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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1949

Page

5

Bath Daily Times 1909 Local Notices and Events

Bath residents hear news on city affairs weather and construction. Captain Mark L Gilbert hires McId to supervise a five masted project. Local ice track plans and horse racing odds appear with names of owners and racers. Community events include a Lincoln Birthday tablet gift and a Red Cross donation.

Mark L. Gilbert Mysformerly Sethe MR. McId Noank Gilbert Janary Bath Percy Bushy Mound Daisy Charles Jordan Kiko F. W. Carlton Dunton Dr. McGillicuddy George S. Brown

Coffin beats Stevens 100 to 26 in billiards

JF Clary reports Cathew nuts from Africa drawing crowds at his Front Street store and gaining popularity while Coffin defeats HM. T. Stevens by a wide billiards margin of 100 to 26.

Eeeee Eee Coffin HM. T. Stevens JF. Clary Africa

Bath Iron Works torpedo boats praised as fastest in class

Jan 21 1899 Bath naval industry notes praise for torpedo boats from Bath Iron Works as the fleet’s fastest of their class. J W Moulton elected delegate to the national Merchants Association in Waterville. Social events include Clapp Mor es silver wedding reception, Bath’s big turnout, and 600 invitations reported.

Bath Iron Works Uncle Sam J. W. Moulton Maine Merchants Association Waterville National Merchants’ Association Oregon Bath Society Tucker Galen Clapp Mores

Local sports and social notes from the area

H. W. Cobb defeated in billiard tournament by a score of 100 to 92. The Crosby family left for Dorchester to attend the wedding of Winthrop Adams and Marion Manson at the Congregational Church. Miss Manson is the daughter of A. C. and Mrs. Manson and niece of Collector Crosby. John Hooper, former Western Union manager, now works in the Weather Bureau in Washington.

Collector John Hooper Western Union Washington Weather Bureau

M H S Boys Win Big Over Biddeford High at Home

On January 23 1909 M H S defeated Biddeford High 53 to 12 at Hamilton hall before a large crowd praising team work. Also noted: plans for a coastal wireless telegraph station by Alonzo Terrill and son John A Terrill at Parker Head, plus local events and meetings across Portland.

Morse High Biddeford High Biddeford Hamilton Hall Phippsburg Alonzo Terrill John A. Terrill Parker Head

Motor Boat Show Opens with Torrey Engines Exhibit

F B Torrey Jr leaves for Boston to attend the Motor Boat Show and oversee the Kennebec engines exhibit. Bath representatives include Bath Marine Construction Co and Hyde Windlass Co. Edward Brown plans a headlining circus vaudeville show next season. The Bath Merchants Association holds its sixth annual banquet at the Dewey with 100 merchants expected. Probate notices record estate actions and conservators in Sagadahoc County.

F. B. Torrey, Jr Boston Torrey Roller Bushing Works Homier Bath Bath Marine Construction Co W. F. Stearns Hyde Windlass Co Forrest Nelson Mystic Edward Brown The Bath Merchants Association Dewey George E. Thompson

William B Taylor linked to church as treasurer

Early risers heard thunder and saw lightning as Phippsburg selectmen held a hearing on fish weir petitions off the Reed property. Disputes over leased privileges delayed decisions with another hearing planned. Smelt fishermen report good luck and Walter Morse trials a new trap. Captain Byron Bailey takes command of the steamship China on the Pacific route. Fe Gaudreau of Mystic Theatre orchestra remains in Lewiston, transferring his local business to brother Joseph.

Phippsburg Byron T. Bailey China San Francisco Pacific Mail Line Pacific Coast E. L. Gaudreau Mystic Theatre Orchestra Lewiston Joseph Gaudreau

Morse Beats Brunswick to Climb in Monday League

W Ketchum bowled a new high single of 128 as Morse beat Brunswick in Monday Night League at the Park alleys. Bankers rise from last to fourth place with Hilltop Market 19 Post Office 16 Wilsons Market 13 and others close behind. Records show high single by Ketchum at 128.

W. Ketchum Bankers Hilltop Market Post Office Wilson's Market High Schoo Central Maine Wilson's High School Ketchum

Woolwich Voters Open Nomination for Town Office 1949

Voters in Woolwich may obtain nomination papers from the town clerk starting February 1949. Papers require at least 25 registered voters' signatures and must be filed by February 25, 1949 to appear on the March 4 annual town meeting ballots.

Woolwich Reed

Plans for laying up new vessels in July 1949

Plans call for the job to be completed in late July 1949 when the new keels are laid. One vessel will be built on the north ways and one on No 3 ways, per current plans.

