Forty Years Ago in Bath December 2 1913 News
A US room is being built in the Maine Central baggage room for storage of hands and parcels. Kimball Bros. Co. sent a carload of American Family soaps from Chicago, 550 boxes, first carload ever received in this city. Morse High School basketball squad shows veterans like Morse and Skinner Thompson. Arthur Creighton named fourth class postmaster at Sheepscot. Colonial club organizes Christmas for the poor with broad citizen support. Various Bath residents travel, study, and attend events. fire nozzle trial on Water Street. Gogorza and Emma Eames may sing at next Portland festival. New playground apparatus at the Orphans Home entertains all. Bath social and business life described with multiple local figures and events.
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Maine Central
Baggage Department
Kimball Bros. Co
Chicago
Bath
Atlantic
Charles B. Harrington
Harrington
Bath Iron Works
Ae Ieee
Balcony reopens with new arrangement at Bath Opera House
December 3, 1913 reports a larger crew at Sewall's wharf repairing the steamer Chair magn Tower Jr for commission by month end. The Bath Opera House Balcony redesign adds first and second levels offering full stage view. The motion picture booth moved forward enabling dual operation. Balcony seats open tonight with boxes for six to eight persons, bookable in advance. A permanent public holiday.
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Chairmagn Tower, Jr
Sewall’s
Bath Opera House
Whittey
Stranger arrested for liquor raid and town greens debut
A stranger in town proclaimed Never Again and caused local uproar as Sheriff Oliver seized a bottle on Commercial Street wharf before any drink was taken. Bath tradesman Charles A. Harriman puts up Christmas greens while a $75 window display draws attention. Center Street repairs and street cleaning progress as City Council borrows up to 6000 dollars to cover costs and directs action on nuisances including the McGillicuddy stable cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Charles A. Harriman
Bath
de Sy
Maine
McGillicuddy
Center Street
H. A. Duncan
Mrs Stickney Hosts Social Evening at Fitz Street
Mr and Mrs Fred Stickney of Fitz street entertained several friends last evening in honor of Mrs Stickney’s Ella Miles. One guest presented a gift, Saint pretty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stickney
Fitz Street
Bath to land federal road funding and defend cup defender
Dec 5 1913 Mayor Larrabee announced total federal and state aid for the Port to Bath road reaches 195000 alongside a 130000 state share. The Bath Iron Works is set to build the cup defender, with Bath aiming to sponsor and showcase its yacht design prowess and shipbuilding legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrabee
Port
Bath
Uncle Sam
Bath and
Brunswick
Bath Iron Works Wins Cup Defender Contract
The Bath Iron Works head, President John S Hyde, announced securing a contract to build a seventy five foot sloop for a syndicate of Philadelphia New York and Boston yachtsmen. Designs by George Owen, with Commo dore E Walter Clark and George M Pynchon leading the project. work to start immediately.
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John S. Hyde
Bath Iron Works
New York
Times
Philadelphia
Boston
George Owen
Newton
Mass
Hyde
Sedgwick Post elects officers at annual meeting
At the Sedgwick Post No. 4 G A R annual meeting Charles A. Coombs was elected commander for the ensuing year. A framed song from Mrs. John H. Raymond of Rockland titled The Returned Maine Battle Flags was received and a vote of thanks extended. Raymond was a former post member and the gift will join other relics.
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Sedgwick Post No. 4
Charles A. Coombs
Moses Owen
Maine
John H. Raymond
Rockland
Raymond
Jovial Town Notes From Bath Area and Local Clubs
The report covers social events at Bea con Street church and Masonic hall, a lodge of sorrow at Bath Elks, visits of residents, and local commerce talk on early Christmas shopping. Also noted are Can ton King P. M. memberships, Park League bowling ties, and fur trade glimpses with Amos J. Knight showcasing mink and raccoon skins.
Bath Societies Plan January Meeting And Gift Exchange
Members of the Bath societies schedule a January 4 gathering to discuss a New Year tree and gift exchange with a 50 cent limit. Cards are to be sent to Mrs. Flora Robbins at Memorial Hospital recovering from a broken hip. Bible questions for January were submitted by Miss Clara Lemont, and notes of appreciation from shut in friends were read.
