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.
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John §. Hyde
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the Central Board of Direc
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Portland
Portland Igh
Bath
E Express
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Deering
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lee Williams
Williams
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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.
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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.
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House
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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.
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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.
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Europe
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Art F. Williams
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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.
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