Forty Years Ago in Bath Snapshot of Local Goings On
Forties era Bath notices report Frank P. Lord selling his Commercial street business to Torrey Roller Bushing Co. violinist Frank E. Holding to perform at Music Hall. L. L. Lowell sold his fast-day paper to William R. Melrose who will pair the horse with Melrose’s black horse. Rev. L. W. Dawson planned a six day Maine visit including Bath. Captain Robert H. Goodman and crew labored rigging the four masted schooner Orleans at Kelley Spear yard. Walter Madden shows signs of recovery after four weeks out. Paul McDougall becomes Shaw's bookstore clerk. Miss Goldie Lord attends Bowdoin Junior assembly. Jerry Belcher suffers a wrist injury. Dr. Donnell sews it. H. H. Gould heads to Waterville for a clerkship with Simpson Drug Co. Bowdoin student Frank Mikelsky shines as a reader for South Waterboro High. Lieut. George A. Baker and Sgt. Gilmore injure hands while constructing mess tables for Hyde Light Guards. Oyster stew planned monthly after drills to boost popularity. An unnamed man misses from his parlors with a knee injury after ice fall. Mrs. Daniel McGillicuddy returns from Gardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Baker
Gilmore
Hyde Light Guards
Cpl
Willis
Winter storm delays Boston train and coldest day marked
January 25 1905 report notes an hour late afternoon Boston train due to storm and frigid weather with zero readings. Mentions Morse High basketball at Brunswick Friday and a large Bath delegation, plus local social updates about Miss Ellen Ham’s birthday party, pneumonia illness of Mrs Potter, hip fracture recovery, Arthur Ham joining the Navy, and several local trips and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Waterman Clothier Announces Season Clearing Sale
Waterman the clothier announces a sale of men s and boys clothing to clear stock each season and make room for new goods, inviting customers to take advantage of reduced prices as parts of seasonal turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
Severe winter limits activity in Bath and Portland
January 26 1905 report describes a brutal winter day with temperatures near zero and a blizzard that shut streets. Despite storms, locals attended events including a Chase vs Bath Public Market game and a Keystone Dramatic Co. show. Notables or moves include Mrs. J L Rogers hosting, Mussenden planning a Florida trip, Berry visiting on business, and ongoing diphtheria recovery cases. Racing cancellations persist as road crews battle the unseasonable weather.
Bath News Minute January 27 1905
Local notices report a string of residents visiting Bath, returning from trips, or ill health. Names include W M Lake, William Cantwell, Lettie Searles, A H Willis, Stephen Synnott, R B Crook, M R McDonald, and events such as Harbor View House fire tribute, Fortnightly club musicale, and Bath pole team results. A charity circus in Lewiston, Harbor View House fire, and local obituaries noted.
Winneganee track event teased with races planned
January 29 1905 weather promises fun on the Winneganee track with several races in preparation after a resting week. Marshal Reynolds tagged Jesse Crossman’s Upper Washington home for diphtheria. Crossman family ill while Mrs Duncan improves. Coffee hosted for firemen after Wed fire, Brunswick box shop workers dine at New Meadows Inn. lost pocketbook for Charles Snow. Various local updates include sailors returning home, shipyard caulkers heading to Bucksport, and Whitefield's Turner visiting Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneganee
Marshal Reynolds
Jesse Crossman
Upper
Washington Street
Crossman
S. H. Duncan
Local workers head to Canada for new railway jobs
The Maine Central Railroad employees depart April first for Vancouver British Columbia to join Canadian Pacific in the machine shop. In Portland several women attended the Maine banner presentation to the Daughters of American Revolution and stayed for the Riverton Park banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central Railroad
Vancouver
British Columbia
The
Canadian Pacific
Charter Move Falls as City Aldermen Vote
The City Council deferred a proposed new charter after a contentious session. Aldermen endorsed placing the document with the legislature for review but the board voted 8-4 to non-occur, ending current efforts for a charter at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke, Anderson
Thayer
Rothwell
Reeks
Board of Common Council
Veterans' effort aids handicapped veterans return home
More than 17 000 apply with the Veterans' Representative and local employers cooperating to help physically handicapped veterans. Officials say continued employer support will prevent major Bath area problems when G I Joe returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans
Weaf
Bath
G. I. Joe
Cake Batter Storage Tip
A home baking tip explains that cake batter can be mixed, poured into greased and floured tins, sealed with wax paper, and stored in an electric refrigerator for up to a week. When ready to bake, bring to room temperature for 25 to 45 minutes before baking.
Ocean Receives Three Billion Tons Of Minerals yearly
Salt and other minerals continually wash into the sea at an estimated rate of three billion tons annually, highlighting the vast input from weathering and erosion processes affecting marine chemistry.
Duke the Dalmatian Seeks New Home After War Service
Veteran of the campaign in Egypt, Duke the Dalmatian is honorably discharged and must find a new home as his Los Angeles apartment cannot accommodate him. Patsy Hicks appears with documents proving his Army service.