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Flora Robbins
Memorial Hospital
Clara Lemont
Tea Served After Social Hour by Hostess and Miss Coombs
A social hour concluded and tea was served by the hostess with assistance from Miss Sadie Coombs, describing a small gathering's hospitality.
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Sadie Coombs
Central Church League meeting outlines festive traditions
The Central Church League met in the parish house with President Mrs. Robert Milliken presiding. She thanked committees including the Ladies Aid for the Christmas safe and supper and suggested this set a future precedent. Toys from the table were donated to the Salvation Army and January activities chair Mrs. Horace P. Morse announced a January 4 covered dish supper with a joke tree. Members should wear outlandish hats for judging and prizes. An auction followed led by Mrs. Richard Kimble and Mrs. Guy Allenwood. hostesses served refreshments.
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League of Central Church
Robert Milliken
Richard Kimble
Guy Allenwood
Harold P. Small
William Peavey
Niles Perkins
Winter Street Auxiliary Plans Nativity and Christmas Party
The Winter Street church Ladies Auxiliary met Tuesday at 6 30 for a covered dish supper and a business session led by Mrs Beatrice Leavitt. Nativity plans were announced for December 23, with the next meeting December 22 featuring a 50 cent Christmas gift exchange. Members were asked to bring canned goods for Christmas philanthropic work while also making baby binders for Bath Memorial Hospital and cutting bandages for the Cancer Society.
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Winter Street
Beatrice Leavitt
Richard Schaper
Bath Memorial Hospital
The
Cancer Society
Merritt Shea
Bath Teachers Club Christmas Party Set
Bath Teachers club will host its annual Christmas party on Tuesday evening December 15 at 7 30 in the auditorium of Huse Memorial school. A gift not to exceed 50 cents will be exchanged. Mrs Jane Donahue and James Collins oversee the entertainment. Former and substitute teachers are invited.
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Bath Teachers Club
Huse Memorial School
Jane Donahue
James Collins
Kateon Auxiliary Christmas Party and Portland Meeting
Ernest Edgar Kateon Auxiliary plans a Christmas party at G A R hall with a 50c gift exchange and a luncheon last week proved successful. Members will meet in Portland at Eastland hotel to host National Auxiliary president Mrs Edna R Summerfield of Washington DC for a reception at Bosworth Memorial Hall after a 1 PM luncheon.
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Ernest Edgar Kateon
G. A. R. Hall
Togus
Portland
Eastland Hotel
National Auxiliary
Edna R. Summerfield
Washington, D. C
Summerfield
National
Bosworth Memorial Hall
Free Street
M. E. Conley
James S. Pettie
District of Columbia
Co-Workers Class Plans New Year Gift Exchange
The Co-Workers Class of First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Cora Blakeney's with 22 attending. The group opened with hymn singing and prayer, heard Bible verses, and planned the New Year's tree gift exchange with Pastor Rev. and Mrs. Charles R. Sims. A report noted 14 calls in November and officers were nominated: Evelyn Sotheard president, Florence Thompson vice president, Jennie Cameron treasurer, Bertha Furber secretary, Lila Place assistant secretary, with Luetta Brooks handling the floral fund. hostesses were Mrs. Blakeney, Mrs. Wakefield, and Mrs. Woodside.
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First Baptist Church
Cora Blakeney
High Street
Charles R. Sims
Evelyn Sotheard
North Street
Lotta Goodwin
Lila Place
Florence Thompson
Jennie Cameron
Bertha Furber
Luetta Brooks
Gertrude Wakefield
Florence Woodside
T W Ryde Camp Elects New Commander and Officers
Charles Ose was named commander at the Ww Hive Camp annual officer election with Bert Metcalf presiding. Others named include Donald Preble senior vice commander Malcolm Witham junior vice commander and Maurice Warner P C to the camp council. The group voted to serve supper to the Auxiliary on December 15 and a social committee was assigned.
