Bath News Highlights from July 1905
St Mary’s society hosts a lawn party with ice cream cake and dancing. Ringling Brothers circus draws 300 Bath attendees in Lewiston. locals note boat trips and new launches on the river. Gen. Smith of Bangor visits Bath en route to Squirrel Island. Kennebec Yacht Club measures power boats for Five Islands race. several Bath residents receive notable visits and arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Clory
St. Mary's Society
St. Mary's Rectory
St. Joseph Catholic Society of
Gardiner
Star loomer Girls set July 22 event on Linholm Street grounds
The Star loomer Girls champion base ball club of the world plans a major tour through the country and Canada using its own Pullman car. They will play Bath and the field will seat 2,000 under a large canvas fence and grandstand. A Bath fisherman notes the Kennebec river fishery has declined, with sturgeon eel fishing unprofitable, needing years for recovery. Shad season lasted about three weeks. Assorting racks were installed in the Post Office this week by Ernest Luse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
This
Linholm Street
Star Loomer Girls
Champion
Canada
Kennebec
Squirrel Island Orchestra Season Engagement Listed
The Squirrel Island orchestra engages Frank Folding of Lewiston as violinist and C Summer of the University of Maine as cornetist along with Harri son Shaw of Rockland as pianist in Kennebunk and Rockland for the summer while Charles T. Jackson distributes a road guide in the area with rail timetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirrel Island
Frank Folding
Lewiston
C. Summer
University of Maine
Kennebunk
Harrison Shaw
Rockland
Charles T. Jackson
Morsel High school graduation fund and town news
July 13 1905 report notes Morsey High school graduation costs for 52 graduates at 1.05 each. Local events include Transit and Express wagon accident, A M Bagley hay cutting, Lang of Skowhegan visiting, Sheriff Ballou departure, Seals shipment for R J Conway, Morse High School staff changes, Gaudreau orchestra engaged for N F E Q O P dance, W S McGinniss mail service visit, birth in Redlon family, Frank Harnden horse incident, Col Cole Saunders Bath praise, Elks reunion Buffalo parade, Bath launches at night, first fresh figs from Italy, Collin Bros July sale, Bath lobsters shipped west, S R Percy Shrine souvenir, Hyde Light Guards encampment prep, and a wireless Bath Iron Works dispatch from Cape Race.
Kennebec Yacht Club Charters Steamer Winter Harbor
July 15 1905 the Phe Reeatte committee of Kennebec Yacht Club charters the steamer Winter Harbor for next Tuesday. Committee and non boat owning members will ride down river in the forenoon to welcome the Boston and Portland Yacht clubs and escort the fleet to Bath. The Bath ship Roanoke was in collision with the British vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe —Reeatte
Kennebec Yacht Club
Winter Harbor
Boston
Portland
Steamer Llangibby Reaches Sydney After Ten Months
The steamer Llangibby, last August put in at Rio de Janeiro for repairs, has arrived in Sydney Nova Scotia after a ten month voyage. Blueberries are abundant this sunner season. Residents report many people in the woods daily and a large berry patch was harvested by two young men who filled two ten pound pails with berries. A theft occurred when a passerby helped himself to a new broom, later taking a sickle and 25 feet of cotton hose and a brass nozzle. William Canning defeated Charles Scribner in a three mile skating race in Waterville with a time of 12 15, fastest in the state, and Scribner challenged for a rematch on July 27. Miss Gage of Boston will remain at Hallet's for another week demonstrating X Zatia. Popham Beach Steamboat Co offers a Sunday excursion Bath to Popham. Bath plans to lay about 1000 worth of asphalt sidewalks, contractor Stoward to oversee. Alonzo Hamilton received 1000 from his late father Andrew Hamilton’s estate. five sons each received 1000. Hyde Light Guards depart for Birch Point to defend their camp against the Birch Point Scouts, wearing new olive drab uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Canning
Waterville
Charles O. Scribner
Portland
Canning
Scribner
Excursion Boats and Summer Traffic Cause Busy Day
July 17 1905 reports a large Sun day excursion from Boston on the Ransom B Fuller drawing crowds at the wharf. Beaten by a perfect summer day, steamboats car lines and band concerts boosted activity. Beltline notices include trolley wire sparks at Grove street and rising automobile registrations in Augusta. A chorus at Beacon Street church, Maine lodge outing on Long Island, and Becon Street Liberty excursion plans appear amid civic notes on vessels ships and local entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom B. Fuller
Boston
Fuller
Blair
Upper Washington Street
Grove Street
Merry Meeting Park
St. Devilia Band
Lewiston
