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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1953

Page

8

Forty Years Ago in Bath 1913 News Highlights

Bath Daily Times notes events from February 4 1913 with mentions of local politics Central Board of Directors Morse School basketball trip to Portland ice harvesting at New Ivy, social events and visits, street work on Winter Street and new steamship plans. Major figures include Hon John S Hyde William B Diggs Morse Bros Capt John Hall and Mayor Norman W Howard.

John §. Hyde Tland the Central Board of Direc Morse Portland Portland Igh Bath E Express Morse High Deering Swan Island Morse Bros

Bath Drives First Regulated Parcel Post Car in State

On February 5 1913 Bath becomes the first city in the state to operate a regulation parcel post automobile. A Model T Ford with a 1000 pound capacity, built from government plans by Bath Garage Co, carries the mail in white lettered body. Ned Rogers piloted the car on time despite rough travel, and Harvey K Erskine will start as operator next week after training.

Bath Bath Garage Co Ned Rogers Harvey K. Erskine

Wrist injury at stable mill. surgery saved hand

Feb 6 1913 a worker at the Wright lot stable mill in Quansett cut his wrist reaching over a saw. Dr Stott operated at City hospital and the hand will be saved. Charles Ross of Waterville wins Browntail moth cleanup contract for the city starting Monday.

Woolwich Wright Lot Nequasset Charles Ross Waterville

Bath News in Brief February 7 1913

Capt Norman McLeod of the missing S P Blackburn visits Bath and shares his dramatic experience before abandonment. Congregational Scout patrol grows with 30 new enrollments under William R Kimball. Socials and games mark a Middle Street gathering for Everard Spinney. Local workers face cold with duty and ice challenges on the Nahanada steamer. élèves travel for Morse Portia game. Woolwich farmers heed the whistle at Hockomock ferry. Colonial Club pool results see A P Arcutt defeating Albert Kimball 100 to 80.

Norman McLeod S. P. Blackburn Bath McLeod Blackburn Congregational Scout Patrol Winter Street Central Sunday Schools William R. Kimball Woolwich Cass Page's A. P. Arcutt Albert Kimball

Milkmen Conspire to Hold Milk Prices in Bath

A Bath investigator reports a milk men’s price cartel keeping quart prices at eight cents until March 1. Stores buy at seven cents from producers, with regular milk route customers charged eight cents. The note mentions local figures Gilchrist and Farrar as potential challengers and includes various community updates from Bath on births, club committees, and civic plans.

Murray Stock Co Arrives From Farmington at Columbia Hotel

The Murray Stock Company arrived yesterday from Farmington and is registered at the Columbia Hotel. Mr Murray passed Sunday in Boston. Mr and Mrs James E French of West Bath entertained a role in Saturday and Sunday. The bird.

William D. Sewall Margaret Boston Murray Stock Co Farmington Columbia Hotel Murray James E. French West Bath

Bath Driving Club hosts quiet ice track visit

Early Saturday a visitor settled in despite the cold while Edward H. Cook of Hyde Windlass Co. recovers from a severe leg contusion after a foundry incident. The Bath Driving Club’s new Lily Pond ice track drew many, with casual driving and lively brushes. Unity Guild of First Baptist meets Miss Ellie Moulton tonight at 119 Oak Street. Brotherhood holds February sheeting at Alton McKusi’s home, 59 Pine Street.

Lily Pond Bath Driving Club Bath Edward H. Cook Hyde Windlass Co Unity Guild of the First Baptist Church Ellie Moulton Oak Street Alton McKusi Pine Street

Bath hearing on Meeting Bay bridge rebuild

February 10 1913 Bath news notes a Augusta hearing Thursday afternoon before the Committee on Ways and Bridges regarding a bill allowing county funds to rebuild Meeting Bay bridge. The report also covers local incidents and daily events from Bath including staff illnesses and business updates.

Augusta Committee On Meeting Bay Bridge

Colby Coach Delivers Speech At Colonial Club

Over 100 Colonial Club members hear Colby basketball coach Lee Williams discuss the sport’s benefits and coaching aims. He defends officials, cites loyalty and preparation, and warns against politics and scandals while praising Maine officials and future prospects for basketball.

Colby Colonial Club Lee Williams Williams Boston Morse High Duncan H. Farrell

Bath worker suffers severe burn from molten iron incident

A worker was badly burned when molten iron spilled into his shoe late yesterday afternoon and burned skin and flesh. He will be laid off about a month. The Bath Marine Band begins rehearsals tonight at the Golden Eagles hall on Front Street with many new members expected.

