Forty Years Ago In Bath Highlights Local Life
A town recap from 1917 lists Bath Driving Club events at Lily Pond on Friday. Notables include George B. Drake of New York visiting Texas Steamship Co. manager, and Sumner Sewall joining Harvard Ambulance unit in France. Local projects: Birch Point incorporation hearing, Old Folks Home plans, and major wood and ice operations amid winter snow.
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George B. Drake
New York
The
Texas Steamship Co
Sumner Sewall
William D. Sewall
Harvard
Chicago
France
Sewall
John R. Houghton
Bowdoin
Amory M. Houghton
Robert B. Logue, Jr
H W. Pawne
George Creamer
Charles Logue Building Co
Boston
Robert Logue
9Th Massachusetts Regiment
Bath
American Field Ambulance Service
William PD. Sewall
Tragic death at Texas Steamship yard claims Grant Gifford
February 14 1917 Grant Gifford 20 was instantly killed at the Texas Steamship Co yard when he fell about 45 feet from a derrick after removing a block. The accident occurred while new machinery is set to arrive for a feldspar mine project in Georgetown.
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Grant Gifford
Texas Steamship Co
Georgetown
Bath News Roundup February 15 1917 includes meetings and local events
The Bath city page reports the New Meadows Yacht club annual meeting at New Meadows landing with a shore supper at New Ivon House, flag at half mast for the Maine, and a Berlin business trip for Guy Crosby. It notes many social visits, school events, club gatherings, and industrial plans including Bath Driving Club races, charity meetings, and the Texas Steamship Co purchasing property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Meadows
Day's Ferry and Parris Brothers See Large Net Catches on River Ice
In Portland the Parris brothers fish the river ice off the old Patten shipyard North End while Ridley Kennison works off Day's Ferry. Reports say Day's Ferry nets captured 150 pounds of fish and the Parris brothers secured a full basket.
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Parris Brothers
Old Patten
Ridley Kennison
William Luke Wins Elks District Leadership Contest
Morse High School senior William Luke has won the Elks district leadership contest for a 300 word essay on leadership and personal qualifications. He is from Middle Street, Bath, and was chosen as the district boys winner from Bath Brunswick Wiscasset Boothbay and Neweas High Schools. runner up was Thomas Rankin of Wiscasset. Ellen Daggvett of Brunswick High School won the girls division with runner up Suzanne Tovas, also of Brunswick. District judges included Archibald Main and Paul Al Niven of Brunswick. Winners receive a 95 Defense bond and advance to state and national contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Luke
Morse High School
Elks
Leslie C. Shumway
Elks Lodge
Luke
Rower M. Luke
Middle Street
Bath
Brunswick Wiscasset
Boothbay
Neweas
Thomas FE. Rankin
Wiscasset
Ellen Daggvett
Brunswick High School
Suzanne Touvas
Brunswick
Archibild M. Main
Atternes Lavnin M. Bussey
This City
Paul al Niven O
Entertains Ladies Aid With Piano Solos Friday
Miss Donna Smith six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard S Smith of West Bath entertained members of the Winter Street Congregational church Ladies Aid Friday afternoon with a program of piano and vocal solos. Donna is a sub primary pupil at the Lillian F Fisher school. At the aid session President Mrs Munroe Carlton announced the aid will not meet next Friday due to the holiday. On March 1 the aid will have an all day meeting to envelope for Pine Tree Society Foster Seals. World Day of Prayer will be observed by Path Council of Church Women on Friday March and the group will not meet that date. Mrs Wallace Pan led devotions with hymns led by Mrs W C McGlinthy at the piano. Tea was served with Mrs Kenneth Francisco and Mrs Carroll Wakefield pouring. Hostesses were Mrs Grace Ward, Mrs John Atwood, Mrs John Gillespie, Miss Jane Goodman and Miss Mildred Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Smith
Leonard S. Smith
West Bath
Winter Street
Ladicy Aid
Donna
Lillian FL Fisher
Aid
Munroe Carlton
Pine Tree Society
Path Council of Church Women
Ioil
Wallace Pan
W CH McGlinthy
Kenneth Francisco
Carroll Wakefield
Hostjesses
Grace Ward
John Atwood
John B Gillespie
Jane Goodman
Mildred Nichols
Clearing-house aids Memorial Hospital by Bath auxiliary
