Forty Years Ago in Bath News Roundup
Fortie years ago Bath daily life events include Skinner and Wildes starting shop work at Bath Iron Works and mills on Winneganee creek failing to operate after weather wear. Other items note vacations, medical exams, a horse purchase, river outings, band fund drives, and local obituaries. Concerns include typhoid illness and a 96 year old reader’s nightly Times habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Skinner
Roy Wildes
Bath High School
Smith
Bath Iron Works
Winneganee Creek
Traveling musicians and Bath notices fill midsummer town
July 15 1903 report from Bath notes Harry Hawthorne of Boston elevated road visiting old friends and summering with Mrs Hawthorne at Garnet while Bath hosts itinerant musicians two autoharp players and two black dogs collecting donations. The Gardiner steamer resumes service after a layoff by inspectors. Conductor cautions on boarding as women exit. Read Nichols Company buys 60 to 70 tons of hay on Carlton farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hawthorne
Boston
Read Nichols Company
Carlton Far
Launch to be placed in commission on the river
A new launch will be placed in commission on the river. George Rogers of the North End owns the hull purchased from George Murray. The launch will receive an eight horsepower engine at Mercer Langmaid’s wharf. Charles A. Corliss begins planning the city sewer and water pipe system. The map will show pipe lines hydrants and sizes except in outlying districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
George Rogers
North End
George Murray
Mercer & Langmaid
Charles A. Corliss
Street and Sewer Commission
Maine Central
Waterville
Steamer Nahanda excursion to Wiscasset tonight under band
The steamer Nahanda will voyage from Boothbay to Wiscasset this evening under the Harris Military Band of Wiscasset. A ball will be held in Wiscasset. A local party will ride the evening train for the event. Mrs. Laura White and her son Henry of Kennebunk Beach are guests of Mrs. Martin Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahanda
Boothbay
Wiscasset
Harris Military Band
Laura White
Henry
Kennebunk Beach
Martin Doyle
Bath social events and excursions announced for next week
The Pepples church society and Sunday school plan an annual excursion to Lake Grove with an 8 15 a m departure and daylong band concerts. Bath and Brunswick residents are invited to a July 23 banquet and reception for Mine Host at the Exchange Hotel Lewiston with a 7 pm Bath special train. Ralph Sherman to resume Maine Central yard master post Monday. James F Carey to speak at Bath on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepples Church Society
Lake Grove
the Grove
Bath and
Brunswick
Frank A. Welch
Exchange Hotel
Lewiston
Bath
Welch
Ralph Sherman
Maine Central Railroad
Wrestling Challenge and Local News From The Times
The Times notes a challenge signed by C. B. Atherson offering to wrestle any man in the city or state at 110 pounds with a side bet open. It reports launches Hattie L and Louise carrying Summer and Bay Point visitors, weddings, birthdays, and a ship launch at City Landing. It mentions Mrs. Gilmore visiting, Mrs. Wilson's birthday, a marriage of William Rouse and Harriet Breen, the Shiloh launch launch, and a dramatic street scene of a man urged home by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
C. B. Atherson
Middle Street
Hattie L
Parker Head
Bay Point
Seguin
Boston
Merrymeeting Park
William Rouse
Torreys Roller Bushing Works
Harriet IL. Breen
Rockland
Brunswick
William P. Merrill
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Ransom B. Fuller
Local notes and a runaway horse amuse townsfolk
Miss Annie Totman resumes duties at the Woman's Exchange with Mrs Ethel Murtaugh filling in during her absence. A horse in front of Johnson Bros ran downhill but stopped when it found level ground, amusing onlookers as the master opted not to chase. Mrs Thomas P Neagle, Sam Master Frank, and niece Miss Sadie Neagle are spending a few days in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Totman
Woman's Exchange
