Forty years ago in Bath news highlights
Fortnightly Bath column notes Zephie Beals joins Emmons & Co. of Brunswick as cashier. Carl Liberty arrives from Portland to join Dreamland theater orchestra as trap drummer. February School Board meeting at City Hall lists members. Navy tests on Chester boilers underway in New York. Hyde guests at Augusta bridge party. Warden Morton transports 14 insane prisoners to Augusta Insane Asylum. Charles Cahill returns home to supervise Bath Inn icehouse filling. Salvation Army leaders Cowan arrive for local corps meeting with Adjutant Zadu. George Cutting buys Eugene Perkins residence at 14 Robbins Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Liberty
Portland
Dreamland Theater Orchestra
Mr. Liberty
Barnum & Bailey Show
Dreamland
Morton
Thomaston
Bath
Augusta
Thomas Cowan
Salvation Army
New England
Zadu
Cowan
Lewiston
Auburn
Merrill
George T. Cutting
Maine Central Railroad
Eugene Perkins
Robbins Street
Mr. Cutting
Thompson
Center Street
City Council to review sewer ordinance at meeting
The February 3 1909 city council session will consider a new sewer ordinance. The four masted schooner Esther Ann built for Gilbert Transportation Co will depart New London for Mystic Connecticut area under unknown commander with launch set for mid February. A large colonial club corner piece weighing seven by five by three feet arrives cost about 175 dollars. Daughters of the American Revolution plan a Bath March 3 4 reception hosted by Mrs E A Allan at Longview. Nellie Dechan hosts fortune telling games and refreshments at Washington street. Merritt P Pinkham Doubling Point Light keeper reports a difficult crossing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hawley
New England Co
Esther Ann
Gilbert Transportation Co
Mystic
Colonial Club
A. D. Stetson & Son
Daughters of the American Reviution
Howard B. Johnson
Washington Street
State Council
Bath
Longview
E. A. Allan
Music Hall
Grand King Charles B. Davis to visit Montgomery and St Bernard R A C
Grand King Charles B. Davis of Maine will visit Thursday evening February 18 for inspection work in the M M and a banquet. Bath adds three carpenters to the U S Navy with appointments announced by Secretary Truman H Newberry. Captain Brockett will command the Gen E S Greeley on a Norfolk voyage after the previous captain drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery & St. Bernard R.A. C
Charles B. Davis
Maine
M. M
Bath
United States Navy
Harold F. McCarty
Frank M. Smith
Navy
Truman H. Newberry
John A. Lord
Chester
Carpenters
Smith and
McCarty
Isaac L. Brockett
Helen H. Benedict
E. S. Greeley
Norfolk
Tulloch
Montgomery & St. Bernard R. A.C
Brunswick
Royal Arch
St. Paul's
Charles P. Davis
Bath News Roundup Highlights Glove Industry and Local Events
William W. Robinson bought 1000 yards of Canton flannel for gloves, enabling over 300 dozen pairs and supporting Bath women’s earnings. The Morse High School spelling contest drew 500 attendees and excitement. A Maine Central freight shed accident damaged the building, while Sagadahoc Real Estate presented a cash gift to the fire department. A new Pocahontas club formed to study laws and advance the order’s interests. Commuters reported good sleighing to Brunswick with drifts ahead. Various local visits and notices, including naval inspector Joseph Feaster and social calls, closed with city praise for the doctor and police leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Robinson
Robinson
Bath
Stranded schooner Belle O'Neil reports distress off Cane Lookout
The 394 ton vessel Belle O'Neil captained by Coffin ran aground two miles from shore while sailing from Perth Amboy to Savannah with a cargo. Help from Blanch and WS ent went to assist. vessel remained afloat but described as listing. Daniel Brierly of John Manville Co injured in Scarboro crossing railway crash while returning from Laconia. Elizabeth Dainton hosted a social gathering on Trufant Street with friends and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle O'Neil
