Marble shipment and local events in Bath in 1917
A Bath column from January 23, 1917 notes a 25 ton marble shipment from Vermont Marble Co. to E R Groves, with a large granite shipment expected. It mentions K Y C dances at the Yacht Club, shipyard activity at Percy & Small, the Mengel hull installing engines, and the Singleton Palmer arrival for a mast fitting. Also covered are civic visits, nurses training in Monreal, Bath jitney usage, a Bath Aerie F O E bowling event, and local social notes including a Shaw building update, a mosquito fleet farewell, and tide-related smelter luck.
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Vermont Marble Company
E. R. Groves
Bath News in 1917 Highlights Local People and Events
Weekly notices from Bath Maine cover January 24 1917 and January 25 1917. Arrangements for a special excursion to Portland for the Jefferson Theater and Kate Douglas Wiggin play Mother Careys Chickens. Old North nearing final placement at Texas Yard. many locals abroad ill in bed or moving jobs. sleet and ice relief, vessel repairs and coal shortages. social events at South End PTA. local business and shipyard updates with Bath Iron Works and Texas Co figures. community planning and temperance discussions. various visits and travels of residents including Miss Rebecca Brown and Miss Miriam Kimball. a week of miscellaneous Bath happenings from fuel to fishing to theater to public notices.
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Maine Central R. A
Portland
Jefferson Theater
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Mother Carey
Reed Nichols 71st Wedding Anniversary in Quiet Observance
January 26 1917 Mr and Mrs Reed Nichols celebrate their 71st wedding anniversary at home on Washington Street both in strong health Mrs Nichols 90 and Mr Nichols 96 with lively greetings from friends Miss Priscilla Kimball sails to Portland for an assembly A note on heavy shoveling as a harsh winter continues with a 23 degree night and a ferry arrival carrying large smelts to Boston
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Reed Nichols
Washington Street
Nichols
Mr. Nichols
Priscilla Kimball
Portland
Portsmouth Times notes city facing uphill battle
On January 29, 1917 the Portsmouth Times reports that the city is up against it, outlining economic strains and civic challenges. The piece highlights local officials’ warnings and resident concerns about funding, transportation, and public services.
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The
Portsmouth Times
Proposed three month minimum fines for first reckless driving conviction
The discussion favors up to three months for first reckless driving conviction and sets fines for leaving the scene of personal injury and property damage accidents. First offense if a person leaves a scene would carry a $100 minimum fine or up to $500, or up to nine months in jail. Second offense would allow fines from $200 to 3,500 or up to 11 months in jail or both. Property damage scene leaves fines from $25 to $100 or 99 days jail or both. The committee also backs a statewide bicycle statute, district traffic courts, speed limits, negligent homicide law, and a study to study highway safety with lawmakers and safety representatives.
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Jewett
Governor's Highway Safety Committee
Bath Thespians Prep The Heiress with Feb. 23 Date
The Bath Thespians push ahead with The Heiress adapted from Henry James and staged in Morse High, February 23. Director Edward Butterfield notes three-week rehearsals amid weather setbacks and a few recastings. Cast includes Gretchen Trott Boog as Catherine Sloper and William White Townsend as Morris Townsend. other roles filled by Saverio Cina, Eleanor Danforth, Ann Williams, and Rosalys Kondos. The production echoes the 1850s New York setting with period costumes and a dialogue-driven storyline of love, fortune, and paternal control.
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the Bath Thespians
Forthcom mi
Dr.Shiper
Saverio Cina
Catherine Sloper
Gretchen Trott Boog
Morris Townsend
William White Townsend
Arthur
Gina Wiit
Lavina Pon- Wine
Catherine i
Eleanor Danforth
Mary Baker
Marion Almond
Elizabeth
Rosalys Kondos
Maria
Ann Williams
Martha Feretos
Montgomery
Townend
Morse Tigh Sehoaul Eirditorium
Olivia Dwhaviland
Montgomery Cehide
Proposals on New Trade Courts and Speed Law Reforms
The proposal advocates introducing a new Jewishature style court system with rotated judges and adequate salaries, plus uniform offenses across courts. It calls for a 60 mph daytime and 55 mph after dark speed limit, a 25 mph speed limit, and an unlawful homicide penalty of 500 dollars or 11 months in jail within a year of an auto collision. The plan also urges adding 50 state troopers to improve road patrols and enforcement.
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Onegard
Jewett
Bath project continues through cold weather
Work on Bath's side work continues despite freezing conditions. Pye workmen shelter under cover and resume when outdoors is unsafe. Water aid used in cement mixing kept nearby so work can proceed. Chief Bietes notes Winter Street will be widened to improve fire access. General contractor is jet and Alone Jo Teerrimin of Au bury architect.
