Forty Years Ago in Bath From Bath Chronicle
Forty years ago in Bath dated February 10, 1886 notes Capt. David Burt's Brooklyn return and visits by Joseph Bright of Boston. It covers lodge socials, a Whittier life sketch, a Unionist ladies circle, a minor street accident, marriages recorded at City Hall, a 227000 ft timber schooner Hawes rescue by life savers, a New Year dance, a runaway sleigh incident, and Bath businessmen hearing a proposed kindling wood factory with a Bath capitalists committee appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flla M. Hawes
F. G. Parington
Darien
Parington
Hiunnewell’s
Schoonreg
Bath
James C. Ledyard
Sath
Wakefield
M. G. Shaw & Sons
A. J. Puller
St. W. Swanton
A. J. Shaw
James D. Robinson
Bath area notes and events from February 1886
February 11 1886 reports a Grayhound Chemical Engine No 5 dance at Amaranth Itall, Bath Board of Trade adjourned meeting, G A R encampment returnees from Skowhegan, Bath hay market clearing at 14 to 16 per ton, Esmeralda date moved to Feb 17, and local social events incl. library fundraiser, sleigh rides, and post office route changes. Also notes on Orphans Home reception and Times staff sleigh ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayhound Chemical Engine No. 5
Amaranth Itall
Areiecs
Bath
Dance at Amaranth Hall by Grayhound Chemical Engine Co
A standout event last evening at Amaranth Hall showcased one of the season’s most successful dances under the auspices of Grayhound Chemical Engine Company. The gathering drew notable attendees from industry circles and featured music and hospitality reinforcing the company’s community engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amaranth Hall
Grayhound Chemical” Engine” Company
Bath entertains with week of events and local notices
The Bath area plans entertainments this week while a Probate Court adjourns. Eugene Nash visits Bath Street relative to family matters. Mrs. Lois Dunning travels to Boston for a ill mother. A Sedgwick Relief Corps sociable is set for this evening with a sleigh ride to Adams tomorrow. Police officer Charles True and Miss Etta Smith wed last Saturday. A Bath editor and a lawyer’s daughter announce marriage intentions. Willie Teydon returns from Somerville polo to rest in Bath. Phlox and J. Q. Cox clubs host a reception for fifty at Read Nichols Read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. True
Night Watch
Etta I. Smith
Zina H. Smith
Mr. Remick
North Street
Bath
Boston Post
The
Phlox
J. Q. Cox
Sadie Nichols
Read Nichols
Req
Washington Street
Evening reception ends as youth sing and play
The evening was pleasantly passed by young people with singing games and a plentiful supper. Near midnight the gathering closed and attendees left for home. Bert Reed age 14 of Middle Street, while cutting wood Saturday, accidentally drove the axe into the fleshy part of his left hand, causing a severe wound. Tr. Gilmore attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Reed
Middle Street
Tr. Gilmore
Local notes from Bath and vicinity February 16 1886
Judge Libby travels on the forenoon train to the Fast Le pane The Orient degree awarded to ten Lincoln lodge Odd Fellows members Mrs Stetson matron of the Orphans Home leaves for Boston Phi Rho dances planned with Togas orchestra. Henry Chase and sister arrive from the West Edward Ripley returns from California Baptist sociable at John G Rogers home 20 attendees Kate Delahanty to sing at Gardiner Catholic fair Adams ride postponed due to bad roads New England Shipbuilding stockholders meeting set for four pm Edward Emmons resigns from Bath post office special delivery job unprofitable Indian Association formed by Bath women meeting at Temperance House.
