Forty Years Ago in Bath December 1886 Festival and Council
Fortnightly Bath items report a Alameda fair and a busy City Council evening. Journal notes travels of J. H. McLellan and T. J. Dillon, a Wakefield rail meeting in Rockland, a thunderstorm, and a Brunswick dry goods opening. Bath lodge No.112 marks sixth anniversary with temperance activities. Public notices cover juror draws and post elections. A wedding, business moves, sport, and river ice updates fill the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahill Brothers
Brunswick
Elm Street Dairy Maids Festival Nets Over One Hundred Dollars
The Elm Street church fair held in the Alameda showcased the Milkmaids Drill with 队 members named, a piano duet, a quartet, and tableaux. Vendors and refreshments filled the hall as tables lined the space and the Milkmaids served, contributing to net receipts over one hundred dollars for church purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Elm Street
Alameda
Bertha Soule
Emma Dunning
Joseph White
Frickson
J. TL. Turington
A.B. Arnold
David Low
W. T. Donnell
M. F. Duncan
Kitty Luce
J. G. Howland
Jennie Lemont
Clara Varney
Rose Brown
Gussie Donnell
Florence McDonald
Tose Sliggins
Fannie Hodgkins
Maud Varney
Wiltie Larrabee
Minnie Vaneln
Tda Gowan
Hattie Mayers
Sadie Pratt
Corrie Varney
Stella Tlunter
Lida Coombs
Annie Truse
Jennie Pearson
Ada Hodgkins
Annie Melay
Stella Coombs
Annie Moore
Mattie Montgomery
Blanche Dockendorff
Nan Coombs
Eata Wes
Local Notices and Purchases Log from December 3 1886
A new chimney is being built for the core oven at Tyde shop and Winter of West Bath buys a horse once owned by Guy Goss. Ella Turner sells her dry goods store to Mrs. M E Church of Readfield. A large Water Street billboard is purchased by John Pitt to be removed. North Street Young People's Literary Club meets A G Winslow on Coury Street this evening to discuss Benjamin Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Tyde
Joseph
Winter
West Bath
Guy CM. Goss
Ella Turner
M. E. Church
Readfield
Water Street
King Street
John Pitt
North Street Young People’s Literary Club
A. G. Winslow
Coury Street
Jenjamin Franklin
New Smelting Furnace Installed at Bath Iron Works
Workmen finish placing a new smelting furnace in the Bath Iron Works with an eleven ton melting capacity. The article notes court meetings at the Court House, and a Maine National Relief Corps invitation as Acadia lodge K of P and Bow Knights plan to visit.
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Bath Tren
Acadia Lodge
K. of P
Maine National Relief Corps
Bath plans house move and refrigerating building
The east Water street lot owned by Alderman Shepard will host a moved house for Francis Adama and a Chicago wholesale beef firm plans a 60 by 40 refrigerating building on the vacant corner lot at King and Water streets. The house must be removed by the 15th instant and construction starts soon. A special aldermen meeting drew grand and traverse jurors for the December Supreme Judicial Court term. Sedgwick Post 4.G.A. opens a three night fair at the Alameda with a robust program and charity drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Supreme Judicial Court
Water Street
Union
Alderman Shepard
Francis Adama
King and Water Streets
Chicago
Hayes
Moulton
McDonald
Shepard
Wakefield
Isaiah S. Coombs
Albert G. Raton
Edward F. Gannett
Israel Jewel
Obediah Trask
Traverse
Nathan Covel
Charles HH. Foster
Charles KE. Wwiyde
Newman F. Kennerson
Timothy A. Rogers
Tenry W. Swanton
John BB. Worth
Obituary of Joseph Foster Stevens Civil War veteran
Joseph Foster Stevens 82 a New Gloucester native and Civil War veteran died Sunday night at his Old Town home from shock. He is survived by his widow and one son Ford Stevens of Auburn. He enlisted in 1861, served six years, and was mustered out in 1866. He supported S J Oakes post of the Grand Army of the Republic and attended Armistice Day ceremonies. Funeral at the Baptist church Tuesday at nine with Daughters of Veterans in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Foster Stevens
