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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1938

Page

8

Forty Years Ago in Bath Highlights Local News

Notes from Bath dated January 1898 record Chauncey Frye’s death at 75 on Middle street, job moves for H M McCurdy to H B Almy & Co, repairs on Dummer street house, ice works at Phippsburg, a 21 month old death, and various city life vignettes. Highlights include shipyard launches, streetcar and snow plow delays, Knights of Pythias installation, and local social events.

Chauncey H. Frye Middle Street H. M. McCurdy D. T. Percy & Sons New York H. 8. Almy & Co New England Bath Street Railway Co Gahan’s

Bath saloon pioneer William Whitney dies at 62

William Whitney a prominent Bath resident died at his Commercial street home at 12:03 AM aged 62. He came from New Castine 24 years ago, ran a saloon, built Steamboat Coffee Rooms, then farmed at Westport Junction. He leaves a wife and four children.

William Whitney Bath Commercial Street New Castine Isaac Mikelsky Westport Junction Annie C. Graham Thomas Leydon Walter L. Whitney Williams Whitney

Rope Walk Plant Closes After 23 Years Service

Alfred Potter of Pinestreet ends 23 years at the Rope Walk as the building, once under Cordage Trust ownership, is to be boarded up with most machinery removed. Repairs are unlikely to keep the plant standing. Edward Hennessey assists Maine University researchers on the U S Lightship electrical system at Bath Iron Works. Mrs Walter C Stewart and Dorothy depart for Chicago to winter with Mrs Stewart’s mother. Edward Robinson departs for Togus to work in a bakery.

Arthur Morse Maine University Mrs. Potter Pine Street New Jersey Edward Hennessey Alfred Potter Pinestreet Rope Walk Cordage Trust U.S Bath Iron Works

Local Notes on Travels and Visits Along the Coast

Bleboro repairs a boiler at a factory in Prere. Editor Nichols of the Times sails to Boston to join Kimball's Washington trip for ten days. His father-in-law C. P. Nichels accompanies him. A. A. Percy visits Salem and heads back to Bath with Mrs. Percy at week’s end. William T. Donnell stays in Boston on business. Nellie Clark visits Worcester. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Downing spend Sunday with relatives in Wiscasset. Bernice Morse’s aunt in Brunswick hosts a sleigh ride this evening.

Bath Jake's William Ledyard Fred Blaisdell Lida Fisher Emma McGlinchy Portland Harriet Ledyard Mary Pendexter Mildred Palmer Messrs Harry Tucker James Ledyard Princes B. Torrey, Jr J. Edward Drake J. Owen Ledyard B. F. Barker Clarence Morse A. H. Sturtevant Percy & Small Alice E. Clark Elizabeth J. S. Winslow Chas. P. Notman William H. Clifford S. P. Blackburn Clark H. N. Douglas Scott Thompson L. H.gibson Charles S. Colby H. D. Parsons F. W. Coombs A. Palmer Frank E. Eaton Nichols the Times Boston Kimball Washington, D.C C. P. Nichels Cherryfield

Sixty Five Boys Enter Weekly Y M C A Tournament

About 65 boys join the Y M C A weekly tournament in a new pick up sticks game. Senior division first round matchups include Norman Seekins vs Harold Pride and others such as Joseph Pennell Jr vs Alfred Gallant, with many more listed. Junior division also features first round pairings like Norman Alkazin vs Richard Steen and Paul Leeman vs Robert Bourget.

Norman Seekins Harold Pride Joseph Pennell, Jr Alfred Gallant Richard Cummings Norman Alkazin, Jr Maurice Puffer George Sarkis Charles Grace Edward Sewall, Jr Freeland King George Hart Millard Green Nimard Fifield Kenneth Bailey Lloyd Hudson Edward Murphy Carl Earlbach Robert Hamblett Phillip Chaney Charles Sullivan Frank Kenyon Albert Desmond Martin Lesier Clinton Child Jere Desmond Ingraham, Jr Clayton Thibodeau Henry Middleton Joseph Gillo, Jr Fred Hamlin, Jr John Preney Louis Arsenault Russell Young Edward MacMahan John Lowery, Jr Robert Sullivan Robert Fortier Leland Fortier Norman Alkazin Richard Steen Paul Leeman Robert Bourget Franklin Howe John Murphy Allan Atwood Robert E. Wagner, Jr Jean Pomerleau Richard Swanson Lawrence Gallagher William Middleton John Hinds Herbert Fraser James Farnham Edward Cummings James Middleton John Voorhees John Perry George Kenyon Edward Jones Joseph Desmond Clarence Gowen Richard Footer

