History of Bath shows early settlers and town landmarks
The piece presents an unedited 19th century history of Bath by Levi P. Lemont, detailing 1660 settlements with Robert Guteh and Robinhood land deeds, families like Donnell, Shaw, Trufant, and Donnell ships, earliest houses, mills, a 1797 gun company trip to Topsham, notable figures such as Major Abel Moulton and Dr. Samuel Duncan, and the South Meeting House burnt in 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pelham Hill
Bath
Robert Guteh
Salem
Mass
Robinhood
Plymouth Company
Donnell
Alexander
George
Topsham
Elizabeth
Joshua Whitbrook
Bryant Robinson
Marshal
Ireland
Captainredock Lincoln
David Trufant
King David
Elisha Shaw
Braintree
Mr. Shaw
Lincoln Bank
David Colson
the Brook
New Meadow
Trufant
Brown
Samuel Duncan
Benjamin Donnell
Duncan
John Reed
Mithiah Low
William Morse
Edwin Morse
Morse
Samuel Davis
John Week
Corner
Coney
John Whitmore
Moses Hodgkins
Francis Winter
John Bearnard
Mr. Philbrook
Greenland
New Hampshire
Sugadahoe
Customs House
Solomon Page
Philbrook
Mr. Page
Howard H. Page
Mrs Gilmore Keeps Youthful Spirt on 84th Birthday in Woolwich
Mrs Rachel Gilmore of Nequasset celebrated her 84th birthday with out door sliding at Lake Nequasset accompanied by her granddaughter Gertrude Gilmore. A Woolwich native and active community member she has served on the Woolwich school board and led church groups. Her children John Gilmore Mrs Costello Hall and Mrs Adelbert Hall reside in Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Gilmore
Cyrus Gilmore
Nequasset
Pearl Smith
Lake Nequasset
Gilmore
Woolwich
Methodist Church
Community Union Church
School of
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Lfe
John Gilmore
Costello Hall
Adelbert Hall
Rotary compliments Bath club on attendance gains
At the Bath Rotary weekly luncheon President Dougherty read a District Governor’s note praising the December attendance rise to 89.6 percent. The club unanimously approved buying a $5 Health Bond to aid tuberculosis patients. Dr Snipe warned of carbon monoxide dangers and demonstrated resuscitation. James A. Gillies of New Haven attended, along with guests Maurice R. Deering of the city and William F L Dupham of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Dan
Snipe
Harry T. Passmore
Bath Rotary Club
Odd Fellows Hall
King Tavern
Harry
New England
James A. Gillies
New Haven
City Tractor Clears Snow Drifts After Light Fall
The city used a tractor plow at dawn to clear light snow drifts from roads. As winds worsened, plowing continued to keep highways open for travel with scrapers on sidewalks and curb snow removal. Four inches fell. routes to New Meadows River remained passable. Bath plow assisted. wind break discussed near Foote home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
New Meadows River
Remer
Foote
Brassua Lake storage dam nears completion in Maine
The Brassua storage dam on Moose river near Moosehead lake is nearly finished with final preparations to fill Brassua lake next spring. The project, backed by Brassua Associates including Hollingsworth Whitney Great Northern Paper Lockwood and Central Maine Power, will create about 9 000 000 000 cubic feet of storage and raise Brassua lake by about 30 feet. The dam features hollow concrete sections and Dow Disc sluice gates, with 15 sets of stop logs operated by a traveling gasoline hoist, and includes a fishway for passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brassua Lake
New England
Kennebec River
Brassua Associates
Hollingsworth & Whitney Co
Great Northern Paper Co
Lockwood Co
Central Maine Power Co
Brassua Dam
Moosehead
Brassua
Gypsy moth parasite proves its worth in Bath
City forester Robert Sutherland reports four planted Augustatus bifasciatus parasites in Bath show few signs of gypsy moth nests. He urges expanded use this year, notes parasites may outperform sprays and will clear nests hidden under sidewalks. Owners must remove nests by March 1 or city crews will, with costs billed to property taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Robert Sutherland
Sutherland
State Department of Agriculture
Erlon Ll. Newdick
Division of
Plant Industry
Melbure
Fisher
Tower High Streets
Arthur Sewall
Washington Street
Whittridge
High Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Sutterhind
Bath Box Co Reports Successful Season
Bath Box Co. reports a successful season in 127 with strong lumber supply and prompt orders at fair prices. President and general manager James W. Gillies was re-elected, with Fred W. Courser as vice president and Wellington A. Moore as treasurer and manager. Directors named include Gillies, Courser, Moore, Dun ton, Carey Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Box Co
Pres. Gillies
James W. Gillies
New Haven
Wellington A. Moore
Bath
Vires
Gillies
Vres
Courser
Treas
Moore
Arthur J. Dunton
Assault case heard before Judge Keegan
Mrs. Emma Moulton testified for her father in municipal court. John J. Wilson and his son Frank faced assault and battery charges after a dispute over tearing down a building. The elder Wilson allegedly used a flat iron. the son sought police help. Judge Weegan found probable cause against both defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Moulton
Municipal Court
John J. Wilson
Frank
North Street
John J. Keegan
Wilson
Mellman
Blake
Enjoyable Evening Party in Woolwich
Mes Beltran Croker and Miss Golda Hugish hosted a Woolwich card club evening at the Houdlette home. Three tables of whist produced prizes for Mrs Earl Dow, Mrs FLOW Carlton, and Mrs HK Dexter. Hosts served sandwiches and tea after games. Clarence Pratt returns from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Beltran Croker
Golda Hugish
Sagadahoe Perry
Lincoln Houndlette
Earl Dow
Flow
Carlton
HK. Dexter
Lincoln Houdlette
And
Waldo Hawthorne
J. A. Shovey
Karl Dow
Ardenne A. Stott
FF. W. Carlton
Flossie Deuls
Vera Txt
Golda
