Bath Exuberant Opera Night With Sorcerer Debut
In Bath the elite attended the Alameda to witness Amaranth Opera Co. perform the Sorcerer with Penelope preceding it. Mrs Kelley and Miss Luce shared leading roles while Fred Norton, Harry McLellan and J. Wellington Wells drew praise for acting and makeup. An Andrews orchestra solo and robust cast details follow with a large crowd, bouquets, and strong reception for Miss May Wolston’s dress party notices and local business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Hu
Alameda
Amaranth Opera Co
Bath
Andrews’ Orchestra
Bangor
KR. B. Hall
Penelope
W.C
Croaker
D. W. Johnson
Hall
Sir Marmaduke
Lady Sangazure
W. CC
Duncan Apl
J. W. Kelley
Partlet
Kittie Luce Constance
Cornelian Rogers
Marmaduke Pointdextre
J. O. Lincoln
Alexis
Fred Sturtevant Deetor Daly
Charles McLellan Mingev
Harry McLellan
John Wellington Wells
W. R. Ballou
Ida
A. TB. Duncan
James
Lincoln
Marmaduke
Kelley
Grenadier Guards
Alixe
Boston
Mrs. Johnson
Misses Gertie Duncan
Annie Trufant
May Welch
Nan Lowell
Edwina Jones
Emma Turner
Florence Corliss
Gertrude Frank
Miss Reed
Grace
Bella Foote
Charles Jackson
Arthur Magoun
Fred Norton
Will Trufant
Fred Andrews
Fred Parks
al Reed
Charles Corliss
James Plummer
Ed Blaisdell
Frank Luce
Fred Curtis
Master Duncan
All-Alamedas Beat Lewistons In Narrow Hockey Thriller
January 19 1885 report notes William Pendexter leaving for Canton Dakota on business and Clara Pendexter to join him at Conway New Hampshire. Arctic Tee Co under Ge % Tra Mason begins scraping Nequasset pond with an estimated 30000 tons possible. The rink crowd witnessed the Alamedas defeat Lewistons three to one in a 25 minute match with Stetson refereeing as Kimball was ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pendexter
Canton
Dakota
Conway, N. H
Clara Pendexter
Tra Mason
Arctic Tee Co
Nequasset Pond
W. T. Tos
Lewiston
Alamedas
Brunswick
Lewistons
Stetson
IF. H. Kimball
Roberts
York County Bar Banquet Set in Biddeford
Maine notes report the York County Bar association banquet scheduled for January 23 in Biddeford honoring Associate Justice John A Morill. The piece also mentions a Saco man found with alcohol on a train, shipyard activity in East Boothbay, a fundraising push to clear Wardwell Home’s debt, a new heating system at the Home, and Auburn Ski Club athletes invited to Lake Placid Winter Carnival February 21 to 23 to prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Bar Association
Biddeford
John A. Morrill
Chapman
Felix Manganville
Enoch Lowell
Saco
Wardwell
Auburn
Lake Placid
Glasgow pupils urged to end gambling in schools
Glasgow's board of education acts to curb gambling among pupils after letters to parents and teachers urge use of authority to fight the vice. Students bet among themselves and with bookmakers on horse races and football, with one school of 100 pupils reportedly facing $75 daily in bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Board of Education
Sampsons mark 67 years with Unity Grange reception
Mr and Mrs George R Sampson of Ripley celebrated a 67th wedding anniversary with a reception at Unity Grange hall It also coincided with Mrs Sampsons 90th birthday marking a double milestone for the couple and their family in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen
Moses
Washington Street
George R. Sampson
Ripley
Unity Grange Hall
Morse Wins Victory On Deering's Court
Morse defeats Deering high on its own court 25 to 22 with McMartin returning, Reed strong at forward, and Butler holding the center. Morse led 6-5 after one quarter and 16-8 at halftime, then 20-17 after three, before fending off a late Deering push to clinch the win. Next Friday Morse hosts Edward Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMartin
Morse
Deering
McMann
Reddington Reed
Reed
McCabe
Butler
Purple
Hayward
Portland
Edward Little
Edward Little Juniors Defeat Bath Quintet In Fast Game
Edward Little Junior High sharpshooters beat Bath Central 28 to 12 at Webster gym Auburn. Led by Hall Ford and Mercier, Ed Little pulled away in the third and fourth periods while Bath’s Sonia starred for the visitors. Auburn led 10 to 7 at halftime as Ed Little outscored Bath 13 to 5 in the final two frames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Little
Bath Central Grammar
Webster
Auburn
Hall
