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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1940

Page

5

Bath Leaders Mark 1901 Docks And Deaths In Town

Forty years ago in Bath reports include the death of Elizabeth M Bowker at 83 in Phippsburg after illness. three sons and four daughters survive. Also noted are shipyard activities at New England yard with four masted schooners Edith G Folwell and Marguerite in progress, and Kennebec Yacht Club meeting with 94 members. Other items cover Home for Aged Couples officers, Bath Iron Works staff, and local marriages and engagements.

Kennebec Yacht Club Marguerite Percy FE. P. Futchins Percy W. Roberts E. R. Wittekindt H. W. Owen Woodbury Potter M. W. Sewall H. H. McCarty

Small Smelt Catch Buoys Bath Market Prices

Jan 23 1901 smelt fishing in Smeltville grows livelier yet season yield is small versus prior years. Fishermen receive eight cents a pound and Bath market sells at 12. A wedding in Crescent street unites Sanford Lounsbury and Miss Jennie Craven. A schooner George P Davenport is reported total loss after going ashore on Mashawan Island. Death noted for William Mathews of Bath, once with Mathews Brown shoe firm. Fire alarm from Middle street reaches Five Islands area. Cold weather slows wildfowl in Merrymeting Bay.

Smeltville Bath Vineyard Haven William T. Donnell George P. Davenport Mashawana Island

Ice Storm Disrupts Bath Rail Service and Ocean Work

A January 24 1901 report details a sleet storm covering streets in Bath with an inch of ice. Maine Central trains delayed but local lines cleared by double crews. officials report no regular service until late afternoon. Editors note ships and sailings. Valves shipped to Berlin and new vessels launched or planned. Notable events include a schooner ashore at Whaleback, a flagstaff order for South Street Primary, and social gatherings tied to local maritime figures.

Maine Central Railroad Willams

Woolwich considers naming ferry Hockomock in memory

On January 25 1901 prominent Woolwich residents propose the new ferry be named Hockomock to honor a poor Indian who wished for passage. The town notes few familiar landmarks remain as Winter cuts continue with pines along Bull Rock bridge road and its north bank.

Woolwich Witch Spring Bull Rock Bridge

Local notes on roads, ships, and incidents in town

Woodmen haul logs to Shaw and Clark yards while road work improves sledding drag. Langdon Hill injured in coast ing near North Street Primary with no broken bones. Nathaniel Palmer sells four masted Mary E Palmer to Winslow & Co of Portland. ship built 1895, 1526 tons gross. Captain Atkins arrives to command new four masted Malcolm B Seavey, built by G G Deering, launching in about four weeks. Power outage disrupts Local line cars. high tension lines downed near New Meadows river. E L Emmons recovering from grip. A North End householder confronts a stranger. revolver used, intruder flees with no theft. Mrs Starr and son visiting Topsham. Sleighing smooth but snow needed to reduce danger. icy roads cause wheel skids. James O Carter returns to Alaska after visit with Capt C O Carter. Frank Mikelsky to open tailor shop. tug Cuba to launch Feb 1. Morse Bros receive 13 Oregon spars, 80 ft long, 20 in diameter.

Four masted Edith G Folwell to be sea ready soon

The four masted schooner Edith G Folwell at New England Co yard will be sea ready by mid next week though not yet chartered. A rummage sale at City hall run by Winter Street church ladies raised about 100 dollars and aims to clear the rest of stock this afternoon and evening. The People’s Ferry Co named its new ferry Hockomock after the Woolwich bluff and plans launch in two weeks with expected commission at month’s end. Frank M Hyde, formerly of the city and Chicago resident, named manager of Omaha Packing Co sales. Dr J W Knowlton of Boston ends hospital duties and plans to open an office after rest in Bath. Myrtle lodge officers were installed Thursday: Mrs W J Jacobs past lady, Maude A Avery noble lady, Annie E Scott vice lady, Laura Penn chaplain, Lida Clark reporter, Jennie Lermond financial secretary, Emma Lermond senior warden, Nettie Stilphen junior warden, Leona Risteen conductor, Mrs Albee right assistant, Ethel Albee left assistant, Effie Albee junior representative, Hattie Marr senior representative. trustees Luella Chapman, Lizzie French, Mabel Shepard. Oakley C Curtis crew arrived to sail to Norfolk for coal loading for Portland. ice storm left rigging slick, Captain Hodgdon delaying until after gale. Alexander Ferguson to Belfast to supervise repairs on Myra B Weaver at George Gilchrist yard. Frank Holley, formerly Leonard Mitchell’s head clerk.

