Forty Years Ago in Bath in 1884
Readable item notes local Bath happenings from December 10 1884. Highlights include L Houghton McLellan’s twenty first birthday gift of a gold watch valued at 250 dollars from an uncle, a dog fight incident, a severe blood poisoning case of Joseph Green, a local auction sale at ZW Wait on Chestnut Street, the sale of a private residence, and various Bath civic notes. Also reports on Knox & Lincoln Railroad officers, a charity sale booth with flowers, a polo match where the Alamedas beat WELT's of Lewiston, and local odds and ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Houghton McLellan
Chestnut Street
Rufus Lombard
West Bath
John T. Schottler
Mrr. Biak
Elm Street Society Holds Annual Fair and Levee
The Elm Street Society held its annual fair and levee with the vestry full to capacity. Tables of dining, candy, fruit and cake, and a long fancy table drew crowds as proceeds from the small cost fair were to be the clear sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street Society
Minnie Preble
Fannie Grassey
Winnie Durgin
Alice Cobb
J. S. Norton
Rosie Higgins
Annie Mayers
Sitta Palmer
Julia Bates
Bertha Warner
Sadie Pratt
Jennie Lemont
Lena Hodgkins
Minnie Vaughn
Emma Mattson
Ernest Small
Universalists Open Annual Fair at City Hall
December 12, 1884 reports a fine opening to the Universalists annual fair at City Hall. Grace Bartlett and Annie Harris manage the book and about 500 names are sought at ten cents a chance, most already taken. Mrs L L Greene Mrs Howard Spear Misses Emma Moses and Belle Shaw oversee the lower hall table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Harris
Tenie Shannon
Katie Frazier
Lillie Welch
Mina Hooper
J. A. Andrews
Myra Spear
Hattie Reed
Dr Ro O D. Bibber
Tikem
May Field
Universalists
City Hall
Grace Bartlett
L. L. Greene
Howard Spear
Emma Moses
Belle Shaw
Universalist Pair draws large crowd with prizes and dance
The Universalist Pair event drew strong attendance with increased door receipts. Prizes went to G C Greenleaf and J R Knowlton as superintendents. many items including a large doll and smaller prizes were won by locals. Music by Brooks and Channel followed by a dance to late evening. plans for a new hall at Day’s Ferry include a 60 by 36 foot floor and stained glass window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist
G. C. Greenleaf
John R. Knowlton
Messrs Brooks
Channel
Oliver Moses
HT. W. Treward
Marty Stetson
AL Thwing
Frank Whittum
Day's Ferry
Ellen Hathorne
Lewiston W H T’s Ricoled in Polo Night Victory
A December 15 1884 rink crowd watched the home team defeat the Lewiston W H T’s in a tight game. Lewiston players Stevens Murch Bates Furbish Durgin Winship and Guthrie produced solid defense and offense. One armed Durgin and seasoned Winship and Stevens starred for the club with strong plays from the Medadas and Will Leydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Lewistons
Stevens
Murch
Bates
Furbish
Durgin
Winship
Alamedas
Guthrie
Will Leydon
Sedgwick Post G R Opens Annual Fair at Alameda
Sedgwick post G R of the city opened its annual fair at the Alameda with good weather and large attendance. The front rink held seating while the rear hosted candy cake and dining tables presided over by numerous local women and families. A guess cake weighed 3 pounds 13 1/20 ounces and would be shared by Turner family members. A pole top and mantel decor featured as prizes, and the Emmet Literary Association marked its first anniversary yesterday after staging Colleen Bawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Perry
Eddie Vaughn
Alamedas
Frank Haggett
W.H.T
W. H. Thomas
F. S. Neal
Fk. H. Kimball
Ballou
Sedgwick Post G. R
Alameda
Zoe
G. A. Field
Hiram Turner
Turner
Emmet Literary Association
Colleen Bawn
Ireland
Bank stockholders meet in Bath for annual election
Bath National Bank and First National Bank of Bath Maine announce their annual stockholders meetings to elect directors for the ensuing year and conduct other lawful business. Notices record dates in December 1924 for meetings set in January 1925. Probate notice appoints Arthur H. Kateon administrator of Anna B. Kateon estate in Sagadahoc County.
