William R. Chapin
Jonnie Colby
Togus
George W. Colby
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Laura Barstow
D. T. Percy & Sons
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Everett Lord
Trainer
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Fall River
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Freaque
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Times Linotype Force
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Southport
Richard Quick
Susan Estelle
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Register
William A. Guild
Medford
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Arthur J. Dunton
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AIR Parcel Post
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