Forty Years Ago in Bath Evening Snow and River Embargo
Forties era notes report subzero temperature at 6 30 am. Charles Morse left for New York. Bath Board of Trade to meet amid iron ship plant debate. Ice blockade eases with canal openings and dynamic charges. Tug Tee King assists in breaking ice as crowds watch. Social dances, theater trips, and local business updates fill the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Morse
New York
Senators
Bath Tron Works
Brunswick
Joseph M. Spiett
John Fitz
Boston
Center Street
Emma Turner
Portland
Charles Wolf
Westport
Jin
Ham
Potter
Turner
Johu
Sedgwick Events Face Winter Delay and Ice Hazards
In Bath on February 2 1888 records show the Sedgwick post G A R will skip a winter fair while the Young People's Literary Society plans a farce at the Universalist church. Ice on city steps required salt, and a snow slide from Haydens block briefly buried a milk team with no damage. The Sedgwick Relief corps prepared for a fair at Alameda with a 50 cent season ticket, about 30 presents promised. Snow and ice froze bait for smelt fishermen at Parker's Head and crews advanced the ice embargo in the river with a canal from open water toward the Maine Central wharf. ferry boats may resume Monday. A fish seizure case involved the Law and Order League paying 32 for a box of fresh fish seized from the Eastern Express Co office. Other notable items include more snow slides in Front Street, and local church services and lodge activities.
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Maine Central
Tme
Tee King
Rath
City Landing
Woolwich
Ice blockade and river ferry updates prompt local meetings
February 6 1888 reports a Probate Court session tomorrow Bath Board of Trade meeting tonight and Patten Library Association gathering this evening. It notes ice on the river with Knox Lincoln ferry repairs and a two hundred foot passage opened. Bath Gas Light Company directors elected Galena Moses and Charles McLellan named treasurer.
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Probate Court
The
Bath Gas Light Company
Charles Davenport
Galena
Moses
Charles E. Patten
Charles N. McLellan
John S. Elliot
Galen C. Moses
Charles Ti. McLellan
Ice clearing ferry service resumes after ice block
The article notes dynamite used to clear the Woolwich slip and restore ferry passage to the outer end, with City of Rockland service resuming after an ice blockade. It also mentions a homecoming of William W. Crocker and local social events, including a Phoenix party at Alameda and a library board resignation.
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Woolwich
Missing Frances St John Smith Rumors Circulate At Thomaston Cement Plant
Rumors spread that Frances St John Smith, a Smith College student missing for over a month, may have been among workers at a Thomaston cement plant. A lingerie fragment found in an empty railroad car after a laborer’s abrupt resignation sparked speculation that a woman disguised as a man worked there, as a mysterious worker who dressed in army trousers left the site shortly after securing employment.
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Frances St John Smith
Smith College
Thomaston
Burrell Engineering Co
Rockland
Benjamin W Maddocks a noted musician and chef dies
Benjamin W Maddocks known as T4 a hotel chef and musician died suddenly Saturday from heart trouble. He lived with his sister Mrs James Love on Robinson Street and had resided in Bah and Southport. Born in Southport, he was the son of Capt Robert Maddocks and a member of the Congregational church in New Sharen.
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Benjamin W. Maddocks
James Love
Robinson Street
Southport
Capt
Robert Maddocks
Bahoff
Congregational Church
New Sharen
Gale Threatens Elm at Masonic Temple Lot
A Thursday gale endangered an elm on the Masonic temple lot at Washington and Gafilen streets, prompting ties to prevent collapse and potential harm. Also reported is the wedding of Miss Anne True to William Archibald McCandless Jr of Portland, held Wednesday at the True home with close family present.
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Masonic Temple
Washington and
Gafilen Streets
Anne True
William Archibald McCandless, Jr
Portland
Frank D. True
Vaughan Street
Morris T. Turk
Williston Church
McCandless
Morse High Basketeers Edge Deering in Tight Clash
Morse High fought off a heavier and versatile Deering High squad 27 26 at the gym. Captain Eaton, Lyden and Lengley led Morse as Deering’s center Th comb struck repeatedly before Morse rallied in the final minutes for a dramatic home victory amid raucous cheers.
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Morse
Deering High
Portland <Coal
Carl Sandheim
Deering
Deering Giants
Hack Ami
Eivil
Auburn
Acad My Sily
Eaton
Troomb
Deering Eemer
Titennb
Lyden
Annt
Siant
Thcomb
Tylee
Maer
al Braith
Deerims
Crasker
Lengley
Charlie MacDonall
Prem
Tess
Ed Maer
I Land
Hawkes
MacDonald
Avmn
Ami
Meese
Poe
Twe
Morse High Lassies Triumph Over Lincoln Academy
The Morse High girls defeated Lincoln Academy 3 to 16 Friday night, dominating after a brief second quarter lull. Captain EF Cressey led the visitors with strong driving and the Morse attack featured tight defense and quick passes from forwards, while Deering and Perkins contributed important baskets to seal the win.