Week in Sports: Haggett and Hilltop Shine

Highlights from the past week feature Haggett and Hilltop in strong showings. The high team total at Wilson's Market sets a local scoring mark, while a trio of top performances across events showcases breadth of activity.

Haggett Hilltop Wilson's Market

Raleighs Lead In Second Half Colonial Bowling Standings

The Raleighs jump to an early second half lead with 7 Lucky Strikes 6 and several teams posting totals. Highs include J St Martin 139 for single and Murads 422 team total with Raleighs 1181. The Guards rise to first in Elks Bowling League after Monday’s Park alleys night with H McElman 136 and 346 for three strings and the team total 1497.

Raleighs Colonial Club War Park Murads H. McElman

Estates In Sagadahoc Courts Appoint Administrators Guardians

Court of Probate in Bath names administrators executors and guardians for multiple estates including Arthur W Decker late of Phippsburg Edward W Bridgham Bath and Charles M Anfel Waterville named admins January 1949 executrices William R Kimball Ruby A Preble Hazel W Lowell Katherine A Dickinson Minnie Eisenhauer and others appointed without bond. Notice given for February hearing in Bath.

John L. Jack Sagadahoc Olney Cleveland Perry Bath Esther White Perry Fitate Freona M Palmer Clarton EB Palmer Arthur J Dunton Arthur W. Decker Phippsburg Edward W Bridgham Charles Manfel Waterville Ana Bong Este Goes Este Goes Ae Sae Melrose Massachusetts Etta M. Gaspey William R. Kimball Ruby A. Preble Hazel W. Lowell George Albert Dickinson Katherine A. Dickinson

Morse Loses To South Portland In Prone Rifle Meet

Morse High rifle team fell 489 to 467 against South Portland High as all shots came from the prone position. Connolly led South Portland with 100 points while Drake paced Morse with 95.

Morse High South Portland High Connolly Drake Morse Morse Ec Howes Donnell Wood Robinson South Portland

Probate Notices for Estates in Saradahne County

Estates listed for Jan 1 1949 probate include Theresa M Dunton Alma Reid Joseph Hart and ARTHUR J DUNTON with wills and petitions for letters testamentary to Ralph B Dunton Daniel Williams Donald Bell Hartell and Renal Belt Why teeth bee ebay beers adel arteell Beers adel arteell We Phare Bo Be yee protiver. Court set for February first at ten o clock in the forenoon at Bath Probate Court.

Bath Saradahne Ralph B Dunton Alma Ll Reid Daniel Willams Daniel Williams Joseph Hart Wart Ethel M Webber Raymond C. Hart Ethel Mo Webber Donald Bell Harteell Fey Beers Adel Arteell Tievvaye Arthur J Dunton

Lewiston High Dominates Morse 9-5 In Friday Hockey

Lewiston High defeated Morse 9 to 5 at the Western Avenue rink on Friday night in a tighter game than the score suggests. Morse had earlier beaten Mechanic Falls 5-4, but their defense faltered as Lewiston seized control midway through.

Lewiston Western Avenue Mechanic Falls Morse

Suit Over Heirs Claim to Richmond Property Lands

In Sagadahoc Superior Court In Equity Alice Parkhurst sues unknown heirs and assigns of Mary Thoole and Ellen T Deehan to quiet title on a Richmond parcel described by metes and bounds from White Street. The bill seeks to bar any claim to the property and requests notice by publication before March 1949.

Sagadahoc Mary Thoole Ellen T Deehan Richmond Maine Bath Sngadahoe Alice Parkhurst Saco York Donald W. Webber Smd L. Brawn Clerk Havenatter Superior Court County of York White Street Mary Stuart Gertrude C. Riley Riley Thomas J. Southard Rachel Messenger Messenger Clara E. Call Reed Jack Cornelhus Henry Plouff Plouts Henry Plouts Everett AO King Lorana R King Sagadahoc County Everett A Wing Pauline Finpatrick Nathaniel A Gilpatricl Sagadahoe Devs Pauline FC Gilpatrick Nathaniel A Gilpatrick Ellen T. Deechan Tno Sagadahoe County Registry of Deeds John T. Thooel Mary Thooel Thoole Sagadahoe County Pauline F. Gilpatrick Nathaniel A. Gilpatrick Filen Webruary Stev Satie John T Thooel Ellena Deehan Pauline F Gilpatrick Ellen T. Deehan John W. Quarrington State OF Maine Beth

Bath Aerie members blood typed for local Eagles blood bank

Bath Aerie of Eagles conducted blood typing for all members at Memorial hospital. Six typed members will be available for transfusion in Portland for a Brother Eagle undergoing surgery. Bath Aerie leads New England in donations to the National Foundation Fund aiding children of deceased World War veterans, with $2500 contributed so far.

