Forty Years Ago in Bath A Scribal Chronicle
Forty years ago in Bath notes dream of city affairs and local life. Landlord Buckley to open pralines? a dummy in a tree at the North End recalls a historical misstep. Fishermen near Small Point trawling at dawn reach shore hungry. Bay View weekender plans, Orphans Home picnic at Princes Point with Trustee John G Richardson. 50 children cheerful under Downing Jor and Brooks supplies. Union ferry marks a holiday record with nearly 800 passengers, Gowell Grove opening soon. Captain Norton aims to float the John Moore from Bald Head using 900 oil barrels. Fort Edgecomb Wiscasset excursion tickets going on sale. Sheepscot region described as new to many readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans' Home
Princes Point
John G. Richardson
Downing
Jorand Brooks
Father Richardson
Norton
John Moore
Bald Head
Small Point
Fort Edgecomb
Wiscasset
Versalty School
Sotfety
Harriman’s
Social Republican Club meets in common council room at 8
July 7 1892 report notes Social Republican club gathering at common council room at 8 tonight. Evening details include steamer Samoset crowd report, boat to Boothbay Harbor, charity drive for A McFadden Georgetown stage driver, and local social events across Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Republican Club
Private excursion to Popham and local work notices
July 8 1882 reports a private excursion to Popham last night. Waltham Watch Co employees arrive for their annual vacation. Iron Works night crew extend hours as Frank Jones departs. Steam expected tomorrow. Police monitor stray dogs after several disappearances. Morse Stainer McDonald Barker Stetson Mitchell take a week at Cox head with Mr Cressey as steward. Bicycle riders warned to stay off sidewalks and parks. The bark Olympic will be ready for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Works
Jones
Messrs
Morse
Stainer
McDonald
Barker
Stetson
Mitchell
Cox’s Head
Mr. Cressey
Waltham delegation and busy harbor scene mark July 9, 1892
The Kennebec brings a Waltham watch factory delegation to the city as Blueberries sell for 18 cents a quart and crowd sizes at Boothbay Harbor grow. The Samoset and Wiwarna draw visitors while Sedgwick Post G A R welcomes a new member. Wrecked John M Moore being freed at Small Point with tugs expected Sunday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham Watch Factory
Kennebec
Stained Glass Plans And River Excursions July 11 1892
The town notes St Marys Church to install a complete stained glass set. Winter Street Society plans an annual river excursion on the 19th. Miss Alice Upton returns from Washington with her brother. Mrs. Higgins visits Popham with Mrs. Bates. The Sultana steams toward Bar Harbor. Shaw mill shuts for lack of logs amid a boom jam. John M Morse schooner hauled off Small Point rocks and towed for repairs. Captain Norton earns praise for the extraction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Sultana Sails for Bar Harbor Largest Yacht to Visit Port
The steam yacht Sultana sailed today for Bar Harbor, claiming the title of the largest yacht yet to visit this port. The Kennebec arrived from Boston at five this morning with a large passenger crowd. Red Men's excursion to Popham planned for this evening. Brook's orchestra to play for the dance. Bath notes a Silent Man in town who avoids social contact. A Lincoln Bank clerk, Rogers, crashed into an electric pole harming his bicycle. Mr. and Mrs. William Ferrin and family returned to Massachusetts after a two week stay. Opera House owners ordered a full set of chairs from Andrews Demerest Seating Co. to be installed September first. Roanoke shipyard workers halted work due to heat. The crew used cakum to protect tools in the heat, remarking it the warmest day seen. B. H. Class of '92 hosted a lawn party at Charles McDonald’s on Washington street. Morning ride to Small Point by Miss Edith Palmer and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Opera House
Stewart
Andrews Demerest Seating Co
New York
B. H
Charles McDonald
Washington Street
Small Point
Edith Palmer
Maylon C. Lloyd Dies Aboard Barge Bast At Augusta
Maylon C Lloyd 45 of Richmond captain of the coal barge Bast owned by Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co died Tuesday at 3 30 PM aboard the barge unloading at Purinton Bros Co in Augusta after an illness with heart trouble since Sunday morning Surviving are his wife Ida Davis Lloyd five children two grandchildren his mother and siblings Funeral arrangements not announced The barge was towed down river after his illness.
