Bath Society Gathers as Yachts and Plans Abound
In Bath 1907 reports show Kennebec Yacht Club meeting with Commodore J R Led ord and Owen J Led appointed fleet captain. Bath merchants discuss freight rates while a Bath boy joins a skating race in Boston and a local roller works faces repairs. Various social events include a governor’s reception and Miss Dunton entertaining the orchestra women with dinner and whist. Sidewalks’ icy hazards challenge the Street and Sewer Commission as sand supply is strained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Yacht Club
J. R. Led
Owen J. Ledord
Washington
Notable medical updates and shipyard progress reported
Miss Catherine Dain of Auburn undergoes two operations for appendicitis with gradual improvement and hopeful outlook. At Bath iron works the Bath Ma ines plant prepares a twenty boat exhibit for March showing two additional boats under construction. Frank Van Bowker and Son report solid progress on a schooner at their yard in Maine. The transfer of the Hercules steamer to the Hyde Windlass Co is expected today ahead of a launch at BIW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asane
Automobile
Frank van Bowker
Can Tak
Hercules
Irom
Yyde Windlass Co
BIW
Dorcas Guild Meeting and Winter Social Plans
February 13 1907 Beacon Street church Dorcas Guild meets with Mrs Roger Hodgkins to finalize plans for a patriotic entertainment. Bath residents enjoyed Ethel Barrymore at Empire Lewisville and will attend Miss Barrymore visit. Roads crews trim sleigh lanes to reduce accidents as heavy snow loosens. C M Cole of Fall River visits city. Gibsons spend week in Boston. Evening Sewing Club of Universalist church hosts successful Valentine party with program by Miss Elizana ps od Mrs Herbert S Harris Leland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Guild of
Beacon Street
Roger Hodgkins
Washington Street
Minnie Barnes
Bath
Ethel Barrymore
Capt. Jenks
Empire Theatre
Lewis
Miss Barrymore
Bath News of Feb 14 1907 Sailor Tales and Local Events
The Pendleton is reported at Vineyard Haven with a lumber cargo from Brunswick for Kelley Spear Co. off Frying Pan Shoals the vessel lost her foresail and foreboom in southeast winds. J Fred Tobey captures a runaway horse opposite the Dominion. At Governor Cobb’s ball costumes delight attendees. Sophie Mikelsky and brothers attend Joseph Sathanick and Ida Bernstein wedding in Portland City Hall. The Fortnightly Club Valentine party dazzles Music Hall. The S S Camden launched at Bath Iron Works christened by Martha Cobb then slides into the Kennebec. Vor at Saint Spear Co yard three coal barges awarded by NY Ontario and Western RR. The first Baldwin locomotive weighed five tons. the 30,000th built, with large pennant, celebrated. Letter carriers report huge Valentines mail. souvenir cards boost local trade. William H. Collins recalls early Valentine sales and high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Vineyard Haven
Bath
Brunswick
Kelley Spear Co
Frying Pan Shoals
Clergy Vacancy Filling at Grace Parish in City
February 15 1907 Wilbur G left for New York Bishop Codman arrived as guest of Hon George clerk of Grace parish wardens and vestry filled vacancy caused by Rev Evan A Edwards resignation Mr and Mrs P M Olm guests in Yarmouthville Lavina D Coombs entertained 20 guests with heart shaped invitations and gilded keys for ladies and partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Codman
City
George Clerk
Grace Parish
Evan A. Edwards
P. M.olm
Yarmouthville
William Davidson
Lavina D. Coombs
Corliss Street
Luncheon and Social Event with Music and Games
A lively afternoon on High Street featured a hostess luncheon with canapés olives ice cream and cake. Captain Buker and Mrs Baker led entertainment with piano as guests enjoyed dancing games and a social wedding ambiance. Randall Metcalf and crew prepare to sail after cargo discharge while a sunspot group was reported as resolving into a large sun group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prythian
Buker