Bath .Aerie of Eagles Memorial Hospital Laboratory Marston Eagles Memorial Hospital Bath Aerie New England Eagles-sponsored Aerie National Foundation Fund Portland Brother Eagle

Rev Louis A. Dole Returns From Wilmington Visit

Reverend Louis A. Dole returned Monday from Wilmington Delaware where he was summoned by his mother Mrs George Henry Dole’s illness. After a major operation the latest reports say she is resting comfortably.

Louis A. Dole Wilmington Del George Henry Dole

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times the Times Bath Marine Construction Front Street Banking and Mercantile Bath National Bank Swarton-Jameson Co Bath Savings Institution Saradahoc Club Morse High School Assemly Hall Lincoln Gettysburg Dreamland Valvenox & Lemore Billy Prior Golden West Mr. Taylor Testa Sagadzhock Block H M_ Sewa Red Cross Henry W. Tucker R. H. Baxter A. L. Tarbox Ledyard Franklin Street D. M. Humphreys Agency A. A. Corey New Bedford F. S. Bowker & Son Savannah Corey Frederick Roesner Frank I. Pettingill Joseph Solovich Morris Povich Solovich Bohiken Norton Russell Shorey Bridge, Jr W. Norton A. P. den Alameda Tom Gallagher Grady Quincy Mass Bath Boy Elsie Lydia Folsom Washington, D. C Edward E. Carter the Jefferson Frank Daniels Hook of Holland American Association of Masters, Mates and Pilots Drummond Coal Co C. B. Sweet Petepecot T. W. Cross People’s Regula Co Hyde Light Guards Harvey K. Erskine Ralph P. Mank John S. Bird 2Nd Batt., 1St Infantry Sanford and Westbrook Whiskeag Tom Jones Georgetown Kennebec Yacht Club A. H. Stetson Clerk of Courts S. L. Fogg Maine Water Co City of Bath, Street and Sewer Commission Montgomery & St. Bernard R. A. C R. A I_ H. Purington Purington Fred H. Thompeson H. W. Cobb Harold C. Roberts Burton Fuller Mildred Nichols Agnus McLeod Somerville Salvation Army Hall Colby W.S. McGeoch Federation of Methodist Men For Sons of Veterans’ Hall Center Street McGeoch Socialist Club People's Church Old Ladies’ Home W. C. Hamacher Eva Oliver Bedford Street Miss Oliver Abraham Lincoln G. C. DeMott Central Congregatioal Church O. T. Despeaux Brunswick Traverse Beacon Street John L. Jack Register William B. Taylor Walter Morse Morses F.G Rines Harrison Rf Jack Cornish Worden Warren Jackson Torrey Powers Parker Rg Smith Philbrick Henrikson Staples Brunswick G. F Marjorie Sagadshoe Savodahoe Registry of Deeds County of Savadahoe Charles A Turner Lyons Puamadel Wath Sara Craveyard Turner Dethy W Ridley Charles Clapp Ridley Lind Sant Clapp Bewimnine Thomas Marcin Francis Adams John Edwards Sat Edwards Syed Sammy Brown Sammy Raleigihs Lucky Strikes Old Galds Hla Wings Marvels Kool Pall Malls Fatimas J. St. Martin R. Hilyard Elks Bowling League Guards Park Alleys Royal Purples John L Jack Register Crouse J. Houghton McLellan Gershon Trott Woolwiels Perst Bey Bey Rhiahetlhy 1 Hathern Admin:tratrs Arthur J. Dunton John L Jack Lic Queter First National Bank of United States of America Cumberland George G Lammers Virginia M. Lammers Bowdoinham Virginia M Lammers Abagadassett Ebeneza Lancaster Lancaster William White White Maxwell Belm Ho W Carter Virginta M Lammers First National Bath Brunswack Laine Feniy Mi Ae Frank E. Carver John Lo Sak Heiler Dahl LeSeuer MacConnell Watts Totals Lewiston High Ouellette G Simard Ferguson Bouchard Giguere Lavoie O'Connell Laura A. Veilleux C. Veilleux Dubec Begin Lacasse Blouin Bowie Adams Howe McPhee Jones Smart Bechard Atwood Largay Brown Craig Bean Morse” G Raymond Id Belanger Underwooden Lindgren Christians Johnson W. E. Upham Charles Floral Street Sharon Anne Milliken Robert Milliken Andrews Road State OF Esther L. Brawn
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