Kenyon Wins Y M C A One Ball Pocket Title

Frank Kenyon captures the senior division of the Y M C A One Ball Pocket Billiard tournament by defeating Frank Gallagher three games to two. Harry Bloxsom wins the junior final over Charles Footer three to two. The week brings new games as nail puzzles excite the youths and the annual shuffleboard tournament is planned for next week.

Frank Kenyon Kenyon Frank Gallagher Gallagher Harry Bloxsom Charles Footer

Three Teams Lead Colonial Club Bowling Standings

Three teams tied for first after the second half opener: Horace Morse's Lucky Strikes, Harry MacDonald's Kools, and Dud Leavitt's Murads, each with seven of eight points. Camels and Spuds trailed with four points each. Kools posted the best team score 1132. Lucky Strikes 1116. Allie Jewett 311 led individuals. MacDonald 310. Stinson 307. Levyn 300.

Horace Morse Harry MacDonald Dud Leavitt Murads Don Jewett Dick Hersom MacDonald Allie Jewett Paul Stinson Johnny Levyn Cams Ieee Ett Tn Scarier Matvgl SaUimary Es Ealalite Mass Hate Ewe Aeece D. Ring J. Sanborn Spuds Kools

World tour brings sighting to Orono hotel

A letter from Keith Goldsmith in Singapore describes meeting Mrs. Edward Tomlinson of Orono and her niece Miss Bernice B. Dunning of Bangor at a hotel during Christmas week. Dunning was once Goldsmith’s high school teacher, and Keith, general manager for the 20th Century Fox Film Corp, plans to depart Singapore January 28 for Batavia Java for a few months.

Orono A L. Goldsmith Keith Goldsmith Singapore 20Th Century Fox Film Corp Batavia Java

Brunswick Police Association forms to fund supplies and gear

Brunswick Police Association plans a fund to buy equipment for the department including a fingerprint and view camera and summer uniforms. A ball at Town Hall on February 18 features Ernie George and his orchestra to raise proceeds for the fund.

Brunswick Police Brunswick Police Association Town Hall Ernie George

Probate notices from Bath court list multiple estates

A Bath Sagadahoc probate order directs notices for several estates including Blair McPherson Bowker Emmons Wing and Bowker executors. It requires weekly publication for three weeks and a February 1 1938 hearing to object or proceed with probate and letters testamentary without bond where applicable.

Estates in Bath Probate Court January meeting

At a Bath Court of Probate held January 13 1938 the matters are set for February 2 1938 at ten oclock. First and final account by Girard Trust Company and Robert Dechert executors for Lily Carroll Roberts deceased. Joseph Young late of Phippsburg deceased. Petition that Fred P Young or other suitable person be appointed administrator without bond by Fred P Young of Phippsburg Me.

Bath Sagadahoc Bath Independent Charles A. Blair Florence D Watson John I., McPherson Edith M McPherson Edith M_ McPherson Frank M. Bowker Arthur M. Bowker Mary R. Bowker Wemilte Oylaughten Katherine L. Emmons Frank E. Emmons Henry T Wing Paul L. Wing Harold B. Wing Walter S. Glidden Fred P. Young Fred P. Young Son Phippsburg

Many Girls Sign Up On Cheering Squads For Grammar League

The Y M C A organized grammar school cheering squads and 104 girls enrolled. Central Grammar lists leaders and members including Sally Munsey and Marguerite Rines, followed by long rosters for North Dike St Marys and other schools with numerous volunteer cheerleaders.