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Bath National Bank
Front St
City of Bath
County of Saradahoe
State of Maine
First National Bank
First National Bank of
Bath
Maine
William S. Shorey
Arthur HH. Kateon
Waselerethee
Sagadahoc
Anna B. Kateon
Arthur H. Kateon
Bath Play Buds Lively Cast Draws Cheers
The post aid presented this play for a second Bath audience with Wardress Cregan and KE Higgins leading, and a cast including Danny Mann Lone T WW Clark Nugent Daly and Hector Creagh. The comedian Mr Hughes earned laughs with brogue wit and “The Christening” drew the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Aid
Bath
Wardress Cregan
KE. Higgins
Danny Mann
Lone T. WW. Clark
Aries Doe
Nugent Kyrle Daly
Hector Creagh
Neagle Lowry Looney
J. W. Hughes Mihi
Connor
Callaghan
Phil Naughton
J. Sullivan Able Dee
Port Tae
Be Kite
Limes
Kily Connor
M. McManus
Cregan
Wees
Ella Mulligan
Ann Chute
Miss Kite Delahanty
Molly Naughton
Hughes
Harvard Expert Hints At Lunar Life Despite Dead Moon View
A Harvard professor, W. E. Pickering, contends that life and seasonal changes may exist on the moon. He cites observations described in Popular Astronomy and notes that surface markings can shift with minor condition changes, suggesting possible vegetation growth and atmospheric activity on the satellite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. TE. Pickering
Plarvard
Pfis
Uae
Tropics
Nile Valley
Mioon
Amd
Mars
Noah Webster Letter From 18th Century Manuscript Leaks
A rediscovered 18th century note attributed to Noah Webster proposes funding his dictionary project. Dated September 24, 1783 from New Haven, the letter to cousin Charles R. Webster discusses publishing plans, potential sales in Albany, and solicits Webster and Skinner for aid to finish the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Webster
United States
Pengland
John Sturt Thompson
Jersey City
Charles R. Webster
Noah
Mer. Thomson
Denar
New Heaven
Magiavid
Pevise
Albany
Webster
Skinner
Probate notices from Sagadahoc County Maine 1924
Probate notices from Sagadahoc Maine detail appointments and final accounts. Isabel B. Wiley appointed trustee in Bath. Arthur J. Maxfield named administrator of Thomas J. Oliver estate. Ruth P. W. Tarbox administratrix for Augusta Fisher Work estate. Florence Ke? appointed administratrix of A S Sparks estate. Notices call all interested parties to appear in Bath Probate Court January 1925 to show cause why accounts should not be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Bath
Sagadahoe
Lucy CN Creng
Suscr Etian
Tahoe
Hho
Sagadaho
Ruth P. W. Tarbox
Augusta Fisher Work
James S. Lowell
William F. Dunham
Register
Sagadahee
Florence
A S. Sparks
Wadaheee
West
William FE. Hogan
State OF Maine
Sacadahne
Cora
A. Corliss
Ida E. Fugley
Sail Ward
Dictionary Sales Offer Bartered by Worried Editor
A letter discusses selling bundles or sheets of a dictionary priced at 1.20 or 0.80, claiming 26 years of labor and $380000 invested. The writer seeks repayment from success to reimburse helpers, or face subsistence in old age, and asks to convey regards to Mrs W and friends.
Middle aged women fade from social stage says London Mail
The London Mail argues middle aged women vanish from society and fiction as aging norms change. It notes a shift toward youthful presentation and questions old fashioned decorum while acknowledging a cultural drive for lasting youthfulness among women in literature, art, and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzroy Stewart
London Mail
Qnatron
Landsorme
Whistler
Manet
T Wonnutm
Balznc
Trente
Gue Peeress
Ine
Mueh Cam
Imen
Maine Below Quota in Near East Relief
Maine residents gave generously on Golden Rule Sunday for Near East Relief but state director William Mort Jessup warned Maine still trails its winter quota. The widespread participation shows strong support, and officials urge continued donor involvement as the effort focuses on saving children overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Portland
William Mort Jessup
Jessup
Golden Rule Sunday Expected to Boost Maine Donations
The article notes a shortage of funds but anticipates sufficient generosity after Golden Rule Sunday to push Maine over the top. Officials expect a surge in contributions at the headquarters office during the next two weeks to sustain winter operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Compressed Air Aids Early Aero Tunnel Experiments
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics plans wind tunnel tests at Langley Field Virginia using a unique high pressure variable density tank. The 85 by 15 foot vessel operates under up to twenty atmospheres, recording lift characteristics of model wings to solve takeoff and landing stability issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
National Advisory Committee For Aero- Miliiles
Langley Bield
Men Seek Work Replacing Harvest Hands in Fields
The region notes a shift as men formerly tied to harvest duties abandon strenuous tasks. Now driven by need, they move toward work in other sectors, traveling by various automobiles to seek daytime employment.
Seed Scatterers Nourish Paths With Perennial Blooms
An old-time naturalist carried seeds and now a society of seed scatterers forms to plant perennial seeds by roadside each ferry. Members pledge to sow seeds that thrive in their locale and bloom yearly, becoming part of the wild flora. Anyone may join by starting to beautify a spot needing care.
