Bath Chronicle highlights and local notes from January 1895
Local item sparse yet reveals Bath features including E B Neally and George Hughes infrastructure plans on Mac Maine Island, fox hunting exploits by R D Perry, a cold spell with 5 to 12 below readings, Susquehanna expected to arrive in New York, Pred Lennox in Bath, new piano at Bath High School, Hooker mill electric motors for Warren H Carr shop, D E Tolan’s Massachusetts vacation, Lottie Minott’s return to Boston, Mrs Stetson’s health leave, Butterick Patterns executive George Owen visiting, fancy pat shipped to White Rock, Peoples Savings Bank safe deposit chests on sale, Bath Iron Works engine work, H Harrington leasing Center street store for dining rooms, Bath propulsion fans cast at Bath Iron Works, Front street social misadventure tale, P M Wheeler to move to Waterville, Gus Guerrero offered Minneapolis races, Emmons Building ruins removal.
Community notes and local business updates from Bath
In Bath on January 31 1895 a proposed YMCA swimming tank may be added to the gym adjoining rooms. Ship owners discuss low dividends on deep sea vessels. Local height measurements place High street as the city’s highest curb. L B Swett & Co sell smoke and water goods while Fred Hooper serves at the pharmacy. Edward Turner opens a South street store and William A Snedder receives a pension. George H Potter plays bass in a Pro Tem orchestra. West Bath’s William Dunton shows a four year old colt. The John W Marr ship was sold in London to its owners, built in Bath in 1875. Polo figure William Leydon marries a Providence woman next month. J C Higgins photographic studio sold to F W Moody who will stay in Bath.
Crooker to Erect Lumber Mill in North Bath
Charles W Crooker of Ireland plans a lumber mill near his North Bath home after purchasing a 70 horsepower boiler from C A Hooker. Construction will start soon and the mill should be ready by early spring. Steve Conley traveled to Portland for the Forester's ball. The engagement of D E Osgood to Miss Jeanne O Coombs is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Crooker
Ireland
North
Bath
D. E. Osgood
Jeanne O. Coombs
Auburn
Times
Coffee supper and dance raise funds for needy families
The February 2 1895 Music hall event drew a large audience for a charity dance by a young ladies group. The grand march led by Mr and Mrs T P Neagle featured over 50 couples and 15 dances with late closing after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
T. P. Neagle
Messrs
Mr. Neagle
John Callan
Albert Gay
James H. Hughes
Charles E. Parks
Brooks and Neagle
Nice
Annie Tracey
Bessie Enwright
Mac Nolan
Local News Briefs from Houghton Bros Yard Salt House Incident
On February 4 1895 James Chatman of Middle Street fell and fractured his thigh while handling duties at the salt house. Scott Frye E S Dunton and W F Mitchell shot nine rabbits in Westport woods and enjoyed rabbit pie the following day. Miss Jennie Harvey to restart dancing classes at Armory Hall with juvenile class at 230 pm and advanced class at 400 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chatman
Middle Street
Houghton Bros. Yard
Scott Frye
E. S. Dunton
W. F. ‘Mitchell
Westport Woods
Jennié Harvey
Armory Hall
Cless
Death notices and local engagements from Worcester and area
Notices announce the death of Mrs. Torrey in Worcester at age 65, widow of Capt. Joseph Torrey, with ties to the old Torrey mansion. Other obituaries include Mrs. Lucy D Thomspon of High Street, widow of John L Thompson, leaving five children and a long local residence. Local items report Samuel Welch Jr night clerk at the post office, W F Pond ill with a cold, Clinton Childs and F R Winslow returning from a business trip to Massachusetts, and the engagement of Frank Page of Chicago to Miss Swenson of Chicago. Rev George W Bicknell has received a call to Denver, Colorado Universalist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Ten Torrey
Worcester
Mass
Lucy D
John L. Thompson
High Street
St. John, N. B
Samuel Saywood
Messrs
Samuel, Charles
Frank E
George E
Levi T
the Times
Frank Page
Chicago
Swenson
George W. Bicknell
First Universalist
Cambridgeport
Denver
Col
Bath area brief notices and local incidents dated February 5 1895
News item highlights include Zach Norton welcoming a baby girl. Albert Fields' remains arriving for burial in Bath. a trolley accident damaging No 6 car wires. wedding invitations for Clara Donnell and William Palmer on February 14. local illnesses La Grippe and various minor injuries. John Chase resuming studies in Orono. P M Reed presenting at the Portland Historical Society. Miss Ethel Hyde praised for musical talent in Boston. Mrs Sarah J Pottle buried in Whitefield after pneumonia. a Pearl Street Bath marriage announced. communal updates on residents James Auld and R H Graves.
