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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1925

Page

8

Forty Years Ago In Bath Puts On Bath Scenes Of 1885

Fortunes and misfortunes of Bath residents are sketched from July 1885. A Boston yacht Tempest visited Boothbay while Blanche struck a pier causing minor damage. The Samoset boiler tube blew out near Arrowsic, and help towed the disabled steamer. Local people, accidents, civic matters, and a Bowdoin College victory over Brown highlight Bath news.

Samoset Rowe Boothbay Arrowsic Bridge Union Wiwurna

Memorial Craftsmen of Maine Hold Annual Outing

Members of the Memorial Craftsmen of Maine and their wives gathered at New Meadows Inn for their mid summer outing. The Maine and New England marble and granite dealers network enjoyed sports before dining and a group review filmed by Everlyn Washburn.

Memorial Craftsmen of Maine New Meadows Inn New England James H. Gallagher Richmond Brett A. Morse Waterville Hiram W. Potter Gardiner A. S. Heal Belfast F. J. Morrison Portland Louis E. Shepley Bangor Shepley Everlyn Washburn Lewiston Caroline Marr Georgie Wakefield Brett Morse Thomas Howard Boston Vermont Marble Co Gilbert Fletcher Flora Ford W. FE. Dornan Allen Young Chester Brooks Union Putnam Bicknell W. H. Glendenning W. H. Glendenning, Jr Rockland Fred J. Morrison George E. Marr H. H. Gilchrist Thomaston H. A. Mureh Buckfield J. H. Gilkey Farmington A. F. Como Auburn W. B. Hoyt Seward H. Hoyt Phillips O. FE Page Mirs Marius Page Bath Joseph Wright FE. Thompson T. B. Stevens Manchester N. H BE ‘Me Cobb Harold O. Page Damariscot Horace Lovell Brunswick Alfred Watters Alexander Smart Quincy Mars Horace W. Ward A. Bruce Allen

Fire alarm at Elliott House roof blaze noted

July 17 885 a fire alarm sounded after a slight blaze on the Elliott House block roof. The wooden structure suffered minor damage while firefighters responded promptly to prevent spread. No injuries reported.

Elliott House

Personal notes and probate notices from Bath Sagadahoc

Personal notices describe visits and travels of Miss Helen Powers, Mr. Jed M. Cook, and families visiting Boston, with several probate court actions named for executors and guardians in Sagadahoc County Maine. Documents include appointees Nina A. O’Hara, Milton Kimball, and Agnes Torrey, with notices for August probate hearings and estate administration details.

Nina’ A. O'Hara Birmingham Alabama A. Sagadahoc James Ie O'Hara, Jr Sagadahoc Nina A. O'Hara Ernest M. White Milton S. Kimball Augusta John H. Kimball Late Bath

Local Notables Attend East Union Burial Service

H Young Chester Brooks and families from East Union attended a burial service for Mrs. E W Strong, with Mr and Mrs Charles BE Morse, Mr and Mrs Willis P Gilman, and Mr and Mrs Stanley Hanne at Waterville.

H.young Chester Brooks East Union E. W. Strong Charles BE. Morse Willis P. Gilman Stanley Hannebury Waterville

Fort Union Restoration Planned in Northwest

Plans move to restore Fort Union, first fort above Yellowstone mouth, to show its role in Western history. Montana and North Dakota citizens, Great Northern Railroad backers, and officials visited the site in May to map exact repro of the blockhouse. A nine acre landowner offers to donate the site. government cooperation expected. estimated cost $25,000. Built in 1829 by Kenneth McKenzie for the American Fur Company, it stood above the Missouri river, burned in 1831, rebuilt, and later dismantled in 1865 on Fort Buford orders.

Fort Union Montana State Historical Society Yellowstone River Northwest Montana North Dakota Great Northern Railroad Ralph Budd Railway David Hilger Montana Historical Society United States Kenneth McKenzie American Fur Company Fort Bulford

Weekend Visitors Glimpse at Wordstown Andrews Road

John Evans of Wortsmouth New Hampshire spent the weekend with his family on Andrews road. Mrs. William S Kenyon from Town visited Sebasco Summer home to pass the day. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hathaway and children of Gardiner were guests at the Baker home in Arrowsie. Candy's Harbor drew Sunday visitors including Mr. and Mrs. William Armstrong and daughter Doris with Miss Alice Ramsay, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds, Frank Reynolds and daughter Helen, Sadie and Alice Reynolds. A clambake and beach bathing were enjoyed.

