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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1937

Page

3

Forty Years Ago in Bath Items From The Bath Times

Forties era notes from Bath recount local happenings. Fisher’s crew clears timber on Isaiah Percy lot in West Bath. Edgett bags four squirrels and an Arctic hawk. Herbert Fuller barkentine arrives from Buenos Aires. Brunswick’s H C Baxter visits Neckan at Harrington’s yard. Electric plant near completion. Guilford named engineer replacing Shea. Turner leaves for Boston. Bowker goes to Gorham. Dr J W Savaze returns from Boston. Dodd travels to Boston and New York. Snipe couple on noon train to Boston. Invitations issued for Armory hall reception on Feb 10. Ice track on Winnegance prepared by S S Jordan. Emma Nelson rumored queen of ice. Cotillion hall party for Miss Sawyer and Miss McDonald. Bath Iron Works man Flannigan supports Bath polo in Rockland. Clothes line theft problem noted in Middle street. Capt John R Kelley heads to Boston on business.

H.C. Baxter Brunswick Neckan Harrington Willam Guilford Herbert Shea

Bath Bathing and Social News in Early February 1897

February 4 1897 Bath Maine items report roller skate race at Alameda theater goers in town noted McQuarrie telegram from Chicago Morris from Portland Bowdoin College glee mandolin concert major Hodgkins launches Bath Senate officers installed city bequest of 5000 for poor Sagadahoc Foresters lodge opened and court ratings Bax ter Kittridge case witnesses invited wind sea ice and sleigh rides local fires and a large store fire at H E Palmer and Co fire losses and insurance details death of John Bibber aged 82 Bath government dry dock petitions and legislative interest.

Charles Chestra to Offer Sporiing and Boxing Lessons

Charles Chestra leases rooms over Harriman's jewelry store to take in pupils for sporiing and boxing next Monday. Private lessons possible. Instructions promised with no risk of injury.

Charles Chestra Harriman

Oliver and Small Win Twenty String Match at Park Alleys

Oliver and Small led 133 pins at midway against Dick Frates and Les Plant and extended to a 139 pin win in a 20 string match at Park Alleys Saturday evening. Plant high with 987, Small 964, Oliver 987 overall. Oliver and Small total 3,967 to Frates and Plant 3,828.

Pete Oliver Ralph Small Dick Frates Les Plant Park Alleys Frates-Plant Combine Oliver Small Prates Plant Plant-Frates M. Oliver R. Small R. Frates

Boston trips and local social notes from 1897

On February 9 1897 A H Shaw was in Boston on a business trip Frank A Welch returned from Boston last evening Charles Kingsbury and Charley Fields accompanied the Alamedas to Portland Sixteen couples attended the Cotillion hall dancing party and were graduates of the ing school for the second assembly Mrs Colton played piano Miss Sargent of the Western Union answered the call of correspondents in the city Saturday night to send special dispatches to Boston

Cotillion Hall Sawyer Hartford Miss McDonald Boston Pask Sea Shore W. E. Rowe H. W. Owen, Jr H. H. Harris Cecil Paine Frank A. Welch Charles Kingsbury Charley Fields Alamedas Portland Theing School Colton Miss Sargent Western Union

Records Go By Board In The Elks League

In a Monday bowling session the Guards moved to first by expanding margins from four to seven points. Eleven O Clocks led by Jay Povirehs posted modest totals while Antlers' Al Thayer set a new three string score of 332. The Guards achieved a 1351 team total, surpassing the previous 1337 record.

Elis Roy Richters Jay Povirehs Fleven O Ralph Dales Tord Tom Conley Captain Richter Beter Jay Pevich John Crosby Hap Talbot

Jewetts Retain Lead In Colonial Club Bowling Tourney

The Jewett brothers Allie and Don pace the Canan Club league as averages climb. Allie Jewett leads at about 992 with Morse close behind, while others like Hayes and Levya show strong scores. A long list of players posts 99 or better, with multiple bowlers over 90s in the Colonial Club Averages standings.

