Bath Navy Torpedo Boat Flusser Launch Draws Big Crowd
Fort is busy with 1909 Bath events. The torpedo boat destroyer Flusser launches at Bath Iron Works before thousands as sponsor Genevieve Virden arrives with cousin G. H. Lindenberger. Also notes lightning hit a school flagpole, naval tender work, Bath Savings Institution meeting, and local social happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve S. Virden
Louisville
Navy Department
Flusser
G. H. Lindenberger
J. 8. Hyde
Bath Iron Works
Hyde
Florence ship repairs and local travel noted in July 1909
July 21 1909 notices report Percy Small yard repairs on the Florence M Penley and Capt Jamieson arriving from New Bedford for stomach trouble treatment. A bear from Frank A Robbins circus injures a boy in Portland. William P Leydon returns from Providence trip. Mrs Percy and family enjoy summer at Bowdoinham with guest Mrs Smith. The Bath sloop Clique owned by Commodore Reuben K Dyer shines against Boston yachts, winning a silver clock prize at Isle of Shoals. Dyer’s vessel praised as a cracker jack in light airs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence M. Penley
Percy & Small’s
Capt. Jamieson
New Bedford
Reuben K. Dyer
Portland Yacht Club
Boston Yacht Club
Isle of Shoals
Clique
Commodore Dyer
Maine
Massachusetts
Ruben K. Dyer
Dedication of Fort William Henry Memorial in Maine
A July 23 1909 ceremony marked the dedication of a stone Fort William Henry memorial in Maine. The replica recalls the 1692 fort built by Sir William Phips with plans found in England by James P Baxter. A state commission oversaw the project and its cost neared 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
United States
Fort
William Henry
William Phips
Massachusetts Bay Colony
England
James P. Baxter
Portland
The
Maine Historical Society
Frederick O. Conant
Frank B. Nichols
Bath
William D. Patterson
Wiscasset
Five Islands outing and Bath society notes of July 25 1909
A Bath party hosted by Mr and Mrs Vinal Haskell enjoyed a motorboat excursion from Bath to Five Islands on Friday with relatives from South Portland Bridgewater and Lowell Massachusetts. Albert Corliss commanded the boat. a day of sightseeing beach time basket lunch and sports concluded with a return to Bath. Also noted were staff changes at D T Percy Sons store Catherine Smith resuming duties after vacation and a lively dancing party at Sebenon hall Woolwich Ferry with music by Joseph Gaudreau and L F Holmes. Visitors Mr and Mrs William Hurt of Arrowsmith Illinois discuss local kinship and Corn Belt farming background before planning visits to Portland and Augusta. Dr J C Berry of Worcester arrived for a weekend Bath visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Islands
Vinal Haskell
High Street
South Portland
Bridgewater
Lowell
Mass
Albert Corliss
Bath
Kennebec
Sasanoa
Sebenon Hall
Woolwich Ferry
Bert Cutting
Eva Carlton
Joseph Gaudreau
L. F. Holmes
William Hurt
Arrowsmith, Ill
Hurt
H. D. Sawyer
Dummer Street
Summer Home With Ruggles Family At Berry Cottage
Summer home at 1 and his daughters Kee erine and Helen are spending the season at the Berry cottage. The Berry cottage is occupied by Mr and Mrs Frank W Ruggles of Boston. Mrs Ruggles is better known as May Sleeper Ruggles and is a prominent figure in Boston musical circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeerine
Helen
Berry Bungalow
Berry Cottage
Frank W. Ruggles
Boston
Bath and Harpswell notes on travel and local deeds
July 26 1908 reports Capt Frank Patten and family visiting from New York while the schooner Kineo discharges 3000 tons of iron ore. Local visits include W C Oliver hosting city officials on an auto trip to South Harpswell, with a dinner at Merriconeag. The Bath Harpswell road is praised for forest river and ocean views. Phosphorescent displays are noted on New Meadows waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Whist Club
Andrew S. Merrill
New Meadows Inn
N. B
E. A
E. F. Johnson
D. S. Leavitt
E W Bonney
H.S. Parker
Capt. Owen
J. C. Spinney
J. H. McLellan
F. M. Powers
R. H. Donnell
A. B. Potter
F. S. Sawyer
W. L. Bonney
A. P. Orcutt
J. D. Footer
Frank Patten
Nellie
New York
Kineo
W. C. Oliver
Grassy
H. R. Patten
M. R. Haley
R. P. Ham
South Harpswell
Columbia
Merriconeag
Bath
Harpswell
Lobster Case in West Bath Yields Fines and Costs
Donald Bruce of West Bath was found guilty of unlawfully dumping lobsters after a coast guard signalled for inspection and fined 20 dollars plus 4.70 in costs. Everett M. Stilphen of Bath, cited for possession of undersized lobsters, also fined 20 dollars and 4.70 costs. A Bath man convicted of intoxication faced 10 dollar fine and 8.15 costs or 30 days in jail. Another local defendant received 10.15 in fines and costs or 15 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Bruce
West Bath
Swansea G. Burns
Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Department
John W. Quarrington
Everett M. Stilphen
Bath
Burns
Kennebec County
Eras in Farm Mechanics Power Shifts by Era
The article outlines three pre 1850 power eras animal power 1850 to 1910 and mechanical power. A transition begins 1910 20 with continued growth. It notes the coyote unlike the wolf must thrive near civilization.