Rangeley Maine Central Railroad Bath Iron Works Bath Marine Band Golden Eagles Front Street

Maine Senate Sets Deadlines for Private Bills in 1953 Session

State of Maine in Senate orders the House to receive no private or special bills after February 5 1953 and no other bills after February 12 1953 unless by unanimous consent. The order directs bills filed with the Director of Legislative Research be treated as received with proper titles and information and reported weekly beginning February 24.

State OF Maine Senate House Director of Legislative Research Uredey Chester T. Win

Morse High Notes Bring Freshman Show and FHA Activities

The Freshman Class presented a revue with dances and songs led by Joyce Lemoine Bernice Green and others. Seniors Doris White accompanied piano. Paul Johnson was the announcer. Junior-Senior Home Improvement finished refinishing six lab tables. FHA members plan child entertainments at Hyde Memorial Home and report strong cookie sales and a growing baby-sitting service.

Joyce Lemoine Bernice Green Stephanie Rush Joanne Smart Dolores Trask Moonlight Bay Raymond Durgan Herbert Anderson Richar Marsh George Tardiff George Lawrence Malcolm Hamilton Robert Billington Irene Vaillancourt Norma Brewer Connie Gray Nny LaVaseur Charlie Higgins Doris White Paul Johnson FHA Aing Entertain Hyde Memorial Home Nancy Young Glenda Steele Beverly Rittall Pat Brewer Merlyn Wright Judy Crocker Winnie Stilphen

Turkeys Traveled Between Americas and Europe in Early Exchange

Early exchange routes show turkeys native to South America were shipped to Europe by Spaniards after the American discovery. The domesticated birds crossed back to North America with English colonists, illustrating transatlantic animal transfer in colonial times.

South America Europe America North America

Probate Notices in Sagadahoc Court for Bath and Phippsburg

Probate notices announce wills and petitions in Sagadahoc County Court. Catherine Shaw Hoover is named executrix for Carlotta B Minara of Bath. Trustees proposed for Sydney S. M. Breck estate include Manley duPont Breck and National Bank of Commerce. Delmar E. Bates is administrator for Martha E. Bates. Official order notes publication and consent for letters testamentary.

Bath Sagadahoc Carlotta B Minara Catherine Shaw Hoover Arlington Massachusetts Sydney S. M. Breck Phippsburg Manley duPont

Estate Administrators Named in Sawadahoc Probate Record

Sawadahoc County probate notice lists Minnie Sargent and Katherine M. Mallett estates with appointed administrators and executors on specified dates. Attest signed December 19 1926 by Register Lillian H Heal.

Lillian H. Heal Sawadahoc Iuaicatad Minnie Sargent Jersey Katherine M. Mallett Torsham Walter W. Btaniert Bereniece Arts J

Surprise farewell for Congo Sportswear assistant floor lady

Mrs Ruth Presby honored at a Monday dinner by 70 Congo Sportswear employees at New Meadows Inn. After 15 years with the firm including wartime service, she leaves Saturday with husband Alvin L Presby to settle in Florida. Gifts included cash from staff and the company. Grace Waterman organized the event.

Ruth Presby The Congo Sportswear Co New Meadows

Morse JV Lose Narrowly in Late-Game Setback

Morse JV edged by Estbrook junior varsity 40 to 37 in a tight game. Carmichael led Morse with 10 points while Trafton added 8 and 9 others contributed to a close first half, with scores tied 10-10 at the first break and 33-32 at halftime.

Jayvees Morse

Probate Court notices from Bath and Phippsburg proceedings

Court of probate actions held with hearing on March first Tuesday at ten in the forenoon. Executors appointed for estate of Pierence gin and Anne Katulani Lyeny. Guardians to Caroline M Newell and final accounts for Sarah J Hitchcock and other Bath area estates are presented for allowance. Public notices include bond waivers and distribution to heirs and executors.

Frobate Marget Ata Pierence Gin Bath Doris C. Haggett Tporets Doris C. Te Bertha C. Dean Randall F. Cook Merle Chaney Merle Anne Katulani Lyeny Eraites Tas Phippsburg H. Sewall Williams Art F. Williams Cuardians Caroline M. Newell Bliam Newell John Rewell Sarah J. Hitchcock Canal National Bank of Portland Catharine M. Hitchcock

Estates Appoint Executrixes and Executors in Bath

A notarized note lists the tenlowine estates appointing Catherine Burgess daughter executrix and George Coggeshall and Rudolph Bernhardt executors in Bath area. Frederick Burgis named supervising executor without bond. J Arthur named executor in Newton Massachusetts.

