Lent, Easter, and city life notes in Bath
Lent begins February 25 and Easter arrives April 12. Bath prize hay scales pay one cent per hundred pounds up to two thousand five hundred. An egg vendor in Bath earns about fifty dollars weekly. Some residents consider buying land near Panama City. Icy weather needs 30 to 40 gravel loads to sprinkle streets. Grace Church Parish Hall hosted a class led by Miss Harvey. Ellen K. Mank, 18 days old, died Monday. City scales were frozen, janitor Gilmore thawed them with hot water. The Auger Club formed at North End with about forty members to discuss city politics. Miss McCabe and Mrs Hunt’s Corliss Street Sunday School class presented Hawthorne’s Head of Christ.
Mill Pond Ice Co Finishes Harvest of 4500 Tons
The Mill Pond Ice Co finished harvesting on Friday with 4500 tons of fine crystal blocks. The first cutting measured 14 inches thick while the last of the crop reached 17 inches.
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Mill Pond Ice Co
Farewell Given for Miss Agnes Finnegan at Freemont Street
Last week a farewell party was held at Miss Margaret Longinetti's Freemont Street home for Miss Agnes Finnegan who left Monday for Washington D C where she will make her future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Finnigan
Margaret Longinetti
Freemont St
Finnegan
Washington, D. C
Ice pond races postponed due to snow storm
The Lily pond ice races, postponed from Saturday, were cancelled again on Monday afternoon because of the snow storm. It is unlikely the races will occur before the following Saturday afternoon.
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Lily Pond
Evangelistic Services Held in South Portland
Rev. Walter E. Purinton of the People's M. E. Church led nightly evangelistic services this week at Salvation Army Hall assisted by Frank Smith, a local special singer in South Portland.
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Walter E. Purinton
The
People’s
M. E. Church of
South Portland
Frank Smith
Salvation Army Hall
Morse High Faculty Represented by Distinct Colleges
Wesleyan, Brown, Bates and Wellesley are represented on the Morse High faculty. Principal Mongomery is from Wesleyan, Sub-Master Parks from Brown, Miss Thompson from Wellesley and Miss Lowell from Bates. Superintendent Flood is from Colby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Brown
Bates
Wellesley
Morse High
Mongomery
Parks
Miss Thompson
Lowell
Flood
Colby
City foresters plan tree planting to beautify Bath
City Forester Harold M. Sewall and nursery man Robert Sutherland met Saturday to discuss planting trees along the main approaches to Bath on North and Lincoln Streets. They also plan to plant trees in other localities where needed.
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Harold M. Sewall
Robert Sutherland
Canfab
Bath
Lincoln Sts
Bath Gun Club Prepares Woolwich Traps for Spring Sport
The Bath Gun Club has its Woolwich house in proper condition and traps ready. Members have tested some traps, but heavy snow halted activity. regular sport will start in spring after the snow melts.
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Bath Gun Club
Woolwich
Morse High Defeats Westbrook On Their Floor In Big Win
Morse High basketball team beat Westbrook High decisively on Westbrook’s floor. Morse studied opponent plays and formation in the first half, leading 14 to 11 at halftime.
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Morse High
Westbrook High
Morse
McCormick Completes Brunswick Timber Land Purchase
Michell J McCormick of this city completes a major deal buying all standing buildings and timber of the Gilbert Woodward heirs on the New Meadows River in Brunswick. The 450 acre tract adjoins shore for 1.5 miles and includes some of Maine's best pine timber, creating a top lumber property in the region.
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Gilbert Woodward
New Meadows
Brunswick
Maine
Bath ladies aid hosts Valentine party notes
The Ladies Aid of Central Church was entertained this week by the Misses Manson of 944 Middle Street. Beacon Street Sunday School plans a Valentine party led by Elliott Fuller and his class of boys. Parishioners praise interior improvements. the building now looks more attractive than ever.
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Central Church
Manson
Middle St
Beacon Street
Elliott Fuller
Harrington Rites and Cadetship Nominations Reported
The body of John T. Harrington of Boston was brought to this city and buried beside his wife Carrie Stuart in Oak Grove Cemetery. Senator Burleigh named Bryant E. Morse of Ellsworth as a West Point cadetship principal with alternates Wellington C. Pratt of West Falmouth and Paul R. Sterling of Portland. The Automobile Association of America again recommends the Pine Tree Tour, including this city, noting Maine participation of 247 members in 1911 and 2749 in 1913. Colonial Club officers were nominated and a by-law amendment to raise membership from 150 to 175 was to be voted on. Revival meetings at Salvation Hall were announced with Capt. Arnold, Rev. Walter E. Purington, and Frank Smith assisting. services begin at 7 p.m. All welcome.