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Egypt
Duke
Patsy Hicks
Los Angeles
International
Morse Club Edged by Lewiston High in Rough State Armory Bout
Lewiston High opened with a 13-2 lead and held off Morse High 32-26 at the State armory in Lewiston Friday night. Bernard, Berman and Begert fueled Lewiston while Morse battled back with Sonia Canacaris and Burgess sparking late rally. Morse JV fell 42-27 to Lewiston Juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
State Armory
Lewiston
Blue Devils
Spindle City
Bourget
Morse
Bernard
Berman
Begert
Armory
Bath Boys
Sonia
Ray
Morse Boys
Burgess
Canacaris
Jayvees
Morse JV
Lewiston F.G
Parks
Bouffard
Tardiff
Cosgrove
Bermsan
Sturtevant
Begeri
LeSage
Trafton
Smith
Small
Ouel Toetts
Lie
Young
Steen
Foley
Barnsten
Desmond
Lewiston JV
F.G
Barrault
Tardif
Morse Lewiston
Bernard Bourget
Berman Sonia
Bourget Bourget
Ouellette
Before the War Oil Flows to Eastern Seaboard Ports
Before the war tanker ships carried about 1,250,000 barrels of oil daily to eastern seaboard points, outlining the scale of wartime fuel logistics and shipping demand.
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Eastern Seaboard
Les Plant Heads Tuesday League Standings After 12 Weeks
Bowler Les Plant remains atop the Tuesday night league with a 107.7 average after 12 weeks. Richard Frates of Steeves Market sits second at 103.9, while Captain Ralph Small of the Pontiacs is third at 102.2. Oliver of Steeves nears 100 with 100.0, and Branscomb of the Pontiacs plus Morton and Pratt of Steeves are near the 100 mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Plant
Richard Frates
Steeves
Capt
Ralph Small
Pontiacs
Pete Oliver
Maples
Branscomb
Ad Morton
Ratt
L. Plant
R. Frates
R. Small
M. Oliver
R. Branscomb
C. Morton
R. Pratt
E. Libby
T. Conley
W. Plant
R. Philbrick
L. Crosby
L. Harrinton
A. Plant
M. Mitchell
H. McCabe
A. Pratt
Chimney Swifts Use Chimneys as Nests and Roosts
The article notes chimney swifts nest and sleep in chimneys reflecting a modern adaptation of hollow trees. It recalls Audubon entering a hollow tree at night to observe swifts and estimating about 9,900 sleeping birds above him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
Drying Hanged Blankets Over Lines For Quick Drying
Instructions describe hanging blankets on a line with partial overhang, no clothespins, and drying faster when lines are close together. Tips include squeezing water from ends, shaking to fluff the nap, and sharing weight between lines for efficiency.
Preserve Painted Sills With Glass Window Guards
To protect painted window sills from pot plants, place a scrap glass piece cut to fit each sill. This simple, reusable guard shields paint and varnish from moisture and soil, extending the life of window frames and reducing maintenance.
Vox Pop Poppers Interview War Winners on CBS
The Vox Pop program features Parks Johnson and Warren Hull interviewing Americans who are winning the war on Monday nights over CBS cutting edge radio style TV entertainment in wartime America.
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Parks Johnson
Warren Hull
CBS
Maine Legislature Sets Deadlines for Private and Other Bills
The Maine Senate orders no private or special legislation bills or other resolutions be received after 4 00 p m on January 31 1945 and after 4 00 p m on February 7 1945 unless by unanimous consent The rule excludes bills and resolves reported by joint committees and those to expedite Ninety-second Legislature The secretary is instructed to publish the order in all state papers from January 23 to February 7 1945 The notice is signed by Secretary Royden V Brown S P 60 January 23 February 7 1945
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Anderson
John P. Carey
Luke
House
Secretary of the
Senate
Royden
Brown
Morse Is Easy Winner in Game with Brunswick
Morse high school defeated Brunswick 34 to 26 in a fast paced contest. Morse used a deep rotation as Steen Burgess Sonia and Bourget led scoring with solid team defense and strong contributions from Tobey Bath and Canacaris. Brunswick struggled on offense and fell behind by 14 at halftime as Morse extended the gap before finishing strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Brunswick
College Town
Farrel
Brungwick
Westbrook
Tobey
Morse Boys
Bath
Morse
Farrell
Steen
Sonia
Charlie Burgess
Burgess
Sieen
Canacaris
Bourget
Warren Rogers
Bleau
Cunningham
Orange and Black
Bleau Sonia
Cunningham Rogers
Atwood
Cunningh’m
Cunningh'm
Bleau Steen
Tobey Bleau
Parks
Soumi
Probate Notices From Bath Sagadahoc January 1945
Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc issues notices for estates including Harry Madden Ada Minott Richard Tanner Frank Hall and Helen Noyes. Public hearing scheduled Feb 7 to appoint administrator executrix or approve wills with filings by Edith Madden Minnie Noyes Eliza Tanner Margaret Hall and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Woolwich
Eliza F. Tanner
Frank A. Hall
Margaret F. Hall
Probate Notice appoints executors for Estate Page
John L. Jack Register of Probate for Sagadahoc certifies Carrie N Page of Bath as Executrix without bond for the estate of Orville E Page late of Bath deceased dated January 9 1945. Judge of Probate issues true copy of the original order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Dunton
John L. Jack
Sagadahoc
Orville E. Page
Bath
Carrie N. Page
Grammar School Skins Defeat Shirts 11-9 in Exhibition
Between halves of JV and Varsity games, two grammar school teams the Skins and the Shirts played an exhibition. The Skins won 11 to 9, part of a program to train youngsters in basketball fundamentals. Morse High band performed and Morse girl cheerleaders Hogan and Barter energized the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Morse
Hogan
Barter
Cedric A. Martin Goes to Beverly for Sunday Business
Cedric A. Martin of Willow Street traveled to Beverly Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon for personal business.