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Morse Hich
Lincoln Academy
Moro
Prunswick
Jos
Narnmlay
EF Cressey
Tessing
Pein
Billy Thompson
Benz
Leekhet
Eric Buco Cadel
Morse
Cressey
Adlerian
Smith
Lieecete Academy
Lee
Beacon Domination Sparks Wesley Drubbing in Saturday Battle
Beacon Street routed Wesley in a Saturday league game that outpaced the feature matchup. Winter Street squads seized control early, stifling Centralites six to 12 as Parks Jewett Pierce led a rapid offense, leaving Wesley scattered and overwhelmed.
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Beacon
Wesley Quintet
Beacon Street
Wesley
Winter Street
Centralites
Spis Ning
Flim
Five Aces Lose Game at Boothbay Harbor
A garbled recap reports Boothbay Harbor game where Five Aces fell behind as Kendrick and Beothbay players led scoring. Brewster and Norresten stood out for Bath club with seven points each. Tom Wal contributed strong plays as the team fought hard but lost.
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Boothbay Harbor
Thael
Kendrick Smd Ibicssos
Beothbay
Ssa
Bath Club
Brewster
Eich
Nlorrimsten
Entfit
Tom Wal
Strens Deunter
Morse Girls Narrow Loss in Final Moments
Morse girls fought hard and led until the late stretch but Deering pulled away near the end. Jilly Thompson stood out as the fastest player while Smith and Mel contributed strongly in defense and scoring. The entire Morse team earned praise for a spirited showing.
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Deering
Sky
Jilly Thompson
Smith
Mel
Morse
Deering Girls
Beacon Street Ladies Host Chicken Supper in Bustling Event
The Ladies of Beacon Street Methodist church organized a large chicken pie supper that drew a throng. Rev Westen EP Hielman oversaw seating as server teams offered chicken pie, peas, corn, potatoes, pickles, rolls, pastries and coffee with many helpers and generous gifts from local residents.
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Bexton Street Methodist Church
Girace
Westen EP Hielman
Plon
Th. Baxter & Brea
Obm
Renne Eonhouses
Fred Bowie
Focal Shepard
Frank Chiley
Catherine Chirk
Lou Varney
William Op Crair
Cleerge Wallace
Isrret Haregard
Jessie Proud
Bibel Hugsard
Pratees Adreston
Myrtle French
Milrew
Diaughis
Mires
Walter Rewers
Reairees Rand
Fred Bo ‘Peeline
Clifton Tedford
Prixoberh Melirath
Muriel Tlowe
Nellie Deckham
Charles ‘Pl Plenderson
Eugene McGrath
Milton Th Douglas
Lyden Gains A Notch In Scoring Honors
The local Maine college scene shows Lyden rising from sixth to a tie for fifth with Dinmen of an undefeated Portland squad while Lemrtey holds eighth with five polmis. Morse and Curran also appear among leaders as Annie Claudet joins Toward cigar store on Front Street, replacing Doris Boyle who moves to Lanny Mass.
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Scorig
Deering
Tayden
Merse
Oseorins Heners
Maine
Coure
Dinmen
Portland
Lemrtey
Piawlock
Rum
Lyden
Farngley
Curran
Annie Claudet
Toward Cigar Store
Front Street
Doris Boyle
Lanny Mass
Probate notices and estate proceedings in Sagadahoc Maine
Probate notices record appointments in Bath Sagadahoc County. Arthur B Stearns named administrator of Edna Maria Stearns estate, with notices to interested parties and letters testamentary sought for Mary A Kugley as executrix. Also Herbert W McKenney named administrator of Amanda J McKenney estate with qualification and acceptance noted.
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Arthur BR. Stearns
Bath
Sagadahoc
Adimnistrivee
Edna Maria Stearns
Sagareset
Arthur B
Herbert W. McKenneth
Savadahee
Avi
Amanda J. McKennest
Herbert W. McKenney
Notice of lost bounty land warrant and probate appointment
Notice states Ida A and Oliver McRinney and Rupef M Merry as legal owners of bounty land warrant lost for Jane McBrinnes widow of Fletcher Weeks, intend to apply for duplicate to Pension Commissioner. Also January 24 probate court in Sagadahoe authorized Mary J Peascott of Woolwich as administrator of Charles De Prescott estate. William F Doanham is registrar.