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John T. Harrington
Boston
Oak Grove Cemetery
Carrie Stuart
Burleigh
Bryant E. Morse
Ellsworth
West Point
Wellington C. Pratt
West Falmouth
Paul R. Sterling
Portland
Automobile Association of America
Association
Maine
Colonial Club
Salvation Hall
Arnold
Walter E. Purington
Frank Smith
Gospel Singer of Peoples
Church
South Portland
Towboat Lehigh Delivers Coal Barge to Sewall Company
Ocean towboat Lehigh towed barge Lehigh Valley Co. 765 with 1000 tons of coal for M. W. Sewall & Co. Monday morning. Crew left barge at Parker's Flats for Seguin to haul it up and bring to Bath for instructions.
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Lehigh
Lehigh Valley Co
M. W. Sewall & Co
Parker’s Flats
Seguin
Bath
Asa L L Young Seeks Revival of Bath Shipping Trade
Asa L L Young, the ship knees dearle, was in Bath Tuesday. He noted few inquiries for knees now but anticipates a quick revival of shipping business. He wore an otter and mink overcoat said to have cost $700.
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Asa Ll. Young
Bath
Mr. Young
Dance and social notes from Bath and Brunswick Maine
Noting a Percy clerks dance last evening with Bowdoin students present and a lively Brunswick social scene. References to sleighing days in Bath, Pythian Sisters gathering at Mrs Brown's, and the looming reopening of New Meadows Inn on Memorial Day. Mention of the Phippsburg horse case Bartlett vs Sprague and comments on Lewiston and Bath as social centers. The tango was part of the Percy clerks event.
Governor Cobb Urges GOP Get-Together Movement
Governor Cobb writes to Republicans urging a unity gathering. His views are described as generally correct in the letter, signaling support for a coordinated party effort.
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Cobb
City Marshal tags several houses for measles exposure
City Marshal Pattee listed multiple addresses as measles exposed this week including 38 Washington Street, 1257 Washington Street, 107 Court Street, 60 Court Street, 10 Highland Street, and 4 Franklin Street. The notices identify residences affected and mark the days of tagging, Monday and Tuesday.
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Pattee
Washington St
Court St
Highland St
Franklin St
Divorce Case List Highlights Brief Marriage of Two Months
Among the divorce cases to be tried at this term of S. J. Court is one where the principals have been married but two months. The wife brings the suit alleging cruel and abusive treatment.
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Phippsburg
S. J. Court
Criticism of Bath Home for Aged Couples and Old Men
A Bath resident scolds the Home for Aged Couples and Old Men, calling it a top institution deserving more public interest and better attention from authorities.
War ren Andrews Sailors Rescued Off Cane Hatteras
The three masted schooner War ren Andrews of Jacksonville Florida with sails blown away was picked up Monday off Cane Hatteras by the revenue cutter Onondaga according to a wireless message received by Captain P H Ubberroth of the revenue cutter service.
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Warren Andrews
Jacksonville
Fla
Cane Hatteras
Onondaga
P. H. Ubberroth
Revenue Cutter Service
Piano Installed at Winter Street Chapel For First Use
A Knabe upright piano was installed in Winter Street Chapel and first used Sunday by Sunday school teachers and pupils. The former piano will be moved to the Men's Club room for future use.
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Knabe
Winter Street
Defiance Sloop Nears Trials for East Coast Yacht Syndicate
The sloop Defiance built in Bath for a Philadelphia New York and Boston yachtsmen syndicate is expected to test by May 3. Designer Owen hopes to sail to Marblehead by the end of May for a planned reception.
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Defiance
Bath
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Owen
Marblehead
Central Church League supper party in chapel
Forty members and friends enjoyed a supper in the chapel on Tuesday evening. The menu featured scalloped oysters cald meats potato chips rolls cake and coffee. The social time was described as delightful with a committee including Mrs. E. M. Fuller Miss H. Emma Magoun Miss Lucy Kimball Mrs. George Avery Mrs. Flora Bacon and Mrs. George Pabey.
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Central Church League
E. M. Fuller
H. Emma Magoun
Lucy Kimball
George Avery
Flora Bacon
George Pabey
Sighting of a mast on Georges Bank linked to wrecks
Captain Powers of the Ripple reported spotting the mast of a large schooner on the southwest end of Georges Bank last Saturday. He believes it may be a relic from one of three wrecked schooners Grace A. Martin Fuller Palmer or Prescott Palmer, lost off the Maine coast in the January gale.
