Forty Years Ago in Bath Highlights and Notices
Items from The Bath Daily Times dated February 10 1892 cover police station status a special Montgomery and St Bernard R A C meeting and a Phi Alios sleigh ride. Dr A J Fuller returns from Boston while Hyde Light Guards plan a drill and ball. A special Lewiston train brings guests and a relief corps fair stage show occurs. A proposed leveling of a diagonal park path and Knickerbocker Co boardinghouse purchases are noted plus a Columbian Hall gift haul and a seven hundred military style ball souvenir order. Prohibition debate at Gahan's Hall ends with a pro prohibition result. Next Monday discusses subsidies for merchant marine. Sedgwick Relief Corps fair preparations near Alameda with novel attractions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gahan’s Hall
William Rogers
Messrs
Percy
Harrington
Malmsten
Bath
Pleasant New England social and club notices from 1892
Feb 11 1892 notices from Augusta summarize visits and social events. Hutchins of Providence visits his brother. Central church ladies host a supper. Local liverymen report busy week. Robert Goddard cuts ice on a pond twelve inches thick. Brunswick Fur Club meets next week with fox-hunters. Miss Jennie Whitmore hosts a 20 person progressive whist party. prizes to Mr Welch and Miss Connie Worth. Patten lodge K of P discusses rank. Historical Society hosts Andrew Jackson exhibit. Phi Rho hosts first sleigh ride. Lady of the Lake read. Adams House serves lobster and clam supper. group visits Brunswick and Tontine. Woburn polo team vs Alamedas scheduled for the 20th. notable players listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Rho Society
Pasks
Adams House
Brunswick
Tontine
Stackpole
Snowbound Lewiston in 1892 Front Street Haul
February 12, 1892 reports snow 18 inches deep on the level as city teams haul for Front Street while letter carriers endure a harsh day. Milkmen face hard travel and hotels enjoy brisk business after a ball. Icicles threaten storefronts with several narrow escapes noted at Lewiston scenes. Both sides send five representatives to the Maine Central ball in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Maine Central
Portland
Record snow relief and local feats in York street era
The article notes a Pullman ride to Brunswick and a four am arrival after York street jump plans. It records William Couture of Lisbon Falls lifting a 110 pound dumbbell 27 times to break Louis Cyr's 109 pound mark, details Couture’s 149 pound frame versus Cyr’s 316. Gunners report strong rabbit hunting as Officer True and Andrew Webster shoot five in an hour, aided by True’s new fox hound. About 50 tons of snow dumped at the city landing to ease street conditions for teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Couture
Lisbon Falls
Pembroke’s Billiard Hall
Louis Cyr
Couture
True
Andrew Webster
Orphans' Home children guests of Frost and Fanshawe
Feb 13 1892 report notes Hyde Light Guard officers attending a Lewiston ball on the 18th hosted by Dana Battery. Cross street work drags, snow drifts eight feet on Winship street. South End young ladies host a Leap Year party at Gahan's hall for gentlemen. Winter Street church kids plan a homemade candy sale next Wednesday. Fire alarms report no school sessions. Fish wardens Bailey Bates and Williams curb bass nets at Winneganee creek, one net seized earlier. Hyde Light Guards net over $50 from a $200 expense, many storm-bound residents seek a repeat program. Relief Corps Fair committee named for a major city event.