National Council Report Details Y M C A Reach and Funding
The National Council outlines public funding and property value totaling about 250 million dollars for Y M C A youth work. Operating costs reach nearly 36 million with 76 percent paid by direct users. It highlights 3422 professionals and 58 237 lay volunteers guiding activities and 146 287 planning committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council
Unclear OCR fragment prompts brief summary
Readable content is minimal and non-specific. No identifiable people, organizations, places, or events to summarize into a coherent news item.
Bath Winter Carnival Set With Big Ball And Tag Days
The Bath Winter Carnival on February 22 features a grand ball lasting to 1 a.m. A hockey game, visiting students, and a parade of entertainers highlight the event to raise funds for a playground program. Tag days, ball tickets, and a queen contest are planned with proceeds aimed at supervised summer playgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
John H. Hunt
Seth S. Mullin
Hermon W. Crocker
Perry L. Thompson
Francis A. Winchenbach
Wilmer I. Voorhees
W. A. Fall
Eugene M. d. Sam Belanger
Ralph G. Stetson
Carl C. Anderson
Harold E. Footer
George A. Churchill
Gardiner D. Rogers
Lloyd L. Steeves
Edward Sewall
Ralph W. Bragg
W. Emery Chase, Jr
Harold P. Small
Harold B. Wing
Frank M. Churchill
John C. Fitzgerald
Clinton D. Wilson
Frank B. Nichols
Edward W. Bridgham
Col
Henry W. Owen
Sam Wakeman
George B. Connard
Harold Brown
John J. Mulcahy
Franklin Hallowell
Arthur Colby
Alfred Neal
Thomas R. Huston
Royal Johnson
Eugene M. Desmond
George C. Quicksall
Mark W. Hennessy
Harry C. Webber
Annual Election Draws Contention Over Polling Site
Citizens debate moving polling from the old city building to the Center street School building. Proponents cite economy and less crowding, noting the north room could serve Ward 4 voters while heating costs and space at Davenport Memorial City hall complicate options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City
Center Street
Davenport Memorial City Hall
Woman near Rockland grows rare dahlia from buried bulb
Mrs W C Noyes of Orange Street Rockland found a spidahlia bulb weeks ago in her cellar. She planted it among ashes watered it and forgot it until recently finding thriving stalks and leaves. She wonders if she will produce a 1995 dahlia first.
Death of Mrs. Lillias B. Dunnels in Bath
Mrs. Lillias B. Dunnels widow of Frederick Dunnels died suddenly at 5 30 AM after a heart attack. She agedly spent childhood at sea, married Rev A Frederick Dun nels in 1892, lived in Bath Fitchburg Lowell and East Orange. Survived by sisters Agnes Humphreys and Mrs Robert Toothaker, brother Frederick W Humphreys, and nephews and niece. She was a member of Central church and local D A R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillias B. Dunnels
Frederick Dunnels
Dunnels
Ladies’ Aid
Central Church
Duniels
Denny M
Caroline
Owen) Humes
Peru
Annie Kimball
Humphreys
Cape Horn
Bath
Bath High School
A. Frederick Dun
Fitchburg
Mass
Congregational Church
Lowell
East Orange
N. J
Maine
South Bristol
Elkanan J Williams Dies in Waltham at 76
Elkanan J Williams of 161 Brown Street Waltham Mass died January 19 from heart trouble after years of frail health. Born in Alna he worked most of his life in the engraving department of the Waltham Watch Factory. He left a widow and seven grandchildren among his survivors. He was a Boston City Club member and longtime Mason. Surviving children include Mrs Alonzo Fisher and Mrs Arthur Clowes. sons Harold, Elliot, and Ernest Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham Mass