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Maylon C. Lloyd
Richmond
Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co
Front Street
Augusta
Purinton Bros. Co
Ida Davis Lloyd
Louise Hinckley
Ruth
Ida Lloyd
Percy
George Lloyd
Estelle Lloyd
Boothbay Harbor
Sanford Lloyd
Portland
Frances Curtiss
Naomi Norwood
West Boothbay Harbor
Tiver
George C. Preble 85 Dies of Heart Trouble
George C. Preble a Bath born veteran ship carpenter died Wednesday morning after two weeks of bed confinement. He leaves son Frank W. Preble wife at 22 Cherry Street and daughter Mrs Edith Stinson of Auburn along with brother Leonard Preble of Bath. Funeral is Friday at two at his son's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Preble
Mr. Preble
Bath
William
Octavia Oliver Preble
Ides
Frank W. Preble
Cherry Street
Edith Stinson
Auburn
Leonard Preble
Physician Moves to Bath Openings Arrive August First
Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach of Framingham Massachusetts will locate in Bath occupying offices in the Bath National Bank building after vacating Dr Horace Fox. He plans to open for business August first. He is the son of James A Winchenbach of Waldoboro and trained seven years at the University of Vermont graduating in 1931. He has done hospital work at New York Lying in Hospital and Beverly Massachusetts and has practiced since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Winchenbach
Framingham
Mass
Bath
Bath National Bank
Horace Fox
James A. Winchenbach
Waldoboro
University of Vermont
New York
Personal Notes From New York City Visit
Mrs Stanley Footer and party return to New York after a visit with Mr Footer's agents John and Robert Footer. The Greenblatts of Dorchester arrive to visit Solomon Greenblatt relatives at 238 Washington Street. A luncheon at Stepping Stones features a talk on contract by Fellow- Brunswick, with card prizes awarded to Mrs Sewall and Mrs Hodgkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Footer
New York City
Abraham E. Greenblatt
Boston
L. Houghton Kimball
Samuel A. Kimball
Annie Majlet
Brunswick
Anne Kimball
Frede Sewall
Elmer Hodgkins
Maine Parade of the States to Air Nationwide Program
National attention focuses on a Maine oriented radio program next Monday night detailing the state's history industry and resorts. The Parade of the States feature on NBC at 930 pm EDT honors Maine figures in politics exploration journalism and letters while showcasing its farms and tourism. Musical selections include The Hthouse and the Sea and Way Down East with Longfellow’s Ship of State represented by Alden Edkins. Works were provided by the Maine Development Commission the Department of Education the Maine State Library and Portland Music Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
General Motors
National Broadcasting Company
Bruce Barton
Frank Black
Ee Concert Orchestra
Hthouse
Maine
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Eugene Cowles
Alden Edkins
Maine Development Commission
State of Maine Department of Education
Maine State Library
Augusta
City of Portland Music Commission
Walter Small Injured in Gravel Slide at Walsh Farm Pit
Walter J. Small of 232 Middle Street was trapped beneath a gravel slide at the Walsh pit North Bath while loading gravel for city trucks. He suffered multiple bruises to head and neck and was taken to City hospital for observation. he regained consciousness and expected a brief convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh Farm
North Bath
Walter J. Small
Middle Street
City Hospital
Mr. Small
Walsh Pit
Small
William Palmer
E. Motley Fuller
Mayo
Motorcycle Blaze At Front Street Draws Fire Response
A motorcycle owned by Royden Haines and driven by Orrinton H. Lewis caught fire on Front street after a backfire. Flames reached the gas line, Engine 4 fought the blaze with a Foamite tank, damaging the wiring and splitting the gasoline tank. Estimated damage about $20. Earlier a still alarm at Oakhurst Dairy sent Engine 4 to extinguish a blaze near a Ford roadster owned by Vernal McCorrison.