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Captain Powers
Ripple
Boston
Georges Bank
Capt. Powers
Grace A. Martin
Fuller Palmer
Prescott Palmer
Maine
Ice Harvest Prospects On Kennebec River Ahead Of Winter
Winter finds every Kennebec icehouse empty except Berry and Cedar Grove. Expectation grows that ice harvest along the river will widen in weeks due to last season's shortage. Outcome hinges on Hudson River crop. a strong crop lowers Maine output, while a cold spell in New York could shift effort back to Kennebec for reliable quality.
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Kennebec River
Berry
Cedar Grove
Hudson River
Maine
New York
Kennebec
School Orchestra to perform benefit concert Feb 5
The School Orchestra will present an entertainment next week on February 5 in the Assembly Hall. Half of the proceeds go to the senior class fund for the Washington excursion. Doris Stetson will read, and selections from Brunswick will be repeated at the local show.
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Assembly Hall
Washington
Brunswick
Doris Stetson
Capacity crowds pack Bijou for Bought and Paid For
The Bangor News reports a matinee capacity audience and seven hundred at night for Bought and Paid For at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday. Nearly three thousand attended the three performances, making it a memorable theatrical event. A matinee at popular prices is planned for the city next Saturday to heighten interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor News
Brunswick Reader Mrs Arthur Flint Brown Stuns Cosmopolitan Club
Mrs Arthur Flint Brown of Brunswick made her first city appearance as a reader at the Cosmopolitan Club Monday night. Introduced by Miss Sophie Mikelsky, she presented a Disraeli reading in striking style, drawing a large audience and prompting anticipation for her next appearance.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Arthur Flint Brown
Brunswick
Sophie Mikelsky
Disraeli
Grace Church Parish Resolves to Rely on Free Offerings
At an adjourned Grace Church Parish meeting the resolution was unanimously adopted to fund church expenses solely through voluntary offerings by worshippers on Sundays. The measure rejects fairs sales entertainments or other expedients, citing Saint Paul’s instruction to lay by as God prospers. The Guild and other societies will focus on clothing and charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church Parish
Saint Paul
Galatia
Real estate transfers recorded last week
Transfers filed at the Registry of Deeds include James C. Purinton on Sheepscot Island to I B Masters in Georgetown Ella C Gray to Clifford W Gray in Bowdoinham LL B Masters to Sheepscat Island Co Georgetown Charles W Richards to Julia C Richards in Richmond Harry W Dunton to Albert Sanford in Bath Norman E Curtis to John F Baker in Bowdoin Lovina M Galusha to Maine Feldspar Co Topsham A Nathan Williams estate to James G Williams Portland Rebecca A Winchell et als to Mary W Winchell Topsham Elwell S Crosby to Harold M North Phippsburg W E Wingate to W E Maxey Richmond Charles H Goodrich to Samuel J Hersum Richmond Fred W Galusha to Susie K E Galusha Richmond Charles R Malcolm to William G Small Phippsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Registry of
James C. Purinton
Sheepscot
Phippsburg
W. EF. Wingate
W. E. Maxey
Richmond
Charles H. Goodrich
Samuel J. Hersum
Fred W. Galusha
Susie KE. Galusha
Charles R. Malcolm
William G. Small
Home from Mexico Sailor Visits Bath Before Wedding
Wesley Pelton of the U S S New Jersey arrives on a 30 day leave from duty on the Mexican coast to visit his mother Mrs M T McDougald in Bath bringing gifts from boatmen. He will marry Miss Josephine Milter of Boston next Monday at his mother's home in Bath.
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Wesley Pelton
U. S. S. New Jersey
Hoston
M. T. McDougald
Mr. Pelton
Bath
Josephine Milter
Boston
Maples Favor a Superb Sap Spring Ahead
Forecasts claim a strong maple syrup season with a great spring for sap. Growers expect abundant sap flow and higher yields as temperatures trend favorably for sugaring.
North End boys craft smelt gear from umbrella ribs
Youngsters from North End fashioned makeshift fishing gear using old umbrella ribs to catch smelt during holidays. They fish through the sea at Whiskeag, turning salvaged materials into a seasonal pastime and practical activity for local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Live Wire Brotherhood organized at Corliss Street Church
A younger brotherhood named Live Wire Brotherhood formed at Corliss Street Church. They elected Ralph Fielding as president and Thatcher Pinkham as vice president, with Benjamin Nurray secretary and Laton Jackson treasurer. Additional officers include Carl Albee Clarence Bickle Arthur Bowker on the affairs committee and Rev. B. P. Brown as teacher. They plan a membership contest and a delegation to the Y M C A conference in Lewiston.
