Forty Years Ago in Bath From the Bath Daily Times
Forty years ago in Bath items report officers elected at Patten lodge K of P and various lodge activities. coldest sunrise on record at the cemetery. announcements include private masquerade in South End, delegates to Sagadhaoc District lodge, and plans for future music and gatherings at Alameda and Katahdin Commandery. carious accidents and a skating scene, with municipal and lodge social notes.
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Bath
Popham
Sagadhaoc
Bowdoinham
Acadia lodge K of P officers postponed to Thursday
Jan 1 1891 note states installation of Acadia lodge K of P officers has been postponed to next Thursday evening. Ed Rabin Bers. The Bobtails visited New Meadows and will be entertained at Thompson's cottage. Anticipates social events and local notices in the town calendar.
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Acadia Lodge
G. D. D. F. M. Stetson
Brunswick
Acadia Lodge K. of P
Ed Rabin Bers
New Meadows
Thompson
K. of
Holly Tree Inn
New Year Ball Nets Budget for Budge Club
The Budge club cleared ten dollars at its New Year’s ball. Post Sedgwick No. 4 G A R plans installation of officers this evening. Masquerade costumes are being made for Alameda event next Tuesday. Leaking roofs and backed gutters worry landlords. Letter carriers plan first annual concert and ball at Alameda on February 4 with Togus orchestra. Elmer Hayes and Andrew Lowell exposed to coal gas. Lowell grew weak today. County commissioners designate Hon John D Bibber for duties.
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the Alameda
Alameda
Alameda Skating Scene Tops Season Yet Tonight
The Alameda skating party drawn large crowds this afternoon, the biggest since season opening. Tonight Grand Commander Mennett will install K of G C officers, Giveen’s Lewiston orchestra to provide music for Tuesday masquerade ball, with masks from J O Shaw.
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the Alameda
Giveen
Lewiston
Alameda
J. O. Shaw
Masquerade Tonight at Alameda Featured Event
Jan 6 1891 notes a masquerade at the Alameda. J A Judkins passed Sunday in Waterville. The Parthia sails for New York. Miss Merrill, visiting Miss Mollie Gibbons, returned home today. This morning the handsome four
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the Alameda
J. A. Judkins
Waterville
Miss Merrill
Mollie Gibbons
Mary Adelaide Ran dall launched at New England yard
The masted schooner Mary Adelaide Ran dall of Port Jefferson New York was launched by the New England yard. Dimensions: length 193.3 feet, breadth 40.3, depth 18, gross tonnage 1166.91, net tonnage 1108.57. Owned by Capt Randall of Port Jefferson, she is ready for sea in days and named for the captain's daughter. Bath Iron Works supplied windlass and holster.
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Mary Adelaide Randall
Port Jefferson
N. Y
New England
Randall
New York
Bath Iron Works
New England Company
James L Perkins dies Sunday in East Boston
James L Perkins 89 dies early Sunday from a long illness at his son Harry’s East Boston home. Funeral held Tuesday at Curtis funeral home Bath. A renowned blacksmith and longtime choir leader, he helped organize concerts and sang with the Haydn quartet at his funeral. He worked 26 years at Duncan and Davenport, later Hyde Windlass Co. retirement. Active in Polar Star and Lincoln Lodges, he also served as foreman of the Kennebec hand engine and belonged to Wesley Methodist church. Survived by his son, a Bath niece and a Bath nephew.
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James L. Perkins
Harry Perkins
Condor Street
East
Boston
Mas
Bath
Curtis Funeral Home
Center Street
Perkins
Corliss Street
Haydn Quartet
Ernest Wood
Brenda Hill
Milton H. Douglas
John Shaw
Mr. Perkins
Arrowsie
James T. Perkins
Fred A. Reed
John H. Williams
Duncan
Davenport
Hyde Windlass Co
John Wadsworth
Polar Star Lodge
Masons
Lincoln Lodge
Odd Fellows
Knight Templars
Kennebec
Wesley Methodist Church
Orliss Stret Church
Annual Meeting of Central Church Officers Elected
The annual meeting of Central church members was held Thursday evening in the parish house. Reports were satisfactory. Elected officers include William W. Robinson, William R. Kimball, Luther S. Thompson, Everett Lord, and deacons.