The Bath Memorial Hospital auxiliary reports its Clearing-house has turned over 1850 dollars to the hospital and will donate another sizable sum in April. With Winter clothing heavy items must be sold or donated by February 20. Remaining items may be picked up or kept for a later sale. Hours are 1 to 4 30 pm weekdays, 10 am to 4 30 pm Friday, and 10 am to noon Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital Vuxxiliary
William Kelley
Clearinghouse
Rieheed Kimball
A Shocker
Fire burns with smoky odor as switchboard jams
Police Chief Edward J. Gaudreau said the fire caused the department switchboard to be flooded with over 200 calls from residents seeking updates. He warned callers that such interference ties up lines needed for actual emergencies near the blaze and urged people to avoid calling to check on status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police-Fire Department
Edward J. Gaudreau
Student Herbert T. Caverly Jr Arrives for Weekend Visit
Herbert T. Caverly II, a sophomore at New York University Dental School, arrives Thursday night to spend the remainder of the week with his parents Dr. and Mrs. Herbert T. Caverly of 702 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert T. Caverly
New York University Dental School
Washington Street
Joyce Ring Crowned Bath Junior High Queen
Joyce Ring daughter of City Clerk Harry E Ring Jr was named queen at Bath Junior High Valentine dance held at Lamsbert Park community building. Kenneth Poole was crowned king with ceremonies by PTA leaders. Students decorated the hall and Coombs orchestra provided music as prizes were awarded for novelty dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Ring
Harry E Ring
Snow Park
Bath
Lamsbert Park
Miss Ring
Edward II Kinder
Kenneth Poole
Lyman C Poole
High Street
Ile
James T. Nostall
Valentine
Virginia Percy
Martha Hederman
Nanes Termple
Barbara Women
Donna Young
Edna Singhor
Jane Footer
Coombs
Suzanne Footer
Edward Morton
Mrs. Nostall
Cub Pack 52 Holds Annual Blue And Gold Banquet
Cub Pack 52 held its annual Blue and Gold banquet at Corliss Street Baptist church vestry with about 100 Scouts parents and guests attending. Durwood Decker awarded Bobcat badges to Paul Grafam William Oliver George Talbot John Avery Lawrence Snipe and John Thomson Wolf badges to Robert Hendrickson Richard Goss and William Cor nin Bear badge to Bruce Deck CP. Identification cards were given to all cubs and committee members. Arthur Stilphen introduced Maurice Warner who presented the pack with the American flag. Joy Litt Jr spoke on scouting importance and the pack charter was presented to Cubmaster Decker by Arthur Stilphen. Den No 2 opened and closed the ceremony and the committee thanked the church Philathea Class den mother and others who arranged the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Harold L. Allen
Maurice Warner
Rev Lutz, Jr
Arthur Stilphen
Durwood Decker
Paul Grafam
William Oliver
George Talbot
John Avery
Lawrence Snipe
Joh Thomson
Robert Hendrickson
Richard Goss
William Cornin
Bruce Deck
Flitt
Joy Litt, Jr
Decker
den No. 2
Cork Street
Philathea
Denher
Den
Lions Stage Benefit Show Cast and Crew Roster
Lions presented Charon Patricia Atwood Dennis Farrow Marilyn McCobb George Stimpson Eddie Page Elaine Secott Violet Bartels and Jimmy Juliano in a vocal duet. A chorus concluded the program. Leslie C Shumway chaired arrangements with Dee Fullerton and Paul Kelley in charge of lights and sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde A. Mallett
Carl P. Meister
Ada Hilton
Toni Plant
Patricia “Guynn
Bath group sketches plans and speakers for Founders Day
Dr Bell urged more volunteers as Bath Central Connect of Parents and Teachers plans the February Founders Day observance at Fisher School with State Education Commissioner Dr Warren Hill as principal speaker. The meeting set the second Tuesday as regular, reported attendees including Mrs Vachon and Mrs Patten with refreshments served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Hilton Libby
David Vachon
Bath Central Connect
Parent and
Fisher School
Warren G Hill
Representa Hyytes
Bath Firemen Respond To Four Weekend Calls
Bath firemen answered four calls over the weekend including a sane wiring issue at 68 Commercial Street on Saturday. They also handled a flooded oil burner at Roy's Market on Washington Street, a smoke from coal at Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co, and a fuel oil spill at Crosman's Food Market, all with no damage reported.