Cane Lookout
Perth Amboy
Savrannah
Enal Thetua Blanch
Entter Seminale
Charleston
Nieces
Daniel Brierly
Johns Manville Co
Scarboro Crossing
Laconia
N. H
Scarboro
Portland
Hyde Light Guards to report for promotion examination
Captain-elect Harvey K. Ers kine and First Lieutenant-elect R. P. Mank are ordered to report at the West End Hotel Portland at two o’clock Thursday afternoon February 18 for examination for promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey K. Erskine
R. P. Mank
Hyde Light Guards
West End
Portland
Bath grocer exhibts political cartoon and local concerns
Feb 6 1909 report notes William H Small South End grocer unveiling a political cartoon drawing large crowds. Bath Hospital supporters donate outfits. Kings Daughters provide a wash boiler tea kettle and clothes wringer. Community seeking biscuit cutter and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Small
South End
Bath Hospital
Kings Daughters
Morse High boys lead Maine basketball scene
The Feb 8 1909 note highlights Morse High as a top Maine basketball program with strong discipline and clean sport values. It mentions a bright scene of sleighing near Witch Spring and Foster's Point reed, a 56 inch sensor view, and a brief tree line concert near Winter Street church. Bath plans a large delegation for a Maine brigade Pythias officers school of instruction with General Reid present. The piece also details social notices including wedding invitations in Brooklyn and ongoing W C T A activities at the Y M C A, and local boating trips from Westport Landing to Smellville with ice crossings to Arrowsic bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High Boys
Maine
Bath
Pythias
Testa
Reid
Waterville
Bath Company
Recent Transfers Of Real Estate In Various Towns
Transfers recorded at the county deeds office show property movements in Bath Bowdoin Georgetown Topsham Woolwich and Richmond. Buyers include Samuel M Tellan John H Sweeney Eugene Gilmore Arno M Jackman Norman E Palmer and Hillcrest Poultry Co with parcels listed as land and buildings along Valley Road High Street Oliver Street and other streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adahoc County Register of Deeds Office
Bath
Kenneth E. Cain
Samuel M. Tellan
Valley Road
Arthur G Soest
Isaac C. Coombs
Lew J Cormier
Kermi W Thurston
Builings
Oliver Street
Harry Thompson
Everett W
Georgetown
Fred P Tavlir Ae
Eugene At Gilmore
Land
Ceicreatcerres
L. Nelo
Harry L. Everett
Charles P. Boton
Arno M. Jackm
Richmond
Topsham
Rose B. Fortin
Donald C. Hackett
Woolwich
Roy K Coombs
Norman E. Palmer
Louis Anzacone
Hillcrest Poultry Co
Printing press expert Don Brown visits Times Office
Don Brown of Worcester Mass a Goss Printing Press representative spoke today at the Times office. He recently toured Quebec City where temperatures ranged from 14 to 18 below zero most days and described road conditions as icy across the border. He travels by car and notes the highways are in good condition on this side but icy on the other. A note mentions a wasp species in Ceylon that builds a six foot long home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Brown
Worcester Mass
Goss Printing Press
Times Office
Quebec City
Ceylon
Meare High Rooporters Triumph Over Es Werd Strs Pridsy
The Meare High Rooporters defeated Es Werd Strs Pridsy 242 to 16 at the Lesision Armory. A fourth quarter rally by Ethus and late defensive stands kept the game within reach after a rough first period as Blue and Woe faced mounting fouls and depleted ranks. Bernie Pister led with 23 points while Andy Rine added keyElite Soul calls as ref Suarahan Morse halted a late Eddie surge and secured their seventh straight win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meare High
Eswerd
Lesision Armory
Ethus
Eddie
Harrison
