Forty Years Ago in Bath A Quick Look at Local Notes
Special Polar Star lodge meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening. The dance last night failed to start due to two orchestras being sick and low attendance. Popham lodge Good Templars celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a light crowd but a pleasant gathering. Storms slowed work on the Roanoke and at Donnell's yard. street crews cleared snow on principal streets. Five inches fell, lightest snow of the season with heavy drifts. The fire alarm to be tested next Saturday. Revenue cutter Dallas hauled for six weeks repair. George Moulton's yard handles engine work. Woodbury departure leaves Maine coast vulnerable. Portland Company bid on Dallas machinery but lost by $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham Lodge Good Templars
Washington Street
Dallas
George Moulton’s
Woodbury
Maine
Portland Company
Ward 1
Reed
Pottle
Messrs
Harrington
Wildes
Percy
Malmstein
Lowell
Hyde Light Guards drill for February exhibition and town notes
Jan 28 1892 items report Hyde Light Guards drilling for an exhibition on Feb 11. Local lodge confers Masons degrees. Pask plans Lewiston sleigh trip. Gas heating woes as supply lags. Arrowsic colony grows. Kennebec Steamboat Co offices improved. Corliss Street church program tomorrow. Fish wardens seize nine illegal nets at Winneganee creek, six bass recovered. Net seizures trim fishermen’s income. Warden Bailey absent due to daughter’s illness. Letter carriers sell many tickets for annual ball. Alameda to host large crowd next Wednesday. Lumber crews expand as snow and ice aid operations. Shaw and Warnes mills expected to boost next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates and
Williams
Winneganee Creek
Bailey
Polo Clash Tops Weekend Sports Card in City
The upcoming polo game pits Alamecas against a selected squad led by Dunning and Leydon tomorrow evening. Aboard the Portland and Machias steamboat Frank Jones the deck is being laid, and a carload of horses for Brewer Ice Co. arrived from New York. Bath Board of Trade plans a Monday afternoon meeting. Montgom ery and St Bernard R A C hosts an eve ning visit by Judson B. Dunbar of Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Machias
Frank Jones
Alamecas
Dunning and
Leydon
Brewer Ice Co
New York
Montgomery and
St. Bernard R. A. C
G. K
G. C
Maine
Judson B. Dunbar
Winter Begins Prompting Livery Teams Assembly
Livery keepers report winter’s start as many teams were ordered for Sunday. Officer Poole was seen up street today but will be unable to duty for several days after four weeks at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poole
Washington Street Hosts Spree Of Friendly Trotter Contests
Spectators lined Washington street for a day of friendly trotting events. The New England Co displays an attractive office interior with pale grey walls and Pompeian trim. Dallas engine work will delay coastal duties until mid next month. Robert Goddard begins ice cutting on High street with ten inches of ice and about 1100 tons expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Co
Robert Goddard
High Street
Hyde Light Guards Plan Alameda Concert and Ball
Hyde Light Guards decide to evaporate the Alameda for a concert drill and ball on February 11 with extensive decorations. Bath Dramatic Club will perform A Double Shuffle at the Alameda during the Relief Corps Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bath Dramatic Club
Alameda
William E. Avery
H. A. Oliver
F. E. Hooper
Bessie Dunning
Maggie Delahanty
City Council and local updates pace February agenda
February 1 1892 city council meets with Loan and Building association on tap. Residents Gibson and Hinckley return from Baltimore and New York while Long comes home from Moosehead Lake with spruce gum sold at a dollar a pound. Ship Shennandoah wins third race. new Knox Lincoln ferry engines set up. Newman retains Adams Block studio with Higgins and local painters on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Long
Moosehead Lake
M. G. Shaw & Sons
Bath
Havre
New York
Knox & Lincoln
City of
Rockland
Trotters Busy on Upper Washington Street