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Central Church
William W. Robinson
William R. Kimball
Luther S. Thompson
Everett Lord
William H. Small
Warren Stilphen
Charles T. Jackson
Woolwich Church Notes Spur Community Involvement
The Woolwich column highlights pastor gratitude for support, a Dec 28 showing of The Other Wise Man, and a Jan 2 Christian Endeavor meeting at Hillcrest on What the Past Year Has Taught Me. It notes December Bible school attendance, a gospel contents contest, and plans for memory work between Blues and Reds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Group
Hillcrest
Bible School
John
Blues
Reds
Alton Berry
Maurice Hathorne
Appreciative Audience Hears Sermon at Masonic Temple
An appreciative crowd attended Evangelist Gram's Sunday lecture at the Masonic Temple on Gods Hand writing and the Mystery of the Ages. He argued the Law of God written on stone is the standard for judgment and that the gospel provides the power to meet its demands. He urged obedience and noted the worldwide spread of the gospel preparing a people for Christ's coming. The next talk will address Twice Born Men and the public is invited.
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Masonic Temple
Evangelist Gram
Adam
Real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoc Registry
Over a three week period, the Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds lists transfers by notables such as Hiram T. Stevens. Arrowsic Ruth Day to Georgie Wheeler. Bath Ernest Work to Edward Gauvin. Roy Chase to Michael Ahern. Chandler to Grace Freeman. Pich Spaulding to Ruby Sewall. Georgetown Thomas Hagan to Gilbert Lewis. Phippsburg Lowell to Freeman Merritt. Spinney to Ralph Spinney. Herbert Cutting Estate to Anna Derwent. Richmond Ida Gaubert to S Reed Allen. Douglas to Pauline Douglas. Hatch to Mabel Hunter. Mabel Booker to George Gibbs. Gibbs to Mary Gibbs. Topsham Ruth McKnight to Jepscot Paper Co. West Bath Watrous to Evelyn Watrous. Woolwich Dora Lowell to Henry Seegar et al.
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Sagadahoc
Hiram T. Stevens
Arrowsic
Ruth
Georgie E. Wheeler
Bath
Ernest A. Work
Edward R. Gauvin
Roy E. Chase
Michael Ahern
Edwin O. Chandler ,Jr
Grace Kh. Freeman
Angeline F. Pich Spaulding
Ruby F. Sewall
Spilious J.,kakos
Theodora Ka
George J. Gibbs
Mary E Gibbs
Topsham
Ruth L. McKnight
Pr. Jepscot Paper Co
West Bath
Martin W. Watrous
Evelyn R. Watrous
Woolwich
Dora O. Lowell
Henry C. Seegar
Obituary of Francis H. Oliver of Popham Beach
Francis H. Oliver 69 longtime Popham Beach resident died last Wednesday at his Bath home after a long illness. Born February 20 1862 in Parker Head he worked with the U S Coast Guard at Popham and was known as a fisherman hunter and fur trapper owning mink dogs. He attended Parker Head Baptist church and is survived by his widow three sons George F. and Walter Z. of Bath Lester G. of Popham a daughter Ruby Chase of Concord NH three brothers Alston E George and William Oliver two sisters Lillian Leach and Alfie Terrell.
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Francis H. Oliver
Popham Beach
Phippsburg
Deering Street
Bath
Mr. Oliver
Parker Head
Alden Oliver
U. S. Coast Guard Service
Popham
Lillian Leach
Alfie Terrell
East
Boston
Mass
Funeral services held for Mrs Emily E Totman
Mrs. Emily E Totman widow of Charles Totman longtime Bath resident died recently. Services were held Wednesday at her sister Mrs Brooks home in South Portland. Survived by daughter Mrs Ida Totman Sheehan of Los Angeles and son Ralph Totman now with New England Tel in Portland. She was active at Beacon Street M E Church in Bath.
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Emily E. Totman
Charles Totman
Bath
Brooks
South
Portland
Totman
Front Street
Hyde Windlass Co
Annie
Frank
Dorothy
Reed Funeral Held In Woolwich For Leroy Reed
The funeral of Leroy H. Reed longtime Woolwich resident was Thursday at 2 PM at Arthur F. Mayo funeral home 81th Street. Rev. Benjamin Shaw officiated with bearers Asa Hathorne Melvin Howe Weldon Preble and George Wright. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery Woolwich.
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L. H. Reed
Leroy H. Reed
Woolwich
Arthur F. Mayo
Benjamin Shaw
Wool Wich
Asa Hathorne
Melvin Howe
Weldon Preble
George Wright
Riverside Cemetery
Erroneous report on razor in Pearson cell
A citywide rumor that straight edged razor smuggled into Thomas H. Pearson cell, alleged Harold O. Wagner murderer, proved false. Pearson's family supplied him items including the home razor. City Messenger Harold W. Child allowed shaving, then surrendered the razor to City Marshal Walter L. Whitney. Pearson denied any intent of self harm and laughed at the report.
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Thomas H. Pearson
Harold O. Wagner
Walter L. Whitney
Pearson
City
Harold W. Child
Child
Whitney
Legion Auxiliary Seeks Full Navy Strength by 1936
The American Legion Auxiliary urges Congress to build the Navy to its London treaty strength by 1936 and to provide immediate funds for the first year of construction. They also press for a 12,200 officer regular army, 125,000 enlisted, 210,500 National Guard, 26,000 reserve officers and 40,000 Cadets, ROTC in schools, and continuation of the five year army air corps plan.