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Corliss Street
Live Wire Brotherhood
Lewiston
Ralph Fielding
Thatcher Pinkham
Benjamin Nurray
Laton Jackson
Carl Albee
Clarence Bickle
Arthur Bowker
B. P. Brown
Graceful Dancing Draws Bath Dancers to Armory Hall
Bath youths and visiting dancers filled Armory Hall for a Monday night dance party led by Percy’s crackers. The event showcased tango whirlpool one step and cross saw dip with Gaudreau’s orchestra providing music. dancers displayed practiced moves and avoided vulgarity. The large crowd from Bath Brunswick and Lewiston enjoyed the variety and plans were set for another Monday night event at the same venue.
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Bath
Armory Hall
Percy's Crcks
Brunswick
Lewiston
Gaudreau
Mozart Society Public Rehearsal Presents Classic Choral Program
Public rehearsal of the Mozart Society features a full program of choral works and solos. Performers include Messrs Hyde Ballou Corliss Rice and Mrs Poole Mrs Nash Miss Anderson with pieces from Haydn Balfe Arne Spofforth Randegger Lambilotte and Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Society
Mr. Corliss
Trio
I Naviganti
Randegger
Poole
Messrs. Rice and Ballou
Mrs. Nash
Coombs
Messrs. Rice and
Ballou
Glee
L. O. Emerson
Bath couple wed at home with Hagan family ties
A Bath wedding on January 25 united Capt Proctor Hagan and Mrs Florence Hagan at 14 Cottage Street Chelsea Mass cousins of the bride officiated by Rev F W O'Brien. After a brief honeymoon to Providence and New York the couple will reside at 105 Winship Street Bath. Hagan commands the schooner Frances M of the Minott fleet and is a popular Atlantic coast captain.
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Bath
Canton
Cottage St
Chelsea
Mass
Proctor Hagan
Florence Hagan
F. W. O’brien
People’s Baptist Church
Providence
New York
Winship St
Hagan
Frances M
Minott
Atlantic
Read Nichols celebrate 68th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Read Nichols marked their 68th anniversary with a quiet Monday gathering at their Washington Street home. A family dinner for sixteen followed and well wishers sent gifts and congratulations to the Bath couple regarded as respected residents.
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Mrs. Read Nichols
Washington St
Old Couples Home Directors Meet in Annual Session
The Corporators of the Home for Aged Couples and Old Men met in the Common Council room with 12 corporators present. Officers elected included Geo. P. Davenport as president and O. W. Folsom as vice-president. The farm was discussed as unprofitable and to be turned to grazing with hay sales. The report notes nine inmates, four admissions, two deaths, and matron Mrs. M. F. Taylor praised for her care. Livestock on hand includes a 33 year old horse, two cows, two pigs, and 75 hens with sparrows noted in the hens shed.
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Omar W. Folsom
George P. Davenport
H. A Duncan
Brown
Charles Morrell
Joseph D. Whitmore
Taylor
Folsom
M. F. Taylor
Geo. P. Davenport
O. W. Folsom
H. A. Duncan
E. Randall Leonard
G. P. Davenport
E. R. Leonard
F. H. Low
E. W. Hyde
L. S. Metcalf
H. B. Sawyer
H. M. Sewall
F. A. Small
G. F. Jackson
Fire Doused Twice Saves Camp Growl Fishermen
In freezing weather eight below zero at Camp Growl King of the Bay Ridley and three other fishermen faced a roof blaze in the historic fishhouse. Kenney Edgecomb and a makeshift fire brigade used a coffee pot and a pail from ice holes to fight the flames, then the roof reignited prompting a second brigade effort. The crew saved the roof and camp, with a sled used as a ladder during the second alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridley
Kenney Edgecomb
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Panama
Panama City
Grace Church Parish Hall
Ellen K. Mank
Albert C. Mank
Gilmore
Auger Club
Grand Jury
Percy
New Meadows Inn
Pythian Sisters
Bowdoin
Percy Clerks
Ano
Mexico
Times
Messrs. Hyde, Ballou, Corliss
Hayden
Mrs. Poole
Ship of State
Gibout Messrs
Swett
Allen, Magoun and
Wadsworth
Song
Balfe
Mr. Trufant
Miss Anderson
Hosmer
Mrs. A. M. Hyde
Arne
Jackson
Seng
Spofforth
Quartette
Alma Redemptoris
Lambilotte
Bath Skipper
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