Forty Years Ago in Bath Showed Local Happenings
Read about Thanksgiving vacation in Bath public schools starting and music and social events at Alameda and Perry’s hall. Kennebec Engine Co. No. 3 plans to Brunswick to attend a ball, Winnegance Minstrels perform at Perry’s hall, and local classes at the YMCA invite visitors. Bath police debut new coats, Kennebec steamship trip details, and North Street A C F sociable at Winslow’s raise nearly $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Engine Co. No. 3
Brunswick
Kennebecs
Local Pluralities and Openings in Nov 27 1891 City
On November 27 1891 George Billings takes over the procery of the late Frank Hodgdon. Melville Hodgdon and Frank Pike prepare to open the old Trufant store on Cedar street. Several families hold reunions as Universalist ladies sell Dickens Carnival tickets. George E Hughes house nears completion. Mrs Hodgdon and family rent Capt Randall house on Grove street. G C Moses buys Front street house. Bath lodge 1 O G T to celebrate eleventh anniversary next Monday. A yard accident at Sewall’s yard delays work. a heavy stem fell causing repair costs. Miss Grace Humphreys hosts a Harlequin party at Capt D M Humphreys home. George Corliss starts at Webber’s drug store. William Haskell leaves to study medicine in Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Corliss
Webber
William Haskell
Brunswick
Thanksgiving reunion and social gatherings noted in town
On November 2 1891 Miss Alice Greenleaf hosted a small card evening at her Washington street home with refreshments. The annual Thanksgiving reunion occurred at Frye's cottage with rabbit hunting in the forenoon and a turkey dinner at three. Hatch's store displays a new window offering a full view of the entire shop from sealskins to footwear, set into the pillars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Greenleaf
Washington Street
Frye
Hatch's
Quiet Christmas plans, icy streets, and local trades in 1891
On November 30 1891 Colobian hall hosts a private young crowd dance while Dum mer Street reports zero cold at seven. Knox and Lincoln freight daily ships several carloads of Christmas goods. Pipes break in the freeze, a faucet fails and carriage wheels suffer. Ponds skate well at Mill Pond as boys rest on sidewalks. Four ships load lumber at Winneganee mills for Boston. four mills run. Corliss Street church group meets Mrs Lermond next Friday. The Gloucester schooner to be repaired on the marine railway after wreck and sale for ten dollars. Knickerbocker wharf records two below zero Sunday morning and two above to zero today. A city hearing at eight pm on street lighting to extend electric service at Commercial and Broad streets. A year ago the Kennebec river froze, allowing river crossing at Gardiner. Knox and Lincoln building bought by Iron Works to be launched on the barge Relief downstream.
December 1 1891 Coast to Coast Coal Profits Rise
The article notes 20 percent profits among coal dealers, and mentions smelters preparing floating habitations as winter settles Back River. It lists engagements at City Clerk’s office for Herbert Higgins and M Blanche Fuller, and J Edwin Blaisdell with Mabel Fisher, along with Frank H Heald and Clara Norton. Also describes a Dickens Carnival merchant dinner, Rainbow Inn preparations, and Frank Norton’s illness. It concludes with technical details on a Knox and Lincoln ferry boat and a standpipe overflow amid rains filling a pond filtered through quartz beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert P. Higgins
Bar Harbor
M. Blanche Fuller
Bath
J. Edwin Blaisdell
Mabel P. Fisher
Frank H. Heald
Clara E. Norton
Diamond drill at Small Point stuck over 300 feet deep
The diamond drill at Small Point is hard fast in the hole at a depth of over 300 feet. I struck the last clip Thursday. A machine has been ordered which will release the drill without damage when work will be resumed.
