Bath Daily Times Forty Years Ago Highlights
In 1905 Bath activities include Bath Iron Works suspension for after the Fourth. Colonial club field day groups tour Meadows River to secure a ball ground at E. W. Cox's Summer home. Morse steamship talk and Ocean Point excursion plan the Morse High class trip. Merrymeeting Park hosts shows, a Philomena yacht visit, and a city lecture by Mrs. Unruh. A boy struck by a car, a new trolley pavilion projected, and Bath workers advance Elks Home wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
W Meadows
E. W. Cox
Kledge
Wiwurna
Mnebec
Morse High School
Ocean Point
Popham
Society Hall
Bath crowds fill riverside as electics attract crowds
Readers report a busy scene at Merrymeeting Park with crowds along the river banks and gardens. The text notes heavy foot traffic and general movement, describing a festive mood and widespread excitement around the event and nearby attractions. The report captures a lively day with many visitors.
Bath City News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Busy day with Ringling Bros. circus coupons sold at Maine Central, Grace Nash promoting Cailler’s chocolate at Anderson drug store, and parish house contract awarded to F W Cunningham & Son of Portland. Firearm incidents mar Fourth of July. two near misses noted. Community meetings scheduled at People's church and Hyde Light Guards. Residents move and travel news, plus river fog and a Boston to Port Arthur ocean race underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central
Portland
Ringling Bros. Circus
Grace Nash
Anderson Drug Store
St. Mary's Church
F. W. Cunningham & Son
Boston
Nova Scotia
Belmont
Harvard
Buenos Aires
President Roads
Kelley, Spear Co
Libel hearing noted for Bishop Codman in Portland
George E. Hughes of this city presented Codman’s side at the libel case hearing before the Supreme Court in Portland Saturday. A young man at the Eastern Steamship Co. wharf fell overboard but saved himself and reached shore after maneuvers. Bath lodge Elks plans last meeting in Knights of Pythias hall before Elks’ new Lombard street home opens. A warm day kept churches sparsely attended. Frank Walker recalls a dental accident after a naptha launch crank misfire. Hartnett Furnishing Co. closes refrigerators at ten percent off. Bowdoin and Maine lodge members schedule July 15 excursion down New Meadows to Long Island with games and basket picnic. Ringling circus in Lewiston draws crowds. Kennebec Naval Veterans to attend National Encampment in New Haven Conn.ケ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Hughes
Codman
Supreme Court
Portland
Eastern Steamship Co
Bath Lodge
B.P.O.E
Knights of Pythias
Elks
Lombard Street
Bowdoin Lodge
N.E.O.P
Brunswick
Maine
Lewiston
Auburn
Lisbon
Lisbon Falls
Gardiner
Augusta
Randolph
Waterville
New Meadows
Long Island
Dog Constable Grabs Five Unlicensed Dogs in South End
July 8 1905 Dog Constable French captured five dogs without regulation licenses in the South End. Three owners settled at the station, two dogs released this morning. Officer French praised for efficiency and a growing license list. Also news of battleship Georgia deck gear and services at Winter Street church. Frank Oliver named first assistant engineer of the Standard Oil steamer Eldorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
South End
Frank Oliver
Standard Oil
City Officials Lead Maine Exposition Excursion to Portland
City Treasurer O. C. Rogers and Mrs. Rogers join the Maine merchants and business men's excursion party for the Jewts and Clark Centennial exposition in Portland Oregon. They travel in a special train H 2B Johnson to serve as deputy city treasurer on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Rogers
Mrs. Rogers
Portland
Oregon
Maine Merchants’ and Business Men
Johnson
Peace Rules Plans For UN Security Council Members
Five permanent United Nations members will have armed forces to back decisions under Peace Rules PLANS. Chiefs of Staff expect to form the Security Council with Generals A. I. Antonov of Russia Ho Ying-chin of China and Alphonse Juin of France. Also noted is a bank treasurer and a horse sale involving Dr. R. C. Hannigan and Werbert D. Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United Nations
Security Council
A. I. Antonov
Russia
Ho Ying-chin
China
Alphonse Juin
France
Probate Court Tuesday Session Lists Wills and Administrations
Proceedings from a Bath and Topsham probate session show wills presented and executors named, many estates filed or administered, and inventories and accounts entered. Notable names include Williams Whitney, Roscoe G. Bailey, Eugene Caron, Napoleon A. Lemoine, and Clara E. Bailey among others. The session also grants licenses to sell real estate and records numerous administratrix and administratrix without bond appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills
Williams Whitney
Bath
Marion Bowie
Tire Life Tips for Longer Tire Health
Inflate tires to the right pressure and check within a week to record gauge readings or pump pulsations. Any tire losing more than three pounds compared to others should be inspected for punctures and tested for leaks. Regular comparison can prevent about nine percent of road flats and allow early repairs.