Myrtle Lodge W. J. Jacobs Maude A. Avery Annie E. Scott Laura Penn Lida Clark Jennie Lermond Emma Lermond Nettie Stilphen Leona Risteen Mrs. Albee Ethel Albee Effie Albee Hattie Marr Luella Chapman Lizzie French Mabel Shepard

North Anson drug store reports strong early success

The narrative notes a drug store in North Anson enjoying great early success. It also mentions the Beacon Street church ladies hosting the season's largest sociable at Mrs. William Dean’s home on North Street. Bass scarcity is reported along Winneganee Creek with most catches shipped to Boston and a few reaching Bath market.

North Anson Beacon Street William Dean North Street Winneganee Creek Boston Bath

Runaway colt wrecks glass storefront on Water Street

A lively runaway on Water Street this afternoon involved a four year old colt owned by William Plummer. The horse, driven by a young boy, crashed through a large plate glass window at Ledyard Bros. clothing store near Center Street, then fled toward the railroad track before being recaptured near Chase's corner. Owen J. Ledyard was startled at his cashier’s desk nearby as damage spread to a narrow pane and another showcase. The horse was cut by glass. bystanders report the incident disrupted traffic and alarmed onlookers.

Water Street William Plummer Center Street Ledyard Bros Chase's Corner Owen J. Ledyard

Wright, 75, Wollwich farmer dies after long illness

Herbert E. Wright, 75, prominent Woolwich farmer and lifelong Meadow road resident, died Monday at Bath Memorial Hospital after months of ill health. He was a son of Dexter Wright and is survived by his brother Irving Wright of Bath, sister Mrs. Witham Stickney of Kittery, and nephew Irving Stickney of Portsmouth New Hampshire.

Herbert E. Wright Woolwich Meadow Road Bath Memorial Hospital Dexter Wright Irving Wright Bath Witham Stickney Kittery Irving Stickney Portsmouth N. H

Mrs Coombs Funeral Held at Corliss Street Home

The funeral of Mrs Miriam Augusta Coombs widow of William D Coombs was held Tuesday afternoon at two at her home 51 Corliss street Dr Francis W O'Brien of Portland a former pastor officiated Bearers were William Coombs Sidney Eaton Wilson Moore and Charles Soule Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery

Miriam Augusta Coombs William D. Coombs Corliss Street Francis W. O'Brien Portland

Mrs Putnam Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Raymond G. Putnam and her infant Carol Sue returned Monday to their Middle street home from Memorial hospital. Her mother Mrs. Charles A. Shields of St. Johnsbury Vermont is visiting the Putnams for a few weeks.

Raymond G. Putnam Carol Sue Middle Street Memorial Hospital Putnam Charles A. Shields St. Johnsbury, Vt Mrs. Putnam

Lincoln Monahan Guest of Bath Friends Friday Luncheon

Lincoln Monahan of Braintree Massachusetts was a Friday luncheon guest of Bath friends, sharing refreshments and conversation in a neighborhood gathering.

Lincoln Monahan Braintree, Mass Bath Friends

Death of Maine Central conductor Frank E Galloupe at 66

Frank E Galloupe 66, retired Maine Central Railroad conductor, died Friday morning at 4 45 at his home 1193 High street after a month long illness following a year of poor health. Born in Appleton, he started on Portland and Rumford Falls, was yardmaster in Lewiston, then with Knox and Lincoln, lived in Woolwich, moved to Bath 18 years ago. Survived by wife Nellie E Galloupe two sons Albert J of Hallowell and Frank E Galloupe Jr of Bath two daughters Mrs Omar Stevens and Mrs Joseph Pennell both of Bath three brothers Julian Mexico Me Edward Hartford Conn Ben Winthrop Mass three sisters Mrs Effie Logan Winterport Mrs Clara Fogg Camden and Maude California.

Frank E. Galloupe Maine Central Railroad High Street Appleton Edward Mary Galloupe Portland Knox & Lincoln Woolwich Bath Ile Maine Central System The Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors Nellie E. Galloupe Albert J Hallowell Omar Stevens

Mrs Annie Anderson Dies at 83 in Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Annie Anderson 83 widow of John O. Anderson of Bath died early Monday at Memorial hospital after a fall and hip fracture. Born in Richmond to Frank P. and Hannah Coffill she lived most of her life in Bath, 86 Floral street for 40 years. Survived by one daughter Bird A. Shellenbarger of Bath, brother John P. Coffill Lewiston, five grandchildren including Walter Upham and Anne Shellenbarger, and one great grandchild Walter Upham Jr., all of Bath.