High Street
An Prisoa
Valent Herdesses
President Hyde and party attend Charlestown dinner aboard Georgia
Feb 16 1907 President and Mrs John S Hyde rode the morning train to Charlestown Navy Yard for a dinner hosted by Capt Davenport on the Georgia in her honor. Also noted were Portland visits by J Houghton McLellan and Misses Nichols and Shaughnessy in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Hyde
Charlestown Navy Yard
Davenport
Georgia
Yde
Local notices and marine reports from Bath and nearby towns
The clipping records travel and meetings including E W Larrabee attending the Maine Coal Dealers Association mid winter meeting. Mr and Mrs F Kimball returning from Eau Claire Milwaukee and New York. a British field incident near Marcus Hook damaging a schooner. repairs to a steamer at Boothbay after ice fouling its rudder. a prank on a Bath man with a modified alarm clock. Capt Samuel R Percy’s business trip to Feeene. and visits by Harry W Anderson of Exeter with Dr Samuel Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Larrabee
Lewiston
Maine Coal Dealers Association
Mrs. F. Kimball
Eau Claire
Wis
Milwaukee
New York
Phippsburg Notes and 1947 March of Dimes Total
Weekend visits in Bath and Ashdale frame a social note few details. A WBZ commemorative program marked the P T A s 50th anniversary, while March of Dimes results for Phippsburg show 1941 to 1946 totals and a 1947 figure of 95.02.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Merry
Bath
Boston
Leroy Perkins
Burleigh Williams
Elmer Morse
Florence Rollins
New England
WBZ
Marion Cushing
H. N. Doughey
Fine Cabin Cruiser Maine Liner Ready for March Trials
Carl Severin owner of the South Portland Boat Yard and Les Bathman report a 36 foot cabin cruiser Maine Liner near completion at the yard. The monohedron hull features a barrel bow housing the anchor chain for side-free anchoring. Designed by Dr. Lindsay Lord of Falmouth, the vessel should be ready for trial runs around March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Severin
South Portland Boat Yard
Les Bathman
Maine
Lindsay Lord
Falmouth
Probate Court Session Rules Wills and Administrations
Probate court action lists wills and administrations for Bath Topsham Richmond and other towns. Executors administrators guardians and conservators named with bonds or without and inventories and final accounts approved. License to sell real estate filed for Mary E. Dingley in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Whitten
Topsham
Charles A. Knight
Susan H. Alexander
Ruth B. Hildreth
Flora W. Shepard
Richmond
Grover C. Marriner
Carlo C. Purington
Bath
Edward V. Coombs
Guardian
Viola V. Coombs
Bowdeinham
Spencer B. Montgomery
Morris H. Cohen
Dora G. Cohen
Mabel H. Keene
Phippsburg
Katherine C. Derry
R. Walter Powers
Philipebure
Katharine C. Derry
Joseph Begin
Jennie D. Begin
Katherine H. Parks
Harry E. Ring
James E. Perry
Omar R. Perry
Charlotte Heald
Alexander Burden
Mary E. Dingley
Walter T. Dingley
Thibodeau Appeal Hearing Date Is Set
The Bath aldermen will hear Joseph Thibodeau’s appeal Thursday at city hall in the aldermen’s chamber. Thibodeau, dismissed from the Bath Police Department, was upheld by the Personnel Service Commission on misconduct but not insubordination. Attorney Harold J. Rubin will represent him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Board of Appeal
Personnel Service Commission
Aldermen's Chamber
City Hall
Joseph Thibodeau
Bath Police Department
Harold J. Rubin
Bath Municipal Court
Thibodeau
Percy W. Kingsbury
Local Notes From Wiscasset Society Page
Mrs. Robert H. Heigham has returned home to the Congregational parsonage after surgery at Deaconess Hospital, Boston. Mrs. Byron Adams and her two sons Wayne and Neal visit Mrs. Adams’ parents in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Adams and their children Virginia, Carol Ann and Frank Philip dine with the Franks in Union Street, Bath. Mrs. John Hutchins and grandson John Frey from Bangor stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dye. Mrs. Bertha Day of Marston's drug store remains housebound due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Heigham
