Bath Daily Times Briefs Afloat In 1907 Harbor Activity
Notes from Bath include repairs at the Eastern U S Co repair shop with Isaia reman directing boiler work. The Seguin tug wears a new shaft during overhaul while the City of Lowell clashes with Cienfuegos off New York injuring a holes in Lowell’s bow. A fire at Bath Iron Works destroys blueprints. The Mary B schooner finishes coal discharge at Maine comet wharf as crews arrive from Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton's
Isaia
U. S. Co
Bath
City of Lowell
Battery
New York
New London
Cienfuegos
Ward Line
Lowell
Mary B
Maine
Snowshoe Enthusiasts and Shipyard Notes From Bath and Lisbon Falls
February 6 1907 reports a Colonial club stag party committee J Edward Hughes Alden Denham and John L Wilson Jr appointed. Snowshoe outings promised perfect conditions after new snow. Chester Copeland of Rockland injured joining cars in Knox Hospital improving. Sasanoa Tribe Red Men officers installed in Lisbon Falls returning by Pullman. Bath youths face club irony as two mean boys run off with balls leaving snow and coal. Bath Steamer to launch February 14 marking local shipbuilding progress. turbine innovations noted. Mrs John H Brown and Miss D Brown appear in Augusta with the Lakson High street group involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Brown
The
Colonial Club
J. Edward Hughes
Alden P. Denham
John L. Wilson, Jr
D. D
M. D. Whitlam
Lisbon Falls
Bath
Bath residents hurt in fall. winter isolation continues
Reports say a man fell from a tree on February 7 1907 injuring his jaw face wrist and leg and leaving his winter group at Squirrel Istana largely secluded as their launch remains frozen. Bath yachtsmen anticipate visits to Lewiston for Calumet club events and city affairs proceed with council debates and police cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirrel Istana
Erie Car Float Arrives in New York Ahead of Storm
The Erie Railroad car float No. 1, launched at Kelley-Spear Co. yard, reached New York Tuesday in tow of the tug Daniel Willard, arriving ahead of the storm. The Lincoln National Bank front was replaced with plate glass and a new vault opened Wednesday night, with work continuing on the steel ceiling next week. A fire at LingolIn House previously occupied by a local business family triggered a dream-linked scare. J. G. Falcon, known for crossing the Kennebec River, is now on a diving contract at Fort Tampa Florida during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
Kelley-Spear Co
New York
Daniel Willard
Lincoln National Bank
Fredericks
J. G. Falcon
Kennebec River
Bath
Woolwich
Fort Tampa
Fla
Local Socials and city notes from Court Street and beyond
A city social scene is described with Genesta chapter members gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Deering’s home for whist. Acadia lodge held a social session and plans a ladies night with vocal and instrumental program. Hydrants lie buried in snow, hindering fire crews who may need maps. Harmon Orr recovers after skull fracture. Dr. Fuller trepanned to save his life. Clerks of W. O. Parker’s store hosted a surprise party for Miss Sarah Harriman on Court Street with games and a valuable gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acadia Lodge
Belvers
Harmon Orr
E. M. Fuller
Mr. Orr
W. O. Parker
Sarah Harriman
Court Street
Social highlights and local happenings in Bath area
A February 9 1907 Bath column notes a Colonial Club party with 31 dancing couples, festive decorations and a grand party at the church hall. Other items include local employment moves at Bath Iron Works and Swift & Co, a Bowdoin College event, and a canceled Sagadahoc Grange meeting due to a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Igre
Kennebec Yacht Club Meets Amid Anniversary Plans
On February 11 1907 the Kennebec Yacht Club holds a meeting to discuss reports from committees overseeing the anniversary celebration and tournament with the Calumet club. Charles Kingsbury returns home from New York commanding the large launched January 31 by Kelley Spear yard. the barge towed by the tug Daniel Willard took 10 days due to stormy seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kingsbury
New York
Rge
Kelley Spear Yard
Daniel Willard
Local social, political, and club notices from Bath area
Social news from Bath includes a birthday gathering for Albert N Carr at her son Charles A Palmer street home with refreshments. A Republican city committee meeting is planned in the hall to discuss municipal elections with delegates from wards. Lambs and racing events occur at Lily Pond with Bath Driving club races and near misses. Kennebec Yacht club members prepare for a tournament against Calumet club of Lewiston on Feb 21. Ice houses on the Kennebec near completion as Bangor and Portland facilities fill. Bath Merchants Association meets in common council room to appoint committees. Aeneaander on High Street loses fowl and hen thefts are reported. Conductor E L Risteen of Bangor & Northern Maine Division visits home. Hon E W Hyde returns from Moosehead outing. About 50 friends surprise Harry Peterson of Brunswick Road with a cut glass water bottle gift. Snow and rain dampen Sunday.
Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Russell Copt at Home Surprise
Mrs. Russell Copt of this city received a stork shower at her mother Mrs. Sadie Sarkis 677 High Street with sister Mrs. Mary Hordby assisting. A decorated card table and buffet lunch followed the surprise gathering attended by numerous guests from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Copt
Sadie Sarkis
High Street
Mary Hordby
Leon Piasic
David Y. Alkazin
Norman Alkazin
Robert Footer
George Sarkis
Mary Hordyk
Ruth Rogers
Edith Small
Ruby Preble
Phyllis Connors
Bath
Betty Sherman
Wiscasset
Waldo Dexter
Woolwich
Barbara Tatro
Portland
Winnegance Women Organize P T A Branch
Mrs Farr Lowell organized a Parent-Teacher Association at Winnegance on a Wednesday last week. Assisted by Mr and Mrs Thomas Totman and Mrs Leston Harrington, officers were elected: Mrs Clarence Spinney president, Mrs Maurice Skillin vice president, Mrs Leslie Dyer secretary, Mrs Arthur Totman treasurer. Meetings set for the first Tuesday each month at the Winnegance schoolhouse. Next meeting in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnegance
Timing for dental treatment after discharge advised
The guidance states that one year after discharge is the best time to apply for treatment of service connected dental conditions. The text also notes the formation of the Young Women's Christian Association in 1894.
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The
Young Women’s Christian Association
Probate Court Tuesday session lists numerous estate actions
Arthur J. Dunton presides with Judge John L. Jack as register. Wills allowed for Nellie D. Thompson of Bath and Harry L. Day of Bath appoints executors with out bond. Administrations filed and granted across multiple estates in Bath Woolwich Topsham Georgetown including Nora Hanna and Joseph Pagurko. Inventories and accounts filed for numerous estates with guardians conservators and administrators named. Licenses to sell real estate granted for West Bath and Topsham. Widow's allowance granted to Etta Child of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie D. Thompson
Bath
Harry L. Day
Fannie Blake
Frank T. Blake
Joseph Peter Dubar
Henry T. Dubar
Mary E. Callan
Frances A. Callan
Edward C. Burns
Woolwich
Ethel A. Burns
Carl E. Stinson
Marion Stinson
Forrest W. Hanna
Georgetown
Nora L. Hanna
Anna Pagurko
Topsham
Joseph A. Pagurko
L. Eugene Thebeau
Ralph A. Bramhall
First Portland National Bank
Emma F. Hooper
Winfield G. Brookings
Ethel B. Gardner
Margaret F. Hall
Caroline G. Ter
Gladys H. Oliver
Alfred D. Rowe
Guardian
Harry Green
Bowdoin
Wilbur H. Wyman
Maria H. Atkinson
Herbert E. Mehlhorn
John A. Lord
Mary Lee Lord
Charlotte C. Day
Walter F. Day
John A. Marcou
Grace E. Goodwin Clark
George F. Young
Harry A. Henderson
Katherine H. Parks
Harry E. Ring
Georgie S. McHefley
Inez Ingalls Rothwell
Erwin F. Wharts
West Bath
Virginia M. Whorti
Hannah A. Allen
Edward W. Holbrook
William Child
Etta Child
Stephen Crosby Birthday Party Held on Ninth Birthday
On his ninth birthday February 8 Stephen Crosby son of Mr and Mrs Orrin Crosby received gifts from friends at a Newton road party. Prizes went to Roger Cleveland and Stephen Safford for games while Barbara Swinderman Betty Swinderman and Carl Goulet won beano. Mrs Crosby and Mrs Igaret Hall hosted a buffet lunch and Mrs Robert Cleveland baked the cake. Photographer Cloutier captured group pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Crosby
Orrin Crosby
Newton Road
Roger Cleveland
Stephen Safford
Barbara
Betty Swinderman
Carl Goulet
Crosby
Igaret Hall
Robert Cleveland
Cloutier
Peter Hodgkins
Richard
Jean Carter
Roger
Joan Cleveland
Betty
Barbara Swinderman
Carol Goulet
Bradley Christopher
David
John
Leilani Crosby
Margaret Hall
New vessels travel 86,858 miles through New York waterways
Newly built vessels for the Army Navy and Coast Guard sailed through the New York Barge Canal and Hudson River under Coast Guard supervision totaling 86 858 miles on their way to tide water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
New York State Barge Canal
Hudson River
England Traced 15th Century Origin of Seen and Heard Saying
Researchers trace the adage Children should be seen and not heard to 15th century England noting its long cultural resonance and evolving usage in social conduct norms.