Sunday Island Claims World’s Tallest Mountain Title
Sunday Island in the Pacific is described as the world’s tallest mountain. It rises 200 feet above five miles of water and stands about 20 000 feet from base to summit according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Island
Pacific
Maine Probate Notice of Real Estate in Bath for Jewett Estate
State of Maine to the Judge of Probate Court in Sagadahoc County. Eleanor M Haegett admx of Mars E Jewett late of Bath reports that the deceased owned multiple lots in Bath on plans Homestead and Worestead Parks. She seeks authorization for sale expenses and administration costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Trobate
Savadahoc
Eleanor M. Haegett
Poothbay Harbor
Mars E. Jewett
Bath
Testate
Mary FE. Jewett
Homestead Park
John A. Jones
Sagedahoe Registry of Deeds
Worestead Park
John A. Jones, CC
Sagadahoc
Radahoe Registry of Deeds
C. i
Dave Ma
Lemont Street
Fancie
Vitchburg
Fannie R. Littlefield
Fitchburg, Mass
Funds Needed Now to Save Near East Orphans
Maine donors urged to advance Christmas appeal for Near East Relief. Three million meals are needed for orphans between now and Christmas at four cents per meal. organization borrowed 100000 dollars to cover November expenses after exhausting reserves. Public appeal requests guarantors for meals per child, with gifts to save starving children before Christmas. Checks payable to Near East Relief and sent to state leaders at 50 Eachonice Street, Portland, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East
Maine
Smyrna
Christus
Mirine
Alderman McCabe Becomes a Detective
At a governor and council meeting in the State House Bath officials confirmed Alderman OL McCabe as a licensed state detective. The appointment follows the terms of Sheriff J. Pierces McTre and Deputy Sheriff Chies ter Aderron ending their terms in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paus Wharstkis
Clesier OL McCabe
Bath
Ever J. Pieraes McTre
Sherif Wilbur Cliver
Degiaty
Chiester Aderron
Dee
Fire at Lyons Street home tackled by responders
Everett Green and units fought a fire at the home on Beacon Street early Thursday. A chemical agent was used to suppress the blaze while Gen Albert Greenlaw notes a large National Guard force stands ready nationwide.
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Everett Green
FLOW
Lyons
Beacon Street
Gime Pony
Chemical Wa
Albert Greenlaw
Miaine
National Guard
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J. G. Richardson
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Edmund Wilson
Flt. Low
C. A. Coombs
Wither Be Ludwig
Willian A. Field
Charles L. Purner
John PT. Berry
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George W. Kimball
KF. K. O'Brien
Thomaston
Edwin O. Clark
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May Silsby
WELT
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Eee
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John Leydon
Frank Guthrie
Lemont Hall
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Jesse Savage
Frank Green
Jed Smith
Norris
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Cumberland
New England Ship Building Coal Yard
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H. FE. Stetson
Boston
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Salem
J. J. Hewey
York County
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Estelle Coombs
Piiza Perry
FE. Brown
Jennie Purington
Belle Curtis
Jennie Haggett
Willian T. Donnell
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Carrie Haggett
Gertrude Soule
Josie Dunton
Hattie Mayers
Nan Coombs
T. F. White
Augusta Arnold
J. J. Dunham
Martha Smith
HI. FE. Brown
John McDonald
Harry Purington
J.T. Purington
Harry Stetson
T. W. Howard
I. Trarton
Vath
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Edward Street
Charles McLellan
G. I. Modgkins
IL D. Maxwell
William H. Pegg’s
W. W. Mason
William Crockett
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Bertie S. Tarris
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Lizzie Cavanaugh
John F. Raymond
Lizzie Webster
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Times Office
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Mass
George Farrin
California
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Alice Jackson
Alice Upton
Millie Moulton
Margie Foote
Emma Turner
Kate and
May Frazier
Jennie Milsky
Josie Ifsan
Madge Reed
Lizzie Stover
Huth Tyrbox
Alfie Jordan
Lou Higgins
Don Hoffman
Abbie Eaton
Jennie Maonlfam
Mrs. Dunning
Mrs. Pond
Mrs. Howse
A. C. Stacy
A. KK. Parris
Frank Shepard
Brown
Walker Getchell
Ida Shaw
Annie Getchell
Eva Bloom
Lulu Trall
Lertie Wiggin
Fred Reed
Bath, Me
F. D. Hill
Cashier
Animal Life ON Moon
Harvard
Prof
Pickering
New Haven
Isabel B. Wiley
Sapgidihoe
Withon
Ibands Nat Upeentatisg
Levi S. Wiley
Pithim
Shoe
Sased
Ari
Isabel B. Wooley
William Fo Dunilam
Arthur FP. Masfield
Sayadahoe
Thomas J. Oliver
Savatahov
Arthur J. Maxfield
William FL
Dunietam
Ditis
WILLIAM _F. DUNHAM
Marion
Elizabeth M. Luce
Marion Luce Purington
Trabhy
Eleanor M. Waggett
Saradshoe Ss
Causine
Danate Bo
Udge
Atte Wiliam F. Dunham
William F
Dunham
Near East Relief
M’cabe
L. F
A.J
L. F. Medicine Co
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