Bath Daily Times 1889 Forty Years Ago in Bath
Forties era notes from Bath recount shipyard progress and river ice blocks. Derrick rigging begins for Portland and Boston steamer while Kennebec steamer deck framing advances. Banquet at Sagadahock House, local fraternal events, and cadences of daily commerce, weather, and transit provide a vivid snapshot of Bath on February 6 and 7, 1889.
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Bath items note illness sales and local events
February 12 1889 Bath society details list George A Brown recovering from pneumonia John C Stevens sells Middle street residence to Merritt A Lermond Edward Biggins back on letter route Emerson B Gahan joins ice business with Capt G A Low Mrs Cary injured on Oak street Dr Fuller begins seventeenth Bath Board of Trade term attendance at FE P Woodward lecture Eyewitness plans for strong Bath baseball team with local players Neagle Dunning Brown White Fitz Neagle Farnham Parke Leydon Skofieldoulder
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Sleighing party to Brunswick and local events noted
About twenty North End residents join a sleighing party to Brunswick aboard Mr Parks mammoth sleigh. Rev Whiteside to exchange tomorrow with Rev Folsermn. Popham lodge Good Templars sleighride to West Bath. Bath Y M C A second men's meeting set for Sunday. Ice cutting planned at Drummond's pond and Park er Head. New boiler for tug Ice King hoisted at Southern Division. Lincoln Williams injured by wood in doorway at Winslow Williams bakery. Bath Board of Trade annual meeting urged. February 11 lecture by W Woodward planned. Representative Wakefield returned to Alghora on legislative train. Municipal court quiet. Alameda crowded for Sedewieck Relief Corps Fair. We Gy U of Bath meeting February 12 at Temperance House. Jennie Hodgkins employed as Beth Water Supply bookkeeper. About 30 Popham lodge Good Templars sleighride to West Bath. Church bells to ring April 30 1889 to mark 100 Years since Washington's inauguration with nationwide services.
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West Bath Grange Meeting Led by Lady Officers
A large audience attended the West Bath Grange Monday evening with the lady officers in charge. The program featured a monologue by Wilbur Hagan, songs by five young ladies, and a current events talk by Maj. W R Kimball. The wife’s role in farmer prosperity sparked a lively debate. Next gathering will be led by Mrs Ethel MacDonald with a patriotic Washington's Birthday theme in Colonial dress.
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Obituary: Clark Blake Dunton Dies in Portland at 70
Clark Blake Dunton 70 died Saturday in Portland. A Westport native, he was an engineer then a druggist. Survived by wife Eva Walsteon of Bath, two sisters and a brother. Funeral Monday in Portland.
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Bowker Funeral Draws Large Attendance At Phippshore
Funeral services for Hon. Frank S. Bowker veteran shipbuilder of Phippshore were held Sunday at his daughter Mrs. William V. Percy home 726 High Street with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. Pallbearers were his sons Frank M. Bowker Walter H Bowker and sons in law William V. Percy Edmund P. Briegs. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
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Mrs Norton Funeral Held at Pleasant Street Home
Funeral services for Mrs Marion Norton were held Monday afternoon at two at her mother Mrs Martha C Sanford’s home 27 Pleasant Street Rev Charles M Tibbs of Grace Episcopal church officiated. Bearers were two uncles Jerry Sanford Marshall Card Willam H Small and John A Cavanaudh. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
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Pleasant — Street
Charles M. Tibbs
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Charles F Miller Funeral Held at Day's Ferry
The funeral for Charles F Miller of Woolwich, who died in a Portland hospital, was Sunday at 3 30 at his Day's Ferry home. Rev Edwin D Hardin officiated with bearers Edgar Blanch Clarence Preble and Edward Buck. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery.
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State of Main Senate Order for Legislature Business
In the Senate on February 12 1929 an order directs that after the February 28 1929 session the House should publish the order in all state papers until February 28 1929. Royden V Brown secretary and Clyde R Chapman clerk certify the copy as true and sent for concurrence.
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News Bits From This Week Across Cities
Recap of varied items from Rutland to London including court appointments, transport accidents, political resignations, international talks, and notable deaths. Highlights mention Julius A. Willcox’s elevation, bus crash injuries in Amesbury, state troop care of Somerville youths, and periscope tests delayed by a leak.
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Public sale and probate notices from Sagadahoc Maine
Public sale of real estate in Bath Sagadahoc County to satisfy debt and costs. Also probate petitions for Edwin P. Hyde and Frank S. Bowker estates including will proofs and issuance of letters testamentary with notices for court hearings in Bath Maine.
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Universalist quintet defeats Wiscasset in close basketball clash
The Universalist basketball team edged Wiscasset Academy 34 to 30 at Wiscasset Monday night. Star players include Charles Maxwell Marr and Hart for Universalist, while Sherman led the home team in a hard fought contest.
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Suspension and border reports signal Honduran trouble
San Salvador reports suspension of communication and border issues indicating regional instability in Honduras. Health authorities in Managua distribute 3,500 vaccine tubes to avert a smaller epidemic. In Providence Rhode Island fifty nine of sixty two remain.
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French Catholic Excommunication Receives Church Oversight
French American Catholics ex communicated last year in a legal contest with Bishop William A Hickey over parish funds agree to submit to church requirements. Marblehead Dr Richard Smith True noted homeopathic physician dies at 84. Boston Conrado Ajonay arrested with seven thousand dollars of narcotics on his person. William Cardinal O Connell officiates at a Te Deum for settlement of the Roman question. Storrs New England council finds agriculture in better condition than ever. San Francisco visit of Prince Chakir grandson of late Turkish sultan after wife regains citizenship causes surmises. Los Angeles Marshal Neilan film director overcome by gas in garage rescued by wife Blanche Sweet. Seattle Steamer Browney stands by Japanese freighter Alloway in distress off Dutch Harbor. Washington Senator Capper calls for arms embargo against nations violating Kellogg pact. Windsor Negro slays police chief who tried to stop the game. Mexico City President Portes Gil escapes as his train is dynamited. Mexico City crowds stone firemen at Toral funeral.
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Temperance Work Reports Weekly W. C. T. U. Activities
The Loyal Temperance Legion of Winnegance met in the church with 25 attendees. Charles Hewitt led the regular meeting while Miss Ruth Emerson spoke on The Light of the World. Upcoming events included a postponed Patterson home session and a Valentine party planning session at Beatrice Rand’s home.
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Probate Court Orders Trustees to Publish Notice of Account
Sagadahoc Probate Court orders Oliver Moses and Rupert H. Baxter trustees to publish a notice for a March 5 1929 hearing in Bath regarding their tenth account of administration of Oliver Moses estate. Also notes Charles R Farnham and Helen M Potter appointed administrators in Bath.
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