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England
Girl Scout Council Holds Meeting and Plans New Courses
The Girl Scout Council met Wednesday with Mrs. Louis A. Dole and reports from committee chairmen. Plans for the season include a new training course for leaders, Brownie emphasis, and volunteer roles. A Juliet Low anniversary program, library expansion, and radio outreach were discussed. new members joined and a Brownie fly up ceremony concluded with awards and a request for uniform donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council
Louis A. Dole
Middle Street
Arthur Bowker
Orris Ames
W. Schulze
W. Percy Marks
Edward Dale True
Charles Hoebel
John Parker
Juliet Low
Adele Watt
Horace G. Morse
William Skelton
Converse Fenn
James Temple
Lucille Rogers
Summer Street
Winter Street
Dole
Mary Burgess
Niss
Smelt Fisherman Nets Lobster at Merrymeeting Bay
Ralph Small of Bath hooked a large lobster near Bean Rock in Merrymeeting Bay while a prior catch by a smelt fisherman had yielded a trout. The lobster is on display in Small's garage tank, puzzling experts about how it ended up in freshwater.
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Meerrymeeting Bay
Ralph Small
Bath
Bean Rock
Ralph
Small
Merrymeeting Bay
Silver Tea Follows Founders Day Session
At a Huse P. T. A. executive meeting plans were set for Founders Day Anniversary. The next meeting Thursday at eight o clock in the Huse school will feature a Founders Day program with guest speaker Mrs. Joseph Smith on democracy, followed by a social silver tea prepared by local members.
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Huse P. T. A
Huse School
Moody Flint
Joseph Smith
Ernest Freeman
William Edgett
Emery Freeman
Herbert Anderson
Frank Durant
John C. Hart
Farmer in India Referred to as Kisan
A farmer in India is commonly known by the term kisan. The word is used in rural discourse to describe agricultural workers and landholders who cultivate crops and livestock.
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India
Local church activities note sermons services and events
The article lists sermons at First Church Rev David Hickland on The Lilies Have Secrets, church school times, and Woman’s Christian Service meetings. St Johns Episcopal notes services by Rev T G Akeley. Women’s Society reorganized at M E church village. Gardiner visitors at Huntoon Grange and Lincoln County Pomona meeting at Boothbay. Funeral for Mrs Horatio Bickford in Gardiner notes survivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Pring Tern
David Hickland
Wees Bailey
M. Qecomien
John Tirey
St. John’s Episcopal
T. G. Akeley
Women’s Society of Christian Service
M. E. Church
Stephen Fitch
Avid Hickland
Highland Avenue
Earl Rice
Bath
Horatio Bickford
Gardiner General Hospital
James and
Delia Mayers
Mt. Olive Branch
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Frank Hawkes
Quincy
Mass
Frances Roberts
Lynnfield Center
Amesbury White Funeral Home
Gardiner
Personal items from Phippsburg midweek visits noted
Edwin Hill and N. Percy made a business trip to Augusta Wednesday. Miss Leona Harmon was a dinner guest at the Thomas home Thursday. Miss Harmon left Friday for a vacation in Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore were Sunday visitors in Scarboro. Mrs. Robert Jewell of Bath visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wyman, Sunday. Laurence Thayer and son Stephen were Bath guests. Mrs. Robert Moore with Mrs. Lewis Lowell, Parker Head, were Bath shoppers Monday.
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Edwin Hill
N. Percy
Augusta
Leona Harmon
Thomas Home
Miss Harmon
Alabama
Robert Moore
Scarboro
Robert Jewell
Bath
Frank Wyman
Laurence Thayer
Stephen
Lewis Lowell
Parker Head
Maine Libel and Probate Notices From Sagadahoc County
A Maine court notice records Lucy E. Logan seeking a divorce from Isaac Logan filed in Sagadahoc County Bath. The petition details desertion and cruelty, residence claims, and requests a divorce decree and maintenance. Additional probate notices list appointments and accounts for estates in Bath Woolwich and Topsham with executors and administratrices listed.
