Bath News in 1899 reports harbor, yard, and wedding bustle
The Bath area appears crowded with maritime activity and social events. The 4th of July cruise returns from Boston aboard Ken M. W. Sewall. The Chesapeake is finishing at Bath Iron Works and set for trials at Charlestown Navy Yard. A torpedo boat Dahlgren conducts a preliminary trial downstream at Bath, while the tug Demerest ferries ice cargo and sharks are spotted near Halway Rock. A wedding at Academy Street and various local goings on fill the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake
Bath Iron Works
Charlestown Navy Yard
A. Demerest
Portland
Bath
Cassie Bronson
Halway Rock
Seguin
Demorest
Dahlgren
Bath Lron Works
Charles A. Blair
Hinckley
Maine rifle tourney at Skowhegan a safe success
The small bore rifle tourney sponsored by the Maine Rifle and Pistol Association at Skowhegan finished without injuries and with scores higher than usual. The pistol contests move to Auburn next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Rifle and Pistol Association
Skowhegan
Auburn
Record Warm Waters Boost Maine Fishing Prospects
Reports indicate greatly improved fishing across Maine waters with late-start sites catching pro anglers. Mosehead Moore and Rangeley waters yield best catches of the year while Grand Lake area and Fish River Chain show abundant action. Togue stocking, big bass, and tuna sightings accompany updates from warden and local clubs. Esther Whitman excels in New England dramatic reading finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Rangeley
Prome Lake
Oostook Fish River
Grand Lake
Washington County
Met
Loyd Clark
Calais
W. County
Bearse Lake
Meddyvemps
Fish and Game Department
Square Lake
Long Lake
Eagle Lake
Portage Lake
Harry Pettec
Waterville
Messalonskee Lake
Maine
Joe Wallace
Portland
Hue-in-Cry
Eagle
Cape Mlizabeth
Peakling
Long Islands
Nonesuch
Scarboro
Royal
Cousins
Elroy Johnson
Bailey Island
Sylvester
Holmes Point
Birch Point
Outfitting Your Kitchen For a Fourth of July Feast
A practical guide blends festive July décor with a detailed kitchen equipment list. It covers color coordinated table settings using crepe paper and flowers, then moves to a comprehensive home kitchen inventory from large appliances to utensils and storage musts.
Maine Mutual Fire Insurance officers re-elected at Hallowell meeting
The Maine Association of Mutual Fire Insurance Companies re elected all officers at the annual gathering held at the Hotel Werster in Hallowell. The sole change was Frank I Cowan of Portland replacing George A Nutter of Saco on the executive committee. Officers named include L A Jack of Lisbon Falls president Earl W Davis of Harrison vice president and A L T Cummings of Portland secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Association of Mutual Fire Insurance Companies
Werster
Hallowell
Frank I. Cowan
Portland
George A. Nutter
Saco
L. A. Jack
Lisbon Falls
Earl W. Davis
Harrison
A. L. T. Cummings
Puffer Falls to Gilman in Maine Junior Golf Opener
Maurice Puffer of Shipping City pushed Augusta entrant Allan Gilman to a 17 hole match before losing 2 to 1 in the Maine Junior Golf championship at Augusta Country Club. Puffer led early with a 9 on the front, but a stretch of three errant drives on the 14th swung momentum to Gilman who finished 15 and 16 to seize victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Puffer
Shipping City
Allan Gilman
Augusta
Maine
Augusta Country Club
Iron Works’ Employe
Gilman
Puffer
Joe Fullmer Wins at Bath Country Club Night
Joe Fullmer an electrician from B I W won both low gross and low net at Bath Country Club during the combined Men’s Night and Guest Night. He shot 40 gross with 32 net on nine holes, while top nets were shared by Allan Spear and Edward Sewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fullmer
B. I. W. Electrician
Bath Country Club
Mr. Fullmer
Allan Spear
Edward Sewall
Sewall
Spear
Phil Miller
West Point
William Landers
al Turcotte
Iron Works
Teddy Watson
New England Tel
Tel. Employe
Ed Sewall
Raymond Parks
Bob Crean
Ed Bridgham, Jr
W. I. Voor
Dave Henderson
Francis McLaughlin
Loraine Price
J. W. Osborn
Gilbert Atwood
Commander Britt
Dick Hersom
Dayton Hill
Lieut. Sanders
Bill Adams
Dr. C. A. Berry
Jack Conley
John Watson
Wedding at Robinhood unfolds in historic cast
The article describes Harold Lewis Cook as uncle to the groom and details a wedding in Robinhood with ties to the Revolutionary War Cato New York. It notes the groom is a Mayflower Society and Sons of the American Revolution member with Penn State and Columbia connections. The couple plans a summer East and Midwest drive then Kentucky residence.
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Ben Ames Williams
Hardscrabble Park
Searsmont
Union
Bibley
Sibley
Mr. Williams
Georges River
Cato
New York
Mayflower Society
Mr. Cook
Pennsylvania State College
Major Cook
Alpha Tau Omega
Columbia University
New York School of Social Work
Graduate School of Social Administration
University of Louisville
Kentucky
Harold Lewis Cook
Guggenheim
United States Infantry
Cook
Atlanta University
Georgia School of Technology
University of Honolulu
East
Middle West
Largest column turning lathe built for cathedral work
In early 1901 at Wharf's Quarry Vinalhaven work began on the foundation and setup of the world’s largest column turning lathe to fashion eight immense columns for the Cathedral of St John the Divine on Morning Side Heights New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinalhaven
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Morning Side Heights
New York City
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Wheatee Gockes
M. W. Sewall
Boston
Edward McKiever
Lower Middle Street
Hear South
Juno
Amory Houghton
Sasanoa River
Kennebeck
Prye & Shea
Oscar W. Ring
Walter Tuttle
George A. Tuttle
Charles Dennett
Wiscasset
Lord
Brooksville
Grace Plummer
Hotel Phoenix
George H. Duncan
Academy Street
Marie Josephine
Wildred Harris
A. B. Hervey
The
Universalist Church
William Decosta
Shepard Street
R. D. Moulton
William Brown
Dresden
Henry Worth
Universalist
E. M. Puller
Westler
Jennie
Butler
Philadelphia
Luther Manuel
Wilson
James Campbell
Cornell
Bon Ton Burlesque Co
Gardiner
Kennebec
George Lamonton
Georgie
Charles Bruce
Aiamenian
Bane, Jr
Victor
Richardson
Acadia Lodge
K. of P
Sieras
High Street
McParland
Pred Sawyer
Kennebec Steamboat Co
D. Billee Moore
Bangor
WH. T
Massachusetts
Mary School
South Aueet
George EB. Hagan
Pire Islands
Anet Peti Potent
Kenpebec
Imkeh
Center Street
Michela Echo
Oto
Joseph Torr
Fam
Popham Toler
Parker
Boothbay
Pinkham
Coppata
Beca
Harry Tarbox
Thomas Black
T Boy
Ae Ee Congregational Church
Carrie L. Nichols
Times
Round Pond
Nathan Stiles
Maine Central
Cobb
David P. Davis
Harry Messer
Sears
Iphia
Delaware River
Schylkill
Fogg
H. HB. McCarty
Jack Humphreys
Islands
Mr. McCarty
Prank Bunker
Arisipane
Eugene Kingsbury
Joesph Varney
Geet
Esther Whitman
New England
California
Dover-Foxcroft
Stions
Danzig
Hitler
Free Port
Baltic Sea
Joseph Goebbels
Goebbels
Alfred Fo
Ignace Moscicki
Poland
Teschen
Central Presse
Robinhood
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