Forty Years Ago In Bath Sleigh Ride And Encampments
In Bath dated January 13 1887 a sleigh ride to Brunswick drew about 35 couples under Charles Larrabee’s management. Two weeks hence around 600 G A R members will gather for the Maine Department encampment with many lodging requests at Sagadahoe House. Knights of Pythias officers for Patten lodge were installed by District Deputy FE Winkham and others. Installation of Sagadahoe Encampment and Casco Encampment ceremonies followed. Election of bank directors reported for Marine Lincoln Sagadahoe Sath and First National Banks. Public installation of Acadia lodge K of V and Young Men's Business Club formation noted. A coal gas explosion slightly burned Mrs S O Rogers but injuries modest. Foundry work for a 12-foot propeller for the Winthrop underway at Bath Iron Works. The Senators club formed in North End with officers named. plans for a ride and supper. A lamp explosion caused room fire at J S Thompson residence. damage $25 insured. Snowstorm halts shipyard work. Bath Light Infantry to hold armory assembly. Sagadahoc Encampment officers installed by Parks with a list of officials.
Fourth Watch and Brunswick Encampment Social Ride
About 35 Casco Encampment No. 37 members joined Sagadahoes in Brunswick for an installation and banquet. A party later traveled to Adams resort on the New Meadows for a winter ride with Ham's orchestra providing music. Guests included Jennie Moulton, Josie Hamm, and others. the return was by midnight and the trip deemed one of the best of the season. Also listed are Truth Board of Trade representatives chosen to attend the American Shipping and Industrial League convention in Washington on January 18 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stinson
C. H. Hooper
H. T. Norton
Casco
Brunswick
Sagadahoes
Adams
New Meadows
Ham
Jennie Moulton
Josie Hamm
Gertie Greenleaf
Grace Thartlett
Maggie Delahanty
Nettie Hunter
Annie Given
Rosie Roberts
Genie Whitmore
Lou Lowell
Martha Gibbons
Katie Musecenden
Lon Higgins
Ptta Palmer
Fred Shaw
Fred Whitmore
Fred Cahill
Fred Gibbons
Ned Lowell
Lewis Swett
Alden Dunham
Caleb Shepard
Frank Torrey
Elmer Hayes
Truth Board of Trade
American Shipping and Industrial League
Washington
de AL OS. Fuller
Arthur Sewall
I. M. Whitmore
Thomas W. Hyde
LL. W. Houghton
T. Percy
G. CL. Moxes
J. O. Patten
V. Minott
Join McDonald
IL McLean
G. C. Goss
John R. Kelley
John Hf. Kimball
1. W. Swanton
A. J. Fuller
The
Bath City News Highlights January 15 1887
Shipping, weather, and local events fill the Bath area notes. A schooner unloads salt at Houghton Brothers sheds while roadwork continues in Phippsburg. A new furnace at Winter Street church eases cold complaints. Bath delegates prepare for Washington meetings with the American Shipping and Industrial League. There are lodge postponements, a water works pipe contract, and a fire watch in the city as talks and concerts roll on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton Brothers
Winter Street
Rocky Hill
New Meadows
6000 Miles From Home in an Hour Lecture
Dr BE M Fuller speaks on 6000 miles from home in an hour with a magic lantern shown Jan 18 1887 Mayor Wakefield returns to Augusta Frank Owen’s friends will greet him at Alameda Thompson Brook pipe laying finished Bennett dancing school closes Alameda decorations underway Knights Templar Carnival Bowman Beales to finish touches Eastern Steamboat Co stockholders meet directors elected S I Bailey president HW Swanton named president after meeting dividend of 5 per share of 75 declared
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning
BE. M. Fuller
Alameda
Beales
Boston
Eastern Steamboat Co
Bailey
P.O. Torrey
James al McLellan
Thomas W. Hyde
H.W. Swanton
S. 1
HW. Swanton
Princeton unit tests field artillery on relief map device
Major Fred W Inglis and Captain Fay B Prickett at Princeton University have devised a classroom drill for Reserve Officers' Training Corps. A relief map on wire netting replicates four square miles of terrain, with a pantograph and gas nozzle producing a white smoke puff to simulate a shell burst when firing data are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Inglis
Fay B. Prickett
Department of Military Science
Princeton University
Tie
Caught in Ice Floe Survivor Returns Home After Long Trek
A man escaped a drifting ice floe and traveled six to seven miles on foot through darkness to reach his home, avoiding aid from locals. The account continues from page one, noting he started on a dead run and alternated running and walking to complete the journey.
