Bath News Roundup From Aug 22 1905
Long Bath notes describe summer travel for islanders departing on the steamer Kennebec. Local events include the London Vaudeville Co. at Merrymeeting Park, a large mushroom growing trend, and a new concrete sidewalk on Washington Street. Highlights cover Fort Popham blasting, the Eldorado steamer, and various residents’ pursuits along the Kennebec. The Aug 23 item notes Bath Business College openings and a horse accident at Dromore stable.
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Kennebec Art
Islands
Maine
Kennebec
Boston
August 1945 duck hunting open near Merrymeeting Bay
In the Bath area the duck season opens September 1 with gunners, including out-of-state visitors, awaiting dawn on Aug 31. Game Warden Willis notes abundant birds on Merrymeeting Bay and predicts numbers may rise before partridge and woodcock season begins mid-September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrymeeting Bay
Willis
Eastern Steamship Co officers keep busy patrols
Agents Greenleaf and Schofield work hard for the traveling public while noting busy schedules. A streetcar on the Lewiston Brunswick Bath line ran south on Sunday night without a searchlight due to a burnt wire. No accidents occurred as the motorman kept watch, but the danger to riders and pedestrians is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Steamship Co
Greenleaf
John M. Schofield
Lewiston, Brunswick & Bath Street Railway
City Marshal hunts tramps after noon on August 26 1905
City Marshal Merrill pursued tramp suspects on the outskirts and near Center Street hoping to find the group blamed by locals. He did not locate them yesterday but planned another search this afternoon. George W Temple's grocery on Center Street reported theft of bread canned goods and about three dollars in tobacco. Chickens are numerous on Bath area farms.
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Merrill
George W. Temple
Center Street
Five Readily Named Items From A Maine Trip Report And A Boston Robbery
Aug 28 1905 report of Miss Jennie Morse Caro Moulton Anna Morse and maids return from Lily Bay Moosehead Lake with perfect weather. Capt W F Harding Bath built schooner Grace A Martin robbed of 615 dollars in Boston North End after delivering 5000 tons coal. he had been revising freight rates. Dog Constable French reports licensing about 450 dogs and has killed unlicensed ones as needed.
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Jennie Morse
Caroline Moulton
Anna Morse
Lydia
Emma Moses
Lily Bay
Moosehead Lake
W. F. Harding
Grace A. Martin
Boston
North End
Capt. Harding
Norfolk
North Street
French
Visiting relatives and local movements reported
Lambert Park and Crawford drive residents visit Dover and Old Orchard while Marie Harvey vacations in Old Orchard and Boston. Carl Harney returns from nine weeks in Norridgewock. The Joneses move from Clark circle out of state. Richard Patterson recovers from minor hospital surgery. Ann Stevenson and Walter Hunt visit relatives in Portland. D Saunders Patterson hosts Augusta visitors. Edward C. Furbush visits Patterson home after near Empire State Building incident. U S rents rise 3 percent since May 1943.
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Portland
Walter Hunt
D. Saunders Patterson
Augusta
Saunders L. Patterson
Patterson
Edward C. Furbush
Falmouth
Furbish Stock Co
Lewiston
Furbush
Empire State Building
McKinney's decades of lobster hatchery work and displays
McKinney led hatchery tank design and equipment with the Fish and Wildlife Service and built Maine coast displays for major sportsman shows over 18 years. Born in 1877 in Lincolnville, he moved to Rockland, worked for A J Bird Co, has three children, and will resume residence at 11 Knox Street. Mrs Watrouse joined him in Sedgwick after arriving from New Orleans, as they relocate to The Retreat in Ridgefield, Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Wildlife Service
McKinney
Maine
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Springfield
Mass
Martin W. Watrouse
City
Sedgwick
Foreclosure Notice on Maine Property of Beatrice Skelton
Beatrice Skelton of Stamford Connecticut conveyed Tops ham Sagadahoc Maine property to Brunswick Savings and Loan Association by mortgage dated November 24, 1944. Mortgage recorded in Book 238 Page 126 Sagadahoc. Breach of condition leads to foreclosure action dated August 28, 1945 signed by Emery W. Booker treasurer. Notary public Joseph A. Aldred. 30-6-13.