Grange leader urges stand for rural Maine in election run
In Maine the grange leader urged members to resist influence from powerful interests and elect lawmakers favorable to rural concerns. He warned about corporations dominating politics while noting potential gains for poultry, apple, and dairy producers. The meeting reported strong dues, with 559 members lost and total state membership at 53 12. Houston grange led with 868 members, Cape Elizabeth second, Tonzham and Auburn tied at 483. A memorial service was held and resolutions proposed for an excise tax on electrical companies and an intangible property tax, referred to committees for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ation
Howes
Maine
Crawford
Nellie L. Hascall
Auburn
Elmer E. Addison
Penobscot
Kennebec
Cumberland
Houston Grange
Larest Grange
Cape Elizabeth
Tonzham
Getate
Committee
Frank Carleton
Winterport
Charles Wixon
Winslow
Man robbed after being knocked on head in Pratt Street home
Fletcher told The Times he saved 150 dollars weeks by week in a cash envelope and gold certificate. He was attacked Sunday evening when he opened a storm door at his father’s Pratt Street residence, sustaining a head bruise and discovering the loss after police were alerted. No suspect is named and no enemies are known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Iron Works
Bath National Bank
Smith
Pratt Street
Lincoln Street
Bowdoinham Celebration and the temperance past
A reminiscence recalling Bowdoinham’s era of temperance, old rum selling, and the hardships endured by people. It asks readers to share childhood earnings, first jobs, and how poverty shaped daily life, including youths kept at second tables and frugal living.
Sheriff Henderson Captures Deer in Maine Woods
A photo shows Saga County Sheriff Henderson astride a fine duck during a hunting trip. The scene includes several deer shot by other party members hanging beside the cabin, illustrating a successful outing in the Maine woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Maine
Sagadahce
Bowdoinham reminiscences of old town life and people
A long retrospective invites elders to recall Bowdoinham history from pre Civil War days through late 1930s aims. It seeks memories of ships and sea captains, grist mills and water wheels, local fires, ice cutting wages, torch processions, and early town divisions. It calls for stories of churches, pioneers, family life, and the 217 Bowdoinham volunteers in the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Temperance
G. A. R. Hall
Hinckley’s Hall
J. M. Kendall
N. H. Macomber
Robert Butterfield
Bowdoinham
Adams Horse Ranch
Fred Adams
Main Street
Merrymeeting Bay
Bowdeinham
New England
Chas. F. Staples
Ridge
Richmond Road
Carding Machines
Harvards
Abbagadasset Point
Fisher Road
Stage Road
Richmond Corner
Millay Road
Bay Road
Boston
California
Texas
Egypt
Wisconsin
Michigan
Maine
Obituary: Arthur C. Donnell 78 Buried in Bath
Arthur C. Donnell 78 a longtime New York broker and Bath native died Oct 29 after collapsing on a ferry. His funeral was held Tuesday at the West Bath Donnell cemetery with Rev E D Hardin presiding. Survived by his second wife and all but one of eleven children. Sister Mrs Charles M. Robinson of Chicago and niece Miss Susan Reed of Bath noted among relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Donnell
New York
Donnell
West Bath
E. D. Hardin
Winter Street
Charles M. Robinson
Chicago
Bath
Susan Reed
Charles W. Martin Dies at 71 in Woolwich Maine General
Charles W. Martin of Woolwich, 71, died early Friday in Maine General Hospital Portland after two months as patient. He had been ill for months and lived in Woolwich the last 12 years. Born in Waldo, son of Robert and Almira Burns Martin, he is survived by his wife and half sister Mrs Hattie Merrill of Waldoboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Martin
Woolwich
Maine General Hospital
Portland
Waldobore
Robert and
Almira Burns Martin