Bernie Pister
Andy Rine
Suarahan Morse
MORSE JAYVEES WIN COLONIAL CLIB BOWLING
The Raleighs hold a slim lead in the Colonial club bowling league as action resumes Thursday night. Dame’s climb from last place is noted while Pali Malle drops to the cellar. High scores include J St Martin 142 for a single and 366 for three strings, Raleighs 443 and 1222 team total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Clib
Raleighs
Colonial Club
Dame
Lucky Strikes
Murads
Westerfields
Old Golds
Marvels
Falimas
Kools
J. St. Martin
Muraes
Brunswick High Loses Big In Gym Despite Late Push
Brunswick High faltered at Morse Gym, losing 63 to 27 as the Blue and White built a 26 8 first half lead and extended it to 44 15 by three quarters. Starting five Warren Rines Parker Cornish and Philprick spurred the final period scoring while Brunswick’s Tompson Merrill Mutone added late baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emacs Pere
Morse Gymnasium
Brunswick
Wil
Warren
Rines
Parker
Cornish
Philprick
Tompson
Merrill
Mutone
Actil
Mitchell
Probate Notices from Bath Maine Estates Proceeding
Court in Sagadahoc County issues notice for March hearing on Jean Baptiste Augustin Berner estate with will and petitions for probate. Executors and administrators named include Mane Ciemence Bertier, Margaret Jane Melcher, and John H Green. filings by Emma G Marxe and James L Green. judge Arthur J DeNyos presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Baptiste Augustin Berner
Bath
Mane Ciemence
Bertier
Maru Ciemence
Berter
Margaret Jane Melcher
Winte’de Moree
Emma G Marxe
John H Green
James L Green
James
Tate
John P Cares
Arthur
John L Jack
Sagadahoc
Alice M Sawyer
Roger
Skillings
Joseph Hart
Rashmond C Hart
Ethel McCwebber
Hyde Windlass League Standings Tie After Week Armor
Two Red Sox and Dodgers each collected eight points to stay in a first place tie for a second week. Standings show Red Sox 16, Dodgers 16, Tigers 12, Indians 3, Pirates 8, Giants 6, Yankees 6, Braves 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Windlass
Red Sox
Dodgers
Hyde
Tuesday Night League Pontiacs Build Lead in Bowling Meet
The Pontiacs topped Sleeves 132 107 and 4 led by A Jewell 146 and L Plant 615 while Steeves 619 and 2635 paced Redlon's 67 6. The Park alleys Tuesday night standings show Pontiacs and top performers highlighted by high single and team totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiacs
Jeeves
Redlon
A. Jewell
L. Plant
Steeves
SPORTSMEN SHOW AT WATERVILLE TO OPEN SOON
Waterville prepares for the first Central Maine Sportmen's Show to run March 26 through April 2 at the Colby College Field House. The Exchange Club of Waterville backs the event with community groups and local leaders aiding promotion and booth sales. A grand prize log cabin and eighty booths are planned as part of the exhibitors’ lineup aiming to draw hunters and fishermen from across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Waterville
Lawrence F Dube
Exchange Club
Taw
Ad Co.uys Cauilege
Waeterviie
Joseph P Caron
Tack.c
Psportemen of
Tod
Ree
Maine Publicity Bureau
Belgrade Eres
Belgrade Lakes Region, Inc
Belgrade
Maine Inland Fish and Game Department
Arnold Trail Fish and Game Association
Water Ville
Madison
Waterville Club
Commmttes
Dr Dubay Leads Club Entertainment Planning For Show
Dr Dubay, newly second president of the club, serves as committee chairman and has visited various points in New England to arrange entertainment for the upcoming show. The silage area to be 52 by 24 feet will host the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubay
New England
Woolwich School District Bill Debate Volatile Hearing
Woolwich residents, officials, and visitors debated a proposed Woolwich School District with opposition citing high costs and limited town growth. Attorney Bridgham pressed concerns, while supporters urged inspections and funding within town warrants. State Senator Larrabee and Rep Larrabee attended, with local figures voicing mixed views on school conditions and district plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Bailey