Annie Anderson John O. Anderson Bath Memorial Hospital Anderson Richmond Frank P Hannah Coffill Floral Street St. Mary's Church Bird

Carl M Day Dies After Brief Illness in Brunswick

Carl M Day, 66, died at home on 6 High street Brunswick Thursday night after influenza complications. He led Brunswick Savings Institution as president the past four years and was active in Masonry and the Topsham Pair Association, serving as vice president. Former postal worker from 1892 to 1917, he was assistant postmaster under four postmasters and served several terms on the Board of Selectmen. His widow Affie Day survives.

Carl M. Day High Street Brunswick Day Brunswick Savings Institution Topsham Pair Association Board of Selectmen Affie Day

Committal Service Held for Mrs Caroline Perry at Oak Grove

A committal service was conducted Sunday at two for Mrs. Caroline L. Perry 81 widow of Rev. Charles A. Perry. She died Thursday night in Watertown Massachusetts and is survived by two daughters Theodora Wolston of Watertown and Catherine C. Perry of Watertown. Mr. Perry died in Bowdoinham and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Oak Grove Caroline L. Perry Charles A. Perry Watertown Mass Catherine C. Perry Mr. Perry Bowdoinhem

Death of Robert Heald Knight at one year old

Robert Heald Knight son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney B Knight of Portsmouth New Hampshire died of pneumonia after a week long illness at his grandparents home in Wiscasset. He leaves two aunts uncles and two great grandmothers. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 PM at the Knight home on Pleasant Street Bath.

Robert Heald Knight Sidney B. Knight Portsmouth N. H Newman Getchell Wiscasset James S Knight Bath David Heald Herbert Stevens Knight Pleasant Street

Mrs Morse Funeral Held for Emily J Morse at Oak Grove

The funeral of Emily J Morse age 99 widow of Eben S Morse was held Saturday afternoon at 2 at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence. Rev Chester B Oliver of Wesley church officiated. Bearers were Paul Holbrook Leon Pennell Jr Ernest Stinson and Frank Stinson. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Emily J. Morse Eben S. Morse Arthur F. Mayo Chester B. Oliver Wesley Church Paul Holbrook Leon Pennell, Jr Ernest Frank Stinson Oak Grove

Funeral for Frank Galloupe Veteran Maine Central conductor

The funeral of Frank E. Galloupe, veteran retired Maine Central railroad conductor, was Monday at two at the Arthur O. Purdue Memorial Church on Winter Street. The bearers were Elmer Dow, David Henderson, Harvard H. Lord, Roscoe Robinson. Burial followed at Oak Grove. Fermo Bianchi of Framingham, Mass., was an overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Drake of Washington Street.

Frank E. Galloupe Maine Central Railroad Arthur O. Purdue Winter Street Elmer Dow David Henderson Harvard H. Lord Roscoe Robinson Oak Grove Fermo Bianchi Framingham Mass Frederick E. Drake Washington Street

Miriam A Coombs 79 Widow of William D Coombs

Miriam A Coombs 79 widow of William D Coombs died suddenly Friday after a period of declining health. Born October 16 1861 in West Bowdoin she moved to Bath 50 years ago and was a member of Corliss Street Baptist Church. Survived by son Ferdinand W Coombs Bath two daughters Lavinia Pierce Pedro Miguel Canal Zone and Sarah F E Coombs Bath seven grandchildren Franklin Pierce Pedro Miguel Canal Zone Albert Alley Boston Dorothy William Francis Robert and Richard Coombs Bath.

Miriam Augusta Coombs William D. Coombs Free Baptist Church West Bowdoin Alfred Sarah Gilpatrick Cox Bath Corliss Street Baptist Church Ferdinand W. Coombs Lavinia Pierce Pedro Miguel Canal Zone Sarah EF. Coombs Franklin Pierce Albert Alley Boston Dorothy William Francis Robert Richard Coombs

Isaac H. Rideout Dies of Heart Attack at 78 in Bath

Isaac H. Rideout 78 retired landscape gardener died suddenly of a heart attack Thursday morning at 1:50 in the home of his son Carleton W. Rideout on North Street extension. Born in Westport to Elijah and Amanda Rideout, he moved to Bath in 1889 and served as assistant superintendent of the Cemetery and Park Board before starting his own business until retirement three years ago. Survived by wife Abbie D. Rideout three sons Emery E Carleton W and Erlon I Rideout all of Bath seven grandchildren four great grandchildren and one sister Mrs Emma Woodcock Lisbon Falls.

