Banquet for Bath post office staff marks year end
A December 29, 1908 report from Bath details Postmaster S T Snipe hosting his second annual post office staff banquet at Shannon House. The piece lists attendees from the office, notes a young driver amputated after a fire, and mentions local lodge activities and a fire scare on Center Street with minor damages to Conley’s Bakery and nearby shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Snipe
Shannon House
Snipe
Matthews
William F. Pond
Charles M. Snow
William J. Perry
H. L. Day
L. T. Hodgkins
Gustavus Pease
George R. Dunning
Elmer D. Hodgkins
Frank W. Ramsay
Frank S. Wakefield
H. A. Owen
Edward McAuliffe
Harvey E
Erskine
Joseph Madden
G. W. Haggett
M. H. Douglas
Miss Lily Pray
Edwin W. Haggett
Lizzie Haggett
Edward Jones
Center Street
Water Street
M. Parillo
S. Green
Conley
Surprise Birthday for Miss Charlotte Cook on Washington Street
December 30, 1908, Miss Charlotte Cook received a surprise party at her Washington Street home hosted by 18 friends. Guests enjoyed games, music, ices, cake, and candy while she, a student at the New England Conservatory of Music, was presented a bouquet of roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Charlotte Cook
Miss Cook
New England Conservatory of Music
Lizzie Cameron
Nellie Shaughnessey
Ethel Holt
Eleanor Cahill
Annie Cutting
Isa White
Lilie Cahill
Annie
Leading Bath Whist Players and Local Society Notes 1908
December 31 1908 report lists top Bath whist players with scores J C Spinney F B Nichols I H Nash H W Owen Rev A B Hervey Phillips Kim ball H B Johnson Andrew S Merrill. Local items cover Sagadahoc Pomona grange Woolwich gathering with performances and talks, Morse High basketball schedule, Sasanoa Tribe Red Men officers, Phi Rho Morse High banquet, Ta Eta club watch for 1909 arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
J. C. Spinney
F. B. Nichols
I. H. Nash
H. W. Owen
Rev. A. B. Hervey
Phillips Kimball
H. B. Johnson
Andrew S. Merrill
New Year Activities Highlight Bath Officials and Charity
The Bath Military and Naval Children's Home held its annual New Year's tree with 70 children receiving gifts. County officials saw changes, with Cyrus Lowley becoming registrar of probate and Capt Frank Purinton taking county commissioner oath. Sheriff John Ballou and County Attorney Arthur Stetson renewed oaths, A L Strout began 11th year as treasurer, and Charles Mason was named chairman of the board. Thompson Bros hosted their 14th annual New Year's dinner for Bath’s poor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Cyrus Lowley
H. C. Webber
Frank Purinton
Bowdeinham
F. S. Adams
John Ballou
Arthur Stetson
A. L. Strout
Board of County Commissioners
Charles Mason
Thompson Bros
YMCA
Masquerade at Sig Testa’s hall delights large crowd
The Hyde Light Guards staged a drill followed by a lively masquerade with many spectators. Prizes went to Miss Laura Dalton in a mermaid costume John Farrin as the happy colored gentleman and Mary Cary as an Italian laborer. Other costumes included Phoebe Martin Etta Kingsbury Consuello Poli Ira Smith Grace Bean and Galen Ward among others. Bath Trust Co. declared a 3 percent dividend this week and Bath Savings Institution and People's Safe Deposit sent officers to Portland for the Maine Savings Bank Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Trust Co
Hyde Light Guards
Alton Wright
Samuel Wakefield
Howard Parks
Sig Testa
Laura Dalton
John Farrin
Mary Cary
Phoebe Martin
Etta Kingsbury
Consuello Poli
Ira Smith
Grace Bean
Cinderella
Casper Hartleb
Morse High Beats Lewiston In 43 to 8 Game At Y M C A
Morse High School defeated Lewiston High 43 to 8 at the Y M C A gym before a crowded crowd Saturday night. Morse players included M Page F H Reed A Hagan Baker Goodman Z Spi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Lewiston High
Morse
M. Page
F. H. Reed
F. A. Hagan
G. Baker
C. Goodman
C. Z
North Center PTA hosts Maine Congress celebrities
Mrs Colby opened the North Center PTA meeting and introduced several State Congress leaders. Miss Peckham spoke on obtaining help for local art exhibits and cooperation with the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs to use their exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
PTA exhibits and safety talk highlight school programs
Exhibits including wood carving Red Cross slide shows and student paintings were circulated for exhibition. Speakers covered art education district structure hospitality home life PTA goals and the need for safety with emphasis on courteous driving and fire drills in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pta’s
Red Cross
Sweetser
Sweetserd
PTA
Sawyer
Manduca
State PTA officers praised work and term limits
The report highlights appreciation for preceding State officers and the administration. It notes a two year term for the State president to ensure wider officer distribution. After speaking a committee served pie ice cream and coffee. A North Center PTA meeting changed to third Monday with Feb 21 next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Perry
Stanley Hunter
John Preney
Russell Kenney
Stanley Wallace
Charles Bartlett
Bartlett
North Center
PTA
PTA Council
Parker
Bath Societies Hostess Plans Next Meeting
Mrs. Charles Swearingen and the hostess Mrs. Fortier led a gathering of Bath societies. The next club meeting is scheduled for January 13 with the location to be announced.
