Forty Years Ago In Bath January 1897 Highlights
Bath news recounts industrial progress led by Bath Iron Works and Goss Marine Iron Works with steel shipbuilding milestones, new Torrey brass works planned, railroad depot moves, and local family notices. Mentions Bath high society, theater, and local politics including Sagadahoc bridge bill and fire department calls.
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W. Matthews
Industrial and Labor Statistics
Bath Iron Works
Bath
Goss Marine Iron Works
New England Shipbuilding Co
Thomas W. Hyde
Atlantic Seaboard
Elms and Tibbitts
Commercial
F B. Torrey
Torrey Manufacturing Company
Torrey
Bath Street
Rs Iy
Pocket Billiards Tournament Underway At YMCA
The monthly pocket billiards tourney continues at the YMCA with six month rounds. Senior and junior divisions see new winners so far, and February’s results may yield the final playoff draw. First round pairings include Henry Middleton vs Thaxter Hall and Willis Hall vs Harold Dunton in the senior division, with numerous other matchups listed.
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Henry Middleton
Thaxter Hall
Willis Hall
Harold Dunton
Edward Brown
Louis Arsenault
Fred Hart
Maurice Puffer
Dick Cummings
Morton Holbrook
Wilfred Gaudet
Bob Perry
Joseph Gillo
Haviland Chaney
Fred Hoffman
C. Plummer
Frank Finds, Jr
George Perry
Frank Gallagher
Herbert Closson
Edward Fraser
Thornton Henderson
Clarence Atwood
William Owen
Levey Lord
John Arsenault
Harold Stanton
Albert Desmond
C. Arsenault
J. Desmond
Robert Clark
Harold Babine
Wendall Safford
John Gaudet
Robert Ingraham
John Hinds
Robert Burnham
Charles Sullivan
Herby Douglas Kools Take Lead In Colonies Club Bowling
In the Colonies Club Bowling league second half action Thursday Herby Douglas Kools moved to first place with four points. Horace Morse Wings fell to fourth. Dave Mailin Marvels and Arthur Pratt Fatimas tied for second. Harry MacDonald led with 306. Don Jewett and Paul Stinson 296. Leavitt 292. Standings show Kools 14, Marvels 10, Fatimas 10, Wines 9, Camels 8, Old Golds 6, Spuds 4. The Bangor Brewer Little Theatre to stage Mellerdrama Revenge in the Old Red Barn Feb 15–16.
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Herby Douglas
Kools
Crommins
Horace Morse
Wings
Dave Mailin
Arthur Pratt
Harry MacDonad
Alice Jewett
Don Jewett
Paul Stinson
Leavitt
Jewell
Camels
MISS JORDAN'S PLAY DRIVES DEERING TO VICTORY
Miss Jordan starred for Deering with 12 points in the first half and 16 total as the Morse gym hosts fell 41 15. Wing and Gaudet led Morse with strong forays but the taller Deering lineup controlled the boards and secured the win.
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Deering Hiztis
Purple Maids
Invaders
Marselle
Deeringites
Morse
Miss Gander
Bath Girls
Deering Ace
Wing
Gaudet
Adam Walsh
Bowdoin
Gertrude Diggery
Ladies
Robinson
Lawrence
Deering
Miss Wing
Hawks
Maine Senate Orders on Private Legislation Reception
Senate and House set reception deadlines for private and special legislation in 1937. Bills received after four oclock in the afternoon on February 4 or February 11 require unanimous consent or fall to the Eighty-ninth Legislature. Provisions exclude joint committee reports and routine business.
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Aime
Lewis Jattion
Ubamimons
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Margaret
Howarth
Fall River
Massachusetts
Martha E. Kateon
Bath
Thetate
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Quincy
Mass
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Mases
Sen
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Lewiston
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Providence
Pete Olivers Chevrolets Lead in Bowler Standings
Pete Olivers Chevrolets held a 17 point edge over Bob Burns Stars as both teams scored five points in the second match. Dick Frates Fords remained third, seven behind the Stars, while Harry Farrell Buicks and George Goodwins Pontiacs tied for fourth. Ralph Boardmans Plymouths finished last in opening action. Huggard topped the night with a 313 triple, Alleprin 300 plus, Frates 291, Oliver 290 as top scores. Leagues standings show Chevrolets 87, Stars 70, Fords 57, Buicks and Pontiacs tied, Plymouths at bottom.
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Pete Oliver
Chevrolets
Bob Burns
Stars
Eagles
Dick Frates
Fords
Harry Farrell
Buicks
George Goodwin
Pontiacs
Ralph Boardman
Plymouths
Herby Huggard
Marles
Frank Alleprin
Ford
Neddelieet
M. Olives
Sinete Stars
North and St Marys Winners in Grammar League Opener
North Grammar defeated Dike 27 to 12 while St Marys beat Weeks 14 to 11 in the Grammar School League opener at the Y gym. Nearly 500 spectators witnessed the second half scale as North Grammar, previously four straight wins, and St Marys, runners up, posted wins.
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V. M. C. A. Grammar School League
North Grammar
St. Marys
Central
St. Mary's
Y Grammar
Y Gymnasium
Gvil
Dike
Bath Iron Works team No 5 tops circuit with high scores
Team No 5 led Bath Iron Works bowling circuit on Wednesday as Allen toppled 288 and Easton 275. Team No 3 trailed by 58 pins, Watson posting 294 among other 250s by Earl Labbie Hanson Truss Eberhard Taylor Mayo.
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Easton
Bath Iron Works
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Lenty
Watson
Earl
Labbie
Hanson
Truss
Eberhard
Taylor
Mayo
Kimble
Morse ‘Truss
Bowker
Bowley
Crean
Pierce
Brines
Burk
Lanebehn
Adams
O ‘Taylor
Reardon
Black Mavo
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