Deaconess Hospital
Boston
Byron Adams
Wayne
Neal
Marston’s
Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company Statement 1946
Condensed balance sheet for Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company Woolwich Maine dated December 31 1946 showing note and bank note figures 62918.60 and 97248.50 with rate base. Signed by Wilson L Bailey AAS 20-27-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Woolwich
Maine
Itn
Bae
Wilson L. Bailey
AAS
Parochial School Purchase Talks Stir City Officials
Reports that Rev. Timothy Mane sought to buy the Huse school built with war funds sparked questions over how the federal surplus property decision will affect disposal. Mane denies any Washington or New York negotiations and says the city would have first chance if sale occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F’r. Timothy C. Mane
St. Mary’s Catholic
Fr Mney
Washington
New York
Huse School
F’r
Maney
Huse
Local Winter Notes From Phippsburg Community
Mr and Mrs Melvin Wallace spent winters in Bath but stay in Basin home this winter. The 4 H club led by Clifford Robinson held a Valentine social. Lawrence Hagan works for Alton Reid in West Point store. Mrs H B Wyman shopped in Bath Monday. Hyte Wyman recovered after a recent illness. Mrs Georgia Leeach, wintering with son John in Malden Mass, improves after Bath Memorial Hospital confinement last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Wallace
Bath
Basin
Clifford Robinson
Lawrence Hagan
Alton Reid
West Point
H. B. Wyman
Hyte” Wyman
Georgia Leeach
John
Malden
Mass
Bath Memorial Hospital
Probate Notices From Sagadahoc County Bath 1947
Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County sets March hearing for estates of John H. Harkins Ruth P. Footer Thelma M. Diamond Mary E. Dingley and Carlos C. Purington. Petitions seek administratrix appointments without bond, guardianship actions and authority to sell real estate. Arthur J. Dunton presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathim
Sagadahoc
Bath
J. Footer
Ruth P. Footer
Thelma M. Diamond
Hyman Diamond
Mary E. Dingley
Carlos C. Purington
Edward V. Coombs
Guardian
Arthur J. Dunton
John L. Jack
Eva
Ernest L. Spinney
Poward
Bridtham of
Annie Lees
Pauline Mikesky
Donald H. Fogg
Sadie A. Fogg
Coxs Head Tale Mixes Fowl and Community News
The article details a hunting scene near Cox's Head wharf and notes five frightened turkeys driven from the woods. It also lists local residents, nominations for a school board, and various personal visits and social calls in Parker Head Small Point and Bath area communities.
Lorraine Ryan and John Kreidler Jr wed in Bath ceremony
Lorraine Beverly Ryan became the bride of John E. Kreidler Jr. in Bath on Saturday at two o'clock at 3 Summond Street. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiated the double ring ceremony. Miss Muriel V. Raynes was bridesmaid and Warren A. Higgins attended the groom. The couple left for a honeymoon in Florida after a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Beverly Ryan
Bath
John E. Kreidler Jr
Joseph O. Purdue
Muriel V. Raynes
Warren A. Higgins
William M. Ryan
Moncton
New Brunswick
Pauline Dewey
Binghampton
N. Y
John E. K
Sugar as Medicine Through Early Times Before 1750
A historical note explains that sugar was valued as a medicine before 1750. The text outlines its perceived therapeutic roles and evolving status in medical practice, reflecting changing attitudes toward sugar in early pharmacology.
Divorce Petition Details in Bath Maine 1947
Lucy E. Logan of Bath files for divorce from Isaac Logan after desertion since 1927. The document notes residency, lack of collusion, and alleged cruel treatment, with unknown Libellee address and a request for clearance of alimony and maintenance. Notices to be published in Bath Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Maine
Sagadahoc
Bath
Withn
Lucy E. Lopan
Sagadaoc
Isaac
Greenbush
