Forty Years Ago in Bath Nov 30 1909 News
Bath items note ferry service closure across Sparetime Bay forcing Bowdoinham farmers to Bath by Brunswick for produce. Miss Helen Crosby departs for nursing training in Biddeford. H A Huse Jr to tour Morris vaudeville circuit with Their Country Relation. Al Sidewell cast member. Bath Iron Works employee George Douglas concussion incident. Steamer Beaver launched for Pacific Coast line costing 500000. City lights go out briefly causing minor chaos. Bath citizens comment on potential dangers during outages. Schooner Marie Palmer, Cape Lookout Cove, leaky after gale. damaged guano cargo. Bailey will endow Bath with a funded school to be named Bailey School of Industries. Maine Central steamer Hercules to finish repairs and resume Bath to Gorges service. winter layup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparemietine Bay
Bowdoinham
Bath
Brunswick
H. A. Huse, Jr
Morris
Dreamland Theatre
Johnson Opera House
Gardiner
al Sidewell
Walter Murtaugh
Maine Central
Hercules
Kelley- Spear Yard
Gorges
Iron Works
Police hold suspects in shop burglary as clues sought
Police report two men under suspicion after an overnight break in at Charles Chappelle’s shop. Officer Edgett halts a potential blaze on Pearl street by extinguishing a burning fence with help from a homeowner. Miss Margaret Mulligan returns to Boston to resume studies after Thanksgiving break. Reverend H. Lockhart, formerly of Cambridge, schedules a Sunday talk at North Street Free Baptist Church on December 5. Municipal officers gain control of remaining estate of the late Miss Lucinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chappelle
Margaret Mulligan
Boston
Edgett
Pearl Street
Sawyer
H. Lockhart
Cambridge
Mass
North Street Free Baptist Church
Bath residents plan winter gutter care and local notices
December 2 1909 items report Bath residents preparing for winter by cleaning gutters. Edward Spinney wowed by cutting three and a half cords of hard wood in ten hours. Ray Harriman of Gardiner surveys Maine industries for the State Industrial and Labor Department. News notes celebrate Edward Mitchell’s appointment to head Sun Printing and Publishing Co. in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Spinney
Bath
Ray W. Harriman
Gardiner
State Industrial and Labor Department
Harriman
Maine
Bates College Ee
Edward P. Mitchell
William H. Laffan
Sun Printing and Publishing Co
New York Sun
Mr. Mitchell
Mitchell
Sun
The
Bowdoin
Lewiston Journal
Dana
Navy machinist named to torpedo boat Reid
Dec 3 1909 H N Bell chief machinist USN long at Bath Iron Works in torpedo boat destroyers reported to duty on the torpedo boat Reid at Boston Navy Yard and left this morning after making many friends in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Bell
Bath Iron Works
Reid
Boston Navy Yard
Boy Paul Tuttle injured in fall at grandfather’s home
Paul Tuttle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tuttle, visiting grandfather Charles Whitehouse, slipped over a rug and struck a plant pot, sustaining a deep cut on the forehead. No naval arrivals or departures reported on the waterfront today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Tuttle
Walter Tuttle
Charles Whitehouse
Local Notes on Tugs, Wharfs, and People in City
Reports detail the Seguin tow and Carlton's pile driver aiming to finish a new wharf at the Insane Asylum before the river closes. Miss Madelyn Hunt entertained in Lisbon Falls with readings at a Free Baptist church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton
Augusta
Carlton
Insane Asylum
Madelyn Hunt
Lisbon Falls
The
Free Baptist Church
Polly the Privateer Schooner Sold for About $1000
Dec 5 1909 report records the 1065 year old two masted schooner Polly being sold to J H Waldron of Dighton MA for around 1000 by Capt Walter W Spencer of Rockland. Polly, a War of 1812 privateer, carried timbers from Amesbury MA built 1805 and remains seaworthy amid coasters. Clarence Hamilton wins Chicago race series heat against Fred Tyrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hamilton
Chicago
Fred Tyrell
Polly
Peary
J. H. Waldron
Dighton
Mass
Walter W. Spencer
Rockland
Amesbury
Telegraph tariffs of Bath cited in 19th century notice
A fragment mentions Smith's Ferry Pittston and a signed message by Luther Thomas dated June 24, 185 percent. It notes the message cost a dollar and would go for 40 cents, with telegraph blanks using writing paper and tariff pages from Bath. Rates were higher then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith’s Ferry
