Forty Years Ago in Bath in 1894 News Recap
Items from The Bath Daily Times 1894 November 28 describe winter preparations in Bath Maine. Notes include stone crusher tight for winter, Vine street stable frame, Ammer ram officers quarters, high winds and dust, Worth Grammar school heat issues, revival services at Wesley and Advent churches, Thanksgiving turkey orders for Bath Beef Co, Centre street hill comparison to Kennebec river, lumber shortages and rail traffic impact, large safe deposited by People’s Safe Deposit, ships Sagadahoc Della Collins in winter repairs, Kinnebec steamer iced in, tugs Seguin and Perry towing, Suffolk Club turkey supper, Patten lodge K of P hall opening, new lodge furnishings, Bath High School football captain search, and preparations for the Universalist church fair at Alameda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Seguin
Perry
Richmond
Della Collins
Bath
Collins
Patten Lodge Knights of Pythias
Sagadahock Block
Sagadahoc House
Charles Webber
Front Street
J. M. Hayes & Co
Skating on Mill Pond and Ice Cutting Activity
Residents enjoyed fine skating on the Mill pond this morning. Seguin and Perry are up river breaking the ice to create a clear field for cutting. Several schooners loading ice up river have departed Kennebec. Clapboards were placed on H. W. Howard's new barn on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Kennebec
H. W. Howard
Washington
Snow plough arrives as Bath sees winter work begin
December 3, 1894 reports a Maine Central depot snow plough arriving, Odd Fellows and Masons at work on stone frontages, and Bath farmers crossing on runners after a light snow. John Perkins resigns Bath Iron Works foreman. Sherman named replacement. Kennebec steamer moved to Houghton's wharf for winter. Della Collins repaired after ice damage. Foresters plan grand supper and dance. Water main sleeve installed. river ice delays water turn on. Street railway uses ploughs and powerful motors to handle snow. A four masted schooner keel is laid for William T. Donnell amid favorable freight outlook.
Bath city notes cold reform and busy mills
December 4 1894 reports peaceful police station parish sociable at Winter Street parsonage news of Winter Street Outlook to be discontinued Bath Iron Works foundation for a 40 by 200 foot ship machinery shop underway Bath Gas and Electric Co plans electric power by Feb 1 bringing Times office presses and other city facilities into electric operation YMCA chorus rehearsal in Bath and local book and job press arriving at M C freight station with basement installation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Steele
General Electric Co
Bath Gas ”& Electric
Times
M.C
Bath Cycle Club Meant to Hear Prof Baker Banjo
Bath Cycle Club enjoyed a performance by Prof Baker who played selections on the banjo and whistled. He and his company are to perform in Freeport this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maud Muller Tale Ties York County to Poem Origins
The Biddeford Journal reprints an 1879 note naming Maud Muller as a York County lass. Poet John Greenleaf Whittier recalled driving through York with a sister when a haying girl's barring and bashful response inspired the famous poem. He says the title was suggested, not chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud .Muller
York County
Biddeford
Union and Journal
E. F. Hobson
Saco
York Village
Maud Muller
John Greenleaf Whittier
York
Whittier
Science Club at Lincoln Academy Shows Early Promise
At Lincoln Academy a new Science club formed by freshmen has completed many projects and drawn strong interest. Membership is voluntary and meets during General Science class every other Monday. Students aim to maximize points across their divisions as projects progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Academy
Reverend Eric M Robinson Leads New Castle Church
Reverend Eric M Robinson has taken charge of St Andrews church in New Castle after arriving with Mrs Robinson last Saturday. He conducted his first service at the church on Sunday following his appointment as assistant to the Dean of St Luke s Episcopal Cathedral in Portland for the past two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric M. Robinson
St. Luke's Episcopal Cathedral
Portland
St. Andrews Church
Newcastle
Robinson
Glidden Street
Probate Court Opens December Term With Annie Dale Son Trustee
The Sagadahoc probate session presided by Judge Walter Glidden named a son as executor in the will of Annie D Dale wife of County Attorney Elect Ralph O Dale who died November 19. The session approved petitions for wills and administrations for multiple estates including Marsh Wing Holbrook Dale and Pecci with executors named and bonds filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie 0. Dale
Ralph O. ‘Dale
Sagadahoc
Walter 8. Glidden
Glidden
Bath
John Marsh
Emery M. Wing
Topsham
Bernice M. Fuller
Annie D. Dale
Richmond
Lillian M. Provost
Charles F.holbrook
Margaret M. Holbrook
Michele Pecci
Edward W. Bridgham
Delinda E. Marsh
Maurice C. Brown
Emery .M. Wing
Mabel E. Cummings
Brunswick
Annie D Dale
Lester E. Umberhind
Charles F. Holbrook
John P. Carey Jr
William L. Cushing
Hartford
Conn
Mary S. Cushing
George R. Tedford
Medfield
Mass
Lucy M. Tedford
Alfertine Oliver
Charles C. Low
Frederick W. Barron
Lawrence B. Greenwood
Annie I. Rea
Michels Pecci
Guy C. G. Low
Georgetown
Edward A. Clary
Guardian
Marjorie M
Lisbon Falls High School forms dramatic club
A dramatic club is organized at Lisbon Falls High School with officers President Harold Gerrish Vice President Louise Dumas Secretary Marion Ivanisin and Treasurer Donald Garland. Forty seven pupils attend the organizational meeting. The club plans to meet on alternate Fridays after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon Falls High School
Harold Gerrish
Louise Dumas
Marion Ivanisin
Donald Garland
W H Smith and Son doubles floor space in Center street store
The W H Smith and Son store at 29 Center street has doubled its floor space by adding 31 Center street, creating a large toy department and expanded stock. Manager Sam Belanger highlights a major toy selection, comprehensive sporting goods and books, with lower prices and wide offerings for children and adults. Miss Marjorie Smiley remains a longtime clerk assisting in the enlarged operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Smith & Son
Center Street
Sam Belanger
Front Street
Belanger
Iota
Marjorie Smiley
Brunswick School Extends Christmas Break to After New Year
The Brunswick School committee set a two week Christmas vacation starting Friday December 21, extending through the holiday period. Students and teachers will enjoy a recess lasting until after the first of the new year.