The trotters have been active on upper Washington Street with patches appearing more frequently than usual, indicating increased activity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Officer Poole Illness Reported February 2 1892
On February 2, 1892, Officer Poole was noted as having been sick. The brief item records his illness without detailing cause or duration, reflecting a routine field notice in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poole
Local social and sporting notes from an early era
The item lists varied social events including a grand concert and ball planned by mail carriers, a high low jack party at H C Shea’s on Bath street, a sociable at Golden Cross hall, and an auction sale of enslaved people. It also mentions ice racing on Whiskeay, funding efforts for a half mile road, the Ward 1 debating club, and the 12th wedding anniversary of Horace Curtis and his wife with a gift of an oak rocker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Cross Hall
Horace Curtis
Golden Cross
Obituary: Peter Blair Ferguson Bowdoin Instructor Dies at 28
Peter Blair Ferguson, 28, psychology instructor at Bowdoin College, died at his Brunswick home after a brief illness. Born October 7, 1903 in Shanghai to Mr. and Mrs. John Ferguson, he taught at Stearns School Mount Vernon and Country Day Newton before earning an MA at Harvard in 1927. Survived by his widow, son Paul, and his parents who reside in Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Blair Ferguson
Bowdoin College
Main Street
Brunswick
Bowdoin
Mr. Ferguson
Shanghai
China
John Ferguson
Country Day School
Newton
Mass
Harvard
Stearns School
Mount Vernon
N. H
Harvard University
Ferguson
Peking
Paul
Eugene F. Small dies in Lewiston at 64
Eugene F Small 64 died Saturday morning at St Marys hospital Lewiston. Born in Pittsfield to Abi zer and Lettuce Small he lived in Bowdsin for 56 years. Survived by wife Helen daughter Mrs Clair Farnum six grandchildren one great grandchild and foster son Clifford McNally. He was highly respected and well loved by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene F. ‘Small
St. Mary’s Hospital
Lewiston
Pittsfield
Abizer
Lettuce Small
Bowdsin
Helen Small
Clair Farnum
Clifford McNally
Funeral services for Mrs Desjardins
The funeral of Mrs Joseph Desjardins 62 formerly Miss Marie Foster of Bath was in Fall River Massachusetts Saturday morning. She died Thursday after years of invalidism. Born in Sprimbwick she was daughter of John D. and Mary L Footer. She was organist at St Marys Catholic church in Bath for 18 years and moved to Fall River after marriage to pipe manufacturer Joseph Desjardins. She leaves her husband three brothers and other relatives. Burial will be in Fall River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Desjardins
Marie Foster
Bath
Fall River
Mass
Desjardins
Sprimbwick
John D
Mary L. Footer
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Church
John O'Brien
Joseph C. Footer
John D. Footer
Oakland
Cad
Fred C. Fortin
Woonsocket
R. I
Funeral of Mrs Norton Held at 81 Bedford Street
Edith Ward Norton wife of John R Norton died recently and her funeral was conducted Friday afternoon at two at the family home 81 Bedford street Rev Charles R Sims of the First Baptist church presided Bearers were W C Ward Ernest A Ward Scott R Ward and Ralph L Palmer Burial took place in Oak Grove Lewiston police search for a shoe thief possibly a one legged man Louis E Ohl Endicott Johnson Shoe Co salesman reported eight dozen shoes missing from his car four dozen taken to a store and four dozen stolen from the car all samples for the right foot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Ward Norton
John R. Norton
Bedford Street
Charles R. Sims
First Baptist Church
W. C. Ward
Ernest A. Ward
Scott R. Ward
Ralph L. Palmer
Oak Grove
Lewiston
Louis E. Ohl
Endicott-Johnson Shoe Co
Lower Lisbon Street
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
A. D
Bath
Cumberland
Maine
Ernest Pinkham
City of Bath
Annie FE
West Street
Lillian M. Rowe
Ralph W. Hall
Twins Arrive Twelve Hours Apart in Unusual Birth
A Bath married couple welcomed a daughter at 9.20 pm Wednesday and, remarkably, a twin daughter arrived 22 hours later at 9.30 am Thursday. The mother, Alice Bernier Dumais, formerly of 518 High Street, worked at H. P. Bridge store, and the father works at Bath Iron Works. Dr. Joseph I. Smith attended the extraordinary birth where the twins will have different birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand G. Dumais