Bath Division to Elect Officers Tomorrow Evening
February 15 1892 Bath Division UR.K.P. to elect officers tomorrow evening. Snow and travel hardships noted with snow scraper used by four horses. Russell's hall booked for two months of dances. streets cleaned for Sunday churchgoers. C C Low among those traveling to Bethel logging camp with Lisbon Falls party. marriage intentions registered for Fred Thompson Mayers and Miss Edwina Hale Jones. A city team collision toppled a Front and Centre street letter box. mail retrieved and a new pattern box installed by dark. Kennebec Maine Engineers Association No 82 plans annual ball February 22 at Alameda with Tracy's Lewiston orchestra. Proceeds aid library fund. A Bath railway stock plan aid discussed. stock and June 1893 opening anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Maine Engineers Beneficial Association
Alameda
Tracy
Lewiston
Fred L. Paine
Lewiston Brigade
Women’s Auxiliary Meeting Notice at YMCA Rooms
February 16, 1892 notice calls members of the Woman’s Auxiliary to meet in the Association Rooms on Wednesday after a referenced time at the Young Men’s Christian Association. The brief item notes an upcoming gathering and locale without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Young Men’s Christian Association
Association
Local Winter carnival and community notices along with ice conditions
The piece lists events such as a children's musical and home made candy sale at Winter Street Chapel, the Lewiston Aubur n sleighing carnival with 100 in prizes and two bands, and a Bath turnout contingent weather permitting. It reports a marriage between Francis W. Deloche and Miss Elizabeth P. Webster, a special Dunlap commandery conclave for an Em Grand Generalissimo visit, notes rough sleighing due to recent snow and ice crust, bets on ice departure around early April, Kennebec river ice privileges, and ice conditions across Augusta to the sea, with impacts on firms and laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Lewiston
Auburn
Bath
Kennebec
Augusta
Arlington Estate and the Lee Family History
A historical recount of Arlington estate from 1669 grants to the Custis and Lee families, detailing marriage to Mary Ann Randolph Custis, Lee’s Civil War shift to Richmond, Arlington’s occupation by Union troops, and the 1864 executive order designating the 1100 acres for government use as a war site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Mansion
Lafayette
Arlington Estate
William Berkeley
Virginia
Robert Howson
Howson
John Alexander
Gerald Alexander
Arlington
John Parke Custis
Martha Washington
Washington
Yorktown
George Washington Parke Custis
Eleanor Parke Custis
George W. P. Custis
Mary Ann Rudolph Custis
Robert Lee
Alexandria
Lee
West Point
Colonel Lee
Custis
Arlington House
Mary Ann Randolph Lee
Robert E. Lee
United States Army
George Washington Custis Lee
Francis P. Blair
Lincoln
Col. Lee
Baltimore
Richmond
McDowell
Bull Run
United States
Arlington National Cemetery and the Lee Legacy
The article recounts the 1864 sale of Arlington to cover taxes, the Lees’ civil war ties, and the 150000 dollar government purchase after litigation. It notes Arlington’s evolution into a national cemetery, burial rights for soldiers and wives, and monumenting by Mrs. Robert E. Lee. It ends with Omar W. Folsom detailing location and dedications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lee
General Lee
Supreme Court
Lees
Arlington
Virginia
Manila
Sheridan
Washington Parke Custis
Robert E. Lee
Maine Exhibit Delights Hunters And Anglers At Boston Show
Maine’s display at the New England Sportsmen’s Show in Mechanics Hall Boston showcased a realistic Maine wilderness with live beavers trout and salmon pools and a log cabin scene. The Maine Development Commission organized the 109 by 20 foot exhibit attracting thousands of visitors apprentice gunners and anglers from across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Pine Tree State
New England
Boston
Maine Development Commission
Mechanics’ Hall
Maine Woods
Beaver Pond
Maine Sports Show in Boston Draws Big Crowds and Coverage
The Maine exhibit at the Boston Sportsmen's Show attracted thousands, with attendants from the Maine Development Commission and Maine Publicity Bureau briefing visitors on fishing and hunting regions, laws, and travel planning. Beavers toured the hospital ward for children, drawing praise for public outreach. The show drew about 308,000 visitors and moves to Philadelphia next, while a butterfly at a Hampden residence became a neighborhood curiosity. Ellsworth High celebrates Civic Day and unveils the town's first High School Chamber of Commerce in New England.
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Maine
Maine Development Commission
