Portao in Bath’s Busy Season Reports and Social Notes
Fragmented local notice recounts January 1907 events in Bath Maine including bank changes at a presidency institution with Fred Blaisdell as cashier, a Colonial Club gathering near Washington's Birthday, moving pictures at Alameda, and a Black Snow house with no furniture. It lists residents visiting, illness referrals, insect work by Dr. C A Peaslee, and civic events from the Portland and Bangor chapters. It notes ice cutting plans at Westport and social entertainments hosted by Leagué church and Rebekah lodge with a joint installation and banquet.
Local notices and social events reported in Bath and Brunswick
Commander Harry Hall announces the death of his mother in Philadelphia. The Bath Tron Works and G G Deering Co. reference ships and trips to Boston. Lewiston and Little High School host a city hall event with Hon Burt M and Judge Willia Lewiston presiding. Captains Kimball and Goodwin receive retirement honors. George A. meets an accident at Bath Beef Co. A sleighing party to Brunswick honors Miss Verne Brackley, featuring Avery’s sleigh, a shore dinner at New Ivon perms, and a music filled social hour. a memorable occasion continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hall
U. Ss
Bath Tron
Philadelphia
Saosgrem
Deepee
Lewiston
Little High School
M City Hall
Burt M.a
Eeety
Im H. Newell
Willia Lewiston
N. Brackley
John Lemont
Brunswick
Verne Brackley
Freeman
Avery
Ivon Perms
Baey
Seodaon
Elks Visitations Planned and Local Fire Reported
J F Hill of Waterville lists Elks district visitations for the Western District with Bath lodge events planned Jan 4. Socials and a banquet will close the festivities. A North House fire last evening in Walhampton caused a total loss, owned by Isaac, with details sparse.
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J. F. Hill
Waterville
D. G. Ae
Elks
Bath Lodge
North House
Isaac
Local News Items From New England in January 1907
The Wil liam H. Davenport lies fast in the ice at Newmarket as Frank S. Bowker undertakes a voyage to New Hampshire and Boston. Dr. Whitney returns from Vinalhaven after his mother in law’s death, and Mrs. Whitney plans a short stay there. Frederic H. Low promoted to Lincoln presidency as cashiers shift. Fred D. Hill remains senior cashier at Bath National. Dr. Fuller and Dr. Weeks attend state sanatorium matters. Temperature registered four degrees below zero. Leon Berry leaves for Roxbury to start a family business with his brother Walter in a large provision store. Everett Lemont acquires their meat business. A. H. Waterman launches new Leather Goods Co. Inc. in Newsar headquarters on Princea. Central church Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs. W. Kimball. In the day’s incidents a four year old boy, William, is injured sliding on Marr’s hill. Rev. Shaw helps home. Dr. Peaslee treats the wounds with eleven stitches. Dorothy Blair Sheweigl born last Saturday, healthy and well. Daughters of the Ameri- continue events.
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Dorothy Blair
Seeener
Ice Field Work and River Crossing Near Miss
Reports note ice cutting for the American Ice Co at riv er, Capt. C W Ding ley recruiting for the ice field, and a near accident at the Maine Central crossing on Washington street when a bystander warned a car of an incoming train. The engineer stopped the train within 30 feet. Neal Stewart, a private in Co H 12 U S Inf, returns home from Governor's Island after five years in the Philippines.
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American Ice Co
C. W. Dingley
Knickerbocker Towage Co
Broad Street
Maine Central
Washington Street
Brim Jewett
Neal Stewart
Co. H. 12
U. S. Inf
Philippines
Governor’s Island
N. Y
Knickerbocker Towage Plans Buy Tug for Kennebec
The Knickerbocker Towage Co intends to buy a tug for use on the Kennebec rather than construct a new hull for the Adelia. Last night Miss Mary Charlotte O'Brien celebrated her birthday at the Columbia hotel with a party for 32 young friends, the evening described as mer...