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Cedric A. Martin
Willow Street
Beverly
Mass
Probate Court Orders Involving Bath Holdings and Appointments
In Sagadahoc County Bath a Court of Probate on January 23 ordered publication in Bath Independent for three weeks. Persons may appear February 10 at 10 in the forenoon in Bath to contest petitions. Executors and administrators named include Christine C. Snipe, Hulda E. MacMahan, Minnie M. Love, Fannie B. Osborn, and others, for estates Langdon T. Snipe Edward L. Kenniston Harry P. Kenniston Thomas A. Love John W. Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoc
Christine C. Snipe
Edward L. Kenniston
Harry P. Kenniston
Harry Henrickson
Hulda E. MacMahan
Thomas A. Love
Howard A. Mayo
Minnie M. Love
John W. Osborn
Fannie B. Osborn
Arthur J. Dunton
Charlotte L. Buck
Woolwich
Samuel P. Buck
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
Frank P. Lord
Commercial Street
Torrey Roller Bushing Co
Frank E. Holding
Music Hall
L. L. Lowell
William R. Melrose
Mr. Melrose
L. W. Dawson
D.D
London
Robert H. Goodman
Orleans
Kelley, Spear Co
Walter Madden
F. H. Percy
Paul McDougall
Shaw’s
Goldie Lord
Memorial Hall
Bowdoin
Jerry Belcher
R. H. Donnell
H. H. Gould
Waterville
Simpson Drug Co
Frank Mikelsky
Bowdoin College
South Waterboro
Daniel McGillicuddy
Gardiner
Miss Ellen
W. F. Ham
Franklin Street
Miss Ham
Albion C. Potter
Benjamin Soule
Upper High Street
Arthur Ham
Navy
Portsmouth
N. H
Newport News
M. M. Lemont
John D. Rogers
Charles E. Curtis
Marie Bonness
South Portland
F. W. Richardson
Jack McGrath
Colonial Club
Mayor Hyde
New York
W.R. Kimball
Herbert Hodgkins
West Bath Grange
John Moody
Mercury
Portland
Edward A. Noyes
Joseph C. Noyes
Chase
Keystone Dramatic Co
Beacon Street
Sewing Circle
J. L. Rogers
Middle Street
W. D. Mussenden
Bath Trust Co
Florida
Jacksonville
H. G. Berry
Harbor View
J. Harry McLellan
Victoria Duncan
Bath Driving Club
W. M. Lake
William Cantwell
Lettie B. Searles
A. H. Willis
Canton Point
Phippsburg
Stephen C. Synnott
Navy Yard
R. B. Crook
Berwick
J. P. Roberts
M. R. McDonald
B. F. Jewett
the Times
Maine
Greenwood Mountain
Hebron
Galen C. Moses
Charles A. Hooker
Harbor View House
Jennie R. Morse
Washington Streets
Bath Pole
Parks, Farnham
Ryan
Shaughnessey
Hart
Fred Willis
Joseph Nicholls
Alfred Jessup
Tientsin
China
Jessup
Edward Jessup
Hosea Hewitt
New Jerusalem
Harry Wilkes
William Plummer
wWnatici
Lewiston Society
Lewiston City Hall
Central Maine General Hospital
Louis Dutton
Steinert Co
William Ledyard
James C. Ledyard
New Orleans
John Chalmers
Bath Iron Works
Glasgow
Ivernia
Frank G. Osgood
James E. Hickey
Frank Hart
Haror View Hotel
New Meadows Inn
Charles M. Snow
Center Street
Mae Savage
E. C. Plummer
Washington
Merchant Marine
Jessie Sylvester
Victor Fuller
Fred Danforth
Kennebec
Randolph
Everett Brooks
Charles Cary
Fred Gilmore
Bucksport
Fessenden Turner
Whitefield
Michael Fisher
Turner
James Brian Perkins
Boothbay Harbor
Morse Club
Lewiston High
Spindle City Armory
Chimney Swifts
State OF
Inel
Jay Vees
Winnie Morse
Brunswick JV
Mareiko
M. Johnson
Parker
Lord and
Leonard
Joan L. Jack
Register
John J. Jack
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