Death by Carbon Monoxide Gas Claimed Local Grocer
Arthur P. F. Larrabee a 47 year old grocer of 748 High Street Bath was found dead in his attached garage reportedly from carbon monoxide fumes. Neighbors and medical staff attempted resuscitation for nearly two hours but were unable to revive him. Larrabee left a wife and daughter and was active in several fraternal orders. He had lived in Bath about 30 years and previously resided in Boothbay Harbor and Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur PF. Larrabee
High Street
Mary L. Larrabee
Dora Hanson
Larrabee
Mrs. Larrabee
Pie Crank
24 Court Street
William Davis
Court House
William E. Palmer
Tag High Street
Barker
Seth S. Mullin
Board of Fire Engineers
Mr. Larrabee
Toothbay Harbor
Charles
Harriet Larrabee
Bath
Solar Star Lodge of Masons
Montgomery & St. Bernard Royal Co
Dunlap Commander
Bath Garage Co Completes Building For Office And Service
One of Bath’s newest structures on Brent Street near Linden Street will house the Bath Garage Co sales agency for Bord cars and a first class service station. The building uses heavy steel girders and fine wood construction and was erected by Jacob Verhehn who left recently to visit relatives in Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Garage CO
Buiildings
Bath
Eitwa
Brent Street
Linden Street
Bord
Jacob Verhens
Holland
Bath Garage unveils new Ford models for Bath area
The Bath Garage Co introduces an attractively arranged interior and exterior for public display. Casper Hartleb and Lawrence Bartlett left Bath for New York to pick up two new Ford cars a two door and a four door sedan and will exhibit them locally. Car shipments are expected next month to fulfill 25 cars already sold in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Casper FL Hartleb
Lawrence Bartlett
Damariscotta
Bath Garage Co
New York
Twee
Cother
Plans for New City Building Revised and Approved
Charles G. Loring's revised administration building plan gains approval from the city hall building commission. The three story design extends to 82.5 feet with third floor aldermanic and council chambers, auditorium seating, second floor balcony entry, and automatic elevator service. Proposals for bid are targeted for early February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Loring
City Hall
Aldermanie and Council
John W. Gilmore
Davenport
Sagadahock Real Eistate Association
Residents oppose proposed Melvin Marco welding plant move
Local residents near Ouko street oppose the welding plant plan by Melvin Marco near the railroad. Construction has begun but residents may accept changes if not financially harmed. Mayor Charles H. Cahill is examining the issue and expects satisfactory arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouk O Street
Melvin Marco
Charles H. Cahill
Old Folks Home Corporators Meet in Bath Trust Co Room
The annual meeting of the corporators and trustees of the Old Polks Home was held in the Bath Trust Co directors room. W L Skel ton treasurer presented the annual report with income and expenses showing best overall financial condition despite many improvements. The home is at capacity with guests. Trustees reelected include Phunt Smith Baxter Randall Lincoln Phebe Glidden Nichols Oliver Percy Ross Prish. Officers reelected: President Percy, 1st vice president Lincoln, 2nd vice president Nichols, treasurer Bath Trust Co, clerk Glidden. Several applications were received and placed on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polks
Bath Trust Co
W. L. Skelton
Tlome
Sir Huosts
Thomas G. Phunt
Edward DT. Smith
Rupert TH. Baxter
Randall Leonard
James
Real Estate Rumors Center Street Building Sale
Rumors swirl about a brick building on Center Street between City Hall and Knights of Pythias Temple. S28 Kresge and W T Grant representatives have been in town while Markson Bros sold the rear bandstand and a theater group plans to tear down the boarded section for a Bath theater. The entrance may move to Thull's Variety Store site, but leases suggest no new theater for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street
City Hall
Knights of Pythias Temple
Thull’s
Former Governor Baxter Ends Bid For Delegates
Rumors of former Governor D Perci Vale T Baxter planning a return to challenge Col Dow of Porthind for delegate at large to the Republican National Convention were dispelled by a London cable from Baxter to Arthur K Pirington of Bath. Baxter said he learned of Dow's candidacy and was withdrawing in Dow's favor, praising his party service and promising support for Dow as delegate. The cable was received in New York on January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Perci Vale
T. Baxter
Europe
Col. Bred N, Dow
Porthind
London
Arthur K. Pirington
Bath
Republican State Committee
Baxter
Russia
Col Dow
Col Crow
Washington
New York
Cosmopolitan Party Enjoyable Affair At Card Club
The Cosmopolitan club card party Tuesday had two bridge tables and a serving of crab salad cake and coffee. Mrs Chester Kingsley won first prize a Tunebean set while Mrs Leroy Colby earned second a bordered doll. Consolation went to Mrs Arthur Nichols a pack of cards. Committee members included Mrs George A S Clivehill Mrs Charles Miller Mrs Charles Marnham and Miss Alice Johnson. City snow plows worked to clear grounds and sidewalks but high winds Thursday undid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costopolitan Club
Chester Kingsley
Leroy Colby
Arthur Nichols
George AS Clivehill
Charles Miller
Charles Marnham
Alice Johson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Levi P. Lemont
L. P. Lemont
Sagadahoe Historical Society
Arthur Allen
Optometrist Bath Trust
Rotary
New Meadows
Forester
Bath Company
John DP. Carey, Jr
Portland
Keegan
Clarence Pratt
Winter Street
Arthur F. Larrabee
Percival P. Baxter
Dow
City of
Phesday
Peretieniy
Phesdas
Johnson Bros Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!