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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1955

Page

5

Forty Years Ago in Bath Jan 19 1915

Bath Chamber of Commerce holds January meeting with officers elected for 1915. President Harriman, vice presidents Chase and others named. judges, sailors, teachers, and local officials noted. Various town happenings include court sessions, shipping news, wrestling talks, and community events.

Bath Chamber of Commerce Scott R. Frye Charles A. Harriman Walter E. Chase Robert B. Hatch J. W. Moulton Harry C. Webber George F. Jackson Harry E. Stetson Edward B. Smith F. M. Wood George A. Sanford Charles E. Curtis Harry W. Crosman H. S. Carlisle Howard B. Johnson

Steam travel light as electrics draw riders in 1915

Jan 20 1915 reports show very light steam car travel with Sunday Westbound train at 7.40 carrying one passenger from ath and Tuesday 7.50 inbound train also with one passenger. Residents note electrics at low fares diverting travelers. steam cars may need reduced rates or face decline. Mrs John Beaucertto, visiting Woolwich parents, departs for Buenos Aires to join her husband, officer on river class battleship Riverdavia built in Quincy. they wed a year ago in Boston.

Ath Passen- Bay John Beaucertto P. P. Smith Woolwich Buenos Ayres South America Beaucertto Fore River Quincy Robert Freeman Dillon Gillies Richard Coombs Donald Lewis Rowland Manley Grant William Greene Philip Wyman

Four-masted Cressy ship chartered for Brazil oil load

The four masted schooner Carlo F Cressy will load 32000 cases of oil in New York for Brazil and be ready to sail next week Captain Norman Merry and wife are selecting cabin furnishings for the craft The Bath based vessel is part of the Percy and Small fleet The government tender at the Bath Iron Works aided as a volunteer at the fire

Alice May Davenport Portland Turks Island Central Wharf Lord Brothers Carle F. Cressy Percy & Small Fleet New York Brazil Norman Merry Carlo F. Cressy Merry

Ice Plant Boilers Inspected By King Crew

Isaiah King left Friday to inspect boilers in the American Ice Co. plants at Gardiner Smithtown and Cedar Grove. He brought a crew to repair boilers so ice making can begin when river ice reaches 12 inches, ensuring houses have working boilers for cutting and packing ice.

Isaiah King American Ice Co Gardiner Smithtown Cedar Grove

Morse High collapses to Rockland in Friday game defeat

Morse High School lost to Rockland on Friday night in Rockland with two main causes cited overconfidence and Rockland's strong teamwork. The report notes Morse’s lineup and mentions local social events and other area happenings from Bath and Popham.

Morse High School Rockland Morse Attaya Fitzgerald Weinblatt Gay Coss

Kennebec Ice Co fills Maine houses boosts region trade

Jan 25 1915 news notes the American Ice Co order sustains Kennebec valley employment and river commerce despite burned and replaced ice houses. Bath benefits from river traffic while New Meadows Boat club rehearses for an upcoming minstrel show in Brunswick and Brunswick city. Ice drifts upriver and a local swimmer bets on year round swims despite subzero weather. Large crowds attend a basketball game.

Kennebec L. C. Ballard American Ice Co Maine Kennebec Valley New York Bath

Bath girl hears of Japanese pen pal’s death on Mt Fuji

Miss Leilani Cahill of 27 Andrews Road Morse High senior long corresponded with Masahiro Abiko of Japan. Nobuo Abiko recounts Masahiro’s death during a December ascent of Mt Tyokai, severe snow storm, six classmates survived. heartfelt note thanks Cahill for friendship and memories.

Leilani Cahill Charles H. Cahill Andrews Road Masahiro Abiko Japan Mt. Fujiyama Morse High School Miss Cahill Masahiro Nobuo South Senior High School Tsuruoka City Yamagata Mt. Tyokai Mt. Fuji Leilani

Morse High smothers Thornton 87 47 in Friday game

Morse High overcame Thornton 87 to 47 as Wes DeCapua led with 19 points and Eddie Marchet ti added 16. Morse built a 44 15 halftime lead and maintained control with strong defense and balanced scoring throughout the game at Morse gym. Roger Spaulding and Al Martin led Thornton with 10 and 12 points each.