Ethel Murtaugh
Johnson Bros
Thomas P. Neagle
Sam Master Frank
Sadie Neagle
Boston
Giraud Relays Escape Defiance of Nazi Demands
General Henri Giraud recounts to Colliers Week how he defied Nazi orders after fleeing Koenigstein. He refused to return to Germany and resisted Laval and Abetz during talks in Vichy and Algiers, detailing threats and the plan to liberate French prisoners as leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri
Honore Giraud
Germany
Koengstein
Colliers
Paul Bringuier
North Africa
Bronguier
Vics
France
Algiers
Ted Jow
Switzerland
Caird
Vichy
Marna
Pierre Laval
Giraud
Koenigstein
Graud
Bringuier
Laval
Darian
Otto Abetz
Naz
Abetz
Peragos
Vata
Neus
Wiltess
Marseile
Lights on duty and courtesy aboard ship after Bath visit
Mr and Mrs Walace H Wood of Worcester Mass return home after several days visiting Mrs Lydia Wood and family in Bath. They were hosted by Mr and Mrs David Y Alkazin and Mrs Alkazin at 1284 Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walace H Wood
Soi
Worcester
Mass
Bath
Woods
David Y. Alkazin
Lydia Wood
Washington Street
Summer births favored by statisticians say New York
New York experts from Metropolitan Life and another firm say summer is the best season for births and early infancy. They cite lower prenatal defect deaths in summer, fewer congenital issues, and reduced exposure to fall and winter illnesses. May births show lowest birth counts and higher congenital death rates, while July to September show higher birth counts with better infant resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Life and Wrarer
Probate Notice Fragment Signals Case Details
Fragmentary probate notice lists case identifiers and party names with scattered numbers and notes. The readable portions reference a court process and dates possibly tied to a public filing, with names such as ARTHUR and JOHN and several cryptic codes.
Probate Notices From Bath County Court in 1843
A distressed, fragmentary probate notice references Ww. Perevne and heirs of Belate, with an 1843 Bath County proceeding. It details an order to publish copy for interested parties, summon hearings in Laurquewood, and appoint fiduciaries for the estate of Ann Sylvester and others, before Judge Dunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perevne
Bath
Bern
Beth Indei
Laucquewood
Pest
Ann Sylvester
Latiue
Maime McNeil Gay
Wars Atline McWeil Gay
Cosnes M Bigeiuow
Bis
Doctors Trust Company
Ime
Arthur F. Sett
McNeil Gay
Husee F
Cushing
Harrys L. Day
Conte
West
Waautick
Dunton
Probate notice of appointment and bonds in Bath district
The document records probate actions for several individuals including Kathrine L. Par and John L. Jack, with appointments of administrators without bond and details of bonds and dates. It lists Bath as the place, mentions the dates around July 6, 1943, and notes the roles of admins and the registerJohn L. Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Reyte
Sapachah
Ieee
Baeritz
Bath
Edward W. Z
Bartpoeeou
Ted T
Iutht
Eae Moe
Futtes
Sonia
Jae Lena Sonia
Fullerton
Woodet
Huh
Dubar Wook
Bond
Dunton
Atie
Fragmented OCR narrative hints ancient event with names
The text presents garbled references to a historical event or scene with scattered proper nouns like Copper and Princeton, suggesting a heritage dispute or voyage. It mentions midtest, winged figures, and a curious mix of places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greem
Pherceton
Tony
Astones
Fragmentary OCR Notice From Unknown Source
Content appears garbled with names, numbers, and places partially visible. Readable items include names like JOHN L and references to monetary values or rates, but much of the text is unintelligible, hindering a clear summary of event or notice.
Our Future World Forum at Christ Church New York
An international two day forum titled Our Future World will be held at Christ Church 520 Park Avenue New York September 14 and 15. It aims to study immediate problems and plan a constructive path for future world issues. Guest speakers include Dr Kenneth M Sills president Bondouis and other noted figures.