Central Grammar Sally Munsey Marguerite Rines Betty Erskine Myra Burns Margaret Staples Betty Jones Barbara Tibbetts Doris Veilleux Lorraine Sawyer Eleanor Fullerton Phyllis Ervine Mary Stone Germane Bonney Andrey Hill Lorraine Marr Thelma Sutherland Leola DuPont Jean Stanton Marie Robinson Grace Savage Lillian Johansen Gladys Watson Claire Couture Martha Day Phyllis McKenna LeForrest Cunningham Leonard Snowdon Janet Colley North Grammar Barbara Roberts Leona E. Henderson Madeline Haley Margaret Rich Poppie Kakos St. Mary's

Ralph Dales Antlers Gain a Point in Elks League Night

Ralph Dale's Antlers earned a point on the top team Eleven O'Clocks in Monday's Elks Bowling League action. Captain Phil Eaton led the Antlers as they split six points to five, while Eddie Hartnett's Fixed Stars claimed seven of eight points in the opener. Leadoff highlights included Les Plant's 326 with a 129 string and Al Thayer's 289. Rockland high juniors and seniors plan a Washington trip for April 18 to 25, with itinerary and rules discussed.

Jay Povich Les Plant Elks Dale Redion Ae McCormick Toon Sinclair Grindell Coher Serv Ewer Ralph Dale Phil Eaton Eddie Hartnett al Thayer Tom Cummings Rockland High Washington

Probate entries list executors and guardians for Sagadahoc estates

I John L. Jack register of probate certify on January 4 1938 estates in Bath Sagadahoc and surrounding towns appointed Executors Administrators and Guardians. Names include Loretta M Riley Joseph C Footer Alice M Walker Elijah McCabe Herbert W McCabe Fred B Reed Katherine Reed Gwen Spaulding George W Spaulding Nellie Merry George L Curtis Edwin B Curtis Benjamin Woodside Florence R Woodside Maryett Trask Ethel Trask Jensen Ada E Deering with various bond statuses and role designations.

John L. Jack Sagadahoc Loretta M. Riley Bath Joseph Charles Footer Fissue Bond Alice M. Walker Buaith Harold George W. Spaulding Nellie M Merry George L. Curtis Flittery Maine Edwin B. Curtis Portland Benjamin H. Woodside Georgetown Florence R. Woodside Maryett Trask Ethel Trask Ethel Trask Jensen Sterling Massachusetts Executrix Ada E. Deering

Sagadahoc Probate Notation of Executors and Administrators

John L. Jack Register lists executors and administrators for estates in Bath and West Bath. Names include Alice Whitney and Franklin Sprague deceased with dates January 11 1938 and January 4 1938, plus Arthur Ee...becek and Ethel May Elliott appointed without bond. John P. Carey appointed administrator with bond.

John L. Jack Sagadahoc Bath Williams Whitney Said Bath Arthur Eeverbeck West Bath Ethel May Elliott Franklin P. Sprague John P. Carey

Dike School Crowned First Round Champions in Y Grammar Loop

Dike School defeated St Marys 12 7 to clinch the first round title as North Grammar beat Central 33 19. Hudson led Dike with five points, while Hogan paced North and Farnham led Central. Parents Day marks next Saturdays start of the second round.

Y. M. C. A. Grammar School Dike School North Grammar Mentealvenso St. Mary's Dike North Central Y Grammar School Hudson Hilltoppers E. Cummings North Rede Central Hogan Huston Farnham Lassies

North End Rifle Club Defeats Auburn at Lewiston Match

The North End Community Club rifle team beat Auburn Legion shooters at Lewiston Armory range. North End scored 375 off hand and 480 prone for 855 total versus Auburn 697. Winners A Petit and H Waldron each had 174. teammate P Howe added 171.

North End Community Club Lewiston Auburn Legion Lewiston Armory Bath Boys Auburn A. Petit H. Waldron P. Howe North End C. C A. L. Goss A. Petit See Bath IM. E. Clark R. Christiansen C. Marr

Bowdoin Scientist to Lecture on Kent's Island

William A. O. Gross 37, director of Bowdoin Kent's Island Scientific Station, will give a lecture on February 7 in Memorial hall. The talk titled Kent's Island Outpost of Science will be illustrated with moving pictures from last summer. Gross is currently a Harvard graduate student.

William A. O. Gross Bowdoin Kent's Island Memorial Hall

Probate Court notices list multiple Bath Maine estates

This notice details estates in Bath Maine with hearings on February first ten o’clock am for licenses to sell real estate and to appoint administrators or executors. It names Elizabeth Sewall and Samuel Sewall minors and several guardians, administrators, and executors including Harry Walters Arthur Norton Parker Moulton Flora Savage and others. A true copy of the original order.