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Brunswick
Model Plane Contest Draws 21 Entrants at Morse High
In Morse High School gymnasium on Saturday troopers from Troop 53 staged the first model plane contest here drawing 63 spectators. Robert Morse won $5 for best model with Linwood Temple third and William Sewall second with a 32 inch wing Stinson Reliance. Contenders praised for accuracy and neatness. Sumner Sewall donated prizes and judges included Rev Purdue Fitzgerald and Torrey. A larger event is planned later in the season. Justice Holmes aided in Thanksgiving divorce proceedings for 48 Oxford county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 53
Boy Scouts
Morse High School
Linwood Temple
Robert Morse
Samuel Morse
Whiskeag Road
William Sewall
Arthur Sewall
Stone House
Stinson Reliance
William B. Temple
Hinckley Street
William Paisley
Sumner Sewall
Joseph O. Purdue
John C. Fitzgerald
J. Haviland Torrey
First National Bank of Bath Annual Stockholders Meeting
The First National Bank of Bath will hold its annual meeting in the Banking Rooms on Tuesday January 8 1935 at two oclock to elect Directors for the ensuing year and conduct other lawful business. Cashier William Shorey signed December 5 1934. Bath Maine. Notice also for The Bath Trust Company annual meeting January 8 1935 at two oclock in the afternoon in Bath for election of a Board of Trustees and other business. Secretary L E Thebeau signed June 13 20 27
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Chase
Bath
Mary E. Chase
Jotham Reed
Bridget _Reed
Addie Frances Purington
West Bath
Marion P. Biswell
Alice M. Minott
Phippsburg
Charles V. Minott
William R. Donnell
William T. Donnell
Ann Mary Robinson
William W. Robinson
Marion P. Brswell
Ida M. Fowle
Irving M. Fowle
Bowdeinham
Clarence A. Lightbody
George C. Lightbody
Daniel Williams
Frank E. Wormwood
Alexander Sunningham
Elbridge
M. Cunningham
Georgetown
William E. Besaw
Susie A. Besaw
N. Gratz Jackson
Viola Emma Collins
Ada C. Perry
Martha A. Campbell
Frederick J. Hinckley
Eva I. Mareen
First of Bath Trust Co
Mildred T. Barker
Byron F. Barker
Christine S. Varner
Danby H. Varner
First of
Bath National Bank
Alice W. Sewall
Thomas W. R. Allen
Joseph A. Allen
Richmond
Bridget Reed
John H. Blaisdell
John W. Blaisdell
Roland E. Clark
Robert C. Hamlet
Bowdoinham
James Edwin Cornish
Herbert D. Cornish
Fred C. Cox
Frances A. Weeks
Arthur J. Dunton
Annette Smith
Bowdoin
L. A. Jack
Samuel L. Smith
Shirley L. Moore
Ruth A. Moore
Guardian
First National Bank OF Bath
William
Shorey
The
Bath Trust Co
Bath Trust Company
Maine
L. E. Thebeau
Bath National Bank Directors Meeting Announcement
Bath National Bank will hold its annual meeting at 40 Front St Bath Sagadahoc County Maine on January 8 1935 at 2 oclock in the afternoon. The agenda includes the election of Directors for the ensuing year and other business legally before the meeting. Bath Me Dez G 1934.
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Bath National Bank
Front St
City of
Bath
County of Sagadahoc
State of Maine
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Huse
Vine Street
Ammerram
Worth Grammar School
Wesley Church
Advent Church
O E
Boston
Bath Beef Co
John Tarbox
Centre Street Hill
Hackman
Kennebec River
People's Safe Deposit and Savings Bank
Wiscasset
Shannon
N.T. Palmers
Suffolk Club
Frank Lord
S. L. Fogg
Patten Lodge K
Charles’ Lawrence
Moulton's
Ladies of the Universalist Church
Alameda
Kidder Drug Store
George. B. Morse &, Co
Popham Lodge
Bath Gun Club
Woolwich
Percy & Small
Maine Central
Ieneganas
Safe Deposit Block
John Perkins
Mr. Sherman
Houghton’s
Order of
Foresters
Foresters Hall
Street Railway
Winter Street
Winter Street Outlook
Y.M.C.A
Back River
Boothbay
Columbia Card Club
Frank Rice
Walter Russell
Charles Crocker
Charles
Ella M. Donnell
Charles Roderick Donnell
Florence E. Watson
Charles J. Donnell
A. D
W. B. Mussenden
Independent
Ban
Warter S. Glidden
John L. Jack
Register
Daisy G. Steeves
Coleman E. Steeves
Bath Independent
Maud. Muller
Cribbage L. Hagan
A. Haggett
L. Spinney
R. Boyce
J. Hart J. Coughlin
N. Morse
R. Crocker
R. Boardman
F. Allegrin
Erwin J. Gallant
W. Deering
R. Borden
L. Boardman
D. McRae
Junge Glidden
Adelle Joan and
Theophile P Robichaud Jr
W.H. Smith & Son
Justice Holmes
Superior Court
Oxford County
Bath, Me
Dez, G
F. D. Hill
Cashier
the Times Company
Bath, Maine
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