Morse High Eens Shipbuilders Thornton Morse Gym Lette Morse Gene Hunter Big Wes DeCapua Eddie Marchetti Thaxter Trafton Dick Bishop Harry Musk Bob Haggett Roger Spaulding al Martin Lacoites Academy Cheverus High Portland Stags Morse Iv’s DeCapua Musk Trafton Rf Anderson Rf Marchetti Haggett C Bishop Tardif Rg Billington Weybrant Lombard Mullen Lf West Rf Leach Skidgel C 'Martin Sancier Spaulding Franco Bishop DiVense

Past Lady's Club Selects New President at Myrtle Lodge

The Past Lady's Club of Myrtle Lodge met at Mrs. William Potter's Oak Street home where Mrs. Vernon Miller was chosen to be president for the coming year and Mrs. Clarence Rogers remains secretary treasurer. A game period preceded a dining room gathering.

Myrtle Lodge William Potter Oak Street Vernon Miller Wilfred Chaney Clarence Rogers

Probate Notices From Sagadahoc January Court Bath Maine

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County states estates listed including Blair Colby Hathorn Jackson Powers Thompson Williams Yates. Notices ordered by the court require all interested to appear February second at ten in the forenoon. hearings for probate, administration and distribution with executors and administrators named.

Bath Sagadahoc Maine Hazel H. Lee Hazel H Lee New Hampshire Perry A Colby Harold J Rubin David C Dickson City of Flora A Hathorn Woolwich Elwood Hathorne Elizabeth F Jackson H Laton Jackson H. Laton Jackson Carroll P. Powers Georgetown Agnes S. Powers Nellie D Thompson Harry L. Day Lena D Donnell William F Williams Katherine W McKenney Joseph N. Yates Margaret Yates Arthur J. Dunton

Probate Notice for James J Sanders Estate in Bath

A probate court in Bath Sagadahoc County on January 13 1955 ordered publication of this notice. Kathleen Gaynor named executrix may petition for probate and obtain letters testamentary without bond. A true copy of the order is filed by Register Lillian H Heal.

Bath Sagadahoc Lillian H. Heal

West Bath meeting set for Feb 28 at Mrs Waterman’s home

A neatly dressed table and refreshments marked the gathering. The next meeting is scheduled for February 28 at Mrs. Fletcher A. Waterman’s home in West Bath, with attendees including Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney, Mrs. Clarence Rogers, Mrs. Vernon Miller, Mrs. Edward Perry, Mrs. Alvah Lewis, Mrs. Howard Blake and Mrs. William Potter.

Fletcher A. Waterman West Bath Wilfred W. Chaney Clarence Rogers Vernon Miller Edward Perry Alvah Lewis Howard Blake William Potter

Water use growth outpaces population in the United States

Estimates show water use rising four to six times since 1900 with the growth rate accelerating faster than population. The report highlights intensifying demand across sectors and regions as efficiency and conservation efforts face ongoing challenges.

United States

Probate notice of multiple Bath estates in Sagadahoc county

Public notice published in Bath Independent for the Sagadahoc County Probate Court. Listing numerous estates from Bath and surrounding area with orders to publish weekly for three weeks and appear on the first Tuesday of February for hearings and potential actions including accounts, guardians, executors, administrators, and distribution orders.

Probate appointments in Sagadahoe county estates

Lillian H Heal registers that executors administrators and guardians were appointed in several estates. Ray S Merrie named executor for H Failing Merriman of Topsham on January 4 1955. Barrett C Nichols named executor for Ella D Nichols of Bath on January 4 1955. Nellie J Hodgdon named executrix for Annie R Hodgdon of Bath on January 4 1955. Elwood A Hathorne named executor for George F Willis of Woolwich on January 4 1955. Arthur J Dunton Lillian H Heal.

Lillian H Heal Sagadahoe H Failing Merriman Topsham Ray S Merri+ ie Ella D Nichols Bath Barrett C Nichols Annie R Hodgdon Nellie J. Hodgdon George F Willis Woolwich Elwood A

Probate notes for Sagadahoc County Bath estate filings

I Lillian H Heal Register of Probate Sagadahoa Conservators Guardians on date indicated Estate of Roseana Chamberlain Joya late of Bath deceased Ruth William appointed executrix without bond January 1 1955 Estate of Arthur B Stearns late of Bath deceased Reuben C Walker appointed executor without bond January 11 1955