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United States Navy
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
American Legion
National Guard
Citizens Military Training Camp
Army Air Corps
Sheriff and force inspecting cottages in Sagadahoc
Sheriff Albert Henderson and deputies began their annual visit to vacant Sagadahoc cottages to check for break ins and lost furnishings. Since a prior theft along the New Meadows river, owners have asked if their cottages were affected. Owners can contact the sheriff to confirm their property’s condition.
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Albert Henderson
Sagadahoc
Edwards
New Meadows
Henderson
Interclub League Meeting Set in Bath Friday Evening
Notices mailed to Bath groups invite representatives to a Friday eight oclock meeting at the Bath Veteran Firemen association hall to discuss resuming the Interclub League, a winter series previously run by the Bath community with clubs hosting each other throughout the season.
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Interclub League
Bath
Hell of the Bath Veteran Firemen’s Association
Bath Aerie of Eagles
Bath Camp Modern Woodmen
Bath Veteran Firemen’s Association
Roland Smith Post
American Legion
Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus
Winneganee Community Club
Colonial basketball loss at Richmond 45 to 31
Colonial club basketball team traveled to Richmond Saturday and fell 45 to 31 to the Durand Aces. Poor conditioning hindered Bath's chances as they faded in the second half after even play in the first two quarters. Starters included forwards Allie Jewett and Red Davis with centers Dud Leavitt and Clayton Fortier and guards Cannonball Oliver Alec Burden and Steve McPhee.
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Colonial Club
Richmond
Durand Aces
Bath Boys
Allie Jewett
Red Davis
Dud Leavitt
Clayton Fortier
Cannonball Oliver
Alec Burden
Steve McPhee
Class of 1875 presents second gift to Morse High
The Class of 1875 at Bath’s old high school donated a bas relief titled Scenes of Harvesters to Morse High School. The Roman sculptor Campesi’s original, owned by P. P. Caproni Bros. of Boston, is installed over the auditorium front doors by Ralph E. Seekins on Monday morning.
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Bath High School
Morse High School
Campesi
P.P. Caproni Bros
Boston
Ralph E. Seekins
Morse High Notes Seeks Attendance for Hallowell Morse Game
Olive Rowe serves in Principal Scott's office this week. Hallowell Morse game set Friday at eight in the gym. Miss Dorrce Campbell substitutes as Latin instructor. Miss Ames ill at home in Somersworth. Campbell a Colby student. Wiggin fills in as French instructress. Mrs Charles Tubbs visited Portland. daughter Barbara joined weeklong Poland Spring winter sports trip.
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Olive Rowe
Scott
Hallowell-Morse
Dorrce Campbell
Miss Ames
Somersworth
N. H
Miss Campbell
Colby College
Miss Wiggin Res
Charles M. Tubbs
Portland
Barbara
Poland
Army of Smelters Hails Weather Change
Smelt fishermen expect stronger hauls after a Tuesday storm, with 150 or more workers seeking camps on Arrowsic Gut. Joseph Footer reports high demand for rental cottages as Lewiston and Auburn workers flock to the shore for winter fishing, hoping for improved tides and steadier earnings.
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Arrowsic Gut
Joseph Charles Footer
Lewiston
Auburn
American Express
Bath and
Woolwich
Bath
Smelt Camp Stolen and Hauled Away at North Bath
Smelt camp thefts hit Whiskeag creek with Ralph Small and Raymond Hart losing gear. Tracks show a motor truck backed to Small’s camp and likely loaded. Hart’s camp missing an oil stove lanterns and fishing gear. Sheriff’s department investigating and circulating camp descriptions to locate the stolen plunder.
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Ralph Small
Raymond Hart
Merchants Plan Big Shopping Day in Bath
Bath merchants announce a large shopping event on January 15 offering special prices from multiple stores. Balloons and posters will lure shoppers as posters proclaim bargains, aiming to boost winter and spring advertising and overall business in Bath.
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Bath
Davenport Fund Benevolence Keeps Rural Churches Strong
The Davenport fund improved rural church buildings and supported local groups in Bath. Trustees detailed allocations totaling thousands for clothing, groceries, nursing, milk, shoes, medical care, and aid to the Y M C A, Salvation Army, Gospel Mission, Old Ladies Home, and various child care societies, plus gifts for state wards and Christmas.