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Pye
Bietes
Winter Street
Gine
Coke General
Jo Teerrimin
Aubury
Engagement announced for Marilyn Fraser and Raymon Bailes Nodit
Mr and Mrs Stanley Fraser announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn deatuise Fraser to Raymon Lowell Bailes Nodit. The wedding date has been set. Miss Fraser is a Morse Piet senior recently discharged from the Armed Forces after service in Germany. Mr and Mrs A. Robert Frink of Needhall announce the birth of a son A. Robert Frink Jr in Winchester Mass. Mrs Frink is Cynthia Moses of Corliss street.
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Stanley Fraser
Marilyn Deatuise Fraser
Raymon Lowell Bailes Nodit
Miss Fraser
Morse Piet
Germany
Wovds Ucson
Chester
Robert Frink
Needhall
A. Robert Frink, Jr
Winchester
Mass Hospital
Stork Shower Honored Mrs Graydon Smith at Oak Street
Mrs Graydon Smith received a surprise stork shower Wednesday at Mrs Desmonds home 137 Oak Street hosted by Mrs Lawrence Porow Mrs Joseph Desmond and Mrs Robert Fortier Gifts were arranged in a bassinet trim and a fashionable scarf guests included Mrs Augustus Perin Mrs Eleanor Oldis Mrs Lorraine Penfold and many others Attending and gift givers listed include adults and children from the local community
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Grasaon Smith
Lawrence Porow
Joseph Desmond
Robert Fortier
Karl Fortier
Mary Gaudet
George Carlton, Jr
Grice Blair and
Gary
Mark and
Jax Penfold
To Repair Broken Gate at Carlton Bridge
The steel draw gate on Carlton Bridge, bent after a November crash, will be removed Monday for repair in Lewiston. A wooden gate remains in use to control traffic during the restoration while Bath police will staff an extra daily shift. repairs to the two and a half ton gate are expected to take several days.
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Carlton Windar
Lewiston
West Tower
Bath Police Department
Wiscasset News Highlights Acknowledgments And Family Events
Wiles Metoviad Hospital and David Pulster cost candy’s Uar ear Pas Dbeetne substituted. Mr and Mrs Schulze traveled to Boston for Mrs Schulze to visit her sister in San Francisco. infant son Mark Allen returned home. Dr Rufus E. Stetson, retiring Miles Memorial hospital chief, was honored at a testimonial dinner. Carl D. Cornish and Ernes Williams attended a Topsham dinner for a 26th wedding anniversary.
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David
J. William Schulze
Boston
Schulze
San Francisco
Maumee Foxe, Jr
Mark Allen
Miles Me
Toit Ttt
Rufus Eo Stetson
Miles Memorial Hospital
the Ledges Inn
Carl D. Cornish
Bath and Ernes
Williams
West Bath
Topsham
Fire rips Brunswick store as fire crews battle blaze
Emergency crews from Emero Oil Co Brunswick fire department Naval Air Station and local police fought a Bonfire at a Vine Street store amid shifting winds and heavy smoke. One officer was treated for a foot injury another was knocked down by a car while directing traffic. Fire officials said wiring near a gas furnace rather than the oil furnace sparked the blaze.
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Sont O
Bath Tron Works
Central Station
Brunswick Fire Department
Naval Air Station
Los Sordi
Eros
Atl
Civil Defense
Barry Haines
Calis
Pua
Avery
Totethorne
Brunswick
Ftates Touriay
Finero
Salvation Arias
Bratdine
Frotes
Wedoesdas
Sivas
Atterd Special Meeting of Cost Accountants
A special meeting of the Cost Accountants chapter was held at the Hotel Portland on a mid month evening. Key items included a vote on internal matters and announcements about a forthcoming tax nesting event to be conducted during the coming Monday.
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Cost Accountants
Daniel
Tiipoor Ag
Sheireutneart Wombat
RD Sail National Assoc Etion of Cost Accountants
Wotel
Portland
Amonio
Dt Wis
Etoich
Society of Public Accountants
Struss
Lecture On Austria And The State Of Matter
Prof. Thoms A. Rice of Bowdoin College will present a lecture titled Austria and the State of Matter at the Couple's Club Saturday evening. Mrs. Riley assists, and a supper will be served after the talk under chairmanship of Mr. and Mrs Robert Howe.
