Summer at Sabine opens busy Bath season
Bath sees cottages filled as Sabine summer starts high. Notables Capt Samuel R. Percy and Mrs Grinnell stay at nearby cottages, Clarence Johnson converts Green leaf cabin into a bungalow, with Miss Winnifred hosting Miss Lydia Baxter. Bath hosts sports, theater, and tours as crowds gather for rail and harbor events and the first Bath motorcyclists tour the bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabine
Samuel R. Percy
H. L. Grinnell
Greenleaf
Percy
Clarence Johnson
Johnsons
Winnifred
Lydia Baxter
Bath nurse back from overseas Red Cross service
Miss Ruby Nason Dolloff of Bath and Wiscasset has returned from months of overseas Red Cross nursing with an Army unit. A Bath City Hospital graduate, she sailed for France in August 1918 aboard the George Washington and served at base hospitals with American soldiers. Dancing season begins July 5 at Popham Beach with Perkins Orchestra. Woodbury Brackett, David Brown and Albert Wing pass the Tenderfoot test at the new Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Nason Dolloff
Bath
Wiscasset
Red Cross
United States Army
United States
Dolloff
Miss Nason
Bath City Hospital
France
George Washington
Saranay
Woodbury Brackett
David Brown
Albert Wing
Barton Crawford's Jim Evans Sparks Laughter at Columbia
July 3 1919 Barton Crawford portrayed Jim Evans the rude hotel keeper in Mile a Minute Kendall at the Columbia drawing hearty roars. The performance drew more laughs than most humorous magazines, marking a standout local comedy. Faith J Hinckley daughter of Rev George W Hinckley visited New York to join Pioneer Regiment greetings after serving with Y work in France. Merchants plan three day weekend closures Friday and Saturday to rest clerks this summer. Bath car fare remains seven cents while Boston elevated fare rises to ten cents July 10. Knights of Columbus lawn party drew a large crowd aiding the new clubhouse fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
New Meadows Inn
Columbia
Bath
Barton Crawford
Jim Evans
Kendall
Crawford
Faith J. Hinckley
George W. Hinckley
Good Will Home Association
New York
Pioneer Regiment
France
America
Boston
Pettigrew's Girl features Monte Blue as Private Pettigrew
The plot centers on a simple soldier boy who may win a Broadway chorus girl on the eve of her engagement to a wealthy millionaire. Ethel Clayton stars in Pettigrew's Girl, the feature at Liberty theater, promising light romance and period charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Blue
Private Pettigrew
Ethel Clayton
Pettigrew
Liberty Theater
Bath News Prompts Sail and Ferry Busy Fourth
July 6 1919 Bath items note Charles Sturns of Providence a Bath native returns after 11 years and visits the city. Ferry Hockomock ferries over 300 autos by 10 pm and 375 cars on Thursday. Boothbay Harbor Christmas Cove excursion with limited tickets. fish scarce due to Topsail Girl sinking and Boston fishermen strike. Moatsweag school prize winners and wharf rebuilding near Mulligan pier highlighted. Orme Dr Store opens under new management amid Christmas Cove sail display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sturns
Providence, R. L
Bath
A. S. Winslow Candy Store
Portland Harbor
Boston
Holly Inn
Christmas Cove
Marshall A. Haraden
Boothbay Harbor
Bell Failed to Ring for Independence Day in City Hall
The historic Paul Revere bell in the municipal building did not ring yesterday marking Independence Day for the first time due to belfry condition. Officials attributed the issue to the aging structure and the bell’s safety concerns.
