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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1951

Page

7

Bath chronicle of events and people 1911

Forty years ago in Bath July 18 1911 reports a crowded schedule of social, civic and maritime news. The list of attendees at a Society hall event on Popham Beach includes Jed Prouty H A Huge and many locals. A dog fight on Center street draws a crowd while police warn bicyclists on sidewalks.

Society Popham Beach Jed Prouty H. A. Huge Con Hill H. T. Stevens John Todd William A. Furber Zack Wilcox C. S. Brown Zeb Hardy Walter A. Murtaugh Jos. Stover John L. Wilson, Jr Aaron Heminway Hyde Lige Peat Hooker Center Street G. Wagner Fred Haggett

Meeting outlines new prices near Massachusetts levels

The report notes an upcoming meeting about offices moving to a new site in late summer or early fall. It states that when details are public, opposition or strong response is expected and prices will align with Massachusetts charges.

Diamond Spring Ice Co Swift & Co Water Street Fort Williams Margaret H. V. Neal Ufts College Maine Admiral Peary Flag Island Eagle Island Henry Gratton Dockrell Peoples i South Street Dockrell F. W. O Brien London Bath New York Ey Aera Oe Fins Miss Murphy Universalist Church

Visitors and Returns Noted on High Street

Dkipper Peld said nothing and panned home by Miss ee on High street while visiting the Haskell home for a few days. Miss Marion Philbrick and Miss Elzira Gross returned last night from a two week vacation in Rockland and West Appleton.

McIver James W. Elwell Boston East Harbor Turks Island South Shoal Elwell Miss Ee Haskell High Street Marion Philbrick Elzira Gross Rockland West Appleton

Bath voters consider population boost plan

A Bath discussion imagines a campaign to double the city’s population. The note mentions Daniel Doyle from the Boiler Department and a broad adult voter base of over two thousand.

Daniel Doyle The Bath St See

Windlass Winners Over Tin Shop 11-8 in Baseball Match

Hyde Windlass defeated Tin Shop 11 to 8 at Kimball field on Monday evening. Farr and Longley drove in key runs while Windlass capitalized on seven walks and timely hits to pull away in the fifth inning.

Hyde Windlass B. L W. Tin Shop Kimball Field Hyde Farr Sherwood Littlefield Staples Lovett Tin Shop Gaudet Clark Thayer Jaquith Craig Hart Page Jewett Longley Hogan Windlass White Bath Laundry Si Tin Shop Ae M. Craig W. Craig C. Page Hyde Wind Po Blackie Edgecomb M. Craig RBI Blackie Balk

Adamsville visit noted by Lakin family guests

Mr and Mrs John host a short visit from Rev William Lakin and Mrs Lakin of Adamsville along with R L and a dozen aglitisan at Back River.

James Auld Abbie Fogg New London, Conn George W. Merrill Edmund F. Briggs Walter E. Chase Wilbur G. Cahill John A. Ham and Son Edward D. True William Percy Prince's Point Rince’s Point House Dean Cottage Sabine Beth P. Dean Marcia M. Stinson Elsie M. Folsom Elizabeth E. Webber Lydia R. Folsom Alice E. Varney Alice M. Humphreys George B. Moody F. R. Jones Worcester Mass Wilbur C. Oliver Jones John L. Parker Co Back River William Lakin Adamsville, R. L John

Estate of Just B Wold Bath appoints executrix

Hereinafter indicated Estate of Just B Wold late of Bath appoints executrix without bond July 10 1951. Florence M Wiggin appointed executrix July 10 1951. M Footer late of executor without Ju 18 1951. Arthur J Dunton appears in copy of the panel order Attest Horace McCure Register.

B. Wold Bath Ecutrix M. Footer Alfie E Jacobs Iggin Florence M Wi Arthur J. Dunton Atnel I. J. Horace McClure Roemer Idahoc Frank H. Savage Woolwich Iva Sevage Colby E. T. A. Es' Ree Ones Pnippabure Elsie M. Potter Ad Tri

Leavitt Takes Reins of Bath Hand Hack Route

Edgar Leavitt is engaged to drive the Bath Hand hack once run by Joseph Lakin who retired weeks ago. Leavitt has long served with the Bath Hand line, continuing the route.

Edgar Leavitt Joseph Lakin Hacking Mr. Leavitt Bath Hand

Probate Notice From Bath Court

Court of Probate held at Bath County hears estate matter July 1 1926. Rachel Arthur petitioning for letters testamentary without issue. hearing set for first Tuesday of August at 11 o clock in the forenoon. Public notices require publication weekly for three weeks. J Horace McClure clerk.

Bath Rachel Arthur

Plans for welcome home at St Mary's parish

Voters and parishioners of St Marys church are making plans for a hearty welcome home for Father Setenany ks. Miss Clara Pierce was tendered a handkerchief at the event.

Setenany St. Mary's Parish Clara Pierce

Goddard Playground Boys Defeat South Goddard

Bath city playgrounds host softball as the Goddard boys defeat South Goddard in a Monday 10 AM game. Game details incomplete with final score not provided.

Goddard Playground Bath South Gocdards Goddards

Probate notices from Bath Sagadahoc county estates

Court of Probate at Bath Maine schedules August hearing for estates of Fred L Brackley Myers E Reed Hen Trowbridge Ralph L Palmer and others. First and final accounts presented for allowance by executors administrators and trustees with notices to interested parties. Arthur J Dunton Judge of Probate signs true copy of the order.