Probate Notices From Sapudabuc County Court
John L. Jack, Register of Probate for Sapudabuc County, lists estates with executors administrators conservators or guardians named on July 3 1945 including Bath heir Robert Hegerebie estate executors Bath Trust Company and others such as Charlotte C Day Walter F B ODay Lowise Allen Cora Gerrish James A Miller Celia Faton Joseph Selovieh Andrew de Lemoine Napoleon A de Lemoine and Susan N Ballou with bond details and will annexed notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe G. Bailey
Bath
Clara E. Bailey
Eugene Caron
Topsham
Alice Caron
Susan N. Bailey
Mary W. Stafford
Myra G. Clarke
Boston
Napoleon A. Lemoine
Andrew J. Lemoine
Emma A. Purinton
Bowdeinham
Charles Lord
Annie N. Bowie
Harrison E. Bowie
Joseph Solovich
Celia Eaton
Jennie Solovich
Sadie Davis
James A. Miller
James A. Trowell
Clara L. Morse
Marjorie L. Kaler
Adelaide F. Flewelling
William O. Flewelling
John L. Jack
Sapudabuc
Robert Hegerebie
Bath Trust Company
Charles H Cahill
Grate Fe Soephall Sansponent My
Jennie Selovieh
Celia Baton
Batate Joseph Selovieh
Math
Celi Faton
Boris
Andrew So Merril
Feof
Susan N Ballou Tute
Marvy W. Stafford
Napoleon Ao Lemoine
Specialties Feature Wednesday Party at USO Hall
A military style tap dance revue and numbers by Charlotte's School of Dancing entertain July August workers at the USO regular Wednesday dance at the USO hall. The event runs 8 30 to 11 45 and precedes a planned salo night for ship crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte's School of Dancing
USO
Saips
Bath
USS McKenzie
Norman Adams
Alfreda Wentworth
Marie Boucher
Bernice Bremmer
Philip Oliver
PARKER HEAD CONTINUED VACATION GUESTS AT BATH COTTAGES
Local notices list numerous visitors and residents at Bath summer homes and cottages. Nancy Thomas of Bath visited sister Mrs. Eric Carlson. Mrs. Al Johnson stays at the cottage for the summer. Families from Massachusetts arrive for holidays, including the Goodwins of Concord and the Philbrooks at Wilbur home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er Roma
Philadelphia
Port Arthur
Texas
Malcolm
Parker
Oliver
David Hinckley
Eldorado
Douglas
Rover
Nancy Thomas
Bath
Eric Carlson
al Johnson
West Bath
Wesley Lewis
Mass
Lewis Cottage
Martin Goodwin
Concord
Dwight
Milton
Stinson
Vernon Philbrook
Wilbur
Robert Robbins
Robert, Jr
Waltham, Miss
Wilburs
Stanton Darvis
Ed Thomas
Frank Murphy
St Earl Perkins
Usnr
Edith Perkins
New Brunswick
N. J
Lt. Perkins
Notice of Foreclosure in George Town County Maine
Notice of foreclosure in Sagadahoc County Maine states that mortgagee Katy Procy seeks to foreclose a mortgage on land parcels in the town of Georgetown bounded by roads and streams. The breach of mortgage terms has occurred and the property is to be sold to satisfy the debt. Justice of the Peace Charis To Small witnessed the document on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uth
George P
Sasaidahoe
Sagadabos County
Cieoteestown
Sapaiho
Titeout Moone
Paledee
Morter
Fey Bradbury Po ‘Todd
Broadbury
Val Potton
State of Maine
Persy
Mie Charis
Dorian Leigh to Star at Boothbay Playhouse Yes My Darling Daughter
Miss Dorian Leigh, born in San Antonio, rises from stage beginnings to Navy drafting career then top fashion model before returning to theatre with Boothbay Playhouse. She appears in Yes My Darling Daughter followed by Thirty Days Hath September shows on July 18 to 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Leigh
San Antonio
Texas
Dorian
Navy
East Aircraft
Harry Conover
New York
Vogue
Harpers
Boothbay Playhouse
Dorian Leigh
Conover
Boothbay
Maine Central Railroad New Timetable Affects Bath
A new timetable took effect Sunday at 12.01 a m on the Maine Central line with limited Bath changes. Portland to Rockland service is faster, Bath arrivals from the West shift to 9.05 a m 1 01 p m and 8 18 p m weekdays while departures westward occur at 9 43 a m 3 54 p m and 5 47 p m. Sunday trains arrive at 9 39 a m and depart at 5 05 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central Railroad
Bath
Portland
Rockland
Closing exercises mark Beacon Street church vacation school
A worship service, demonstrations, and songs by Beacon Street church Daily Vacation School classes close Friday evening at seven. Parents and friends are invited to attend. Department handiwork will be shown and an offering taken. Forty eight children have registered in the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street Church
Seveen
Deep dish fish pies seasoned with chili and garlic salt
A brief note on preparing deep dish fish pies using chili powder and garlic salt to add flavor. The guidance emphasizes seasoning techniques for a hearty baked dish.
