Kickapoo Indian company sails for Rockland
Fortnightly Bath items report July 22 1896 note the Kickapoo Indian company leaving for Rockland. St Marys church lawn party at rear grounds on High street. water main leak fixed by Supt Nash. St Johns steamer Wiwurna carries large passenger list. Summer travel grows. hydrants on Marshall and High streets. Kennebec Steamboat Co adds Sunday trips to Boston July 26 to Sept 6 with Boothbay connections. Summer amusements include a Halette window sky rocket show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
High Street
Kennebec Steamboat Co
Boston
Boothbay
Pemaquid
Stalinee
Steamer Nahanada Plies Kennebec to Islands. Moonlight Sail Promises
July 28 1896 items note the Nahanada's noon trip to the islands with a large passenger list and cool air after night rain. A Beacon Street church lawn party, a moonlight excursion to Popham Beach, and a Kennebec steam line to Boston are highlighted. Community events include a $40 at Old Couples Home fundraiser, lantern-decorated lawns, and a new awning by Charles Dennett. George H. Clark elected Republican City Committee chair. Bath Maine Sportsmen excursion attendees named. An elderly lady frightened by a chasing cow is Bashed as North End visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahanada
Popham Beach
City Landing
Robert Dunning
Charles Dennett
Bath area notices mark summer events and civic actions
July 25 1896 reports Bath wheelmen planned a Pleasant Point ride and a four o clock park meeting weather permitting. Hyde Light Guards inspection and electric car track work progress noted. J F Clary shifts to confectionery and ice cream. Sewanll residence foundation advancing on Washington street. Fishermen ship small fish to sardine factories. Private Car electric on duty for railroad commissioners. Next week Bath officials likely visit again. Beacon lawn party turned vestry social due to damp weather. Woolwich party ferried by Owen Ledyard boat. July 27 1896 arrests for disturbing the peace. Hennessey serves shore suppers. Hyde Guards inspection by Col Philbrook. South End Republican club meeting at Popham hall. Steamer Salacia carries Portland island passengers. Juno cruise to Boothbay and Islands. Early August dance plans under E J Murphy and Thomas Neagle. cadet orchestra to provide music. A O H field day at Lake Maranacook, 70 taking train. Maj H A Shorey to publish 13th Maine history. Forsythe hotel business optimistic. Runners Parks and McNeil name in Lake Maranacook races. Islander boat carries ~60 to sea shore. Hyde Windlass Co foundation work. Beacon Street church land party raised 15. Edward Brown back from Great Eastern Show. Pickpockets at Old Orchard. Susie Bell new cashier at Percy’s. General Hyde family to stay at Anderson cottage Small Point. Rose and Doyle return from Kennebunk Beach. Probate notices appointing administrators for James Doyle and Jennie A. Davis. A young Bath group featured in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessey
Bathites
Hyde Light Guards
Philbrook
South End
Republican Club
Popham Hall
Salacia
Portland
Islands
Juno
Boothbay
Popham Beach
E. J. Murphy
Thomas Neagle
Lake Maranacook
H. A. Shorey
Bridgton
13Th Maine
Forsythe
Hotel Rockleage
Charles Parks
John McNeil
Farm Real Estate Tax Bill Lightest In Years
The 1935 farm real estate tax bill totaled 365 million dollars, the smallest in 16 years, compared with a 1929 peak of 567 million. Tax per acre rose from 10 cents in 1890 to 59 cents in 1929, then fell sharply during the depression as farm incomes and local government budgets adjusted downward. Dr. Eric Englund notes reductions reflect lower rural services and school budget cuts across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Eric Englund
Bureau
Englund
Agricultural rent trends in 1930s rise
A historical note indicates a long-time upswing resulting in higher land rents by 1934 and a preliminary estimate of about 37 cents per acre for 1935, reflecting ongoing farm value increases.
Alexander Burgess Dies at 64 in Bath
Alexander Burgess, 64, died Thursday night at Bath Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born January 12, 1872 in Bath, he spent his life there. A Bath Fire Department Engine 2 member and an Eagles affiliate, he worked at Bath Iron Works since youth as a boiler maker. Survived by wife Catherine, four daughters, three sons, ten grandchildren, one brother and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Burgess
Bath Memorial Hospital
Mr. Burgess
Bath
Joseph and
Mary (Deering) Burgess
Bath Fire Department
Bath Aerie of Eagles
St. Mary’s Church
Bath Iron Works
Burgess
Catherine Burgess
Carl Kronstand
Wilfred Thibeault
Daniel McDougal
Muriel Burgess
Alexander, Jr
Charles
Carlton Burgess
Brunswick
John
Mrs Caroline Steeves Dies After Hip Fracture
Mrs Caroline M Steeves 88 of Wollaston Massachusetts died from complications Monday after a hip fracture suffered while visiting her son Lloyd E Steeves of 55 Oliver Street She entered J Mem or hospital July 7 Her body was sent to Wollaston Monday afternoon and her son and Mrs Steeves went to arrange the funeral
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline M. Steeves
Wollaston
Mags
Lloyd E. Steeves
Oliver Street
J/Memor
John D. Fowles Funeral Held in Maine
The funeral for John D. Fowles took place Thursday at 2 pm at 285 Middle Street with Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt officiating. Bearers were Bertram Leask, Lester G. Munsey, Russell Munsey, and John Robbins. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wiscasset. Byron Cole of Richville owns a complete set of Old Farmers almanacs from 1810 onward, a three generation collection started by his grandfather Edward Cole in 1820 and continued by his father Henry Cole. It is believed to be the only such Maine collection, with Cole hoping relatives may inherit the hobby.