Old Bath customs and new bridge project headline Bath area
Repairs start to ring the bell at seven high noon and eventide in Bath. A new $48000 two draw timber bridge will span the Sheep Scote River at Sheepscot in Newcastle. The Bath Iron Works received a large coal cargo, moved by trolley to the works. People enjoyed Fourth of July at island resorts with excursions. locals and visitors at Small Point and Five Islands summered in area. Local residents and visitors are noted including the Blaisdell families, Dr. W J Rouse, and families from Wolaston, Chicago, and Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sheepscot
Newcastle
Bath Iron Works
Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
Boothbay
Squirrel Island
Exhibition Reveals Grandfather’s Coupe and Victoria Carriage Collection
The feature highlights Miss Gardiner’s 16 carriages from a wedding trip chaise to a 1910 Studebaker bakery buggy. It notes Studebaker’s shift from carriages to autos, introduction of front engines, and the 1880 London-made barchette contrasted with the Victoria “Cadillac of carriages.” Boston firms built six outfits, with Brewster green favored ca 1870, and rubber tires arriving about 1900 changing quietness and volume in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Studebaker
Gardiner
London
Canada
Boston
West
New England
Brewster
WTC
Miss Gardiner
Sulky Collection Honors Morgan Stallion Legacy
A sulky aged about 70 years, tied to Nelson or “The Northern King,” a Morgan stallion that broke world records, is shown in the indoor ring of a Maine farm. Peggy Gardiner urges preservation, arguing fine old carriages deserve respect and not rot away on the front lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Maine
Peggy Gardiner
Bath Couple Wed In Garden-Home Wedding
Gail Carleton daughter of Mr and Mrs Hartley Carleton of Bath married 3c John W Peoples of Dundag O in a 7 pm single ring ceremony at the bride’s parents home 773 High Street. The Rev Dr Oliver W Bell officiated. The couple will reside on Court Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Carleton
Hartley Carleton
Bath
John W. Peoples
U.S. Air Force
Dundag O
Oliver W. Bell
Wesley Methodist Church
High Street
Robert P. Anderson, Jr
Brunswick
Joseph Moore
Fern Day
Gardiner
Punch
Florence Moore
Phyllis Raye Anderson
Court Street
Morse High School
New England Tel. & Tel. “Co
Bath Students Attend Wentworth Institute in Boston
Three Bath high school graduates Peter I. MacDonald Peter J. Kelly and Paul M. McCole Jr will enter Wentworth Institute in Boston this fall for two year engineering technology programs. MacDonald majors in architectural engineering technology Kelly in machine processes and McCole in electronics engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morses High — School
Wentworth Institute
Boston
H. Russell Beatty
New England
Bath
Peter I. MacDonald
Peter J. Kelly
Paul M. McCole, Jr
MacDonald
Arthur N. MacDonald
Bedford Street
William P. Kelley
Winship Street
Kelley
McCole
Paul M. McCole
Dike Road
Wentworth
Tommy Harkins Celebrates Third Birthday At Home
Tommy Harkins son of Mr and Mrs Timothy Harkins of 75 Bedford Street marked his third birthday with a Monday afternoon party at their home. Guests enjoyed outdoor games, ice cream and cake, with gifts for the young host. Assisting in serving were Mrs Richard Gross Mrs Donald Jumper and Mrs Carl Seekins. attendees included Ann and Ellie Voorhees Brian and Maureen Jumper Juanita Wilson Candy Gross Bobby Mobbs Carla Seekins Milford Rice Danny and Michael Harkins Butch and Billy McNeil Linda and Bobby Durgin Sheila McNeil Ruth Wilson and Edna Merrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Harkins
Timothy Harkins
Bedford Street
Harkins
Richard Gross
Donald Jumper
Carl Seekins
Ann
Ellie Voorhees
Brian
Maureen Jumper
Juanita Wilson
Candy Gross
Bobby Mobbs
Carla Seekins
Milford Rice
Danny
Michael Harkins
Butch
Billy McNeil
Linda
Bobby Durgin
Sheila McNeil
Ruth Wilson
Edna Merrow
Augusta bookmobile to visit four towns on July 13
The Augusta area bookmobile will visit Woolwich Arrowsic Five Islands and Georgetown Monday July 13. Stops include Woolwich Post Office 10 55 to 11 15 a m Arrowsic school 11 20 to 11 35 a m Five Islands Post Office 1 15 9 16 to 2 0 pm Georgetown Post Office 2 15 to 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Woolwich
Arrowsic
Five Islands
Georgetown
Maine State Library
State House
Arrowsie School
Li'l Abner to Open at Lakewood Theatre