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Bath
Commercial Street
Monelis
Roy's Market
Washington Street
Kenneber Wharf & Coal Co
Crosman’s
Plans For Meeting Attract Local Girl Scouts
Make Plans For is available to any local registered adult Girl Scout Attending the meeting were Mrs William M Niss, Mrs. Cyrus P Ashe, Mrs Oliver Foster, Mrs Fyverett Fraser, Mrs. William Turpie, Mrs. Roy Lawrence, Mrs. Frank Butcher, Mrs Albert Rea, Mrs Harold J. Rubin, Mrs Lawrence Fill, Mrs.Thorntose W. Percy, Mrs Hildreth H Posner Cyrus Po Aste, John Thorpe, George Van Wynen and Serjamain Sabo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M Niss
Cyrus P Ashe
Oliver Foster
Fyverett Fraser
William Turpie
Roy Lawrence
Frank Butcher
Albert Rea
Harold J. Rubin
Lawrence Fill
Thorntose W. Percy
Hildreth H Posner
Cyrus Po Aste
John Thorpe
George van Wynen
Serjamain Sabo
Fire Causes $1500 Damage to Outside Pet and Home
Firefighters responded to a blaze that did 1500 dollars in damage outside the residence. The incident also involved a booster lay inside the house and a loud alarm sounding at 93.
Probate notices for the Betates matter in Bath County
Probate Court in Bath County issues notices to interested parties regarding multiple presented matters. The order directs publication in the Bath Independent for three weeks and appearances on the first Tuesday in March at 10 o'clock for hearing and adjudication. Names of executors and administrators appear along with petition details for sale and conveyance of real estate and provisions for letters testamentary without bond.
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Bath
Syste
Indiated
Palmer
Greenwich
Connecticrut
Sauadahoe
Mary Sinath
Carrie
Probate
Noticf
Christina W. Brown Redister
County of
Sapadahoc
Wer
John A Lundquist
Baton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
John A. Lundaiost
Harold J Rubin
Provace
Bain
Saendah
Leo
Ton Iebeck
Soren
Herd
Drummond
K Crocker Tate
Crocker
Ger Po
Whlelders
Bowman
Cme
National Bearkoof
Cherevn
Gertrude Deorea
Bert
Johnson Talks On News Access By WCSH Directors
A local meeting themed on direct news access drew over 80 attendees. WCSH news director emphasized broad information availability and urged community members to pursue reliable reporting.
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WCSH
Lis Leslie Co Shumway
Lions
Abraham Kramer
Poechard Johns
Scenery Rebuilt For Thespians Heiress Show At Morsey High
The Thespians prepare to stage The Heiress next Friday evening at Morsey High auditorium with a newly remodelled stage set directed by Albert W Thomson. Assistants include Paul Legard Waldo Marshall Harold Boog Edward Butterfield and Richard Haskell. The February 22 production features costumes from the 1850 era and antique furniture loaned by local residents. Mrs Margaret Flaherty chairs the properties committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thespians
Morsey High Auditorium
Albert W Thomson
Thompson
Paul Legard
Waldo Marshall
Harold Boog
Edward Butterfield
Richard Haskell
Margaret Flaherty
Propertie
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Reports Gains and Donations
Memorial Hospital auxiliary notes a busy period with four new volunteers joining and a 100 hour service goal planned at the Clearing House. The group received donations of face passes and supplies, with members including Mrs Luke and Mrs Jack overseeing purchasing and donations. Treasurer Charles Doyde reported the auxiliary spent $30,310.91 over the year, prompting thanks from Torrey and appreciation for the group’s broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greoup
Chietman
Courtne Stov
Shiv
Eden
MG Carl Roo Pearhurn, Jr
Tie Clearing House
Willing Keeley
Jillies Gilles, Jr
Roper Luke
Luke
Jace Passes
Mark Jack
Jamies Bimson
Lawrence Katz
Seem Tars
Howard
Maya
Charles Doyde
Torrey
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Bath Daily Times
