Forty Years Ago in Bath Local Notes and Events
The column recalls Bath events from 1885 including Fred J. Morse of the Pilgrims as ice weigher at Horse Island Furbor works, painter Sawyer aging seven, Albert Niles to wrestle Dufar's son at Columbian hall, and Mary J. Parks winning best penmanship. It covers school praise for William Small, a Bates College student, a Boston polo team visit to the rink, local prices on groceries and fuels, and various cattle, fish, and grain market details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Morse
The
Pilgrims
Horse Island
Albert Niles
Dufar
Columbian Hall
Niles
William Th. Small
Lewiston
Phippsburg
Cora J. Rooche
Mr. Small
Bates College
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Japan
Oolong
Rio
St. Louis
Lehigh
Ranklin
Local Notes and Weather Hit by Severe Storm in Bath
Mrs Deckendorff lies critically ill at her son’s residence in Raymond's court. Steamer No 1 driver Peter Pushaw ill with slow fever. James Thompson fills his place. Greenleaf and Parshley reach ages 70 and 69, both born in the city. Dunlap Commandery invites Gov Robie for February 5 Alameda concert and ball. The storm last day battered Bath for 36 hours with gale and heavy snow. railways blocked, trains delayed, and schools poorly attended. A wrestling event at Columbian hall postponed to February 11 due to weather. Darfur and Flagg stars. Bath P Board of Trade annual meeting next Monday with Spanish treaty topics on deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deckendorff
Walter Deckendorff
Raymond's Court
Phippsburg
Water Street
Front Street
Columbian Hall
Darfer
Flagg
Albert Niles
Darfur
Tie
Rockland
Selfast
Bath P Board of Trade
Markets Show Steady Poultry Supply and Prices
January 30 1885 market report notes teasy morning with poultry supply equal to last week and prices about the same, other commodities likewise plentiful and priced similarly. A meat market reports splendid western yenicon参.
Digby Bell Featured In New York Clipper Note
January 31 1885 issue highlights bari tone singer Digby V Bell husband of Lillian Dunton Bath High School graduate. Emery Crawford opens skating rink at Town Hall Brunswick with no polo games promised. Local notices include withdraw of house numbering project in Bath due to citizen opposition. Smelt shipments from Winnegance and coastal hockey action at Augusta rink referenced with players Guthrie Leydon and Dunning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emery Crawford
Town Hall
Brunswick
German Bark Ceres Lands Crew of Abandoned Schooner
A Hamilton Bermuda dispatch reports the German bark Ceres landed the crew of the Bath, Maine schooner Josie M. Anderson after it was abandoned at sea on January 18 in lat 35 north long 69 west. The Perth Amboy bound vessel sailed January 11 with railroad iron. rough seas and leaks forced abandonment after the second mate injured a foot.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Ceres
East End
Josie M. Anderson
Bath
Perth Amboy
N. J
Port Royal
S. C
Epi
Aec
Grant
Josie M. Anderson Abandoned off Bermuda Details and Owners
The schooner Josie M. Anderson, abandoned off Bermuda, was built at Morse's in 1882 and launched that year. Capt. Anderson commanded on its first voyage. The vessel, 47 tons, was named for the captain's wife and is linked to a long list of owners from Morse to N.Y. and Philadelphia interests. The crew will be sent home on the Orizdo under American consular protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceres
Oricdno
Josie M. Anderson
Bermuda
Morse’s
Anderson
Josie M .Anderson
B. W. Morse
Charles H. Morse
James T. Morse
Jennie
Morse
Mary T. Campbell
George Moulton, Jr
Roland A. Fisher
Charles W., Locke
James Farnham
Henry C. Tarbox
William H. Clifford
Charles H. Greenleaf
Swanton & Jameson
Joseph Varney
Charles A. Nichols
Alfred Lemont
West Bath
James H. Gilmore
Woolwich
William Heald
Westport
J. H. Hawthorne
Richmond
Hiram Waitt
Lorenzo D. Cooke
Guardiner
Abie Averill
Wiscasset
Wyman
Portland
Noah
Clark
Charles KE
Balch
Walter M. Parker
Manchester
N. H
David Savage
Cambridge
Charles H. Smith
Cambridgeport
George H. Hawes
Fall River
Frank T
Town news notes and events in West Falmouth and Bath
Peter Pushaw recovers enough to sit up. George P. Davenport introduces popular lyceum lectures in West Falmouth this evening. Dunlap Commandery plans a grand concert and ball next Thursday with Andrews Band of Bangor and Van Santvoord. The event features soloists Hall and Malloy, with others, and seats for non-dancers in the galleries. Parish Winter Street Society appoints officers. Bath police photographed at Higgins & Query's. Notman connections noted with Query producing striking portraits. local photo exhibits draw attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Davenport
Lyceum
West Falmouth
Dunlap
Knights
Andrews’ Band
Bangor
van Santvoord
Boston
R. J. Hall
Hall
Dunlap Commandery
Malloy
Clarionet
Andrews
Teath
Helder
Bath
Marshal Bailey
Kittridge
Tibbetts
True, Crocker
Harriman
Higgins & Query’s
Bath Light Infantry
Query
Notman
Canada
Universalist Team Defeated by Richmond High in Richmond
Universalist basketball team traveled to Richmond on Friday night and were defeated by Richmond High by a score of 27 to 6. Richmond High led throughout the game and secured the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist
Richmond
Aristocrats Dragged Into Menial Labor By Red Army
Soviet Russia publicizes a class based army policy. The Red Army consists of workers and peasants while former aristocrats and bourgeoisie are excluded from combat roles. They are assigned to auxiliary labor groups performing chores such as tending horses and repairing roads under Trotsky as war minister.