Middle Street
Duamais
Alice A. Bernier
Jean A. Bernier
High Street
H. P. Bridge, Inc
Dumais
Bath Iron Works Corp
Joseph I. Smith
Commander Ferrell Talks Submarines for Winter Street Club
Lieut. Com. Robert White Ferrell of the U S N gave an illustrated talk on submarines to the Winter Street church Men's Club in Bath during a break from destroyer work at Bath Iron Works Corp He traced early experiments hull construction and safety gear and noted the depth and range differences between historic subs and modern craft He declined to comment on the M 2 tragedy and the 8 51 incident noting insufficient knowledge of all circumstances The talk followed a supper of cold ham vegetables and dessert Meetings move to Wednesday nights in Lent with the next on Feb 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Robert White Ferrell
U.S.N
Bath Iron Works Corp
Ferrell
Germany
Iron Works
Bath
Surace
Charter Committee Hears Prof Hormell on City Government Change
Bath officials hear Prof. O C Hormell of Bowdoin discuss adopting a mayor council manager form used in Portland Auburn Augusta Brewer and Bangor. The plan includes a treasurer auditor and centralized budget oversight to curb leaks and clarify finances. The Times will publish a follow up on the topic next week. Frank H Holley of North Anson represents the Taxpayer's League in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Bath
City Hall
O. C. Hormell
Bowdoin College
Maine
Hormell
Portland
Auburn
Augusta
Brewer
Bangor
the Times
Taxpayer's League, Inc
United States
Frank H. Holley
North Anson
Holley
Radio Committee of
White Squirrel Found in New Brunswick
The Province of New Brunswick reports a rare white squirrel caught by Jack Felsing of Fredericton near Lincoln. The Department of Lands and Mines will have it dressed and mounted, noting it is a pure white red squirrel among abundant gray and other wildlife.
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New Brunswick
Jack Felsing
Fredericton
Lincoln
Department of Lands and Mines
Felsine
Pfrain
Ontario
Felsing
Funeral Rites Held for Stephen J. Wimmer Polar Star Mason
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Curtis funeral home for Stephen J. Wimmer a Bath resident and Polar Star lodge Mason. He served as a chief machinist mate in the U S Navy and helped mine lay in the North Sea earning a notable war record. He died Friday in Philadelphia and was entombed with lodge officers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Funeral Home
Stephen J. Wimmer
Polar Star Lodge
Masons
George J
Goodwin
Donald Small
Carl Albee
Edward Rowe
William F. Ham
Thomas R. Huston
William A. Furber
Wimmer
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Georgia
Navy
North Sea
Masonic Temple
Philadelphia
Death of ALICE TROTT STINSON at Woodfords
Alice Trott Stinson 76 wife of Hon. George M. Stinson of Woolwich died suddenly Tuesday forenoon at their Winter home in Woodfords. Funeral prayers Thursday 10:30 at home and 2 at Congregational church Day's Ferry burial Riverside cemetery. She leaves husband George M. Stinson a son Harry a daughter Marcia a brother Alfred D. Trott and a sister Julia Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Trott Stinson
George M. Stinson
Woolwich
Berkeley Street
Woodfords
Congregational Church
Willgbe
Riverside Cemetery
Stinson
Bath
Portland
Harry
Marcia
Alfred D. Trott
Julia Decker
Philadelphia
Roscoe A. Dyer Dies at 72 in Massachusetts
Roscoe A. Dyer of South Hanson Massachusetts died suddenly Monday night after a long illness. He was 72, formerly of Bath and a Knight of Malta member in Somerville. He leaves his wife, one son Ralph A. Dyer, two brothers Edward F. Dyer of Parker Head and Councilman Burt M. Dyer of Bath. Burial will be in Everett Massachusetts.
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Roscoe A. Dyer
Bath
South
Hanson
Mass
Edward F. Dyer
Knights of Malta
Somerville
Ralph A. Dyer
Parker Head
Burt M. Dyer
Everett
Mrs Lydia Tallman Buried in Maple Grove Cemetery
The body of Lydia Tallman, wife of Augustus Tallman, arrived in Bath from Boston on Wednesday for burial in Maple Grove cemetery.