Ford
Mercier
Shoe City
Sonia
Bath
Shipping City
Fe Neutrs Phos Pon
Pte
ADDO
Wien Eater Er Toh Tel
BRI
Secss
Toatnls Fg
Hooper
Gross
Caribou Head Gift To Portland Society of Natural History
Dr Charles D Smith of Portland gifts a mounted caribou head shot on Mount Katahdin in 1878 to the Portland Society of Natural History. The piece notes a once common herd in Maine that disappeared by 1908, with caribou once seen along the St John river and other areas. The male caribou bears branching palmated antlers and flesh is edible though not as tasty as deer or moose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Smith
Portland
Portland Society of Natural History
Mount
Katahdin
New Brunswick
St.John River
Probate notices from Sagadahoc Maine 1925 estate filings
A series of probate petitions from Sagadahoc County Maine in 1925. Executors and widows seek letters testamentary and administration for Bath and Woolwich estates, listing heirs, residences, and relationships, with court orders for notices and appearances in Bath Probate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Maine
Sagadahoc
George T. Cutting
Bath
Sarah JT. Cutting
Ar-Elawny
NAMF
Alice D. Larcaster
Bancor
Harold EK. Cutting
Annie Hl. Hersom
Waterville
Bert M. Webber
Chauncey F. Curtis
Said
Sarah R. Given
WAMF
M. Webber
Frank O. Foster
Manchester N. H
Wotter Fosters
Jay
William Webber
Norridgewock
Farnie R. Fitttefield
Fitchbure
S2andehoe
Alberta E. Knight of
Ora A. Tooth
Sagadaher
Alberta E. Knight
Sacadahoc
John W. Blaisdell
Cornelia G. Blaisdell
Ishn—W—Blaisdell
Maria J. Cahill
Chelsea
Mass
Letet
A. D
SE Samar
James L. Morse
Frenm H. Thompson
Justice of the
Tate
Eithie
Sarcdatee
Anns BR. Keaton
Crofts Saesdahee Deceiset
State OF Maine
Appleton C. Day
Woolwich
Elizabeth A. Day
Edwin C. Day
Flushing
N. Y
Alfred M. Day
Dresden
Rachel J. Bushard
Asheville
N. C
Savada
Callie
M. Youne
Moses C. Young
Melen Young
Fred Young
Awburn
George Young
Hudson
Catnip Used To Lure Lions To Their Fate
Employes and cooperators of the Biological Survey of the United States Department of Agriculture killed mountain lions in the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Coast States during the year ended June 30, 1924. Oil of catnip has proved an effective lure, leading to increased removals. Montana reports show scarce lions and larger deer herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biox
United States Department of Agriculture
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Biological Survey
Arizona
Montana
Scotch Highlander Uniform Dancer Delights Sofia Audience
In Sofia Bulgaria a Russian dancer wore a Scotch Highlander uniform during a Free theatre performance recalling the allied occupation after the Salonica front armistice. Premier Tsankoff and officials joined a spontaneous pro ally demonstration as the dancer was recalled multiple times and finally urged to bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Bulgaria
Salonica
Tsankoff
Royal Neighbors Camp Installs Officers in Bath
The Bath camp of Royal Neighbors of America installed its officers on Friday night with Lizzie Gallant honored as oracle after the ceremonies. New officers for the year include Mattie Toothaker as oracle Angeline Jenkins vice oracle Lizzie Gallant past oracle Laura White chancellor Mary Royal recorder Annie Arsenault receiver Ida Arsenault marshal Marie Allen inner sentinel Edesse Boyce outer sentinel Mary Cotreau manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Camp
Lizzie Gallant
Mattie Toothaker
Oracle
Angeline Jenkins
Laura White
Mary Royal
Annie Arsenault
Ida Arsenault
Marie Allen
Inner Sentinel
Edesse Boyce
Outer Sentinel
Mary Cotreau
Greek immigrant named new secretary of Augusta Chamber
James A. Gerneos formerly of Saco has been elected the new secretary of the Augusta Chamber of Commerce. He came to the United States from Greece at age eight, grew up in Saco, and excelled in public schools. He has managed several restaurant chains, most recently in Augusta, where his business discipline impressed chamber directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Gerneos
Saco
Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Greece
Augusta
Chamber of Commerce
Only Old Time Pinkey At Present Afloat In Maine Waters