New England
Human pincushion darts amuse Seabee unit on Okinawa
On Okinawa, Seabee crew nicknamed Bruno the human pincushion serves as a portable dart target. Coxswain James Upton, a veteran of Guadalcanal and World Fairs, endures minor bleeds and odd stunts for sport. Navy Lt. Edward Mackin recalls their wartime camaraderie and a reunion with Lt. Matthew Crosson from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Beach Three
Okinawa
Winfield
N. J
Bruno
Navy
James H. Upton
Wisconsin
Seabee
Guadalcanal
Chicago
New York
Edward Mackin
Elmhurst
Long Island
N. Y
Thompson
Mackin
J. A. Hallmaier
Dixon
Tstand
Army
Matthew Crosson
Matty Crosson
West Side
St. Bernard’s
Crosson
Kit
Staten Island
Mrs Doten and grandson return from visit abroad
Mrs Charles F Daten and grandson Robert Doten of Portland have returned after visiting Mrs Doten's father Col George AW Baker on Milan Street and relatives in Bath and West Bath. Pvt John Butler USA left Wednesday for Fort Meade Md after ten days with his wife at their home in Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Daten
Robert Doten
Portland
Pvt
John Butler
USA
Fort Meade
Woolwich
Awnings Catch Fire At Senter’s Store On Front Street
Noon blaze on Front street engulfs the awning north of Senter’s main entrance. A baby carriage near the entrance caught fire but the infant was removed safely by Betty Belanger. Byron Campbell used a extinguisher and firemen arrived with chemical powder to finish dousing the flames. Only the northern awning area suffered significant damage. The cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Senters
Betty Belanger
Lynn Carole
Marjorie Youn
Western Avenue
Byron Campbell
Senter’s
OAL
Msm
Center Street
Unclear social gathering details at Mesdon and Madden home
OCR text describes a social event at the home of Mesdon and Madden with guests including Mrs Rey and multiple women, noting decor such as sweet pots and cake. Numerous garbled names and lines follow, outlining attendees and activities in a chaotic, unreadable manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioner
Mesdon & Madden
Thesshiy
Turner
Mas
Rey
Brattice Dupes
Dian Alie
Cael Douiheny
Lawn Viva
Sis
Laurige Sprague
Robert Booter
Vince Wine
Alerhere
Peoderick Chippoof
Pistor Einecl
Probate notices publish order for estates in Bath district
The probate order directs notices to all interested parties in multiple estates. A true copy of the original order is filed with the Bath Independent, with instructions to publish weekly for three weeks. The court at Bath will hear claims on a date to be announced, overseen by Judge Arthur J Dunton. Attest by Register John L. Tack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Math
Fred
Mie
Bath
Esvird
Perio
Arthur J Dunton
PPS
Goruty
Provate
Savadahac
Jey
Bath Independent
Wand
Sud
Annie
Howe
Kiev
Watt
Bowie
Elsabert
Martel Deuth
Sy Mastne
Fpciatfico
W. Stewart
Charlotte T, Buck
Samuel P. Buck
Tate
Phipps
William SS
Shorey
Petnte
Brandon
Bila V. Jaquith
J Dunton
John J. Jack
Sagadahoe
William Ho Shia
Jane Mcdonald Shea Ap- Podied
Wrritong Bund
Hirate Dietre Po Koondaevin
Inte
Arthus KR
Jo Dunton
Youngsters Clean Street in Neighborhood Effort
A group of boys led a morning raid on burdocks and scraggly bushes along Dummer Street. They cleared overgrowth and piled debris, leaving the area tidier and discouraging future nuisance plants. The workers named were Gene Albert, Robert Philbrook, Bitty Hagcett, Robert Roesett, Bill Linnell, Robert Small, Brad Stover, Robert Shaw, Wilfrid Fullerton, Milpard Milly, and Bruce London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dummer Street
Gene Albert
Robert Philbrook
Bitty Hagcett
Robert Roesett
Bill Linnell
Robert Small
Brad Stover
Robert Shaw
Wilfrid Fullerton
Milpard Milly
Bruce London
Family Visits Span North Colusset in July Week
Mrs Lester M Brackley of North Coluisset Massachusetts arrived Tuesday to spend a week with her sister in law Mrs Carl F Pierce on High Street. Shye Wis accompanied Mrs Pierce s father Pred L Brackley who spent a week in North Colusset. Lester Brackley was in Gath for the first week in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester M. Brackley
North Coluisset
Mass
Carl F. Pierce
High Street
Richmond Couple Visit Bath Native at West Path Home
Mr and Mrs Lester Lewis of Richmond formerly of Bath called Monday at the home of Mrs Harry Swift of West Path. The social visit highlighted family ties and local hospitality in a midweek gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Lewis
Richmond
Bath
Harry Swift
West Path
Probate Notice Expanded in Bath Court Proceedings
A probate order from Bath Court of Probate requires publication of notice for three weeks in the Bath Teebop newspaper. Interested parties are directed to appear at the Probate Court in Bath to contest or respond to the estate actions as detailed by the order and attested by Judge of Probate.