Maine Central Rifle Team Defeats Battery LT in Galleys Match
The Maine Central railroad rifle team beat Battery LT by about 20 points on Monday night. Both Bath Rifle Club and Maine Central have defeated the soldier lads, setting up a likely upcoming clash between the two teams as a real attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central Employes
Bath Rifle Club
Maine Central Railroad Club
Irish Daigle wedding in Bath at St Marys Rectory
Frederick E. Irish from Morse High class of 1928 and Miss Josephine Daigle of Bath were married Saturday night at St Marys Rectory by Rev. Joseph J. Harris. The groom is son of Fred E. Irish and wife of 57 Chestnut street. The bride, formerly of Fort Kent, worked at Congress Shirt factory and received a shower from friends. They will reside at 736 Middle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick E. Irish
Josephine Daigle
Bath
St.Mary's Rectory
Fisher Joseph J. Harris
Fred E. Irish
Chestnut Street
Ubald Dupres
Fort Kent
Irish
Sates College
Swift & Co
Daigle
Congress Shirt Factory
Middle Street
Mrs Williams Rites Held For Mary Emeline Williams
The funeral service for Mary Emeline Williams widow of Edgar Williams was held Monday afternoon at her home on S Bridge street Winneganee district. Rev David L Wilson officiated with bearers Harry E Oliver George L Cook Harry C Williams and Eugene H Spinney. Out of town attendee Mrs Charles Perry of Waterville. Burial followed at Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Bridge Street
Winneganee
Mary Emeline Williams
Edgar Williams
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Harry E. Oliver
George L. Cook
Harry C. Williams
Eugene H. Spinney
Charles Perry
Waterville
Fairview Cemetery
Probate notices appoint administrators and executors in Sagadahoc
On February 9 1926 Warren A Parris of Bath was appointed Administrator of the estate of Frank W Parris and qualified. On February 2 1926 Belle C Donnell and Earle C Donnell of West Bath were appointed executors without bonds of the estate of Alvah H W Donnell and qualified. Ashton E Wardwell of Bath was appointed Executor without bonds of the estate and qualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren A, Parris
Bath
Belle C Donnell
Earle C. Donnell
Westath
Sagadahoc
Alvah HW. Donnell
West Bath
Belle
Ashton E. Wardwell
Chester G
John
Andagadahoc
Chester R
Senate bill would regulate interstate motor carriers
A bill introduced by Senator Cummins Iowa as S 1734 aims to regulate motor vehicles engaged in interstate commerce by state commissions with appeals to the Interstate Commerce Commission. It sets certificates, hearings, bonds, and penalties to ensure public convenience and safety in road transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Cuming
Comittee
National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners
Steam and Electric Railways
American Automobile Association
United States Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Interstate Commerce
Board
Commission
Board of Commission
Howe
Trustees Notice for 21st Account of Patten Estate
In Sagadahoc Maine at Bath Probate Court on February 9 1926 Joseph M Trott and Wm D Sewall trustees under Cilbert E R Patten deceased presented the 21st account for allowance. The court ordered three weeks of publication in the Bath Independent to notify interested parties to appear March 2 1926 at nine o clock to show cause why the account should not be allowed. William F Dunham Register true copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadatioc
Bath
Sagadahoc
A. D
Joseph M. Trott
Wm. D. Sewall
Cilbert E. R. Patten
Ee Ames S. Lowell
State OF
Maine
Celia Kk
Lincoln
William P. Lincoln
Celia FE
Joseph K. Sewall
Joseph EF. Sewall
Samuel S. Sewall
William S. Shorey
Joseph E. Sewall
Yates
Celia F. Lincoln
Lathin
James S. Lowell
George A. Churchill
Frank G. Osgood
Said
Mabel W. Osgood
Charlotte Osgood
Edward W. Bridgham
Natarv Public
Sagadahog
Sagada Wa
Sagedahoc
S. P. Hinckley
Hillsborough County
Florida
Winnefred M. Hinckley
Georgetown
NAMF
Limonia
Rt. 1
Box
Ruby Grady
Exis
Fort H
Do Ee
