Bath Chronicle reports trials and town events in 1886
Forty years ago in Bath dated June 23 1886 describes Steamer three was out for trial. T H Clark confined to his house with a fever. Sheriff Ballou in Brunswick for commencement. Demolition of North Grammar school begun. Walnut counter installed in City Treasurer’s room. Fire steamer Long Beach being painted by William Passmore. Railway yard accident injures but progress noted. Numerous local notices include shipyard injuries, ocean trip of Dr R L Bibber, whaling bark built at New England yard, circus admission for Orphans Home children, relief corps convention at Biddeford, Kennebec engine leak, sale of Bath baseball club to Boothbay, and various civic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
New England Tron Works
Amoskeag Works
William Taylor
New England Institute
Boston
Bath
Monmouth
Dummer Street
New Hampshire
S. TD. Taley
J. TR. Wescott
Taylor
Filmer
G_. Taylor
Bath-Maine events and shipments mark June 24 1886
June 24 1886 reports a busy Bath Maine scene with Doris circus train due at 2:15 am, the Meteor steamship voyage to New York, district Good Templars meeting, theatre and reunion notices, local store sales, and shipbuilding notes. Notables include Capt J W Kelley, Capt Guy Goss, Gen T W Hyde, and Bowdoin and Bowdoin College reunions. The Maine Historical Society elected Rev S F Dike vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Maine Historical Society
Brunswick
S. F. Dike, DD. 1
Knights of Pythias prepare for Boston voyage on steamer Star of the East
The Knights of Pythias will sail to Boston tonight aboard the Star of the East. Assistant Engineer Morse of the Path fire department will attend the Augusta celebration next Monday. At the Aca dia lodge semi annual meeting George H. Mark becomes Chancellor Commander and George W. Loree View Chancellor among others. The funeral of Mrs. Wakefield was held this afternoon with Rev. L. Greene presiding and many floral tributes observed. Farward W. Larrabee named United States Shipping Commissioner for Bath port, to assume duties early next month, succeeding Eugene Smith who held the post for nine years under the Dingle bill. Salary set at $1000 yearly, with possible overage shared with the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Path Fire Department
Augusta
Acadia Lodge
Knights of Dpythiax
George H. Mark
George W. Loree
Sacob
RL Ambrens
William H. Crock
Farward W. Larrabee
United States Shipping
Port of
Bath
Larrabee
Eugene ©. Smith
Hia
Hell
Xati
Wix
Erat
Fine Concert Company to Visit Bath on July 7
The Anne Warner Baker Co will perform at Wesley Church on July 7. Shares include Anne Warner from Chicago and Mae Russell of Boston with a varied program of color sketches, ventriloquism, shadowgraphs, animated doll, and Swedish folk songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Warner Baker Company
Wesley Church
Anne Warner
Mae Russell
Boston
International Broadcasting Radio
Miss Baker
Anne Varner Laker Co
Narrow escape for McMillan boat Sachem off Flint Island
The auxiliary schooner Sachem of the MacMillan Field Museum expedition narrowly escaped disaster Sunday night near Flint Island. Capt Metcalf said the vessel, running at cruising speed, heard breakers in fog, sighted rocks through a fog gap, reversed engines, and was clawed off just in time to avert wreck. the party reached Sydney on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sachem
Macmillan Field Museum
Flint Island
Sydney
Bangor Optometrist to Open Bath Office This July
Arthur Allen, longtime Bangor optometrist and Allen Optical Co. manager, will move with his family to Bath to open an eye examination and glasses fitting office. He has rented in the Bath Trust Co. building at 27 Oliver Street North End and plans to open about July 11. He cites Bath’s salt water resorts, transport, drinking water and schools as strengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Allen
Allen Optical Co
Bangor
Bath
North End
Oliver Street
Allen
Philadelphia Optical College
Augusta
Parker Head
Wopham Beach
Georgetown
Bath Trust Co
Armament Reduction and U.S. Naval Policy Stated
William H Gardiner argues in North American Review that armament expenditures rose modestly per capita while overall spending surged, making taxes a product of broad public spending rather than slave to armaments. He urges that the United States guard sovereignty and international policies, not pursue armament cuts at any price, stressing naval and political realities for the Geneva conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Gardiner
North Americans Review
National Industrial Conference Board
Gardiner
United States
Geneva
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Asia
Africa
Japan
Great Britain
Cernter
Russia
Balkan
Turkey
Persia
Afghanistan
China
Mussolini
Preparatory Commission
Orient
Korea
Manchuria
Mr. Gardiner
India
Pacific
Eastern
Washington
Economic per Capita Growth from 1903 to 1924
The purchasing power of present day dollars rose from 4 per capita in 1903 to 6 in 1924. Government expenditures also expanded from 24 per capita to 86 over the same period, indicating potential for more intelligent economy elsewhere.