Tenlowine Catherine C. Burgess Bath Frederick E. Burs George E. Coggeshall Rudolph’ Bernhardt Ter Ce A. Vomerly Allen — Evey Suleie . Walker Newton Mansech

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times American Co Nature Charles L Iles R. Farnham B. L. R and Charles D. Clarke City Augusta Poverey New Ivon House Desjardin H. D. Music Arthur Willis Arthur Lemont J. B. Lemont E. J. Lemont Ed Freeman Arry N. Wright Ohn Corey H. D.rkins Charlotte Wyman Ber- Morse Grace Potter Olive Jagdon Harry Lemont Charles cKenney Morrell Foss Harry Aker Octave Breton Elore E. Dinsmore New York Servon Boston & Maine Mt. Ohe Perth Brinsk A. Coombs Swett William P. Leydon All Maine Winfield L. Ham Globe Music Co John T. Donahue William B. Diggs Norfolk John O. Hall Hiram Hall Rock Levi T. Thompson Thompson Bros Irene Leighton Middle Street Bath Merchants’ Association Bay A. A. Percy George E. Thompson Iry T. Stetson J. G. Sampson J. W. Samp F. B. Nichols Florida Norman W. Howard Sherman A. Clark Colonial Players Damariscotta Lincoln Hall H. A. Huse W. A. Murtaugh Amory McLellan Fred D. Hill Virginia Russell Lillian Welch Myra Whitam Soto Charles A. Harriman Maine Retail Jewelers’ Association Bangor Diamond Spring Ice Co Bath Clinical Club Colonial Cafe J. O. Lincoln Henry W. Howard Thorne’s Head Hans Mitchell East Boothbay Adventure Boothbay Seattle Wash North Country John McInnes Hull Scotland Jack Morse Minneapolis E. W. de High Street Dreamland Jack William Forbes John S. Hyde Elmhurst Hyde High Reef Leeman Norton Sarah and Lucy Sunley Maine Lodge No New England Order of Protection George W. Crocker Brunswick John M. Hill William F. Ham John A. Small A. J. McNeil Guardian J. C. Biggins R. C. Brown Fred C. Oliver Maine Lodge Wilmington Del Kelley, Spear Co John B. Donane Read Nichols Co Nichols Street Kimball Charles R. Farnat Annie B. Cutting North Bath Charlotte Cook Weeks Street Ralph Earle Warren H. A. Duncan Washington Street Fort Warren Campfire Girls Boy Scouts Corliss Street Church Belle Beals Lowell Bros.’ Office Times Bertha Carleton Woollwich Lowell Bros R. W. Cornforth Co Hodgkins House M. J. McCormick H. M. Sewall BathlLron Works John 8. Hyde Charles P. Wetherbee H. H. McCarty Joseph M. Trott Everard Spinney Gwendolyn Vaughan Elvira Owen Mamie Glidden Louise Robbins Martha Bates Bernice Hunt Susie M. Robbins Margaret Daley Madelyn Varney Cynthia Crossman Marjorie Mitchell Karcher Jackson Edwin Lacy Willard Sprague Vernon Mitchell Harold Fielding Harold Brown Silas Owen Oscar Hunt Edward Glidden Arthur Colby George Colby A. R. Pratt Irving Pierce Nahanada Frances Moses Harriet Witham Dorothy Nichols Morse-Portia Harry Gilchrist P. Farrar Thy John F. Briry Malden Charles F. Farnham Representative Charles L. Farnham Dayton Hill Perry Thompson H. T. Passmore T.S. Allen Commission Co-Operative Center Street W. J. Kilgore M. W. Sewall & Co Holy Name Society James R. Royal Frank McDonald Henry Biggins John Trainor Alderman Varnum Bath Custom House Hunnewell Weeks Street Grammar School Alice Varney Grace Baker Dummer Street School Pratt Ethel R. Piper William Hamilton Riverside Popham Beach Popham S. B. Martin A. M. Franks Sanford John J. Desmond Mrs. Desmond Coudir L. L. Hooker Sons of Veterans Lewiston Post Office Higgins Robert Bragdon Torrey Kelley’s New & Used North St William Curran Henry Mank Clinton D. Wilson Nathan W. Watson Eugene Desmond Dudley S. Leavitt Anne Register Cae Lillian Hal. Egister Westbrook Oe Ramsdell Kourapis Hamilton Bragdon Kelly Worcester Clark and Crozier Weybrant Trafton Rouillard Carmichael Westbrook F.G Waters ‘Holston Stultz Kelson Sinclair 'Welch Ue i Milliken and Bourget Arthur J. Dunton J. Artur Lillian "Hesloter
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