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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1914

Page

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Lincoln Association Meets June in Bath Maine

A program for the fifth annual meeting of the Lincoln Association of Congregational Churches and the 19th annual Lincoln Conference of Churches is announced for June 1 and 2 at Central Congregational Church in Bath Maine. Speakers include Rev Sumner Sargent and Rev Geo Woodwell with a focus on the Law of Love and Spiritual Life.

Program of Lincoln Conference of Congregational Churches Lincoln Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers Lincoln Conference of Churches Central Congregational Church Law of Love Sumner H, Sargent Thomaston Geo. M. Woodwell Bristol O. W. Peterson Newcastle James H. Peardon Wiscasset Chas. Harbutt Association Edward Newton Rockland Holy Communion Leonard T. Tenney L. D. Evans Camden Ashley Day Leavitt Portland G. M. Woodwell Edith Seamans W.1lm Charles H. Stevens Central Church William R. Shaw North St Bath

Big Fire of 1837 Described by Elm Street Pastor

Elm Street pastor recounts a major 1837 blaze described in a historical clipping received last week. The document highlights eyewitness details, neighborhood impact, and the era’s fire response, offering dated context from early city life.

Elm St

Fire Conflagration on Front Street in Bath

In a severe January blaze on the north east corner of Front and what is now Ferrt streets, a wind drove flames along Front street. The Bath fire department relied on two aged hand engines and buckets. Miss Sarah Lun long known as Aunt Sully received a letter from Rev Silas Stearns describing the great fire and its dreadful night in Bath.

Mr. Foote Parsons Smith Mr. Gove Ammi R. Mitchell Wm. M. Rogers Otis Kimball Swazey Ferrin Larrabee Hayley Mr. Hogan R. R. Smith Capt. Hatch Mr. Bovey John Haddean Mr. Stevens Converse Owen Beal Andersson Donnell Jacob Robinson Brown Silas Stearns Front Street Ferrt Street Sarah Lun Sully Street Baptist Church Sarah Junt Hallowell Wm. Todd Bath

Beacons Lead Park League Standings Amid Shifts

The Beacons sit atop the Park League with a commanding margin. Percys players hold first in the second division, challenged closely by Hyde Windlass as official standings show several position changes last week.

Beacons Percy Hyde Windlass

Fire danger quelled as Dr Wilder assists in Hammond's Grove

A small bonfire behind the Burleigh tennis court in Manchester escaped control but was extinguished with chemical aid from Dr Julian Wilder and local residents. George Leadbetter’s rubbish burn sparked the blaze toward several cottages, narrowly avoided by timely intervention. Jack Coombs of Kennebunk starred for Brooklyn National in a comeback-sparking win, challenging Connie Mack’s doubts about his form.

Julian Wilder Hammond's Grove Manchester George Leadbetter Governor’s Council Burleigh Tennis Court Jack Coombs Kennebunk Grooklyn Connie Mack Mack York County Jack

Referendum petitions circulate on Bristol act divide plan

Petitions for a referendum on the Legislature act that divides Bristol town or creates a new town are circulating in the city. Signatures are being liberally obtained with a goal of ten thousand signers.

Bristol

Local Residents on Trips and Life Events Around Bath

Names of residents and relatives travel to Boston Seattle Augusta and Portland. People visit relatives move houses take jobs attend school ship captains return from trips and attend funerals following a family death in Bath and Brunswick areas.

Origin of Names and the Damariscotta Island

The article argues that the island's name arose from a mariner named Humphrey Dameril and rejects Indian etymologies such as Damarin. It traces 17th century references, Smith’s spelling, and later forms from Damariscotta to Damas-cot, noting Kennebec and Pemaquid connections and King Philip era context.

Robinhood Drake Damarin Maine Boston Humphrey Dameril John Dameril Humphrey Smith Franklin Dameril Iles Monhegan Daramiscove Philip East Kennebec J. H. Cartland Mr. Cartland Kubbard Arrowsic Kennebec River Sheepscot River Sagadahow Daramiscotta Cape Newagen Damaril’s Cove Damariscove Pemaquid Purchas Popham Tamescot Rawley Gilbert John Smith DeLaet Heylin Gilbert Algonkin

80 Years A Sailor Hero Of Boston Bangor Steamers

First Mate Richard W. Birmingham of the Camden marks three decades at sea on Maine to Boston routes. Bangor native, he began as a deckhand on the Cambridge and survived its loss in 1882 off Old Man’s Ledge. He later served on every Eastern Steamship vessel, including the Belfast and Camden, with his brother Thomas on the Belfast.

Maine Boston Bangor Richard W. Birmingham Camden Birmingham West Indies Queen City Hub Cambridge Old Man Ledge Monhegan Revenue Cutters Davy Jones Penobscot Bay Bucksport Eastern Steamship Corporation Calvin Austin Cobb Dingley Ransom B. Fuller City of City of Bangor, City of Rockland, Penobscot, Katahdin Belfast Thomas Birmingham

Bath bout set for catch as catch can wrestling

Young McLean of Bath accepts George Footer of Brunswick Perfect Boy challenge to wrestle any Maine 1338 to 185 pounder. The open air match at Kelley Field Bath is set for Saturday afternoon May 22 with weight limits 117 pounds for McLean and 133 pounds for Footer. Admission is free to the public and the winner takes the purse. Also no fishing at Nequasset Lake on Sunday despite alewives running.

