Barnum Circus Drenched Bath Streets After Rain
Fortieth years ago Bath residents faced mud and waterlogged grounds as Barnum’s circus drew two to three thousand attendees. The show’s program was cut due to poor footing but acts by the Gilfert Brothers, Schrade Brothers, trained elephant, and aerialists pleased crowds. Steamer trips to Fort Popham continued, while local news notes retirement plans of Elbridge G. Wilson and the launch of the Pilgrim yacht amid a city timetable of events.
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Barnum's Circus
Gilfert Brothers
Gladiators
Schrade Brothers
Albion Shaw buys Perkins fish market on Front Street
July 2 1885 Albion Shaw purchases Perkins fish market on Front Street. City barbers to close at noon for Fourth, Ma Sawyer set to witness intercollegiate race at Lake Quinsigam, and Fourth celebration plans on Monse Island with a clay pigeon shoot by Sagadshoe Association members for the badge. Eastern Steamboat Co to run boats to the island. Wrecking steamer Mary Lee to be raised under Edward Hiller supervision. Bertha Lenise Soule grad shows at Colby University with a talk on a popular philosophy. City Council to ring bells three daily and display flags July 4. Fireworks licenses granted. Dennis Tracay appointed constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monse Island
Sagadshoe Association For the Protection of Fish and Game
Eastern Steamboat Co
Taves
William AW. Swett
John O. Shaw
A. M. Franks
William TH. Smith
F. Patten & Son
GW. Luce
Dennis Tracay
1885 City Dog Licenses and Social Notices
In July 3, 1885 edition, about 900 dogs in the city with only 15 licensed. A lawn party was held last evening at George Moulton's. Mrs. Tanise T. Packard, of Boston and formerly of this city, visits S. C. Sawyer's. Floh Twitehell and daughter, visiting in Portland, returned home. Sarah J. Crocker, visiting parents in North Bath, returned to Boston last night. N. W. Ham sworn deputy city clerk while Mr. Rogers is away. duties of assistants noted.
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Tanise T.packard
Boston
This City
S.C. Sawyer's
Floh. Twitehell
Portland
Sarah J. Crocker
North Bath
N. W. Ham
Rogers
Fourth of July celebrations and local notices, 1885
The article notes the 109th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence celebrated in the city with a Calatumpian band, firecrackers, and sunup bells. Many toured sea shores on excursion steamers while Universalist events marked Children’s Day with a church program and decorations. Additional notices cover travel, visits, and local maritime incidents in Phippsburg and Small Point, with residents leaving for New York and Halifax trips.
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America
Foster's Point
Adams
Pleasant Point
Lewiston to Host Spectacular State Fair Week Athletic Carnival
Clan Campbell plans a major track and field carnival during the Maine State Fair Labor Day week in Lewiston. Potential stars include Legendre and Hubbard in a pentathlon, with other events featuring DeMar, DeHart Hubbard, and top marathon runners. Eyeing bids from Ray Baker and notable sprinters, the program aims to attract national attention and showcase leading American track talent.
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Clan Campbell
Lewiston
Ob Legendre
de Hart Hubbard
University of Michigan
Sage
Lerendre
Bob Legendre
Maine
Legendre
Lewiston High
Paris
Hubbard
DeMar Rat
Tibbard
Clarence DeMar
Stenreos
Rome
Leaders Halted In Winning Streak By Printers Crew
At Whelley field on Thursday evening, VoWGAL bell tossers were upset 2 1 to 1 by Times crew in a seven inning contest. McMann sparked the victory with a two run homer, while Whitey Lothrop starred with six chances and two base hits. Ray Heyward was out, weakening the Y infield. Bonney pitched strongly for the Times.
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Whelley Field
Vowgal
The
Times
War Club
McMann
Pete” Oliver
Thomney
McCabe
Oliver
Ray” Heyward
Hayward
Doyle
Bonney
Trueworthy
Ib. Wilson
M. Oliver
Lothrop
W. Oliver
McGrath
Phant
M. C
Sh. Gilmore
T Bonney
Stever
Prive
Witsoe
Perry
Tnses
I. Wilson
Stover
Miller
Jonney
Wild Nitch
Sonne
Vinvires
McPhee
McLaughlin
Bonney’s 15 strikeouts in seven frame fail to lift team
Bonney fanned fifteen in seven innings but his side fell as the Y team edged the Times. Price and Stover led the Losers with key hits including a double and two singles. The Y led, then Times rallied in the seventh, with McMann and Oliver contributing infield hits and errors shaping a tense finish.