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Soviet
Russia
Red Army
Aristocray
Trotsky
Red War
Bolshevicks
Portland Wins Over Morse 26 to 14 in Rough High School Bout
Portland high basketball team defeated Morse 26 to 14 at the gym Friday night. The game showcased passing and youth, with Dow ejected and Capt. Butler leaving Morse in the late game. Morse started strong, led 7-5 after one period, but Portland pulled ahead 13-11 at halftime and dominated the third period with strong team play. George McMann starred for Morse while several Morse veterans were sidelined by age and conduct penalties, signaling a rebuilding phase for coach Hayward and Morse as freshmen and sophomores vie for first team spots. Friday’s result foreshadows a revamped Morse lineup amid a stiff remaining schedule.
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Portland High Basketeers
Morse High
Dow
Capt
Butler
Morse
Morse Boys
Portland
Capt. Butler
Vortland
George McMann
Gunn
McCabe
McMann
Harrington
Lyden
Doyle
Pooler
Real
Jake Lyden
Norman McCabe
Gordon Harrington
Edward Little
Joe Butler
Hayward
Don
Reed
United States Lines to Continue in Portland
An order to close the United States Shipping Office in Portland is rumored to end the General Office there, though officials say operations will persist. United States Lines reports strong past growth and will maintain service on its Maine routes despite the shutdown note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Lines
Portland
United States Shipping Office
H. J. P. Enemark
Maine
United States
Europe
Billiard Handicap Draw At Colonial Club Tournament
A lively handicap billiard tournament at the Colonial Club drew 26 entries. Players compete in classes from 150 to 100 with results listed for several matchups including Stacy, Brackett, Talbot, Hayward, Thompson, Palmer, Hersom, Teeling, Wilson, Merrill, Field, and Fielding across varied scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Don Thompson
Joseph McCole
Tom Morrison
Fred W. Humphreys
Steginald Stacy
Frank Talbot
William Palmer
Horace Morse
Fred B. Teeling
William F. Pond
Herbert L. Douglas
Richard Hersom
Raymond V. Hayward
Clinton D. Wilson
John Grindell
Andrew S. Merrill
George Field
Edwin Ramsey
Harold Fielding
Arthur Ts. Scott
Vincent Whalen
Mark Hennessy
Woodbury Brackett
Joseph Butler
George J. Wolstenholme
Elford Stover
Stacy
Brackett
Hersom
Talbot
Pond
Whalen
Wilson
Hayward
Palmer
Thompson
Wond
Teeling
Field
Dongins
Merrill
Fielding
Hennessy
Bath Kennebec Bridge Plans Face Engineering Hurdles
Details outline a proposed Bath Kennebec river bridge with a northern approach from the Bath shore to Woolwich, a double deck concept with rail on lower level and highway above, and multiple site options including Sagadahoc square and Lombard Street, while Maine Central railroad involvement remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Maine Central
Commission
Center Street
Sagadahoc Square
Ames
Bank Block
Torrey Roller Bushing Works
Kennebec
Carlton
Bath
Woolwich
Kennebec River
Maine Central Railroad
Commercial Street
Winslow's Rocks
Lombard Street
Bath commission probes Winslow’s rocks bridge plan
A Bath inquiry halted along the Kennebec examined river traffic, maps, and plans for a Broad Street bridge 2250 feet long with a 125 foot lift to clear high water. Major S. Godfrey and Charles Porter from the War Department heard testimony from local leaders and navigators amid opposition from Kennebec lines and Bath ferry interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Tavern
Commercial Street
State Ferry
Woodswich
Kennebec
Kelley, Spear Co
Bath
Howard Wharf
Broad Street
Waddell
Hardesty
War Department
S. (. Godfrey
Toston
Charles F. Porter
Boston