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Royden Haines
Union Street
Orrinton H. Lewis
Center Street
Front Street
Engine 4
Box 47
Oakhurst
Vernal McCorrison
Herbert McCorrison
Brunswick Road
Young McCorrison
Residents and visitors noted in Bath area notices
A police veteran enjoys a vacation in Poston while Bath visitors from Parker Head call on local relatives. Probate notices list Ruth A. Moore named administratrix of Bath estate and Merle H. Jameson appointed as trustee in Sagadahoc County with bonds and qualifications recorded.
Maine Potato Growers to Attend New England Coop Meeting
Maine potato growers and shippers join national talks at the American Institute of Cooperation round table in Durham New Hampshire August 2 to 6. Speakers include Professor Maurice D. Jones and Maine figures discussing quality factors prices and marketing strategies for potatoes.
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Maine
American Institute of Cooperation
Durham
N. H
Maurice D. Jones
Agriculture
Tadeow J. Beck
Washburn
American Fruit Growers, Inc
Harvey Baum
Atlantic Commission Company
New York City
Charles H. By Pene
Ent of Agricultural Economics
University of Maine
Maine Agricultural Experiment Station
Milton E. Smith
Presque Isle
Harry Umphrey
R. Thompson, Ibou
Secantly Maine Potato Growers, Inc
Gay
Wilson
Gt Brown
Seacomb Fruit Auction Company
New York
Bureau of Ieturns
Washington, D.C
L. Robinson
Hastings Growers Exchange
Hastings
Florida
H. B. Tabb
National Potato Institute
Chicago
New England
Bath Visitors Prompt Summer Plans and Family Returns
Dr. Lucinda Hatch and Miss Catherine Larrabee of Portland are Bath visitors on Tuesday. Annie Torrey of Portland spends the Summer with her niece Mrs Allan Spear. Mrs John M Johnson and daughter Mrs Helen Gow and Gows son Stanley left Tuesday for New Bedford. On return they will be joined by Mrs Johnsons daughter Mrs Mary McIlvein and her granddaughter Margery for an indefinite Bath visit.
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Lucinda Hatch
Catherine Larrabee
Portland
Bath
Annie Torrey
Allan Spear
John M. Johnson
Helen Gow
Probate Court notices in Sagadahoc 1932 orders and estate bounds
Probate Court at Bath sets hearing on first Tuesday after July 12 1932 for final account of Ralph O Dale executor of Clara Rose Given estate. W. Thornton Bates files intestate estate of Wilton G Bates Bath seeking real estate description West Bath homestead farm with deeds from 1862 and 1880s. debts estimated near 3000 dollars and admin costs about 50 dollars.
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State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Bath
Ralph O. Dale
Clara Rose
W. Thornton Bates
Wilton G. Bates
West Bath
Maine
Charles H. Bates
Susan Bates
Alice J. Willams
Charles Bates
Ofadahoc
William 8
Shorey
Allan Spear
Elizabeth R. Moses
William
Appointment of trustees in Sagadahoc estate case
In Sagadahoc County Bath Alice M Hyde petitions to replace Charles Cahill and Daniel Williams as trustees of Annie H Bath estate trust. Probate orders publication and a hearing set for August 2 1932 to show cause why the prayer should not be granted.
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State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Edward C. Siiness
Providence
Rhode Island
Byron F. Barker
Bath
Mildred T. Barker
Edwa C. Stiness
State OF
Maine
Walter S. Glidden
Mary E. Dingley
Charles W. Dingley
Alter S. Glidden
Alice M. H
Annie H
Hoc
Lein
Charles H. 1
Daniel Williams
Charles H. Cahill
John H. Hyde
Eleanor B. Hyde
Charles H
Alice M. Hyde
Aedahoc
Ted
Annie H. Hyde
A. D
Independent
Sagee
John J. Keegan
R. H. Baxter
Mary E. Nugent
Gertrude G. Thompson
Mary Ella Gilman
Bat
Walter S. Glindden
William F. Dunham
Second Annual Poultry School Program Set at Orono
The Poultry Department at the College of Agriculture Orono announces the two day program August 15 and 16 with lectures by Dr L C Norris Roy E Jones F R Hazard F L Hannaford and others. Sessions run from 8am to 3pm in Winslow Hall with dormitory lodging and meals priced at 180 per day and a total two day cost under four dollars including banquet.