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John D. Fowles
Middle Street
Frederick P. Moffatt
Corliss Street Church
Bertram Leask
Lester G. Munsey
Russell Munsey
John Robbins
Woodlawn
Wiscasset
Byron Cole
Richville
Edward Cole
Henry Cole
Mr. Cole
Maine
Coletas
Probate notices reveal executrix accounts and admin appointments
The Bath Sagadahoc probate court schedules final account review for Georgia A. Glass's estate with executrix Mattie K. Batchelder ordered to publish notices. Separate filings name Stearnes W. Scott and Bertha K. Scott heirs, and appoint Arthur J. Dunton administrator for the estate. Additional appointments include Augusta E. Rowe as Executrix of Bertha K. Scott and Clara P. Hatch as Executrix of Emma A. Pierce with bond details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice M. Oliver
Stearnes W. Scott
Bath
Bertha K. Scott
Grace A. Mitchell
Highland Ave
Newtonville
Mass
Arthur J. Dunton
Sagadahoc
Augusta . Rowe
Georgetown
Maine
Augusta E
Clara P. Hatch
Emma A. Pierce
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The
Bath Daily Times
Kickapoo Indian Company
Rockland
Standish’s Field
Nash
Wiwurna
Marshall Street
Spider Club
Jack Brown
Uncle Sam
Hallet
Young Peoples’ Society of Central Church
A. F. Duniels
A. M. Franks
East
N. B. Campbell
Mr. Campbell
MacMahan’s Island
William H. Walsh
U. S. Army
National Park
Birchwood
Monty Clarkson, Jr
City of
Moses
Topsham
Bath Boys
Lisbon Falls Boys
Lisbon Falls
New England
Capt. Besse
Dinsmore’s
West Dresden
Richmond
N. W. Hamm
Beacon Street
Kennebec
George H. Clark
Republican City Committee
Frank H. Haggett
Clark
Republican Party
Maine Sportsmen’s Association
Moosehead Lake
Hone
John H. Kimball
Charles Morse
Charles W. Larrabee
Elwell
Philadelphia
Louise Morse
North End
Front Street
Charles Coffin
Woolwich
Sakig Med
Young Men's Republican Club
J. M. Hayes & Co
W. F. Pond
Hyde ‘Windlass Co
Marine Railway
Pleasant Point
Col. Philbrook
Armory
J. F. Clary
William D. Sewanll
Washington Street
Owen Ledyard
Hyde Windlass Co
S E
Edward Brown
Old Orchard Sunday
William H. Swett
Susie Bell
D. T. Percy’s
Mary Merrill
General Hyde
Anderson Cottage
Small Point
Prank Rose
Archie Doyle
Kennebunk Beach
State OF Maine
Corrie H. Varney
Julia A. Varney
Clare A. Varney
Alice E. Varney
A. D
Alden G. Smith
Walter
Glidden
John L. Jack
Bagadahoc. Ss
Rodney E. Ross
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Barbara Ross
Register
Charles B. Doyle
James Doyle
Carroll E. Davis
Thea
Jennie A. Davis
Medici E. DaVie Soueet
John D. Fowless
State OF
Mattie K. Batchelder
Georgia A. Glass
Bernadine Scott Fitch
Justine B. Scott
Allan Spear
Frank H. Whalen
Walter 8
Bernice C. Deering
Maurice R. Deering
Gardiner R. Deering
Alter
Herbert L. Spinney
Sarah E. Burrill
M. Spinney
Henry O
Burrill
Lynn
Maas
Esther L. Brawn
Sagan
Walter 8. Glidden
John L.” Jack
John H. Schottler
Walter S. Glinden
Louise E. Tillson
Elizabeth C. Craven
Beth
Walter S. Glidden
Mary Murphy
Richard Keirstead
James F. Jones
Joseph V. Brown
Auburn
Sarah A. Given
Segedahoc
Annie F. Lee
Jude Somme
Collinc. Shea
Shea
Collingswood C. Shea
Arrowsie
Pather
Collingswood C, Shea
Arrowsic
Sagadaoc
William A. Bruce, Jr
William A. Bruce
Nancy E. Bruce
Donald A. Bruce
Roxbury
Eleanor E. Thackery
Bradford
J. Edward Hughes
Seal
Bagadahoc
Saradahoc
Daniel Williams
Mary J. Taylor
A. Melcherer
School Street
Jotham Wormwood
Sard Ormwood
School] Street
Pierce Burt
Burt
Masrousea
Edward W. Bridgham
Sagsaence
Bath Independent
Ik Mee
Peery
Edward W. Bridg
Ella E. Sprague
Edith M. Atkinson
Miami
Florida
James W. Moulton
Harry le Psth
Herbert Grindle
Harry L. Day
Harry MP
Katharine W. Huston
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