Elkanan J. Williams
Brown Street
Mr. Williams
Alna
Waltham
Waltham Watch Factory
Poster's Point
Maine
Boston City Club
Waltham Lodge of Masons
Williams
Alonzo G. Fisher
This City
Woods Hole
Mass
Arthur Clowes
Vassalboro
Harold Williams
Flint, Mich
Elliot Williams
Ernest Williams
Waltham, Mass
Barbara
Marjorie Fisher
Death of Joseph H. Bellerose in Bath at 78
Joseph H. Bellerose 78 of 25 Western Avenue Bath died Thursday afternoon after a seven month illness. Born in Nicolet Quebec August 29 1856 he was married to Annie Lambert in 1887. He worked for Read Nichols Co, lived in Bath 30 years and held multiple lodge and church societies. Survived by his wife and three daughters Mrs Rosilda Andrews Jamaica Plain Mass Mrs Harry B Maxcy Portland and Miss Bertha Belle- died details cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Bellerose
Western Avenue
Mr. Bellerose
Nicolet
Quebec
Norbert H
Bridget Deiggan Bellerose
Nicolet College
Annie Lambert
St. Clothielde
Bath
Read, Nichols Co
Catholic Order of Foresters
Exeter
N. H
Society of St. John Baptiste of
Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s Church
Rosilda Andrews
Jamaica Plain
Mass
Harry B. Maxcy
Portland
Bertha Belle
Miss Sarah J Reynolds Dies After Illness
Miss Sarah Jane Reynolds 49 of 1345 Washington Street Bath died Thursday night at Bath Memorial hospital after illness since Armistice Day. Born Sept 1 1885 in Bath she was daughter of Thomas F Reynolds and wife of no one. She worked at Percys Bridge Merrill's and Edna Mae Works Ltd and belonged to St Marys church. Survived by her parents and three sisters including Mrs Hubert McDonough of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Reynolds
Washington Street
Bath Memorial Hospital
Miss Reynolds
Bath
Thomas F. Reynolds
Percy's
Bridge- Merrill's
Edna Mae Works, Ltd
St. Mary’s Church
Hubert McDonough
Mrs Mae B Blaisdell Mourned By Husband And Son
Mrs Mae B Blaisdell 31 wife of Blaisdell of 280 Middle Lillian Avenue Evening Workers of Winnegance is survived by her husband and one son El- with other details cut off in the clipping indicating a death notice or obituary context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae B. Blaisdell
Blaisdell
Middle
Lillian i the Evening Workers of
Winnegance
Gilbert C. Robinson Dies at 50 After Illness
Gilbert C. Robinson, born in Bath and 50 years old, died Monday morning at his parents home 1325 Washington Street after a months long illness. A Bath High School graduate of 1903 he worked as ship fitter, hat blocker, and at Bath Iron Works Corp. He had lived in Westboro and West Upton before returning to Bath seven years ago. Survived by his parents, three sons Roland Bath Clyde and Philip of Westboro, Mass. two sisters Louise Robinson Muhlenberg Hospital Plainfield N J and Mrs Joseph Lausier Augusta Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert C. Robinson
Charles E. Robinson
Washington Street
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Robinson
Bath
Portsmouth Navy Yard
West Upton
Mass
Westboro
Bath Iron Works Corp
Roland
Clyde
Philip Robinson
Louise Robinson
Muhlenberg Hospital
Plainfield
N. J
Joseph Lausier
Augusta
Wylie F. Rogers Dies At 68 In Bath Home
Wylie F. Rogers 68 retired machinist died Thursday night at his Bath home from a heart attack after three weeks of illness. Born in North Bath to Alden and Sarah Rogers, he worked at Bath Iron Works and married with one son Clarence A. Rogers and granddaughter Ethel L. Rogers. He was a charter member of T. W. Hyde camp S of U. V. and is survived by his wife, son, brother A. Rogers, and granddaughter.