School Activities Highlight Oral Language Demonstrations
The text notes a display in a home room and a first grade visit to the office. Eileen Reiley, former South teacher now with Rows Co Boston publishers, gave a language demonstration to North Grammar third graders and others. Discussion followed to clarify issues in the oral usage focused series.
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Eileen Reiley
South Now
The
Rows Co
Boston
North Grammar
Reiley
Dike
Center Street
Mitchell
Local Notes on Residents and Births Across Town
Parker Head ham Beach appeared at the village school and at Mrs Earl Lowells home last week. William Hallett Jr left for Presque Isle seeking work with J W Libby. Barbara Siegars teacher visits Topsham during vacation. Jane Ellen named for Alpert Grays daughter who returned from Bath Memorial hospital. Wiker Co ng announce birth of son William Charles Jr at St Andrews hospital Boothbay Harbor. Modern armored tank noted as British invention first used at Somme in 1916. India described as rich yet sparsely popular state.
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Ham Beach
Earl Lowell
William E. Hallett, Jr
Presque Isle
J. W. Libby
Barbara Siegars
Topsham
Jane Ellen
Lawrence
Wikere Co
St. Andrews Hospital
Boothbay Harbor
Wiliam Charles Jr
Estate of Mary Eopinionen and others probate notes
Register date for the Coun estates lists heirs and executors for estate matters in Naugatuck. The document names Mary and Forrest W. Henna and mentions administrator and custodian roles with reference to dates and locations.
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John L. Jach
Coun
Poe
Naugatuck
Mintet-Atrix
Gg Hane
Forrest W. Henna
Esas Norse
Adimaistratrix Bey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prem the Files
Bath Daily Times
Ah Bismark
Erbocker
Kennebec
Seguin
Evening Club
Miss Toothaker
W. Albert Downing
Manhattan
Bath Iron Works
Chester Copeland
Rockland
Knox Hospital
Bath Tron
Aapeee
Obb
John H. Brown
D. Brown
Lakson
Lewiston
Calumet Club
Bath Club
Wilbur C. Oliver
Justin E’bridge of
South Gardiner
Dwinai Cornish
E . Albert Flint
Leonard & Mitchell’s Pharmacy
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Lowell Assembly
Pythian Sisterhood
Lowell Temple
Pythian Sisters
Temple
North End
A. L. Strout
N Point
Sadie
Wadee
Standish Farm
Genesta ‘Chapter
O. B.S
Harry G. Deering
Deering Street
James R. Jewett
Middle Street Court
Ernest Heald
John MacDouglass
Webber
the Dewey
S. Bowker & Son of
Phippsburg
Peter Clinto
Frances Wakefield
Swift & Co
Swift
C. D. Wyman
Marine Hospital
Sagadahoc
Bro. Johnson
Charles H. Cahill
New Meadows Inn
Camden
Bowdoin College
Morse High School
Phi Os
Kennebec Yacht Club
Albert N. Carr
Charles Arr
Palmer Street
Hall
Republican City Committee
Lily Pond
Bath Driving Club
Randolph
Bangor
Berry
Cedar Grove
Alter Ge Ts .c
Bath Merchants’ Association
Ayeen
E. L. Risteen
Bangor & Northern Maine Division
Sunny
E. W. Hyde
Moosehead Lake
Harry Peterson
Brunswick Road
Ring
Peterson
Winnegance Women Organize
P.T.A. Branch
Arthur J. Dunton
John L. Jack
Council
Robert B
Esther L. Brawn Clerk
State of Maine
Lucy E. Loan
Sagadaoc
Isaac Logan
Greenbush
Penobscot
Justice of the Peace
Tate
Libellee
Logan Libellant
A. D
EB. Logan
Edward W. Bridgham
John PF
Carl EB
Lake of Bath
Mearion Ingon
Marion Stl
of Dubar
Henry T
Burns
Ethel A. Purne
Fox Donnell
Aes m
William Reig
Meriae Greig
Henry Fox
Henry Fox Greig
William Eywin Eig
Emily Katherine Greig
Mary L. Robinson
Mbtate
M. Helen
Charles F. Hela
Mary Ae
Walter FP. Day
Brarian
Smain Rene Ter
Altner
Parker
Somme
France
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