Levin Family Plans Week in Old Orchard Beach
Mr. Samuel Levin and his son Jesse of North Street depart Syntex Ser Old Orchard Beach for a weeklong stay with Zev at Hotel Lafayette. Levin had been a guest at Ine teeded for the last two weeks and returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Levin
Jesse
North Street
Syntex Ser
Old Orchard Beach
Zev
Hotel Lafayette
Mr. Levin
Ine
Bath court probate notice lists executors and accounts
A Bath court notice details probate administration for the estate of Mary Folsom and related parties. It names executors John H Key and others, with final accounts and administration actions overseen by Arthur J. Dunton, plus bank and account details. The document records legal proceedings, dates, and guardianship or administrator actions as published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Getouue
Gi Brovaie
Bath
Bagadaber
Berne
Lewepsper
Beth Im
Theresa
Loretia
HK Catiten
John H Key
Kersnoer
Aiven & Bertune
Barab EZ
Potter
Fulsom
Eime M Folsom
Bee Bee Marron
Lars
Beth Batons Bank
Ahacas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Florence Daley
Register of Deeds Office
Susie
George Lancaster
A E
Waltham
Wallace Pratt
Lobster Point
New Meadows
Naval Cadet Band
O. W. “Folsom
C. A: Coomis
G. C. Greenleaf
William H. Swett
al Mason
James L. Perkins
Alfred Rafnell
Longley
Nashua
N. H
Bath City Hall
Auburn
Calais
Allequippa
New Meadows Steanboat Company
Pinehurst
Lewis-on-Auburn
Moody Barnes
William C. Avery
Watson's
Herbert M. Sawyer
Cox's Head
Sawyer
Worcester Telegram
Mildred Nichols
Isle of Springs
Miss Grace Salis
Woolwich
Walter Murtaugh
Moses Black
South End
Phippsburg
Thomas Black
W. C. Stewart
Dorothy
Stewart
Genoa
Italy
C. T. Jackson
John S. Jackson
Greenleaf Cottage
Sabine
Charles Whitehouse
West Bath
John Webster
Hannah S. Wiggin
Front Street
Samuel Ward
North Bath
Wiggin
Gardiner
This City
U.S
Crane
Portland
Fritz Klippel
H. A. Huse Jr
Charles Brown
E. A. Locke
Carl Troop
Walter Plummer
Lisbon Falls
Oliver Moses
Kentucky
Maine
E. H. McLauchlin
East Peacham
Town
Marshal Reynolds
Mrs. Dupreze
Lincoln Street
Siofix Indians
Wesley Church
Long Island
Edwin Cobb
Norfolk
Kelley-Spear Co
Baltimore & Boston Barge Co
O. T. Sewall
Reed Cottage
Small Point
Mr. Sewall
O. T. Perry
A. H. Shaw
Lewiston, Bath & Brunswick
Frances Daley
Daley
Emma Millay
Lindsay
Frank Lord
City Landing
Sanford
Shiloh
Morse High School
Mabel Morris
Samuel Wade
Bowker’s Yard
Joseph E. Everard
Charles T. Hooper
Charles Turner
Fosters Point
Morgan
Customs House Square
John R. Houghton
Shaw
Charles W. Larrabee
Fred Bosworth
George Fisher
Steward McFadden
Wilbur C. Oliver
Long Beach
Charles Marr
Roscoe G. Hillman
Bangor
Mrs. Drew
Bessie Clark
Jennie Harnden
Prouts Neck
George F. Rouillard
Elm Street Baptist Church
Marblehead
F. E. Heath
Weston
J. H. Cox
Harwich
Ann Camry
Lauz
Miss Warren
Wyoming
Dean
Senator Warren
James F. Carey
Haverhill
Bath Socialists
A. S. Gilmore
North Easton, Mass
Viola G. Hogan
Bedford Street
Martha A. Wilson
Shaw Street
Old Town
Louise
Damaze Wedasesay
Qamare
Frank W. Sanford
City
Bothbay
Perry
Center Street
Dassaieways
Mereee Watt
Indias -Laneline
Lee Ceet Rae
Osay Mae
Ming
Ems
Arthur
John
Joun L
Jack, Bezinter
John L Jack
Register
Wien
Geri Fuer
Cevees
Mortone
Wales
Wottine
John L
Begaeti
Frederica
Janie
Pore
Sina
Hal
Arthur J. Dunton
Onder
John L. Jack
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