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Bonney
Price
Benny” Stover
Stover
Don Wilson
McMann
Perry
BB. Wilson
Times Crew
Plant
Gilmore
Trueworthy
Blair Wilson
McCabe
Vete
Oliver
McPhee
City Night Before Fourth Shows Little Disorder
Police report a calm night before the Fourth with minimal disturbances. A glass break at W. M. Hagan store on Pearl Street caused no theft and the culprit fled. A small fire on Pleasant Avenue was put out, causing minor loss. City officials stopped two boys from entering Corliss Street church to ring its bell. Fireworks dealers reported healthy demand and William Mann donated remaining crackers to needy children.
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W. M. Hagan
Pearl Street
Larry Warner
Pleasant Avenue
Brown
Washington
Ile
Corliss Street
William Mann
Hotel Phoenix Over Holiday Draws Many Guests
Landlord Jacek Burke hosted crowds over the weekend as every room filled plus the large garage. Notable guests included W G Cleveland and wife from Norwalk Conn planning Maine relocation, D F Spinney and Rh Spinney from Brookline, Stephen F Nolin of New York, and Boston visitors A G Cox and John D Hayes among many others.
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Jacek Burke
the Phoenix
Grant
W. G. Cleveland
Norwalk
Conn
Rockland
Cleveland
Maine
D. F. Spinney
Harvard University
Spinney
Brookline
Stephen F. Nolin
New York
Burke
W. J. Burke
Mass
M. W. Haynes
Dorchester
Bertha A. Coburn
Scottsville
Mich
Boothbay Harbor
Public Health Is Purchasable Says NY Health Chief
B R Rickards, head of New York State Health, explains on radio how public health can be bought through wise funding. He cites purified water reducing typhoid, diphtheria antitoxin cutting deaths, pasteurized milk lowering infant mortality, and urges citizens to compare health spending with fire and police budgets.
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Samuel Welch
Welch
California
Frank
B. R. Rickards
Division of Public Health
New York State Department of Health
WGY
Rickards
Auburn
New York City
Alaska Agriculture College to Get $163,360 Upgrade
The territorial legislature approved a 163,360 appropriation for the Alaska College of Agriculture and School of Mines at Fairbanks. Judge Charles F. E. Bunnell, president, announced plans including a 25,000 dormitory addition and a newer plant. Requests for 29,500 for agriculture work and 10,000 for mine extension were denied.
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Alaska College of Agriculture
School of Mines
Juneau
Charles FE. Bunnell
Fairbanks
Autos in Collision on Oak and Middle Streets
An automobile collision occurred Sunday afternoon at Oak and Middle streets involving a Chevrolet runabout owned by Selah F. E. Smith of Cumberland Mills and a Maxwell sedan owned by Harry Lemont of Bath. The Chevrolets left running board was torn off and the rear wheel damaged, while the Maxwell radiator was driven back and all four wheels misaligned. Williamy Worden of Belmont, Mass., spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Stetson on Middle street. Rupert Hughes remarks on a wife should not stay home and waste talent on one person.
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Oak and
Middle Streets
Chevrolet
Selah FE. Smith
Cumberland Mills
Oak Street
Maxwell
Harry Lemont
Bath
Middle Street
Municipal Playground Opens to Youngsters
The new Municipal Playground in Central Grammar grounds opened Monday with YMC A help and many apparatus units. Miss Beatrice Wright will lead the morning session, William C. Perkins oversees the venture, and Elford Stover assists. Equipment includes a long slide, tee ter boards, volleyball, jumping standards, medicine balls, outdoor baseball set, camp ball, quoits, ring toss, an oak springing board, and a potato racing set. An outdoor basketball court is ready and swings are to be installed soon for a full, active program for city youngsters.