Jewetts Jewett Allie Don Crace Morse Portrait Jewett Pont Vehi Morse John Haye Doin Levya Dr. Berry Dick Hersom Fadi Ruimsay Herby Douglas Dud Leavitt Dave Mullin Harry MacDonald Dr Greware Francis Parry D. Jewett H. Morse Roo Pas Pratiucs J. Hayes Levya C. Berry R. Hersom H. Douglas D. Leavirs D. Mullin JH. MacDonald P. Gregware Nut Sarie E. Foster Minchin P. Stinson IC. Wilson J. McLaughlin Maestre Cpe Oys A. Burden McGole E. Powers F. Winchenbach H. Torrey H. Henderson E. Teoethaker Reed H. Mayo Je. Turner Williams

Kools Lead Colonial Bowling Stand In Late Race Turn

Henrys Dough Kools held first in the second half of the Colonial Club Bowling league Thursday evening. Allie Jewett's Camins sparked the late surge from fifth to second, while Clint Wilson's Old Golds opened the night strong. Horace Cimbed led with a 424 series and 139 game as others posted competitive scores.

Henrys Dough Kools Colonial Club Allie Jewett Tsuda Deve Mulon Marvels Arthur Tut Horace Clint Wilsons Old Golds

Allie Jewett Keeps Park Alley Lead in Standings

Park Alley bowling last week shows Allie Jewett extending his lead by topping the individual averages with 9552. Tom Conley remains a close second within one tenth of Jewett, while Irving Daley sits about a point behind and Al Thayer trails by two. Howard McNeil edges Johnny Sanborn for fifth as other top finishers and scores are listed in the week’s standings.

Allie Jewett Tom Conley Jewett Irving Daley al Thayer Howard McNeil Johnny Sanborn A. Jewett T. Conley I. Daley A. Thayer H. McNeil J. Sanborn K. Morrison R. Philbrick H. Fielding E. Stover H. E. Kenniston R. Hall H. Farrell F. Trott F Gooch G. Pinkham Jay Povich Povich Parate Roy Richter Aerder Richter P Fat Conte Arise H Fiing Sheridan T IF Ont Lg Mullaney J Conte Brown Callan Cormick Redion Oes Lg Parshiley Fraherts Lg Crosby

Whites and Reds Win in Saturday's Games

In Central Wisconsin Intermediate League action, the Central Whites defeated the Blues 7 4 while the Central Reds upset the Blues in a later afternoon tilt. A separate note mentions Alderman Dumais criticizing city leaders as an audit motion passed unanimously to review all departments.

REDS

Commissioners Notice of Maine Legislature Proceedings

Fragmented OCR shows a commissioners notice from the State of Maine involving Humphreys and Lillian H Heal Cotm. It records dates in February and notes an order, secretary Brown, and legislative actions. The readable parts indicate official proceedings, certification, and attendance in a formal session.

Reese Humphreys Lillian H Heal Cotm

Chevrolets cling to their lead in Eagles League title chase

The Chevrolets, led by Pete Oliver, hold a 17 point edge over Boo Burns Stars in the Eagles Bowlins Circuit as they target a second straight championship. Opening night saw high scores with Captain Frat and others posting strong totals amid a tight team race.

Chevrolets Eagles Boo Burns Pete” Oliver Pean Walid Seem Gordwin Merry Farrells Buicks Plac Frat Lords Bob Besie Che Raines Pate Ohi Wilred Prares Joe Bayle

Panatellas Head Park Alley League Upset Shifts Lead

The Panatellas head Park Alley League saw the Totems slide into a second place tie after J. Sanborn and A. Philbrick defeated them 3-2. Keols and T. Dulex-F were blamed for missteps as Morris Haile kept fourth place within reach while White Owls gained on fifth.

Jenny Linds Penate Iin T. Conies A. Jewelle Park Alley T. Dulex League J. Sanborn Philbrick Aiken Moerris Haile White Owls A. Thayer-H Fieldine McNei- W James

Castillo Triumphs In Biddeford Boxing Bout

Giafiro Castillo of this city defeated Charlie Gooden in a clean decision at Pastime A.C. in Biddeford Friday night. Castillo probed with sharp left hooks, delivering decisive blows through the sixth round to secure the win over the Boston light welter.

