Forty Years Ago in Bath A Busy Holiday Scene
The Bath column recalls local life around Christmas time with visits from Mary E. Olys and Lizzie Allen, a new display at Swett's Drug Store, and townsfolk like Fred B. Scott, George Rumrill, and Traverse jurors listed. Civic notes mention the Municipal Court session and a frozen Merrymeeting Bay as residents cross on foot near the old bridge. Also noted are shipyard plans at Stonington and a surprise party for James Harvey after a paralytic shock.
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Sume
Winfield W
Arthur Ran
George Rumrill
Daniel Stewart
Rich- Giorge Temene
Traverse
Fola Ae Merertwell
Is Avery
Harold
Bowdoinham
Nathan Bath
Charles Cook
Cunningham
Wool
Polae
Fred _Wyman
James Harvey
the Bark Iron Works
High Street
Harvey
Arrival home for Christmas and local notices
PB. 8 Conley has arrived home from for Christmas. The Former Works shut down Friday night until Monday morning. Late area leaves Saturday for Upton, Mass. She has to pilake renind at the Straw Factory. Mrs. of this city left the week. Both have an exciting wrestling match 2 ete in Biddeford.
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Conley
Orm
Upton
Mass
Christmas Day Turkey Prices and Canine Licensing Confusion
In a fragmentary report, mentions turkeys selling for 20 cents a pound and discusses inmate meals, local research, and a dog licensing matter. Dog Constable Emmons is described as knowing every dog and assessing ownership by scent, while concerns about collars and control persist amid unclear context.
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Runium-Chontae Leante
Ealass Carers
Stee
E Emmons
Alames
Christmas Visitors and Talks Noted in Town Date
December 26 1908 reports include David Sprague visiting from Boston for Christmas. Mrs Gaudre of Quincy visits relatives in town. Mrs C E Bousfield a veteran from China will speak at Street Baptist church tomorrow. Miss Anna G Percy leaves for Philadelphia and Allentown to visit friends.
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David Sprague
Boston
Mrs. Gaudre
Quincy
Town
C. E. Bousfield
China
The
Street Baptist Church
Rand
Anna G. Percy
Philadelphia
Allentown
Unclear OCR snippet on workers and streets
Fragmentary text notes EAS company activity and individuals such as Mr Plummer and Stever with mentions of a track incident on LeMont street. It hints at Maine Central steel car work at Bath Tron Works with about 950 men employed, but lacks coherent narrative or complete names.
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Maine Central
Bath Tron Works
Engagements and fires highlight tense day in New England
A Boston area engagement is announced as Elizabeth Marion Starkey joins Thomas Parker Black. In Bath a local boy faces larceny charges after a drug store theft, with Judge Dunton sentencing him to 30 days. The New Avenue fire threatens a house until Captain E W Neal and others extinguish the blaze. A battered Bath built schooner, Harry Messer, wrecks off kerchief shoal after a phantom ship incident.
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Amos Starkey
Reedsdale Street
Allston, Mass
Elizabeth Marion
Thomas Parker Black
Bath
Loteal
Dunton
Auburn
Harry Messer
Kerchief Shoal
Pollock P
First National Bank Election Notice From December 14 2048
A formal notice from First National Bank scheduled for December 14 2048 outlines a vote or election process. Details indicate official action by a bank board or administrator, with dates and procedural steps to participate in the decision.
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First National Bank
Maine shipyards blaze through a golden era and decline
The piece chronicles Kennebec region shipbuilding from Bath to Richmond, Bath and Sewall yards launching hundreds of vessels, 2000+ ship tons in the era, and the rise of clippers and schooners, followed by 20th century decline after World War I and the end of wooden ships. It notes famed ships, yards, captains, and the last wooden ships.
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Eae
Voobele
William Nry Harrison
Bath
Mece
Ratoga
Trufan
Drummond
J. Southard
Richmond
Maine
Phippsburg
Roanoke
Roanoke, 3,347 Tons, Was Launched Later. Fascinating An In Bowker
Wyoming
Percy & Small Yard
Kennebec
Sewall Yard
G V. Minott
Flying Dragon
San
Downeasters
A A. J. Fuller
Henry B. Hyde
John McDonald
Tacoma
Goss and Sawyer
Abner Coburn
William Rogers
Seana
Benjamin
Goss & iSetwyer
Minott’s
Richard Quick
Edward Sewall
Cape Horn
Deering
Palmer
Kelley
Spear
Donnell
Minott
Percy
Small
Winslow
New York
Wills and estates before York court list names and admins
Arthur J. Dunton presides as judge with John L. Jack as register in the session rate court. Executors, administrators, and guardians present final and first accounts for estates from Bath, Richmond, Topsham, Bowdoin, Woolwich, and other towns. Names include Annie E. Cox Dora L. Howard Lena Upton Thurlow William E. Miller Florence Roberts Isaac E. Allen Edward B. Sprague and others.