Lillian H. Heal Sagadahoa Roseana Chamberlain Joya Bath Ruth William Arthur B Stearns Reuben C Walker Arthur J. Dunton

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times J. J. Keegan Auburn Supreme Judicial Court William B. Small Bath Towboat Co Philadelphia Boston Ariel Fred Curtis Los Angeles Calif Curtis Beryl Mitchell Bert Edgecomb Daniel Mason Minneapolis Northwest Cyclone Murray Ohio Mr. Mason Virginia Colonials Morsey Outlaws Hudson, Mass Oscar J. W. Hendry Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation Mass Mr. Hendry Bath Iron Works Adeline Costain New England Telephone Exchange Shelburne E. B. Collins Bryant & Stratton Business College Proctor & Gamble Co South Market Street Dirigo Panama Canal Cape Horn Pacific Morse High Herbert Cavanaugh Bertha Bellrose Anna Morse Colonial Club Kennebec Yacht Club Elsie Folsom Elizabeth Dean Arthur K. Purington Ladies’ Aid Society Winter Street Church William Otis Kimball Dr. L. Houghton Kimball William R. Kimball High Street John A. Lord U.S.N John A., Jr Frances L Arabelle Harriet S. C. Lord Brooklyn N. Y Lord Weeks Street Capt. Quick E. A. Farrar William Thayer Izzie Cunningham Lewiston Fred Wetherbee Melrose Highland Elmer O. Pray Brunswick High School Hyde Brunswick John A. Cone Bath School Board Lawrence S. Adams Portsmouth Navy Yard Adams Kimball T” Wharf Eric Haggett Beacon Street Popham Wilson Dorothy M. Tarbex Westport Massachusetts General Hospital Wesson Maternity Hospital Springfield W. E. Bongartz Ashdale Kroonland West Indies Panama Nequasset Harvey Hathorn Clarence Carlton Archie Miller Boothbay Boothbay Harbor L. Lowell Windlassonians Yannigans Woodmen John A. Royal Little River Hudson Five Thompson Marks Farnham C; Fitzgerald Lg Spear Isiah King South Gardiner Alden Richardson B.I.W Quoque L. IL George E. Walcott Worden Newport News United States Revenue Acushnet Woods Hole Maurice Weaver C. L. O. Smith Julia Watson Winter Street Middle Street Egees Frank H. Percy Sewall Percy Washington Street Oliver Times Miller Seeley Building Silver Lake Sterling Bible Class Browne Mrs. Rich My Rosary Mrs. Pinson Pearl Dunbar Mrs. Paisley Cornet Wexler Miss Sprague Mr. Eaton Solo Chester Plant Reading C. Plant Daily Times Mme Emma Eames de Gogoraza Littan M.— Blaisdell Parker Head William B. Temple Mr. Temple Big Bath Box Deering High Deering Miss Tourtillotte Miss Sturtevant Miss Kelley Miss Totman Miss Green Miss Robinson G. G. Deering Co Norfolk Dodge Mary”. Baxter el Valle Mary L. Baxter Diamond Shoals Colonial Hudson S. J. Lisman Harry Mank G. Irwin Daley Roger Pierce William Hodgkins Walter WJ. Pye Small Point Bertram Willis Nottingham Sherman Morse Bath Tron William O. Given Jackson Kittery Navy Yard Mr Given Dore Bertocci William M Niss Lillian Fisher Everett Comeau Jacob Smith Bath Junior High Thomas Aikenhead Oscar Griffith Charles T. Small Stanley Woods Donald Jackson West Nathan E. Coffin, Jr Ruth G Coffin Supgsdahoc James P Manton Campbells Pond Beginm Frank Allegrin John A Hackett Harrett Hackett Charles Lee Beeing Charles Campbell Winneganee Marsh Charlies Campbell Winneganee Prince Corner Edward H Ryan Eileen A Ryan Belle Bo Coffin Mt Dandars BELLE Vail New Meadows Boat Club New Meadows Long Island William McNeal Hyde Windlass State OF Chester T. Winslow Senate Morse High Smothers DeCapua, Marchetti Roger Robinson Past Lady’s Club Lillian Wheal Lynn Bussey Lynn M Adolf Kasulat Richmond Adele Richter Lillie M. Leonard Catharine E Leonard John P. Carey John W. Roberts Arthur J Dunton Lillian H Heal Register Lillian H Hea Register
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