Pittston
Luther Thomas
Fed
Bath
Hyde Windlass ships largest Hyde manganese propeller
The Hyde Windlass Co shipped a 16 foot diameter seven ton manganese bronze propeller to New York for the steam er Hamilton of Old Dominion Steamship Co. It is the largest Hyde manganese bronze propeller made in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Windlass Co
New York
Hamilton
Old Dominion Steamship Co
Teachers Listen To Full Report On Education Meeting
A community gathering praised teacher accomplishments and urged stronger home school links. Mrs Smith described teachers as friends of families and encouraged more parental visits to schools while refreshments and a Christmas centerpiece followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Alice Austin
Faith Sherwood
Gladys Lowell
Raymond Farnham
Doris Babkirk
Evelyn Percy
Edith Horne
Paul Secandon
Berenice Colby
Ruth Wilson
Linwood Abbott
Ruth Trueworthy
Rosalie Fogg
Mars
Lelia Lynder
Eleaner Danforth
Dorothy Monroe
Edward St. Martin Admitted for Surgery at Memorial Hospital
Edward St. Martin of 1306 Washington Street is a surgical patient at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward St. Martin
Washington Street
Memorial Hospital
Sasanoa Tribe Meeting Sees Resolutions Voted
Sasanoa Tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men met Monday with Sachem Harold Trask presiding. Reports from committees were approved and Great Council resolutions were voted on. Past Great Sachems Maurice Snow Alfred Stearns and Great Michinewa Herbert Green lectured. Refreshments followed. Next week’s committee includes Leavitt Haggett Avery and a nomination of officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sachem
Harold Trask
Great Council of the United States
Maurice Snow
South
Portland
Alfred Stearns
Herbert Green
Howard Leavitt
Manfred Haggett
Ernest Avery
Hockomock Council to Visit South Bristol Thursday Evening
Hockomock Council of the D of P will travel to South Bristol Thursday evening to conduct the degree on candidates for the council. A bus will depart Bath at 6 30. The tribe plans its Beano game Saturday evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockomock Council
D. of P
South Bristol
Bath
Bath Societies Plan Christmas Sale and Party
Blanche Locke performed on piano as Mrs. Irving Varney presided over a business meeting. A Christmas sale and supper were planned for Wednesday, with a Christmas party set for December 29. Hostesses were Mrs. Mattie Bacheldor Miss Bessie Clark and Mrs. Gordon. Next meeting with Mrs. Marcia Craft on January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Locke
Irving Varney
Mattie Bacheldor
Bessie Clark
Gordon
Marcia Craft
Brownie Fly-Up marks growth of local Girl Scout groups
A Brownie Fly-Up ceremony at Lambert Park Community building welcomed Hummingbird Brownies Troop 13 and Bobolink Brownies Troop 17 into Pine Tree Intermediate Troop 1. Leaders awarded Brownie Wings to named members, with a Tenderfoot investiture and two new badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert Park
Bobolink
Pine Tree
Albert Connors
Betsey Bertrand
Donna Crocker
Sally Fraser
Patricia Leonard
Sally Mullaney
Joan Robinson
Jane Fraser
Christine Libby
Alexander King
Jane Green
Jeannette Stinston
Jeanette Wallace
Percy Marks
New Bath Girl Scout Council
Keith Crockett
Manley Grant
Paul Torrey
Richard Towle
Bath Girl Scout
Ministers Association Meets in Bath on Lenten Plans
The Bath Ministers Association held its monthly meeting at First Baptist Church with Rev. Clifford Sargent presiding. Lt Klimoff led devotion as nine members attended. Rev Arvid Anderson reported on a teacher training course and Rev Harold Bonnell spoke on Displaced Persons of Europe and the Freedom Farm project in Kennebunkport. The next gathering is January 2 at Corliss Street Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Ministers Association
First Baptist Church
Clifford Sargent
Klimoff
Arvid Anderson
Harold C. Bonnell
Central Square Baptist Church of
Portland
Europe
Freedom Farm
Kennebunkport
Maine Baptists
Corliss Street Church
Central Cub Scouts Hold Outing at Scout Land
Central church Den 1 Pack 99 Cub Scouts joined an outing at Scout Land on Saturday with Den Chief Robert Potter guiding the group. Hikers included Milton Ricker, Robert Ricker, Stephen Rogers, Donald Page, Charles Rush, Edward Frye, and Jon Paisley. Next Den 1 meeting is December 7 at 3:30 p.m. at Den Mother Mrs. Donald T. Page’s home, 204 Washington Street.