New Gloucester
Old Town
Bath
Maule Grove
Mr. Stevens
Ford Stevens
Auburn
Lincoln
Union Army
S. J. Oakes
Grand Army of the Republic
Est
Lena Phillips
New Pontland
Elizabeth Kirk
Stevens
Baptist Church
Daughters of Veterans
Zephalenda Cromwell Dies After Fall Affects Heart Trouble
Zephalenda Th Cromwell 77 wife of Calvin Cromwell died about 10 45 Monday night at her home 85 High street after a long period of heart trouble aggravated by a fall a week ago Born in Phippsboro she moved to Bath as a child and spent most of her life there She was a member of Maine's Three Quarter Century club and attended the reunion last summer Survived by husband daughter Mrs Winfield Groves Bath three sons Herbert C Lebanon N J Walter Lewiston Willard F Cromwell Bath two sisters Mrs Lydia Lakin Bath Mrs Julia Larkin Richmond and one brother John Stephen Bath Funeral will be Thursday afternoon at her home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zephalenda Th. Cromwell
Calvin FE. Cromwell
High Street
Phippshore
Lewis
Sarah Stilphen
Bath
Maine
Gallant lines spark debate over Brown’s business ethics
A Boston Transcript quote paints Brown as highly business minded, noting a quote about gender and partnership. The remark highlights perceptions of his professional focus and attitudes toward his spouse described as half of his venture.
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Brown
Boston Transcript
Bath National Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
The Bath National Bank in Bath Maine announces its annual stockholders meeting for January 11 1927 at 2 pm at the office 40 Front St. to elect directors for the ensuing year and conduct other lawful business. Also First National Bank of Bath schedules a similar meeting on January 9 1927 at 2 pm to elect directors and transact business.
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Bath National Bank
The
Front St
City of Bath
County of Saradahoe
State of Maine
First National Bank OF Bath
Morse High basketball squad prospects good
Morse High School faces a week of practice with a hopeful outlook. Veterans Doyle Hagan and Miller lead a group of aspiring forwards and guards including Longley Eaton Decker and Oliver while Rowe Wallice and Croaker vie for varsity spots. Reports note strong foul shooting focus and potential from ex Church league players Langley Winter McMann Meister and Mitchell among others.
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Morse High
Doyle
Hagan
Miller Longley
Eaton
Dhewe
Decker
Oliver
Hagen
Langley
Miller
Whitehouse
Davieh
Mtice
Prade
Brick McMann
Joel
Winter
McMann
Morse
Burden
Snipe
Wesley
Meister
Beacon Street
Mitchell
Corliss
Blick
Winter Street
Morse High Elects Longley as 1927 Captain for Eleven
Morse High announces Cyrus Longley, sophomore halfback, will captain the 1927 football eleven. Returning letter men include Mitchell at center, Lyden at tackle, Rowe guard, Crooker end, and Eaton backfield partner. About 13 players expected back for next season with Crooker and Eaton likely to form the backfield with Longley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Longley
Morse High
Morse
Letter
Langley
Mitchell
Lyden
Rowe
Husky
Crooker
Orr
Eaton
Lengley
Carey
Travis
Snipe
Gaudet
Hart
Gotte
West Bath Grange Play to Be Repeated
The comedy drama Tove and Tea shown at West Bath grange fair will be repeated on Beacon Street Friday evening. Cast includes Miss Jaevina Boltwood Mrs. Hodgkins Betty Boltwood Marion Phimmer Cowles Teeling Onin Grace Freeman Strong Willian Rogers Mandy Hope Ward Judge Ingram William Dickerson and Leigh Reed. The play met with approval and promises a lively evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange Fair
Beacon Street
Jaevina Boltwood
Joanna Hodgkins
Betty Boltwood
Marion Phimmer
Cowles
Antoinette Teeling
Grace Freeman
Strong
Willian Rogers Mandy
Boltwood
Hope Ward
Judge Ingram
Tony
Flmer
William Dickerson
Creteena
Alees Leigh
Bath Elks Hold Memorial Services
