Forty Years Ago in Bath Items From 1604 Files
From The Bath Daily Times June 27 1894 a Bath U A E P special meeting is noted. Bowdoin Commencement draws Bath residents, schooner Clara Goodwin sails south, tug Ellen overhauls at Bath Iron Works. Bath Band and Greek letter societies gather. Dunlap party returns claiming a great time. Hugh de Payne visit ends with Melrose reception and Boston trip. A Beals wagon collision near a crossing injures but does not seriously hurt him. gate man and engineer blamed for miscommunication and delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Boston
Hugh de Payne
Grand Hotel
Columbus Avenue
Melrose
Masonic Temple
Bath
Melrose Club
Nantasket
Dance and skating party noted at Forest Glen
June 28 1894 reports a dance and skating event at Forest Glen this evening. Capt Tibbetts adds a new concrete sidewalk on Front street west side. Electric supply briefly off due to road repairs near Marr's Hill as Bath works resume.
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Forest Glen
Capt. Tibbetts
Front Street
Marr's Hill
City notes and happenings in town daily life
June 30 1894 items include the Suffolks moving into Fuller block the Spider Club planning a Fourth celebration and boat news. The Baxter yacht Neckan left the river, and City of Lowell cabins feature about 700 dollars in gold leaf. Perry leaves for Philadelphia to engineer on William Johnson. Eastern Steamboat Co wharf work progresses with ice protection. Y M C A workers now at Percy store. Water main across Kennebec to start next week with ball and socket joints described. A future Uncle Tom's Cabin company may visit Forest Glen. Patten Lodge Knights of Pythias elected officers Frye Hayes Ledyard Perry Nichols and will recess summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Patten Lodge
Knights of Pythias
R. Frye
Co. C
Elmer F. Hayes
V. C
J. P. Ledyard
Amos Perry
W. F. Nichols
Eight Years of Service for Bath Letter Carrier Biggins
Edward H. Biggins begins his eighth year as Bath’s letter carrier amid warm friends. John Doyle sustains a severe left instep cut at Woolwich while gathering bark for M. G. Shaw & Son after an ax struck a twig. Several cyclists at the trotting park are moved back to class A for prize rules. The H. & C. Hose Co. plans a practice run before the common. The freight depot remains busy with daily increasing lists. A trip to Seguin in C. W. Morse’s naptha launch amused four travelers. The forenoon Bath train leaves at 10.35 with two chair cars. Samuel Jordan witnesses a seal knocked by a rock, then exhibited at the stable after a head injury. Naval Cadet Band to give a free concert tomorrow at two, marching via Shepard to Washington to Oak to Front to depot, then train to Thomaston and on to Rockland. Pictures will be taken by Hammond before departure. Yacht Juno party sails Seguin to Squirrel Island in safety. Mr and Mrs Arthur J. Dynton with Barbara Jean vacation at Rich Mountain West Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Cadet Band
Bath
Shepard Street
Washington
Oak
Front
Depot
Thomaston
Rockland
No. 3 Engine Co
Hammond
Bath Clippers Lose Narrowly at Boothbay in Baseball Duel
Bath drops a 12 11 decision at Boothbay as Pinkham homers and drives in Rowe. Bath led 11 10 entering the eighth but Boothbay edges ahead with key hits and costly miscues, Dunton picks up win with strong relief. Players cited include Pinkham Sarkis Henderson Gove Levyn Combs and Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Clippers
Boothbay
Ship City
Dunton
Perkins
Harbor
Paul Wilson
Bath
Pinkham
Rowe
Bill Gove
Johnny Levyn
Herb Henderson
Henderson
Combs
Sarkis
Gove
King
Levyn
Heyman
Sprague
Wilson
Smith
Clippers
Poa Gove
Levya
Sete Esesees
Eereees
Seereee Neee
Haynes
Adams
Tence Pinkham
Terre Wees Combs
Seersee Yorke
Esssaee
McDougall
Errr Paine
Derverteveee
Ae Eeuee
Boothbay We
Light Apple Crop Expected This Year in New England
New England apple bloom was mostly light due to a severe winter and late full bloom. Winter injury reduced fruit set. June 1 conditions averaged 48.9 percent of normal, the second lowest on record. Nationwide, apple conditions on June 1 were 48.7 percent of normal with drought and pests expected to worsen losses in several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
California
Washington
City Council Meeting Postponed For Week