Lily Pond
Bath Driving Club
the Times
FE. W. Larra- Lee
Augusta
Herman Winter
Fort Popham
Rupert Baxter
Portland
John
Freeman
Birch Point
H. W. Howard
Mitchell
Reed and Davis
K.Y.C
Texaco Club
Danie
Lewis H. Goward
Grant
Empire Theater
Rockland Harbor
Diamond Spring Ice Co
North Bath School
Lizzie R. Moses
Fred Silsby
Bath Iron Works
John N Willys
Charles T. Jackson
Traynor
Berry Mills Road
Witch Spring
Joseph L. Green
United States Construction Co
Universalist
Charles T. Grilley
EF. M Fuller
Bessie M. Mikelsky
Phiiladelphia Orchestra
William Elsworth
Cohasset
Sidney B. Lermond
Texas Co
Flisworth
Quincey
Grace Church
Williams
Oscar Williams
Joseph Young
Popham
Warren Larter
Martin Conley
North
Frank Talbot
Randall Cook
Talbot
Cook
Arthur Bowker
Maine
Guy H. Crosby
Berlin
N. H
Dorothy A. Jewett
Fred Coombs
Winneganee
Kennebec
Woolwich
Arrowsic Bridge
Gertrude Greenleaf
Fannie Moulton
Nettie Hunter
Lida Tarbox
May Nichols
Frank Morse
Jolly Dozen White Club
Harry Thompson
Richardson Street
Verne Chaney
Frank Higgins
Mrs. Brainard Burns
Maragret Bakeman
Miss Bakeman
Farrington Normal School
Oakley C. Curtis
Newport News
Morse and Alumni
Texas Yard
Carl Trott
Tall Stove Club
Marcia M. Stinsa
South Grammar School
T. J. Marston
Lister Club of
Fred T Mavers
Boothbay Harbor
Richard Hallet
Charles H. Norton
Long Beach
S. F. E. Company No. 2
Foreman McCabe
F Norton
Washington
Seth Stewart
W. F. Carlton
James Wheeler
Richmond
Cobb
Anthoine
Ruth Thompson
Lacey Patten
Minnie White
Harry O. Stinson
Harry—F.morin
Priscilla Kimball
Miriam Kimball
Arthur FE. Bishop
John A. Morse
Harold M. Sewall
Frank L. Staples
Seth S
Samuel S. Sewall
New York City
Ralph Baker
Pauline
Major
George A. Baker
Peaks Island
Bedford Street
Edward Street
Edward Street Court
Walter M. Potter
Ladies Aid of
Winter Street Church
M. C. Duncklee
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
E. F Crosby
Arthur E. Stearns
Bessie Mikelsky
Elliot Fuller
Alice Randall
F. F. Drake
Mollie Gibbons
Annabelle Stearns
League of Central Church
Charles Curtis
Joseph Avery
Bowker Yard
Phippsburg Center
Fort Baldwin
Virginia
Dr. Rowe
Shaw Block
Millicent Clifford
Louise Happett
Lydia Tracey
Eleanor Thurston
Waltham
Mass
Laura Barstow
D. T. Percy
Lewis H. Curtis
Miss Barstow
Carl C. Eaton
George Ingalls of
Phippsburg
Clarence W. Morse
Westport
Oliver A. Webster
Naval Training School
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Charles W. Clifford
Bagley Brothers
Charter H
Albert M
Shaw
Charles H. Bagley
Shears and Razor
JF. McCole
WM. Bowers
Clarence A Reed
Howard Parks
Ore
Howard B. Hawley
Gannett Publishing Co
Carl E. Nelson
Newport, Ro
USS Henley
Mage
Ferry Landing
City Landing
Hockomock
Bath Market
Philip L. Wilson
William Lemont
Walter Rogers
Arthur Footer
Adain
Tripp
King Tavern
Sam C. Mengel
Percy & Small’s
Bath Industrial Corporation
Fred B. Reed
Industrial Corporation
Frank Deejay v
Center Street
H. H. Feere
Mr. Cummings
Mr. Feero
Margaret L. Roberts
FOS Bowker & Son
HL. Hopkins
Donald
C.W. Talbot
R. N. Purington
E. Preble
R. N. Given
C. W Clifford
J. W. Tucker
F. J. Marston
Charlotte Hall
Pauline Ha‘ech
Dorothy Higgins
Flora Bella
Jefferson Theater
Cuba
Ora Reed
Katherine Torrey
Maude Seymour
Upper
Collins
Susie Cutting
Seeme Dy Ill. Kimball
Joseph Keegan
Edward A. Rowe, Jr
Arthur R. Avery
Union Street
Bowes
Ladies Aid
Memorial Hospital
New England
Willard
Dr. Bell
Clyde Amyrose
Frank Sylvester
Hilter
Miguel
Cedyort
Bert Niverrrete
Lelie Patten
Ehoaraidin
Aegis
Dacqueline Phun
Mire
Brucene Dauphin
Raymond Watson
Wallores Hinckley
Renine Mrothers
James Morac
Alfred Oxton
Harold J.rebin
Christina W Brown
Johnson
Paiuyne Ouellette
Spring Street
Jeanne Kine
Washington — Stre
Bost
Probatf
Barbary Lo Brewer
Reniste
Pri
Teed
Harry V1 Cpeiurtow
Tite
TS Heri Yser
Eatyr Mehranry
Dilini Hand
Ross Rhupeee
Marian McKay
Cort
Barbara
Brewer Registe
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