Bath Lodge of Elks conducted its annual memorial Sunday at the Elks home on Lombard Street. Officers Archie Miller and others led the service, noting four members died during the year including Frank Osgood, William A. McNeal, Bernard Ditlon in New Haven, and Lewis St. John at the Bedford national home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks
Elks
Lombard Street
Archie Miller
Thomas Cummings
Herbert
Fherris
Robert Linekin
Brval
William A. McNeal
Bernard .C. Ditlon
New Haven
Conn
Lewis St. John
National Home
Bedford
Augusta to Present Fast Quintet In Bath Game
Augusta unveils a new basketball lineup featuring Smith Dunnack Wilson Prask and others. The team aims to challenge Bath and Waterville with a schedule that includes a Dec. 17 Bath game and a return in Augusta on Dec. 22.
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Augusta
Bath
Beet
Maine
Bath Anaml
Banger Chryslers
Anguata
Central Maine
Smith Dunnack
Colby College
Comet
Toston University
All New England Basketball Team, His Time Is Linked With Basketball In Hil
Wilson
Williams
Uarverd
Prask
Ingalla
Washington Academy
Babe Lapidus
Cony High
Nickless
Thyng
Cony Tecms
Waterville Papooses
Richimond
Manger McFarland
Firet Goame
Vanger
Portland
Huve Ner
Reoters Vee
Death of Errold Hopkins in Cleveland
Mrs. Williams Whitney of North Street reported the death Sunday of her consenty Errold Hopkins aged 42 of Cleveland after an attack of appendicitis and peritonitis. He worked for Wrintz Veedimean Co and was in charge of bank keeping. He is survived by his wife and father, two sisters Josephine Smith of Kosten and Mrs. T. M. Godwin of Worthind, and a cousin Mrs. Whitney of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Whitney
North Street
Moswlay
Errold Hopkins
Cleveland
Hopkins
Wrintz-Veedimean Co
Benk
Benk Keeping Hersrt Tent. the Deceased With His Father Visited Dr. Aml
Whitney
Ate
Sion
Josephine Smith
Kosten
T. M. Godwin
Worthind
Bath
Dennis Tracy Sr. Civl War Hero Dies in Bangor Maine
Dennis Tracy Sr a former Bath police officer and Civil War veteran died in Bangor Maine He claimed to be the oldest fourth degree Knight of Columbus in the United States Survived by his sister Thomas Tracy of Wentworth Maine and several grandchildren and nieces He received the Congressional Medal for bravery served as a fisherman and detective and was known for storytelling He spent winters in Florida and summers around Moosehead Lake region
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Dennis Tracy
Bath
United States
Berother
Thomas Tracy
Wentworth
Aml Fone
George Cressey
Wrica
W. Albert Spinney
Agnes Tracy
Wogh Tracy
Banger
Vanger Grelice Foree
Force
Mount Kite Bence Anl
Trais
Wunassemuing
Florida
Maey
Sime
Moosehead Lake
Hyde Camp Auxiliary Elects Its Officers
The Hyde Camp Auxiliary elected three officers for the coming year at a meeting in Toow Wedé camp. Named were Gertrude Wakefield president, Bima Staples vice president, Keath Wrenner treasurer, with roles assigned to Catherine Drigin chaplain Helen Laery guide Eaith Miller deputy guide Florence Veltman secretary Melon Metrteoh leading fund duties Eva Senwrnt treasurer second Inez Ei fer third Klean Blake. A note mentions Canadian Parliament informing the British Premier Canada desires no further titles for citizens unless government recommends them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toow
Wedé
Gertrude Wakefield
Bima Staples
Helen Meine
Treset
Keath Wrenner
Catherine Drigin
Helen Laery
Vecterant
Eaith Miller
Klorence Veltman
Tsilte Vilake
Marg Wolfer
Enttente
Inez Peller
Melon Metrteoh
Eva Senwrnt
Inez Eifer
Klean Blake
Eer Snarl
Veelon Catheom
Envlor Gant
Joseph Day
Commelor
Kilith Mitler
Athletics Retain League Lead In Bowling Standings
The Athletics hold a comfortable margin atop the league standings as Dodgers compete in second place. Redox and Senators follow in third and fourth, separated by three points. Individual averages show Plant of the Athletics leading with 101.02, Reynolds a close second, and Frates third with 1.5 to spare. Oliver and Lothrop pace the field in close pursuit.