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Ida A. H. Alfred S. Oliver
Charles K. McRinney
Rupef M. Merry
Bounty
Jane McBrinnes Walow
Commissioner of Pensions
Mary J. Peescett
Woolwich
Sagadahoe
Carles de Prescott
Sant Mary
Arcest
William F. Doanham
Register of Pr
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Bath Daily Times
Alvah Brown
Pask
James N. Scott
Fire Department
Long Beach & Floe. Co
Greyhound Extinguisher Co
Gardiner
Continentals
Labh Boys
Dunlap Commandery K. T
Morrell
Kittridge
Coliseum
Continental Dook and Ladder Company
Long Beach
Greyhound
Topham Lodge of
Goal Templars
Mary FP. Crocker
G. Ss
James PL Wright
G. M
CC. T
George R. Brackley
V. T
Nellie Ansert
Annie Miller
Elmer Edgecomb
Leonard Percy
Mar
F. L. Brackley
J. M. Margie Reed
Mamie Bull
W. Ote Starr
Nellie Cur
Jucy Percy
Foote Bras
Hleb. Palmer & Co
Tuessie Hall
Savage
Acadia
Patten Lodges
K. of
Town Hall
Fort George Lodge
J. A. Isan
Grimmer
Dorthard
Sedgwick Post
Young People's Literary Society of the Universalist Church
Longley
Sedgwick Relief Corps
Re Hall
Hayden’s
Alameda
Parker's Head
Tlockomock Bay
Law and Order League
Marshal Duntoll
League
Eastern Express Co
Armstrong & Sprague
Pierce’s
Bath Business Men's Club
Charles Wolfe
Horace Morse
Tockomock
A. F. Duniells
Massachusetts
T. F. White
Central Church
Bath and Popham
Good Templars
West Bath Lodge
Bath Board of Trade
Patten Library Association
Iggins
Heat Union
Dunlap Commandery
Orphans’ Home
Knox & Lincoln
Woowich
William W. Crocker
Adams
Conant
Young People’s Literary Society of the Universalist Church
City of Rocklams
Vine Street
J. W. Pask
Charles ‘Pl Patten
Lnst
Phoenix
Tesus
Flow. Twitchell
W. D. Felt
Twin
Mass
Miss Talbot
Topsham
Miss Fuller
Thomaston Cement Plant
Gale
Rize
St. Mary's
Altar Society
Anna Cassidy
Chester Totman
Yvett Bisson
Chester Tetman
James Mulligan, Jr
Frank Murphy
Young Ladies’ Society
Morse High Basketeers
Lillian Miller
Mechanic Stréét
Morse F
Prs
Jenkins
Crocker
Pis
J Blanchard
Rf Savers
A Galbrough
Anderson
Mace
Titcomb
Malessere Richards
A. Williams
Sereda
Hows
Morse High Lassies
Universalist
Elm
Corliss
Parks
Jewett God Pierce
Teaewn
Teaewn Oatuys
Central
Osean Wesley Ese Saewn Universalist
Wesley Corliss
Dewett
Dieree
Noerten
Meister
Davis
Stewart Irhunien
S. Hateh
Gilmore
Harbor Bears
Bosthbay
Kendrick
Fliz
Perkins
Walker
Paxson
Andrews
Chambers
Ai Chapman
Wrigh
Okies
F.G
Rt x
Thompson
Mtn
Eee
Aderton
Deerin
O McCarty
O McCarty, Rg
R. Baker
Vrlics
Corlis
McMann
South End
Perry
A. Roberts
Harrington
J. Roberts
A - Jenkins
Lewis
Cilmore
Winter
Peres Wilson
Capt. Osborne
Jimmy Miller
Farrell
Pentral Hads
William PL Dunstam
State OF Maine
Sagadahee
Mary A. Bagley
Sand County
TH. Eugley
Bathmi
Sail
Mary N. Eugley
Talbowe
Pluddens Mo Bagley
Yarmmuthville
Mitvige
Brotter
Aible Nash
River Falls
Wisconsin
Mali
Chile
Biden Nash
River Palle
Wm. Hawkins
Falf
Mary A. Kugley
Charles Ab Krgley
Iso
Mary AL Fowles
Sagadahog
Peti- Ben
AL D
Walter. S. Glidden
William FP. Duntlam
Wileleam FL
Dunitlam
F.C
Onbeorne
Tireen
O ' Russell
Pseseee Wilson
Colby
He Bois
Miller
Plese Ol Barker
Brown
Walla
McDonald Dackson
Ida A. Huntlfred
Oliver Charles FL. McKinney Kutee M. Merry
North Street
Morgan
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