Probate Court in Bath Announces Estate Actions for July
A Bath court of probate in Sagadahoe County issues notice for July hearings. Several estates including Bowle, Bailey, Minott, Orum, Tate, and Bragdon face probate petitions and final accounts with executors and executrices named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sagadahoe
Esmite Williams
Whitney
Marion Bowie
Marion Bowle
Roscoe G Bailey
Clara E. Bailey
William S. Shorey
Ketate Ida BE. Bragdon
Bila Vo Jagulch
Arthur J. Dunton
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Bath Iron Works
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McClain
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London
C. W. Morse
Merrymeeting Park Aphitheatre
George F. West
Philomenae
Est
Alice Stanwood
Arrabee
J. W. Gorman
Merrymeets Park
Brindamour
Combia Theatre
Edward Lydon
Three Island
Charlie Kennison
Ewiston, Brunswick & Bathlectric
Paryr
Ason
Annie Cox
Ellen Jair
Portandl
California
Ortland
Bacon
Lewston and
Same Central
Lrgest
Ewiston
Christmas Cove
Popham Beach
Seguin
New Meadows Inn
Willis
Hyde Camp
Edgemere
Annie M. Palmer
Robert Bennett
Messalonskee Electric Co
Bath Automobile and Gas Engine Co
Union Street
Alice May Davenport
Yarmouth
New York City
Charles W. Morse
Bergman
Myrtle Lodge
Odd Ladies
Pallister and Trevett
Owl
H. H. Donnell
Merrymeetng Park
People’s Church
Hyde Light
Birch Point
J. C. Hall of
Deering Street
Eugene Desmond
John F. Thurlow
Litchfield
Richmond
F. C. Cox
L. B. Swett
Mt. Pleasant
Faybans
Maine Pharmaceutical Association
Owen
Greenville
Siar
Harry Lewis
Columbia Theatre Block
Farnham
Grace Church
John P. Madden
Custom House
Charles E. Stinson
Colby
Charles C. Toothaker
J. W. Norton
Toothaker
Washington Street
Swanton, Jameson Co
Cantara
Front Street
New Church
York Hall
State Association
Leland Hodgkins
M. F. Duncan
Miss Getchell
City Landing
Cora F. Cressey
Ellis Haskell
Portsmouth
Newport News
Ladies’ Aid of People’s Church
Center Street
R. C. Harris
Messrs. Rice & Currier
Michael Sheridan
Frank Walker
Day's Ferry
Ringling
Kennebec
New Johaven Conn
Denver
Georgia
Hyde Windlass Co
G. Walter Fiske
Winter Street Church
People’s Safe Deposit and Slavines Bank
Mr. Rovers
R. C. Hannigan
Trotter
Dan O'Connell
Werbert D
Gen
A. J. Antonov
Frances M. Walker
Ellis L. Aldrich
Walter A. Keyes
Phippsburg
Annie P. Keyes
John D. Thompson
Gladys J. Smith
Ida E. Bragdon
Ella Jaquith
Carrie H. Kendall
Bowdein
Huldah M. Powers
Thomas A. Love
Howard Mayo
Byron F. Barker
Mildred T. Wright
Bath Trust Co
Harriet F. Johnson
Jane B. Marr
Wilber G. Cahill
Aline C. Whiteside
Annie D. Williams
Fred L. Williams
John FE. Hatch
Artland K. Rogers
Wesley B. Williams
Emma B. Townsend
Alexander M. Cutler
Eet
M. Janet Mead
Hiram C. Brown
Allan Spear
Harry B. Sawyer
Jennie S. Brennan
William T. Hall
Lilly C. Harley
Nashua
New Stampshire
Webster F. Harley
Gar
Paleo
John Lo Jack
Roexlister
John L Jack
Register
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