Visible in retreat the American Cottontail overview
The American Cottontail is described as smaller than hares with shorter legs and ears. Its snow white tail underside is a key feature visible in retreat. It feeds on vegetation and can become a pest to fields and orchards when abundant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature Magazine
Condensed Report of Sagadahoc Mutual Fire Insurance 1926
A condensed balance sheet for Sagadahoc Mutual Fire Insurance Company Bowdoinham Maine as of December 31 1926 shows cash in office and bank totals and a brief liabilities section including losses unpaid borrowed money and balance due on premium notes. Albert Henderson secretary signs the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Bowdoinham
Maine
Albert Henderson
Maine Cards Cheer Florida Governor Warms Ties
Florida readers praise Maine Governor Ralph Brewster and Mrs Brewster for Christmas cards from Tampa to Florida illustrating Katahdin and friendly state ties. Safety notes warn home accidents rise, then Co-Workers class of First Baptist holds New Year tree and social with gifts, music, readings, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa Daily Times
Brotherhood of the First Baptist
Florida
Maine
Brewster
Daily Times
Eaid
Tampa
Ralph Onstewster
America
Trewster
Bloida
Ralph Oo. Brewster
Mires
Ralph O. Brewster
Pampa
Nation's timber cut 1926 tops 1925 totals
The 1926 timber cut exceeded 1925, totaling about 1.0 million board feet, with an estimated 170 million more than the previous year. The United States Forest Service report notes three straight years over TAMMOCON00 feet for citizens, with 8-9 percent annual growth over 20 years. Timber sales follow cost analyses and fair value appraisals, with competitive bidding for larger stumpage sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. DB. Greeley
United States Forest Service
United States
Death of George Davenport Honored by Bath City Hospital
Trustees of Bath City Hospital pass resolutions noting the late George Patten Davenport as a loyal trustee and benefactor. They praise his long service as treasurer and his bequest, while recording the loss to the institution and requesting the resolutions be filed and sent to the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Patten Davenport
Bath City Hospital
Davenport
School Nurse Report Highlights Patient Care Efforts
At a Monday meeting of the school nurse committee held at the Red Cross headquarters, Mrs. Saral Munsey presented the first half of January's report. The Bath City hospital and Dr Warren DL Kershner assist families unable to cover eye or hospital care costs, with Mother’s clinics in Center Street School. The committee expanded access and scheduled nurse visits for mothers on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons, while committee members and guests from local educational and civic groups attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Saral Munsey
Chickren
Bath City
Warren DL Kershner
Exec
Morse
Center Street
James F. Lockery
Willian A. Farber
Chester S. Kingsley
Clinton D. Wilson
Seth S. Mullin
Louise R. Staples
Charles T. Cahill
Charles R. Barnham
North Center
U. A
John Kunt
South End Py YT. A
Plans for Winter Reavers Elevate Seatevel Team
Reavers within theirenge plan winter food storage by cutting green twigs and bark, weighting them with mud and stones in pond bottoms. The group, averaging about forty two inches, operates mostly at night, though day work occurs.
Glass heels for dancing catch the light on stage
A fashion note highlights glass heels with wooden foundations for durability. They reflect light during dancing and blend practicality with beauty beyond fairy tale slippers.
Maine Probate Notice for Emma A Miller Inheritance
Emma A Miller of Woolwich appeals as widow to appoint an administrator for the estate of Herbers T Miller who died intestate in Woolwich January 2. The petition lists heirs Wesley Miller, Lovel Miller, Almondell Miller and a daughter unknown. Court orders publication in Bath newspaper for February 8, 1927 to allow interested parties to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Emma A. Miller
Woohvich
Herbers T Miller
Woolwieh
Wesley Miller
Tlovel Miller
Malden
Mass
Almondell Miller
Sportsmen Discuss Proposed Law Changes
The Merrimeet ing Sportsmen's association met in Brunswick to hear a special committee report on duck shooting laws for Merrymeeting bay. They proposed a sanctuary with one allowed shoot, set by a Sturgeon Island to Driek Island to Sawdust pile line, plus limits on decoys and distances. Other moves include a $1.15 resident hunter license with 50 percent spending in the payer's county, and limits on boats and baiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimeeting Sportsmen's Association