The Lakewood Theatre in Skowhegan will premiere Li'l Abner on Monday July 13 with a full youth Broadway cast. Based on Al Capp's cartoon, the musical by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank features music by Johnny Mercer and Gene de Paul and stars Brandon Maggart as Li'l Abner and Kitty Dolan as Daisy Mae for a one week run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skowhegan
Lakewood Theatre
Dogpatch
New York
al Capp
Norman Panama
Melvin Frank
Druthers
T. Cornpone
Brandon Maggart
Kitty Dolan
Daisy Mae
Outing Highlights for Monument Dealers Association
Donald T. Page of M. HH. Page & Son attended the Tri-State New England Monument Dealers Association summer outing in Barre Vermont held June 28 29 and 30. Over 500 retail dealers were hosted by Barre Granite Association with events including a open car train ride to granite quarries and a banquet attended by Governor Robert S. Stafford and about 8000 industry representatives. Page, past president, serves as secretary treasurer of the New England Monument Dealers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald T. Page
M. HH. Page & Son
Page
Richard
Gregory
Marius H. Page
New England Monument Dealers Association
Barre
Tri-State
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Washington, D.C
Barre Granite Association
Robert S. Stafford
Vermont
Bath Teacher Returns From NEA Convention
Neil LaRochelle of Bath Junior High represented Bath at the National Education Association convention in St Louis Missouri. He attended Salary committee and math meetings and banquet and serves as Bath Teachers club Salary committee chairman. The family planned a summer stay in Orono for graduate work at the University of Maine Summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil LaRochelle
Bath
St. Louis
National Education Association
LaRochelle
Bath Teachers Club
la Rochelle
Orono
University of Maine
Tammy Johnson's First Birthday Party At Home
Tammy Sue Johnson celebrated her first birthday on July 1 with a party at her home at 6 Office Drive. Attending were her great grandmother Mollie DeBow of Windsor and many relatives including the Cheethams, Gilliams, Emerys, Stewarts, Prescotts, and others from Cooper's Mills, Augusta, and Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy Sue Johnson
Bradford Johnson
Office Drive
Tammy
Mollie DeBow
Windsor
Henry Cheetham, Jr
Vicki
Allen
Roger Gilliam
Rickey
Dickey
Edward Emery
Timmy
Donald Stewart
Debbie
Norman Prescott
Gregory and
Tracey
Cooper's Mills
Harland Davis
Dore
Augusta
William Holland
Becky
Brunswick
Bath Man Wins Inaugural Ville Beach Marathon
Bath Man won the first Ville Beach marathon nine years after its start. The race, sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association, was sponsored by the Halliwell Augusta Chamber of Commerce.
Danforth to Lead Morse Intramural Basketball Program
Frank Danforth Jr. will conduct the Morse intramural basketball program, taking charge of the league and organizing schedules and activities for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Danforth, Jr
Danforth
Morse
City Manager's Report June Summary
City records show 34 arrests, 35 non fatal crashes, 248 complaints and 8 ambulance calls in June. Parking meter income totaled 1111.64, with fire hose bids awarded to American LaFrance and Blaze Guard May Co. at specific prices. Cemetery, highway, and health work described include burials, sidewalk resurfacing, sewer work, and one tuberculosis case. Recreation centers opened, pool classes started with 189 participants, Red Cross instructors aiding park programs, and high teenage turnout at the Recreation Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
American LaFrance
LORD
Blaze Guard May Co
North Bergen
N. J
Cemetery & Parks Department
Oak Grove Cemetery
Maple Grove Cemetery
Oak
Maple Grove
City Park
Soldiers’ Monument
Oliver Street
Ball Field
Lambert Park
Highway & Sewer Department
Court Street
High Street
Cherry Street
Western Avenue
Leeman Highway
Washington Street
Mechanic Street
Milan Street
Nichols Street
Bodwell Motor Sales
Studebaker
Haggett Garage Co
Wiscasset
Ford Health Department
Iluse School
Fisher School
Bath School
Lambert-Hyde Park
Reid State Park
Bath
American Red Cross
Red Cross
McMannfield
Public Welfare Aid Totals Compared for Month
The Public Welfare Department reports 14 relief cases aiding 31 persons on a non reimbursable basis this month, versus 20 cases aiding 65 persons in the same month last year. On June 26, surplus commodities were distributed to eligible persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Welfare Department
Paul Moore Confined Home With Flu