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Thoms A. Rice
Bow- Coin College Aid
Riley
Austria
Mate
Kirk “Roberts
Robert Howe
Views Micco Titching
Harvey Hartleb
Local youths begin eight weeks of Army basic training
Three area men Myron J. Wyman 22 from Small Point Beach, Tinyden D. Temple 22 of Woolwich, and John E. Trafton 21 of 614 Washington Street arrived at Fort Dix New Jersey assigned to Company O 2nd Training Regiment Infantry Training Center for eight weeks of basic training They attended Morse High School and worked locally before enlistment Their wives are Audrey Durant and others at 254 Center Street Bath Maine
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Fort Dix
N. J
U. S. Army Infantry Training Center
Myron J. Wyman
Raymond Wyman
Small Point Beach
Tinyden D. Temple
Albert Temple
Woolwich
John E. Trafton
Elton Trafton
Washington Stree
Army
Pvt
Wyman
Morse High School
Temple
Morse High
W H. Hinman Co
Trafton
Central Maine Power Co
Bath
Audrey Durant
Frank Durant
Center Street
Colineal Sehoouls
Bath-Built Destroyer to Be Commissioned Friday
The Bath built USS Manley from the Forrest Sherman class will be commissioned Friday at the Boston News Shipyard with Admiral Burke and Rear Admiral Howard attending. Commander William Bowen will command the 416 foot destroyer of 3850 tons carrying about 22 officers and 315 enlisted men. James E. Cameron, a local resident, is listed as a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital.
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Manley
Boston Newis
Bath Tron Works
Nedishul
William E. Howard
TON Cipprid Commandaer
Naval Deparment Combas-Inchainge
Ae Uy
Sul
Aame
Admiral Parke
Pbuth
Urke
Launciny
William Bowen
USN
Milwauukee
Wis
Cambridge Ya
MLST
Festivgaf Atomic Weapons
Luis Alamos Scientific Laboratory
Aab
Enewetak Atoll
Lary
John Manley
Revolutionary War Fame
Bath
Forrest Sherman
John Paul Jones
Barry
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Sagadahoc County
Transfers dated January 1 include Hollis 1 and Jeannette Kennels ty Milton and Helen L. Featherband and buildings to WWE Kay Park. Furby Felon Hall et al transfer to James Bo and Mildred Taggart. Wind buildings and McKay Park noted. William M. and Shirley C. Hordwes transfer to Hamei and Elizabeth W. Akar with fund and buildings mentioned.
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Sagadahoc County
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Jonathan Story
Wabash Railroad Company
F. H. Kimball
Charles P. Wetherbee
Gertrude Woods
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Mary I. Cueveler
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Joseph A. Martin
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Speedy
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Speedy Allen
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Jesterville, Md
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Karcher Jackson
Ernest Shepard
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Mildred Curtis
Lydia Tracey
Myrie Strong
H. W. Crosman
William R. Kimball
Orphans’ Home
H. A. Duncan
Augusta
N. D. Maxwell
Frank Hodgdon
Columbia Theater
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E. W. Appleton
Appleton
A. N. Bushnell
Mr. Bushnell
Allen
E. C. Plummer, Esq
Washington
Supreme Judicial Court
Texas Yard
John Diffin
Thomas Long
Arrowshire
Merton O. Webber
Harold Reed
Akron
Firestone Rubber Tire Co
Reed
Bath Iron Works
South End P.T.A
Horatio Mikeleky
Wiscasset
Nehanada
Borton
Portsmouth
Gloucester
Sewall Pond
Robert Cromwell
Carlton
Texas
William D. Mussenden
First National Bank
Old North
Robinson’s Wharf
Mussenden
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Harold M. Sewall
Ambulance Corps
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Verdun
Republican Club
Harry Brown
Heen
Emilio de Gogerza
Woodstock
Rebecca Brown
Minott
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S. R. Percy
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Harry Whittams
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J. Edward Drake
Drake
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Harry F. Oliver
Winnegance
Kathryn S. Williams
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Tron Works
Fuller
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Albert H. Thompson
Upper Washington Street
F Edward L. Gaudreau
Miriam Kimball
College Town
Frank W. Perkins
Massachusetts
M. F. Biggins
Cambridge
Popham
Evelyn Oliver
Union Street
South Grammar School
William O. Thompson, Jr
Texas Co
George B. Drake
Texas Steamship Co
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Leah Winslow
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Alice Johnson
Dr. Percy
Cathane
Merle Strong
Charles S. Brown
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Mrs. Cummings
D. T. Dougherty
William M. Adams
William Percy
E.D. True
League of Central Church
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Combination Four
Tall Stove Club
John A Morse
Col
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John H. Hyde
Newton
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Dewey
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John Lord
G. P. Gauvin
Bridgeport
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Charles Foote
John Foote
Seattle
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Rome
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Mieden
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Hat
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A. McClure
Marie Ann Gosselin
Teresa Gosselin
Lucien Bardier
Wel Turlings Bowdoil
Welliam
EB. Snow
Milton H. Syycdil
Mas Curtis
Ralph Williams
Bowdoinham Hirech Tourtlotte
John W. Edith I Tourtillotte
Kevin C. Leathers
Anne Leathers
George E
M. Madelvin Akeley
Richmond Dervis G Gones
John A. Uncu
Woolwich Metual Fire Insurance Company
Hon Offi and Bank
Ross
Forrest
Baker