Wae
Godfrey
Porter
Pres. Austin
Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc
Haley
Kennebec Towage Co
Coss
Bath State Ferry
Winslow's Rocks
United States
Congress
Chief of Engineers
Secretary of War
Woolwich
Brewster
Executive Council
Williams. Linnell
Portland
Guy F. Torrey
Bar Harbor
Alexander Speirs
Cumberland County
Clyde H. Smith
Somerset
Carlton
Harold W. Bishop
Boothbay Harbor
George A. Palmer
Island Palls
Arthur Gilman Spear
Frank A. Peabody
State Highway Commission
Paul To. Sargent
U. N. Edwards
Yule and Dunbar Party Plans February Return
Mr and Mrs William Yule and Miss Elizabeth Dunbar have spent several weeks in Saint Petersburg Florida and plan to return to their Upper Washington street home in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Yule
Elizabeth Dunbar
Str. Petersburg
Fla
Upper Washington Street
Legislative Notices Set Deadline for Bills in January
In January 1925 the House limited time for reception of legislation to February 16 at four o'clock and ordered that bills not acted upon by that date be referred to the next session. The order to publish notices was to run in daily and weekly papers through February 1975. Senate and House actions dated January 21 and 22 include readings and passes. A true copy is attested by Secretary Royden V. Brow.
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Jeguary
Heathe S
Senate Chamber
Dows
Rodeny
Serre House OF Representativ
Conemrere
Yde Lauper Vty Cerk
Adahoc
Mt Dd
Ward W
Pridgam
Bath I
Bath
Aew
James
Frobath Beobater
Gloucester's Novel Plan Moves South for Boosting Image
The piece describes a publicity trip by three men backed by Gloucester's Chamber of Commerce to broadcast from the Fleetwood Hotel in Florida. It notes snow in New England and frames the effort as a bold campaign to promote Gloucester on Old Cape Ann, Massachusetts, hoping Southern states learn the city’s story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boosters
Florida
Fleetwood Hotel
WMBF
New England
Chamber of Commerce
Gloucester
Old Cape Ann
Massachusetts
Gibbons Arrives in New York to Assist Mandell
Tommy Gibbons of St Paul arrived in New York on Monday to help Sammy Mandell train for his title bout with Sid Terris. He said he would rather win the championship by fighting for it than by claiming it and would be ready when Tex Rickard signs Jack Dempsey for the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
New York
Sammy Mandell
Sid Terris
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Dempsey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
Sawyer
Mary J. Parks
F. J. Parks
Winneganee
Alamedas
Wright & T Ditsons
Roberty
Leyden
Tully
Roberts
Dunning
Sporting
Knight
KK. J. Kimball
Hines
Latham
Peter Pushaw
James Thompson
Charles F. “Greenleaf
FE. G. Parshley
Robie
Alameda
William Rogers
Marr
Winnegance
Messrs. Adams & Perry
Charles Banks
Minott
Winneganee Creek
J. G.morse
Augusta
J.D. R
Granite
Canitel
Guthrie
Leydon
Vaughn
Tle
Winter Street Society
D. T. Percy
J. Th. Drake
J. FE. Haley
C. N. Delano
C. N. T Delano
G. (. Moses
S. T. Snipe
Drummond
J. Watson
B. Drummond
Randall
Settee
Qouehlin
Pushard
Umberhind
Dehan
Longley
Dutton
Pete Ee
Reese Brown
C Sree
Renee Wses
Brin Cee
Ann Eet
Coombs
Sete Weeee
Perkins
Spauldins
Garrett
Tibbetts, Pond
F.G
Gurney
If Settee
Edwards
S. Halgren
Conroy
Uvu
Agger
Donahue
Peete
Ig Bog
Dave Hs
Gannon
Spear
Scott
Timer Wilson
J. A. L Waddell
Shortridge Hardesty
Senator Carlton
Atwood
L. F. Medicine Co
Portland, Me
Royden V. Brow
DR. Pierce
State OF Maine
Sagailahoc
Geo T. Catting
George
Alice D. Lancaster
Harold E. Cutting
Annie H. Herseth
Waterville
George T. Cutting
Math
A. Ry
William F. Dunham
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