Isaac H. Rideout Carleton W. Rideout North Street Westport Elijah Amanda Rideout Bath Cemetery and Park Board Mr. Rideout Abbie D. Rideout Emery E Carleton W Erlon I. Rideout Emma Woodcock Lisbon Falls

Mrs Mary E Marr Dies After Month Long Illness

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Marr 78 widow of John A Marr died Wednesday of last week at her daughter's home 37 Park Street Bath after a month long illness. A native of South Covington Conn she lived in Bath 50 years and attended Winter Street church. She leaves four sons James E and Chester N Marr of Bath Richard K of Portsmouth N H and John H Marr of Wollaston Mass and five grandchildren.

Elizabeth M Timothy B. Bowker Phippsburg John Perry Emma Campbell Lenora Cutting Rogers Chatham Mass Freeman C. Bowker Woburn George M Mary Elizabeth Marr John A. Marr A. A. Stott Park Street South Covington, Conn Bath Winter Street Richard K Portsmouth N. H John H. Marr Wollaston

Mrs Mary Marr Funeral Held Saturday Afternoon

The funeral of Mrs Mary E Marr widow of John A Marr was held Saturday at three in the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence. Rev Joseph O Purdue of Winter Street church officiated. Bearers were four sons Richard K Marr Portsmouth NH John H Marr Wollaston MA Chester N Marr Bath and James E Marr Bath. Burial was in Oak Grove.

Mary E. Marr John A. Marr Arthur F. Mayo Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Richard K. Marr Portsmouth N. H John H. Marr Wollaston Mass Chester N James E. Marr Bath Oak Grove

Death Notice for Almond Ripley at Lincolnville

Mrs. Charles A. Bryant of Bedford road and Maurice O. Ripley of 746 High street were called to Lincolnville on Sunday by the death of their father, Almond Ripley. The funeral was held Tuesday.

Charles A. Bryant Bedford Road Maurice O. Ripley High Street Lincolnville Almond Ripley

Foreclosure Notice for Maine Property in Sagadahoc County

Edward W. Bridgham as trustee for John G Morse and W Rogers Inc. announces a mortgage foreclosure on land in Phippsburg Bath and surrounding parcels. The 1941 notice cites a June 8 1840 mortgage deed recorded in Sagadahoc County and lists multiple bounds and exceptions including former Berry and Poulson interests. The breach of condition triggers foreclosure action dated January 11 1941 in Bath Maine.

Maria S Poulson Portsmouth Norfolk Virginia Denk Sapadahov Faward W. Bridgham Bath Sagadahoc John G. Morse Berry Brightwater Simmon John Berry Maria & Poulson Neille C. Poulson Howard Ross Poulson Sagadahoe County Edward W Brideham John G Morse and

Eddie Gauvin Enlists And Is Transferred To Camp Hulen

Edward Gauvin former Bath boxer and son of Martin Gauvin now in the Army after volunteering as a selectee has been moved from Fort Devens to Camp Hulen Palacios Texas. He serves in the 197th Coast Artillery earning 21 dollars a month, notes about 10 000 men at Camp Hulen and heating by gas tents. He expects transfer to San Francisco in about three months and closes with greetings to friends at home.

Edward Gauvin Bath Martin Gauvin High Street Boston Uncle Sam's Army Fort Devens Camp Hulen Palacios Texas Leo J. Gauvin Boxer Boston Navy Yard 197Th Coast Artillery San Francisco Calladdie Bet

New Diesel Switcher for Railroad Yard

The Maine Central Rail Road board approved selling about four acres of Bath freight yards to Bath Iron Works Corp. Executive VP Dana C. Douglass also said directors approved purchasing two new diesel switching engines. One is 600 horsepower for Bath, the other 200 horsepower for the Augusta area.

Bath Bath Iron Works Corp Maine Central Railroad Dana C. Douglass Mr. Douglass Augusta Areca

Death of Harry T. Thornton Former Bath resident

Harry T. Thornton aged 53 died Monday in a Bangor hospital after a long tenure at A. G. Skin Paint Co. He was a member of Queen City grante. Survived by his father Willard Thornton of Bangor his wife Maude of Bangor a brother William B. of Bath a nephew three nieces and several cousins and aunts.

Harry T. Thornton Bath Bangor Willard Drusilla Thornton A. G. Skin Paint Co Queen City Grante Maude William B

Miss S Annette Cutting and party visit Augusta homes

Miss S Annette Cutting Miss Barbara Ross and Mrs Leroy F Colby members of Gov Sewalls secretarial staff at the executive offices in Augusta spent the weekend at their homes in the city within this region.