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Den
Central Church
Scout Land
Robert Potter
Milton
Robert Ricker
Stephen Rogers
Donald Page
Charles Rush
Edward Frye
Jon Paisley
Donald T. Page
Washington Street
Cub Pack 57 Receives Charter at Beacon Street Vestry
Cub Pack 57 met Friday evening at Beacon Street vestry with 14 boys joining and an impressive Bob Cat ceremony. District Commissioner Archie Wishart presented the pack its charter, accepted by Rev. M. A. Gordon representing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
Archie Wishart
M. A. Gordon
Beacon Street Church Sponsors Pack 57 Meeting
Beacon Street Church sponsors Pack 57 and invites members to the next meeting on December 30 at 7 30 PM in the Beacon Street vestry.
Central Church Ladies Christmas Sale and Supper Attended
Central church program drew a capacity crowd Monday afternoon and evening at the parish house for a Christmas sale and supper. Chicken pattie supper was served 4 30 to 6 30 with attractively decorated sale booths and a bright dining room featuring bouquets, greens, and large red candles on each table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Sterling Bible Class Meeting at Corliss Street Church
Sterling Bible class met in the vestry with Mrs. William Hill presiding. Devotions led by Mrs. W W Chaney included a scripture reading and readings from the Secret Place. Members exchanged messages of thanks and planned a come word verse for next month. White Christmas tree gifts are to be brought, with a Dec 18 Sunday school hour deadline. Mrs Chaney to host Jan 2 with committee serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Chaney
Louis Taylor
Winter Street Men’s Club Screens Two Life Insurance Films
The Winter Street Men’s Club schedules a Thursday evening program with two Institute of Life Insurance films. For Some Must Watch presents a true town story of local people facing problems and overcoming them. The Search For Security chronicles insurance history in an engaging, informative way. Supper precedes the screening, prepared by Ladies' Auxiliary, inviting community men for fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Institute of Life Insurance
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Wesley Church Women Share Bible Society Program
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Wesley Methodist church hosted the Woman's societies from Beacon Street and Pleasant Street churches in Brunswick. Devotions led by Mrs. C. C. Sargent opened a program directed by Mrs. Willard McLain with others including Mrs. Walter Upham and Mrs. Merle Niles. A star shaped vestry display lit by candles and a fellowship hour of games followed, with refreshments served by a committee including Mrs. Andrew Butterfield and Mrs. Fred Quimby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's _ Society of Christian Service
Wesley Methodist Church
Woman's Societies
Beacon Street Church
Pleasant Street Church
Brunswick
C. C. Sargent
Willard McLain
Walter Upham
Merle Niles
William Temple
Andrew Butterfield
Carolyn Rogers
Madelyn Small
Fred Quimby
Edward Coombs
Charles Howe
Bertha Davis
Thespians Plan Joint Meeting with Workshop Theatre
Thespians met at 959 Middle Street with about 25 members. President Waldo Marshall led a financial report on John Loves Mary and announced citywide tryouts for the mystery Laura, to be staged mid February. A benefit for Laura was planned. January will feature a fashion show of 1890 wardrobes donated by Sarah Hitchcock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Street
Waldo Marshall
Edward Butterfield
John Loves
Mary
John Sweet
Brunswick
Workshop Theatre
Amerise Bourque
Thespian Rooms
Laura
Charles Cummings
John Skelton
Esther Drummond
Frances Grainger
Richard Haskell
State Honors for Maine 4-H Winners in 1949
Four Maine 4-H members earned state championship awards in 1949 National 4-H programs. John Keene of Belfast won Home Grounds Beautification for eight years of projects and rock porch work, Doris Mahoney of Noridgewock won Home Improvement for remodeling her room, J Gilman Allard of Harrison won Better Methods Electric for farm wiring and an educational trip, and Audrey Knowlen of East Holden won Canning Achievement for 2100 quarts and 1506 pints with a trip to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Methods
Maine
John Keene
Belfast
John
Charles R. Walgreen
Doris Mahoney
Norridgewock
Doris
Sears-Roebuck Foundation
Chicago
J. Gilman Allard
Harrison
Gilman
Westinghouse Educational Foundation
Audrey Knowlen
East Holden
Audrey
Kerr Glass Mfg. Corp
Extenal College
USDA
P T A Meeting Highlights South End Activities