John Evans Wortsmouth N. H Andrews Road William S. Kenyon Sebasco Guy Hathaway Gardiner Baker Arrowsie Candy's Harbor William Arimstrong Doris Alice Ramsay Thomas Reynolds Frank Reynolds Helen Sadie Alice Reynolds

Information Sought on Bath Relatives of Late Walter Lowers Bowen

Bath citizens with facts about Walter Lowers Bowen or Walter Bowen died in Baltimore nine weeks after a March 13 1896 birth claim should contact Margaret Bowers widow at 189 Eastern Ave Baltimore. He was listed as Bowers at marriage and Bowen in hospital and claimed to be son of Fred Bowen and Addie Robinson. No matching birth record found in Baltimore city hall.

Bath Walter Lowers Bowen Baltimore Margaret Bowers Eastern Avenue Bowers Mercy Hospital Fred Bowen Addie Robinson

Social and visiting notes from towns and cities

Miss Myra Foote of Portland visits her sister Mrs. W. S. Voorhees of Bedford street. Mathew N. Clark drives a new Dodge sedan bought from Bishop Trading Co. Miss Muriel Howe stays a few days with Elizabeth Mc Grath at the Dain cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Eaton and family visit relatives in Belgrade. Miss Lulu M. Cowland, Cambridge, Mass., guests of Miss Viola Hogan on Bedford street. Mrs. Arthur Jansen and son Vernon host to Mr. and Mrs. Just Wold on Court street. Elizabeth Stalker of Watertown, Maass., visits Ruth Shurleff at Camp Harabel, Quaker Point. Samuel Welch of Togus visits town, old friends Sumner Hayes and Forrest Butler attend Summer school in San Juan, Porto Rico, studying Spanish. Mrs. Ethel Conners and daughter Josephine accompany Mrs. S. Brooks and daughter Sally of Boston, and Miss Agatha Bennett of Winthrop, Mass., at Sasusva Bluffs, Woolwich. Friends of Mrs. Euna Farnsworth Humphreys receive notice of her mother Mrs. Eugene Stickney’s death on July 5. surviving daughter is Mrs. Stickney, and a son Henry Stickney.

Myra Foote Portland W. S. Voorhees Bedford Street Mathew N. Clark Middle Street Bishop Trading Co Muriel Howe Sabine Elizabeth McGrath Dain Cottage Leon Eaton Alice Martin Oak Street Belgrade Lulu M. Cowland Cambridge Mass Viola Hogan Arthur Jansen Vernon Berlin N. H Just Wold Court Street Elizabeth Stalker Watertown Maass Ruth Shurleff Camp Harabel Quaker Point Samuel Welch National Soldiers Togus Old Friends Sumner Hayes Forrest Butler Ruth Porto Rico Porto Rician University San Juan Ethel Conners Josephine Brooks Sally Boston Agatha Bennett Winthrop Sasusva Bluffs Woolwich Euna Farnsworth Humphreys la Salle N. Y New Eng

Rotary rest room open for third season in city

The Rotary club rest room in Room 2 above Bridge Merrill store on Front Street opens for the third season. Donated by Hon. Oliver Moves 2nd, furnished by Harry F. Stetson, with a hostess schedule and guest register. The room offers toilet facilities and a waiting, washing, and rest space for travelers and locals, with key at Webber's drug store.

Rotary Club Bridge-Merrill Front Street Hon Oliver Sagadahoc Real Estate Association Harry F. Stetson A. D. Stetson & Son Mitchell C. Arel Clarence A. Penslee Harry T. Passmore Charles CC. Low Rotary

Stomach Worms Trouble Children and Parents

Stomach and intestinal worms like pin worms cause anxiety in families with symptomatic children. Fussiness loss of appetite fevers and disturbed sleep signal infection. An old remedy labeled L. F. from Woov's Medicine Co Portland Maine advertised in small doses at 15 cents or 50 cents by mail.