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Wylie F. Rogers
Corliss Street
Mr. Rogers
North Bath
Alden
Sarah Rogers
Bath Iron Works
David R. Wylie
Forman
Thomas W. Hyde
Rogers
T. W. Hyde Camp, S
U. V
Clarence A. Rogers
A. Rogers
Ethel L. Rogers
Bath
Mrs Charles Lindsay Dies in Orlando Auto Crash
Friends report the death of Mrs Charles Lindsay formerly Miss Hattie Thistle in an Orlando Florida automobile accident. She leaves her husband a son from a former marriage William Mains two sisters Mrs Julia Haggett Mrs Catherine Carlton brothers George Thistle and Fred Thistle and three step-daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lindsay
Hattie Thistle
Orlando
Pla
William Mains
Julia Haggett
Catherine Carlton
George Thistle
Fred Thistle
Funeral of Joseph H. Bellerose at St. Mary's Church
A Solemn High Mass of Requiem for Joseph H. Bellerose was celebrated by Rev. Ludger Melancon at St. Mary's church Saturday morning. Active bearers included Edward Biggins John P Carey Jr John E Hayes Mark W Hennessy Edwin H P Lowell and Arthur J Nicholls. A delegation from St John Baptiste society attended along with many friends. Rev Timothy C Maney spoke on the exemplary life of Mr. Bellerose in the parish and community. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludger Melancon
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph H. Bellerose
Edward Biggins
John P. Carey, Jr
John E. Hayes
Mark W. Hennessy
Edwin H. P. Lowell
Arthur J. Nicholls
St. John Baptise Society
Timothy C. Maney
Mr. Bellerose
Oak Grove
Mrs Dunnels Rites Held After Funeral Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillias B. Dunnels widow of Rev. A Frederick Dunnels were conducted Monday afternoon at three by Rev. David L. Wilson pastor of Central Congregational church. Committal will be in Everett Massachusetts at Woodlawn Cemetery Tuesday at 3 30 and will be conducted by Rev. Benjamin Willmott of Everett. Miss Agnes Humphreys and Mr and Mrs Frederick W Humphreys will accompany the body to Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillias B. Dunnels
A. Frederick Dunnels
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Everett
Mass
Woodlawn Cemetery
Benjamin Willmott
Duniels
Agnes Humphreys
Prederick W. Humphreys
Miss Sarah J Reynolds Funeral at St Marys Church
The funeral of Miss Sarah J Reynolds was held Monday at eight in St Marys church with Rev. Timothy C Maney officiating. Music included Face Ave Maria. A large delegation attended, including the David T Percy & Sons Clerks association of which Reynolds was a charter member. Bearers were Henry M Biggins Eugene J Footer Howard A Parks and Edward T Whitehouse. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Reynolds
St. Mary's Church
Timothy C. Maney
Ave Maria
David T. Percy & Sons Clerks Association
Miss Reynolds
Henry M. Biggins
Eugene J. Footer
Howard A. Parks
Edward T. Whitehouse
Oak Grove
Rogers Funeral Held for Wylie F Rogers at Mayo Residence
The funeral for Wylie F Rogers, a church member of T. W Hyde camp, occurred Sunday at 2 PM at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street. Rev Charles H Berry of Corliss Street church officiated with pallbearers Sons of Peter Lloyd Hooker Vernon Miller Lemont D. Wylie Shaw attending burial followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie F. Rogers
T. W_ Hyde
U_ V
Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
Charles H. Berry
Corliss Street
Peter Lloyd L. Hooker
D. Wylie Lemont
Vernon W. Miller
John Shaw
Oak Grove
Mrs Blaisdell's Funeral Reported in Local Notice
The funeral of Mae B Blaisdell wife of Clarence L Blaisdell was held Monday afternoon at two at the Arthur P.F. church according to a local obituary note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae B. Blaisdell
Clarence L. Blaisdell
The
Arthur PF
Willey Funeral Noted In Local Obituary
The funeral of James E. Willey was held with local mourners paying respects. Details on service location and attendees remain part of the obituary notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Willey
Oliver Brother of Bath Man Dies in Medford Train Incident
Herbert L Spinney of 75 Court Street left Bath for Medford mass after the death of his brother Jacob Stanton Oliver 62 who was killed by a westbound train while crossing tracks. Survived by wife Bertha C Davis five Medford sons and a burial in Melrose. Funeral was held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Spinney
Court Street
Medford
Mass
Jacob Stanton Oliver
Mary Elizabeth Marr Oliver
James Frank Oliver
Birchwood House
Oliver
Bath
West
Hobart Manufacturing Co
Bertha C Davis
Readfield
Herbert Leslie
Boston
John Franklin
A. and P
Winthrop
Fred Stanton
Tufts College
Edwin Davis
Richard
Mrs Wealthy C Hinds Dies in Bath Family Matriarch Recalls Long Life