Brunswick
Merrymeeting Bay
Che
Sturgeon Island
Driek Island
Butlers Head
Probate Court Orders Second Account in Sewall Estate
In Sagadahoc County Bath on January 11 1927 executor Samuel S Sewall seeks allowance of a second administration account for Marcia N Sewall deceased. A notice requires all interested parties to appear at Bath Probate Court on February 7 1927 at nine in the forenoon to show cause why the account should not be allowed. Judge William F Dunham, Register of Probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Arthur J. Dunton
State OF Maine
Bath
Sandahoe
Walter S. Glidden
Agadahoc
William F. Dunham
Clarence H. Emery
Virgil PL Emery
Emily Graham Pennell
Emily W. Graham
Emily G. Pennell
Sagadahogc
A. D
Samuel S. Sewall
Marcia N. Sewall
N. Gratz Jackson
Charles B. Savage
Woolwich
Path
Ethel L. Roderick
William ST. Roderick
Joseph Charles Footer
Alvina Wrisbee
Phippsburg
Charles C. Low
Appleton C. Day
Clara A. Palmer
William R. Donnell
Harry H. Donnell
William R. Euneall
Table Linen Storage Reveals Varied Deterioration Rates
Tests by the Bureau of Standards show table linen can be stored for a year with limited deterioration, though bleaching and other factors influence damage. The study, begun with bleached and unbleached samples, tracks changes every three months to assess strength loss and constructional variation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Standards
Bureau
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Epworth League Entertains at Beacon Street Vestry
Beacon Street Methodist Epworth League hosted a vestry gathering with over 50 attendees. Miss Carline Meister chaired the event, with Miss Natalie Kidder and Miss Thelma Oliver assisting. Marion Bowie supervised games. Ruth Meister played piano for a musical program featuring Carline Meister and Wilbur Hagan. Herman Barter and John Resaw performed a colored skit. Wilbur Hagan also delivered a cornet solo. Refreshments followed, and organizers hoped for more socials during winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
Methodist Epworth League
Wesley Epworth League
Carline Meister
Natalie Kidder
Thelma Oliver
Marion Bowie
Ruth Meister
Wilbur Hagan
Herman Barter
John Resaw
Wilbur ‘Hagan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
Charles (. Larrebee
Department of Maine
Taylor
Sagadabeck House
Patten Lodge
Knights of Pythias
FE. Winkham
Freeport
F. H. Twitchell
J. H. Raymond
H. M. Fuller
S. T. Snipe
Vic
A. H. Shaw
George W. Flint
Seal Low
K. W. Riggs
William W. Pendexter
Joseph Torrey
Cleet
Sagadahoe
Odd Fellows
Grand Warriaret
George D. Parks
Nationa Banks
Marine National Banks
S. J. Bailey
B.C. Jlyde
H.W. Field
J. M. Whitmore
J. M. Hayes
TE. A. Duncan
Lincoln National Bank
Charles Davenport
Tl. W. Houghton
Benjamin W. Morse
Charles 1Atten
J. 8. Elliot
William R. Shaw
Sagadahee National Bank
Franklin Reed
Alfred Lemont
William TT Moses
U. F. Morse
Lincoln Webb
Tlenry Barnes
Sath National Bank
Thomas W. Tyde
A. G. Page
J. P. Delano
Reuben S. Hunt
William J. Sewall
William D. Fill
First National Bank
F. O. Moses
G. C. Moses
W. Swanton
Augustus Wilmer
James JD. Robinson
Henry F. Palmer
William D. Mussenden
Acadia Lodge
K. of V
Young Men's Business Club
City Hall
S. O. Rogers
Otes
Frank Brown
John W. Ballou
Times
Bath Iron Works
Winthrop
Senators
W. S. Clarke
William Parker
B. H. Coughlin
George Sanford
Fred Hartnett
Frank A. Small
Sanford
J. Su. Thompson
High Street
Mrs. Thompson
Bath Light Infantry
Newall W. Hall
Anthony Humphries
S. W. David
Harris
J. W
R. Leonard
G. C. Greenleaf
Joseph Remick
Inside Sentinel
George L. Sawyer
Charles H. Mason
A. B W. Douglas
D. G. Ring
Bath Board of Trade
American Shippinganc Industrial League
G. A. Brown
FE. F. Kelley
C. Snow
F. H. Perey
W. R. Kimball
A. H. Magoun
W. 8. Verey
New England Iron Works
Llees i
Good Templars
Nancy Anderson
FE. C. Farington
D. T. Percy
P. M. Whitmore
John McDonald
Front Street
D. O. Foye & Co
Summer Street
Wakefield
Augusta
Frank A. Owen
Thompson's Brook
Tath
Asall
Brooks
Sawyer
Union Hall
Board of Trade
le Ae
Engineer Cook
Kennebec
James Kemp
Benjamin F. Poole
Providence
Princeton
William S. Owen
Milo
Bonney
Gardiner
National Safety Council
Watfornia
Peante
National Safety
Comneid
Chaniel the Greath
First Baptist Church
Brotherhood
Katherine Reed
Edgar Murphy
Harriett Wright
Idith M. Miller
Tania Harrington
Edward Cook
Russell Dalrymple
Willian Blanchard
Edward Burnham
Reymond Cummings
William Wakefield Reading
Leon Eaton
Patten
Cahill
British Customs and Excise Commissioners
Register
Brunswick Town Hall
State OF
Arthur A. Brown
Atlanta
Georgia
David and
Minnie Brown
Harbor View
Vine Street
Rouse
Hooker
Brown
Guardian
William F. Dunstam
William F. Dunham,egister
William F Dunham
Epworth League
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