West Baths oldest citizen marks his ninetieth birthday
Hon. Joseph W. Winter celebrated his 90th birthday at his West Bath farm. Born and raised there, he remains in good health and attends to life with vitality. A large gathering offered greetings, a cake with 1824 1914, and a sentimental program. Winter served in the war and is active in the First Baptist Church of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Winter
Mr. Winter
Fred
Josie
First Baptist Church of
Bath
Earth
Heaven
Winter
Everett Mayo
Frank Leavitt
Boston
H. R. Rich
Woolwich Notes Reflect Weddings and Local Misfortunes
In Woolwich and nearby Bath, Ellen R. Warren travels to Bath due to sister’s illness. Miss J Edna Hathorne weds Ralph Farnham Rice at the Center Baptist parsonage with Rev. Plinette Ailen officiating. Edward Rice suffers a severe arm injury sawing wood. Emma Leonard remains ill. Community events include missionary teas, church aid meetings, school schedules, and a large turnout for evangelistic services at Montsweag. Local deaths include Charles W. Shaw of Bath. Woolwich Congregational Church finances improve.
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J. Edna Hathorne
Ralph Farnham Rice
Woolwich
Baptist Parsonage
Plinette Ailen
D. J. Hathorne
John Rice
Eben Dana
Edward Rice
Baptist Church
Ardenne Stott
Emma Leonard
Edgar Blanche
Wilbur Howe
Winfield Rice
Nequasset
Congregational Church
North Methodist Parish
Downing
Aid
Winfield Brookings
Charles W. Shaw
Bath
George Shaw
Pepperell
Mass
Arletta Grover
Thaylin Bailey
Montsweag
Woolwich Center
Murlived
Cynthia Adams
Charles Amazeen
Wiscasset
Lydia White
Andrew Merrill
Peter Ritchie Dies in Bath at 185 Years Old
Peter Ritchie of Bath and East Brunswick died at his home on Wednesday afternoon aged 185 years and fourteen days. Born in Prince Edward Island he lived 27 years in Bath and Brunswick. Survived by four sons James, William, Joseph and Harvey and four daughters Mrs. Mary Groves, Mrs. Laveina McPhee, Mrs. Tenie Hayes and Mrs. Alice Brooks. Funeral and burial at Brunswick Catholic Cemetery Friday at 2 PM.
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Ward
Bath
East Brunswick
Peter Ritchie
Ritchie
Prince Edward Island
Brunswick
James Ritchie
William
Joseph Ritchie
Harvey Ritchie
Mary KE. Groves
Laveina McPhee
Tenie Hayes
Alice Brooks
Brunswick Catholic
Mrs Harrington Dies After Eight Week Illness at Eagle Hotel
Mrs Nettie M Harrington wife of Jeremiah M Harrington proprietor of the Eagle Hotel died Friday after an eight week illness from a paralytic shock. Born in Topsham she lived in the city most of her life and worked in dressmaking. Survived by husband mother two children and two brothers. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from Eagle Hotel. Fairfield reported the death of Albert M MacDonnell age 24 son of Mr and Mrs John MacDonnell of this city. He served in the revenue cutter service and later worked at an airfield. He is survived by his parents and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie M. Harrington
Jeremiah M. Harrington
Eagle Hotel
Topsham
John S. Sticknes
J. B. Stickney
Evelyn Beals
Phippsburs
Walter H. Parshley
Edward J. Stickney
Hampton, N. H
Fred A. Stickney
Bath
Front St
Bath wedding party names listed for notice
The notice lists T. Stevens and Miss Frances MacDonnell of Bath, Mrs. B. L. Anderson of Brooklyn, Mrs. C. W. Meader of Fairfield, and Miss Agnes of Portland as participants in a social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iam T. Stevens
Frances MacDonnell
Bath
B. L. Anderson
Brooklyn
C. W. Meader
Fairfield
Agnes
Portland
Two Destroyers For Navy From Bath and Other Yard Proposals
The Navy awarded six torpedo boat destroyer contracts from bids by Bath Iron Works Philadelphia Cramps Fore River Quincy and Mare Island yard. Bath won two ships due to reputation while Mare Island will build one at lower cost though new to destroyer work, prompting debate over contract distribution and congressional action.
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Army and
Navy Register
Bath
Navy Department
Congress
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Aid
Bath Iron Works
Cramps
Philadelphia
Fore River Company
Quincy
Mass
Mare Island Navy Yard
Mareseland Yard
Navy
Bath Works
Bath Yards
Navy Yard Estimate Sparks Bidder Complaint
The bidders protest a navy yard estimate, arguing it cannot possess the binding force of an accepted private-plant proposal. The dispute centers on how the estimate will be treated in awarding contracts.
Two Liquor Libels Seized in Municipal Court
In a Thursday morning hearing two liquor libels were argued in Municipal Court over two shipments of two gallons each seized by the sheriff. Claimants failed to prove private use, both shipments forfeited to the county. one claimant to pay costs of 5.74 dollars in addition to forfeiture. Sheriff Oliver’s liquor enforcement, after the election, continues with deputies on duty every night and day. town shipments are inspected to prevent illegal sale.
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Oliver
Bath National Bank annual stockholders meeting notice
Notice states the Bath National Bank will hold its annual meeting at the office 40 Front St Bath Maine on Tuesday January 12 1915 at 2 oclock in the afternoon for election and other business. Cashier F D Hill Bath Maine December 12 1914.
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The
Bath National Bank
Front St
Bath
County of Sagadahoc
State of
Maine
F. D. Hill
Bath Trust Company stockholders meet January 12 1915
The Bath Trust Company announces its regular annual meeting of stockholders to elect Trustees and transact other business. The meeting will be held in the banking rooms on Tuesday January 12 1915 at 2 o’clock p m. W B Mussenden Treasurer Bath Maine December 12 1914.
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The
Bath Trust Company
W. B. Mussenden
Bath
Maine
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the House OF Kuppenheimer
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