L. F Sthaubande Aia New England L.F. Medicine Co Portland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times Edward P. Shaw M. G. Shaw's Faulkner Stacey Clark Woodward's Wharf John Jacques Henry J. Houghton Ray P. Eaton Bath Custom House Radoyate Tempest C. B. Harrington Rapier Ek Blanche C.B. Harrington Drummond Coal Yard Gussie Dodge Albert Farrar Boston Highlands A. D. Stetson’s Treasury Durham Supreme Court James A. Winslow N. A. Huse J. G. Richardson John A. Minery William T. Donnell of Deering & Donnell South End Ephraim Marr Phippsburg Mary Lee Small Point James J. Humphreys Yarmouth Humphreys Oracle of Blair & Hitchcock Cumberland Royal Arch Charles F. Pierce Son John Worcester, Mass W. D. Mussenden F. G. Esterbrook New York F. G. Wilson William W. Tendexter North Conway Dunlap Commandery K. T Valestine Commandery William Larrabee Ha Jey’s Ile York Street Babcock Worcester Bowdoin College Brown Lake Quinsigamond Bowdoin W. Davis K. N. Whittier FE. Brown W. Alexander George Smith Center Street Stewart Riverside Club Topsham Fair Grounds Walter K. Purington Mouse Island A. S. Alexander AL Ie Alexander Pires George Meekeene J. Cs POSIT Guelne John Card Day's Ferry Harvard J. L. Spinney Cliffie Cookson Place Samuel Main J. G. Reed David Br. S. Savage W. G. Brookings Christopher Carter Nequasset FE. O. Day A. C. Day Cardiff Capt. Day Franklin Reed Aspasia Constance Meeker J. R. Meeker Montreal Holman Dunning Alameda Club Woburns Stonehams Nantuckets Minnie and Ada Grover Union Park, Mass Rachel McFadden Lawrence Delahanty Kate Ontario Olivere Trudeau Irving Brown A. G. Coombs Phillies Phillios Farnham Lincoln Weeks Kimball Harris Kelley Fish Brunswicks Stinchfield Hubbard PhisHhosons Oe Sree Wanefield Bennington Crocker O. W. Folsom Winter Street Central Society FE. D. Morgan Amy Vine Tree George Peters Ida Thurlow Salem George H. Lord Aggie New York City John Lord Chestnut Street George W. Tucker Brooklyn Board of Aldermen Charles H. McLellan Gen T. W. Hyde Alderman Eliot Joseph M. Hayes Hiller Jacob Reed Harry L. Whiton Whiton Helen Powers Kittery Martin Powers W. BB. Blanchard William C. Perkins Eunice Lewis F. Gannon Milan Street Allen D. Niles Helen Wheaton Ella McAllister Jed M. Cook Boothbay Harbor Bath Front Cook Arthur B. Lindsay Dorothy West Roxbury Lindsay Orrin’s. Lindsay Williaygs F. Dunham William F. Dunham State OF Agnes H. Torrey Francis Bowen Torrey, Jr Said Agnes Torrey F. B. Torrey Joseph Torrey Annie Torrey Agnes Vorrey Sagadahoc, Ss Charles C. Toothaker James S. Lowell Harriet Low Johnson Howard B. Johnson George W. Johnson Edward F. Bono Edward FE. Carter Washington, D. C Clarence FE. Johnson Herman Johnson Harriet M. Johnson Springfell Mass Louise M. Johnson Ruth P. Johnson Arthur Kindred Ree Harriet L. Johnson Daniel .Williams State OF Maine William F. Dunstam Edwin M. Wyman Lectina P. Wyman Bath Independent Attes William F. Dunham Register Charles FE. Cushing Eleanor Pp. Cushing Pipe Samuel S. Sewall Marcia H. Sewall John H. Haley Ann KE. Haley Marion Freeman Viola G. Hogan Sagadabee William FE. Hogan Sagdaabee Mary A. Sanford Coggatrix Henry M. Sanford Late Florence L., Main Cumberland Thomas C. Main Duncan Mclntosh John C Preble E. R. Main Florence L. Main Martha P. Small Donald N. Small Minor William F Dunham, Register Path Saracahoc Scott R. Frye John Wa Snow William B. Temple James T. Temple Causi Y Tord M. G. Soule Kennebec Frances Jance Gilmore J. Irving Gilmore Tacoma Wash George F. Trott A. M. G. Soule Frances Jane Gilmore Jily A. D W. T. Gardiner Sagadahocss William F. Dunilam W. L. Maloon Nathanughty Norman E. Curtis Lewis Hill W. L. Matoon Nathan Doughty Opes Fred H. Thompson Walter Bowers Edda Sagadahock Block
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