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Arthur J. Dunton
John L. Jack
Richmond
H. Paine
Annie E. Cox
Bath
Allan Spear
George A A. Warts
Dora L. Howard
Bath Trust Co
Lena Upton Thurlow
Ida Mae Thurlow
Mattie G. Toothaker
Isaac E. Allen
Bowdoin
A. B. McFarland
Edward B. Sprague
Topsham
William K. Hall
Cablemen Extend Lead In Telephone Bowling League
The Cablemen increased their lead Thursday night at the Arcade alleys in the Telephone league bowling. Strong scores and team roster suggest steady progress. results show Cablemen 344 and opponents lanes contributing to the standings.
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Telephone
Cablemen
Four Team Trial League Sets Season Start In Bath
The gap ponetball league will field four teams this year after the Elks dropped out. Bath Iron Works and Epperson meet in a practice game as the Eagles face Epperson and Bath Tron Works plays Brooke Chevrolet in the opening regular game on Wednesday January 5 at 7 p.m.
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Gap
Eagles
Epperson
Bath Tron Works Club
Brooke Chevrolet
Chevrolet Boys
BSW
Navy
Bath
Elk Averages For Half Bowling League Standings
Elks bowling results show Antlers edge Royal Purples to claim fourth place in a crowded league. Highs include J Willis 128, G Wilson 129, and Guards 1497 as Red Sox and Dodgers totals feature in the standings.
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ELKS
Antlers
Royal Purples
Wadiputet
Pomastsindtss
J. Willis
Atte
G. Wilson
N. Wetherington
Dodgers
Lyne
Red Sox
Tigers Rise in Hyde Windlass League Bowling
The Tigers scored eight points Tuesday night at Arcade Alleys to move up in the Hyde Windlass League standings.
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Tigers
Hyde Windlass
Arcade
Parts claim number sparks motor parts debate
Parts in motor electrical manufacturers claim that the average small motor has more than 150 parts. The assertion highlights complexity in seemingly simple devices and prompts industry discussion on component counts and assembly.
Notice of Bath Company Stockholders Meeting 1948
Annual meeting notice for Bath Company stockholders stating the meeting will be held on the second Tuesday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon to elect a board and transact other business. Signed H. Baxter, president.
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Bath
Iit H. Baxter, Pomeat
Probate Notices From Bath Estate Figures
Fragmented probate notice items reference executors and executrices for estates in Bath. Mentions late owners such as Therith, Eliza Atkinson, and Charles T. Bond with dates in 1948. Indicates appointment of executors and bond requirements amid unclear lines.
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Bath
Aeehien
Eliza Atkinson
Charles T. Bond
Estate Proceedings and Petitions in Bath and Cambridge
Notices announce probate petitions for Aen Goleter Bath and others, with executors named such as Roger D. Skillings and Minnie Eisenhauer. Hearings set for early Tuesday, with potential letters testamentary issued to Ruby Preble and Katherine Kingon, plus administrators for estates in Melrose and Bath.
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Bath
Aliys M. Sawyer
Minnie Eisenhauer
Cambridge
Saundnamee
Hugh J. Eisenhauer
Wry C. A Aw
Hugh J Eisenhauer
Senda Wein- Bratt
James A. Coombs
Robert D. Metcalf
Amide L. Rowe
Evelyn R.grindellytrix
Kueebeen Ae Shumway
Tomi L. Tie
Speedster Fined After Route 1 Speeding Charge
Miss Gladys Barnes of Warwick was found guilty of speeding on Route 1 in A. Court records show Sirona session at Bath Municipal Court where Trooper Frank alleged she traveled at 85 miles an hour. She pleaded not guilty and was fined.
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Gladys Barnes
Warwick
R. L
John W Goerrington
Sirona
Bath
Barnes
Frank
Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage Details
Foreclosure notice for two parcels in Georgetown linked to a Bay Street property. Describes lot boundaries, easement and maintenance rights for the Maine company and the wharf road, plus restrictions on construction and yard setbacks. Previously titled as the Luques lot and identified as lot 17 in a will-based conveyance.
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Burns
Georgetown
Conau Ct
A. D
Henne
Bay T
Parker
Premi
Ocean Avenue
Ind
Maine Eee Company
Poosges 5
N Avenue
Objectionable content sparks police review inquiry
Fragmentary notes describe police accounts and a judgment about comic books and daily thinking behavior. References to Moriarty and Bangor appear in scattered lines as authorities assess the material for potential objections.
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Uven
Moriarty
Bangor
Bath Thespians Plan First Season Play Benefit
The Bath Thespians reorganized committee announced plans for their first production a three act play "Christopher Bean" by Howard. It will be staged January 11 at Morse High. Proceeds benefit hockey activities and tickets are on sale.
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Bath - Thpians
Christopher Bean
Howard
Morse High
Western Avenue
I ; Thespians
Skarena Hockey Tion
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George Murray
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Fred White
Stonington, Conn
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W. E. Rowe
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William F. Ham
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Post Office
Wilson's Market
Toothaker
Central Maine
Hilltop Market
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J. Ate
Fortier
Joe Mullaney
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McElman
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Entree
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Terri Irririrey
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Hyde Windlass League
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