Pipe gift honors long-serving cemetery park chief Ward
Horace FB Ward, superintendent of the Cemetery and Park Board, was surprised by 15 department employees at the new office in Druid Park. Harry Witham announced the tribute, presenting a French briar pipe, gold mounted with bakelite stem, a plush case, and four packs of cigars. Ward praised the gesture, noting his 25 years in the position and the absence of conflict with his staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace FB. Ward
Cemetery and Park Board
Druid Park
Harry Witham
Mr. Ward
Witham
Ward
Origen Erskine
Funeral services of Alexander M. Wilson
The funeral for Alexander McDougall Wilson was held Saturday afternoon at his home 36 Union Street with Rev. David N. Wilson officiating and Masonic ritual by Solar lodge. Attendees included Bath Tron Works employees, out of town guests, and numerous floral tributes from New York City Philadelphia Baltimore Bridgeport and other cities. Burial followed at Oak Grove with bearers listed and tributes of condolence arriving by letters and telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McDougall Wilson
Union Street
Bath Tron Works
David N. Wilson
Central Congregational Ehurch
Sanford BB. Nickerson
Solar Lodge
N. Gratz Jackson
Luther S. Thompson
Roy IF. Shackford
Alex Cochran
Baltimore
Bath
Hugh Wilson
Erie
James V. Garbett
New York City
Joseph Teale
Methuen
Mass
Thomas Ingham
Quincy
Charles Koughan
Cristobal
Mary Kane
William Elliott
Woolwich
Bells Ring In Honor Of Independence Celebration
Independence week opened at 11 11 with bells tolling including the Paul Revere bell on the city hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. The three minute ring echoed nationwide as flags flew and steamers bore Stars and Stripes marking six years of independence. Miss Harriet Johnson arrived in Springfield to spend the summer with her mother Mrs Ernest Johnson.
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Municipal
Philadelphia
Harriet Johnson
Springfield
Mass
Ernest Johnson
Probate Notice and Will Petition in Sagadahoc County
State of Maine probate petition shows Angie Clough Morrison as executrix for Ezra Walter Morrison who died June 15 1926 in Whippsburg Cumberland Center and list of heirs including Adelaide Merrill and Cynthia Thurston. Court orders notice published Bath Independent advising appearance on July 1 1936 to prove will and grant letters testamentary without bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Angie Clough Morrison
Phippsburg
Walter Morrison
Whippsburg
Adelaide Merrill
Cumberland Center
Cynthia Thurston
Annie Clough Morrison
Eace
Bath
A. D
Mes S. Lowell
Arthur J. Dunton
James S. Lowell
Reforestation Pushes Private Forest Growth Across Regions
The New York Herald Tribune reports on industrial reforestation progress as private timber owners drive sustained yield practices. It notes California redwoods under management since 1922, Oregon and Washington with strong private forestry results, and Maine with 9 million acres of pulpwood under management, while fire remains the worst enemy and taxation hampers new plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald Tribune
American Forest Week
National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Redwood
California
Oregon
Washington
Maine
Greeley
Probate notices from Sagadahoc Court in Bath Maine 1926
Court in Sagadahoc represents Estelle M Comeau of Bath as executrix for estate of James A Comeau who died May 31 1926 leaving widow Estelle and multiple heirs including Melvin T and Joseph B from Bath. Also mentions Annie Henderson administratrix for Blanche Ames estate with final account and July 1926 probate hearing. Also execution on Eaton Hardware Company judgment against Weston Estes and Ella M Estes with sale of Topsham land July 23 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Estelle M. Comeau
Bath
James A. Comeau
Joseph B. Comeau
Mary G. Combeau
James A. Comeau, Jr
M. Ella Comeau
M. Emily Comeau
Chester J. Comeau
Marguerite A. Comeau
Charles Everett Comeau
Estella
Sagadatioc
Annie Henderson
Blanche K, Ames
Woolwich
James S. Lowell
Maine
A. D
Supreme Judicial Court
Eaton Hardware Company
Brimeswick
Cumberland
Weston M. Estes
Topsham
State of
Amelia S. Hunter
Brunswick
Ella M. Estes
County of
Foreside
Jude Hyde
Edgar L. Hunter
Hyde
E. M. Hunter
John Tarbox
Mercia E
Forest tax burden shapes timber supply policy
The text notes that private forest land taxation heavily influences the country’s timber supply strategy, underscoring the burden as a key factor in how forests are developed and managed.