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College of Agriculture
Orono
J. R. Smyth
H. L. Richardson
C. C. Clements
Maine Poultry Improvement Association
Dr. L. C. Norris
Cornell University
Roy E. Jones
Extension Poultryman
Connecticut Agricultural College
F. R. Hazard
Sanderstown
R. I
Northeastern Poultry Producers Council
F. L. Hannaford
Charles M. Cox Company
Boston
W. H. Allen
Actol Products Company, Inc
New York
D. W. Reed
Winslow Hall
Miss Ethel Parker Returns to Worcester After Visit
Miss Ethel Parker returns to Worcester Massachusetts after spending a week with Mrs. Frank A. Purington at 82 Lower Middle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Parker
Worcester
Mass
Frank A. Purington
Lower Middle Street
Queen Esther Lodge Holds Picnic At New Meadows
Queen Esther Lodge members and guests under chair Leonard M. Munsey along with Mrs. Henry T. B. and Mrs. Herbert H. Huggard enjoyed a city picnic at New Meadows. They left at ten, ate clam chowder served by the men, and adjourned in the late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard M. Munsey
Henry T. B
Herbert H. Huggard
Saime
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
Buckley
City Connell
Sentosa
Majl
Boa Wharf
Ivan
Acadia
Gadley
Wellane
William E
Giltt
Jon
Samoset
A. McFadden
Georgetown
Shannon House
D. O. Foye & Co
Capt. Perkins
Percy V
Commodore Tucker
Winter Street
Popham Beach
Sumner L. Kimball
Washington
Uniform Bank
Waterville
J. H. Stantial
Grand Worthy
Alfie E. Rich
N. C
Frank W. Jones
Lois T. McKiever
W. P
Ferdinand Hathaway
Clara B. Gilmore
George W. Rich
W. T
M. J. Stantial
W. H
Angus Rose
James McPherson
Horace Curtis
A. R. Gilmore
Crockett’s
Popham
Waltham Watch Co
Olympic
Times
City Landing
Sedgwick
Mason
Wiwarna
Baltimore
Kelley & Spear’s
Central
John M. Moore
Winter Street Society
Isle of Springs
Alice Upton
C. R. Higgins
H. A. Bates
Bar Harbor
King
William Duncan
Shaw
John M. Morse
Houghton’s
James Norton
Frank Emmons
Sequin
Clara Glorita
Resolute
Small Point Yeste
Shere
Togus
Wesley
Stephenson
Cig In
Pteys
Sultana
Secoe Semekennek Ak
Red Men
Brook
Rogers
Lincoln Bank
William Ferrin
Massachusetts
Roanoke
Sewall’s
Forenson
Maylon C. Lord
Bast
Walter Small
George McElman
Police Department
Poston
Eric J. Carlson
Parker Head
A. F. Thomas
Catherine Johnson
Martha
Joseph Torrey
J. Haviland Torrey
Herbert Torrey
Toby
Ruth A. Moore
Sdimin
Bond
A. Moore
Say
Coun
R. A. Moore
Merle H. Jameson
Weh
de Syarte
Ueland En
Merle
N. Y
Raul
Norway Mrpid Co
Norway
Rog'ster
Walter
Martha B. Bridge
Harry P. Bridge
Linden St
A.D
James B. Perkins
Sandahoc
Conny
William F
Family
L. F
Atwood
Atwood’s Medicine
Attes
William F. Ar
County Ofene
William F.oot Prowate
Aera
Queen Esther Lodge
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