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Charles Ose
Eo Ae
Bert Metcalf
Donald Preble
Malcolm Witham
P. D. C. Maurice Warner
P. C. Robert Metcalf
P. C. Lynwood Miller
Lynwood Miller
Robert Metcalf
North Center P T A Holds Third Annual Auction
The North Center P T A held its third annual auction at Huse school Monday evening drawing a large crowd and selling many usable items including snow skates dolls carriages and sleds. Proceeds support current expenses with plans for a Christmas party December 14 under Robert Carter and the North Grammar School students. Mrs. Bertram Reed and Mrs. Theodore Bertocci led a candy table that sold all offerings.
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North-Center
Huse
North Center
Robert Carter
North Grammar School
Ways and Means Committee
Bertram Reed
Theodore Bertocci
Brownie Troop 13 Plans Christmas Tree Event
Brownie Troop 13 of Central church met at the parish house after school Tuesday with Mrs Linwood Haynes as leader and Mrs Donald Wilson as assistant. Jolene Suslar presided as president and names were drawn for the Christmas tree on December 15. The group learned new games and enjoyed a rhythmic Indian dance led by Carol Haynes and Linda Leeman before crafting gifts for parents.
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Central Church
Linwood Haynes
Donald Wilson
Jolene Suslar
Carol Haynes
Linda Leeman
Mizpah Class of First Baptist Meets at Center Street
Mizpah Class members led by Mrs. Burntia Graves discuss missionary work and charity drives. They note Doris James in recovery, collect old sheets and soft cloth for bandages, plan a Christmas supper and gifts limit, and announce a thank you to Mr. Dauphin for greens.
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First Baptist Church
William Parks
Center Street
Burntia Graves
Bertha Buffum
Doris James
City council notes welfare and road works update
The council reports road repairs at Oak Grove cemetery area and High Street widening to improve traffic and drainage. Welfare showed 53 people aided this month, with 19 cases and 27 individuals non reimbursable. health data include cases of whooping cough tuberculosis and scarlet fever. Sewer projects at Tarbox hill near completion with nine residences connected. contract cost up from 15,290 to 16,184 dollars due to backfill and gravel needs. Nathan C. White, City Manager, forwards the summary.
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Oak Grove
Ceme Roads
Durham
Lexeng
Goddard's
Center Street
High Street
Oliver Street
Peaeer Arey
Public Welfare Department
Health Department
Kelley Field
Lybar
Nathan C. White
First National Bank of Bath Maine Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of stockholders will be held at the bank’s rooms on Tuesday January 12 1964 at 2 PM to elect directors for the ensuing year and transact any other business legally before the meeting. Daniel Williams cashier.
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First National Bank OF
Bath Maine
First National Bank of Bath
Maine
Aaniel Williams
Probate Notices for Heal County Estates
Probate notices record apppointments in several estates. Executors, administrators, and conservators are named with dates such as December 1 and officers including Vesta E Rowe Katte M Haxter Pauline C Moulton and Charlies T Small. The document is signed by Arthur Dunton Judge of Probate with Lillian H Heal as Register.
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Lillian H. Heal
Jahoc
Ida Hinckley
Georgetown
Vesta E. Rowe
Jan Ue Bath
Katte M Haxter
Pauline C Moulton
Memorial service for lodge members in Maland
Mr and Mrs William Mennealy of Adow Way attended a memorial exercises at the Portland Lodge of Elks in Maland on Sunday. Hon Daniel Crowley of Biddeford delivered the address with solos by Robert LaCroix of Portland. Accompanying the Mennealy party were Mrs Edward Hamblett, Mrs Seth Mullin and Edward McMann.
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William Mennealy
Adow Way
Maland
Portland
Bath Trust Company annual stockholders meeting announced
Notice from Bath Maine dated December 1 1953 calls Bath Trust Company stockholders to annual meeting on the second Tuesday of January 1954 at two o’clock in Banth Rooms Bath Maine. Items include election of a Board of Trustees and other lawful business. R H Baxter is president.
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Bath
Maine
Bath Trust Company
Bath Maine
R H Baxter
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