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Mary Charlotte O'Brien
Columbia
Wrecked Helen B Cros float attempt fails. hull to be stripped
Capt O A Gilbert of Rockland failed to float the wrecked schooner Helen B Cros by Jan 14 1907 and returned with the Annie Sargent and oil barrels used in the effort. He will strip the hull on inner bay ledges. Also reported are social events, sunspot discoveries, and local retirements including El la Hern leaving for Boston and Elmer Williams breaking his left leg in a school accident.
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O. A. Gilbert
Rockland
Helen B. Crosby
Annie Sargent
Gilbert
Maine Baptists Anniversaries booklet published by Maine Baptists Convention
A new attractively arranged booklet titled Maine Baptists Anniversaries has been published by the Maine Baptists Convention. It promises news of great interest for Baptists across the state. William P. Leydon arrives home Saturday night from Akron, Ohio, where he had been away.
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Maine Baptists
Maine Baptists Convention
William P. Leydon
Akiron
Ohio
Local News Snapshots and Rail Disruption Report
The brief item notes a polo scene with leaders in Inter te Polo and a Lewiston basketball result. A Bath talk with Casco Harbor lodge founders is planned. A Hillside freight wreck near Brunswick delays trains, derails thirteen cars but damages under $100. Chester Plant returns to work after a three week forced vacation due to a foot injury.
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Hillside
Brunswick
Boston
Bath Club Members Honor Scout Leader Talk
Mrs J Russell Grant and Mrs Jacob I Smith represent Bath leaders at a Council of Community Agencies meeting. The group voted to thank all women who spoke at leader meetings with cards. Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees spoke on Girl Scouts history, followed by refreshments by Mrs Low. Attendees included twenty Bath women. next meeting is February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Russell Grant
Jacob I. Smith
Council of Community Agencies
Low
Alvan Morse
Frank Talbot
Hayward Newcomb
Loring Addison
Jacob Smith
James Main
James Henderson
Alex Burgess
Nathan Press
Charles Hoebel
Lewis Carter
Frances Sarkis
William Niss
Percy R. Low
Voorhees
Beta Sigma Phi plans February play committee announced
Promotion manager Mrs. Roland Trott reveals the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will stage a February play. Miss Jeanne Lawless named assistant manager. Chairmen include Miss Jean Danforth program Miss Madge Stacy tickets Miss Eleanor Danforth properties Mrs Burt Osgood scenery Miss Jane Stevens posters Mrs Earl Wade Mrs Omar King publicity. Edward Butterfield will handle costumes and makeup. The committee met Thursday to select the play and cast. choice to be announced next week.
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Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Roland Trott
Jeanne Lawless
Jean Danforth
Madge Stacy
Eleanor Danforth
Burt Osgood
Jane Stevens
Earl Wade
Omar King
Edward Butterfield
Catherine Legard
Grace Church Guild Annual Meeting and Tree
Grace Church Guild met at the parish house for its annual meeting and Christmas tree. A lobster salad supper was served under Mrs. Warren Hawley, followed by election of 1947 officers and a work committee, then a social hour with a gift exchange. Members will meet again next Tuesday evening at the parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church Guild
Warren Hawley
Ae Wilmer I. Voorhees Presid
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Fred D. Hill
Charles Cummings
Herbert Calderwood
Guild
Club 42 Meeting Follows Coasting Party at Hyde Park
Club 42 met Thursday evening after a coasting party where each member brought a guest. The group walked to Center Street hill in Hyde Park for the next portion of the evening.
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Club 42
Center Street Hill
Hyde Park
Meeting Notice at Adams On Andrews Road Club Rooms
Members are asked to attend a meeting at the club rooms on Thursday evening. Mrs. Adams will provide coffee and a box lunch was served at a prior gathering.
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Orman
Adams
Andrews Road
Central Church League Discusses Jan 27 Parish Reception
The Central Church League met Monday with large attendance. Miss Ethel Blake presided and plans were made for a reception for Rev. and Mrs. Laforest Hodgkins and their son at the parish house on January 27. Hostesses were Mrs. Harold Brown and Mrs. Arthur D. Brown. next meeting January 20 at the parish house.