Public Health Nursing Group Reports Bath Clinic Plans
The Public Health Nursing association notes a January lung diagnostic clinic in Bath under nurse Ruth W. Henry. School nurse Boucher outlines duties of a new dental hygienist and visits. tuberculosis literature racks are placed at Morse High, Bath Public Library, Bath Memorial Hospital, Bath Iron Works, and Hyde Windlass. Mrs. William S. Blair named Hospital Committee chair and Mrs. Merritt A. Mitchell publicity agent. A December 15 Baby Clinic Christmas party drew nearly 40 babies with small gifts for regular attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Nursing Association
Ruth W. Henry
Bath
Boucher
Morse High School
Public Library
Bath Memorial Hospital
Bath Iron Works, Inc
Hyde Windlass Company
William S. Blair
Merritt A. Mitchell
Association
Wesley Church Women Meet for Mining Communities Talk
Wesley Women's Society gathered Tuesday evening in the vestry for a program on Mining Communities led by Rev. Sargent. President Mrs Madelyn Small conducted the business meeting and the group approved a $200 pledge to the Camp and Pension Fund Campaign of the Maine Conference. Apron and food basket projects yielded nearly $40. Hostesses were Mrs William Temple and Mrs Charles Howe. The next meeting is set for February 2 with hostesses Mrs Wilfred Trott and Mrs James Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Women's Society
Sargent
Madelyn Small
Camp and Pension Fund
Maine
William Temple
Charles Howe
Wilfred Trott
James Knight
Local notes and theater hopes for Oma family ties
Miss Mary Sullivan of Mercy Hospital Portland rests at home after a ten day stay. Emily and Antoinette Omar gain acting momentum, with Emily starring in Jack and the Beanstalk and a future appearance in Hard Bargain with Richard Conte and Jack Oakie. Grandparents Nellie M. Johnson Belfast and Helen R. Omar were mentioned. Mrs Thomas MacDonald resides in Belfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sullivan
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Albert Darrah
Glen Brown
South Gardiner
William Berry Jr
Ellsworth
Emily
Antoinette
Toni) Omar
Richard Conte
Jack Oakie
Papa Palansky
Jack and the Beanstalk
Children's Theatre of Theatre Arts Colony
San
the Harp
Nellie M. Johnson
Middle, Street
Helen R. Omar
Central Grammar School
Thomas MacDonald
Belfast
Morse High Downs Ed ward Little 59 to 45
Morse High beat Edward Little of Auburn 59 to 45 at Morse gym. Warren led Morse with baskets under the basket and key scores in the first half. Cornish Rines Champion Staples Pomerleau and teammates added points as Morse extended a four game win streak. Ed ward Little's Mooney Lucas Corey Brad bury Coleman and Boucher scored in a losing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Edward Little
Auburn
Morse
Warren
Cornish
Rines
Champion
Staples
Pomerleau
Mooney
Lucas
Corey
Bradbury
Coleman
Boucher
Invaders
Rg Jordan
Rg Higgins
Lg Healey
Lg . Corey
Shanahan
Flaherty
Morse Jayvees
Edward Little Jayvees
Jack and
Henrikson
Briggs
Summer Morse Jayvees
G. F.G
Worden
Rf Marshall
Rf Tukey
Rf Jack If
C. Henrikson
Bowling League Scores At Park Alleys Last Week
A A bowling league event at Park Alleys Wednesday night yielded no records. Kings Whites led with 67 over Blacks 1 while Reds 56 and Browns 19 posted low totals. individual high single 135 by C Haley, high three 330 by C Haley, high team single 482 and high team total 1333 by Blacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A
Park Jalleys
Reds
Grays
Blues
Browns
C. Haley
Telephone Bowling Standings and Highs at Arcade