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Beatrice Skelton
Stamford
Fairfield
Connecticut
Sagadahoc
Maine
Brunswick Savings and Loan Association
Brunswick
Cumberland
Topsham
State of Maine
Elm and
Pleasant Streets
Pleasant Street
Mary J. Merrill
Merrill
John Tarrabee
Tarrabee
Elm Street
Mary E. Rogers
Charles G. Wheeler
Sayadahoe
Emery W. Booker
Joseph A. Aldred
Probate notices appoint executors and guardians in Sagadahoc estates
John L. Jacks register records in 1945 appoints Nellie M Brownell estate as administrator and assigns executors for Jane Isabella Harward and others. Additions include Earl A Rice as executor without bond and Frederick T Harward as executor without bond with dates in August 1945. Arthur J. Dunton signs as judge of probate. true copy reference.
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John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
Nellie M Brownell
Swell
Razor Gas Ree
Addison H. Rice
Bath
Earl A. Rice
Jane Isabella Harward
Richmond
Frederick T Harward
Highland Park
Michigan
Arthur J. Dunton
John J. Jack
Anive N
Bowte
Hartson F Bowl
A. W
Ernest Kvte
Williams Whitney
Marion Bowie
Hoscoe G Bailey
Clara E. Bailey
Phippsburg Personal Notes and Town Updates
Bath area notices cover local school opening delays due to teacher shortages and various personal items. Death of Billy Robson mourned. neighbors attend funeral in Bath. A parade of Bath and Head Beach visitors, cottage stays, and small-town recoveries from illness, with residents aiding the homeless like the Allen Brown family after their boat loss. Posts include cottage visits, shop trips, and clamming as summer earnings. Edward Cooke returns home from hospital care.
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Union 48
Gilman
Rosa Wyman
H. B. Wyman
Bath
Little Billy Robson
Ernest Rogers
Harry Bowie
Phyllis Bowie
Head Beach
Rogalski
Joe Rogalski
Laura Cutting
Salon
Mass
Delia Johnson Bolton
T. C. Hughes
Jay K. Bowker
T. Robsons
Allen Browns
Brown
Edward Brese
William Blaisdell
Dromore
Allen Brown
Robinhood
Popham
Small Point
Lizzie Upton Oliver
Oliver
Probate Court orders for August 1945 estates in Bath
Probate Court in Sagadahoe County Maine orders notices for multiple estates. Names include Alice M Soule Charles A Soule Donald F Knight Lester Knight Gladys F Wolstenholme Richard Allan Pearson Catherine Eo Coutts Myra L Richardson and Harold B Freeman. Actions involve probate letters testamentary with bond not required estate transfers name change and license to collect estate assets. Public notice to heirs to appear September at Bath court.
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Bath
Sagadahoe
Bath Independent
Ten O'Cock
Alice M. Soule
Charles A Soule
Charles A. Soule
Fitate
Donald F Knight
Lester Knight
Lwannan Knight
George B. Wolstenholme
Peitinn
Gladys F Wolstenholme
Libiabie
Witlhvar Bond
Gladys F. Wolstenholme
Evate
Richard Allan Pearson
Richard Allen Pearson
Richard Allin Shanning
Artine Pearson
Toatian
Sitte Catierine EO Coutts
Somerviis Massachhisette
Ecolieet
Re- Aviv Porsvids
Pelo
Judge of Probate true copy of original order
A probate court item records a true copy of the original order with the official attestation noting a fee of 23.50. The notation references docket or file numbers 416 and includes standard judicial seal language. The entry confirms archival preservation of the probate order.
Elmhurst Playschool Opens Fifth Year
The Elmhurst Playschool enters its fifth year offering simple writing, number work, music, and rhythms. A first grade program mirrors public schools and adds nature walks. Pupils stay till 2 pm with lunches. younger children return for afternoon, easing transition to public schools.
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Elmhurst
Maine Soldier Returns From Frontline Service
S/Sgt Albert Reed Jr son of Mr and Mrs Albert Reed of Bristol sent a telegram to his sister after arriving in New York City with a group of 16 Maine soldiers returning to native soil He has four years service in Italy and Africa and has had little if any furlough He is headed to Fort Devens Mass for a medical checkup before home time He previously worked as a mechanic at Weeks and Waltz garage in Damariscotta Gold discovery noted as first in Idaho in 1860.