Names and dates in Bath probate records reel
Fragmentary OCR lists probate administrators for Sayudahoc County with Bath and Winter Arbor references. Mentions Mary Brattord, Andrew Lentere, and Judy, with dates including 1944 and 1945 and a 12-19-26 entry, but details are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Jack
Sayudahoc
Ervets
Cradians
Tate
Bath
Winter Arbor
A. Miller
Patt
Derenserdt
Mary
Bond
Judy
Andrew
Hole
City balances and tax sale outline in April meeting
The deputy marshal's April report and rosters for city fire companies were read and accepted. The Joint Standing Committee on Taxes recommended selling Minott Grove property to Hazel E. Young for 800 dollars due to tax delinquency. The treasurer reported no expenditures for February through June totaling 205,709.85 and a cash balance of 47,651.63. A garage building petition for 54 Center Street was granted after a hearing. Gasoline licenses were issued for Middle Street extension to James A. Clappison and Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. A junk peddler license went to Sam Leeman of Portland and a victualer's license to Nellie L. Daley of 1207 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minott Grove
Hazel E. Young
Merdh
Center Street
Middle Street
James A. Clappison
Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
Front Street
Sam Leeman
Portland
Nellie L. Daley
Washington Street
Weather hits city with heavy rain and wind, no damage reported
Sunday afternoon rainfall and strong winds broke small branches around the city. Nearby towns reported heavy thunder and lightning with hail. No building damage noted. Electric power and lights went out several times in parts of the city. The piece notes that the largest sea animals are whales.
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Bath Daily Times
Ringling Brothers Circus
Wision
Ransom Fuller
Ke A Lake
Harold M. Sewall
France
J. Sewall
Lon Fisher
Baxter
K.C
Taine Central
Washigton Street
Nahanada
MacMahan Island
Aarty
MacMahan
E. A. Allen & Co
Till Young
Dennis Clark
Birch Point
Hyde Light Guards
Alonzo Sylvester
Farmington
Sylester
Military Ad
Naval Orphan Asylum
M. S. Hunter
Sylvester
U.S
Ocean Pint
Bernard Tarbox
P. H. Boynton
E. Poynton
Boston Yacht Lab
Jordan Wright
New Harbor
Charles H. Morse
Davis Hatch
S. S. Jordan
Nathan Stiles
Ringling Circus
Welch
Exchange
Lucius M. LeMont
Five Islands
Joseph S. Smith
Bangor
Squirrel
Ile
Lowell Assembly
Pythian Sisterhood
New Meadows
Knights of Pythias Hall
George W. Oakman
the Phoenix
Ernest L. Luse
Morsey High School
S Ss
United States
Charles IL. Treat
Treat & Lang
Dr. Briery
American Express
N. Place, Jr
Johnson Bros
Mason’s
S. Hart
A. M. Bagley
A. H. Lang
Skowhegan
Sturgis Commission
Shannon House
Sheriff Ballou
Boothbay
R. J. Conway
Belle Isle Aquarium
Detroit
Michigan
M. A. Conner
Morse High School
Kimball Bros. Co
Gaudreau
N. FE. QO. P
Main Lodge
Bowdoin Lodge
Brunswick
W. S. McGinniss
Huse
Popham
Bay Point
McGinnis
Osgood M. Redlon
Ambrose H. Redlon
Frank Harnden
Col
Cole Saunders
Kentucky
New Meadows Inn
Charley
Col. Saunders
L. B. Swett
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Buffalo
Elks
Denver
Italy
M. Pablo
Collin Bros
Sasanovn River
Cincinnati
Ohio
S. R. Percy
Shriners
Niagara Falls
Bernard Luscher
Mobile
Percy
Bireh Point
Bath Iron Works
P. Wetherbee
Engine Department
William B. Haggett
Victoria
Cape Race
Wetherbee
Sidney
C. B
Montreal
Llangibby
Rio de Janeiro
Sydney
Miss Gage
Popham Beach
Rockland Courier-Gazette
Stoward
Alonzo Hamilton
Andrew Hamilton
East New Unnon
N.S
Hyde Light
Augusta
Beacon Street
Maine Lodge
N.E.O.P
Lisbon
Augusti
Garnet
Twe
Columbia
Chestra
J. A. Kendall
Kendall
Columbia Orchestra
Fis
Tos
Lord
Luncion
Kelley
Spear Cop
Brooklyn
Liberty
George D. Stanley
Thorne
Tits Vaneht Cattoathia
Vern Haugland
Defense Workers
James
Tommy” Thompson
Yontan Airfield
Fred Zimmerling
San Francisco
Fred Bings
Los Angeles
Avenue C
Bayonne
Schwabisch
Germany
Signal Corps
Tate Hagens
Geome- PyWan
Hetty Stevens
John TL
Tack Register
Joun I, Jack
Arthur 1
Dunton
Atteer
John L Jack. Register
Whales
Joun L
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