Obscot
Libellee
Lucy E. Logan
Islanders urged revival of Bath to island steamers service
John W. Lydon advocates forming a public or semi public group to restore regular steamship service between Bath and nearby Maine islands. He notes scenic Maine coast value, suggests government sale of steamers postwar as a chance to acquire a suitable vessel, and argues a non profit body could keep costs low for tourists and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay
Jg Iad
Nahanada
Maine
Bath
John W. Lydon
Bath couple wed in Winter Street ceremony
Delbert H Hatch and Miss Mary Cornelia Perry of Bath were united in marriage Sunday at 3 30 pm on Winter Street. Rev Joseph O Purdue performed the double ring service with Miss Edith P Proux as brides maid and George W Bower as best man. The bride is daughter of Vivian C Gotte and the late Mrs Gotte. the groom is son of the late Eke B Hatch and Elizabeth F Hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert H. Hatch
Bath
Mary Cornelia Perry
Winter Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Edith P. Proux
George W. Bower
Vivian C. Gotte
North Bath
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lumber Co
Sae Kortne
Nova Scotia
Bath Mereens Association
Hamilton
Brennan
Sewall
Galen C. M
Poland Spring
Mrs. Moses
Alderman B. Sawyer
May McCormick
Gardiner
George C. DeMott
Central Church
Bangor
Bangorary
Rena Dunton
Front Street
Marguerite Young
Alice Savage
Street and Sewer Commission
Hodgkins
Miss Bessie Hunt
Catherine Dain
Auburn
Asterday
Oliver Moses
Mass Mason
C. M. Cole
Fall River
Sou Spear Co
Thomas S. Gibbons
J. Fred Tobey
The
Dominion
West Bath
Augusta
Meen Beva
Aarold M. Sewall
Eee
Sophie Mikelsky
Frank
Ben
Joseph Sathanick
Ida Bernstein
Portland
Oeat Music Hall
S. S. Camden
Bath Iron Works
Martha Cobb
Saint Spear Co
New York, Ontario & Western Railroad
William H. Collins
Wilbur G. 1
Hyde Windlass
Eben A
E. M. Fuller
Gewal Seeaneee
Randall
Capt
Quick
Honoulu
L. S. Metcalf
Times
Mr. Metcalf
J. Houghton McLellan
Helen Nichols
Mary Shaughnessy
Shaughnessy
Genesta
O. E. S. Sewing Circle
D. L. Howard
Middle Street
Sagadahock Square
Kendall
North End
Phi Rho Society
Morse High School
Morse High Assembly Hall
Bowdoin Mandolin
Ella L. Davenport
James Dunton
Wilmington
City of
M Houghton
S. 8. Co
Charles A. Blair
Sarah Lermond
Junior Misers Club
Ruth Cameron
Roy Percy
Bath Iron Works Estabing
Camden
George Ley
Et Bath
Cen
Helen W. Martin
Marcus Hooker
Ae Bloomfield
Royal
Panauers
Island
Hile
Higgin
Samuel R. Percy
Feeene
Harry W. Anderson
Exeter
Samuel Anderson
Parker
Arthur J. Denton
Annie Mikelsky
Pauline M. Mikelsky
L. Mini
Ippsburg
Edward W. Bridgham
Alicia M. Herbert
Harold R
Hyman ‘Diamond
Eugene J. Footer
John H. Harkins
Margaret Warkins
John Marcou
Roscoe P. McFadden
Mary A. Hathorne
Elwood A. Hathorne
Virginia Carrier
George Carrier
Rita Levesque
Charles A. Lemieux
Hopes C. Lemieux
Wiscasset
F’r. Maney
North Street
Register
John L. Jar
Cox
Cox's Head Wharf
Richart Stinson
Parker Head
Popham Beach
Bessie Sprague
Small Point
Onie
Frida
Norman Seekins
Robert Earle
Cobb Road
Bath Hospital
Seekins
Grandview
Robert Moore
J. Bradford Sprague
Bessie
Small Point Cattee
Nathaniel Percy Friay
Lester Oliver
Sounevu
Julia Dozois
Stanton Dozois
Henry Thayer
Dennis
Lawrence Thayer
Stephen and
Dauhter
Jane
Kreidler
Ryan
State of Mainess
A. D
Gagadahoc
Robert
Esther L. Brawn
Maisie Sagadahoc
Lucy E
Llant
Aey
Independent
Pewsp
Nme
Maron Stinson
Dow
Joseph Peter Dubar
Henry T. Dubar
T. Dubar
Fannie Blake
Mers
Gladge Fleming
Frank T. Blake
Edward C. Burns
Wooolwich
Ethel A Burns
Ornistratrix
Burns
Henry Fox Donnell
Ham
William Win Greig
Emily Catherine Greig
Henry Fox Greig
William Bywin Greig
Emily Katherine Greg
Mary L. Robinson
Louise R. Hill
Eva M. Helah
Charles F. Helah
John Abel Lord
Mary Lee Lord
Charlotte C. Day
Ath
Walter F. Day
Joan L. Jack
Mary L. Eenees
R. Mminfocentere Sonnetre
Forrest W. Georgetown
Georgetown
Rae ‘Bath
Harry Spools
Beccator
acRe
Desinter
ACK
Hatch
Perry
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