Maine AAU Swimming Meet Opens at Sebasco Pool
Sebasco Lodge pool hosts the first of five Maine AAU meets with 300 spectators. Gordon Sellick leads with two wins in 1500m free and 100m breast. Carol Musk defends the Women 25m Freestyle in 16.9 seconds. Other winners include Dick Lucas, Ronnie Peacock, Horace Manougian, Elaine Olsen, and Paul Crowley. Next event scheduled Saturday at Bowdoin College pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebasco Lodge
Sebasco
New England
Gordon Sellick
Portland Boys Club
Sellick
Carol Musk
George H. Musk
Washington Street
Miss Musk
Virginia Parker
John Parker
Summer Street
Miss Parker
Dick Lucas
Maine A. A. U
Ronnie Peacock
Alliquippa
Horace Manougian
Elaine Olsen
Portland
Paul Crowley
Medford
Mass
Maine
Sevn Boats Brave Elements In New Meadows Race
Seven boats braved gusty northwest winds in Winneganee Bay for the New Meadows Yachting Regatta Sunday. Leeward by Charles Finan won class one in 1 04, while Buddy Wold's Bozo took class two in 1 08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Meadows Yachting Regatta Association
Winneganee Bay
Birch Point
Cundy's Harbor
Bear Island
Return
Leeward
Charles Eastman
Foster’s Point
Buddy Wold
Bozo
Comet
Warren Hawley, Jr
Howard Mayo
Edward Drake
Elmer Williams
Foster's Point
Archie Main
Buccaneer
Edgar Dake
Owen Williams
New Moon
George Carey
Sabine
Small Point Yacht Club
New Meadows
Charles Finan
Giants win first round in recreation league baseball
The Giants beat the Dodgers 14 to 7 at Kelley Field to lead the second round, after earlier toppling the Braves 12 to 11. Dennis Gaudette pitched for the Braves while Jimmy Christiansen starred for the Giants, driving in the decisive runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
City Recreation Athletic Program
Dodgers
Kelley Field
Braves
Dennis Gaudette
Robinson
Jimmy Christiansen
Ketchum
Underwood
Divorce Petition and Probate Proceedings in Sagadahoc
The document details a divorce petition by Frederick C Berry of Bath from Margard M Berry, alleging cruelty and residence unknown of the wife, filed July 15 1940. It also records probate actions at Bath for Minnie M Love, Frederick D Hill, the estate of 1. Fucene Thebeau, and accounts for Harry M Huse and Florence Huse Bates, with notices to interested parties and court dates in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Bath
Maine
Frederick Co Berry
Frederick C Berry
Libellant
Bathin
Mark Langdon Hill
Fucene Thebeau
First Portland National Bank
Harry M Huse
Florence Huse Bates
John L. Jack
George D. Emero
Donald J. Emero
Alexander MacDougall
Marcellatrix
Giants and Dodgers clash as Braves split series at Kelley Field
In a tight game the Braves tallied four hits to the Braves two for three times at bat, while Bourgoin matched two hits. The Giants beat the Dodgers 14 to 7, with Giants pitchers giving up four hits to Underwood’s four. Harrigan allowed nine hits for the Dodgers. The Braves and Dodgers square off at Kelley field Thursday, then the Braves and Giants meet Friday morning at Kelley Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braves
Bourgoin
Giants
Underwood
Dodgers
Kelley Field
Girls Edge Huse Team In City Softball League Opener
The home team edged a fast Huse squad Tuesday evening at Goddard's playground in the first official game of the newly formed Girls' City Softball League. Rita Trask starred and led the offense in the season kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard's Edge Out Huse
Goddard's
Rita Trask
Huse Playground leads scoring in field game
Center fielder of the Huse team topped the scoring with three runs. Frances McNeil and Nancy Norton of Goddard's team followed with two runs each in the contest at Huse Playground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse
Frances McNeil
Nancy Norton
Goddard