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Athletics
Dodgers
Redox
Senators
pAthletice Ee
Persad
Caine Real Ae
Piciei
Mlakenny
Peper Ars
Sarre
Keyseldx
Lothrop
Red Sox
Reynolds
Yankees
Death of Tracey recalls murder years of service and award
Tracey, a Bangor veteran, served as patrolman, private detective, and police officer in Bangor Ashland Bath and other towns. He hunted boats in Florida Nassau as a hotel detective and deputy sheriff, ran swimming schools, and saved nine people from drowning earning the Congressional Medal of Honor. He spent winters in Florida and Nassau and worked as house officer at Kinew House near Moosehead Lake for over two decades.
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Tracey
Anl
Bangor
Penobscot
Vessee
Hanger
ISS
INSZ
Ashland. Mars
Bath
Isk
Florida
Nassau
Wahamas
Kinew House
Moosehead Lake
Hix Ckill
Legion Building Corporation Elects Allan Spear President
Allan Spear was elected president at the first annual meeting held Tuesday night. The group discussed plans for a new Legion home on a Washington street site. Officers named include Ralph Wright as vice president and Mamie Perkins as treasurer. Construction is slated to begin in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Spear
American Legion Building Corporation
Row Legion
She Bet
Sherlato OL
Minitgoret
Washington
Oakatrenie
Mieers
Ralph Wright
Mame Perkins
Cork
Magiuses Walters
City Hospital Alumni Sale Nets Benefit for Memorial Scholarship
A successful sale of fancy articles and candies was staged by the City Hospital Alumni Association on Tuesday afternoon at Sewall's Radio Shop in Smalls Radie Plaza. Proceeds support the Pierce Chase Purington Memorial Scholarship. Committee members included Mrs Louis Moyere Mrs Adeline Wing Mrs Besa Veeren Miss Louise Keenan and Miss Colletta Keenan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wath Cits Hospital
Newwiation
Pieris Chace Purington
Sewall
Mre
Louis Moyere
Don't Worry Medicine Ad Claims Quick Digestive Relief
An old advertisement extols a remedy named Atwood's Batters as the cure for worry related indigestion. It promises rapid relief from biliousness constipation and stomach discomfort by removing offending substances and clearing the waste. The text uses dated language and emphasizes a cautious tone toward mood and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D
Atwood
Episcopal Bishops Annulled Marlborough Vanderbilt Wedding
The New York Times recalls an 1891 Episcopalian annulment of a wedding under similar circumstances. Bishop Manning condemns Catholic action as a civil rights intrusion while details recount Alnet Jenks and Maude Littlejohn’s 1878 marriage, later annulled, with social prominence and notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlborough-Vanderbilt
New York Times
William T. Manning
Episcopal Diocese of
New York
Alnet F. Jenks
Brooklyn
Maude E
Jenks
Newport
R. A
Episcopal Church
Littlejohn
Mixx Littlejohn
Charles A. Jexsup
Hollis
L. L
Isk
William Warke Birk
New York Episcopal Church
New England Council Urged by Bank to Back Regional Growth