Bath Sagadahoc Elizabeth H. Sewall Samuel S. Sewall Redland California Maine Harry Walters Guardian Herbert W. Norton Georer S Clapp Portland Perso Én Arthur @ Norton Rogers J. Moulton Parker Moulton Ellen Blair Flora B. Savage Jacqueline Barker Clara M Barker Mary T. Dingley Chelsea Massachusetts Frank CC Dineley Ada Manson Parker N Montton Monilton Frederick W. Crooker Harold O. Crooker George I. Rice Woolwitch Ray Vo Rice Woolwich Fred J. Rice Margaret C McDonald Rath A. McDonald Danford A. McDonald Weiko O. Wirta Arrowsie Gertrude R Wirta Gertmide R Wirta Ella Lincoln Peaunk R Hanson Frank Ro Hanson

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times D. Howard Spear Dummer Street C. W. Locke Consolidated Ice Co H. E. Worrey Charles Ira Mason Charles Hagan Jersey City Musical Organisin I. C. Hanscom Iron Works Herbert F. Ferris Huse Street James Herbert Frank Marr Charles Holbrook Hyde Windlass Co Mr. Holbrook James Farrell Peter McDonald Moosehead Lake M. G. Shaw & Sons Mary Sanborn Bangor Eugene Nash Lincoln Street Robert Lilly Lincoln William Adams Mary Cane J. W. Kelley Bangor Street, Railway B. Q. and B. Railway Leslie B. Clark Randall Front Street Percy & Small's Avenue Thompson Bros Willie D. Wilson Charles Wilson High Street Edward H. Kimball Joseph Torrey Edith I. McTeer Rob Donnell Conant’'s McGlinchy Edward Goddard Vine Street Levi Andrews School Street J. O. Lincoln Brunswick Delia Lowe Mabel Palmer Ruth Turner Nellie Turner Emma Owen Grace Palmer Florence Daley Emma Chestra Annie Shea Pauline Golder Bernice Morse Supt. Gahan Electric Road Acadia Lodge No. 13 Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Lewis M. Fulton Bowdeinham Howard B. Johnson Columbia Orchestra Meloney Bro Knight Fred Sturtevant James A. Bragdon P. C Charles H. Stinson Edward McLellan W. C George F. Carr Cyrus W. Longley S. R. P. Ham F. A Zina H. Trufant Union Street Wesley M. E. Church Arden Coombs Coombs This Alameda John Dingley Winter Standish Alfred Tarbox Harrington Yard S S William C. Robbins Elm Street Chickering Piano Co John W. Tarbox Topsham O. W. Folsom Mate ‘McCullum Wiscasset Fred Hale Senator Hale Elmhurst Arthur S. Hyde William Thompson Horace Woodman Shannon Hotel A. H. Redlon W. W. Carmel Augusta Water Street Wright’s Bridge Isaac Coombs Ferdinand Coombs Center Street Goddard Wallace & Oliver's Washington Street Mary B Charles R. Lemont Mrs. Lemont William Rouse F. J. Lakin Lower High Street H. E. Gilley Deering Joseph M. Trott Charles A. Harriman Matt Thomas Doyle William Merrill Night Watch Pattern Department Box 47 Pattern Shop A. H. Lester Edward Brown Will Leydon Pawtucket Jennie Lemont G. G. Deering Nellie Goodrich Betty Alden Marion Luce Carroll Deering Miss Lemont Walter C. Stewart Dorothy Chicago Mrs. Stewart Edward Robinson Togus Bleboro A. A. Percy Salem Mrs. Percy William T. Donnell Nellie Clark Worcester Mass W. J. Downing Y.M.C.A U. S Thorndike Emery O Beane State Department of Agriculture Kenduskeag Glenburn Levant Plant Elks League Jeannette Jenkins Geraldine MacElman Rose Lavigne Evelyn Michaud Mary Bloxsom Mary Durant Laura Paulin Helen Avery Maureen Roderick Rita Gallant Louise King Sally Sarkis Joan Biette Phyllis Pecci Shirley Bourget Lonna Dingley Eleanor Bourget Louise Babine Elks’ Bowling League Satwors Maren Aaa Eueye Seers Igoguulet Seniesa Gharyos Eeeers Ali Cert Wreoyal Purples Gyo Yeete L. Plant North End Rifle Club Walter S Giinden
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