Flora B. Totman
F. B. Lane
Fred Wing
Uxbridge Mass
Charles Fla. Siith
Arthur Savage
Schenectaily
H. L. Savage
Sharon
Mass
Gertrude Bark
Sade Awhin
John J. Keegan
Owell
Fred D. Hill
Cordelia D. Morrison
Shippsburg
William K. Cushing
Phippsburg
Velora Gilman
Small Point
Grace Williams
Whippsburg
Walter Cushing
Fred D. Hil
Fred D
Itill
James
Lowell
Leo I’. Burke
Hilton Village
John L. P. Burke
Leo P. Burke
Charlotte Ruth Burke Burns
Waterville
Meaughter
John McD
Burke
Japuery A
Leo F Apex
Ss. Ataachats
Sagadaee
S. Lowell
Iaspeeber
William T. Hodgkins
Lydia A. Campbell
Marion L. Purington
Elizabeth M. Luce
Sandahoc
Bat
William F. Dunham
Register
E. Dexter
Mond Xter
la Thane
Sadetekensy
Sai
Hike
Woolwich Soar
Martege
Raymond Dexter
Frances FE
Frances E. Dexter
Ralph O. Dale
Supreme Judicial Court
Sagahoc
N. J. Horan
Coleman Flaherty
Testate
Margaret McDonough
Boston
Martin O'Brian
Michael O'Brian
Margaret Flaherty
Ischaed Quinn
John P. Carey
Catherine Ryan Kelley
Bat County
Ames S. Lowell
William F. Duiam
Fred H. Thompson
Ames
Sagadaeoe
Itarry T. Passmore
Julia W. Covel
James S. LO
Federal act funds administration and interstate highway taxes
The act provides separate funds from received fees to cover administration costs. An initial 100000 dollar treasury appropriation backs early expenses. It allows states to taxing interstate carriers for public highways as they do motor carriers in interstate commerce, while preserving intrastate regulation by states through local boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
United States
Golden Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hill in Bath
Mr and Mrs William P Hill of 943 Middle Street Bath quietly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Neighbors called and they hosted an at home reception amid a late winter storm. Mrs Hill formerly Kate Fisher daughter of the late Roland Fisher. they wed at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev John Gregson officiating. A reception followed at the bride's home on Washington and Pearl Streets now occupied by Mr and Mrs William Shorey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam P. Hill
Middle Street
Washington and
Pearl Streets
William S. Shorey
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
David Burt
Brooklyn
N. Y
T Joseph Bright
Robert Lilly
George W. Bright
Rogers
Queen Esther Lodge
Rebekah
Davidaris
Whittier
Nelson Tivin
Longfellow
Walker Street
City Hall
John Coffrel
Jennie Pero
Charles B. Prue
Etta B. Smith
Henry Chase
Stillwater
J. G. Thompson
Brooks and Conant
Philip Brown
Smith
Holly Tree Inn
Universalist Church
Bath Board of Trade
Common Council Room
Post Sedeavick
Esmeralda
Eriaba
Brunswick
M. J. Hennessy
Bath and
Lewiston
Jewett
Bangor
Portland
Times Establishment
Bartlett
Walthams
Tostén
Guthrie
Woburn
Woburnites
Salem
Barry
Charles IT. Snow
Bath Post Office
John Conley
I O. Foye & Co
Acadia Lodge K. of V
Alamega
New England Shipbuilding Co
Maine Central
Humphrey Turington
Front Street
Purington
Morse Yard
Eugene Nash
Mrs
Annie Fogg
Bath Street
Lois Dunning
Buzzle
Sedgwick Relief Corps
S. J. Brown
Adams
HI. Fb. Stetson
W. B. Mussenden
Willie Teydon
Somerville Polo Club
Somervilles
Judge Libby
le Pane
Lincoln Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Phi Rhios
Togas Orchestra
Tlenry ‘Chase
Mrs. Ormstead
John G. Rogers
North Bath
Misa Kate Delahanty
Gardiner
Edward Ripley
Samuel Ripley
South End
California
New England — Shipbuilding Co
Relief Corps
Edward Emmons
Tfe
Nichols
Ladies of Bath
Porthand
Temperance House
Battery
St. Mary's Rectory
William F. Dunstam
William VF. Dunham
Egister
William F
Dunham
MR. and
Mrs. Hill
Adelaide Boynton
Elizabeth Coombs
Hazel Footer
Winifred Johnson
Irene Footer
Mary Paine
Bowdoin
Geo. A. Churchill
Alfred W. Hinckley
Providence, R
Jam S. Lowell
Udge
Flora TE
Totmans
William F. Duntam
Fred D, Hilt
A Walters
Lublic
Malne Sagadahoc
Cepahoo
Atte William F. Dunstam
Scott Wilson
the Sun
Fred N. Thompson
John P. Carey, Jra
Coleman Plaherty
Mas Lea
Michael Quinn
John P. Carey, Jr
A D
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