Selectman
Woolwich
Morse High School
Lincoln Academy
Legal Affairs Committee
Carey
Bailey
J. J. Bailey
Wilson Bailey
Waldo Hathorne
Bridgham
Georgie Walker
Harold Leeman
Duncan McIntosh
Brian M. Jewett
Sherwood R. Francis
Bertram Crocker
Charles Haley
Roy G. Stewart
Reginald Stacy
Bath
Henry C. Bell
Telephone Bowling League Standings Report
Standings show Telephone Bowling League Co. O. Men 436, Cablemen 5 as of latest match. High single: Fullerton 120. High three strings: Fullerton 328.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullerton
Breach Triggers Foreclosure Action by Bath Savings Institution
Marjorie L Mailly of Bath defaulted on a September 26 1941 mortgage to Bath Savings Institution. Foreclosure sought on multiple Bath parcels including three lots with Beacon Street frontage and a 12 foot passageway, subject to recorded deeds in Sagadahoc. Allan Spear Bath Savings Institution treasurer dated 27 3 10 seals the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie L Mailly
Bath
Sagadahoe
State of Maine
Sacadahoe
Bath Savings Institution
Sagadahoc
Charles A. Turner
Praveyard
Beacon Street
Beacon Streets
Lyons
Turner
Dexter W Ridley
Charles Clapp
Ridley
Thomas Moses
Francis Adams
John Edwards
Edward
Allan Spear
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Bath Daily Times
Zephie Beals
Emmons & Co
City Hall
L. T. Snipe
Emma J. Small
D. B. Holt
George F. Jackson
Millard P. Hanson
Harold C. Roberts
J. Edward Hughes
N. Gratz Jackson
Capt
James W. Hawley
Ernest F. Kelley
F. W. Freeman
W. W. White
Bureau of Steam Engineering
New York Navy Yard
Salem
Birmingham
E. W. Hyde
W. H. Fisher
Winthrop Street
Charles H. Cahill
New Meadows Inn
Boston
Lake Auburn
Nellie Dechan
Merritt P. Pinkham
Doubling Point
Ting
Assembly
Maine Central
Scott
G. C. Moses
Sagadahoc Real Estate Association
Columbia Theater
Ramona Council
D. of P
Pocahontas Club
Edna Dyer
Laura Penney
Joseph Feaster
Bath Iron Works
Philadelphia
Swazey
Bucksport
Joseph Sewall
J. F. Clary
Elizabeth Dain
Trufant Street
Bridgeport
Harry Washburn
C. F. Mann
Enterprise
George Woodsward
Lisbon Falls
New Meadows
Mannis
King
D.T. Percy & Sons
Phelps Stokes
Rose Pastor Stokes
New York
William A. McNeal
Ledyard
Water and
Center Streets
J. J. Desmond Co
Water Street
Marine National Bank
Tarbox
Arthur Willis
Marrs Hill
Sandy
McDougall
Winneganee
A. L. Wylie
J. A. Clark
Central Avenue
William H. Clifford
Percy
Wylie
Port Tampa
Bull Rock
Witch Spring
Foster's Point
Washington
P. H. Therault
Winter Street
East 56
Winter Street Church
Merning
Fields Coombs Pendleton
Islesboro
Effie Brown Pendleton
Henry Augustus Cinkunbromer
Brooklyn
24Th Street
Tne
Delano
Department of Temperance Instruction
Westport
J. H. Jewett
Frank Thomas
Q. C. Hodgdon
H. A
Ross Dickinson
Arthur Stillwell
Westport Landing
William Tinney
Opera
U. S
Charlestown Navy Yard
Wabash
Morse
Edward Little
Tai
Relero
S Shanahz Patra
Tim
Morse Jayvees
Old Goldr
Wings
Brunswick High
P.merieau
Vely
Sant County
John L Jack Register
Brunswick G. FG Pr Antil
Thivesult
Thompson If
Lenteigne
Mitchell, Johnson
E. Berner
Wmersi
Mulligan
Tait
Beleree
Shanzhen
Arthur J Dunton
John LI Tack
State OF
Senate
House
Chester T Winslow
Wiliam Ho Wallace
Althea M Wallace
Phippsburg
Meine
Bsther
Sagadahew Registry
Herman
Sagadatoc
Popham Beach
Sapraduhon
Fellows
Allen Well
Tay Road
Allen Gvell
James F. Perkink
Geary
Oliver
Laman Oliver
Sapanehoo
Phippeburg
M G Shaw
F S Oliver Una
Eva M. Stacey
John H Stacey
James E Perkins
Phippshure
Real Estate Trust of
Massachusetts
James F Perkins
Bath Maine
Herman A. Spinney
Telephone Bowling League
Arthur Sewall
Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Wilson L. Bailey
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