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League of Central Church
Ethel Blake
Laforest Odgkins
Harold Brown
Arthur D. Brown
Bath PTA Sets Telephone Bridge Prizes This Week
The Bath PTA thanks local merchants for prizes for high and low scores in auction and bridge events this week replacing the Jan 19 start. Members should arrange for tables and report scores to Mrs. John Conley Jr at 1122 MK or Mrs. McDonald at 593 MK by Sunday.
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Bath
John Conley, Jr
McDonald
Resignation of Troop 52 Leader Prompts Suspension of Meetings
Mr Gray, second master of Boy Scout Troop 52, has resigned after being transferred to operate a chain store. A troop committee meeting voted to skip meetings until a new leader is found. South End volunteers may contact committee members Roy Lutz Harold Walker Oris Ames LeForest Coombs or Donald Ring to offer leadership help.
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Troop 52
Boy Scouts of America
Gray
South End
Roy Lutz
Harold Walker
Oris Ames
LeForest Coombs
Donald Ring
Colonial Club Admits Members at January Meeting
The Colonial club held its January gathering after a steak supper at the New Meadows restaurant. Sidney Dudley and Kenneth MacDonald were admitted to membership and plans for the Colonial club Elks tournament on January 22 were finalized. The club also considered sending two billiard players to the meeting of combined clubs of New England.
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Colonial Club
New Meadows
Sidney Dudley
Kenneth MacDonald
New England
Probate Notices From Sagadahoc County Court
The Bath Sagadahoc County probate court convenes January 1947 to address estates of Forrest W. Hanna Nellie Thompson Erwin T. Whorff John A. Marcou Katherine H Parks Georgie S McHeffey William M Child and related petitions. Administrations executorships accounts licenses and guardian actions are listed with parties Nora L Hanna Harry L Day Virginia M Wharff Grace E Goodwin Clark Inez Ingalls Rothwell Etta W Child and others.
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Bathim
Sagadahoc
Arenes
Independent
Bath
Forrest W. Hanna
Ctown
Nora, L. Hanna
Nora L. Hana
Nellie Thompson
Harry L. Day
Eee
Harry
Erwin T. Whorff
West Bath
Lcense
Virginia M. Wharff
Tate John A. Marcou
Grace E. Goodwin Clark
Katherine H. Parks
Harry £. Rinz
Guardian
Georgie S. McHeffey
Inez Ingalls Rothwell
William M. Child
Etta W. Childidow
Probate records list executors and guardians for Maine estates
John L. Jack marks the register of probate certifying that multiple estates in Bath Woolwich and East Orange involve appointed executors administrators and guardians with bond requirements noted for January 7 1947. Names include Lillian M Marshall Harold W Hurley Ethel B Brookings Cordner Frank M Stinson Bessie Thayer Sypher United States Trust Company and others.
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John L. Jack
Idahoc
Ted
Stephen S. Marshal
Bath
Lillian M. Marshall
John C. York
John Colby
Woolwich
Ernest L. Stinson
Frank M. Stinson
Winfield G. Brookings
Ethel B. Brookings Cordner
Manchester
Connecticut
Li’a E. Cleaton
Charles T. Small
Bessie Thayer Sypher Marah
East Orange
New Jersey
United States Trust Company of
New York
Charles Capton Marsh
States Trust Company
Ro Thayer Marsh
Rahway
Winter Street Ladies Aid Meets at Winter Street Church
Ald Ladies aid of Winter Street church met Tuesday evening with 25 attendees. President Mrs Eola Atwood led the meeting. A social hour followed with a tree and gift exchange by Rev Joseph Purdue. Members present included Mrs Reginald Atwood Mrs Frank Perry Mrs Clifford Smith and Mrs Robert P Mason. Next meeting is January 28.