Giafiro Castillo Ali Charlie Gooden Boston A.c.iddeford Azeressur Castile Mit Castille Portland Evemin Ah Das Gor- Nuthaat Dover Omeet Castillo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Fisher Isaiah Percy West Bath William Edgett Barkentine Herbert Fuller Capt McLaughlin New York Buenos Aires Henry Turner J. Belle Bowker Gorham J. W. Savaze George L. Dodd L. T. Snipe Pe Re Armory Hall Committee of Mhasses Bernice Morse Rena Franks Helen Nichols Pauline Golder Winnegance S. S. Jordan Thomas Flannigan Bath Iron Works Rockland John R. Kelley O'Melia Phillips Alameda Tneetre Alex McQuarrie Chicago George W. Morris Bowdoin College Glee and Mandolin Club Memorial Hall Drake Ben Hur Senate K. A Senate Clarence Hodgkins Andrew Webster Howard B. Johnson Harry T. Passmore James W. Hughes Percy W. Roberts M.D George T. Silsby, Jr George A. Brown Francis B. Torrey Elmer F. Hayes Sanford L. Fogg Walter G. Webber Samuel R. Percy H. M. Hartlett R Frye F. R. Winslow W. J. Jacobs A M. Franks C. T. Jackson H. D. Cony C. R. Higins F. F. Blaisdell A. L. Hill H. O. Moss FE. J. Hartnett Mary D. Moody Sagadahoc Court Foresters of America Fuller Block Brunswick Court J. L. Sullivan M. Sheridan Peter Duran W. J. O'Brien E. J Murphy John Callahan Baxter-Kittredge Barrett Potter Baxter W. D. Mussenden Portland Town F. C. Curtis Isis Lombard Commercial Streets Eliza W. Smiley Baxter-Kittridge Supreme Judicial Court Southard R. D. Bibber Alderman Wakefield Marshal Kittridge John Hayes E. L. Emmons William H Mains Frank Ham Lewis N. Side W H. Emmons James Ledyard Charles L. Farnham C. H. Norton Street Grammar Avery Vine Washington Streets Chestra Cheltra Mr. Cheltra Popham Lodge Good Templars George H. Potter Kittridge Swift Mill Pond D. Jose Sewall F. E. Pond Washington Street William F. Simpson Henry Cummings Dresden William George Brown Gus" Percy Mee Atwood Fuller Beard Street Ed Emery Times Office A. I. Davis Mrs. Davis W. A. Atchley Mr. Davis E. M. Fuller Percy Barbour Winchester Mass Madelidé Shaw A. A. Percy Raymond Calfornia Rena Mabel Franks Harrison Haggett Crescent Street Haggett Edgecomb Palmer Perry A. Colby Fred Page George E. Thompson Scott R. Frye Harding's Jake's Dandelion Club Foreman Pattee Long Beach Engine Co., No Thomas Perry Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias Armory Bowdoin College Castle Hall Lowell Assembly Pullman Bragdon Knights McQuarrie Bimson, Turner, Swett and Ham L. B. Swett Mary A Gibson H. E. Palmer & Co Water Street City Hall Jack Lundrigan Front Center Streets Gaudreau Center Street W. W. Pendexter John Doyle Bibber Fsq Front Street Mayor Bibber Mr. Bibber Bowdoin John Bibber Harpswell Leyman Salem Ohio Shannon Kittery Board of Trade Eva Shorey Frank W. Shorey House of Representatives Augusta A. Mason Auburn N. Y Thomas Shea Man of Wars Potter Frates A. H. Shaw Elks’ League Anters Royal Purples A F Talbot Antlers Guards William J. Gallagher John Norway Gallagher Margaret Flaherty Brothers Reading St. Mary’s and Blues Central Wi Central Blues St. Marys Central Reds Central Whites Tvarniediett Ernie Hse Pa 1 Lewiston Baird Burstis Dumias, Jr Tony Ward Mehi Dumais Levesq Cit Beoard Aneut Side al Caty Elks North Grammar Stil Dike St. Mary’s Grrammair Bareti Arthur Des Vier Imation Santard Toda State of Maine Torat Imam Fehrror Lees Ev Poydfin Leaguy Caevroy Taree Atal Ford Panatellas Head Park Alley League Charlie Gordon
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