National Shawmut Bank of Boston runs half page ads in New England papers urging support for the New England Council programs. The bank also sent letters to over 3000 regional business leaders praising the council's plans for industrial agricultural and recreational development and prosperity. The letter, signed by F E Jackson vice president, stresses broad backing from New England people and business to sustain regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
National Shawmut Bank of Boston
Moston
New England Council
New England ‘Council
Shipping Board Sells Fleet As War Assets Undergo Disposal
The Shipping Board reports extensive asset reduction with sale or transfer of wartime fleet. Lines such as The American Palmetto and Van American wind down passenger operations while United States Lines remains active to Europe. About 40 Great Lakes type vessels shift to coastal and intercoastal service, and 250 ships are disposed of including 199 for scrapping by Ford Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van American
United States Lines
New York
United Kingdom
Europe
London
Great Lakes
Uss
Tam
Nakkh “Tone
Ford Motor Company
Notice of Probate Proceedings for Sarah Sewall Estate
In Bath Sagadahoc County Maine on November 9 1926 the Court of Probate ordered Trustee Old Chony Trust Company to publish notice. The notice calls all interested parties to appear at the probate court in Bath on the second Tuesday of December to show cause why the administration account should not be settled. Judge James S Lowell presides. Attest: William F Eetler registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sacadaoc
Bath
Savadahoc
Old Chony Trust Company
Sarah
Sewall
Gaghoc
Finard
St Beth
County
James 8
Lowell
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Bath Daily Times
the Alameda
J. H. McLellan
T. J. Dillon
Rangeley
K. & L. Railroad
Rockland
Infantry
C. Ring
W. S. Percy
Th. Furber
Tath Lodge No
I. O. of
G. T
Center Street
John Meclhiever
Ralph G. Baker
C. W. Longley
AL AL McDonald
Robert Shea
John McAhiever
A. M. McDonald
G.A.R
Walter M. Potter
Elisha Potter, & Son
South End
Sarah E. Small
Isaac Small
Lemont Street
Rev
Gilkey
Corliss Street
Tine Street
Post
Sedgwick
Mayor Wakefield
Boston
Pellwee
John C. Munsey
Hudson, Mass
Fred Pond
Edward A. Hodgkins
Perry Street
Dhippsburg Woods
A. G. Page, Jr
Shaw Mill
Back River
Sedgwick G. A. R
David TR. Wylie
George T. Silsby
Frank PP. Shepard
A. K. P. Dunning
Frank A. Luce
H. K. Dunton
Frank E. Pond
W. G. Kidder
T. W. Hyde
FE. I. Mallett
Board of Trade
McFadden Brothers
Vine
Kennebec
Jameson
Committee On
Snow & Stackpole’s
Minstrels
Wesley M. EF
Church Society
Solon S. Cahill
Ald
Maine Central
California
San Francisco
Martha A. Webster
Willian Webster
Western Avenue
T. D. Hobson
Tiane Hobson
Wisaasset
Wiscasset
Wisensset
Ttis
William T. Donnell
Vineyard Haven
Ed Foote
Boothbay Plumbing
Cumberland Jane Company
Mrs. Andrews Hallett
Massachusetts
Oak Street
Probate Court
the Post
John G. Richardson
Now & Stiekpele
Drumsaviek
Kittie Saunders
Delubanty
S. B.C. HL Club
Zephalenda B. Cromwell
Bath, Me
Will, Cashier
William
Shorby
Longley
West Bath Grange
Capital City
Hyde Camp
Sears Age
Canada
Leslie Plant
Legion Building Corporation Elects
City Hospital
Bette
L. F, Medicine Co
Portland, Me
Seon
James G. Blaine
Shipping Board’s Annual Report
Raazld
William F.eet
Waterville
Res
William F. Duniam
Propate
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