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Albert Reed, Jr
Albert Reed
Bristol
Italy
Africa
New York City
Maine
Reed
Fort Devens
Mass
Probate orders for multiple estates in Bath Sagadahoc
A Bath probate court order lists hearings and actions for estates including John L. Wilson Frances H. Peaslee Florence M. Bates George W. Rooke Charles Henry Vinal James A. Miller John D. Thompson Ernest B. Heald Hazel C Escher Lydian Smith and guardians Constance L Pretherspnl and Alden G Smith. Notices urge appearance on September first for probate matters and appointments.
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Bath
Sagadahoc
Oath Independent
John L. Wilson
Ralph O. Dale
Frances H. Peaslee
David L. Wilson
David J. Wilson
Carrie B. Potter
Rachel P. Steers
Rachel P. Stevers
Florence M. Bates
Delmar E. Bates
Delmar B. Bates
Eva C. Dunton
Orono
Pinobscot
Pittfield
Gladys I. Irish
Ernest B. Heald
Charlotte M. Heald
Hazel C. Escher
Constance L. Pretherspnl
Lydian Smith
John I. Baxter
Alden G Smith
Arthur J. Dunton
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Hyde Windlass Co
Neafie & Levy P & Engine Building Co
Adelphia
Bos- Navy Yard
Malcolm B. Sea
Parker Flats
Elizabeth Ler
Aday
Merrymeet Park
Park
Bathman
Kennebecker
Poutonniere
Fort Popham
Ashington Street
Union South
Phipping Center
Popham Lyne
Pas
Ransom B. Fall
Ormer
Rvymeeting Park
Londo Vaudele Co
Illmont Eckert
Emmary
Mr. Eckert
Berg
P Easant
Bath Business College
James Perry
Hme
Hhat
Ed Brown
Teddy Roosevelt
Camden
Bangor
New Hampshire
John Dugan
Upper
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Massachusetts
Woburn Band
American House
New Meadows Inn
Military and Naval Orphan Asylum
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L. B. & B. Street Railway
Sagadahoc Square
Ruth D. Coulter
Chelsea
Georgetown
Julia Hinds
John S. Deering
G. G. Rec
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Robert H. Goodman
Amethyst
Nova Scotia
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Rockland
Old Orchard
John W. Gilmore
Winneganee
Birch Point
Sabine
David Mosher
Charles A. Coombs
Winter
Samuel Rogers
Mr. Coombs
William Hartwell
J. F. McCarthy
William
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Simpson’s Point Yesterparty
Mere Point Road
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Harpswell
Louise Tarbox
London
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Paris
Naples
Gibraltar
Venice
Azores
Waterville
Ernest Dudley
O'Brien
O’brien
F. R. Richardson
New Meadows
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A. G. Page Co
Wiscassets
Conley
St. Clair
Simon Stewart
Maney
Wakefield
Hickey
Skinner
Whitten
Hall
Mt . Ss
Winter Street Hill
Bath Driving Club
Driving Park
Charles Davenport
Patten
Bath Lodge of Elks
G. A. Tuttle
Toud
Times
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Merrymeeting Park
George A. Baker
Mikelsky
Hyde Light Guards
Ned Reed
Harry McCausland
Lieut. Pratt
Harold C. Roberts
Private Savage
Middle Street
Kennebec Yacht Club
Erwin Morse
Ernest Bennett
Penobscot River
St. Johns River
City of
St. John
Lake Superior
Hudson Bay
Haverhill
Boston Mail
Suruumoip
Gardiner
Methodist Society
Christmas Cove
Bath Driving Park
Lisbon Villa
Solon Cahill
Auburn
Auburn-Turner Road
Cathance River
Bowdoinham
Damariscotta Mills
Anderson
Bath Lodge
B. P.O. FE
Waterville Lodge
Lake Maranacook
Thomas F. Murphy
Milton H. Douglas
Douglas
Thompson Bros
F. H. Kimball
Milton
Priscilla
Greenville
U.S.S. Missouri
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Harry S. Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Pacific
Chester W. Nimitz
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Pacific Ocean Areas
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MacArthur
New York Navy Yard
U. S
M’kinney
Phippsburg
Edward Cooke
Willow Street
Osteopathic Hospital
John J, Jack
Joun
Playschool
Idaho
Lily C. Harley
Nashua
State of New Hampshire
Woobster F Harley
Leon LeClare
E Crowley
Grace Eo Catton
Ate
Grace FE. Moor
Christine C. Chemmings
Harry KL. Haynes
Deer
Finsi
Linwor
Beesle Mo Madden
Charles I Madden
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