City council delays July session to Wednesday July 11 due to members out of town for the Fourth. City Clerk John W. Gilmore said the charter allows rescheduling when a regular meeting coincides with a holiday. The joint standing committee on accounts will meet tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gilmore
Joint
Standing Committee On
Bangor tennis champion eyed for New England Parks Championship
The Bangor tennis champion may represent Maine at the Parks Championship Tournament to be held at Forest Park in Springfield Massachusetts over Labor Day. The invitation was sent Friday to City Manager James G Wallace by J W Thurston of Hartford Connecticut chair of the New England Lawn Tennis Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Maine
Forest Park
Springfield
Mass
James G. Wallace
J. W. Thurston
Hartford
New England Planning System Outlined By Woodruff
Joseph T. Woodruff of Stratford urged the New England Council that a nine point regional planning program be followed across New England. The plan includes parks and parkways, pollution cleanup, by road preservation, blighted area rehab, water power, reforestation, air transportation groundwork, and analysis of industrial trends to guide cross state highway coordination and orderly development. The National Planning Board and the New England Regional Planning Commission would guide spending and integration across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Woodruff
Stratford
Conn
National Planning Board
New England Council
Portsmouth
New England
New England Planning Commission
Woodruff
Public Works Administration
NIRA
Green Mountain Parkway
New York State
New England Regional Planning Commission
State shoot eyed for Labor Day by Sagadahoc club
At a Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet meeting in the Y M C A a unanimous vote urged hosting the state shoot on Labor Day in Bath. The club seeks national association approval and plans a clambake for about 200 attendees. Shooting starts 8 30 am with bake break, Portland club offering traps, and 15 to 18 clubs expected. Leadership for the year includes Howard Rice and others, with non members paying 1.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Rod, Gun and Skeet Club
National Association
Edward J. Lee
Portland Club
Bath Club
Howard Rice
Chester Dana
George Conway
Ed Clough
Clifford Walsh
Commencement Exercises Mark 1934 Caribou High
Caribou High School held commencement for the Class of 1934 in the auditorium on Wednesday evening. One hundred eighteen graduates participated with relatives and friends in a program titled The Graduates Seven Guides. Miss Gladys Brazie, English and dramatics teacher, earned credit for the production. The pageant, musical numbers, and chorus speaking choir demonstrated strong preparation and ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribou High School
Gladys Brazie
Federal farm relief hits New England farmers at Ports mouth meeting
Rhode Island Agriculture Commissioner Harry R. Lewis told the New England Council in Portsmouth that federal milk marketing licenses and the baby chick code stabilize dairy markets and aid poultry sellers. He warned that wheat corn and hog programs have indirectly raised feed costs without higher returns for New England farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New England Council
Portsmouth
Harry R. Lewis
Rhode Island
Lewis
NRA
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Vegetable growers receive half of spring Farm Credit funds
The Auburn Production Credit Association loaned 5252.80 on June 15 mainly to vegetable growers with poultry and fruit following. Potatoes and market gardens accounted for nearly 45 percent of the total, with poultry loans at 29 percent and fruit at about 12 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Production Credit Association
Herman P. Sweetser
Auburn Association
Knox
Androscoggin
Lincoln
Kennebec
Sagadahoc
Franklin
Oxford
Cumberland
York Counties
John A. Ness
Auburn
Harold J. Shaw
Sanford
W. H. Conant
Buckfield
Wallace G. Dascombe
Livermore Falls
Foster D. Jameson
Waldoboro
Farm Credit Administration
South End Defeats West Bath Nine In Seven Inning Game
South End beat West Bath three to nothing in a seven inning game at the old Trotting Park in Hardings on Thursday afternoon. South End scored in the first, third and sixth innings. West Bath players listed include Bettis, Bailey, Cornish, Swain, Brown, Thiboutot, Jenks, H. Swain, Crocker. South End lineup featured Lewis, Brewster, Grindell, Burgess, Farthing, Footer, E. Lewis, Burgess, Cousins. Those seeking games with West Bath should contact Trafton Swain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