The C O Men moved to second with seven points in the Telephone league at Arcade alleys. Highs included Fullerton with 114 for high single and 315 for high three strings. Hilltop Market set a new high team single and climbed to second in Monday Night league at Park alleys. Smith posted a 126 high single and Toothaker a 321 high three strings. Hilltop Market also achieved a 524 high team single and 1407 high team total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O
Fullerton
Cablemen
Park Alleys
Smith
Hilltop Market
Bankers Eac Ee
Wilson's Market
Post Office
Bankers
Central Maine Power Co
Toothaker
Whites Lead Skibo Bowling League After First Half
The Skibo Bowling League finished the first half at Park Alleys last week. Whites widened the gap with eight points, Reds held second with six, Blues four. High single R Tibbetts 134. high five W McLain 510. Whites high team single 491 and high team total 2320.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skibo
Park Alleys
Reds
Blues
Whites
R. Tibbetts
W. McLain
Bath Trust Company stockholders annual meeting notice
The Bath Trust Company will hold its annual meeting on January 11, 1949, at two o'clock in the afternoon in Bath Maine. Stockholders will elect a Board of Trustees and conduct other legal business as required. R H Baxter, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
Bath Trust Company
R. H. Baxter
First National Bank of Bath Holds Annual Stockholders Meet
The First National Bank of Bath calls its stockholders to a meeting in the banking rooms on Tuesday January 11 1949 at two o clock in the afternoon to elect directors for the ensuing year and address any legal business before the group Daniel Williams ashter Dec 11 146.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank OF Bath
Daniel Williams
Ashter
Tuesday Night League Pontiacs Extend Lead At Park Lanes
The Pontiacs scored nine of 18 points at Park Alleys, widening their Tuesday Night league advantage. High single 146 by A Jewett and high five 594 cited. team totals 2581.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiacs
Park Alleys
Steeves
Redlon
A. Jewett
Hyde Windlass League Giants Pirates Tie High Team Singles
The Giants and Pirates each rolled 451 for high team singles to join the Dodgers in a three way tie for the high team single record at Arcade alleys. Pirates also posted a new high team total 1288 while Dodgers and Giants shared the high team single 451.
Elks Bowling League Opens Second Half Records Fall
The Elks league at Park Alleys opened its second half with three records. H McElman set new high single and high three string marks while the Lecturers team posted a new high team single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Bowling League
Park Alleys
H. McElman
Royal Purples and Lecturers Meet in Tight High Scoring Round
The record shows Royal Purples and Lecturers posting multiple high events with key players H. McElman contributing in both high single and three-string performances. Fixed Stars and Antlers also appear with notable team totals and guards contributing to a combined score of 1497 across the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iertistie
Guards
H. McElman
H. McElae
Maine Legislators and officials head to Augusta sessions
State Rep J Horace McClure will run his Augusta House headquarters during the Maine Legislature session. Sen Joseph W Larrabee travels from Bath to York and Augusta, planning visits to Bath while living on Capitol Street. Supt Loring R Addison attended a Bangor meeting about the 1950 national census for teachers and a voluntary poll of teachers to measure interest and pay for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Horace McClure