The Bath-born Mrs Wealthy C Hinds died in Boston ending a long line of Bath families. Born August 9 1850 to Oliver and Lydia Moses she attended Bath schools and Bath High School graduating in 1869. She married Rev John W Hinds in 1876 and lived in Iowa Saco and California before settling in Alliston Massachusetts with her sons Clarence and John. Survived by son Dr Robert W Hinds of Pembroke and nine nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wealthy C. Hinds
Boston
Bath
Oliver
Lydia Ham (Clapp) Moses
Maine
California
Alliston
Mass
Gardiner Street
Clarence
John
Hinds
Lowell House
Oak Street
Robert W. Hinds
Pembroke
Death of Harold Richards of Ridlonville
Harold Richards husband of former Miss Bertha Frye and Bath City Hospital graduate died recently. He left Bath seven years ago. Survived by two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Harold Richards
Ridlonville
Bertha Frye
Bath City Hospital
Bath
Mr. Richards
Gilbert C. Robinson Funeral Held at Home
The funeral for Gilbert C. Robinson was held Wednesday afternoon at his parents home 1345 Washington street with Rev. William Wood officiating. Bearers were David Field Frederick Henderson Alvin and Erastus Jewett. A large Bath Iron Works Corp. delegation attended. he had worked there seven years as a ship fitter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert C. Robinson
Charles E. Robinson
Washington Street
William Wood
David Field
Frederick Henderson
Alvin
Erastus Jewett
Oak Grove
Bath Iron Works Corp
Robinson
Miss Hudson Attends Conference on the Cause and Cure of War
Winthrop leader Miss Bertha A. Hudson president of the Maine Federation of BPW Clubs returned from Washington where she attended the Conference on the Cause and Cure of War. Accompanying her was Mrs. L. M. Dickey White of the Rumford BPW Club. They joined several social functions including a January 22 banquet headlined by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Rabbi Louis L. Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha A. Hudson
Winthrop
Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Washington, D. C
Miss Hudson
Washington
L. M. Dickey White
Rumford
BPW Club
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Louis L. Mann
University of Chicago
Rangeley Clears Roads After January Snow Storm
Rangeley residents praise early plowing and clear roads after the January storm. Plows and workmen kept streets passable so children could attend school and the Kennabago road was shoveled in time for the postmistress to reach work on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangeley
Kennebago
Land sale notice in Bowdoinham Sagadahoc court action
State of Maine Sagadahoc county on January 17 1935 cites a judgment rendered by Bath Municipal Court on November 19 1934 in favor of T Fox Company Inc. A certain lot with buildings is described in Bowdoinham Maine title to the property offered under execution. John L Jack Register of Probate oversees the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
A. D
Bath
T. Fox Company, Inc
Bowdoinham
County of
Maine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
MacMatchan’s Island
E. B. Neally
Banor
George E. Hughes Esq
R. D. Perry
New York
East Indies
Pred Lennox
Tommy Tompkins
Landlord Welch
Phoenix Hotel
John Kelley
Charles Burgess
Thomas Dowling
Ben Pero
Hooker Mill
Warren H. Carr
D. E. Tolan
Massachusetts
Stetson
Orphans’ Home
Jacksonville
Fla
Board of Directors
George Owen
David _Owen
S. L. Parrar
White Rock
Peoples Savings Bank
Lincoln National Bank
J. C. Minott
Port
Tend
R. H
Charles W. Harrington
A. Hallet & Co
Huse
Dean
Lewiston
Glen Rock Spring
P. M. Wheeler
American Express
Waterville
American
Gus Guerrero
Minneapolis
Levi Roderick
Frank Hart
Emmons
W. P. Emery
A. G. Page
L. B. Swett & Co
Fred Hooper
Bath Street Railway
Robert Craig
Mr. Winslow
Edward Turner
South Street
William A. Snedder
George H. Potter
Prince Pro Tem
William Dunton
West Bath
John W. Marr
London
Orrin Blaisdell
William Leydon
J. C. Higgins
F. W. Moody
Moody
Steve Conley
Forester’s
Rockweed Club
Mitchell's Point
George M. Lincoln
Fred L. McFadden
Charles T. McFadden
William H. Fields
T. B. Rogers
William Jacobs
Wesley Denham
Frank Totman
John McKiever
John Brown
New Meadows
Edward Dunton
Ned
Kelley
Bowdoinham Bay
Ed Dunham
Pattenlodge
Jake’s
Jake Conant
Harding’s Station
E. F. Hayes
D. T. Dougherty
J. P.yard
Thomas E. Hagan
Rhode Island
Committee On New Streets
Peeing
Pds Lig Guna
Y Migiyt
Waighallen
Cart
Sande B
William R. Kimball
Lieut. Prankefield
Clinton Childs
F. R. Winslow
Zach Norton
Albert Fields
Old Orchard Beach
Passmore
Clara Augusta Donnell
William Edwin Palmer
Robert Lilly
Maine Central Railroad
C. A. Packard
William J. Jacobs
John Chase
Orono
P. M. Reed
the Historical Society
Boston Globe
Ethel Hyde
Gen
T. W. Hyde
Emma Eames Story
M. Olivieri
Miss Hyde
Sarah J. Pottle
Whitefield
Pearl Street
James Auld
Charlestown
R. H. Graves
H. E. Palmer
Malden
Dustry
Mrs. Lillias B. Dunnels
Foster’s Point
Mrs
Mer E. Blaisdell
J. H. Bellerose
J. E. Willey
Georgetown
Prank E. Carver
John L. Jack
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