Real estate transfers listed for Bath and nearby towns
The Bath registry records show transfers in Bath Bowdoin Bowdoinham Phippsburg Richmond Topsham and Woolwich. Names include Susan Lawrence Lambert to Edgar Tasker Martha Preble to Hylan Jewett and more, plus multiple transfers in Bowdoin and surrounding areas. Lillian Gish travels after message about her mother’s paralysis. note also a Colorado mutual insurance company among grange holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Susan Lawrence Lambert
Edgar A. Tasker
Charles E. Bliss
Tee L. Abbott
Martha Preble
Hylan M. Jewett
William H. McGlinehy
Jennie M. Small
City of Bath
Arthur FE. Hutchins
Bowdoin
Elisha Webber
St. A. Clark
B. A. Clark
Elisha S. Webber
Allison W. Wentworth
Herman O. Woods
Bowdoinham
Mary J. Duran
David B. Cornish
Phippeburg
Arthur L. Tetoman
Mabel A. Mereen
Walter FE. Chase
Nanna
Seeley
Richmond
William TP. Carr
Frdwin BE. Millett
James FE. Dale
Lillian M. Prevor
Lillian Gish
Los Angeles
New York
London
Petition to Sell Minors Real Estate in Sagadahoc County
Lulu D Atkins guardian petitions probate court to license sale of three Bath properties owned by minors Lillian AW Deering and Harold Deering. The motion notes depreciation, occupancy difficulties, and mixed heirs as reasons for sale ahead of public auction. Court set notice and July hearing date in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Maine
Sawadahne
Lulu Deering Atkins
Lulu Deering
Bath
Cuardian
Lillian H. Deering
Harold D. Deering
Bath Street
Sarah A. Rice
Rice
Shaw
Hyde
Beeinnine
Clifton Street
Pamelia Fore
Pamelia Foye
Wm. J. Farrin
Deering
Joseph C. Wyman
A. S. Potter
Potter
Beneft
Lulu D. Atkins
Lillian AW. Deering
Harold Deerine
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
T. H. Clark
Sheriff Ballou
Old North Grammar School
Long Beach
Shepard Street
William Passmore
John S. Wiggin
Samuel S. Jordan
Lewisto
Reuben Green
Dr. R. 10. Bibber
Philadephia
William Lewis
New Bedford
New England Company
New Tedeee
Ford
John TR. Doris
the Orphans' Home
Woman's Relief Corps of
Biddeford
Sedgwick
Tath
Boothbay
O'Shaughnessey
William H., Hersey
Lineken’s Neck
Albion
Parris
Stephen W. Harman
Elaxs
iMillay
New England
Kennebec Steamship Co
Maine Central
Winter Street
Wiwurna
Nere
F. A. Shepard
Sedgwick Relief Corps
S. J. Brown
George A. Field
Benjamin Stimpson
Liddeford
Maine State Relief Corps
J. Frank Hayden
Wiangor
Knights of Pythings
Star of the Egat
James W. Kelley
New England Conservatory of Music
New England Shipbuilding Co
Eva B. Douglass
Theodore Anderson
William Anderson
Douglass
R. G. Dunn
M. & Hi. Schoenheixen
A. J. King
Newman Cowen
M. W. Mendel & Bros
Theodore T. Anderson
Port Richmond
Staten Island
Supreme Lodge of the World
John van Volkenburg
Town
Knights of S’ythias
Lewiston
Auburn
Music Fall
Meteor
New England Works
J. W. Kelley
Guy
Goss
Sagadahoc County
Doris
Nellie T. Morse
Fall River
Belle T. Hooper
Powdoin College
Falmouth
Portland
Gen
T. W. Hyde
Bowdoin College
Sagadshark House
Galen
Moses
Fsq
David T. Percy
George H. Nichols
Nichols
Files
Fairfield
Percy
Frank
Edward Jewett
Jeb Chapman
South End
Fred Chapman
Jordan & Marsh
B. Vsanewon
Harriman
Side
Shepard
Fred Eaton
Proeton
Andrew Dunham
Will Turner
Murray & Smith, Crockery Dealers
Front Street
Summer
Trayer
Star of the East
New England Iron Works
Sarah H W. Wakefield
Mayer Wakefield
City of
Rockland
Doris’ Show
Walker Gatehell
M. F. Davis
Eva B. Douglas
New England Shipbuilding Company
Dunlap Commandery
Knights Templar
Togu
T. O. Clark
Knights of Pythias
Kittridge
Meerscbaum
A. M. Franks
Sens Ssss
James W. Wakefield
Fine Concert Company
M’millan
Sargent
Horace W. Ward
Alexander M. Wilson
Marion Freeman
York Street
Bay Point
William F. Dunham
Lucinda T. Strawne
Evelyn * Tabor
Sid Lucinds T. Sprague
Mary N. Pinkham
America
Walter L. Richardson
Phippsberg
Sagadahoe
William EF. Richardson
William F. Duniltam, Egister of
Rich
James J. Spinney
Madalyn Co. Riehaualihe
Albert Henderson
the Grange
Colorado
William F. Duntiam
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