Bath Sagadahor Ath Ana Fred L. Brackley Madelyn C.ree Myers E. Reed, Jr Woolwich Edward Jane Hen Trowbridge Hen. Stewart Wellesley Husetts Edward J. Stewart Ralph L. F. Palmer Small R. R. Palmer Sylvia A. Palmer Rhoda L. Palmer Arthur J. Dunton

Unclear OCR fragment hints at game and players

Fragmentary text mentions Rouillard Russell Godd and a schedule but lacks coherent event details or outcomes to form a full summary.

Huse Rouillard Russell

Pine Haven Camp Closes Eleventh Season on Friday

Pine Haven Day Camp closed its eleventh season with an assembly featuring songs and a student written play. Awards were given for best all round camper and honorable mentions, as staff and families attended a farewell campfire and overnight units.

Pine Haven Maurice Hutchins Lewis Carter Unit 4 Henry Soucie John Dauphin Jenee Fullerton Moody Flint Edwin Scamman Zylpha Richardson Nimard Fifield Martha Holmes Claudia Glynn Frances Butcher Anna Lonn Diane Hamel Susan Scamman Judith Libby Girl Scout Council Arvid Anderson Frank Butcher Duveen Bryant George Hartsgrove Edgar Drake William Niss Rev Leo Gallant Lionel Lessard

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Bath Daily Times E. L. Emmons Qune Dunton George A. Baker Laura Baker Florence Neiley Edna Marr Portland Hyde Guard Caroline B. Plant Massachusetts General Hospital Mrs. G.c . Plant Chales C. Berry Edith B. Brett Lizzie H. Dean Berry Dean Maine Central R. A Ig Safe Deposit Co Port Isaac Durgin Winnie Durgin West Ripley Elvira Owen Silas Owen Bangor Riverton N. J Little Miss Joseph Madden Harvey K. Erskine United States Art House Theodore H. Edgecomb Upper Washington Street Catherine Vaughn Mr. Edgecomb E. W. Vaughn A. B. Hervey Univ Church Allan Ramsay Leonard C. Cooper Middle Street Jacob Dr & Sons J. F. Donnovan Dreyfus & Sons Cooper Newell Cooper Fowle & Pearson Ride Kennebec Yacht Club John W. Gilmore Traverse S. J. Court Warren McIntire Jim Bert Sheldon Myrtle Lodge Order of Odd Ladies Merrymeeting Park Lewiston- Auburn Brunswick Board of Assessors New Meadows Shome Robert B. Hatch Davis Hatch Shoe Store Hatch Mr. Hatch Lynn Colby Samuel Lee Hyde Windlass Company Eagle Co Newark Methodist Elm Congregational Brotherhoods Pittsfield Bath Cemetery Board Dunton Massachusetts Frank Kelley E. F. Kelley Bangor Motor Co G. E. Barnekob New Meadow Inn F. A. Willis North Whitefield Willis Sagadahoc Lincoln Counties Lincoln County Jennie Evelyn Colby Augusta Gardiner Capt George W. Colby Leora M. Thurlow Haverhill, Mass J. L. Hyde E. W. Bridgham Keegan & Bridgham Harold F. McCarty Charlestown Reynolds State Insane Asylum Minot St. Clair Francis Thomaston Harry O. Stinson Bay Point Ralph Bearce Suffield School For Boys Neil Bradford Bearce Naval Constructors D. W. Taylor L. B. McBride Dkipper Peld Issa M. White Butterfield Plymouth N. H Harry B. Sawyer Province Lake Robert Morris Mr. Morris Mary Garden Shee Ah Grey Opera Comique Paris Louise Robinson Brooklyn Hospital Leah Bragg D. T. Percy & Sons Marion Lloyd Annette Robinson Kennebec Nellie F. Thompson H. H. Donnell Frank E. Hollis A. E Rowe Georgetown Baltimore Fannie Palmer Sargentville Charles H. Cahill New Meadows Inn John S. Skillings S.S. Cristobal Panama R.R. Steamship Co China Taukaniter Club Elizabeth Houghton Thomas W. Hyde Wil Cobb Johnson City of Gage Alden Blossom Bath Posts Office James L. Dempsey Stock Co Portland City Frank Koughan Harvard Henry W. Cobb William Sparks Adeline Costain Eva Small Damariscotta Florence Morey Norman H. Trafton Rachel Trafton Maxwell Street Trafton Knickerbocker Towage Co American Ice Co Thomas B. Perry W. L. Cullinan Bath Aerie F. O. E Rhode Island Bath Aerie New England Laurenes Alfred King Lillian King Montrose W. Houck S. C. Wilson Mr. Houck Allery Olive Drake Long Island City Bath City Hospital Electric Light and Company Popham “Bosch Society m Ethel Hawley Miriam Kimball Amory McLellan Edward L. Gaudreau Mystic Theatre Lewiston Joseph T. Swan Everett, Mass Birch Point Daniel Williams First National Bank Gardiner G. Deering William T. Donnell Deering G. G M C. McDonough St. Patrick's Church Europe Horace Meccure J. Horace McClure Playground Register Armand E. Singer West Virginia University Sapcakes Thin Agnes M. Perry Francis Stearns Perry Topsham Florence J. Soule Charles A. Soule Mary A. McElman Walter J. McElman Tan EZ. Dunton
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