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Davenport
Bath
American Red Cross
Lake Cobbesseecontee
Salvation Army
Gospel Mission
Broad Street
Old Ladies Home
Opportunity Farm
Maine Children's Home Society
Bangor Children's Home Society
Unpaid 1930 Georgetown Tax List for Sagadahoc County
This item lists nonresident real estate taxes for Georgetown in 1930 owed to Sagadahoc County Maine. It names numerous property owners, descriptions, and assessed values, with a notice that unpaid taxes plus interest and charges will be sold at public auction at the Town House on the first Monday in February 1931 at nine o'clock a.m. The entries include Andrews Realty Co., Clemings, Cromwell, and many others with measures on Long Island, Indian Point, and surrounding lots.
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Collester’s
Maine
Fucen
Sagadahoc
Georgetown
Reid Town
Andrews Realty Co
Long Island
Ellem
Catherine
E. Bishop
Town Road
Cleaves
Lizzie
F. Osborn
C. M. Jewett
C. Oliver
Dyke Creek
J. E. Oliver
A. Hinckley
Self
Golding Sons Co
Ingersolls
Cummings
John W
Dunlop
K. C
Golding Sons
Ethel Spinney
Cottage
Island
Wharf
Eliott
Florence
Sepuiniand Realty Co
Same
Farnham
C. H
R. H
Bay Point
W. A. Courhy
Burnham
Aeiteshbe Malotantabee Fitzgerald
John E
Five Islands
Georgetown Asrociates, Inc
Indian Point
Renton
Greenlaw
C. A. McMahan
George Ainley
Ainley
Horne
Harry
T. B. Hunt
W. Cummings
J. Hooper
J. W. Berry
Hourwich
Rebecca
W. S. Campbell
E. A. Williams
Lizzie M
A. Reynolds
Robinhood Cove
Z. Pinkham
J. Main
Jewett, Heirs
Marian M
Jewett
Geo
Rsere Matern Pietsiees Seite Lathbury
Vincent T
Fortietch
McMahan, Elizabeth
Annie McMahan
Sas Incesrmar Ete
Marr
E. S
Barnes and Bonner
McDuffie
S. C
Lucy Lewis
L. Lapham
McFadden
Martha J
W. Kingsbury
B. H. Woodside
A. Todd
Tery
Newman
Mary A
Todd's Point
Great Pond
Nichols Heirs
Proctor B
L. A. Clarey Heirs
J. Nichols
Oliver Heirs
Eilen E
F. Shaw
Kennebec River
Phillips
Guy C
Sheep Island
Hockomock Bay
Rowe
Marion E
E. B. Knight
Kennebec Point
Chilatin
Ania Aetiaitahiaes
Cers
Thomas
Frank
Thompson
Helen O
Williams. Heirs
Susan D
J. N. Rattliff
Mereen
Sams Etebnis
Williamson, L. M
A. P. Reed
Ellen S. Cromwell
Winslow
Yvonne
Georgetown Associates
Yvonne J
Yvonne E
Witham
George
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Bath Daily Times
Patten Lodge
K. of P
South End
T. W. Hyde
Sons of Veterans
Appomattox Camp
Hyde Camp
Katahdin
Luce and Crockett's
the Times
A.C. Shorey
The
Times
Robert Armstrong
Sagadahock House
Hallet
Winter Street Church
Central Church Quartet
Rossini
God of Israel
God
Adams
James Jackson
Deering’s Yard
Harry Foote
George Moulton, Jr
William E. Harriman
Pushaw
Cambridge
Ethel Hyde
Togus Orchestra
Kennebec Steamboat Co
North Street
Deacon Brooks
Stone House
Corliss Street Society
Pask
Lady of the Lake
Patten Free Library
St. Mary's Church
Lewis J. Avery
Victoria Dauphin
John O’brien
High and
Pine Streets
Budge Club
Sedgwick No. 4
Elmer Hayes
Andrew Lowell
Mr. Lowell
John D. Bibber
Board of County Commissioners
Katahdin Commandery
G. C
Mennett
Robert Goddard
Mr. Goddard
Bath Beef Co
Gus Guerrero
Minneapolis
Thomas Craven
Robert Gutch
Craven
John Linnen
B. F. Savage
Patten Library Association
Hyde Night Guards
Joseph Thomsdy
Albert Thomson
San Francisco
Albion C. Hersey
Paris
Universalist Church
Swanton
John O. Shaw
Augusta
Board of Trade
Gahan’s Hall
Blanche Harrington
William L. Daley
John Pratt
Kennebunkport
Lord’s Yard
Atkinson House
Parthia
Solar Lodge
F. W. Rideout
Charles M. Snow
Frank Haggett
Tyler
John S. Wiggin
Charles S. Colby
William Sturtevant
Adelaide Campbell
Carol Stevens
Horace Morse
Gram
Legion Auxiliary
Colonial
Basketeers
B.H.S
Morse
Army OF Smelters
Arrows
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