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Central Grammar
Beatrice, Wright
Woolwich
William C. Perkins
Perkins
Elford Stover
Younsters
Fashion from Early America: Leather Breeches to Buckskin and Silk
A survey of 17th century American dress details diverse as leather breeches and deerskin coats. Buckskins for Sundays, bear and raccoon skins, silks and laces for gentlemen, and quaker fashion contrasts. Frontiersmen wore buckskin, linsey-wolsey shirts, fringed hunting shirts, moccasins, and a belt with tools.
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America
Virginia Gazette
Andover
Mass
Abbe
Robin
New Jersey
Philadelphia Inquirer
Nahum Quotation Upheld In Utah Parking Case
Utah Supreme Court upholds as reasonable a 300 foot zone prohibiting park and halt near a railroad depot. Kenyon Hotel Company and sixty vehicle owners argued for right to solicit trade. judge warns without traffic limits, depots would face constant peril and likens to Nahum prophecy.
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Nahum
Supreme Court of Utah
Kenyon Hotel
Frick
Voters Strike Protests Hit Small French Communes
In Pujols-Sur-Ciron residents protested a court ruling over wine branding by boycotting a mayoral election. In Mondon near Paris residents protested a planned garbage incinerator by resigning mayor and council. a second election attempt saw communists push a surprise ticket while others resisted.
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France
Pujels-Sur-Ciron
Santerne
Mendon
Paris
Maine Petition and Court Order Copy for Fred H. Thompson
A true copy of the Petition and Order of Court is issued for Fred H. Thompson. The document confirms court action and bears official seal and signatures as a certified record.
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Fred H. Thompson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
Barnum
Jodo
Skye
Whitefield
Scannell
O'Brien
Perley
Percy V
Stacy
Bath and Fort Penham
Fort Popham
New Haven
Yale College
Phillios
Phi Rhos
London
Edwin Reed
Queenstown
San Francisco
Elbridge G. Wilson
Wilson
William M. , Rogers
William Rogers
Pilgrim
Jerkins & Blaisdell
George Wiggin
Fearless
Th. Harrington
Eastern Yacht Club
Evie
Augustus Palmer
Sergt. Kelley
Small Point
Ferguson
Kate Perey
Emma
Nellie Perey
Gorham
Bath Board of Trade
Common Council
H. W. Swanton
Swanton
Albion Shaw
Front Street
Ma Sawyer
Star of ‘the East
Wilcester
Lake Quinsigamoni
Mary Lee
Bald Head
Edward Hiller
Bertha Lenise Soule
Elbridge Soule
Esa
Colby University
Waterville
Miss Soule
Bath High School
So. Oera
George Moulton
Brayers
I. L. Greene
God
Hattie Reed
Alice Trull
J. W. Ballon
Couseloves
Flossie
Alice
Winnie Trull
Martha Hooper
PheuStoneteen
Helen Nichols
W. C. Duncan
Lillian Richardson
Gray's
Louise Tucker
Beatrice Nichols
Bessie Maxwell Selo
Bethany
Ee Sea Alphas
Willie Hines
J. W. Bollou
Edward Ryder
Aederek
Frank M. Hyde
Holman Dunning
Stermer
John Clifford
Florence Jackson
Widlifax
Nova Scotian
Dominion
Capt. Sprague
Justin S. Clifford
West Bath
Bushing Works
Phippsburg
Ray Baker
Honest To Goodness
Flying Parson
Joie Rayo
Tay Watson
Baker
Bates College
Twin Cities
Sioes
Lewiston-Auburn
Printers
Y.M.C.A
Hotel Phoenix
Alaska
Agricultura College
Williamy Worden
Belmont
Harry FE. Stetson
Middlestreet
Rupert Hughes
Norway Medicine Co
Norway
Charles K. Jackson
Rexbury
Everett
Jackson
Roxbury
United States
L. F.” Atd
L. F. Medicine Co
State OF
Sagadahoe
W. L. Malon
Nathanny
Norman FE. Curtis
Bowdoin
Lewis Hill
Ots
Sai Roal
W. L. Maloon
Nathan Doughty
Norman E. Curtis
Sagadahoc
Court of County Commissioners
Anne Domini
HA. D
Bar Independent
Carl
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