Maine Publicity Bureau
Department of Inland Fisheries and Game
Maine Development
New England
New York State
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Middle Western
Meine
Lause
Louth
Boston
Leroy Fernald
Franklin
Warden Fornard
Boston Sportsmen
Philadelphia
Ellsworth High School
Obituary of Mrs Abbie E Bailey 82 Woolwich resident
Abbie E Gould Bailey widow of Jesse Bailey died Feb 12 at home in Meatsweag Woolwich aged 82. She was a descendant of Henry Tibbetts and Abbie Gould born in England 1635. Survived by three sons Wilson L J Gould Percy C and five grandchildren. Funeral held at home with Rev Plenette Allen. burial Grover cemetery. Also note on Fort Fairfield town head man applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie E. Bailey
Jesse Bailey
J. Gould Bailey
Woolwich
James Y
Abbie Tibbetts Gould
Henry
Elizabeth Tibbetts
England
New England
Wilson L
J. Gould
Percy C
Plenette Allen
C. W. Crowly
Fred Soule
Asbury
Harvey Bailey
Richard Hunnewell
Grover Cemetery
Death of Charlie F. Baker Prompted by Illness in Groton
Miss Grace C. Baker traveled from 1213 Washington street after learning of the death of her brother Charlie F. Baker 63 of the Bacon Banjo Co. in Groton Connecticut. He was a son of the late Jesse Baker of Bath and survived by his wife and daughter Mrs. Gladys Kaln of Groton Morton F. Baker of Woolwich and Mrs. Jessie Spaulding of Bath. The funeral was held Friday at 2 PM at 275 Thames street Groton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace C. Baker
Washington Street
Groton
Conn
Charlie F. Baker
Bacon Banjo Co
Mr. Baker
Jesse Baker
Bath
Gladys Kaln
Morton F. Baker
Woolwich
Jessie Spaulding
Pease Funeral Held for Theodore W Pease at Home
The funeral of Theodore W. Pease occurred Friday afternoon at two at his residence 16 Cobb road after a Wednesday heart attack. Rev E D Hardin officiated. Bearers included Thom aston Dr A Peabody Dr H B Keller B F Frye and Harrison McElman. burial in Appleton, his birthplace, will occur in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Pease
Theodore W. Pease
Cobb Road
E. D. Hardin
Winter Street Church
Thomaston
A. Peabody
H. B. Keller
B. F. Frye
Harrison McElman
Appleton
Mr. Pease
Ellsworth High Names Valedictorian for Class of 1932
Principal H N Dempsey announced Ellsworth High School will honor Miss Anna Eliason as valedictorian for the Class of 1932. Other posts include salutatorian Edward F Small Jr, class history Miss Frances Maseen, class prophecy Miss Leta Joy, and honor essay Miss Margaret Harriman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Eliason
Ellsworth High School
H. N Dempsey
Edward F. Small, Jr
Frances Maseen
Leta Joy
Margaret Harriman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
Montgomery and St. Bernard R. A. C
Phi Alios
A. J. Fuller
Hyde Light Guards
The
Young People's Society of
Knickerbocker Co
Iceboro
Dr. Gilmore
Columbian Hall
Sedgwick Relief Corps
Mr. Hutchins
Providence
Sallie Ee
Central Church
Robert Goddard
Brunswick Fur Club
Robert Jordan
Jennie Whitmore
Mr. Welch
Connie Worth
Patten Lodge, K. of P
Historical Society
Andrew Jackson
Ancient
Woburn
Alamedas
Smith
McKay
Curly Newcombe
Curley
Dunning
Leydon
Sagadahoc
North End
York Street
Orphans’ Home
Frost and Fanshawe
Hyde Light Guard
Dana Battery
Cross Street
Winship Street
South End
Young Peoples’ Society of the
Bailey
Bates
Willams
Winneganee Creek
Hyde
H. G. Work
S. J. Trask
H. A. Johnson
N. Eaton
M. E. Webber
J. Curtis
S. McFadden
R. Bryant
S. F. Wiggin
Bath Division
Ur.k.p
Williams
Russell's Hall
Street Brigade
C. C. Low
Bethel
Fred Thompson Mayers
Cambridgeport
Mass
Edwina Hale Jones
Bath, Small Point
Francis W. Deloche
Elizabeth P. Webster
T. F. White
Dunlap Commandery No. 5
E. T
Horace H. Burbank
Saco
Red Cross
Gen. Lee
Omar W. Folsom
Kilbourne Place
Wachington, D. C
W. C. Bryant
Hampden
Alice Ditmas
Mrs. Ditmas
State OF Maine
Eben Dana
LeRoy Reed
Board of Selectmen of
Edward E. Reed
A. D
Edward W. Bridgham
Bath Bath
Walt
Glidden
William F. Dunham
Fort Fairfield
Aroostook
Rachel F. Sewall
Mark W. Sewall
Walter S. Glidden
Path
John Stephens
P. Carey, Jr
Allan Spear
County of Sagadahoc
John Thomas Dowling
William Fea
Prosbate
Eben Jana
Maude Larrabee
Ora Reed
Ellen Blair
Fiora Savage
Charles Blair
Charles M
Stinson
Eben Danna
Sugadauhoc
Notuy Poole
Math Independent
Joseph E. Perry
Cumberland County
Ann Mary Perry” Bowker
H. Alvena Oliver
Phippsburg
William B. Perry
Joseph F. Perry
Eugene C. Perry
Clara K. Perry
Oaklyn Manor
N. J
Seer Ley
Willam B Perry
Chas. D. Boyd
Sagadaroc
Sss
Sagadahoe
Elmyra P. Bean
Bath Independent
State OF
Walter H. Bowker
Frank M. Bowker
Sarah H. Percy
Frank S. Bowker
Charlotte A. Mallett
Laura A. Coffin of
Charles A. Coffin
Laura A. Cofai
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