Young McLean Times George Footer Brunswick Maine Bath Footer The Kelley Field

Court Convenes With Libel Case Dominant At Issue

The court term lists multiple civil actions including Martha K Grant versus Lizzie B Newton numbered 2746. Other cases involve Maria A Kelley versus Frank Bishe 2743 and Frank G Howe versus Waterville Sentinel Co 2757. Divorces and naturalizations slated. Bourne cases heard.

M. J. McCormick Plummer Bridgham Martha R. Grant Lizzie B. Newton Oakes Pulsifer Ludden Hesleton Maria A. Kelley Frank Bishe Newell Harry McDonald Als G. G. Deering Trott McGillicuddy and Morey John 'S S. Baker Fred King C. D. Newell Newell and Woodside Noyes and Knowles Lumber Co Henry C. Pluff Glidden George C. Nichols John Sonia Sprague Ditto Frank G. Howe Waterville Sentinel Co Titcomb Pattangall Clair Supreme Judicial Court Mae F. Payne Lewis E. King Frederick W. Crocker Waterville Sentinel Publishing Co Titecomb Augusta Pattangall and Purser Edward McNulty Virginia P. E. Williams William Charles Hamacher George Winters Bath Martha K. Grant Bowdeinham

Obituary of Charles M. Snow at 57 in Maine town

Charles M. Snow died suddenly at 6 15 AM after a fall illness at his High Street home Born in the Snow homestead Center Street he was 57 He served 21 years as money order clerk at the Post Office and earlier as assistant postmaster He belonged to Solar Lodge F A M Montgomery St Bernard R A C Mt Vernon Council RSM and was grand high priest of Maine He leaves a wife two children Carrie F and Arthur J a brother Samuel and John and sister Mrs Ann McLellan Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from 1969 High Street

William J. O'Brien Augusta C. W. Rogers Boston Harry Basset Bath Jennie C. Donnell W. B. Pilsbury Portland Kenney Edgecomb Seattle Alaska Thomas Spence Norway Henry W. Howard South Gardiner Ora Reed W. Ss. Call Richmond Douglass Crosby City Hospital Hugh Z. Madden Lynn Emery Footer Churchill's Annie Nash Windsor John FE. Preston Peaks Island Anson Oliver John Brown North St Samuel Cook Georgetown Scott Tibbetts Strout Edwards St David A. Holmes Custom House Force Belle Rines John Rines Richmond Corner William H. Holbrook Edward Jordan Ave Brunswick George Dale Gardiner Ellen Ham Scarboro Beach Vortland H. E. King Bath Tron Matthew McQuarrie Mildred Lowell Emma Crosby A. M. Chase Carrie Hall South Paris the Beeches G. J. Galvin Washington St Agnes Tarbox John Thompson Maxine Charles E. Bachelder John P. Murphy John James Orrin S. Barter Eva Bachelder Eugene A. Gaudreau Quincey Edward I. Gaudreau Peter Gaudreau Charles M. Snow High St Snow New Meadows George H. Nichols Capt Samuel Snow Snow Homestead Center St Solar Lodge Montgomery & St. Bernard R. A

Death of Mrs Oliver O Perry in Bangor

Mrs George W Morse travels to Bangor after the death of her mother Mrs Oliver O Perry who died Monday at age 90 after a brief illness from a shock. Deceased widow of Oliver O Perry and native of Herman Maine is survived by daughter Mrs Morse in this city son Willard Perry of Brooklyn New York and brother George Garland of Oldtown.

George W. Morse Bangor Oliver O. Perry Herman Mrs. Morse City Willard Perry Brooklyn N. Y George Garland Oldtown

Obituary: Mrs Bernard E McCausland Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Myra Tv McCausland aged 25 years died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born in Woolwich she was daughter of Frank and Delia Card and wife of Bernard E McCausland a machinist at Hyde Windlass Co. She is survived by four sisters and both parents. Arbor Day observed Friday.

Myra Tv McCausland Woolwich Frank Delia Card Bernard E. McCausland The Hyde Windlass Co

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Sagadahoc Silas Stearns Beacons ST Clothiers Eurekas Plumbers Percy's Raed Hywincos Ol Adilier Frates Dall Billings Bouget Stewart V. Miller Williams Chase Chester Martin Cedric Martin Dr. Wilder Hammond Grove Walter Newdick Bath City Hospital Airs Suonsley Marjory Dearborn Siddeford HH. Ll. Hopkins Donali J.C. Jackson Jacku4 Moirae Satine Alavcanne Thillowell Dudley Frida Macauney Ime J. C. Brewer Wart Hazel M. Robinson Lesiston Charles A. Robinson Ofice Xcads Lewiston Grace Randall Miss Robinson Tawis- Bread Itsptle Asus Harold Small South George H. Small S. B. Small Kingston Mass William H. Small Pleasant St Mate Birmingham McLean Perfect Boy Nequasset Lake Bernard C. McCausland
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