S. Annette Cutting Barbara Ross Leroy F. Colby Gov. Sewall Augusta

Probate Notices From Bath Sagadahoc January 1941

Court of Probate in Bath orders publication for three weeks in the Bath Independent. Notices list numerous estates including H Marr and Joseph F Hints with various accounts and guardianship actions. Petitions seek administrators, conservators, and verdere probate orders by named executors and guardians.

Probate Notice From Spaveta County Court

The Probatf notices certify the appointment of guardians conservators and administrators for estates including Mary Peree and Bath with bond filed. The court sets January 7, 1910 as hearing date for petitions and directs administrators executors to appear, with names of executors and guardians listed for Bath and other local parties.

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New England Weston & Co Jacksonville F. L. Hodgtkins Lamoine Crocker North Bath J. B. Reed Court Street Edith G. Folwell Clinton, Conn New England Co Kelsey George L. Kelsey Home For R. D. Bibber H. A. Duncan F. H. Low M. R. Foote W. A. Atchley O. W. Folsom A. B. Hervey E. W. Hyde E. J. Small W. W. Pendexter Davis Hatch Lucy Wetherbee W. E. Palmer George Dean E. J. Winter John Scott H. W. Cutting Mystic Conn Aregan As Charles Beals Patecany William T. Morris, Jr Middle Street Court Eastern Steamboat Company J. B. Drake J. Edward Drake Eugene Franks A. M. Franks Charles B. Webber Bath Iron Works Kathryn C. Cotten Wer Wesley Parsonage J T. Crosby Seguin Popham Carlos Barry New London Anna Blaisdell This City Guy Judkins Sanford T. Lounsbury Jennie E. Craven Clark Cambridge William Mathews Mathews & Brown Times Block Old Central House Five Islands Merrymeeting Bay Carol Berry Joseph Luther Frye & Shea Berlin Burgess Sulphite Co South Street James W. Hawley Capt Hawley Irving Nash Kennebec Oakley C. Curtis May W. Neville Houghton Bros New Meadows Charles P. Notman Charles Burleigh Terrie New York John S. Jackson Fred D. Hill Frank Patten Neville Charles H. Oliver Carrie Klippel T. S. Gibbons M. K. Neville Beacon Street Church Flora Mooers Leroy M. Shea Morris James Southard W. W. Mason Percy & Small Southard Sewall Erskine M. Phelps Java Frisco Mildred and Helen Nichols Alice Sheffield Shaw's Mill Clark’s Wood Langdon Hill Nathaniel T. Palmer Mary E. Palmer J. S. Winslow & Co A. D. Atkins Malcolm B. Seavey G. G. Deering Mitchell New Meadows River E. L. Emmons North End William Starr Topsham Piesa James O. Carter C. O. Carter Alaska Klondike Frank Mikelsky Bowdoin College Cuba Staples Coal Co Morse Bros Oregon City Hall Winter Street Church People’s Ferry Co Hockomock Sasanoa River Frank M. Hyde Chicago Omaha Packing Co J. W. Knowlton Hodgdon Alexander Ferguson Belfast Myra B. Weaver George Gilchrist Frank Holley Leonard & Mitchell's Fred Gilmore Camden Mrs A. A. Percy Salem, Mass Auburn Indian Rest Association J. W. Pratt Parshley Freeport M. J. Frye Front Street Idle Park al Ridley John E. Ryan Boothbay Thomas M. Levingstone Thomas Ayers Pembroke Alice Levingstone Kelley, Spear Co Advocate N. S Thomas H. Bowser Kennebec S. F. E. Co King’s Daughters E. J. Plantier Bath Business College Margaret Conley Novelty Cloak Waterville D. Howard Spear Springfield Mrs. Coombs Maine Central John Anderson Brunswick Bank Mrs. Morse Frank Galloupe Miriam A. Coombs Eddie Gauvin Bath Yard Washington, D. C American Security and Trust Co Camelia Deerine Bernice C. Deering Henderson Katherine Gipnoux Cape Elizabeth Natonal Bank of Commerce of Joseph F Hints Marie D. Blais Ecutrix Mary FE. Conant John P Carew Alexander W. Robincon Rath Roland B Robinson Adarintetrotay Rolland B. Robinson Fatete B. Tozer Goodwit Barh Barth Willen Arthur T PTAC Probatf Spaveta Arliiyine Tere Phtonshure Mery N Melrace Tryata Bond Om Forster Fentt Monae Drerica Gieeroin Indy Pautote Annie Hey Petate Martha Toregine Rhetner Herve Vareewey Mary MH Bretiele Hathlen Harris Rodieck Beth Torytimre Panton Judea
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