West Bath
Hardings
Topsham
Bettis
B. Bailey
C. Cornish
T. Swain
F. Brown
Thiboutot
Jenks
H. Swain
Crocker
R. Lewis
Brewster
Grindell
J. Burgess
Farthing
Footer
E. Lewis
S. Burgess
Cousins
West Bathites
Trafton Swain
Knights of Columbus Install New Officers Sagadahoc No 249
James E McLaughlin was installed as grand knight at the Sagadahoc council No 249 Knights of Columbus annual installation in the K of C hall. Officers installed by district deputy A Z Ouellette included James Mulligan Edward J Murphy Stephen McPhee Paul J Gurney Arthur J Tracey Andrew Lozier Albert Lozier John Curran Charles M Fitzgerald and Edmund Arsenault. Mr Murphy and Mr Tracey were reelected to their offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. McLaughlin
Sagadahoc Council
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
A. Z. Ouellette
Brunswick
James Mulligan
Edward J. Murphy
Stephen McPhee
Paul J. Gurney
Arthur J. Tracey
Andrew Lozier
Albert Lozier
John Curran
Charles M. Fitzgerald
Edmund Arsenault
Murphy
Mr. Tracey
Assistant su perintendent returns to Memorial hospital
Miss Phyllis Gilpatrick resumes duties Sunday after a month off at Memorial hospital. Miss Catherine Chase, who filled in, left Saturday for two weeks vacation to be spent in North Edgecomb with her parents,Mr and Mrs George Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Gilpatrick
Memorial Hospital
Catherine Chase
North Edgecomb
George Chase
Obituary: Hon John H Stacey Dies in Portland
Hon John H Stacey 83 prominent Phippsburg builder died Monday in Portland after wintering in St Petersburg Florida. Body to Bath for 11 am Wednesday service at Masonic temple. Survived by wife two daughters seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also notes his Maine House term and Prohibitionist stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Stacey
Phippsburg
Portland
Stacey
Florida
St. Petersburg
Bath
Masonic Temple
Mr. Stacey
Richmond
Boston
Popham Beach
Atlantic Coast
Taw
James M. Perkins
Popham
Eureka
Riverside
Ocean View
Rockledge
Coast Guard
Board of Selectmen
Maine
House of Representatives
Alexander J Coffin longtime Phippsburg tax collector dies
Alexander Johnson Coffin former selectman and long time Sebasco merchant died at his home after a period of failing health. He lived in Phippsburg 65 years and was known for strict tax collection while aiding those truly unable to pay. Survived by four sons four daughters multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Johnson Coffin
Phippsburg
Sebasco
Congregational Church
Phippsburg Center
Mr. Coffin
Hope Island
Albert
Elizabeth Johnson Coffin
Coffin
John W
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Walter
Mechanic Falls
William and
Alex Coffin
Floyd A. Wallace
South Portland
Elijah Bartlett
James Gilman
Helen York
Mrs Cecelia Vaughan Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Cecelia Anna Vaughan died early Thursday at 66 Oak Street Bath from broncho pneumonia after a short illness. Born in Baltimore she lived most of her life in Bath since 1862. Survived by son Edward W Vaughan, daughter in law Mrs Ibert T Caverly, and half brother Augustus C Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia Anna Vaughan
Oak Street
Mrs. Vaughan
Baltimore
Capt
William and
Cecelia Derry Chase
Elbridge G
Ann E. Chase
Sheepscot
Bath
Joseph B. Vaughan
Edward W. Vaughan
Ibert T. Caverly
Augustus C. Chase
Visalia
Calif
Elizabeth F Riley Dies After Two Months Illness
Elizabeth Forsaith Riley wife of Thomas H Riley dies after a two month illness ending a long family record. Funeral plans and services are to be announced by the Riley family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Riley
Elizabeth Forsaith Riley
Wife
Mrs Annie L Mallett Dies in Providence R I
Mrs Annie L Mallett widow of Dr Charles H Mallett died suddenly in Providence Rhode Island. A Bath native and daughter of Hon Roland Fisher and Frances E Fisher she spent her youth and summers in Bath and is survived by daughter Mrs J Prescott Farnsworth two Bath sisters Mrs William P Tucker and Mrs William P Hill three nieces and two nephews. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 30 in Grace Church Bath with Rev Charles M Tubbs officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Annie L. Mallett
Charles H. Mallett
Bath
Roland Fisher
Frances E Fisher
Tomas Peesides
J. Prescott Farnsworth
William. P. Tucker
William P. Hill
Howard Adams
Mary F. Gibbons
Fred F. Blaisdell
State College