Huse Playground
Skinner
Beverly
Russell
Emma
Longley
Diane
St. Pierre
al Ibury
Judy
Lemoine
Lee
Bertrand
Shirley
Main
Patty
Esther
Reed Trask
Rita
Cf Bailey
Annette
Rf Witham
Frances
Durant
Audrey
Total
Playground
Purdy
Jackie
Pee Hawkes
Joan
Breton
Jane
Layton Betty
Kerwin
Connie
McNeil
Speed Norton
Nancy
Sear
Coffee and Tea Drinkers in the United States Per Person
Americans consume coffee at 20 pounds per person per year and tea at 0.5 pounds per person annually, totaling high per capita intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Probate notices for Bath area estates in Sacadahoc County
The notice lists multiple estates with actions for probate and letters testamentary, to be heard on August first in Bath. Names include Ida Miller James L Ham Winfield M Hagan Abraham Miller William S Potter Lila M Spinney Helen N Percy Marcella MacDougall Nellie Edna White John P Hayes Edith S Weston Natt F Howe and others, with dates and final accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sacadahoc
Abraham Miller
Annie J. Ham
James L. Ham
James L Ham
Winfield M. Hagan
William S. Potter
Herman A. Spinney
Georgetown
Lila M Spinney
Augustus A. Percy
Helen N Percy
Helen N_ Percy
Alexander MacDougall
Marcella MacDougall
Nellie Edna White
West Bath
William F. White
Jennie V. Hayes
John P. Hayes
Paul F. Weston
Woolwich
Edith S. Weston
Jessie F Eaton
Natt F. Howe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Daily Times
Center
Middle Streets
Bath Marine Construction Co
Signal Corps
Freeman H. Merritt
White Plains
Bath Savings Institution
William D. Sewall
Henry F. Palmer
Charles C. Low
Denny M. Humphreys
James S. Lowell
James A. McLellan
Edward W. la
A. Huse
Jey
Sumalo
Lyric Theatre
Mr. Huse
Edward Summer
Worcester
Mr. Sumner
Mrs. Sewall
White Mountains
John F. Skillings
Philadelphia
Captain Skillings
Panama Railroad Company
Colon
Frank W. Perkins
Percy's Crockery Department
Catherine Costello
Daniel Costello
James McNeil
Patrick Costello
Miss Costello
Nora Campbell
Georgianna Peters
Lillian Mitchell
Blanche Burnham
Ruth Gediman
Martha Glass
Isoline Burnham
Bessie Humphrey
Mamie Costello
Jenny Costello
Helen Costello
Stanley Brown
A. Reno
Chaney Robbins
Clarence Butler
Joe Clancy
John Costello
Peter Flaherty
Harry Washburn
A. E. Hussey
Capt. Hussey
Erwin
J. F. Farrell
W. Harry Brown
Pittsburgh
Chief Farrell
Augustus Leonard
Sherman Morse
Boston Harbor
Bar Harbor
Farrell
F. C. Robinson
Bowdoin College
C. Trufant
Hooker
Gardiner
David R. Wylie
J. L. DeMott
George C. DeMott
Hawquah
Wylie
Mr. DeMott
Captain Wallace
Night Watch
Shippers’ Clipper Line
Sewall
Atlantic Coast
San Francisco
San Pedro
Puget Sound
Frank A. Robbins
Maine General Hospital
William P. Leydon
Providence
Frank H. Percy
Millay Farm
Bowdoinham
C. L. O. Smith
Charles A. Hooker
Irving
Helen Nichols
Harriet Morrison
D. T. Percy & Sons
Sabbath Day Pond
Lewis H. Curtis
Miss Nichols
Carrie Smith
J. C. Berry
T. H. Tarbox
J. M. Remington
L. J. Pay
Weston L. Bunney
Tarbox
Frank N. Thompson
Amos Berry
Charles Collins
Thompson Brothers Store
Sabbath Day Lake
E. A. Strout Company
G. W. Troop
Annie L. Enslee
D. W. Carpenter
J. E. Litchfield
Westport
W. Craven
Broughton
L. L. Cromwell
Dresden
Minnie King
Huse Street
Daniel J. Gillis
Silbey
Mich
James N. Gillis
Mystic
New London
John
Henry Killis
E. N. Murray
West
Swansea
G. Burns
Sebasco Pool
Small Point Club
New Meadows Fleet
Parker
Pop
Smith-Tobey
Johnny Parker
Legion
Brother Everett
Johnny
Iron Workers
Recreation League
State OF
State of Maine
Edward W Bridgham
Sagadahov
Margaret M. Berry
ITN
Albert Restiveat
Arthur J. Dunton
John L. Jack Register
T. John L. Jack
Kaiulani Sewall Williams
Prippspure
Bath Nationa
Leora M Fowles
John L Jack Register
Arthur J Dunton
John L. Fack Register
John L Tack Reg
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