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Ladies’ Aid
Winter Street Church
Eola Atwood
Joseph O. Purdue
Reginald Atwood
Frank Perry
Clifford Smith
Robert P. Mason
Red Men Elect Sasanoa Tribe Officers in Bath
Tuesday evening the Sasanoa tribe of Red Men elected officers led by Eugene Haggett as sachem Ernest Avery as prophet Charles Ansert S S Ralph Boardman J S George Flint K of W Arthur Haggett C of W and Harry Knight K of R Ernest Alley visiting chief of the Great Council of Maine spoke on state order activities Four additional members from South Bristol joined in remarks. Installation is planned for January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Haggett
Ernest Avery
Charles Ansert
S. S
Ralph Boardman
J. S
George Flint
Arthur Haggett
Harry Knight
Ernest Alley
Great Council of
Maine
South Bristol
Alley
Bath
St Marys Guild Meeting Discusses Several Matters
Grace church guild session led by Mrs W S Voorhees with refreshments by Mrs Parker and Mrs Cummings. Next meeting set for Jan 21 with hostesses Mrs Jones and Mrs Harry Wilson.
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St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church
W. S. Voorhees
Florence Parker
Charles Cummings
Jones
Harry Wilson
Pilgrim Fellowship Meets at Central Church Parish House
The Pilgrim Fellowship of Central church gathered Sunday evening in the parish house. With president absent, the vice president Miss... served in the meeting, outlining plans for upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Fellowship of
Central Church
Frank Torrey
Property Title Cloud Suit in Woolwich Maine
A complaint in Sagadahoc County Maine seeks to clear title to land in Woolwich and to address a tax deed chain and possible heirs of Thomas E. Savage and Harriet E. Savage. The filing alleges prior owners and parcels, occupancy, tax payments, and a cloud on title requiring court notice to all defendants.
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Alma Pushard
F. Scott
Lew
Harriet
Woolwich
Sagadahoc
Istry
Panaitante
Stenens
E. Savage
Catherine M. Reed
Harriet E. Savage
Thomas E
Harriet Pen
Harriet E. Halpen
Thomas B. Savage
Thomas E. Save
Thomas E. Savage
Church appoints p members to lead morning service
A church council selects several members to pass charge of the morning service and oversee activities. They will also count toward all renovations planned for the Sialic wee forest Hodgkins area.
Central Church Men Meet With Guests and New Sermon
The Central church Men’s club held a regular evening meeting with 36 present and a supper served by church ladies. Donald Page presided as the club welcomed guests from Winter Street church and introduced the new Rev. Laforest Bodaknes who spoke on Imagination. The next meeting is planned for January 28 at the parish house with supper at 6.15.
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Ladies of Central Church
Donald Page
Men’s Club
Winter Street Church
W. Linwood
Laforest E. Bodaknes
Restoring Leather and Suede Care Tips
A short guide suggests cleaning and leather renewer can restore worn leather. Suede benefits from a stiff brush and suede dressing. If the article is useless, repurpose leather for belts or soles to save buying new items. Use cut with a razor for hard leather and strong shears for soft leather.
Poor Roads Surface Gaps Highlight Nation's Travel Hurdles
A report notes over a million rural road miles and 95,710 state highways lack all surfaces. It cites bare routes, missing city streets, and unpaved sections as daily travel obstacles across regions.
Decree Sought in Sagadahoc Equity Case Blair vs Savage
The Bath court demands heirs Clifford F Blair and Harriet E Savage to appear by February to answer a bill of complaint about a land and buildings dispute in Woolwich Sagadahoc Maine. The notice lists unknown claimants and requires filing demurrer or answer within days after the date.
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Blair Nad
Savage
Harriet. E. Comes
Woolwich
Bath
Clogen
Sagadahoc
Savas Disseltors
Thomas E. Soage
Harriet E. Savage
Jate
Maine
Pen
Clifford F. Blair Iinghem
Plymouth
Commonwealth of None Sechusetts
Seeadahoc
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