Roland FP. Hill
W. Dayton Hill
Grace Church
Charles M. Tubbs
Death in Dorchester prompts Maine family return
Mrs. Josephine Pemberton of West Bath and her relatives Mrs. George Wright and Mrs. Floyd Wright with Ralph Pemberton, Dorchester, Mass., after the sudden death of Mrs. Pemberton's daughter Mrs. Josephine, wife of Frank Pemberton. Funeral held at Ralph Pemberton's home. Surviving daughter Mrs. Edna Jenson and late daughter Ruth Ackley died a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Lemont
West Bath
George Wright
Floyd Wright
Topsham
Dorchester
Mass
Lemont
Josephine
Frank Pemberton
Pemberton
Ralph Pemberton
Ruth Ac
Funeral in Bath for Mrs. Cecelia Vaughan
The funeral for Mrs. Cecelia Anna Vaughan was held Sunday at two at her 66 Oak Street home. Rev. George W. Scudder officiated. Survived by son Edward W. Vaughan, granddaughter Mrs. Herbert T. Caverly, great grandson Herbert T. Caverly 2nd, half brother Augustus C. Chase, cousin Miss Eleanor T. Barrett. Bearers were Fitzgerald, Douglas, Klippel, Lemont. Burial in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia Anna Vaughan
Oak Street
George W. Scudder
First Universalist Church
Vaughan
Baltimore
Sheepscot
Bath
Wesley M. E. Church
Universalist Church
Edward W. Vaughan
Herbert T. Caverly
Herbert T. Caverly 2Nd
Augustus C. Chase
Visalia
Calif
Eleanor T. Barrett
John C. Fitzgerald
Carville Douglas
John Klippel
James Lemont
Oak Grove
Coffin Rites Held for Alexander Johnson Coffin
The funeral of Alexander Johnson Coffin was Sunday at 2 30 at his Sebasco home with Rev. Charles W. Perry of South Portland officiating. Bearers were Ernest Strout Almon Wallace Clayson Wallace Harold Woodsum. Burial followed in the family burying ground at Sebasco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Johnson Coffin
Sebasco
Charles W. Perry
South Portland
Ernest Strout
Almon and
Clayson Wallace
Harold Woodsum
Injured Boy Billy Anderson Improves After Accident
Eight year old Billy Anderson of 99 Court street was struck by a car near his home Saturday morning. He rests more comfortably at Bath Memorial Hospital, with X rays taken and back injury not broken. Driver Otis Smith of 1240 High street involved. Also noted is Arthur A. Brown visiting Bangor before resuming Rhodes Scholar studies at Brasenose Oxford after University of Maine graduation in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Anderson
William Anderson
Court Street
Bath Memorial Hospital
A. A. Stott
Otis Smith
High Street
Arthur A. Brown
Grace M. Brown
Ohio Street
Bangor
Brasenose College
Oxford University
England
University of Maine
Foreclosure Notice for West Bath Mortgage Breach
Notice from Sagadahoc Maine announcing foreclosure on a mortgage held by William E. Dotton of West Bath. Property described in Book 179, Page 443, bounded by Lee Brothers, William D Work, Alfred Lemont and Charles Bates, and Sabine Road. Breach of condition cited. sale action to proceed. Also probate notice for Christine Warner Bath as executrix of Danby H. deceased estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Dotton
West Bath
Sagadahoc
Maine
Ember
Lee Brothers
William D. Work
Alfred Lemont
Charles Bates
Samuel Flanders
Christine
Warner
Bath
Bond
Danby H
Christine Exer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Division
Clara Goodwin
Ellen
Searsport
Bath Iron Works
Bowdoin
William T. Donnell
BHS
Beals
Heein
North
Patten
Maat
Walter Gilerean
Mr. Beals
Moulton’s
Bowker’s
Rogers
E. J. Ham
Melrose Commandery
W. H. Hayden
Hayden
Marty Farnham
New York
Gordon
Nequasset
S. H. Conley
Palmer's
Union Street
K. P. Hall
Sagadahoe Block
Fiske Holmes & Co
A. R. Stover
Boothbay Harbor
Crosby Block
Woolwich Range
Patten 1
Fuller Block
The
Spider Club
Baxter Yacht Neckan
Lowell
Thomas B. Perry
Philadelphia
Fourmaster
William Johnson
Eastern Steamboat Co
Messrs. Campbell
White and Place
Ben
Percy
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Company
Edward H. Biggins
Biggins
John Doyle
Woolwich
M. G. Shaw & Son
Trotting Park
H. & C. Hose Co
Seguin
C. W. Morse
Samuel Jordan
Garnet Bridge
Jordan
Juno
Mr. Houghton
Squirrel*Island
Arthur J. Dynton
Barbara Jean
Rich's Mountain
STATE
Rod, Gun and Skeet Club
Y.M.C.A
Brunswickvine Thuret Mfsentoe
Pleasant Street
Johnathan Sarah Hunter Forsaith
First Parish Co Church
Thomas H. Riley, Jr
Brunswick Savings Institution
John W. Riley
Alexander J. Coffin
Cecelia Ann Vaughan
Elizabeth F. Riley
Mrs
Josephine Pemberton
A. J. Coffin
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