Hattie Merrill
Waldoboro
Death of Miss Ella F. Borchers in Bath at 67
Miss Ella F. Borchers, 67, died at her sister Mrs. Annie Garvin’s home in Epping New Hampshire on Thanksgiving Day. A Bath resident most of life, she had lived at 21 Lemont street recently and had worked for the Commercial Trading Co. for years. She was a niece of the late Mrs. Abbie Brown of Bath. No near relatives survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Ella F. Borchers
Annie Garvin
Epping
N. H
Miss Borchers
Lemont Street
Labor Day
The
Commercial Trading Co
Abbie Brown
Funeral for Herbert Groves at East Brunswick homestead
The funeral for 42 year old Herbert Groves of Thomas Point East Brunswick was held Sunday at one oclock at the homestead. He died Thanksgiving morning, son of the late Frank Groves, and had lived there all his life. He built the dance hall at the Point about ten years ago and was proprietor of various Summer concessions at the resort. Burial was in East Brunswick with many Bath residents among his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Groves
Thomas Point
East Brunswick
Groves
Frank Groves
Charles W. Martin Funeral in Bath and Woolwich
The funeral of Charles W. Martin of Woolwich was held Sunday afternoon at two at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence in Bath. Rev. William Wood officiated. Bearers were Harvey Henderson Edgar Blanch John C. Duprey and Fred L. Carlton. Burial followed in Riverside cemetery Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Martin
Woolwich
Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
Bath
William Wood
Harvey Henderson
Edgar Blanch
John C. Duprey
Fred L. Carlton
Riverside Cemetery
Charles J. Renaud Funeral At St Marys Church
The funeral of Charles Joseph Renaud was held Friday morning at St Marys church at eight oclock with Rev Martin OToole presiding. Pallbearers were John Belanger Adel Dubee Joseph Allard and Leone Caron. Burial followed at Brunswick. Vivid orange and black squares were painted on the 150 foot water tower at Fort Williams and the wireless masts at Fort Levett Portland Warter to help aviators see structures while flying over Army posts as directed by the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Joseph Renau
St. Mary's Church
Martin O'Toole
John Belanger
Adel Dubee
Joseph Allard
Leone
Caron
Brunswick
Fort Williams
Fort Levett
Portland Warter
War Department
Department
First December Term of Sagadahoc Probate Court Busy
The December term probate court in Sagadahoc heard extensive matters. Wills were allowed for Henry A. Magoun James Blair and Thomas Neagle with executors named. Administrations granted for Trufant Preble Barnes Arnold and others as petitions, bonds, inventories, and accounts flowed in. Inheritance taxes were determined and petitions for licenses to sell personal and real estate were granted, with distributions and special administrations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahce
Walter S. Glidden
Henry A. Magoun
Bath
First National Bank of Bath
James Blair
Cleveland B. Swett
Thomas P. Neagle
Katherine F. Neagle
Thomas Neagle
John J. Keegan
Charles E. Trufant
Mary S. Curtis
Mary A. Preble
Arrowsie
Grace FE. Preble
Marcia A. Barnes
Topsham
Charles H. Barnes
Mira F. Arnold
Celia A. Hatch
Caroline C. Howard
Richmond
George H. Howard
Etta M. Borchers
Charles H. Borchers
J. H. Gallagher
J. W. Randlette
Mary E. Curtis
Bessie M. Barron
Topham
Edward M. Pierce
D. B. Tes Ea
Ellen S. Roach
Edward W. Bridgham
James R. McKay
James J. McKay
Walter M. Mallett
Katherine M. Mallett
Mary B. McDonald
Nancy F. Richardson
Joseph Richard Wilson
Maurice Albion Luce
Samuel J. Henaker
Joseph W. Randlette
William S. Shorey
Edward W. Hyde
Morris W. Potter
Margaret R. Potter
Hall
Sidney L. Eaton
Fred E. Tardiff
Harry J. Pushard
Annie M. Pushard
Hiram L. Robinson
Allen M. Robinson
Julia A. Watson
Jennie M. B. Spinney
J. Clifford Spinney
Lois Ernest Wyman
Mary Jarvis Houdlette Wyman