Paul Moore of 473 Washington Street is confined to his home with the flu. His condition prevents him from attending work or public activities for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Moore
Washington Street
St Marys Church Field Days Planned at July 31 and August 1
Preparations underway for St Mary's Church annual Field Days on the church grounds July 31 and August 1. A child focused program on Friday includes a baby show and Indian dances by Chief Tanaka, with booths and many events planned. committees chaired by Frank Curran and Dr. Richard Largay, plus numerous volunteers and activities across games and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Tanaka
Frank Curran
Richard Largay
Catherine Little
Hedwidge Rheaume
George Sarkis
John McGuire
Ralph Milliken
Richard Campbell
Lucien Bisson
Edward Cummings
Charles Oreilly
Robert Powers
W. Franklin Cromwell
Edward Jones
Yvette Small
Dorothy Hinds
Sally McKennon
Patricia Jumper
Joseph Lee
George Costain
Helena McBrine
Iona Witham
Henry Vaillancourt
Joseph Desmond
Donald Hinds
Richard Hinds
Adrian Wright
Paul Roan
Eugene Milliken
Local Dentist To Join Bath Practice
Brunswick man Dr. Louis T. Siatras, a June Tufts University School of Dental Medicine graduate, will practice with Dr. Earl L. Wade at 117 Front Street Bath starting July 6. A 1952 Brunswick High graduate and Bowdoin College alum, Siatras is active in Xi Psi Pi and Delta Sigma fraternity and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Siatras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Tufts University
Bath
Louis T. Siatras
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Earl L. Wade
Front Street
Brunswick High School
Siatras
Bowdoin Clege
Delta Sigma Fraternity
Mystery blast heard in Bath linked to June 19 event
Residents in Bath reported a loud rumble around the June 19 period. The U S Coast and Geodetic Survey suggested it could be an earthquake, while US Air Force officers indicated a B 58 Hustler sonic boom as a possibility. The 16th S G S distributed surveys in Maine and Massachusetts to identify the noise source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
New England
Air Force
Syracuse
N.Y
Maine
Massachusetts
Mrs James Sharkey Enjoys Annual Vacation
Mead owner and Con gress Sportswear bookkeeper Mrs James Sharkey is taking her yearly vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sharkey
Meadow Way
The
Congress Sportswear
Also Mentioned on This Page
Batt
MacNeil
Biddeford
Pilgrims
Lewiston
Bill Horan
Kent's Hill
Interior Communications Department
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
Electronics Department
Electricians
Bath Tesco
Teamsters
Teamsters Club
Camp de- Wick
Merrymeeting Bay
Brawn and Rich
R. H. Brown
Frank Erskine
Fred P. Irish
Fred A. Bowie
William Lefebre
Edward Erskine
Perley Astle
Peter Beneditti
Alfred Erskine
Lester McNeill
Arthur Gilmore
Francis Holmes
Henry Reiter
Cosmopolitan Club
John F. Thompson
Thompson
Portland Y. W. C. A
Elizabeth Webber
Poland
Thompson's Lake
Perry L. Farmer
Richmond
Garnet
Post Office Square
Garnet House
Dorothy Higgins
Pearl Hall
Esther Brown
Grace Eggleston
Miriam Adams
Charlotte McCutcheon
Harold Wing
James Knight
Wallace Ham
George Carlton
George Wetherbee
Samuel Clancy
Lester Morse
Carlton Lowell
Maurice Avery
Otis Hunt
Frank Whalen
David T. Percy & Son
Abraham Singer
Max Mendelson
Armory Hall
Martineau
Edwin M. Boulds
Edna Stevens
Kingsley
Ferdinando Gorges
Union Station
Kennebec
Sasanoa
Belgrade
Knights of Columbus
St. Mary's Grounds
Miss Clayton
Daisy Heath
Daisy
New Arcade
Stacy
Cincinnati
Thorne Island
A. R. Webster
Chopps Point
George R. Percy
Waterville
Anthony S. Thomas
Fremont Street
Winneganee
Perkins
Bath Mercantile Company
Popham Beach
Society Hall
Perkins Orchestra
Howard
Walter E. Reid
Seguinland
Popham
Virginia
Summer Street
Peepham
West Bath Grange
the Grange
Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc
Wiwarna
Hockomock
Moatsweag School
Willard Webster
Rodney Bailey
Dorothy Bailey
Helen Erskine
Maine Central
Mulligan Pier
Orme Dr
Percy eSory
N. Blaisdell
Philip
W. J. Rouse
Lombard Street
Nequasset
Fred J. Morse
Moulton Morse
Wollaston
Mass
W. S. Newell
W. G. Cahill
W. E. Chase
Small Point
Horton
Chicago
C. F. Berry
Warren
Ba Rkpley
Charles Madden
Orvis
Dean Bonney
Old Orchard
John Miller
Tampa, Fla
Joan Miller
Joseph F. McCole
Peoples
Carleton
Hamden
U. S. Air Force
Sage
Topsham
Gates Mitchell, Jr
William Moore
Owen Moody
Harold Crockett, Jr
Tom Leonard
Robert Anderson
Clarence Bonin
Leland Green
Alice Green
Barbara Esmond
Beverly Dauphin
Owen C. Carleton
Carole Coombs
Lakewood
Tammy Johnson
Bath Man
Police Department
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!