Forty Years Ago in Bath July 19 1882
Bath buzzes with shipyards at full capacity 16 200 tons on the stocks in the North end yards. The town hosts an active amusements season with Hazel Kirke Esmeralda and The Professor and other acts booked by Madison Secate theatres management. Local events include parades shipboard visits and social gatherings at Samoset Dexands and Boothbay. Fire crew performances and odd incidents highlight a busy civic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
North End
J. O. Shaw
Hazel Kirke
Esmeralda
the Professor
Madison Secate Theatres Management
Kennett & Montton’s Juvenile Opera Co
Old Days on the Bath Branch locomotives and notes
A historical survey of Maine Central railpower including Pacific type class engines 450 to 468, W class consolidations 501 to 528, Mikados 61 to 626, and Four Mallets 12201 to 1204. It covers locomotive specs, construction years, weights, and the role of superheaters, plus editorial corrections and personal reminiscences of Maine railroading.
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TOD
Mountain
Portland Termine) Co
Maine Central
SOL
Sandy Or & Pgely Lakes
Uridgton & Sacco
Central
Maine
Charlie Kerry
Portland
Souin
Cobb
Kucasd Ponless
Ma Central
Sti
Veteran Light Keeper Marr Retired After Long Lighthouse Career
The article recalls Capt. Marr and Mrs. Marr retiring from longtime service at Maine coast lighthouses including Curkolds and Pemaquid Point. It notes his rescue honors, World War era duties, and a family of lighthouse keepers with multiple relatives serving in related stations.
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Ring Reutine Deners
Marr
Southport
North Boothhay
Maine
Massachusetts
Cuckelds Station
Boothbay Harbor
TSM
Pemaquid Point
Curkolds
Nurora
Little Cuckold
St. Johns
N. T
Boston
Jannchell
Cape Newagen
Rew
Marrawl Bis
Crekelds Conton
Abrs
Marrs
Pemaquid
Gloucester
George F Edmunds
Sadie & Lillie
Banger
George F. Edmonds
Mare
Pensquid Point Lighthense
Naval Reserve
Bath
Boothbay Miets Res
Capt
Jarres Marr
Hendricks Wead
Sheepscoet River
Walcott K. Marr
Preston Js. Marr
Portland
Tix
Edward HL Pierce
Marhall Point
Fort Clyde
Merritt PP. Pinkban
Oblin Point
Jarvel Pinkham
Dog Rock
Seth Come
Robinon
Monhegan
Pemut
Pnid Point
True Family Laxative advertised in Carolina mail order
A scratched North Charleston notice promotes Dr. True's Elixir True Family Laxative and Worm Expier, claiming decades of use and home remedies. It asserts effectiveness for bowel regularity and worm expulsion, pricing at $1.20 and touts nationwide shipping.
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Peter Velme
North Charleston, S
Dr. True
Oxford
Revey
Norreal
Reading fades away in a quiet, reflective end
A fragment expresses a lifelong habit of reading fading from memory with a final signoff The End. The note carries a personal sense of nostalgia and closure without broader context or identifiable individuals.
Maine Delegation at Chicago Hoover Vote Amid Maine Rally
A Maine campaign swing at Wiscasset featured delegates recalled at the Chicago convention with IL voting for Wood and one for Hoover. Gov. Hunter urged support for Harding and praised Congress members Reedy White Nelson and Horses. Speakers included Elizabeth Reed and others, and a Kennebec bridge project was urged before the Legislature.
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Chicago
Maine
Hoover
Wheeler
Wood
Gov. Hunter
Harding
Cam Glind
Maripe
Reedy
White
Nelson
Horses
Congress
Kelles
Jol
Newentie
Elten Lewix
Thay
Eligzabeth Reed
New York
Feortaer
New Ae
Strorney
Enaira
Ferrest
Teenneed
Beifer Cai
Flow
Sof Fortte Menier
Disteiet Committen
My. Orgia
Corleton
Alga
Chirsa Giles
Fire destroyer at S34 Middle Street sparks arson doubt
A fire at Abra ham Miller's stock in trade on Middle Street damaged a 24 by 20 foot workshop destroying 2000 rolls of wallpaper 150 gallons of paint and tools valued about 1500 with insurance on the building estimated at 500 The blaze was reported by Mrs LeClair who saw a young man near the Miller premises and firemen quickly contained the flames amid suspicions of incendiary origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Miller
S34
Middle Street
Joseph LeClair
Middle
Winter Streets
Hero
Tie
Thames
The Horrors of Indigestion Advertised Remedy
Indigestion and weak digestion are linked to rheumatism sleeplessness and nervousness. Fruit-atives tablets claim to strengthen stomach muscles boost digestive juices and relieve constipation. Price 50 cents per box six for 2.50 trial size 250. Sold at dealers or Fruit-atives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Madison Board of Trade Considers Windsor House Purchase
At a special meeting the Madison Board of Trade discussed hotel renovations and heating systems for a Windsor House purchase. J F P Withee cited estimated costs near 500 dollars for repairs and equipment.