Harry H. Robbins
Ida May Robbins
Morris Albion Luce
Alfred M. G. Soale
Frances J. Gilmore
Woolwich
Mary E. Coombs
John P. Carey Jr
Cora B. Darrah
Elizabeth P. Alexander
Mary Jarvis Houdleite
Lo‘s Ernest Wyman
Ida M. Pierce
Fred E. Daggett
William A. Delloff
Amy C. Delloff
Lewis B. Swett
Lois C. Swett
Harry P. Bridge
Guardian
Es- Bath
Albion E. Tedford
George R. Tedford
Y M C A Directors Report Healthy Finances
The Y M C A board met with President Sidney L Eaton presiding. Key items included a final report showing 3516.50 raised for the financial campaign, a balanced next year budget of 8200 receipts and expenditures, and the State Y M C A convention noting the association is debt free after a large donation. Trust funds stood at about 37000 with 1800 income. building accounts were approved. a nominating committee was named. a driving range was approved for golf lessons. and a Y M C A club group was authorized. Meeting adjourned at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney L. Eaton
Arthur Sewall
Roger D. Skillings
Charles C. Low
Edwin D. Hardin
Frank B. Nichols
William H. White
Carroll Watson
William C. Perkins
Skillings
Portland
State Association
Heald
Smith
Pres. Eaton
Henry A. Magoun
Alex Chisholm
Mrs Elizabeth Beals Visits Relatives in Lexington Mass
Mrs Elizabeth Beals spent a weekend visiting relatives in Lexington Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Beals
Lexington
Mass
Girl Scout Program Highlights November Meeting
Miss Hodgkins led a talk on Girl Scout work with Captain Carr introducing Mrs. Manning. Scouts sang, including Lt. Inez Carr and patrol leaders Catherine Sheilenbarger Ellen Hocekins. Association voted to adopt a Christmas family and planned future events including a Dec 15 all day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgkins
Carr
Mrs. Manning
Inez Carr
Catherine Sheilenbarger
Ellen Hocekins
Lacey Haggett
Margaret Higgins
Rosalys DeSjardin
Dorothy Martin
Ruth Shellenbarger
Charlotte Page
Sophie Greenblatt
Manning
Pine Tree Troop
Charles M. Tubbs
Daniel T. Dougherty
David S. Cogan
Personal notes from Lynn to Denver and Bath
William D. Rich of Lynn Mass visited his High street home. Mrs Alfred L Tarbox and Lemont erbex of Washington street go to Denver for several months. Miss Anne Kimball of Lincoln street gives Culbertson lectures at Sewall home. Mrs Alden Sawyer and others from Portland visit Bath guest Ellen Newell on Washington street. Mrs Henry W Owen Jr hosts St Marys guild at Grace church parish house. Miss Mary Frances Hyde, formerly of this city, returns to Gorham Normal as a senior after Thanksgiving at State street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Rich
Lynn
Mass
High Street
Alfred L. Tarbox
Lemonterbex
Washington Street
Denver
Col
Anne Kimball
Lincoln Street
Arthur Sewall
Alden Sawyer
Dwight Rummery
Eleanor Randall
Portland
Bath
Ellen Newell
Henry W. Owen, Jr
St. Mary’s Guild of Grace Church
Oak Street
City Hospital
Mary Frances Hyde
Augusta
Gorham Normal School
State Street
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Bath Daily Times
Bath Hose Co
Alameda
Post Sedgwick
Beanton
Phippsburg
Pullen
Lillian Sprague
South End
Times Office
Langdon
Y.M.C.A
Drew
Bath Tron
Trufant
George Duncan
Palmer
Police of
A. G. Winslow
George Billings
Procery
Frank Hodgdon
C. B. Harrington
New Hampshire
Melville Hodgdon
Frank Pike
Cedar Street
George E. Hughes
Frankfort
G. C. Moses
Front Street
Grove
Pearl Street
J. W. Ballou
Bath Lode
Sewall’s
D. M. Humphreys
Miss Grace
Columbian Hall
Dummer Street
Knox & Lincoln
Mill Pond
Winneganee Mills
Corliss Street Church
Gloucester
Knickerbocker Wharf
Mercury
City Building
Committee On
Gardiner
Back River Wll
Rainbow Inn Committee
Frank Norton
Detroit
Straits
Grangers
Bowdoinham’s
Albert Henderson
Priestly Lake
Zens
Arrowsic
Georgetown
Bowdoin
Portland Hospital
Etta F. Borchers
C. W. Martin Funeral
Charles J. Renaud
Glidden
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