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Lydia Tallman
Augustus Tallman
Bath
Boston
Maple Grove Cemetery
Probate court session notes guardians named in estates
In probate court on Tuesday Hiram W Totman guardian for Horace W Swett of Bath and William B Mussenden with Charles H Cahill guardians for Susie A Johnson of Topsham were appointed. A Commissioner to Take Deposition of Witness to Will was granted for estate of Cora E Stephens of Woolwich. Paul Link of Seattle won the Pacific Northwest amateur three cushion billiard championship in Bellingham, Washington for the second year in a row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram W. Totman
Horace W. Swett
Bath
William B. Mussenden
Charles H. Cahill
Susie A. Johnson
Topsham
Reuben W. Johnson
Cora E. Stephens
Woolwich
Paul Link
Seattle
Bellingham
Wash
Legionnaires Seek Public Safety Item Donation Push
Members of the Roland Smith post American Legion seek $200 to fund a British public safety item to be mounted at the Memorial building corner Washington and Oak streets. With $140 subscribed, the drive appeals for small sums from Bath residents and plans to publish contributor names along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Smith Post
American Legion
Washington and
Oak Streets
Bath
Bath Trust Co
Rupert H. Baxter
Fa WeeGarriton
Tc Aesteron Oererees
Aubued Dav
Eer Ree Sree Oh
Thamas Pi Fowler
Walter S. Glidden
Lon Sriese Pehalk
Deel How Anos Fung
Wise Owl
R. E. Perkins
Rodney E. Ross
R Woroth
Dee Charles E. Syce
William D. Sewall
Femi Pom DS
Ney Te
Eucemang Ae el Pou Reine
Pete
Fral
Ots
Ted
Donald D. Young
Masons to Observe Washington Birthday Memorial Service
Solar and Polar Star Lodges plan a Washington birthday memorial Monday Feb 22 at the Masonic Temple. The event, with Grand Ridge and the Washington Bicentennial commission, is open to visiting Masons with no admission. Dr Langdon T Snipe will MC and Rev George B Wolstenholme will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solar
Polar Star
Washington
Masonic Temple
Grand Redge
Morse High School
Masonic Building Association
William A. Furber
Ralph Blakeney
Kircher Jackson
Cecil Fullerton
Solar Lodge
George Goodwin
Casper Hartleb
Carl Albee
Polar Star Lodge
Golden Voices Contest Awards Second Prize to Miss Avis Johnson
Miss Avis Mae Johnson of Sanford wins the second prize a one year scholarship at the New England Conservatory of Music valued at 400 dollars in the Golden Voices contest for children 16 and under. The event is sponsored by a prominent New England piano maker and draws 21 applicants from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Mae Johnson
Harold W. Johnson
Sanford
New England Conservatory of Music
New England
Will of Charles Renaud Probate Notice in Bath
Eugenie Renaud of Bath petitions for Letters Testamentary as executrix after Charles Renaud death on November 24 1931. Heirs at law listed include George Renaud San Peter Renaud Mary J Leonard Alma Squires Eleanor Hawkes Marion Gagnon Albert Renaud and granddaughter Ann Eastman. Court orders notice in Bath Independent for February 9 1932 to allow interested parties to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Eugenie Renaud
Bath
Charles Renaud
Maine
George Renaud
Boothbay Harbor
Peter E. Renaud
Portland
Mary J. Leonard
Alma Squires
Brooklyn
N.Y
Eleanor Hawkes
Marion Gagnon
Albert Renaud
Ann Eastman
A. D
John P. Carey
John P. Carey, Jr
Allan Spear
Said
John Thomas Dowling
Grace Dowling Cunningham
William Dowling
Christine Thurlow
Aramede Stacy
A.D
Charles C. Low
Walter 8S
Glidden
Rachel F. Sewall
Mark W. Sewall
Walter S. Glidden
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Bath Daily Times
Roanoke
Dickey Bird
Donnell's
Hyde Light Guards
Pattenlodge K. of
F. J. Pask
Arrowsic
Kennebec Steamboat Co's
Corliss Street Church
Shaw and
Warnes Mills
Bath Board of Trade
Brighton
Josiah McIntire
Winneganee
Post Sedgwick No. 4
Luce
Capt. Anthony
Phippsburg
Anthony
Hudson
Front Street
Minott
Officer Small
of Loan and Building Association
L. H. Gibson
L. Hinckley
Baltimore
Herbert Grinnel
Kelley & Spear's
Cherry
Sedgwick Relief Corps
B. T. Newman
Adams Block
la Grippe
Eugene F. Small
Mrs. Norton
Commander Ferrell
Charter Committee
Polar Star Lodge, Masons
Mrs
Legionnaires
Frank Joyce
Boston & Maine Road
T. F. Joyce
Boston & Rare Railroad
Boston & Maine
Joyce
Solar and
Polar Star Lodges
Fred S Curtis
Guneral
Thomas R.huston
R. Bath
Albert Henderson
William F. Dunham
Willliam
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