Old timers recall the pinkey sailing ships steered by a cart's tongue. The only remaining vessel of that type afloat in Maine is the pinkey Maine, tied at Jonesport. Built in 1845 in Essex, she is 80, once with Fleetwood and Metamora. Metamora sank near New Harbor after a storm. Maine remains intact as a maritime relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Rice
Schoomer
Herbert Loring
Maine
Pinkey
Jonesport
Essex
Mass
Sedgwick
North Haven
Fleetwood
New Harbor
D. B. Little
Advent Pastor H A Simonds to Leave Biddeford Church
Rev H A Simonds pastor of Hill Street Adventist church Biddeford has accepted a call to Pittsfield Massachusetts. His Biddeford term ends the last Sunday in January. He has served as pastor here twice previously at Goodwin's Mills and has held pastorates in New Hampshire and the western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Simonds
Hill St. Advent Church
Biddeford
Pittsfield
Mass
Simonds
Goodwin's Mills
New Hampshire
Torrey Worre y wedding in Portland area surprise confirms Torrey union
Joseph Haviland Torrey son of Portland mayor and Bernice G Worrey daughter of Councilman Herbert E Worrey were wed in Portland. Rev George C Demo officiated. Newlyweds honeymoon at Maxsachowells then reside at 912 Middle Street. Torrey Roller Bushing Works treasurer’s clerk and Morse graduates prominent locally. West Gouldsboro notes a man age 80 still fies. town counts many lively wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Haviland Torrey
Joseph Torrey
Bernice G. Worrey
Herbert E. Wwrey
Portland
George C
Bath
Maxsachowells
Middle Street
Torrey
Morse High
Bridge,Merrill
Morse
Northeasterniversity
Boston
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Bath Daily Times
Goss Marine Works
Tarry Magoun
May Wolston
City Hall
Barter’s Island
Knickerbocker Ice Co
B. W. Morse
Alex McQuarrie
Calais
St. Stephens N. B
S. D. Bai-ley
William Rauscher
Ferdinand Kolpier
I. F P. Chapmen
High Seas
A. Jauser
London
Lickford
Andrew Johnson
Jauser
Chapman & Flint
Fred Scott Md
J. Thomas Oliver
John Noe ‘Ton
Passmore
the Knights Templar
Andréws Orchestra
Emma Hayden Eames
Davin Bright
Wilie Tighe
Somerville
Sagadahoe Agricultural & Horticecultural Society
Franklin Reed
Jordan
Cardwell Paitten
Bowdoin
S. P. Wilson
Howdein
Rogers
Topsham
I. IT. Linscott
Joseph White
West Bath
W. D. Hall
J. W. Long
Bowdoinham
Cok
S. F. Dike
Trath
See—I. FE
Mallett
Treas
L. BF. Smith
State Board of Archqulture
Sumner L. Holbrook
Tibbetts
O. Fr. Thompson
Booker
I. E. Matlett
Acadia
Tadge K
Everard I. Ross
Freeport
Prp
H. Crockett
CL C
Petey
W. H. Ballard
T. G
F. H. Sawyer
Winfield S. Hodgdon
Union Street
Stackpole J
Messrs Ferry
Trufant
Jombs
Miss Low
Frank M. Hyde
George FE
Hagan
al J. Grassey
Daniel F. Pembroke
Bath Temperance Reform Club
Young Men's Christian Association
John McQuarrie
George TP. Davenport
John McKiever
A.C. Davis
William Davis
Julia Chick
Chick
Adam
al Engley
Wiseasset
Call
Elbridge Salisbury
Orphan's Home
The
Academy
Pred Sawyer
Fred Blair
North End
J. H. Cowin
James Morse
Fred
Phippsburg
Winneganee Creek
Arthur Bosworth
John ©. Shaw
Charles Cobb
Emma ‘Hayden Eames
Home Sweet Home
Bath High School
Madame Munger
Poston
Channing Church
Newton
Stockbridge
Maine Newsnotes
Abe
Wilson
Canon
Aera Pee
Hersey
Wrens
Robertson
Alward
E Ogee Evese
Silver
Lg i
Guptill
Eorre
John O'Connell
Edward Little, Jrs
Sacadahoc, Ss
Edward W. Pridgham
Saratabec
Atos
Bathiya
Sagedahne
Lowell
Iolate
William F. Dunstam
Register
Harry Webber, Wilton
Charles Webber
Henry Webber
Philiis
George Webber
Madison, Me
May Getchell
Tewiston Me
Fannie Cleveland
Skowhegan, Me
Annie Pumerlow
Alice Smith
Anson
Speradahoe
Edward W. Bridghaw
Mainf Seradahoc
Rathin
Sequadahoc
Newenoner
James S. Lowell
Mrrper
William FL Dunhaw
William F. Diwham
William F. Dunham
J. W. Blaisdell
Secadahor. Ss
Harry F. Fitch
Secadahoc
Bath Independent
Isid County
William F. Dunfham
Seradabac
Seid
Sagadbhoc
S. Lowptt
William FF
Dunast
James S. Lowptll
L. F
Atwood
L. F. Medicine Co
Arnieton
Charles C
Sreadahee
Percy R. Low
Sawadahness
Sagadah
Callie M. Young
Sa‘edahoae
Tascus
State OF Mainf
Sewadahoc
Bat
S*wadahoc
Aid
Aid County
Aielock
Sarcdabe
P. Emmons
Willian A. Simons
Path
Sagedabée
Causine
Anne Ste
William F. Ee
Royal Neighbors Camp
Joneeport
Advent
Torrey- Worrey
West Gouldsboro
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