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Madison Board of Trade
J. F P. Withee
Windsor House
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Bath Times
Parks Hose Co
Waltham
Mass
Rescue Hose Co
Natick
American Watch Co
Star of the East
Boothbay
Minnehaha Engine Co
Kennedy
Sheriff Boyd
Brown River
Albert Field
Radrowd
City Deasers
Samoset House
Wl EL Pagan
Dr. RO. Bibber
George W. Johnson
Dilly Owen
Rose Green
Leonisville
George Fisher
Flode
Rogers
Ledyard
A. O. Stetson
Stetson
25 Cents Savings Bank
John King
Moulton
Mr. King
S. C. Blackburn
Cgeorge Adsini
Ole
Meow
Dexcenm Cmd
Battimore
Augusta
Deathbay
Fan
Moulton’s
Eharpewell
Hathorn
Knickerbocker
Rennebeck
Enorsia
Kermawick
Oak Point
Uniferrsieel
Scott Bets
Muesenelen Fassell
Dr. Keele
J. MeTaster
Whipp
Metter
Cheseant Point
Charles Nutting
George Oliver
Lewistom
Lewiston Art Brunewick
Mr. Nuttings
W. E. Corliss
Turner
York Street
B. Harrington
Herald
Sath
Dro FE
M. Fuller
WLOG
Webber
Pare
ALG Page
James 1
Georgetown
Cine J
Franklin Reed
Hay
Kewl
Farnham
Vrince Dearse
Abert Stover
Cedar Street
Annie Vosihes
Teh
Philadelphia
Oak Grove
Sarmoser
Voothbay
Cyrus McRowne
Intis Connells
Bach
W. Billings
Washington Street
York
Charles W. Bruce
Mix
Rushie
Charles W. Fisher
Igh Street
Katie Mor
Esoma Eames
Kittie
Patien
Laura Vatser
Mattie Whitmore
Carrie Vage
Minten Dorake
Greenwenel
Elliott
Sat
Jennie Cushing
Seth
Naesei
Ogre
Weunewick
Clapp
W. Dunning
Arthur Sewull de O
Veter McManwe
Weelmeulay
Oaoek
Seath
Paes
David
Willian Eooded
Willige Pattee
Wiehard
Warren Irean
Wietard C. Barren
Bart Beane Vende
Misy
Carter
Eastern Central
Piet Simpeon
Orizi
Mark Cony
Boton & Albans
Hk Aroostook
Spears
Savahee
Mare Ami
Grace
Mars
Jae Areies Rowety
Marwe
Sas Wim
Waren
Edward Hughes
Saul Etpenty
Jams
Lowell
Tadge of
Vrotate
Atenas Wisfias F Prva
Priteat
Promato
Attree
Willijomw FF
Denhaw
Megister of Probate
Sreby
Katherine
Savadahoc
Gene Hartnett
Sayvatahor
Hartnett
R. Oer
Ere
George F
Smith
George E. Smith Tate
Duniam
Christopher Vy
Peadahoc
Dair
Urgetown
The
Thor
Conker
Wiett Tse
Buti
G. Winslow
Tames Slowell
Adeepie
Atta
Duenytan
Register
Marearet
Istrater An the Nt
West Tahine
Janis S. Lowell
Ritect
William F. Dunham
Fverett
Woolwich
Sagadahoc
William. F. Punpam
Maetlise Tsa
Alfred W. Hinetler
Snort
Rheade Island
Sawadafine
Garcaurt
Sageel Garten
Tate
Atv
Deden O Fuater Tete
Saiadatine
Peter
Steet
Wildtam FO Diunitam
Register of Pradhate
Jetratcix
Hisense
Savadaty
Ida Franece Wey
Bar
Tin
Seeadlahoe
Bealstate
Oty Franece
Chaney
William FL
Deniday
Neeethy Eiven
South Carolina
Wiscasset
Lewis Goddard
Durham
Ivern
Joeln Goddard
Freauan KF. Burr
Opy
Searsport
Hte
Gould
State OF Maine
Salahoe
Willard M. Colby
Sarah A Colby
Sarah J. Colby
Westport
County of Lincoln
Emeline Whitten
Whitten
Levi S. Heal
Town Road
Bown
Willard M. Colrby
Mainf Saeadabac
Saradahoc
Carsine
Bath Im Ssid
Sid
Dunham
Sagis
Elizabeth PL Allan
Edmund R. Blinn
Waooblwiel
Ats
Tard
Sagadahac
Hunnewell
Montsweag Bay
William A. Ray
Wontsweage
Murphy’s Corper
Mablie
Roth
Ville
Fiizareth P. Blinn
Saeadahee
Caid
Savada- Mee
Rath
Paris
James S. Lowell
State
Sarabac
Mary R. Swett
Sidney de Swett
Viewinia
Berkley
Catif
Mary R. J
Ser
Sail
A.D. T
Tyne
William F. Hogan
Prakate
Path
Sawadahoc
Sonner
Said
Sis
Tames S. Lowerts
William F. Dunitam
Sagodahoe
West
Rasella
A.D. Peppersen
Rosfua M. Doughty
Saeadatine
Carrhae
Coventy
Efelack
Shaw
Tite
Tamips S. Tawett
William
Beth
Saesdalne
Harry Stetson
Alfred TD
Pigs Tate
Sapa- F Navin
Pam Ts Chat Iael
Allowuner
Arthur TL. Stetsen
Erie Arms
Attret
William F
Dunitam, Register
Mattie Russell
On Girls’ School
Hiresake
Diapean
Methodist Board
Ovenr
Kent
AL Co Bissell
Walter By
Russell
Grover
Louis Thorpe
Feirfeld
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