The South End P T A heard guest speaker discuss undesirable comics and movies and explained methods to improve children entertainment. A visual aid machine demonstration, 109 member tally, room banner wins, successful Christmas sale, Georgetown couple booth, two special awards, and swap party plan for January were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Roland Breton
Bernard Plummer
South Street School
Arlene Lowe
Mitchell School
Leslie Stairs
Weeks Street
Earl Coombs
Georgetown
Frederick Moffatt
Edgar Oliver
Vance Wakefield
Louis MacDonald
Heywood Newcomb
Joseph Haab
P. T. A. Hall
Sacred Heart Circle Elects New Regent at Meeting
Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella met Tuesday with Mrs. Vivian Kronstrand presiding as regent. A report said last month’s Study club card party raised $201.10. Mrs. Helen Moses was named chairman of the Study group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Vivian Kronstrand
Study Club
Helen Moses
Mrs Granville Colby Named PTA Radio Chairman
South End UT. Mrs. Granville Colby is announced as state chairman of Radio, Audio and Visual Education in the PTA, reflecting leadership in educational media initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Colby
Radio, Audio and Visual Education
Foreclosure Notice in Sagadahoc on Tisdale Cottage Mortgage
Ruth M. Furbish of Georgetown defaulted on a July 14 1947 mortgage to Melissa G. Davis Waldoboro. Foreclosure action filed November 16 1949 covers the Bay Point property known as the Tisdale Cottage with specific lot boundaries and exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Ruth M. Furbish
Georgetown
Sagadahock
Sagadahoc
Melissa G. Davis
Waldoboro
Lincon
Bay Point
Tisdale Cottage
Calvin M. Spinney
George L. Mains
Middle Road
Parker's Point
Oscar V. Miller
Lizzie E. Masterman
Arminta Kingsbury
Melissa G Davis
Christmas Sale Planned by January Social Committee
The standing social committee for January plans a Christmas sale at McFadden's Drug Store featuring cooked foods and fancy articles on December 12 at 2 p.m. The Christmas party includes a 25 cent gift exchange. In January a baked bean supper for members only is planned. The circle moves its social meetings to the first gathering of the month. February committee members are Effie Milliken chair and a list of names including Nellie Johnson Anne Turcotte Demerise Hart Mary Barker Josephine Eastman Katherine Reardon Yvette Bisson Estella Comeau Nora McLaughlin Arline Gay Corinne Hayes and Adaline Bourque Annah Curran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFadden
Effie Milliken
Nellie Johnson
Anne Turcotte
St Mary's Guild Holds Parish Sale at Grace Episcopal
Grace Episcopal church St Mary's Guild held a parish house sale Tuesday featuring greens, aprons, gifts, cooked foods and candy plus a children's mystery tree. Special awards went to Mrs William Hynes for an afghan and Mrs Charles Johnson for a hand stencilled tray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Guild of Grace Episcopal Church
William Hynes
Charles Johnson
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Biddeford
Trull Hospital
George Douglas
Beaver
Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co
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Pacific Coast
Alameda
Beau
John C
Humphries
H. D. Haverfield
Newport News
Marie Palmer
Carteret
Savannah
Cape Lookout Cove
City of
Nathaniel Palmer
Light
Nantucket Shoals
Vineyard Haven
Colonial Club
J. 8. Committee On Public Buildings
Grassy
Gilmore
D. M. Humphreys
Phippsburg
Frances M
Tony Poli
Barre
Burlington, Vt
Arthur Ansert
Percy Savage
Ray Harnden
Woodbury Potter
Levi T. Thompson
D. Leavitt
Julius Ansert
David Deering
A. Marr
L. Roberts
Joseph Hodgdon
Irving Fowle
Westport
Genesta
Order of the Eastern Star
Lois McKiever
Roy J. Buxton
Annie Ward
Bertha Pepper
Annie Cox
Lucy Wetherbee
H. A. Walters
Phoenix
H. A. Duncan
Capt
S. R. Percy
J. O. Malo
Charles H. Cahill
Cahill
Dewey
Postal Telegraph Office
Joseph
Edward Gaudreau
Gifford
Lewiston
Elks’ Memorial
Jane Shaw
Maine Line
Freeman R. Shaw
R. W . Stearns
John E. Sullivan
Worcester
E. W. Hyde
George T. Cutting
Georges River Railroad
Warren
Cutting
Novelty Cloak Store
Center Street
Hibbert Lockhart
Orville J. Guptill
U. S. Artillery Corps
Elks
M. B. Spinney
Small Point
Hammond
Gain
Perry
Southport
Evie B. Hall
Fort Point
Penobscot River
Pea
Stewart
Larrabee
Bath Societies
Central Cub Scouts
Central Church Ladies
Sterling Bible Class
Winter Street Men’s Club
Wesley Church Women
Thespians
ST. Mary’s Guild
Emily P. Moran
John J. Moran
Cumberland
State OF
Ralph O. Dale
State OF Maine
Ss. Superior Court
Gadahoc
Arthur Fosewall
Esther L. Brawn
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