Augusta
Augusta House
Maine
Admiral
Claude S. Gillette
Washington, D. C
Florida
Joseph W. Larrabee
Larrabee
Bath
York
Trafton Swain
Capitol Street
Edward J. McMann
Pleasant Street
Supt. of
Loring R. Addison
Bangor
Superintendents’ Association
Maine Teachers’ Association
Harland A. Ladd
Federal Census Bureau
Penobscot Exchange Hotel
Addison
Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage in Georgetown Maine
The Depositors Trust Company seeks foreclosure on a Georgetown Maine property described in a 1947 mortgage to secure a breach of condition. The deed covers two lots at Bay Point with easements and restrictions including Central Maine Power Company rights and use limits, as finalized December 20, 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice W. Burns
Colleen B. Burns
Georgetown
Sagadahoc
State of Maine
Pope
Depositors Trust Company
Augusta
Kennebec
State of Mainé
Bay Point
Parker's Point
State of
Maine
Ligigdon Oliver
Ocean Avenue
Central Maine Power Company
Said
Augustus Peron
Peron
MNA
Luques
Tilley
Langdon
Florence Oliver
Orlando Luques
Charles C. Tilley
Eudavilla Perkins
Roger D. Skillings
Manamce
J. M. Owens
A. D
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The
Bath Daily Times
Priscilla Ferguson
F. A. Ferguson
Harry Co. Webber
Acadia Lodge
F. E. Boothbay
Maine Central Railroad
Knights of Pythias
Fred B. Higgins
Boothbay Harbor
John G. Phillips
Boston
Phillips
Eleanor Hyde
John Hyde Phillips
Yarmouth
Kimball
Cameron
Young
Page
McNeil
Baker
Maine Lodge
N. E. Order of Protection
George Gilchrist, Jr
A. J. McNeil
J. A. Jack
Wilbur F. Ham
Abbie Perkins
M. J. Durgan
Chauncey F. Curtis
M. M. Card
J. F. Perkins
H. A. Oliver
Ethel Albee
Annie Pattnston
Lillias Conant
Florence Sadie Wade
Marion Ra
Olive Trufant
Florella Ballou
Florence Erskine
Annie G. Lord
Norton
Lincoln Lodge
N. G
Irving Trufant
V. G
John Marsh
Edward B. Smith
V. P. Emery
Henry Shaw
David Harris
G. C. Greenleaf
Joseph Wyman
Esther Rebekah Lodge
Ivy Lodge
Ben- Yah
Richmond
Nina
Lisbon Falls
William Whitney
Miss Witham
Florilla Ballou
Annie Laurie
Mary
Fred S. Curtis
Jerusalem
Alexander
Clara Pierce
J. M. Hill
John Mechiever
George H. W. Barton
William Harriman
Marie Wiggin
Eleanor Turner
Addie Matthews
George F. Davenport
Sagadahoc County
Pomona
Jay McKinney
Fred Wright
J. K. Estabrook
Thornton
Biddeford
Cony
Brockton
Sachem
Roscoe P. Higgins
Prophet
Bert Dyer
Sagamore
Frank J. Farrin
Levi C. Thompson
John W. Gilmore
John Billings
William Harvey
Phi Rho Society
Dewey
Edward Sewall
Arthur Pratt
Paul Wing
Harold Battison
Robert Sturtevant
Robert Goodman, Jr
Ta Eta
King’s Daughters
Frank A. Small
Common Council
W. A. Guild
C. C. Lowe
William D. Sewall
Treas
Henry F. , Palmer
James S. Lowell
Bath Savings Institution
O. C. Rogers
H. P. Sawyer
People’s Safe Deposit and Savings Bank
Maine Savings Bank Association
Lena Heald
William T. Cobb
B. M. Plummer
Philadelphia
F. E. Drake
Ruth Parker
Bucksport
Bucksport Academy
Wallace Springer
South Portland
Charles Curtis
Bath Clinical Club
Drabad Snipe
Woodbury Potter
J. Ansert
P. Savage
H. Prout
William Hoyle
James Landers
J. W. Gilmore
H. Savage
Burt Dyer
L. T. Thompson
Alameda
Ralph P. Mank
Parks
Holden
Wakefield
A. Wright
W. Atwood
Keizer
Rockland
Brunswick
Topsham
L. A. & W. Electric Railway Co
Solar Lodge
W. Scott Shorey
Dorothy Mackaill
Reno
Nev
Harold J. Patterson
Bergenfield
N. J
International
Bath Societies
Nursing Association
Wesley Church Women
Skibo Bowling League
Woolwich
A. A. Bowling
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